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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2002_05_08Youth conference covers important issues for teens BY SARAH TEPER Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM —To serve, educate and promote unity. Those are the issues at the heart of the Multicultural Council of Oshawa/Durham. With that in mind, the council and its community partners helped organize a conference this week for youth, by youth. High school students from all over Durham gathered at the Durham District School Board’s Education Centre May 6 to attend ‘power- house’. The event was de- signed to give youths the skills they need to contribute towards an always-changing socio-cultural society. “I feel youths listen to youths at a high school level,” said Sarah McDonald, a student adviser and vice- principal of Pickering High School. “At the right time they can do positive things.” The full-day conference enabled students to choose from three of four work- shops: demystifying the myths; youth on the move; prevention — seeing the criminal justice system from inside; and joining hands, the power of volunteerism. Pickering High School in Ajax, Pickering’s Dunbarton High School, and two Os- hawa high schools, Monsign- or Paul Dwyer and G.L. Roberts Collegiate, each pre- sented a workshop. In their demystifying pre- sentation, Pickering High’s Ashley Degnan, 18, Mike Kisil, 16, Caryn Wilson, 15, and Carolle Wilson, 18, dis- cussed such myths as all teens are bad, bandanas sym- bolize gangs, and all Arabs are terrorists. Through skits and discussions, they tried to show how those myths can be eliminated. “We want to recognize the good youths in the schools,” said Ms. Degnan. “We’re hoping to prevent violence in schools.” Assisting the students was Durham Regional Police Constable Leon Presner, a See YOUTH page A2 AT A GLANCE Life-saving courses for youths, adults DURHAM — The Ajax Youth Centre is offering area youth an opportunity to learn to save lives. The centre has two two-day CPR courses scheduled for this month: a ‘heart saver A’ course where youth can learn life-saving techniques for adults, and a heart saver B course for youths who babysit and want to learn life-saving techniques specific to both children and adults. The ‘A’ program takes place Tuesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. W. in Ajax. The ‘B’ sessions are Tues- day, May 28 and Thursday, May 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Both courses are free, how- ever, space is limited and pre- registration is required. For more information, call The Youth Centre at 905-428- 1212. Sow, how’s the spring planting going? PICKERING — If you don’t have a fertile lot, then you’ll need to get a plot. Valley Plentiful Organic Com- munity, a non-profit organization, is giving away plots for garden- ers getting ready to grow this spring. The plots will be allocat- ed with priority to those who don’t have access to land of their own. A small fee applies. For more information, call John Doleweerd at 905-509- 5418. Garage sale helps with student scholarships PICKERING — The Canadi- an Federation of University Women is holding a fund-raising garage sale this weekend. The sale is at 1757 Fairport Rd. in Pickering and runs May 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds go towards scholarship funds and other aca- demic programs for area high school students. For more information, call Sandy Briell at 905-428-0003. 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The Oshawa student is seeking an injunction from the Ontario Superior Court of Jus- tice to stop the Durham Catholic District School Board and Michael Powers, principal of Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School, from preventing him and his boyfriend from attending the school’s May 10 prom as a couple. The Whitby courtroom heard submissions Monday and Tuesday from lawyers on both sides of the issue. Peter Lauwers, representing the board and Mr. Powers, said those decisions to deny Mr. Hall’s request “were clearly based on denominational grounds” and in that context are protected by the Canadian constitution and immune from scrutiny under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Free- doms. “Does the principal of a Catholic school have the abili- ty to take matters of faith into account in regulating the con- duct of students?” asked Mr. Lauwers. “If the answer is ‘yes,’ then this (matter) is not subject to a charter challenge.” However David Corbett, Mr. Hall’s lawyer, argued pre- venting a same-sex couple from attending the prom is not essential to maintaining the Catholicity of a Catholic school, and thus is not subject to protection by the Constitu- tion. “The question is what does this have to do with going to a dance...,” he said. “This is not fundamental to the denomina- tional nature of the school. It A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Durham Regional Police Constable Leon Presner (left) plays the role of the angry teen and student Sarah Brown wears the police hat during a re-enactment organized as part of a youth conference to confront and shatter myths. The event was held at the Durham District School Board’s headquarters in Whitby. Durham students shatter myths Work on idled ‘A’-side reactors continues BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING —The Pick- ering ‘A’nuclear restart is going ahead as scheduled, says an On- tario Power Generation (OPG) executive. Pat McNeil, senior vice-pres- ident of nuclear strategy and support, told Pickering council- lors Monday an interim report on the restart of the first of four reactors on the Pickering Nu- clear Generating Station’s ‘A’ side would be going to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Com- mission at the end of May, fol- lowing which a date will be set for the restart. The remaining three reactors would be up and running within six to nine months. Pickering ‘A’ has been shut- down since Dec. 31, 1997. “The Pickering ‘A’ restart is continuing,” said Mr. McNeil. OPG announced earlier this year it would also be relocating much of its head office nuclear support staff to Durham Region. Mr. McNeil confirmed Monday the move would be going ahead over the next two to two-and-a- half years. He said OPG is not commit- ted to any particular space just yet and is still looking at differ- ent municipalities for relocation. OPG will be asking for propos- als from local developers within the next two to three months, he added. “We look forward to being able to compete,” said Mayor Wayne Arthurs, while Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner reminded Mr. McNeil the City recently initiated rezon- ing in the downtown area to ac- commodate increased office space. Mr. McNeil also joined Mayor Arthurs and Pickering Fire Services staff in signing the recently struck fire services agreement between OPG and the City. The agreement formalizes a co-operative relationship be- tween fire services at the City and the Pickering Nuclear Gen- erating Station and includes OPG-sponsored training for Pickering Fire Services staff. Committee votes 6-2 against paying $8,000 BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —An $8,000- plus legal bill involving five public school board trustees, “is a perfect scenario of the abuse of expenses”, Elizabeth Roy said Monday night. The Durham District School Board chairman reiter- ated the board would not pay the bill, submitted to education director Grant Yeo in March, for services acquired by the trustees. Most trustees at the board’s standing committee meeting agreed with her and voted against paying the bill. Whitby Trustee Doug Ross raised the issue as three trustees apparently at the cen- tre of the controversy walked out of the meeting. “Is there a bill? How much is it? Do we intend to pay it?” he asked Trustee Roy and Mr. Yeo. “Point of order,” said Pick- ering Trustee Paul Crawford, arguing the matter is an in- camera, or private, matter. “It’s been in the paper,” replied Marilyn Crawford, the meeting chairman and Ajax Wards 1 and 2 trustee. Trustee Paul Crawford said that didn’t matter. “I would say something re- ceived for legal services that we look after, it’s an in-camera item,” he said. “It should be dealt with by the board before we deal with this in public.” Trustee Paul Crawford and Ajax Wards 3 and 4 Trustee Melinda Crawford were the only trustees to favour dis- cussing the matter in private when it came to a vote. By that time, Oshawa Trustee Susan Shetler, Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers and Oshawa Trustee Cynthia Steffen, who has ad- mitted being one of the five trustees involved in the bill, had left the meeting. Mr. Yeo said the bill was submitted to him in a package “with the request that I pay it”. He said he contacted the per- son immediately and indicated, “I did not feel the board was the client.” Trustee Roy, in a previous interview, said a trustee “in the north...a male” submitted the PAT McNEIL ‘The Pickering ‘A’ restart is continuing.’ See TIME page A5 Nuclear restart bid right on schedule See PUBLIC page A4 Former councillor, newspaper founder Alex Robertson dies at 81 BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer PICKERING —Longtime com- munity activist and former regional councillor Alex Robertson passed away in hospital Friday. Mr. Robertson was 81. In addition to his community and political work, Mr. Robertson was also owner of the now-defunct Bay News, a newspaper started in his basement. A private family funeral is being held today (Wednesday), at St. Paul’s on the Hill Anglican Church. A public memorial service follows on Saturday at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., in Pickering Village. It starts at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. Mr. Robertson was born Jan. 23, 1921 in Clive, Alta. but grew up in Scotland. He was with the Royal Navy from 1936 to 1948. He was one of 100 men in an elite commando unit involved in amphibious landings. While serving as a diver, he suffered nitrogen poisoning because of the equipment being used. It went untreated and it “ultimately killed him”, Mr. Robertson’s son Peter said Monday. The family moved to Canada in 1955, living in the Beaches area of Toronto, eventually making their way to Bay Ridges in about 1960. “There were only 15 people living there when we moved in. We were one of the first people to move there,” Peter noted. He added the newspaper “began by accident”. At the time, the TTC ran a bus every two hours to the east end of the city. “Dad started running a news sheet, hooking up people, to carpool,” Peter recalled. Called News and Views, it was pro- duced on a manual duplicating ma- chine with a hand crank, and stories were put together on a typewriter. The duplicating machine was the property of the Bay Ridges Recreation Associa- tion, but in one issue Mr. Robertson wrote a critical editorial of the group. “The association responded by tak- ing away the mimeograph machine,” Peter said. “Dad went out and got an- other one, an electric one. That’s how the paper started in the basement of the house.” Peter pointed out his father had a “long record of community involve- ment”, helping with minor hockey and swimming and that he was also “a big mover to get the (Pickering) recreation centre set up”. In 1967 Mr. Robertson was award- ed a Centennial Medal for his commu- nity service. “He was very proud of that. He had a lot of war medals, but he said (the Centennial Medal) was the only medal that meant anything to him,” Peter said. “If he saw a need and there was- n’t anything there, he stepped in to do it. He started the Pickering Kinsmen Club. The first meeting was in his basement.” Mr. Robertson got involved in poli- tics in 1973 when he was asked to run for council. His first election campaign cost him $60 for some signs. He knocked on doors and “won by a landslide.” In the next election, he lost to Doug Dickerson, but rebounded two years later and didn’t lose again, retiring in 1988. After he left council, Alex Robert- son Park at the south end of Sandy Beach Road was named in his honour. Mr. Robertson and his wife Doris retired to the Brighton area. Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs served with Mr. Robertson on council during the 1980s. “He was very involved in commu- nity activities and very committed to the ward,” Mayor Arthurs noted. “Cer- tainly in his latter years on council, in the mid- to late-1980s, he was very ac- tive promoting seniors’needs on coun- cil. He was bringing the need to coun- cil for a seniors’ centre on Liverpool Road.” Mr. Robertson is survived by wife Doris, son Peter and his wife Araxie, son Ian and his wife Heather, and grandchildren Alexander and Sean, and his brother Peter in Scotland and George of Hamilton. P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 Please Recycle Me... Youth project tackles topical problems youth investigator. He asked why youths hate the police and explained that when officers stop a young per- son, sometimes an over-reactive atti- tude gets them in trouble. He said some youth violence and gangs evolve because of mass media, but “smart people can learn to bring something different in and accept what’s already there.” Grant Goodine attended the myths workshop and said the media por- trays only negative stories. “I thought it (the workshop) was fun. I learned I’m not the only one who is willing to think,” said the 17- year-old Uxbridge Secondary School student. Ms. McDonald said the day’s first round of workshops went very well. “You could say excellent,” she said. The conference ended with a talk from Pickering resident Spider Jones, a radio personality and anti- bullying advocate. Police Constable Leon Presner, left, uses humour to get the point across with student Sarah Brown. YOUTH from page A1 Pickering loses longtime community activist DURHAM ––For the second weekend in a row, Durham Regional Police will be rolling out an unwel- come mat for Hells Angels and their associates. About 105 Ontario mem- bers and associates passed through police roadblocks on Regional Road 57 last Saturday on their way to the club’s annual party at the Toronto chapter’s com- pound, in Scugog Township. Police issued a total of 36 summons for motorcycle vi- olations under the Highway Traffic Act, reporting a rela- tively quiet and smaller than usual gathering. Hells Angels party a quiet affair ALEX ROBERTSON ‘Very active promoting seniors’ needs on council.’ McLeans of Ajax Watch for our upcoming flyer Friday May 10 Personal and Business Bankruptcy Including all other Insolvency Service SATURDAY & EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Diane E. Couture James R. 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Mike Shields, Local 222 president, said 500 of those jobs will go to GM em- ployees who are currently laid off from the Oshawa plants. “They’ve been laid off for a number of years,” he said. “For them it’s great news.” While they’ve been brought back to work sum- mers, spelling off workers on holidays, they’ll now be able to come back perma- nently, he said. GM and the CAW will be going through the lists of laid- off employees and sending out recall notices very soon, Mr. Stevens said. Then preferen- tial hiring no- tices will go to laid-off GM employees at the other loca- tions, he said. The plan is to have the third shift at the plant, which makes the popular Im- pala and Monte Carlo, fully op- erational by September at the latest, he said. This won’t hap- pen all at once but will be phased in, starting in mid- July, after the auto complex’s annual two- week shut- down, Mr. Shields added. The third shift is neces- sary to keep up with the de- mand for the Impala, sales of which were up 24 per cent in Canada and 20 per cent in the United States last year, Mr. Grimaldi ex- plained. The Oshawa plant is the only manufacturer of the mid- size cars, which are popu- lar as fleet vehicles for po- lice departments and taxi companies. The third shift will bump production of the cars by 450 per day for a total of 1,533 units. That’s a 30-per-cent increase in production and requires a phased-in start-up not only for GM but also for its parts suppliers, Mr. Stevens said. Many suppliers, includ- ing several in Durham Re- gion, are already working at maximum capacity to meet GM’s needs now, and will need the lead-time to expand operations, he said. Mr. Shields said the third shift at GM will defi- nitely mean more jobs at supplier plants through the region and Ontario. He added he’d like to work towards a hat trick of third shifts at GM’s Os- hawa plants. With the addi- tion of a new Pontiac prod- uct at the No. 2 car plant (believed to be the Grand Prix but not confirmed by the company,) “we’re will- ing to sit down and talk about a hat trick and bring three three-shift operations to Oshawa,” he said. The truck plant has been run- ning three shifts for close to 10 years. The third shift at the No. 1 car plant was the re- sult of two months of nego- tiations between the union and company. With the plant’s 2,500 employees working at ca- pacity and on maximum overtime, something had to be done in order to meet increased demand, Mr. Grimaldi said. He and Mr. Shields and CAW national president Buzz Hargrove praised the plant employees for their hard work and their innov- ative ideas in the negotia- tion process. Mr. Grimaldi said the employees’ quality work and productivity made the Impala a popular car and the third shift possible. But expect delays as 45,000 get back on job BY NATALIE MILLER Staff Writer DURHAM –– To avoid pandemo- nium at government offices following the end of the eight-week OPSEU strike, the Province is cutting Ontario residents some slack. The Ministry of Transportation has extended the expiry dates of some li- cences and permits while the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care is allow- ing residents to receive health care be- fore they get their new cards by using expired cards or health card numbers. “To ensure customer convenience in the wake of the public service strike, the Province has automatically extend- ed driver licences and some specialized vehicle permits beyond the expiry date,” said a spokesman for the MTO in a news release. Drivers’licences that expired March 13, when the strike began, or after, can be renewed beginning Tuesday, May 21 until Friday,Aug. 2 without penalty. The renewal of licence plate stickers has not been extended. Some services were back on track Monday after the Province and the On- tario Public Sector Employees Union ratified a new contract on the weekend. Government workers, including nurses, probation and parole officers, jail guards, court clerks, systems officers and clerical workers, either went back to work Monday or for their next scheduled shift. They walked off the job March 13 over dissatisfaction with wages, job security and benefits. Only 52 per cent of the province’s 45,000 OPSEU workers voted. Of those, 78 per cent voted in favour of the contract. The majority of employees received an 8.45 per cent raise over three years. They also maintain control of their pensions. In a news release issued prior to the ratification meeting, David Tsubouchi, the provincial chairman of the manage- ment board of cabinet, called the deal “fair to our employees and fiscally re- sponsible to the taxpayers of Ontario.” Many of Durham’s more than 3,000 OPSEU members celebrated the tenta- tive agreement Friday, the last day of the lengthy strike. They may all be back to work, but not all of them are happy. Joan Gates, president of the union representing the Whitby Mental Health Centre, said the government didn’t ad- dress a key strike issue. The contract doesn’t deal with hiring and retention issues at the psychiatric hospital that exist because of wage discrepancies with other health care facilities, she said. “After eight weeks on the picket line, 50 per cent of the Whitby Mental Health Centre’s OPSEU members were prepared to remain on a picket line in an attempt to get this employer to cor- rect the problem,” she said. The current bargaining method doesn’t allow for the problems to be re- solved, she added. Here’s how other services are affect- ed: • Driver exams missed will be re- booked on a priority basis; • Courthouse hours may be reduced or extended, check with the local cour- thouse; • ServiceOntario kiosk transactions will be available beginning May 21; • The following services are avail- able on reduced hours (noon to 5 p.m.) this week: Office of the Registrar Gen- eral for birth, death and marriage cer- tificates, business registration or incor- poration, consumer mediation and con- sumer advice by telephone, land reg- istry offices for essential and time-sen- sitive land registration transactions. The Province says the reason for the re- duced public service hours is because of delays in getting systems fully oper- ational after the eight-week strike. Regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., resume Monday, May 13. • Some Ontario Parks will re-open in time for the May long weekend; visit www.OntarioParks.com for the latest information. For details about other government services go online at www.ontarioser- vicesupdate.com or call 1-800-267- 8097. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 PAGE A3 A/P Province bends rules after public service strike 1-2-3, it’s as easy as GMC Recycle! Canadian Auto Workers Local 222 president Mike Shields (left) congratulates plant manager Eric Stevens at Monday’s announcement confirming a third shift and 1,000 more employees for General Motors’No. 1 car plant in Oshawa. 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Solicitor General Lawrence MacAulay recently announced the Durham District School Board’s ‘to- gether we light the way: building stronger and safer communities’ ini- tiative will receive the money to work with school and community repre- sentatives in Cole Harbour, N.S. and Winnipeg, Man. to implement the model. “We’re really excited about this new phase of together we light the way,” program director Sandra Dean said in an interview. “We’re really pleased with the re- action and comments from parents and students, teachers and principals at the Durham Region sites. We’re excited that what has been started in Durham will be spreading to other provinces.” The program helps children devel- op self-esteem and responsibility by setting up links between schools and municipal officials, business leaders and others in their communities. The guiding principles emphasize the worth and abilities of every per- son, the expectation of respect from others and obligation to in turn show respect, and that service to others done with care and love makes a dif- ference. In 1999 Justice Canada gave the board $1.8 million to implement the program, with Parkside Public School in Ajax, Village Union Public School and Holy Cross Catholic School in Os- hawa, and Dr. Ross Tilley Public School in Bow- manville cho- sen as pilot sites. Sixteen more schools at boards, which include Clarington Catholic and Waterloo Re- gion, are now involved. At a recent celebration to mark the pro- gram’s three years of suc- cess, Ms. Dean said the effec- tiveness has been proven at the pilot schools. “We’ve seen that we’ve been able to de- crease bully- ing and fight- ing in the play- ground,” she said. Ms. Dean added with the model’s ex- pansion, pilot schools will be chosen in the Winnipeg and Cole Harbour communities. Program experts from Durham will visit the schools and share re- sources and expertise, and represen- tatives from the schools in Nova Sco- tia and Manitoba will in turn come to Durham to see how it works. Electronic links, through chat groups, for example, will also be es- tablished between Durham and the new sites. Ms. Dean paid tribute to the “in- credibly supportive” school commu- nities here that took a chance on the program before it earned its stripes and received national and interna- tional recognition. “We could not have done it with- out these people taking the risk,” said Ms. Dean. The federal money comes from the crime prevention investment fund, a program administered under the national strategy on community safety and crime prevention. A/P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Bringing down the house DURHAM –– Mike ‘Grace’ Grandsoult belts out a hip-hop tune during the ‘no boundaries youth talent’ competition at Durham College on Saturday. Mike joined other talented young adults as part of the ‘strong history, stronger future’youth and education fair presented by the Family and Economic Development organization. Public board trustees just say ‘no’ bill. Trustee Demmers is the board’s only male trustee in north Durham. “Why was this delivered to the di- rector of education?” asked Trustee Roy. “We have access to our indepen- dent lawyer on (the) board. Some trustees feel it’s their right to have in- dependent counsel. I’m not sure why trustees would have that opinion.” Trustee Paul Crawford said Trustee Roy should have brought the bill to the board of trustees to deal with, suggest- ing the trustees involved were being treated unfairly. “None of the five people or six peo- ple involved in the original incident went to the newspapers,” he said. “We were set upon by certain elements in this board.” He was apparently referring to the fallout from what was ruled an im- proper special board meeting held by six trustees, including himself, one year ago that was publicly criticized by trustees Roy and Ross. Trustee Roy has said the bill includes legal advice received in regard to that meeting, after which she censured the trustees involved. Only Trustee Melinda Crawford supported Trustee Paul Crawford’s motion to have the board defer the issue until its next meeting, “and be- fore then we get legal counsel”. “Trustees who left this evening knew we were dealing with this and if they did not make a comment on it that’s their issue,” replied Trustee Roy. Trustee Melinda Crawford re- mained mostly silent during the heated discussion. “On one hand I want to explain, on the other hand I take huge insults, huge, and I don’t appreciate that,” she said. Trustee Ross’s motion that the board not pay the bill was passed. Trustees Ross, Roy, Marilyn Craw- ford, Jennifer Bridge (Pickering), Kathleen Hopper (Oshawa) and Nancy Loraine (Brock-Uxbridge) voted in favour, while Trustees Paul Crawford and Melinda Crawford opposed it. Trustee Paul Crawford served no- tice he will ask at a future meeting that the motion be rescinded. Karin Sheppard, a school commu- nity council member at E.A. Fairman Public School, watched the meeting from the gallery. “I think other parents should come out (to meetings) and see what’s going on,” she said in an interview, adding the issue “disgusts me”. Ms. Sheppard questioned how some trustees could submit a legal bill “when the rest of the room doesn’t know what it’s for. “What does the bill have to do with? I would like to know that,” she said. ELIZABETH ROY ‘Why was this delivered to the director of education?’ PUBLIC from page A1 Light going on across Canada SANDRA DEAN ‘Incredibly supportive’ school community. McLeans of Ajax Watch for our upcoming flyer Friday May 10 WANTED! YOUR OLD LAWN-BOY Trade in your old Lawn-Boy mower and receive $100 off the retail price of a new Lawn-Boy Gold Series or Commercial Series mower. Or, trade in any mower and we will still give you $50 off. But Hurry, this promotion ends soon! Limited one trade-in per customer. Up to $5000 Gold & Commercial Series® • Choose from 6 models • 6.5 h.p. 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Time now Hall’s opponent will not cease to be a Catholic school if Mr. Hall goes to the prom.” Douglas Elliott, represent- ing the Coalition in Support of Marc Hall, argued if the board is allowed shelter behind the Constitution, “it will mark a radical departure from the rights of denominational schools established in the case law to date. “The theory underlying the board’s position rests on the board’s rights to ‘manage’ the school and the alleged right to ‘permeate’ the school environ- ment with Catholicism. If this sweeping view of section 93 (of the Constitution) is accepted, it would destroy the important boundaries contained in the language of section 93 and ef- fectively rewrite the Constitu- tion.” But Mr. Lauwers argued “Catholic schools are about in- doctrination; they are about in- culcating the faith.” “The core of Catholic de- nominational rights in educa- tion protected by (the Constitu- tion) is the freedom of the Catholic teacher to teach the faith to the students,” he states in his court submission. “In this instance, the princi- pal, as a teacher, did just that. His teaching and his decision have been supported by the bishop who is the appropriate authority in the Catholic Church to do so.” Saying neither of the two sides may be satisfied with the decision if the case proceeded, Justice MacKinnon gave both parties a chance to work out their differences before the court case began Monday. “If you want uncertainty, carry on; if you want certainty, talk now,” he advised lawyers at the Whitby courthouse. Even if he loses the case, Mr. Hall said in an interview Monday he still plans on hav- ing quite a night this Friday — prom or no prom. “I’m not going to let it ruin my night,” he said. “Me and my boyfriend are going to go out for dinner.” Mr. Hall and his boyfriend, Jean Paul Dumond, entered the Whitby courthouse hand-in- hand Monday and sat next to each other in the first row of the courtroom along with Mr. Hall’s parents and supporter George Smitherman, an openly gay Liberal MPP. Mr. Hall was not in court for the morning session on Tues- day. He said he was going to school. — with files from Stephen Shaw TIME from page A1 Hepatitis C group offers support in Durham DURHAM —Treatment and coping skills are the topics of this month’s meeting of the Durham Hepatitis C Support Group. The meeting is tomorrow (Thursday), from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church in Whitby, 201 Centre St. S. Guest speaker is Martha Att- ley, a hepatitis C treatment and support registered nurse. For more information on the meeting, or the organiza- tion, contact Ken Ng at 905- 723-8521, 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2170, or e-mail smk- ing@rogers.com. We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING Comfort and Well being with every step. SUMMER SHOES ARRIVING Thank You! “Cash for Cancer Lottery” Oshawa General Hospital and Cliff Mills Motors for my 2002 FIREBIRD COUPE Thank You! Jacquelynn Tanner If you’re not in - You can’t win 4 Page Flyer in Today’s Paper! 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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. Politicians usually have been able to demolish hecklers with a quip and it is difficult to recall any who picked up his cue cards and retreated through the door. Energy Minister Chris Stock- well set a precedent, however, when he presided over the first of new Progressive Conservative Premier Ernie Eves’s eagerly- awaited public hearings on priva- tizing the giant hydro transmis- sion network. Some in the audience booed comments by Mr. Stockwell and the minister, perhaps inspired by Premier Eves’s tactic of being softer and gentler, promptly said he could not continue and depart- ed. He had made little effort to negotiate a format that would en- able both sides to air their views. Mr. Stockwell also mistakenly left the field clear to critics in the audience, who took the opportu- nity to take over the rostrum and claim Mr. Eves had made up his mind already and the hearings were a sham. Past politicians were thicker- skinned. Mr. Eves’s predecessor, Mike Harris, angered many by cutting services and had to be es- corted by police in and out of many meetings in the 1999 elec- tion. Police also kept most protest- ers outside, but when a few slipped in and heckled, Mr. Har- ris joked at their efforts with what became his trademark re- sponse, “I don’t do demos,” and added they did not represent the mainstream and he would not bow to their pressure. Mr. Harris’s response did not make his policies more right or wrong, but polls suggested most people felt the heckling back- fired on the protesters because it interfered with free speech. The former premier also got hit by an egg by in front of a City Hall, but calmly brushed it off his suit and went on. Mitchell Hepburn, Liberal premier more than half-a-century ago, was among premiers who had ways of dealing with heck- lers. Mr. Hepburn was invited to speak at a gathering of farmers and climbed on the only avail- able platform, a manure spreader. When there was a sprinkling of boos, Mr. Hepburn responded with a broad smile: “This is the first time in my life I have spo- ken from a Tory platform,” and it took the wind out of the hecklers. Heckled at another meeting, Mr. Hepburn retorted defiantly: “They can hammer me all over the lot as long as you people on the back concessions stick with me.” The hecklers had given him an opening to appeal to his own. New Democrat premier Bob Rae was booed in the most prominent arena in the province, at a baseball game at the Sky- Dome in Toronto, but did not pick up his ball and go home in a huff. Tory William Davis was heck- led at every meeting in his first election campaign as premier in 1971 because he refused full provincial funding to the final year of Roman Catholic high schools (a decision he reversed 13 years later). He ignored it and his strate- gists claimed every boo helped him, because most Ontarians were against funding, and he went on to win comfortably. Another Tory premier, John Robarts, held an election rally in 1967 in a community where workers at the biggest local fac- tory were on strike and was met by angry strikers waving plac- ards complaining they were, ‘Slaves to Tory legislation’ that favoured employers and plead- ing, ‘Mr. Premier, will you hear us?’ Inside, Mr. Robarts got up to boos and announced he had arranged to have his minister of labour, Leslie Rowntree, help mediate the dispute and he was in a nearby hotel ready to talk to them. The boos switched to ap- plause and some protesters left to see the minister and Mr. Robarts stayed to make his speech in peace. There were politicians who hurt themselves when heckled. Liberal premier David Peterson, at an election meeting in 1990, was criticized by an unemployed man who accused him of not car- ing about the poor and being “the poverty premier”. Mr. Peterson shouted back the heckler should, “get a job and make a decent contribution to this country,” and for the rest of the campaign was burdened by being thought of as the premier who put down a jobless man — that was a meeting a politician should have left early. A new twist to art of heckling Stockwell aside, politicians usually seize chance to score points The antics of a handful of Durham District School Board trustees reached a new low Monday night when three repre- sentatives, for reasons they alone know, picked up their brief- cases and went home. Talk about setting a poor example for the tens of thousands of students and parents they serve. At issue was an $8,000 bill for, as board chairman Eliza- beth Roy describes it, “a lot of small things”, including out- side advice submitted on behalf of five trustees who are upset at having been censured by the chairman. The censure order goes back nearly a year to an improperly convened special board meeting held by six trustees — without the knowledge of the other five board members — the subject matter of which has never been made public. Trustee Roy, who with fellow trustees Doug Ross, Kath- leen Hopper, Jennifer Bridge and Nancy Loraine, was kept out of the loop on the secret meeting, censured the six trustees who attended that May 14, 2001 meeting. A difference in philosophy between two groups of trustees has dominated board proceedings since election day 18 months ago and this week’s stunt would appear to be evidence the situation is worsening. On Monday, Oshawa trustees Cyn- thia Steffen and Susan Shetler and Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers walked out while Paul Crawford of Pickering and Melinda Crawford of Ajax stuck around to argue the $8,000 bill should be debated in-camera. In the end, the remaining trustees voted 6-2 against paying the bill. As Trustee Roy sensibly pointed out, why was this bill delivered to the director of education for payment in the first place? Trustees have access to their own independent lawyer at the board. There should be no need for outside counsel. Parents, students, teachers and staff at the public board could be forgiven for wondering what the heck is going on. Much time has been wasted at meetings in arguments about senseless issues that have little to do with improving public education in Durham. Petty infighting, endless debate over procedure, cliques that involve hardened positions on issues instead of compromise and dialogue have plagued this board of trustees. Trustees Paul Crawford, Melinda Crawford, Shetler, Stef- fen and Demmers, please hear us loud and clear:We want you to focus on education issues, on improving school test scores, on figuring out the massive annual budget, on bargaining with board staff, on other important matters that directly affect the well-being of our young people. Forget about submitting bills for sessions with outside lawyers, forget about personal agendas and forget about im- proper meetings. Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER MAY 8, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com ITER ‘expensive, hazardous high-tech fantasy’ To the editor: A Canadian consortium is competing against France and Japan to build a $12-billion fu- sion reactor known as the Inter- national Thermonuclear Experi- mental Reactor (ITER) in Clar- ington at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station east of Os- hawa. It’s a huge white elephant. Despite 50 years of research, ex- isting fusion reactors do not pro- duce as much energy as that going in. Even ITER supporters admit a commercial fusion reac- tor to produce electricity is at least 50 years away, assuming a sustained fusion reaction can be achieved at all. ITER will not produce elec- tricity, but it will produce huge quantities of radioactive waste, deadly for 100 years. ITER will also release radioactive tritium, which increases the risk of can- cer and birth defects in the sur- rounding communities. ITER will also require large subsidies from Ontario taxpayers and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) ratepayers. If Canada wins the ITER bid, it may have to pay 25 per cent of the con- struction costs, as well as part of the remaining costs. Despite pro- viding $3 million for the ITER bid, the Canadian government prudently cancelled its own fu- sion program in 1995 and said it would not fund any ITER con- struction or operating costs. The Ontario government has given $3 million for the bid and also promised $10 million more a year for 30 years. OPG rates have already in- creased to provide $6 million for the ITER bid. If the bid is suc- cessful, OPG will also provide the ITER site and cheap tritium fuel and electricity for the reac- tor. Canada has not yet been cho- sen as the reactor site, and the re- actor design has not been com- pleted, yet the federal nuclear regulator is already conducting an environmental assessment. This low-level ‘screening’ as- sessment will be a whitewash amounting to a promotional ac- tivity — the assessment will likely be completed prior to site selection. The Sierra Club of Canada has called for cancellation of the screening assessment, to be re- placed with an independent full- panel review if the project is sited in Canada. Scarce research funds should be applied to efficient and re- newable energy — not to fusion. Clean renewable energy tech- nologies are proven and avail- able now, unlike fusion energy, which is an expensive and haz- ardous high-tech fantasy more than 50 years away. For more information, visit a Web site at www.sierraclub.ca/national/nu- clear/reactors/iter-fusion-back- ground.html. David H. Martin, Nuclear policy adviser, Sierra Club of Canada A/P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8 2002 First our time, now our money? Public school board correct in its refusal to pay $8,000 legal bill Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park shouston@durhamregion.com 24 Hour Access 905-420-4660 cityofpickering.com905-420-2222 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 May 08 Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm May 09 Waterfront Committee 7:00 pm May 13 Planning Committee & Committee of the Whole 7:30 pm May 16 Statutory Public Information 7:00 pm May 21 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm May 21 Heritage Pickering (LACAC) 7:30 pm May 21 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm May 27 Finance & Operations 1:30 pm Committee FRENCHMAN’S BAY WORKSHOP Tues., May 14 @ 6:30 p.m. Alex Robertson Park FREE SPRING TEA & BAZAAR Sat., May 11 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Petticoat Creek C.C. Kingston Rd. West of Whites Rd. 905-839-7791 CITY OF PICKERING VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002 Monday, May 20 CLOSED CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) Monday, May 20 NO SERVICE AJAX/PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY NO COLLECTION on Mondays GARBAGE, RECYCLING & YARD WASTE ALL PUBLIC LIBRARIES Monday, May 20 CLOSED Pickering Central Library CLOSED Sundays until Mid-October PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE Saturday, May 18- CLOSED Monday, May 20 EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergency Services will not be affected by the Holiday Schedule. City of Pickering 24 Hour Emergency Telephone Number is 905-683-4319 RECREATION COMPLEX Friday, May 17 6:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday, May 18 7:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday, May 19 7:00 am-5:00 pm Monday, May 20 CLOSED May 18-May 20 Child Supervision CLOSED SUMMER HOURS: Effective Tuesday, May 21 Monday to Friday 6:00 am-10:00 pm Weekends 7:00 am-5:00 pm RECREATION COMPLEX POOL Friday, May 17 Lane Swim 6:00 am-7:30 am 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Adult & Parent/Tot 9:00 am-1:00 pm Adult Swim 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Open Swim 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Saturday, May 18 Open Swim 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Sunday, May 19 Open Swim 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Monday, May 20 CLOSED DUNBARTON POOL Sunday, May 19 Open Swim 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Monday, May 20 CLOSED REGULAR LEARN TO SWIM & RECREATION PROGRAMS WILL OPERATE ON SATURDAY, MAY 18 & SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2002 CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) REGULAR OPERATING HOURS (8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.) AND REGULAR CITY SERVICES RESUME ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2002 RESULTS OF THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT REVIEW PUBLIC PLANNING COMMITTEE & COUNCIL MEETINGS In June 2001, the City of Pickering with the consulting assistance of TSH Associates, Schollen & Company Inc., and Markson Borooah Hodgson Architects Ltd., initiated a review of the Northeast Quadrant Development Guidelines. The Review affects lands generally bounded by Kingston Road, Whites Road, and Sheppard Avenue, as shown on the map below. The purpose of the review is to recommend changes to the land use designations and policies in the Pickering Official Plan, and to the Development Guidelines, in order to achieve a cohesive identity for the area, to guide development on private property, and to provide Pickering with a framework for reviewing development applications. In addition, the feasibility of piping a tributary of Amberlea Creek as well as the consolidation of access points along Kingston Road and an internal road scheme to service the interior of the quadrant are being examined. The purpose of this meeting is to present the results of the Review to Planning Committee, and subsequently to Council. We invite your attendance and comments at the following meeting: What: Public Planning Committee Meeting When: May 13, 2002 - 7:30 p.m. Where: Council Chambers Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade, Pickering If you wish to address Planning Committee, you may do so when the matter is presented for discussion. It is anticipated that the recommendations of Planning Committee will be considered by Council on May 21, 2002. If you wish to address Council on this matter, you must register with the City Clerk as a delegation prior to May 17, 2002. A Report to Council has been prepared presenting staff’s recommendations on the Review. A copy of the Report will be available for pick up from the office of the Clerk on or after May 9. In addition, copies of the Report will be available for pick up from the Petticoat Creek Library Branch on or after May 9. For further information on this matter, please contact Grant McGregor, MCIP, RPP, Principal Planner - Policy of the City of Pickering, Department of Planning & Development at 905-420-4660, extension 2032 or by e-mail at gmcrgregor@city.pickering.on.ca. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY NOXIOUS WEEDS Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5, Section 3, 16 and 23, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Municipality of the City of Pickering are destroyed by June 1, 2002, and throughout the season thereafter, the weed inspector may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, and that such amounts shall be collected by the municipality in the same manner at taxes under the Municipal Act. Dandelions and Golden Rod are not noxious weeds under the Weed Control Act. For further information regarding enforcement call the Region of Durham at 905-668-7721, Ext. 5338 or 1-800-372-1103. The cooperation of all citizens is earnestly solicited. V. Mason Bruce Taylor, A.M.C.T. Regional Weed Inspector City Clerk City of Pickering Last Call to Participate ... in Artfest on the Esplanade! The deadline is fast approaching, so register today to participate in this one of a kind outdoor arts event. Artists are invited to exhibit and sell their work - deadline for artists’ registration is May 10, 2002. Community Performers are invited to showcase their talents at the outdoor Gazebo. For more information or to receive your registration package please call 905-420-4620 ext. 2099. Space is limited, so register today. Some conditions to participate do apply. Artfest on the Esplanade ... presented by the City of Pickering in partnership with the PineRidge Arts Council and Beta Sigma Phi of Ajax/Pickering Saturday, July 1, 2002 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Esplanade Park (behind City Hall) Everyone Enjoys a Barbecue - Do it Safely! Every year in Ontario, people are injured needlessly while lighting their barbecues. The correct way to light your propane barbecue is to open the lid and strike your match or barbecue lighter before turning on the gas. When you are finished barbecuing, turn off the propane cylinder valve and then the barbecue burners. Always use and store your barbecue and propane cylinder outdoors. For information about cleaning and maintaining your barbecue, read the manufacturer’s instructions. Contact the Pickering Fire Services at 905-420-4628, or, email fire@city.pickering.on.ca for more information about barbecue safety. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Hosted By: ROUGE HILL SENIORS CLUB Presents SPRING TEA & BAZAAR SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2002 PETTICOAT CREEK LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTRE 470 Kingston Rd. (Highway 2 & Rosebank) 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. A fundraiser to purchase furniture for the seniors’ meeting room. FREE ADMISSION Vendor tables offering bake goods, plants, white elephant & more. For more information call Heather at 905-420-2370 To rent a table call Cathy at 905-839-7791 Official Sponsor:PICKER IN G LIONS CLU BTuesday, May 21 City Council Meeting at 7:30 pm CITY COUNCIL MEETING Sponsored By: Canadian Progress Club Durham Region Women Teens are responsible for getting on the return ride! BUSING INFO 905-427-8811 from Ajax C. C. & McLean C. C. & all Ajax High Schools Pick-up 3:30 - 3:45 PM buses return to Community Centres at 8:30 PM CLERK, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT An opportunity exists for a self-motivated, experienced and results-driven individual to provide administrative support to the City’s Planning & Development Department. The incumbent is responsible for receiving and processing planning and development applications, answering planning and building related inquiries at the counter and on the telephone, maintaining the Department’s information resources, as well as typing and clerical support for the Department. Other duties include providing a reception service of answering and directing telephone inquiries from the public. Successful candidate will have completed a secondary school education with additional post secondary courses in secretarial or business office practice, or any acceptable combination of education, job related training and experience. In addition, you will have two years’ of progressively more responsible secretarial or administrative experience and experience in the administration and/or processing of building or planning applications. Success in this position requires demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers with an advanced knowledge of Windows based computer applications and a minimum keyboarding level of 65 words per minute with a high level of accuracy. General knowledge of development approval legislation and processes, and the ability to read site plans and construction drawings would be an asset. Apply by May 17th to the, Employment Services Coordinator, by Fax 905- 420-4638 or by email hr@city.pickering.on.ca. Please reference ‘Clerk, Planning & Development (Job Posting No. 13- 20)’ in the subject line of your email or fax. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M. 45, and will be used to select a candidate. We thank all those individuals who apply; however, only those applicants grant an interview will be acknowledged. An Equal Opportunity Employer Saw Mill & Shingle Mill in Operation! Butter making & Laundry Demonstration Back to Back - International Wool Challenge Live Music in the Bandstand Taste of Heritage - Spring Foods in Every House! Great Family Activities Bring your paper boats for the “Great Paper Boat Race” in the Museum Creek Bring your homemade kites to enter in our “Go Fly a kite Contest”Photography by Mary CookSunday, May 26th 11AM - 5PM Sunday, May 26th 11AM - 5PM NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 PAGE A7 P This year, families will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 12. Many children will surprise Mom with their finest drawings and a few kind words about how much they love her. Husbands will celebrate the occasion with flowers and a special gift, such as jewellery or perfume. If you are having trouble coming up with ideas for a Mother’s Day gift, take some time to look at the things that surround Mom. Chances are you’ll soon notice the things she likes. Does she use her few spare moments to take a bubble bath with aromatic oils? Does she collect teddy bears? Does she read book after book? Does she wear silk scarves? Does she pay careful attention to her make-up and manicure? Does she play a sport? A few minutes of careful observation will reveal a lot about the type of gift she would appreciate. For the person who devotes her daily life to her children, this is the day to show Mom your love and appreciation. A family celebration is probably the best gift that you can give her. You can celebrate Mother’s Day away from the home by planning a picnic at a local park or enjoying a hassle-free meal at a favourite restaurant. You can also plan a small party at home to celebrate Mom’s special day. You can make a special meal and take care of all of Mom’s chores. You can also add to the festivity by decorating the house with balloons and ribbons. But most of all, what Mom will probably appreciate the most is being surrounded by the people she loves. Great Ideas for CelebratingGreat Ideas for Celebrating Mother’s DayMother’s Day A few interesting gift ideas for the most important woman in your life. Join us for a great time on Mother’s Day Sun., May 12, 2001 Specials • Medallion of Pork Tenderloin • Rack of Lamb • Venison Stew • Beef Roladen • Prime Rib • Vegetarian Plate • Bison Prime Rib Steak Also serving items off our regular menu Restaurant German & International Cuisine In the Courtyard, 109 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, Ajax Why not miss the crowds. Bring Mom Fri. or Sat. May 10 & 11 905-427-6760 To reserve call EATERY OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00 a.m. Pickering Town Centre 839-2507 You Can Eat For As Little As You Can At Home BREAKFAST SPECIAL (Daily)$349 LUNCHEON SPECIALS (Daily)$699 TWO CAN DINE FOR (Daily)$1599 OPEN MOTHER’S DAY $11 99 or less Reservations for 5 and up after 2 pm Everything on the menu 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pistritto’s Farm MarketPistritto’s Farm Market 2465 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 905905-683-8252-683-8252 Just North of Rossland Rd. 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When she died in 1905, her daughter, Anne Jarvis, wanted to pay homage to this special woman and took many steps to ensure that the second Sunday in May would be officially recognized as a day specially consecrated to Mothers. Anne Jarvis wanted just one day to highlight the many important roles that mothers fulfill. The result of her hard work has been the official celebration of Mother’s Day since 1912 in the United States and soon thereafter in Canada. Anne Jarvis also started the tradition of giving white carnations to mothers on Mother’s Day. The white carnation represents beauty, purity, love, abundance, loyalty and perseverance: qualities that are shared by mothers all around the world. The History of Mother’s DayThe History of Mother’s Day Giving white carnations, a tradition on Mother’s Day. Durham’s Weight Loss Professional Present this advertisement at time of purchase Call Now! Call 905-619-2639 For Details! Call Now! Call 905-619-2639 For Details! 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See coupon on bag for details. While quantities last. BAY RIDGES PLAZA PICKERING 1215 Bayly St. Unit 370 905-831-2145 BOARDING GROOMING GROOMER NEEDED PICKERING HOME AND LEISURE CENTRE 905-427-3403 Voted Best Family Restaurant NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 PAGE A9 A/P WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 ONE-PARENT SUPPORT:The Ajax- Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Family Association meets at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road, Ajax. It’s for custo- dial and non-custodial parents. Meetings are every Wednesday at 8 p.m. except the second Wednesday of the month when start time is 8:30 p.m. Call 905- 426-4646. 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. AJAX PICKERING TOASTMASTERS CLUB:Improve communication, speech giving, listening, presentation and other skills with help from the club, which meets every Wednesday from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pickering Nuclear Infor- mation Centre. Call Michelle at 905-619-2568 or Clifton at 905-619-0270. THURSDAY, MAY 9 FUN FAIR:The annual fun fair at Dr. Roberta Bondar Public School, 25 Sulli- van Dr., runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and fea- tures a barbecue, balloon splash, raffle, wishing well, bake sale, craft table and lots more, including a Gameboy give- away. Call 905-686-1081. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS:The group meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement or library at LaS- torta, at the north end of Liverpool Road, next to Manresa Resort House, Picker- ing. It’s a 12-step program. Call Edith at 905-686-3834 during the day or Mary at 905-428-8660 in the evening. A/P PAGE A10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 Since 1998, Miller Waste Durham has had its Ministry of En- vironment certificate of approval to accept household hazardous waste (HHW) at its Pickering site on Squires Beach Road. At that time, they agreed to oper- ate as a not-for-profit service to the community. This month Durham council finally approved its operat- ing budget to finalize a contract with Miller to provide this long-overdue service with a target start date in September. When Brock West Landfill Site closed, our area was promised a local depot for all our toxic materi- als such as old paint, household bat- teries, and other hazardous materi- als. Even old gooey nail polish should be treated as hazardous waste and not bagged with regular garbage. Unfortunately, most Pickering and Ajax residents find it too inconve- nient to take these items to the Os- hawa Transfer Station and much of these toxins end up in landfill. Now with the future HHW depot, we can start saving our HHW to direct to Miller for proper disposal. The best option, for any of these unwanted but still usable chemicals, is to offer them to someone else to use up. The following are classified as HHW: antifreeze, weed killers, bug sprays, paints and solvents, motor oil and filters, nail polish, drain cleaners, car and household batter- ies, pesticides, insecticides and propane tanks. All of the above should not be landfilled, nor should any chemical liquid be poured into our sewers as indicated by the ‘yellow fish pro- gram’. On a related matter, for the past several years some retail outlets have been accepting the Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries through the ‘rechargeable battery recycling in Canada’ program. Call 1-800-822- 8837 to find out about participating locations. To avoid even using chemicals, try some of the following tips taken from Durham’s alternative house- hold products sheet: • All-purpose cleaner: mix 120 ml white vinegar, 50 ml baking soda and two litres of water; • Scouring powders: sprinkle baking soda on surface and scour with a damp cloth; • Window/glass cleaner: mix one part vinegar to five parts water and store in spray bottle; • Moth repellent: place cedar chips or lavender flowers in a cloth bag and store with clothing; • Carpet cleaner: sprinkle corn- starch on rug, wait half-hour and vacuum; • Furniture polish: mix two parts olive oil and one part lemon juice; and • Indoor plants: spray plants with a mixture of half capful of liquid dish soap and 500 ml water, rinse when insects are dead. Repeat every two weeks. Hazardous waste depot on the way, but try these alternative solutions Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca News Advertiser Billboard May 8, 2002 WIFE WANTED ® SERVICE CENTRE ®REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE SINGER COMPANY LIMITED 11 SIMCOE ST. S. OSHAWA 905-433-1140 OFFER EXPIRES MAY 11 Due to massive overstock, Singer Sewing Company is offering for sale to the public a limited number of new special 2002 HEAVY DUTY Zig-Zag sewing machines which are industrial strength and sew on all fabrics. Denim, Canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl silk EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER. No attachments needed for button holes (any size), monograms, hems, sews on buttons, satin overcasts, darns, appliques and more. Just set dials and see magic happen without old fashioned cams and programmers. These machines are suitable for home, professional or school room sewing 25 year warranty. Your price with this ad - $299.00 - without this ad - $599.95. Your cheque, cash or VISA, MASTERCARD. WE ACCEPT PHONE ORDERS. This is the machine your wife wanted! PUTT FOR CASH MAY 23 WIN $20000 Bring your putter NP0520902 Copyright 2002. Sears Canada Inc. SALE PRICES END SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2002, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST REG.-PRICED JESSICA AND JESSICA PETITES SEPARATES Excludes Wardrobe Essentials brand and ‘More Value’ items with prices ending in .97 25 %off ALL WOMEN’S REG.-PRICED Nygård Collection, Louben II®, PIERRE CARDIN® AND EMMA JAMES® FASHIONS Concepts by Conrad C, Influence by Steilman and Jones Studio®brands also available in selected stores 25 %off REG.-PRICED JESSICA®PLUS SEPARATES Excludes Wardrobe Essentials®brand and ‘More Value’ items with prices ending in .97 25 %off ALL WOMEN’S REG.-PRICED TAN JAY®, Alfred Dunner®, Alia and Alia Sport FASHIONS Also available in specialty sizes 25 %off aboutmom allIt’s Sunday, May 12th ALL REG.-PRICED DRESSES AND PANTSUITS 49.99 & OVER In Regular, Petite and Plus sizes from our Dress Shop. Selection varies by store 25 %off D e a r G u e s t s , I a m w r i t i n g this letter t o a c k n o w l e d g e a n d p u t t o r e s t a p e r s i s t e n t rumour surro u n d i n g P a r a m o u n t C a n a d a ’ s W o n d e r l a n d . I h a v e l e a r n e d that some of y o u b e l i e v e t h a t w e a r e m o v i n g , o r h a v e b e e n s o l d . T h i s is simply unt r u e . Our home is i n V a u g h a n a n d w e ’ r e s t a y i n g p u t . T h e p r e s e n t 370-acre site w a s c h o s e n v e r y c a r e f u l l y . O u r p r o x i m i t y t o T o r o n t o , t h e area’s large (a n d g r o w i n g ) p o p u l a t i o n , p l u s e a s y a c c e s s i b i l i t y v i a t h e 400 highway s e r i e s , w e r e s o m e o f t h e d e t e r m i n i n g f a c t o r s w h e n c h o o s i n g this location o v e r 2 0 y e a r s a g o . We are a part o f t h i s c o m m u n i t y . T h e r e i s n o w h e r e e l s e w e w o u l d rather be. From initial co n s t r u c t i o n t h r o u g h t o t h i s s e a s o n ’ s a d d i t i o n a l $ 1 0 m i l l i o n dollars i n n e w a t t r a c t i o n s a n d f e a t u r e s , w e h a v e i n v e s t e d m o r e t h a n $250 million d o l l a r s i n t o t h e P a r k a n d p l a n n i n g f o r o u r 2 0 0 3 o p e r a t i n g season and b e y o n d a r e a l r e a d y w e l l u n d e r w a y . I do hope th a t t h i s l e t t e r s e r v e s t o c l e a r u p a n y c o n f u s i o n a n d finally lays to r e s t t h i s u n f o u n d e d r u m o u r . Sincerely, Barry Jones Executive Vic e P r e s i d e n t , General Mana g e r NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 PAGE A11 A/P A/P PAGE A12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 A new home for Bethesda House Refuge for abused women kicks off fund-raiser BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM — For the past seven years, Bethesda House women’s shelter has run on a dream and a shoestring budget in a run-down house barely ade- quate for its purpose. Today, as they kick-off a $400,000 fund-raising cam- paign, those working at the refuge for abused women are hopeful the dream is about to be- come a reality. The organization has a conditional offer on a new bigger and brighter facility and the stable funding required to serve those who need it. Bethesda House has $400,000 committed by the Min- istry of Community, Family and Children’s Services for the facil- ity’s purchase and a goal to raise matching funds to meet the $800,000 cost and make re- quired changes to prepare it for its new use. “For the last seven years we have been lobbying the Province to become a fully-funded shel- ter,” says Executive Director Karen Mayson. As of Dec. 1, the shelter began receiving provin- cial operating funding. Prior to that, the shelter was technically run as a women and children’s hostel because it did not have accreditation, or the money that comes with it, as a shelter for abused women and children. But with community support, it managed to offer counselling and assistance to those fleeing abusive homes. Although the capital start-up grant and the operating funds from the Province are great news for the shelter, there is still much work to be done, says Ms. Mayson. “We are hoping to open in September or October of this year,” she says. “It will make the capital fund-raising even more challenging because of the short time frame.” The Clarington community and lobbying efforts of local politicians, including Durham MPP John O’Toole and Claring- ton council, bailed Bethesda House out of a financial crisis a couple of years ago. Now, Ms. Mayson says, the shelter hopes the community can come through for it again. This time though, the reward will be much greater than keep- ing a sinking ship afloat. The new facility is somewhere women can go with their chil- dren, not only for physical refuge, but to begin the healing process. “The average stay at the shel- ter is six to eight weeks,” she says. “Living in tight quarters is trying for everybody. We’ve tried to find a place where our fami- lies wouldn’t have to share space; they’ll have their own rooms. We’ll have program space. “We considered the option of building a house,” relates Ms. Mayson. “There were set para- meters with the Ministry where we could look. We need to be close to the police station, close to a hospital, not too far out in the country,” to ensure the shelter is accessible, she says. The new site is long overdue, says Denise Gerrits, vice-chair- man of Bethesda’s volunteer board of directors. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw the current shelter,” says Ms. Gerrits, who began working with Bethesda House about a year ago. The physical condition of the current building would be a shock to any woman coming from a middle- class background already deal- ing with the trauma of escaping an abusive situation, she sug- gests. In contrast, the new facili- ty is a place where recovery can start. For $800,000, the board be- lieves the new site can meet the shelter’s needs. It will accommo- date the 15 beds the ministry is willing to fund and may also ac- commodate some additional hostel beds for women and chil- dren with homeless issues unre- lated to abuse. The funding for those beds is still being negotiat- ed with the Region of Durham, says Ms. Mayson, who notes the need for this type of accommo- dation is also great. Fund-raising begins with the Tree of Life campaign. Two metallic structures will be per- manently stationed in the lobby of the new facility with the names of donors on leaves. Do- nation leaves range in price from $100 to $500. For more informa- tion call 905-623-6045, ext. 415. Or mail cheques to: Bethesda House, P.O. Box 82, Bow- manville, Ont., L1C 3K8. Remembering Jordan PICKERING ––More than 120 neighbours gathered recently at Pine Grove Avenue Par- kette for a special tree planting and blessing in remembrance of Jordan Menard who died as a result of a car accident a year ago. Delivering the blessing was Father Vic Aller of St. Isaac Jogues parish. Beside Father Aller is Jordan’s parents, Brian and Yvette Byrne- Menard, and their 13-month-old son Adan. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo A n d i n t h e n e x t t h r e e y e a r s w e’r e p l a n t i n g a t l e a s t 1 ,0 0 0,000 more across Southern Ontario. This reforestation project is just one of our many environmental initiatives. The trees we’re planting will help make our air cleaner while providing new homes and habitats to species native to the area. This spring we’re planting our one millionth tree.opg.comMore Sports More Insight More Often Region Wide Coverage For advertising information or to be added to our mailing list for a free subscription call: Andrea McFater (905) 683-5110 or email us at amcfater@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 PAGE B1 A/P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER MAY 8, 2002 A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Ball battle AJAX — Dunbarton High School Spartans’ Krystel Jefferies, right, attempts to boot the ball away from Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Chargers’Claudia San Martin during Lake On- tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior girls’soccer action at the Ajax school. DO’C and Dunbarton played to a scoreless draw. OHL draft a boon for local players First rounder Connolly joins Wolves’ pack; sixth others chosen BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor DURHAM —Being chosen in the first round of Satur- day’s Ontario Hockey League’s midget priority draft was unexpected for a Pickering resident. Sitting around a computer screen with his family just after 9 a.m., re- freshing the OHL Web site after each pick, Brett Connolly didn’t have to wait long for his name to appear. The Sud- bury Wolves made the centre with the Ajax-Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ major bantams their first pick, seventh overall, in the draft conduct- ed entirely over the Internet. “It was a big surprise, actual- ly,” said Connolly, 15, a strapping 6- foot-2, 180- pounder who prides himself on being a prototypi- cal power for- ward, possessing a deft touch around the net, and a tena- cious side, too. “I was pretty over- whelmed; I was pretty happy about it. “It was a surprise to be drafted so high in the draft. I thought I would be drafted in the second round by Sud- bury.” Connolly is coming off a strong campaign with the Raiders, scoring 34 goals, adding 33 assists and accumu- lating 120 minutes in penalties. The draft proved to be a definite good news story for draft-eligible Ajax and Pickering players. Seven local players were snapped up by OHL clubs, ranging from the first round all the way down to the 10th. For Connolly, the Wolves are a good fit for him and he’s not worried about relocating a five-hour’s drive away to the northern Ontario nickel town. “I’m looking forward (to moving there). It should be a good experience. I would be completely happy being drafted by any team,” he explained. “I’m just happy to be going to the OHL.” Connolly acknowledges being drafted was the easy part; now the hard part begins. In order to make a solid im- pact in his rookie season, he’ll have to step up his on- and off-ice training regimen over the summer. “I want to be fully committed and fully prepared when I get to training camp,” said the Grade 10 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. “I want to work hard over the summer and by training camp I should be fully ready.” Connolly plans to work with a personal trainer three times a week and be in a gym every day for workouts. He also plans to skate at least twice a week. Meanwhile, Ajax’s Danny Lefort, 15, coming off a strong season with the Ontario Bantam Cup-winning Toronto Red Wings major bantams, was drafted by the Plymouth Whalers in the sixth round, 109th overall. The defenceman said he plans to go to training camp with the Whalers in August, but will put his dreams of playing in the OHL on hold for a year while he hones his skills with an OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club for the 2002/03 season. “Next year is a big step from bantam hockey to major junior, so I’m looking to play provincial junior ‘A’hockey. Medals just keep coming for Trojans boys’ track team Gordon, Sahadath break records at Cardinal Carter Track Classic in Toronto AJAX —The Pickering High School Trojans’ ‘dirty dozen’ ran off with the boys’ team title at the two- day Cardinal Carter Track Classic meet in Toronto last Friday and Satur- day. Hosted at Etobicoke’s Centennial Stadium, the meet attracted more than 2,300 athletes from 125 schools, in- cluding the 12 from Pickering High. The Ajax school won the team title with 171 points. The meet results yielded another sign Pickering High will be the team to beat at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships next month. The midget boys stole the show. Stephen Lopez led the way with a gold in the 200 metres and silver in the long jump and triple jump. Not to be outdone, Ryan Gordon won gold in the triple jump with a new meet record of 12.7 metres, surpassing the mark set by former Pickering High School track star Devon Davis nine years ago. Gordon also claimed a sil- ver in the 100-metre hurdles and bronze in the 300m hurdles. Tedroy Gomes won gold in the 100m hurdles and silver in the 300m RYAN GORDON Breaks midget boys’triple jump record at Toronto meet. See TROJANS page B2 See LOCAL page B2 BRETT CONNOLLY ‘Surprised to be drafted so high’. Women can get their kicks on the pitch PICKERING —The Pickering Soccer Club women’s division still has openings for the upcoming season. The recreational league is looking to expand to eight squads this year from six and is for women ages 25 and over. Each team plays one game a week on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. in August) at Kins- men Park. Cost is $125 per player, which includes a jersey, shorts, socks, team picture and awards for the winners and finalists, and an end- of-season banquet. Registration forms are available on the Pickering Soccer Club Web site at www.pickeringsoccer.com and can be mailed or dropped off at the club’s clubhouse at 1735 Bayly St., Unit 8B. For more information, e-mail diane.pearce@sym- patico.ca or you can call the clubhouse at 905-831- 9803. Please recycle this newspaper Fax it NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-7363 Scores and more... Page B3 FRANK’S 41ST ANNUAL FIREWORKS SALE 50% OFF UP TO Remember... if it doesn't say FRANK'S, it's not FRANK'S! 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Five minutes after that perfor- mance, Sahadath won gold in the se- nior boys’ 110m hurdles (senior hur- dles are higher than junior). His time of 14.33 ranks him as the top high school hurdler in Canada. In the senior category, Akiel John won gold in the triple jump with a leap of 14.23 metres and the long jump with a distance of 6.72 metres, which tied the mark set by teammate Jason Jordan last week. John also cap- tured a silver medal in the high jump. Jordan won silver in the long jump with a distance of 6.68 metres. He was also fourth in the 100m. T.J. Gibbs won gold in the senior boys’ high jump. The Trojans’4-x-100m sprint relay team of Jordan, John, Omar Green and Gibbs won the gold in a time of 43.7 seconds. CAMERON SAHADATH Shatters meet record in junior boys’110m hurdles. Trojans track down boys’ team title TROJANS from page B1 Local players snapped up by OHL clubs at draft If I can gradually make my way (to Plymouth) I would be just as happy,” noted Lefort. Lefort said he was some- what disillusioned with how the draft unfolded for him, owing to several team officials who had contracted him in ad- vance suggesting he could be chosen in earlier rounds. He’s now, however, content with being selected by the Whalers. “I was told I was going ear- lier and I was a little bit disap- pointed, but now that I see how things have worked out, I’m re- ally glad,” he said. Lefort said he, too, will con- centrate on training, both on and off ice, in order to be ready for training camp. The Peterborough Petes drafted Liam Reddox, 16, of Ajax, in the third round. In 36 games last year with the Toron- to Young Nationals major ban- tams, the centre scored 31 goals and added 30 assists. Along with Connolly, four other members of the Ajax- Pickering Raiders major ban- tams were also selected. Andrew Fagan, 15, went to the Petes in the seventh round. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound left- winger recorded 15 goals and 21 assists in 45 games last sea- son. Brent Small, 16, was select- ed in the seventh round by the St. Michael’s Majors. The 5- foot-11, 150 pound left-winger had 29 goals and 17 assists last season. The London Knights drafted Matthew Carroll, 16, in the 10th round. The 5-foot-11, 165-pounder is a left-winger. Also selected in the 10th round was Andrew Dis- sanayake, 16, by the Guelph Storm. The 5-foot-8, 155- pound centre registered 32 goals and 43 assists last season. LOCAL from page B1 DANNY LEFORT Taken in sixth round by Plymouth Whalers. DURHAM —The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins minor football organiza- tion is hosting a fund-rais- ing yard sale Saturday, May 11. The yard sale, rain or shine, is at the West Shore Community Centre, on Bayly Street between Whites and Liverpool roads, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds go to the Dolphins, which provide minor football for area youths in the summer and fall months. Huddle up this Saturday for fund-raising yard sale (905) 683-6074 NO GST NO PST NP0520502 Copyright 2002. 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Page 231 - HANGING CHANDELIER OR SEMI-FLUSH-MOUNT, 52-3401X Copy reads: Hanging chandelier or semi-flush- mount, 52-3401X, 49.99 Each. Should read: Curved jewel chandelier, 52-3212-4, 99.99 Each Page 386 - AC DELCO SPARK PLUGS, 18-3502X Copy reads: 2.49 Each, up Should read: 3.14 Each, up Page 390 - ITEM 8 - IDLER AND PITMAN ARMS, 22-4300X Copy reads: Each, From 14.15 Should read: Each. From 40.95 We Sincerely Regret Any Inconvenience We May Have Caused You. note 2002 Catalogue - All zones Power rep players represent Ontario during South American tour PICKERING —Four Pickering Power players enjoyed success while playing against South American soc- cer teams during an international trip. Four members of the Pickering Power under-14 boys’soccer team — goalkeeper William Mitchell, de- fender William Rodrigues, midfield- er Michael Sarangi and striker Luke Stedmond — were selected to travel with the provincial under-14 team for a week-long tour of Peru. The Ontario squad posted three wins and a close loss during their time in Peru, playing in heat that hovered around 85 F. During their stay, the Ontario con- tingent was housed in a soccer com- plex run by the Peruvian Soccer Fed- eration in Lima. The complex, opened in 1997, contains all the mod- ern amenities such as dormitories, swimming pool, gym, and games, In- ternet, TV and video rooms. There were also a number of superb soccer pitches on site. Ontario opened its playing sched- ule with a 14-0 win against the Peru- vian ladies’ under-19 ‘B’ team. Sted- mond and Sarangi scored several goals apiece. Mitchell earned the shutout and Rodrigues supplied a steady game. Next, Ontario played a strong Alianza under-14 rep squad. The Pe- ruvians won 3-2 in a hard-fought contest. The winning goal for Alian- za came two minutes before the final whistle. The Pickering boys played well. The Ontarians also played the Pe- ruvian under-19 ladies’ team at Na- tional Stadium in Lima, a venue that can accommodate more than 50,000 spectators. Ontario won easily 8-0. Stedmond scored a picture-perfect goal, a header from a cross by Saran- gi. Ontario played a strong Cristal under-14 team in their final game. Ontario trailed 2-1 at halftime, but recovered to score two goals in the second half for a 3-2 victory. During their stay, the Ontario con- tingent also enjoyed shopping excur- sions and the beautiful beaches south of Lima. DEAA BOYS’ GYMNASTICS The Durham Elementary Athletics Association (DEAA) held its annual Boys’ Gymnastics Meet at Alexander Graham Bell Public School in Ajax Friday, May 3. Twelve Durham schools attended: Alexander Graham Bell P.S., Goodwood Public School, Glen Street P.S. (Oshawa), E.B. Phin P.S. (Pickering), Waverly Public School (Oshawa), Gandatsetiagon P.S. (Pickering), William Dunbar P.S. (Pickering), S.A. Cawker P.S. (Port Perry), Cannington P.S., Quaker Village P.S. (Uxbridge), Lord Elgin P.S. (Ajax) and Stephen Saywell P.S. (Oshawa). A total of 135 gymnasts competed in nine categories with floor routines and vaults. TEAM RESULTS 1. Alexander Graham Bell 2. William Dunbar 3. E.B. Phin 4. Goodwood 5. Cannington INDIVIDUAL RESULTS PRIMARY COMPULSORY Sam Adams (Goodwood): vault - fourth; Christopher O’Marra (E.B. Phin): floor - fourth, vault - third; Donnie Stangroom (E.B.Phin): floor - second, vault - fifth; Tay- lor Smith (Waverly): vault - first; Tylor Messier (Waver- ly): vault - sixth; Cameron Guenther (Gandy): floor - first; Matthew Johnson (Gandy): floor - third; Craig Goorbarry (Bell): vault - fifth; Tim Kurup (Bell): floor - sixth; Grant Torrane (Dunbar): floor - sixth; Keith Drakes (Dunbar): vault - fourth; Nat Van Camp (Cawk- er); vault - fifth; Blake Alysworth (Cannington): vault - second; William Humphrey (Cannington); floor - fifth, vault - fifth. JUNIOR COMPULSORY Adam Gomba (E.B. Phin): floor - fifth; Paul Milonas (Phin): floor - first; Adam Cole (Quaker Village): floor - fourth, vault - fifth; Jamal Nureddin (Quaker Village): vault - third; Justin Watson (Dunbar): vault - fifth; Jesse Harrison-Kish (Glen Street): floor - sixth; Brian Phan (Waverly): vault - sixth; Scott Watson (Goodwood): floor - second, vault - fifth; David Croxall (Goodwood): floor - third; Greg Matthews (Goodwood): vault - second; Chuck Grugios (Cannington): vault - fourth. INTERMEDIATE COMPULSORY Amit Williams (Bell): floor - first; vault - first; Sean Tur- cotte (Bell): floor - fourth, vault - fourth; Lorne Bairnard (Bell): floor - fifth, vault - fifth; Jordan McBean (Dun- bar): floor - third, vault - third; Patrick Ward (Good- wood): floor - second, vault - second. ADVANCED COMPULSORY (KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 4) Brandon Hawkins (Goodwood): floor - sixth, vault - fifth; Joe Singh (Phin): floor - second; Ben Singh (Phin): floor - third, vault - fourth (tie); Nicholas Arbour (Bell): floor - sixth; Blair Rutherford (Dunbar): floor - first, vault - first; Kevin Bedi (Dunbar): floor - fourth; Tyler Coore (Dun- bar): floor - fifth, vault - fourth (tie); Conrad Orr (Quak- er Village): vault - second; Andrew Gray (Saywell): vault - fourth (tie); Jacob Hone (Cannington): vault - third; William Regic (Cannington): floor - fourth; Joshua Csopak (Cannington): vault - sixth; Harrison Williams (Dunbar): floor - fifth, vault - fifth. ADVANCED COMPULSORY (GRADES 5 TO 8) Todd Blair (Lord Elgin): floor - fifth; vault - fourth; Kristo- pher Barclay (Lord Elgin): vault - first; Kyle Stephens (Dunbar): floor - second, vault - fifth; Kevin Haddlesey (Phin): floor - sixth, vault - third; Michael Smith (Phin): vault - sixth; Raihaan Patel (Bell): floor - third, vault - second; Greg Zacharias (Bell): vault - sixth; Brian Hec- tor (Goodwood): floor - first; Christopher Bradbury (Goodwood): vault - fourth; Nakul Kumar (Bell): floor - fourth; vault - fifth. OPTIONAL ONE David Keirstad (Phin): vault - sixth; Tyler Tilford: floor - third; Travis Meier (Phin): floor - sixth; Jordan Lafranier (Phin): floor - first; David Carr (Bell): vault - fourth; James Poon (Bell): floor - fourth; vault - third; Munro Chambers (Bell): vault - second; Ryan Reeve (Dunbar): floor - second; Ethan Taylor (Dunbar): floor - sixth; Rob- bie Brodie (Quaker Village): floor - fifth; Daniel Thomp- son (Saywell): vault - first (tie); Dylan Sturge (Canning- ton): vault - first (tie); Joel Kraemer (Goodwood): floor - fourth. OPTIONAL TWO Ben Fitzgerald (Saywell): floor - first; vault - first; Michael Celar (Cawker): floor - fifth, vault - fifth; Zach Karry (Bell): floor - third; Jason Au (Bell): floor - second, vault - fourth; Thomas Chambers (Bell): floor - fourth; vault - third. ELITE ONE Connor Fitzgerald (Saywell): floor - first; vault - first. ELITE TWO Spencer Savoie (Saywell): floor - first; vault - first. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 PAGE B3 P SCOREBOARD ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo On the beam PICKERING — William Dunbar Public School gymnast Carley Tan- field competes on the balance beam during the recent Pickering area girls’gymnastic meet for public school students. Pickering players Peru-se sites, sounds and soccer pitches Write us The NEWS ADVERTISER welcomes let- ters to the edi- tor. Letters should be limited to 150 words and signed with a full first and last name OR two initials and a last name. Let- ters must in- clude a tele- phone number for confirmation purposes. Unsigned letters will not be printed. FAX them: 905-683-7363 EMAIL them: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com MAIL them: 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 TACO WEEKEND May 10-11-12 422 Bayly W. 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This weekend East Coast Entertainer Eddy Coffey performs in the food court Enter our Mother’s Day Draw to win a Volleyball Tournament June 19th - Register Now PICKERING, AJAX, WHITBY ANIMAL SERVICES HELLO! WE’D LIKE TO INTRODUCE OURSELVES Did you know that there is a place with open doors and warm hearts for every lost, homeless or unwanted animal? We are the Pickering, Ajax, Whitby Animal Services and we provide another, although perhaps less well known, life saving service in our community. Just imagine if there was nobody you could call about the hungry stray dog that was hanging around on your street. Or nowhere to take the newborn kittens that you found in the supermarket parking lot. Nobody to turn to if your beloved pet was lost. Nobody to try their best to find a loving new home and family for the homeless. Nobody to provide shelter and food and care to these animals in the meantime. And nobody to take the unpopular and heart wrenching responsibility of providing the kindest way out for suffering, homeless, unadoptable creatures. We do not claim to have perfect solutions of the often heart wrenching problems that both people and animals in our community face on a daily basis. But we can and do continue to strive to make things better for those that suffer. With your help and support, we stand an even better chance of making a difference! Please help us help our fellow feeling creatures by being a responsible, caring pet owner and a protector of nature! S. Koch Supervisor of Animal Services Pickering, Ajax, Whitby Animal Services Centre 4680 Thickson Road, North, Whitby 905-427-8737 DURHAM ––It’s been six years coming since Broken Symbol’s debut CD and with the May 4 release of ‘One More Chance,’ the Oshawa band is getting back to basics. It was a four-member group when Broken Symbol was formed, “in the basements of Oshawa,” as original member Andrew Losier recalls. Down- sizing to what drummer Todd Burrows describes today as a “power trio,” the launch of the new CD is built on experience. Gigs at The Nag’s Head and Lee’s Palace in Toronto as well as venues around Durham Re- gion have given the inde- pendent band skill and know-how. They are still true to their classic rock roots but have learned a thing or two. “Our song- writing has matured,” says Burrows, who’s been drumming from the time he was able to walk. “We learned a lot from our first CD and now being a trio, we have to have good bass and drums and guitar. We’re in your face.” Obviously enjoying his mu- sical “hobby” (all three of the band members are now in their 30s, have day jobs and fami- lies), Burrows says the name of the group is merely a play on words. “I have broken quite a few cymbals in my time,” he jokes. “One time a piece of cym- bal flew by and just missed the bassist’s head.” Influences on the band date back to the classic heavy rock styles of Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Rush. Though they perform some cover tunes when performing live, all of the cuts on ‘One More Chance’ are Broken Symbol originals. The band’s first CD re- ceived radio play on Q-107 and Wolf 101.5 FM and they hope the new release will do just as well if not better. A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER MAY 8, 2002 AJAX —The Ajax Film Circuit presents its final show of the season, ‘Italian for Beginners’, next week. The show begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the Ajax Cineplex Odeon. Tickets are $7 at the theatre box office or $6.50 in advance from the Ajax Public Library. The Film Circuit presents a fea- ture on the third Wednesday of each month, September through May. When it returns in the fall, the circuit presents ‘The Shipping News’ Sept. 18. Passes for next season’s eight-film lineup are now available at the library for $48. For more information, call Ian Leckie at 905-427-1522. Local girl helps bring Smoochy film to life Cap film season with a little ‘Italian for Beginners’ Michelle Booth lands skating role in tale of movie character BY MICHAEL PELHAM Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING —A Pickering figure skater has put her career on the silver screen. Nine-year-old Michelle Booth played a role in the recently released Danny DeVito-Robin Williams movie ‘Death to Smoochy,’ which also stars Ed Norton. In it, she appeared as a ‘rhinette’ during a sequence filmed at Maple Leaf Gar- dens. The Maple Ridge Public School student is one of 30 young skaters in a scene in- volving angels, devils, sol- diers and peasants that tells the story of Smoochy the Rhinoceros. After children’s show character Rainbow Randolph, played by Williams, is fired for taking bribes, he plots revenge against his replacement, Smoochy. Michelle had plenty of fun on the set, but it wasn’t all play. “It was really hot,” she said of her rhinoceros cos- tume. “We were wearing them forever. We also had to put a soldier costume over it.” Although there were fans to keep the skaters cool, Michelle was on set nine hours a day for the three- week shooting period last March, including two hours of tutoring. But it was all worth it for Michelle, who got to meet both DeVito and Williams, who put on a show for the cast and crew. “I was the only person who got Robin Williams’ autograph,” she said. Even though he said he wasn’t giving autographs on the set, Michelle asked him anyway, and got it. “He made everyone laugh for two hours,” she said. She auditioned for the part after her mom saw an ad that Michelle seemed suited for: she could skate and was under 4-foot-6. Michelle was up against 200 skaters for one of the 60 parts, but was confident the whole time. “I know I’m a good skater and I tried very hard,” she said. Michelle has been skat- ing for six years, and is now training at the Ajax Skating Club and Richmond Train- ing Centre. She gives credit for her skating style to Canadian Kurt Browning, one of her role models. “He made skating fun and more than just jumps,” she said, noting his trade- mark backflips. Michelle has met the former world champion. “He’s always funny, and he incorporates that in his skating.” Another skater Michelle looks up to is Elvis Stojko, who she once had the thrill of skating with. While Michelle still has a lot of work to do on her backflip, sees herself in the future as a professional fig- ure skater. Nine-year-old Michelle Booth had time between takes for a photo shoot while in character during the shoot- ing of the film ‘Death to Smoochy’, starring Robin Williams and Edward Norton. Her skating skills helped land her the role in the film. ‘Only the Lonely’ will miss this Roy Orbison impersonator takes the stage next month DURHAM ––‘Roy Or- bison’is alive and well, liv- ing in Courtice and sched- uled to perform June 8 at the Jubilee Pavilion, Os- hawa. Actually, it will be Courtice resident Bernie Jessome bringing Orbison (who died Dec. 6, 1988) back to life in the tribute show, ‘The Roy Orbison Story - Shades of Yester- day.’ Jessome, 60, has been impersonating the late singer with renditions of hits like ‘Pretty Woman,’ ‘Crying’ and ‘You Got It’ since 1991. “He is a legend and it is a privilege to sing to the ir- replaceable memory and record-setting legacy of Roy Orbison,” says Jes- some in his promotional literature. “Nobody sang like Roy.” The Oshawa Central Lions presents the show at the Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park, Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m. Advanced tickets are $18, available at Wilson and Lee Music Store, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Millennium Music, 1427 King St. E., Courtice and at Clarington Convenience, Prestonvale Place, 1561 Hwy. 2, Courtice. Tickets will be $20 at the door on the evening of the show. Durham band has ‘One More Chance’ Let us entertain you! NWestney Rd S.HarwoodAv N. Kingston Rd W. 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PICKERING TOWN CENTRE (UPPERLEVEL NEAR SEARS) TELEPHONE 420-2122 DURHAM ––A wealth of local talent whose music has brought them together is giv- ing a concert of the same name in Whitby, Sun- day, May 12. ‘She Sings’ is a choir made up of 32 girls ranging in age from 11 to 19. All are music stu- dents who study privately and ‘Music Has Brought Us Together’will be their premier per- formance. “Over the years parents have asked me why I didn’t gather my stu- dents together and form a choir so they would have more op- portunities to sing and also de- velop skills in choral music,” says ‘She Sings’ director and teacher Mary- Ruth Road- house. Soprano soloist Patricia Castanos of Whitby, a former student of Ms. Roadhouse’s, will be featured in the concert. Ms. Castanos has just complet- ed the Honours Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance program at Wil- frid Laurier Uni- versity. Accom- panying the choir will be Tim Southwell on piano. “We sing Canadian music, classical music, spirituals, folk music and some sacred music as well,” adds Ms. Roadhouse. “The purpose of the choir is to bring young singers together to sing a variety of music in a choral setting, and give them opportunities to perform in the community, enriching the cul- ture of our area.” The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Whitby Bap- tist Church, 411 Gilbert St. E., corner of Reynolds and Gilbert streets. Tickets are avail- able at the door and are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 PAGE B5 A/P We’re online at durhamregion.com Opera?Youngsters get front-row seat to best voices in town BY JANE McDONALD Staff Writer DURHAM ––Forget Brit- ney Spears. And the sound- track to the new ‘Spider-man’ movie needn’t be the only music kids listen to, either. That’s what the Canadian Opera Company hopes comes from a performance one of its ensemble casts gave May 3 at St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School. A new experience for most, if not all 300 students making up the audience in the school gymnasium, this first-time ex- posure to opera is precisely why the company sends its artists-in-training on the road. “School students are the COC’s future audience, so the (school) tour is vital to the growth of opera in Canada,” says Richard Bradshaw, gener- al director of the Canadian Opera Company. “As well, it’s always immensely rewarding to introduce young people to this exciting art form. Our fu- ture is education, education, education.” Sponsored by Zellers de- partment stores, the ‘Ensemble Studio School Tours’ have been a tradition at the Canadi- an Opera company for more than 30 years. Pre-tour work- shops are given by young opera professionals in the schools slated for a visit prior to the actual performance. Re- source packages are made available for teachers. Stu- dents are encouraged to ask questions of the cast and are given workbooks. In turn, the young artists gain experience and, hopeful- ly, future fans. The Kindergarten to Grade 6 classes were gently intro- duced to the height of musical comedy-drama courtesy of the Brothers Grimm. Played in pe- riod costume by two of the five members of the opera compa- ny’s Ensemble Studio training program, ‘Jacob’ and ‘Wil- helm’ Grimm created their fa- mous characters before the transfixed children. “How do you spell nincom- poop?” boomed Jacob’s bari- tone voice. “Oh, grow up, Jacob,” came Wilhelm’s well- trained tenor’s reply. But when the brothers stopped arguing and put their heads together to write a book of ‘magical, mystical tales,’ the enchantment began to un- fold. Bass and soprano voices joined in to tell the brothers’ much-loved stories as a witch, wolf, prince and a pirate sup- ported the principals, making the small cast seem as though the entire opera company was on stage. ‘Rapunzel’ delighted stu- dents and teachers alike as she sang ‘Where Do I Belong?’ from atop a ladder, letting her hair down at the appropriate points in the 200-year-old story. ‘Little Red Cap’ (aka Little Red Riding Hood) got a laugh when she sang out to her worried mother, “I’m a big girl, and you’re no fun!” But the most interactive star of the show was the character that could spin straw into gold. Just in time to save the heroine from having to give up her first-born child unless she could name the name of her tormentor, 300 voices sang out in unison: “Rumpelstiltskin!” “You guys were a wonder- ful audience,” said Ken Baker, who played five characters, in- cluding that rascal Rumpel- stiltskin and Little Red Cap’s granny. Asked if she’s ever been to the opera, Grade 1 student Rachel, said, “No.” But the six-year-old knew exactly what mattered most following her 45-minute foray into high culture. “I liked it when they started singing,” she said. Andrea Ludwig is the wolf and Shannon Mercer is Little Red Riding Hood in the Canadian Opera Company performance of ‘Little Red Cap’at a Durham school. The opera company was performing classic opera based on the stories by the Brothers Grimm. PAUL BIONDI/ News Advertiser photo Enjoy sweet sounds of ‘She Sings’ AJAX - NOW OPEN!Harwood Place - 314 Harwood Ave. S Tel. 905-686-3100 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm Sun Noon-5pm PICKERING - Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road Tel. 905-839-5990 Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm Sun Noon-6pm Limit 3 per customer Charity Barbecue Day! memberspecial SAVE $2 799 memberspecial SAVE $5 1299 1.36 kg 3 lb Skinless, Seasoned Boneless Chicken Breast Tasty Burgers Low fat with lots of good flavour. 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Fax resume and cover letter to (905) 579-8028 Hand delivered applications accepted!!! 214 King St. E., 2nd Floor, Oshawa. 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 510 General Help 510 General Help RUSSELL STAFFING Requires AZ Experienced Drivers for Automotive work Call (905)420-5005 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. EASY PHONE WORK Appointment Setting ~ No Selling National Company modern upbeat office. Permanent F/T days. Great hours. Hourly plus generous bonus$$. Start immediately. Call for interview (905)426-4762 COSTCO WHOLESALE Is Holding a * JOB FAIR * At Our AJAX LOCATION Saturday May 11th 10 a.m. -1 p.m. For the Following SEASONAL POSITIONS • Bakers • Meat Cutters/Wrappers • Photo Lab Technicians • Opticians • Cashier Assistants • Stockers • Lot Attendants • Food Service Personnel Please Bring Resumes to: COSTCO WHOLESALE 150 Kingston Rd. East Ajax, Ont. L1Z 1E5 22 PEOPLE NEEDED For Promotion in Advertising for the Security Protection & Prevention Industry No experience necessary due to Corporate Internal Training program A head on product behind on good people For interview Jeff (905) 426–1322 Local Home Renovations Company is seeking EXPERIENCED INSTALLERS for ROOFING, WINDOWS & SUNROOMS Call Bill at 905-686-9842 ext. 228 (9am-4pm). After 4pm call (905) 686-2445 ext. 228 MANAGER TRAINEES For Durham Region. National company requires 4 Crew Managers to supervise outside sales. Drivers license required. Earn $500 per week + car allowance + generous bonus system. For interview Call (905)723-1862 requires SHIFT SUPERVISOR for MIDNIGHTS The successful candidate will have: •University degree or college diploma •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •Energy, perseverance and strong leadership skills •Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferable in plastics. Please fax your resume to the attention of Human Resources at (905)697-1759 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 ORDER DESK Full time, career opportunity, multi-tasks, will train, computer skills, people skills and dependable Fax resume to: (905) 420-7101 Email: jimkeast@idirect.ca REQUIRED 50 DOCK WORKERS F/T • Start immediately • Days/Afternoons • Local Durham & surrounding area Please call: TRI-WAY PERSONNEL INC. PHONE: 905-427-2479 1-866-870-5162 FAX: 905-427-2681 Are you tired of driving to Toronto? EXPERIENCED SERVICE ADVISOR For busy Chrysler dealership. Only those with 2 years advisory experience and Windows based computer experience need apply. Fax resume to: (905) 683-5738 Attn: Doreen UPSCALE BOUTIQUE has room available for professional massage therapist, reflexologist or aromatherapist. Call for information (905)666–5547 References required. WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR Our client in the Durham Region is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor with the following qualifications: • Good command of warehousing principles • Background in inventory management would be beneficial • Working in fast paced, quick turnaround time environment • Knowledge of customs procedures • Project management experience • Work exp. should demonstrate your consistent, steady & highly productive performance • Ability to see and distinguish between all colours • Experience with computers and machinery an asset • Proven ability to analyze information • Education with an engineering or technical focus would be an asset. Please fax or e-mail resume to: (905) 430-4266 novartis©spherion.ca Youth Vision Co-ordinator sought by United Way of Ajax-Pickering (also serving the Township of Uxbridge) to work with "project teams" across Durham Region. Qualifications for this 10 month contract include: ✓ Knowledge of youth issues ✓Experience in: working with budgets, public speaking & report writing ✓Ability to work independently as well as with a team ✓Proven problem solving and innovative skills ✓Current drivers license and reliable transportation For more information check our website: www.ajaxpickering.unitedway.ca Please forward your resume by May 18, 2002, stating salary expectation to: Ms. Edna Klazek, Executive Director, United Way of Ajax-Pickering 407 - 95 Bayly Street W., Ajax, ON L1S 7K8 E-mail: uwayap@durham.net, Fax: 905-686-0609 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers PROPERTY/CASUALTY In- surance Brokerage requires an experienced Technical/ Customer Service Represen- tative. RIBO license not nec- essary but must be willing to obtain. Must have good com- puter/technical skills and must be a highly organized in- dividual. Must be a self-start- er with a positive attitude and able to work in a busy envi- ronment. Please send re- sume, along with salary ex- pectations by mail only to: Rose Anne Shaw, Office Man- ager Roughley Insurance Bro- kerage Ltd., 1000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ont. L1G 4W4. We thank all interested applicants, but only those who are select- ed for an interview will be contacted. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY full time handy person, must have electrical, plumbing and carpen- try experience. Able to work independently, clean drivers abstract required. Please fax resume to: (905) 666-8298. SALES PEOPLE needed part- time and full-time. Sales experi- ence required. Call Jeff (905)655–9063 SATURDAY Full day +some part- time, for Ajax car dealer. Duties: driving, running errands, helping in shop. Must have valid clean drivers license +drive standard. $7.00/hr. 905-427-2415 SCRAMBLES RESTAURANT requires experienced Break-fast Cook (exp. w/grill & eggs), week- days part-time, Sat./Sun. full time. Also require wait staff. Apply in per- son 527 Westney Rd. S., Ajax SPECIALTY PBE COMPANY requires delivery/customer service person for Durham Region. Must have knowledge of area. PBE expe- rience preferred. Good compensa- tion & benefits. Fax resume with current driver's abstract to (905)683-3756 attention Tom. SPRING FEVER!New Durham office needs 15 people for summer and full-time help. Scholarships and advancement available. Call Todd (905)666-9685. Student Hotline 1-888-265-5539 STOP MAKING BLUE and purple bills! Put some red and brown ones in your wallet. Call us, we're hiring. Ask for Jade @ (905) 576-4425 STUDENTS SUMMER JOBS 14- 18, afternoons and weekends. Start today get paid today. Door- to-door, all staff are commission paid and are guaranteed to earn $9.00/hour or more. Must be energetic! Port Perry, Uxbridge, Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering, Ajax and surrounding areas. 905-621- 0548 Cash paid daily. STUDENTS/DRIVERS - Age 12 - 15. After school cash. Needed in Durham area. Earn over $100 cash p/w plus bonuses. Also supervisor to work full time. Must have mini van or s.u.v. Earn $100 - $250 cash daily (905) 837-2878 STYLIST POSITION for Ajax salon, guaranteed salary/ commission, hiring bonus from $100 - $350. Store discounts. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323 TAXI DRIVERS full and part time dayshift wanted. Must have Oshawa taxi permit and clean abstract. Apply in person at 164 Bloor St East, Oshawa WANTED POSITVE individual for growing company applicant must have knowledge in welding with stick or mig some experi- ence in fitting necessary electri- cal and plumbing knowledge considered an asset wages negotiblefax resume to 905-665- 6868 or email to attech@rogers.com for inter- view. Salon & Spa Help514 ANGELA'S ESTHETICS has expanded. Requires full-time mature Esthetician with mini- mum 1yr. experience for our full service day spa. Fax resume: 905-666-7457 or email to: info@the-stress-shop.com AQUILIBRIUM SALON and Spa seeking nail technician and hair stylists with clientele, to join our motivated staff in newly renovat- ed, comfortable 3-level environ- ment. John 905-404–9097 LUCINDA'S Salon and Spa - (Courtice Area)Hair Stylist chair for rent, license hair stylists only. Minimum 2 years experience. Call 905-721-9107, after 6 p.m. Skilled & Technical Help515 3RD/ 4TH YEAR AUTOMOTIVE Apprentice required. Immediate position. Benefits available com- puter literate, customer oriented. 905-433–0355, leave message. PLUMBER required for busy service-oriented plumbing company. TOP hourly wages, new service vehicle, uniforms provided. Experience with wells & pumps an asset. Doyle Plumbing Ltd. 905-427-7409 BUSY OSHAWA TIRE store requires EXPERIENCED LI- CENSED MECHANIC Full or Part Time (905)725–6511 EXPERIENCED SHINGLERS wanted full time. Please call 905-352-9915. FIELD MECHANIC required to repair rough terrain forklifts. Experience with diesel en- gines & hydraulics an asset, but willing to train. Phone (416)291–1929 or fax resume (416)291-0009 LARGE Architectural Millwork Company requires FINISHED TRIM CARPENTER for site in- stallations in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to: 905-433-1463. LEGAL SURVEY Party Chief Send resume to: Coe Fisher Cameron, 257 Kent St. W. Lindsay, ON K9V 2Z4. 705- 324-4152 SERVICE Advisor required to direct and coordinate service mechanics to handle field service calls. Heavy equip- ment experience required. Call (416)291–1929 or fax re- sume (416)291-0009 UNI POINT SAW operator - $10 + per hr. long term temp, must be able to read meas- urements, carpentry experi- ence an asset. Minimum one year experience. Ajax area. If interested please fax Christine at Staff Plus (416) 495-0941 Office Help525 LEGAL SECRETARIES (Real Estate). We are a law firm dedi- cated to excellence in closing residential real estate transac- tions in Durham and beyond. We have both Junior (Coordinator) and intermediate (Specialist) positions available. We offer a modern team oriented work experience at our Port Perry main office with a competitive compensation pkg. Please email to: george@titlers.ca or fax 905- 985-3758. REAL ESTATE SECRETARY Part- time week-ends & evenings. Real Estate & Computer experience. Call Dick 905-839-2121 RIBO LICENSED CSR for busy Pickering Village office for maternity leave. Could lead to permanent position. Please fax resume to 905-683-4276 Sales Help & Agents530 CAMPING IN STYLE - One of Ontario's largest RV dealers is looking for energetic self-moti- vated individuals to join our sales team. Unlimited earning poten- tial, excellent bonus programs Please fax or email resume to: (905) 655-8462, cis@attcana- da.ca CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP in Port Perry is looking for a licensed salesperson looking for future without the pressures of a big dealership. Call Don Sr. (905) 985–7354 COMMUNICATION SALES person required immediately. Must have some familiarly in voice, data, fibre, and wireless. Potential for advance- ment. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume: 519-570- 1344 EARN $40K PLUS Sales Rep. A weight loss centre needs an ambitious, self-motivated person to sell weight loss programs. Must have sales experience and a healthy life style. Fax resume and cover letter to: E Welsh (905)509–3343 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CARDIOLOGY OFFICE in Whitby requires part time tech/nurse. Experienced for stress test/ekg/ holter. Fax to (905) 668-8778 COMMUNITY NURSING HOME port perry has full and part time positions available for RPNS, if interested send resume by fax (905) 985-3721 or mail to box 660, Port Perry. L9L 1A6. DENTAL ASSISTANT level I or II and receptionist/office man- ager for progressive GP prac- tice with ortho/TMJ focus. Must be proactive, able to work independently, show ini- tiative. Dental experience re- quired. FT and PT positions. Whitby. Excellent pay and bo- nuses. Send resume to box #797 P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 DENTAL HYGIENIST required Tuesday evenings for Picker- ing office. Please fax resume to (905) 509-4667. NURSES REQUIRED P/T for busy clinic in South Ajax. Mail or drop off resume: South Ajax Family Doctors, Cloveridge Plaza, 955 Westney Rd.S., Ajax L1S 3K7 PDA/DENTAL Assistant HARP certified, 2 days & occasional Saturdays for Orthodontic Of- fice, York Region. Fax to (905)642-9692 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - Full time needed for pharma- cy in professional building in Oshawa. Zadal computer soft- ware and pharmacy experi- ence an asset. Attractive hours, wages and benefits. Fax resume to Manager (905) 576-2200. PDA LEVEL II great opportuni- ty to join our progressive den- tal team in a busy group prac- tice in oshawa. Excellent hours, competitive salary, please reply to File #795 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 7L5 RN/RPN immediate opening for a busy walk in clinic in ajax. to cover rotating shifts. Approximately 50 hr. bi week- ly, (905) 767-2277 RMT NEEDED FOR BUSY center. Existing clientele in place of approx. 6 to 8 mas- sages daily. 60/40 pay struc- ture. Call Audrey @ 905-619- 2639 RMT REQUIRED for estab- lished massage therapy cli- nic, downtown Whitby. Please call 905-665-7111. Hotel/Restaurant540 EXPERIENCED SHORT order cook evening and weekend. Cathy's Café 905-655–4608. THE PALACE EAST now hiring door staff & short order cook. Apply in person at 947 Dil- lingham Rd., (905)420-2595 WAIT STAFF WANTED imme- diately in Pickering (Brock/ Hwy. 2). Full time or part-time evenings. Please call Debbie at 905-683-7444 Domestic Help Wanted550 CLEANER NEEDED Full time to help with housecleaning. Pickering/Ajax area. 905-619- 0602. Houses For Sale100 RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL duplex, 2 kit., 2-4 pc. bath- room, 5 bedroom home in Montague PEI. Large treed lot 50 x 200., private b/y with deck, renovated, close to beach and golf course. Would make great vacation home or bed and breakfast. Call (902) 838-4532. after 6 weekdays or weekends. Pics available upon request. GRANDVIEW/TOWNLINE- Open house. Sun. May 5 th 2 - 5, 2+1 bedrooms, back split, immaculate, newly renovated, formal dining room, family room, finished basement, w/o to patio, beautifully land- scaped, garage, FAG, C/A, 905-576–0017 www.mikyo.com/er COURTICE,29 Newport Ave., 4lvl. / 4 bedroom back split, finished top-bottom, large kitchen with skylights, wall-to wall oak pantry, ceramic backsplash, hardwood n dining room, c/V, C/A, 11/2 car garage, fully fenced, great location, walk to schools, 905-435-0101. LAKEFRONT!! Only $135,000 1500sq.ft. home or cottage. All appliances, security, executive condo concept, country club community, tennis, golf, swim- ming pool, sauna/jacuzzi. Only 35 min. East of Toron-to. Act Now! 905-623-3194 V.J. Lauesen Realtor MLS Listing WHITBY,West Lynde area. open house Sat. May 11, 1-4, 1500 sq.ft., 3+1 bedroom backsplit, single garage, fireplace, hard- wood floors/carpet, finished basement, 5 Kenton Court, $199,888. 905-666–2234. SELLING YOUR house privately? Your own web-page, 6 photos & text $49.99/6 mths. Save $$-no commissions www.private- homes4sale.com or call 1-866- 315-8343. Private vacation rentals www.privatehomes4rent.com LUXURY COURTICE TOWN- HOUSE (Nantucket) 3-bedroom, finished basement, backs onto conservation land C/A,C/V,D/W. Large deck, low condo fees, $169,900. 905-435–0670 Open House Sunday 1:30-3:30. LITTLE BRITAIN (North of Port Perry) 2500sq ft bungalow. Skylights, gas fireplaces, hard- wood floors, 2 1/2 acres w/spring fed ponds, tennis, putting green. Call John Hannaford 1-888-983-4448 www.finehomes.ca 2-STOREY 3-BEDROOM 1 1/2 bath finished basement hard- wood floors Lr, Dr large deck A/C attachted garage eat-in kitch- en nicly landscaped close to downtown & all amenities 905-623–8845. GORGEOUS COURT LOCA- TION - 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, finished basement, central vac/air, heated in ground pool, large pi-shaped lot, fireplace, gas stove, new windows, new roof $254,900. (905) 665-1441. PRIVATE SALE - Raised bun- galow with legal 2-bdrm basement apt (rental income). Preferred area. $164,900 42 Glanville Cres. Bowmanville. Call for appt. 905-697–0420 WE BUY HOUSES. We take over payments, no equity, no problem. We will buy or lease your house. No commissions or fees 905-720-8192 Apt./Condos For Sale110 PICKERING VILLAGE., 1- bdrm. penthouse condo for sale by owner. Brand new kitchen, underground parking. call Dave to view at 905-683– 3151 or leave message. Lots & Acreages135 WHITBY, Prestigious area, fine lot available: park like setting with mature trees. $189,900. Private sale, 905- 668-0819 Indust./ Comm. Space145 OVER 4, 000 sq. feet, Indus- trial/Commercial space near 401. Three 12 x 14 doors. Available June 1 /02. call 905- 576-0498 or 905-725–9503. Office & Business space150 OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime down- town Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and park- ing Call Joanna @ 905-579- 6245. Investment Opportunities159 Business Opportunities160 ACTORS AND MODELS!Looking for an agent? www.myscreen- test.ca The Agent Finding Solution ™ CHIP TRUCK FOR SALE Haliburton Town. Near high- school, turnkey on site, parking, 3 Garland fryers, new vent sys- tem, new waterheater, till, BBQ, 10'x10' shed, all utensils/equip- ment. 905-433-0857 OWN YOUR OWN paint ball proshop, phazer zone in oshawa has space ot rent for paintball enthusias, $25k insvestment. Call Tom 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 571–7584 UNLIMITED POTENTIAL!Make big money every time someone buys groceries. No selling,. FREE details 1-888-748-5486 ext. SK383 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 & 2 BDRMS Available immedi- ately or June 1st. 2 locations, 350 Malaga Rd., Oshawa. $650 & $760 per month inclusive. No pets. Call anytime (905) 576–6724 or 905-242-4478 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT in Ajax, legalized. Clean & bright, park- ing, laundry, own entrance, use of backyard, $650/month inclu- sive. Avail. June 1. Call 905-619- 2679 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT avail- able May 1st, $650/month plus hydro. Central Oshawa. Call Bill 905-404-9602. 2 BEDROOM LUXURY apartment in executive area of Whitby. Includes indoor parking, gas fire- place, central air, separate laun- dryroom, cable, utilities. $1550/month Available July 1 first/last, references, no pets. 905-668-9898 2-BDRM basement,Ajax, Westney/Hwy 2, close to shop- ping, GO/401. Large, bright, clean, separate entrance, includes utilities, parking, cable, laundry. $900. Avail. June or July. No pets/smoking. 905- 426–1222 3 BEDROOM flat on main floor house, own parking, air appli- ances, Harwood & 401, Ajax, available June 1st, $1,200 inclu- sive, first and last. 416-520- 6899. A NEWLY RENOVATED 1 bed- room walkout basement apt. in Pickering. Laundry, separate entrance, parking, no smoking, references, first/last, $800/mo inclusive. Available now. 905- 509-3888 or 647-280-4074 AJAX -67 Church St., Large 2- bdrm avail. immediately, includes parking, hydro , new appliances. $1000/month. First & last. (905)426-1161 AJAX - LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, parking, laundry, sep- arate entrance. $750 inclusive. June lst. ALSO 3-BEDROOM SEMI-bungalow, $1400 inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. References. July lst. lst/last. (905)686–6773 AJAX BASEMENT apartments 2 bedroom $850, 1 bedroom $750, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry, utilities included, 1st/last, credit check, absolutely no pets, 905-683-5641, 416-315-9432 AJAX BRIGHT +CLEAN 1 bed- room basement apartment with walkout to backyard, private laundry. Non smoker, no pets, references. Avail. immediate. $725 plus. Call Bernie 416-896- 3944 AJAX HWY 2 / CHURCH, 2 bed- room basement, partially fur- nished, $950 per mo. utilities and cable included. $l,300 sq. ft. separate entrance, 2 parking, share laundry, storage room, no smoking/pets, lst/last, refer- ences, 9905) 427–8297 available June lst. AJAX, CHURCH/DELANEY spacious bright, beautiful 1- bedroom walkout basement apartment. Non-smoker, no pets., Utilities, separate en- trance, cable, parking, Avail- able June 1st. First/last. Call (905)683–8055. 3-BEDROOM BASEMENT Westney/Hwy 2. Avail. May 15th. $500. inclusive. No ca- ble & laundry. Close to ame- nites. First & last. No smok- ing/pets. 905-426–5350 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room from $899-$950, May, June/July 1st; 2-bedroom from $799-$850 for May/June/ July. 1-bedroom $750 for June/July. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723-0977 9am-5pm LARGE 2-BDRM in very quiet triplex. Big backyard, bus stop at front door, laundry, parking. Suitable for single person. $750 +hydro. First/last. June 1st. Oshawa. (905)623–2143 LIVERPOOL Bayly , 2 bedroom basement apt., sepa- rate entrance, fireplace, AC, park- ing, laundry, $950 first & last, avail. July 1, 905-428–0264 or 905-626-7589. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY,2-bed- room condo apartment, very spacious, lots of storage, laundry, parking, available now,Call Faiz (416)402-7150 or (416) 994-6209. LIVERPOOL/HWY #2 large 2- bedroom upper level apart- ment, close to amenities/GO, available June 1. $900/month +40% utilities, first/last, refer- ences. Call 905-421-0091 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. available immediately. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. ONE & TWO bedroom apts., living room, dining room, kitchen, parking, hardwood floors, first & last, no pets, references. Available June lst. Close to hospital. Call (905) 723–1647, (905) 720-9935 UXBRIDGE DOWNTOWN BROCK ST., 1-bedroom first floor apartment, available im- mediately. $680 per mo. plus hydro, first/last. No pets/ smoking. References. Call- Sam (905) 709-8152 OSHAWA - TAUNTON/WIL- SON - New home, immacu- late walkout apartment, suits one person, parking, non smoker, no pets, June lst. $700 per mo. all inclusive (905) 728–9509 1-BEDROOM w/ensuite, huge livingroom, separate en- trance, in an area of executive homes at Brock/Finch, Pick- ering. All inclusive, $750/ month, First/last, available immediately. (905)428-3715 after 6pm only. PICKERING White's / 401, clean, bright, one bedroom basement apartment, full kitchen, air, laundry, separate entrance, parking, utilities in- cluded. Non-smoker, lst/last, $800. (905) 837–0227 PICKERING bright clean walk- out bachelor apartment. Laun- dry, separate entrance, park- ing, full bathroom & kitchen. First/last, $700/month all in- clusive. Avail. June 1. Days- 416-214-2250 ext. 261; eves- 905-839-5333 PICKERING -Brock & Major Oak area, walkout basement 1 bedroom apt, very clean, non smoker, no pets, separate en- trance, first & last $650 in- clusive. 905-427–0260 PICKERING Large 1 bedroom basement apart. Liverpool/ Highway 2. Seperate Entrance, close to all amenities, no smoking/pets. $ 750 incl. util- ities .Contact 416-994-9512 or 416-910-2651. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, no pets, no smoking, $900 per month inclusive. Available June 1st. Call (905)831–9452 PICKERING, WHITES/401, 2bdrm basement apt walk-out, separate entrance, fireplace, 3pc bath, laundry, $900 inclu- sive. Walk to beach/bus. Avail. immediately. Call (416) 895–7911 PORT UNION/401,clean bright, 2 bedroom basement, adults preferred. Parking, ca- ble, laundry, non smokers, no pets. $850 inclusive. (416) 471–1984 PROFESSIONALLY decorated and completely furnished walkout studio apartment. Bright, never lived in, cozy gas fireplace, art deco kitch- en, open concept. References, $975, all incl. Available Im- mediately. 905-509-6085. (snp) REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. Adult Life- style Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building. Excellent loca- tion. Quiet setting across from park. All utilities included. Call 905-430-7397. OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/ Mill. 1-bdrm, avail. June & July 1st, $729/mo. 2-Bed- rooms avail. immediately, avail. June & July $829/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm. SPACIOUS well-maintained - 1, 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. WHITBY, DUNDAS/BROCK - Luxury large 1-bdrm. Newly painted, carpet, a/c, very quiet adult lifestyle bldg., storage. $900/month inclu- sive. Avail. immediately. First & last required. 905-668-0182 or 416-460-5410. WHITES/401 - LARGE 1 bdrm basement apt., laundry, fire- place, a/c, parking, cable, utilities incl. $795/month. Non-smokers, no pets. Avail. June 1. First/last. Call (905)837-9378 WHITES/HWY 2, large bright basement apt, parking, ap- pliances, non-smoking, no pets, references, first/last. $950 inclusive. Available im- mediately. Call Diane 416- 346-1163 or 905-421-0110 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 BEDROOMS PLUS DEN 2 storey, 3 bathrooms, 2 bal- conys, adult occupied building across from Oshawa hospital, available July 1, $1300/month inclusive. Call Renata at 905- 434–7777 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 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414 or 1-877-663-1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSES for rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905- 436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and sched- uling). DOWNTOWN OSHAWA,semi 3-bedroom home, move-in condition, $900/month water included. Hydro & gas extra. No pets. Fridge & stove. Liv- ingroom, diningroom, kitchen, full basement, hookup avail- able for laundry facilities. Small front yard & veranda, parking for 1 vehicle, avail- able June 1st. Call (905)725– 7321 ext. 13 9-3pm Monday- Thursday. HORSE LOVERS - 3-bdrm small farm house, Ajax/Pick- ering area, professional cou- ple preferred. No pets. $1,200 month + utilities. Available June 1st. (905)428–7407 NORTH OSHAWA - 3 bed- room semi, 5 yrs old, with garage, walkout to deck, nice quiet neighbourhood. $1,250 per mo. plus utilities. June lst. References. Joe Murkl, (905) 432-9226 OSHAWA 3 BEDROOM semi, fenced yard, 4 appliances, credit check, references, first/ last required. No pets. $975 per month. Call 665-6761. OSHAWA- 2 bdrm house. Olive/Ritson Rd. On bus route, fridge, stove included, fenced yard. Avail. immediately. First, last, references. $575 + utilities. No pets. (905)434– 5143. OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM house, close to shopping and schools. $600 per month plus utilities lst/last, (416) 461-4727) OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM house for rent in quiet area (excludes basement). Parking, laundry, fenced yard. No smoking, no pets. $970/month inclusive. Available June 1st. Call (705)277–9981 OSHAWA,beautiful 2 homes, very clean, 2 + 1 bedrooms, good neighbourhood, private drive, no smoking/pets. Available June/July. Asking $1,100 & $1,200 plus utilities. call 905- 263–8856 OSHAWA, NEWLY renovated semi, 4-bedroom backsplit, appliances, garage, 1-1/2 baths, available July 1st. $1700 + Util. First/last, references. (905)438–8167 (416)410-3045. WHITBY - North of Taunton Spacious 3 bedroom bungalow, country setting on 10 acres, close to town, $1,200 per mo. Available Early June. Call (905) 666-2382. WHITBY - SEMI DETACHED 3- bdrm upper 2 floors of house. Dunlop/Annes St area. All appli- ances & utilities incl. Shared laundry. Avail. immediately. First & last. Call after 6pm 905- 706–5200 Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL - OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. KING AND TOWNLINE area Courtice. Large 3 & 4 bedroom townhouses. Garage, 4 appli- ances. $1000 - $1100 + hydro. Available now. Call (905) 721- 8213. PICKERING - 3-bdrm, corner unit, all appliances, $1300+, water incl. Close to GO, 401, all amenities. Avail. June 1st. First & last required. (905)619–9340 PICKERING, A luxury "Tridel" Casita townhome, appro. 1,820 sq.ft., excellent condition, sec- ond underground parking avail- able. $1500 month. Call Barrie Cox Remax Rouge River Realty Limited. 905-839-7449. 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 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Furnished room in Pickering, cable, light kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi-weekly. (905)420–4318. NORTH-OSHAWA one furnished bedroom to rent, share kitchen/ bath, large-deck, large private country home, 1-acre lot. Parking, laundry, storage avail- able. $450 inclusive, June lst. No smokers. 905-626-3099. Shared Accommodation194 AJAX - SHARE LARGE newer home. Parking, laundry, own phone, cable, storage. Own bath. Close to all amenities. Phone (905)683–9213 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share large kitchen & bathrooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities. $440/month. 905- 404-8479 AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST share large new luxury home with hot tub, near Thickson & Rossland, one room $485/ month; all inclusive, first/last. Jim or Norma 905-571-1203 SHARE LOVELY HOME with one other in Ajax. Share all amenities. Avail. June 1st. Call 905-686–6543 after 6pm. WHITBY, THICKSON/HWY 2- large clean house to share. Suitable for working profes- sional. Cable, laundry, air conditioning, and all utilities included. No pets, non-smok- ing environment. Available immediately. $550 inclusive, first/last. Call (905)743-6258 (snp) PINETREES,ravine lot. Share junior executive house in Courtice, 4 pc. bath, minutes to 401. Free parking, cable, laundry. $450. Available im- mediately. 905-579-5202 Vacation Properties200 $8,900; $1500 DOWN; $125 monthly, fully serviced wood- ed trailer lot near Cobourg. Sand beach. Hydro/water/ sewers, rolling hills, next to county forest, great swim- ming/fishing. Call 905-885- 6664 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 A BALSAM LAKE,Fenelon Falls quiet family resort, House Keeping Cottages, weekdays & weekends in May & June. www.sandybeach- trailercourt.com toll free 1-877 887–2550 LAKEFRONT!! Only $135,000 1500sq.ft. home or cottage. All appliances, security, execu- tive condo concept, country club community, tennis, golf, swimming pool, sauna/jacuz- zi. Only 35 min. East of Toron- to. Act Now! 905-623-3194 V.J. Lauesen Realtor MLS Listing Campers, Trailers,Sites215 1990 5TH wheel, 32 ft. HOLI- DAY RAMBLER TRAVEL TRAILER, sleeps 6, queen size bed, large fridge, 4 burner stove, good condition. 905- 372-2036. 1999 MALLARD 30ft(r) sleeps 6, $22,000. Florida room 20'x8' and furniture, shed 8'x8' on Lake Scugog, Port Perry on lot @ Marina. (905)576–8282. 2001 GOLDEN FALCON DS, 28' 5th wheel, 2 slideouts, central vac and much more. Perfect shape. Best offer. Call 905-668-5198 27ft MASTERCOACH,4 vent forced air furnace. 4 burner stove & oven, electric fridge, 6ft 6" head room, double & queen beds, canopy, best off- er. 905-404–8574 31' GLENDETTE TRAILER,2 tip outs, sleeps 6, 18x10 deck, near Casino Rama. $8000. Call Sam (905)426–2550. 86 Bonair 1000 Tent Trailer - Sleeps six, 3 burner stove, sink, ice box, hard top. Good condition. Asking $1900. Call 905-579-4135. A BALSAM LAKE,FENELON FALLS - new 12x40 Golden Falcon Park Model on lake- view seasonal sites. www.sandybeachtrailer- court.com Toll free 1-877 887–2550 NEW PARK -RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking, rec. hall. North Lander Trailers for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandre- sort.on.ca Pools & Supplies234 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - 16x30 O.D. Kayak Pools with decks and fence, limited quantity, from $4,995.00, 25 year war- ranty. 416-798-7509, 1-800- 668-7564. Tutoring Service279 Articles For Sale310 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, premi- um pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. 3PC. RECLINING SOFA set $975. La-z-boy recliner $75. Metal 6x8 shed $50. Maple kitchen table & 4 chairs $150 or best offer. Call (905)837–2121 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $25/HOUR (905)-837-9213 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. SPECIAL Oshawa 2 B/R apts $700 April, May & June. 280 Wentworth St. W. bright & clean, close to schools & shopping, 3- bedrooms available too. for appointment call (905) 721-8741 AJAX, 1 Bedroom Apt., Also one room parking, close to all amenities, 905-686–8905 A MONEY WORKSHOP Make it, keep it, grow it. Retire securely in 5 - 10 years. 1-800-764-6209 1st Time Buyers Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down, under $1,300/mnth. Free recorded message 1-877-551-0177 ID#1051 Sutton Group Omega Realty Inc. M.S.W SOCIAL WORKER Full time-family support worker School age program Fax resume to Denise 416-267-9446 Decorator required for in-home sales of custom window treatments. Minimum 3 years experience in measuring and designing draperies, blinds and shutters. Own vehicle required. Please contact Charlie (905)428–0937 AVON Wanted sales Representatives. Earn extra income, Work from home, set own hours. call Heidi 905-509-1163. STUDENT OPENINGS Local firm has immediate openings with flexible schedules. •$17.25 starting pay •Scholarships avail. •Work w/other students CALL NOW! Mon. - Sat. 9am-6pm 905-666-2660 workforstudents.com/on See Page 7 (Pickering edition only) for City Of Pickering Job Vacancies. $20.00/HOUR AVERAGE Registration Officers Required We Train You Also spring and summer program for students Call Kim 905-435-0280 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 PAGE B7 A/P Are you age 16 - 24 and looking for work? We can help you find a job. *Come to one of the following Job Connect Information Sessions! Thursday, May 9, 2002 12:30pm • 2:00pm Free Food • Free Stuff • Job Opportunities (Pizza while supplies last) Or drop in throughout the week! YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 16, Pickering (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Road) (905) 427-7670 Ontario Your YMCA charitable 11930 7060 RR0001United Way 510 General Help 510 General Help One of Metro’s larger Unisex Hairstyling chains has openings in Ajax/Pickering for recent hair school graduates and experienced stylists. • Your own styling station immediately • Guaranteed basic and commission • Convenient hours in clean, modern salon • Equipment supplied • Advanced technique and management training • Progressive promotion opportunities • Benefit plans Check out your prospects Call (416) 223-1700 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help Due to increased sales volumes and market share, Ontario Motor Sales Limited is pleased to accept applications for the following career opportunities. “CLASS A TRANSMISSION MECHANIC” Minimum 3 years General Motors Experience with GM training We can offer you $2900 per flat rate hour, a comprehensive benefit package, and ongoing professional training, in a friendly team atmosphere. Please send your résumé and a handwritten cover letter to: Jim Heffering or Tony Budkowski 140 Bond St,. W., Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L8 We thank you for your interest, only those selected for a interview will be contacted. Ontario Motor Sales is an equal opportunity employer. CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC • CHEVY TRUCKS A family owned & operated business serving Oshawa for 77 Years. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help CANADIAN TIRE AJAX, ONTARIO Busy new location with 20 service bays now accepting resumes CLASS "A" TUNE UP TECHNICIANS Specializing in drivability, E.F.I., electrical diagnosis, air conditioning & emission repair. CLASS 'A" GENERAL AND FRONT END SPECIALISTS Minimum 3 years experience in all phases of import and domestic applications If You Are: •Committed to customer satisfaction •Well organized & neat in appearance •Able to work well within a flat rate system •Are a firm believer in fixing it right the first time •Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends You Can Expect: •Above average income •Excellent company benefits (including dental, drug & profit sharing plan) • A modern, well equipped facility to work from Fax: 905-683-6481 Attention Greg Pilon DIE-MAX TOOL & DIE LTD. Due to our continued growth we require dynamic & motivated individuals for: DAY/NIGHT SHIFT ❒TOOL MAKERS & APPRENTICES ❒GENERAL LABOUR FAX RESUME TO:905-619-1671 email: diemax@idirect.com LICENSED TECHNICIAN Kia of Pickering requires licensed technician. Excellent pay plan and benefits. On going manufacturer training. Import experience an asset. Fax resume to: 905-421-9292 Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication Shop specializing in food equipment is looking for a person fully experienced in layout and the operation of a power shear and a power brake. Call Bill McGuire (905)686-8955. TRUSS DESIGNER With 2 or more years experience to fill a position in our busy design office in the GTA. Field experience in framing or other construction fields is definitely an asset Rushwood Truss offers a competitive sal- ary and complete benefits. Fax your resume to 905-623-9984 or E-mail to: jobs@rushwood.ca RECEPTIONIST/CASHIER Whitby Oshawa Honda requires an intelligent accurate articulate computer- literate individual for Monday to Thursday 4:45 to 9 and Saturday 9 to 5. Duties to in- clude: Switchboard, data entry, cash, as well as various office duties. Pay $7/hour. Apply with resume and references to: 1110 Dundas St. East Whitby or fax to: (905) 666-4571 Email: hondaone@idirect.com 525 Office Help 525 Office Help Law Office - Two Full Time Secretarial Assistant Positions Family Law - Senior Support Staff with experience in New Family Law Rules. Litigation - Personal injury, Commercial, Family Law suitable for recent graduates or persons with good basic secretarial skills. Excellence in : Computer, communication and organizational skills. Windows & WordPerfect preferred. Our office environment is busy, friendly & smoke free. Please send or deliver resume to: (No calls please) KITCHEN KITCHEN SIMESON McFARLANE P.O. Bx 428 86 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, Ontario LlH 7L5 www.kksm.com 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help MAKE BOOKS YOUR BUSINESS!! An opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Distributor in the Scarborough/Whitby area. No selling is involved, just daily deliveries to new accounts and existing customers. We Provide: •Full Training •Field Support •A guaranteed min. per year income of $40K You Provide: • Self-motivation • Organization • Customer Service • Storage for stock Call or visit our website: 1-877-325-4766 www.alironmarketing.com 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Salesperson New & Used Get in on the ground floor Durham Region's newest Daewoo Pickering Ask for Charlie Mickel (905)420–4800, toll free 1-866-420-3933 Durham Association for Family Respite Services Pediatric Nurse Management Opportunities Durham Association for Family Respite Services, a recognized leader in pediatric nursing, provides visiting and shift nursing in the home and school settings. As part of our team you demonstrate a dedication and com- mitment to the philosophy of family centered care. You have excellent leadership skills, superior communication skills and organizational skills. You are interested in the changing trends in health care and a future in community nursing. If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity please for- ward your resume attention Director of Nursing, by Monday, May 27th, 2002. RN/RPN RN and RPN positions required for casual part time shift and school program. Please forward resume: Attention Nursing Program All applications to be sent to: Durham Family Respite 865 Westney Rd. S., Ajax. LlS 3M4 Fax (905) 427-9615 e-mail: dafrs@interware.net We thank you for your interest, unfortunately only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 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 OPEN HOUSE The Manors of Brandywine 45 Generation Blvd. Scarborough Rental: 416-284-2873 SAT. & SUN. MAY 11 & 12, 11am - 4 pm A unique community nestled in 14 acres of landscaped grounds * Rouge Valley at your doorstep * Steps to schools & TTC * close to Hwy 401 & Hwy 2 * Minutes away from the Toronto Metro Zoo! ------------------------------------------------------- 102 Open Houses 102 Open Houses 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 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent Now you can own a new home suite in Clarington Aspen Heights II only 25 min. east of TO For only $660 per month guaranteed for 5 years including P&I and CMHC fees. Hurry! Limited # of 2 bedroom suites for $119,990. Only $789 per month Guaranteed It's easy! $500 initial deposit, total 5% down. On Approval. Call 905-427-8605 185 Houses For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 525 Office Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 100 Houses For Sale F A MILY RESPITE SERVICES BLINDS & DRAPERY 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help AIR CONDITIONERS - New Danby 5,000 btu $225., 7,000 btu $325, 10,000 btu $445 12,000 btu $499 new danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manu- facturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195 / up, re- conditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and recondi- tioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. PIANO SALE- Annual Year End Sale starts May 1st on all 2001 models of Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! POOL TABLE 3.5'x7' slate, coin op. style, $1200. Arcade video games-Samari Fighter, Buck Rogers, $600/each. Pentium II computer system, w/15" monitor $350. Call 905- 439-4789 ANTIQUE dresser circa 1850, 3 drawer, hand carved two finger drawer pulls, valued at $1,500. Bob 905-373-6082. ANTIQUE MAHOGANY corner curio cabinet $1500. Mahoga- ny desk $400. Grandmother's chair $250. Art Deco dresser w/mirror $300. Call 905-579- 5023 to arrange appointment 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 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 REPAIR & up- grades, home & office. Re- furb. IBM computers from $99. Refurb. IBM laptop from $650. New computers from $399. Delivery available. Call 905- 426-7994 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 CUSTOM PINE FURNITURE Garden chairs, planter boxes, wishing wells and more made to order. Terry for estimate: 905-432-9115 DINING ROOM SET, hutch buffet, 6 chairs with table. Kenmore washer/dryer, very good condition. Call Agnes 905-430-7134. 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 HU FIX, $15. 30 day warranty. Unlooped HU $20. Also do H cards. Call 905- 424-8615 DIRECT TV SYSTEM w/card, loader, & support $449, Hu unlooping $25 while you wait, system w/card $249, 3m 90- day warranty $50 Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas Street, Whitby. 905-665–7732 FURNITURE FOR SALE - 4 pc. wall unit $300., 6pc. Chinese antique redwood sofa set $2,200., dining table, 8 chairs $2,000., hutch and buffet $2,800. Plus more articles. (905) 428–8649 HOBART 30 QUART 3 phase mixer, with bowl and dough hook, asking $2,995. Also menu board with letters and 20 shelve bun rack with cover. (705) 932–5487 HOT TUB,4-5 person, approx. size 5x6ft. $1,000 or best off- er, 905-683–4298 HOUSE CONTENT SALE - 9pc diningroom set; Maytag washer & dryer; coffee/end ta- bles; boy & girl bedroom fur- niture; king size bed; office desk; etc. 905-831–8801 I HAVE YOUR PERFECT WED- DING GOWN! Princess Wed- ding gown, size 7 with jeweled tiara and veil included. Bought for $2500, sacrificing and giv- ing up for $500. You won't be disappointed with this dress! Call Tanya (905)432–4960. INTERLOCKING BRICKS for sale. (905)697–9462 (snp) KENMORE WASHER $200, In- glis dryer $200. Both heavy duty models. 905-839-4857 LARGE 10PC MAHOGANY dining room suite, beautiful carved wood, pedestal legs, seats 8, cream coloured up- holstery. Excellent condition $2,800 o.b.o. Call 905-666– 3444 LARGE SINGLE-VENT candy machines $200 each or 15 machines for $2,500 with 5 machines already placed in locations. Call 905-261-5951. LIVINGROOM complete, 2 love seats, 1 wing chair, 2 lamps, 2 end tables, round teak coffee table, wall unit, shears & toppers to match. Call 905-668–8309. MATTRESS/ Boxspring. Queen Orthopedic. Brand new, factory sealed. Sell $325. 416-496-1343 MOVING SALE-items too many to list!!! Call (905)839–6065 evenings MOVING SALE:Various house- hold furniture, student desk, vac- uum cleaner, window coverings, dart board with cabinet, futon, lamps, umbrella clothes line, treadmill, patio table, Christmas decorations (905)728–6583 NASCAR FANS GREAT GIFTS for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or special occasions. Pictures, Posters, Die Casts & Collectables Call Gary 905-436-7975 NATURAL MEAT - Chemical free beef/pork freezer packs. Save 40% of supermarket value. Also frozen chickens and lamb. (Limited supply). (905)983-5370 or (905)432-3652 NEED A COMPUTER...DON'T HAVE CASH? The original IBM PC, just $1 a day...no money down! AOL & Interest FREE for 1 year! The Buck a Day Co., call 1- 800-772-8617. www.bucka- day.com NURSES UNIFORMS, Health care, Durham College, Dental, Veterinary, Scrub sets. Rubi - 905-579-0246 Fri. Sat. Sun. East Mall Plaza, 600 King St. E. at Wilson Rd. (A&P Plaza) Oshawa. PHONES FROM $9.99 & up; Cordless phones $24.99 & up; Vista 350 $59.99; 2.4GHZ from $69.99; VCR Hi Fi, 4-head $89.99; DVD Toshiba $179.99; Call 905-571–7500. Closed Sunday's 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. PLAYOFF TICKETS:for Tor- onto Maple Leafs & Toronto Raptors & concert tickets. Will also buy tickets. 905- 626-5568 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 POOL TABLE,Professional Tournament, Ridley from Eng- land, 6ftx12ft, 1-3/4" slate, solid mahogany frame, 8-8" solid mahogany turned legs, originally $12,000. Asking $3,500. Will deliver; also gas dryer. 905-263–9965 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. RENT TO OWN: New and re- conditioned appliances. Full Warranty. Peter's Appliances 905-837-9000 or 416-282- 0185 SINGLE BED ski doo trailer, 6'x8' $550 o.b.o. Call after 8pm (905)985-9962. SOFA & LOVESEAT $395; Dining table, buffet & hutch $575; Bedroom set $450; Sofabed $200; Old oak pedestal table +chairs $550; Washer +dryer $240/pr; Kitchen table +chairs $250; Coffee +ends $100; Chest freezer $135. 905-260-2200- Oshawa SPAS...SPAS...SPAS...SPAS Broken partnership forces sale. Over 30 spa's still in wrappers. Must be sold at cost or below. 416-727-9599 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 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 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. 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. CARPETS - LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. Carpet 3 rooms, 32 sq. yds. for $339. Com- mercial carpet including car- pet, premier underpad and professional installation. Laminate $2.39 sq. ft. Click System. Residential, com- mercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed. Free Es- timate. Mike 905-431-4040. WESTERN RIDING SADDLE, leather chest strap, cinch, blanket, pad, leather bridle, leather halter, brushes, combs., fits horses 14.2 to 15.3. Selling as package $800. ask for Bob.1 905-697-7810. Saddle was just reconditioned. YAMAHA INTEGRATED am- plifier, Yamaha digital tuner, Marantz turntable, Fisher cas- sette deck, small collection of records. $250. 905-723-0301 Articles Wanted315 WANTED -Snowblower & blade for 8 hp. Massey Fergu- son. Call 1-705-786-0550. WANTED - one or two good used basic KAYAKS with pad- dles and life jackets, plastic acceptable. Call 905-377- 9983. WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Com- piss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras & Super 8 cameras & projectors. WANTED ELECTRIC FORK- LIFT,4,000 lbs. & up. Call 905-683-5117 ask for Abe. Garage/ Yard Sales320 4 X 8 BOX TRAILER with ramps and spare tire, perfect to ATV, good condition, $750. (905) 576-1483 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Musical Instruments365 GIBSON LES PAUL Studio electric guitar, brand new with hard shell case $1800 value for $1000 or best offer. Call (905)436–0977. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 CKC-REGISTERED GERMAN shepherd puppies, large- boned. Championship pedi- gree. 1st shots, vet-checked, tattooed, dewormed, social- ized & family raised. Out- standing temperaments. Writ- ten guarantee. Call 705-786- 0322 FREE to good home - Beautiful 7yr. Rottweiler/Staff. Loving, protective. Hate to see go, child has allergies. All shots, spayed. Incl. food/supplies. Call 905-576-6655. PARROT -Roseola 7-8 months old, hand raised, very friendly, good with kids. Sells large cage, stand and toys. $450 OBO. Must sell, moving. Call 905-576-8446 Purebred American Eskimo pup- pies, born April 9th, 2002 - house raised, both parents great temperament. Great with kids. A must see! $400. Call (905)438–0726 Cars For Sale400 1978 CADILLAC SEVILLE good condition call for details after 4pm. 905-623-6842 1987 RELIANT 4-door, 2.2, 4 cyl, automatic, buckets, console, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo cassette, very good condition throughout. Must sell $750. 905- 436-6763 1988 CHEV CELEBRITY,maroon color, excellent condition, 144,000 kil., fully certifed, e-test- ed $3,500. like new. (905)697–8863 1990 HONDA CIVIC SI, 184K, 5- spd intake, full exhaust, new head/intake, exhaust gaskets, new alternator & radiator $3300 or nearest offer. Call (905)839–8923 1990 VW JETTA 42,000km on rebuilt motor. New clutch. Certified and e-tested. No rust. Best reasonable offer. $2495. obo 905-718-0266 1992 OLDS CUTLASS Su- preme, 4 dr, auto, 178kms, certified, e-tested $4000 o.b.o. (905)434–0392 1992 BONNEVILLE SSE1 Su- percharged, white with brown leather interior, tinted windows, sunroof, CD player bass booster, fully loaded, new transmission, $8400 certified & E-tested. Call Taylor at 905-438-8552 1993 AUDI 90 SEDAN white 153km fully loaded, alarm system & keyless entry, mint condition. Service records available, e-tested, certified, new tires/brakes. $10,900. Newell 905-434–1780, 905-424-2116. 1993 MAZDA MX3 Precidia, V6, green, fully loaded, 166,000kms, well maintained, $5500 o.b.o. (905)619–3579. 1995 Chevy Cavalier - Certi- fied, emission tested. Excel- lent condition (154,000k). Asking price $5595 or b.o. Sarges Service Centre 1009 Brock St. S. Whitby. Call 905- 668-0021. 1995 CHRYSLER CONCORDE excellent condition, high mile- age, new transmission. Certi- fied $4,900. Call Kirk at 905- 261-4397 1995 DODGE NEON,97,000 km, green in colour, 4 dr., au- tomatic, c.d./auto start, excel- lent running condition, great for students! Asking $6,500 or best offer. Call anytime (905) 426-8887 ask for Tammy or please leave message. 1995 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer, 4litre, 4wd, auto, air, power everything, mint. $10,900 o.b.o. 1988 MAZDA RX7, 10th Anniversary, turbo, new engine, summer ready $7,000 o.b.o. Must Sell-Mov- ing! 905-831–5285 1997 CHEV CAVALIER, only 61,000 kms.! Very clean, like new condition. Must sell, bought a trailer! Asking $10,500. 905-373-4871. 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA station wagon, dark green, auto, cruise, AM/FM cass., roof racks, carefully main- tained, excellent condition, certified and emission tested, $7,500 OBO. Call 905-377-1542. 1999 CHEV Caviler red, 2 dr., auto, air, power door locks & mirrors., cruise, tilt, cassette, certified & tested, Financing avail., 128, kms., $8900 no GST, 905-579–9444. 1999 FORD TAURUS,blue like new, am-fm cassette, air, abs, cruise, tilt, loaded. 89,000 kil., $11,000. certified and e-tested. (905) 576–3549 2000 FOCUS WAGON,silver, loaded, assume payments of $370/month, 20 months, 45,000kms remaining on lease. Must go, company car coming. (905)837–2121 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, automatic, 4 dr., 3.8 v6, drift- wood exterior, tan leather interi- or, fog lights, polished alloy wheels, power sunroof, spoiler, power and heated bucket seats, dual climate control air condi- tioning, am-fm stereo with cd player, power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise control, tilt steer- ing, dual air bags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti- theft keyless entry, compass, auto dim mirror and $5,000 anti- theft guarantee. Absolutely mint with only 13,000 kms. Call (905) 725-0858 after 5 p.m. Ask for John. 88 OLDS, 98 touring sedan, black with grey leather interior great shape must be seen to be appreciated $3000 obo 416-996- 1075 92 CAVALIER 4cyl automatic, p/s, p/b, air, new brakes, 150,000-km. e-tested. Good condition $3,900 or best offer. 905-259-0370 or 905-430-3138 MERCEDES BENZ 1987 good clean car. 198,000km $8500 e- tested. ALSO 1987 GMC SAFARI runs well, reliable $1500, e-test- ed 905-436-7109 Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. Trucks For Sale410 1995 CHEVY S10 Extended cab, 4.3L Vortec, low kms, standard 5 sp., air, chrome rims, tint, upgraded stereo, tons of extras, certified, E- tested, $13,500 OBO. Call 905-438-0465 1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Lare- do, certified, well maintained, 140,000km, asking $16,500. Call Corey 905-852-4934 1998 GMC SIERRA SLE ma- roon colour, fully loaded, au- tomatic, 4X4, 3rd door. Off- road package, but has never been off-road. Only 90,000kms, asking $25,000 certified. Complete main- tenance record! Call 905-686- 3512 Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 99 FORD Windstar LX,92,000 kms., 3.8 ltr. engine, dual sliding doors, keyless entry / alarm, traction control. am/fm/ CD/cassette, very clean, $14,900. call 905-430–6541 WANTED: work van 95 & newer. Please call 905-260- 0172 Legal Notices261 Lost and Found265 LOST 2 DASCHOUNDS male & female, long reddish brown hair. 14-16lbs. Missing from Pickering Wed., May 1. No col- lars. Please call with any info. Reward. 416-289-4085 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 FAMILY NEEDS live-in caregiver full-time, variable hours, suit young female, for 2 young children. Must be reliable, Christian values. Pickering. Call 905-426-8835 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 A LEARNING environment for your children. Home care provid- ed from a caring mom of 2 chil- dren Fenced back-yard, play- room, meals. Brock&Hwy.#2/ 401. Infants welcomed. Call Belinda 905-426–5787 AFFORDABLE DAYCARE open- ings end of June, reliable, safe, nutritious meals, clean, fun, 5 min. from St. Bernandettes. Call Devita (905) 426–2106 before June lst. AFFORDABLE fun for all ages. Westney/Delaney, Ajax. 20 yrs. experience. Happy environment. Huge play area. Crafts, movies, meals. Receipts and references. All ages. 905-686-8719. HWY 2/CHAPMAN. Walking dis- tance to St. Jude & Applecroft P.S. 15 years experience, any age welcome. Lots of free hugs. Call 905-420–8526 LOVING Christian home day- care, will teach alphabet, numbers and values. Age 2 - 5 years preschool, First Aid/ CPR. Valley Farm Rd/Hwy 2, near Pickering Go. 905-837-9600 NFLD. LADY OFFERS loving daycare, 18months-12 years. Non-smoking, no pets, CPR certified. Fenced backyard, playroom, crafts, storytime, snacks & lunch. Glenanna/ Liverpool. Call Renee (905)831–1044 after 5:30pm. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. Daycare Wanted274 EXPERIENCED NANNY with references required, Mon.-Fri. for 2 small children. Live out. Car required. Call 905-649- 2552 LIVE-IN CAREGIVER required for 2 children, light house- keeping. Leave message (416)274-4099. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER required in my Pickering home for 1 child & 2 elderly. Lighthouse- keeping, meal preparation. References required. Call for interview (905)831–2910. The Christopher Robin Home for children wound up the home under clause 319(1)(a) of the corporations act effective March 31, 2002. Open Gate Ltd. has ceased all operations, distributed all remaining assest to its shareholders and surrended its charter effective March 31, 2002. NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 NEED A CAR? 1-800-BUY-FORD Formula Ford * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country Ask for Mike Williams • Pickering – 905-839-6666 • Oshawa – 905-427-2828 • Toronto – 416-289-3673 • Fax – 905-839-6008 WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED 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 GRADE 8 GRADS CALL 905-404-2063 From JEANS to TUXEDOS RUGGED REPLAYS in Whitby has it all at up to 70% below retail SUITS SPORT JACKETS $45 $20From FromFrom Final Clearance 25 Evinrude new 1997 S/S remote $2295 Toro inventory Chrysler Parts & Props Boat trailer rollers Wilde Sales by phone only (905)666-6505 A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com 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 SUNDAY, May 12TH, 10:00 A.M (Viewing 9:00) MACGREGOR AUCTIONS. Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens, Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs. Sunday's Auction features articles from a Bowman- ville Estate plus consignments, including antiques, collectables, household effects, partial list in- cludes, 2 dining room sets, dressers, chairs, old tables, washstand, kitchen collectables, glass & china, all articles you'd expect to find in & around an older home. Terms Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C & Interac Call for all your auction needs MacGregor Auction Services 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 AUCTION SALE Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon.Tuesday May 14, 2002 @ 6:00 pm Open @ 4. From 401 Ext. 431 at Bowmanville, North 8 mi. on Hwy. 57 to Con. Rd. 8, turn east at Firehall to Hay- don.THousehold items including miscellaneous furniture, galassware, crystal, china, cups 7 saucers, dishes etc.Terms cash, Interac, Visa, M/C. AUCTIONEER Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 Toll Free 1-866-357-5335. Barn Hours: Mon.-Wed.-Thurs. Noon- 6pm. CALL DON FOR ALL YOUR AUCTION NEEDS. AUCTION HELD EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT. AUCTION SALE Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon. May 11, 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.This is the first sale of a large quantity of glassware, crystal, cups & saucers, dishes etc. from a home in Oshawa (giving up housekeeping) also Nursery rocker, Old washstand, 4 Dining room chairs, Cedar chest, too many articles to list.Terms cash, Interac, Visa, M/C. AUCTIONEER Don Stephen- son 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 Toll Free 1-866- 357-5335. Barn Hours: Mon.-Wed.-Thurs. Noon-6pm. Call Don for all your auction needs. Auction Held every Saturday night Note: Auction also on Tues. May 14 at 6pm. AUCTION, THURSDAY, MAY 9TH AT 5 PM - antiques, collectibles, modern home furnishings, excellent appliances, small John Deere riding mower, tools, etc. from two homes to be sold at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY #2, COL- BORNE. LARGE SALE - hall must be cleared to make room for another large sale on Saturday, May 11th. Two side by side fridges: 1 with ice & water in door, auto washer & dryer, two vacuums: 1 upright Hoover, 1 Filter Queen, both excellent va- cuums, 2 white bar fridges, several old armoires: pine, oak, walnut, all as found condition most need refinishing, 2 pine harvest tables, both with turned legs, other old tables, antique solid oak extension table with Queen Anne legs, set of "T" back oak chairs, set old captain's chairs, 2 modern oak flat back china cabinets with glass fronts, 1 curved glass oak china cabinet, old mahogany cedar chest painted needs refinishing, excellent used sofa & chair set, excellent mahogany double pedestal extension table with chairs, modern bedroom suite, other dressers and chests, excellent student's desk, several large fancy framed bevelled mirrors, kid's new 12 speed mountain bike, child's rocker, sewing machine in cabinet with stool, old trunks, old wooden tool box with quantity of tools, lawn & garden tools, new set stainless cook ware, several small paintings, matching deco chest, dresser & vanity, stain- less cutlery set in chest, quantity of Barbie dolls & accesso- ries, other dolls, wooden bowls, enameled bowls, occasional chairs & tables, crystal pieces, glass ware, china, lamps, dishes, household articles, figurines, knick knacks, etc. Large sale - plan to be early & spend a while! Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Amex, Interac GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 10 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The property of the late Jean McCabe of Lindsay plus others, 9pc. walnut dining room suite, 6 press back chairs, blanket box, piano bench, maple rocking chairs, 1/2 moon tables, oak hall mirror, bed chesterfield, 3pc, modern bedroom suite, oak dresser, large flat to wall cupboard, china cabinet, cedar chest, wicker table, walnut plant stand, refinished pine tool chest, 9x12 rugs, oval oak table, washstands, reclining chester- field, bridge set, Queen Anne style chesterfield & chair, occasional chairs, walnut what not stand, an- tique dressers & chests of drawers, 3Hp lawn mow- ers, garden tillers, qty. china, glass, household & col- lectable items. For more information contact Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers RR#1 Little Britain, (705) 786-2183 AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, MAY 10TH, 6 P.M. Selling the contents and antiques from an old Hamilton township home and port hope home. Old extension table, 6 press back chairs, pine and occ. tables, chesterfield and chair, occ. chairs, 3 pc. bedroom suite (old), beds, chests, dressers, pine chairs, sewing machine, Muskoka chair, 5 pc. kitchen dinette, pr. black leatherette loveseats, 3 pc. glass coffee table set, 2 swivel chairs, spinning wheel, freezer, stove, old fridge, dryer, etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates 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 AUCTION SAT., MAY 11th – 10:00 a.m. Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles & Household items from Estate of Harold Percy of Markham & 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. Harold Percy has been a lifetime resident of the Markham area for the past 95 years & has recently moved into a retirement home. Most of these items are from his home & many made by Harold’s father. An excellent offering to include: Walnut settee w/matching chair (excellent), player piano (not working), piano stool, apx. 50 piano rolls, walnut table w/9 lvs. (ex.); heavy oak table w/pegged constr., stretcher base & 2 lvs.; oak ped. table w/3 lvs., d/l pine table, maple tables & 4 capt. chairs; burled walnut dome top china cabinet, handmade hoosier cabinet & pine d/f desk orig. stain, db. ped. (both by Harold’s father 1906); pine desk w/drawer; lg. Fr. oak sideboard w/old paneled doors & sides, pegged constr., rustic mirrors (ex.); heavy oak breakfront flat to wall, pegged constr.; oak flat back (ex.), burled walnut breakfront w/beaded front (ex.), oak buffet, walnut armoire, sofa & loveseat, marble top Queen Anne end tables, lg. oak coffee tables, Fr. Prov. nest of tables, walnut hall table w/QA legs (ex.), half moon table; heavily carved oak, pine, wicker seat & press back rockers; pb child’s rocker; lg. qty. chairs incl. Vict. needlepoint, pb, Windsor, wing back; stool, vibrator recliner, Lazy Boys, wicker tub chairs, parlour tables incl. walnut w/pie crust; mah. music chest w/bev. mirror (ex.), walnut mag racks, heavily carved bow front chest w/swing mirror (ex.-apx. 1907), pine dresser w/saw tooth back, maple dresser & highboy, oak dovetailed dressers, dresser w/wood pulls, walnut 4 dr. bow front washstand w/harp (ex.), oak washstand, washstand w/wooden mustache pulls, blanket boxes incl. lg. w/orig. stain - 22” single bd. top & sides (ex.), steamer trunk, sofa beds, bdrm. stes. incl. Gibbard mah., 1950’s & modern 4 pc., Eng. oak king canopy bed (ex.), iron & brass knob bed, steel bed, brass hdbd., chandelier, commode, area rugs; lg. qty. bedding, linens & quilts; feather ticks, frames & mirrors, shaving mirror, TVs, sm. appliances & Moffat port. dishwasher (like new), dryer; China, Glass, Silver & Jewelry: Lg. qty. incl. Myott & Son – Darby Stone (109 pcs.), Bridgewood, Limoge, Chintz, Shelby, Bavarian pitcher, Toby mug, lg. qty. cups & saucers incl. demi tasse, cream jugs; Brown Betty teapots, ironstone chamber pot, carnival pitcher, cream & sugar; cranberry, depression incl. covered comport & miniature tea set, silver inlay fruit bowl, silver plate tea & coffee set, (final lot of) 10 ant. gold/silver pocket watches; Collectibles: Hand carved (by Markham man w/jackknife) wood Sailing Schooner “Race Horse” in glass showcase w/apx. 90 carved sailors (from 1890 Tremont Hotel, Markham - bartender won in raffle & gave to Harold); miniature saluging gun cannon w/21” barrel, 38 lbs.; very old violin w/wood box & orig. brass handle (Harold’s father played @ dances), French Ivory (25 pcs.), doll’s tea sets, crock mixing bowl; Hart Bros. Lazier Bay of Quinte Works open brown crock; very old salt glazed crocks, crokinole bd., enamelware coffee pot, qty. carpenter tools in ant. box; qty. wood planes incl. block, early Stanley molding, combination; lg. qty. ant. hand tools, ice saw, wheel well auger, ant. implement tool boxes, 3 sec. ant. tool box, qty. yardsticks, baker’s bd., qty. ant. sheet music, evening bags, quilts, Eaton’s memorabilia, apx. 20 calendars – 1954+, old Dom. Canada/World maps, Mickey Mouse chalk bd., copper boiler, framed tapestry, Brownie camera w/orig. box, 1909 Ont. Football trophy, old tins incl. Christie’s Biscuits (ex.) & sealers, collar box, bracket lamp holder, old frames, shadow boxes, brass bell, qty. old bottles incl. Shell Oil, BA 5 gal. oil can, 1871 Worchester dictionary; Clocks - grandmother, wall mount Sessions, old alarms; qty. boxes, old fur coat & hat, mini irons, old Christmas décor., cork screws, tin match holder, old bow, bells, Harvey’s gunpowder flask, neck yoke, license plates, draw knife, shoe lasts, Over 250 Toys incl. 100 Dinkys, Diecast 1/64 Nascar, Corgis & Matchbox (some in boxes); Coins - Silver dollars, halves & other assorted coins; Sports Cards – 1953 Parkhurst hockey (ex. to near mint condition); Outdoor, Tools & Misc.: 1975 Ford F250 camper, lawn tractor w/52” cut & 48” snowblower, rose arbours, garden trellis, birdhouses & feeders, lawn/patio furn., dog house, wheelbarrow, alum. ext. ladder; lg. qty. garden & hand tools, radial arm saw, drill press, cordless drills, jig saws, vise, Alpine Safe & Lock Co. safe, contents & supplies from a dried flower business. 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 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 HUGE 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 HUGE ESTATE SALE - Selling the Estate of MR. EVANS, Pharmacist (well known resident of Whitby for many years) Thursday May 9th, 6:30pm Start GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Vintage Royal Winton serving platter "Floral Feast"; Old Crown Devon made in England vase; signed Braun NY crock; Limoges (Elite) France dinnerware set; lots of old carnival glass; cornflower vases and asst. items; depression glass (old) pink biscuit jar w/handle; Nippon coffee set; Royal Doulton discontinued figurines; Spode (England) platters; lots of old coloured glass and crystal; Royal Dux and Lladro figur- ines; RS Germany porcelain; Bohemian cobalt blue vases; cups & saucers; asst. silver plate accessories; decorative china; lots of old china arriving. ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE:8 pc. magnificent mahogany dining room suite; circ. 1910 walnut china cabinet; circ. 1900 Delft tile back sideboard; ma- hogany dressers and buffets circ. 1930; 5 pce. oak dining table w/4 needle point chairs; gorgeous walnut partners desk (old) w/matching lead glass bookcase; oak dropfront desk; Victorian chairs; quality used bedroom and diningroom furniture, coffee table and end tables; Victorian settee; French marble top inlaid commode; Art Deco china cabinets; walnut Chippendale circ. 1925 dining table with 6 ladder back chairs; solid pine entertainment unit; too many items to list! SPECIAL INTERESTS:ClMusic box inlaid with cylinder rolls a very special and rare item; set of WW I (circ. 1914) books; limited edition Robert Bate- man; pair of Luster lamps; lots of old figural lamps; clocks: several antique clocks including case wall clocks, mantle clocks from Paris and Germany, grandfather clock; palace size mirror; old brass 8 arm chandelier; lots of decorative household giftwares. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Selection of signed Walter Campbell best, Group of Seven Limited Edition quality framed, Casson, Thompson, Carmichael, Harris, some first time offered in this series, Carl Brenders, Bateman, an opportunity to purchase one of Canada's best, a great selection of profes- sional 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. Viewing from 12 noon. 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 ESTATE AUCTION! SATURDAY May 18, 10a.m. Large Auction Sale: full Line of farm machinery, hay, antiques, tools, motor home, ATV, cars, col- lectables, furniture & more. Estate of late Ed Don- ald Arsenault, R.R. #4 Woodville, #11228 Black- school Rd. Directions: 3 km west of Cambray on Cambray Road 9 then south 1.5 km on Eden Rd, then west 1 km see signs or from Oakwood take El- don Rd 6 north 6 km to Blackschool Rd & east 2 km to farm. To Include: John Deere 1030 Loader tractor diesel, John Deere 145 Hydraulic loader P.S. only 380 hrs. like new, many extras, New Holland 489 Haybine, GEHL 1400 round baler, aprox. 100 large 5' bales hay, 87 travelaire Chev motor home, 1990 Buick car 4 door, 1997 ATV 300 Suzuki 4 wheeler, loads of tools, machinery, antiques, furniture, collectables & more. For full fax list call CALVIN MABEE AUCTIONS, RR#1 LINDSAY 705-374-4800 or Rosedale 705-454-2841, or log on to: www.auctionsfind.com/mabee FOR FULL DETAILS! Mr. & Mrs. James Smith of Baltimore have given up their beautiful country estate for a retirement condo and have cho- sen Warner's Auction of Colborne to sell by unreserved public auction the contents of this large home consisting of excep- tional antiques, Victorian furniture, modern pieces and collect- ibles. All Pristine Condition. TO BE SOLD SATURDAY MAY 11TH - 10:00 A.M. AT WARNERS AUCTION HALL HWY 2, COLBORNE Partial Listing - Exceptional El- egantly Carved Solid Walnut Victorian Sideboard with High Back,curved Cathedral Top, Beveled Mirror and Original Hard- ware; Another Excellent Oak Side Board with High Mirrored Back, Serpentine Front and Lamp Shelves; Heavily Carved Early Grand Piano with Ornate Legs in Pristine Condition; Or- nately Carved Oak Cased Bowmanville Organ with Candle Holders also in Mint Condition; Painted Oak Dresser with Matching Washstand; Low Back Walnut Sideboard; Excellent Upright Piano Signed 'Oshawa' also Excellent Condition; Ex- ceptional Early Chest Of Drawers with Pillar Front and All Original Teardrop Pulls; Single Cast Iron Bed Complete With Bedding; Quebec Oak Hall Seat with Mirror Back and Original Cast Hooks; "GIBBARD" Walnut Extension Table with Leaves and Matching Buffet; Old Trunks; old boxes Piano Stool; Organ Stool; Excellent Wall Clock; Solid Walnut Cedar Chest; Old Gingerbread Clock (complete - needs repair); Antique Drop Leaf Table; Small Tables; Modern Queen Bed with Brass Head & Foot Board; Selection Old Quilts; Selection Old Crocks; Hand Tools; Primitives; Several Old Bath Pitchers; Books; Old Pic- tures & Paintings; Old Copper & Brass Pieces; Old Violin in Wooden Case (needs repair); Pottery Pieces; Excellent 1/4 Cut Oak Side by Side with Beveled Mirror, Victorian Wire Garden Chair, Excellent Victorian Ornate Parlor Table w/Carved Fruit, 3 piece Inlaid Coffee Table Set, 2 Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Carved Plant Stand, 1/4 Cut Oak 9 Drawer Filing Cabinet, other Metal 4 Drawer File Cabinet, Upright Freezer, Victorian Hang- ing Lamp, Quality Electric Treadmill, Grape Press for wine making, Old Cream Cans, Old Lamps, Old Bells, Oil Lamps, Large Royal Doulton Horse, Shelly Co-Co Pot, Shelly Cup & Saucer, Chintz Pieces, Enameled Brides Basket, Limoge Tea Service, Ivory Pieces, Terre cotta Figurines, plus countless small collectables, bedding, linen, household articles, dishes, glass, etc No Reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 View pictures online at www.warnersauction.com/auctionpics.html ✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧ Kahn Auctions/Randy Potter (Oshawa) Forest Hill Estate Thursday May 9th Start:6 PM View:5 PM We are pleased to be selling the contents of a Forest Hill estate plus inclusions. Please note the location General Sikorski Polish Hall 1551 Stevenson Rd. N., 1 1/2 km. W. of Simcoe off Taunton Rd. Oshawa directly opposite the N. en- trance to the Oshawa Airport. This sale will be on the lower level. At our auctions there are NO RESERVES, NO BUYER'S PREMIUM & NO BUY BACKS! This is just a partial list of the approx 400 lots to be sold that day. FURNITURE:8 pc. pickled pine DR suite; Bradola gramophone; walnut china cabinets; oak stacking bookcase; pine Folk Art cupboard; pine blanket box; lectern; lg. oak armoire; faux oak mirror-back buf- fet w/leaded glass doors; oak hall stand; 1800s pine blanket box; 1/4 cut oak buffet; oak china cabinet; oak refectory table w/4 chairs; early Quebec church box; walnut gate leg table; 1800s pine chest of drawers, mahogany finished French style desk; 1850s hall table; oak room divider w/pawed feet; oak bar w/lions & 4 stools; 4 Ethan Allen oak hoop back chairs; set of 6 chicken coop chairs; num. ta- bles; washstand; old pine desk; Andrew Malcolm BR suite; round oak Mission table; 4 poster bed & dresser; wicker fern stand; spinning wheel; mahog- any music cabinet; magazine tables; demi-lune ta- bles; walnut dining table & 4 chairs; sofa; enamel top table; commode etc. CHINA, GLASS & MISC.:1950s Silver Cross pram; stamps & albums; bird cage w/stand; lg. lot older Canadian dollar coins; Lionel train set; cruet set; numerous beer steins; 1892 gold Sovereign coin; table top pinball game -(Poosh Em-Up Big "5"); 1951 calendar; 3 pcs. Bunnykins; seltzer bottles; Torchiere lamp; double sided Firestone Tire sign; old radios; sterling silver; 1950s Philco Predicta T.V. (working); Marx litho doll house w/furniture; bridge lamps; old lighting; Royal Winton chintz cup/ saucer; costume jewelry; wooden ships; old pens; kaleidoscope; sports cards; Cimar brass guitar; horse head hitching post; Art Deco coffee set; Mc- Donald's collectibles; tools; advertising tins; silver plated tea set; blue tobacco jar; candelabra w/ prisms; pipes; full size suit of armour etc. Randy Potter Auctioneer. Ph. (289) 314-2284 or email: payton@rogers.com Snack Bar available. Terms: Cash, M/C, Visa, In- terac NOTE: Kahn Auctions/Randy Potter Auctioneer is no longer having auctions in Pickering. We will keep you posted of our new location. ✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★✧✦✩★ SAT. MAY 11TH - 10 A.M. Estate auction at Orval McLean Auction Center - Lind- say. Selling antique kitchen cupboard, walnut drop leaf dining suite, modern oak 9 pc. dining suite, mod- ern bedroom furniture, antique painted washstand, new oak table and chairs, new chesterfield suites, new leather sofa and loveseat, new bed chesterfield, cedar chest, parlour chairs, 2 old blanket boxes, qty of glass, china, royal doulton figurines, rogers radio, prints, hand and power tools, 97 GMC Safari SLX AWD van, loaded, 87 Cadillac fleetwood, loaded, es- tate vehicle, partial list, hundreds of interesting items. MCLEAN AUCTIONS (705) 324-2783 or 1-800-461-6499 Auction appraisal service www.mclean.theauctionadvertiser.com ESTATES & ANTIQUES STORE CLOSINGS MCCRISTALL AUCTIONS (905) 725-5751 TWILIGHT CONTRACTOR AUCTION Thursday evening May 9th, 6:00 pm. 164 Baseline Rd. (rear) Unit S-5, Bowmanville Selling the roofing, Sheet metal Equipment and Vehi- cles for a private contractor on site; Marathon 400lb. Power ladder Hoist w/Honda 4 hp Motor and 4 sec- tions (44ft. -like New); 4 single Blade Power Roof Cut- ters-1 Honda 9hp. 3 Tecumseh (all running ); Aeriol 5hp. Power Sweeper; 8 hp Little Wonder power leaf blower (1 yr. old) ; 250 Gal. Marathon Roofing Kettle w/7hp Honda and Burner system; 150 gal. Marathon Patch Kettle w/Burner System; Hot Asphalt Mini Mop- per; 3 Mop Buckets; Neiman Roof Remover Blade; 3 Wheelbarrows; 10ft Aluminum Brakes; 8ft. Marathon 18 ga. Sheet Metal Brake; 5 ft. Brown Boggs Sheet metal Brake; Wilder 22 ga. Slitter w/Stand; 8 ft. and 9 ft. Rolling Tables; Industrial Racking; Two 32 ft. alumi- num Ladders; 5hp Gas Air Compressor; Delta 24 in. Scroll Saw w/stand; Stihl ST400-12in. Quick Cut Saw; Two Electric DeWatering Pumps (Submersible); 100 Gal. Portable Spray Tank w. B & S //Boggs Sheet metal Brake; Qty. of power and air tools, 1990 GMC 4x4 P/U, 1987 F350 Ford Crew cab, 1987 GMC 1 ton Stake; Ma- terials etc. Check out website for complete list Preview Thursday Afternoon Auction Starts on site at 6:00 p.m. at storage unit behind Lifestyles Fitness Centre Terms: Cash or Cheque with Drivers license, NO CARDS Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "Close Out Specialists since 1971" WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th, 4:45pm Exceptional Anniversary Auction Sale featuring Furniture, Antiques, Collectables and Clocks for Mr. Murray Beadle of Whitby, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE: Antique Wicker Furniture:Round par- lour table, rocker, rare lamp fern stand combo, 2 half moon side tables, hall table, sewing cabinet, telephone table, telephone stool, lounge chair, love seat, 3 tier pie table, 2 sewing basket, side chairs, trays, table lamp, picture frames. Antique Furniture: PT Legare 3 door ice box, 3 tier stacking oak bookcase, oak roll top desk, bakers cupboard with top (ex), Barnet Hoosier cupboard, oak desk, 2 oak library chairs, needle point stool, cedar chest, 3pc walnut bedroom suite, bow front washstand, washstand w/towel rack, parlour table, fern stand, twig tables, 50s kitchen cabinet, pressback rocker, lift top Ladies' desk, French Provin- cial chesterfield suite, bentwood chairs, sewing ma- chine, school bench, pressback hi-chair, mission book- stand. Clocks:Riley Whiting wooden works wall clock, Whitby wall clock, (Ex), Pequegnat Toronto wall clock, upside down mantel clock, German regulator, Sessions mantle clock, gingerbread mantel and hang- ing clocks, German mantle clock, Beaver sealer, large regulator wall clock, 8 day porcelain wall clock, Delf clock, 2 school wall clocks, regulator calendar wall clock. Lamps:Double cranberry hanging lamp, opales- cent hanging hall lamp, brass hanging lamp with painted shade, bracket lamp, various oil lamps, quanti- ty of miniature oil lamps. Collectables and Glass- ware: 20pcs of Rare nugget press glass including lemonade set, comports, covered dishes, cruet, 50 an- tique tins including Mountie Royalty and salesman sample cocoa tin, 40 antique cigarette tins, , carved decoy, oak telephone, antique grocery cart, antique child's sleigh, stained glass windows, Royal telephone, antique grocery cart, antique child's sleigh, stained glass windows, Royal Doulton foot warmer, candy jars, Westward Ho dishes, inkwells, mustache cup, miniature cups and saucers, copper boilers, cheese box, Waltham pocket watch, steamer trunk, Benning- ton spittoon, salt and peppers, jelly pail, plus many other rare and collectable items. NOTE: Mr. Beadle is both a long time resident and collector from Whitby. All items have been well maintained over the years and are in immaculate condition. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase an exceptional antique piece which may never come along again. Terms are Cash, Visa, M/C and Interac paid day of sale. NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 330 Firewood 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 446 Auto Financing 273 Daycare Available Health & Homecare285 LOSE WEIGHT like crazy!!! Husband lost 26 lbs in 6 weeks. YOU CAN TOO! 1-519-649-7488 herbal-nutrition.net/sjordan 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. 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(416) 913–7878 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 PAGE B9 A/P THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM, TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF WINTER MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON REGIONAL ROADS AND HIGHWAYS T-228-2002 SEALED TENDERS clearly marked as to contents will be received by the Regional Clerk until 2:00 p.m., TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2002 Specifications and tender forms may be secured from MERX (tel # 1-800-964-6379). Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. NOTE: A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at the Oshawa/Whitby Depot, 825 Conlin Road, Whitby, starting promptly at 10:00 a.m. In the front office meeting room. Please confirm your attendance at least two days prior to the meeting with Dave Penak at 905-655-3344. ROGER ANDERSON REGIONAL CHAIR. J.S. LORNE C.E.T., M.B.A., CPPO, Manager of Supply & Services, Finance Department 60 Bond Street, West, 2nd floor, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8B6 260 Tenders Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make re- quest). There are none that can withstand your power, Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 conse- cutive days and then you must publish. It will be granted to you. 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Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2.Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4.If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5.If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step FORD, Lisa Catherine - After a courageous 2 year battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma on May 2, 2002 at the Hospital For Sick Children in her 15th year. Cherished and treasured daughter of Ken and Nancy. Special sister and devoted friend of Meghan and Kerri. Very much adored granddaughter of Red (Quinton) and Florence Carsell, and Ken and Clare Ford. Fondly remembered by many aunts, and uncles and cousins. Greatly missed by her circle of friends, her Gandy family and her buddies at Camp Oochigeas. The family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the awesome staff on 8A, Dr. Weitzman and colleagues at the Hospital For Sick Children. The family received friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428– 8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Monday. Fu- neral service was held Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 1 pm at Forest Brook Bible Chapel (1999 Fairport Road at Finch Ave., Pickering). In lieu of flowers, donations to Camp Oochigeas, the Bravery Bead Program at Sick Kids' or the Starlight Children's Foundation would be appreciated. Lisa's warm, caring, and spirited personality will always make others smile, "Why buy a Chevy when you can LISA Ford!" Lisa finally has her orange wings. CARMAN BEERS MAY 9, 1921 TO APRIL 15, 2002 The family of the late Carman Carl Beers would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to our relatives, friends and neighbours for their love and thoughtfulness during the loss of our loved one. Sincere thanks for all your support, prayers, visits, flowers, cards, donations and food. Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Hans Hoddenbagh of Ajax for the order of service, prayers and scripture reading, also visitation at the hospital. Thanks to Mr. Robert Kirk of Whitby for remembering Carman at the service. Sincere thanks to Mr. John Luehof of Ajax for closing prayer. Thanks to Pall Bearers: Derrick Broderick, John Broderick, John Long, Ben van Noppen, David Whyte and Joseph Whyte. Special thanks to the Emergency staff and 4 Main nursing staff of Lakeridge Health Oshawa, and to Dr. Mohinder Angl. Also to Durham Access to Care, Comcare Nursing, Community Respiratory Ser vices, Armstrong Funeral Home and the staff of Mountlawn Cemetery. 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Alex was born in Clive, Alberta on January 23, 1921. He lived most of his child- hood in Scotland, and joined the Royal Navy in 1936. He served as a commando and frog- man during WWII and saw extensive action in Norway, Malta, France, Holland and North Africa. After the war he served in Palestine until 1948. Alex married Doris Brand, his wife of nearly 56 years, in London, England, in 1946. Alex returned to Canada in 1956 and settled in the Beaches area of Toronto. He moved to Pickering in 1960 and became very active in the new community of Bay Ridges. In late 1960, Alex founded the News and Views,which very shortly became Pickering's Bay News, a newspaper which he owned until his retirement in 1988. Alex undertook many community projects for the benefit of both children and adults in the Pickering area, and worked assiduously with others to secure the construction of the Pickering Recreation Centre. He was awarded the Centennial Metal for his service to the community in 1967. In 1973, Alex became Regional Coun- cillor for Ward 2 in Pickering, and won re- election almost continuously until his retire- ment from politics in 1988. He was a member of Doric Lodge in Ajax. Alex is survived by his wife, Doris, his children Peter and Ian, his grandchildren, Alexander and Sean, his broth- ers, Peter and George, and many cousins. There will be a private funeral followed by cremation on Wednesday, May 8, 2002. A public Memorial Service and Reception will be held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428–8488 on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 1pm. Should family and friends so desire, remembrances to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Advertising Feature Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune re you worried about the future of golf? Do you toss and turn at night, fretting over the scoring resistance of Augusta National or Bethpage Black? Here’s a solution: Implement a 10-club rule for championship play. Give players the option, allowing them to lift any four clubs before each round. Lob wedge, 9- iron, 3-iron, 3-wood on Thursday; lob wedge, 5-iron, 3-iron, driver on Saturday. During recent visits to the practice range, I floated the idea of an 11- or 12-club limit to a few pros and asked if it would affect scoring. “What a stupid question,” Steve Elkington scoffed. “You’re barking up the wrong tree, bro,” said Vijay Singh. “The rule states 14 clubs. It will never change.” Not so fast, fellas. Never say never. With all the talk about deadening the golf ball and other proposals to “protect the integrity” of classic courses, something’s going to change — whether you like it or not. Not that I believe there’s a problem. The number of players who pose any threat to the integrity of the game is a microscopic fraction of the golf universe. Those who do are playing on the PGA Tour, which has no interest in changing its slogan to “These guys used to be good, before we changed the rules.” But, hey, I’m not in charge. The U.S. Golf Association and Royal & Ancient call the shots, and they do believe the game is under siege. Everyone agrees simply length- ening courses is problematic. Unless you’re Augusta National, it’s usually too expensive. Some have no room to expand. Longer courses become that much tougher for average golfers, exacerbating the problem of slow play. Longer courses use more water and are more expensive to maintain. As for the so-called tournament ball, there’s not enough room here to discuss the legal challenges that would ensue. Same goes for scaling back performance characteristics of clubheads and shafts. Of course, nobody can stop ath- letes from growing larger, training more rigorously and seeking ever- more sophisticated instruction. Unless the bottom falls out of the PGA Tour, and purses shrink to a pittance, golf will continue to attract world-class athletes who will further separate themselves from the rest of us. One answer is to challenge play- ers with narrower fairways, higher rough, deeper bunkers, firmer greens and tougher hole locations. The USGA and R&A have accom- plished that in their open champi- onships, but at the risk of crossing the line of fairness. So how about challenging them by reducing the number of clubs in their arsenal? There is precedent. The USGA put the 14-club limit into effect in January 1938, with the R&A following 17 months later. (Sound familiar?) Prior to that, most touring pros were carrying at least 20 clubs. Harry Cooper had 26 in his bag when he won the 1926 Los Angeles Open. Lawson Little carried as many as 31 in the mid-1930s. The 14-club limit was imposed because golf’s ruling bodies feared the game was becoming too easy. Herb Wind wrote in “The Story of American Golf”: “Those delightful half-shots and three-quarter shots, by which you could distinguish a true golfer from the men who played golf, were fast disappearing and might have vanished entirely had the USGA not invoked (the 14-club limit).” As for preserving tradition, consider this: Harry Vardon carried six clubs through most of his career. Chick Evans used seven to win the U.S Amateur and U.S. Open in 1916. Greg Norman, Mark O’Meara, John Cook, Bernhard Langer, Butch Harmon and David Leadbetter were among several who dismissed my suggestion of an 11- or 12-club limit, saying it would make little dif- ference in scoring. “These players would adapt; they’re so good,” Leadbetter said. “They’d change lofts and sort out the arrangement.” Leadbetter reckoned the limit would have to be 10 clubs before scoring was affected, although he did con- cede even a modest reduction “would make people hit some shots they wouldn’t hit otherwise.” Tom Kite, Paul Azinger, Charles Howell III and Singh were among those who said reducing the club limit could have a significant effect on scoring, some figuring as much as a shot or two each round. “Sure it would,” Kite said. “It would make a big dif- ference. The more limitations you put on players, the more you demand of them.” Traditionalists argue that setting different rules for tournament and recreational play would break the com- mon thread that links golfers of every ability. The USGA and club manufacturers find themselves strange bedfellows on this point, because the latter hooks so much advertising on tour usage. Let’s get real. That common thread has been frayed for decades. Rarely does the average golfer play under the same conditions, over the same course length, and with the same customized equipment as the pros. If a 10-club limit were implemented for the majors and other selected events, and Joe Golfer wanted to mea- sure himself against the pros, what’s to stop him from pulling four clubs out of the bag? Those who care only how they stack up against Ralph, Roger and Ray on Saturday morning at My Home Country Club can stick with 14. Club manufac- turers could still tout tour usage and still sell 14 clubs to 99.9 percent of the golfing public. They might even benefit from a new niche market for ’tweener irons and other multipurpose sticks. By now you’re probably thinking, “What next, Dave? Bring back the stymie?” Laugh if you like, but be advised that others who wield more influence than yours truly are thinking outside the box, too. I ran the 11- or 12-club limit past Peter Dawson, secretary of the R&A. “It might bring some shotmaking back,” Dawson said, “but it still wouldn’t affect dis- tance off the tee. I like my idea better.” Which is? “Ban the tee peg,” he said. “Just drop the ball on the tee box and hit it from there.” Now that would be inter- esting. DAVE SEANOR Golfweek “The rule states 14 clubs. It will never change.” —Vijay Singh “The more limitations you put on players, the more you demand of them.” —Tom Kite Challenge players by implementing 10-club limit BY JAMES ACHENBACH Golfweek love amateur golf, but I am prejudiced. Professional athletes, including most profes- sional golfers, leave me cold. They are mon- archs of the me-first mentality. When was the last time you heard a prominent pro in any sport talk about anything other than himself? I am the guy who thinks professional golfers are drastically overpaid. So call me old-fashioned. I am the guy who wouldn’t bother to watch professional golfers in the Olympics. So lock me up. As another summer of amateur competition begins, I realize this is an unrealistic perspective. Amateurism is a concept whose time has come and gone. Amateurs are disappearing faster than balata golf balls. Bobby Jones, the legendary ama- teur golfer, was born 100 years ago. If Jones were a young man today, he would turn pro. The lure of money and glamour is omnipresent. In all sports, young athletes want to be pros. In all sports, tele- vision is the handmaiden of the pros. Ti ger Woods doesn’t talk about surpassing Jones the amateur; he is chasing Jack Nicklaus the professional. Though Nicklaus won two U.S. Amateur titles along with his 18 professional majors, nobody includes those two national ama- teurs in his total. The single-minded Woods wants to win 19 majors as a pro. His total is seven; his three U.S. Amateur crowns don’t count, either. The decline of amateur sports is costly in many respects. In golf, the emphasis on the pro game diminishes the sport that is played by the rest of us. Too many courses are designed explicitly to withstand the challenge of the top pros. Too many golfers end up comparing their games, their swings or their scores to those of touring pros. In addition, most equipment rules are made to harness the ability of these pros. Ely Callaway was right. Golf needs two sets of equipment rules, one for pros (or for so-called “elite competition”) and one for amateurs. What Callaway didn’t say, how- ever, was that a ruling body needs to establish both sets of rules. If all equipment limitations were abolished for amateurs, we would soon wit- ness a cockeyed invasion of extraordinarily long golf balls. Pro or no? I say no. In the little farm town where I grew up, a lifelong resident, Jim Frisina, won five Illinois State Amateur titles. I didn’t want to be Arnold Palmer; I wanted to be Jim Frisina. Today, skilled players don’t remain amateur long enough to win five state titles. The pro life is beguiling. For those who fall on their butts, amateur reinstatement is a simple application away. This is a huge change from days past, when reinstatement was a gauntlet more than a formality. Another metamorphosis: More and more teen-agers will try to qualify for the PGA Tour. I think of the words of Nick Price at the Masters. “I’m quite happy I’m 45,” said Price, adding that he wouldn’t want to be a young golfer facing the prospect of playing 8,000-yard courses. It is possible to add other interpretations to these words. Amateur golf in an earlier era had less to do with winning or beating somebody. Forget the future, forget turning pro, there was an innocence that made playing golf seem very magical. Now, to my ears at least, some 14-year-old golfers sound 24. I Today, even legendary amateur Bobby Jones would turn pro Bobby Jones at St. Andrews in 1927.ALLSPORT HULTON DEUTSCH/ALLSPORTTHIS WEEK’S QUESTION On the LPGA and PGA Tour this season, there have been 10 first-time winners.Which player will be the first to win a second title? Cast your vote at: www.golfweek.com MARK HOLMES/KRT GOLF COURSES The Lakeridge and Whispering Ridge Golf Courses provide all that any golfer could ask for at one location in Durham Region. 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Mr. Sutherland was out over- seeing students recently during a cleanup of the school grounds and neighbouring community. Duffy the Duffins Duck gives Stephen Davies a helping hand during a tree-planting session at the fishermen’s parking lot in Ajax. It was part of a naturalization project for Duffins Creek. Students at William Dunbar Public School count up some of the money collected during Toonie for Autism Day at the school. Checking the progress are (from left) Kristen Godel, Brendan Bianco and Beth Gibson. Brendan is an autistic child. Pickering High School students Christie Hayhow (left) and Melissa O’Connor spruce up the flower beds in front of their school. Approximately 50 students took part in clean- ing up. We Appreciate Your Patience The Government of Ontario thanks everyone affected by the recent OPSEU strike for their patience. We would also like to welcome our OPSEU bargaining unit employees back to their jobs. The government values the work all civil servants do to serve the people of Ontario. It was not “business as usual” during the eight-week strike. Many of the services the government provides to the public were disrupted. We look forward to fully restoring those services as quickly as possible, but it may take some time before all services are operating at the levels they were before the strike. Please check the Blue Pages in your telephone directory and call ahead, or check the list below for key information. Driver & Vehicle Licensing • Driver’s licences and driver instructor’s licences with an expiry date of March 13, 2002 or later, will be extended to August 2, 2002. • Disabled Persons Parking Permits, Oversize/Overweight Permits (annual), and Safety Standards and Safety Inspection certificates (partial list) will be extended to August 2, 2002. • Driver exams missed as a result of the labour disruption will be rebooked on a priority basis. • Vehicle licence plate stickers need to be renewed, as usual. • ServiceOntario kiosk transactions will be available beginning May 21. • For a complete list of driver and vehicle licensing services, please refer to www.mto.gov.on.ca or call the MTO Info Line at 1-800-268-4686. Health Care Services • If you require health services prior to renewing your health card or before you receive your new card, you will still be able to get health services and you may still use your expired card or health card number in most cases. For further information regarding health coverage, please call: toll-free: 1-800-268-1154, in Toronto: 416-314-5518, or TTY: 1-800-387-5559. • The Assistive Devices Program will be accepting and processing all applications for funding on a first come first serve basis. Applications can be mailed, as usual, or couriered or dropped off at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care offices at 5700 Yonge Street, seventh floor, Toronto, M2M 4K5. • The Assistive Devices Program will be processing invoices for vendors. These should be sent directly to the ministry offices in Kingston. Services to Business and Consumers • The following services are available May 6 to May 10, 12 noon to 5 p.m.: • Office of the Registrar General for birth-death-marriage certifi- cates. (Emergency requests: proof of emergency circumstances must be presented.) • Business Registration or Incorporation. • Consumer mediation and consumer advice by telephone. • Land Registry Offices for essential and time-sensitive land registration transactions and searching; application review and emergency requests for birth-death-marriage certificates; and Personal Property Security Registrations and Incorporations (drop off for couriers at land registry offices to be sent to Toronto). • Normal business hours resume May 13, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m for all services including searching of personal property liens and Ontario Business Connects. Social Services • All Regional Offices of the Ministry of Community, Family and Children Services, including Ontario Disability Support Program and probation services, will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • In addition, probation services for young offenders may be arranged outside of these hours by appointment. • The Family Responsibility Office will continue to process payments and resolve urgent issues. New issues can be faxed to (416) 240-2401. For payment or enforcement information, please use the automated information system: (416) 326-1818 or 1-800-267-7263. • Adoption disclosure activities, approvals of international home studies and licences for private or international adoptions will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Justice Services • Some courthouses may have reduced court counter hours from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for up to a week, while other locations may have extended counter hours. Hours will be posted locally at each courthouse. • Criminal Injuries Compensation Board offices will not conduct hearings until the week beginning May 27. • All other services will continue to be provided. Education and Training Facilities and Programs • W. Ross MacDonald School for the Blind and Deafblind will re-open Tuesday morning, May 7. All other Provincial and Demonstration Schools and residences will re-open Wednesday morning, May 8. • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) services for students studying in Ontario are available through financial aid offices at their institutions. All OSAP applications will be processed as they are received starting May 13. OSAP telephone services for students studying outside Ontario will resume on June 3. All students are reminded that they can apply for OSAP funding and check the status of their accounts through the web site at http://osap.gov.on.ca. • Ontario Graduate Scholarship award winners will be informed of the outcome of the 2002-03 competition on or about May 27. • Apprenticeship: some regional offices of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities will have reduced hours. Expect delays due to high volume of requests. Environmental Services • Air Quality Index reports will be available within two weeks on the Ministry of Environment and Energy’s web site at: www.airqualityontario.com/ • There will be delays in processing approvals, permits, licences, water well records, Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) information, and Environmental Assessment (EA) decisions. Workplace and Employment Services • Employment Standards: if you have filed an employment standards claim during the strike, you will be advised in writing of the approximate length of time it will take to begin the processing of your claim. Government-owned and Operated Tourist Attractions and Parks • Ontario Parks: Some provincial parks will re-open in time for the May 17 long weekend. Call your provincial park or visit www.OntarioParks.com for the latest information. • Hunters who want to renew their Outdoors Card or purchase a Moose Licence and enter the adult tag validation draw can now call the automated system at 1-800-288-1155. Please note: the deadline for applications to the draw is extended to June 14. Government Publications and General Information • Publications Ontario telephone, online ordering and government bookstores – May 6 to 10: services available 12 noon to 5 p.m. • Normal business hours resume May 13, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Government Information Centres are open. Camp Samac Donated by Colonel R.S. McLaughlin To the glory of God And the building of Men Sept. 5, 1946 DURHAM ––These words are carved in stone and mounted on a cairn between two totem poles at the en- trance to Camp Samac’s main build- ing. Much has happened in the camp’s 56 years since its late summer dedica- tion a year after the Second World War. Back then a confidence built on victo- ry embraced the modern. Everything was possible. And so the sparsely treed farmland donated by Colonel Sam McLaughlin began to take shape. So when five Scouting enthusiasts with connections to Camp Samac ob- served the Camp’s 50th anniversary in 1996, they formed a committee and set out to preserve the past of the unique recreation and nature preserve. John Hambly, Bob Holden, Chuck Collard, Jerry Pedersen and Dave Gordon came up with the idea to build a museum. They knew the past had to be pre- served if it was to be honoured in the future. They started fund-raising in 1998 and thanks to a generous dona- tion by Oshawa West Lions for a new floor, Camp Samac Museum and Archives opened April 28. “The museum incorporates local Scouting history as well as artifacts from Camp Samac, its history of Scouting and visitors and summer pro- grams,” says Mr. Hambly. Camp Samac has offered Ontario Scouts as well as those from other provinces and around the world, acres of woods, hills, streams, trails and a lake for sailing, canoeing, swimming and fishing. Numerous campsites pro- vide the Scouts and their leaders with an awareness of and a concern for the environment. A man-made lake takes up about four acres on which Scouts learn the skill of canoeing in summer. An Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool offers an aquatic program for Scouts and members of the public dur- ing the summer. And although the camp’s facilities are primarily aimed at meeting the needs of Scouts’ summer and winter camping, as well as other youth groups’ needs, reservations are taken for training programs, seminars, conferences and receptions from the public. A self-taught cabinetmaker, Mr. Hambly designed and built the cabi- nets for the museum, which is located in the basement of the Camp Samac administration building. “The museum also has items from local Scouting before 1946,” says Mr. Hambly. “One of the oldest items we have is a drum from the 1st Oshawa Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, one of the oldest in Oshawa.”That drum dates back to 1914-1916. Old photographs, trophies, flags, medals and uniforms are some of the varied items on display at the new mu- seum, which Mr. Hambly describes as a work in progress. “Mike Starr (a former Oshawa mayor and cabinet minister in the Diefenbaker government) left behind some things from when he was in- volved in Scouting,” says Mr. Hambly. “The headdress Col. Sam wore when he dedicated the stone in front of the building is here along with his walking stick.” The ‘McLaughlin Case’ is a focal point on the first floor of the building, its contents complemented by and sometimes incorporated into the new museum below. The Camp Samac Museum and Archives will be open at the same time as the administration building, Mon- day to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays by request. P PAGE B12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 8, 2002 History preserved at venerable Camp Samac John Hambly displays a drum made in 1918 and now a part of the Camp Samac Museum and Archives collection. Camp Samac has been a popu- lar destination for school children from around Durham over the years. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Camp X pioneer dead at age 87 DURHAM –– Bill Hardcas- tle, one of the last surviving opera- tives to have worked at Camp X during the Sec- ond World War, died at home Thursday from an accidental fall. He was 87. Mr. Hardcas- tle was 28 in 1942 when he began working at Camp X, official- ly named Special Training School 103. The school for spies and top secret communi- cations facility was headed by Sir William Stephenson, the Canadian Win- ston Churchill dubbed ‘Intrepid’ and who Ian Fleming pat- terned his fiction- al James Bond character after. Mr. Hardcastle worked at the fa- cility until 1969 and simply refers to the first spy school ever to op- erate in North America as “the camp.” Recruited be- cause of his ama- teur radio ‘ham’ operator abilities, including fluency and speed in transmitting and receiving Morse code, he remem- bered nondescript buildings sur- rounded by fields sprouting anten- nae. These sky- reaching rods ra- diated and re- ceived radio waves into and from the ionos- phere. Messages to and from Churchill, Roo- sevelt and Mackenzie King wafted high over Whitby. Miles of coded and decod- ed messages were sent and received by teletype ma- chines, which in turn produced long ribbons of perforated paper. Mr. Hardcas- tle was unmarried and lived alone. His family has not yet funeral arrangements. 300 Kingston Rd. (Gate plaza at Altona) 905-509-5578 1050 Brock Rd. (between Brock & Bayly) 905-421-9550 PickeringNEW HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION. SORRY, NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSITUTIONS. 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