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Ajax OPEN HOUSE - June13 Village Campus, 7 pm 56 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax See FEDS page 2 RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Trying to get ahead AJAX ––Exeter High School player Meghan Hennessey, left, battles Meaghan Pearce of Pine Ridge Secondary School, from Pickering, for the ball during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics seniors girls soccer action Thursday. The game was played at Exeter and ended in a 1-1 tie. The tie knocked Pine Ridge from the playoffs as it needed a win to advance. Feds playing for keeps Collenette says green space lands ‘protected in perpetuity’ BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer CLAREMONT — The federal government will re- tain ownership of a portion of airport lands on the Oak Ridges Moraine and in the Rouge Park Corridor in order to protect it as green space. “Continued federal ownership will provide assur- ances that these lands will be protected in perpetuity,” Canada’s Transport Minister David Collenette said at an announcement just west of Claremont Friday. “We have listened, and have heard the desire of all stakeholders to ensure that the federal protection of this green space can never be changed.” The announcement to retain ownership followed a 13-month process of community consultation that decid- ed who should maintain stewardship of the land after the minister announced last March the more than 2,000 hectares would be protected as green space. One portion of the land is located north of Regional Road 5 in Pick- ering and at the south end of Uxbridge Township, while the other is west of the 10th Line in York Region. Pickering councillors for the area to be protected, Rick Johnson and David Pickles, expressed concern over the estimated 400 tenants on the land and both said they would continue to work toward making sure they are not displaced. Assurances they would not be removed also came from Mr. Collenette. “We’re not about to eradicate people from these lands even as we protect them,”he explained. “There’s no need for these people to be afraid or panic... we’re not in the business of kicking anybody out who is living there.” Part of the federal government’s plan to protect the area includes setting up a stewardship advisory commit- tee comprised of external land management entities, which have yet to be named. Mr. Collenette said along with devising the govern- ment’s strategy for continued protection of the area, the Man shot in Pickering parking lot PICKERING –– A 25-year-old Toronto man was shot in the leg during an altercation in the parking lot of a Kingston Road bar early Friday. Durham Regional Police were called after reports of gunshots fired during an argument in the parking lot at Mud Hen’s Taps and Grill, at 1211 Kingston Rd., about 2:30 a.m. Two vehicles were seen leaving the parking lot heading eastbound on Kingston Road and then travel- ling west on Hwy. 401, police said. Police later located the victim at a Scarborough hospital, where he was being treated for a gunshot wound to the lower leg. The parking lot was sealed for several hours while forensic identi- fication officers gathered evidence at the scene. There were no immediate ar- rests, and investigators continued to question witnesses throughout the morning and afternoon. committee would be responsible for “working out” the different situations with leaseholders in the area. The transport minister explained the land, originally expropriated in the 1970s to be used as an airport, could be protected as green space because ad- vances in technology creating quieter planes diminished the need for a larger buffer zone around any proposed air- port. However, while he did say the orig- inal plans for a large scale international airport to be built there had been scrapped, he added there would be a re- gional or reliever airport built “at some point” and could not promise any more of the lands would be protected as green space. “At some point many years from now there may be an airport built and we can’t protect everything,” he said. P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 Feds not interested in ‘kicking anybody out’ RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Transport Minister David Collenette makes a point during an announcement Friday in Claremont. PICKERING –– Durham Region- al Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who robbed a Pickering motel at gunpoint on May 20. The suspect walked into the lobby of the Comfort Inn at about 5 p.m. and demanded money while pointing a small, black handgun at the attendant. He ran out of the motel after obtaining a small quantity of cash. The suspect is described as white, about 15 to 17 years old, 5-foot-5 to 5- foot-7 tall, with a slim face and dark eyes. He was wearing a charcoal- coloured jacket, gloves with the fin- gers cut off and a knitted mask that covered his head. If you have any information, call the major crime robbery unit at 905- 579-1520 ext. 5359, ext. 5360, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-TIPS. 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Whitby Trustee Doug Ross at the meeting motioned the board not pay the invoice and asked any trustee in- volved in it to declare a con- flict of interest before voting. “We do not have a mecha- nism in this board to pay legal bills for trustees,” said Trustee Ross. “Let’s do it properly. I don’t care what the bill is about, there’s no mechanism to pay for it.” Oshawa trustees Susan Shetler and Cynthia Steffen, Pickering Trustee Paul Craw- ford and Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers did not de- clare a conflict. “No,” replied Trustee Shetler. “I was acting in the best interests of the board.” “No, I was working in the best interests of my con- stituents,” Trustee Steffen said. “No one around this table has any conflict,” said Trustee Paul Crawford. “No,” was Trustee Dem- mers’only comment. The four trustees voted against Trustee Ross’s mo- tion. Ajax Wards 3 and 4 Trustee Melinda Crawford declared a conflict after say- ing she was one of the trustees involved in the bill, but did not know it was being submitted to the board and did not see it before it was handed in. After the meeting, as trustees were about to meet privately, Trustee Demmers again refused to comment. then emerged from the meeting room a few seconds later and said, “the invoice is legitimate and the reasons be- hind the invoice are legiti- mate,” before re-entering the room. The trustees said at the meeting they retained a lawyer because there was a conflict amongst trustees over a legal opinion from the board lawyer concerning an expulsion hearing. Just over a year ago, Trustee Demmers alleged that four of his colleagues took part in an expulsion hearing in violation of the Education Act because there were not enough trustees pre- sent. At the time, he unsuccess- fully motioned for a second legal opinion on top of the board lawyer’s advice, and trustees Melinda Crawford, Paul Crawford and Cynthia Steffen supported the motion. Trustee Shetler did not attend that meeting. When Trustee Demmers raised the issue in public last year, Trustee Elizabeth Roy in an interview said trustees were “quite confident” in board lawyer Robert Keele’s opinion that four trustees could hold the hearing as long as any decisions were ratified by the board. “Trustees retained a lawyer because there was a conflict of opinion at this board,” said Trustee Shetler at the meeting. She said “this bill should go to court and we should go to trial over this.” Trustee Roy said while trustees rejected the legal opinion, they have not brought forward anything to counter it. “You don’t believe our board lawyer gave us accu- rate information,” she said. “(Yet) there has been nothing brought forward to this board to contradict what had taken place.” In an interview after the meeting,Trustee Roy said the issue of the bill was effective- ly dead. “It’s gone unless they fol- low through with what Susan Shetler stated,” she said. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 PAGE 3 P MARTIN DERBYSHIRE/ News Advertiser photo Have board will travel PICKERING –– Give him a rail, or a cement wall in this case, and Scott Booth will do the rest. The 14-year-old was out working on his moves recent- ly near Pickering City Hall. 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Author and former Second City vet- eran Neil Crone is guest speaker. Mr. Crone has performed in dozens of tele- vision and radio commercials, and also writes a weekly humour column for the News Advertiser’s sister papers in east and north Durham. For reservations, call 905-259-6520. For information on fall workshops, visit a Web site at www.wcdr.org. P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM –– Higher ed- ucation with a purpose. Glance over the Universi- ty of Ontario Institute of Technology’s initial offering of nine degree programs and a trend quickly emerges. Durham’s new university, slated to open in September 2003 with about 1,000 stu- dents, offers university pro- grams that are applicable in the world students will face when the commencement ceremony is over. “We are committed to pro- viding students with the high- est quality programming that will lead to high-wage em- ployment,” says Gary Polon- sky, president of UOIT and Durham College. “We plan to do that in a university that will also make impressive re- search contributions to Cana- da and the planet and we plan to do that on one of the coun- try’s most beautiful campus- es, which will be shared with Durham College as part of that.” UOIT will share more than its campus with Durham College. The university and the college will work in tan- dem to provide students with more options in post-sec- ondary education. Together they’ll create a unique blend of degree and diploma pro- grams to create the ultimate skill set. “Students will have three choices. For many, their choice will be college,period. For many their choice will be university, period. For some there is the opportunity to choose both and end up with a college diploma and a uni- versity degree in about four years, the same time it takes to get a degree,” says Mr. Polonsky. “The signature grad will be a person with hands-on skills and academic knowl- edge, ready to tackle the mar- ketplace on its terms as an in- tegrated thinker-slash-doer- slash-leader.” While traditionally, many university programs are gen- eral in scope, UOIT’s focus is on high-level preparation to fill the demand in Ontario’s industries and public sector. The bachelor of education, a one-year direct-entry pro- gram for undergraduates with a science degree, will pro- duce the educators in highest demand in the new Grade 7- 12 science curriculums. The bachelor of science in radiation physics will pro- duce graduates capable of meeting the growing demand for radiation physics special- ists and technically skilled scientists. The university will not be solely technical in its focus but that is where it intends to make its mark, says Mr. Polonsky. In addition to radi- ation physics, UOIT’s school of nuclear studies will offer a bachelor of nuclear engineer- ing degree, the only stand- alone program of its kind in Canada. Graduates will have the expertise to work and manage in research, develop- ment, design, maintenance, operation and decommission- ing of nuclear power plants and related facilities. The first slate of programs is rounded out by bachelor degrees in manufacturing en- gineering, commerce, inte- grated justice studies, physi- cal science, biological sci- ence and nursing. The university will contin- ue to offer more general de- grees through its partnerships with Trent and York and eventually will expand its own curriculum to allow stu- dents who want a general BA to get it at UOIT, says Mr. Polonsky. “If one goes to (the University of) Waterloo, one will see a broad range of pro- grams but it has made its mark on the world stage in engineering and computer science. The same is true of MIT. It offers anthropology, history and literature but of course it’s made its mark in technical fields. That’s going to be our model.” Program quality will be matched by its leaders and faculty, says the president who notes a provost, six deans and some key adminis- trative staff have already been hired. As a 21st century universi- ty, UOIT plans to lead the way with the latest teaching tools available. As part of that strategy, UOIT will unveil a $140-million private-public partnership later this spring, which in part, will involve electronic learning. “Our business plan is to have 20 per cent of the curriculum taught through e-learning,” says Mr. Polonsky, who notes that applies to every student. “When they graduate, that will be a fundamental com- ponent of their need to re- main lifelong learners,” he says. “We will prepare them.” Durham writers’ circle honours poets Programs and people – UOIT brings the best As part of plan to lead the way with latest teaching tools, university will unveil $140-million plan later this spring GARY POLONSKY ‘We are committed to providing students with the highest quality programming.’ Recycle WE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE A FRESH START Professional and Personalized Service Free Confidential Consultation CLARKE HENNING INC. 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NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 PAGE 5 A/P P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 Too many parks in poor repair To the editor: Re: ‘Waterfront trail a true gem for users,’ letter to the editor, May 17. Before we heap praise on the City of Pickering for its waterfront trail, come and visit two parks in my area. Pickering councillors talk about creating green spaces — that’s the easy part. The hard part is to maintain them. At two parks in my area, you will find more dirt than grass, broken safety lighting, playground equipment removed, a walk- way that is crumbling due to vehicles dri- ving on them to perform their jobs, but not made wide enough. Question your councillors: How many parks have you created in the last year 10 years? To what level do you maintain them? How many staff have been hired to maintain these green spaces? Praise to Pickering? Not yet. 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The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER MAY 26, 2002 Here’s some advice for the local environmentalist lobby — choose your battles carefully. It seems Durham’s tree huggers have chosen to fight every battle they can. They act like every housing de- velopment is Custard’s last stand against urban sprawl. They treat growth like a four-letter word. I’m all for proper planning with environmental checks and balances. But, it can be done without acting like the sky is falling just because a devel- oper wants to build a few homes be- side a golf course. They’ve cried wolf one too many times and, I think, the average citizen has stopped listening. Take the last few weeks in Picker- ing. Council was going about the busi- ness of setting up a growth manage- ment study for the north. It was plan- ning how to go about looking at the area and its future growth when local environmentalists stepped in. They argued long and hard the study should not include an agricul- tural preserve — 5,000 acres sold off by the Province after agricultural easements protecting the property were put in place in 1999. The problem is they spoke out of place, were completely off the mark, and almost derailed the study in its en- tirety. Doing a growth management study never meant opening up the agricultural preserve to development. Councillors made it very clear if the land was being used for agricultural purposes, or needed protection, it would be saved. The point was to do a comprehen- sive review of the area. Protect what needs to be protected and plan growth around it. If the agricultural preserve includes areas of land that cannot be farmed or has very little in the way of environmental features in need of pro- tection, then shouldn’t we build there instead of letting it waste away? If it needs protection or if other areas in the north do, let’s figure it out now before the Province and feds, which own most of the area, come in and do it for us. That’s what the inten- tion of the study is — to decide where to allow growth and where to stop it. The weed worshippers almost screwed it up. They acted like the word ‘study’ meant ‘pave’. They wasted council’s time and will proba- bly continue to waste the City’s money with their overzealous, over- protective attitudes. They cried wolf and I, for one, am tired of listening to them. They are opposed to growth of any and all kinds. Mankind grows. Their attitude makes them anti-man. Instead of helping us plan our communities in an environmentally conscious manner they waste our time and money trying to stop everything. Realistically, they’re the ones that need to be stopped. LETTERS POLICY All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. 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 letters, not all will be printed. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Environmentalists should choose battles carefully The kinder, gentler style of politics which Ernie Eves has preached over the past month is already paying dividends for Ontario. A recent ‘peace’visit to Parliament Hill saw the new premier meet with Prime Minister Jean Chretien to smooth over the often rocky relationship the Province and feds have had over the past seven years. The two main bones of contention between the Mike Harris government and the Chretien Liberals were health care funding and the tax system. Mr. Harris often blamed the feds for under- funding health care and forcing the Province to overspend on the service. Mr. Harris was and is right but got nowhere by bashing the feds. In addition, Mr. Harris along with Mr. Eves, in his for- mer role as finance minister, often complained provincial in- come tax cuts were submarined by the feds who would raise em- ployment insurance and Canada Pension Plan premiums. In the end, most Ontarians saw little difference on their paycheques. But that was then and this is now. Mr. Eves has looked at the political landscape and has likely concluded the Liberals are probably going to be around for a long time to come. In order to get what he needs for Ontario, it will make more sense to com- promise than criticize. As a result, Ottawa is contributing $245 million to a $490- million program to build affordable housing in Ontario. The Province, cities and other partners will contribute the rest. In ad- dition, the feds kicked in $76 million for Toronto transit needs. More transit cash is expected to follow. The Harris Tories, time and again, tried to make the logical case Ontario is the engine which drives the Canadian economy. Demands for more funds and complaints about Ottawa were met with a shrug by veteran Liberal cabinet ministers and a PM who has seen it all in four decades of politics. Mr. Eves, a more polished and eloquent man than the leader he has replaced, has seen what doesn’t work and is eager to try another tactic. After all, with support from Ottawa, he may have an easier time winning power in the next provincial election. The man isn’t stupid. As Mr. Eves said, “We had a very open and frank discussion on many fronts and I think we can work co-operatively togeth- er.” For his part, Mr. Chretien replied, “The Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Ontario want to be friends, for the good of the people of Ontario and of Canada.” Ontario needs federal support for major projects while the feds, if they want to keep sending 100 Liberal MPs to Parlia- ment Hill, have to be a presence here. Everybody wins in the end. Martin Derbyshire Staff Writer mderbyshire@ durhamregion.com Proper approach to feds helps us all Premier Eves taking proper steps with Ottawa BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM –– Secondary students will graduate at the end of June, but without their diplomas. School boards recently re- ceived a memo from the Ministry of Education in- forming them diplomas and certificates for June gradu- ates won’t be received until the end of August or early September because of recent labour disputes. “We weren’t able to process requests for diplo- mas as quickly as we want- ed,” said Bruce Skeef, com- munications officer with the Ministry of Education. “There’s no cause for con- cern. “If they’re (students) going on to university or col- lege where they need proof of graduation, they still have a student transcript. The ac- tual diploma doesn’t need to be presented.” Local boards said many students won’t even notice the delay in diplomas be- cause most schools have fall graduation ceremonies, but students at the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Victoria Catholic District School Board will notice. “It probably will be a big problem,” said Nancy Sharpe, communications of- ficer for PVNC. “Diplomas will have to be mailed out in- stead of handed out or we’ll have to make arrangements. All of our high schools (five) have graduations in June - probably 3,500 students.” If schools decide to mail diplomas, the delay add extra costs. Because the news comes so late in the school year, Mrs. Sharpe said she is unaware of exactly how prin- cipals will ensure students get their diplomas. Other boards in the area aren’t too concerned by the delay. “Of our seven secondary schools only one has a (June) graduation and that’s Mon- signor Paul Dwyer –– we don’t anticipate it will be a big problem,” said Paul Pulla, superintendent of edu- cation in charge of secondary school programs for the Durham Catholic District School Board. “Traditionally what stu- dents are handed at the (grad- uation) ceremony is a mock diploma and they pick up the actual certificate following the ceremony,” Mr. Pulla added. “There are situations for whatever reasons where some students can’t be there; we’ll have to see if we can make arrangements with them or mail them out.” Bev Freedman, superin- tendent of programs for the Durham District School Board, said the delay hap- pens every time there is a change in the government or in the minister of education. “I’ve been in the govern- ment when this happens. All documents are destroyed and new ones are issued with the current minister’s name,” said Ms. Freedman. Central Collegiate in Os- hawa has a June ceremony and has no worries at all in the delay. Instead of present- ing the students with a diplo- ma, they’ll get an envelope explaining how due to un- controllable circumstances, diplomas are not available yet, but can be picked up from the school in late Au- gust. “We’ll go through the reg- ular ceremony and no one will be the wiser,” said Cen- tral vice principal Bill Thompson. “Really, it’s the ceremony that’s important more than the paper they walk off the stage with.” NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 PAGE 7 A/P Grads won’t get parchment in June Durham boards say impact is minimal here due to fall graduation ceremonies BEV FREEDMAN ‘I’ve been in the government (before) when this happens.’Read up online at:durhamregion.comGetting Married? We also do decorating and video. 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We’re located in East Oshawa Please Note Sunday 8a.m. - 5p.m. Mon. - Thurs. 8a.m. - 8p.m. Friday 8a.m. - 7p.m. CLOSED SATURDAYS SPECIALS IN EFFECT SUNDAY, MAY 26TH TO FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH www.kingswaygreenhouse.com Visit our new Water Garden CentreVisit our new Water Garden Centre Gift Certificates AvailableGift Certificates Available Trees and Shrubs Perennials THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Bridal Wreath Spirea Classic June-blooming shrub, cascading shower of white blooms on a large arching plant. Good screen or large accent shrub. Grows to 8’ high and wide. 3 gal. pot, Reg. $14.99. SALE $11.99 Emerald Cedar The best Cedar tree for your landscape. Bright green foliage year-round. Narrow compact shape, 12’ to 15’ tall and 5’ wide. Grow in sun or light shade, out of winter winds. Beautiful as single specimen tree or in groups. 3 gal. pot, 50cm tall Reg. $24.99. SALE $18.99 Purple-leaf Sandcherry Best purple-leafed shrub with tiny pink flower in May. Grows 6’ high and wide. Great feature shrub for screen or foundation planting, or in shrub borders. Nice contrast with Flowering Almond or White Spirea. 2 gal. pot, Reg. $14.99. SALE $9.99. Also on sale this week. 3 gal. pot, Reg. $17.99. SALE $14.99. Rudbeckia 9cm pot, Reg. $2.89 $219 Thyme 9cm pot, Reg. $2.89 $219 Hosta 4” pot, Reg. $4.99 $399 We Specialize in Bringing Gardeners and Gardens Together 48 plants flat each 4 plant pack 99¢$999 Impatiens Sale We Specialize in Bringing Gardeners and Gardens Together Hanging Baskets Great selection. Many varieties for Sun or Shade $199912” fibre start at$149911” plastic start at Hanging Baskets Impatiens Sale $1999$1499 99¢$999 $109 4 plant pack $109 AnnualsAnnuals Perennials THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Trees and Shrubs A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 Tomorrow begins today. BETTER LEARNING 2002 A Special section dedicated to educational institutions within your community. Learning Never Stops!!! Your child is in a classroom for only 9 months of the year, but his/her ability to learn does not stop in July! In fact, the summer break is no more than a product of our agrar- ian past when math and reading were less crucial. But, summer is actually a great time for your child to increase literacy & numeracy skills! For this reason, you should carefully con- sider your options when choosing a sum- mer program for your child. You can take advantage of those months to stimulate your child’s academic potential. Research has shown that summer instruction benefits children significantly. In fact, learning should continue all year long. Retention of basic skills and con- cepts is increased by continuing education throughout the sum- mer, particularly in the areas of spelling and math. In September, then, children will be better prepared to tackle advanced mate- rial and they will be more confident. A recent study published by the Toronto Board of Education (January, 1996) found that chil- dren who attended a summer program not only improved their literacy and numeracy skills, but also devel- oped a positive out- look on school. Children who begin school confi- dently in September are more likely to maintain their self- esteem throughout the year. When deciding which type of program to select, examine your child’s final report card. What are his/her strengths? Does he/she need to review language or math skills? Based on the teacher’s suggestions, find a program that reviews basic concepts and provides extra practice. Individualized programs are ideal because they provide the flexibility for your child to progress at his/her pace, focusing on the areas which require attention. Remember that maintaining a balance between academic and recreational activities is important. In addi- tion to your child’s academic program, consider your child’s extra curricular inter- ests. If your child is curious about nature, explore the possibility of an outdoor science education program. If your child is musically inclined, consider ADVERTSING FEATURE putting him/her in a music camp. If your child’s interest is art, then an art camp will present an excellent opportunity. A child interested in sports will want to attend a sports camp. Summer activities should be useful and rewarding at the same time. There are so many different programs that can help your child learn during the summer! By enrolling your child in an academic program, you are increasing his/her potential for success. But, make sure to look for the type of program that will allow your child to have fun while reinforcing aca- demic skills. Ultimately, you want your child to have a busy, productive, yet enjoyable summer. The possibilities are end- less... Dr. Gary Hunt is the Chair of the Faculty of Education, University of Toronto and Senior Educational advisor to Grade Expectations Learning Centres. Our summer pro- grams are designed to meet the academic needs of each student. Our hours of teaching are designed to meet the needs of busy families ito- day. During the months of July and August, we are offering both day-time and evening classes. Registration is now open for summer pro- grams. Register early as class size is limited. Call (905) 420-9930. MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” OPEN HOUSE * June 26 * July 23 * August 29 7 p.m.-9 p.m. “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand” E.H. - PLUS - • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed PICKERING 905-509-1722 401 KINGSTON RD. (ROUGEMOUNT & HWY. 2) Call for a Visit “Take the time to visit & understand!” 420-9930 Ajax/Pickering 1885 Glenanna Rd. Suite #103 Enrol Now For Summer Programs.READING WRITING MATH SPELLING STUDY SKILLS FRENCH • Programs for ages 3-6 and grades 1-12 • Individual programs for best result • Reading, Writing, Math, Thinking and Study Skills • Happy, thriving kids turn into confident, successful students PICKERING/AJAX 905-420-3141 1105 Finch Ave. (at Dixie) oxfordlearning.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 PAGE 9 A/P Competing ITER bids from Europe and Japan appear imminent: director BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM –– Bids by Europe and Japan to host the ITER fusion research facility could come as early as June giving Canada its first official competition for the $12-bil- lion project. “Both the French and Spanish bids have been approved by their states,” says Dr. Murray Stewart, director of Iter Canada. When the European Union council meets May 27, it should be a formality to approve the bids and send them to the negotiating tables in Cadareche, France taking place June 4-6, he says. Dr. Stewart was reporting on events at a sub-committee negotiat- ing meeting held last week in France. Last month, in Moscow, it was believed a French bid wouldn’t be introduced until the fall due to the ongoing national elections there. However, Dr. Stewart specu- lates, “I think the Spanish govern- ment’s approval spurred on the French decision.” The Japanese are also optimistic they could have a bid offering in time to put it on the table at the June negotiations, says Dr. Stewart, who notes the Japanese could actu- ally come in with two site offer- ings. “The Japanese, like every- body else, want to get on with the process. They’re certainly going to do everything” to get the bids pre- sented “if at all possible,” he says. At last week’s talks, the parties also agreed to add a special Octo- ber meeting to the schedule to make the final site decision with agreements to be in place prior to the end of the year. Meanwhile, the parties are still awaiting a decision from the Amer- icans as to whether they will rejoin the partners –– Japan, the Euro- pean Union, Canada and the Russ- ian Federation –– in the energy project. Quite realistically, the United States could make a deci- sion to be part of continuing talks this summer, says Dr. Stewart. MURRAY STEWART ‘Both the French and Spanish bids have been approved by their states.’ What would commitment mean in my life? Why would it make a difference? Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness, Concerning all acts of initiative and creation there is one element of truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: That the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of thing occur to help one that would never other- wise have occurred.. A whole stream of events issue from the decision raising one’s favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meeting and material assis- tance which no man could have dreamed would come his way.. Whatever you can do or dream you can begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. By Goethe Faust Sometimes it is difficult to find the strength to look at our lives objectively, because we know deep inside, that if we did we would need to make a change. We are afraid, what would happen? To us, to the kids, to the job, to.......at this point we usually get so over- whelmed with anxiety, that it seems safer to stay unmoving, hanging on and surviving. But in the long run, is surviving liv- ing? Or can we learn to trust Goethe’s words that all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance will come our way once we make the commit- ment? To learn to trust these words, we need a new experience, one of looking inside to uncover our per- sonal wisdom and strength. There is no better way to unlock your per- sonal genius, power and magic than to slow down and listen to yourself. Yoga. Tai Chi and media- tion all allow you a deeper under- standing of your life and its cir- cumstances,these ancient disci- plines give you the support you need to reach the point of making a commitment. This is the point from which opportunity rises to unfathomed heights. At Greenwood Yoga, our com- mitment is to helping our clients reach their personals goals. We are staffed to help you through the chal- lenges of physical, mental and life changes. Please call to find out about class schedules, retreats, and other services. New classes starting May and June. 905-619-1405 at our new location at 206 Harwood Ave. S. in the Ajax Plaza. 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Yoga Ltd. YOGA, MEDITATION, TAI CHI, WORKSHOPS YOGA, MEDITATION, TAI CHI, WORKSHOPS YOGA, MEDITATION, TAI CHI, WORKSHOPS YOGA, MEDITATION, TAI CHI, WORKSHOPSEase Your Tension and Stress with a Relaxing In-Home Massage • $65/hr. + Travel Fee (Table, oils, etc. provided) • Free gift with this ad • Ask about infant massage and/or family discounts Mrs. Archna Paterson Massage, Aromatherapy & Reiki Specialist 905-831-4919 A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 ADVERTISING FEATURE Constipation & the Vicious Cycle One of the most problematic health condi- tions today that can be dealt with effectively is CONSTIPATION! Many people don’t have bowel movements for days and sometimes a week. The more compro- mised digestion, the more symptoms will prevail. It is not as simple as, in one end and out the other. Digestion is a series of chemical breakdowns. Proteins break down into ammino acids, carbohy- drates break down into glucose (when properly absorbed into the body) and fats break down into fatty acids. When digestion is compromised, symptoms occur. Everyone today feasts on chips, crackers, bagels, pretzels, cakes, muffins, and granola bars. Whole foods such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and free-range roasted poultry and legumes just can’t compete with the taste of refined foods that are laden with salt and sugar. A diet high in refined foods provides no fiber and too much sugar. This is what begins the vicious cycle. 1. Constipation or sluggish diges- tion occurs 2.Nutrients don’t get absorbed 3.Immune system plummets 4.Bacterial infections mani- fest 5.Antibiotics are prescribed 6.Good & bad bacteria are wiped out 7.Bad bacteria mul- tiply 8.New infection sets in & more antibi- otics are required When bacteria levels are high, food cravings go out of control. If this sounds all too familiar, Food Sensitivity testing can help! The individualized sensi- tivity report scales the skin measurement read- ing into 1) foods to be avoided 2) foods that need to be consumed in moder- ation 3) foods that are sat- isfactory 4) foods that are beneficial. If further assis- tance is needed for more problematic health chal- lenges, a Nutritional Consultation on intestinal and digestive health is highly recommended and affordable! If you experience unwanted symptoms, begin by understanding your sensitivities and believe that wellness is within your reach! Karen Tazar offers Allergy test- ing and Nutritional Consulting. For appoint- ments call (905) 837-6627. TUESDAY, MAY 28 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL:Doctors without borders is the topic of the Ajax and Pickering group’s meeting today at 9:15 a.m. at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N. Guest speaker is Simona Powell, who is regional co-ordinator for Doc- tors Without Borders Canada. PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOASTMAS- TERS CLUB:Improve communication and time-management skills, along with self- confidence, every Tuesday through the club’s weekly meetings in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’s central branch, One The Esplanade. Meetings run from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Hazel at 416-560-3768 or Marva at 905-619-0030. PARENT SUPPORT:A parent support group meets locally every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for loca- tion or information. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 FREE MEDITATION CLASS:Learn how to meditate at a free yoga class every Wednes- day 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 giv- ing, 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 Information Centre. Call Michelle at 905-619-2568 or Clifton at 905- 619-0270. ONE PARENT SUPPORT:The Ajax-Picker- ing Chapter of the One Parent Family Asso- ciation meets at the Ajax Cricket Club, cor- ner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road, Ajax. It’s for custodial and non-custo- dial 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 or visit www.geocities.com/opfaca. ONTARIO MEDICAL SECRETARIES:The Oshawa branch of the association meets at 7 p.m. in the staff lounge at the Oshawa Clinic, 117 King St. E. Iva Lloyd will discuss naturopathic medicine.Call Tina at 905-668- 0202. THURSDAY, MAY 30 OVEREATERS:Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement or library at LaStorta, at the north end of Liverpool Road, next to Manresa Re- sort House, Pickering. It’s a 12-step pro- gram. Call Edith at 905-686-3834 during the day or Mary at 905-428-8660 in the evening. FRIDAY, MAY 31 NEW TO YOU:St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martins Dr., Pickering, holds it’s last ‘new to you’sale of the season from 7 to 9 p.m. Items include used clothing, toys, books, white elephant table. Donations needed. Call 905-839-4257. NEWS ADVERTISER BILLBOARD May 26, 2002 “Hi, I’m Tila MacDonald. I shed 35 pounds in 4 easy months with hypno- sis! My dress size quickly plunged from a plump 14 to a sleek 4 and it was effortless! My weight melted off at an average three pounds a week! This is my true story... I will reveal how I lost my weight... Why I’m con- vinced my success is permanent... And why I think hypnosis can help you, too!” By: Tila MacDonald I had been overweight for ten years. After I turned 40, my weight started creeping up every year. I was unhap- py and disgusted with myself. No matter what I did, I couldn’t lose my weight. Food seemed to have some strange control over me. I couldn’t get past a bakery without loading up on breads and pastries. I knew that my health was at risk. I’d visit my doctor twice a month or more just for reassurance. I attended diet workshops and tried a variety of diets on my own. I even tried those chalky shakes. Nothing ever worked. I had become a yo-yo dieter. I hid my weight with bulky jackets and loose clothing. By the time I had my first grandchild, I had all but given up. I was mor- tified to know that I was going to be in photographs. I was miserable about my appearance and my emotions were out of con- trol. Negative thoughts and feelings were controlling me...at the bottom of it all was my weight. 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I go through the bakery and I am no longer tempted by the breads and pastries. I shop for food more effectively. Best of all, I never feel deprived. I enjoy my life more and have energy to spare. All of my old negative feel- ings, worry and anxiety are gone. I’m in control again. In four short months I melted off my entire 35 lbs. My waist is a dra- matic four inches smaller! People now call me “Skinny.” And it’s true! Today I am a slender 118 lbs. and I owe it all to Positive Changes Hypnosis. Healthy Benefits I marvel at the many unexpected benefits that I’ve experi- enced with the Positive Changes Hypnosis program. I deal with negative people much better. I no longer have panic attacks. I am more confident. My irritable bowel prob- lems are gone and I no longer need to carry antacids. My doctor was amazed at my progress. In fact, he’s been joking with me that I’ll soon put him out of business with my improved health. The New Me! 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A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 AWARDS DINNER ❥ Wednesday, May 29, 2002, Oshawa Holiday Inn ❥ Reception 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. ❥ Tickets $65, call 1-877-426-YWCA ❥Special Guest Anne Crawford Oshawa/Durham’s first female police officer Sandy Archibald Nominee Sandy Archibald, of Bow- manville, is co-owner and op- erator of Archibald Orchards and Estate Winery Ltd. She works hard at the business but also at many community service projects in Clarington, such as the Clarington Youth Advisory. Her interest in youth issues has helped change the com- munity view of youth to a positive one, where youth are encouraged to take part in their community on an ongo- ing basis. She’s been described as an individual “with a welcoming spirit” who sees the value of other’s contributions. She’s demonstrated that women contribute successfully to their communities by balanc- ing families, careers and vol- unteer efforts. In her nomination, it’s noted, “Her knowledge of the community as a whole and an awareness of youth issues within rural communities such as Clarington have pro- vided youth with opportuni- ties to develop and learn a va- riety of important life skills.” Eva Reti Nominee Eva Reti, a resident of Durham Region, is a detec- tive with Durham Regional Police Services. She was the first female detective assigned to the homicide unit and has also worked with the sexual as- sault unit. Her promotion to detective did not come as a surprise to her colleagues at work or in the many commu- nity agencies she’s involved with. She’s known for her in- tegrity, enthusiasm and for being a team player. She brings sensitivity, caring and a sense of safety in dealing with victims and families of victims in the cases she inves- tigates. Her nominator noted she’s “an inspiration to younger and older women alike that anything can be accom- plished with the right motiva- tion, hard work and dedica- tion.” Dina Dykstra Nominee Dina Dykstra is the founder and editorial director of ‘Oshawa Life’news maga- zine. A former City councillor, she’s been heavily involved in her community as a leader and organizer. She’s served on Commu- nity Time in Prayer, Friends of Memorial Park, Oshawa Santa Claus Parade, Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres board, Downtown Action Committee, Business Im- provement Association, Os- hawa Downtown Farmers Market and Lakeridge Health Oshawa’s Keeping the Pace campaign. She’s known for pursuing her goals with intense energy, dedication and enthusiasm. Her nominator remarked that Mrs. Dykstra “sees a need and rather than sit by and wait until someone does something, she takes charge and gets right in there and be- gins to do something about it.” Sandra Weichel Nominee Sandra Weichel of Whitby is a nurse at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and the Ajax-Pickering Health Centre. In June 2001, she became president of the Durham chapter of the Autism Society at a time when the chapter was in difficulty. Since then, the chapter has tripled in size. She conducts a monthly sup- port group for parents of chil- dren with autism spectrum disorders. She began the group several years ago when she discovered families such as hers had no one to turn to for support. Her dedication and com- mitment to the success of the chapter expands the concept of volunteerism. Her nominator noted “her spirit, endless energy and drive and her genuine concern and care for people, especial- ly children, are what make her an outstanding member of this community and an exem- plary role model for all women.” Glenna Mae Lawton Nominee Glenna Mae Lawton, a resident of Manilla, is a vol- unteer with the Red Cross. The former primary grade teacher is dedicated to break- ing the cycle of child abuse. Since she retired from teach- ing two years ago, her goal has been to bring abuse pre- vention to Durham Region students. She promotes the Red Cross ED program to principals and teachers with the Durham District School Board and is a driving force behind the introduction of Respect ED program in local schools. Her determination, tenaci- ty and compassion are inspi- rational to others. Without her efforts, the Respect ED pro- gram would likely still be in the planning stages. She and her husband also raise Standard poodles. Her nominator notes her “energy, enthusiasm, passion, and dedication for abuse pre- vention are truly inspirational to both Red Cross Staff and volunteers.” Marion Schwarz Nominee Marion Schwarz is a grandmother with a mis- sion. A resident of Durham Region for more than 49 years, she helped produce a documentary about the Durham Regional Police Services K-9 unit last year. Her concern for the morale of the police services led her to this venture. The Oshawa resident, who is in her 70s, got clear- ance from police and con- tacted the New VR in Bar- rie and sold her concept for a documentary. She was the executive producer of the documentary which has been shown throughout Ontario. It’s been pur- chased by Court TV and will continue to be broad- cast for at least two years. The documentary may have helped expedite a fed- eral bill that provides stiffer penalties for attacks on police dogs. In her nomination pa- pers, it’s noted she “be- lieves that every person has the opportunity to make a difference, she believes that you must lead by ex- ample.” Heather Boyd Nominee Heather Boyd is a resi- dent of Port Perry who ded- icates her time to helping others. She’s completed many levels of disaster training as a volunteer, in order to help others in her community and around the world. She’s completed personal disaster training, emergency response team training and disaster volunteer resource management and logistics training with the Red Cross. She’s also completed train- ing in critical incident stress management. Much of her spare time is spent volunteering with a host of agencies in Durham Region, including Red Cross committees, Durham Distress Centre and Victim Crisis Intervention Services. She’s known as a great example to young women, especially those involved with the Red Cross youth committee, and encourages everyone to become in- volved in their communities and to make a difference in the world. Her nominator notes she’s “a role model to other women by committing her- self to being there for others when they are in need.” Guest Speaker Anne Crawford Anne Crawford has the distinction of being the first woman police constable in Oshawa. The native of Glas- gow, Scotland, and long- time resident of Oshawa, was sworn in as a police constable with Oshawa Police Force in 1969. During her years of service with Oshawa and Durham Regional Police Service, she worked in many branches, victims of crime services, and major crime unit. She was named Police Offi- cer of the Year in 1987 and was promoted to sergeant in 1990. She re- tired in June 2001. Honorary Chair Stephanie Jukes Stephanie Jukes is the founder and franchiser of Hand Me Downs, a chain of stores specializing in new and used children’s and maternity fashions, toys and equipment. She started the busi- ness in 1991 with a Youth Venture Capital loan and has fashioned it into a multi-million dollar sales company with 10 loca- tions in Ontario. She’s a past Women of Distinction winner. Nominees WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARD PRESENTED By THE YWCA of durham NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 PAGE 13 A/P Ajax and Pickering’s community newspapers since 1965 News Advertiser PROUD TO BE THE MEDIA SPONSOR FOR THE 2002 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS DINNER Monique Armstrong Nominee Monique Armstrong is from Ajax and is in her OAC year at Ajax High School. She’s worked on the school yearbook, which is of such high quality, it’s used as a sample by the yearbook company across the country. Monique was assistant di- rector of the school’s pro- duction of ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’and has directed and choreographed Black Histo- ry Month productions at the school. She’s been a member of the Culture of Peace Com- mittee, represented her school at a Toronto Youth Conference to help children in war-torn countries and at a Youth Against Violence seminar. Her community work has seen her help the police as- sociation in Scarborough distribute gifts to children, host a college event at Cen- tennial College and work in the Caribana office. Monique volunteers with Helping Other People Everywhere Worldwide, doing things such as helping seniors with gardening and planning children’s activi- ties. Monique was involved in a school fashion show that raised money for H.O.P.E. Worldwide and coordinated a multicultural assembly that included dances of dif- ferent cultures performed by 40 students. She’s been recognized by Durham District School Board for her work. . Her nominator notes, “Monique is friendly and open, treating everyone with equal respect, yet firm and authoritative when needed.” Katharine Tuerke Nominee Katharine Tuerke is an OAC student at R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate in Oshawa. She currently holds a 96- per cent average in her best six courses, continuing her tradition of getting top marks in school. She’s been involved in student government and held positions of justice minister, opposition leader and deputy prime minister. She organizes school events, including fund-raisers and graduation balls. She’s spent summer vol- unteering in the geriatric ward of Huntsville Memori- al Hospital, has volunteered at Red Cross blood donor clinics and taken part in the annual Durham Regional Police toy drive. She’s also represented Club Loreley during Fiesta Week. She or- ganized a collection of glasses at the school for the Parkwood Rotary Club’s Eyesight Universal pro- gram. At school, she’s received awards in almost all subjects and received honours from Queen’s University, Durham District School Board and Bell Canada, among others. Her grades have been among the best throughout high school including sec- ond highest grade 12 aver- age and highest grade 11 av- erage. Katharine has re- ceived awards in math, visu- al arts comprehensive, Eng- lish, biology, civilizations in history, OAC German, sci- ence and physical and health education. Her nominator said she “constantly puts the needs of the school community above her own and works tirelessly to successfully complete projects.” Jessica Duarte Nominee Jessica Duarte is a Whit- by resident who is complet- ing her high school educa- tion at Sinclair Secondary School this year. She’s the recipient of many awards for her acade- mic achievements. Her most recent was the Texture of Canada award by the Of- fice of the Commissioner of Official Languages for her efforts in both French and English at the Forum of Young Canadians. She’s been accepted into the Page program in Ottawa during her first year of uni- versity studies. She’s a leader in the school’s Students Together Against Racism committee and helped plan and pro- duce a short documentary, ‘Stop Racism.’ She volun- teers in the school library, is a school ambassador and helped with walkathons and other fund-raising events. She’s involved in the Se- nior Student Anti Racism Commission. She’s inter- ested in politics and has campaigned in two byelec- tions. She has been the recipi- ent of many awards includ- ing: most generous Appleby Grade 8 student award, grade 9 academic proficien- cy, grade 10, 11 and OAC French awards, Student Recognition Award for Per- sonal Excellence from the Durham Board of Educa- tion, Le Loup Savant award for best academic achieve- ment in the University of Western Ontario Ecole de Langue Francaise Summer Language Bursary Pro- gram. As her nominator said, “she learns... and then she leads.” Alexandra Saul Nominee Alexandra Saul is an OAC student at Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa. She’s maintained a high academic record, earning seven awards. She’s the manager/co-captain of the Dwyer Saints Spirit Squad and has a lead role in the musical ‘Into the Woods.’ She’s a volunteer English and biology tutor. In June 2001, she was named one of the ‘Faces of the Future’in a special This Week feature section, which noted her outstand- ing achievements and strong community involve- ment. In a public-speaking competition in 1998, she was selected to represent more than 100,000 Kiwanis Builders’ Club members in a speech to 15,000 Kiwanis members. For her achieve- ments, Alexandra was hon- oured at an Oshawa coun- cil meeting and received recognition from Prime Minister Jean Chretien and Premier Mike Harris. She was one of 20 stu- dents from around the world chosen to take part in a volunteer leadership pro- gram in Kenya, working at a school, a medical clinic and helping build a bridge. At home, she volunteers at Lakeridge Health Os- hawa and is active in local theatre. In 1999, Alex vol- unteered her time to write and direct a Christmas play for the Oshawa Little The- atre Youth Group. Her nominator describes her as “incredibly involved in her school and communi- ty.” Ginelle Augustin Nominee Ginelle Augustin is an OAC student at Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa. She is a student trustee on the Durham Catholic District School Board and is co-vice president of the English Catholic Board Council of Ontario Student Trustees Association. She’s recorded outstand- ing marks each year and re- ceived awards in a wide va- riety of subjects including English, law, science and religion. She’s received early admission into Queen’s University and the Chancellor’s Scholarship. Ginelle has worked for cultural acceptance eradi- cation of ignorance as min- ister of multiculturalism on her student council, orga- nized speakers for Black History Month and taken part in the school’s annual International Women’s Day activities. She has represented her school on the Multicultural Council of Oshawa/Durham, helping to organize a conference called Powerhouse for Durham’s youth. She has volunteered at a local day care and St. Vin- cent’s Kitchen and works for STRIVE, a youth orga- nization under the umbrella group, Female Educational and Economic Develop- ment. Her nominator notes that despite her many achievements “Ginelle is unfailingly humble and willing to share herself, her time and her knowledge with those around her.” Lisa Cotie Nominee Lisa Cotie is completing her OAC studies at Uxbridge Secondary School. She’s been a member of the student activities council for five years, holding a va- riety of executive positions. She’s taken part in fund- raising, organized student/teacher events and drawn attention to Amnesty International and foster par- enting. She helps junior students through Peer Association Lending Support, is active in athletics as a player and manager and helped resur- rect the school newspaper. She has an honours academ- ic average. Her athletic talents and leadership skills allowed her to be chosen as a participant in the Olympia’s Sport and Leadership Camp. She represented her high school at the Ontario Educa- tional Leadership Center, or- ganized the foster parents committee at the high school and organized and raised funds for the food bank at school. In the community, she volunteers with mentally and physically disabled chil- dren at the TRACK eques- trian club, helps the Royal Canadian Legion wrap pre- sents for needy children and helps at the annual senior citizens’ centre’s Christmas dinner. She’s been awarded the public speaking award at the Uxbridge Fair Ambassador contest and represented Uxbridge Rotary Club at the Canadian Leadership Con- vention in Ottawa. Her nominator notes she “epitomizes a community spirit that many adults have yet to develop.” Nominees WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARD PRESENTED By THE YWCA of durham BY PAULO SANTOS Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM —The Grandview Children’s Centre is trying to help children communicate. Thanks to a $50,000 dona- tion from General Motors, Grandview has been able to launch its adaptive technolo- gy program at its Oshawa lo- cation. The program is de- signed for youngsters who have trouble speaking. “We do have a number of children on our caseload, who we recognize from an early age will need some technology to support their communication,” says Linda Watson, Grandview’s execu- tive director. Andrew McCurdy, a speech language pathologist with Grandview, says ma- chines at the centre will help children communicate with parents, friends, and teachers. “The overall goal is just to facilitate communication among these kids, at least at some level, so they can com- municate with their parents about their wants.” Mr. McCurdy says the machines are actually more like toys for kids between the ages of 18 months to five years. While the children play, their communication skills grow. “One of the main things we try to develop is cause and effect,” he said. “That means they do something and some- thing else happens. They push a button and a light goes on, or they push a button and something vibrates.” Mr. McCurdy says basic cause and effect helps a child to express his needs with body language, hand signals, and facial expressions when he can’t use words. “Think about any two- year-old,” he said. “You have to know when they’re hungry, uncomfortable, and when they need to be changed, and they are not necessarily going to use words to tell you. It’s the same with these kids. We just have to find ways of help- ing them signal their needs and their wants.” Ms. Watson says the pro- gram is typically for children with cerebral palsy, but there are other conditions that have an impact on a child’s speech. Mr. McCurdy adds, “There are lots of kids who are autistic, and there are kids with physical and mental dis- abilities. A lot of times you’ll have a child who is physically five- years-old, but mentally they’re a little more delayed. We might be working on communication at a two- year-old level.” The children work through the basic cause and effect toys like beads that play music once they’re touched, or a wheel that plays music once it’s spun. As the children begin to understand cause and effect, they move on to games that are a little more complex. These toys in- clude a fireman who climbs a big ladder when a child holds down a button, and penguins that go up and down a slide when a child holds down an- other button. By this time Mr. McCurdy says the children pretty well understand cause and effect. He then moves them on to choice making. With a little machine that has two buttons he programs his voice, or a child’s voice, then has the child press a button that says ‘I want to play with the fire- man’ or another that says, ‘I want to play with the pen- guins.’ In other Grandview news, the centre official opened its Grandview Children’s Centre ‘West’ May 10, at 570 West- ney Rd. S. in Ajax. Last year over 900 Ajax and Pickering families received Grandview services. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 Donation helps Grandview develop communication toys Grandview Children’s Centre, helping children and youth with special needs across Durham Region since 1954, recently opened a new satellite office in Ajax. On hand for the occasion were Ajax Councillor Randy Low, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, Grandview board chairman Jennifer Ayotte, and Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty. 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Those wishing to speak at the meetings should call the regional clerk’s department seven days prior at 905-668-7711 or 1- 800-372-1102. However, anyone who wishes to speak at the meeting will be permitted if time allows. Currently, eating establishments in Pickering must remain 70 per cent non-smoking while bingo halls and bowling alleys require 50 per cent of the establishment to be smoke-free. In Ajax, restaurants must have 50 per cent of their seat- ing smoke-free and bingo halls and bowling alleys must be 25 per cent. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 Butt in on proposed Region smoking bylaw debate Durham officials holding eight public meetings, including June 13 in Ajax and June 27 in Pickering Have time to give? Find out how at area libraries DURHAM —Coming soon to a library near you. The Volunteer Resource Centre is setting up dis- plays in public li- braries across Durham to edu- cate the public on the benefits and need for volun- teers. 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Love from your friends forever, Jenna, Steph G., Erica, Steph J., and Lesley.” Birthdays May is a special month at the St. Peter’s residence. Lucas Lawrence turned one on the 13th. “You have been through so much in your first year. Mom and Dad are very proud of you.” Big sister Mackenzie Dawn turns six on the 29th. “Thank you for all your help you gave to Mom, espe- cially this past year. You have made many adjustments this year and have been wonderful. Happy birthday. Love, luck and laughter always,Mom and Dad.” Birthday Melissa, one of the cuties in the Gilligan family, turned four on May 21. She’s kooky, crazy and a whole lot of fun. Wishing Melissa a happy birthday were sisters Sydney, Amy, Kaitlyn and Rebecca, Mommy and Poppa, Grandma and Grandpa Gilligan, Grandma and Grandpa Martin, cousins Matt, Mike and Geoff,Aunt Lynne, Uncles Allan, Sean and Keith, feline pals Muf- fin, Buddy and Wolf, and Grady the dog. Birthday “Look who’s turning double digits. Lauren Nicoll turns 10 on May 27. Keep on smiling. Our budding author celebrates with a pool party. We love you Sparky. Love from Mom, Dad, sister Stephanie, Bandit, Pongo, Nana, Papa, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Sue, Biggy, Jenny, Carole, Uncle Roddy, Duncan, cousins Zarria, Daniel, Christian,Andrew, Fiona,Amanda and Robin.” 16th Birthday “Wow! Look who’s turning 16. Matthew Helliwell turns 16 on May 28. With tons of love to you Matthew for a very happy 16th birthday, from Mom, Carlo, Jamie, Wishbone and the rest of the family.” Birthdays “Congratulations to our little Pikachu lovers Jill Li Shing Man and Christine Mikheal, who cele- brated their 18th birthdays on May 18 and May 19, respectively. Hugs and kisses from the Pokemon Masters. Happy, happy, joy, joy.” Birthday “Guess who turned 50 May 24? It was Jim Fenton. Have a good one, from Mom, Dad, Linda and Frank.” Birthday “A very spe- cial happy birth- day to our little girl,Jenna Stu- art, who turned two May 20. Our shining star gets best wishes on that special day from Mommy, Daddy, big sister Kenzie, Grand- ma, Grandpa, Bubba and Papa.” Birthday “Our big boy”Ryan Karu- manchery turned four on May 18. Special birthday wishes, hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, Rebecca, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Birthday Happy first birthday to “our little princess” Megan Mae Kristina. “Have a wonderful first birthday party with your cousins, family and friends. We love you lots from Mommy, Daddy, sister Lauren, Steve, Drew, Zachary, Emily, Grandma and Papa, and your whole family. Hugs and kisses.” Birthdays Happy 12th birthdays to Kristen on May 21 and Nicole on April 14. These two good friends are celebrat- ing their birthdays together with a Survivor theme party. Have fun girls. Love and best wishes always from your family and friends. Birthday “Special birthday wishes went out to our little princess Daniel- la, who celebrat- ed her first birth- day May 9. You have brought us so much happi- ness and we thank God every day for bringing you into our lives. Lots of love and kisses from Mommy and Daddy.” Birthday “Our little miracle child turned five May 15. Erika Benoit celebrated and clowned around on her birthday with all her schoolmates, neighbours and cousin Zackary. Hope you en- joyed your day princess. Love Mommy, Daddy, brother Matthew, Nana, Grammie, aunts, uncles and cousins.” Birthday “Happy birth- day wishes go out to Colin de Vries, turning five on May 29. We are so proud of you Colin! You’re the best. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, Matthew and Sam.” Birthday “Our beauti- ful Morgan turned three on May 22. Happy birthday sweet- heart! Lots of love and yummy kisses from Mommy, Daddy and brother Michael.” Birthday “Happy birthday to one-year-old Samantha Margaret Ayling-Darn- ley May 20. You have ac- complished a lot in just one year. You are a gorgeous, happy baby with a beautiful smile who has brought so much joy into every- one’s lives. Hope you have a great birthday! Love Mommy, Daddy and all your family and friends.” Birthday Happy third birthday May 20 to Melissa. “Our last little girl is grow- ing up. Love from Mommy, Daddy, big sisters Olivia and Sabrina, and all the pets.” Birthday “Our dar- ling princess” Kristen cele- brated her sev- enth birthday May 22. Wish- ing her a happy birthday are Mummy, Daddy, Kyle and her grandmothers. Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know. We’ll publish your special occasion in an easy-to-read and easy-to-clip format... ...Send to: Name Dropping, c/o Keith Gilligan, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., JUNE 1, 2002BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Colin deVries 2. Lauren Nicoll 3. Ryan Karumanchery BY NICOLE MILLION Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — One of the finest achievements in Cana- da’s aviation history is mak- ing a comeback, with help from an Ajax man. The original Avro Arrow, which has always held a spe- cial place in the hearts of Canadians, was a culmina- tion of research and develop- ment that was unprecedented in Canadian aeronautical his- tory. Unfortunately, it was never allowed to fulfil its mission — to replace the Avro Can 100 Canuck as a supersonic, all-weather inter- ceptor — due to the program being scrapped by the Cana- dian government. Almost everything, including blue- prints, parts, engines, and planes, were destroyed. Now, more than 40 years later, and with the help of over 50 volunteers and thou- sands of dollars of donated materials, a project to build a full-size replica of the Avro Arrow has taken flight at the Downsview airport. Ajax resident Neil Dellan- drea is doing his part to make the dream a reality. “I feel it’s important for posterity and history’s sake,” he said, adding his interest in the Arrow has been growing ever since he was a kid. “My uncle worked on the original, and I remember how devas- tated he was when it was can- celled. I jumped at the chance to work on the replica.” Messier-Dowty, is also feeling a little nostalgic. The Ajax-based company, which was the original manufactur- er of the landing gear for the Arrow in 1957, is providing “mock-up landing gear” for the replica, according to Ken Schmidt, section head at Messier-Dowty. “The gear won’t fly, but it will allow them to roll it out,” he said. Mr. Schmidt said Messier- Dowty president, Ken Laver, made a commitment to pro- vide the landing gear free of cost, and that many employ- ees are working outside of company time to get the gear built. However, he would not say how much it is costing the company. The building of the origi- nal Arrow, which took its first flight March 25, 1958 with test pilot Jan Zurkowski in the cockpit, “ushered in new materials, many of which are still being used today,” said Mr. Schmidt. Mr. Dellandrea is quick to point out the project couldn’t continue without the support of the many volunteers, and the generosity of the over 30 companies that have stepped up and donated thousands of dollars worth of materials. “We have some volunteers that worked on the original Arrow. They have a chance to relive their dreams... to hold on to something that was so important to them.” Both Mr. Dellandrea and Mr. Schmidt agree the Avro Arrow was ahead of its time. “The bottom line is that, at the time, they were 20 years ahead. We had the opportuni- ty to be a leading factor in the aeronautical industry and manufacturing,” said Mr. Dellandrea. The Avro Arrow has be- come a symbol of Canadian excellence. The technologi- cal innovations and the sud- den ending of the program is something that has fascinated and infuriated Canadians since its demise. The con- struction of this replica will help bring back an important part of our history. “It will be nice to be able to show peo- ple what it actually looked like,” said Mr. Dellandrea. P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 Arrow strikes the heart of Avro faithful Ajax man and business among the over 50 volunteers and 30 companies teaming up to build aviation legend Ajax’s Neil Dellandrea is dwarfed by this Avro Arrow replica. Mr. Dellandrea and dozens of other people and businesses are working on the project. Attention Home Owners! 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EXPERIENCE REIKI, THERAPEUTIC TOUCH, HEALING WITH DEBBIE BROCKENSHIRE (905) 428-1091 158 HARWOOD AVE. S., SUITE 207, AJAX Really Useful Hypnosis Why do Pat Quinn, Mike Harris and other celebrities do it? I refer to recent pho- tos, one of Mike Harris, former Premier of Ontario, smoking a stogie on the golf course. Another of a multi-millionaire sports celebrity lighting up after winning a championship. The latest is a front page picture in a Toronto paper of Pat Quinn, coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hock- ey team, smoking a stogie during the NHL playoffs. This sends the wrong mes- sage to young fans. Celebrities are not lighting up for victory. They’re lighting up for death. It’s time public relations agents told macho males to stop acting like jackasses. What an ironic situation! In the same newspaper on the previous day in the sports section, mention was made Quinn had taken the day off. Not to play golf, but to have his heart moni- tored as he had had trouble breathing. Yet, the next day, he’s smoking a stogie! Surely, someone should have the courage to tell him to see a psychiatrist. Several years ago a re- port in the ‘Journal of the American Medical Associ- ation’debunked the popular myth cigar smoking is a safe alternative to ciga- rettes. Researchers showed a single stogie contains as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Moreover, cigar smoke is more carcinogenic, con- taining over 60 known can- cer-producing agents. And it consists of more ammo- nia, tar and the lethal gas, carbon monoxide. You don’t have to travel on a California freeway to suffer the effects of this poison. The level of carbon monoxide in many homes reaches the amount of some jam-packed California roads. The reason? A stogie emits 20 times the amount of carbon monoxide gas as a single cigarette. One wonders how many deaths on the highway occur from this sleep-producing poi- son. Most cigarette smokers understand their addiction causes lung cancer. Yet only 8.7 per cent of stogie smokers realize their habit results in malignancy. Yet cigars caused the deaths of Babe Ruth, Sig- mund Freud and General Ulysses S. Grant. Some studies claim cigar smoke increases the risk of oral cancers by four to 10 times. The blunt fact is smok- ing kills ‘big time.’ The World Health organization estimates every year smok- ing kills four million peo- ple. It will be 10 million by 2030. Smoking also kills early. Half of those who die from smoking leave this planet in middle age, losing 20 years of productive life. The grim fact is 40 per cent of smokers die of cancer. But, it’s hard to con- vince youth of these dan- gers when they see Quinn chomping on his stogie. A report from Harvard shows nearly half of college stu- dents smoke. In fact, one in four college students smoke cigars. And these are supposedly enlightened in- dividuals. It’s ironic cigarette man- ufacturers are now forced to place warning labels on cigarette packages. But cigar makers are not sub- ject to the same regula- tions. This conveys the im- pression cigars do not in- volve health risks, a very dangerous assumption. More and more women are also smoking stogies. That means they too are dying from lung cancer. Malignancy of the lung has increased to the point where it now rivals breast cancer as a cause of death. What a way to attain equal- ity with men! Do you know what would happen if tobacco was invented today? There’s not one chance in a million it would be ap- proved by any health agency. The ironies of smoking are legion. For instance, everyone agrees prevention is better than cure. Many also complain millions of dollars have been spent on cancer research and still no cure. Yet when provided with the means to prevent cancer by tossing tobacco away, smokers become glassy- eyed and ignore it. A few years ago Julie Andrews and other screen stars appeared on posters smoking stogies. Using fa- mous people to endorse products is not a new ad- vertising ploy. In the past, it conveyed an image of wealth, power and luxury. But what a pity the mes- sage also promotes death. There is no single way to stop this senseless loss of life. But it would help if high-profile people stopped sending the wrong image to young people. Premier Harris, known for his Com- mon Sense Revolution, could use some of this common sense by tossing his stogies away. And please, please Mr. Quinn, when you’re short of breath and require hospitalization, then still continue to smoke, get the name of a good psychiatrist while you’re at it. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 PAGE 19 A/P Pat Quinn, other high-profile individuals send wrong message Leafs coach, former premier among those who could use some ‘common sense’when it comes to their enjoyment of cigars W. Gifford Jones, MD Doctor Game shouston@ durhamregion.com Get active on the job health department urges DURHAM ––Physical activities are easier to come by than most people think. The Durham Region Health Department states Canadians spend about 65 per cent of their waking hours at work. So the health department is en- couraging local businesses to promote physical activi- ty on the job. Lana Fillier, a public health nurse with the health department, says physical activity in the workplace can improve productivity and morale, enhance job satisfaction and team spirit, and reduce absenteeism. “Research has shown that starting a walking pro- gram can help to decrease your risk of heart disease by 30 per cent,” she said. “We want people to realize that fitting physical activi- ty into their day doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.” The health department has some suggestions on how people can add physi- cal activity to their work- day: • Take stairs instead of the elevator; • Park a few blocks away and walk the rest of the way to work; • Instead of a coffee break, take a walk or inline skate; and • Take stretch breaks during meetings. For more information on workplace activities, call the Durham Region Health Department at 1- 800-841-2729, ext. 2519. P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER MAY 26, 2001 Area trampolinists part of national gold-medal winning team DURHAM —Two area teens bounced their way to gold at the 2002 Canadian Trampoline and Tumbling Championships at the Coli- cutt Centre in Red Deer, Alta. last weekend. The four-member Cana- dian novice women’s team, including Cory Kozmik, 14, of Ajax, and Amanda Paterson, 17, of Pickering, ran away with the gold medal in the team champi- onship. Ontario finished with 178.2 points, while the silver-medal-winning team from British Colum- bia posted a score of 168.3. In addition to the team gold, Kozmik, a student at Pickering High School, captured another gold medal and a silver. She won gold in synchronized tram- poline with partner Daniel- la Jumelet, 15, of Scarbor- ough, and the silver in the individual event. Meanwhile, Paterson, a student at Dunbarton High School, placed fifth in the individual event. The Ontario team was determined at the provin- cial championships in April at the Etobicoke Olympi- um. Brittany Hunt of Sharon and Alana Moon of Kettleby also represented the province at the national novice women’s level. There were 42 athletes in the novice women’s indi- vidual category. Seven of the 10 finalists in the novice individual event were from Ontario. All four Ontario team members train at Skyriders Trampoline Place in Thorn- hill. Kozmik, Paterson get the right bounces CORY KOZMIK Golden at nationals. AMANDA PATERSON Helps Ontario to gold. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Wrapped up PICKERING — St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs Kline Mitchell (52) tries to keep a Dunbarton High School Spartans player from moving with the ball during Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics senior girls’ soccer play Wednesday afternoon. St. Mary won 1-0 on a goal by Danielle Tanner. Angeline Pacione recorded the shutout. Holder mines three gold for Spartans DURHAM —A Dunbar- ton High School track athlete sprinted off with golden re- sults at the regional track and field championships in Os- hawa earlier this week. Secondary school students from across Durham gathered in Oshawa for the 2002 Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) Track and Field Championships at Civic Stadium. Although the Pickering High School track team was the big winner at the LOSSA meet, including the overall team crown (Pickering High athletes’results were featured in Friday’s News Advertiser), athletes from other schools also enjoyed their fair share of success. Nikkita Holder, 14, in Grade 9 at Dunbarton, struck gold in the midget girls’ 80- metre hurdles in 11.81 sec- onds, just off the LOSSA mark of 11.70 seconds. She also captured top spot in the 100 metres in 12.56 seconds and the 200 metres in 26.24 seconds. She was poised to win her fourth gold medal as a member of Dunbarton’s 4- x-100-metre relay team, but the team was later disquali- fied. Holder’s Dunbarton team- mate Stephanie Hadi cap- tured two golds and a silver medal in the midget girls’ bracket. Hadi won the 400 metres in a time of 1:07.55 and the long jump with a leap of 4.56 metres. She finished second behind Holder in the 200 metres. Pine Ridge Secondary School’s Simone Martin cap- tured gold in the high jump with a leap of 1.40 metres and also won the 300-metre hur- dles in 48.54 seconds. She also finished second behind Holder in the 80-metre hur- dles. Elan Pessoa of Ajax High School earned three gold medals in the senior girls’cat- egory. Pessoa ran to gold in the 100 metres in 12.50 sec- onds and the 200 metres in 28.87 seconds. Her other gold medal came in the long jump where she recovered a dis- tance of 4.88 metres. Pine Ridge Secondary School’s Leigh Cushnie owned both hurdles events, winning gold in the senior girls’ 100-metre hurdles in 14.83 seconds and the 400m hurdles in 1:05.39. Vanessa Garrett of Arch- bishop Denis O’Connor in Ajax won gold in the senior girls’ triple jump with a dis- tance of 10.39 metres. Trisha Griffiths was golden in the javelin with a throw of 26.77 metres. St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School’s Shannon Boodram won gold in the ju- nior girls’ 400 metres (1:00.24) and in the 300- metre hurdles (48.25). She earned silver in the 200-me- tres behind Pine Ridge’s Tabia Charles who won gold in 25.38 seconds. Charles was also golden in the 100 metres in a time of 12.11 seconds. Trisha Griffith of Dunbar- ton won the senior girls’ shot put and javelin events, while also winning gold in the high jump in the junior girls’ bracket. Paul Martin chalked up two hurdles gold in the senior boys’ division. The Pine Ridge student won the 110- metre hurdles crown in 15.99 second and also won the 400- metre hurdles title in 1:00.69 seconds. Matt Chaisson won gold for Pine Ridge in the junior boys’shot put with a throw of 11.83 metres. He was also the bronze medallist in the dis- cus. Triston Walker of St. Mary won the long jump with a leap of 6.61 metres. NIKKITA HOLDER Three gold medals. PAUL MARTIN Hurdles gold. Golden meet for Dunbarton athlete PICKERING —The Pickering Power boys’ under-10 rep team kicked off the season with a semifi- nals showing at the East York Soccer Tournament over the Victoria Day long weekend. Pickering finished first in its division after posting a 2- 0-1 record through prelimi- nary play, qualifying for the semifinals against a strong Woodbridge squad. Picker- ing dropped a hard-fought 1-0 decision to Woodbridge, with the winning goal com- ing in the final minute of play. Pickering started the tourney with an impressive 8-0 victory over the Olympic Flame. McKenzie Smith earned the shutout. No scoring information was submitted. In Game 2, the boys played to a 3-3 tie with Markham. Deon Franklin and Maclin Crawford com- bined to score the Pickering goals. Brandon Grant-Hur- ley appeared to score the game-winning goal, but it was disallowed by the game officials. In Game 3, Picker- ing earned a 2-1 win over Spartacus. Franklin and Crawford scored. Michael Libett and Cameron Hasall were a force on defence. “These boys have never played on a big field before. We have a great team and I know we can take on any team and be competitive,” Power coach Rocky Gugli- etti said of his club. Other team members are Anthony Guglietti, Jonathon Horlock, Brandon Hyde, Andrew Macpherson, Alex Rausa, Matthew Rayson, Anthony Schembra, McKenzie Smith, Alex Casey, Blake Cluff, Louis Del Re, and Grey Fowler. 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Customer Service Reps Working in this front-line customer contact role,you will receive inbound calls from customers and prospects.Along with expediting orders, and upselling and cross selling, you will handle outbound calls for order verification, respond to faxes and e-mails, and manage artwork submissions. The ability to multi-task in a busy call centre environment while providing outstanding customer service will ensure your success. These are contract positions expected to run to late November or mid-December. Several of these positions will lead to permanent positions. Order Entry/Verification Clerks Your key responsibility will be to conduct order verification through outbound calls and faxes. Other duties include responding to e-mails and managing artwork submissions. Candidates must be flexible to work shifts varying between 8am - 8pm. In addition to a corporate fitness centre and paid training, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Located in Northeast Scarborough, we are easily accessible by TTC and minutes from four major highways. Apply your skills with a world-class leader and send your resume, indicating position of interest and quoting reference# 624,to:Human Resources, Myron Smarter Business Gifts, 5610 Finch Avenue East,Toronto, Ontario M1B 6A6; Fax: (416) 291-8786; E-mail: hrcda@myron.com Myron has been in the business of helping our clients grow their business for over 53 years. Myron Canada is a three-time winner of the Consumers’ Choice Gold Award and the Scarborough Business Excellence Award.Our Parent Company, which is located in New Jersey, has received the Employer of Choice recognition. www.myron.com 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 500 Career Training CRUISE/TRAVEL AGENT look- ing for a motivated and dyna- mic individual to sell and market cruises and group tours to current client base. 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Call SPRINGER 905-426-2525 BRING YOUR KIDS TO WORK, work from home full training provided. $25-75/hr. PT/FT call 1-888-243-3414. www.10getwired.com. BUSY TIRE SHOP looking for experienced reliable Tire In- staller. Full-time position available immediately. Drop off resume to: Van Hemmen Tires, 315 Hopkins St., Whitby 905-666–2121 CAMP COUNSELORS - The Oshawa Community Health Centre is hiring camp coun- selors for summer day camp. E-mail resumes to bjoyce@ochc.ca or fax to (905) 432-3902 by June 7th, 2001. CHILDCARE PROVIDERS NEEDED.Work from home. We supply equipment, syp- port, regular pay, insurance. You must be over 18 years old. Call for your information package today. Durham Pro- fessional Home Day Care (905)509–1207. ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Put it to work at home online. $500 - $1,500 P/T, $3,000 plus F/T. More info at: 1-888-269- 1358 www.freedomcom- plete.com CULLEN GARDENS requires full and part time experienced floor supervisors for the din- ing room. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Send resume to: 300 Taunton Rd. W., Whitby, On. LlN 5R5. DISC Jockey, part-time every Sunday, some Fridays, some Saturdays. Must have drivers license and reliable vehicle, suitable for over 25, knowl- edge of 60's to current music, be out going, personable and able to lift heavy equipment 905-728–4856. DOOR PERSON AND BAR Runner required immediately for upscale establishment. Mature, responsible, friendly. Please fax resume to (905)571–5518. DUCT HELPERS required, will train, good income potential. Must be reliable, highly moti- vated and customer service oriented. Call 905-428-2109 fax 905-428-2452 EARN EXTRA CASH! Need to pay off credit cards quickly? Domino's Pizza is Now Hiring All Positions! Looking for en- ergetic people with own vehicle. ALSO HIRING MANAGERS. Apply within: 300 Dundas St. East, Whitby; 10 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax; 1215 Bayly St., Pickering; 1051 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa; 600 Grandview St. South, Oshawa. EVERLASTING MEMORIES BRIDAL SHOPPE, Port Perry has an opportunity for an ex- perienced seamstress to alter bridesmaid dresses. No com- mission to the shop -- operate your own professional busi- ness independently. Call Mar- ilyn for details 905-985-8208 EXP. KITCHEN INSTALLERS Needed. Please phone 905- 571-4700 UPSCALE HAIR STUDIO is expanding. Established hair studio and spa in downtown Whitby seeking hairstylist. Join our energetic team. Please call 905-430-8787 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL TIME/ PART TIME Floral Designer required for busy Oshawa flower shop. Mini- mum 3 yrs. experience. Call for appt. 905-436–7149 GENERAL LABORERS want- ed. Must be willing to work long hours, including wee- kends. Leading to full time employment., large Multi na- tional employer, fair compen- sation, and benefits, Send re- sume to; StonCor Group 95 Sunray Whitby, L1N 9C9 or fax 430-3056. Attention Kevin. JR. INSIDE SALES Engineer required immediately, Ajax. Recent mechanical eng. graduate w/technical sales, computer skills needed to prepare detailed cost esti- mates. Must provide technical assistance/support to outside sales/customers. Email: info@eiwilliams.com, web- site: www.silencer.biz LACK OF EXPERIENCE hold- ing you back, we can help! Oshawa area company look- ing to fill many full-time posi- tions. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. $800/ month salary to start, great working environment, oppor- tunity to advance and gain full-time employment. To ar- range an interview call 905- 434-6149 ext. 223 F/T HARDWORKING drivers/ supervisors 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift. Pay cash. Also, teams ages 12 - 15 for after school/ weekends. (905) 809-4008 af- ter 6 p.m. MATURE SUMMER HELP to assist with setup and clerical recording duties your home area to be Blackstock and/or Bowmanville. Fax handwritten resume to 905-263-4262 MOLLY MAID growing again in Ajax/Pickering. No wee- kends or evenings. Training and transportation provided. Drivers license required. Call 905-427-6466 ONE OF NORTH AMERICAS largest financial services companies is rapidly expand- ing in this area. If you desire a dynamic career with excellent income potential, call Ron Kearn 1-866-787-3918 OVEN ASSISTANT to operate 6-shelf revolving oven. Night shift starting at 2 a.m. Apply with resume to: Bakers Table, 227 Bloor St. East, Oshawa or fax 905-435-0634 OWNER OPERATOR looking for experienced AZ drivers to run Canada and US crossbor- der exp required. Full time work, good miles, pay and equipment! Call Kerry 905- 433-7316 or 905-623-0711 PART-TIME EVENINGS. Suit- able for homemakers & stud- ents. Easy phone work. Call for interview 905-426–1322 PERFORMANCE ORTHOTICS has an opening for an entry level position in our manufac- turing plant in Pickering. Must have good communication skills. Will train. Fax resume to 905-420-0877. PERRY HOUSE requires fun loving, enthusiastic ECE's. Fax resume to (905) 668-8528. SALES SUPERSTARS!The Bay Oshawa in-store photo promo. Great $$$. Call TODAY (905)513-2730. (Closed Mon- day & Tuesday) SECURITY OFFICERS La Brash Security Services has Full Time and Part Time posi- tions available at a prestigi- ous condominium community in Markham. Please fax re- sume to: 416-487-5702 SHIPPER/RECEIVER - Imme- diate position available. Ex- perience is an asset. Please fax resume to: (905) 725-7340 START NOW, temporary help needed for the summer. Full time hours. Call today, start tomorrow. Ask for Marissa 905-571-4756 SUPERVISOR/MANAGER for growing Inspection Services company. Experience in in- spection and material logis- tics preferred. IT knowledge required. Starting salary: $30,000 annual. Fax resume: 905-665-6454 Attn: Laura Gleason TELEMARKETERS required for booking sales appoint- ments. No selling required, will train. Good income poten- tial. Must be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and cus- tomer service oriented. call 905-428-2022. Fax 905-428- 2452. TELESALES REPRESENTA- TIVE.Part time, 10 - 2, Mon. - Fri. Telephone sales experi- ence a must, internet knowl- edge helpful. $10/hr. + bonus. Ajax. Email: resume to hr@knight.ca THE PALACE EAST now hiring full-time staff, bartender, wait staff & door person. Apply in person at 947 Dillingham Rd., or call (905)420-2595 MOBILE WASH looking for helper in Pickering area. Please call (905) 831–3630 ELEPHANT BLUES?Tired of working for peanuts? Less than $400 per week? 10 open- ings in customer service available. Ask for Meghan (905) 576-5523 ATTENTION Are you looking for that perfect P/T job, look no further! Oshawa area company $200/wk salary to start. Positions in our DELIVERY DEPT & SET-UP DEPT No experience needed Able to start immediately Call Monday & Tuesday Ideal for Students or young people just starting out. Opportunity to advance F/T 905-434-5375 ext 223 $20.00/HOUR AVERAGE Registration Officers Required We Train You Also spring and summer program for students Call Kim 905-435-0280 $20.00/hr average Full Training Provided Students Welcome Managers Required Call Ryan 905-435-0518 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER TAKERS AJAX SALES OFFICE has several positions now avail. F/T & P/T. No exp. nec. will train. Call (905)426-4246 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE High rise building in Ajax. Must be motivated. Please fax resume to: 905-619-2901 COLLEGE STUDENTS CIRCLE ME Local Company has 57 Full-Time Openings Must be filled by June 12 $17.25.No experience nec/will train.Call Now Mon.-Sat. 9am - 6pm 905-666-2660 workforstudents.com/on A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com g Hygiene and Safety Programs Coordinator The Company GE Industrial Systems in Peterborough is a technical leader in the design and manufacture of large AC and DC motors for process applications. We are looking for a talented individual to join our Environmental, Health and Safety team. The Challenge Drawing on your degree/diploma in Industrial Hygiene/Safety, you will ensure site compliance with health and safety policies and legislation. This will involve providing leadership for proactive safety programs and teams, developing health and safety training requirements, implementing new initiatives across the site and conducting industrial hygiene monitoring. You've strengthened your experience developing and implementing health and safety programs in a unionized industrial environment with a strong knowledge of the federal/provincial health and safety regulatory framework, and the ability to train and motivate employees. To Pursue The Challenge Please send your resume, quoting Ref. PBO-EHS-2002-0514 in confidence, to: Human Resources, GE Industrial Systems, 107 Park Street North, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B5 Fax: (705) 748-7352 E-mail: carolyn.galbraith@indsys.ge.com We thank all candidates for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls, please. An Equal Opportunity Employer. www.geindustrial.com g GE Canada Industrial Systems We bring good things to life. 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers Manufacturer of Rubber & Plastic Products. Due to continued expansion WEGU Canada requires an experienced: Plastic Moulding/Setup Technician. A suitable candidate’s abilities will include: Min. 5 years injection moulding experience. Plus min. 2 years tool setup/trouble shooting experience. Good knowledge of hydraulics pneumatics and electrical. Excellent skills of mould construction, mould changes and engineered resins. QS9000 experience and excellent communication and computer skills. WEGU Canada have various open vacancies for injection press operators, maintenance millwrights, material preparation operators and general task operators. We operate a 7/24 shift work pattern. Please apply by writing/fax or E-mail to: WEGU Canada Inc. 1707 Harbour St. Whitby, Ontario. L1N 9G6 Fax (905) 668-3414 E-mail WEGU@idirect.com Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundations Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. Get the most effective and shortest possible training with the best instructors. 1-866-5-POLICE Celebrating our 20th successful year. Website: www.policefoundations-cbc.com Proud members of the Ont. Association of Chiefs of Police Police Foundations Department Of Diamond Institute Of Business NOW IN AJAX Corrections, Customs, Court Officers SECURITY OFFICERS & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER PROFILE STAFF REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Full Training and Benefit Plan Provided! POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR: Well groomed, mature individuals, with good communications skills, able to work various shifts. Must have own transportation to site 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily or fax resume to Peter @(905) 579-8028 214 King St. E., 2nd Floor, Oshawa. 510 General Help 510 General Help 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 510 General Help 510 General HelpMIRCOM TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Future of Life Safety Required at theNew Location • Technical Service Representatives with CFAA Certification • Technical Service Sales Representatives Fax resume to: 905-728-2818 or email to: apaquet@mircomtech.com`1 Whitby based food distributor requires 15 AZ drivers for various week day and weekend shifts. You must have 2 years’ AZ driving experience and you will be required to obtain a HACCP Certificate. (Food handlers.) We offer steady full and part time hours, very competitive wages, enrolment in our benefit program and weekly pay. Please apply with your recent abstract and CVOR to Greater Metro Personnel at: 1184 Martin Grove Rd. (one block north of Belfield) or phone 1-888-505-1114. Ask for Nan or Ron AVON Become an Avon Sales Dealer. Earn Cash and receive $50 worth of products FREE with your first order. Limited offer ! call Pauline 1-866-888-5288 B Licensed Bus Drivers We Train On Site Positions Available •Ideal for Retirees, Shift Workers, Home Makers(child can ride with you) •All School Holidays & Summer Off 485 Waterloo Court, Oshawa Or Call:(905)433-1392 RUSSELL STAFFING requires DZ Drivers for Local Recycling In Durham area Steady Work • Steady Days Call (905) 420–5005 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 FORCED TO HIRE $22.00/HR OSHAWA DISTRIBUTION CO. REQUIRES 10 PEOPLE IN SET-UP AND DISPLAY DEPT. • ADVANCEMENT FOR FAST LEARNERS. • OVER 18-ABLE TO START IMMED. • NO EXPERIENCE • FULL-TIME • STUDENTS WELCOME For Interview Call MON-TUES ONLY - 10AM-6PM 905-720-1507 LIKE TO BE MOTIVATED OR MOTIVATE? Like to laugh? Have fun? Be part of a team? AND MAKE ABOVE AVERAGE INCOME? Call Gary between 9:30am - 4pm Monday (905)426–1322 LITIGATION / FAMILY LEGAL SECRETARY • Knowledge of ACL and Divorcemate REAL ESTATE LEGAL SECRETARY • Knowledge of Conveyancer software Both positions require: • Positive attitude • Strong communications/computer skills • 2 - 5 years related work experience Please Telefax resume and references to: Gillian (905) 427-5542 MASSEY'S RESTAURANT Requires F/T Experienced Servers F/T Experienced Evening Line Cook Apply in person to: 774 Liverpool Rd. S. Pickering. $100 HIRING BONUS No Experience Necessary • No Nights, Weekends or Holidays • Paid Training & Workmen’s Compensation Ajax/Pickering Location 905-837-9601 Work part-time hours with the World’s NUMBER 1 Home Cleaning Service St. John's Church (Anglican) is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to assume the responsible role in our church as the Building and Property Superintendent. Please submit your resume and salary expectations by May 31st, 2002 to: The Churchwardens St. John's Anglican Church 150 Victoria Street East Whitby, Ontario L1N 9L8 510 General Help DURHAMWAYS WANTED: RMT & Part-time Receptionist for new chiroprac- tic/massage therapy clinic in Pickering, to work Fri-day & Saturdays. (RMT -massage table is required) (Receptionist -expe- rience not necessary). Please call (905)509-1333 for more infor- mation. WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT re- quired immediately for optical company. Must be fast, accu- rate. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. No heavy lifting required. Fax resume to (905)619-2662. WORK FROM HOME, Nanny placement. Coordinator re- quired, p/t, sales & HR exp., ambitious, organized, moti- vated, business minded, top $$. Email resume to: nannies4hire@yahoo.ca WORK?! MONEY?!Hiring?! Nuff' said!. Call Cindy @ (905) 576-4425. 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 LOOKING FOR HAIRSTYLIST and nail tech with clientele for an upscale salon with a relaxed atmosphere. Call 905-404–9097 ESTHETICIAN & NAIL TECH- NICIAN space available for rent. Must have own equipment. Good location in Pickering. Great potential. Call (905) 837-7641. HAIRSTYLIST CHAIR &nail table for rent in Oshawa. Please contact 905-720–1991 PART TIME HAIRSTYLIST want- ed between Pickering and Scarborough. Salary + commis- sion. Please call Sally or Jean (416) 286–5287 Skilled & Technical Help515 ARCHITECTURAL Millwork Company requires C.N.C. OP- ERATOR. Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905-433- 1463. CARPENTERS wanted for cus- tom home building, min. 10 yrs. framing and trim exp. Own tools and transportation a must. GTA and surrounding areas. Call Bob at 416-918-8586. EXPERIENCED PRE-PRESS per- son needed for Ajax print & copy shop. Full-time position. Knowledge of Mac & PC applica- tions required. Fax resume to 905-619-1296 ARCHITECTURAL Millwork Company SEEKS cabinet makers in the Durham Region area. Fully experienced. Please fax resume to: 905-433-1463. SERVICE TECHNICIANS RE- QUIRED. service technicians and tuneup specialists. Lead- ing HVAC service company has immediate opportunities for skilled, experienced serv- ice technicians Gas fitter 2 min. Exceptional people skills, professional ap- pearance and clean driving record. We offer excellent compensations packages, health benefits, on going company paid training, com- pany vehicle. Join an excep- tional company with excep- tional people. Contact: Michael @ Certified/ Service Experts. Phone (905) 683- 0380 or fax resume to (905) 683-3377 Office Help525 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP- RESENTATIVE required. Opti- cal experience an asset. Good attitude, excellent telephone manner, excellent English skills, and computer skills. Friendly and upbeat. Full time Monday - Friday. Fax resume to (905)619-2662. EXP. REAL ESTATE Secretary required immediately for evening and weekend work. Fax resume to 905-430-2550 Attn: Ron Gordon OSHAWA LAW FIRM requires legal assistant/law clerk for busy civil commercial litiga- tion practice. Minimum 5 years experience required. Salary to commensurate with experience. Please fax re- sume to; 905-404-1526. PICKERING, PART-TIME (12- 16 hours) evening (5-9pm) weekend. Receptionist. Com- puter experience essential. Real Estate experience pre- ferred. Must be mature and reliable. Fax resumes to 905- 420-5455. SECRETARY/ADMINISTRA- TOR - required for busy Whit- by chartered accounting of- fice. Suitable applicant must have excellent secretarial, re- ception and computer skills, prior experience in accounting environment will be an asset. Please fax resume to 905- 668-0643. Sales Help & Agents530 A NEW HOME sales rep wanted! Must have experi- ence. Send resume to (905) 433-9051. NABP IS HIRING AGAIN!!Im- mediate positions available for Sales Assistants! Please call ASAP. Mark 905-431- 2802. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 ATTENDANTS REQUIRED for personal care. Will train. Please call Paul at 905-725- 8671 CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSIS- TANT required for Pickering practice. Various hours. Please call Wendy 905-420– 8990 R.N. PART TIME needed for busy specialists office in Ajax. Must be energetic and flexible. Fax resume to 905- 427-2028 RMT NEEDED full time or part time for Pickering Village Massage Therapy Clinic. Fax resume to Annette Vogt 905- 683-2847 or phone 905-683- 6577 RN'S, RPN'S for floor duty, excellent pay scale. call Gen- tle Care Nursing Agency (905) 683-4149, or 1-877-845-1018 Hotel/Restaurant540 Houses For Sale100 COMMUTERS DREAM, har- mony rd. north of 401, 45x181 ft. lot backing onto golf course 2-kitchens 3+1 bed- room 2-bathrooms walk-out 14x24' shed new gas furnace/ windows/eaves/roof $199,900 905-436–9900, no agents. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Port Perry, basement apart- ment, 16x20 2 storey work- shop, awesome deal, won't last long $239,900. (905)985– 0059. Apt./Condos For Sale110 PARKWOOD VILLAGE,Cour- tice 2-Bdrm, main floor condo, 5 appl., all window cov., new floors, carpets, AC, freshly painted. $132,900. For more info call 905-436-9534 Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (905)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Houses Wanted130 CAN PAY FAST CASH for quick closing if you are highly motivated and willing to sell. Call (416) 801-6749 Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. Indust./ Comm. Space145 NEW INDUSTRIAL Units, for sale M1A Whitby 2,250 OR 4,500 SQ. FT. 20' clear, drive- in available now (905)436– 9613. Office & Business space150 AJAX PROFESSIONAL office, furnished 10 x 10, V-Mail, HS - Internet, Security, $550 per month. (905) 428-0956 OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 CHIP TRUCK for sale, all modern equipment and potato peeler, call 905-571–6744. I AM LOOKING FOR an es- tablished pop and/or snack vending machine route in Durham Region. Call 905- 728–9663 LAWN MAINTENANCE Com- pany in Clarington Durham. Established 9 yrs $150,000 plus, yearly sales. Owner's yield $50,000 plus. In excess of $40,000 in assets. Serious inquiries fax name & phone number to (905)786-2122 SIGN BUSINESS needs buyer a.s.a.p. Sacrifice only $29 K or best offer. (416)807-7714. 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 im- mediately or June 1st. 2 loca- tions, 350 Malaga Rd., Osha- wa. $650 & $760 per month inclusive. No pets. Call any- time (905)576–6724 or 905- 242-4478 1 BDRM APT located in a Coach House in North Picker- ing. Parking, $500 month in- clusive. Avail. June 1st. Suit- able for mature female. First/ last required. 905-649–2422 2 BEDROOM, Ajax quiet court, large well-maintained base- ment, 2 sep. entrances/laun- dry. Cable, central vac, air, 2- car parking, no pets/smokers, $900/month inclusive, July 1. 905-427-3068, 416-600-8685 2-BEDROOM in quiet triplex, laundry facilities, walk to Oshawa Centre, first/last/ref- erences required. No pets, ideal for seniors, parking for 1, avail. June. 1st, $765/mo, includes heat only. 905-728– 2590 3-BEDROOM MAIN floor, de- tached garage, huge yard, $950 plus, June 1st. Oshawa. ALSO 1-bedroom walkout basement apartment, Whitby, near 401, $650/month. Laura McCollom C.B.R.M.R. (905)728-9414 AJAX BRIGHT 1-bedroom basement, suits single, park- ing, laundry, separate en- trance. $700 inclusive. June 1st. ALSO 3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow, $1200 plus utilities. No smoking/ pets. References. July lst. first/last. (905)686–6773 AJAX LARGE,bright, legal basement, one bedroom ja- cuzzi bath, 3 appl., air, park- ing, laundry. No smoking/pets/ children. Available July. $800 inclusive plus cable. 905-426- 6467 after 6 p.m. AJAX 2-LEVEL BACHELOR with skylight. Shared laundry & yard, parking. No dogs/cats, non-smoker, $825 per/month, available June 1. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext.24 evenings/weekends 416-258-7742. ALTONA/SHEPPARD 1-bed- room basement apartment. Quiet neighbourhood, suit sin- gle accommodation, close to all amenities & 401. $750 in- cluding utilities. Available June 1st. No pets. First/last required. Mr. Rizvi (905)509- 6869 (snp) AVAIL. JULY 1ST., 1 bedroom apt., Bowmanville $600/mo., includes heat/hydro, fridge/ stove, parking for 1, first/last required. Call 905-697-2755 after 6pm BACHELOR APT.South Osha- wa, on beautiful grounds. Parking & laundry. $490 in- clusive, avail. July 1st. No smoking/pets. First, last, ref- erences required. 905-436- 8133. COOKS POSITIONS Available immediately. Prep cook to lst cooks. Fax resume to: (905) 427-1611 Deer Creek Golf and Country Estates Medical Transcription MedQuist Inc.Technology driven. People powered! MedQuist Inc., North America’s leading innovator in the medical transcription field, is powered by 10,000 quality dictatypists/tran- scripts employed across North America, currently, MedQuist is seeking highly motivated individuals in Canada to join their professional team. MedQuist is committed to being the most technologically advanced and employee friendly company in their industry and offers outstanding benefits such as: • FT or PT positions • Work at Home Option • Productivity Enhancing Software • 24 hour Technical Support • Flexible Scheduling • Quarterly Bonuses To Qualify you must possess 2+ years of recent acute care and/or hospital medical transcrip- tion experience. For immediate consideration, fax you resume (toll free) to 1-877-252-8202 or email to pchapman@medquist.com.Visit our website at:www.medquist.com SENIOR BOOKKEEPER for small Scarboro manufacturer. Must have experience and able to produce monthly statements. Fax resume and salary expectations to:416-291-4917 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 PAGE 23 A/P ATTENTION PARENTS! Are you job searching for your children or yourself? COME TO OUR PARENT INFORMATION EVENING! Find out important information on how you or your children can gain full or part time employment and receive free hand outs. Tuesday, May 28, 2002 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free Coffee, Tea & Snacks YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 16, Pickering (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Road) (905)427-7670 Please call ahead to register Your YMCA's charitable number is:0081-653-49-13 510 General Help 510 General Help Production Mechanics« Toronto » Adams Manufacturing, a division of Pfizer Canada Inc. is a world-class manufacturer of well known, quality confectionery products such as Trident, Dentyne, Halls and Certs. We currently have the following opportunities available: The successful candidates will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of all complex and high speed processing and packaging equipment, ensuring efficient and reliable operation. With the common objective of increasing machine efficiency levels and producing a high quality product, you will work in a cross-functional team environment with other mechanics as well as engineering and operations personnel. The qualifications include: a college or trade school diploma program in a related mechanical trade; a minimum of 5 years of experience as a production or industrial mechanic, preferably in the packaged goods industry. You must also be able to make design modifications to equipment in order to improve output efficiency levels. Experience with PLC-based equipment would be considered an asset. An Industrial Millwright/Licence is required. Shift work is required, including rotating shifts or an alternate shift structure (12 hour shifts). We offer highly competitive wages, a comprehensive and flexible benefits program, and subsidy programs for savings, stock, education and fitness. Do you have drive, determination and a passion for excellence? If you want to be part of a winning team that has a proven ability in each of these areas, please forward your resume, no later than June 7, 2002, indicating Ref. # AN-121 to: e-mail: careers@pfizer or Fax: (416) 288-2292. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted. No agency solicitation or telephone phone calls, please. a division of 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help JOIN THE TEAM For temporary positions in: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER CUSTOMER SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RECEPTION / SWITCHBOARD MARKETING / SALES ASSISTANT OFFICETEAM Tel:905-771-8272 • Fax: 905-709-3664 Email: markham@officeteam.com For more information visit our website at www.officeteam.com 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help Required for exceptional east end Scarborough manufacturing company: Receptionist Excellent written and oral communication skills a must. Experience with Microsoft Office would be a definite asset. Production/Inventory Control Clerk Responsible for maintaining our inventory system and assisting with the day to day administration of our production department. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment a must. We offer an excellent remuneration and benefit package as well a wonderful work environment. Please fax resume to: 416-287-6653 Resume must state salary expectations. Make the Call! Minacs Worldwide is the largest Canadian Contact Centre Company, employing approximately 4,000 people across 20 attractive facilities in Canada, the United States and Europe. We design, deliver and manage multimedia contact centre solutions that enable the CRM strategies of our clients – some of the world’s largest corporations. They depend on us for world-class service and in turn, we rely on our world-class employees to deliver. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES Full-time & part-time positions are available at our Oshawa site. Working in our Operations department, you will receive and respond to incoming customer calls. Other duties will involve resolving inquiries and requests, developing and maintaining accurate files, and ensuring that customer requests are handled in an appropriate manner. To qualify, you must be fluent in English, and have a basic under- standing of Windows. Strong customer service skills, good keyboarding abilities and the flexibility to work rotating shifts in a call centre environment (open from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week) make you our ideal candidate. A full-time four-week paid training program will be provided. Call centre experience would be an asset. Please forward your résumé by e-mail to recruitment@minacs.com (MS Word format) or by fax to 416-380-3825 or 1-888-749-9793. Visit our Web site at www.minacs.com for more information. We thank all candidates, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Tel:(905) 709-8009 Fax:(905) 709-3664 Email:markham@accountemps.com For more information visit our website at www.accountemps.com CAREER-MINDED ACCOUNTANTS COME JOIN THE INDUSTRY LEADER For temporary positions in: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT STAFF ACCOUNTANT PAYROLL SPECIALIST ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTING CLERK DATA ENTRY ATTENTION! Security company in Oshawa is expanding & looking to immediately fill key positions within our organization. Crew/team leaders as well as assistant sales managers needed to start immediately. If you have direct marketing experience with security, vacuum cleaners, encyclopedias,m food, etc. fax your resume to (905)434–9790 or call (905)434–6149 ext. 221 Great remuneration package available. Come join a company who cares. 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents NOT EARNING WHAT YOUR WORTH?? Need $3,200 - $5,600 per month? Must be a people person and have own transportation. Sales experience an asset. Call Vickie (905)426–1322 SALES PROFESSIONAL Required for a Chrysler Dodge Jeep Dealer • New & used vehicles • Excellent compensation plan • Medical dental plan • OMVIC license required • Vehicle sales exp. preferred Fax resume to: Mark Edwards 905-852-4890 Dean Watson Auto Sales Uxbridge TOP GUNS REQUIRED!!!! Ontario Hyundai Requires 1 "Top" Salesperson 1 "Top" Business Manager Join Durham Region's fastest growing dealership!! Sales are up a WHOPPING 47% OVER LAST YEAR! We are seeking individuals with above average CSI and volume. "Only the best of the best need apply" We offer: • Highest compensation plan available • Car allowance or demo • Full benefits package • Clean modern facility For a confidential interview please call Greg Smith (905) 668-5100 525 Office Help 160 Business Opportunities 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent BASEMENT APARTMENT, open concept, appliances, parking. No smoking, no pets. Near PTC, 401, Pickering Flea Market. Available immediate- ly. $680/month all inclusive. Call Helen (905)427–5347. Beatrice/Somerville com- pletely renovated 2 bedroom. Main floor of quiet duplex . Fridge/Stove, Parking. No dogs/pets/smoking. First/last. Immediate, $800 plus 1/2 hy- dro. References. Leave mes- sage. 905-571–4471. ADELAIDE/GIBBONS,air conditioned one-bedroom basement. Brand new, Private entrance, parking, laundry, full kitchen, single-occupancy. Female preferred $700/mo/ first/last Available Imme- diately Yearly-lease, refer- ences. Afternoons/evenings 905-725–8829 Margaret or Laura. 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 COURTICE 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, new broadloom, clean/bright, A/C, cable. Avail. immediately. $800 incl. First/last, no smok- ing 905-435-0867 EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION Beautiful large 1-bdrm apt, on top floor of quiet adult lifestyle building, near Oshawa Centre, a must see! Parking, no smokers, no pets please. $650 plus hydro. Call Michael (905) 723-1741 leave mes- sage HARWOOD/WESTNEY one- bedroom basement apartment for rent. Separate entrance, parking, cable included. $800+1/2 utilities. Available June 15. First/last/references, no pets. Call Joanne 905-619- 2899 (905-686-6801 after 6pm) KINGSTON / HARWOOD,le- gal single bedroom, new basement, separate entrance, parking, no pets/smoking, available immediately. $725./ mo. inclusive, first, last, ref, 905-426–2071. LARGE 1 BEDROOM base- ment suitable for employed single tenant. Non-smoker, no pets. Private entrance, laundry and parking. Gas fireplace and central air. Harmony/Olive area $700/month inclusive. Avail June 1. 905-721-8869 LARGE ONE BEDROOM basement apt. in Northwest Oshawa. Separate entrance, parking, laundry. Avail. July 1st. $750/month inclusive, first/last, references required. 905-721-8726. ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT Apt. Northbank, Pickering area. Available June lst., all inclusive except phone, $800 per mo. Single person pre- ferred. (905) 420–9018 1-BDRM BASEMENT apt, Pickering, Hwy 2 and White's. Near shopping. Separate en- trance,. lst/last, references, available May 27. Call (905) 837–9089 or 905-420-3981 Miriam. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom down- stairs apartment near lake. Shared backyard, parking for 2, non-smoker, laundry fac. no pets, $850 inclusive, avail- able July 1st. References. 705-786-1842. OSHAWA - TAUNTON/WIL- SON - New home, immacu- late walkout bachelor apart- ment, suits one person, park- ing, non smoker, no pets, June lst. $650 per mo. all in- clusive (905) 728–9509 OSHAWA Park/Rossland,2 level, large, 1-bedroom, 1125sq.ft. basement apt. in Christian home. Separate en- trance. Non-smokers, no pets. Avail. June or July 1. $750 in- clusive. 905-571-6558 PICKERING - 1-bdrm base- ment apt., separate entrance, a/c, cable, laundry, parking. No pets/smoking. $750 inclu- sive, Avail July 1st. (905)839– 6636 PICKERING - legal one bed- room basement, spacious liv- ing room,separate entrance, 4 pc. bath. ADT alarm system, non smoker/ no pets, suits single working person. $800 inclusive. lst/last, July lst or mid-July. (905) 427–8243 PICKERING White's / 401, clean, bright, one bedroom basement apartment, full kitchen, air, laundry, separate entrance, parking, utilities in- cluded. Non-smoker, first/last, $800/month, July 1st. (905)837–0227 PICKERING, WHITE'S RD one-bdrm basement, separate entrance, parking, a/c, no smoking/pets. Avail. July 1. $725 inclusive. First & last required. (905)831–3681 PICKERING VILLAGE - TWO bedroom spacious basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, available July lst. $1025 per mo. includes utili- ties. No pets/smoking (905) 683–1202 PICKERING VILLAGE 1100- sq.ft. basement apt. One bed- room plus office w/French doors, kitchen w/island, laun- dry, neutral decor, private en- trance, July 1, no smokers or pets $1100. 905-683–0794 WHITBY - 1-bedroom base- ment apt. Separate entrance, walk-out, bright, great view. $750/month. 905-571–1962 PICKERING bright, clean, 2 bedroom basement. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, cable, full bathroom, near GO/ Mall. Suits working couple. No pets. 1st/last, references. Available July 1. $825/month- ly inclusive. 905-831-4620 Pickering, country, Hwy #7, lower level 1-bedroom, pri- vate entrance, fireplace, park- ing, laundry, suit single pro- fessional. No smoking, no pets. References, first/last. $850 inclusive. Available June. (416)453–5509 OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/ Mill. 1-bdrm, avail. June & July 1st, $739/mo. 2-Bed- rooms avail. immediately, June & July $839/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. TWO BEDROOM apartment, main floor of triplex, Ritson/ Athol, own laundry facilities, parking. Available July 1st. $820 all inclusive. First & last required. 1-800-304-0335 TWO BEDROOM basement apartment, Whitby, close to Go/401. Separate entrance, gas fireplace, shared laundry, air, no smoking/pets. $975 in- clusive per mo. Available June lst. (905) 665–6247 WHITBY - 2 and 3 bedrooms Available for June lst. Office hours 9-5pm Monday-Friday & 6pm-8pm Monday - Thurs- day (905)665–7543. WHITE'S AND BAYFIELD - two bedroom, living room, kitchen, separate entrance, really clean, modern, air, close to all amenities. (416)283-7457 (905)839-1695. WHITBY, KENDALWOOD/ Thickson, 2-bedroom base- ment apartment, private en- trance, $925/month cable, parking included. 2 furnished rooms, share facilities w/one, $450/month, immediately. First/last required. No smok- ing/pets, references. (905)665–8462. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent185 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. AJAX SOUTH. detached 3 bedroom back split, quiet street fenced, appliances, carport, air, June 1, $1300 +. Condolyn Management 905- 428-9766 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY,2 Westney Rd, 2-bedroom, 2 full baths, shows beautifully. 1 year lease, $1300 inclusive. Call Tracy Feaver 416-298- 8200 HORSE LOVERS - 3-bdrm small farm house, Ajax/Pick- ering area, professional cou- ple preferred. No pets. $1,200 month + utilities. Available June 1st (negotiable) (905)428–7407 NEWCASTLE NEW 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, Port Of Newcas- tle. Hardwood on main floor, Jacuzzi, A/C, Available July 1st. $1300/month + utilities. No smoking/prefer no pets. References. Call for appt. (416)686–6278 NORTHEAST Oshawa 3+1 bdrms, full house w/good size backyard, garage, c/a, all ap- pliances, close to school, $1150+utilities. No dogs, no smoking, references, July 1st. First/last. 905-571-1962 OSHAWA - CENTRE,Semi- back split, 3 bedrooms with bachelor apt, huge lot, car- port, shed, 6 appliances, avail. Aug. 1, $1400/mo. first,. last, references. Call 905-868–8715 OSHAWA - three bedroom with garage, older couple pre- ferred, $l,200 per mo inclu- sive. Front yard, no pets. Available July lst. Call (905) 432-3586. PICKERING near GO, open- concept beauty, 3-bedrooms, upper-level backsplit, de- tached bungalow, hardwood, parking, 5 appliances, a/c, non-smoking/pets/references/ first/last. $1200+utilities. Available July 6th. Call 416- 345-5580 lv. message. WHITBY/OSHAWA border (two for one) Semi-detached 3 bedroom, with one bedroom basement apartment, six ap- pliances, air conditioning, no garage. Available July, 1st $1250+, Condolyn Manage- ment 905-428–9766. Townhouses For Rent190 WENTWORTH/PARK 2-bed- room townhouse in small quiet family complex. Parking, fenced yard w/patio. No pets. First/last, $850-inclusive. Ca- ble/phone extra. July 1st. Jim or Anna 905-404-9146, 905- 721-0344 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 accommoda- tions. Please call (905) 432- 0067 after 6 p.m. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX - large, bright second floor room in private home. Queen-size bed, 27" TV, cable, c/a, kitchen & laundry facili- ties. No smoking/pets. 905- 686-3437. CASTLE HOTEL in Bowman- ville, furnished room for rent. $399 monthly, $150 weekly, 905-623–7072. ONE large beautifully fur- nished bedroom. Use of den , kitchen, laundry and cable. Quiet neighbourhood. $100 weekly. Available immediate- ly, Call 905-728-0921 or 905- 922-4406. FURNISHED ROOMS -Ajax Separate entrance, parking, quiet area. No pets, non- smoker. Suit professional gentlemen. First/last, $300 & $400 monthly. (905)683-5480 Shared Accommodation194 AJAX HARWOOD/HWY#2 close to all amenities, bed- room, own phone & cable; shared kitchen, bath, laundry parking available. $350/month inclusive, first/last, female preferred, Available Imme- diately. 905-619-2242 AJAX, CLOSE TO GO train, share large home, 1 room $450/month all inclusive. would suit professional per- son. Call (905)686–0508 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 SHARE HOUSE with profes- sional. Own 4pc bath, minutes to 401, free parking, cable, laundry. $450. Avail- able immediately. Ravine lot in Courtice. 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 FOR SALE - 18 Weeks Holi- day Package in St., Martin, Carribean. Spectacular 5 star hotel facing the ocean, casino on site. Stay for $425 a week per couple to be used at your discretion. For further infor- mation call Bob 905-372- 5165. LINDSAY - One or 2 bed- room cottage, great fishing, sandy beach, boat rentals available. Telephone (905) 243-4646 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. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 16FT. BONAIRE house trailer, excellent condition , sleeps 6 , fridge,s stove, toilet, plus many extras. Asking $5000. Call (905)728–2588. 1984 - NOMAD travel trailer, top of line, 28ft., immaculate condition, sleeps 6, air, trailer hitch included, $6000, Call Sharon 905-426-8745. 1989 CITATION 33ft,2 tip-out, new awning, new air, shed/ deck, excellent shape. Con- veniently located in year- round park, 15 min. north of Bowmanville. $11,500 o.b.o. Call evenings 905-263-4062 28FT. TRAILER W/LOT,Sun room w/new flooring, carpets, blinds, new lrg vinyl clad shed. located at 16 Oriole, Green Acres Campground (owned & operated by camp- ers) Hwy 48, E/of Pefferlaw. $15,000. Wayne 905-722-3683 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 Boats & Supplies232 16 FT., MISTRIL sailboat. with trailer, many extras, $1,000, OBO. 905-579–2064. 17 FT. CUSTOM steel boat, 40 hp, evinrude outboard motor, with electric start/battery. Trailer, new rims and tires. $5,500 or best offer. (905) 987–4486 1991 BOAT, MOTOR & trailer. 16ft cedar strip Sportster, 30hp, all accessories incl. $3,400 o.b.o. Call 905-432– 2572 FOR SALE - 2 SEA-DOO'S 95 & 96, both run super fast and clean, also comes with dual galvanized steel trailer, win- terized yearly. Must see! $8,200 OBO. 1-877-818-9606, 9 am - 5 pm ask for Jesse or Delon 905-428-6559 after 5 pm. HUNTING OR FISHING Alu- minum boat, 12' with outboard Evinrude 7 HP motor. Call 905-723-7964 Pools & Supplies234 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - 16x30 O.D. Kayak Pools with decks and fence, limited quantity, from $4,995.00, 25 year war- ranty. 416-798-7509, 1-800- 668-7564. Resorts Camps235 Tutoring Service279 Bargain Centre309 PRINCESS Diana Porcelain brand new in box, 19" Asking $175. Marilyn Monroe porce- lain brand new in box 16", Sweater Girl. Asking $275. 905-438–8761. WEIDER complete universal work out system. $100. call 905-426-0631 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, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686- 2314. 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 (sleigh). 8- pce hand carved Cherry wood. Brand new. Not opened. Cost $9,200. Sacrifice $2,999. 416- 917-5807. BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 BUILT-IN DISHWASHER, The Bay Beaumont, $125 firm. 905-728-1850 Oshawa 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. 11PC. OAK DININGROOM set, 7pc. oak bedroom set, newly refinished antique furni- ture -4 sideboards, gate leg table, 2 oak chairs, coffee table, occasional tables. (905)831–9562 13 PCE. DINING ROOM SET Pickled oak finish, hutch buf- fet +table, 2 captains & 8 side chairs w/upholstered seats + backs in green. Asking $3000. Call 905-261-1433 (local) 1995 GO CART, (GREEN- STAR) w/2 Honda 5.5hp, 2 exhaust pipes, 5 sprockets, 2 clutches, 2 sets of tires/rims, cart cover, stand, ramp plus extras; 6x10 single axle trail- er. 905-579–8211 or 289-314- 3279 32' REGAL PROWLER trailer, 1988, hydraulic operations, air conditioning, excellent condi- tion $9500. 1987 16' Grew boat with trailer, 55 horse Evinrude, reconditioned motor, $1900. (705)786–3535 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! ABOVE GROUND POOL,18ft round with 52" wall. 5yrs old. Pump, filter, solar blanket, winter cover & full equipped. Excellent condition. Asking $1,300. (905)721–9017 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Washers reg/ extra-cap $149/up. Dryers ex- tra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Se- lection fridges $150/up. Side- by-sides $299. White/almond stoves, full/apt-size $150/up. Portable dishwashers $225/ up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Sim- coe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUE dresser circa 1850, 3 drawer, hand carved two finger drawer pulls, valued at $1,500. Bob 905-373-6082. ANTIQUE PUMP ORGAN for sale, made by Dominion or- gan & Piano Ltd. Bowmanville, Ontario, excellent working condition. Inquiries call (306)923–2074 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. CASTLE ON A CLOUD Spa "Special" Aromatherapy full- body massage w/reflexology 1-1/2 hr only $45.00 Stress Relief. Phone (905)655–5446 for appt. Expires: June 20th, North Whitby. WANTED:Good fridge and stove, wood dining set or kitchen set, living room set and bedroom furniture. Will pickup and pay cash. 905- 263-2657 CEDAR TREES for sale, start- ing from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free delivery. Call Bob (705)878–0441 CHER TICKETS!!for sold out Farewell Tour, 4 excellent tickets for June 14th concert at Air Canada Centre. Best Offer. Call 905-436-2174 or 905-435-2174 COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE for sale. 4yr old, 14-24" height, $10 each, 1yr guarantee. Cell & msg centre 1-877-416-5566 Great fundraising idea, please inquire. www.spruceitup.ca COMPUTER DEALS!New & Used, Additions & Repairs. Excellent prices. 3 months in- ternet or DVD/Rom free with new systems. Financing ar- ranged. Call 905-576–9216 or bitsandbytes@rogers.com DINING ROOM SUITE 9-pc, buffet, hutch, table w/2 leaves, 6 chairs, $750. 905- 576–3872 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.Cherry- wood 10 pce. Brand new. Never used. Cost $10,200. Sell $2,750. 416-496-2926. DININGROOM SUITE includ- ing buffet & hutch, 6 chairs, table, solid cherry wood. $2500. Call (905)831–0019 Direct TV HU FIX, $25. 30 day warranty. Private script. Un- looping $30. Also do H cards. Call 905-424-8615 ICE CREAM MACHINE, table top, single service. $l,200 or best offer. Telephone (905) 985–4348 LUIGI'S FURNITURE - We're moving from 488 to 500 King St. W., Oshawa. Watch for our grand opening coming soon. Huge moving sale on now - All furniture priced for quick clearance. We would rather sell it than move it. Coil spring mattresses from $89, futons from $165, Simmons Queen set mattresses from $699. set. Palliser leather at whole- sales prices. Sale priced, re- cliner sofas, chairs, swivel rocker recliners, nice selec- tion of fabrics. Always in stock, ready to take to the cottage, ten different styles of futons, all at the lowest guar- anteed price. Same quality at a lower price, we'll beat it by 10%. Cottage country delivery available. Priced to sell, all headboards, bunk beds, fu- tons, mattresses, sofas, leather etc. Check us out first - our prices can't be beat. Lui- gi's Furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa, (905) 436-0860 MATTRESS/ Boxspring. Queen Orthopedic. Brand new, factory sealed. Sell $280. 416-496-1343 MOVING OUT OF Province, household items for sale. All in good condition. Please call for further details. 90-5-723– 3841. MOVING SALE - RYOBI bench-saw, stand, dustbag, wheels; Maytag garborator; 5pc. sectional chesterfield; 11-drawer metal filing cabinet 30"w x 27"d x 40"h; NIZO 8mm movie editor/splicer. 905- 668–9837 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.buckaday.com PENTIUM II-300 computer. 64MB Ram, 4GB Hard drive, floppy, CD, sound, 56k mo- dem, kbrd/spkrs/mouse, $250. 15" SVGA monitor $85. Can deliver & set up. 905-439- 4789 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $25/HOUR (905)-837-9213 COMPUTER TRAINING At Your Home or Office • Most software programs • Lowest Rates • Senior Discounts Call Colestips ! 905-831–2323 ISLAND VIEW COTTAGES Coe Hill, Ontario 2 & 3 bdrm cottages Boat & motor rentals Sandy beach Camping available Walking trails Store on premises Avail. wknds & weekly 613-337-5533 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. SPECIAL Oshawa 2 B/R apts $700 April, May & June. 280 Wentworth St. W. bright & clean, close to schools & shopping, 3- bedrooms available too. for appointment call (905) 721-8741 A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com We Make it Great by fostering a high-energy, team-driven environment to create a chal- lenging, rewarding workplace, where ongoing professional and personal development is actively supported. This means sharing knowledge, ideas and decision- making. Consider joining our community hospital team in a warm, family-centred atmos- phere of co-operation and care. Making it Great www.msh.on.ca Social Worker (MSW) or Registered Nurse, Mental Health Join us in this new full-time role as the Coordinator, Community Mental Health to develop and implement the Community Treatment Order (CTO) Program across the southern part of York Region. As a consultant, educator and advocate for mental-health clients, you will support comprehensive, community-based treatment plans, provide community training and education, and develop protocols, data and relationships with multiple stakeholders, as well as liaise with these sources throughout the CTO process. You will also be involved in the assessment, therapy, and community re-integration of adult out-patients. With 3 to 5 years’ recent experience working with seriously mentally ill persons, you bring current knowledge of the revised Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other relevant legislation. Your excellent clinical assessment, documentation and triage capabilities, and working knowledge of current mental health-care trends, pharmacology and related treatment protocols are enhanced by superb collaborative abilities. A valid driver’s licence and access to a dependable vehicle are required. Knowledge of community resources in York/Durham Regions is a definite asset. To find out how we’re making it great for patients and staff alike, please send your résumé, by June 5, 2002,to: Human Resources, Markham Stouffville Hospital, 381 Church Street, Markham, Ontario, L3P 7P3. Fax: 905-472-7055. Job Line: 905-472-7575 or 1-866-243-JOBS. E-mail: humanres@msh.on.ca 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental REGISTERED NURSES (Attractive Rates) Say goodbye to the usual nursing routine & explore an opportunity in Correctional Services! Immediate Openings in Napanee area & Cobourg. Also, other positions for RNs & RPNs in LTC at locations in Durham Region, Scarborough & Toronto Fax resume to Endeavour Personnel (416) 646-1795 OPEN HOUSE The Manors of Brandywine 45 Generation Blvd. Scarborough Rental: 416-284-2873 SAT. & SUN. MAY 25 & 26, 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 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 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 232 Boats & Supplies 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale PHOTOCOPIER with ADF & 10 bin sorter, zoom & shrink copy sizes from 8.5x11 to 11x17 $850 obo. 2 fridges both 60Hx28wx28d $275 each. 905- 619-3446 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 RENT TO OWN new and re-con- ditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800- 798-5502. RENT TO OWN: New and re-con- ditioned appliances. Full Warranty. Peter's Appliances 905-837-9000 or 416-282-0185 ROYAL DOULTON CHINA - 'Reflection' pattern. Excellent condition, place setting for 8 (approx. 75 pieces in total) in- cluding teapot, cream & su- gar, soup bowls. Call (905)725-3170. (snp) SINGLE ULTRAMATIC bed with remote controls, used for 2 month, like new, entertin- ment centre, 1 pc,. cherry- wood, 68" long x 21" wide by 62 3/4" high. 905-666–8055. SOLID MAPLE dining set, Walnut finish w/42" round ped- estal table, feet brass capped, w/2 leafs, country French sideboard, 4 harp back side chairs w/neutral colour uphol- stered seats. Mint condition. Sale value $3,500, asking $1,750. 905-576–0045 SOLID WHITE PINE bedroom set (walnut colour), head/foot board, 2 night tables, dresser w/mirror, armoire. Excellent condition, $1600. Call 905- 655-8343 after 5pm 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 TARPS Woven Poly Tarps, All sizes from 6'x8' to 30'x50'. Priced $5 to $90 (tax included). Call 905-623-5258 Bowmanville 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 SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. TIRES AND RIMS for sale - 4 BMW "M" series Aluminum Alloy rims and Michelin Z tires - 255/45, Z / R18. Bought for $2,500 new - 20,000 on them, asking $600. Call (905) 718-1666. Articles Wanted315 ANTIQUES WANTED.also good glass, china, royal Doul- ton, sports cards and memo- rabilia before 1970 old toys, advertising, (905) 576–3577 or cell 289-314-2284 OLD JUKEBOXES WANTED and parts, also, pop machines and coin operated stuff. Any condition, will pay cash. Tele- phone (905)721-2364, cell (905)261-3078. WANTED - Diesel engine L10 Cummings for Louisville or 32/8 Cat diesel engine. Call 904-434-0392 WANTED - one or two good used basic KAYAKS with pad- dles and life jackets, plastic acceptable. Call 905-377- 9983. Vendors Wanted316 VENDORS WANTED for new Sales area being opened on August 1st to flea market ven- dors in building 1 at the Cour- tice Flea Market. 4km east of Oshawa. Call early for best location. (905)436–1024. Firewood330 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Farm Equipment352 TRACTOR, 1949 Ford 8N, ex- cellent condition $3800. or best offer, 905-686-2309 ask for Dave. 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 OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting June 3rd. Novice and Open. To Register call Bev. (905) 435-0868 SHAR PEI 3 1/2 years, fe- male, excellent health. $400 or best offer. Telephone (905) 683–5091 Cars For Sale400 01 FORD FOCUS ZTS, auto, 4dr., leather, loaded, 24k lease, $409./mo.(17mo) or buy. call 905-404–0176. 1976 MG MIDGET SPORTS car, exceptional shape, 33,000 miles, certified. Asking $4,900. Call 905-436–9174 1988 CHEV CORSICA, 135,000 kms, auto, air, rem- ote start, excellent condition, asking $2000, E-tested in De- cember. Call 905-579-3467 1989 OLDMOBILE DELTA Royale 88 Brougham, 4-door, 3.8,V-6 litre, fully-loaded, split power seats, white w/blue ve- lour interior, am/fm stereo cassette, wire wheels, new tires, mint condition, mechan- ically A1, $1450. 905-436- 6763 1993 CORSICA great condition or 1990 GMC Tracker soft top, runs great, either one $2995 OBO must sell. Both certified +E-Tested. Sam 905-706-0188 1990 JAGUAR XJ6 - silver/ tan, 170,000kms, auto, a/c, cruise control. am/fm cas- sette, CD player. Immaculate. Will be sold e-tested/certified. $8,900 o.b.o. Days 416-490- 8887 ext 232 or evenings 905- 509-1535 1990 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM, 4-door, automatic, power steering/power brakes, A/C, tilt/cruise, buckets, console, in excellent condition throughout, low kilometers, no rust, will certify/emission test $2375. 905-404-8541. 1990 SUZUKI Swift, 4 dr., 5- spd., 156, kms. $1,299 as is. Looks and runs great. 905- 404-3121. 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD,4 dr., safety, certified, emission test, 158 kil., body good shape, clean inside and out. $2,100. Doug (905) 985-3291 or (905) 985-3514. 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 6- cylinder, automatic, 2-door, factory aluminum mag rims, body great shape, no rust, runs & drives perfect, reliable, economical. Certified/Emis- sions (905)718-5032, $2700. 1992 BONNEVILLE SSE1 Su- percharged, white with brown leather interior, tinted wind- ows, sunroof, CD player bass booster, fully loaded, new transmission, $6,400 certified & E-tested. Call Taylor at 905- 438-8552 1992 OLDS CUTLASS Su- preme, 4 dr, auto, 178kms, certified, e-tested $4000 o.b.o. (905)434–0392 1994 CAVALIER RS,2-dr 3.1 V6, auto, air, 156,00kms, $4800. 1993 Ford Taurus, 3L, 4dr, auto, air, all service records, 200,000kms $3000. Both certified, e-tested. (905)426–8922. 1994 MERCURY SABLE,3.8, p/doors, p.seats, windows, trunk, cruise, hwy. miles, well maintained, all tests, asking $3200. call 905-571–7378. 1996 CHRYSLER INTREPID 1 owner, well maintained, 203,000kms; fully loaded in- cluding AM/FM/CD and power sunroof. Asking $5100 certi- fied & E-tested. Call 905-430- 4821 Whitby 1996 MERCURY SABLE wag- on air, automatic, pw, pl, cruise control, ABS, certified & e-tested, Phone 416-281- 7917. 1996 Nissan Maxima SE, black on black leather, 5- speed, fully loaded, 132,000kms. Certifiedc & etested, $12,900. Excellent condition. (416)281-6517. 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. 1997 SUNFIRE GTX,150,00 km., certified, e-tested, 2.2l engine, automatic, air, am/fm cassette stereo, bucket seats, tinted glass, asking $6,5000. Phone Niko at 905-259-6456. 1998 GRAND CARAVAN, 165,000kms, p.mirrors, p.locks, am/fm cassette, a/c, auto, 7 pass., asking $12,000 o.b.o. 1996 Grand Cherokee Ltd., 183,000kms, loaded, asking $14,000 o.b.o. Call Ro- bert (905)431-4504 or (905)728–8979 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT, air, cruise, sunroof, 5-spd, new tires, cd player, rust check, 118,000km, well- maintained by careful mature owner. $8,500 o.b.o. certified. Call 905-576–4362 or 905- 621-6001 2001 MALIBU low kms, lease take over, $370./mo. or pur- chase. Call 905-665–0852. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, automatic, 4 dr., 3.8 v6, driftwood exterior, tan leather interior, fog lights, polished alloy wheels, power sunroof, spoiler, power and heated bucket seats, dual climate control air conditioning, am- fm stereo with cd player, pow- er windows, locks, mirrors, cruise control, tilt steering, dual air bags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti- theft keyless entry, compass, auto dim mirror and $5,000 anti-theft guarantee. Absolute- ly mint with only 13,000 kms, Asking $27,900. Call (905) 725-0858 after 5 p.m. Ask for John. 91 FORD TAURUS SHO, loaded,, PW, PB, stereo cas- set and CD, leather interior, Certified and drive clean test- ed, $4, 750 OBO, call 905- 728–0272. 92 BUICK LESABRE Custom 3.8 litre Fully Loaded. New tires, many new parts, cert & e-tested. $5000 or best offer 905-433-0608 Cars Wanted405 $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for scrap cars 7 days/week Call (905)683–7301 or (905)424- 9002 after 6pm. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1989 IZUZU TROOPER ll,4 cyl., 4 wheel drive, manual transmission, manual hubs, 120,000 kil. Sold as is $700 or best offer. (905) 433-8913. 1991 DODGE DAKOTA, au- tomatic, good condition, runs good. $3,500 or best offer. Call (905) 427–5774 evenings 1997 GMC EXTEND CAB 2Z1, 4X4, fully loaded, high perfor- mance engine & tranny and all the toys, $26,000. Must See. Call days 705-439-1981 or cell 705-879-7211.snp 2001 EXPLORER Sport Trac 4L, 4x4, 4-door, tonneau cover w/extender cage, CD, loaded, all power options incl. rear window, 49,000kms, 75,000km warranty. Selling for remaining lease. 705-277- 2856 Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1994 CARAVAN, green & grey 170,000kms, new tires, back brakes, great condition, needs emission, $4500 takes it. Omemee (705) 799–2533 2000 BLAZER 12,500 km me- tallic brown 4-wheel drive totally loaded. 905-668–2740 2000 DODGE CARAVAN, 40,000km, still under warran- ty, fully loaded, dual sliding doors, keyless entry. Asking $19,500. Call 905-728-2622 Motorcycles435 1985 HONDA V30 Magna, burgundy, 28,000 kil., mint, no rust. Certified last aug. 2 brand new tires. $2,595 or best offer. (905) 728-5369. Ask for Alex. Auto Financing446 Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Mau- reen McBride's Healing/Ener- gy Clearing media document- ed, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/is- sues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Daycare Available273 CHILDCARE PROVIDERS NEEDED.Work from home. We supply equipment, syp- port, regular pay, insurance. You must be over 18 years old. Call for your information package today. Durham Pro- fessional Home Day Care (905)509–1207. HWY 2/HARWOOD area day- care, my home, nutritious meals, crafts, story time, fenced back yard, First aid, CPR certificate 10 years ex- pierience. From 6 months, re- ceipts, (905)619-8752 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. RELIABLE CHILD CARE avail- able in my home, Raven- scroft/Daniels area. Reason- able rates, flexible hours. References & receipt avail- able on request. 905-619-9428 SOUTH AJAX, Westney/Har- wood. Looking for playmate for 2 & 1yr old. Non-smoking, hot lunches/snacks, first aid, CPR, references/receipts. Full-time only 40-50 hours, 6:30-5:30. Catherine (905)686- 8423 Psychics294 PSYCHIC READING, spiritual guidance & healing - Private sessions, caring atmosphere. Call 905-428-1091 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 6.15% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 PERFECT MAID SERVICE - No messing Around!!! Insured, Bonded, Staff supervised. Complete Maid Service. Ren- ovation clean-ups, move in/ out cleaning. Very reasonable rate. Why Bother When Perfect Maid Service Can Do It For You!!! Call 905-686-5424. Home Improvements700 Handyman705 Painting and Decorating710 P & H Painting Clean Professional Service 18 years experience Interior/Exterior "We do Decks" Call for a free estimate (905)626-7262 HOMEPRIDE IMPROVEMENTS Quality Painting Decorating & Renovations For Free Estimate Call Don (905) 626-2111 Fully Insured allainl@sprint.ca Don's Painting Free Estimates 12 years exp. Scarborough to Ajax area Call Don (cell) (416)409–4143 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 HANDYMAN SERVICE Spring Cleanup Lawn Maintenance Painting & Brick work Concrete Repairs Eavestrough Cleaning Garbage Removal NO JOB TOO SMALL. 905-431-7762 or 905-655-5085 WORKSCAPE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Services for around the home lawn & gardens. Weekly maintenance avail. Bus. (905)619–0801 cell (416)823-5991 Year round service TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING 25 yrs. exp. Fully insured Free estimates 905-433-7140 STONE PROPERTIES Fence Holes & Posts $17 Garage door openers $55 Grass cutting $12+, Decks, Fences, Windows & Doors, Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Sanding, Wooden Flooring, Laminate Flooring, Tiling + Painting (905)428–7964 DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 MURPHY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Hardwood flooring, trim work, decks, fences, ceramic tiles, custom woodworking, garden sheds, drywall, much more. Quality workmanship. 17 years experience Call James (905) 839–4041 KITCHENS & BATHS Basements, Ceramic Tile Renovations No payments for 12 months (416)335–4445 DECKS FENCES AND RETAINING WALLS Call Jim (905) 426–2971 All work guaranteed Bathroom renovations, new kitchen counters and kitchens, finished basements, rec. rooms and decks, 20 yrs. Exp. call Mario (905) 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Barrier Free Renovations. REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow. Small job Specialist Plumbing, electrical, Garbage Removal, installations Call Joseph 905-428-7528 cell - (905)626-6247 MAGICAL MAIDS Professional cleaning service for your home, office, after party clean-ups. For free estimate call 416-930-8895 We will earn your business & trust HOUSE CLEANER Are you looking for a reliable energetic, ex- perienced house clean- er? I work alone. Excellent references Reasonable rates. Ajax, Pickering area (905)-428-8346 or (cell) (416)-809-9387 CLEANING PROFESSIONAL to make your home sparkle. Honest reliable, reasonable rates. Ajax/Pickering area Call Sandra 416-562-7678 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 416-825-0771 "Clean is our middle name" $$ MONEY $$ 100% first, second & third mortgages, for any purpose, debt consolidation/ bad credit ok ONTARIO WIDE FINANCIAL CORP. (416) 913–7878 NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 A ABLE TO PAY up to $2000 on cars & trucks 24 hours, 7 days. 905-686-1899 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. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 PAGE 25 A/P READING/TUTORING Certified Teacher With Reading Recovery Training Ideal for SK/Grade 1 children experiencing difficulty with the reading program Call Janet Now to Reserve a Summer Spot 905-839-7759 279 Tutoring Services 279 Tutoring Services CA$H FREE TOWING ESPECIALLY TRUCKS Call Ed’s Auto Recycling 24 hour & prompt service (416) 281-3499 Parts & insulation available, motors, transmissions, tires, rads, batteries, etc. UNWANTED CARS 405 Cars Wanted 405 Cars Wanted CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. 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Dunbar finished in front of second-place Stephen Saywell Public School of Whitby and Alexander Graham Bell Public School of Ajax. The championship capped another strong campaign for the school. Dunbar finished on top at the area meet at the Pickering Aerials Gymnastics Club earlier this month, moving on to the all- Durham finals. There, a number of strong individual perfor- mances at all levels culminated in the championship. Individually, Kaylyn Porply- cia captured first place in floor exercise in the primary compul- sory K-3 division. Cassondra Thorpe followed in second place. Ashley Cook won the vault event with Porplycia fin- ishing third. Cook also finished third and Shannon Paul was sixth on balance beam. Tori Giglio and Jessica Ouroumis finished first and sec- ond respectively on floor in the junior compulsory 4-6 category. Natasha Barham won the vault, followed by Jordan Pagnello in fourth. Giglio placed fifth on vault. Amber Cushnie finished sec- ond on floor and beam and third on vault in the intermediate compulsory 7-8 division. Paige Fulton placed second on vault and fourth on floor. Ashley Wells placed third on vault in the advanced compulso- ry K-4 group. Monika Dumoulin placed fourth on floor and fifth on beam. Aleks Topalovich fin- ished fourth on vault. Danielle Porplycia placed first on floor and second on vault in the advanced compulsory 5-8 division. Megan Pritchard fin- ished first on beam, third on floor and fifth on vault. Laura Fujita finished second on beam and sixth on vault. Shannon Kennedy was third on beam and fourth on floor and vault. In the optional one category, Ashley Topalovich finished third on beam and sixth on vault. Melissa Nash was third on vault and fifth on beam. In the optional two division, Andrea McGibbon finished sec- ond on beam and tied for fifth on vault. Stephani Tyler finished tied for fifth on vault, and was sixth on beam and floor. Stephanie Nicoll placed fifth on floor. Carly Tanfield finished fourth on vault in the elite one catego- ry. Teammate Vanessa Maclen- nan finished fifth on vault. Felicia Bianchet finished first on floor and third on beam and vault in the elite two bracket. Jenna Grandy placed second on vault. According to teacher Susan Wright, girls’ gymnastics has prospered at the school with the input of five teachers who’ve di- rected the program, starting the current season last December. The school ran a house league where more than 100 primary students participated in an eight- week program that introduced them to basic skills. P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 26, 2002 PICKERING MEN’S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE Standings/scores as of May 12/02 TUDOR ARMS DIVISON TEAM G W L T RF RA PTS Wolfpack 2 2 0 0 40 25 4 Gophers 1 1 0 0 21 9 2 Marauders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Melanie Pringles Hitmen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Capital Punishment 1 0 1 0 13 15 0 Bear & Firkin 2 0 2 0 21 46 0 RESULTS:Gophers 21 vs. Bear & Firkin 9; Wolfpack 25 vs. Bear & Firkin 12; Wolfpack 15 vs. Capital Punishment 12; Capital Punishment vs. Melanie Pringles Hitmen (ppd, rain), Marauders vs. Melanie Pringles Hitmen (ppd, rain). BREWSTERS DIVISON TEAM G W L T RF RA PTS Lone Star Cafe 1 1 0 0 9 5 2 Melanie Pringles Chiefs 1 1 0 0 16 14 2 Stallions 2 1 1 0 13 18 2 TD-Canada Trust 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JAFT 0000 0 0 0 Thirsty Monk 3rst 1 0 1 0 7 8 0 RESULTS:Stallions 8 vs.Thirsty Monk 7;Melanie Pringles Chiefs 11 vs. Stallions 5; Lone Star Cafe 9 vs. Melanie Pringles Chiefs 5;Lone Star Cafe vs.JAFT (ppd, rain), TD- Canada Trust vs. JAFT (ppd, rain). MUDHENS DIVISON TEAM G W L T RF RA PTS Papps 1 1 0 0 8 2 2 Magwyers Thunder 1 1 0 0 20 15 2 Watermaker 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Yankees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Brew Jays 0000 0 0 0 Dazed & Confused 1 0 1 0 15 20 0 Danforth Roofing 1 0 1 0 2 8 0 RESULTS:Magwyers Thunder 20 vs. Dazed & Confused 15; Papps 8 vs. Danforth Roofing 2; Watermaker vs. Yan- kees (ppd, rain), Yankees vs. Brew Jays (ppd, rain). MELANIE PRINGLES DIVISON TEAM G W L T RF RA PTS The Mets 1 1 0 0 14 6 2 Durham Bulls 1 1 0 0 12 8 2 Scarb. Lexus Rangers 2 1 1 0 16 14 2 Stop ‘N Cash Athletics 2 1 1 0 14 29 2 The ‘Burbs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sharks 2 0 2 0 8 16 0 RESULTS:Durham Bulls 12 vs. Scarborough Lexus Rangers 8; Scarborough Lexus Rangers 8 vs. Sharks 2; Stop ‘N Cash Athletics 8 vs. Sharks 6; The Mets 14 vs. Stop ‘N Cash Athletics 6; The ‘Burbs vs. The Mets (ppd, rain). REBOUND SPORTS DIVISON TEAM G W L T RF RA PTS Guzzlers 1 1 0 0 27 4 2 Watermaker 1 1 0 0 8 4 2 ISOFT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Krueger Decor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pickering Nukes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Melanie Pringle Sad Sacs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Deloitte & Touche Rebels 1 0 1 0 4 8 0 Pistritto Farms 1 0 1 0 4 27 0 RESULTS:Watermaker 8 vs. Deloitte & Touche Rebels 4; Guzzlers 27 vs.Pistritto’s Farms Market 4; ISOFT vs.Pick- ering Nukes (ppd, rain); Krueger Decor vs. Melanie Pringles Sad Sacs (ppd, rain). LONE STAR DIVISON TEAM G W L T RF RA PTS Brian Kondo-Re/Max 2 2 0 0 48 22 4 Bolle Longhorns 2 2 0 0 32 20 4 Robbins Moving Services 1 0 1 0 14 18 0 Bank of Montreal 1 0 1 0 14 32 0 Papps 2 0 2 0 14 30 0 RESULTS:Brian Kondo-Re/Max Cruisers 32 vs. Bank of Montreal 14; Brian Kondo-Re/Max Cruisers 16 vs. Papps 8; Bolle Longhorns 14 vs. Papps 6; Bolle Longhorns 18 vs. Robbins Moving Services 14. WATER DOCTOR DIVISON TEAM G W L T RF RA PTS Woodruff Barons 1 1 0 0 7 0 2 Melanie Pringles 1 1 0 0 8 5 2 Country Style 2 1 1 0 14 11 2 Dilligaf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Papps on Tap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Water Doctor Warriors 1 0 1 0 5 8 0 King Richard’s Pub 1 0 1 0 4 14 0 RESULTS:Dilligaf vs. Papps on Tap (ppd, rain), Melanie Pringles 8 vs. Water Doctor Warriors 5; Woodruff Barons 7 vs. Country Style 0 (default); Country Style 14 vs. King Richard’s Pub 4. ROSS WILSON MEMORIAL DIVISON TEAM G W L T RF RA PTS R.C.L. 606 1 1 0 0 12 4 2 Flatman Contracting 1 1 0 0 7 0 2 Re/Max 1 1 0 0 10 3 2 Tudor Arms 1 1 0 0 14 9 2 Palmer Bros. Heating 1 0 1 0 0 7 0 Papps Big ‘M’ 1 0 1 0 4 12 0 17 Catchers 2 0 2 0 12 24 0 RESULTS:R.C.L. 606 12 vs. Papps Big ‘M’ 4; Flatman Contracting 7 vs. Palmer Bros. Heating & Air 0 (default); Re/Max 10 vs.17 Catchers 3;Tudor Arms 14 vs.17 Catch- ers 9. SCOREBOARD Dunbar flips for gymnastics double ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Kaylyn Porplycia, 8, and sister Danielle, 10, won multiple medals while helping William Dunbar Public School secure the Durham Region girls’gymnastics championship. DURHAM —Epilepsy Durham is hosting its third annual golf tournament on Sunday, June 9, at Lakeridge Links Golf and Country Club, 1355 Brawley Road, in Brooklin. The event gets under way at 10a.m. The entry fee is $125, which includes golf, cart, dinner and prizes. Participants can also sponsor one of the 18 holes on the course for $150, which would include signage at the hole in recognizing your contribution to the tournament. For more information, contact Epilepsy Durham Region at 905-666- 9926, e-mail them at edr@durham.net, or call Tom Anderson at 905-430-1817. Hit the links for Epilepsy Durham Moving and Storage715 Flooring, Carpeting730 Gardening & Landscaping735 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DATING SERVICE! 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