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Home My WebLink AboutNA2002_05_29AT A GLANCE Still time to register for Heart and Mind walk DURHAM —There’s still time to register for this weekend’s Walk for Heart and Mind. A fund-raiser for Cardiac Re- habilitation Organization and Dis- tress Centre Durham, the five- kilometre walk along the Oshawa Trail starts Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. at Central Collegiate on Gibb Street. Walk, run, cycle or inline skate along the trail and raise money for the two organizations. A free barbecue lunch will fol- low. The registration fee is $10 or more than $100 in pledges.To sign up, go online at www.cardiac- rehab.org or call 905-723-4461. Tee one up for Little Brothers and Sisters AJAX —Come and take a Big swing for charity. The Big Brothers and Sisters Association of Ajax-Pickering need golfers to tee off for boys’ and girls’ sake. The non-profit organization’s charity golf tournament is Tues- day, June 18 at Whitevale Golf Club.The cost of the event is $200, which includes green fees, use of a golf cart, driving range, a barbecue lunch, a free passport for all contests, a steak dinner and prizes. Cost for just the dinner is $75. For more information, or to register, call 905-831-3777. Lottery win a shocker for local resident AJAX —Watching TV last week was a shocking experience for Adele Reeves of Ajax. The 68-year-old retiree won the $250,000 Encore prize in the May 21 Pick 3 draw. “I saw the winning numbers on television, checked my ticket and then went into shock,” Ms. Reeves said. She has four adult children and three grandchildren. Ms. Reeves’ plans for the windfall in- clude sharing with her family, tak- ing a holiday and investing the re- mainder. The winning ticket was bought at Sak’s in Ajax. 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The ‘master plan’ examined current trends, statistics, and ad- vice from sports clubs, user groups and citizens to plan for future recreation and cultural needs. It calls for expenditures of more than $40 million in ad- dition to several multimillion- dollar loans to sports clubs and user groups. The City’s chief administra- tive officer, Tom Quinn, called the document a “wish list” and said all projects were rough out- lines of what could be built with “guesstimates” for financial fig- ures. “If things were perfect,in a perfect world, this is what everybody wants,” he said. Rather than committing to $40 million in expenditures Mr. Quinn said Pickering’s “philos- ophy of partnership” would surely rule the day as it looked to enter into agreements with user groups to fund new facili- ties, much like they did with the recently announced expansion of Don Beer Arena. “The days of governments ever having the money to fund these types of things are gone,” he added. The plan gives soccer a big kick as staff note it’s the fastest growing sport in the world. The report recommends the development of a soccer com- plex with four outdoor and two indoor fields by 2006. The Pick- ering Soccer Club would pick up the tab through a loan from the City. Ward 1 Councillor Dave Ryan said the City isn’t seeing the kind of development needed to generate the revenues for a $40-million wish list, but agreed TOM QUINN ‘In a perfect world, this is what everybody wants.’ ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo It’s a shear thing! PICKERING –– James Croker gives this sheep a close shave during a shearing demonstration at the Whitevale Spring Festival. The annual celebration featured family activities, demonstrations, farm animals and more. Roots of university grew with Durham College UOIT may be new boy, but Durham still the king of college campus BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––Over the next year, Durham will likely be bombarded by the hype that will lead up to the arrival of its new university in September 2003. But the wind beneath the wings of the University of On- tario Institute of Technology will be a 35-year-old Durham College that continues to quiet- ly grow and excel. The college is a success story in its own right that has no intention of taking a back seat to its new sibling. “The college not only exists and survives, it is on a major growth track as well,” says Durham College and UOIT President Gary Polonsky. “Be- tween Oshawa and Whitby I can see the college having probably 10,000 full-time stu- dents within this decade.” Add to that the number of part-time, corporate training and on-line students and there are as many as 40,000 people accessing some form of education through Durham College, says the president. “I can see that hitting 100,000, especially if we maintain our on-line learn- ing leadership position.” Durham College started with humble beginnings as a group of portables back in Canada’s Centennial year, 1967. Ten years ago it was still one of Ontario’s smaller com- munity colleges ranking 18th out of 22 colleges in student population. But over the past decade, it’s grown rapidly to become Ontario’s 10th largest college of 24, operating with a $107-million annual operating budget - much larger than other colleges of comparable size. The budget is financed in part due to an extensive corporate training program. The college spans seven locations offering programs and services to about 25,000 part-time students with as many as 7,500 full-time stu- dents expected for September in 70 programs. Durham’s success in part comes from its commitment to offering programs that create employees for high-demand jobs, says Diane Anderson, di- rector/liaison and student re- cruitment officer. “We need to be market-driven. We make sure the market can bear our graduates.” The college currently offers programs in 11 disciplines in- cluding administrative studies, business, health, design, skilled trades, apprenticeships, technology and, beginning this September, justice studies and manufacturing. Ms. Anderson says, “It’s hard to say there’s Pickering signs on to support ITER bid BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING —City council has thrown unani- mous support behind bringing the ITER fusion research pro- ject to Durham, touting the economic benefits for the re- gion as a whole. “(ITER) will have a strong financial impact on this com- munity,” said Ward 2 Region- al Councillor Mark Holland at council’s May 21 meeting. “(Clarington) is a natural lo- cation for the project, be- tween the two nuclear plants here in Durham... this is the next generation of energy.” Representatives from the Canadian bid for the Interna- tional Thermonuclear Experi- mental Reactor (ITER) say the project will bring Durham more than 68,000 person years of employment over the next 30 years, a brain gain of 250 of the world’s top scien- tific minds, a chance to be- come the high-tech centre of Canada, and a myriad of other economic benefits. Clarington is currently the only formal bid on the table but Spain, France, and Japan have expressed interest. Coun. Holland said it was important to formally express Pickering’s support since he felt Ajax might have hurt Clarington’s chances with its conditional support that came with a request that Iter Cana- da pay for a consultant to re- view the Town’s concerns. “It may have been damag- ing to the ITER project,” he said. “With this thing safety isn’t even on the radar screen... we don’t want to lose out.” Iter Canada officials say the project will be the largest research and development site on Earth, bringing $6.8 bil- lion in technology and spinoff industry to the area. They say the 30-year $12- billion experimental project will be the next phase before fusion energy is used in com- mercial production. However, Dave Martin of the Sierra Club of Canada is vehemently opposed to bring- ing the project to Durham. In an interview Thursday he called ITER a “big science boondoggle” that will cost the Ontario taxpayers at least $300 million over the next 30 years plus a share of the cost of building the experimental reactor and supporting facili- ties. He also said Ontario Power Generation’s support of the project through subsidies of Pickering council opens up Changes coming to political process in September BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING —It seems City council is ready to meet the public’s demand for im- proved access to the political process. “We’ve dramatically changed access to the process,” said Ward 2 Region- al Councillor Mark Holland. “We listened to their sugges- tions and we’ve gone above and beyond what the public asked for.” Council on May 21 adopt- ed recommendations from staff and local community groups that will open up the process in several ways. Beginning this September, staff will make full council and committee meeting agen- das available online, includ- ing reports and some backup documents, on the City’s Web site. Ward 1 Regional Council- lor Maurice Brenner said this is a major breakthrough. “It’s a victory for public participation,” he explained. “It will make a big difference by allowing the (public) to get the material and study it John Bruinsma (left) a second-year machining student, dis- cusses work with instructor Jean St.-Arnaud. See ITER page A4See PICKERING page A4 See RECREATION page A4 See COLLEGE page A2 A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 College started the ball rolling to expanded programs, facilities one specific area we’re really good at.” Instead, she points to strengths in many of the programs. But, Durham may have distin- guished itself most through technol- ogy and trade programs intended to meet the needs of Durham’s indus- try-based economy. Nine years ago, the Whitby campus on Champlain Avenue was opened, focusing on producing highly-skilled tradespeo- ple. Many of the 21 trades and other programs offered at the 232,000 square-foot campus can be de- scribed as “high-end, specialized training,” says John Woodward, dean of schools of skilled trades and apprenticeship. “The reputation of this centre is very high,” he says, noting in some programs placement is more than 98 per cent. With a September 1999 $48-mil- lion investment by the provincial government, the college’s own fund-raising and business, the col- lege is still growing strong. A year ago, 500 new student placements were created through an addition at the Whitby campus which is already “back into a crunch for space” as it tries to meet the ever-growing demand for its programs and graduates. A manufacturing centre and a justice studies wing will open this September on the north Oshawa campus. As well, a Centre of Excellence in Health Studies will allow the col- lege to develop more programs to meet the ever-increasing demand for highly-skilled health-care providers. When UOIT opens in September 2003 the two institutions will be- come entwined, offering students a choice of a university degree com- bined with a college diploma. For Mr. Polonsky it is a double vision of two respected post-sec- ondary institutions committed to producing highly-paid, highly- skilled graduates, conducting “im- portant research for Canada and the planet” all on what he expects to be- come “one of Canada’s most beauti- ful campuses.” JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo The colour of spring AJAX –– It took awhile, but warm weather has finally arrived, giv- ing local gardening buffs an opportunity to bring their efforts to full bloom. Here, Charlene Craig tends her Pickering Village garden, which features more than 60 varieties of perennials. Gardeners in Ajax and Pickering were extremely busy last weekend under the sunny skies. Trip news sends students sky high Public, Catholic boards lift ban on international trips BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Spring is when high school educators begin planning student trips for the next school year. And staff in local schools can now do just that after getting the green light from the Durham public and Catholic school boards. The boards’ administrative councils, comprised of senior staff, have lifted in- ternational student travel bans put in place last fall following the Sept. 11 ter- rorist attack on the United States. With nary a question or comment from trustees, the Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board at its May 22 board meeting officially lifted its trip morato- rium. The board in September said it was not accepting applications for new inter- national student trips, and followed that up two weeks later with the cancellation of all trips that were already booked. The decisions were made “in view of the uncertain unfolding of events during the coming months”, according to an Oct. 9 report from secondary school programs superintendent Paul Pulla. Board staff recently opted to “rein- state international student excursions”, with each trip application “adjudicated and monitored by the appropriate fami- ly of schools superintendent”, according to a report from elementary schools su- perintendent Gerry Blake. “The reason we dealt with it now is we know staff likes to begin planning for next year,” said education director Grant Andrews in an interview. He said the board’s existing policy and procedures regarding student trips remain in place, with excursions lasting longer than a day requiring approval from the school superintendent. Similarly, senior staff at the Durham District School Board earlier this month decided international trips could again take place beginning in September. Eight months ago board staff, when school principals were looking for di- rection from senior administration re- garding trips, advised them not to plan or take any overseas trips. “We’ve set up new guidelines for in- ternational and out-of-province student travel,” operation superintendent Norm Powers said in an interview. School principals now have to in- form their area superintendent before the trip planning process begins, and their requests are brought to the board’s administrative council for approval. Mr. Powers said destinations where there is any political unrest, war or insurrection would not be approved. Parents must now provide signatures giving permission for the student to take part in the trip, and acknowledging in- ternational travel comes with certain risks. “All we’re saying is we want to make sure that everybody understands that most field trips could result in certain risks,” said Mr. Powers. He said staff is “more concerned about the expenses that go with delays” than with an event that could endanger students. Mr. Powers was referring to a trip that might be unexpectedly length- ened if, for example, all flights are can- celled in the country or region students are visiting. In such a case, he said the parents would be responsible for the added costs. He said principals have already made trip requests that administrative council has approved for next school year. “We’ve already approved over the last month 10 or 15 international trips, so they’re moving ahead,” said Mr. Powers. 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An open house featuring a wide- variety of student performances, and the sale of birdhouses, athletic uni- forms and other memorabilia from Harwood and Exeter is planned. There will also be a jazz café and displays and food samples courtesy of the school’s vaunted culinary arts pro- gram. In addition, orders will be taken for two CD-ROMs that include an in- teractive tour of the school. For more information call 905-683-8125. Share your Exeter memoriesDurham armed robbery suspect killed in Scarborough crash BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––An Oshawa armed robbery suspect was killed while flee- ing police when his car crashed and burst into flames near the Toronto- Pickering border. The white Chrysler was registered to 31-year-old Stephen Thomas Pel- lerin, a Scarborough man with prior convictions for robbery, sources said. The car exploded after colliding with a van carrying a family of five at Kingston and Port Union roads about 6:05 p.m. Sunday. A man, woman and their three daughters, as well as the pregnant dri- ver of a second van that was struck by debris from the crash, were taken to hospital with various injuries, de- scribed as non-life-threatening. The lone suspect died in the burning vehicle. The Special Investigations Unit, which takes over when incidents in- volving police result in civilian death or serious injury, is probing the colli- sion to determine whether the actions of Durham Regional Police officers were appropriate. According to an SIU statement, of- ficers initiated a “pursuit” of the sus- pect a short while earlier on Hwy. 401, west of Oshawa. The car matched the description of a Chrysler that sped out of the parking lot at a Zellers store at 555 Simcoe St. E., which was held up at 5:45 p.m. At that time, police said, a scruffy- looking man entered the department store and approached a 23-year-old employee at the customer service desk. According to police reports, the man demanded money, flashed a black handgun tucked into his waist and threatened “Don’t make me do it.” The robber helped himself to the cash drawer, scooping a “large” amount of cash and fleeing to the parked getaway car, which squealed its tires as it peeled out of the lot’s north exit, said Sergeant Paul Malik, police spokesman. He said police received information the suspect turned onto the Simcoe Street ramp to Hwy. 401, located di- rectly across from the plaza and head- ed west. All units were alerted and the description of the car was broadcast. Within a few minutes officers parked on the Brock Street overpass in Whitby spotted the suspect car heading towards Ajax, and Ajax units were ra- dioed. As the car crossed Harwood Av- enue, officers began pursuing the sus- pect west. However, they lost sight of the vehicle in Pickering, Sgt. Malik said. “They were trying to catch up... They lost him in the collector lanes,” he said, adding the car disappeared in the area of Liverpool and Whites roads. He said officers were searching the area when they spotted the car mo- ments later westbound on Kingston Road, approaching Port Union Road. According to one eyewitness, An- drew Clarke, the driver of the car was re-entering Hwy. 401 at Whites Road when he spotted a police car, hit the brakes and turned back down the ramp, again heading west on Kingston Road. Mr. Clarke said he watched as the car raced toward Port Union Road at “maybe 160 km/h,” enter the intersec- tion, strike the van and then a pole. “His head raised up as the car went into flames... It was horrible,” he said. The SIU has assigned 12 investiga- tors to the case, including three foren- sic identification technicians and a col- lision reconstructionist. Rose Hong, SIU spokesman, said it is unclear if the suspect was being pur- sued at the time of the crash. “This wasn’t a continuous pursuit,” said Ms. Hong. She said the father in the van suf- fered multiple fractures, while the other civilians were not seriously hurt. The charred Chrysler was taken to the Toronto Police forensic identifica- tion centre, where it will be examined by SIU investigators. Ms. Hong said Monday dental records were needed to confirm the identity of the driver of the car. An au- topsy was to be performed yesterday. –– WITH FILES BY TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE The charred wreckage of a car remained at the scene of a crash Sunday night near the Durham Region border as investigators probed the inci- dent. A robbery suspect fleeing Durham police was killed in the crash. Photo reprinted courtesy of Scarborough Mirror DURHAM —Durham’s public school board has renewed its high school cafeteria contract with Chartwells School Dining Services and is guaranteed to earn a minimum of $17,700 more than it did last year. The two-year contract takes effect Sept. 1 with annual renewals to take place in the following three years. Durham District School Board su- perintendent Ron Trbovich said the contract sees Chartwells return a per- centage of sales to the board. “We give back a portion of the money to the schools,” he said in an in- terview, adding the money kept cen- trally is used for cafeteria renovations, upgrades and to purchase new equip- ment. Mr. Trbovich said six cafeteria up- grades will be completed by the end of August. He said the contract would be re- viewed at the end of two years, as the board wants to see what the drop in en- rolment as a result of the double cohort (elimination of Grade 13) will mean for cafeteria revenue. Terry Henderson, the board’s comptroller of finance, said in an in- terview the board received a $303,300 rebate from Chartwells last year and is guaranteed a minimum of $321,000 this coming year. Chartwells will do a calculation at the end of the year, multiplying food sales by 15 per cent. If the figure is larger than the board’s guaranteed pay- ment, the board receives the differ- ence, Mr. Henderson said. Public board digests an extra $17,000 Show Off’s Total Prize Purse - Starts May 3/02 Three Different Judges Weekly Fridays Great Lunch Specials, from $4.79, Jumbo Chicken Wings 30¢ Tues./Thurs. $ 2002 $ Karaoke Challenge B rewstersBar & Grill 1050 Brock Rd. S. 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It’s being held Saturday, June 15 at Rotary Park on Lake Driveway West in Ajax. The five-kilometre walk begins at 9 a.m., while the five- and 10-km runs start at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for walk participants and $20 for those running. Proceeds are used to buy medical equipment. Prizes will be awarded in several run categories, while certificates will be given to all walk participants. Registration forms can be picked up at the hospital, 580 Harwood Ave. S., south of Bayly Street. The event is organized by the Rotary Clubs of Ajax and Pickering and is sponsored by the McDonald’s Restau- rants in Ajax, the Royal Bank, Cassidy and Company, Century 21 Briscoe Es- tates, Durham Orthopedic Clinic Phys- iotherapy Centre, Volkswagen Canada, Ontario Power Generation Pickering Nuclear, Guthrie Insurance Brokers Inc., and Running Free. For more infor- mation, call the hospital foundation of- fice at 905-683-2320, ext. 1212. land costs, materials and elec- tricity would cost electricity customers in the long run through rate increases. “Durham politicians are short-sighted and have be- come victims of a mega-pro- ject mentality that ignores the safety and environmental im- pacts as well as the potential economic costs of this project to Ontario taxpayers and elec- tricity ratepayers,” he said. “ITER comes with a radioac- tive waste dump for at least the next 100 years and al- though it doesn’t produce spent fuel waste like the fis- sion reactors in Pickering and Darlington, there are large amounts of radioactive waste and that should be a real con- cern.” in advance of coming to coun- cil.” Throughout the last year, sev- eral citizens have complained meeting agendas are distributed too late. Currently they are dis- tributed to the public on the Thursday prior to the meeting, but also starting in September, they will be available 10 days in advance. “We’re setting a per- formance standard for commu- nications,” said Coun. Brenner. “An informed community is cer- tainly a healthier community.” David Steele, president of Pickering and Ajax Citizens To- gether for the Environment and chairman of the citizen groups’ committee that made the recom- mendations to City staff, said he had hoped staff and council could agree on making all back- up reports and documents for agenda items available meeting nights. However, overall he was pleased with the progress so far. “Government should be open,” he said. “We have a right to the information.” P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 Pickering makes changes on meetings, agendas Please recycle me!PICKERING from page A1 ITER proposal gets City’s support ITER from page A1 with Mr. Quinn that public and private partnerships are an example of the kind of thing council would look to approve. “I can’t see $40 million being spent,” he said. “We just don’t have the money and we can’t sustain the kind of tax increases it would take... we need to adopt other strategies, look to other levels of government for funding and enter into public and private partner- ships.” Greg Pierce, who sits on the Picker- ing Soccer Club committee that de- vised the business case for the soccer complex, said he was pleased staff was on board with their plan. “If wishes could only come true,”he said. “We believe the cash flow from the use of the facility can help amortize the cost of the building and help reha- bilitate the 40-odd other fields in Pick- ering... we just hope council sees it our way.” The plan also asks council to con- sider immediately building four soccer fields in a hydro corridor location, while installing lighting, irrigation sys- tems and improving the change rooms at existing pitches by 2006. In addition, the plan suggests an additional 11 lit fields by 2011. Staff say softball and baseball are also gaining in popularity and want the City to commit to lighting current ball diamonds and building an additional five regulation baseball fields and nine softball parks by 2011. In addition to the recently an- nounced third ice pad for Don Beer, hockey would score with the construc- tion of an outdoor rink at The Es- planade park outside the Civic Com- plex and change room renovations at the Pickering Recreation Complex by 2006. The report also calls for two ad- ditional ice pads by 2011. Two football fields, a football/rugby pitch, three basketball facilities, a lawn bowling green, a lighted bocce court and four outdoor tennis courts are also proposed for development by 2011. Two additional community centres with gym space, a multi-purpose com- munity arts facility with space for an art gallery and performing arts centre, expansions at the existing recreation complex and an additional fitness facil- ity are also part of the list. And, poten- tial loans to user groups for gymnastics and squash facilities are included in the requests. The City will release the en- tire 200-plus page master plan to local sports, fitness, and recreation clubs and residents at a community briefing June 25. Community groups and council’s input on the plan will be sought in Sep- tember before the final report is pre- sented to the operation and finances committee meeting Sept. 23. Recreation master plan unveiled DAVE RYAN ‘We need to adopt other strategies.’ Run the Lake in June to aid hospitalRECREATIONfrom page A1 Get running for Terry PICKERING —The Pickering Terry Fox run needs some help. Planning for the 2002 version of the annual charity run in September for cancer has already begun, however, organizers are still in need of volun- teers. A meeting is being held Tues- day, June 4 at 7 p.m., in Room 1 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. For more information, call Sandra Armstrong at 905-619-4374 AJAX - NOW OPEN!Harwood Place - 314 Harwood Ave. S Tel. 905-686-3100 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun Noon-5pm PICKERING - Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road Tel. 905-839-5990 Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun Noon-6pm WANTED! YOUR OLD LAWN-BOY Trade in your old Lawn-Boy mower and receive $100 off the retail price of a new Lawn-Boy Gold Series or Commercial Series mower. Or, trade in any mower and we will still give you $50 off. But Hurry, this promotion ends soon! Limited one trade-in per customer. Up to $5000 Gold & Commercial Series® • Choose from 6 models • 6.5 h.p. 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Whites Rd.Rylander Blvd. CLASSIC FIREPLACES & LIFESTYLES 65 Rylander Blvd., Scarborough (416) 283-2783 Manufacturers, unions work on strategy DURHAM ––Players in the automotive industry are plan- ning to work together to help the troubled sector. After a roundtable meeting in Toronto recently, the Province, auto and parts manufacturers, unions and industry experts de- cided to develop a strategy that will help maintain the positive aspects of the auto industry and improve other areas. “I think the timing is criti- cal,” said Buzz Hargrove, na- tional leader of the Canadian Auto Workers. “If the govern- ment takes the leadership role here, I think we can stem the tide.” He noted while General Mo- tors of Canada has just an- nounced a third shift for the No. 1 car plant, not all the news in the industry is good. GM, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler are clos- ing plants in Quebec, Oakville and Windsor. With countries around the world competing for manufac- turing plants, plant closures aren’t good news, he said. The meeting was “an excel- lent opportunity for a number of stakeholders in the auto industry to outline the issues” and talk about possible solutions, he said. Faye Roberts, GM spokesman, agreed. “I think it was a good ses- sion,” she said. “(Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation Minister and Whitby-Ajax MPP) Jim Flaherty deserves credit for getting the different stakeholders together to discuss the issues we’re facing.” She said GM is pleased Mr. Flaherty picked up on a num- ber of important is- sues, including roads and border cross- ings. The importance of improving infra- structure and skill development were items on which everyone agreed, she added. “There was a gen- eral agreement we should be going forward togeth- er,” she said. She added the federal gov- ernment also needs to be in- volved in the continuing discus- sions. Mr. Hargrove also praised Mr. Flaherty for his involvement in the discussions. Mr. Flaherty said the meeting “is an important step in laying the foundation for a long-term automotive strategy and sup- ports the co-operative efforts of Ontario and the federal govern- ment to reach this goal.” The auto industry employs 130,000 people in Ontario. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 PAGE A5 A/P Auto players seek tune-up of industry JIM FLAHERTY Meeting ‘an important step in laying the foundation...’ Survey zeros in on transit needs BY TIM FORAN Staff Writer DURHAM –– Residents in apartment build- ings and town- houses across Durham Region shouldn’t be alarmed if they receive phone calls asking them where and when they’re going out. That’s be- cause the callers are part of the Transportation Tomorrow Sur- vey 2001, a joint venture of the Ontario govern- ment, 15 munici- pal govern- ments, the Toronto Transit Commission and GO Transit. The Universi- ty of Toronto’s data manage- ment group is conducting the survey, which is done every five years. “It provides a database on trav- el that planners use for all kinds of things: GO Transit lines, new transit lines, new locations of roads,” said Ger- ald Steuart, the survey’s project director and a professor emeri- tus at U of T. Last fall, the university did a sample survey of all Durham resi- dents but apart- ment dwellers were under-rep- resented, said Mr. Steuart. The absence could have skewed the results of the survey, which are due to be re- leased later this year. “People in apartments do use the trans- portation system a little different- ly than those liv- ing in homes,” explained Mr. Steuart, noting they make fewer trips from home but use transit more often. Mr. Steuart said the survey of apartment dwellers in the Greater Toronto Area will contin- ue until mid- June. The tele- phone survey takes approxi- mately five min- utes, he added. 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PICKERING, ON FREE ADMISSION & ENTERTAINMENT www.frenchmansbayfestival.com DURHAM WEST SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE Final Registration. Limited Spots Available. Saturday June 1 11:30 am Youth League Ages 10-15 Cost $105 McLean Community Centre Corner McGill and Westney Games begin Sat. June 1, 2002 Editorial cartoon It’s a pity the many years put into the creation of the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) could be spoiled by political dithering. But time is truly the enemy now in the race to pass legis- lation to allow UOIT to take applications for the critical Sep- tember 2003 class. If the charter is not granted by the Ontario legislature before the end of the current sitting — expected to conclude by July 1 — it’s a certainty UOIT’s opening will be put off for at least a year. The real tragedy would be the lack of opportunity for graduating Durham high school students who will be going to university in 2003. Instead of having a golden opportunity to attend university close to home with the chance to save thousands of dollars per year, they’ll have to pack up and leave town. September 2003 is crucial for another vital reason. That’s the year of the vaunted double cohort, the combined gradua- tion of Grade 12 students with the last class of OAC pupils. A flood of secondary school grads in Durham will need a vast number of increased post-secondary spaces across the province. What could be more sensible than having up to an- other 1,000 first-year spots at a brand new university? Even though funding for UOIT was announced more than a year ago by then minister of finance Jim Flaherty, the actu- al introduction of legislation to create the school didn’t come until Nov. 27, 2001. With Premier Mike Harris deciding to retire, legislative plans were thrown out of whack and the session closed down a few weeks later before debate on the UOIT bill could commence. The subsequent Tory leadership race delayed the opening of the spring session and kept MPPs away from Queen’s Park until only a few weeks ago. So, while it’s convenient politically to blame opposition parties for delays in passing the UOIT bill, the opportunity to debate the school’s creation on second and third reading just hasn’t been there because the government has had other pri- orities. It’s up to Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Dianne Cunningham to move on this bill in concert with Tory house leader Chris Stockwell. It must go through the com- mittee process and be voted on in the legislature before the end of the current session. There’s no doubt UOIT will be chartered, it’s simply a matter of when. UOIT is currently under construction and key staff have been, or soon will be hired. Ontario’s newest university will open its doors in the near future. To make sure the university can have the maximum im- pact for Durham Region and for Ontario it is very important our provincial politicians get moving and allow UOIT presi- dent Gary Polonsky and his staff to get on with the job of welcoming students in September 2003. It’s time to get on with UOIT job Passage of charter needed to ensure essential opening in September 2003 They talked a lot about Harry Worton in the legislature the other day, but missed the real point — they probably will never see his like again. Harry (it is difficult to call the tall, genial, courtly MPP by his sur- name, because nobody did) was Liberal member for Wellington South for 30 years until he retired in 1985, undefeated in eight elections. Harry was famous for making few speeches. An MPP who served with him recalled he once said “more people have talked their way out of this place than ever talked themselves into it,” and today’s MPPs nodded their heads in agree- ment. Harry survived by looking after his constituents. Most politicians make a lot of promises, but Harry, who owned a bakery, was said to have made only one and that was to “put more raisins in the buns”. The story also was told that Pro- gressive Conservative premier Leslie Frost in the 1960s wanted to send some confidential cabinet pa- pers safely to one of his ministers who was in hospital in Harry’s rid- ing. He felt nothing was more nat- ural than to ask Harry to drop them in on his way home. Harry delivered them without sneaking a glance. A premier would swallow his cabinet papers rather than allow them to be touched by a political opponent in the bitterly fought atmosphere of today. None of this should be taken as indicating Harry was a harmless old duffer. He got in the legislature in the first place by knocking off a sit- ting Tory minister in an election in which only a few Liberals were able to get in and the dominating Tories won 84 of the 98 seats. But the real story about Harry Worton, who died in March, is he was probably the last of a vanishing breed who spent most of their working lives elected to the legisla- ture. He served when it was not un- common for MPPs to stay 30 years and more. His contemporaries in- cluded Wally Downer, who served 38 years, Farquhar Oliver, who served 41 years and Harry Nixon, briefly premier, who served 42 years, and his son, Bob, who tacked another 29 years on the family record. The only current MPP who has served anywhere near as long is 27- year member Sean Conway, who has been several times on the verge of seeking fresh fields but persuad- ed to stay to keep the Liberals a much-needed seat. One reason MPPs have shorter political lives is greater volatility among voters. Massive sweeps by the Liberals in 1987, New Democ- rats in 1990 and Tories in 1995 pushed out many longer-serving MPPs. The area Mr. Worton held for the Liberals for 30 years has since been won by all three major parties. The job also is more time-con- suming. When Mr. Worton started, MPPs and particularly lawyers and others who were self-employed, were able to keep up their other ca- reers part-time. The role of backbencher has grown less appealing with almost all key decisions made by premiers and their small cliques, including unelected advisers. This applied particularly under Tory premiers William Davis and Mike Harris, but to a lesser degree under Liberal David Peterson and New Democrat Bob Rae. Being a member of the legisla- ture has declined in prestige also because fewer policies are an- nounced there. A couple of decades ago govern- ments announced programs outside the legislature only rarely and when they did it provoked uproar. But now most are unveiled at schools, hospitals, building sites and highways to provide pictures more suited to TV — one day an unwary transportation minister is going to become a traffic statistic. MPPs’ working conditions are less attractive because, although they have swankier offices, the at- mosphere in the legislature has be- come meaner and friendships out- side party lines are rare. A premier could not be envisaged asking an opponent to pass on confidential papers as a Tory once asked Harry Worton. Mr. Harris did a lot to down- grade MPPs by reducing their num- bers in a law he gleefully called the Fewer Politicians Act, implying the fewer politicians the better, and parking a flatbed truck outside the legislature with 27 chairs on it rep- resenting the MPPs to be removed, like a tumbrel off to a public execu- tion. Mr. Harris and those around him also kept insisting they were not government, but the guys who came to fix government, as if gov- erning was undesirable — there are a lot of ways MPPs are deterred from doing the job for life. The incredibly diminishing MPP Harry Worton’s passing recalls different time in politics Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park shouston@durhamregion.com P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 Proud members of Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER MAY 29, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Environmental concerns are real To the editor: Re: ‘Environmentalists should choose battles carefully,’ Martin Derbyshire column, May 26. Mr. Derbyshire was very liberal in giving advice but seemingly failed to understand important is- sues that affect everyone. The issues are much more than “a few new homes beside a golf course”, but involve potentially tens of thousands of new houses. It doesn’t take an environmentalist to see heavy smog permeating the air we breathe during summer months, or many of Lake Ontario’s beaches regularly posted unfit for swim- ming (a lake that is our primary source of drinking water), or con- tinually worsening snarled traffic along Hwy. 401, or that we have al- ready lost much of our Class 1 farmland (the food synthesizers on Star Trek have not been invented yet), or that there are wildlife species on the brink of extinction as their habitat and corridors are wiped out and the water tables se- riously altered — all caused by in- creasing new development at an unprecedented rate in the Greater Toronto Area. Along with many experts, Dr. David Suzuki has said: “We are an- imals with an absolute need for clean air, water and soil. In our mistaken belief that we no longer depend on nature’s services, we have used air, water and soil, as toxic dumps or development op- portunities. It is suicidal.” It is increasingly more evident that environmental checks and bal- ances of proper planning are not in place. In suggesting ‘weed wor- shippers’ are “opposed to growth of any and all kinds,” and that “their attitude makes them anti- man”, we need to ask ourselves not only who, but really what, is anti- man? Marian Martin, Pickering Time to leave green legacy To the editor: Re: ‘Farmland part of growth study,’May 17. It breaks my heart the way de- velopers are allowed to plough down every tree and green space in their wake, without conscience! Within the percentage of green space developers must leave when building communities, boulevards don’t count to me. Here on Sandhurst Crescent, there is no green space my chil- dren can go to on their own. There is a small park beside Westcreek Public School. It’s wonderful that we still have part of Altona Forest, however, there is no public access on the west side. It would be a great idea to make a big park northwest of Altona Road and Pine Grove Avenue. Tree it and make it a park, we need one. Also, on Finch Avenue there are the wetlands and a wildlife corridor. Everyone skates on the ponds in the winter. The adjacent property is proposed for a subdivi- sion. I can’t believe that area wouldn’t be deemed conservation. It would be wonderful to have a conservation area there like Whit- by does in Lynde Shores. We need people to be aware and get in- volved. Go to the public meetings. Push the City to protect it. It’s pretty obvious all the farm- land will be developed to Hwy. 407. We need to preserve some of our wetlands, fields, and forest areas. Yes, let’s be different, let’s have more green space than is now the ‘norm’in subdivisions. Let’s make a stand and make it about clean air and conserving somewhere for our children to ex- perience nature. Let’s not make it about money. It worries me that we have so many smog days every summer. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and con- tent. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of let- ters, not all will be printed. The way we were Streets with special names There is a strong tie between the Town of Ajax and the British ships that fought the German pocket battle- ship, the Graf Spee. Within the town, Achilles and Ex- eter roads pay homage to the ships that served beside the HMS Ajax at the Battle of River Plate. Harwood Avenue, Woodhouse Crescent and Parry Road remind us of the captains who commanded them. Streets throughout the town bear the names of the officers and men who served on the Ajax at the battle in 1939. In more recent years it was decided to include the names of those who had served on the HMS Achilles and HMS Exeter as well. Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343. 24 Hour Access 905-420-4660 cityofpickering.com905-420-2222 Youth 13 & 14 Years SUMMER LEADERSHIP YOUTH CHALLENGE CAMPS. Call for details and register now! 905-420-4621 Artfest Everyone! Sat., June 1st @ City Hall Esplanade Park 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME June 03 City Council 7:30 pm June 05 Pickering, Ajax, Whitby Joint Animal Control Meeting at Ajax Civic Centre 5:00 pm June 06 Youth Partnership Committee 7:00 pm June 10 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm June 10 Planning & Committee 7:30 pm of the Whole June 12 Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm June 13 Waterfront Committee 7:00 pm June 13 Pickering Museum Village 7:00 pm Foundation A.G.M. @ Puterbaugh Schoolhouse June 17 City Council 7:30 pm June 19 Statutory Information Meeting 7:00 pm June 18 Heritage Pickering (LACAC) 7:30 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905-420-2222 or visit the website. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for Refreshment Bar at the Pickering Recreation Complex Arena Area REP-3-2002 Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned division for the above no later than 12:00 Noon, Thursday, June 13, 2002. The City of Pickering is inviting proposals to supply and sell hot and cold beverages, confectionery items and various foods to promote a healthy lifestyle in the Arena area ONLY at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, Ontario. Terms of Reference may be obtained by contacting the Supply & Services Division, 2nd Floor, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario. Companies must attend a site visit. A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2002 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex Arena and companies are encouraged to attend at this time. However, if this is not possible and another site visit needs to be arranged, please contact Len Hunter, Supervisor, Facilities Operations @ 905-831-1711. Lowest, highest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 (905) 420-4616 Vera A. Felgemacher, CPPO, C.P.P., CMMI Manager, Supply & Services 2002 SUMMER YOUTH CAMP PROGRAMS YOUTH 13 & 14 YEARS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM About the Program ... The Youth Leadership Program is a 2 week program designed to enhance the participants overall outlook on life. The program is extremely interactive and youth participate in activities both inside and outside. This program is an excellent stepping stone for youth who are interested in participating in the Phase 2: Assistant Counselor Program the following year: About the Leadership Component ... Participants will learn the following skills: •Motivation/Goal Setting •Communication •Leadership •Career Preparation (resume writing, job searches, interviews) •Conflict Resolution •Importance of Teams/Team Building •Planning, developing and organization of children’s activities Participants will receive a resource manual of the materials taught. Leadership Component operates daily Monday to Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Petticoat Creek Community Centre. Session 1: July 2-July 12, 2002 Session 3: July 29-Aug. 9, 2002 Fee: $140.00/Session PLEASE CALL 905-420-4621 Healthy ActivitiesHealthy Activities for thefor the Body, MindBody, Mind & Spirit& Spirit 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Just east of the Pickering Town Centre Call 905-683-6582 for INFO Free for Creative People of All Ages! Artfest on the Esplanade is proudly presented by The City of Pickering in partnership with The PineRidge Arts Council & Beta Sigma Phi of Ajax/Pickering Call 905-420-4620 for Details June 1st is... International Day of the Child Celebrate with Us & Participate at Artfest Free Colouring Activities Great Colouring Contest Get your contest in the May Family Calendar available through any City of Pickering Facility, online at cityofpickering.com OR on the back of this flyer! Over 100 Artists & Artisans in an Outdoor Show & sale, Demonstrating Artists, Live Stage Performances, FREE Children’s Art Activities, Food Court & More! This Year Make...Face Windsocks, Birds Nests, Watercolour Butterflies, Pasta Planes, Rock Necklaces, Head Wreaths, Button Bracelets, Eggshell Mosaics, Boats & Tambourines in the FREE Children’s Art Area Participate in our Colouring Contest & you could win a basket full of Art Supplies Drop off your original drawing at Artfest on June 1st or at the Pickering Recreation Complex on or before May 31st. The Contest Draw will be held June 1st at Artfest in the Gazebo at 4:30 PM Driving DirectionsDriving Directions to Artfestto Artfest From Highway 401,From Highway 401, exit Brock Road North in Pickering turn west onto Kingston Road turn south onto Valley Farm Road then turn west on Esplanade South Operations & Emergency 905-420-4620 Services Department Culture & Recreation Division cityofpickering.com Pickering’sPickering’s Waterfront FestivalWaterfront Festival AT THE FOOT OF LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH. 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The Canadian Auto As- sociation would also like to make roads safer for mo- torists, cyclists, and pedes- trians by helping the police. “GTA police services can account for at least 16 deaths that have been attrib- uted to drag racing over the past four years,” said Carey- Ann Greenham, media and public relations specialist, CAA Central Ontario. “It’s tragic that lives of these vic- tims came to the end of the line because they were try- ing to be the first at the fin- ish line.” CAA Central Ontario will be distributing a brochure to aid parents in recognizing signs their teenager may be racing. The brochure will also encour- age safe driving behaviour and highlight the legal and safety consequences of street racing. CAA Central Ontario is a not-for-profit, member- based auto club that pro- vides a variety of emer- gency roadside services, and works to improve traffic safety. For more information on the police initiative, call 905-668-3388. To get infor- mation on the CAA Central Ontario brochure call 905- 771-3194. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 PAGE A9 A/P Please Recycle Me... A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Kids helping kids PICKERING –– Young students at Bridges Kinder Connection Day Care hit the street for a walk-a-thon recently to help raise money for the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children’s ‘Kids Helping Kids’program. Leading the way were (front, from left) Joseph Bragobic, Elizabeth Carere and Megan Staiber. Police vow to keep eye on street racers Durham health department offers keys to child growth Resource packages for parents available DURHAM ––Get some insight into young children. The Durham Region Health Department is dis- tributing “The years before five” a free resource pack- age for parents. The package covers the importance of brain growth, and key events in a young child’s life. Details on what parents can do to aid in their youngster’s development and relevant Web sites are also listed in the kit. “The information rein- forces the importance of good nutrition, stimulation, love and responsive care for babies and young children, and provides confirmation of the positive effects of such care on growth and de- velopment,” says Evelyn Butler, director of public health nursing and nutrition with the health department. For further information, contact the Durham Health Connection line at 905-723- 8521, or 1-800-841-2729, ext. 2158. To receive the package, call 905-427-8862, or 1800-968-0066 ext. 340. Send it by fax: 905-683-7363 Mark dad’s big day in Ajax AJAX — Come and cele- brate fathers with the Ajax Public Library. During the week of June 10, the library focuses on fa- thers during its ‘storytime’ pro- gram, which is offered at all three branches free of charge. There will be an opportunity to make a Fa- ther’s Day card. Space is lim- ited and parental super- vision is re- quired. For dates and times, visit area branches or a Web site at www.townofa- jax.com/library. Church invites you to drop in PICKERING —Have you been wondering about the mean- ing of life? Cu- rious about the big man up in heaven? St. Paul’s On The Hill Angli- can Church is hosting local drop-in ses- sions tomorrow (Thursday) from 5 to 7 p.m. and Friday, May 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to visit for a little spiri- tual healing. St. Paul’s On The Hill is lo- cated on Hwy. 2 at Fairport Road. DO YOU AGREE? With the Plans that are being proposed for the healthy future of your community? For more information Call (416) 661-6600 Ext. 5392 Wednesday, June 5 Claremont Community Centre 4941 Old Brock Road, Claremont 7pm to 9pm Thursday, June 6 Pickering Village United Church 300 Church St. N, Ajax 7pm to 9pm For the past two years the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Task Force members (local residents, watershed stakeholders, and local Councillors) and three levels of government have been putting together a Watershed Management Strategy for the Duffins and Carruthers Creeks. Duffins Creek starts out in the Oak Ridges Moraine in Uxbridge and Whitchurch-Stouville. It flows south through Markham, Pickering and Ajax and empties into Lake Ontario. Carruthers Creek flows from the 8th Concession in rural Pickering, through Ajax and into the Carruthers Marsh. If you live in these watersheds, this Management Strategy will work towards improving the environmental health of your community and in turn, your future health. 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P155/80R13. *Complete warranty details at Sears SALE PRICES END SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2002, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST Pickering Town Centre Direct Line 420-0271 Alexander Keith’s Night MAY 30th Casino Niagara July 7 A/P PAGE A10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 Ajax woman wants to leave green legacy PICKERING —Cele- brate life after death this weekend. Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, 641 Taunton Rd., W., in Ajax, holds its sixth annual beautification day ceremony Sunday, June 2, highlighted by the unveil- ing of the ‘touchstone of memories’, a community epitaph. Names of loved ones who have passed away will be inscribed later this year at no cost, regard- less of where they are buried. “We encourage our property owners and com- munity residents to join us and add the names of their loved ones to the list for the epitaph,” said Gary Gen- tles, manager at Pine Ridge. “We created the touchstone of memories as a way of giving back to the community.” The cemetery will also provide ‘balloons to heav- en’, on which individuals can write the name of a loved one and then let it go. Refreshments and live music will also be part of the event, which runs from noon to 2 p.m. In addition, complimen- tary flowers will be avail- able for families to plant in honour of loved ones buried in the cemetery. Leave a memory of loved one Sunday Margaret Cecconet hopes to build support for environmental program The Durham Environmental Network’s inspiration is taken from anthropologist Margaret Mead’s writings “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. “Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” Ajax resident Margaret Cec- conet also believes in this motto and is keen to see Durham adopt a program to train an ongoing supply of environmentally minded citizens interested in helping to promote conservation and recycling within their com- munities. When living in Toronto, Mar- garet graduated from the Toron- to environmental volunteer (TEV) program (formerly Waste Watchers). “We teach backyard com- posting, water/energy efficien- cy, and all the issues surround- ing the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recy- cle),” explained Mary Lovett, who has been offering this short environmental outreach course since 1996. To date, 650 volunteers have taken the course, putting in a total of 27,000 hours. Every year the class volun- teers over 5,200 hours at Earth Day and Environment Day events, helping environmental organizations, speaking at clubs and schools, planting nature gardens, as well as passing on their knowledge to new Canadi- ans and other individuals on how to recycle or compost. Margaret has been approach- ing community and regional leaders with the concept. As public education plays an important role in the 3Rs, she feels this idea should, at the very least, carry political ap- proval in terms of offering re- sources and financial support to keep it sustainable. “Such a program would be a great asset to all non-profit groups,” said Chris Coltas, a volunteer for the Ontario Sus- tainable Energy Association’s upcoming community-based green energy workshop in Ajax June 16 (905-683-6456 to regis- ter). Also Dave Johnson, organiz- er of the Frenchman’s Bay Fes- tival (June 7 to 9) has relied on 3Rs volunteers for the past sev- eral years. To have extra volunteers to visit schools to conduct waste audits and composting work- shops would be a great asset to the teachers at the Durham school boards. “Imagine the impact of such a dynamic and viable group in our region,” said Margaret. “Other environmental programs always seem to rely on the same volunteers — this is totally the opposite. Each class brings in new faces and new resources. One by one we will have reached out to as many people as possible to convey to them that they can help their environ- ment. “As parents we try to ensure our children’s future financially. I believe that securing the gen- eral health and well-being of our Earth goes hand-in-hand to- wards the same goal and I would like our political leaders to find this a worthwhile program to in- corporate.” Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca DURHAM —Come and roll up your sleeves next month and give the gift of life. During the month of June, the Canadian Blood Services is holding a number of donor clin- ics in Ajax and Pickering. They are as follows: In Ajax, clinics are being held Wednesday, June 5 in the Pickering High School south gym, 180 Church St., N., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, June 14 at the Ajax Community Centre, commodore room, 75 Centenni- al Rd., 4 to 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, June 18 at St. Bernadette Church, 21 Bayly St., E., from 12:30 to 8 p.m. In Pickering, clinics take place Wednesday, June 19 at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd., from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Monday, June 24 at the Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd., from 4 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, June 26 at Holy Re- deemer Parish, 796 Eyer Dr., from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, June 27 at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex, O’Brien Room, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., from 1 to 8 p.m. For more information on blood clinics, call Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2-DO- NATE, or visit a Web site at www.bloodservices.ca. Offer a pint in Durham this month Celebrate Queen’s 50 years of service Durham Monarchist League plans multi-faith thanksgiving service BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM —Durham residents are invited to join commonwealth na- tions around the world in celebrating the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. The Monarchist League of Canada, Durham Branch, is hosting a multi- faith thanksgiving service Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. celebrating the 50th anniversary of service by Queen Eliz- abeth II. “We’ve tried to open it up to as many faiths as we could,” said Rev- erend James Blackmoor, chaplain for the Monarchist League. Anglican, United, Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim faiths will all be represented. As well, Jew- ish scriptures will be read during the service. The service coincides with the an- niversary of the official coronation ceremony of the Queen on June 2, 1953. Other services are being held worldwide, said Rev. Blackmoor, in- cluding one at Westminster Abbey in London. The multi-faith component of the service is “a first for us”, said the rev- erend. “We felt it would reflect the community better than a Christian ec- umenical service. This country and the UK are both very much multi- faithed and multicultural. And it’s re- flecting on the difficulties of our time. We thought if we could bring together as many faiths as possible that would be great too.” The service, expected to last about an hour, will also include community involvement from cadets, local digni- taries and others. The service is open to all. It is at St. George’s Memorial Anglican Church, 39 Athol St. W. (at Centre Street), Oshawa. Grants group hosts general meeting June 20 DURHAM ––The Community Foundation of Durham Region’s An- nual General Meeting and reception is coming up. The meeting is being held Thurs- day, June 20 at 4:30 p.m. followed by a public reception from 5:30 p.m.to 7 p.m., at the Ontario Power Genera- tion’s Visitors Centre, 1675 Mont- gomery Park Rd., Pickering. 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PICKERING, ON FREE ADMISSION & ENTERTAINMENT www.frenchmansbayfestival.com Pickering MVP leads Attack to West Canadian volleyball title BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —Winning the West Cana- dian championship for midget girls’ volley- ball was the zenith of what has been an out- standing season on the court for Pickering’s Kelly Verboom. Playing Volants-Bleaus de Gatineau from Quebec in the final of the West Canadian Midget Open Volleyball Championships in Calgary, Alta., the Durham Attack Grey squad responded with a two-set victory to touch off a wild celebration for a gut-wrench- ing tournament full of close matches. “The highlight of the season was winning the west nationals,” noted Verboom, a Grade 10 student at Pine Ridge Secondary School. “After we got the last point, everyone was jumping all over the place. We couldn’t be- lieve we won because it was the hardest tour- nament of the whole year.” Moreover, she was named the most valu- able player of the tournament for her inspired play. “I was very happy about it,” said Verboom, 16, who plays the power position. Verboom was joined on the squad by an- other Pickering resident, Ashley Brown, who also plays the power position, and by Kristy Moore, 15, of Ajax, who plays a defensive position. During round-robin play in Alberta, At- tack Grey emerged from the pack to play in the quarter-final against a team from western Canada in a match Verboom described as the “hardest game we played the whole week- end”. After losing the first game, Durham re- bounded to win the next two. The win in the final had a built-in revenge factor for the squad, which draws 15- and-16- year-old female players from across the re- gion. A week before, Durham Attack Grey was ousted from gold-medal contention at the East Canada championships in Sherbrooke, Que. by the same Gatineau team in the semi- final. The team finished third, winning the bronze-medal game 2-1 over the Ottawa Kan- garoos. Verboom said this year has represented her best season on the volleyball court since joining the Attack volleyball club four years ago. This year, the nine-member team earned a medal at every tournament it entered, some- thing no other Ontario club team has done. Verboom will continue to be busy on the court this summer as she’s vying for a spot on the national youth women’s volleyball team. “I made the national youth team last year and I was invited back this year. Last year, 20 girls were selected, but this year they will NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 PAGE B1 A/P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER MAY 29, 2002 Hard work pays off for Verboom ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Kelly Verboom of Pickering helped her Durham Attack Grey midget girls’volleyball team to the championship at the West Canada event in Calgary last weekend. Her strong play earned her most valuable player honours for the tournament. The title was the crowning jewel in what has been an outstanding season for the team, which in- cludes three players from Ajax and Pickering.See VERBOOM page B2 Dolphins lay a beating on Beaton Page B2 FAX GAME RESULTS TO NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-7363 E-mail arivett@durhamregion.com A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs Gianet- ta Savarino, left, fights for the ball with Father Leo Austin Catholic Sec- ondary School Wildcats Stefanie Hanz during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics senior girls’ soccer quarter-final playoff action at the Pickering school Tuesday afternoon. The Monarchs defeated the Whitby school 5-1. Senior girls getting their final kicks Dunbarton, DO’C, St. Mary among local schools after soccer title DURHAM —The semifinal matchups are set for Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics senior girls’ ‘AAA’ soccer. The semifinals and finals were slated for Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering today (Wednes- day). The day kicked off with the Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints of Os- hawa playing the Dunbarton Spartans of Pickering in the first semifinal at 9 a.m. The second game pitted the St. Mary Secondary School Monarchs of Pickering against the Archbishop Denis O’Connor Chargers of Ajax at 10:30 a.m. The final followed at 1 p.m. In quarter-final action, St. Mary defeated Father Leo J. Austin of Whitby 5-1. Danielle Tanner scored three times for the Monarchs; Althea Jones and Tonia Coletti rounded out the scoring. Stefanie Hanz had the lone Austin marker. In other quarter-final action, Dun- barton beat Oshawa’s McLaughlin Trojans 2-1, DO’C edged the Sinclair Celtics of Whitby 2-1, with penalty shots deciding the outcome, and Dwyer defeated Exeter, but no score was available. See Friday’s News Advertiser for game results. PICKERING —Team Impact is hosting a fund-raising dinner and the guest of honour is arguably one of Canada’s most famous Olympians. Daniel Igali, who wrestled to gold at the 2000 Olympic Games in Syd- ney, Australia, will be the Ajax-based wrestling club’s guest of honour at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Sat- urday, June 1. The dinner, starting at 6:30 p.m. will include all-you-can-eat lobster and beef. Cost is $60 per person. Call 905-831-6294, 416-722-2990 or 905-619-2736. 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Some restrictions apply. *Offer valid only by relinquishing customer-owned satellite hardware to Rogers Communications Inc. If cable is disconnected prior to depletion of the programming credit, no cash refund will be issued. Offer expires July 31, 2002. SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST 8:30 PM June 14 - Spirale Banquet Centre June 15 - Jubilee Pavilion, Oshawa Free Parking, Complimentary Cake & Coffee, Snacks on Tables, Cash Draw, Dress Code, Cash Spot Prizes Top DJ – COME EARLY – $12.00 ANNANDALE GOLF CLUB On Church at Bayly St., between Brock & Westney SIXTH ANNIVERSARY RODNEY’S OYSTER BAR THURS. JUNE 13/02 www.magwyerspub.com PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE AREHERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Winning the West Canadian championship for midget girls’ volleyball last weekend in Calgary was the zenith of what has been an outstanding season on the court for Pickering’s Kelly Verboom. Moreover, she was named the most valuable player of the tournament for her inspired play from her power position with Durham Attack Grey squad. PICKERING — Beeton was beaten — but good — in a foot- ball clash with the Ajax-Pickering Dol- phins bantams Sunday afternoon in the 2002 season debut for both squads. The Dolphins ban- tams drilled the upstart Beeton Express by a decisive 50-0 count in Central Ontario Minor Football League’s (COMFL) bantam divi- sion action at Pine Ridge Secondary School. The team from the Alliston area was play- ing in its first-ever game. “We totally dominat- ed,” offered Dolphins head coach Jim Bard- gett. “We really set the tone for the season and we executed our game plan perfectly.” The Dolphins, said Bardgett, were firing on all cylinders with six offensive touchdowns to go with four two- point converts. Mean- while, the defence com- pletely shut down the Beeton offence and provided a touchdown to help the cause. Ryan Bardgett led the way with two touchdowns and three conversions. Oliver Salmon scored two ma- jors and Joe Dublin chipped in with a touchdown and a two- point convert. Middle linebacker Dennis Cole put up six points after falling on a blocked punt in the Beeton end zone. Fullback Ola Allen scored the other Dolphins’ touchdown. The Dolphins return to action Sunday at Pine Ridge where they host the Burlington Stampeders at noon. The bantam game is part of a doubleheader at the Liverpool Road North secondary school, as the Dol- phins’ new collegiate team will make its COMFL debut against their Burlington coun- terparts at 3 p.m. The team is made up of under-19-year-old play- ers. P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 Dolphins put a 50-0 Beeton on Express Intermediate women’s team skates to season of success DURHAM —The Durham West Lightning Whitehall-Robbins interme- diate (junior) ‘AA’ women’s hockey team completed a season that went against all expectations. Last fall, the Lightning intermedi- ates seemed destined to finish with a sub-.500 record, owing to a roster com- posed entirely of rookies. All but three of the players bypassed the midget level; seven came from the provincial- winning Willowdale Red Wings, while another seven were with the North- Metro champion Durham West Light- ning. But, the team gelled and put togeth- er a season of accomplishment, includ- ing finishing second in the nine-team North-Metro league with an overall record of 35-15-13 and then making it all the way to the playoff final. At the provincials, the intermediates finished first in their pool. At tournaments, the Lightning captured the Durham title, while finishing as finalists at the Brampton and Ottawa tourneys. Team members are Tammy Low- Foon,Amber Steeves, Lauren Atkinson, Jill Clark, Mary Modeste, Nikki Nel- son, Dana Poirier, Jessica Berrigan, Michelle Clark-Crumpton, Rebecca Davies, Katie Dowdall, Kelly Hart, Jazzmin McCurdy, Jennifer Sadler, Jackie St. Germain and Laura Watt. Chris Clark, Mike Nelson and Peter Davies coach the team. Laurie Clark manages the team and the trainer is Sarah Davies. Rookies play like veterans Allen, Ellis attain highest ice honours during final test day PICKERING —Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club held its final test day of the sea- son at the Pickering Recreation Complex May 9. Testing ran from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and was a successful end to the winter and spring season. Breanne Allen and Katie Ellis passed their gold artistic test, the highest level possible in the Skate Canada test steam program. It’s not about jumps and spins but more importantly the skater’s ability to present a theme or storyline through the interpretation of the music while executing appropriate skills and moves. Each skater is evaluated by three judges and two of the three must pass them. Due to the high level of judging re- quired, the girls took their tests at the Oshawa Skating Club where judging was available. Golden artistry caps season A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club’s Breanne Allen, left, and Katie Ellis excelled on the ice this season, passing their respective gold tests in the club’s last test session of the season. Verboom leads Durham volleyball squad to national championship only have 14, so I really want to make the team,” she said. Part of the allure of landing on the national youth team is representing Canada at the Norceca Vol- leyball Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah later in the summer. The youth team tryouts are in Win- nipeg July 12 to 16. She hopes that all her volleyball experience will result in a scholarship to a U.S. university and, ulti- mately, to being a member of the Canadian women’s national team at the Olympic Games. “That would be my ulti- mate goal in volleyball,” said Verboom of the Olympics. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Dolphins’Joe Dublin (4) looks for running room while being pursued by Beaton Express’s Samuel Williams (53) during the Central Ontario Minor Football League bantam division action at Pine Ridge Sec- ondary School Sunday afternoon. The Dolphins won 50-0. VERBOOM from page B1 Please recycle this newspaperA nose for news?NEWS ADVERTISERYour Community Newspaperserving Ajax and PickeringIf it’s got your family and friends talking it’snews and we want to hear about it.Call the newsroom at 683-51103445 Sheppard Ave. E.416-291-7733 PONTIAC BUICK GMC SS UU PP EE RR SS AA LL EE SS ee ee oo uu rr FF ll yy ee rr Appearing in your Mailbox soon! 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GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Here’s lookin’ at you AJAX –– Lakeside Public School principal Les Noble keeps his sense of humour after being dunked at his school’s fun fair last Friday. Mr. .Noble offered to become the first target for visitors to the dunk tank. Local dancers are ‘Superstars’ this summer Wonderland gig lies ahead for talented Ajax and Pickering teens BY AL RIVETT Staff editor DURHAM —Three local girls will dance their way through the com- ing months at Paramount Canada’s Wonderland. Brittany Gray, 16, and Almitra McMillan, 19, of Pickering, and Katie Southgate, 17, of Ajax — all from the Denise Lester Dance Acade- my in Pickering — will be dancing on the theme park’s main stage in the up- beat show, ‘Superstars’. While Gray will mark her second year of per- forming at the Maple, Ontario park, McMillan and Southgate are new- comers. “I was thrilled. I had a great expe- rience last year, so it’s an honour to be there again this summer,” said Gray, who has been dancing since three years of age. Like last season, the Grade 11 stu- dent at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School had to earn her way on to this year’s dance cast for the show, which features pop music from different eras, including an Andrew Lloyd Webber section, the British Invasion as well as a section devoted to pop divas. She attended the tryout at Wonder- land in late January, surviving both the first and second auditions (held the same day) that attracted dancers from all over Ontario. After getting accepted shortly after the auditions, she was in rehearsals through most of April. Technical re- hearsals begin June 17, leading up to the half-hour show’s debut June 22. Gray noted the show presents a big test of her skills, but it’s one she rel- ishes. “I think it’s really challenging. It’s a high-energy show — it’s jam- packed. We’re hoping to keep audi- ences happy the whole way through,” she said. McMillan remembers the audition call as hopefuls first had to learn a routine with a singer and dancer to- gether. Next, they were split into twos where both had to perform a series of difficult dance moves. The next day, she learned she had the job. “I’ve done little mall shows, but I never thought I could do it (for Won- derland). It’s really wicked. It’s really up there,” she enthused. Unlike Gray and Southgate, McMillan is a member of Wonder- land’s spring cast, which started re- hearsals April 27 and is now working. Meanwhile, Southgate can’t wait for her stint to begin. “I’m really, really excited and I was really grateful to be chosen,” said the Grade 12 student at Exeter High School. “It’s a really good opportuni- ty for me and I’m excited to get start- ed. I think it’s the best summer job — it beats working at a job you’re not really interested in and you get paid for it, too. It’s awesome.” The choreography of ‘Superstars’ should not only keep audiences inter- ested, but represents a fun challenge for the dancers, said Southgate. “It’s the kind of choreography you can have a lot of fun with. And you can have a lot of fun with the audi- ence, which makes you want to dance it,” she said. Accomplished pianist marks CD release, prepares to play Austria BY JANE McDONALD Staff Writer DURHAM –– She’s played before royalty and delighted audiences from Austria to Ajax. Now with the recent release of her CD, ‘Dedicated to You,’ music lovers on both sides of the At- lantic can enjoy Christine Langley- Wallner’s classical piano. Originally from St. Andrew, Ja- maica (near Kingston), Langley-Wall- ner began playing piano at the ripe old age of three. In a few years she was studying the violin. She then received a scholarship to the Jamaica School of Music. The multi-talented musician comes by her abilities naturally. Her father was one of Jamaica’s leading bass baritones and her mother ran a private day school and music studio. Her brother played violin professionally and her sister is also a practised pi- anist, as well as teacher. “I became the official (piano) ac- companist at the school,” she recalls. That’s when she also started flute lessons. One of Langley-Wallner’s most memorable concerts was at King’s House, the Governor General’s resi- dence in Kingston. It was on the occa- sion of a royal visit by Queen Eliza- beth, the Queen Mother and Princess Alice, the Duchess of Gloucester. “So there was a concert for her and after, we were presented to her,” says Langley-Wallner. “A few days later, she (the Queen Mother) just saw me on the street, remembered me and came over and talked to me. She was charm- ing.” Langley-Wallner left her native Ja- maica to study abroad. In London, England she won more scholarships and awards, one of them to the Acade- my of Fine Arts and Music in Vienna, the Austrian capital that’s nurtured the likes of Richard and Johann Strauss, Josef Haydn, Wolfgang Mozart, Lud- wing van Beethoven, Franz Shubert, Johannes Brahms, and Gustav Mahler. Five years ago, Langley-Wallner decided to move to Canada. “I have family living in Bowmanville and moved here to be close to them,” she says, “and I wanted my daughter to have an English education, not just one in German.” These have been busy times since her CD was released in January. She played a one-woman concert in Port Hope on May 11 featuring the work of Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin. Then she’s headed off to Austria for a round of concerts this summer. “I’ve also been invited to give three performances in South Africa,” she says. “They’ve been hearing my CD.” The Bowmanville musician is not only busy playing but also teaching. “I have quite a large studio and teach piano, violin and flute,” she says. Her first loves when it comes to music are the classics up to the romantic period and some contemporary, but like all good teachers, she is open and likes to learn. “I listen to everything and I will enjoy a lot of hard work and talent when I hear it,” she explains. “It’s a way of learning and enjoying it.” Once her international obligations are met, Langley-Wallner says she hopes to do more performing locally. She’s done benefits here for the blind and for the Bowmanville Hospital chaplaincy, as well as for the Oshawa library and an area retirement home where she volunteers. Dancers (from left) Brittany Gray, Almitra McMillan and Katie South- gate are ready to hit the stage this summer and entertain guests at Cana- da’s Wonderland. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Christine Langley-Wallner has found a measure of success with the release of a CD featuring her piano talents. Bust a move to fight violence DURHAM — Put on your danc- ing shoes and bust a move for violence preven- tion. The Women’s Rights Action Coalition is hold- ing a youth dance Friday, June 14, from 7 p.m. to midnight in the Ajax Community Centre’s HMS room, 75 Centen- nial Ave. The dance, for teens 15 to 18, features D.J. White Gold play- ing hip-hop, urban, R and B, soca, calypso and reggae. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the community cen- tre. For more in- formation, call Nicole at 905- 427-7849. 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On the detail side, you can vacuum everything from under the rugs to the trunk, or have the air conditioner vents swabbed. 905-420-5788 Fax: 905-839-7455 1-800-263-4431 www.pickeringtoyota.com 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering MON., TUES., THURS., FRI. 7:30 - 6:00 WED. 7:30 - 8:00; SAT. 8:00 - 3:00 365 Bayly Street West Ajax, Ontario L1S 6M3 Tel: (905) 428-8888 Fax: (905) 428-8904 SERVICE HOURS MON. - THURS. 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. FRI. 7:30a.m. - 6 p.m. SAT. 9 a.m. - 3p.m. VicVic Retain Your Car’s Value and Appearance DURHAM —Performers from Cynthia’s Creative Dance Arts re- turned with top results from the Dance Express Competition at the City Playhouse in Vaughan. Each competitor was judged with marks at three levels, the highest being platinum and the lowest silver. Chantalle Christoforatos finished second (at gold level) in her jazz solo in the petite group. Kelsey Hinton scored first-place honours (at platinum level) in both her jazz and musical theatre solos. She also teamed up with Melissa Banyard and Christoforatos to cap- ture first place (gold) in their jazz trio. Melissa Craig, Alexa Crerar and Hinton performed their tap trio and earned second-place (gold) honours. The group’s jazz number earned first- place (platinum) marks, while their tap routine earned first-place (gold) honours. Rachel Hern and Andrew Langille also danced in the petite group. Heather Columbus danced her jazz solo to second-place (gold) in the mini group. Meanwhile, Kira Poon finished second (gold) in her lyrical solo. Jennifer Yuen finished third with her jazz solo and second (gold) for her tap solo. Brie Crerar and Jen- nifer Leigh’s hip-hop duet earned second-place (silver). Columbus and Yuen first teamed up with Poon to earn second place (gold) with their jazz trio, then joined Nicole McPhail for second-place (gold) in tap trio. The group’s jazz dance finished second (gold), while their tap number was first (platinum). Ashley Farrell also danced in the minis. Jessica Domingo received first (gold) in her hip-hop solo and third (gold) in her jazz solo in the pre-ju- nior group. Lauren Langille scored gold in both her lyrical and jazz solos. Shannon Todd’s musical the- atre routine resulted in a second- place (gold) standing. Cristina Yuen finished third (gold) in both her lyri- cal and tap solos. Domingo and Langille’s lyrical duet earned second- place (gold). They teamed up with Meagan Papizewski in a jazz trio rou- tine that finished third (gold). Cather- ine Hsu, Todd and Yuen’s jazz solo captured second-place (gold) marks. The group received first-place (plat- inum) honours in both its jazz and tap routines. Danielle McPhail also danced in the pre-junior group. Tara Carpino’s hip-hop solo scored second (silver) in the junior group. Leigh Frudiger’s jazz solo earned (platinum) third-place marks, while her lyrical solo achieved gold. Caitlin Murray received gold marks for her jazz routine and second (gold) in her lyrical solo. Alexandra VanSteen’s musical theatre solo cap- tured first (gold). Frudiger and Mur- ray danced to second place (gold) in their jazz duet and second (platinum) in their lyrical number. They part- nered with Carpino to earn first-place marks (gold) in hip-hop trio. Krista Lantz, Andrea Tomlin and Melissa Vani’s hip-hop trio earned gold scores. The group’s jazz number captured second place (platinum). Shannon Gesualdo and Kylee Lutes also danced with the juniors. The pre-juniors and juniors teamed up and received first-place marks (gold) for both their hip-hop and lyrical routines. A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 Dance steps turn to platinum, gold and silver WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 FREE MEDITATION CLASS:Learn how to meditate at a free yoga class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Picker- ing Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock Rd., south of Taunton Road. All are wel- come. Call 905-420-7252. AJAX PICKERING TOASTMASTERS CLUB:Improve communication, speech giving, listening, presentation and other skills with help from the club, which meets every Wednesday from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. Call Michelle at 905-619-2568 or Clifton at 905-619-0270. ONE PARENT SUPPORT:The Ajax- Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Family Association meets at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Monarch Av- enue and Clements Road, Ajax. It’s for custodial and non-custodial parents. Meetings are every Wednesday at 8 p.m. except the second Wednesday of the month when start time is 8:30 p.m. Call 905-426-4646 or visit www.geoci- ties.com/opfaca. MEDICAL SECRETARIES:The Os- hawa branch of the association meets at 7 p.m. in the staff lounge at the Os- hawa Clinic, 117 King St. E. Iva Lloyd will discuss naturopathic medicine. Call Tina at 905-668-0202. THURSDAY, MAY 30 OVEREATERS:Overeaters Anony- mous meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement or library at LaS- torta, at the north end of Liverpool Road, next to Manresa Resort House, Pickering. It’s a 12-step program. 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., Picker- ing, holds its last ‘new to you’ sale of the season from 7 to 9 p.m. Items in- clude good used clothing, toys, books, and white elephant. Donations need- ed. Call 905-839-4257. ADDICTION HELP:The Serenity Group meets every Friday at 8 p.m. for a 12-step recovery program at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Group deals with all types of addictions, including co-dependen- cy. Child care is available. Call Jim evenings at 905-428-9431. 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Mail resume along with salary expectations to; Oshawa This Week, file # 803, P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON. L1H 7l5. 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. SENIOR BOOKKEEPER for small Scarboro manufacturer. Must have experience and able to produce monthly statements. 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Parents Call (416) 221-3829 www.gojobs.gov.on.ca PROGRAM INFORMATION OFFICERS The Ministry of Finance,revenue operations and client service branch,ministry information centre,seeks four bilingual individuals to respond to taxpayer inquiries in a call-centre environment.As part of a high-performance,quality-focused team, you will receive in-depth training and have the opportunity to participate in exciting new branch initiatives. You will: provide information on programs administered by ministry client branches/other client groups; analyse/resolve inquiries; retrieve, update, document customer/program information using various media to prepare reports for investigation.Location: Oshawa. Files 2548 (permanent position), 2549 (regular part-time position, 29 hours/week) and 2550 (two contract positions of up to 18 months). Qualifications:proficiency in English and French; knowledge of Ontario- government structure, programs, related federal, provincial and municipal programs; demonstrated communication, interpersonal and customer-service skills to deal courteously/effectively with a diverse client group; excellent judgment; sound decision-making, problem-solving and organization skills; ability to research information and work in a front-line, high-volume environment. Salary range: $19.45 - $21.56 per hour Resume and covering letter must be received by June 7, 2002. Quoting appropriate file number(s), send to: Ministry of Finance, Human Resources Branch, 33 King St. W., 2 nd Fl., Oshawa, ON L1H 8H5. Fax: 905-433-6588. Afin d’obtenir de l’information en français sur ces postes, veuillez communiquer avec Ginette Stirrup au 905 433-6075. An equal opportunity employer THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ PICKERING Graceland Crt. 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Forest Park Dr. Linwood St. Bridelpath Circle Breda Ave. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 510 General Help 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 MIRCOM TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Future of Life Safety Required at the New 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.) 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Limited offer ! call Pauline 1-866-888-5288 B Licensed Bus Drivers We T rain 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 CANVASSERS NEEDED $15./per hr., 10-20hrs./per week Ideal for the retired. Sales experience is an asset. Own vehicle a must. (905)686-9842 EXT. 302 - 9AM-4PM (905)686-2445 EXT. 302 - 4PM-8PM CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. 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For Information Call Arlene Heasman (905)428–6829 Local Oshawa Company Seeking Full & Part-time TELEMARKETERS To join our winning team!!!!! • No selling • Hourly wage • On bus route • Pay day every Friday Call Liz or Michelle (905)720-1507 TELEMARKETER'S NEEDED $10/per hr., Mon.-Thurs. 5-8 pm Call from an existing database Experience preferred (905)686-9842 EXT. 302 - 9AM-4PM (905)686-2445 EXT. 302 - 4PM-8PM THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 We seek motivated people to join our winning team. 2 locations: Scarborough. Applicants for this outdoor work position require good commu- nication skills,a valid driver’s licence and must be able to start immediately.They must have a desire to learn, be at least 19 years of age and function with minimum supervision. Weed Man provided full training and a chance to grow with our company. Call us now! (416) 269-8333 LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE $10/per hr.,Welding experience required. Basic understanding of mechanical. (905)686-9842 EXT. 142 - 9AM-4PM (905)686-2445 EXT. 142 - 4PM-8PM 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 500 Career Training 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help DURHAMWAYS LEGAL REAL ESTATE Secre- tary Full-time, for small law office in Oshawa required im- mediately. Min. 3-5 years ex- perience required. Must have working knowledge of Con- veyancer software, excellent organizational and customer service skills. Reply to File #802, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa L1H 7L5 Sales Help & Agents530 GARDEN SEED Company looking for Junior Sales Rep. Must have reliable vehicle, and be free to travel. Fax re- sume to 877-905-0070 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 CARDIOLOGY OFFICE in Whitby requires part time tech/nurse. Experienced for stress test/ekg/holter. Fax to (905) 668-8778 CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant/ Receptionist required for Dental Office. Call (905)655– 3385 or fax resume to (905)655-5393 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 Hotel/Restaurant540 EXPERIENCED RESTAURANT MANAGER for busy 150 seat Sports Bar and Grill in Osha- wa required. Supervisory ex- perience essential. Apply at www.thehrdepartment.ca Houses For Sale100 PRIVATE SALE - 105 Over- bank Dr., Oshawa $234,900. 3-bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, w/o basement to fenced yard, ra- vine lot, gas fireplace, c/vac, new hardwood floor, living & diningroom, finished base- ment. Call (905)424-1125. NEWLY RENOVATED semi detached raised bungalow, 2+ 2 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 washrooms, 6 appliances, close to 401, Bowmanville. With income that pays mort- gage $144,900. (905)623– 1954. 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. PRIVATE - 2 storey, 3 bed- room home. 1700 sq.ft., 21/2 baths, finished rec room. Backs onto Harmony Conser- vation area. Central air/vac, gas fireplace. $219, 500. 905- 571-2217. 171 TULLOCH DR.,Ajax- in- vestment/income, 2 new bath- rooms, 2 new kitchens, 4- bedrooms. New windows, a/ c, roof, California shutters, garage, fireplace, 7 applianc- es, $187,900. (905)686–3837 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 905-436-9524 SALE OR RENT - Beautiful one bedroom plus solarium, 712 Rossland Rd. E., pool, gym, underground parking, walk to amenities. Sought after building. (416)708-5636,(905)666–6624 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 request. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 4,000 SQ. FT.industrial/com- mercial, three 12 x 14 doors. 520 Fox Street, Oshawa. Near 401, $2,000 monthly. Avail- able immediately. Phone (905) 725-9503 or (905) 576- 0498. 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 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 SIGN BUSINESS needs buyer a.s.a.p. Sacrifice only $29 K or best offer. (416)807-7714. 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 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 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 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- HARWOOD/HWY 2.- One bedroom large clean apartment in luxury home. Close to all amenities. Pri- vate entrance. 1st/last. NO pets/no smoking preferred. $750/month inclusive. Avail- able June lst. 905-427-4466. 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 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 message NEAR OC,one bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance, no pets, includes all utilities, laun- dry, stove, fridge, $630 per mo. July lst. Call (905) 571–7072 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) LARGE 2 BEDROOM legal apartment, South Ajax, com- pletely remodeled, fireplace, backyard, parking for two, laundry, separate entrance, lst/last, references. July lst. $1,100 inc. negotiable. (905) 686–3197, (416) 788-3936. NORTH WEST OSHAWA,2 level, large, 1-bedroom, 1125sq.ft. basement apt. Sep- arate entrance. Non-smokers, no pets. Avail. June or July 1. $750 inclusive. 905-571-6558 TWO BEDROOM apts. avail- able immediately. Conven- iently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT Apt. Rosebank, Pickering area. Available June lst., all inclusive except phone, $800 per mo. Single person pre- ferred. (905) 420–9018 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/WILSON - New home, immaculate walkout bachelor apartment, suits one person, parking, non smoker, no pets, June lst. $650 per mo. all inclusive (905) 728–9509 OSHAWA,1 bedroom upper floor, fridge, stove, air, washer, dryer, cable, parking included. $750./mo. inclusive. First & last required. No pets. 905- 436–6085., (905) 728-3481. 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 - ONE bedroom basement apartment, Whites/ Sheppard area, close to 401 and all other amenities, park- ing. Non smoker/ no pets. July lst. $650. (416) 729-5016. 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 VILLAGE - TWO bedroom spacious basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, available July lst. $975 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 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, main floor 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 WHITBY - 1-bedroom base- ment apt. Separate entrance, walk-out, bright, great view. $750/month. 905-571–1962 WHITBY - BRIGHT, CLEAN,2 bedroom main floor of triplex, Brock/401. Walk to Go. Prefer no pets/non smoker $895 plus hydro, July lst. (905) 666- 8787. WHITBY BRIGHT 1 bedroom basement apartment in Chris- tian home. Separate entrance, parking, cable and utilities in- cluded, $700/month, avail. Aug. 1. No smoking. Call 905- 720-2611 WHITBY, KENDALWOOD/ Thickson, 1-bedroom+den basement apartment, private entrance, $1000/month cable, parking included. 1 furnished rooms, share facilities w/one, $450/month, immediately. First/last required. No smok- ing/pets, references. (905)665–8462. 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. WHITES/FINCH,One bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, very spacious, laun- dry, no smoking/pets. Avail- able immediately. $750 in- clusive. 416-418-0372 WHITES/HWY 2, large bright basement apt, parking, ap- pliances, non-smoking, no pets, references, first/last. $950 inclusive. Available im- mediately. Call Diane 416- 346-1163 or 905-421-0110 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Condominiums For Rent180 3 BEDROOM townhouse, loft, deck, garage, appliances. air, across from park, walk to PTC, bus, no smoking, refer- ences, credit check, avail. now, $1250 plus utilities & condo fee. 905-428–3627 Houses For Rent185 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY,2 Westney Rd, 2-bedroom, 2 full baths, shows beautifully. 1 year lease, $1300 inclusive. Call Tracy Feaver 416-298- 8200 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414 or 1-877-663-1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSES for rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905- 436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and sched- uling). 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 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. Townhouses For Rent190 BOWMANVILLE - Lawrence/ Waverly, 3-bdrms, 2 wash- room, finished walkout base- ment, fenced yard, water incl. $1,100 + heat & hydro. Close to all amenities. Avail. June 15. References, 905-623- 6034. WENTWORTH/PARK 2-bedroom townhouse in small quiet family complex. Parking, fenced yard w/patio. No pets. First/last, $850- inclusive. Cable/phone extra. July 1st. Jim or Anna 905-404- 9146, 905-721-0344 Housing Wanted191 PROFESSIONAL COUPLE with family, seeking 3 - 4 bedroom house or townhouse to rent in the Whitby/Brooklin area. Please call (905) 430–2259 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX - large, bright second floor room in private home. Queen- size bed, 27" TV, cable, c/a, kitchen & laundry facilities. No smoking/pets. 905-686-3437. ONE large beautifully furnished bedroom. Use of den , kitchen, laundry and cable. Quiet neigh- bourhood. $100 weekly. Available immediately, 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, 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 LUXURY HOME TO share 1- bedroom, private living room, dining room, bathroom, cable included. share kitchen, Use of garage. Laundry facilities included $700/month utilities included. Lots of privacy, quiet home, Suit single. (905)686– 1168. 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. Cottages For Rent209 3-BEDROOM COTTAGE on Balsam Lake, private, good swimming & fishing. $950/ week with boat. Call (905)263– 2244. 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. 1998 AEROLITE travel trailer, 26ft, bunk house model, sleeps 6-8, loaded w/all op- tions, used only 3 times. 905- 509–2121 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 32' REGAL PROWLER trailer, 1988, hydraulic operations, air conditioning, excellent condi- tion $9500. Call 705-786-3535. 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. Boats & Supplies232 14FT RUNABOUT 35 Even- rude boat, motor & trailer. $1,500 o.b.o. Call 905-294– 6448 1987 16' Grew boat with trail- er, 55 horse Evinrude, recon- ditioned motor, $1900. (705)786–3535 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 BIRD CAGES for sale canary $25, cockateil $50., flight $150. Telephone (905) 427– 7125 FAMILYROOM FURNITURE, Sleep sofa $100; loveseat $100; 2-oak coffee tables $99/ $100; oak entertainment unit $100; 905-428–2393 PRINCESS Diana Porcelain brand new in box, 19" Asking $150. Marilyn Monroe porce- lain brand new in box 16", Sweater Girl. Asking $250. 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. 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 2 Dressers $35/each, bed sofa $175, wall unit $55, 6pc. oak bedroom suite $995, 4pc. maple bedroom suite $250, futon $110, file cabinet $20, stove $65, student desk & chair $45, 1950 console radio $95, 1895 Brass bed $750 o.b.o. Microwave $20, sofa $95, recliner chair $50, coffee & end tables $25, black wrought iron bed & canopy $195, antique bedroom suite $950, solid oak coffee table $125, 1930 solid walnut tea cart $650, 15 movie posters $75, blackjack poker table & 4 chairs $125, TV $55, 10pc an- tique diningroom suite $3900 obo. Lamps & pictures $5/ each Toaster, pots, pans, dishes, tins, books, many oth- er items. 20 King St. W., Bow- manville, everything must go (905)697–3532. 8 H.P. LAWN TRACTOR, Massey Ferguson, completely rebuilt & painted, $900. Must See!! Call 1-705-786-0550 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 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 TRAILER HITCH for sale for 2000 Neon or newer, includes wiring harness, $175. Call 905-579-4991 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 QUEEN BEDROOM 2 yrs $900; Couch/loveseat, 2 yrs, $450; Maple table +chairs, $400; Double bedroom $400; Pine bed w/box+matt. $175; Fridge $250; Chest freezer $150; Black leather recliner rocker $175. Can deliver 905- 260-2200 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. 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 CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. COMPUTER 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 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 HOPTPOINT STOVE for sale, in good working order, $100 OBO. Call 905-885-7740 or 905-261-3023. ICE CREAM MACHINE, table top, single service. $l,200 or best offer. Telephone (905) 985–4348 KEYBOARD ELECTRIC w/case as new paid $1700, asking $750. Binoculars water proof, scope, optisan 8x30w new $95. Umbrella cover & stand used once $70. Beam canister only $40. Duvet, new $50. Roller skates, size 6/6-1/2, worn twice paid $275, asking $75. Queen water bed mat- tress $35. Call (905)434–4932 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 MOVING SALE - sofas, bed settee, recliner, 5 pc. dining set, king, queen and double beds, 6 nite stands, armoire, futon, t.v.'s, computer, plus more. All about 2 yrs. old. Ex- cellent condition. (905) 576– 576–2243, cell (416) 894- 2774. 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 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- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. RENT TO OWN: New and re- conditioned appliances. Full Warranty. Peter's Appliances 905-837-9000 or 416-282- 0185 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. SOFA BED - dark brown, good condition, $100. 905-373- 6082. 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 MAPLE DININGROOM set, 6 chairs, buffet & hutch $650. Complete set of Britan- nica Encyclopedias, brand new condition $225. Brass di- ningroom chandelier $150. (905)723–0301. 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 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 OAK/PINE FURNITURE....We have expanded our showroom and are filling it with exciting New Designs in Solid Wood Bedrooms, Dining Rooms and Entertainment Units. We have a large selection available, and if you don't see what you are looking for, we will build to your specifications.... Let Tra- ditional Woodworking be your own personal FURNITURE MAKER. We have been build- ing quality solid wood furni- ture in the Durham Region for 27 years. We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/plans and turn them into reality. Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how quality fine furniture is made... Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quality"..Tra- ditional Woodworking.... 115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry. 905- 985-8774. www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. 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. WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DRYER, stackable, with stand $450 firm. 705-786-0550.snp 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 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 FREE TO A GOOD HOME - 18 month old male rednose Pit- bull, blonde. Fixed and chipped. Call Laura (905) 728- 5799 after 4 p.m. OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting June 3rd. Novice and Open. To Register call Bev. (905) 435-0868 POODLE PUPPIES - minia- ture, mother & father CKC registered, for pets only. (No papers). $400. Call 905-623– 9971 Bowmanville 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. 1988 CHEV CORSICA, 135,000 kms, auto, air, rem- ote start, excellent condition, asking $2000, E-tested in De- cember. Call 905-579-3467 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. 1991 SHADOW only 88,000kms, well maintained gov't car, 4 cyl., automatic, 4 door, safety & emission tested $2995. Oshawa dealer 905- 718-1808, 83 Ritson Rd.S. 1992 BONNEVILLE SSEl Su- percharged. Burg., gray leath- er, HUD, loaded, orig. paint, new tires, brakes, like new, spotless, never smoked. 905- 987–5039 1992 OLDS CUTLASS Su- preme, 4 dr, auto, 178kms, certified, e-tested $4000 o.b.o. (905)434–0392 1993 FORD PROBE GT,red, 2-door, 2.5L V6 automatic, ful- ly loaded, excellent condition, certified, emission tested, 165,000kms, $5500 o.b.o. Call (905)438–9759. 1993 Precidia - 5 speed, MX3, V6. Power windows, locks, sunroof. Stereo system (op- tional). Runs well. GREAT SUMMER CAR. Asking price $3,000. Call 905-743-9004. 1996 MERCURY SABLE wag- on air, automatic, pw, pl, cruise control, ABS, certified & e-tested, Phone 416-281- 7917. 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 Robert (905) 431-4504 or (905)728–8979 2001 CHEV CAVALIER,low kms, lease takeover $307. per mo. or can purchase. Moving to UK , forced sale. I will pay transfer cost. (905) 623–1484 Andrew. 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, drift- wood exterior, tan leather interi- or, fog lights, polished alloy wheels, power sunroof, spoiler, power and heated bucket seats, dual climate control air condi- tioning, am-fm stereo with cd player, power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise control, tilt steer- ing, dual air bags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti- theft keyless entry, compass, auto dim mirror and $5,000 anti- theft guarantee. Absolutely mint with only 13,000 kms, Asking $26,900. Call (905) 725-0858 after 5 p.m. Ask for John. 91 FORD TAURUS SHO, loaded,, PW, PB, stereo casset and CD, leather interior, Certified and drive clean tested, $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 MURAD 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, automat- ic, 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 1995 GMC SAFARI SLT capt. 8 pass., Dutch, roof rack, run- ning boards, rear a/c & heat AM/FM/CD, P/W, P/L, tinted glass and alloy. 165k. $8995. 905-427–9199. 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 Parts & Repairs440 ENGINE ONLY from 1985 Buick Park Ave., V6, 3.8L, 26,000km, excellent condition. $575. Call 905-839-1357 snp Auto Leasing & Rentals445 LEASE TAKEOVER 2000 Sun- fire, 4-door silver, cruise, power lock, CD, 27,500 km, 1 year left on lease $240/month 905-721-2597 ask for Tony Announcements255 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertise- ment. Please allow time for us to con- firm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone num- ber and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 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 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $25/HOUR (905)-837-9213 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 COOKS POSITIONS Available immediately. Prep cook to lst cooks. Fax resume to: (905) 427-1611 Deer Creek Golf and Country Estates AVON Wanted sales Representatives. RECEIVE $50 of Free Product with first order. Limited time offer call Heidi 905-509-1163. A/P PAGE B6-NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com ASSISTANT MANAGER Assistant Manager required for busy retail outlet. Must have previous supervisory experience within the retail industry. Available days & weekends. Please fax resume to: (905) 683-1541 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help Experienced and Enthusiastic Commercial Lines CSR / Marketer required for insurance brokerage. Send resume to: Schofield-Aker Insurance 337 King St. W., Oshawa, ON L1J 2J8 or fax to:(905) 723-7688 Attn: Donna Maher 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 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. Cellular Master - A leading Rogers AT & T Wireless Dealer is seeking qualified candidates to join their corporate sales teams. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE If you possess: • Aggressive and self starter with ability to develop new accounts • Previous experience in sales/corporate account development and cold calling is preferred, but not essential • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills • Fresh graduated or minimum 1-2 years working experience A comprehensive training will be provided to suitable candidates. For interested candidates, please fax your resume to the Manager : 905-428-6810 ™ Rogers Communications Inc. Used under License. ®AT&T Corp. Used under License. 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 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 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent Now you can own a new home suite in Clarington Aspen Heights II only 25 min. east of TO For only $660 per month guaranteed for 5 years including P&I and CMHC fees. Hurry! Limited # of 2 bedroom suites for $119,990. Only $789 per month Guaranteed It's easy! $500 initial deposit, total 5% down. On Approval. Call 905-427-8605 185 Houses For Rent 185 Houses For Rent FACTORY MATTRESS SALE at TAUNTON RD. FLEA MARKET 870 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby 1/2 mile east of Thickson Rd. Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun. - 9am to 5pm We are selling King Koil, Slumber Sleep, Posture Beauty, Lady Englander & others all excellent quality. Single matts from $99.00, Doubles from $149.00, Queen sets $249.00, King sets from $399.00. Also available: bedroom furniture, bed frames, etc. Call 905-576-7550 for appointment during week. Also available at 1975 Taunton Rd. at Solina Rd., Hampton. Open 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat. Call 905-263-2517 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 525 Office Help 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 400 Cars For Sale Public Notices262 Lost and Found265 LOST CAT -orange with white under, missing from south Ajax since Nov. If you are feeding one or have seen one around please call Debbie at 905-686-2578 or business 905-831-9339 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 ATTENTION MOMS I provide homecare for your child and many extras. Hwy #2/Dixie. Call 905-837-8955 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 Daycare Wanted274 LIVE-IN CARE GIVER for 2 year old. Experienced, non- smoker, light housekeeping, references required. Leave message at (416)274-4099. Health & Homecare285 CASTLE ON A CLOUD Spa Presents "Special" Aromather- apy fullbody massage w/re- flexology 1-1/2 hr only $45.00 Stress Relief. Phone (905)432-6454 for appt. Ex- pires: June 20th, North Whitby. Psychics294 PSYCHIC READING, spiritual guidance & healing - Private ses- sions, 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 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DATING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 LASTING IMPRESSIONS "Our First Impression Is Your Lasting Impression" ❤Unbeatable Rates❤ Outcalls only 100% discretion 905-427–4814 Hiring 19+ DRIVERS WANTED MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. 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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 2 CLEANING LADIES available for top notch home service Free Consultation Call Kate at 905-831-4472 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 416-825-0771 "Clean is our middle name" PERFECT MAID SERVICE No Messing Around!!! Insured, Bonded, Staff Supervised. Complete Maid Service. Renovation clean-ups, move in/out cleaning. Ve ry reasonable rate. Why Bother When Perfect Maid Service Can Do It For You!!! Call 905-686-5424 $$ MONEY $$ 100% first, second & third mortgages, for any purpose, debt consolidation/ bad credit ok ONTARIO WIDE FINANCIAL CORP. (416) 913–7878 NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS of the : Pickering Harbour Company Limited To be held on: Wednesday, June 26th, 2002 at 7:30p.m.at Quality Inn & Suites Hotel 22 Metropolitan Rd. Scarborough, Ontario. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 29, 2002-PAGE B7 A/P ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 AUCTION SALE GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, MAY 31ST, 6 P.M. Selling a large selection of antiques and good china from a Pickering and Port Hope homes: Double brass bed, marble top dresser, wash- stand, occasional tables, coffee tables, drop leaf Duncan phyfe table, 2 rockers, quilts, sofa bed and chair, lamps, patio furniture, dining set, chesterfields, numerous collectibles and an- tiques, stacking library unit, cradle etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates Terms: Cash, App. Chq. Visa, Interac, M/C Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 "Estate Specialists since 1971" www.stapletonauctions.com AUCTION SALE Antiques, Collectables, Household & Barn Contents SAT. JUNE 1ST, 10:00 A.M (Viewing 9:00) (Rain date Sun. June 2nd) Located at Porter Farm, Orono, 1 km south of Kirby & 1km north of Orono, on Hwy 115/35 Hwy, watch for signs (NOTE: No parking on Highway) Auction features contents from "Olde Findings Em- porium" plus personal articles from the home, barn & collection of Gail & Randy Porter partial list in- cludes 8pcs. diningroom set, pegged table (c 1800 from England) misc. chairs (Rush, 6 press backs, rockers, etc.) church pew, drop front desk, misc. tables (kitchen, diningroom, occasional etc.) trunks, old radios, gramophone, rod back chairs c1800, kitchen helper cupboard, oak library table, misc. dressers & chests, school bell, enamel ware, old bottles, lamps, pictures, cookie jar collection, tins, crocks & jugs, art glass, quality glass & china (Susie cooper, Clarke Cliff, Shelley, display cabi- nets) plus many more rare, unique & useful arti- cles. NOTE The Porters have collected for many years & are liquidating contents from their busi- ness, plus articles found in & around the home- stead, A MUST ATTEND AUCTION! Terms Cash, Cheques, Visa, M/C & Interac Sale Managed & Sold by MacGregor Auctions Michael H. MacGregor 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 Sale Day: 905-718-6602 AUCTION SALE Pethick and Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon Sat. June 1, 2002 @ 5:30 pm Household articles from a Port Perry home, and 1920's radio, China, Crystal, Brass, Dishes, Records (Beatles, & Elvis LP's old 78's etc.), Old music books, Lamps, Desks, TV, Coins & currency etc. Terms Cash, Interac, Visa, M/C, Auctioneer: Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 Next sale Tues. June 4 @ 6 pm. AUCTION SALE Pethick and Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon Tues. June 4, 2002 @ 6 pm. Open @ 4:30 Misc. furniture, Quantity of good glassware & dishes, Old coins & currency, Lamps, Glassware, Tools, etc. Terms Cash, Interac, Visa, M/C. Auctioneer: Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 CALL DON FOR ALL YOUR AUCTION NEEDS. Next Sale June 8, 5:30 Coin & Currency Auction Sat June 8 @ 10:30 a.m AUCTION SALE SUNDAY June 2nd PORT PERRY KINSMAN HALL 12.00 NOON 15585 SIMCOE STREET(South of Reach Road) Various items from several older homes including bric-a-brac,lots of smalls,and good box lots. (Our usual assortment from the unique to high end crap). Several boxes in storage-contents unknown at time of publication. ***Light refreshments available*** Te rms:"Cash or Personal Cheque With I.D." Ian MacMartin - Auctioneer- (416)-724-6638 AUCTION, THURSDAY, MAY 30TH AT 5:00PM - 2 AUCTIONEERS SELLING INSIDE & OUT. Selling cont- ents from the home of Mrs. Sparling of Belleville, giving up house keeping to be sold at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE.Excellent auto washer & dryer, good sofa & chair set, walnut corner china cabinet, oak curved glass china cabinet, several table & chair sets, excellent wing chair & foot stool, selection dressers & chests of drawers, knee hole desk, portable colour TV, component stereo system, old Peterborough rug approx. 9 x 12, approx. 350 movies, large selection sports cards, nice love seat, microwave, cabinet sewing machine, chrome set, quantity of bedding, linens, large quantity old Xmas decorations, antique mantle clock, gas weed eater, chain saw, lawn & garden tools, other tools, large quantity of dishes, china, glass, knick knacks, house hold arti- cles, pots, pans, plus contents of storage unit being sold for non payment - all packed in boxes. No reserves to be sold in box lots. All starting at 5PM - inside & out.Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com LARGE ESTATE AUCTION SALE! of 3 Full Housefulls Saturday, June 1st -- 10 am Selling at the Mabee Auction Centre on Hwy. 35, 1 mile north of Rosedale or 7 km south of Coboconk, 911#5933. See signs. Featuring: 14.5 HP riding mower, tools, antiques, furniture & collectibles & modern and everyday kitchen & household items. A very tidy offering. Don’t miss it. Te r ms: Cash, Visa, Interac, MasterCard. Details - log on to www.auctionsfind.com/mabee or call CALVIN MABEE AUCTIONS 705-374-4800 for fax listing! CLOSE OUT AUCTION DONUT/ICE CREAM SHOP THURSDAY, MAY 30TH, 11 A.M. Selling the complete contents of the Busy Bee Donut Ice Cream Shop, Baseline and Waverly Road, Bowmanville, including equipment, fur- niture and display fixtures, blakeslee dishwash- er, Hobart baker oven, brute pastry proofer oven, hussman 6 ft. ice cream chest freezer, curtis 2 dr. side by side freezer, QBD small glass door cooler, habcold vertical glass door cooler, kelvinator 16 tub dipwell freezer, two artica cooler pastry display units, taylor 339 - 27 freezemaster soft ice cream dispenser, canada food equipment 2 flavor ice cream station w/ side pumps and cup dispensers, ault silverking milk cupboard, two little squirt automatic cream dispensers, electro freeze (blizzard) unit, durable multi sundae pump station, bunn cap- puccino machine, holman conveyor toaster, 2 microwaves, beaumark bar fridge, 3M intercom drive thru speaker system, Royal alpha 580 cash register, OMAS electric meat slicer, hamilton beach stainless triple milk shaker, star hot fudge cheese dispenser, FW - 12 shallow fryer, helmco lacey hot fudge dispenser, ebhard donut filler, bunn hot water dispenser, sartorius scale, dominion floor safe, donut display shelving, glass front pastry display unit w/5 access doors, 5 ft. stainless sandwich/salad prep unit w/cooler, 6 ft. stainless counter w/5 spring cup dispensers, 24 in. stainless sink unit, 15 ft. stain- less counter w/5 lower rack sections, 12 ft. stainless counter w/sink and 5 spring cup dis- pensers, double deep well stainless sink, single stainless sink, 7 fiberglass bench table units, 4 free standing chair table units, smokeeter unit, 10 hanging light swags, signage, shelving, dish- es, trays, tacks, scoops, supplies, etc. Everything selling in clean working condition. Preview morning of auction from 8 a.m. Check out our website for more pictures Terms: Cash, App. Chq. Visa, Interac, M/C Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 "Estate Specialists since 1971" www.stapletonauctions.com 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 31 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The property of Russell & Jessie McMillen of Fenelon Falls plus others, 6pc. maple dinette suite, Burled wal- nut chest of drawers, 4pc. walnut bedroom suite curio cabinet, 8pc. modern dining room suite, pine drop leaf table, pine table & 4 chairs, cedar chest, bridge set, Grandfather clock, oak china cabinet (glass 3 sides), washstand, walnut china cabinet (glass 3 sides) par- lour chairs, 9pc. dining room suite, wicker chairs, oak parlour table, 6 oak T-back chairs, 4 press back chairs, patio set, 12ft. aluminum boat, 6Hp Viking out- board motor, trailer & fish finder, 9ft. fiberglass boat, paddle boat, 18Hp John Deere riding lawn mower, 4x8 box trailer, 2 door Roper refrigerator, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers RR#1 Little Britain, (705) 786-2183 ESTATE AUCTION, SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST AT 10:00AM Excellent sale of antiques, collectables, modern home furnishings. Entire home from the late Mrs. M. McQuinn of Wilson Ave., Toronto. To be sold at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE.G.E. automatic washer & dry- er - less than 2 years old, Gibbard dining room suite, Gibbard highboy chest & matching dresser, excellent east lake side board with high mirror back & carved shelf, excellent drop leaf table with brass claw feet and ornate base, pair wing chairs with Queen Anne legs, ornate pump organ, unusual French style chest with curved front, selection fancy small tables, smoker stand, unusual inlaid hall table with carved angel on legs, excellent 2 seater sofa, break front china cabinet with glass doors, ornate fireside chair, other Gibbard double bed with matching dresser, solid maple dresser & mirror with matching desk, matched pair wooden arm chairs, 4 east lake side chairs, nice 2 drawer entrance table, antique walnut china cabinet, other fancy cabinet, chest of silver flatware, 10 place setting Coalport china with serving pieces, teapot, bowls cov- ered & open etc., 12 "Bird of Paradise" cups & saucers, crystal, glassware, china, collectables, set Royal Doulton double han- dled soup bowls with under dish, matching tea pot, cream/su- gar & platter, Closone table lamp, oil lamp, dog lamp, ginger- bread clock & other old wall clock, Royal Albert luncheon set, collection old hand painted plates, antique brass candle phone, ornate antique sterling silver tea set plus other sterling pieces, old war medals, paintings, prints, pictures, pressed glass, cut glass, quantity of knick knacks, dishes, glassware, household articles mostly packed by family & unseen. No reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com Gary Hill Auctions (Div. of 1361082 Ontario Limited) Uxbridge Office 905-852-9538 Toll Free 800-654-4647 Cellular 416-518-6401 Fax 905-852-1067 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SAT. JUNE 1st - 11:00 a.m. for Bonnie Martin & Jim Nimigon 2192 Bloor St E, Bowmanville (from 401 & Courtice Rd, go N 2.8 km to Bloor St & E 3.5 km) Pine corner cpbd. w/gl. doors, flat to walls incl. grey pine blind; pine pie safe; chimney, kitchen nook & jam cpbds.; sm.Vict. parlour tables, wash- stand, wicker dresser; pine db., iron & spool beds; chairs - rocking, 6 p/b & capts.;wicker child’s rock- er & school desk, pine gossip bench, lg. pine mir- ror, wicker plant stands, wrought iron tables, quilts, mink stoles, med. cabinet, port. Kenmore sewing mach., freezer;China, Glass & Silver: Biscuit barrels incl. RD, Johnson Bros. china, s & p, ironstone pitcher & bowl, Wedgwood trinket boxes, Toby mugs, H & K Tunstall cream pitcher, pr. Staffordshire Kent dogs, teapots, cut gl. cream & sugar, Vict. powder compact, iris dep. candle- sticks, 12 pl. s/p cutlery, EP berry & spoon set; Collectibles:Old baskets, prim. wool winder; crocks & gl. table top butter churns; butter press, egg crate; cream & milk cans & bottles; wood ice cream maker, wood wash mach., Beatty washtub stand, tin tub w/claw ft. & oak trim, Findlay oval cook stove, rocking horses, scales, copper fire ext., Coke cooler & hat rack, gas can, qty. dec. boxes, qty. enamelware, qty. tins, kitchen utensils, treadle mach. table, comic books, teddy bears (1 Steiff?), 1855 signed sampler, wood decoys, oak wall phone, wicker baby pram, Christening gown, dolls, wood skis, puzzles, qty. signed prints - Romance, Bateman; metronome, qty. oil lamps, nodder toys, calendars, cast mech.bank, qty.med bottles, Amber Gem/T.Eaton jars, Rockingham bed pan, spittoon & dog pitchers; Weller yel- lowware crocks, Bennington, flat iron, apple peel- ers, old GE radio, fancy purses, wicker doll sleigh & stroller, printer’s box; prim. pine washbd. & candy mould; farrier’s nail box, anvil, trap books; Outdoor,Tools & Misc.:1951 Case V.A.C. trac- tor w/hyd. (gd.), 3 pt.h 6’ blade, 12’ house trailer; 1991 Yamaha snowmobile “Ventura”, lg. track, elec. start; 14’ Doral f/g boat w/trailer, down rig- gers, eqpmt.; 1983 Suzuki XJ410 truck (as is), old f/g trap boat, S10 truck cap, db. horse trailer, breaking wagon, Craftsman snow blower for riding mower, Craftsman 10” radial arm saw, scythe, grain cradle, nail keg, whiffle trees, horse & pony harnesses, saddles, sulky cart, collar hames, Quebec cutter, buggy jack & parts, ant. Express sleigh, child’s sleigh & wagon, wood wheelbarrow, sap buckets, pool eqpmt. incl. Swimquip pump, Culligan softener, used 2” planks, pr. wagon wheels, traps, milkhouse & prop. heaters & sala- mander, hand tools, chain falls, dog harness/shafts, fanning mills, wagons. Lunch available.Preview:9 a.m. Sale Day Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac or approved cheque garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com HUGE ESTATE AUCTION KAHN AUCTION CENTRE at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China HUGE ESTATE SALE - Selling Contents of Antique Store, Local Estates & Storage Unit Thursday May 30th, 6:30pm Start ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE:Canadiana Rocker; wash stand; dresser; circ. 1930 walnut dresser w/mirror, with rounded front double bed; pine table, 6 chairs & buffet with age; vintage mahogany 4 pc. bedroom suite; turn of century oak side by side; 9 pc. mahogany dining room suite; French sofa & chair in mint cond.; assortment of Duncan Phyffe Mahogany lamp tables; walnut china cabinet; qual- ity used bedroom & dining room furniture; set of refinished French carved chairs; French decorated cabinet; old dressers; carved buffet; too many items to list! GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Pair of Shelley vases; Royal Worchester tureens; wedge-wood vase; Royal Doulton figurines; Dudson Jasperware vase; Royal Winton china; cornflower; made in Germany vintage porcelain; decorative china; silver plate accessories; dEnglish cups & saucers; lots of old china arriving daily. SPECIAL INTERESTS:Lots of old cameras; vintage gold and silver pocket watch- es; collection of old wrist watches; antique mantle and wall clocks; Gramophone (vintage with records); leather western saddle; balance of container of carved mahogany furniture including Escritoria Desk, settee, china cabinets, display cabinets; and lots of decorative household giftwares. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Selection of signed Walter Campbell best, Group of Seven Limited Edition quality framed, Casson, Thompson, Carmichael, Harris, some first time offered in this series, Carl Brenders, Bateman, an opportunity to purchase one of Canada's best, a great selection of professional painted new and old oil on canvas, watercolors etc. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This sale will be a great offering of lots of china, glass- ware and estate contents of over 350 lots. Viewing from 12 noon. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registration fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 POLICE AUCTION, MONDAY, JUNE 3RD AT 6:00PM at the COBOURG POLICE STATION, KING ST. WEST, COBOURG. Over 70 bikes, cell phones, assorted jewelry, 2 pair new snowmobile boots & pants, leather jacket, laser level, stereo & computer articles, weed eaters, hedge trimmer, chain saw, windsurfing board with keel/mast/sail & rigging plus countless other articles. All must be sold - no reserves. GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com TESS Tidd Estate Sales Service OUTSTANDING AUCTION SALE Sat. June 1 at 10 a.m. & Sun. June 2 at 1 p.m. Continuation from Port Hope Heritage Home AT TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE Hwy #2 east of Cobourg 2ND SESSION Directions- Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy#2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6kms. Watch for signs. Featured in the 2nd session - An excel- lent selection of antique and quality home fur- nishings and decorating accessories - tables, beds, dressers, floor and table lamps, wall sconce lights, carpets, sofa's and chairs, chaise lounges, pictures and prints, entertainments centres, tv.'s and vcr's, pedestal base plant stands, plus so much more. FULL DESCRIP- TIVE LISTING AND PHOTO GALLERY AVAILABLE AT www.theauctionfever.com PREVIEW - Friday, May 31st - 10 a.m.- 4 p.m./ Sat. 9 a.m. to time of sale. TERMS - Cash, Visa, M.C. Interac, cheque w/proper I. D. Lunch available. 3RD SESSION Sun., June 2nd at 1 p.m. NOTE - SALE TIME - 1 P.M. Featured in our 3rd session auction - an enor- mous and most fabulous selection of wrought iron, cast iron, concrete, cast aluminum, etc. garden furniture, urns, planters and orna- ments, plus an excellent selection of quality shop tools, hand and power tools, garden tools, lawnmower, snowblower, etc. A FULL DESCRIPTIVE LISTING at www.theauction- fever.com 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM (Applied to both June lst and June 2nd sales) Auctioneer - Patricia Tidd TIDD ESTATE SALES/SERVICE (905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales THURSDAY, MAY 30TH: 5:00PM Auction Sale of Farm Machinery, Dozers, and tools for David Davidson, 13809 Townline Rd., Uxbridge. 2 1/2 miles West of Zephyr then North to farm. TO INCLUDE:JD Diesel dozer w loader and blade, JD gas 440 dozer w blade, 1942 Oliver dozer w rebuilt motor, Allis bulldozer crawler w blade, Case C tractor, Farmall H tractor, hay elevator, JD side mower, buzz saw, 10" cut-off saw, air compressors, wood splitter, Troybilt rototiller, radial armsaw, 2 furrow plow, 12HP riding lawnmower, 2 cement mixers, trailers blade, Homelite generator, 6x12 wire dog cage, push mow- ers, tools, water pumps, furniture items, 69 Dodge Monico, plus large quantity of scrap, plus many other items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH: 4:45PM Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for the Estate of Gordon Noakes of Sandy Cove Es- tate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Immac. 8pc walnut dining room suite, apt. size piano (Ex). Gulbransen electric organ (Ex), 4pc oak bedroom suite, oak bookcase, love seats, bed chesterfield (like new), Vitamaster treadmill, computer, desk, file cabinet, sewing table, Kenwood stereo sys- tem, coffee and end tables, pressback rocker, 16 place setting Royal Albert (Trillium), collector plates, cups and saucers, cross and olive crystal, pinwheel crystal, silver overlay, power washer, garden tools, plus many other quality items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH - 5 P.M. Estate auction at Orval McLean Auction Center - Lind- say. Living, dining and bedroom furniture, antique oak china cabinet, new leather sofa and loveseat, new chesterfield suite, bed chesterfields, new bunk beds, new round oak table and chairs, glass, china, ap- pliances, tools, some antiques, restaurant equipment, 2 deep fryers, meat slicer, ice cream dipping cabinet, cream dispenser, char broiler, sandwich cooler, 2 hot dog cookers, pretzel warmer, coffee makers, micro- waves, etc, hairdressers chairs, shampoo chair and sink. Vehicles - 97 Chrysler LHS, 97 Honda Accord, 97 Safari van awd, loaded, 86 Dodge pickup, partial list, hundreds of interesting items. MCLEAN AUCTIONS (705) 324-2783 or 1-800-461-6499 Auction appraisal service www.mclean.theauctionadvertiser.com CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! 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Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 683-0707(Ajax) 556 House Cleaning 700 Home Improvements To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 BONNEVILLE, Dorothy (Inspector - Dowty Equipment) Peacefully, on May 25, 2002, at the Ballycliffe Nursing Home, in her 89th year. Loving wife of the late Lawrence. Dear sister of Malcolm Draine (England). A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, south east corner of Har- wood Ave and Bayly St., Ajax on Friday May 31, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation. Arrange- ments entrusted to the MCEACHNIE FU- NERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428–8488. FINN, Amber Rae - It is with great sadness that we announce that Amber passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26th, 2002 at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, at the age of 25. Beloved daughter of Betty and Larry; sister of Jason and Heidi; loving girlfriend of Cory; niece to Judith, Peter and Guy; grand- daughter of Pete and Janet. Amber will be sadly missed by all her cousins, extended family and close friends. Friends will be welcome at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Picker- ing, Ontario (south of Hwy 401) 905-686- 5589 on Tuesday May 28th and Wednesday May 29th from 5 until 9pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, May 30th, 2002 at 1pm. Private cremation to fol- low. SEIDE, Ingrid, R.N.Aged 31 years, at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, on Monday, May 27, from complications following surgery. Be- loved daughter of Gustav and Mary Ann (da Silva). Loved granddaughter of Martha and the late Emil Seide, and late Flavio and Stella da Silva. Loving sister of Mariette and John (Stephenson), and Erica and Duane (Scott). Loved aunt of Derica and Alexander and spe- cial Godmother to Bria and Alexander. Ingrid is lovingly remembered by her many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and colleagues in the Emergency Department at both Humber River Regional (Finch) and North York Gener- al (Leslie) Hospitals. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428–8488 from 2-5 and 7-9 pm Fri- day. Funeral Mass of the Resurrection at St. Isaac Jogues Church (1148 Finch Ave. Pick- ering, ON) on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 10:30 am. Interment - Pine Ridge Memorial Gar- dens. Should family and friends so desire, do- nations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the fami- ly. SHAW, Helen In loving memory of Helen Shaw who in her 92nd year peacefully passed away at the Extendicare Guildwood on May 26, 2002. Dear wife of the late George Ever- ett Shaw. Loving mother of Mary Lou Neefj- es, John and Don Shaw. She will be greatly missed by all grandchildren, great grandchil- dren and her many friends. The family will re- ceive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 10 - 11 a.m. on Thursday May 30, 2002. Chapel Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. SUCHY (Suekey), Peter After a lengthy ill- ness, he passed away peacefully on Sunday May 26, 2002 in his 86th year. Dear husband of Betty and loving father of Stephen and friend Ruth, Donna and friend Jim and Don- nie. Predeceased by son Peter. He will be sad- ly missed by grandchildren Peter, Tricia, Hay- ley, Amanda, Jennifer and Julie. He is sur- vived by sister Kay and her husband Steve, brother Danny and wife Vicki. Predeceased by sister Margaret, brothers John, Nick and Steve. He will be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral arrange- ments have been entrusted to the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village), 905-428-8488. A fu- neral service was held on Wednesday May 29, 2002 at 12:00 p.m. Interment Pine Hills Ce- metery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Heart and Stoke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. 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TAP-INS AND LIP-OUTS The man sentenced to six months in jail for fishing 1,158 golf balls from a pond at Whetstone Golf Course in Leicestershire, England, had his prison term overturned May 20, receiving a two-year “conditional dis- charge.” The sentence seemed a little harsh, don’t you think? The Forecaddie definitely will not be stealing any hotel towels at the British Open. … Keith Clearwater hit the wrong ball on his approach shot on his first hole of the MasterCard Colonial. That led to a triple bogey. The Forecaddie knows firsthand that a start like that can make the rest of the tournament a long march for a caddie. … Sergio Garcia’s regular looper, “Hopper,”returned to South Africa recently because of a lingering illness. So Garcia hired “Ant Man,”who had been caddying for David Frost. All of which makes the Forecaddie wonder: Outside of Stevie Williams,are there any caddies out there with real names? — Golfweek New technology may sink water ball, boost ballmakers’sales Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune GarciaRodriguez Companies that spe- cialize in retrieving golf balls have a lot to lose if ballmakers employ color-changing tech- nology. CHUCK FADELY/KRT aw numbers, peer perception and conven- tional wisdom seem to suggest Corey Pavin is the man golf has left behind. So fickle is the game that the little scrapper, once on the highest perch, has ranked from 155 to 169 in PGA Tour earnings from 1997 to 2002, including through mid-May this season. The ill winds of change have meant fewer top-10 finishes in the last 51/2 years (eight) than in 1996 alone (nine). In this Tiger Woods era of the power game, Pavin has languished at or near the bottom annually in dri- ving distance. Despite controversial advances in equipment technology that have fueled wide- spread distance increases, Pavin’s average drive from 1995 to 2001 actually dropped 2 yards to 252.7. “The days are over when you drive it 250 and win out here,” Jesper Parnevik said. The artist arguably is a dying breed in these times of bomber ball. Tour courses are longer, firmer, harder and grassier on the sides of fairways than they were 8 to 10 years ago. As if a switch were flipped or a baton passed, when the powerful Woods crashed the scene in late 1996, other stars faded, the Normans, Faldos, Crenshaws, Elkingtons, Pavins. Ever since, golf has been about long carries. “It seems like we sort of died out,” Ben Crenshaw said at the MasterCard Colonial in mid-May. “Tiger put more of an emphasis on length. When you’re hit- ting a 3-iron to a green instead of a long hitter’s 7- or 8-iron, the percentages will get you. We don’t have much margin for error.” In Pavin, we have witnessed perhaps the last of the finesse sculptors at the elite level. He has carved the ball wonderfully to the left and right, relying often on low runners. He won a U.S. Open and was the soul of Ryder Cup teams. He collected 14 titles with great hands and imagination and that immeasurable will. He outearned everyone 11 years ago. Over the years he has worked the ball so well at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, a shotmaker’s venue, that he won twice and finished second twice and had his lone top-10 of 2001 there. This year, he contended into the weekend before slipping into a tie for 28th, still his best showing of 2002. There is a large faction that says his type has gone the way of the persimmon wood driver, that the short hitter has too much to overcome these days. For one, fellow fortysomething Mark O’Meara, the double major winner of 1998, no launcher himself, sees the message. “Corey has been one of the top players in the world,” O’Meara says of his former college rival. “He’s had an incredible fighting bulldog demeanor. He has clawed away and done whatever it takes to win. He’s like a little dog that grabs onto the side of your leg and doesn’t let go. “But the game has changed the last seven years. Now if you don’t have power, I’m sorry. Not one short hitter will dominate the game. It’s all about power. You’ve got to have hang time on your shots.” Just when you hear that talk and check the stats and prepare to shovel dirt, though, you happen upon Pavin and his coach and you hear a different tune. The dirge turns into easy-listening music. There’s one main reason for the optimism: an improving swing. Pavin has had his share of life changes the past few years. He fired his longtime agent, also his brother-in- law. He got divorced and is engaged to be married to his personal assistant/bookkeeper. He moved from Orlando, Fla., to the San Diego area three years ago and relocated again last fall to the Dallas area. If each major alteration is worth 500 stress points on a shrink’s checklist, then Pavin’s total threatens the top of the chart. “Those things haven’t helped, especially in such a stressful game like golf,” Pavin said. “The more out- side worries, the harder it is to play and to concen- trate.” But throughout his slump, the main culprit has been his swing. His mechanics started to deteriorate in 1996. He would lean left and get too steep and upright. He has been badly out of position at the top of the back- swing. Other bad habits crept in. He no longer hit it where he was aiming. Others gained distance, but not him. His lack of distance and accuracy put more pressure on his short game. He lost confidence. He got confused and worked with five differ- ent teachers over six years. To his credit, he blames the student for an inability to com- prehend. But in early 2001, after a six-year absence, he reunited with his teacher of 20 years, Bruce Hamilton. Among other things, Pavin has strengthened his grip, stayed behind the ball better and improved his ability to draw the ball. Now the two say they are seeing encouraging results. “I’m getting a lot better and hitting it a lot farther,” Pavin said at Colonial. “I’m hitting it 10-15 yards farther than I ever have, and I’m a lot stronger. My swing feels really good and my confi- dence is starting to come back. I’m swinging better now than I did in the mid-1990s. I’m very, very close. “I’m getting back to where I can go play by instinct and intu- ition. Now I can step up to the ball and look down the fairway and hit the shot I want. The last few years, I didn’t know if I could hit the shots I wanted to. I didn’t have the feel I wanted in the swing.” Pavin doesn’t buy the notion that the short hitter is extinct, that the power game renders his ilk ineffective. To the contrary, he feels he’s happily back in the swing. JEFF RUDE Golfweek DONALD MIRALLE/GETTY IMAGES SENIOR Senior PGA Tour money leaders through the Farmers Charity Classic 1. Hale Irwin ........................ 1,193,100 2. John Jacobs....................... 977,210 3. Dana Quigley...................... 898,228 4. Doug Tewell........................ 861,916 5.Tom Kite.............................. 795,558 6. Bruce Lietzke...................... 719,955 7. Bruce Fleisher.................... 659,523 9. Bob Gilder .......................... 627,542 10. Bobby Wadkins................. 625,059 11. Allen Doyle....................... 588,412 12.Tom Watson...................... 549,103 13. Sammy Rachels............... 527,527 14. Larry Nelson..................... 523,517 15.Tom Jenkins...................... 451,637 16. Isao Aoki .......................... 433,154 17. Dave Stockton.................. 389,587 18.Tom Wargo ....................... 366,548 19. Jay Sigel........................... 365,299 20. Dave Eichelberger............ 349,569 — Golfweek PGA PGA Tour money leaders through the Memorial Tournament 1.Tiger Woods . . . . . . . . $3,055,100 2. Phil Mickelson . . . . . . . . 2,322,833 3. David Toms . . . . . . . . . . 1,813,027 4. Jose Maria Olazabal . . . 1,772,273 5.Vijay Singh . . . . . . . . . . 1,763,263 6. Shigeki Maruyama . . . . . 1,694,314 7. Nick Price . . . . . . . . . . . 1,636,333 8. Chris DiMarco . . . . . . . . 1,628,958 9. Retief Goosen . . . . . . . . 1,608,795 10. Ernie Els . . . . . . . . . . . 1,575,791 11. Jerry Kelly . . . . . . . . . . 1,558,801 12. Rocco Mediate . . . . . . . 1,545,500 13. Brad Faxon . . . . . . . . . 1,514,572 14. Justin Leonard . . . . . . . 1,478,502 15. Sergio Garcia . . . . . . . 1,474,053 16. Jim Furyk . . . . . . . . . . 1,462,492 17. Craig Perks . . . . . . . . . 1,376,677 18. Scott McCarron . . . . . . 1,347,430 19. Kenny Perry . . . . . . . . . 1,311,366 20. K.J. Choi . . . . . . . . . . . 1,295,442 MONEY MAKERS TURF TALK “The only shots you can be dead sure of are those you’ve had already.” — Byron Nelson BY MIKE BAILEY Golfweek New technology could mean trou- ble for the old water ball. Performance Indicator, a Boston-based company, has patented a manufacturing process involving a chemical injection into golf balls that turns them gray within a week of water submersion. The longer the ball soaks, the dingier it looks, making it unfit for resale. If Performance Indicator is success- ful in persuading ballmakers to employ its process, the effect could be pro- found: The cottage industry of reselling old balls could take a major hit, while boosting sales for ball manufacturers. According to industry estimates, more than half of the 2 billion golf balls put into play each year either have been found or bought used. For retailers, too, the technology may prove quite prosper- ous, but it may lead to price escalation and have a chilling impact on budget- conscious golfers. “If the manufacturers adopt our tech- nology, it would be worth a lot to retail- ers,” said Bob Winskowicsz, co-founder nology doesn’t prevent anyone from using or reselling used golf balls; it merely provides an indication of how much performance value is left in the golf ball. He says it will be a service to golfers, who will know what they are getting when they retrieve or buy a used golf ball that hasn’t been repainted. Companies that specialize in refur- bishing golf balls — such as Nitro Leisure Products — have the most to lose. According to president Amin Khoury, Nitro refurbishes hundreds of millions of golf balls each year, but doesn’t retrieve balls itself. That work is left to companies such as Garland, McMillian and Sons, which uses under- water rollers and scuba divers. The Scottsville, Va., company has 30 employees who retrieve millions of balls each year from 300 courses along the East Coast. “We really don’t know what to expect,” said Travis Knight, Garland’s sales director. “Right now, we’re really not too worried. We’ll just have to wait and see.” Mike Bailey is a Houston-based free-lance writer. of Performance Indicator. Winskowicsz and partner Rob Osinski say their process should help increase traffic for retailers by discouraging golfers from fishing balls out of lakes. Performance Indicator officials have been negotiating with manufacturers for the past couple of years, and say two or three major ballmakers possibly could introduce balls with the new technology by next spring. A survey of major man- ufacturers confirmed that some have had discussions with Performance Indicator, but none would discuss their intent to use the color-altering process. It’s a sensitive and controversial topic — and with reason. “It’s just another way of keeping the people who can’t afford to get into golf out of golf,” said Ronnie Watts, co- founder and owner of the Edwin Watts Golf Shops with his brother Edwin. “I learned, and Edwin learned, from play- ing water balls or used balls. And there are thousands, if not millions, of kids out there who need that.” Adding the technology likely will mean an increase in ball prices, espe- cially on the lower end, Watts said. Winskowicsz points out that his tech- Lakeridge Rd. N. of Hwy #7 at 7th Concession, Pickering (905) 655-9187 • 1st 9 Holes of a championship course - 3500 yards, PAR 36 • Driving Range Now Open • 7 Day Advanced Tee Off Watson’s Glen Golf Course SPRING SPECIALS NOW ON!! WHITBY • OSHAWA 1614 Dundas St., E. 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