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Home My WebLink AboutNA2003_02_07AT THE MOVIES Shanghai Knights debuts Entertainment, 18 THE GIFT OF LIFE Durham cop donates kidney News feature, 17 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 47,600 ✦ 32 PAGES ✦ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND A.J. Groen News Advertiser photo Hands of clay PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Pottery instructor Csilla Perenyi concentrates on shaping wet clay using the turning wheel follow- ing community classes Wednesday at the Pickering Recreation Complex. This piece of work will eventually become a vase. Tw o cents put in on $67-million Durham HQ Cost, future ex pansion on minds of Pickering residents BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——It was a small crowd, but a vocal one, that weighed in on the proposed new Durham Region headquarters Tuesday night. Flyers were sent to every household in Pickering advertis- ing the public information ses- sion, but only about 15 local res- idents managed to make the session, hosted by the City’s three regional councillors. Wa rd 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner said the turnout was disappointing but not an indication of lack of pub- lic interest on the topic. “Since the flyers went out, we’ve received a lot e-mails and phone calls, the majority sup- portive,” he said. “For years and years Pickering residents have felt disenfranchised when it comes to talking about regional government.” The Region is considering a proposal for firm Ellis Don to build a five-storey 334,155- square-foot headquarters at the corner of Rossland Road and Garden Street in Whitby. The price tag is $67,684,000, which in- cludes a 37,815-square-foot po- lice headquarters. Its construction would consol- idate a number of regional ad- ministrative buildings scattered throughout Durham and is ex- pected to save $500,000 in leas- ing costs in its first year. Roger Wade, a Radom Street resident and human resources professional in the construction trades, said he favours munici- palities owning their buildings. But he urged Region officials to re-tender the project for a lower price. The Ellis Don proposal is open until the end of April, pointed out Mr. Wade, who said he felt the Region could do much bet- ter than the $145-per-square- foot price. Many quality build- ings around Pickering have been ® • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP SNB seeking couple for fun and possible relationship 503 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pvw.com (905) 420-9700 “Try The Best” PICKERING VOLKSWAGEN INC. BRUCE BISSELL 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario: (between Westney and Harwood) BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 683-6561 0% Financing on most 2002, 2003 vehicles OAC. 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The building would be fi- nanced by a combination of reserves, development charges and a $54-million, 20-year debenture, said Mr. Clapp. The construction will have no impact on the Re- gion’s Triple ‘A’ credit rat- ing, the tax rate or any capital projects in the fu- ture, he said. If anything, it will shield taxpayers from the risk of rent increases, he said. “We think with the af- fordability issue and over- all pricing arrangement and favourable interest rate, we should act now,” Mr. Clapp said. Other residents at the meeting expressed con- cerns about the design of the building and its ability to take into account future expansion. Vivian Vanden- hazel, who lives on Fair- port Road, questioned the number of regional staff in Durham compared to other municipalities. They number one employee for every 126 people in Durham, while York’s ratio is 1:211 and Peel is 1:237, she said. Mr. Clapp pointed out those municipalities con- tract out their water and sewer services, resulting in fewer staff. Those services account for a more than $100-mil- lion operation for the Re- gion, he said. “What assurances do we have our costs won’t go up?” asked Sylvain Trepanier, a Monica Cook Place resident. Because the regional headquarters is a design build project, the builder will be on the hook for any cost overruns, said Coun. Holland. The only way the project can increase in cost is if a change work order is issued and that would require council ap- proval. HWY 401 STOUFFVILLE RD. Stouffville Country MarketHWY. 4810THLINEHWY. 404COUNTRY MARKET 12555 10th Line N., Stouffville 905-640-3813 www.stouffvillemarket.com StouffvilleStouffville “Ontario’s Original Flea Market” Open Weekends Year Round! 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At its Jan. 21 meeting, the authority board re-elected the chairman. Coun. John- son, who has been on the board for 12 years, has served six of them as chairman, with one year prior as vice-chair- man. Fellow CLOCA board member Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt challenged Coun. Johnson for the post but was defeated. The mayor was elected vice-chairman. CLOCA has authority over many of Durham’s watershed systems from east Pickering through to parts of Claring- ton. It is the only conservation authority solely funded by Durham Region. Coun. Johnson says he looks forward to continuing the work on the Children’s Groundwater Festival initia- tive, which introduces more than 4,000 students each year to water stewardship and conservation. As well, the authority is taking a lead role in ground- water studies with other con- servation authorities. The studies were initiated through recommendations made during the Walkerton Inquiry. 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Nothing says you love your mom ®MedicAlert is a registered trademark and service mark. Canadian MedicAlert® Foundation is a national registered charity. A/P PAGE 04 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Sabrina Mullen helps build support for medical research. Sabrina Mullen helps build support for people living with Huntington Disease – a hereditary brain disorder – and their families. As a member of and volunteer with the Huntington Society of Canada, she helps host fundraising events and contributes to the Toronto chapter’s quarterly newsletter. In addition, she is a cornerstone of the Society’s efforts to raise awareness about the disease, its impact and the need for more research. In February, Sabrina planned a well-attended information night featuring a leading medical expert. “Because Huntington’s is related to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Lou Gehrig’s diseases, insights into Huntington’s will have far-reaching benefits,” says Sabrina. “My dream is that ultimately medical science will discover a cure.” We w ould like to thank Sabrina and the many other dedicated RBC Royal Bank employees who are involved in their communities volunteering their time to help make dreams come true. Fo r more information on Huntington Disease or on how you can help, call the Society’s national office at 1-800-998-7398. To see how we give dreams a helping hand, visit www.rbc.com/community. TM Trade-marks of Royal Bank of Canada. (l. to r.) 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Pro- grams include: • Kids Kompany (2-5 yrs.) 9- 11 :30 a.m. Stories, arts and crafts, games songs and fun are included, $55. • March Break Madness (6-12 yrs.) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes games, sports, arts and crafts and fun, $90. • Babysitter Training Camp (12+ yrs.) 9-4 p.m. This is a Canadian Safety Council Certifi- cation Program, which offers hands-on experience. Student manual included, $90. • Counsellor in Training Pro- gram (13-17 yrs.) 9-4 p.m. This course offers an opportunity to learn leadership skills. A CIT manual is included and hands- on experience will be generated. Earn CIT certificate, $90. The YWCA will also be offering extended hours from 8-9 a.m. and from 4-6 p.m. For further information on the March break programs, the fees for the extended hours, to pick up a program flyer or to register, visit the YWCA at 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa, e-mail recfit@ywca- oshawa.org or call 905-723-9922. Buy a crocus this month to help the CNIB DDUURRHHAAMM –––– The annual longing to see something growing in our gardens starts to set in around this time of year. One organi- zation hurrying spring’s cheer along is the Canadian Na- tional Institute for the Blind. Each year the organization makes colour- ful crocuses available just before Valen- tine’s Day. Crocus pots, containing four to six bulbs, cost $4 each or three for $10. They can be purchased at the CNIB’s of- fice in Oshawa now until Feb. 13 or in area hospitals and shopping cen- tres. The crocus campaign is a fund-raising initiative of the Durham Dis- trict of CNIB which serves more than 1,400 children, adults and seniors who are blind, visually im- paired or deaf and blind. All funds stay in the community. Call 905-436- 7732 for more information or fax 905-436-1202 to place an order. The Durham Dis- trict CNIB Ser- vice Centre is located at 1 Mary St. N., Os- hawa. Fax it Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser Newsroom: 905-683-0386 To g ether we can make a difference Every resident can help turn an abused woman’s life around If you've ever wondered about the need in west Durham for a safe haven to protect abused women and children, con- sider this: When Herizon House opens as scheduled this fall, it very likely will be full. That's the word from the shelter's new executive director, Catherine Carney-White, who has already overseen the opening of a similar shelter in Mississauga and who is keen- ly aware of the prevalence of spousal abuse in our society. The seeds of a new centre in west Durham were sown fol- lowing the brutal murder of Pickering resident Gillian Hadley in June 2000 at the hands of her estranged husband, who later turned the gun on himself. A subsequent coroner's inquest jury recommended, among other things, the creation of more social housing and shelter space in Durham Region to combat the problem. Herizon House, currently being established in a former police station in Ajax, will provide a safe haven and transi- tional housing service for women fleeing abusive relation- ships. It will offer them a warm bed and warm friendship, information on rebuilding shattered lives, and tools to face an uncertain future. But, like so many projects that address a social need, Her- izon House will require the continued support of the com- munities of Ajax and Pickering. To that end, community groups, politicians and individ- ual citizens can help establish a facility that offers the best resources, committed and talented staff, and, most impor- tantly, a future for victims of domestic violence. Hold a fund-raiser at your school or workplace, volunteer your skills to help furnish the facility, host a car wash on your street, or donate a portion of your tax refund to ensure Herizon House can live up to its potential in the communi- ty. The municipalities of Ajax and Pickering can also work to raise awareness in their neighbourhoods, educate citizens about the need for the facility and what its role is in the community, and engage taxpayers in helping to chart a course for success. Many talented and civic-minded citizens call Ajax and Pickering home. They too can work together on behalf of women and children who feel trapped in abusive relation- ships. Ajax and Pickering have an opportunity to help create one of the safest, modern and progressive facilities for women and children right here at home. Collectively, these efforts can serve to provide the most important thing in an abused woman's life: Hope. Test results not true indication of child's ability TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'Durham elementary school test re- sults,' Jan. 29. Unfortunately, the government only gives limited time to complete each booklet and teachers are required to take the booklets away at the end of the time regardless of whether the students need more time or not. In some cases, I have had over half my class not done one component of the test and still had to collect them even though some stu- dents started to cry, saying they only needed five more minutes. There are no opportunities to finish the booklets and in the last two years the government has directed us not to give any extra time to students unless they were identified students or they reg ularly receive an accommodation of additional time in the classroom. When the test was first implemented teachers were allowed to give accommo- dations of up to double the time to all students. That has been taken away. Also, there have been changes to mark- ing, and additions and changes to the test themselves. It is unfair to compare one year's re- sults to another as the test is not the same from one year to the next. It is im- possible to compare results when con- stant changes are taking place. If par- ents are worried about their child's progress they should look at their re- port cards, which are true indicators of a child's growth. 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Opin- ions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Mexicans can’t get enough of our ways After having spent the previ- ous year in Mexico teaching English, I learned first-hand how others view Canada and what it is that our country seems to rep- resent to the rest of the world. As pervasive as that greatest of American exports -- multimedia- bred pop icons and commercial must-haves -- there lays an even simpler understanding of what it is people yearn for. It is something we Canadians seem to have forgotten or to have taken for granted, yet we radiate it... peace. We may be many things in the eyes of other nations, but what con- tinues to shine through is the everyday tranquillity that greets us as we move about our appointed tasks. Are we perfect? Not by a long shot, but most of us at the root of things are quietly content with our lives. We have clean drinking water, clothing, shelter and sufficient food for our tables and there is little in the way of calamity or chaos that visits our daily lives (except traffic snarls on Hwy. 401). There is a sense of peace about us born of our attitudes; not peace- fulness bought by the military jug- gernaut, our ally to the south. It is a peace found within our day-to-day routines, in our dealings with oth- ers and our experiences (perhaps our greatest export). This is why I am sickened when I hear Ralph Klein and other in- flamed Albertans speak of a refer- endum on separation, or the sepa- ratist drums starting to beat again in Quebec. When I was in Mexico I learned a new appreciation for my country. Every time I was introduced to a Mexican they visibly softened after they found out I was Canadian and many took on a starry-eyed far- away look, almost as if they were entering into a dream-like state. They opened their homes and their hearts for me, sharing their dreams and thoughts. I met people whose fondest wish was to swim in Lake Ontario (a sentiment shared by few of us). Most of all there was a pro- found respect as they reflected on the kindness of our people and how vibrant the land and the waters are. To them Canada is Camelot, a place where one can live and work and raise a family in relative peace. It is this appreciation of the simple that fuels their dreams, something which few of us recognize any more. So instead of fanning the fires, we need to open our eyes daily and realize how fortunate we are to live in this magnificent nation. O Canada! Tim Logan is a 30-year-old writer who lives in Solina. In his spare time he is an avid mountaineer. O Canada! What a magnificent nation EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Editorial Letters to the Editor TTiimm LLooggaann oo pp ii nn ii oo nn ss hh aa pp ee rr BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Ganesh Raghunauth was educat- ed on the lethality of cyanide. While working at jewelry manufacturing plant A & A Jewellers in 1999, the Pickering man took a health and safety training course on hazardous ma- terials, which focused on the dangers of cyanide, a court heard. Prosecutors contend he fatally poisoned his preg- nant wife, Hemoutie (Geeta) Raghunauth, with cyanide on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2000. Mr. Raghunauth, 31, has pleaded not guilty to first- degree murder. Anthony Grech, a train- er from the Industrial Ac- cident Prevention Associ- ation who trained A & A employees, told the jury trial workers were in- structed on identifying hazardous materials such as cyanide, the dangers of cyanide, symptoms of poi- soning and emergency re- sponse in case of inges- tion. Sodium cyanide is used during the jewelry-finish- ing process, jurors were told, and was stored in steel containers in a se- cure area of the plant, which Mr. Raghunauth could access with his em- ployee swipe card. The Crown has por- trayed Mr. Raghunauth as a cheating husband who also defrauded former em- ployers A & A Jewellers and York Central Hospi- tal. Court heard that while working in the accounting department at A & A, a year before his wife’s death, Mr. Raghunauth opened a bank account in another person’s name, which he used to deposit cheques payable to his employer. Roxanne Mangar, a dis- tant relative of Mr. Raghu- nauth and former cus- tomer service manager at a Royal Bank branch in Toronto, testified Mr. Raghunauth asked her to help him open the savings account in May 1999. Mr. Raghunauth told her he wanted to “save some money for his family back home in Guyana,” but didn’t want his wife to know because she “didn’t like him helping his fami- ly,” Ms. Mangar said. With Ms. Mangar’s help, Mr. Raghunauth opened an account under the name Kenneth Maharaj, who he claimed was his wife’s brother. He provid- ed the bank copies of Mr. Maharaj’s drivers licence and VISA card, court heard. Mr. Maharaj was actual- ly a co-worker of Mr. Raghunauth at A & A, who said Wednesday he was not aware of the ac- count, or use of his identi- fication. Two days after the ac- count was opened, a $4,424 cheque from Peo- ple’s Jewellers payable to A & A Jewellers was de- posited, bank statements show. Other cheques payable to A & A in the amounts $9,321, $33,504 and $14,930 were deposited between May and July 1999. Ms. Mangar found out the account was flagged “high-risk” after the cheques raised suspicions. She confronted Mr. Raghunauth and asked him why he’d deposit cheques payable to his employer. Mr. Raghunauth claimed he was “doing work on the side” and the money was for him, she said. Later, an unsuspecting Mr. Maharaj learned of the account after bank statements were mailed to his home, and exposed the alleged frauds. Ms. Mangar said she made a mistake and it cost her her job. “I felt sorry for (Mr. Raghunauth). He asked me to do him a favour, he seemed genuine. “I believed him,” she told the court. The trial was abruptly adjourned yesterday after an unforeseen issue arose. “There’s something that’s come up that is complete- ly unexpected... I can’t tell you anything more than that,” said Justice Robert Scott. The trial was expected to continue today. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 7 A/P RETURN TO SERVICE OF PICKERING A – F irst in a Series PICKERING A: IMPROVEMENTS 3 BETTER FIRE PROTECTION Our first line of defence has been strengthened with upgraded fire detection and suppression systems, full-time fire crews, better training and an agreement with the City of Pickering's fire department to ensure a quick response to any type of emergency. 3 IMPROVED EARTHQUAKE PROTECTION An assessment of how to make the station even more resistant to earthquakes recommended 24 structural and equipment changes, all of which will be implemented before Pickering A is returned to service. 3 HIGHLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED STAFF Our highly-trained staff are being thoroughly updated on new operating systems and procedures. New hires will be part of a rigorous training process. And, a continuous performance improvement program is being implemented throughout the station. 3 FASTER SHUTDOWN SYSTEM Major equipment improvements will enhance our ability to shut down reactors quickly and safely in the unlikely event of an incident at the station. 3 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP Our enhanced environmental management system will contain spills, minimize leaks, reduce emissions and remove hazardous materials. Pickering A will return to service as an environmental leader. I’m one of the many Ontario Power Generation employees dedicated to this challenging project – and I’m also a neighbour. My family and I live in the community. We’re rebuilding Pickering A to bring it up to current operating standards. Safety is our first priority and we’re taking the time to do it right. Pickering A will continue to be an important source of electricity for the people of Ontario. It will meet rigorous safety, reliability and environmental standards. 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The Region’s finance commit- tee agrees. It’s recommending the purchase of a new chopper to replace the one currently used by the Durham Region Police Ser- vices under a shared lease agree- ment. The new helicopter would be purchased with surplus funds re- maining from the 2002 police budget, said Deputy Police Chief Rod Piukkala, who added, “This is a cash purchase. It is impor- tant for the taxpayers to know they won’t pay any interest on this.” Police Chief Kevin McAlpine told the committee the new heli- copter will cost about the same amount each year for operation costs as the leased 24-year-old chopper currently being used. However, he said, it will be avail- able to the force 1,000 hours a year compared to 600 hours under the current lease. In 2002 the cost to operate the helicopter was $643,000. The 2003 operating costs for the new chopper are es- timated at $670,000. Helicopters maintain their value, added the chief, who noted the new pur- chase would probably be worth the same 10 years from now as it is on the day its purchased. Most of the finance committee shared the view of Clarington Mayor John Mutton, who said the chopper has become an es- sential component of the police service in Durham. “It’s ab- solutely necessary the helicopter be there for first response,” said Mayor Mutton, who noted with two nuclear plants in Durham Region he feels the cost is well- justified. A recent court ruling determined helicopters monitor- ing homes for marijuana growing using heat sensors - without get- ting a search warrant to do so - are in violation of privacy laws. Even if the helicopter cannot be used for this purpose, Mayor Mutton said that is not enough to discount the important contri- bution it makes in other areas of crime enforcement. However, committee member Pickering Councillor Mark Hol- land said the helicopter pur- chase, when put in context with the additional 10 per cent in- crease to the police budget (which will add three per cent onto Durham property owners’ tax bills in 2003) presents too much of a burden on the Re- gion’s budget. He suggested the surplus would be better spent offsetting the additional $10 mil- lion the service is asking for in this year’s policing budget. “If we’re ever going to have any money to do anything else in this reg ion we’re going to have to deal with police,” he said. The Picker- ing councillor noted the police service consistently gets a far higher budget increase than any other department. “Basically we’re sending the message the only priority we have is police. We have to get off this ramp” of large yearly increases, the Pickering councillor said. The proposed 2003 police bud- get was approved by the finance committee. Both the helicopter purchase and the budget must be ap- proved by regional council on March 5. BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——Durham’s public school board will complete a review of its special- education program in stages, initially preparing for the next school year in de- termining how best to spend increased provincial funding. “We want to make the most effective use of the additional money we have and the current money in special education,” Don McLean, the Durham District School Board’s special-education superinten- dent, told trustees at Monday’s standing committee meeting. He described “a process that would happen in phases. The initial task of this review committee would be to very quickly gather informa- tion... and see what’s appropriate... for September 2003.” In December, the Province announced increased permanent funding for special education. The board’s immediate share is $5.5 million and $3 million has already been placed in reserves, replacing funds trustees allocated to special education in last year’s budget process, over and above provincial funding. Trustees in January voted to spend roughly $600,000 to hire up to 40 more educational assistants to meet immediate system needs. Mr. McLean said both “a smaller steer- ing committee”, and a larger committee, made up of stakeholders, including board employee groups and the special educa- tion advisory committee, would take part in the review. Some trustees were concerned the ini- tial and more comprehensive reviews, the latter to be finished by September 2004, would take too long. “I’m just a little apprehensive about the time frame,” said Ajax Wards 3 and 4 Trustee Melinda Crawford. She suggested the short and long re- views end April 15 and June 11, noting stu- dents “need help today”. Mr. McLean replied the review has to make best use of the money to meet stu- dents’ needs. Answering a question from Brock- Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine, he said an outside facilitator would not be hired to assist the board. However, if the task becomes too great, Mr. McLean said, “it’s something we would consider as an op- tion.” Trustee Loraine noted the board con- ducted “a major overhaul of service deliv- ery” five years ago, in about four months, when a lack of funding resulted in major program cuts. “I would be concerned that we are tak- ing maybe three or four times the amount of time to expand the program with more money coming in,” she said. Education director Craig Burch said the review would proceed “as fast as wis- dom allows”. Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers said he hopes the review isn’t rushed. “I wouldn’t want you to cut corners,” he said to Mr. McLean. “I wouldn’t want you to make a half-baked vision statement.” Mr. McLean in his report said the provi- sion of extra money is “an ideal time to re- view all special-education programs”. Among other things, the review will cre- ate a special-education vision “that re- f lects current thinking around best prac- tices and resources available”. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 9 A/P Saturn Saab Isuzu of Pickering Saturn Saab Isuzu of Pickering 980 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING 905-839-6159 980 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING 905-839-6159 www.saturnofpickering@saturncanada.com www.saturnofpickering@saturncanada.com SATURN OF PICKERING KINGSTON RD. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE LIVERPOOL RD. WHITES RD. HWY. 401 HWY. 2 A ll prices plus freight (SL2 750, Vue 830) plus air tax $100, plus gas tax $75, plus admin $289, plus GST, PST, lic. fee. 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Public board takes special education one step at a time Sign on for French immersion studies PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——If you’re a local parent or guardian thinking of enrolling your child in the Catholic school board’s French im- mersion program this fall, an upcoming night is for you. On Feb. 18, the Durham Catholic District School Board hosts an informa- tion meeting at 7 p.m. in Pickering for parents and guardians in Ajax, Picker- ing and Uxbridge. The meeting is at Holy Re- deemer Catholic School, 747 Liverpool Rd. S. Fo r more information about the program, call Holy Redeemer principal Lorraine Del Monte at 905- 839-5409. Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 Durham public board leader has plenty of work to do... BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——Bev Freed- man isn’t retiring. The superintendent of programs left the Durham District School Board at the end of January, but re- tirement isn’t a word in her vocabulary. Ms. Freedman has a number of things on her plate, including contract work for the Ministry of Education and the provin- cial supervisory officers’ organization. Oh, and on top of her family responsi- bilities, there’s also her doctorate to finish. She wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’m absolutely driven,” Ms. Freedman says in an interview. “I’m going to be busy. February is largely booked already.” She was a provincial ed- ucation officer before com- ing to the board nine years ago, assuming what is ar- guably the most important supervisory officer portfo- lio. Prior to that, Ms. Freedman was a depart- ment head at The Bishop Strachan School, an all- girls’ private school in Toronto. “That was a very valu- able experience because you really learn to be par- ent focused,” she says. Her tenure in Durham roughly coincided with ed- ucation reforms intro- duced by the current Con- servative government, in- cluding a new curriculum, provincial tests and greater accountability for student performance. “That’s a whole new shift, to be publicly ac- countable,” says Ms. Freedman. “Publicly ac- countable in terms of what it is students are doing. That has meant we have had to look inwardly and critically at ourselves and how we do business.” She believes the changes have generally been good ones, including a renewed emphasis on the basics: reading, writing and math. However, Ms. Freedman still opposes the process by which boards must demonstrate the need for ‘intensive support amount’, special-education funding for students. “What we ended up with was a medical accountabil- ity model,” she says. “So what you had to do was prove deficits. Educators are very uncomfortable with that model. My belief from Day 1 has been this is the wrong way to approach the system. And the cost of proving that children have deficits has been enor- mous.” Special-education stu- dents, and those who are at risk of doing poorly in school, have always been priorities. Ms. Freedman herself is learning disabled, and says her passionate belief in eq- uity is a driving force. As programs superinten- dent, she has sometimes been on the hot seat, fac- ing questions from trustees who are not as knowledgeable or well-in- formed as she. But she sympathizes with trustees, describing it as “a really difficult job”. When the Province reduced the trustees’ stipend to a max- imum $5,000 per year, Ms. Freedman believes it was a message that trustees weren’t valued. Asked to describe some highs and lows, Ms. Freed- man says every time she walks into a classroom she sees so many positives: the use of technology, the new curriculum, the emphasis on finding the best ways to teach students. There have been lows as well. “I haven’t turned the ACE (achievement centred environment) schools around,” she says. The ACE schools have a high number of families who face challenges relat- ed to family income, em- ployment and other socio- logical factors that have an impact on student achieve- ment. Ms. Freedman ac- knowledges it’s tough to work magic in those schools, but accepts re- sponsibility for not having helped students achieve greater success. And who could forget the Harry Potter uproar? The fall of 2000 attracted media attention from overseas when the board was con- sidering banning the popu- lar series of children’s books by British author J.K. Rowling. When some local parents raised concerns over witch- craft in the books, and for- mer Oshawa trustee Jane Weist took up the cause, it became a battle focusing on the issue of censorship. “Obviously it divided the community horribly...” says Ms. Freedman. “Everyone plays a balancing act of paying attention to com- munity values and things that make the community unique, and what research tells us is best for kids.” Ms. Freedman applied for the education director’s job that opened up when Grant Yeo announced his retirement. Craig Burch was hired, but she says there are no hard feelings. “I’m not leaving unhap- py; I’m not leaving bitter,” she says. “It’s time for the system to move in a direc- tion under Craig’s leader- ship.” A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Notice of Public Hearing The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announces a one-day public hearing on the amendment of the Power Reactor and Waste Facility Operating Licences held by Ontario Power Generation Inc., Toronto, Ontario, and Bruce Power Inc., Tiverton, Ontario for the following facilities: Darlington Nuclear Generating Station (NGS), Pickering NGS A and B, the Western Waste Management Facility, the Pickering Waste Management Facility and Bruce NGS A and B. All of these facilities are located in Ontario. Ontario Power Generation Inc. and Bruce Power Inc. propose to amend their licences to add licence conditions that will establish a requirement for plans and financial guarantees for decommissioning the facilities. The proposed amendment will also require the licensees to periodically review the financial guarantees and the Preliminary Decommissioning Plans that form the basis of the cost estimates used in the financial guarantees. One Day Hearing:April 10, 2003 Place: CNSC Public Hearing Room, 14th floor, 280 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario Public hearings begin at 8:30 a.m. and follow the order listed in the agenda published prior to the hearing dates. Commission documents associated with this application will be available February 7, 2003. The public is invited to participate either by oral presentation or written submission. Requests to participate and text of oral presentations or written submissions must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission by March 11, 2003. c/o S. 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OR OR OR OR LOCAL DELIVERY DISPOSAL OF OLD SET SET UP BED FRAME 2 PILLOWS DELUXE SET FROM $ 197 00 1-888-220-2282 Freedman retires, remains busy, busy busy Retired Durham District School Board superintendent of pro- grams Bev Freedman said her final goodbyes to colleagues at the board’s headquarters last week after nine years of service. She’s looking forward to getting plenty of work done in her leisure time. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The last report card of 2002 for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station came within a whisker of being perfect. Seven of eight performance indi- cators set for the station by Ontario Power Generation were either met or bettered in the fourth quarter of last year, which ran from October to December. The only failing grade came in the nuclear performance index (NPI), and then only slightly. The corporation releases a ‘report card’ in an attempt to make itself accountable to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all performance re- sults are for the ‘B’ side. Fourth quarter results were as fol- lows: • The NPI, an index reflecting 10 in- dustry standard performance mea- sures set by the World Association of Nuclear Operators — 73.1 per cent, worse than OPG’s target of 73.2. The mark is well short of the in- dustry benchmark of 96 per cent; • Public safety levels 1 and 2 events reportable to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission — one event in December, which was the only one of the year. That’s better than the year-to-date target of three. A Level 1 event is defined as highly signifi- cant and a Level 2 is significant; • ‘Reactor trips’ or the number of unplanned automatic reactor shut- downs per 7,000 hours — zero, better than the OPG target and the indus- try standard of one; • Capability factor or the amount of energy capable of being produced per quarter as a percentage of per- fect performance — 80.9 per cent, better than the OPG goal of 80.5, but below the industry median of 91.3; • Radiation dose to the public from both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ stations — 6.3 microsieverts, an international unit of dose, bettering the third quarter target of 10 and the regulatory limit of 1,000; • Major and moderate preventable spills — zero, meeting the OPG goal; • Industrial safety accident rate, the number of accidents per 200,000 work hours that result in lost work time, restricted-work injuries or fa- talities, for Pickering ‘A’ and ‘B’ — zero, better than the OPG target of 0.25 and below the industry median of 0.1; and, • Accident severity rate or the number of days lost for injuries per 200,000 hours worked: Pickering ‘A’ — 2.1 days, better than the OPG goal of 2.8. On the ‘B’ side — 0.36 days, better than the OPG goal of 2.8. OPG states a performance indica- tor listed worse than target is not an indication the reactors are unsafe. The two previous quarters were perfect, with all eight indicators being either met or bettered. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P www.durhambusinesstimes.com Non - p r o f i t o r g a n i z a t i o n s e e k s to b u i l d 2 2 0 c o n d o m i n i u m units i n P i c k e r i n g BY L E S L E Y B O V I E PIC K E R I N G — Ther e ’ s n o t h i n g b e t - ter t h a n h e l p i n g p e o p l e b e c o m e h o m e o w n - ers, s a y s M i c h a e l L a b b è . “We g e t a l o t o f p o s i t i v e f e e d b a c k , ” h e said . “ A l o t o f p e o p l e t e l l u s , ‘ W i t h o u t y o u , I wo u l d n ’ t b e a n o w n e r t o d a y . ’ B e i n g a b l e to d o t h a t m a k e s y o u r w o r k v e r y e n j o y - able . ” Pres i d e n t o f O p t i o n s f o r H o m e s , M r . 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The b a l a n c e o f t h e s a l e o f $ 2 0 , 0 0 0 i s paid t o t h e s e c o n d m o r t g a g e h o l d e r , H o m e Own e r s h i p A l t e r n a t i v e s N o n - P r o f i t C o r p o - ratio n , t o b e u s e d t o b u i l d a n o t h e r s i m i l a r proj e c t . The s e c o n d m o r t g a g e i s d e s i g n e d t o reac h l o w - a n d m o d e r a t e - i n c o m e h o u s e - hold s w i t h o u t a n y f o r m o f g o v e r n m e n t subs i d y , h e s a i d . A la r g e n u m b e r o f s e n i o r s a n d s i n g l wome n m a k e u p h i s i n v e s t o r s . “Our b u i l d i n g s e n d u p v cons c i o u s a n d c o m m u caus e o f i t , ” s a i spea r h e a d proj ha m B u s i n e s s T i m e s RES S R U N - - 2 5 , 0 0 0 A M E T R O L A N D B U S I N E S S N E W S P A P E R S E R V I N G D U R H A M R E G I O N $ 1 . 0 0 - - F E B R U A R Y 2 0 0 3 Dur h a m b u i l d e r prov i d e s O p t i o n s for h o m e b u y e r s Lab b é , p r e s i d e n t o f t h e p r i v a t e , n o n - p r o dru m m i n g u p i n t e r e s t i n P i c k e r i n g f say s t h e c o m p a n y h a s d e Toront o e m p l o y i n g t h unit s s o l d a n d ANDREW IWANOWSK Pick up February’s issue at professional offices or call 905-426-4676 to be on our mailing list Durham Business Times BUNK BEDS FUTONS DAY BEDS BEDROOM SUITES KIDS BEDS IRON BEDS SOLID PINESOLID BIRCHSOLID OAKSLEIGH BEDS SHAKER BEDSCANNONBALL BEDSBEDS DISCOUNTERSBEDS DISCOUNTERS “Let Our Good Night Sleep Consultant Make Your Dreams Sweet Ones!” 35 Years of Experience 905-428-894541 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax Mon. - Thurs. 10 - 7 Friday 10 - 9 Sat. 9:30 - 6 Sun. 11 - 5 *NO GST NO PST ON MATTRESS SETS (not on sale or discounted items) We’ve Expanded... Come and See our New Kids Section Mattre s s $49 COMPLETECOMPLETE KIDS SUITEKIDS SUITE DOUBLE $139 $199 QUEEN $189 $249 $19900 Wonder Sleep DOUBLE $179 $239 QUEEN $229 $269 DOUBLE $199 $259 QUEEN $239 $299 Orthopedic Sleep-o-Pedic $ 495495495 ALL SIXALL SIX PIECES!!PIECES!! Dresser + MirrorDresser + Mirror Mates Bed/HeadboardMates Bed/Headboard Night Table + MattressNight Table + Mattress Futon WithFuton With MattressMattress SET $219 15 YEAR WARRANTY SET $189 10 YEAR WARRANTY SET $149 5 YEAR WARRANTY $99 $139 Single Mattress Single Mattress $169 QUEEN SET Ortho-ChiroPillow Top $399 $39900 C Futon CompleteC Futon Complete With MattressWith Mattress $22900 Peacock DaybedPeacock Daybed Complete WithComplete With MattressMattress Bookcase MatesBookcase MatesBookcase Mates Bed, 5 Yr. WarrantyBed, 5 Yr. Warranty $19900 on mattres s sets NOTAX*BLOW-OUT SALEBLOW-OUT SALEBOXING WEEK CONTINUEDBOXING WEEK CONTINUED FLOOR MODEL CLEARANCE No reasonable offer refused HUGE SAVINGS HUGE SAVINGS FLOOR MODEL CLEARANCE THE BAY SEARS ZELLERS FAMOUS PLAYERS CHAPTERS SPORT CHEK OLD NAVY Open Monday to Friday 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM North of Hwy 401, intersection of Stevenson Road and King Street West. 905.728.6231 or 905.686.6408 www.oshawacentre.com Show some heart and support the Heart & Stroke Foundation by buying a $2 paper heart at participating stores. On Saturday, February 8th, kids 4-11 can sing-a-long with Terri Crawford of ‘Terri and Rick’ at 11am and create their own free Valentine’s craft at the Lewiscraft workshop from 12 noon to 2 pm. Love to see you there…O,yeah! PA INT THE MALL RED Now Until February14th CORRECTION NOTICE On Page 13 of our flyer dated February 7th to 13th, 2003, we advertise the Toshiba Protege 2000 Id#10020133 (bottom right of page) for the price of $1,899.99 This is the wrong price. The right price for this product should have been $2,799.99. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Near perfect grades in nuclear report card Single parent group invites you to meet in Ajax AAJJAAXX ––––Sin- gles parents seeking a social outlet in the community can learn more when a local club meets. The Ajax- Pickering Chap- ter of the One Parent Families Association meets every Wednesday at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Monarch Av- enue and Clements Road, Ajax. It’s for custo- dial and non- custodial par- ents, whether your children are two or 42. Meetings are at 8 p.m. except on the second Wednesday of the month when start time is 8:30 p.m. Call 905- 426-4646 or visit www.geocities.c om/opfaca for more informa- tion. Free Home EvaluationFree Home Evaluation Maximum Marketing Exposure Until SoldMaximum Marketing Exposure Until Sold Call Lena forCall Lena for fast, friendlyfast, friendly and efficientand efficient service!!service!!Lena Ohannessian Sales Representative Compliments of Lena Ohannessian Sales Representative At Royal LePage Connect Realty 1794 Liverpool Road, Pickering 905- 831-5431 Present this coupon at Pickering 1/2 PRICE1/2 PRICE Buy One Regular Cone at regular price and get the second one LIMIIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2003 At Royal LePage Connect Realty 1794 Liverpool Road, Pickering 905- 831-5431 Present this coupon at Pickering Purchase any Completely edible Freeze Frame Cake LIMIIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON OFFER EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2003 Now there’s more to love us forNow there’s more to love us for ®® WITH A MINIMUM PURCHASE OF $20.00 Purchase any Ice Cream cake for Valentine’s Day $5.00 OFF$5.00 OFFFREE GIFT WITH A PURCHASE OF ANY VALENTINE’S DAY ICE CREAM CAKE MUST BE 19 YEARS OF AGE & OLDER SOLDSOLD Connect RealtyConnect Realty 1970 Brock Road Pickering, Ontario L1V 1Y3 905-683-1790 416-281-0238 1970 Brock Road Pickering, Ontario L1V 1Y3 905-683-1790 416-281-0238 FINISHED TOP TO BOTTOM Gorgeous 3 bedroom,walkout from kitchen to 10 x 16 deck, finished walk out basement with 4th bedroom and 3 piece bath. Don’t wait! This will not last. Shows 10+++! Asking: $259,900 For viewing call Lena at 905-683-1790 JUST IMMACULATE Great home and location. Detached 3 bedroom, 3 baths. Open concept, foyer cathedral ceiling. Move in condition. Don’t miss this opportunity! Flexible closing. Asking: $319,900 Call Lena today at 905-683-1790 HOME IN DESIRED AREA 2800 square foot detached 4 bedroom plus office. Private yard, interlock front and back. Asking: $359,900 Call Lena today at 905-683-1790 JOHN BODDY CLASSIC PICKERING VILLAGE 75K upgrades. 2700 sq. ft. 5 level backsplit on premium lot. 3 + 1 bedroom, 3 bathrooms. This home is stunning and shows to perfection. Flexible closing. Asking: $419,900 For viewing Call Lena at 905-683-1790 WHILE QUANTITIES LAST Compliments of Lena Ohannessian Sales Representative A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Recover your sofa $46900 Call for FREE SHOP AT HOME service or further details. fabric included 401 Bayly LiverpoolBrock Rd.WestneyHarwood975 Brock Rd., Unit 13 Pickering Tel: (905) 420-8183 Fax: (905) 420-6714 LARGE SELECTION UNFINISHED & PREFINISHED FLOORS $289 SQ.FT. FROM HARDWOOD SOLID $289 $189 SQ.FT. FROM KRONO 7 MILL CLICK $455 SQ.FT. 3 1/4” ROSIE OAK SELECT $455 $189 $369 SQ.FT. 3”x 3/4” TRADITION BIRCH $369 Central Vacuum Winter Blowout REPAIRS TO ANY VACUUM FREE ESTIMATE 2 LOCATIONS “Your Vacuum Superstore” since 1985AJAX 29 HARWOOD AVE. S. 428-1659 .Hwy 2 401 HarwoodWestneyPICKERING 375 KINGSTON RD. 509-3622 .Hwy 2 401Rougemount WhitesCOMPLETE 5630 UNIT $499 Air Watts 465 Amp 13.5 Water Lift 137” HOOVER’S LARGEST CENTRAL VACUUM CAN SALE ABSOLUTELY FREE If you dream of traveling to far-flung places but simply haven’t the time or opportunity, you can create an exotic ambiance in your home through your choice of furnishings and accessories. According to the design experts, wallpapers and trimmings, adding elements reminiscent of faraway locales can transform a room from bland to sublime. Here are some pointers to help get you started: • If you long for the romance of the mysterious East, opt for paisleys. These richly patterned fabrics, which originated in Kashmir and Persia hundreds of years ago, provide an opulent look. These feature motifs are available in various scales and colourations. • Rather than opt for a conventional bed, create an air of the exotic with a four-poster bed, lavishly draped with fabrics. Pile on a plethora of pillows in luxurious fabrics. • A mix of accessories and occasional furniture from different corners of the globe adds to an interesting look. Choose pieces inspired by China, India, Morocco, Africa, South America or other distant lands for a sophisticated, global look. • It’s often the details that make a room truly special. There is a r ange of options in trimmings -- tassels, fringe, beads, braids and cording -- that add a luxe look to any setting. Also play up patterned fabrics by combining them with solid and textured ones for dramatic contrast bandings and accents. • When combining several different patterns in the same room, a good rule of thumb is to keep most in the same color palette, varying the texture and scale of patterns. Although many patterns can combined, the overall effect is subtle and harmonious. • When choosing flowers and foliage, opt for something out of the ordinary. Lush palm fronds and flowers with a tropical aura create the look of faraway places in a room. Create an Exotic Look for Your Home Over 25,000 Sq. Ft. Of In-stock Hardwood Free Shop at home service, visit one of our two showrooms or our website: www.carpetowne.com PRICE TO CLEAR! HARDWOOD “Where Customers Send Their Friends” $75 Gift certificate towards 5x7 area carpet. Purchase over 200sq. ft get $150 Gift certificate towards 8x11 area carpet. Purchase over 400sq. ft get FREE CLEANER WITH ALL WOOD FINISHES STARTING AT $3.75SQ. FT. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 13 A/P You’ll Find Sweetheart Deals In Every Department! You’ll Find Sweetheart Deals In Every Department! ForONE YEAR!ONE YEAR! For Pick out somethi n g s p e c i a l f o r y o u r V a l e n t i n e a t L e o n ’ s a n d . . . Pick out somethi n g s p e c i a l f o r y o u r V a l e n t i n e a t L e o n ’ s a n d . . . NO MONEY DOWN ! N O M O N T H L Y P A Y M E N T S ! 0 % I N T E R E S T ! NO MONEY DOWN ! N O M O N T H L Y P A Y M E N T S ! 0 % I N T E R E S T ! NOTHING * NOTHING * NOT EVEN THE TA X E S ! PAY ABSOLUTELYPAY ABSOLUTELY Plus! CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES *O.A.C. Total purchase including all taxes and any fees are due one year from date of purchase. (eg. $1500 purchase with $45 PF equals an APR of 3.0%). All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. See store for delivery included areas. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. See store for other convenient payment options. Custom orders require 25% deposit. 20"20" 20" Stereo TV • Front panel AV and headphone jack • Portable and practical for viewing in any location • Glow-in-the dark TV remote INCLUDES DELIVERY $269 $289 Chest Freezer When it comes to selection and value, Leon’s is your freezer headquarters! Choose from chest and upright models all available in various sizes. BONUS! Free basket with any chest freezer purchase. Comfort! Style! And Great Value! This sofa is covered in an attractive denim blue fabric with striped welting and co-ordinated accent pillows. Chair $669 Loveseat $869 INCLUDES DELIVERY $899 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 15 A/P GRAND OPENING SALE Nat Genco Sr. is pleased to announce his NEW STORE OPENING Nat’s Marine Supplies Ltd. Same faces...same great customer service SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 9 am - 4 pm 725 Krosno Blvd. Pickering 905-837-1846 www.natsmarinesupplies.comWhites Rd.Liverpool Rd.Brock Rd.401 Krosno Blvd. Call 1-800-900-4248 www.bobcaygeoninn.com I’m dreaming of a spa vacation... ...just like the one at the Jade Epicure Spa/Retreat in Bobcaygeon, Ontario “Come...Discover Your Dreams” Nestled at the water’s edge within the Historical Bobcaygeon Inn, Jade Spa welcomes you... where we make dreams come true. MID-WINTER SPECIAL! ALL INCLUSIVE $189/person Based on dbl. occupancy. Ends Mar. 31/03. NICOLE & RICK MENARY* 905-619-9500 PAUL EEUWES*** 1-877-243-4483 *Sales Representatives **Associate Broker ***Broker SUN., FEB. 9, 1-4 P.M. 717 SWAN PLACE, PICKERING Stunning all brick 2.5 yr. old Couglan home, quiet Cul-De-Sac, open concept, large eat-in kit. with ceramic floors, breakfast bar, 4 stainless steel appls., family room w/gas fireplace & french doors that walkout to 6 person hot tub. Master w/gas fireplace. $298,800. Dir. 401 to Whites Rd., N. to Finch, right (E) to Erin Gate Blvd., left (N) to Swan Place. DENNIS ROBERTS* 1-800-462-7989 SUN., FEB. 9, 1-3 P.M. 27 VALLEYVIEW DR., MILLBROOK Executive brick 4 level sidesplit on 2 acres in Cavan/Millbrook. Beautifully maintained, enriched with modern colours, 5-pc. large bath & 3 bdrms. up. Modern large kit., french doors to living rm., lots of ceramics, w/o to large deck. Finished on all levels, family rm. w/woodstove, games room, office. What are you waiting for? Got it all! Dir.: Hwy 115 to Tapley 1/4 line, south to Fallis to Valleyview, follow signs. See you Sunday! All Pro Realty www.aREALteam.com STEVE KOSTKA* 905-839-7449 ROUGE RIVER SAT., FEB. 8, 2-4 P.M. 2016 BLOOMFIELD, PICKERING GORGEOUS FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT “JUST COMPLETED 4 MONTHS AGO” Over $80,000 in upgrades in this 2 1/2 year old Coughlin home! 4 plus 1 bedroom, master ensuite (Jacuzzi) plus ensuite bath in basement. Great home for “2” families, 2 kitchens, 2 family rooms with gas fireplaces. Huge windows in basement o/l trees and ravine. All maple top notch kitchen cupboards upstairs and basement. Hardwood flooring, upgraded carpets and many more upgrades! Call Steve now for more details. 905-839-7449. SUN., FEB. 9, 1-5 P.M. 1174 SHOAL POINT RD., AJAX AJAX BY THE LAKE Absolutely gorgeous 4 bedroom luxurious custom built home overlooking lake Ontario, gourmet Binns kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, unique patterned concrete driveway and walkway, professional landscaping and private yard. Shines top to bottom with upgrades. Steps to lake, trail and conservation area. Open House this Sunday or call for personal viewing. SONIA SAMPSON* 905-683-1790 SAT., FEB. 8, 1-3 P.M. 63 SLATER CRES. DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX Charming newly renovated 3 bedroom home with finished basement on large fully fenced lot. Located on a quiet street near the lake and parks, this home features a large kitchen with breakfast area and walkout to deck, formal dining room, and an open concept living room area. Central air, hot tub, appliances and much more... CONNECT Independently Owned & Operated, Broker SUN., FEB. 9, 2 - 4 P.M. 26 WISEMAN IRRESISTIBLE SOUTH AJAX CHARMER $349,900 Wow! Wow! Wow! Open concept design with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, grade windows, a 3- pc. bath and a sauna! Double door entry to the spacious master bedroom, huge ensuite with Jacuzzi tub. All this just steps to the lake in beautiful south Ajax.heritage realty inc. ED & DIANE OTTE* 905-432-7200 SUN., FEB. 9, 1-4 P.M. 634 AMARETTO AVE., PICKERING DARE TO COMPARE!!! STUNNING 2 years NEW 1650 sq. ft. 3 bedroom semi backing onto forest area. Call Ed or Diane today for your personal tour or see you at the open house. ® Ability Real Estate Ltd. 432-7200 Celebration Realty Ltd., Realtor $21 9, 9 0 0 $ 5 8 9 , 9 0 0 Re/Max Ultimate Realty Inc. (416) 487-5131 - Toll Free 1-866-538-7229 (DIRECT LINE) James F. Tracy Sales Representative FREE RECORDED INFORMATION - 24 HOURS A DAY CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-708-2760 Then enter the recording number below the property to hear a recorded description THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME? Get a FREE automated over-the- phone market evaluation! For a free Recorded Message Call 1-800-708-2760 ID #1001 - 24 Hours and Receive a copy of my Special Report “WARNING! Don’t Put Your Home on the Market Until You’ve Read This Report... Avoid 11 Mistakes That Could Cost You Hundreds...Even Thousands of Dollars!” BUYERS Receive a copy of my Special Reports “Secrets Lenders Don’t Want You to Know!” Read This 11-Point Report Before You Sign anything! Enter Recording #8001 Or “How To Stop Paying Rent Forever And Own A Home Of Your Own” Enter Recording #7001 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Finished Top to Bottom Enter Recording #2101 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Inground 16x32’ Pool Enter Recording #2501 Fax it The News Advertiser General 905-683-7363 Newsroom 904-683-0386 City’s garden plans revealed Tuesday PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––How does the City’s gardens grow? Find out when the Picker- ing Horticultural Society meets Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. in the O’Brien meeting rooms of the Pickering Recre- ation Complex, Valley Farm Rd. south of Hwy. 2. Angie Porteus and Bob Genosco of the Pickering Cul- ture and Recreation Depart- ment will talk on what’s planned horticulturally in Pickering. Everyone is wel- come. Phone 905-839-4604 (Sylvia), 905-420-8076 (Ann) for more information. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Every Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm To be a vendor, call 416-291-0684 or 416-431-2081 with former vendors from the Pickering Flea Market SCARBORO TRADE CENTRE FLEA MARKET Over 130 Vendors! 4181 Sheppard Ave. E. at Midland Ave. NEW ANTIQUE MALL Grand Opening New fashions, electronics, jewellery, gold, silver, toys, pots & pans, giftware, video games, old coins, used furniture, collectibles, old toys, etc. 31 Locations www.activegreenross.com • OIL CHANGE • CERTIFICATIONS • SHOCK STRUTS • COOLING SYSTEM • • AIR CONDITIONING • BRAKES • TUNE-UP • EXHAUST • BATTERIES • ALIGNMENTS • EMISSION TESTS • HEAD OFFICE 580 EVANS AVE.ETOBICOKE Franchise Enquiries Welcome Call:416-255-5581 • FREE 24 HR Roadside Assistance (Anywhere in North America) • FREE Lifetime Tire Rotations • FREE Brake, Shock, & Exhaust Inspection The TIRE EXPERTS Offer You: • Selection of Name Brand Tires • Expert Advice • Professional Service & Installations PRICE PROTECTION SATISFACTION GUARANTEE! 30 DAY + An official mark of the province of Ontario used under licence ypp *Save up to $6000 off a set of 4 Michelin X-One Tires, save up to $4000 off a set of 4 Michelin Cross Terrain SUV Tires during Feb. 7th to Feb. 21st, 2003. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer/coupon promotion. 30 DAY PRICE PROTECTION SATISFACTION GUARANTEE! The Tire Experts There’s No Better Place To Buy Your Tires & Service Your Vehicle TIRE SALE 2 WEEKS ONLY! SAVESAVE ALL SEASON TIRE by Consumer Reports Magazine Voted #1 UP TO UP TO $6000*$6000* X-ONE • 100,000 km treadwear warranty • 6 yr. road Hazzard Protection SIZE P175/70R14 P185/70R14 P185/65R14 P195/60R14 P205/70R15 P215/70R15 P195/65R15 P205/65R15 P195/60R15 P215/65R16 P225/60R16 REG PRICE EACH $112.50 $117.50 $118.50 $127.50 $140.50 $151.80 $133.50 $139.50 $136.50 $150.50 $158.50 2 WEEK SALE EACH $99.95 $107.50 $106.50 $117.50 $128.00 $138.50 $121.00 $127.00 $124.00 $135.00 $143.50 More sizes available. Call for your size. SAVESAVE UP TO UP TO $4000*$4000* CROSS TERRAIN SUV • 100,000 km treadwear warranty • 6 yr. road Hazzard Protection SIZE P215/75R15 P235/75R15 P225/70R15 P225/70R16 P235/70R16 P245/75R16 P245/70R16 P265/70R16 REG PRICE EACH $152.95 $165.95 $162.95 $193.95 $197.95 $201.95 $204.95 $218.95 2 WEEK SALE EACH $142.95 $155.95 $152.95 $183.95 $187.95 $191.95 $194.95 $208.95 More sizes available. Call for your size. • All Season Sport Utility Tire • Excellent mileage AJAX 1 Westney Rd. (at Hwy. #2) (905) 686-2182 OSHAWA 534 Ritson Rd. S. (N. of Hwy. 401) (905) 728-6221 MARKHAM 5803 Hwy. #7 (W. of Markham Rd.) (905) 472-6868 SCARBOROUGH 1530 Midland Ave. (N. of Lawrence) (416) 755-2248 2910 Eglinton Ave E. (E. of McCowan) (416) 438-6610 925 Ellesmere Rd. (at Kennedy) (416) 752-0066 780 Markham Rd. 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Donovan Bailey sprints into Ajax next week AAJJAAXX ——Olympic gold-medallist Donovan Bailey is coming to Ajax. The champion sprinter is here Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McLean Community Centre, as the Ajax race relations advisory committee launches its Black His- tory Month celebrations. He won gold medals in the 100- metres and the 4-x-100m relay in the 1996 Summer Olympics in At- lanta. Mr. Bailey has also won the world championships and claimed the unofficial title of world’s fastest man. He’ll share inspirational stories of his success, answer questions and mingle with guests at a recep- tion. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. The advisory committee has sev- eral events planned for the month, at the McLean centre, at Westney Road North and Magill Drive. An- nouncements will be made when the details are final. For more information, call com- mittee chairman Paul Pakyam at 905-619-2529, ext. 366. Durham police off icer gives kidney to his father BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The philoso- phy of karma –– what you do to others will return to you –– figures largely in the story of a Durham Region- al Police officer whose gen- erosity of spirit was re- warded in kind. Constable Corey Walsh, 33, a Port Hope resident who works out of the Clar- ington detachment, un- derwent six hours of surgery in Calgary Jan. 15 to donate one of his kid- neys to his father, who lives in Medicine Hat. His dad, Lyle, 54, was diag- nosed as being in massive kidney failure just over a year ago. For that year the senior Mr. Walsh was re- liant on dialysis every four hours and his health was deteriorating. So, when the doctor said he needed family members to step up to the plate to see if some- one had a compatible kid- ney to donate, Const. Walsh was first in line and fortunately, the match was made. While the tale of a son donating a major body organ to his ailing father is touching, the story only becomes more so thanks to the goodwill of dozens of Durham Regional Police officers who gave up their sick-time hours to Const. Walsh, to ensure he would not be put in financial hardship by the good deed. Const. Walsh has only been with the force for two years so did not have a lot of sick-day credits avail- able, says Doug Ca- vanaugh, president of the Durham Region Police As- sociation. Those he did have were mostly spent on the days he went to St. Michael’s Hospital in To r onto for donor compat- ibility testing. In total the Durham Re- g ion police officers and civilian employees donat- ed 825 hours, “probably way more than is neces- sary,” says Police Chief Kevin McAlpine, who put out the word to staff through an interoffice memo. “Almost in a matter of a week or two we had to put out another notice telling people to stop donating because we had enough hours,” says Mr. Ca- vanaugh. Chief McAlpine says usually, employees in need of extra sick-time can ac- cess a central bank where officers pool surplus hours. However, because Const. Walsh has only been with the force two years, he didn’t yet qualify for the program. All the hours donated for Const. Walsh that he does not use will go to the central leave bank for “the next person in dire circumstances,” the chief says. Without the assistance of his co-workers, Const. Walsh said it would have been touch-and-go whether he could have af- forded the luxury of giving his father that life-saving gift. Two trips to Calgary, one for pre-op work and another for the actual surgery, along with accom- modation during the trips, was costly and Const. Walsh explains, “I have two kids to support. It would have been tough to do. It’s phenomenal considering I’ve only been on the force two years. People don’t know me.” With expenses and lost time from work, “you al- most have to be rich to do- nate a kidney,” a sad fact given the dire need for more live donors, he says. He is hoping his lobbying efforts may prompt the Al- berta government to change its policy about donor expenses so the op- tion will be available to more people. But for the Walsh family, this story does have a happy ending. Immediate- ly following the surgery, Mr. Walsh senior “looked like a new person,” says his son. For him, the bottom line is seeing his dad restored to health. “The end result is what matters.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 17 A/P SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Fri., Feb. 7, 2003 News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. 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Donation is all in the family Durham police constable Corey Walsh is recovering after surgery to harvest his kidney in a donation to his ailing father. We can use it.Goodwill needs donations. We’re looking for small household items, electronics and, as always, clothing. Thanks in advance. For more information call 416-362-4711 STORES 1300 King St. E. 1121 Dundas St. E. (King & Townline) (Dundas & Anderson) ATTENDED DONATION CENTRES 500 Howard St. 1810 Dundas St. E. @ Bloor & Ritson @ East of Thickson A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com february 14-23, 2003 skydome and the metro toronto convention centre EZ WIN A NEW BEETLE Here’s an EZ way to win at the 2003 Canadian International AutoShow. Ontario Volkswagen Dealers, 97.3 EZ Rock and Metroland newspapers present a chance to win a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. To enter, simply drop off a completed ballot below at the feature area on the 600 level, South MTCC or AutoShow office, Room 201. Or enter online at www.metroland.com. Listen to 97.3 EZ Rock on Monday, February 24 at 7:10am as Mike and Christine make the Grand Prize draw! And don’t forget to watch for a special AutoShow section in your Metroland community newspaper on February 11-14. EZ WIN A NEW BEETLE First Name: Last Name: Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Your Email: Mail to: Metroland Corporate Sales,10 Tempo Avenue,Willowdale, ON M2H 2N8. For full contest details, please visit www.metroland.com Located In The Rear Of Floor Model Clearance Must Clear-out 2002’s To Make Room For New 2003’s 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 1-800-642-4561 • (905) 723-5211 Help make the Ajax Public Library work for you AAJJAAXX ——High school students with ideas on how the library can better serve teenagers are being sought for a new group. The teen advisory council is for Grade 9 to OAC students liv- ing in Ajax. The focus is on mak- ing suggestions on services to Ajax teens and to promote the li- brary in the community. 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But a regional transit task force, comprised of Durham politicians, in- cluding the eight mayors, is recommending a fund- ing partnership that would put $300,000 ($200,000 from the Region and another $100,000 from the college and university) toward solving the problem. “It’s great news that our students’ pleas fell on open ears,” says Gary Polonsky, president of the University of Ontario Institute of Te c hnology and Durham College. “We have been told by our students it is virtually impossible from many parts of Durham Re- gion to get to our north Oshawa campus and even our Whitby Skills Training campus. It takes forever and most students these days don’t have forever.” The president illustrates his point noting a car ride from Brooklin to the Con- lin Road and Simcoe Street campus takes three- and-a-half minutes. By bus, he says, the return trip is three-and-a-half hours. Mr. Polonsky asked the transit task force to con- sider three goals: creating a fluid east to west transit option along a north arter- ial road such as Rossland Road or Taunton Road; create north/south connec- tors to that main bus line that students coming from the northern part of the re- gion can access; and create a shuttle from the GO train stations that would bring students from out- side the region to the school. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson acknowl- edges the $300,000 recom- mendation may not meet all Mr. Polonsky’s objec- tives. However, he says, “Hopefully we can staff a west-east and back again service that is efficient and timely. Hopefully the tran- sit operators will be able to come up with a plan to get students to Durham Col- lege in a timely manner.” Currently, each municipal- ity operates its own transit system and GO Transit, the provincial transit oper- ator, runs a bus line along Hwy. 2. A shuttle from the Stevenson Road or Whitby train stations would also be “ideal,” says the chair- man, who notes the transit operators will have to sit down and crunch the num- bers to see what they can accommodate in the first year. The $200,000 is part of an $8.4-million funding en- velope Durham municipal- ities once were required to give to the Greater Toron- to Services Board (GTSB) for GO operating costs. In 2002, the Province gave that money back to the Region when it dissolved the GTSB, stipulating the money must go to transit initiatives. The transit task force has recommend- ed the rest of the $8.4 mil- lion, aside from $400,000 for fare integration be- tween municipal buses and GO transit in Durham, go back to local municipali- ties to assist transit opera- tors. Last year many of the operators invested in new equipment with their allo- cation of the money. Clar- ington used the money it received to subsidize a new bus system in Bow- manville. The money is di- vided among the munici- palities based on how much each contributes through taxes. Last year Oshawa received $2.1 mil- lion, Pickering received $1.6 million, Whitby $1.5 mil- lion, Ajax $1.2 million, Clar- ington $1.05 million, Scu- gog and Uxbridge each re- ceived about $340,000 and Brock received $168,000. If the task force recommen- dations are followed, this year they can each expect a little less than last year’s amount to accommodate the UOIT proposal and the GO fare agreement. The task force recommenda- tions will be considered as part of this year’s budget process currently ongoing at the Region. GGAARRYY PPOOLLOONNSSKKYY ‘It’s great news that our stu- dents’ pleas fell on open ears.’ A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. 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If buying bonds online or by phone, and paying by cheque, the purchase must be made on or before February 24,2003. Current bondholders please note that, effective March 1, 2003, Canada Premium Bonds Series 13 will carry the rates shown above. Buy yours wherever you bank or invest,online or by phone.* To buy direct, visit www.csb.gc.ca or call 1 888 773-9999. 2.50 % YEAR 1 3.00 % YEAR 2 3.50 % YEAR 3 4.25 % YEAR 4 CANADA PREMIUM BOND SERIES 31 – ANNUAL COMPOUND RATE OF 3.64% IF HELD FOR 5 YEARS 5.00 % YEAR 5 CANADA SAVINGS BOND 2.00 % YEAR 1 SERIES 82 Teen views on suicide covered in COPE meeting Mental health group continues distinguished speakers series DDUURRHHAAMM ——A teenager’s take on suicide is the topic of an upcoming seminar. Durham Region Community Care’s COPE mental health pro- gram continues its distinguished speakers series with a talk by Karen Letofsky, executive director of the Survivor Support Program. She’s also the co-executive director of the Distress Centres of Toronto. ‘Suicide: an adolescent’s per- spective’ is held Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ajax branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St. Ms. Letofsky has been a grief counsellor in the Toronto area for more than 25 years. The centre's Survivor Support Program offers counselling to indi- viduals and families affected by sui- cide. Ms. Letofsky will provide infor- mation on what she’s learned through her work dealing with sui- cide’s effect on families to help those attending recognize the signs and symptoms of adolescent sui- cide. While admission is free, a dona- tion would be welcome. Reserva- tions aren’t necessary. Assistive lis- tening devices are available for the hard of hearing. For more information, call 905- 404-2224, ext. 21, or 905-686-3248. Calm yourself at meditation class in Pickering PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Area residents are in- vited to find inner peace with medi- tation classes held close to home. Learn how to meditate Wednes- day, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Duffin’s Creek Co-Op, 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76. Everyone is welcome to the free class. For more information call 905-420- 7252. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Cheque mates AAJJAAXX –––– Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital has 1,000 reasons to smile with a $1,000 donation from the owners of Casey’s and East Side Mario’s in Ajax. Here, hospital develop- ment assistant of annual programs Heather Montague (left) ac- cepts the cheques from owners Emanuel and Vickie Camara. Get the edge in your job search PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Tips on preparing a resume are being offered during a se- ries of free workshops this month. The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre provides the sessions Thursdays at 1 p.m. in February. There’s also the three- day job club and a landed immigrants job search workshop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Topics include resume preparation, interview skills, job search strate- gies, maintaining self-es- teem and Internet train- ing. All workshops are held at the centre offices at 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, in Pickering, next to the GO station. For more information, call 905-420-4010. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P Get two great phones starting from just $29 (1)and Share Your Plan for FREE for 2 months! How will it change your world? 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Group deals with all types of addictions, including co-dependency. Child care is available. Call Jim evenings at 905-428- 9431. SSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, FFEEBB.. 88 VVAALLEENNTTIINNEE’’SS FFUUNN:: The Petticoat Creek li- brary holds a morning of stories, songs and rhymes at 10:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to bring along a bear. For more information call Kathy Williams at 905-420-2254. OONNEE PPAARREENNTT FFAAMMIILLIIEESS AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN:: The club holds a dance at 8 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Centre located on Valley Farm road. Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Dress code is in effect. All are welcome. For more information call Sandra at 905- 686-7933. RREELLAATTIIOONNSSHHIIPPSS:: The Carruther’s Creek Community Church, 599 Bayly St. E., Ajax, holds a seminar Increasing Your Relational Quotient at 7 p.m. It’s a Satur- day night series designed for people who don’t go to church. Topic is You Drive Me Crazy. Call 905-686-4450 for more infor- mation. MMOONNDDAAYY,, FFEEBB.. 1100 SSEENNIIOORRSS’’ AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS::The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays bridge and crib- bage every Monday at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. In addition, bridge is also played We dnesdays at 1:15 p.m. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573. CCAANNAADDIIAANN CCLLUUBB:: The Canadian Club of Durham Region holds a luncheon meeting at noon at the Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa. Guest speaker is John Sabean, author and president of Picker- ing Historical Society. Phone 905-426- 5090 (Carolyn), or 905-668-7774 (Val) for more information and reservations for the event. TTUUEESSDDAAYY,, FFEEBB.. 1111 SSEENNIIOORRSS’’ EEXXEERRCCIISSEE:: Come and exercise with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the St. An- drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573 for more information. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG PPOOWWEERRHHOOUUSSEE TTOOAASSTTMMAASS-- TTEERRSS::Work on communication, time- management, and self-confidence skills every Tuesday with the club. Meetings are in the auditorium of the Pickering Public Library’s central branch, One The Esplanade, from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests wel- come. Call 416-560-3768 or 905-831-5965 for more information. EEAARRLLYY HHIISSTTOORRYY OOFF MMAARRKKHHAAMM::The Pickering Township Historical Society welcomes Lorne Smith, official historian of Markham, to its meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. There is no cost. Call John Sabean at 905-831-3811 for more information. HHOORRTTIICCUULLTTUURREE::The Pickering Horticul- tural Society meets at 8 p.m. in the O’Brien meeting rooms of the Pickering Recreation Complex, Valley Farm Rd. south of Hwy. 2. Angie Porteus and Bob Genosco of the Pickering Culture and Recreation Department will talk on What’s Planned Horticulturally in Picker- ing. Phone 905-839-4604 (Sylvia) or 905- 420-8076 (Ann) for more information on the event. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––John Allan Cameron is "one of Cape Bre- ton's most prominent musical ambassadors" and now he's also a member of the Order of Canada. The Pickering-based musi- cian was one of 106 Canadians to be honoured with the dis- tinction, announced late last week. Mr. Cameron called the news "fantastic". "I knew about this last Sep- tember. I received a letter from the governor general that everything was approved. I'm honoured and surprised. It's one of the highest awards you can get," he added. With the award, he can in- clude 'CM' after his name. Presentation ceremonies are held in the spring and fall, and he hasn't been told when he'll receive the honour. Among others receiving the honour were singer and poet Leonard Cohen, Stephen Lewis, movie director David Cronenberg, retired soldier Roméo Dallaire, political car- toonist Terry Mosher, known as Aislin, actor Leslie Nielsen and hockey coach Roger Nielson. There are 100 new appoint- ments and six promotions within the order. "Some are interesting people. It's great to be in their pres- ence," said Mr. Cameron, adding the honourees have "done good things to make Canada a better place to live". The governor general's nota- tion on Cameron stated, "One of Cape Breton's most promi- nent musical ambassadors, he paved the way for the revival of Celtic music in Canada. "For over three decades, he has been a tireless performer and raconteur and is renowned for playing pipe tunes on his 12- string guitar. His concerts bridge the generational gap by bringing together youngsters, parents and grandparents. "He continues to be hugely popular with North American audiences and his music has taken him to many internation- al stages, including the Royal Glasgow Concert Hall." P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com PICKERINGPICKERING Pickering Dairy Queen 1099 Kingston Rd. L1V 1B5 (905) 831-2665 P L A Y LPA A C E DRIVE THRU George Olliver Fe b. 7th and 8th at 9pm JOIN US! 250 Bayly St. W., Ajax 905-426-9573 No Cover “Soul Survivor” Greater Toronto Airports Authority The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) will be hosting the first in a series of workshops on Tuesday, February 18th relating to the interim planning work being undertaken by the GTAA with respect to the Federal lands in Pickering. The 1st workshop will focus on Aviation Forecasting. These workshops are an opportunity for interested members of the public to learn more about airport planning. The workshop will be held at: GTAA Site Office, 3590 Brock Road, Brougham Tuesday, February 18 th For more information and to register, (space is limited to 30 people) please call (905) 619-4822. 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Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. Celtic revival brings impressive order to John Allan Cameron’s life Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400, 416-798-7259 ext.247 News Advertiser Steve Houston, managing editor 905-683-5110 ext.249 Join the discussion at durhamregion.com Chan wants revenge in new movie The following movies are opening in theatres this weekend. SSHHAANNGGHHAAII KKNNIIGGHHTTSS DDiirreecctteedd bbyy DDaavviidd DDoobbkkiinn SSttaarrrriinngg JJaacckkiiee CChhaann,, OOwweenn WWiillssoonn,, DDoonnnniiee YYeenn When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and es- capes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with re- venge on their minds. Chon's sister, Lin, has the same idea, and uncovers a worldwide con- spiracy to murder the royal family but almost no one will believe her. With the help of a kindly Scotland Ya rd inspector and a 10-year-old street urchin, the acrobatic Chon gives Victorian Britain a kick in the pants as he attempts to avenge his father's death and keep the ro- mance-minded Roy away from his sister. HHOOWW TTOO LLOOSSEE AA GGUUYY IINN 1100 DDAAYYSS DDiirreecctteedd bbyy DDoonnaalldd PPeettrriiee SSttaarrrriinngg KKaattee HHuuddssoonn,, MMaatttthheeww MMccCCoonnaauugghheeyy,, AAddaamm GGoollddbbeerrgg,, MMiicchhaaeell MMiicchheellee,, TThhoommaass LLeennnnoonn A single man who likes to play the field makes a bet that he can stay in a relationship for more than 10 days. However, he picks the wrong woman, a journalist writing an arti- cle on how to lose a guy in 10 days. DDEELLIIVVEERR UUSS FFRROOMM EEVVAA DDiirreecctteedd bbyy GGaarryy HHaarrddwwiicckk SSttaarrrriinngg GGaabbrriieellllee UUnniioonn,, LLLL CCooooll JJ,, EEsssseennccee AAttkkiinnss,, DDaarrttaannyyaann EEdd-- mmoonnddss,, MMeeaaggaann GGoooodd Eva Dandridge is a very uptight young woman who constantly med- dles in the affairs of her sisters and their husbands. Her in-laws, who are tired of Eva interfering in their lives, decide to set her up with someone so she can leave them alone. They end up paying Ray, the local 'playboy,' $5,000 to date her. The plan goes by smoothly, but trouble comes when Ray actually falls in love with Eva. FFOORR FFUULLLL MMOOVVIIEE LLIISSTTIINNGGSS,, CCLLIICCKK OONN durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 23 A/P Full Spectrum Music Production & Recording AJAX, ONTARIO CALL 416-473-0995 Knights of action for Chan and Wilson Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson are out to avenge a death in Shanghai Knights, opening this weekend in theatres. AAJJAAXX ––––A local author is the guest speaker at an upcoming meeting of some library pals. Diana Cawfield began her writing career as a vol- unteer for a community newsletter. She started working full time as a free- lance writer in 1999. She's now a writer and editor specializing in business, fi- nance and health care, contributing regularly to the Toronto Star, maga- zines and online publica- tions, as well as writing for corporations. The Friends of the Ajax Public Library meets Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the new main branch, at the corner of Harwood Av- enue and Achilles Road. Ajax residents are wel- come to attend. Fo r more information, call Monica Olenroot at 905-686-7188. Friends' guest has the write stuff PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ----The history of Markham is up for dis- cussion when a local group meets next. The Pickering Township Historical Society meets Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m., with Lorne Smith, official historian of Markham, the guest speaker. There is no cost to attend and the meeting is in the East Shore Com- munity Centre, 910 Liver- pool Rd., in Pickering. For more information, call John Sabean at 905- 831-3811. Historical group tackles Markham's beginnings P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com SSppoorrttss FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Heard the buzz? Panthers earn playoff date with St. Michael’s Pickering opens best-of-seven series at home tonight BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers are on a high, one they hope will con- tinue through their playoff se- ries against the St. Michael’s Buzzers, opening tonight (Fri- day). The Panthers begin the best- of-seven OHA Ontario Provin- cial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League South Conference quarter-final series against the Buzzers at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex at 7:30 p.m. Game 2 switch- es to St. Michael’s Arena in To ronto Sunday night at 7 p.m. Game 3 is in Pickering Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. The re- maining dates are to be deter- mined. Pickering enters the post- season on a roll, winning their last three games of the regular season, including a crucial 4-3 overtime victory at Oshawa against the Legionaires Tues- day night. The season finale held huge ramifications for the Panthers (13-31-3-2 for 31 points, seventh in the South) as a loss would have meant finishing behind the Ajax Axemen (12-31-3-3 for 30 points, eighth in the South), thus crossing into the North Conference for the playoffs to play the Newmarket Hurri- canes. Two minutes into the five- minute extra frame, Corey Black’s shot from the slot found room behind the Oshawa goal- tender. It was the second over- time victory in a row for the Panthers, who defeated the Nor th York Rangers in OT in Toronto Saturday. “To see the kids have some- thing to be excited about was tremendous,” said Panthers head coach and general manag- er Jim Wilson. “We never seem to f ind a way to make things easy and we didn’t again.” The Panthers now turn their attention to the Buzzers (25-15- 6-3 for 59 points, third in the South), a team Pickering failed to record a point against this season, losing all six meetings. “Certainly they’re a good team. It will be a challenge for us,” said Wilson in assessing the Buzzers. “We’ll have to be solid defensively and that also means team defence and in goal. We have to keep performing well in our specialty play and five-on- five we have to be even with them. We’ll have our work cut out for us against those boys.” The Panthers also need con- tinued firepower provided by their top offensive unit of James Gadon, Andrew Gilbert and Black. “They’ve been productive all year and over our last seven games they’ve been increasing- ly productive,” said Wilson. Gadon contributed a goal and an assist against Oshawa. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers defenceman Ryan Annesley (16) gets the puck past an Oshawa Legionaires player during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action in Oshawa Tuesday night. Pickering won 4-3 in overtime. The Panthers will now face St. Michael’s in the first round of the playoffs, with Game 1 tonight in Pickering. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A Pickering syn- chronized skating team rocket- ed to gold at a competition in Kingston last weekend. The Pickering Mini Ice Rock- ets competed in the Eastern On- tario Synchroskate 2003, gliding to gold in the festival pre-novice category. Meanwhile, the Ice Rockets placed fourth in the festival ju- nior category. Earlier in the season, the Mini Ice Rockets and the Ice Rockets placed fourth and sixth, respec- tively, at the Niagara Synchro- nized Skating Invitational. The teams are skating to a ‘Cirque de Soleil’ theme created and choreographed by coach Kathy Miller. Skating for the Mini Ice Rock- ets are Teyanna Bradbury, Aliesha Cozier, Amanda Cozier, Rachel Dobson, Robyn Garvey, Katrina Gates, Devon Gleed, Erika Irwin, Shannon Jegg, Nicolle Lalonde, Linnea Ma- mone, Samantha Mason, Catherine McNamee, Jennifer McNamee, Caitlyn Morenz, Carmela Paolozza, Corinne Rivers, Natasha Robson and Kathleen Straub. Skating for the Ice Rockets are Kristen Battistone, Melissa Buttineau, Hillary Callan, Courtney Engel, Chelsey Forstner, Alex Garvey, Erin Har- rison, Cristie Moore, Robin Moore, Jeanette Ng, Katelynn Perrault, Erika Pfaff, Melissa Siddall, Michelle Van Dyk, Saleema Vellani, Elizabeth Walkington and Jennifer Wal- lace. The team managers are Sher- rie Gleed and Joan Wallace. BByy JJiimm EEaassssoonn Special to the News Advertiser AAJJAAXX ——Despite losing only one game last weekend, an Annandale bantam mixed curling rink finished out of the running at the Pepsi On- tario finals in Palmerston. The Tim March rink was part of the eight-team, round-robin play- down to determine the Ontario champion. It was a straight race with no playoffs, unless a tiebreaker was required for first place. The March team won all its games except one, and that was the difference as the Rob Bushfield rink of Ottawa went undefeated to take the provincial crown. March finished in second place with a 6-1 record. Also on the team were Kayla Bianchi, Matt Pyne and Tracy O’Leary, along with coach Paul Bourque. The top three teams now ad- vance to an All Ontario Bantam Mixed Curling Championship. They will be joined by three teams from Northern Ontario and two from Northwestern Ontario and will meet in an eight-team, round robin slated for the Dixie Curling Club April 18 to 20. The event is in place to accom- modate the off year for the Canada Winter Games. ••• The Ontario Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships were con- tested at the Hershey Centre in Mis- sissauga last week. There were no Annandale players competing, and the closest teams playing were from Uxbridge. Annandale members, however, did participate. Barb Godfrey was on the ice team, and Dave Hutchi- son was on the OCA officials’ team. On the audience participation group, among others, were David Wa ke, Alex Bianchi, and Eleanor and Arnie Payment. ••• Tw o Pickering residents again hit the big money curling last week- end. Collin Mitchell and Richard Hart went west to Humboldt, Sask. to compete in the national champi- onship presented by M&M Meat Shops. They joined Jason Mitchell and their skip Glenn Howard in at- tempting to defend their title in the 18-team triple-knockout event. They won their way to the final against Pierre Charette, and ended a point short, but won another $15,000. The $100,000 Humboldt cashspiel was the third in the Grand Slam Championship series. The final, the $150,000 Players’ Champi- onships, goes Feb. 19 to 23 in Leduc, Alta. March rink second to one at provincial curling finals Mini Ice Rockets stand tall on the ice AAJJAAXX ——A former Pickering Panther has been having a solid freshman season with a Ver- mont university hockey pro- gram. Garett Winder, of Ajax, who played four years with the Pick- ering Panthers of the OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League, was named rookie of the week as a member of the Norwich University Cadets. The Cadets compete in the East Coast Athletic Confer- ence’s East Hockey League at the NCAA Division III level. Winder scored in each of the Cadets’ two games last week, including the game-winning goal in Norwich’s 7-1 win over Skidmore College last Satur- day. Winder plays on the top for- ward line with fellow Canadi- ans, centre Kurtis McLean of Kirkland Lake and left-winger Paul Mattucci of Peterborough. Winder has played 12 games this season and has six goals and two assists. Norwich University, of North- field, Vermont, is the second- ranked team in Division III hockey with a 17-1 record. GGAARREETTTT WWIINNDDEERR Rookie of the week with Norwich. Former Panther Winder a sharp-shooting Cadet Career Training500 CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham Col- lege Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- 721-3340. 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Call Diane 905-655- 7563 HowsonHomeOrganiz- ers.com SHOP HELPERS required for Ajax based company, to ass- ist in all areas, including Paint Bay, Wash Bay, general maintenance and yard duties. Sandblasting and forklift skills would be an asset, but willing to train the right individuals. Must be reliable and able to work in a fast paced environ- ment. Benefits and uniforms provided. Fax resume to 905- 686-8546 SUPERINTENDENT required for adult lifestyle apt. building located in Oshawa. Experi- ence required. Fax to: 416- 297-9499 THIRSTY MONK, busy pub in Oshawa NOW HIRING. Part & full-time experienced Servers and Bus Staff. Apply in person with resume to: 36 Athol St. E. Oshawa., after 11:30 am Fri- day, Monday & Tuesday. WANTED: Child Care Workers for Whitby and Oshawa. To work in new group homes for boys from approximately 8 years to 18 years old. Please reply in strictest confidence to Box 415, Marmora, Ontario KOK 2M0 Full resume re- quired. Salon & Spa Help514 CREATIVE HAIR DESIGN in Brighton is seeking a full-time licensed Hairstylist who wants to be part of a rapidly growing dynamic team. Call (613) 475- 0364 Tuesday-Saturday. HAIR STYLIST required full- time with experience for es- tablished salon, Classic Hair Care, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa. Minimum 2 years experience. Salary plus commission. Ask for Charlie or Laurie, (905)579-2525 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ Order Takers Required $17.50 per hr. avg. Plus bonuses & trips Full training provided Call Dave for an interview 905-435-0280 International Careers TEACHING ENGLISH . 5-day TESOL Certificate Program is sponsored March 19-23rd (Evenings & week-end) at Durham District Educational Centre To register for the Open House, Feb. 12th,7 p.m. Call: 1-888-246-6512 www.intlcollegeof linguistics.com CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. ATTENTION Personnel Required Home Heating/ Service Protection Program Avg. $1200.00 per week Car Required Call Brian 905-435-0518 JOCUS EDUCATIONAL TOYS A Canadian company NEEDS CONSULTANTS for Spring season ahead. 350+ quality toys, games, crafts....60% under $15.00. Home party plan easily adaptable for fund raisers, catalogue sales. Information Open House Wed. Feb.12th, 8 - 9 p.m. Travelodge 940 Champlain Ave. Oshawa or call Marianne 1-800-361-4587 ext. 9496 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of The Toronto Star in Whitby, Ajax, or Pickering. Earn up to $1100 per month part-time. Call 1-800 804-9663 noon-8 pm. E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 25 A/P THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COU NC IL OF AJAX/PICKERING is seeking a SOCIAL RESEARCHER This new 35 hour per week contract position, funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will be responsible for strengthening the research capacity of the organization. The incumbent will coordinate all activities related to the social research function, establish a team of research practitioners, develop partnerships with community organizations/ educational institutions, conduct social research, proposal writing, make presentations and create publications based on research findings. • Formal Academic training/experience in Social Research related to community development work • Proven ability to write successful proposals related to grants for research projects. • Knowledge of Durham Region, community & government services. • Excellent group facilitation, presentation, marketing and communication skills • Ability to work as a team member with a wide range of groups and individuals. • Availability to attend evening/weekend meetings, reliable vehicle required. Please send resume and cover letter to: Colleen Jordan, Executive Director Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering 134 Commercial Avenue, Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H5 Phone: (905) 686-2661, Fax: (905) 686-4157 Applications will be accepted by mail or fax only. Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, February 21, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. The Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers We are a company like no other! We are a highly recognized brand retailer that has been growing steadily and confidently for more than 20 years. Due to our continued growth, the following opportunities have been created for our new location at the PICKERING SHOPPING CENTRE. STORE MANAGER ASSOCIATE MANAGER ASSISTANT MANAGER VISUAL CO-ORDINATOR STOCK PERSON CASHIERS SERVICE ASSOCIATES You are a dynamic, results-oriented individual with a passion for fashion. You have related job experience in the retail sales industry, and demonstrate strong management potential. Bring your résumé in person, on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.,to the Comfort Inn at 533 Kingston Rd., Pickering, Ontario. AJAX INSURANCE BROKER Requires an experienced R.I.B.O. licensed personal lines C.S.R. Fax resume to 905-428-8672 Durham Region Community Care Director, COPE Mental Health Program We seek an experienced leader to support a team of community-based mental health staff and volunteers in a non-profit environment in Durham Region. 30 hours per week including health benefits Qualifications required: - post secondary degree and experience managing and evaluating front line services - skills in human resource and volunteer management, team building, facilitating change - use of a vehicle Apply by Feb. 21, 2003 to Human Resources, Durham Region Community Care 419 King St.W. Ste. 605, Oshawa, L1J 2K5 Fax: 905-404-2241 Email jamieson@web.ca www.communitycaredurham.on.ca MPP, a newly acquired subsidiary of ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc., is a leading supplier of high quality, micro-precision injection moulded components and tooling to a diverse number of leading companies in the automotive, electronics and consumer products areas. Opportunities presently exist for the following professional to join their team in Bowmanville. ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER • Handle new projects from the quotation stage through to production. • Prepare quotations. • Coordinate the design, build and testing of new moulds. • Work with production in turnover and maintenance of injection moulds. • Post secondary education in Mechanical Engineering coupled with at least 5 years design experience in injection moulding industry, a must. Complete details available on the ATS web site, Careers section. For immediat e consideration, apply on line at: www.jobsats.com CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help COUPLES CAREER The COURT AT PRINGLE CREEK,a gracious seniors retirement residence is now accepting resumes for a live-in CO-MANAGER COUPLE in Whitby. This position requires a highly motivated mature couple with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to work in a team environment with seniors. Applicants should be people focused professionals with at least three years of management or supervisory experience. Salary includes health and dental benefits, housing and meals. If you possess these qualifications and are looking for a career with a dynamic growing company, please send your resume to: The Court at Pringle Creek 3975 Anderson Street Whitby, ON L1R 2Y8 HERBAL MAGIC Weight Loss Clinic now hiring. Full-time positions available. All training provided. Sales experience an asset. Excellent career opportunity, room for advancement. Call (905)725-4146 PART-TIME EVENINGS $15./per hr. Car required. Ideal for, RETIREES, Homemakers or as a Second income, (905)686-9842 EXT. 304 - 9AM-4PM (905)686-2445 EXT. 304 - 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 WHITE CLIFFE TERRACE is currently recruiting for the position of F/T RECREATION CO-ORDINATOR responsible for the organization, planning and involvement in the recreation programs. A degree in recreation or activation is required. Management training and experience in geriatrics would be an asset. Must possess a current, valid Driver's License. Submit resume by February 14 to: The Administrator, White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence, 1460 Highway #2, Courtice, Ontario L1E 3C4 CC Fax us your ad at 905-683-0707 HAIRDRESSER,experienced, taking over clientele at a busy salon and spa in Pickering. Betty 905-837-9782 or after 8 p.m. 905-839-3123. RMT, NAIL TECHNICIAN, hairstylist Spacious loft ideal for RMT. Second level vented nail room, hairstylist with Clientele. To join our comfort- able atmosphere at Aquilibri- um. 905-404–9097 Skilled & Technical Help515 AJAX GM Dealer, requires li- censed bodyperson. Fax re- sume to: 905-686-5869. CABLE HARNESS MANUFAC- TURER requires Warehouse Manager, Production Assis- tant, and Quality Inspector. Recent related experience necessary. Email cwal- ton@10-10.com with resume and related references. CAMPING IN STYLE Brooklin requires Full Time Service Technician, no exp. neces- sary. Must be self motivated, and energetic. Please fax or email resume to: 905-655- 8462 or: cis@attcanada.ca. CNC MACHINE Operator re- quired for Ajax Company, mould experience preferred, Moulding machine operators also required Fax resumes to 905-427-0137 to Email to ifno@rouen.ca DESIGNER for retail and offic- es, must have excellent A- CAD skills, Pickering . Fax re- sume to 905-837-1453 DESIGNER, for retail and of- fices, must have excellent a cad 2000 sills, Pickering. Fax resume to 905-837-1453 ELECTRICIANS Residential new home wiring. Full time, 905-579-4543. EXPERIENCED MECHANIC required for Chrysler dealer- ship in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. (905) 985–7354 EXPERIENCED PAINTERS re- quired. Minimum 5 yrs ex- perience. Durham area. Ex- cellent pay, piece work. Call (905)428–9037 GAS WATER HEATER installer/ helper required. Experience pre- ferred. Fax resume to (905) 430- 2894 or call (905) 430-0108. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE tech. for general repair shop in Oshawa. Must be able to do all diagnostics and/or repair work. Qualified candidates will get $25.20/hr flat rate to start and benefits after 3 months. Call 905- 433-0355 PLUMBERS or 3rd-5th year apprenticeship needed immedi- ately full-time. Clean abstract required. Heating & drains an asset. Call 905-725-7549 WELDER/FABRICATOR re- quired for growing, fast-paced Ajax based company. Stick, mig, tig, arc, plasma, blue- print reading, hand layout ex- perience required. AutoCAD or AutoSketch experience pre- ferred. Competitive wages, benefits and uniforms. Fax re- sume to 905-686-8546 WELDERS/FITTERS/Labourers wanted for Steel Fabrication Company located in Ajax. Po- sitions available immediately. Fax resume to: 905-686-4763 XEROX 5390 OPERATOR re- quired for small printing com- pany. Experience an asset but not required. Fax resume to: 905-665-1144. Office Help525 DENTAL FIELD requires re- ceptionists 5 week course trains you for this rewarding career. Call (416)269–9291 or email: drt@look.ca EXP. BOOKKEEPER/Accountant for growing leasing company in Pickering. AP/AR/GL, Payroll & Statement Preparation using Quickbooks. Fax 905-839-7002 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR for busy Pickering Church. Im- mediate. 35 hours per week, reduced summer hours. Com- puter literate, organized. Con- fidentiality, good interpersonal skills required. E-mail resume with salary expectations to chrchsec@hotmail.com RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY,full time, wanted for a small con- struction company in Ajax. Good telephone manners and comput- er skills a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Serious inquires only. Please fax resume to (905)619-1999. Sales Help & Agents530 PLUMBING AND PARTS INC. (Whitby) - Full time retail sales position. Sales experi- ence and plumbing knowledge are definite assets. Driver's license necessary. Room to grow with the company. Con- tact David (905)430-1502. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 F/T DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, P/T HYGIENIST. Come Join our Dynamic Team! Must have Dental Reception/Hygiene expe- rience, Tracker software knowl- edge beneficial. Please deliver resume in person to: Whitby Dental Centre, Attention: Dr. Ho. 3-1101 Brock St. South, Whitby. GROWING BROOKLIN prac- tice seeking Dental Assistant/ Receptionist. Must be HARP certified. Fax resume to: 905- 432-2522 att: Carole. KING RITSON DENTAL is currently accepting resumes with experience in Dental Re- ception and Receivables. F/T including day, evening & weekend shifts. Drop off re- sume at 255 King St.E., or email to slake@on.aibn.com LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT with experience required for progressive family practice located in Scarborough. Full time. No weekends. Fax re- sume to: 416-261-8190 MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired including evenings & weekends. Experience pre- ferred. Please fax resume to (905)831–8749. PT WITH POSSIBILITY of F/T, experienced Cardiac Stress Technician to work in very fast paced Cardiology office in the Durham Region. Fax re- sume to: 905-725-2348, Only experienced need apply. SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST -Dur- ham Region. Night shifts. Fax resume to (905)420-3279. Houses For Sale100 AJAX - Save the commission $$$-buy before listed! Lovely well-maintained spacious 3 bedroom townhouse, upgrad- ed neutral flooring, eat in kitchen, fin. rec room, 1-4 and 2-2 pc. washrooms, attached single garage, nice private backyard. Rec centre with pool, demand area, within walking distance to waterfront trails and most amenities. Well managed, very attractive complex. Spring possession. Asking $169,000. Willing to entertain reasonable and seri- ous offers. Jack 416-264-2311 ext. 349 or 905-686-4044. $160,000 - PICKERING,im- maculate 2 storey freehold townhome, 2 bedrooms, en- suite bathroom, numerous up- grades, c/a, dishwasher, ga- rage, private drive, private backyard. (905) 686–8717 or stephanie. freeman@ca.pwcglobal.com PRIVATE SALE - Luxury Free- hold Victorian Townhouse (Bowmanville). Shows 10+. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, A/C, finished basement, hard- wood, ceramics, eat-in kitch- en, gas fireplace. Backs onto park. Commuters Dream. Walking distance to schools. Just move in and enjoy! Priced to sell at $164,900. Call for an appointment (905) 242- 6015. Open house this Sat. Feb. 8 and Sun. Feb. 9 (2 - 4 p.m.) ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS 0% COMMISSION for sale or for rent by owner website and FREE newspaper www.privateexchange.com 905-426-5699 AJAX SOUTH garage, loft, linked, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished basement, family kitchen, ceramics, new broadloom, 3 appliances. 905- 619–6934. $212,500. 3-BEDROOM BRICK bunga- low with garage, near Oshawa Centre. Large lot, hardwood floors, open basement. Private $169.000. Call 905-723-0722 OPEN HOUSE, Sunday Feb. 9, 1-4pm. 2100 sq ft. Tormina home, desirable Fallingbrook area. $279,999. 9 Clune Place, Whitby, 905-430–6466. Out-of-Town Properties120 LOG HOME delivered any- where in Ontario. 1200 sq. ft. log cabin shell materials package on now for an unbe- lievable $35,750., that's only $29.79 per sq. ft.!! This in- credible value is only offered for first 10 sold so call now. Serenity Homes 1-800-455- 9289. 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 (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 CENTRAL WHITBY, HEATED storage units in clean indus- trial building, various sizes, dock level, 10'x10' $100/ month. Movers available. ALSO new speakers less than half price. Karen (905)576– 1685. RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES AJAX - 110 Ritchie, Westney, north of 401. 1560 sq ft, $14/ft; OSHAWA- 245 King St. King/ Park, "Teddy's Plaza" 1,150- 3,100sq. ft. $16/ft. Givalas R. E. Ltd., Nick Givalas, 905-479- 4436. Office & Business space150 400 SQ. FT FURNISHED of- fice space immediately avail- able. $350/month plus GST. One month free. Prime Osha- wa location. Call Steve or Steven 905-576-6999 or 905- 434-0041 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 515-sq.ft to 2495-sq.ft. For more infor- mation call: 905-623-4172 BROOKLIN, RETAIL ground floor w/loft in lovely restored heritage bldg in the heart of town. Avail. immediately. Call (905)771-1168 Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 APPROXIMATELY 700-750 sq.ft. store. Downtown Whitby, $750/month plus utilities. Call Dave Watkins, ReMax First (905)668–3800. Business Opportunities160 CANDY ROUTE - (Risk Free), Many success stories!! Prov- en Earner: $4K - $8K Month. www.uturncanada.com DOLLAR DISCOUNT STORE for sale, busy plaza in Picker- ing. Well established from last eight years. Excellent family business. 905-839-4396, 416- 417-2262 SALES. ADVANCED Commis- sions. Working from home. Helping Attorney. Get paid da- ily. 905-430-3815 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT, Whitby Regency Cr., sep. en- trance, no smoking/pets, all inclusive $675/month, first/ last. Credit check +references required. March 1. 905-666- 1472 1 LARGE BEDROOM. apar- tment walkout, extremely clean. parking, air, cable, ap- pliances, Thickson / 401 Whitby. Approximately March 8, $795 inclusive, first/last, no pets, non smoker, 905-666– 0179, 905-431-0202. A must see. HWY#2/BROCK BRAND NEW one bedroom basement apt. Separate entrance. Available immediately. No smoking/no pets. $800. Call 905-831-3830 or 416-219-7339. 2 BEDROOM APT.596 Chaucer Ave, $825 mo. inclu- sive, first & last, avail. immed. Call Farida at 905- 427–5580/ 905-576-5512 (days) 2 BEDROOM basement apt. available March 1st. 4 pc. bath, fridge, stove, parking. $775/first/last. No dogs. 905- 434-9892 1 BEDROOM ground floor apt. available immediately, $625+hydro. First/last. Ux- bridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking. References. Call Sam 905-709-8152. 2 LARGE MULTI-LEVEL units, 1-2br, 1-3br, freshly painted, hardwood refinished, no dogs. Near schools, shopping Dun- das/Cochrane, Whitby. Call to view 905-666-4145 before 9pm AJAX 67 Church St. Large 2- bdrm avail. Feb. & March in clean, quiet building. $1050 includes parking, hydro, new appliances. (905)426-1161 AJAX, LARGE 1-bedroom walkout basement, side en- trance, couple/single pre- ferred, non-smoker, no pets, 1 car parking, 4 appliances, utilities, separate ADT securi- ty system. Available March 1st. $900/month. (905)428– 8356 AJAX 2-Bedroom basement, 4-appliances, 2-car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $850+1/2 utilities. Avail- able March 1. Call Richard Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/ Weekends 905-686-9662. AJAX CENTRAL, basement apt., 1-bedroom, clean+bright, 4 appliances included, parking for 1, sep. entrance, no pets. $560/month. Mar. 1. 905-683- 8768 AJAX HWY#2 / WESTNEY, Large professionally finished one bedroom basement. Air, one-parking, separate en- trance, 4-piece-bath. No pets, non smoking. $800 in- clusive, available March lst. Call 905-427-6405 AJAX, 1-BDRM basement, bright & clean, new carpeting, share laundry, $800 inclusive, Available Feb. 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 24, Evenings/Weekends 905- 442-0020 AJAX, BRIGHT, CLEAN base- ment apartment, own en- trance, close to all amenities. Suitable for 1 person. Call 905-427–7436 after 3pm. AJAX, HWY 2/401,Westney Rd., 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, kitchen, washroom, utilities, parking, cable included. $700/month. March 1st. First/last. Credit check. No smoking/pets. (905)683–6475. AJAX, NICE WALKOUT base- ment apartment, small 1-bed- room. Eat-in kitchen, private laundry, use of backyard. $700 monthly including utili- ties. Call (905)404–4409 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Spacious 2-bedroom apart- ment, hardwood/parquet floor- ing, near 401, Hospital, schools, GO, Town transit. 76 Liberty St. Bowmanville. start- ing at $890/month inclusive, 905-623-4172 AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST.Lg. 2 bdrm bsmt, quiet. Pr. Pkng/ sep. ent. No smoking/pets. $900 Incl. (647) 290-6067 AVAILABLE NOW, 2-bedroom clean quiet lower duplex. Fridge/stove, window blinds, electric heat, parking. No pets/smoking. OC area. $915/ inclusive. Laundry facilities available. 905-728-7850 BROOKLIN - 2 Bedroom apt., 4 appliances, $795. Also one bedroom, 2 appliances, $625. Redecorated, available now, plus hydro. 2nd floor. 905-424- 9743. BRAND NEW 2-bedroom apartment downtown Oshawa. $799/month plus utilities. Available March 1st. Call Anna (905)728-2258. CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bdrm Avail. March & April 1st $825. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723- 0977 9am-5pm COURTICE - LOWER LEVEL of raised bungalow, country set- ting, peace and quiet, 2 bed- room,s living room,, dining room, full kitchen, 3 pc. bath- room, laundry facilities, park- ing, huge lot, close to 401 and all amenities. lst/last required. $l,200 per mo. all inclusive. no pets. For further details contact robert at (905) 431- 4504. or (905) 728–8979 FOR SINGLE EXECUTIVE - Ajax, brand new large one bedroom apt. at ground level. Approx. 800 sq. ft. available. $800 plus utilities. Avail. Feb. 28th. No pets/No smokers. Call Fred 905-619-9500. PICKERING SPACIOUS, clean 1-bedroom apartment sepa- rate entrance, kitchen, new appliances. Available imme- diately. Single professional preferred. No pets, no smok- ing. $700/month, first/last. Pauline, (905)426–6208 NEWCASTLE - large 2 bed. apt. Lease $825/mo. + utilities Beautiful country setting, available March 1st. Refer- ences. Days 416-925-4247; Eve. 905-893-9146. NORTHWEST OSHAWA Two 3 bedroom units, both are bright, clean, freshly painted. Suits non- smokers, no pets. Credit/person- al references required. Available immediately. $1085-up or $985- down includes utilities. Betty, Sales Representative ReMax Ability 905-434-7777 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apart- ments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700. ONE BEDROOM basement, walkout, quiet residential, north Oshawa. All amenities included, parking. $650. first/ last. Available March 15. 905- 576-1320. OSHAWA SPACIOUS 2-bdrm in duplex. Kitchen w/fridge, stove, living-room, dining- room. Backyard access. Available immediately. $925 inclusive. No pets/smoking. Call after 5:30pm 905-728- 1963 OSHAWA Beautiful large 2 bedroom apartment in very quiet and clean adult lifestyle building near Oshawa Centre. $750. lst/last. Available March lst. Local call: (289)314-3651. OSHAWA - one bed. base- ment apt. 3pc. bath (shower), 4 appliances, parking, back- yard, c/air, non-smoker/no pets. $600+hydro. First/last/ references. Available imme- diately. 905-623–6034 OSHAWA - WHITBY,modern 2 bedroom apartment, from $795 plus hydro, in low rise, fridge, stove, parking, laundry included. lst/last, references required. Available imme- diately. For Oshawa (905) 728-8066, for Whitby (905) 442-8802. OSHAWA 2 AND 3 BEDROOM apartment, laundry room each floor. Very quiet, exclu- sive, adult lifestyle building. No pets. 905-579-9016 OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM upper half of duplex. Parking for 1, $640 + hydro, first/last re- quired. Available March lst. No pets. Call (905)430–0249 OSHAWA APTS.- Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, newer build- ings. Includes utilities, park- ing. Laundry on-site. No dogs. Building #1 905-432-8914, Building #2, #3, #4 905-571- 0425 or for all 1-888-558- 2622/ 416-473-9173. OSHAWA APTS.professional new ownership/management, newly renovated 2+3 bed- rooms from $800, new ap- pliances. Building upgrades to include: security cameras, new windows and more! On transit route, near schools/ amenities. 905-404-4002 OSHAWA WOW!!!!!2 bed- room apartment on two levels of backsplit home. Main floor: private entrance at side door, entry hallway, closet, bath- room and bedroom. Stairs to bright basement, living room, eat-in kitchen, bedroom, own laundry room and storage. in- cludes parking, cable all utili- ties. Backs on to ravine with creek and walking trails. Suite working couple. $800/mo. lst. last, references. Available March lst. Open house times, no appointment needed: Tues., Feb. 11th - 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. Feb. 15th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., After Feb. 15th call (905)686-8979. Address - 214 Lorindale Drive, Oshawa. Take Hwy. 401 to Harmony Rd. North, right on Olive, 2nd left is Keewatin, first left is Lorindale. OSHAWA, ONE BEDROOM open concept 1,500 sq. ft., fireplace, a/c, includes laun- dry facilities, all appliances, hydro, cable, no pets/smok- ing, mature person preferred. March lst. (905) 431-9210 or (905) 434–6255 OSHAWA,Freshly painted updated decor, 2-bedroom, $725 plus hydro in clean, quiet bldg includes parking, laun- dry on site. Available March lst. (905)434–9844. OSHAWA/WHITBY AREA- 2 bedrooms, new basement apt. in lovely home for quiet ma- ture working people. Excellent job references required. Close to all amenities. All inclusive $950/first/last. No pets. Avail- able immediately. Days 416- 282-4694; after 6 p.m. 905- 438-1935. PICKERING gorgeous bright walkout basement apt. Self contained, 4 appliances, 2- parking, Brock/Major Oaks, March 1st. $900. 905-428- 2015. PICKERING 2-bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance. Utilities & parking included. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. Call 905-837–2884. PICKERING BACHELOR- basement apt. March 1st. 5- min. walk-Pickering Town Centre/ Go-Station/bike-trails/ other amenities. Street-park- ing, no pets. Non-smoker pre- ferred, First/last/all inclusive/ $550, shared entrance. 905- 837–9764 PICKERING VILLAGE, luxury executive 2 bedroom, walk- out, parking, cable, a/c, alarm, 4 appliances, separate laun- dry, centre island, no pets,/no smoking, $1200 inclusive, call (416) 712–2008. PICKERING VILLAGE 2 bed- room mainfloor bungalow, 12 Church St.S., $900 +utilities. 905-683-5865 PICKERING,nicest 3 bed- room, main floor, bright, clean, a/c, new windows, yard back to park, parking, 5 ap- pliance,s hardwood floors, $1,245+ (416) 459-2350. PICKERING- Large 2 bed- room, basement apt, 1500 Sq.ft. Separate entrance. $900/ mth. inclusive. Avail. immed. No smoking/pets. First/Last. 647-229-2035. (leave mes- sage) PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly 3 bedroom (main floor) $1250+utilities. 1 bedroom plus den (basement) $850+ utilities. Minutes to 401/GO, off-street parking, references required, available March 1. 416-806–6306 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50+ Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to downtown. Dai- ly activities incl. All utilities included. Call 905-430-7397. www.realstar.ca RENOVATED DOUBLE APT Main & Lower 3 Bedrooms, 2-Kitchens, 2-New Baths, 2- Entrances. No smoking/pets, End Feb. Whitby $1250. 905- 665-6666, 416-989-8080. ROSSLAND/ATTERSLEY spa- cious one bedroom, walkout to ravine, C/air, utilities included, private entrance, laundry facilities. $750, first/last, March 1st, references, 905- 571–0889. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities includ- ed. 1-bdrm, Feb 1st, $729/ mo., 2-Bedroom, immediately & March 1, $829/mo. 905- 436-7686 until 7:30pm TESTA HEIGHTS -2 TESTA RD. UXBRIDGE One & two bedroom apts. available. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WEST SHORE, BRIGHT,2- bedroom basement apartment in nice Pickering neighbour- hood. $700/month plus utili- ties No smoking, no dogs. 1 parking spot. Credit, referenc- es, first/last required. For more info call Liz Quinn Pru- dential Achievers Realty, (905)428-7677. WHITBY - 3 BEDROOM main floor, 5 appliances, 2 car parking, close to schools, shopping. $1200+60% utilities. Available Immediately. Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/ Weekends 905-686-9662. WHITBY TWO 2-bedroom apartments, March 1st. $825, Very spacious, clean, quiet building, parking. Near GO train/401. Fridge/stove. No dogs. 905-404-1414. WHITBY - Thickson/Burns, furnished bachelor apt. for student or day worker pre- ferred. Not sep. entrance. No smoking/no pets. $600/mo. inclusive. 905-668-7479 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUNDAS ST. E.,One and two bedroom units park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balcony, parking. 905- 430–5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDAS, large 3-bdrm top floor of tri- plex. Appliances, coin laun- dry, 1 parking space, $990- $1040+hydro. References / application required. James (905)509–1805 WHITBY, THICKSON/401,near schools, 3 + 1 bedroom, rec room, available immediately. First/last, no pets. $1250 plus utilities. Call (905)728–0147 Condominiums For Rent180 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. EXECUTIVE CONDO, 2 bed- rooms +library, 2-baths, out- standing 1500sq.ft., large bright kitchen, NW exposure balcony, underground parking. Thickson/Rossland. $1350+ heat/hydro. 905-986-0257 PICKERING PARKWAY, 3 bedroom, spacious, quiet building, $1400 per month plus hydro. Avail. March 1, first and last. call (647) 271– 6999 (local) WHITES/401 Large 1-bedroom basement apt. Fireplace, a/c, parking, cable, utilities incl. $800/month. Non-smokers, no pets. First/last. Avail. immediately. Call (905)837-9378 OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 Industrial Unit for lease 1800 sq.ft. 855 Westney Rd S Ajax Available immediately 905-686-1455 905-706-5251 ✰3 BEDROOM ✰ HOME $187,000. Newer freehold townhouse in North Ajax. 3 baths, upgrades throughout, garage, fenced yard, w/deck, mint condition. 905-686-5493 RPNS Westshore Retirement Village, in Port Perry. Requires RPNs for part time night positions. Please fax resume to 905-985-1881 or phone Judy Life 905-985-8660 -NURSES (RN & RPN) LAB TECHNOLOGISTS Needed for In- surance Medicals for the Oshawa and surrounding areas. Venipuncture skills and reliable vehicle essential. Fax re- sume to: (800)-644-4011 or call (800) 461-6367 A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com If you have 10 arms & can handle 20 things @ 1 time all with a smile on your face and sense of humour then our busy chiropractic office is looking for you! Front desk/Assistant Part-time 4 days/wk, 15-19 hours. No Experience Necessary, We will Train Previous applicants need not apply. Bring resume to Group Interview on Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 pm sharp 1420 Bayly St, Unit #4, Pickering No phone calls please Only successful applicants will be contacted 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Laser Hair Removal Technologist RN, RPN or Certified Electrologist For Pickering/Markham area required to be F/T & P/T Supervisor. Should be efficient & organized, bookkeeping an asset. Fax: (416) 763-3874 Email: wnycz@rogers.com Check out your prospects Call (416) 223-1700 One of Metro’s larger Unisex Hairstyling chains has openings in Ajax/Pickering for recent hair school graduates and experienced stylists. • Your own styling station immediately • Guaranteed basic and commission • Convenient hours in clean, modern salon • Advanced technique and management training • Progressive promotion opportuni ties • Benefit plans 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help WANTED Busy semi-trailer shop in Whitby has immediate openings for 2 LICENSED 310J MECHANICS Candidates must be experi- enced in all facets of semi trailer repair, both structural and mechanical. We offer ex- cellent rates, benefits and working conditions Please contact Robert at (905) 430-1262 x 2 or fax resume to (905) 430-0914 Only qualified candidates need apply. Automated machinery manufacturing company in the Courtice area is ac- cepting resumes for the following posi- tions: • Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright - hand tools a must. Must be able to work alone and with a team. Mechani- cal and electrical experience is a plus. • CNC Machinist - Should have basic measuring tools. • General Labourer - Ind. exp is a plus Positions are open to junior an senior applicants. Wage based on experience and education. Fax resume with references to Mr. Ells at 905-434-6409 is seeking PACKAGING MECHANICS Must have Ontario industrial Millwrights license, experience with high speed PLC controlled packaging equipment. Shift work required. Start rate $24.63 Send resume to: 144 Mills Road, Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H1 Fax: 905-683-5087 careers@mother-parkers.com HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SMALL TOOL MECHANIC Required for local Construction Co. Duties will include shop and field service calls. Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment. Requirements include Mechanic Certification, DZ License and a Dangerous Goods Certificate would be an asset. Please fax resume to (905)668-3584 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY February 8th & 9th, 7a.m. - 2p.m. 12 Thorncroft Cres., Ajax (off Pickering Beach at Bayly). Prime South Ajax Bungalow/Semi 3 + 1 bdrm, 2 ktch., 7 appl., computer networked, many upgrades! June 27th Possession $209,900 No Agents. 102 Open Houses 102 Open Houses BUSINESSES WANTED We are interested in growing our business into new areas by acquisitions or partner- ships. If you have a Durham Region / Northumberland County area business that would benefit from more promotion, we may be interested in talking with you. Our interest is primarily, but not restricted to, businesses in the areas of publishing, distribution, printing, customer fulfillment, consumer and trade shows, and advertising agencies. Please write to: File #825, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Email:morebusinesswanted@hotmail.com describing the nature of your business with addresses / phone numbers to contact you. We will only contact businesses of interest. 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 100 Houses For Sale WHITBY, Garden/Rossland one bedroom w/solarium, 1&1/2 baths, 5 appliances, air- conditioning, indoor lap pool w/hot tub, party & rec-room, indoor parking, west view. Available immediately. $1100/ inclusive. 905-728–3276 Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ 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, kencollis@sympatico.ca A PICKERING,large 4-bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, familyroom w/ fireplace, walk-out to deck, garage, 5 appliances, $1500. www.upscalerentals.ca More rentals available. 647-280- 4074. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSES for rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,400 to $6,500 per month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, associate broker, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990. $1,350. PER MO.Rossland/ Thickson - Four bedroom house, double garage, base- ment not included. Pet restric- tion. References. $l,350 per mo. plus utilities. Avail. im- mediately. lst/last, Sherry or Tim Webster Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500 AJAX,4-bedroom, senior ex- ecutive 3200-sq.ft. home, family room, fireplace, office, crown mouldings, loaded, $2500. Also available 4500- sq.ft. home. 905-686–4070 BEAUTIFUL HOUSE in Osha- wa, 3 bedroom plus loft plus finished basement, 2 baths, 5 appliances, fenced yard, parking pets welcome, $1500+ utilities/mo. Available March 1st. Professional with refer- ences preferred. 905-686– 1763 BRAND NEW BUNGALOW 1700sq.ft. 2-bedrooms, 2 baths, facing lake ontario in adult community near New- castle. Suit couple wanting to try out lifestyle. No smoking/ pets. $1450/month. June 1/03. 905-294-1954 BROOKLIN 3+2 bedroom new bungalow, hardwood, ceram- ics, large kitchen, 3-baths, finished basement, security system, no pets/non-smoking. March 1st. References. $1600+. 905-655–0035 COURTICE - newer 3 bed- rooms, 3 washrooms, finished basement, no smokers, ga- rage, 1st/last/references re- quired. $1050+utilities. Near 401. 905-666-5290 after 4p.m. NORTH OSHAWA lovely 3 bedroom semi, 2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, gas fireplace, 4 ap- pliances, fenced yard, close to schools. $1250/month+ utilities, no pets/smokers. 905-721-8607. OSHAWA DETACHED HOME centrally located with large yard. 3-bedrooms w/finished basement and 3-1/2 bath- rooms, minutes from shop- ping, schools, public trans- portation. (416)410-8762 AJAX main floor, 3 bedroom semi bungalow, laundry, parking, references, 1st/last, no pets/smoking, March 1/ Apr. 1. $1,075 plus part utili- ties. 905-686–6773 TOWNLINE / COURTICE - 2 bedroom brick bungalow plus extra room in basement could be used as 3rd bedroom, just painted/new windows, large lot, available now. $980 per month plus utilities. Call (905) 725-0646 after 6 p.m. WATERFRONT PROPERTY - 4 bedrooms, $1250 + utilities, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, available March 1st. First/last/ references required. South Pickering. 905-839–4789 WHITBY 4-bedroom house, near Go/401, gas fireplace, mainfloor familyroom, 2 car parking. $1300+ 65% utilities. First/Last, credit check. No smoking/animals. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, FEB 22, 2-4 905-430–6979. WHITBY - DESIRED AREA on court main floor 3 bedroom bungalow, in ground pool, 2 large decks, big backyard, $l,350. March lst. (905) 430– 6014 WHITBY-Brock Dundas 3 bedroom bungalow, main floor only, large lot, garage, own laundry, no smoking/dogs, available now. $1100 plus. Condolyn Management 905- 428–9766 Townhouses For Rent190 BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM townhouse, Bowmanville. End-unit with garage, all new appliances, $1200/mo. plus utilities, March 1st. First/last/ references. 905-623-5762.. CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. www.realstar.ca PICKERING Tridell town- house. 1935-sq.ft., 3-bed- rooms, gas fireplace, whirl- pool, gated security, ap- pliances, underground park- ing, near all amenities. $1650/ month, first/last, Jaan Krull, C- 21, Percy Fulton 905-683– 2100. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground Close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.realstar.ca WHY RENT?? $3,995 moves you in. $1350/month. Brand New! 3-bdrm, 2 bth, free cable & internet. Call (905)686– 4891. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 FAMILY HOME SETTING, Townline/King, Courtice. Shared accommodations, room for rent. Mature adult preferred. Call (905)576–9462 AJAX - 2 NICE CLEAN rooms $350/monthly. Available im- mediately. Call (905)427- 6106. PICKERING BRIGHT furnished room. Share bath and laundry facilities. Light cooking, suits working gent. Non-smoker, $400, first/last, 905-686-0744. WHITBY - ROOM in home, own bath, share kitchen, laun- dry, cable, parking, no smok- ing/pets. $400 per mo. Phone (905) 666–3478 Shared Accommodation194 AJAX BEAUTIFUL new 4-bed- room home to share with fe- male. No pets, no smoking $575/month plus shared utili- ties. Immediate, first/last 416-835-1090. COUNTRY SETTING Northeast Oshawa, clean extra large bedroom, shared kitchen and basemen apt. for non-smoker/ drinker. Available immediate- ly. Reasonable. Joan (416)716–2778 days only. UPSCALE HOME to share. Large bedroom, large private den, 4pc. bathroom, full laun- dry, satellite, parking, no smoking/no pets. $800. Not- tingham Estates Ajax. 905- 427–7576 ask for Mike. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($8/seat), Horse/dog Tracks, Blue Jay/Yankee Baseball. Children welcome. From March 1st on. Canadian Owner (727)538-2123 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castle- ton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241-2224 or 905- 344-7838. Horse Supplies & Boarding303 FAMILY ILLNESS FORCES SALE.96 AQHA Stallion sor- rel, 2001 colt, not reg. sorrel 905-725–7493 Bargain Centre309 TRADITIONAL STYLE 3 seat sofa, with slip cover, $200. Call 905-619–9635 Articles For Sale310 DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT. SCRATCH AND DENT $199. New danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es 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. A KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. 647-271-4534. A-1 CARPETS & HARDWOOD SALE - 20 oz. Commercial carpet, installed with pad $285 (30 yds.). Berber carpet in- stalled with pad from $375 (30 yds.). Special Buy - 40 oz. Cy- lon carpet, neutral colours $10.50 yd./$1.16 sq. ft. Hard- wood flooring 3/4" thick from $4.95 sq. ft. Other great deals available. Free shop at home service. Durham to Northum- berland area. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 905-242-3691 or 905- 373-2260. PIANO/CLOCK January Clear- nance Sale starts Jan. 24th on all 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 payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg- es $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/ dryer $499/up. Portable dish- washer $175/up. Large se- lection of appliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/serv- ice. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11- 4pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. ANTIQUE VICTORIAN table and 4 upholstered chairs, hand carved with inlaid wood, table has marble top, $1800. Also leather tufted loveseat $300. Call 905-720–3250 ANTIQUE WALNUT DINING Room set. Glass china cabi- net, Buffet Table w/1-leaf, five side chairs, 1-arm chai,r $2500, 905-655-3743 after 6pm. APARTMENT-SIZE piano, ex- cellent condition $1200 obo. 56" RCA projection TV $1500 obo. Call (905)623–1066 AREA RUGS,3 available, tra- ditional, size 44"x26". Antique pink and green. (905)697– 9462. (snp) BAKERS pride electric con- vection oven, $1500, 6(Cold stream) pastry case-$500, Curtis, stainless steel cooler, 2 dr. $1,000. Stainless steel deli counter 14 ft. with refrig- eration and steam table $1800. 5ft. curved glass pas- try case-$1500. 10 tables, 30 chairs (new refurbished), Cof- fee grander $250, plus food display boards and counters, open to all offers for complete purchase call Allen 905-725– 0314 BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packaged cost $1025, sell $450. Call 647- 271-4534 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 BOYS 6PC. BEDROOM $475; white captain's bed $150; double bedroom $300; antique hope chest $225; sofa+chair $300; maple pedestal table+ chairs $450; oak office desk $250; 3yr gas stove $350; 1yr apt. size washer $400; fridge $175; stove $150; antique 9pc dining room $750. 905-260- 2200 CARPETS, LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq. yds. for $339 including prem- ier underpad and installation. Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click System. Residential, com- mercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and in- stallation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Dur- ham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686-1772. COMPUTERS: Bits and Bytes Computer Services, Complete Systems Internet Ready: P200-$185; P2/350-$275; P3/ 500-$435; P2/233 Toshiba Laptop-$399. New CD-RW in- stalled for $85 w/system pur- chase. Computer accessories avail. 90-day Warranty on Re- furished Systems, Layaway Plan avail. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsand- bytes. DINING SET, SOLID OAK! Large, elegant table with 2 leaves, 6 chairs $750. White crib & mattress $100. Double stroller $85. (905)509–8343. DININGROOM 13 PCE cher- rywood. Double pedestal. 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. DO IT YOURSELF Pool Kits. How To Seminar Included. Limited class size. We Train / You Work. Save Big Time! Book Now 905-686-2831 DOWNSIZING!Cherry dining room suite; living room furni- ture; oak kitchen table with 4 chairs; maple rocking chair. All appraised 905-576-1084 FRIDGE & STOVE, almond, good condition, $150 fridge, $100 stove, $200 pair. Call 905-885-6863. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:kitchen cupboards, solid oak; kitchen set; windows; doors; bath- room fixtures; etc. Call 905- 509-0123 KING SIZE BEDSPREAD, bed skirt and two pillow shams. Moss green, suitable for tradi- tional bedroom. 905-697-9462 (snp) MOVING - leather sofa, love- seat; antique chair $499; bombay chair $270; original prints & pictures, authentic figurines, new shoes, table. Open to offers. 905-432-2102 or 905-261-0633. OAK DINING ROOM TABLE - w/6 chairs, padded backs $800. Oak kitchenette round table w/4 chairs $300. Excel- lent Condition. 905-668–6052. SOLID PINE round pedestal table with leaf and 4 chairs, medium brown, excellent condition, $350. 905-579-3076 days; Also 905-924-3076 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS Stealth chip $60; PS2 neo 2.5 $95, Applechip $200, XBOX chip now avail. All work guar- anteed. Call East of Whitby (905)721-2365 or West of Whitby 416-456-4953. 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. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. WASHER/DRYER- 7yrs. old Maytag -$600 pr.,Refrigerator $400., Stove electric $250, (both frigidaire, white, 4yrs) old. All excellent condition (416) 831–3341. Articles Wanted315 WANTED: Children's bedroom furniture, Adults' bedroom fur- niture, solid maple or oak kitchen +dining furniture, liv- ing room furniture, good working major appliances. Will pay cash and pick up. Call 905-260-2200 Vendors Wanted316 5TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show. Children's Arena Oshawa, April 11th 12th, 13th, Vendor space available. Call Sharon Dick- son 905-579-4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth. Spon- sored by Oshawa Whitby This Week VENDORS NEEDED - The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. New promotion, new format. Call Devon 905-579-4400 ext. 2236. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. AAA-LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for acreage to cut. and landclearing work. 905- 427–1734 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) ONTARIO MIXED hardwood, seasoned, delivered, stacking available. Evening calls (705) 484–0512 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES-Poodles , Husky X, Shepherd X, Lab X; Fox& Boston Terriers, Yellow Lab, Shi-tzu, Border Collies, Bea- gles, Jack Russell & Cocka- poos. 905-831-2145. FREE TO GOOD HOME,7 month male husky mix, all shots, friendly, good with kids. (905)839–9651. LHASA-POO PUPPIES cute, adorable, non-allergenic, non- shedding, first shots, de- wormed. male/female, ready to go. (705) 878–0314 POODLE PUPPIES - minia- ture, mother & father CKC registered, $450 (No papers). $650 with papers. Call Eileen 905-623–9971 Bowmanville Cars For Sale400 10 SUNFIRE SLXs!$13,100 or $311/mo./60 mos w/$0 down!! All colours available, 4DR, alu- minum wheels, air, tilt, CD, rear spoiler, remote entry. 1-2 yr war- ranty remaining, low kms. Call Jeff Burt 705-708-4876 1980 GRAND PRIX,no rust, no emissions, 132,000 km, as is $1500. obo. Need exhaust work. Call 905-623-9316 or 705-328-0402 after 6 p.m. 1990 CHEV CAPRICE Classic, mint condition, 132,000kms, last Caprice with rear wheel drive, reduced $4500. obo. Call (905)576–1280 or cell (905)447-0761. 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST 3.1L, auto. body in good condition, motor runs great, $1800 obo. cert/e-test- ed. 905-242-3425 after 6 p.m. 1990 PONTIAC TRANSPORT 7 -seater, $2999; 1989 Blazer 4X4, $2999; 1992 Cavalier $2499; 1993 Regal $3295; Over 15 vehicles, 4 others un- der $1999, certified & e-test- ed. 905-683-7301 or 905-424- 9002 after 6 p.m. 1992 PONTIAC Sunbird, red only 97000 kms. Senior dri- ven, Certified/E-tested, $3795. As is $3195. call 905-436– 9793 1993 FORD FESTIVA, a great lit- tle car! New tires, block heater, 180,000kms. $2000 certified or $1800 uncertified. Please call Steve (905)720–1161 1994 ACHIEVA,white, very clean, 120,000km on engine, new brakes, new tires, e-test- ed, certified. 3500-obo. It won't last. 905-434-8029 1994 GRAND AM, 4 dr., 3.1L, certified, e-tested, new brakes, highway miles. $3700. (905)576–0614 (snp) 1995 DODGE NEON 4-cylinder, 5-speed, 4-door, white, grey inte- rior, excellent condition inside and out, great fuel economy, reli- able, runs and drives like new. Reason for selling--bought a new car. $3900. certified/emissions 905-718-5032 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER XE V6 4X4 Automatic, loaded, CD w/remote. 220 Hwy kms. e-tested. Excellent condition. Must sell, $7900 cert. OBO 905-987-9966. 1995 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-dr, 4-cyl, auto, 195k. A/C works great! Certified & e-tested. Awesome shape! Asking $4600. 905-571-5138 1998 SATURN 2dr. coupe, 100,00kms, 4 cyl., auto, air, p.s., p.b., p.windows & locks, stereo, extended warranty. Certified/e-tested $8400. (905)666–1434, (905)767- 6748. 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT GS, black, gray interior, 5 spd., ps, custom stereo CD/speakers, tinted windows, alarm, 95,000 km, $9800. One-owner. 905- 831–6369 Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1989 GMC 4x4 pick up, 155,000 kms., good condition, $6,000. Call 905-665–5062 af- ter 3. 1990 GMC SIERRA 1500, Ex-hydro site vehicle with 53,000k. Mint body, new paint, alternator & cap. 305 motor. $8,500. Call Days 905-683– 0087 or evenings 905-683- 9778. 1991 DODGE DAKOTA,ext,. cab, auto, remote starter, box liner, tool box, Pioneer CD, all new brakes, E-tested/cert. $5400. OBO uncert. 905-259– 5589 1994 CHEVY S10 pickup, V6, automatic, power steering/ brakes, extended cab, cap, box liner, 85,000kms, open to offers. Call 905-438-9101 1999 FORD F150 XLT,pick- up, 4 dr. 4X4, short box, ex- tended cab, V8, 4.6L, fully loaded, bucket seats, 6 CD changer, tonneau cover, run- ning boards, 111K, $21,500. (905) 655-7661 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 69,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $19,999. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) Trucks Wanted415 WANTED - 1966-71 JEEP parts. V6 Buick 225 engine, oil bath air cleaner assembly. Call 905-721-2844 snp Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1990 CHEVY LUMINA APV van 170,000 kil., excellent condition, fully loaded, alumi- num wheels, certified, e-test- ed, $2,600 or best offer. (905) 579–7633 1992 GMC SAFARI,8 pas- senger van, certified & e-test- ed, looks good, runs very well great family transportation with your proper care this should last a long time. Pri- vate sale, one tax only, priced to sell quickly, $5,495. 00 call 905-433-7548. 1994 CHRYSLER VOYAGER, only 137,000km. Excellent condition. Certified, e-tested. $3,000. Call (905)686–3396 1997 CHEVY ASTRO VAN, loaded, immaculate condition, 57,000km. Open to offers. Call 705-878-7011 snp 1998 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 black, automatic, loaded, air, cruise, roof racks, 5 new tires, 117,000km, asking 17,900. 655–5541 between 6- 9pm 2001 FORD EXPLORER XL, 4 dr, 4X4, fully loaded, excellent condition, 67K, $21,500. (905) 655-7661. Driving Schools447 Lost and Found265 REWARD! MISSING BACK- HOE Case 580L rubber tire backhoe extendahoe. Last seen Jan. 3, 2003 at Rouge- mount/Kingston Rd., NE corn- er in parking lot. Characteris- tics: Yellow, two stick control to control backhoe, slight damage to front grill, SN#JJG0242248. Call 416- 520-4165 with ANY informa- tion Personals268 ATTRACTIVE intelligent artis- tic male, 6', fit-build, fun laughs, good heart, estab- lished job, seeks woman late 20s-mid 40s. Bio and 5 photos at http://12.109.56.99/man- seekswoman.htm Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 F.C.S.LIVE-IN NANNIES from Overseas. No Agency Fees. Chosen to suit your needs. 905-885-8459. F/T LIVE-IN NANNY req'd to look after 18 month old. Non smoker. Willing to work dif- ferent shifts. Minimum wage. Please call btwn 7-9pm 905- 428–8661 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $259. 10 In-car Lessons $187. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 • 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 AJAX 3 bed. main floor semi, Mar. 1st. $950. plus 60% util. First/last, References No smokers/pets. 905-839-5223 Sick o f RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office 905-432-7200 Ability R. E. Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 27 A/P 1011 Simcoe St., N . • 3-bedroom renovated townhouses • Available immediately. • Inquire about our Move-In Bonus • from $995 including parking & utilities • On-Sight Resident Manager (905) 579-7649 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage. Plus Homemade Jams, Chutneys & Preserves Winter Hours: Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 9 - 4 1513 Hope Clarke (East Town Line) Rd.Newtonville Oshawa Newtonville Port Hope Hwy#2 Hwy#401 1513 Hope Clarke Rd. Newtonville Exit Call 1-888-257-9995 300 Market Basket 300 Market Basket COME ANTIQUING THIS WEEKEND AT ANTIQUE DISCOVERIES! Oak bookcase, oak and mahogany buffets, ce- dar chests, victorian chairs, games tables, pine kitchen cupboard, pine blanket boxes, pine dresser, mahogany table and dressers. Hum- mel figurines, china and glass. Great variety of new inventory has arrived and free delivery for furniture sales this weekend only! ANTIQUE DISCOVERIES 78 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax (Highway #2 near Church) Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 11- 5, (905) 683-8243 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With newstartleasing.com As low as $499 down 643 Kingston Rd., Pickering 1-866-340-5559 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 4121 KINGSTON RD., SCARBOROUGH (416) 284-1631 Toll Free 1-866-877-0859 BAD CREDIT WE CAN HELP Min. Down Payment $ 1,000 GM STUDENT PLAN $ 500 CREDIT UNTIL OPTIMUM USED VEHICLES (Bring Your Student Card) A Large variety of vehicles to choose from From $4,995 √ MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY FOR TROUBLE FREE DRIVING 30 DAY VEHICLE EXCHANGE OPTIMUM 150FT INSPECTION OF EVER VEHICLE 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE √ √ √ 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions AUCTION SALE Sunday Feb. 9th, 10:00 a.m. (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens, Take 115/3 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs. Sunday's Auction features a quality selection of Household Effects, Antiques, Collectables, Fur- niture, Quality Glass & China, Couches, Chairs, Bedroom Sets, Tables, Pictures, Misc. Tools, Industrial Sewing Machine, plus much more. Call For All Your Auction Needs MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 AUCTION SALE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9th • 1:00PM (Preview from 11:00am Day of Sale) 1750 MIDLAND AVE. SCARBOROUGH (Just south of Ellesmere north of Lawrence) MAJOR ESTATE AND COLLECTABLE Partial Listing: 9pce. Cherry diningroom, 9pce. 1930’s Walnut diningroom, Mahogany bookcase, Oak curio cabinet, 3pce. black leather sofa, 2pce. brown leather sofa, Louis XVI cabinets, grandfather clock, pair of grandfather chairs, Bombay cabinets, Cherry wardrobe, fireplace mantel with mirror, oak ice box, numerous mirrors, large collection of carpets, 5pce. stacking bookcase, Victorian chest of drawers, Tiffany style lamps, pewter lamps, jewellery, china, numerous Group of Seven art, computers. NO BUYERS PREMIUM OR FEES! Sale subject to additions and deletions. Partial listing only. Items arriving daily. No buyers premium. Terms of payment: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Bank Debit. Snack bar, seating and delivery service available. SALE CONDUCTED BY JOHNATHAN’s AUCTIONS LIMITED Consignments welcome for our upcoming auctions - Sale every Wednesday at 6:30pm 416-285-0022 LARGE AUCTION Partial Cobourg and Port Hope Estates. Antiques, Collectables, Books & Modern Furnishings To be held at Classique Country Auctions Burnham St. N. of the 401 at Cobourg on Sun. Feb 9/03 at 11 am, viewing from 9 am day of sale. “Please Note Books Sell at 10 am Regular Auction of Estates at 11 am” 1800’s walnut dresser, 2 antique dressing vanities, billiard table, dressers, sofas, fridge, yard tools, lamps, wall unit (small), dining table & 6 chairs, pine bed room suite, rocking chairs, benches, truck storage box, two pellet guns, wheel barrow, stacking chairs, end tables, yard sprayers, yard spreaders, tools, table saw, nails four air nailer, barstools, golf clubs & cart, desks, wine carbuoys, TV, basement posts, Lawn Boy lawnmower, leaf blower and much, much more. Owner Auctioneer not responsible for Loss, Damage or injury while attending. Sale conducted by Classique Country Auctions. For info or to consign. Please call 905-372-1225 or 1-888-633-1050. The Professional Estate Settlers and Liquidators Auctions and Appraisals 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 400 Cars For Sale 410 Trucks For Sale Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/crafts/out- ings. Snacks/lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 EDUCATOR/MOTHER will pro- vide caring, stimulating environ- ment for your child. Main empha- sis on learning through play, healthy nutrition and outings. (905)427–2602, (905) 767-1632. LOVING MOTHER,ECE De- gree, 14 yrs. experience, of- fering home daycare for chidlren 2+ yrs. of age.. Lots of fun, educational. Servicing Lester B. Pearson & Alexan- der G. Bell. Lunch, snacks, receips. Andrea 905-619-3138 HOME DAYCARE provided by experienced mom (diploma in childhood/adolescence) Ac- cepting children. Reasonable rates, limited space. Whites/ Amberlea area. Call (905)831–8502 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 AND LOVING li- censed home daycare avail- able. Reasonable rates, re- ceipts, flexible hours. First Aid/CPR certified, non-smok- ing. Near 401/Brock Picker- ing. (905)428–1671. WHITES/FINCH - Daycare available, my home. 16 yrs. experience. one year & up. First-Aid, CPR, non-smoking. Receipts/references. Call Cheryl 905-420–0206 Daycare Wanted274 DAYCARE REQUIRED, South Ajax to care for 6 month and 6 year old in our home. Refer- ences required. Call (905)619–2295 DAYCARE WANTED in my home, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5:45-10:45am, some weekends. Must like dogs. Harwood/Hwy. 2 Ajax (905)619–9162. Tax & Financial164 PERSONAL TAX SERVICES FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Accounting Services: Tax re- turns (Efile) Personal & Self Employed. Fast and prompt @ reasonable rates. Weekdays 8am-7pm Saturday 10am- 4pm 1-866-TAX-5959 Mortgages Loans165 $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. When your bank says no, call us! Debt console, mortgage or tax arrears okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591-6057. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!! All type loans within 24 hrs. Car loan specialists. Call (416)888-9936 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.35% 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 ALL Applications Considered 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES. Payoff high interest credit cards and collection agencies with one small monthly pay- ment. Refinancing, Debt Con- solidations, Prior Bankrupt- cies, Poor Credit, Self-Em- ployed. To book an appoint- ment call R/E Active Mort- gages 905-428-0055 ext 200. OAC, Subject to Change with- out notice. House Cleaning556 AAMAZING CLEANING INC. Too busy? Too tired? or Just don't like cleaning? Bonded & Insured. Serving Durham Re- gion Since 1998. Call Teresa (905)571–0080. Home Improvements700 B.C. CONTRACTING - For all your home improvement needs. Specializing in window/ door replacements, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, ce- ramics, hardwood, painting and trimming. 905-725-2383 for free estimates. Painting and Decorating710 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING 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 Announcements255 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm 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 number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise 100% Discreet Call Nikki (905)426-5087 Welcome to paradise with a companion full of passion. OPEN LATE Selectively hiring 18+ MIDNIGHT DIAMONDS Open Late Call Natasha 905-922-7638 It’s after midnight what are you doing? Call for one of our friendly, gorgeous females. 100% Discretion In & Out Calls TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 GM PAINTING Interior & Exterior 20 Yrs Experience FREE ESTIMATES 10% off-Exp. Feb. 11 905-427-3590 or 905-706-8975 Gerald MacIsaac Don's Painting Free Estimates 12 years exp. Scarborough to Ajax area Call Don (cell) (416)409–4143 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 Yellow & Green Home Improvemen t General Contracting Maintenance Repair Carpentry, Renovations & Electrical (416)410-4536 RS DRYWALL & TAPING • Home Improvements • Complete Basement Finishing • 10 Yrs. Experience Satisfaction Guaranteed Please call Rich at 905-579-3967 Cell 905-429-7144 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 ✰TTTT OOOO PPPP ✰ QQQQ UUUU AAAA LLLL IIII TTTT YYYY Drywall, Taping & Stucco Renovations CALL KEN 905-439-8726 ALTEC CONSTRUCTION Interlock Stone Masonry Retaining Walls Finished Concrete ** fully insured ** Call Vince for free estimates 416-274-7625 905-686-7905 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul HOUSE CLEANER Mature & Reliable Please call 905-839-8457 DAGMAR HOUSE CLEANER Are you looking for a reliable energetic, experienced house cleaner? I work alone. Excellent references Reasonable rates. Ajax, Pickering area (905)-428-8346 or (cell) (416)-809-9387 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING - GST/PST Taxes - personal, business and corporate from as low as $100/ month - free consultation. Call George Teixeria (905)718-0777 A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com C OME & W ORSHIP ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME Monday 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30 PM Bible Study Friday 7:30 PM Youth Group Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 P M Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening Publishes every Friday Copy deadline ~ Wed. 10 a.m. For more information call Janice Samoloff @ 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218 Dr. Robert Buckman Dr. Buckman will discuss his latest book, which applies principles of evolutionary science and neuroscience to examine the effect of belief systems and religion on different levels of human behavior and how the design of the human brain makes it easy for us to believe in an external God. This tendency, magnified by the power of our cooperative social behavior, can lead to large-scale activities which may be positive and beneficial or extraordinarily destructive. For Directions - www.uucd.ca Phone 905-655-8740 The Unitarians of Durham Region Sunday, February 9 at 10:30 45 Cassels Road, Brooklin (Brooklin Community Centre) Can We Be Good Without God? Biology, Behavior, and the Need to Believe 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 80th OPEN HOUSE The family of KEITH HOPE Invites family, friends & neighbours to the Uxbridge Seniors Centre (75 Marietta Street) Sunday, February 23rd 1:00-4:00 p.m. to help us celebrate our Dad’s 80th Birthday Best Wishes only please 248 Birthdays 248 Birthdays 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available YOUR BANK SAID NO!! Consult an experienced broker •Prime debt consolidations up to 100% saving 100’s of $ monthly •Consolidate for any reason to 90% 2nds at market rate + 1-2% •Purchases and refinance up to 1.30% below posted market rate CALL: SYLVIA JULES (905) 666-2060, or Pickering (289) 314-4098 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans DURHAM HANDYMAN SERVICES Semi retired tradesmen and handymen. Reasonable rates on home repairs and remodeling. Electrical, plumbing, car- pentry, painting. Fully Insured, bonded & written warranty. NO HIDDEN COSTS/COUPONS FREE ESTIMATES (905) 571–3441 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements PROFESSIONAL HOME SERVICES Home Repair and Renovations Kitchens ~Baths ~Tiling ~ Basements ~Decks Do you have a project you need started or finished? ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED References will be gladly supplied Put my 20+ years experience to work for you Paul Fiume 905-626-5550 STREETER CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS 22 years exp. in home improvements including and not limited to: Recrooms, Bathrooms, Sunrooms, Kitchens, Moulding, Tiling, Drywall/ Tap- ing, Doors & Windows, & Built ins,. (905) 431–9939 HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations • General Home • Repairs • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Ceramic Tiles • Hardwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Call Martin (905) 686-1677 email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 165 Mortgages, Loans WHITTAKER; Albert F. “Bud” At Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 of Markdale in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Nivins). Loving father of Judy Hender- son of Goderich, Timothy (Dianne) of Bow- manville, Richard (Ingrid) of Uxbridge, David (Cindy) and Susanne all of Oshawa, Cindy (Don) Hargrave of Maxwell and daughter in law Mary of Bracebridge. Predeceased by 2 sons Barry (2001) and Tom (1993). Fondly re- membered by his 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his sisters Catherine Annett of Owen Sound, Shirley Reaume of Windsor and his brother Hope Whittaker of Windsor. Thank you to Dr. Kumar, 3rd Floor CCU and 4th Floor nursing staff at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound. Special thanks to Dr. Power for all his care over the past several years. A Private family service was held at the FAWCETT FU- NERAL HOME, FLESHERTON. In his memory, donations to the Grey Bruce Health Services Foundation would be appreciated. & www.durham region .com presents It’s All About You Health and Wellness Expo Saturday, March 15 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. HOLIDAY INN, OSHAWA 1011 Bloor St. E. Limited Booths Available Reserve your bo o t h early Please call Inside Sales at 905-579-4400 ext. 2303, 2334, 2271 or 2304 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. BByy BBrriiaann LLeeggrreeee Staff Editor DDUURRHHAAMM –––– Wo rk-to-rule measures implemented by Durham elemen- tary public teachers Wednesday have effectively postponed school sports for up to 10,000 young stu- dents in the region. The Durham unit of the Elemen- tary Teachers Federation of On- tario implemented ‘Stage 2’ of its work-to-rule campaign Wednesday as it continues to try to work out a new contract with the Durham Dis- trict School Board. Under Stage 2, teachers are in- structed to arrive in class 15 min- utes before school starts and leave 15 minutes after the final class of the day. Although there’s no ban on teachers being involved in ex- tracurricular activities, Rachel Gencey, Durham unit president of ETFO, acknowledges the work-to- rule measures “don’t leave time for games.” Students at the Durham public board’s 105 elementary schools were involved in the intermediate (Grades 7-8) basketball season when the work-to-rule took effect and no games or weekend tourna- ments are being played. The Durham Elementary Athlet- ic Association, the umbrella group that organizes inter-school sports in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock, is also scheduled to offer junior (Grades 4- 6) basketball, wrestling and folk dance later this month. Those events, along with track and field in May and June, are also in jeopardy should the contract dis- pute between the teachers and the board not be resolved. “Teachers are focused on teach- ing, which is what they’re paid to do,” says Ms. Gencey. Talks between the two sides broke down last week and no new talks are scheduled, says Ms. Gencey. Teachers have been without a contract since Aug. 31. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 PAGE 29 P MENS & LADIES FASTBALL Pickering Recreational Fastball Association Contact Michelle Murray 905.831.4016 Fun Recreational League Mens & Womens Divisions Ages 18 +, No Tryouts REGISTRATION Pickering Rec. Complex Valley Farm Rd. (Upper Level) Sunday February 2, 10am-2pm Tuesday February 11, 7pm-9pm $150 per person prior to February 11 $160 per person after February 11 Visit Our Website At www.pickeringfastball.ca Come Join the Fun 416-410-2230 Registration for Outdoor Soccer Summer 2003 Registrations being accepted for House League Divisions Sat., Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - McLean Centre, Room No. 1. Wed., Feb. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Ajax Community Centre, Admiral’s Rm. Wed., Mar. 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Ajax Community Centre, Admiral’s Rm. Wed., Mar. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - McLean Centre, Room No. 1. Sat., Mar. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Ajax Community Centre, Duffins’ Room. • Twelve season games; • Mid-season tournament; • Cup finals; • Uniform (Includes shirt, shorts and socks); • Individual Trophy presented at Cup Day; and • Individual and team photographs. House League Membership Fee House League Membership Includes Dates, Times and Locations: AJAX AZZURRI SOCCER CLUBAJAX AZZURRI SOCCER CLUB For more information, please check our web site at www.ajaxazzurrisoccer.com Individual Membership Fee: $115.00 per player born after 1993 Individual Membership Fee $125.00 per player born prior to 1994 Required: coaches and referees. Come to the registration dates to apply or call 416-410-2230 WHITBY • OSHAWA Dundas/Thickson B ehind C asey’s 723-8507 2 1 F O R GRIP SALE INSTALLATION INCLUDED Sports at elementary public schools on hold Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Hands up PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Dave Voth goes up for the layup during first-half action in this quarter-final Pickering Men’s Basketball League playoff game at Dunbarton High School Monday night. Voth’s Envoy Business Services team was playing Brown, Pineo, Van Kempen Insurance. Get the PICTURE! Our photo library is packed with great photos just waiting to be framed and mounted. If you see a photo in the Metroland Community Newspapers of Durham Region that you wish to purchase, you can order a re-print or a digital image by calling: (905) 579-4400 METROLAND Durham Region Media Group This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal● durhamregion.com PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Week 1 of a nine-game round-robin playoff Jan. 27 Laker Carpentry 73 Brown Pined Van Kempen 39 Top scorers –– Lakers: Colin Exeter 18, Bill Warren 16, Ivor Walker 13 and Don MacDonald 12. Brown Pined: Bob Nickleford 10, Gil Milton 9 Fred Dever 8. Envoy Business 48 Accent Building Sciences 36 Top scorers –– Envoy: David Votti 15, Kari Elovarri 12, Roger Young 6, Kevin Walker 5. Accent: Jude Calliste 10, Chris Sheldon 5. Ell-Rod Holdings 38 West Hill Men’s Slo-pitch 29 Top scorers –– Ell Rod: Sandy Smith 10, Steve Leahy 6, Corrado Roccasalvia 6, John Esposito 5. West Hill: Bruce Briard 14, Walter Scherzinger 5. The Base 70 Verifeye 45 Top scorers –– The Base: Conrad Davis 27, George Iordanov 21, Frank Gallo 7, Peter Dundas 7. Verifeye: Damon Alyea 14, Karl Hutchinson 11, Charlie Dench- field 8. Gallantry’s Eatery 45 Warwick Publishing 35 Top scorers –– Gallantry’s: Ray Fox 15, Don Leahy 11, Randy Filinski 10. Warwick: Reuben Defrance 15, Gord Brown 8, Dave Bayliss 5. Scoreboard FEBRUARY 7, 2003 A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 2002 PT CRUISER YOUR FRIENDLY FIVE STAR DEALER 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 OSHAWA ILLAGE CHRYSLER CREDIT PROBLEMS?May be able to help you get into a Car, Van or Truck Today! Some down payment may be required. 905-683-5358 HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOODAll previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. 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