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ON DISPLAY Local artist loves her watercolours Entertainment, B3 MAXIMA! It’s back and better than ever Wheels Pullout GREEN WISHES Larraine Roulston shares reader views on environmental awareness Recycler’s Report, A8 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 44 PAGES ✦ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Briefly... Durham:Residents can get a glimpse into their future this week- end at the annual International Psy- chic Expo –– the largest show of its kind in the area. Internationally- known psychics will be giving demon- strations and private psychic read- ings will be available at the event, held Feb. 14, 15, and 16 at the Kins- men Club, 109 Colborne St. W., Os- hawa. A one-time $7 admission fee gets you into the show anytime, all weekend, and includes all demon- strations and an hourly draw for a free reading. Ajax:The Ajax Public Library is offering a free course this week for small business owners. Web re- sources for small business is offered in the computer-training lab of the new main library branch. It connects participants to resources available on the Web on such topics as start- ing a new business, developing a business plan, and registering a busi- ness. Sessions are Friday, Feb. 14 at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Each session is 90 minutes and pre-registration is necessary as space is limited. The main branch is at Harwood Avenue and Achilles Road, next to Town Hall. To r egister or for more information, call Anne or Tim at 905-683-4000, ext. 816. What’s On... Thursday Overeaters Anony- mous holds its weekly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at LaStorta, north end of Liverpool Road next to Manresa Re- treat house in Pickering. For more in- formation call Edith during the day at 905-686-3834 or Mary in the evenings at 905-428-8660. Friday The Pickering Village Se- niors Club plays euchre every Friday at 1 p.m. at the club, 29 Linton Ave. The cost is $1. Call 905-683-7053. Friday The Ajax Lions Club holds a Valentine’s Day Dance from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the HMS Ajax Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. Cost is $15 for singles and $25 a couple. Call 905- 683-0905for information and tickets. Saturday Carruthers Creek Community Church, 599 Bayly St. E., Ajax, holds a seminar on ‘Increasing Your Relational Quotient’ at 7 p.m. It’s a Saturday night series designed for people who don’t go to church. Call 905-686-4450. Index... Editorial Page, AA66 Sports, BB11 Entertainment, BB33 Classified, BB66 Give us a call... General 905-683-5110 Distribution 905-683-5117 General FAX 905-683-7363 Newsroom FAX 905-683-0386 Death Notices 905-683-3005 TALK ‘TIL YOU DROP *After $50 mail in rebate. Rebate applied as credit on future Rogers AT&T monthly invoice. Offer applies on new activations on 24-month term starting from $25 monthly service fee. †Phone price subject to activation on new 24-month term. 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Catholic high school stu- dents and staff have been warned trips abroad could be cancelled in light of the current international situa- tion. Grant Andrews, education director of the Durham Catholic District School Board, at Monday’s board meeting told trustees the status of trips is being re- viewed. If the United States and its allies attack Iraq and there is a war, he said there’s “no question” trips would be cancelled. Over the next five months, 435 students are planning to go on 16 trips, generally to European destinations, but also to the United States and the Caribbean. Staff and Public access defibrillation unit now at Pickering Rec Complex BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The difference between life and death is now hanging on the wall at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex. A new semi-automatic ex- ternal defibrillator is now available at the complex for the public to use in case of an emergency. The public is in- vited to learn more about the unit at the official launch of the public access defibrilla- tion (PAD) program Wednes- day, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. Aquatic programmer Nancy Sands-Bayley admit- ted the thought of shocking someone’s heart may be scary to most people. “But you can’t make a mis- take. You already have the worst-case scenario, the per- son is already dead,” she said. The save rate when some- one suffers a sudden cardiac arrest is only one to three per cent without defibrillation, said Ms. Sands-Bayley. “The speed of defibrillation is the point of having easy-to- use defibrillators in the pub- lic’s hands,” she said. “Even if the cardiac arrest is wit- nessed, the clock starts to tick. For every minute that passes without defibrillation, chances of survival decrease by 10 per cent.” Public access units are even more important when you consider it takes most professional responders an average of 10 minutes to rush to the scene and deliver the first shock, said Ms. Sands- Bayley. “Because brain damage starts to occur within four to six minutes without oxygen, you want to deliver that first shock within three minutes,” she said. There are signs at the complex direct- ing the public to a white box hanging just down the hall from the main floor informa- tion desk. As soon as the box is opened, Ms. Sands-Bayley said a “piercing alarm” goes off, alerting one of the 20 trained responders at the complex to the emergency. In the meantime, the user turns on the machine, applies two pads on the patient where they are shown on a drawing within the unit and listens to the defibrillation unit. It will begin assessing the patient for a shockable heart rhythm. The unit can only treat ventricular defibrillation, which is a quivering of the heart muscle causing loss of blood pressure and cardiac arrest, said Ms. Sands-Bay- ley. If there is a normal heart rhythm or the patient does- n’t have that quivering of the heart muscle, or has flat- lined, the unit advises the user not to deliver a shock PAD is part of the Durham Region cardiac safe commu- nity program, which has put similar units in public build- ings in Whitby and Ajax. The idea was first developed by Casino Windsor, which was experiencing a high number of cardiac arrests because of the age and number of people going through its doors. To qualify for a unit under the cardiac safe program, the Cardiac victims get the shock of their lives Pickering offers tour without going outside ‘Remarkable lady’ recovering Pickering pastor attacked in home invasion BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A 77-year-old pastor had a good night’s sleep Monday and is “better” after being physically assaulted in her Pickering home early Mon- day morning. “She’s a remarkable lady and has been involved in the community in a lot of different ways,” Reverend Brian McVit- ty, senior pastor of St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Anglican Church in Pickering, said Tuesday morning. He said the pastor, one of five at the church, conducts monthly services for residents at both Rosebank Villa and Village Retirement Centre in Pickering. She brings commu- nion to shut-ins, visits pa- tients at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, and co-ordi- nates the church’s seniors’ ministry. “She has sort of a congrega- tion of about 80 people, most of whom can’t get out,” said Rev. McVitty. Sergeant Paul Malik said Durham Regional Police be- lieve she awoke around 3:30 a.m. to find at least two masked men in her Bella Vista Drive house, located in the southwest corner of the city near the lakeshore. They as- saulted her, demanded cash, jewelry and credit cards, and bound her to a bed. The thieves obtained the keys to the woman’s car, which was found nearby, said Sgt. Malik. The victim freed herself and made her way to the near- by Rosebank Villa retirement home, where she is a frequent visitor, as her phone had been disconnected. Sharon Cryderman, Rose- bank Villa’s administrator, said the woman rang the facil- ity’s outside buzzer around 5 ✦ Please see Senior, A2 Student trips up in the air A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Nancy Sands-Bayley demonstrates the new defibrillator now available to public use during cardiac emergencies. It’s at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex.✦ Please see Cardiac, A4 ✦ Please see School, A2 Web site focuses on city’s sights BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Taking a peek at what Pickering has to offer is now an interactive experi- ence Online tours of the City are now available through the new virtual Pick- ering Web site www.picnet.org/virtual. The Internet-accessible guide was developed with the help of a $10,000 grant from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recre- ation and created by the Pickering Public Library and Pickering’s corporate promo- tions and economic develop- ment office. “It’s pretty unique in On- tario,” said Cathy Grant, di- rector of services, planning and development at library. “We’ve seen virtual tours of areas like Paris and Rome but not often for municipali- ties here.” The site was designed to act as an information re- source for visitors, residents, families and businesses con- sidering a move to Pickering. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Three times the fun PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Hy Hope Farms provided the snowy slopes and Claremont Winter Carnival organizers provided the opportunity, but the fun was created by those who took part in outdoor activities last weekend. Families and friends took part in a day of fun that drew (from left) Ross Bar- tolo, Michael Barker and Sal Bartolo to the slopes The fun continues today through Saturday with several events. Call 905-649-9998 for more information. ✦ Please see Pickering, A4 roughly 15 students from Father Leo J. Austin and Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic secondary schools, in Whitby and Oshawa, re- spectively, left Saturday for the Do- minican Republic. They are due back this weekend. Nor th Durham Trustee Fred Jones wondered if all trips would be cancelled, or if they would be con- sidered one by one. He noted 20 Pickering students are slated to go to Michigan next weekend. “To some extent, it may depend on the mode of transportation,” Mr. Andrews replied. “I think we would be pretty nervous about any trans- portation involving air. I would say flight would be a major, major con- cern. We would not be too amenable to situations where flight would be involved.” Mark Joel, the Durham District School Board’s operations superin- tendent, said in an interview the board’s senior staff is “monitoring the situation week by week. “We’ll make a decision on individ- ual trips and we’ll make a decision on all trips should the situation war- rant it. If we feel there’s any immi- nent danger, we won’t have our stu- dents out of the area.” Mr. Joel said “quite a number” of trips are planned for March break. Administrative council reviews every trip outside of the province, he added, and schools are encouraged to ensure there is a refund or rescheduling clause in contracts to cover students if a trip is cancelled. Kathy LeFort, an Oshawa Catholic board trustee, asked at the meeting how the decision to cancel trips would be arrived at — and who would make it. “I don’t know how to answer this, but I’ll do the best I can...” Mr. An- drews said. “Two words: prudent judgment.” The education director decided when and what trips were cancelled after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The board’s new education director, Patricia Manson, formally takes over Mon- day while Mr. Andrews will stay on as associate director for at least a few months. “I think (the decision on trips) should be a board motion, even if we have to call a special board meet- ing,” said Oshawa Trustee Joe Corey, although there was no vote on the suggestion. Trustee Jones said he believes the decision is administration’s to make, and Mr. Andrews said it’s not one he would be happy to deliver to schools. “This kind of decision is not nec- essarily one that’s welcomed by all people. 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One of the largest non-profit con- servation organizations in the world, the mandate of Ducks Un- limited is to preserve, restore and create wetland habitats. The first event for the new com- mittee will be held at the Oshawa Holiday Inn March 28. The fund-raiser will include din- ner and a fashion show, beginning at 6 p.m. “We have formed this group to help develop a better public under- standing of the value of wildlife habitat and a healthy environment through recognized education pro- grams and fund-raising,” says Pat Wo r den, Durham Ladies Commit- tee promotion chairman. Call Mrs. Worden at 905-579-1881 for tickets. Tickets are $50 each and if pur- chased before Feb. 28, enter the buyer in a special draw. The Holi- day Inn is located at 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa. GGRRAANNTT AANNDDRREEWWSS ‘Prudent judgment’. ✦ School from page A1 Senior carries on with the strength of her faith a.m., when the night nurse was on duty. However, the nurse was on the second floor of the building at the time and did not recognize the woman’s voice. She called 911 and po- lice advised the nurse to let the woman in. “When she got downstairs she rec- ognized her,” said Ms. Cryderman. The victim “refrained from going to hospital”, she added, and was treated for minor injuries at the villa. Rev. McVitty said the incident has not shaken his or the victim’s faith. “I would say it’s times like this that you need your faith to carry on, and not to continue bitter,” he said. Police have no descriptions of the suspects as they were masked. Officers are asking anyone with in- formation to call Detective Sergeant Peter Naumienko, at 905-683-9100, ext. 2511, Detective Constable Joel Melnick of the Ajax Pickering Community Po- lice Office criminal investigation bu- reau at ext. 2531, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A police cruiser guards the scene of a home invasion early Monday in which a local pastor was beaten and robbed. The woman is recovering as police continue to investi- gate. ✦ Senior from page A1 Cost of filling up is higher than ever across region BByy CCaarrllyy FFoosstteerr Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Mary Majury cringes as she waits at the pump. “I’m a wee bit nervous,” she says, shaking her head. Her Ford F150 truck is already ex- pensive enough to fill, at $50 a pop. As the hose lurches to a stop with a bang at the Peck Shell station in Uxbridge, she forks out $69 for a fill. Ms. Majury is one of many Durham Region residents feeling the crunch of soaring gas prices this week. In Uxbridge Tuesday, the price spiked at 80.9 cents a litre for regu- lar fuel. Across Durham, from Ajax to Oshawa, some gas station opera- tors reported prices as high as 81.9 cents. Esso operator David Franca, at his Ritson and Dean streets loca- tion in Oshawa, said he was hearing more moans from customers than usual Tuesday and an overall mixed reaction. “They’re upset, but understand you can’t do anything about it,” he said. They are asking when it might go down again or if it will go up more.” Mr. Franca added for the most part the attendants aren’t being blamed for the high price, but cus- tomers aren’t happy with the gas companies. But, don’t feel too hard done by yet. No one is feeling the pinch as hard as commuters in Edmonton, where the price of a litre of gas hit $1 T uesday, according to Web site gaspricewatch.com. In comparison, the Web site charts the lowest price of gas as 35 cents a litre in Medicine Hat as the lowest in the country. Overall, the average price of a litre of gas across Canada Tuesday was 66 cents. Dan McTeague, Liberal MP for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge says the blame should be put squarely on the shoulders of the gas companies. “We’re being gouged because there’s no competition at the refin- ery level,” he says. “I predicted in 1998 that there would come a day when residents in my riding would be happy to pay 75 cents for gas.” It was that year Mr. McTeague spearheaded a Liberal examination of the oil industry with particular attention paid to retail gasoline pricing. “If this were the U.S., we’d be hav- ing an inquiry into what’s going on,” Mr. McTeague said. “But because we live in good old Canada, we tend to not complain. “But our taxes don’t go up over a weekend.” Whether it’s competition, a loom- ing war in Iraq, the ongoing strike in Venezuela or lack of competition, Durham Region residents are just fed up. “You need to put a mortgage on your house to fill up,” says Jim Boardman, an Uxbridge resident filling up yesterday. “I think it’ll hit $1 (a litre) by the end of the month.” Robert Hall from Sunderland has resigned himself. “You’ve gotta buy it - what can you do?” he asked, holding a receipt for $54 in gas, $12 more than he usu- ally pays. “I didn’t know they (the prices) were going up or I would have filled up yesterday.” But before you panic too much at the pumps, Mr. McTeague says to wait. “The best pricing will be within 48 hours, when it will level off to around 77 cents a litre,” he predicts. “Buy on Sundays, and don’t blame the retailer –– go after the big four oil companies.” Group sessions begin in Durham March 4 DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Women wanting to kick the tobacco habit are invited to attend a six-session program of- fered by the Durham Health De- partment. The group will begin meeting on March 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will meet each Tuesday evening until April 8. All sessions will be held at the health department’s Whitby of- fice, 1615 Dundas St. E., Whitby Mall, 2nd floor. All sessions are free of charge. The health department has addi- tional resources available for any- one interested in quitting smoking. To reg ister for the upcoming ses- sion or to access the resources, call the health department at (905) 723- 8521 or 1-800-841-2729, ext. 2125. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003, PAGE A3 A/P pickeringtowncentre.com Swee thear t of a Prize One This Valentine’s Day you could WIN a Sapphire & Diamond Ring (retail value $2,500) Name:_______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ City: ________________________________________ Province: __________ Postal Code: ______________ Phone: ______________________________________ Email:_______________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ (if under 18, signature of parent or guardian is required)✁Julie from Oshawa Lower level - Bay Wing Drop off your entry at Kavar Jewellers (lower level, Bay wing) or at Pickering Town Centre Guest Services (lower level near Centre Court) before 9 pm on Friday, February 14th, 2003 for your chance to win a Sapphire & Diamond Ring from Kavar Jewellers. 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P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Pickering Town Centre 839-2507 EATERY OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00 a.m. You Can Eat For As Little As You Can At Home BREAKFAST SPECIAL (Daily) LUNCHEON SPECIALS (Daily) TWO CAN DINE FOR (Daily) $369 $749 $1649 Reservations Accepted for 8 or more $12 49 OPEN VALENTINE’S DAY 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Roast Prime Ribs of Beef Pickering brings virtual city to the world Currently, the library’s Web pages get about 600 hits each month. It is also meant to be a tool for film producers scouting possible movie locations, as Pickering has become a popu- lar spot for crews, said Ms. Grant. Visitors can click their way through various neighbour- hoods and attractions captured on film by reference librarian Kayhan Boncoglu. Each neigh- bourhood and attraction fea- tures a panoramic movie. Users can scout out the view of the lake from Millennium Square or check out the walk along Petticoat Creek Bridge. Images will be updated with the changing season, said Ms. Grant. Both low- and high-tech tours of Pickering Museum Vil- lage are available too. The high- tech version features audio and video as visitors make their way through each building. Pickering received the grant in April, said Ms. Grant. It took about eight months to develop as staff had to fit in the work with their other duties at the li- brary. Cardiac care on hand in Pickering venue must have more than 200 visitors a day and a history of cardiac arrest. “A r enas are high risk areas because of the weekend warrior syndrome,” said Ms. Sands- Bayley, who can remember three cardiac arrests at the Pickering Recreation Complex over the last 10 years. The $7,000 unit was approved last fall by Pickering council and installed in November. One of the recreation complex members, Wally Chillman, do- nated half of the funds and pro- vided free installation through his company MDK Electric. Liability isn’t really an issue, she said. Not only does the On- tario College of Physicians and Surgeons recommend public access defibrillation, but the complex also has an emergency response plan in place with trained personnel as well. “Bill 52, the Good Samaritan bill, states any member of pub- lic acting out of the goodness of their heart in an emergency can’t be sued,” she said. For more information about the launch or PAD, contact 905- 683-6582. ✦ Cardiac from page A1 ✦ Pickering from page A1 Andrew Iwanowski/ News Advertiser photo Kayhan Boncoglu navigates the virtual tour of Pickering developed for the City. Internet users can see the sights without leaving their own homes. Advertising FeaturePICKERING’S FAVORITE PLACE FOR FRESH FLOWERS! VALENTINE’S ROSES from$29.95 12 BEAUTIFUL, LONG STEM ROSES GUARANTEED FRESH WE DELIVER...JUST CALL 905-839-6035 Whites Road Plaza-705 Kingston Road LOCATIONS Reed’s Ajax Flower Shop 206 Harwood Ave. S. 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Husband claimed wife was sickened by ‘evil’ Pickering man’s murder trial continues BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Family members feared “evil” spirits were mak- ing Hemoutie (Geeta) Raghu- nauth sick in the months prior to her alleged murder by cyanide. Sister-in-law Seema Som- nath said Mrs. Raghunauth’s husband and mother suggest- ed at a family meeting that “Obeah” was causing her ill- ness. In Hindu culture Obeah is “something like evil,” Mrs. Somnath told the jury at the f irst-degree murder trial of her brother-in-law, Ganesh Raghunauth, 31. The Pickering man is ac- cused of fatally poisoning his pregnant wife on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2000, after heavi- ly drugging her with sleeping pills. Court has heard he was engaged to a New York woman three weeks before his wife’s death. The jury has heard Mrs. Raghunauth, 28, frequently suffered from a mysterious ill- ness that left her drowsy and disoriented. She was taken to the hospi- tal on one occasion, but the cause of her symptoms re- mained unknown. Mrs. Somnath said Mrs. Raghunauth would become ill “mostly on a Friday, in the night,” she said. The symp- toms would be gone the next day. Mrs. Raghunauth would be unable to walk or talk, and appeared confused. “(It was) like she wouldn’t know you,” Ms. Somnath said. At the meeting a few months before she died, Mr. Raghunauth suggested “something evil” was making his wife sick, her father Som- nath said Monday. During the discussion Mrs. Raghunauth’s husband and mother made arrangements for her to be taken to New Yo rk to see a pandit, a Hindu priest. “They were going to get Geeta looked after... because she was sick, to feel better,” Mrs. Somnath said. Mrs. Raghunauth was taken to New York by her par- ents and brother, and the pandit performed a Hindu ceremony to rid her of Obeah, court heard. HHEEMMOOUUTTIIEE RRAAGGHHUUNNAAUUTTHH Former leaders leaving their mark Which former leader of an Ontario party has made the most valuable con- tribution to public life after re- tiring from politics? A case could be made for Stephen Lewis and, a fair dis- tance behind, Andy Brandt, nei- ther of whom ironically made it to the top post of premier. Mr. Lewis was leader of the New Democratic Party from 19 70 to 78, when it had no chance of winning government. Mr. Brandt was caretaker leader of the Progressive Con- servative party for three years from 1987 after it plunged to a low of only 16 of 130 seats and managed to win it back some self-respect before turning it over to Mike Harris. Mr. Lewis, although it seems to be sinking in only now in his home province, was named in 2001 by the United Nations as special envoy to lead its fight against AIDS in Africa. AIDS has killed millions in Africa, orphaned children, wiped out agricultural workers, created famines and has been described as the greatest threat to health of all time. No former Ontario politician has been assigned a task as for- midable or crucial to so many lives. Ontarians are taking more notice of Mr. Lewis's role be- cause U.S. President George W. Bush announced in his state of the union message he will allo- cate $10 billion in new funds over five years to fight AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean and it will be watched as a test of whether he will help the needy in other countries as well as use military force. Mr. Lewis may have helped procure this aid, because he has made heart-rending pleas for funds from countries, including Canada, that he feels have not contributed enough. He has brought skills to this job well-remembered in On- tario, where he remains the most articulate party leader in memory, admired even by ri- vals, who in fact helped start his U.N. career. To ry premier William Davis, who defeated Mr. Lewis in three elections, recommended Tory prime minister Brian Mulroney appoint Mr. Lewis ambassador to the U.N. in 1984 and he im- pressed there quickly. Despite moving in such high To ry circles, Mr. Lewis still re- tains left-wing zeal. A few months ago he berated this writer, who covered his entire legislature career, for "still churning out those right-wing columns", which will confound those who complain they are too far to the left. Mr. Brandt has just been ap- pointed chairman and chief ex- ecutive officer of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario for a record fifth three-year term. The government has credited him with leading the modern- ization and improvement of ser- vice of its stores, increasing sales from $1.7 billion to $3 bil- lion a year and delivering a $975-million profit this year to taxpayers. Selling booze is not in the same league as curing AIDS in Africa, but if residents want to drink, as they always have, they are entitled not to be treated as lawbreakers. They once had to buy alcohol in drab, dimly-lit stores where they were not allowed to view the hazardous goods they were buying and had to write their orders on forms from a list on the wall and hand them to clerks who disappeared furtive- ly into the recesses and re- turned with something in a brown paper bag. Liquor stores are now among the brightest and best-planned anywhere and have knowledge- able wine counsellors and a wide range of products. A store that does not have a product in stock cheerfully contacts others at the press of a button to pro- vide it. Mr. Brandt did not start this revolution, but has carried it through well. Mr. Brandt has shown gov- ernment can be efficient and consumer-friendly, squelched talk of privatization and set an example that should echo throughout government. Among former premiers, Mr. Harris is mainly developing ideas in a fringe right-wing think-tank and Mr. Davis, Lib- eral David Peterson and New Democrat Bob Rae are mostly making money as lawyers, al- though Mr. Rae also is helping rewrite parliamentary rules for Sri Lanka. The two former op- position leaders are having more influence than any of them. 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EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Letters to the Editor Health deal just not enough Hospitals will continue to suffer unless more money delivered One would expect words of joy or at least relief to greet what some have called a historic health agreement between the provinces and the federal government last week. But Hume Martin, president and chief executive officer of the Rouge Valley Health System, which has sites in Ajax and Scarborough, was at best guardedly optimistic about the deal. "But most of the funding is being directed at other areas of health care rather than hospital fund- ing," said Mr. Martin. Brian Lemon, chief executive officer of Lakeridge Health Corporation, agreed. So there you have the highest-ranking health-care offi- cials in the region providing analysis of the deal and its outlook for Durham. The $17.3 billion over three years (the premiers contend the real figure is $12 billion and that the remainder is money they are already receiving), rising to $34.8 billion over five years breaks down like this: just $12 billion over five years goes to health transfers while $16 billion over five years is targeted to a reform fund focusing on home care, primary health care and catastrophic drug coverage (for illnesses such as AIDS or cystic fibrosis). It also in- cludes $6.8 billion for immediate fiscal help, research hos- pitals, information technology, diagnostics and future priorities. It's obvious the provinces cannot afford to look this fed- eral health care gift horse in the mouth. After pleading with Prime Minister Jean Chretien for increased funding since they signed a deal just before the 2000 federal elec- tion, and while waiting for the Romanow report's release last November, the provinces bargained hard but felt they came up short. "From our perspective this is a step in the right direc- tion but it certainly won't resolve the issue," said Ontario Premier Ernie Eves. "I'm sure his (Mr. Chretien's) succes- sor will be far more generous." What frustrates the premiers is that Ottawa sets the rules and regulations, forcing the provinces to comply, then doesn't give the provinces the money they need to successfully provide health care. The Romanow report urged the federal government to put an immediate $15 billion into the system to make sure it was sustainable. While the feds are making a start on getting more money into health care, they are well short of the prescription for success as detailed by Mr. Ro- manow. Health care consistently rates as the number-one issue raised by Canadians in survey after survey. Without as- surances from all levels of government that the system is stable, the patchwork process of fixing health care will continue. Real solutions to long-term problems are nec- essary and the political will to see them through is what we must demand. It would seem clear, as Mr. Eves pointed out, the an- swer lies in our next prime minister. Paul Martin, are you listening? Outdoor rink The first outdoor rink in Ajax was located in the field behind the Defence Industries Limited Recreation Cen- tre, approximately where the Ajax Memorial outdoor pool is now located at Achilles Road and Harwood Av- enue. Every winter through the early 1950s until about 1958 the site was flooded and maintained by recreation centre staff. The site then moved to the area that is now at the northwest corner of Hunt Street and Harwood Av enue, pictured above. Each winter there were two rinks maintained at this site. One was boarded for play- ing hockey and the other was for recreational skating. A wooden hut at the site contained a large pot-belly stove, the only source of warmth to those who maintained and manned the rinks. The first indoor rink was in the Ajax Community Centre, built in 1967. Deer me, Julie Andrews is a bit disappointing TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'Doe, a deer, Andrews proves she really is a dear,' Neil Crone column, Feb. 5. Julie Andrews is definitely a legendary actress and still one of my favourites after all these years. However, if Mr. Crone was able to hear her sing a word of 'My Favourite Things' he is much luckier than I was. I was so excited when I got tickets at Christmas for the gala show at the Air Canada Centre. I didn't care where the seats were (they cost us about $170 for the pair) as long as I could hear her voice live it would be enough for me. And to have her there with Christopher Plummer was an added bonus. Well, I'm glad I didn't care about the seating because as it turned out we needed good binoculars to see anything. When she spoke you knew it was definitely Julie An- drews. But that was the end. I wait- ed breathlessly through the whole concert for a least one note and got nothing. Not even a 'Doe' at the end of 'Doe a Deer', which she rang with a bell. I left the concert not feel- ing I had been ripped off, but disappointed I had looked so forward to hearing a least one song (or a verse at best) from an actress I have loved since childhood. Consider yourself truly fortu- nate, Mr. Crone. PPeeggggyy GGeerrddiittsscchhkkee,, PPiicckkeerriinngg Time for Durham board to recognize its quality teachers TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: As a parent and the president and owner of a successful small business, I am extremely disap- pointed in the one-sided report- ing given to the elementary teachers situation. Offering the teachers only the same three per cent salary in- crease that the Ministry of Edu- cation suggests for all teachers in the province means our teachers are no closer to closing the gap that currently exists be- tween the boards in the Greater To ronto Area. Increasing the benefit package payment from 80 per cent to 85 per cent when the Durham District School Board pays 90 per cent to its secondary teachers sends a clear message the board does not value its teachers equally. Such offers are inappropriate and show a lack of respect for our excellent elementary teach- ers. We c ontinually hear the board is world class. I fully support this and have tremendous re- spect and praise for the teach- ers I have worked with closely. How long do you think we will continue to be able to praise the calibre of teachers in this board when we're surrounded by school boards providing higher pay, more preparation time and a better benefit package? Durham board teachers may not be able to immediately reach parity with the high end of Yo rk Region, but we certainly should be closer. Do we in Durham really want to watch as surrounding boards recruit the best new teachers and increas- ing number of Durham's experi- enced teachers? It is time we started to value our elementary teachers for what they do in shaping the world of tomorrow. Do we want anything but the best teachers to g uide and direct our children at this crucial stage in their ed- ucation? It is time the Durham board recognize and acknowl- edge the quality teachers they have. JJaanneett BBaarrllooww,, PPiicckkeerriinngg Click and say LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Should the provincial government declare teachers an essential service and take away their right to strike? ✦ Ye s55.1 per cent ✦ No 44.9 per cent Vo tes cast: 294 Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Should Durham councillors forward $10 million from regional reserves to local municipalities to spend at their discretion? ✦ Yes ✦ No 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com905.420.2222 Meet an Olympian! Anne Ottenbrite Sat. Feb 22 @ 1 pm National Sports pickswimclub.com Cardiac Safe Defibrillator Launch Wed. Feb12 7:00 - 8:00 pm Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME February 13 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm February 17 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm February 20 Statutory Information Meeting 7:00 pm February 24 Finance and Operations Committee 1:30 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit the website. We need your time, energy and motivation!! Recreation and Leadership opportunities for Pickering teens Opportunity to design and run your own teen programs and events APPLY TODAY,!!! Pick up an application at Petticoat Creek Community Centre, East Shore Community Center or from the web at cityofpickering.com Deadline to apply is Friday February 28, 2003. For more information contact, Lindsey Brenner at 905.420.4660 ext 6101. City of Pickering Youth Council FREE Programs & Events for Teens 13-19 Living in Pickering ID required, get your FREE City ID card at Petticoat Creek CC (470 Kingston Rd) BREAKDA N C I N G 7-10 pm Mon & Wed a t P e t t i c o a t C r e e k C . C . Thurs at Ea s t S h o r e C . C . BASKETB A L L St. Mary: M o n . 8 - 1 0 p m Fri. 8:30-10 p m Pine Ridge : T u e s . 7 - 1 0 p m East Shore : T h u r s 7 - 1 0 p m GAMES R O O M P etticoat C r e e k C . C . : M o n & W e d . 7 - 1 0 p m Tu es 3:30-6:3 0 p m Sat 1-4 pm East Shore C . C . : T h u r s . 7 - 1 0 p m Northern P r o g r a m s W ed. 5-8 pm a t D e l m e a d e C C Movie Nigh t s , C r a f t s . G a m e s Room Fri. 7-10 pm a t C l a r e m o n t C C Games Roo m , F l o o r H o c k e y , Gymnasium , P S 2 HAVE YOU LICENSED YOUR PET???? The City of Pickering has commenced a door-to-door campaign promoting the sale of 2003 dog and cat licenses. The City representative should present proper identification to you along with a brochure explaining the door-to-door licensing campaign. The representatives are not Animal Services Officers and have no authority to fine you for failure to license. They will, however, provide information to the City on all residents refusing to license their pets. CAT OWNERS should note that City of Pickering By-law 5728/00 requires all cats to be licensed and leashed when off the owner’s property. DOG OWNERS should note that the same By-law prohibits the keeping of more than two dogs in any one household. Dogs and cats are important members of your family. Animal licenses identify your pets and ensure that, should they become lost, they can be returned to their rightful home. A SMALL PRICE TO PAY TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE! REGISTRATION FEES Pursuant to City of Pickering By-law 5728/00, all dog and cat owners must register their pets on a yearly basis. You could be charged if you fail to purchase the required license. Yearly fees are as follows: Male or female dog or cat $25.00 Male or female dog or cat with microchip implant $20.00 Spayed or neutered dog or cat $15.00 Spayed or neutered dog or cat with microchip implant $10.00 PRIME ICE AVAILABLE Rec Complex Arenas Mondays 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Saturdays 6:00 am to 7:30 am 7:00 pm to 12:30 am Sundays 6:00 am to 7:00 am Don Beer Arena Mon. to Fri. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 4:40 pm to 5:40 pm 10:30 pm to 12:00 am Sat. & Sun Various Hours Call Don Beer @ 905.831.1035 Call Rec Complex @ 905.683.6582 or 905.420.4660 ex. 3225 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 2003 CURRENT AND CAPITAL BUDGETS In accordance with Section 291 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Pickering will be considering the 2003 Current and Capital Budgets at a public meeting to be held on Thursday, February 27th and Friday February 28th, 2003 at 9:00 am in the Main Committee Room, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario. Council intends to adopt the 2003 Current and Capital Budgets, based on recommendations made at the February 27th and 28th meeting, at its regular meeting of March 17, 2003 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers, Pickering Civic Complex. Any person wishing to address Council with respect to the Budgets must contact the City Clerk on or before noon of Friday, March 14th, 2003. Bruce Taylor, AMCT,CMM City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario. L1V 6K7 905.420.4611 Outdoor Skating The City of Pickering has created four outdoor ice surfaces for your recreational skating pleasures. All surfaces are maintained on a daily basis, and will be available for public use, weather permitting. Please note that all ice surfaces are unsupervised and should be used at your own risk. Holistic Nutrition Stimulating, Entertaining, Provocative & Practical This action-packed course will challenge you to achieve optimal health, dispel some myths, clarify facts and help you decide what to do to improve the health and vitality of you and your family in a natural, holistic way. This is just what you’ve been waiting for! Thurs. 10 to 11:30 am Staring Feb. 20th, Pickering Recreation Complex. $150.00 for 8 weeks CALL 905.683.6582 or 905.420.4621 The City of Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity invites you to enjoy the live cultural performances and visit the displays at the... 2003 Heritage Week Celebration Event Friday, February 21st starting at 6:30 pm & Saturday, February 22nd starting at 11:00 am Join us as we celebrate Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity. For more information call 905.420.4620 Did you know that cooking is the number one cause of home fires? Most kitchen fires occur because people get distracted and leave their cooking unattended on the stove. Your fire department asks you to keep a close eye on your cooking. If a pot catches fire, slide a lid over the pot to smother the flames, them turn off the stove. And always wear tight-fitting or rolled-up sleeves when cooking. A dangling sleeve can easily brush against a hot burner and catch fire. A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Pickering Fire Services. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com @ your library™ The Ontario Library Association sponsored Golden Oak reading program, provides a unique opportunity for adult literacy learners to read books for pleasure. Learners can read books written at beginning to intermediate levels. This program runs from January to June 2003 and copies of the books are on display at the Pickering Central Library. For more information, please call 905.831.6265, ext. 6243 or email the library at help@picnet.org Golden Oak Reading Award DON BEER ARENA Official Opening of the Third Ice Pad and Renovation Project Everyone Welcome to join in the community Celebration! Friday February 28th Opening Ceremonies Commencing at 2 pm P.H.A. & D.W.G.H.A. free skate & refreshments to follow 940 Dillingham Rd. (off Brock Rd. S. of Bayly St.) 905.420.4620 ext 2098 This project was made possible by the contributions of Pickering Hockey Association and Durham West Girls Hockey Association, Canada and Ontario Superbuild and the City of Pickering. David Farr Memorial Park located on Glenanna Rd. between Liverpool Rd. & Dixie Rd. Dunmoore Park Located at the south end of Whites Rd. St. Mary’s High School Circular Track located on Whites Rd. south of Finch Ave. Claremont Community Centre Old Brock Rd. Claremont QUESTIONS Any questions concerning dog or cat registration tags should be directed to the Animal Services Centre at 905.427.8737 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003, PAGE A7 P There are plenty of things we can do to help keep it green During Valentine’s week I would love to share my ongoing ‘Durham 3Rs Wish List 2003’. Some of the sug- gestions are contributions from readers. During 2003, I’m wishing for: • Recycling containers to accom- pany public garbage cans in parks, on street corners and on the Water- front Trail; • Recycling containers for various materials to be placed at all strip malls; • Municipalities to recycle littered pop cans, bottles, and all paper; • All retail stores, business, etc. to have a visual blue box; • The Pickering Recreation Complex to incorporate blue boxes and/or re- cycling stations in change rooms, the main lobby, and the food-sitting area; • Mandatory recycling and compost- ing bylaw enforcement; • A large composting facility to be es- tablished in Durham Region; • Several convenient locations, such as the GO parking lot and the mall, to have collection boxes for everyday household batteries; • Enforcement for all idling buses and cars to turn engines off; • Municipalities to put in place a re- cycling system at all festivals and other public and large private events; • Margarine tubs, Styrofoam, and plastic film manufacturers to ensure their material’s market value strengthens so that these items can be incorporated into our programs; • Government to increase funding for all environmental groups; • Manufacturers to use recycled con- tent in all production and packaging of products; • Each municipality to have a Web site that offers a materials exchange list for industry and residents; • A reuse centre, especially for office and building supplies; • Extended producer responsibility and stewardship; • User-pay system instead of the four-bag limit; • Courses on backyard composting; • The board of education to integrate 3Rs and composting as part of its curriculum; • The purchase of new shingle recy- cling equipment for all renovations and development sites; • More than one wind turbine (in fact a whole field of them); • Political will to make it all happen; and • Readers to continue to add to my 3Rs wish list. We have the opportunity to recy- cle. We have a voice to encourage more political involvement. We have the power to refuse overpackaged merchandise and products that can- not be recycled in our programs, and items that do not include post-con- sumer waste. For the sake of the next generation, let us all use our ability to rethink. A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com For more information about what you’ll see on Rogers Cable call 1-877-655-7537 or check out www.rogers.com today. AJAX - NOW OPEN!Harwood Place - 314 Harwood Ave. S Tel. 905-686-3100 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun Noon-5pm PICKERING - Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road Tel. 905-839-5990 Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun Noon-6pm 2for12for12for12for12for12for12for12for12for1 BGD 36 BGD 33 Fire, Air and Wood 898 Simcoe St., N. Oshawa (905) 725-2716 Mantel’s & More 1323 King St. E. Oshawa (905) 433-2556 Burning Sensations 1532 Chemong Rd. 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Ajax broadcaster makes pitch for two Oshawa stations BByy JJeerreemmyy LLee PPaaggee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The magic may soon be over between Corus Entertainment and two local radio stations. Contemporary music station CKGE Magic 94.9 FM, and CKDO 13 50 AM, are being sold by Corus to the owner of country music station CJKX 96 FM in Ajax. Corus, which owns television and radio stations throughout Canada, including CHEX TV, has owned the two sta- tions since 2000. Steve Macaulay, general sales manager at CJKX 96, confirmed the sale. He says an application to pur- chase the two Oshawa stations was made in August, and is currently awaiting Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commis- sion approval. “The hearing is this week in Mon- treal,” he says. “We’re expecting approval within 60 to 90 days.” Mr. Macauley insists the stations will retain a local focus, and that no major format changes are expected to take place. “We’re looking at the markets and doing research,” he explains. It makes sense to have all three sta- tions, he says, “creating more of a local synergy. “We want to mould them to have a wide appeal to the community at large.” Although some staff from the sta- tions will stay, others will be dealt with by Corus. “We agreed to purchase assets,” explains Mr. Macaulay. “We are keeping some of the folks.” He says Corus will probably transfer some of its other employees to other radio or television stations, and perhaps lay others off. Radio industry internet reports suggest Magic 94.9 FM may eventu- ally simulcast ‘the Wave,’ the Hamilton-based jazz station at 94.7 FM, and that up to a dozen jobs might be cut between the stations. CKDO AM was started in 1946, when General Motors executive T.W. Elliott created the station at the Genosha Hotel on King Street. CKGE originally began in 1957 as CKLB-FM, operated by Lakeland Broadcasting Co. Ltd., with a 130- foot transmitter in Darlington To wnship. Both stations are currently locat- ed at 1200 Airport Rd. 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Bush praised the fusion re- search project Canada hopes to locate beside the Darlington Generating Station in Clarington. Japan, France and Spain are also vying for the $12- billion facility. “We’re also going to work to produce electrici- ty and hydrogen through a process called fusion,” President Bush said. “Fusion is the same kind of nuclear reaction that produces, that pow- ers, the sun. The energy is produced and will be safe and clean and abundant.” The president said he recognizes there are no guarantees fusion experi- ments will result in a new energy source but given the potential it presents, he believes it is necessary to pursue the research. “It’s worth a look be- cause the promise is so great. “So the United States will work with Great Britain and several Euro- pean nations, as well as Canada, Japan, Russia and China, to build a fu- sion test facility and cre- ate the largest and most advanced fusion experi- ment in the world,” he said encouraging Con- gress to pass his budget recommendations to fund the project. The United States is ex- pected to contribute about 10 per cent toward ITER, the International Thermonuclear Experi- mental Reactor. President Bush said with fusion electricity and hydrogen-fuelled cars, an- other innovation the US is investing in, the quality of life will be advanced sig- nificantly. “And people will say, ‘Gosh, I’m glad those folks went to Wash- ington and were willing to think beyond the current, were willing to have a vi- sion of what is possible.” A/P PAGE A10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Want to attend university this September but not sure you’ll make the grade? Now you can. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is offering University Preparation to mature students and secondary school graduates. Courses begin February 24 at our Oshawa campus. 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Oshawa Info.: 905-728-5163 Prices $ 6 to $ 13 - Free Parking HOCKEY • Fri., Feb. 14, 7:35 p.m. vs, Toronto “Partsource Night” • Sun., Feb. 16, 6:35 p.m. vs. Kingston SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Sports Briefs FEBRUARY 12, 2003 Carroll soaring with Bowmanville Eagles Former Raider glad to be back playing hockey after near-death experience BByy BBrraadd KKeellllyy Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Matt Carroll doesn’t hide the fact he is happy to be a Bowmanville Eagle. Based on the seriousness of in- juries suffered four years ago, the Ajax resident is just happy to be alive, let alone playing hockey. The 16-year-old still has the scars as a constant reminder of a day back in Grade 7, when he came crashing down after falling off a ladder, landing on a railing sur- rounding a front porch. A trip to the hospital revealed that he had broken an artery in his heart, and ruptured his liver. The surgery that followed involved re- moving two-thirds of his liver. “I was told that before me, 15 people had the same surgery and only two survived,” he says of the slim chances of surviving the oper- ation. Obviously he made it through the ordeal, but the near-death experi- ence has left a lasting impression on the Grade 11 student at Denis O’Connor. “With the injury, it plays on my life a lot because everything I do I try to do my best, especially in hockey, I just try to have fun.” The Provincial Junior A Hockey League rookie came to the Eagles with strong bloodlines. His father, Bill, played 322 NHL games with the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings during the 1980s. Included during that run were four Stanley Cup championships, three with the Islanders (1980-81, 81-82 and 82-83) and one with the Oilers (1984-85). As for his father’s decorated pro career, Carroll says it’s not a topic of conversation at the supper table every night. “We don’t really talk about it. Everybody asks about it, but he doesn’t flaunt anything. He just keeps it quiet. If somebody asks him, he’ll talk about it. “I get people asking me, or my friends will tell a story to one of their friends and they won’t believe them so they’ll come and ask me,” if his dad won a Stanley Cup. Through 41 games, the 10th round draft choice of the London Knights has 4-1-5 totals in what he describes as an “up and down” first season. Not the kind of numbers he used to put up advancing through the Ajax/Pickering Raiders minor system, but the speed and strength of players in junior hockey is some- thing he is adjusting to. “When I was little I used to score the goals, but as I got older, I’ve tried to play a more physical, run- and-gun kind of game.” Carroll and the Eagles are cur- rently battling the Trenton Sting in the OPJAHL South Conference quarter-final playoff round. Andrew Iwanowski/ News Advertiser photo Bowmanville Eagles Matt Carroll is having a solid rookie season with the OPJAHL club, coming all the way back from an accident that almost took his life four years ago. Here, Carroll, right, battles with a Wellington Dukes player in a regular-season game. CCHHEERRYYLL NNOOOONNAANN Goalkeeper shines at York College. Rookie U.S. collegiate season an award winner for local goalkeeper AAJJAAXX ——An Ajax goalkeeper was peppered with accolades at the conclu- sion of her freshman collegiate soccer season in the U.S. Cheryl Noonan, 19, played with the York College Lady Panthers of York, Nebraska this past season, winning four major awards at the team’s sea- son-ending banquet recently. Noonan was named defensive play- er of the year, most valuable player, and first team all-conference goalie, while also earning a school varsity let- ter. York competes in the Midlands Col- legiate Athletic Conference in the Na- tional Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division II. She’s the lone Canadian on a team that’s predominantly from Nebraska. Noonan’s currently playing indoor soccer and training in York. She ex- pects to return to Canada for the sum- mer season and play with the North York Astros regional soccer team. Hold on for another season of flag football DDUURRHHAAMM —— The Durham Youth Flag Football League is looking for new recruits for its fifth season, beginning in May. Open to boys and girls ages nine to 17, the league operates a house league with approximately 12 teams in two to three divisions — nine to 11, 12 to 14 and 15 to 17, if numbers permit. The league’s open to youth in Durham Region and Scarborough. Each team plays two games per week in a 16- to 20-game schedule, along with an all-star matchup at the end of the season. Games are played in Ajax Monday through Thursday evenings until Aug. 7 Cost is $100. Application forms are available at the league’s Web site, www.Durham- football.cjb.net. For more information, call Bill Moore at 905-683-4935 or e-mail moores43@rogers.com. Jump in on a new season of youth basketball fun DDUURRHHAAMM ——At t ention all local hoopsters: Durham West Basketball’s spring registration begins this week. Signups begin Thursday at Lincoln Alexander Public School, 95 Church St. N., from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost is $105 per player. Spring house league play runs from March until July for boys and girls born from 1989 to 1992. Subsequent registration dates are Thursdays, Feb. 20 and 27 at the same location and time. Ajax High Rams on ahead Senior hockey club faces Courtice in the quarter-finals DDUURRHHAAMM —— The Ajax High School Rams have knocked off one high-pro- file opponent. Now, they’re focused on handing another one its walking pa- pers this week. The Rams roll into this week’s two- game quarter-final playoff series against Courtice Secondary School, beginning tomorrow (Thursday) at the Ajax Community Centre at 2 p.m. The final game is Monday at the Gar- net Rickard Complex in Bowmanville at 2 p.m. Ajax High co-coach Craig Nemis said his team is ready and prepared for Courtice, the top team in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) Eastern Division this sea- son. The Rams are coming off a strong reg ular-season campaign (15-6-1 over- all record) and a huge 4-3 victory over the defending LOSSA champion Eastdale Eagles from Oshawa in a sudden-death elimination playoff game last week. With the outcome in doubt throughout, the Rams managed to squeeze out the improbable victory over the defending champs with a strong, overall performance, said Nemis, who’s on the bench with co- coach Derrick Moore. Devon Murphy, Kyle Paterson, Brad Irving and Joe Bartkow scored for Ajax. “I’ve been at the school for two years, but Derrick has been there for a long time and he says it’s the strongest (hockey) team we’ve ever had at Ajax,” said Nemis. In other quarter-final series, Mon- signor Paul Dwyer Saints of Oshawa plays the Dunbarton High School Spartans of Pickering. The series started Tuesday afternoon (after press deadline) and continues with Game 2 tomorrow (Thursday) at Harman Park Arena in Oshawa at 2 p.m. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs, of Pickering, who earned a bye through the opening playoff round, play the Archbishop Denis O’Connor Chargers of Ajax in another quarter-final. That series began Tuesday and finishes with Game 2 at Don Beer Arena tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. The Pickering High Trojans of Ajax are pitted against the McLaughlin Trojans of Oshawa in the series get- ting under way today (Wednesday) at Harman Park at 2 p.m. The series concludes Friday at the Ajax Com- munity Centre at 2:30 p.m. In other sudden-death preliminary games last week, Denis O’Connor downed Whitby’s Anderson 3-1, Dwyer beat Whitby’s All Saints 5-2, Dunbarton edged Whitby’s Henry Street 4-3, Pickering High defeated St. Stephen’s of Bowmanville 6-2, McL aughlin got past Whitby’s Austin 5-4 and Courtice doubled the score on the Pine Ridge Pumas of Pickering 10- 5. The semifinals and finals are best- of-three series, with the winner mov- ing on to the OFSAA provincial championships in Peterborough March 19 to 22. Former Panther enjoying boffo playoffs for Buzzers Alexiou scores four points, helps St. Mike’s open up two-game lead on Pickering in playoff series PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A former Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panther has come back to haunt his former club with a vengeance. Former Panthers’ forward Michael Alexiou was a major factor in helping his new team — the St. Michael’s Buzzers — take a com- manding 2-0 lead in the OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League South Conference quarter- f inal playoff series. Game 3 was played at the Picker- ing Recreation Complex Tuesday night. The result wasn’t available at press time. Game 4 is slated for St. Michael’s Arena in Toronto tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. Game 5, if necessary, is also at St. Mike’s, Fri- day at 7 p.m. In Sunday’s 3-0 victory, Alexiou scored the Buzzers’ second goal of the game. It was his second goal and fourth point of the series. St. Mike’s goaltender Michael Ella earned the shutout by stop- ping 21 shots. Brian Ihnacak and Tony Dinuzio scored the other goals. Sean O’Sullivan was solid in net to keep Pickering in the game. Overall, he stopped 34 shots. In the series opener in Pickering last Friday, Alexiou scored a goal and added two assists in a 5-2 vic- tory. Corey Black and Cory York scored the Panthers’ goals in the losing cause. MMIICCHHAAEELL AALLEEXXIIOOUU Panther killer. FACES of the FUTURE 200 schools across Durham Region / 500 outstanding students from sport and the arts Elementary principals call now to book your photo shoot for the 2003 Faces of the Future 905-683-5110 This Week ✦The Times Journal The Canadian Statesman ✦News Advertiser 2003 P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com SOCCER REGISTRATION 2003 The Ajax United Soccer Club will be holding Registrations for the 2003 Soccer Season Re g istration Date: REGISTRATION FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE AT: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Registration is open to girls & boys ages 4 and up. Proof of age and health card number is required. Registration Fee: $120 per player ~ $345 per family of 3 or more Nelson Hobbies in the Ajax Plaza - (905) 683-0351 The Soccer Connection, 71 Station St., Ajax - (905) 427-8829 Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm After March 1st: $130 per player ~ $375 per family of 3 or more Sat., Feb. 15th - Admirals Room - Ajax Community Centre BOYS U8 Jose Flores (905) 831-1128 BOYS U9 T.B.A. Call David (905) 426-6378 GIRLS U9 Ashley Williams (905) 428-1084 GIRLS U8 Paul Meikle (905) 428-8610 www.ajaxunitedsoccer.com SELECT TEAMS Tryouts are presently being held for Girls/Boys Rep Teams. Please contact the appropriate coach or call the Club at (905) 683-0351 for details: GIRLS U10 Jim Murphy (905) 426-1017 GIRLS U11 Tony Lancia (905) 686-3006 GIRLS U12 Hugh Crumplin (416) 996-1466 GIRLS U13 Ray Latimer Call David (905) 831-1128 GIRLS U14 Sam Bell (905) 427-4195 GIRLS U15 Al Lees (905) 427-0239 GIRLS U17 Alan Pryce (905) 619-8004 BOYS U11 Dean Thomson (905) 686-0739 REP TEAM TRYOUTS BOYS U14 Sandro Dipoce (905) 427-488 Sat., Feb. 15th Fri., Feb. 28th 11 am - 1 pm 7 pm - 9 pm Ajax Soccer Club Clubhouse Ajax Soccer Club Clubhouse $120 per player, special rate for families with 4 or more players SWOT SUMMER 2003 SOCCER REGISTRATION For women over 30, Sunday mornings from May to September jersey supplied, year end tournament, trophies $110 SUMMER 2003 SOCCER REGISTRATION Register online at www.ajaxsoccerclub.ca The clubhouse is located behind the Ajax Community Centre AND HAVE NOW MERGED INTO Register before March 1st - fee increases to $140 per player 1735 Bayly Street, Unit 8B, Pickering 905-831-9803 Fax 905-831-8968 Competitive Team Tryout Schedule Boys U15 OYSL/CSL 8:00-9:15 AM Junior Groves 905-509-7825 Boys U12 CSL Div 1 11:45-1:00 PM Moses Oke 905-837-0663 Girls U14 CGSL Div 1 9:15-10:30 AM David Smyth 905-683-0321 Girls U13 CGSL Premier 10:30-11:45 AM Manny White 905-428-2182 Girls U11 CGSL Div 2 4:45-6:00 PM Henry Ninaber 905-655-6056 Girls U10 CESL 3:30-4:45 PM Frank Mitchell 905-831-8829 Girls U9 DGSL 2:15-3:30 PM Nixon Bernardino 905-837-2458 Girls U8 DGSL 1:00-2:15 PM Sylvie Landry 905-837-0663 Boys U9 DBSL 8:50-9:55 AM Mike Reynolds 905-426-7070 Boys U8 DBSL 7:45-8:50 AM Jeff Nastich 905-509-2569 Girls U17 CGSL Premier 11:00-12:00 PM Angelo Alexiou 416-287-9143 Girls U15 CGSL Div 1 9:55-11:00 AM Vance Palache 905-837-5610 Saturdays - Dunbarton High School - Boys Gym Boys U18 CSL Premier 10:30-11:45 AM Derrick Jones 905-839-3190 Boys U13 CSL Div 1 2:15-3:30 PM Manuel Silva 905-837-9199 Boys U11 CSL Premier 3:30-4:45 PM Rocky Guglietti 905-426-2660 Boys U10 CESL 1:00-2:15 PM Dave Vieira 905-420-2644 Girls U19 OYSL 8:00-9:15 James Pantin 905-649-2578 Girls U18 CGSL Premier 9:15-10:30 AM Phil Frampton 905-831-2547 Girls U16 CGSL Premier 11:45-1:00 PM Bert Laing 416-722-9482 Girls U12 CGSL Premier 4:45-6:00 PM Ian Brown 905-420-2765 Sundays - Dunbarton High School - Boys Gym Sundays - St. Mary’s High School Boys U14 CSL Div 1 7:00-9:00 PM Sommerville Henry 905-839-8108 Fridays - Sir Oliver Mowat C.I. - Scarborough February 15 - March 9, 2003 February 14 - March 7, 2003 BUBBLE TOP HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Come out Sundays 12:00 start WHITBY • OSHAWA Dundas/Thickson B ehind C asey’s 723-8507 2 1 F O R GRIP SALE INSTALLATION INCLUDED PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE AREHERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Michael Alexiou has been having a solid playoff run, but it has come at the expense of his old team. The Pickering minor hockey product and e St. Michael’s Buzzers forward has contributed four points (two goals, two assists) in the opening two games of the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League South Conference quarter- final playoff series. The Buzzers won both games. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Picker- ing Panthers major peewee select hockey team cap- tured two tournament crowns of late, including three-peating as champs at the recent Cedar Hill Se- lect Hockey Tournament. The championship game was against the Oakville Lumberjacks and, in a tightly played affair, the Panthers emerged with a 3- 0 victory, despite playing with a depleted lineup due to Pickering Hockey Asso- ciation house league com- mitments. Brian Forrester scored a pair of goals, with Eric Bartholomew opening the scoring. Richard Do- herty had two assists and Robbie Fraser added a helper. After receiving a bye, the defending champs went on to beat the Oakville Gators 5-2 in the semifinal. The Panthers scored two in the final minute for the victory. Scoring was Matt Savage with two and an assist, Mike Gesualdo, Doherty, and Zack MacLennan with a goal and an assist. Single assists went to Bartholomew and Spencer Etherington. Strong in net was Derrick Herdsman. The team opened with a 7-0 win over West Hill. The scoring came from all three forward lines and the de- fence also chipped in. For- rester opened the scoring and added a second mark- er. Singles went to Ether- ington, Gesualdo, and An- drew McCann, with each adding an assist, Kyle Kinsman and MacLennan. Also assisting were Kevin Montgomery, Savage and Andrew Nauth, with two apiece, Bartholomew, Do- herty and Eddie Smith. An- drew Monaco notched the shutout. The Panthers also won the championship banner in Napanee after a 5-2 win over Tamworth in the final. After falling behind by two goals, Pickering stormed back as Ethering- ton scored a minute after Tamworth’s second goal and added another in the third. Forrester and Smith each contributed a goal and an assist. Montgomery chipped in with a goal; Mc- Cann and Savage each added an assist. Pickering opened with a 4-0 shutout over the Prince Edward County Kings. Herdsman and Monaco split the goaltending du- ties. Opening the scoring and adding an assist was Galen Sleeth, MacLennan and Montgomery each had a goal and an assist, and Gesualdo had the other marker. Doherty and Mc- Cann each picked up two assists. Bancroft was the next shutout victim, as Herds- man blanked the Jets 3-0. Scoring were Forrester, Do- herty and Cameron Swee- ny, with assists to Bartholomew, Savage and Smith. Turning in strong defen- sive efforts in both tourna- ments was defenceman Nicholas Accettone. Patrick Farren was away on vacation. Panthers eat up Lumberjacks’ title hopes at tourney Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Up for the shot PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas Christian Cox (30) goes up for the shot while being defended by an Archbishop Denis O’Connor Chargers player during action in the Durham College Classic High School Basketball Tournament in Oshawa last weekend. Pine Ridge won this game 66-61. The Pickering High School Trojans captured the championship after defeating Beal of Lon- don 58-54 in the final. Visitors cash in at ALICE bonspiel BByy JJiimm EEaassssoonn Special to the News Advertiser AAJJAAXX ——A Bradford rink swept up the top prize at the annual Annandale Ladies’ Invitational Cash Extravagan- za Bonspiel last Saturday. Thirty teams competed at the An- nandale Curling Club in a points ‘spiel, each playing three six-end games. Nine visiting teams took part. The Kathleen Gorsline rink from Bradford was the overall winner, col- lecting $400. Second and third went to the home teams of Jennifer Klepadlo and Jennifer McGhee, $200 and $180, respectively. Gail Bain organized entertaining skits that delighted the competitors during lunch. ••• Three Annandale men’s teams en- tered the Tim Hortons Colts Zone playdowns in Port Perry last weekend. Ten teams participated in the dou- ble knockout competition, including Annandale teams skipped by Harry Nolte, Jason March, and Carl Vickers. The March team of Graham Hill, Blair Metrakos, and Mathew Critchley had the best showing, coming second in both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ final. ••• Gord Norton is taking his alternate team to the Best Western Intermedi- ate Men’s Zone playdowns in Port Perry Feb. 15 to 17. His teammates are Warren Leslie, Alex Bianchi and Ron Alexander. Two winning teams there advance to the regionals at Oshawa Golf March 8 and 9. ••• The Friday Night Mixed League at Annandale has finished the second of three draws. Convener Ken Moore won the ‘A’ division crown; Terry Jones won ‘B’; Scott McGhee cap- tured the ‘C’ title and section ‘D’ was won by John Gardener. ••• Annandale is looking for a few teams to fill the annual St. Pat’s Mixed Bonspiel at the club March 15. Meanwhile, the St. Valentine’s Jitney is full for Saturday, Feb. 15. ••• Annandale members Bruno and Marg Desilets are proud to report their son Mike will compete in the Nokia Brier March 1 to 9 as a member of the Northern Ontario Scott Hen- derson team. The Canadian men’s curling cham- pionship is in Halifax and will send the winner to the World Curling Championships in Winnipeg April 5 to 13. Pickering major atoms dropped from playoffs in four games PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Pickering Pan- thers major atom ‘AA’ team was knocked out of its second-round playoff series by the Uxbridge Stars three games to one. Uxbridge prevailed 5-1 in the fourth game to eliminate the Pan- thers from the series. Jeffrey Monpetit had the lone Pickering goal. In Game 3, the Stars triumphed 5-3. The Panthers struck for the first goal, but Uxbridge rebounded to score four unanswered markers. Pickering scored two more goals, but a late goal by the Stars sealed the deal. Corrado Gianfriddo, Chris Ra- g useo and Carter Finlayson scored for Pickering, assisted by Glenn Murphy and Gianfriddo. In a well-played Game 2, Uxbridge posted a 1-0 victory. Daniel Tomei was outstanding in net for the Panthers. In the series opener, Pickering battled to a 4-3 victory over Uxbridge. The Panthers opened up a 2-0 lead, but the Stars fought back to tie the game. After Uxbridge tied the game at 3-3 with two minutes left in the third, Charlie Graber converted a rebound off a shot by Finlayson for the winner with 1:30 remaining. Other goal scorers for Pickering were Zack Munn, David Mott and Michael Straub. Monpetit, Raguseo, Adam Cran- ley and David Whorpole drew as- sists. Other team members who con- tributed solid play in the series were Louis Del Re, Brian Smith, Brandon Wieser and Blake Cluff. Dylan Banks was absent for the series due to injury. Will Graber coaches the atoms, assisted by Glenn Smith and Peter Wieser. Uxbridge Stars too bright for ‘AA’ Panthers FAX GAME RESULTS TO NEWS ADVERTISER Newsroom 905-683-0386 Journey in watercolour on display at McLean Community Centre BByy TToonnyy DDooyyllee Staff Editor AAJJAAXX –––– Hi-Sook Barker is living life to the fullest. That would be because the Pick- ering artist fills her days with art, art and more art. From working on her watercolour paintings for two or three hours each day, to teaching five days a week, and her member- ship with numerous groups, she's constantly leaving her mark on the Durham arts scene. "It's been my life's obsession," said Barker, adding, "That's my full-time job; that's the only thing I ever wanted to do. I'm grateful I could af- ford to do it." Her current exhibition at the McLean Community Centre, ‘Jour- ney in watercolour,’ is just the latest addition to her growing resume. The 21-piece exhibit opened Feb. 10, fea- turing floral pieces and her personal favourite, winter landscapes. "Whenever I see something that inspires me, then I go there, sketch it and paint it," said Barker. "Winter is very cold, moody and melan- choly." Encouraged by her brother, the 52-year-old's love affair began as an 11 -year-old, focusing on Oriental brush painting. She eventually switched to watercolours, citing the similarities between the two, and has stuck to it exclusively. "Watercolour is my favourite medium," she said. "It's a very differ- ent medium, it's a totally different approach and completely opposite of anything else." The McLean show is just the lat- est in a long line of shows for Bark- er. Her work has appeared in the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Os- hawa, Whitby's The Station Gallery, and the John B. Aird Gallery and Wallace Studio in Toronto, to name just a few. She is also a member of the Cana- dian Society of Painters in Water- colour, the PineRidge Arts Council and Ajax Creative Arts Club and has won in group and juried arts shows. She took home the mayor's award at last fall's fourth annual PineR- idge Arts Council and Town of Ajax Juried Art Show. When she's not producing award- winning work, Barker teaches at the Clarington Older Adult Association, the Oshawa Senior Citizens Cen- tres, Curry's Arts Store in Whitby and the Bridgewater Retreat in Tweed. Her exhibition continues until March 17 at the centre, 95 Magill Dr., at Westney Road. It can be viewed Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. There is no cost. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Art lovers can take in the work of Pickering artist Hi-Sook Barker until March 17 at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax. The 21-piece ‘Journey in watercolour,’ can be viewed during centre hours. Artist submerges herself in work Ten years after, bands play on DDUURRHHAAMM ––––It's been a full decade of rock for one of the best-known band competitions in Ontario -- Band- warz. With successes like Sum 41 and Not By Choice, organizers herald the talents of the more than 600 area in- dependent bands that have partici- pated over the last 10 years. And this year is shaping up to be no different. "There will be seven bands (com- peting each Saturday) night for eight weeks, and we're still looking for a few more," confirmed event produc- er, Kerri King, of Eclipse Concerts. Bandwarz began in an Oshawa bar called the Moon Room in 1993. The idea is to give local bands a chance to play live on stage with a full sound system and professional stage man- agement supporting them. Consis- tent crowds also offer audience feed- back. About 400 people showed up for the Jan. 25 performances. "The talent is different this year, it's changing," said King. "They have different styles from other years." A departure from the punk and heavy metal music of the past, is Blues Underdog. "Blues Underdog is a funky, dance- able band, with kind of a reggae sound," said King. "And they had three amazing female singers join them for a couple of songs." Inspired by Bandwarz bands of the past that have gone on to fame and fortune -- like Sum 41 -- she said the new bands are becoming more professional. "They are playing bet- ter and the musicality is there." The annual contest runs Saturday nights at 7 p.m. until March 29. As well as getting experience on stage, the more than 60 bands com- pete for a $1,000 cash prize, recording time from MDS Studios and other honours. The final showcase takes place March 29 and is featured on Rogers Television, Cable 10. Advance tickets are $10 at Alcatraz Skates, 22 Stevenson Rd., S., Os- hawa, or at the door for $12. The all- ages, licensed Bandwarz venue is in the Durham College pub, E.P. Tay- lor's, 2000 Simcoe St. N., in Oshawa. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003 PAGE B3 P By John Tobias Another hilarious hit!! HERONGATE BARN DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering (905) 472-3085 Is The Real You Really You? Opening Feb. 7th Sun. Feb. 16th Clip & Save $5.00 Off By John Tobias-Another hilarious hit!! 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See page B4 DDUURRHHAAMM ––––A group of top high school music students in Durham Region will entertain at a special concert March 1 at Oshawa's East- dale Collegiate. The Durham Senior Honour Band and Durham Senior Honour Jazz Band are made up of the best senior music students in schools through- out the Durham District School Board, brought together for fun and education. Eastdale arts head James Klodnic- ki, Jon LePage, from Harmony Heights Public School in Oshawa, Mary Bellinger from Uxbridge Sec- ondary School and Jeff Pighin from Dunbarton High School brought the students together to play some of the most difficult concert and jazz pieces written for high school performers. "These talented students were se- lected by their own high school teachers," said Klodnicki. "These are the kids who are in the double cohort and they're going off to university next year." But they still find the time to re- hearse about twice a week and have been doing so since January. There are 68 students in the concert band and 16 in the jazz band. "We're incredibly proud of what they are doing," he said. While the teachers are running through the music with the students, a number of clinicians, specialists in various instruments, will come in and work with the young people for a week before the concert. Then, two days before the big day, guest con- ductors come in and prepare the mu- sicians for the concert. Colin Clarke, director of the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra and a Canadian expert in wind ensemble repertoire, conducts the honour concert band. Denny Christiansen, a jazz educator from Humber College and Juno nominee, leads the honour jazz band. Tickets are $7 and can be pur- chased by contacting Klodnicki at 905-723-8157 ext. 1499 or at the door, starting at 6 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Eastdale is at Harmony Road and Adelaide Avenue. Durham students make beautiful music together A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Flutist Victoria Novak, of Ajax High School, right, and O’Neill Collegiate’s Lisa Campbell, who plays oboe, rehearse for the upcoming concert featuring top high school musicians from around Durham Region. WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY,, FFEEBB.. 1122 SSMMAALLLL BBUUSSIINNEESSSSEESS MMEEEETT:: Kathy Inch discusses 'achieving bal- ance' when the Durham Home and Small Business Association hosts its next meeting from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at MacLean Community Centre, 95 Mag ill Dr. in Ajax. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for guests or prospective mem- bers. Members can bring a guest for free. Call 905-728-2899. OONNEE PPAARREENNTT SSUUPPPPOORRTT:: The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets every Wednesday at the Ajax Crick- et Club, corner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road, Ajax. It's for custodial and non-custodial par- ents, whether your children are two or 42. Meetings are at 8 p.m. except the second Wednesday of the month when start time is 8:30 p.m. Call 905- 426-4646 or visit www.geocities.com/opfaca. MMEEDDIITTAATTIIOONN:: Learn how to medi- tate Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at the Duffin's Creek Co-Op, 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76 in Pickering. Everyone is welcome to the free class. Call 905-420-7252. AALLZZHHEEIIMMEERR SSUUPPPPOORRTT:: The Alzheimer Society of Durham Re- gion's Ajax-Pickering support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon in the lounge at Life Centre Housing, 1 Marsh La., Ajax. All caregivers wel- come. Call 905-576-2567. TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY,, FFEEBB.. 1133 SSEENNIIOORRSS'' AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS::The Ajax Seniors' Friendship Club offers car- pet bowling, snooker, and pool every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew's Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Ed or Sylvia at 905-428-8297 for bowling or Jack at 905-683-9696 for pool. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: The club holds its weekly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at LaStorta, north end of Liverpool Road next to Manresa Re- treat house in Pickering. Call Edith during the day at 905-686-3834 or Mary in the evenings at 905-428- 8660. FFRRIIDDAAYY,, FFEEBB.. 1144 BBIINNGGOO,, SSHHUUFFFFLLEEBBOOAARRDD AANNDD CCLLOOGGGGIINNGG:: The Ajax Seniors' Friendship Club plays bingo every Friday at 7:30 p.m. and every Wednesday at 1 p.m., shuffleboard every Friday at 9:30 a.m., and a clog- gers group meets Fridays at 1:30 p.m., all at the St. Andrew's Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Mary for bingo at 905-427-9000, Barb at 905-686-0190 for shuffle- board and Agnes at 905-686-1573 for clogging. EEUUCCHHRREE:: The Pickering Village Se- niors Club plays every Friday at 1 p.m. at the club, 29 Linton Ave. The cost is $1. For more information, call 905-683-7053. DDAANNCCEE::The Ajax Lions Club holds a Valentine's Day Dance from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the HMS Ajax Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. Cost is $15 for singles and $25 per couple. For more information, call Brian at 905-683- 0905. VVAALLEENNTTIINNEE’’SS TTEEAA:: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church holds its 15th Valentine’s tea, from noon to 2 p.m. at the church, 35 Church St. N. in Ajax. Entertainment is planned. Door prizes. Tickets are $4 per per- son, available at the door. Call 905- 683-7311. AADDDDIICCTTIIOONN::The Serenity Group meets every Friday at 8 p.m. for a 12-step recovery program at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Group deals with all types of addictions, including co-de- pendency. Child care is available. For more information, call Jim evenings at 905-428-9431. 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Billboard FEBRUARY 12, 2003 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo All that jazz PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Pickering High School’s jazz and concert choirs recently entertained residents at the Winbourne Park Long Term Care Centre. Tara Streeter, left, and Ger- maine Miese-Looy belted out a song for the delighted audience. AAJJAAXX –––– Radio host and author Alan Cross has signed on for a date in Ajax. Cross, known for his in-depth knowledge of the alternative music scene, is at The Beat Goes On, 65 Kingston Rd. in Ajax, Saturday, Feb. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. He'll be signing copies of his books 'The Making of Pretty Hate Machine and the Downward Spiral,' and '20th Century Rock and Roll'. Alt-rock the topic when you tune in Saturday Join the discussion atdurhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003 PAGE B5 A/P Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. 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OR LEASE WITH DOWN SECURITY DEPOSIT and OR 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 AAJJAAXX ––––Weapons, war and peace is the topic of the next meeting of Amnesty International. The Ajax and Pickering branch, Group 90, welcomes guest speaker Murray Thomson Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Among his ac- complishments, Thomson is co-founder of Peacefund Canada and Project Ploughshares, has worked on numerous committees for dis- armament and gun control, and received the Order of Canada in 2001, the Lester Pearson Peace Medal in 1990 and in 1984 the Pomer- ance Award at United Nations headquarters. The meeting is at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N. The group meets each month, featuring different guest speak- ers. For more information, call Tinie Evans at 905-666-4485. 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Must have own vehicle and be bondable. 905-571- 0080 or drop resume off to: 180 Ormond Dr., Oshawa NO LAYOFFS, steady work, several people needed to work full and part time, own car a must, $400 per week to start, full training provided. To schedule interview call (905) 426–1849. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS. $500+ per week plus room for advancement in the field of Sales, Marketing, Customer Service & Management Trainees. Start immediately, F/T, no experience necessary. Call LISA 905-436–1546, dnvmarketing@yahoo.com ENERGETIC, RELIABLE, self starter needed for a residential cleaning company. Vehicle req- uired. Call Diane 905-655-7563 HowsonHomeOrganizers.com SMALL COMPANY,manufac- turing skate and dancewear requires an individual to ass- ist in pattern making and cut- ting. Call 905-723-7824. SUPERINTENDENT required for adult lifestyle apt. building locat- ed in Oshawa. Experience required. Fax to: 416-297-9499 MYSTERY SHOPPERS Needed in Ajax and area especially experi- enced male (preferred) shoppers For info visit www.bsgcorp.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 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. Openings in • customer service • marketing/ sales • entry level mgmt. F/T. 18+ Call Kelly 905-576-4425 $400-$600/wk.www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003 PAGE B7 A/P CLASSIFIEDS 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.com FIND 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 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundations Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. 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Fax resume to 905-428-8672 Buskro Limited is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high speed digital printing equipment requires an Assembly Technician. Duties include assembly of mechanical, electrical, and electronic sub assemblies compliant with quality control procedures. Assembly Technician Ideal candidate has an electro-mechanical college diploma or a strong electrical and/or mechanical background with excellent inter- personal skills. Please email your resume to mkube@buskro.com or fax 905-839-6023 Grandview Children’s Centre provides multidisciplinary outpatient treatment services to children and adolescents with physical and/or communication disabilities. Speech-Language Therapy Assistants (Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual) Durham Preschool Speech and Language Program is an exciting initiative hosted by Grandview Children’s Centre that provides integrated services for children in Durham Region. The successful candidate will be required to work with the supervising speech-language pathologists to: • Deliver intervention services in group and individual settings, • prepare materials and lesson plans for intervention services, • document client progress and record daily work statistics • assist in delivery of workshops • participate in other program support activities. • provide screenings to babies as part of the new Infant Hearing Program (training provided) Qualifications: • Applicants must have a post-graduate Communicative Disorders Assistant diploma. • Experience working with preschool children with communication disorders would be a definite advantage. Use of personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work flexible hours are requir ed. Grandview Children’s Centre offers a competitive remuneration package. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume to: Lynda Schuler, Manager Personnel Grandview Children’s Centre 600 Townline Road South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K6 Fax: 905-728-2961 lynda.schuler@grtc.ca Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted. Grandview Children’s Centre... leading the way to excellence in services for kids and families in Durham. CHILDREN’S CENTRE 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 QUALITY INSPECTORS Contract Opportunity, 30-day minimum, Shift Work, Overtime Required, positions in the London (West) through to the Oshawa (East)areas. Applicants must have experience in an automotive / manufacturing environment performing quality inspection, technician or materials management functions. Post secondary training in quality, engineering, or related field is an asset. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and leadership abilities.Transportation is required. The PIC Group appreciates your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Please fax resumes to Recruiter @ 905-720-2778 or 1-877-806-2121 • Legal Administrative Assistant • Law Clerk • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics and Salon Operations • Personal Support Worker (PSW) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE • Network Administrator (MCSA) T.V / FILM AUDITIONS ACTORS WANTED Adults & Kids (2 & up) needed for TV & Film Assignments. No fees!! No Courses Call (416) 221-3829 CAREER SEMINAR Freedom 55 Financial invites you to an introductory career seminar to see if financial services is right for you! Eleven week paid training available for suitable candidates. When: Thursday February 20 @ 2:00PM or 6:00PM Where: Ste 300 1465 Pickering Parkway,Pickering (VeridianBldg) Call: 905-831-3600 ext. 213 to reserve your seat today! (Dedicated Division) NOW HIRING S/T IN OSHAWA •Decicated Run •3 Year Contract •Fixed Amount per Trip •Fixed Fuel Price •Mon.-Fri. Night (nighttime runs) •No Paint Requirements We need Owner Operators with min. 2 years verifiable exp., DZ license & clean abstract. Day & Ross is an equal opportunity employer. Call Andrea at 1-800-561-0013 ext. 5469 Fax: 1-877-329-7677 drrecruit@dayandrossinc.ca 509 Drivers 509 Drivers JOB FAIR A busy public golf course is seeking enthusiastic & energetic staff for the following areas: FOOD & BEVERAGE PRO SHOP GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Please apply in person Saturday, February 15 or February 22 between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Bushwood Golf Club 10905 Reesor Rd., Markham 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help LOOKING FOR WORK? 3 Day Job Club will help you FIND A JOB fast In 3 days you will have: A resume that gets you in the door A free 190 page job search manual Answers to tough interview questions Knowledge of how to find good job leads To register for our free workshops Call Sandy at (905) 420-4010 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering Sponsored by: 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. 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 AZ DRIVERS City - Local & US Hwy • City Local Days & Afternoon shifts • Etobicoke Ont. to Detroit Michigan daily dedicated runs We Require • 2 years experience • Clean current abstract & CVOR • RCMP criminal search Please call or fax to: SST Personnel Inc. Tel: 416-255-1419 Fax: 416-255-1829 Toll Free: 1-866-377-0177 Trucking company has immediate openings for OWNER OPERATORS Requirements : •AZ license max. 3 points on abstract • Minimum 2 years experience • U.S. experience an asset We offer: •Benefit Package available •Company cards •Home on weekends •Paid weekly •Pay $1.10 per mile ( all miles) Please call Rob or Bill at 613-392-5180 or 1-800-267-1888 or fax resumes to: 613-965-6001 Max Models We are an extremely busy model/talent agency that is currently updating its roster of males/females from 4yrs to 70yrs old. We have no affiliation with a train- ing school or any in-house photographers. If accepted, applicants will need professional photos/headshots/ comp cards etc. by an industry-approved photographer. Agency will cover all training/reg. fees. Some recent projects featuring our talent: Commercials: Pontiac/McDonald’s/Eaton’s/Molson T.V. Series: Le Femme Nikita & The Relic Hunter Music Videos: Moffats/Naughty By Nature Print Ads: Bell/Coca Cola/Toyota BBB Member. Please call 416-482-5392 to arrange an appointment. 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 PROPERTY MANAGER Durham Region's fastest growing condominium specialist is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Property Manager. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, sound knowledge of residential building systems, working knowledge of the Condominium Act, and a minimum of three years experience in property management. Please send resume & salary expectations in confidence, to; Newton-Trelawney Management Service 95 Bayly Street West, Ste. #03 Ajax, Ont. L1S 7K8 - Fax 905-619-2705 TNT LOGISTICS is looking for MATERIAL HANDLERS Certified, shift work (3 shifts) for Pickering location. Fax resumes to:905-837-1729 seeking E.C.E.TEACHERS and ASSISTANT TEACHERS for Part-Time/Supply positions in the Pickering area. Current criminal reference check required. Please send resume to Att:Tracy Beer Fax (905) 420-3133 Phone (905) 831-9724 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 510 General Help GolfOperations Starters, Marshals, Golf Services Staff, and Back Shop Staff Hospitality Cooks, Bartenders, Supervisors, Servers, Beverage Cart, Dishwashers, and Housekeeping Staff Turf Operations General Turf Labourers, Mechanics, and Horticulturists We will be holding an open house at Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club. Please drop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to submit your resume and meet some members of the management team. ClubLink is Canada’s largest owner, operator and developer of some of the finest Golf Clubs and Resorts that feature golf as their key amenity. We are gearing up for another great season of golf. If you are a high energy, service-oriented individual, we welcome you to join us in one of these dynamic full-time or part-time positions: If you can’t make it to this open house, please visit our web site and fill out an on-line application form. For property location information, please visit our web site at: www.clublink.ca. February 15th Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club Pickering, Ontario 510 General Help 510 General Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 509 Drivers 510 General Help TEACHER ASSISTANT,Cook, and Supply staff required for P.R.Y.D.E Learning Centre. Fax 905-427-8155. THE FACIAL PLACE, 216 Brock St. S., Whitby requires Estheticians and Registered Massage Therapists. Call (905)668–8128 to arrange in- terview. THE PALACE EAST now hiring full & part time wait staff, door staff, shooter staff & short or- der cook. Apply in person at 947 Dillingham Rd., Picker- ing. TRAVEL AGENCY in Bowman- ville needs experineced agent 3 - 4 days per week, perma- nent salaired postion. Apollo & Cruise an asset. (905) 786– 1065 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 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 HEALING CENTRE in down- town Whitby has a Healing room available. Reasonable rent. Please call Lyn (905)665–4775 for further information. Skilled & Technical Help515 CLASS A TECH/ADMISSIONS Inspector, possible repair, hon- est, reliable, team player, top rate, Fax resume to: 905-728- 3442. EXPERIENCED MECHANIC required for Chrysler dealer- ship in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. (905) 985–7354 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 imme- diately full-time. Clean ab- stract required. Heating & drains an asset. Call 905-725- 7549 WELDERS/FITTERS/Labourers wanted for Steel Fabrication Company located in Ajax. Po- sitions available immediately. Fax resume to: 905-686-4763 Office Help525 ADMIN./CUSTOMER Service- We are currently looking for dynamic experienced individ- ual with Transportation ex- perience. This position is a long term placement working from am to pm. Supporting the terminal manager, you will complete broker payroll +dai- ly reports. Please fax your re- sume to 1-905-670-3815 or email: sdillon@bellnet.ca DENTAL FIELD requires re- ceptionists 5 week course trains you for this rewarding career. Call (416)269–9291 or email: drt@look.ca LEGAL SECRETARY - Osha- wa, wanted immediately, small office, experience req'd in Real Estate, E-Registration, Teranet & Accounting. Fax resumes to: 905-576-3397 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 / SALES AD- MINISTRATOR required for an Ajax company.. Must have exceptional telephone skills and able to multi task in a busy environment. Excellent Word and Excel skills. Experi- ence in using a scanner are required. Please fax resume stating salary requirements to (905) 683-1541. RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY, full time, wanted for a small construction company in Ajax. Good telephone manners and computer skills a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Serious inquires only. Please fax resume to (905)619-1999. Sales Help & Agents530 $100/DAY Sell, deliver, occa- sionally install automotive batteries. Van provided. Good driving record. Monday-Fri- day. Apply Energized Battery, 855 Westney S. Ajax BELL SERVICES AGENT Now hiring Established Direct Sales company Promoting Sympatico High Speed, and Bell Express Vu's Rental Pro- gram for Durham Region. Previous Cable Sales experi- ence an asset. 1-866-588-3767 EXPERIENCED SALES PER- SON,full time to work in a fast paced Durham Contra- cting Co. Team environment. Weeknights and alternate Sat- urday's required. Own reliable vehicle is essential. Base plus. Fax resume to (905) 420-2288. PLUMBING AND PARTS INC. (Whitby) - requires energetic enthusiastic person for retail sales and deliveries. Sales experience and plumbing knowledge are definite assets. Driver's license necessary. Room to grow with the com- pany. Contact David (905)430- 1502. WANTED SALES REPRESEN- TATIVES.We offer excellent salary plus profit sharing. All leads supplied. Full training provided. Vehicle required. Call (905) 426-1855. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 2 DENTAL ASSISTANTS needed for early spring ma- ternity leave. Full time or part time, no weekends. Call Tracy 905-885-5314. CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT Required Immediately. Ex- perience required, Part-time Afternoon/Evenings AND Sat- urdays,15 to 25 hours/week for busy Wellness Clinic in Whitby. Fax Resume Attn. Mrs. Lott 905-728-5030 (Dur- ing business hours 8am-6pm) DENTAL ASSISTANT required for maternity leave to start March. Minimum 2 yrs. ex- perience required. Call Michelle for interview 905- 427-4280 or fax resume: 905- 427-9697. DENTAL HYGIENIST required for Oshawa Family practice. Full-time, Tuesday-Friday, daytime hours, approx 31 hours per week. Please call (905)433–2023. PART-TIME CARE GIVER needed. 6 shifts per month, every other 3-day wknd. Good wages, non-smoker. Call 905- 434-6443. 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. PART-TIME HYGIENIST re- quired. Professionals only. Serious inquiries only. Top rate. Submit resume to 185 Brock St. N. Whitby, L1N 4H3. Interview required. 905-430– 0118 REGISTERED NURSE for Oral Surgery office in Scarborough, OR, ICU, ER experience an asset. 8:30 to 5:00. No wee- kends. Call 416-751-4842. Fax resume to 416-751-0361 RN/RPN required part-time immediately for family prac- tice clinic, must be willing to work days, evenings, wee- kends. Experience an asset. Fax resume to Janice 905- 430-6416. Employment Wanted570 CMA Seeking Employment. From GL to Financial State- ments ready for audit. Expert on attaining profitability. Reply to File #883, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5. Houses For Sale100 PICKERING GLENDALE AREA- attached row townhouse, end unit on quiet cul de sac. 1350 sq. ft. C/air, high eff. gas fur- nace. 4 bedrooms, 3 bath- rooms, fireplace, finished basement. New windows, roof, oak flooring, and paint. In- cludes 6 appliances. Walkout to patio and backyard. Home shows very nice. $209,000. 905-420–3244 109 FOXHUNT TRAIL,Cour- tice. Executive five level side- split, four baths, on court, large basement apartment. $289,900. Open House Sat., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (905) 434- 7238 WHITBY/OSHAWA -Lovely homes for sale. Zero down payment $885.00-$1,200.00 monthly. 24 - hour free recorded message. Invis-1- 800-891-2402 code 2021. PRIVATE SALE?Online ad, 6 digital pictures and profes- sional sign. $299.95 no com- mission. www.bytheown- er.com 1-888-239-4190 Apt./Condos For Sale110 AJAX 1-BEDROOM condo, (groundfloor), indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, tennis, near lake and conservation area. $124,900. No agents please. 1-613-334-1808, 1-613-333- 1415 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 760-sq.ft to 2496-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 Business Opportunities160 CANDY ROUTE - (Risk Free), Many success stories!! Prov- en Earner: $4K - $8K Month. www.uturncanada.com LAWN MAINTENANCE Com- pany in Clarington Durham. Established 9yrs $100,000 plus yearly sales. Owner's yield $50,000 plus. In excess of $30,000 in assets, owner retiring. Sell Price $35,000. Serious inquiries fax name & phone number to (905)786- 2122 SALES. ADVANCED Commis- sions. Working from home. Helping Attorney. Get paid da- ily. 905-430-3815 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Liverpool/Bayly, walk to Go, parking, private entrance. Available imme- diately. $700/month. Page 416-330-2096. 2 BEDROOM basement apt. available March 1st. 4 pc. bath, fridge, stove, parking. $775/first/last. No dogs. 905- 434-9892 2-BEDROOM apartment available. Located 309 Cordo- va Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Available immediately. Please call 905-579-2387, after 5pm. A MUST SEE! Oshawa, 2- bdrm in adult-occupied 3-unit contemporary bldg. Clean, quiet, laundry, private yard, parking, on bus route. Credit check, references, non- smoker, no pets. $753-inclu- sive, first/last. 905-427-9964 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 - small one bedroom basement apt. Will suit quiet single adult. Shared laundry and c/vac. One parking spot. Close to all amenities. Avail- able now. $625/inclusive. Call 905-852-4747 or 905-621- 4566. AJAX 2 BEDROOM apt. Avail- able March 15. $1050 all in- clusive, laundry, cable, park- ing, utilities. And access to garden. 905-426–8267. AJAX 2-Bedroom basement, 4-appliances, 2-car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $800+1/2 utilities. Avail- able March 1. Call Richard Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/ Weekends 905-686-9662. AJAX-2nd floor of house, bright, clean 1-bedroom apartment. Private entrance, fridge/stove, utilities, parking. Near amentities. $685/month. 905-839-0941 or pager 416- 235-7506 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. 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 BASEMENT APT., COURTICE Nash/Townline Rd., very clean, parking, laundry facili- ties, separate entrance, no pets, non-smoker. Suits sin- gle. Available March 1st. $635/month. Call 905-431–1788 BEAUTIFUL,1 bedroom, base- ment apt., North Oshawa, huge kitchen, separate entrance, sepa- rate laundry, Air, gas fireplace, $750 ./mo. inclusive, avail. April 1, 905-576–7017. BRAND NEW 2-bedroom apart- ment 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 CLEAN,newly renovated, 1- bdrm, furnished , in quiet adult N.W Oshawa home, Carpet in bdrm./lvgm., kitchen with sep. eat area, 4-pc. bath. Near bus/ free park., Private entrance no smoking/pets. 905-728–2393 GREAT OSHAWA LOCATION- 2 apts. available March 1st in clean well-managed building - One bedroom $750; Two bed-room $875. Call 905-721-0831 or 905- 728-2969. 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 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 LARGE 2 BEDROOM base- ment apartment with lots of windows in Oshawa. Good central residential area. All incl. NON-SMOKER ONLY! First and last, $875/month. Please call Brian 905-243- 7055 LIVERPOOL/HWY 2.Bachelor apartment. Laundry, utilities, satellite included. Close to public bus/Go train/shopping. $600 month. lst/last. (905) 831–8383 NORTHWEST OSHAWA Two 3 bedroom units, both are bright, clean, freshly painted. Suits non-smokers, no pets. Credit/ personal references required. Available immediately. $1085-up or $985-down in- cludes utilities. Betty, Sales Representative ReMax Ability 905-434-7777 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. 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 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 - 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 (416) 818-3886 OSHAWA 1 AND 2 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 - very clean, legal bachelor apartment, private entrance, utilities included, without laundry facilities. No pets/smoking. $500/month, available immediately. 905- 576-7691 2-BDRMS BASEMENT in quiet house. Oshawa/Whitby. Sepa- rate entrance, parking. A must see! $900 inclusive, First/last, references. Suitable for quiet mature people. No pets. Available immediately. Call after 6p.m. 905-438-1935. PICKERING Basement apt. Laundry/cable. 1 minute from 401, plaza within walking dis- tance, newly renovated, full kitchen, ceramics, non- smoker. $725. Suits one per- son. 905-626-5882 Mike. PICKERING 2-bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance. Utilities & parking included. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call 905-837– 2884. PICKERING - EXECUTIVE home, 1 or 2bdrm basement apartment, parking, all inclu- sive, includes cable, lst/last. Avail. immediately. (905)420- 8376. PICKERING BACHELOR apt., clean, bright walk out, full kitchen, bathroom, laundry, first/last, avail now. $700/mo., call 905-839–5333 leave message will return your call. PICKERING large 2 bedroom basement apt. parking cable included. $950 all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Available April 1. Call 905-831-2387 PICKERING Newly renovated large 2 bedroom basement. Seperate entrance, parking, Whites/401, laundry, no pets/ smoking, suits professional. $975 inclusive. References required. 905-837–1949 WHITES RD. & 401 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, $650 inclu- sive, first/last. Avail. immediately. No pets, no smoking. 905-421-9968 PICKERING,1865 Glenanna Rd., 3 bedroom apts., close to shopping, schools, daycare, GO. 4 appliances, heating, air, carpeted, large suites. From $1100. Available March 1st. 905-831-1250 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 2 separate apartments in one. 3 bed- rooms, 2 kitchens/baths/en- tries. Laundry. No smoking/ pets. Whitby, $1250. Available end February. 905-665-6666; 416-989-8080. RUSSETT AVE.,N. off Sim- coe 2-bdrm. good location, well maintained 12-plex. Nice neighbourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $870. heating Cable/parking/hydro included, newly decorated, laundry facilities. Avail. Apr.1. No dogs. 905-576–2982. after 10am. 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 AJAX main floor, 3-bedroom semi bungalow. March/April 1st. $1075plus. BASEMENT apartment, suit single, April 1st. $725. inclusive No pets/ smoking. First/last, referenc- es. (905)686–6773 SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM apt. available immediately. Ap- pliances, cable, laundry, parking, utilities included. No pets/ no smoking. $850/ month/first/last/references. South Oshawa. 905-721-2018. 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 WHITBY - 3 BEDROOM main floor, 5 appliances, 2 car parking, close to schools, shopping. $1200+60% utili- ties. Available Immediately. Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/Weekends 905-686- 9662. WHITBY TWO 2-bedroom apartments, March 1st. $825 & $865, Very spacious, clean, quiet building, parking. Near GO train/401. Fridge/stove. No dogs. 905-404-1414. WHITBY - Spacious and clean 1 bedroom apartment. $650/ mo. includes heat, hydro, ca- ble, laundry facilities. Avail- able immediately. Call Rob (905) 436-1336. WHITBY 1 bedroom Dundas & Anderson, all inclusive with laundry, private entrance and parking available immediately $720 per month, call 905- 655–7277 WHITBY LOCATION, 1-bed- room apt. Fridge, stove, park- ing, heat, water, coin laundry, basement storage. Available immediately. $680/month. plus hydro. Near GO/ameni- ties. 905-686-1533. WHITBY NICE LARGE 3-bed- room apt. on main level, quiet neighbourhood, available March 1st. $1200/month in- clusive. Call (905)666–8376. WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E.,One and two bed- room units park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balco- ny, parking. 905-430–5420. www.realstar.ca WILSON/OLIVE - One bed- room, fridge, stove, use of washer/dryer, includes utili- ties, separate driveway, $600/ mo. Available April 1st. Call 905-436-6392. Condominiums For Rent180 AJAX-Westney/Hwy.2- 2 bed- room condo, 2 bathrooms, ensuite laundry, walk to Go, first/last, references required, $1400/mo/inclusive. March 15th. No pets. 905-649-2788 BOWMANVILLE - Seeking Professional, single or retired. No pets/smoking. New, end unit on 1st/floor, 2 bedroom, washroom, 5 appliances. $900/mth. 905-435–0670. 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 GORGEOUS PICKERING Tri- del condo, one bedroom, un- derground parking, security, pool gym, available April lst. Utilities included. $l,350 monthly. Barry (905) 420-0468 or (416) 421-8588 PICKERING PARKWAY, 3 bedroom, spacious, quiet building, $1375 per month plus hydro. Avail. March 1, 1,100 sq. ft. Call (647)271– 6999 (local) 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 ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. 3 BEDROOM DETACHED in Bowmanville with walkout basement, garage, deep lot, close to 401 +schools. $1025.00/mth. +utilities. Non- smoker Avail. April 1/03. Call (905)436–2399 3 BEDROOM DETACHED, North of Oshawa centre, fridge, stove, washer and dryer, 1 1/2 baths, oil heat, large yard, close to shopping, schools, public transit, lst/last, references. $l,200 per mo. plus utilities. Available March lst. (905) 263–8154 L.H. Heat- ing, leave message. 4-BDRM w/family room,2-1/2 washrooms, double garage, lots of storage, backyard, freshly painted, ceramics throughout, over 2000sq ft. Westney/401, $1300+ utilities. Avail. immediately. Credit check, first/last. (416)266-3213 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free record- ed message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Cosma. AJAX 4 BEDROOM house Available April 19th. $1550 all inclusive, laundry, parking, utilities, access to garden, first/last. 905-426–8267. AAA EXCELLENT Northwest Oshawa location, 3-bedroom main floor bungalow, March 1, very clean & bright, hard- wood, new appliances. Laun- dry, parking, utilities included. Only $1350/month. Pino Bruni, Remax Spirit 905-728–1600 $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 BOWMANVILLE - Available April lst. New 3 bedroom, 3 bath, air, new appliance, dou- ble garage, $l,300 plus utili- ties. No smoking/pets. (905) 987–4029 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 EAST OSHAWA 3 bedrooms, approx 1200-sq.ft. C/air & vac, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, large deck close to all ameni- ties, no pets. $1200/month all inclusive, first/last references required. Call Brian 905-655- 4164 evenings. Please leave message. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom main floor of bungalow, appliances, c/air, no dogs, first/last $1025+utilities. Available Feb. 15th. Call 905-576–7677 PICKERING,2-BDRM apt, parking, laundry, $1150 inclu- sive. Avail March 1st. 905- 831–2921 PICKERING, RENOVATED, detached 3-bdrm bungalow, near Frenchman's Bay, lowest priced home in Pickering. Call James, Sales Rep, Cold- well Banker. 905-831-2273 PORT UNION /401,raised bungalow, 3+1 bedroom, ap- pliances air, no smoking/pets Avail. Mid March/April $1450 plus Condolyn Management 905-428–9766 WHITBY, SPACIOUS 3-bed- room, immaculate. Close to GO&401, schools and shop- ping. ALSO-1 bedroom walk- out basement apt. Both Avail- able immediately 905-427– 5128. WHITBY, THICKSON/401, near schools, 3 + 1 bedroom, rec room, available imme- diately. First/last, no pets. $1250 plus utilities. Call (905)728–0147 Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. www.realstar.ca 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 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX BASEMENT & ROOM for rent - Use of facilities. Working female preferred. $500/$400 monthly first/last required. Call 905-619–0999. ATTENTION STUDENTS fur- nished - shared facilities, no smoking/pets, 1 km from col- lege, country, no bus, $400/ month inclusive, first/last, ref. Mar. lst (905)725–5624. ROOM- FURNISHED/unfur- nished. Share all facilities in- cluding maid service. Walk to GM south. Prefer non smoker, must like cats. $500/month. 905-723–6369 Shared Accommodation194 A REAL FIND! West Shore Pickering, female household, share kitchen, private bath, parking, compact fridge, laun- dry, utilities, cable, sitting room, avail immediately. $500/month. References. 905-426-5992. AJAX BEAUTIFUL new 4-bed- room home to share. Suits friendly responsible female (preferred). No pets, no smoking $575/month plus shared utilities. Immediate, first/last 416-835-1090. AT THICKSON/ROSSLAND- LARGE bedroom female pre- ferred, spotless bungalow, kitchen, laundry, cable, inter- net, telephone, large back- yard, gazebo, must see. $450. 905-571-1811 WHITES RD/OKLAHOMA- rooms in semi-detached home. $500/month includes laundry-facilities, telephone, cable & utilities. Avail. immed. first/last/references, no smoking/no pets. 905-420- 1337, 416-420-1258. 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. Snowmobiles233 1994 POLARIS INDY Super- sport, 440 fan, new bearings, clutch & runners last season, excellent overall condition, $2500-obo. 905-983–6105 Horse Supplies & Boarding303 FAMILY ILLNESS FORCES SALE.96 AQHA Stallion sor- rel, 2001 colt, not reg. sorrel 905-725–7493 Bargain Centre309 DINING ROOM table with 6 chairs, buffet & hutch $400. light oak colour. 905-428-6983 IKEA 5-pc. matching bedroom set, pastel yellow, excellent condition. $399.00 Call After 6pm. 421–0120 SOUND SYSTEM $200; Pine table w/4 chairs $225. 905- 421–9639 TRADITIONAL STYLE 3 seat sofa, with slip cover, $200. Call 905-619–9635 Articles For Sale310 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. Nylon 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 ser- vice. Durham to Northumberland area. SAILLIAN CARPETS 905- 242-3691 or 905-373-2260. 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. 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 ONTARIO APPLIANCE CLINIC at 111 Dundas St. W., Whitby, is where you can find the best prices and guaran- tees for the best quality rebuilt major appliances. Parts, Sales & Service. (905)668– 9444. 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. 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. COMPUTER Pentium II-400, 64Mb Ram, 6.4Gb Harddrive, CD, floppy, video/sound cards, 56k modem, kbd/spk/mouse, $250. 15" SVGA monitor $50. 905-439-4789 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. 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. DININGROOM SUITE - Beau- tiful solid oak & hickory, hutch & buffet, 6 padded chairs. Paid $9000, asking $2600 (purchased from Wilsons Fur- niture). Call after 6pm 905- 436-1453 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; 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) MINK COAT -Full length ma- hogany, w/crystal fox sleeves/ collar, Size 12. Immaculate condition, worn less than 10 times. Lining in perfect con- dition. Made in Canada (Wil- liams Fur Group, now Hollan- derizing.) Professionally stored. Retail $4,000, sell $1100 obo. 416-484-8740 (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. 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. SLOT CAR RACING - Mac- Donalds Life Like Road race set. Includes 20 lifelike new cars, 4 controllers-new, 77 feet of track, 20 ft. fencing, & much, much more! New, $900.00. Sale $350. 905-434- 2970. snp SNOWBLOWERS - 2 Crafts- man 5 hp. & 10 hp. EWC elec- tric start, chains. $300 & $800. 905-721-1570. SOFA BED, rust $150; love seat, rust $100; recliner, medium brown, $90; 2 man Buck saws, $45 each. 905- 372-6082. SOLID BIRCH BUNK bed, sin- gle top, double bottom, 2 drawers, excellent condition, asking $450. Call (905)427– 1799. 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 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. DOG BOARDING &daycare available in Whitby close to Go-station. NO CRATING!! Very loving environment. (905)668–0557 www.doggie- minder.ca LHASA-POO PUPPIES cute, adorable, non-allergenic, non- shedding, first shots, de- wormed. male/female, ready to go. (705) 878–0314 MINIATURE PINCHERS, reg- istered, first shots, dew claws and tails done, 1 male, 2 fe- males, black & tan. Available March. (905)655–3759 POODLES, Adorable minia- ture puppies, only 2 left. Mother & father CKC regis- tered, $400 (No papers). Call Eileen 905-623–9971 Bow- manville Cars For Sale400 10 SUNFIRE SLXs!$13,100 or $311/mo./60 mos w/$0 down!! All colours available, 4DR, aluminum wheels, air, tilt, CD, rear spoiler, remote entry. 1-2 yr warranty 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 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. 1991 EAGLE TALON,5 spd. standard, black, CD player, as is or certified, best offer. 905- 434-0392. 1991 FORD TEMPO GL e- tested, recent brakes, tires, exhaust. Loaded. $1450. Call 905-433-4740 1991 PONTIAC TEMPEST, 3.1 V6, auto, body in good shape, motor runs well, $2700 obo. cert/e-tested. 905-242-3425 after 6 p.m. 1992 MERCURY TOPAZ, 4 dr, auto, 4 cyl, asking $1800 cert. and E-tested. Must sell. 905- 439-9127 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 little car! New tires, block heater, 180,000kms. $2000 certified or $1800 uncertified. Please call Steve (905)720– 1161 1993 TAURUS WAGON V6, automatic, safety +E-tested, good driver, only 112,000kms, $2495. Oshawa Dealer 83 Rit- son Rd.S. Call Murray 905- 718-1808 1994 GRAND AM, 4 dr., 3.1L, certified, e-tested, new brakes, highway miles. $3700. (905)576–0614 (snp) 1995 DODGE NEON 4-cylin- der, 5-speed, 4-door, white, grey interior, excellent condi- tion inside and out, great fuel economy, reliable, runs and drives like new. Reason for selling--bought a new car. $3650. certified/emissions 905-718-5032 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. 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 ONTARIO FIREWOOD Mixed Cut & Split Hardwood. Please call 1-888-466-3066 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. OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 COMPARE ! AVAIL.NOW (SIMCOE /TAUNTON) NORTH OSHAWA Freshly painted, 2 bedroom apt.Includes: balcony, hardwood floors, heat, hydro, water, underground parking, fridge, stove, cable TV plus combo channels on site laundry, sauna,excellent service, all inclusive $950/mo. quiet & safe bldg. 905-728-4052 905-723-1191 Ext. 4 ✰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 D.O.C./R.N. Required for Retirement Residence in the Durham Region. Please fax resume to 905-985-1881 Att; Managing Director CUSTOMER SERVICE/ Order Takers Required $17.50 per hr. avg. Plus bonuses & trips Full training provided Call Dave for an interview 905-435-0280 TAXI DRIVERS wanted Full Time & Part Time (905)619-0407 A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com [ONTARIO HYUNDAI LOGO] Immediate opening for: Licensed Technician Excellent Working Environment Dental & Medical Plan Busy Flat Rate Shop Hourly Bonus Tremendous Dealership Growth Call (905) 668-5100 or fax (905) 668-2753 Attention: John Orton 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help METAFORE JOB FAIR We need Hi-Speed Internet/Cable Installation Owner/Operators for piecework in Durham and surrounding regions. You must have computer experience and a friendly, outgoing, customer service orient- ed personality. If you also have a mini-van with a secure roof rack, tools, and the ability to carry and use a 28-foot ladder, bring your resume, technical certifications and references to our Depot located at 90A-Unit 3 Centurian Drive, Markham, ON. this Thursday February 13th between 10-3 pm. If you can’t visit us in person apply directly through our careers page at www.metafore.ca. 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. LEGAL SECRETAR IES RECEPTIONIST/SECRETAR Y • 1 yr. work exp. in law office CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL • Min. 2-5 yrs. exp. in Corporate/ Commercial and Real Estate REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL • Min. 5 yrs. work exp. ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE: Legal Admin. Diploma; Knowledge of Conveyanc e r, Ter aview and Microsoft Word; Strong communication, organizational and computer skills; Positive attitude. Fax resume and references to Gillian: (905)427-5542 or email tvanular@bellnet.ca 525 Office Help 525 Office Help SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST required for busy hi-tech company with emphasis on technical support. Need excellent customer service skills and an attitude that "the customer comes first". University degree plus good working knowledge and use of windows based computers, excel and word. Please email resume to: cardac@keyscan.ca PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY NURSING Employment Opportunities - Durham Region RN's - Full Time/Part Time required for visiting program Days, Evenings,Weekends Interested candidates please forward updated resume to: Heather Smith Director of Nursing Services 965 Dundas St.W., Suite 201C,Whitby, Ontario L1P 1G8 Telephone: 905-665-1711 Fax: 905-665-9961 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 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 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax 2 & 3 bed. apts starting at $978. per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 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 RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca 1 011 Simcoe St. N . • 3-bedroom renovated townhouses • Available immediately. • from $995 plus utilities including parking • On-Sight Resident Manager (905) 579-7649 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 530 Sales Help & Agents 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 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 after 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. 1994 CHEVY S10 pickup, V6, automatic, power steering/brakes, extended cab, cap, box liner, 85,000kms, open to offers. Call 905-438-9101 1996 DODGE RAM - 1500 series, V6, short box. 200+ kms on truck, not engine. Tough little truck! $6800, obo. Call 905-431- 7252 after 6pm. snp 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 69,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $19,999. Call (905)404–8242 (snp) 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 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 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 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 2000 MONTANA loaded, ex- cellent condition, 85,000kms, asking $17,900 or assume lease, 5 payments of $460.66 buyout is $14,800. Call 905- 259-2242 2001 FORD EXPLORER XL, 4 dr, 4X4, fully loaded, excellent condition, 67K, $21,500. (905) 655-7661. Announcements255 Legal Notices261 Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 F.C.S.LIVE-IN NANNIES from Overseas. No Agency Fees. Chosen to suit your needs. 905-885-8459. AJAX, part time, prefer Eng- lish speaking nanny, needed immediately, live in/out for 2 boys ages 4-1/2 & infant. Ex- perience, references required 905-426–5979 LIVE-IN NANNY for 2 children w/housekeeping duties in Ajax. Mail resume to: File #880, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. Daycare Available273 EXCELLENT HOME daycare 2 mothers non-smoking, safe, fun, caring learning environ- ment, hot lunches/snacks, Kingston Rd/Church (Picker- ing Village) all ages. 905-426- 4503 MOM WITH 10 YEARS baby- sitting experience, large play- room with computer, games, sports. Accepting children full time/part time. Whites/Am- berlea/Rosebank. Pickup/drop from school to your home also. 905-831-8502 HARWOOD/HWY #2 AREA. I offer lots of fun and activities for your wee one. All ages ex- cepted. Flexible hours, great rates! Tax Receipts! Call Mary at (905)426-8204. 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 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 CAREGIVER wanted North Ajax, to care for 7 month old and 2 1/2 years in our home, 40 hrs. Mon.-Fri. references required. non-smoker, call 905-427–8375 after 2 pm. Mortgages Loans165 $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. 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Balance of Factory Warranty STK.#P10614 Key #B15 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-0859 Sale Priced $ 17,995 Pack up the Family!! 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive *AUCTION SALE* *Sunday,February 16th* *Port Perry Kinsmen Hall* *12:OO NOON* 15585 Simcoe St. (south of Reach Rd, north of HWY 7A) Partial contents from an older Toronto homes plus other consignments includes:pictures,glassware,china,household, comics(70`s),wrestling mags,Fr Pr Couch/chair, lots of smalls and older items. Terms: "Cash or Personal Cheque With I.D." Owner and/or Auctioneer Not Responsible For Accident or Loss. IAN MACMARTIN - AUCTIONEER (416)-724-6638 PUBLIC AUCTION B.I.D. AUCTION SERVICES OUTSTANDING AUCTION NOTICE E VERYTHING MUST BE SOLD - DIRECT FROM THE MFG. ESTATES * LIQUIDATIONS * CONSIGNMENTS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE * DINING ROOM SUITES * COLLECTIBLES * BEDROOM SUITE * ART COLLECTION * CHINESE ARTIFACTS * GOLD & DIAMOND JEWELLERY * D É COR & ACCENT COLLECTION * SPORTS MEMORABILIA - LEAFS & LEGENDS * SILVER JEWELLERY * LEATHER SOFA SET * GRANDFATHER CLOCKS * TVS * DVD * STEREOS* CATALOGUE SALE - WILL BE SOLD IN DETAIL WITH NO BUYERS PREMIUMS BY: SUN. FEB. 16 AT 1:PM (PREVIEW 12:NOON) THE AJAX COMMUNITY CENTER 75 CENTENNIAL RD. AJAX (South of Hwy 401) (Watch for signs) OVER 1000 ITEMS TO BE SOLD JEWELLERY Large selection of ladies & gents 10-14kt gold diamond and genuine stone rings. Earrings, bracelets, designer watches, pearls, pendants, Sterling silver etc. COLLECTIBLES Tiffany glass lamps, Art glass, wildlife sculptures, floor lamps, clocks, décor accent items, floor vases, hand made unique nostalgia items, signboard, Bronze Statuary collector showcases, Limoges Vases, comports, Jars, matchbox die cast collection, Jade desktop globe. Water fountains, Ancient Chinese artifacts. Etc. FURNITURE Handmade desks, consoles, mirrors, hall tables, salon chairs, occasional tables, dining table & chairs, china cabinets, Oak dining table & chairs, vanity & stool, tables, Mermaid glass top table, Consoles, trunks, dressers, tables, accent items, selection of iron accents, quilt stands, ferns tables, washstand, tilt wine tables, Dining Room Suites, Quilt stand, marble top consoles, Chiming Grandfather Clocks, Pine tables, Bedroom suites, Leaded glass cabinets, & more. GENERAL ITEMS Limited edition art of The Group of Seven, accent & décor art, Port . Stereos, cordless phones, framed sports memorabilia, 36 x 48 Grand Foyer Mirrors, and various accent sizes, all from Italy with Museum frames. Cast iron accents, Electronics, phones, TVs, Stereos, CD, DVD, TV VCR combos, Original Gerardo Collachi Fresco Framed, (Museum Collection A.J. CASSON Artworks. NO BUYERS FEES OR PREMIUMS* ARRIVE EARLY - LIMITED SEATING Terms: Cash, Visa, Mc, Interac, as per posted & announced, additions & deletions apply. Information call - 905-940-0713 AUCTION SALE Pethick and Stephenson Auction Barn 2498 Con. Rd 8, Haydon,ON From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville, north on hwy 57 to Con. Rd. 8 turn east at the Firehall. SAT.FEB. 15 @5:30 pm ~ Open at 4 pm. Lindsay household contents:Chest of Drawers, Queen Craftmatic bed, Chesterfield, Pictures, Good Glassware, Tools, Lawnmower, Trolling motor, etc. Something of interest for everyone.Terms: Cash, Interac, M/C, Visa, Auctioneer: Don Stephenson 905-263-4402, 1-866-357-5335 NEXT SALE FEB. 22, Coins and Currency at 11 am and regular auction at 5:30 pm AUCTION, Saturday, Feb. 15th - 10:00AM at WAR- NER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne. Interesting sale from the home of Helen Clarke of Trenton (moved to nurs- ing home) 30" stove in new condition, 2 door frost free fridge, also matching washer & dryer set all in excellent condition, excellent upright piano, complete 9 pc antique solid walnut dining room suite, several antique side chairs, wicker basket, pine shelves, Andrew Malcolm dresser, single bed, double beds, antique treadle sewing machine, antique sofa needs re- upholstering, bridge set, several small tables & chests, quant- ity of books, bedding & linens, quantity of dishes, glassware, household articles, knick knacks, etc., pictures, lamps, ap- prox. 100 boxes of small articles all packed by family & deliv- ered to us unseen at time of advertising. A nice clean sale with no reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY E. WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com AUCTION, Thursday, Feb. 13th - 5:00PM at WARN- ER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne.Selling partial contents from a Cobourg and a Brighton home including 1983 Honda motor bike, plus complete selection of home furnish- ings including appliances: fridge, stove, washer, dryer, kitchen table & chairs, buffet, hutch, sofa set, bedroom suite, selection of other dressers & chests of drawers, coffee & end tables, bed sofa, 2 good single beds, double beds, occasional chairs, rockers, side chairs, selection garden and lawn tools, dishes, glassware, household articles, assortment of hand tools, gas lawn mower, wheel barrow, plus countless other articles from these two homes. All to be sold with no reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY E. WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE, NEWTONVILLE THURSDAY, FEB. 13TH, 6 P.M. Selling the contents of a local home: New oak furniture, Corner What-not, chesterfield and chair, drop leaf table, occasional tables, repro- round glass curio cabinets, fern and plant stands, sm. chest, vanity, console table, marble top table, bells, beanie babies, coins, china, glass, toys, prints, etc. etc. This auction is Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Preview at 2 p.m. Check out website for updates. Terms: Cash or good cheque, visa, m/c, interac. Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Estate Specialists since 1971' ✧PUBLIC AUCTION KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estate & Consignment Our Specialty at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China THURS. FEB. 13th, 6:30 P.M Start NEW PREVIEW TIME - 4:00 P.M. ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Estate from Mississauga with lots of antiques, plus Valentine's Day Event with $100,000. in Estate Jewelry! ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE: 3-tier pie crust table, Canadiana magnificent mirror back carved sideboard, open front mah. bookcase circ. 1930 one of a kind, 1/4 cut mission oak sideboard, mint; serpentine front 2-dr. mah. side- board, walnut magazine stand, 9 pc. refinished mah. diningroom suite, circ. 1870 moustache pull washstand, Vict. settee, walnut table circ. 1920 with 6 chairs refinished, old oak pedestal table with 3 leafs, 7 pc. french (antique) table with 3 leafs, complete with vintage rose carved chairs, oak chalet 2pc. sideboard with bevel glass, walnut dressers, 5 pc. turn of century iron gar- den set, Vict. parlour table, 6 pc. bedroom suite, french decorated, dropleaf table with 2 leafs, complete with 4 matching chairs, french armoire, quality used bedroom & livingroom furniture...too many items to list. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Balance of coin collection from Thornhill, lots of old lamps & mirrors, watercolours, new grandfather clocks, including wall & mantle pieces. We are also selling the balance of container including 18th century style furniture, fine furniture..many new items. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Limited Edition Trisha Romance, Group of 7 Limit- ed Edition quality framed from Casson, Thompson, Carmichaels, Harris, some first time offered in this series, many other Canadian artists Limited Edition, some first time offered, a great selection of professional painted new & old oil on canvas, watercolours etc. GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Royal Doulton discontinued figurines, Sworski crystal collection, Carlton ware, depression glass, old cups & saucers, Eng- lish & German china, milk glass, Bohemian crystal, numerous items, lots of old & new decorated china arriving daily. There will be over 50 lots in this category. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This sale will be a great sale offering of over 350 lots. Please be sure to attend. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registra- tion fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 SUNDAY, PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sun. Feb. 16th Start: 10 AM, View: 9:00 AM Randy Potter Estate Auction,15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an auction of approx. 300 lots of antiques, fine furni- ture, glass, china & collectibles from a Tor- onto estate plus inclusions. There are several oil paintings in this sale. For a complete listing plus pictures please go to our web site: http://members.rogers.com/rpauctions TESS TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE EXCELLENT ANTIQUES AUCTION & TAG SALE Saturday, Feb. 15th at 9 a.m. at TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE HWY #2 - East of Cobourg Tag Sale - 9 a.m. Auction - 10:30 a.m. Note: Preview for auction - day of sale - 9 a.m. No preview Friday. Dir: Exit 401 at Hwy #45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy.#2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Auc- tion features - An excellent selection of antique furniture (Sideboards, secretary/bookcase, side tables, bedside tables, chairs, dressers and chests of drawers, parlor suite, beds), floor and table lamps, pictures and prints, watercolors and oil paintings, glass, china, reference books on antiques, linens, plus a numerous amount of collectible items. Tag sale features - An excel- lent assortment of household items to include: Glass, china, pictures, linens, lamps, lawn mower, gas BQ, wheel barrel, lawn and garden tools, Fisher Price infant and toddler items, plus so much more. To view full listing go to www.theauctionfever.com Terms: Cash, Visa, M. C., Interac, cheque w/proper I. D. Lunch available. Auctioneer Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE (905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19th: 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for luxurious Toronto condo, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:2 Door armoire (new), burreiled din- ing room suite, black leather chesterfield suite (Ex), 2pc brocade chesterfield suite, carved arm chairs, hall table, brass dressing mirror, shelf unit, Realistic stereo system, white lacquer bedroom suite. 2 queen box spring and mattress sets, large Robert Bateman print. Note: All of the above items are in immaculate condi- tion and approx. 6 months old., stamp collection, 1945 Toronto Maple Leaf program, 1940s hockey memora- bilia, DVDs, VHS movies, linens, large quantity of col- lectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items. 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HOMENIUK JACK MASSIE C.P.P., CPPO Superintendent of Education/ Manager of Purchasing Facilities Services 260 Tenders 260 Tenders 260 Tenders 260 Tenders NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Bates Family Auctions, on February 27, 2003 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 5:00 pm to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: DANIELLE BROWN GLEN PERRY WENDY LEE MIKE FITZGERALD AL JOHNSTON DOUGLAS FRANZ ANTHONY DEROCHE TREVOR BLACKMAN DOUG BORODENKO LOUISE MUNGER SUZANNE FREEMAN SUE KRUUSI DAYNE CHEN TERRACE LYDER COLIN EGAN TRACY FRAZIER Dated in the City of AJAX, in the Province of Ontario, February 10, 2003 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8 261 Legal Notices 261 Legal Notices ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ VALENTINE'S DAY FEBRUARY 14TH To place your personalized Valentine Greeting to your sweetie, simply call Classified Advertising and we'll help you compose just the right one. 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A memorial service to celebrate Roy's life will be held Saturday, Fe- bruary 15, 2003 at 1:00pm at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, Pickering (1057 Brock Rd., South of 401, 905-686- 5589). Memorial donations to the Ajax/Pick- ering Hospital, Lakeridge Health Whitby and the Canadian Cancer Society would be ap- preciated. A twinkle in our eyes, hearts And now the heavens In loving memory of our special daughter ❤ CASSIDY MARIE MARTIN ❤ on her 2nd Birthday February 12, 2001~December 17, 2002 Forever in our hearts Love Mommy & Daddy 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 400 Cars For Sale 410 Trucks For Sale 270 Nannies/Live-In/Out 273 Daycare Available 165 Mortgages Loans 710 Painting and Decorating TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS ORSERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASECALL AJAX 905-683-0707FERGUSON, Kathleen Virginia (Longtime res- ident of Pickering) At the Village Retirement Centre, Pickering, on Tuesday, February 11, 2003. Kathleen Ferguson, beloved wife of the late Wilfred. Loving mother of Gord and his wife Arlene, and Harold and his wife Carol. Grandmother of Krystal, Lucas, Shawn, Clay, Katlyn, and Marc. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428–8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Fri- day. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Satur- day, February 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appre- ciated. McGEACHIE, Sheila Kathleen -Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in New- market on Thursday, February 6, 2003 with her family by her side. Loving mother of Leanne (Ian) Omand and Calum. Proud Nan- ny to Kyle and Jason. She will be missed by her sister Joanne (Wilfred) Root and her late brothers Alec and Russel McMeekin. Also missed by Doug, Aileen and Margaret Mc- Geachie. Friends will be received at the THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME,29 Victoria St., Aurora, 905-727-5421, on Saturday, February 15 for visitation at 12 noon until service time in our Chapel at 1 p.m. Cremation. Sheila's cremated remains will be scattered at her favourite sanctuary at Kettle Point in the springtime. In Sheila's memory, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family. Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. A/P PAGE B10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com WE’RE LOOKING TO PIN A REWARD ON YOU! Thank you, Canada! Help us celebrate 50 years of quality, value, service and trust ECS03230301 © 2003. Sears Canada Inc. $50,000 Shopping Spree at a Sears Retail store $50,000 Whole Home®Shopping Spree 1 OF 3 HOT SPOT TRAVEL PACKAGES courtesy of Sears Travel No purchase necessary. 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Five of six Sears ‘channels’ (Automotive, Catalogue, Dealer, Furniture & Appliances, Outlet, Retail) will be randomly selected to randomly select one location to award a prize. Odds of any location being selected depend on the number of locations in the selected channels (Automotive 53, Catalogue 2038, Dealer 143, Furniture & Appliances 43, Outlet 15, Retail 123). Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received at the selected locations. The number of participating locations and subsequent odds stated are correct at the time of advertising preparation. Complete rules and regulations available in store and at www.sears.ca YOU COULDWIN *No purchase necessary. There are a total of 5 million pins available for distribution. There are fifty $50 Sears Gift Cards to be won per day on Feb. 13, 14 and 15 in the Pickering market. The odds of winning depend on the number of people who wear a Sears 50th Anniversary Pin. Complete rules available in store. Visit a participating Sears location to get your Sears 50th Anniversary Pin. Make sure you wear it on the streets of Pickering from February 13 to February 15. If a Sears Spotter sees you wearing it, you could win a $50 Sears Gift Card* 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 PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––There's never been a better chance to slip into royal threads. The Backwoods Players theatre group is looking for a king, queen, princess, prince and plenty more as it holds auditions later this month for the one-act A.A. Milne fantasy-come- dy, 'The Ugly Duckling.' Backwoods, under directors Catherine Hodge and Shari Kowals- ki, performs the play several times during the Pickering Museum Vil- lage's steam-up and opening, Sunday, May 25. Among the required parts are a 35 or older king, who is kindly, but some- what henpecked; the queen, 35 and older and ruler of the roost; a prince and princess, each 18 to 30 years old; two male speaking parts, one 35 and older and the other 18 to 30; and a woman's role for an 18- to 30-year-old. In addition, there are a number of non-speaking parts, both male and female. The audition is Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. in O'Brien Room B at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 18 67 Valley Farm Rd. Scripts are available in advance by calling Hodge. To book an audition, call Shari Thorne-Kowalski at 905-686-2483 or Hodge at 905-420-6462. Royalty needed to help round out Ugly stage play