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Budget exercise fails to reduce proposed 2003 increase BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––The City of Picker- ing is stuck at a 6.8 per cent tax rate increase this year. After a half-day of delibera- tions, local councillors found lit- tle numbers to crunch Thursday (Feb. 27) in what finance staff have termed a baseline budget. If passed by council March 17, the 6.8 per cent tax rate increase will translate into a 1.5 per cent hike on the total tax bill. That’s roughly an extra $40 for a home- owner, who pays $4,000 in prop- erty taxes each year. However, Pickering only repre- sents 25 per cent of the tab. Tax rates for the regional and educa- tion portion have yet to be set. This year’s budget represents little in the way of new pro- grams, other than the hiring of two full-time firefighters in preparation for a future fire hall along the Hwy. 407 corridor. Most of the City’s rising costs are due to inflation, changes to regional tax policy and debt from financing capital projects from previous years, said Gil Pa- terson, director of corporate ser- vices and treasurer. This year’s major capital pro- jects include the redevelopment of Rougemount Drive ($850,000), Progress Bay Front Street Park ($550,00), and a playground equipment replacement pro- gram ($350,000). Wa rd 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson complained it was difficult to work toward a zero per cent increase by cutting cap- ital programs, as most of them are funded by debentures and would only impact future years. “I’m frustrated staff chose to fund this way,” he said. “If we had our druthers we’d fi- nance everything from capital of current and not have a tax rate increase,” said Mayor Wayne Arthurs, noting a further reduc- tion in the tax rate would mean a reduction in service level. “You can’t have inflation rates of three to four per cent and no growth and finance decisions without the expectation of going to the taxpayer,” he added. Pickering’s tax rate goes up each year to service its debt but that’s common to municipalities, said Mr. Paterson. This year’s in- Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo That’s the way the ball bounces PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Dunbarton High School Spartans’ Katie Herdman dives for a ball in a game against the Eastdale Eagles of Oshawa at the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AAAA’ junior girls’ volleyball semifinals. Dunbarton won 26-24, 25-20 to move on to the final. Games were played at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax. City stuck at 6.8 per cent hike JET FLIES! Martial arts master is back Movies, 32 BOWLED OVER Helping local children Feature, 16 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 47,600 ✦ 36 PAGES ✦ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND PICKERING TOYOTA 557 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING (905) 420-9000 THE LARGEST TOYOTA DEALER IN DURHAM! SERVICE HOURS: MON., TUES., THURS., & FRI. 7:30 - 6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY: 7:30 - 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY: 8:00 - 3:00 P.M. 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March Break @ the Pickering Recreation Complex Join Us 683.6582 Some gains made in bargaining, but work-to-rule campaign cancels extracurriculars BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Elementary teach- ers and school board officials are a few steps closer to a settle- ment. “The board did make some movements,” said Rachel Gencey, Durham president of the Elementary Teachers’ Fed- eration (ETFO) yesterday. “Now we need to have some discus- sions with our members.” ETFO members met with the Durham District School Board We dnesday (Feb. 26) just as ele- mentary teachers escalated their work-to-rule campaign to stage three, officially cancelling all extra-curricular activities. Elementary teachers in Durham Region have been with- out a contract since Aug. 31. Ne- gotiations are expected to con- tinue March 20. “We’ve made improvements in salary position, benefits and prep time — the three key areas identified by the ETFO in the press,” said Sally McIlveen, su- perintendent of employee rela- tions. “This is not our final offer, but we are getting very close to the end of our resources,” she said. The new offer is a one-year deal because there is no funding support from the ministry be- yond that point, said Ms. McIl- veen. The board previously offered a two-year deal to teachers, which included a three per cent pay raise the first year. This new deal offers slightly more than that, she added. It also brings preparation time in line with the Provincial average to 150 minutes for a five- day cycle, and the sharing in the cost of benefits to the same level as other board employees. Presently, benefits are shared in an 80-20 split between the board and elementary teachers, while other board employees only pay 10 per cent of their ben- efits. While the new deal is a definite improvement, Ms. Gencey said teachers have other concerns, which still need to be addressed. “It seems we’ve taken a large number of items off the table, but (the board) hasn’t made the same move towards us except in those three areas,” she said. Teachers, board close the gap ✦See Budget page 5 A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com HOURS Mon. - Wed. 10-6 Thurs. - Fri. 10-9 Sat. 10-6 Sun. 11-4 rrs TM FINANCING ACCEPTED PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED 40 FACTORY OUTLETS ACROSS ONTARIO INCLUDING... 79 TAUNTON RD. W. 905-433-1052 1414 KING ST. 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ECONOMY $ 319 CAP. REGULAR $ 369 MATES BED $ 279 CAP. DELUXE $ 479 MILAN FUTON complete $ 359 SILVER IRON FUTON complete $ 259 SUN,MOON STAR DAYBED $ 169 WATERFALL DAYBED $ 119 BOOKCASE BUNK $ 439 CREW QUARTER BUNK $ 699 SILVER BUNK $ 399 HARVARD BUNK complete $ 399 PROMO SLEIGH BED $ 199 NEW YORK Queen $ 599 MONACO Double $ 339 REPLACEMENT FUTON MATTRESSES $ 119 99 NAPOLEON BEDROOM SUITE ADJUSTA MAGIC ADJUSTA MAGIC $ 1 289 $ 1289 100% CANADIAN MADE, 100% CANADIAN MADE, O W NED & OPERATE D OWNED & OPERATED $ 2999 $ 2999 85 Kingston Rd. E 905-619-1315 AJAX 7 Piece Suite from IRON BED $ 129 Help available in Durham for young mothers-to-be DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Good nutrition can’t start too early. Even before a woman becomes pregnant, health professionals encourage her to have good eating habits. And as the child develops in the womb, the baby’s future de- pends on what its mother con- sumes. The Young Women’s Christian Association of Durham offers the outreach program ‘Food 4 Thought’ to young, pregnant women facing tough challenges. The goal is to help moms deliver healthy babies. By linking the women up with various community services, the program can make a difference in some women’s lives by helping them have a positive pregnancy rather than struggling in isola- tion. The pre- and post-natal nu- trition venture is funded by Health Canada and is adminis- tered locally by the YWCA of Durham. The drop-in program offers young women access to educational information and materials, as well as personal support from professionals, trained volunteers and other moms. For more information call 905- 728-5227. Family services gets special rating DDUURRHHAAMM –––– Durham Re- gion is taking the business of caring to a new level with the first ISO certifi- cation for fami- ly services in Nor th America. Family Ser- vices is a divi- sion of the Re- g ion of Durham, pro- viding social work services and coun- selling. Recently, the organization earned its ISO 9002 designa- tion, joining other social ser- vice organiza- tions in Aus- tralia and Great Britain, which have also adopted the certification process as a way to ensure quality assur- ance for their clients. “We went through several internal audits of everything our workers do,” as part of the certifica- tion process, says Dr. Bruno Scorsone, di- rector of Family Services Durham. “It assures clients best practices are in place.” As well, he says, the ISO designa- tion requires ongoing moni- toring and en- sures trans- parency in the system. The certify- ing organiza- tion was SGS International Certification Services Cana- da Inc. Recipients of an ISO desig- nation must continue to prove they are working to the required stan- dard to main- tain their ac- creditation so the process provides a con- tinual assur- ance for the Re- g ion’s Family Services clients says Dr. Scor- sone. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P New Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 900 Champlain Ave., Oshaw a 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 Grand Canyon Reclina-Rocker ® Chaise Recliner $ 699 99 Forte Reclina-Rocker ® Chaise Recliner $ 599 99 Non-Stop Comfort! Priced To Move! HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 AM - 10 PM MINI PACKAGE AVAILABLE OR (416) 750-0472 (905) 831-6464 PETER’S ACADEMY OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING ONLY March Break SpecialMarch Break Special MAXIMUM INSURANCE SAVINGS INSTALLMENT PLAN We believe in making driver education affordable. That’s why we’ve come up with a payment plan that suits your needs. 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Eves brings $625-million pledge to Durham BByy MMaarrttiinn DDeerrbbyysshhiirree Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Premier Ernie Eves spent part of his day in Oshawa yesterday, meeting and greeting autoworkers at the General Motors plant and mak- ing an announcement he says will strengthen Ontario’s com- petitiveness in the automotive sector. He pledged an additional $625 million over the next five years to expand and enhance current research and develop- ment programs and training funds in the province and promised to make them more accessible to the automotive sector. “Our government is commit- ted to keeping Ontario’s econo- my competitive, which means creating an economic climate that attracts investment and creates jobs,” Mr. Eves said. “By training workers, investing in research and development and keeping our taxes competitive, we’re helping build a stronger future for all Ontarians.” Five hundred million dollars will go into the province’s re- search and development funds with the other $125 million going into training. The auto in- dustry will be eligible to apply for all of it. Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty, Minister of Enter- prise, Opportunity and Innova- tion, said it is “vital for the On- tario economy that the auto sector begins to thrive in a glob- al economy” and access to this money would go a long way to- wards that. Mr. Eves asked the federal government to “step-up” and match the Province’s funding pledge. “We have to remain competi- tive and keep Ontario a leader in the automobile industry,” he said. “It is one of the most im- portant sectors in the Canadi- an economy.” Despite the fact the an- nouncement came with no as- surances any of the money would go directly to the auto in- dustry or General Motors, in- dustry insiders seemed pleased. “I think this is good news for Ontario’s auto industry,” said Michael Grimaldi, president of General Motors of Canada. “The way I see it there are dollars available to the auto in- dustry today that were not there yesterday,” said Canadian Auto Wo rkers (CAW) President Buzz Hargrove. “There is a real opportunity here.” However, CAW Local 222 President Mike Shields said he would like to see a little more information to identity just how much of this money the auto in- dustry is going to get. “I guess it’s up to them to make the case and get a good share of this,” he said. “But, there is no guarantee.” In an interview later in the day, Mr. Eves said he does not think it is the Province’s role to give specific companies or in- dustries that kind of guarantee. “I believe that we should not be engaged in corporate wel- fare, handing out a cheque to a specific entity for a specific pro- ject, but if you have a competi- tive process that everybody is entitled to share in I think that’s the way to go and that’s what we really said today,” he said. ❑❑❑ FFoollllooww oouurr cchhaatt wwiitthh tthhee PPrree-- mmiieerr oonn PPaaggee 88 ooff ttooddaayy’’ss NNeewwss AAddvveerrttiisseerr.. Helpers needed for ‘Free to Be Me’ group Sessions teach life skills to young girls in Durham Region DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Catholic Family Ser- vices of Durham is looking for high school girls to volunteer at the next session of the agency’s ‘Free to Be Me’ group. Volunteer responsibilities in- clude helping to set up for the group, facilitating small group dis- cussions, developing role-plays, helping girls to complete exercises and cleaning up. ‘Free to Be Me’ is a life-skills group for girls aged 9-12. Over the course of five evenings, the group covers topics such as body image, relationships, self-esteem, self-care and assertive behaviour. Music, crafts and videos are also part of the 6-9 p.m. sessions for participants. The group meets each Tuesday evening beginning May 20-June 17 at the Ajax Public Library, 65 Har- wood Ave. S., Ajax. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can call Angela at 905- 725-3513, ext. 18. 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 Bedtime Story Contest HEY KIDS!Just complete the story by filling in the blanks and if you need some help ask your parents. Enter for your chance to win: • Grand Prize - $500 Coles shopping spree • 5 Second Prizes - $50 Coles Gift Card • 10 Third Prizes - $25 Coles Gift Card POPPY’S BIG LESSON - A MODERN FAIRY TALE EVENT SCHEDULE Fri. March 7th Beauty & The Beast Family Musical 1pm & 3pm Mon. March 10th Crazy Crafts 12noon - 4pm Sponsored by Mastermind Educational Tues. March 11th Kids Flicks 10am, 12noon & 2pm Wed. March 12th Adrenaline Rush 12noon - 4pm Thurs. March 13th PJ Party 12noon - 3pm Fri. March 14th Kiss 92 Radio Remote 12noon - 4pm Fun FREE Reading Week activities for kids & teens Starts Friday, March 7th All donations will be forwarded to Ontario Early Years, in support of community literacy programs.Early Years Springfest Book Drive The first 500 customers donating a new or slightly used book receive a FREE Pickering Town Centre Book Bag. Drop off your donation at Coles (Upper level) or at Guest Services (Lower level, near Centre Court). Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Poppy who lived in a big, sunny __________. Poppy was a little different. Poppy did not want to read. "Why do I need to read?" thought Poppy. "I do the same things every day. I eat _______________, I clean _______________, and I play with __________________. Who needs to read?" But one day, Poppy grew tired of living in the big, sunny ______________ and wanted to see more of the world. So Poppy filled a backpack with __________________________, _______________________ and ___________________, ready for adventure. Whistling happily, Poppy saw many things for the first time. Things like ___________________, ____________________ and ______________________. And then, Poppy’s pathway divided into two. Each new path had a sign that Poppy could not read. One sign said: "Take this path!"And the other sign said: "DANGER - Turn back now!" Poppy decided to take the path that said "DANGER - Turn back now!" because he thought it said _______________________________________. But once on the path, Poppy got very ___________. There were all sorts of _______________ that scared him. So, Poppy decided to turn back and find someone who could read the sign. And it was a good thing too. For around the very next bend was a big nasty ___________________. This would have been very bad for Poppy. Back at the signs, Poppy found a _____________ who could read."Excuse me, what does that sign say?" Poppy asked. "DANGER - Turn back now!" said the _________________. "And tell me, what does the other sign say?" asked Poppy. "Well, that says ‘Take this path’" said the ______________. "Well, that settles that!" said Poppy. Starting tomorrow, I am going to start learning how to _____________________. So that’s what Poppy did. He grew up big and strong, reading _______________ and _____________, as well as all the signs keeping him safe and sound. And if you are like Poppy and have learned to read, you’ll know this is The End. Name: ____________________________________ Age: _______ Phone Number: ___________________ Address/City: ___________________________________________________________________________ Enter at Coles (Upper level) or at Pickering Town Centre Guest Services (Lower level, near Centre Court) by 6pm on Sunday, March 16th. 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Kevin Friday’s carrier of the week is Ke vin. He enjoys drawing and reading. He will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Ke vin for being our Carrier of the Week. Get one week FREEPICKERING 905-509-5578 905-421-9550 EXTENDED HOURS City wants to measure twice, cut once crease is about one per cent, repre- senting $3.8 million in debt financ- ing. He projected tax rate increases of 12 to 14 per cent in 2004 and 2005 should the trend toward debt accu- mulation continue. “We’re lucky. Things have hap- pened and we’ve usually been able to bring it down,” he said. “But we’re not seeing small increases in the future and that’s not dissimilar to other municipalities.” Mr. Paterson also noted even with the 6.8 per cent increase, Pickering homeowners still pay less taxes than their immediate neighbours and have higher assessment values. ✦ Budget from page 1 Tree-cutting bylaw sent back to staff for review BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––You could soon face fines up to $25,000 for cutting down trees in Picker- ing. Local councillors are con- sidering a bylaw to regulate the removal of trees on prop- erties located near ravines and watercourses. The new bylaw would re- quire a $100 permit, which would only be issued in cases where tree cutting won’t in- terfere with drainage, cause soil erosion or siltation, or im- pact nearby vegetation. Proposed fines for violating the bylaw are set at $1,000 per tree up to $10,000 for a first of- fence, and $2,500 per tree up to $25,000 for a subsequent conviction. “It’s a no-brainer,” said Car- olyn Anderson, a member of the Durham Environmental Network, who lives on a ravine lot on Fairport Road. She told the City’s finance and operations committee Monday it makes no sense to spend thousands of dollars in watershed rehabilitation and not think of prevention. “Scarborough has (a tree bylaw). It seems absurd one side of the Rouge (Valley) should have tree protection and the other not,” she said. Members agreed with the intent of the bylaw, but felt it needed more work. They di- rected staff to provide more information about setbacks and buffers, as well as a way to communicate the changes to ravine lot owners, at a March 17 council meeting. The proposed bylaw cur- rently sets out a tree protec- tion area, mapping out shore- lines and stream corridors, wetlands and environmental- ly sensitive areas as identified in the City’s Official Plan. But without specific set- backs and buffers, the bylaw could set out some “absurd” reg ulations for Pickering’s rural areas, said Mayor Wayne Arthurs. Wa rd 1 City Councillor Dave Ryan also pointed out property lines vary along the Rouge Valley. He wondered if staff would have the expertise to enforce the bylaw fairly. “I don’t want to see us, in our zeal to do something right, do something wrong,” he added. Since introducing the idea of a bylaw last fall, Ward 2 Re- gional Councillor Mark Hol- land said he had received 40 responses from local resi- dents, all of which were in favour of the move. But the regulation needs more work before being passed, he conceded. “The right of property own- ers is a concern but we regu- late everything from the height of buildings to fences,” Coun. Holland said. English language is a colourful one indeed Ienjoy watching my grand- daughter dance to hip-hop music but I don’t’ try to deci- pher the words in her songs. I gave up trying to make out what the musicians were singing in 1970 and it has saved me a lot of grief. So many words tend to come and go just like fads in fashion. It has been eons since I heard anyone say, ‘Hubba hubba!’ I suppose, ‘You go, girl!’ will eventually die out as well. New words also find their way into more formal language and they aren’t so easy to shrug off. Ever since the Benylin commer- cial, folks wanting to sound up- scale talk about formulations in- stead of formulas (or fomulae to be more accurate). I don’t know about the rest of you but I can’t envisage feeding the baby her for- mulation, and I know it was a se- cret formula, not a formulation, that turned Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde. There is another new word (at least it’s new to me) that has grabbed my attention lately. Radio and television interviewers and their guests have been slipping it into their conversations with in- creasing frequency. At first I tried to ascertain its meaning from hearing it in context. I thought it had something to do with evolv- ing. Finally, I thought I’d better look it up. If the word was going to be so popular I should make an ef- fort to use it myself and I’d need to learn the exact connotation. I couldn’t find it. I have three dictionaries and I couldn’t find it! Maybe I just didn’t know how to spell it. I tried to formulate it in as many different ways as my usually superior spelling ability could dream up - segway wasn’t in my dictionaries so I tried zegway, seigway, ceigweigh, sugwhey, even sigwer (maybe the word was French). Ah-hah! Lightbulb flash- ing! The English language is so rich, so colourful, so useful worldwide, because it borrows shamelessly from other languages. My new word had to be one of those expro- priations. Back to Daniel Web- ster... and there it was - segue, pro- nounced segway and meaning “proceed to what follows without pause.” It comes from Italian and has been mostly used in English as a musical term. I don’t suppose my granddaugh- ter could segue from one song to another while dancing unless the musicians segued a medley of tunes, but I often find myself segueing from one topic to anoth- er while talking on the phone, and I’m segueing all the time while watching TV with my trusty re- mote in hand. What a useful word for our segueing society! A Goodwood resident, Eleanor Todd is a retired schoolteacher who loves local history. Now, moving from one topic to another EElleeaannoorr TToodddd oo pp ii nn ii oo nn ss hh aa pp ee rr P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com More work to be done on budget City councillors must do more to ensure 2003 tax hike less onerous Pickering councillors were busy yesterday and today with paring knives, trimming costs and expenditures from its 2003 municipal budget. At the end of the day, however, councillors and staff claimed they couldn’t cut anymore and are set to approve the fiscal blueprint for 2003 with a recommended 6.8 percent tax hike. That’s slightly less than the budgetary hikes last year and the year before that came in at 7.5 per cent and 9.8 per cent, re- spectively. If the 6.8 figure is approved by council in the coming days, Pickering taxpayers will be paying nearly 24 per cent more in 2003 municipal taxes than they were just two years ago. That’s neither acceptable nor sustainable. There was much talk Thursday about inflationary pressures that are making the exercise considerably more difficult this year, but that number — currently running at around 3.5 per cent — should also serve as the benchmark at which Pickering should aim for. City councillors must do more to reduce the tax burden for its citizens, and that will require a keen eye for savings, a commit- ment to solid services without unnecessary frills and a little more belt-tightening within the municipality. Pickering built a great measure of credibility in the 1990s by passing successive zero-increase budgets (except for 1998) without decreasing or eliminating the quality of service Picker- ing citizens have come to expect. But that credibility is damaged each time councillors pass budgets with increases approaching double digits. Staff and councillors will argue that demands for programs and services have grown with the city and that’s certainly true. But taxes that have increased as sharply as they have here in the last three years serve only to aggravate the people who pay the freight. And let’s not forget that the Pickering portion of your tax bill accounts for only one-third of the overall amount re- quired. Education and Durham Region taxes must also be added into the mix once those numbers are duly crunched. Pickering has worked hard over the last decade to minimize the impact of increases. A third year in a row of substantial hikes will undo much of the goodwill the City has built with its constituents on the tax file. Pickering taxpayers deserve an extra effort this time around to reduce the burden. Councillors must revisit the budget with that view held firmly in mind. An election, you might recall, is only nine months away. Vot- ers will remember the numbers in 2003 when they cast their bal- lots Nov. 10. Teachers and board must go for mediation or binding arbitration TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'Work-to-rule is unfair: students', Feb. 19 It's elementary. The voice of wisdom cries to both the teachers and the Durham District School Board: Go for mediation and binding arbitration if necessary. Educa- tion is an essential service. My children, in all their integrity and vibrancy, are not available as political pawns in the process of negotiations. Are true riches measured by compar- isons with others, in the things we pos- sess, or by the size of our bank accounts or investments? May we all recognize our focus needs to be our precious children and the timeless privilege we have of sowing good words and deeds into these time- less treasures. They are our true legacy of hope and love for now and unlimited years to come. It's elementary. Can't you see? 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EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Editorial Letters to the Editor www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 7 A/P PICKERING 1755 Pickering Parkway Northwest corner of Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. 427-2047 BROCK RD. METRO EAST CONVENTION CENTRE HWY. 401 MATTRESSES • FURNITURE • LINEN • FUTON S Financing Available • Credit Cards Accepted MATTRESSES • FURNITURE • LINEN • FUTONS SERVING SINCE 1982 AJAX-PICKERING AJAX-PICKERING AJAX-PICKERING GUARANTEED BEST PRICE! GUARANTEED BEST PRICE! GUARANTEED BEST PRICE! 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Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: This Week / Canadian Statesman Chris Bovie, managing editor 905-579-4400 News Advertiser Steve Houston, managing editor 905-683-5110 Uxbridge Times-Journal Dave Stell, news editor 905-852-9141 Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com PPrreemmiieerr EErrnniiee EEvveess ffaacceess hhoott llooccaall iissssuueess DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Following Ontario Premier Ernie Eves’s announcement at General Motors that $625 million will be invested to expand research, development and training programs, he sat down with the News Advertiser to talk about some of the region’s and the province’s biggest issues. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR:: When do you think you will call a provincial election? MMRR.. EEVVEESS::Sooner or later (laughs). Quite frankly, we have not decided when the election’s going to be and if we did, you’d know about it. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR: With an election at least on the horizon and a high-profile candidate planning to run for the New Democratic Party in Oshawa, is the rea- son you’re here today to lend support to (MPP) Jerry Ouellette’s impending cam- paign? MMRR.. EEVVEESS: Actually the main reason we were here today, with all due respect to Jerry, is to announce our auto strategy for the province and I think it went over very well. We believe that we should not be en- gaged in corporate welfare, handing out a cheque to a specific entity for a specific project, but if you have a competitive process that everybody is entitled to share in I think that’s the way to go and that’s what we really said today. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR::Here in Durham we’ve seen strikes and continue to face labour strife in the education system. Has the Province thought about implement- ing central bargaining for teachers? MMRR.. EEVVEESS::I haven’t heard that teachers would be receptive to that. I think that what we have to do is try to get some sta- bility in the labour aspect of the educa- tion system and we’ve tried to do that, I mean we appointed Dr. Rozanski who is a totally independent person. He came out with a report that a lot of people thought we’d never implement and lo and behold we started to implement it right away... this year, as an immediate response to Dr. Rozanski’s report we put aside $340 mil- lion for teachers in the system. I think that’s a very fair and reasonable amount of money that works out to about a three per cent increase in teacher’s pay across the province...I don’t see why there should be strife in the system with respect to salaries and wages. As we go forward, I think we’ve been more than reasonable. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR::How is the Province planning to get more revenues into the hands of municipalities? MMRR.. EEVVEESS: Well, there are many different options. I don’t have the answer and the answer isn’t going to be the Province im- posing something on municipalities...I do think in this particular structure we have in Canada the upper levels of govern- ment...have to look at ways to allow mu- nicipalities to raise more revenue other than just the property tax base...I think there are several things we can do and Tony Clement mentioned one during the leadership campaign (a gas tax); it isn’t the only one... there are other ones as well. We are going to come out shortly by March 31 with our first round of munici- pal opportunity bonds, that I talked about during the leadership campaign, which allows municipalities a very eco- nomical way of raising money. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR::When the Province decides to go ahead with a new provincial courthouse in Durham, where will it be built? MMRR.. EEVVEESS::I don’t know where. It’s a competitive process with objective and independent decision-making, as it should be. I understand that they’re in that process now, proposals have been submitted and they’ll be discussed on their merits. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR::We have real transportation needs in the Region. Is the Province looking at meeting some of those needs by perhaps fast-tracking ex- pansion of Hwy. 407 and widening the Hwy. 401 through Ajax, Whitby and Os- hawa? MMRR.. EEVVEESS::I think Minister (Jim) Flaher- ty was talking yesterday about proceed- ing with 407 rather rapidly, but I really place a lot of stock in these Smart Growth exercises we’re going through right now...For the first time I can think of in the province’s history, you have municipal leaders at all levels and all regions of the province commenting and participating in the future growth of their region of the province and I think that’s a great thing... I think for the first time municipalities now have a real say in what’s going to happen in their region of the province and how we’re going to develop and I see that including things like transportation. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR::With other regions in Ontario getting up to 70 per cent fund- ing for hospital projects can we expect the Province to pick up more than 50 per cent of Durham’s $409-million hospital expan- sion proposal? MMRR.. EEVVEESS: We’re still awaiting the out- come of a review in those areas...I think we have to figure out what kind of funding formula they used, keep an open mind about it, see on what basis they got that funding and make it fair and equitable across the province. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR::Are you con- cerned about delays in the restart of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station A- side reactors? MMRR.. EEVVEESS::Well, honestly, nobody is pleased about the length of time and the cost it has taken to retool the different units at Pickering...I am told, and I’ve been told this before, that we’re not that far away from having a unit up and run- ning at Pickering and that will be good news for everybody especially for con- sumers...we are going to have an indepen- dent look at Pickering, but even that has- n’t been simple, the minister tells me. There aren’t that many highly qualified independent people out there and you can’t take somebody that has a conflict of interest. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR:: In the same bill that caps electricity rates, municipalities are being asked to declare if they wish their electricity providers to remain for- profit entities. Is this a way for the Province to pass the buck onto munici- palities and force them to take the blame for electricity privatization? MMRR.. EEVVEESS: No, absolutely not, but quite frankly we don’t want the reverse to hap- pen either...Nobody was forced to have a for-profit utility and I’ve heard some mu- nicipal leaders, not this one (Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond), but there have been some municipal leaders around the province who said, ‘Well you forced us to become a for-profit.’ No we didn’t. We gave you a choice. We expect you to exer- cise that choice responsibly. We don’t ex- pect you to rip off the consumer and see that there’s an opportunity to gouge them for money...Nobody’s making them do one or the other, but they have to choose, they have to declare and they have be account- able and responsible. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR::If they do decide to go for-profit should those profits be used to fund recreational facilities? Some say that sounds like a hidden tax. MMRR.. EEVVEESS::Surely utilities should look to whether or not they are doing everything they should be doing in terms of capital requirements for the utility and safety for the utility, the needs of the utility first, be- fore they look anywhere else...that’s the business you’re in, if you’re a utility. NNEEWWSS AADDVVEERRTTIISSEERR::With the Interna- tional Thermonuclear Experimental Re- actor (ITER) perhaps headed to Claring- ton and the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology opening in Oshawa this year, is Durham poised to be the high-tech centre for the Province of On- tario and what can the Province do to help that become a reality? MMRR.. EEVVEESS::I think the Province has done an awful lot already. I mean we’ve sup- ported ITER right from day one, we have a substantial commitment of $300 million on the table...I believe it is a very worth- while project that I really hope the feder- al government gets behind because it’s difficult to explain to other countries in the world and the world’s decision-mak- ing body how it’s such a great project but the government of Canada isn’t there supporting the project. With respect to the new university, I think it’s a great ini- tiative, I think that there is potential there, you look at GM, a centre of excel- lence, I think that these are all great things that lend themselves to great op- portunities for Durham Region. I mean, the announcement we made today, this is all interconnected, it all goes together, and I think Durham Region is poised to have a great future, you’ve expanded by leaps and bounds in the last decade or so as it is, but I think you’ve just scratched the surface. Premier Ernie Eves was in Durham Wednesday to announce $625 million to expand research, development and training programs. The News Advertiser’s Martin Derbyshire asked the Premier about important issues facing Durham and the province. 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A ‘Funder’s Café’ is being staged at Sunderland Arena on Tuesday, March 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a chance for groups to con- sult with representatives of several funding organizations: Durham Lives!; Ontario Trillium Foundation; Human Resources De- velopment Canada; The United Way; the Ontario Ministry of Food and Agriculture; Canadian Heritage; The Region of Durham and the Community Foundation of Durham. Funding is available from these sources for everything from commu- nity projects to sports and recre- ation or arts and culture to the envi- ronment, as well as human and so- cial services or staffing and organi- zational development. If you can’t make it to the Sunder- land session, plan to attend the Fun- der’s Cafe being held at McLean Community Centre in Ajax from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. also on March 4. Light refreshments will be served and ad- mission is free. 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Your comments will be included in the draft EA Study Report to be submitted to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the authority responsible for this EA under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Open houses will be held at the locations and dates listed below. OPG staff and expert consultants will be on hand to answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you there. putting our energy to good use www.opg.com You’re Invited to our Environmental Assessment Open House Pickering Waste Management Facility – Phase II For more information, please call us at 1-888-267-6140 or write to us at: Pickering Waste Management Facility – Phase II Environmental Assessment c/o Pickering Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Road, Pickering, ON L1V 2R5 or visit our Web site at www.opg.com/PickEA. 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This Norfolk 1 model is located on the waterfront,which allows a beautiful view from the Florida room. Included are all coverings,electric light fixtures and fans,making this home effficient and trouble-free. Other features of this home area:Woodburning Fireplace,Stove and Fridge, Central Gas Heating, Newer Central Air, Florida Room, New Patio Door, Newer Exterior Paint,Newer Roof,Patio & Wrap around Deck. This Newcastle 2 home has loads to offer. It is centrally located and is in walking distance to the Wheelhouse, waterfront, and golf course. Other features of this home include:Fridge,Stove,Dishwasher,Dryer,Central Air,Central Gas Heating, Florida Room, Large, covered deck, Interlocking walkway and steps, Insulated Shed, Gas Fireplace. This well kept Norfolk 1,backs on to a field. Home is vacant and immediate possession is possible. Other features of this home include:Fridge,Stove,Dishwasher,Walkout to 10x16 deck,New bay windows in living room,Spacious master bedroom has walk-in closet,All window coverings included,Roof replaced 2 years ago. 2002 Hunger striker sends MPs a message Kim Titus took her cause to Ottawa this week in a bid to force changes to the Divorce Act. With her is fellow supporter Guy Lavigne. Learn how to search your roots DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Using library re- sources to root through your past is the topic at the next meeting of the Ontario Genealogical Society. The group meets Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen St, Oshawa. Guest speaker is Ajax librarian Jill Nicholson. Call Bessie at 905-723- 7460 or Marion 905-683-2476. BByy JJeennnniiffeerr SSttoonnee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––An Orono mom who vowed not to eat pend- ing passage of a divorce and custody bill she says doesn’t do enough to protect the rights of fathers has begun eating again. The bill, which amends the Divorce Act and several other pieces of legislation re- lated to child custody, passed second reading in Ottawa late Tuesday, at which point Kris Titus ended her three- day hunger strike. She admits her efforts were unlikely to bring down the bill. “I wasn’t trying to sway the vote of the Parliamentarians. If they’re not going to listen to what kids want, they’re not going to pay attention to me,” she said Tuesday, more than 50 hours into her hunger strike. The bill, she says, doesn’t do nearly enough to promote the idea of equal and shared parenting, a subject close to her heart. Ms. Titus, who has two children and two stepchil- dren, quit eating Sunday morning, and spent nine hours Monday on Parliament Hill with a placard to draw attention to her concerns. The Orono mom says she has three major concerns with the bill. First, she says, “The language is not strong enough. It does not give judges the presumption of equal shared parenting.” As well, while the bill calls for enforcement of support or- ders, it doesn’t call for similar enforcement of access-to- children orders. The bill also doesn’t call for enough proof when there’s an allegation of abuse against one of the parents, says Ms. Titus. Durham MP Alex Shep- herd agrees the proposed bill is not perfect. “There’s never going to be a perfect solution,” he says. However, “I think the founda- tions of the bill are that we start on one basic premise and that is the well-being of children.” The bill “doesn’t exclude one parent to the betterment of the other,” he noted Tues- day, adding he planned to vote in favour of the legisla- tion. “Is it perfect? I don’t think anything in that situation will ever be perfect,” he says. Ms. Titus says she’s acting on her own, though she’s been in contact with other Canadian parents in similar situations. Last week, she organized with other citizens to have a snow sculpture, depicting a father and son, unveiled at Winterlude in Ottawa. The sculpture was then transported to the front steps of the Supreme Court. Tuesday afternoon, Ms. Titus said she was still feel- ing the effects of spending nine frigid hours outside in Ottawa, and was “a little bit weak, a little bit tired.” She had planned to stay outside in Ottawa longer, but the cold forced her back to Orono. “I couldn’t fight it off,” she says. “It’s amazing how quickly your body kicks in.” The bill will now be studied by the Justice Committee be- fore facing third and final reading. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 13 A/P two words this RRSP season: guaranteed returns New Canada Savings Bonds the way to save. guaranteed. *The Minister of Finance may end the sale of bonds at any time. Now’s the time to buy New Canada Savings Bonds. 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CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Thank you • On page 11 of our weekly National flyer dated February 26th to March 4th, we advertise the Fuji Fine Pix digital camera (sku #10013936) at $629.99, save $20. This cost is wrong. This actual cost of this product is $729.99 save $20. Lead the charge to save a life First aid lessons start next week DDUURRHHAAMM ——The Red Cross of Durham Region is adminis- tering a first aid course to churn out more instructors. Beginning the first week of March, the three-day course educates potential instruc- tors in emergency and stan- dard first aid and CPR. Suc- cessful completion qualifies students to teach first aid, CPR courses and help mem- bers of the community pre- pare for emergency situa- tions. Course applicants must be 18 y ears or older, with a cur- rent standard first aid certifi- cate. Upon completion of the course materials, students are required to successfully complete a written and prac- tical test. Classes are March 3, 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a $310 fee, with required manuals included. For more information, call the Red Cross at 905-723- 2933. Nominations open for Ajax Civic Award AAJJAAXX ––––Know anyone who deserves an award? If so, you can nominate them for an Ajax Civic Award. Scheduled for June 11, the 17th annual award cer- emony honours an indi- vidual who has made con- tinuous contributions to the community. Anyone can be nominated for the award, and an anonymous panel of judges, none of whom are council or Town staff members, chooses the recipient Last year, for the first time, the award was given to two people, Gale Moss- man and Shirley Rowland. Both women have a long history of work with the local hospital. Nominations for the Ajax civic award must be received no later than May 2. Current and former Ajax residents are eligible. To receive a nomination form, call the mayor’s of- f ice at 905-619-2529 ext. 335. The nomination form is also available in the spring/summer recreation services program book, and on the Town Web site at www.townofajax.com. Municipal politician earns nomination for upcoming provincial election BByy JJeerreemmyy LLee PPaaggee Staff Writer WWHHIITTBBYY –––– It’s one of the fastest-growing areas in the province, says East Wa rd Councillor Dennis Fox, but it needs stronger leadership from Queen’s Park. Which is why Coun. Fox has been acclaimed as the L iberal candidate for Whitby-Ajax in the upcom- ing provincial election. “I want to provide an al- ternative to what the To- ries are providing,” he ex- plains. “I really do believe their policies are beginning to change the social fabric of the province.” Although he admits it won’t be an easy campaign –– MPP Jim Flaherty, Min- ister of Enterprise, Innova- tion and Opportunity, has represented Whitby-Ajax at Queen’s Park for the past two terms –– Coun. Fox says he is confident of his abilities. “I have a good team. I think we can beat them,” he says. Coun. Fox says he real- ized it was time to take ac- tion, rather than com- plaining about the current situation at Queen’s Park. “In your life,” he ex- plains, “you try to do what’s right... So I’m doing something.” Although Coun. Fox says there are many issues to focus on, health care and social services are two areas he believes are im- portant to Whitby-Ajax residents. “The Province down- loading things to the mu- nicipalities,” he explains, “really does transcend into every aspect of our lives... And it’s not good the way it’s going.” Municipal councillors are not required to take a leave of absence to run for a provincial position, un- less elected. Coun. Fox says he’s not focusing on these details right now, rather just preparing a “good, strong, clean cam- paign.” A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com FACTORY MATTRESS WHY PAY RETAIL PRICE? 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BROCK RD. 2003 Regional Business Plans And Budgets This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to review and adopt or amend and adopt the 2003 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Budgets for: • Regional Operations, the Police Services Board and Outside Agencies on Wednesday March 5, 2003 • Provincial Downloaded Pooled Service Costs, Solid Waste Management and related 2003 Regional Property Tax Rates on Wednesday, April 16, 2003. The review and adoption or amendment and adoption of the 2003 Business Plans and Budgets will occur at regularly scheduled Regional Council meetings which commence at 10:00 a.m. in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meetings and presenting oral comments. For further information regarding attending the Regional Council meetings, please contact the Deputy Clerk at (905) 668-7711 ext. 4231. For further information regarding the 2003 Business Plans and Budgets, please contact Budgets, Economic Studies and Risk Management Division of the Region’s Finance Department at (905) 571-4111 ext. 6221. P M. Madill Regional Clerk FINANCE DEPART M ENT PUBLIC NOT I CE Durham Region Finance Depart m ent 60 Bond St., W. OSHAWA ON L1H 8B6 Telephone (905) 571-4111 or (905) 686-2311 Find Out What Homes In Your Neighbourhood are Selling for visit: www.NeighbourhoodHomeSales.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd., Realtor Fo x to lead Liberals in Whitby-Ajax DDEENNNNIISS FFOOXX Carrying the banner for provincial Liberals. 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 To wn extends deadline for contest AAJJAAXX ––––The deadline for high school students to de- sign a new municipal elec- tion logo for the Town of Ajax is being extended. Logos must be submit- ted on April 30, 2003, and will be incorporated in the electronic ballots used during municipal elec- tions. The decision to have stu- dents create the new logo was made by Deputy Clerk Andrew Brouwer, who is also co-ordinating the election event on behalf of the Town. “Young people are di- rectly affected by the deci- sions made by local offi- cials,” Mr. Brouwer said in a release. “The skateboard parks were approved by Town Council, and school boards govern how schools are run”. The winner of the logo contest will receive $200. In 2000, a staff-developed logo was used. For more information on the Ajax logo contest, call Debra at 905-619-2529 ext. 362 or visit the election section of the Town’s Web site at www.townofajax.com/elec- tion. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 15 A/P 795 Westney Rd. S. 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Cannot be combined with any other FREE offer. 2900 Visit us online at infodurhamregion.comJason Liebregts/News Advertiser photo The bride wore white PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Lisa Heaney smiles to the crowd during a spring bridal show at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex last weekend. The event, presented by the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser, featured hot bridal fashions this year and was attended by hundreds of young couples and families. Big Brothers and Sisters ready to roll a strike for children AAJJAAXX ——Over the past three years, Doug Brede- wold has been on a roll. The Ajax resident has been taking part in the Big Brothers and Sisters Association of Ajax-Pick- ering Bowl for Kids Sake. L ast year, Mr. Bredewold raised almost $4,000 and the year before that about $3,500. He’s taking part in the event again this year, which runs March 21 to 23. Bowl for Kids Sake is a major fund-raiser for the association, executive di- rector Sharlene Melnike said at the kickoff at the East Side Mario’s Restau- rant in Ajax Friday. “This is really how we make our programs work. It helps us make our ends meet,” she said. The goal is to raise $77,000 this year. Mr. Bre- dewold, a worker at the Pickering Nuclear Gener- ating Station, praised the “generous people I work with” for helping him raise the money. He bowls with his wife in a mixed league Thurs- days in Pickering and that’s where he first heard about the event. Associa- tion board chairman Maurice Pringle was there to speak about the fund- raiser. “I thought, I know a lot of people and it’s a good cause. I can raise some money for them and it started from that,” he said. Getting sponsors isn’t difficult, Mr. Bredewold said. “It’s not usually a prob- lem. The people I work with are generous,” he added, noting he gets be- tween 400 and 500 spon- sors. Scott Baptist has been a Big Brother to Chad Franklin for about five- and-a-half years. Chad, a 14-year-old student at Pine Ridge Secondary School, last year raised more than $400, which was the highest amount collected by a Little Brother. “He worked real- ly hard at it,” Mr. Baptist said. Tracy Axford, of Whit- by, has been a Big Sister to Nicole for two-and-a- half years. “I started as a school mentor for one year and then switched to be a Big Sister,” she added. Ms. Axford became in- volved in the mentoring program through Ms. Melnike. “She told me about the program and I was interested.” She talks with Nicole on the phone regularly and they spend time together. Nicole, who’s also called Nikki, turns 10 in March. This year, the bowling event is sponsored by On- tario Power Generation. OPG spokesman Pat O’Brien pointed to statis- tics that children associ- ated with a Big Brother or Sister are less likely to start using drugs, skip a day of school and be in- volved in violent behav- iour. For more information, or to get a sponsor sheets, call 905-831-3777. Big Brothers and Sisters Association of Ajax-Pickering launched its Bowl for Kids Sake campaign last week with the help of Big Sister Tracy Axford, Little Brother Chad Franklin and Big Broth- er Scott Baptist. Call 905-831-3777 for information. Plus tax Applicable to most cars and light trucks Vehicles equipped with diesel engines are extra. Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:30am-9pm Friday: 7:30am - 6pm Saturday: 8am - 5pm Includes: Oil change-up to 5 litres of Motorcraft 5W30 engine oil, plus a new Motorcraft oil filter, QC inspection. Visual inspection of brakes, exhaust system, shock absorbers, front and rear suspension, battery cables and connectors, all belts and fluid levels, wiper blades, oil filter, radiator and hoses. Lubrication of: hood and trunk hinges and latches. Test of: coolant for temperature protection, battery specific gravity, all lights and signals. Offer expires March 31/03 The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is a Ministry of Education and Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities funded project. In Durham Region the program is coordinated and facilitated by the Durham Catholic District School Board and the Durham District School Board in a col- laborative manner. Across Durham Region OYAP is available to all students who are enrolled in secondary school. During grade ten, students choose courses that prepare them for career choices after high school. Apprenticeship is one of those choices and OYAP is the most effective way of insuring a successful transition to an apprenticeship. OYAP is a specialized cooperative education program that allows students to earn credits towards a grade 12 diplo- ma and learn a skilled trade This learning / training can begin in grade 11 or grade 12. Students learn the skills needed for an apprenticeship while attending a work placement in the com- munity. The training is provided by a licensed journeyperson. Students learn the details of OYAP during their grade ten Career Studies course and during course option selection presentations made by the guidance department at their school. After completing the cooperative education application process at their school they then must complete an application form for the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Students are then interviewed prior to acceptance into OYAP. Apprenticeship is a training agreement between the apprentice, who would like to learn a skilled trade, a licensed skilled trade journey person and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Students who are part of OYAP earn cooperative educa- tion credits towards a diploma, have an opportunity to com- plete apprenticeship training at the college and learn trade- specific competencies at the work placement. Youth And Apprenticeship Can WorkYouth And Apprenticeship Can Work Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) OYAP Coordinator Rick Townend,presents the program to students at Fr. Leo J. Austin Catholic S.S "We are experiencing a serious shortage of individuals in the Skilled Trades. It is making an impact on meeting our staffing needs." John Cholmondeley, National Field Operations Manager for Canadian Tire STUDENT SELECTION CRITERIA: •Sixteen years of age and have completed 16 credits towards an OSSD •Overall 70% average in Math, English, Science and Te c hnological Education •Must follow a personalized apprenticeship educational plan. Parents are encouraged to be involved in this planning. •Complete an application form and include a resume, attendance report and reference letter from the Principal •Prepare a personal career portfolio •Be interviewed by a community partner who may sponsor you as an apprentice. “There is a lot of problem solving required in this job. OYAP provided a successful start to my career” Grade 12 student Ryan Lee Kim 28% will go to university 23% will go to college 24% will graduate and go to work 24% will leave before graduating www.durhamregion.com ADVERTISING FEATURE NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 17 A/P Central Collegiate Institute, Oshawa, is a site school for students who are interested in Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Programs training for Precision Machining, Motive Power, Hairstylist and Early Childhood Education. The site schools for Cook/Chef/Baker are schools with Culinary Arts pro- grams: Pine Ridge S.S. in Pickering, J. Clarke Richardson C.V.I. in Ajax, Sinclair S.S. in Whitby, Port Perry H.S. Uxbridge S. S. In Uxbridge and Central C.I. in Oshawa. Students attend the site school during a grade 11 semester for an integrated course experience that prepares them for a placement in one of the spe- cific trades mentioned. During the Grade 11 year they also attend a cooperative education placement, chosen with the assistance of the members of the Local Industry Committee. The learning plan on the place- ment is specifically designed for each student appren- tice and is modeled from the Ministry of Training College and Universities apprenticeship training stan- dards. Students learn the skills and talents required for the trade while in an OYAP . Central C.I. has been recognized for leader- ship in developing quality programs by the Yves Landry Technological Education Skills Foundation. In 2001 Central CI was awarded the Most Outstanding Youth Apprenticeship Program in Canada. This valu- able resource and rewarding secondary school educa- tion is available to all students in Durham Region who are interested in apprenticeship destinations. During grade 12, students attend either Durham College, Sir Sandford Fleming College or Seneca College to complete the basic level of college training required for their specific apprenticeship. There is no charge to attend the College, while a stu- dent is enrolled in OYAP. Students also attend a com- munity placement and earn cooperative education credits. The goal of OYAP is that by graduation the student has earned his or her grade 12 diploma and is well on the way in an apprenticeship and has secured paid employment. Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Programs OYAP provides many opportunities for students to be involved in apprenticeship . One of the more award winning established ways OYAP is delivered in Durham Region is through one of the Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Programs. "OYAP is an excellent career / educational opportunity for stu- dents. When a student can prac- tice and demonstrate the basic employability skills, together with what they learn in the Regional Programs they are off to a great career start." Rick Townend, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator Grade 11 Msgr. Paul Dwyer Catholic H. S. Student Jolene LaFlamme studies to be a Millwright at Central C.I. Grade 12 Ajax H.S. student Richard Moore studies to be a Automotive Te c hnician at Durham College ADVERTISING FEATURE Canadian Tire Associate Dealers of Durham Region are proud to support We are proud Industry Partners Canada’s Auto Service Store the efforts of the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Proud to Support the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Progam! 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Apprentices attend classes two afternoon/evenings a week at Central Collegiate which allows them to complete their college training while remaining in paid employment at their sponsoring salon. On January 16, 2003 there were 135 parents and stu- dents in attendance for the OYAP Student Information Night at the Durham District School Board Education Centre. Students and parents received a presentation on course requirements and program expectations. Other details such as attendance and transportation assistance were discussed. In attendance was Ms. Sharon Stutt, whose grade 11 son from Henry Street H.S. is enrolled in the integrated Motive Power session at Central C. I. "The head start that students receive in OYAP is an excellent opportunity and advantage. It is really too good to be true" Sharron Stutt, Parent Another method of delivery for OYAP that is very popular in Durham Region is for students to be registered as apprenticeships through the individual secondary school. The students attend the cooperative education placements that are trade related and they earn cooperative education credits towards their grade 12 diploma and trade experience at the placement. The licensed placement supervisor has the authority to sign off any apprenticeship competencies that have been completed. A cooperative education teacher pro- vides the evaluation necessary for the credits earned. Students have the valuable opportunity of networking inside the trade with employers, quite often securing full- time employment. This method of delivery does not include an integrated school program experience; however, the stu- dent can start as early as grade 11. "OYAP opens the door on the exciting and chal- lenging world of Skilled Trades Sandy MacDonald, Director of the Schools of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship, Durham College Cooperative Education and Apprenticeship Apprenticeship College University Cost Profit Certification Timeline Requires Starting Salary $400/course $ 30,000 ave starting salary $6000/year $ 4,500 summer job $14,000 per year $ 4,500 summer job Certificate of Qualification 3-5 years Certificate or Diploma 2-3 years Degree 3-4 years Grade 12 diploma for most trades Grade 12 diploma courses specific to program Grade 12 diploma courses spe- cific to pro- gram end of 5 years of training ave income $ 45,000 end of 3 years of schooling ave income $ 29,000 end of 4 years of schooling ave income $ 33,600 Po rt Perry H.S. graduate Kyle Marlow appren- tices with Riva Plumbing Grade 12 students Mike McKay from central C.I. and Kari Lynn Anderson from Uxbridge S.S. study in the Chef apprenticeship program at Fleming College. ADVERTISING FEATUREwww.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 19 A/P Local Industry Committees are groups of concerned busi- ness and industry owners who believe in apprenticeship as an option for youth and support OYAP as an excellent method for students to complete their education. The Local Industry Committees in Durham Region include: Precision Machining, Motive Power, and Cook/Chef/Baker. The Local Industry Committees provide apprenticeship sponsorship by assisting in securing placements for students who are enrolled in OYAP. The LIC works in partnership with the local school boards to help design and implement quality apprenticeship programs for the youth in Durham Region. Many students and parents believe that university is the only destination that leads to a successful career; yet, the statis- tics prove that only about 27 percent of the students will attend university, and only one third of them will complete their uni- versity degrees. That means that many young people need to consider other destinations. Apprenticeship is not only a viable option but, depending upon the trade, it offers a tremendous amount of opportunity in and outside Durham Region due to the current Skilled Trades shortage. The local Durham school boards also provide a Construction Co-op program. Students attend a community building site, for a full day for the full semester and earn four cooperative education credits for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students build a house with materials donat- ed by the home builder and are supervised by a certified and qualified teacher who is on-site with the students. Students are able to participate in a variety of construction trades, with supervision by a skilled construction worker, who is on site. Over 80 percent of the students are hired by the construction companies after graduation. Currently, program discussions are underway with the Local 27 Carpenters Union to begin a Regional General Carpenters Apprenticeship Program for February 2004. The construction industry continues to boom here in Durham Region, and opportunities for employment are numer- ous. The program is open to all secondary school students in Durham Region. All students filter into either Pickering H.S., Central C.I. Career Academy or Port Perry H.S. which are the site schools that operate the pro- gram. Students complete applica- tions in each of their independent schools for the Construction CO- OP Program, and are selected through an interview process. Apprenticeship Is An Exciting Option For Many Young People multiple access in Durham Region for information and referrals to the skilled trades, apprenticeship programs and other resources. A regional awareness campaign will also be set in motion. Labour market information will be gathered to assist the community to plan to meet the demand in the months and years ahead. A new website will be developed specific to Durham Region, that will link all of the local skilled trade partners. Aproject team of Kevin McLellen, Project Leader, Charmaine Semple, Project Officer, and Susan Gillet, Administrative Assistant has been brought together to coordi- nate this project. You can contact the project office at 1-866-629-2202 or by email at apprenticeship2@sympatico.ca Skilled Trades In Durham Region Project Team Leaders - Sue Gillett, Administrative Assistant, Kevin McLellan, Project Leader and Charmaine Semple, Project Officer. For more information about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, Please contact Rick Townend, OYAP Coordinator Phone: (905) 666-8080 ext. 5203 Fax: (905) 666-6370 Email: townend_rick_@durham.edu.on.ca Construction Co-op Local Industry Committees Exciting New Apprenticeship Initatve Launched in Durham Region Durham Region is facing a predicted serious shortage of skilled trades professionals. Recognizing the potential impact of such a shortage, the Durham Region Local Training Board in partnership with community rep- resentatives from education, labour and industry and spon- sored by Human Resources Development Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities is tack- ling the issue head on by launch- ing a new project. The project goal is to develop broader, longer term strategies and dedicate resources to improve the coordination and communication of skilled trades initiatives in Durham Region and enhance their effectiveness. 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The dinner will be held Monday, March 3 at the General Sikorski Polish Ve teran’s Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N. in Os- hawa. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Mr. Phillips, MPP for Scarborough-Agincourt and Ontario Liberal Fi- nance critic, will give an economic address con- cerning the financial state of the province and the Ontario Liberal Party eco- nomic platform for the up- coming election. Mr. Phillips will touch on local issues such as the auto in- dustry, agricultural poli- cies, ITER, Hwy. 407 and the new University of On- tario Institute of Technolo- gy. Tickets are $150 a per- son, or $1,100 for a table of eight. Fo r tickets or additional information, contact Carol Berney, Durham Provin- cial Liberal Association president at 905-623-2231, or Mr. Minnie at 905-576- 4077. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P more than you came for dayssaveto3 which day is good for you? 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Meet on a personal basis with some of Durham’s finest wedding service providers to help you plan your special day. Bridal Bridal Bridal Bridal We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING IT’S SALE TIME Quality, Comfort & Style, in a Fashionable Collection that Offers Great Selection MPP to attend heritage dinner with Durham Liberals Kids can play the March break away DDUURRHHAAMM ——The YMCA of Durham plans to keep children active with March break programs. Running March 10 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the March break kids camp for four- to 12-year-olds, features rock climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, music and more. The cost is $140 for the week and fi- nancial assistance is avail- able. There are extended day- care options available, at $3 in the morning and $5 at night, but space is lim- ited. For more information, call 905-438-0822 ext. 591. P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Can’t get no satisfaction? Believe it or not, there are ways to get action BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM —— Frank Rybak has a beef with aggressive telemar- keters, especially the one who called him the other day. “She was so pushy,” says the 74-year-old Pickering man. “You know, they told me right away how much they wanted me to give. I’ll decide that.” The call was from a private marketing company hired by a police association (not Durham) to solicit donations for justice is- sues and programs. Mr. Rybak says the woman asked for $45. When he told her he was a pen- sioner already supporting a number of causes, the voice on the other end then pushed for $25. Mr. Rybak says he declined again but was asked to consider $15 “at least”. He finally ended the call by hanging up. When it comes to complaining about a business, the best place to start is the Consumer Services Bureau, a department under the Ministry of Consumer and Busi- ness Services. Spokesman Carol- Lynn Lepard says the key is to call for advice before making any hasty decisions. “You should never make a commitment over the phone un- less it is you who called them first for that service,” she says. Some concerns can be settled over the phone with a call to the department’s mediators. Others require filing a formal complaint. That can even be done electroni- cally through the ministry’s Web site at www.ccr.gov.on.ca. Specific complaints may be di- rected to agencies like the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (for travel concerns); the Canada Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (for new car purchases); or Phonebusters (for mail and tele- phone scams). Mo re complex cases may re- quire the department’s investiga- tions unit getting involved. A compliance officer will be sent to a business to see if the issue can be resolved on the spot. If they determine laws have been bro- ken, an investigation officer can then lay charges and take the business to court. “We have a very high success rate but that’s because our inves- tigators have to be very con- vinced they have a leg to stand on,” says Ms. Lepard. “We try to protect consumers but they’re not always right. They can mis- understand things too.” Ian Johncox, a law partner with Mason Bennett Johncox in Whitby, says a consumer can take a business to small claims court, but representing yourself in a higher court is “tantamount to suicide”. The complaint has to be large enough to hire legal rep- resentation. The going rate for a lawyer in Durham Region can be from $150 to $400 an hour, he says. “If it sounds too good to be true it probably is,” he advises consumers. “Read all the fine print and don’t rely on anyone else’s explanations of a contract. If they say, ‘Sign it now.’ Walk away.” There are some new consumer safeguards. Legislation now pro- vides for 10-day “cooling off peri- ods” for contracts. That comes in handy for timeshare, fitness club and door-to-door contracts, which account for some of the bureau’s more popular com- plaints, says Ms. Lepard. Jacked-up car repairs have been hard to fight in the past without a written receipt, she adds. But the new Consumer Protection Bill passed in Decem- ber requires mechanics to pro- vide them to all their customers. Prevention is definitely the key, though, says Ms. Lepard, who recommends checking out the ministry’s Web site. It provides tips for consumers on a variety of business transactions, from in- vesting in home repairs to online shopping. Consumer complaints NNoott ssuurree wwhheerree ttoo ttuurrnn?? HHeerree’’ss aa lliisstt ooff rreessoouurrcceess ttoo ggeett yyoouu ssttaarrtteedd:: MMiinniissttrryy ooff CCoonnssuummeerr aanndd BBuussiinneessss SSeerrvviicceess (MCBS) 416-326-8555, 1-800-268-1142, www.ccr.gov.on.ca General inquiry unit CCoonnssuummeerr SSeerrvviicceess BBuurreeaauu 416-326-8800, 1-800-889-9768, www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/eng- lish/2452_3fe.htm A department of MCBS hearing business complaints, an investigations unit, and offering an online complaint form CCaannaaddiiaann MMoottoorr VVeehhiiccllee AArrbbiittrraattiioonn PPllaann 416-596-8824, 1-800-207-0685, camvap.ca New car purchase complaints RReeaall EEssttaattee CCoouunncciill ooff OOnnttaarriioo 416-207-4800, 1-800-245-6910, www.reco.on.ca Concerns about real estate services OOnnttaarriioo NNeeww HHoommee WWaarrrraannttyy PPrrooggrraamm 416-229-9200, 1-800-668-0124, www.newhome.on.ca New home purchase problems TTrraavveell IInndduussttrryy CCoouunncciill ooff OOnnttaarriioo 416-326-8800, 1-800-268-1142, www.tico.on.ca Regulates travel agents, wholesalers and hears consumer complaints PPhhoonneebbuusstteerrss 705-495-8501, 1-888-495-8501, www.phonebusters.com Telemarketing and mail concerns photo illustration by Ron Pietroniro Consumer complaints? 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It winds north to The Aerie Resort and Spa, a Mediterranean villa set high on the Malahat Mountain and overlooking Finlayson Arm. Continue in this direction to the Kingfisher Resort and Spa in Courtenay, where you can have your massage on the beach look- ing out towards the ocean. ❑❑❑ For more information about British Columbia, visit www.HelloBC.com. The Rocky Mountains offer spectacular scenery for those who answer the urge to go west. British Columbia has many sights that bring travellers from around the world to the province. 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 BByy TToonnyy DDooyyllee Staff Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——With two discs to their credit and a video in the works, Eversince Eve is looking to take the next step. That would be landing a record deal for the band’s harder-edged sound. “Whether it’s a major thing and we strike it rich or it’s a minor thing, that’s going to take awhile,” said Ryan Chomiszak, who plays guitar and lends his vocals to the three-man group. Whitby resident Dan Bradimore, 19, on bass/vo- cals and drummer Mike McElroy, 20, of Pickering, round out the band. Eversince Eve has been making inroads in that re- gard since its first show back in January 2001 as part of a battle of the bands at the East Shore Community Centre. Its first self-titled CD included nine original tracks, while disc number two, ‘On your Marks, Get Set, Rawk!’, was released recently in Oshawa. The band has also played a number of gigs across the Greater Toron- to Area, including the Re- verb, the Kathedral and 360 Club in Toronto, and made regular appear- ances at the Dungeon in Oshawa, which Chomiszak describes as the band’s home. Still, despite the list of credits, the Pickering resi- dent can’t put a label on the sound. “That’s a hard question. I’ve never been able to put a finger on it exactly. A lot of people compare us to Blink 182 or Sum 41,” said Chomiszak, adding “It has a harder edge than people are used to. Normally the poppy bands are thinner sounding.” He noted both he and Bradimore have some jazz training. Chomiszak also took piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music. “We bring a whole bunch of things; you name it we got it. It’s upbeat, happy, definitely 100 per cent radio happy and easy to sing along to,” said Chomiszak. Next up for the trio is making their first video. “It’s pretty exciting for us, I’m just writing the script here,” said Chomiszak. “We’ll start producing it in the next couple weeks. It will add to our whole package.” ‘Get Set, Rawk’ was recorded at Voodoo Records in Scarborough, featuring six original tunes — plus a secret bonus. Wait about two minutes after the last track finish- es and an additional song begins. Chomiszak noted many bands use the disc sur- prises to offer fans some behind-the-scenes-type footage, but Eversince Eve went with another track. “If you discover it, cool. We decided we’d try a good sound,” said the 19- year-old. Eversince Eve takes part in Bandwarz March 1 at the Durham College pub, E.P. Taylor’s. A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com CRADLE 2 THE GRAVE (NO PASSES) (AA) Coarse language, Violence, Not recommended for young children Fri,Sat,Sun 1:20 4:40 7:30 10:10 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:30 10:10 Tue4:40 7:30 10:10 DAREDEVIL (AA) Violence, not recommended for young children Fri,Sat,Sun 1:45 4:20 7:00 10:00 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:00 10:00 Tue4:20 7:00 10:00 DARK BLUE (AA) Coarse language, violence, mature theme Fri,Sat,Sun,Tue 4:10 7:40 10:20 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:40 10:20 HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (PG) Language may offend Fri,Sat,Sun 1:30 5:00 7:50 10:30 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:50 10:30 Tue5:00 7:50 10:30 KANGAROO JACK (PG) Violence Fri,Sat,Sun 12:50 pm OLD SCHOOL (AA) Sexual content, coarse language Fri,Sat,Sun 1:00 3:45 7:20 9:40 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:20 9:40 Tue3:45 7:20 9:40 SHANGHAI KNIGHTS (PG) Fri,Sat,Sun 12:40 3:30 6:40 9:30 Mon,Wed,Thu 6:40 9:30 Tue3:30 6:40 9:30 THE JUNGLE BOOK 2 (F) Fri,Sat,Sun 12:30 2:30 4:30 7:10 9:15 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:10 9:15 Tue4:30 7:10 9:15 THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE (AA) Coarse language, sexual content, mature theme Fri,Sat,Sun 1:10 4:00 6:50 9:50 Mon,Wed,Thu 6:50 9:50 Tue4:00 6:50 9:50 CRADLE 2 THE GRAVE (NO PASSES) (AA) Coarse language, Violence, Not recommended for young children Fri,Sat,Sun 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:50 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:00 9:50 Tue4:00 7:00 9:50 DAREDEVIL (AA) Violence, not recommended for young children Fri,Sat,Sun 1:30 4:10 7:30 10:00 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:30 10:00 Tue4:10 7:30 10:00 DARK BLUE (AA) Coarse language, violence, mature theme Fri, Sat, Sun 4:40 8:00 10:40 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:40 10:40 Tue4:40 7:40 10:40 HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (PG) Language may offend Fri,Sat,Sun 1:20 4:20 7:20 10:20 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:20 10:20 Tue4:20 7:20 10:20 KANGAROO JACK (PG) Violence Fri,Sat,Sun 2:15 OLD SCHOOL (AA) Sexual content, coarse language Fri,Sat,Sun 2:00 5:00 7:40 10:10 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:40 10:10 Tue5:00 7:40 10:10 SHANGHAI KNIGHTS (PG) Fri,Sat,Sun 1:10 4:30 7:50 10:30 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:50 10:30 Tue4:30 7:50 10:30 THE JUNGLE BOOK 2 (F) Fri,Sat,Sun 12:45 3:00 5:00 7:10 9:15 Mon,Wed,Thu 7:10 9:15 Tue5:00 7:10 9:15 THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE (AA) Coarse language, sexual content, mature theme Fri,Sat,Sun 12:30 3:45 6:45 9:40 Mon,Wed,Thu 6:45 9:40 Tue3:45 6:45 9:40Full Spectrum Music Production & Recording AJAX, ONTARIO CALL 416-473-0995 OPEN7 DAYS401 Brock Rd.Whites Rd.Liverpool Rd.Krosno Blvd. Liverpool South Plaza (beside Nat’s Marine Supplies) 719 Krosno Blvd. Pickering (905) 831-9684 HALIBUT & CHIPS $6.35only FREE CAKE & COFFEELIVERPOOLFISH&CHIPS4th Anniversary Saturday, March 1st GRAN D FINALE DANCE PARTY TOMORROW 24 HOUR HOTLINE: 416-410-6010 gtadanceparties.com SATURDAY MARCH 1ST - 8PM ANNANDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB FREE PARKING, CA$H GRAND PRIZE DRAW, 50/50 CA$H DRAW, $POT PRIZE$,COMPLIMENTARY CAKE, COFFEE, SNACKS & SWEET TREATS, TOP DJ, DRESS CODE. ADMISSION: $12.00P.P. COME EARLY, THIS GRAND FINALE WILL DEFINATELY SELL OUT FUTURE DANCE PARTIES WILL BE HOSTED BY superiorsocials.com: GRAND OPENING STRICTLY BALLROOM 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Jet Li fights from Cradle 2 Grave The following movie opens in local theatres this weekend CCRRAADDLLEE 22 TTHHEE GGRRAAVVEE DDiirreecctteedd bbyy AAnnddrrzzeejj BBaarrttkkoowwiiaakk SSttaarrrriinngg DDMMVV,, JJeett LLii When his daughter is kidnapped and held in ex- change for priceless dia- monds, the leader of a crew of highly skilled urban thieves forges an unlikely alliance with a Taiwanese intelligence of- ficer to rescue her. Their race against the clock to find the precious stones ultimately unravels a plot to distribute a deadly new weapon of war. Adversaries by code but allied by circum- stance, the master thief and the enigmatic agent join forces to wage war on their common enemy. Martial arts master Jet Li finds another showcase for his brand of combat in the thriller Cradle 2 The Grave playing this week- end in local cinemas. Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Spanish smiles PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Daniel Fountain’s sign and sombrero helped put him in the mood for learning at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School. His Spanish class held a party and was joined by in- structor Carmen E. Kang. Eversince Eve ready for success Pickering-based band Eversince Eve is made up of Dave Bradi- more, Ryan Chomiszak and Mike McElroy. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 25 P P L A Y LPA A C E DRIVE THRU PICKERINGPICKERING Billboard FEBRUARY 28, 2003 FFRRIIDDAAYY,, FFEEBB.. 2288 AADDDDIICCTTIIOONN SSUUPPPPOORRTT::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, in- cluding co-dependency. Child care is available. Call Jim evenings at 905-428-9431. 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 cloggers group meets Fridays at 1:30 p.m., all at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Mary for bingo at 905-427-9000, Barb at 905-686- 0190 for shuffleboard and Agnes at 905-686-1573 for clog- ging. EEUUCCHHRREE:: The Pickering Village Seniors Club plays every Friday at 1 p.m. at the club, 29 Linton Av e. The cost is $1. Call 905- 683-7053. GGIIAANNTT SSAALLEE::St. Martin’s Angli- can Church, 1201 St. Martins Dr., holds the sale from 7 to 8:30 p.m., featuring good used clothing, white elephant table items, toys and books. Dona- tions needed. Call 905-839- 4257. SSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, MMAARRCCHH 11 JJUUMMPPSSTTAARRTT YYOOUURR MMEEMMOOIIRRSS:: The Pickering Public Library is offering a free interactive workshop, led by personal his- torian, Laura Suchan, at 10 a.m. Participants are taught how to trigger memories and presentation ideas for mem- oirs to record their life stories for generations to come. No writing experience necessary. Call 905-831-6265 or 905-686- 0250 or e-mail the library at help@picnet.org. Space is limit- ed. LLEEAARRNNIINNGG DDIISSAABBIILLIITTYY AASSSSOOCCII-- AATTIIOONN AAWWAARREENNEESSSS:: The Durham Region branch hosts its second annual awareness day at 10 a.m. at the Whitby Curling Club, 815 Brock St. N. Call Shannon Sheppard at 905- 571-1145. CCOONNCCEERRTT:: The Pickering Con- cert Band stages a musical concert at 7:30 p.m. at Dunbar- ton-Fairport United Church. Se- lections include ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘The Dambusters’, and ‘Lawrence of Arabia’. Admis- sion is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students and avail- able at the door. Call Cathy at 905-683-7566 or check www.concertband.ca. MMOONNDDAAYY,, MMAARRCCHH 33 SSEENNIIOORRSS’’ AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS::The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays euchre every Monday and Fri- day at 8 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. In addition, there is rug hooking most Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For euchre, call Jack at 905-683-9696, and for rug hooking, confirm day and times with Marie at 905-683-4879. PPAARRKKIINNSSOONN:: The Durham Re- gion Chapter of the Parkinson Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby. Katie Tan- ious of Durham Region Com- munity Care will speak. 416-410- 6498. Big Daddy G gets his licks Durham resident brings show to Whitby March 1 DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Big Daddy G is making a rare local appearance in Whitby March 1, still riding high from appearing with leg- endary bluesman B.B. King. Dave Glover of Whitby –– bet- ter known as Big Daddy G –– says he’s still on cloud nine after meeting and sharing the concert stage last month with his idol. “It’s not every day that a world-famous music legend tells you to come out and join him on stage,” says Glover. But that’s what happened to the g uitarist, when his blues band opened for two BB King con- certs last month. Big Daddy G received a standing ovation at both the Mississauga and Hamilton shows. But it was at the conclu- sion of the second concert when King gave Glover a memory he’ll never forget. “A fter asking the audience for a round of applause for Big Daddy G, he noticed me at the side of the stage taking it all in,” says Glover. “King motioned to me to join him on stage. The crowd let up a huge roar and we shook hands and hugged. That magi- cally capped what was already a dream gig for us. I had to pinch myself when he first waved me over.” Now it’s back to earth for Glover with a hometown ap- pearance at the Wing Shack Bar and Eatery, 10 p.m., Satur- day night. The four-piece band also includes Tortoise Blue (Jeff Crivellaro) on harmonica and Hammond organ, plus vo- cals, drummer Ted Peacock and bass player Wayne Dead- der. The Wing Shack is at 1121 Dundas St. E., Whitby. Call 905-665-6007 for more in- formation. Legendary blues guitarist B.B. King took a moment recently to pose with Durham’s own Big Daddy G during a recent show. Big Daddy plays tomorrow in Whitby. Bandwarz battle lines drawn for Saturday nights in Durham DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The search for the best independent band in Durham Region continues. Bandwarz 2003 takes place Saturday nights through to March 15, with the top seven going before the judges March 29. To date, 27 bands have performed for judges and the audience at E. P. Tay- lor’s Pub at Durham Col- lege, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa. The Feb. 22 lineup fea- tures Entropy, Meadow- vale, Fato, Kill Switch, Another Voice Unheard, Slaves of Society and Chuck Calibre. The all-ages, licensed event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets in advance are $10, available at Alcatraz Skates, 22 Stevenson Rd. S., Oshawa, or $12 at the door. P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com GET READY FOR G LF SEASON GOLF & DINNER TOURNAMENT PKGS. FROM $50 CHURCH ST. AT BAYLY 905-683-3210 $345FROM PLUS GST AND PST MEMBERSHIPS ANNANDALE PLUS GRAT. GST AND PST CHOICE DATES STILL AVAILABLE SSppoorrttss FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 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 2003Rugby tour tradition continues for Spartans Dunbarton squad heads across the pond BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A rugby tradition at Dunbarton High School that has spanned three decades is being resurrected again, begin- ning Saturday. The Sheppard Avenue school has embarked on rugby tours of the U.K. since the early 1980s and again this year, the team will travel across the Atlantic to meet and play some familiar foes, as well as some new ones, in the cra- dle of the sport from March 1 to 15. Thirty-five players and six staff from Dunbarton will be part of the tour that covers games in England, Wales and, for the first time ever, Scotland. The Spartans will renew ac- quaintances with Broxborne school in England on the first leg of the tour. The schools held their first rugby exchange back in 1978 and this year represents the 15th time the two schools have played one another. Dunbarton teacher Bill Dalli- day says the teams have com- memorated the rugby exchanges over the years with a trophy, going to the winner of the rugby match between the two schools. On the last exchange, Dunbarton took ownership of the trophy, so the trophy will be on the line again during this year’s ex- change. “We have it now, so we’re going back to defend it. We won it two years ago. The trophy is part of the friendly rivalry we have be- tween the two schools,” says Dal- liday. The team will also stay and play against another familiar rival, Brecon school from Wales, a team that has traditionally been included by Dunbarton in any tour of the UK in the past. “We have a tradition with Bre- con,” says Dalliday. “This is my third time taking kids to Brecon, so it has become a solid tradi- tion.” Another highlight of the tour is a four-team tournament hosted at the Edinburgh Academy school on March 8. Two of the schools involved — host Edinburgh Academy and Merchant Castle school — have played each other for the past 176 years. “None of us has been to Scot- land before, so this will be a new experience for all of us,” says Dal- liday. As well, the Dunbarton contin- gent will be spectators at the an- nual Six Nations Cup of Rugby, which will feature a game be- tween rugby powers Scotland and Wales, also on March 8. “That’s their Grey Cup game over there. It’s huge,” says Dalli- day. “It will be exciting for us to see world-class players playing in an international tournament. It’s one of the highlights of the trip.” The players on the tour, says Dalliday, are mostly senior play- ers at the school, either in OAC or Grade 12 this year. There are some younger players on the tour, however, with several play- ers in Grade 10. As in past tours, the Dunbar- ton rugby teams have tradition- ally acquitted themselves well against their UK counterparts, says Dalliday. “We probably don’t win as many as we lose, but when we’re playing those teams the games are always close. This year should be no different. We seem to hang in there pretty good,” says Dalliday, adding the Spar- tans have been training since early January for the rugby tour. In addition to playing rugby matches, the Dunbarton contin- gent also has a number of sight- seeing tours planned during their 15 days in the UK. They will tour Cambridge and London, Eng- land, along with Bristol and Bath later in the tour. A tour of Wind- sor Castle is also planned. In Scotland, a tour of Edinburgh Castle and the town and golf course at St. Andrews is includ- ed. In Wales, the team will tour Cardiff and the Millennium Sta- dium there. The Dunbarton High School Spartans rugby team will head overseas for a playing tour of the United Kingdom, starting Saturday. The squad will renew acquaintances with several schools during their stay in England, Wales and Scotland. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The ninth annual Lee Hanebury Memorial Squash Tournament attracted a high calibre of players to the Pickering Recreation Complex recently. Mo re than 100 players, rang- ing from the intermediate to top ‘A’ levels, came from Toron- to and vicinity to compete. The tournament was in hon- our of the late Lee Hanebury, a local squash enthusiast who helped raise the profile of junior squash in Ajax and Pickering. All proceeds are donated to the continued development of junior squash in Pickering and throughout Ontario. A large crowd assembled to watch the men’s and women’s ‘A’ finals. Dane Sharp, of Pickering, captured the men’s division. Sharp, the number-four ranked player in the under-19 category, is currently representing On- tario at the Canada Winter Games in Campellton and Bathurst New Brunswick. Pam Monrad won the women’s crown. Z iad Rahim and Vanessa Steinwall, won the men’s and women’s ‘B’ titles, respectively; Raj Vadera and Shanon Fisher are ‘C’ champions; Dom Sal- vagna and Anna Bonnell are ‘D’ champs; and Jonathon Lovery is the men’s ‘E’ winner. Pickering man is tops at squash event Trojans take first match in playoff series AAJJAAXX ——The Pickering High School Trojans have drawn first blood in the opening game of the best-of-three Durham senior boys’ hockey final against the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Mon- archs Wednesday afternoon. Af ter the Monarchs opened the scoring in the first period, the Tro- jans rebounded to score four unan- swered goals for a 4-1 victory to lead the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) championship se- ries one game to none. Game 2 is slated for today (Fri- day) at the Ajax Community Centre’s pad at 2:45 p.m. If a third and decid- ing game is necessary, it’ll be played at Pickering’s Don Beer Arena Mon- day at 2:30 p.m. Pickering High coach Lou Manserra notes it was a big relief to get the all-important first win of the series under the team’s belt. “We really needed it, since we’ll be playing two of three games in the series on foreign turf,’ says Manser- ra. “It was important to our guys and they responded with strong, disci- plined play — they never let up.” The Monarchs opened the scor- ing in the first period on a goal by Jeremy Whelan. The Trojans, howev- er, tied the game at 1-1 late in the middle frame on a goal by Patrick Milne. The third period belonged en- tirely to the Trojans and they ramped up the intensity to score three more goals — all off the stick of Dustin Bursey for the natural hat trick. “We really picked up the pace after our second goal,” says Manserra. “We told them every minute and every shift was impor- tant and they came through.” It’s the second appearance by the Pickering Trojans’ senior boys’ in the LOSSA hockey final. Last year, the Trojans took the Eastdale Eagles to a third and deciding game before suffering a heartbreaking defeat. Career Training500 CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721- 3368 or 905-721-3340. Careers505 BROKER/CSR,Durham's largest insurance brokerage, requires dynamic person to join our team, as a personnel lines CSR. Must R.I.B.O. licensed, Fax resume to 905-427-4615 Attention Laura. 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Ajax, Ontario L1S 2J1 Attn:Vivian Mikhail – Pharmacy Mgr Fax #905-428-8228 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help AVON SALES DEALERS NEEDED. Earn $ CASH $, No Quotas, Sell at Home or at Work. Call today for info: Jackie Walker 9905-427-9170 ✬Free gift upon registration✬ EXPERIENCED SERVICE ADVISOR required for busy automotive dealership • Prefer advisory and computer experience • Good oral & written communication • Volvo exp. an asset. Contact Randy Fowler ✔Phone: 905-421-9515 ✔Toll Free: 1-866-504-4448 ✔Fax: 905-421-9520 VOLVO OF DURHAM The World's Leading Mobile Shredding and Recycling Company.Shred-it's success is determined by the strength and skills of the Shred-it Team. SALES REPRESENTATIVES Shred-it is the world's leading on-site, mobile paper shredding and recycling company. With over 100 offices worldwide, we are positioned for major growth in the next couple of years. 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WE NEED ...40 Customer Service Reps & 4 Bilingual (French/English) Customer Service Reps Working in an inbound call centre environment, you would be responsible for answering inquiries from the general public. Must have excellent communication skills, be fluent in both languages for bilingual positions, have good problem solving skills and a min. of 1 year customer service experience. These are short-term temporary positions. Please fax or e-mail resume ATTN: Peggy Fax. 905-831-8134 or E-mail pickering.on@na.manpower.com Ask about our.. FREE TRAINING ... FREE CASH 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. Are you tired of driving to Toronto? Experienced Automobile Dealership requires a QUALIFIED SERVICE ADVISOR For busy Chrysler dealership. Successful candidate must be able to handle all top administrative du- ties and counter duties for service consultants. Only persons with qualified dealership experience need apply. Fax resume to: (905) 683-5738 Attn: Doreen 505 Careers 505 Careers www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 27 A/P MANPOWER ® AZ DRIVERS Running full truck- loads and LTL to and from Carolinas and the New England states. Paid pickups + drops, mileage or percentage. Call Executive Transpor-tation at (905)697-1403. AZ OWNER OPERATORS, paid percentage or mileage to run Carolinas and the New England states. Call Executive Transpor- tation at (905)697-1403 BUSY STEEL COMPANY requires full time order desk personnel. Must have strong written and oral communication skills and professional attitude. Previous computer experience an asset. Please fax resume and hand writ- ten cover letter to: 905-780- 1490. CAFETERIA HELP needed. Busy cafeteria in Oshawa looking for casual on-call employees with kitchen or cafeteria exp. Please forward resume to: 23405@ compass-canada.com CASHIERS, experienced only. Also, Bakery Clerk, experi- enced only. Both P/T or F/T. Fax resume to 905-430-0771 CLEANER REQUIRED for high rise condo located in Oshawa. Must be familiar with buffing, waxing, stripping procedures and be able to use various types of cleaning equipment. Previous WHMIS training considered an asset. Willing to work Saturdays. Must be able to speak, read and write fluent English, and capable of working as a team member and on your own. Day shift. 35 hour week. $9.50 hour to start. NO PHONE CALLS. Fax resume to: 905-571-3079 CLEANERS, EXPERIENCED light and heavy duty cleaners required for the Ajax/Pickering, Oshawa and Bowmanville areas. Call George (905)571-2716 (3pm- 6pm) or after 6pm 1-800-786- 7559 leave a message. COURIER DRIVERS required earn $600-$1200 weekly. Own car or van required. Knowledge of Toronto an asset. Call today (905)686–3506 DELI & MEAT CLERKS required. Also bakery clerk. Experience a must, full and part-time positions available. Fax resume to 905- 430-0771. DRIVER/ DELIVERY Person. G license, clean abstract, Fax resume to 905-420-5926, Email to: Laura@mkbi.com ELEPHANT BLUES?Tried of working for peanuts? Less than $500 per week? 10 openings in customer service available . Ask for Megan (905) 576-4425. EXPANDING MARKETING com- pany requires two sales man- agers. Six figure income. Minimum 4 years sales experi- ence. Full training and leads pro- vided. Vehicle required. Call Albert for interview 905-435-0518 FRAMES HELPER needed. Must have own transportation and own tools. Wages based on experience. Call 905-576– 1691 after 6:30 p.m. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL TIME positions available for fast food restaurant in Ajax, expe- rience preferred. Please fax or e- mail resume to 905-686-7906 quiznos-jobs@hotmail.com FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE Person. The Durham College Residence and Conference Centre is looking for a maintenance per- son. Responsibilities include: basic plumbing, electrical, and general repairs for 1 4-storey building. Ideally suited for semi retired person. $10 to $12. Fax resume to: 905-404-8877 or email to clcdurham@campuslivingcentres.com Attn: Chris Haze GRYPHON PUB now hiring Part Time Cooks. Days, evenings & weekend shifts. Experienced pre- ferred. Drop resume off in person anytime after 3 p.m. daily. WEEKEND CLEANER (Sat. & Sun.) required for the Gryphon Pub. Apply in person at 114 Dundas St. E. Whitby. 905-430-7320. HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED full & Part-time with minimum 5 years experience for The Hair Studio, Whitby. Please call (905)668–6922 ask for Ross or Sam. LABOURERS required for busy roofing company. Experienced pre- ferred but not necessary. Vehicle is an asset. Call (905)427-8613 MANDARIN RESTAURANT requires Host Staff, Bus Person, Bartender, Cleaner and Dishwasher. Experience not nec- essary. Apply in person with photo ID from 2pm-5pm, at 1725 Kingston Road, Pickering (Kingston/East of Brock Rd.). NEED EXTRA $$$?PORTRAIT studio, Oshawa, friendly, enthu- siastic people to promote in- store sales. Full/part time. 905- 686-4121 or 647-293-3901. OUTSIDE COLLECTOR - Skip tracing & repossessor for auto leasing company in Pickering. Fax 905-839-7002 PART-TIME TO FULL-TIME Appliance Delivery Person. Monday-Friday, must be reliable, flexible & bondable. Apply with resume, class "D" license & clean driver's abstract and references to Hank's Appliances, 426 Sim- coe St. S., Oshawa. Former applicants need not apply. PART-TIME Waitress/Waiter for nightshift. Must have ex- perience. Position required for Pub/Restaurant in South Ajax. Call (905)621-0590 PEOPLES TAXI Taxi drivers, mechanics and auto-body person needed immediately for fast-grow- ing company. Male or female, part- time or full. 905-427–7770 PHONE CHAT LINE needs P/T operators to work from home. Must have great voice & be over 18 years. Call (416)445-1549. PRIMERICA,A member of Citigroup. ARE YOU READY FOR A CAREER CHANGE? Do you have a background in Sales/ Marketing, Insurance? Are you highly moti- vated? Possess leadership skills? An entrepreneur? Experience not a requirement, we offer complete training. If you are seriously inter- ested in changing your life, con- tact me for an interview. Jill Roberts 1-866-787-3918 RMT REQUIRED full time. The Facial Place, 216 Brock St. S. Whitby 905-668–8128 STRONG VOICES NEEDED! Telephone sales re: police retirees. Work from our office Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 4:45 to 8 p.m. salary plus bonus and com- mission. Phone (905) 579-6222. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE required for senior apartment com- plex in Oshawa, experience neces- sary in building cleaning, minor plumbing, mechanical, electrical, plaster, tile work, with good inter- personal skills and bondable. Apt. plus salary. Fax resume to (905) 723-4790 or call (905)-626-8566. TELEMARKETER REQUIRED part-time, 3-4 hours/day. Work from home. Excellent opportunity for homemaker or retiree. Commission basis. Please call (416)558–1770 THOROUGHBRED HORSE farm looking for stable help. Turn in/out. Cleaning of stalls. Serious inquiries only 905- 723-5179. WANTED - PRESS PERSON for AB Dick for small printing company in Pickering. Some experience is an asset but not required. Please fax resume to: 905-831-878 or 905-831- 8847. WORK YOUR WAY UP in Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Management. Earn above average income. To fulfill the expansion, we need more people. Please call June at 905-436-1546, email: dnvmarketing@yahoo.com YOUTH WORKERS required for therapeutic group home for emotionally disturbed and confused adolescents in the Durham region. Full-time from $25-$28,000 to start. Part-time $11.50-$12.50/hour and over- night staff $8.50-$9.50/hour. Specify position applying for. Fax resume to 905-579-3093 CLEANERS - LOOKING for indi- viduals with cleaning experience for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. Extremely attractive wages offered. Own vehicle pre- ferred. Call (905)686–5424 now. Salon & Spa Help514 FULL TIME STYLISTS wanted for busy salon in Pickering. Call 905-839-1700 ask for Ni- cole or Angie. HAIR STYLIST required full-time with experience for established salon, Classic Hair Care, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa. Minimum 2 years experience. Salary plus commis- sion. Charlie or Laurie, (905)579-2525 F/T HAIRSTYLIST required with experience for busy, friendly salon in mall location. Guaranteed wages +commis- sion. Start immediately. John 905-725-2080 (days) or 905- 728-3720 (after 9p.m.) LICENSED HAIRSTYLIST with minimum 2 years experience required for full-time position. Please call Mary or Lina (905)728–4623. Skilled & Technical Help515 BACKHOE OPERATOR wanted with at least 3 years experi- ence. Full time job. Phone Mike at 905-442-6733 or fax resume 905-723-2847 SATELLITE TV TECHNICIANS wanted. National Telecom- munications contracting com- pany is hiring several techni- cians in the Greater Toronto Area and Eastern Ontario. If you have prior experience in telecom installations (Cable TV, Satellite TV, Home Theatre and Internet) are entrepre- neurial, have strong customer service skills and are sales oriented, then we are very anxious to meet with you. If you meet above criteria and own a vehicle with a ladder rack, please send your re- sume via fax 416-675-6456 or email rsingh@phoenix-inc.ca REPLACEMENT WINDOW & Door Crews. Minimum 10 yrs. experience. Own transporta- tion, tools & brake. Good rates. Full/Part Time. Call 905- 433-7695 Office Help525 BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE admin. tasks required by medium sized construction company in Durham Region. Knowledge- able in Jonas software an as- set. Flexible hours. Fax re- sume to: 905-436-5198. BUSY PICKERING LAW office requires corporate and wills/ estates secretary. Minimum 5 years experience. Fax re- sume to 905-509-2370. LEGAL ASSISTANT for our Port Perry main office. We are a law firm focused on excel- lence in the fast paced area of residential real estate. We have a high tech team orient- ed workplace and attractive salary & benefits. Please send us your resume. George Smith: Fax 905-985-3758 or email: george@titlers.ca OFFICE MANAGER/Book- keeper required immediately for mid-sized manufacturing company. One person office, currently manual systems. Fax resume 905-623-0781 PART TIME RECEPTIONIST required for real estate office in Ajax. Real estate experi- ence preferred. Must have typing. Please fax all resumes to Administrator at (905)428- 8869 Sales Help & Agents530 DIRECT SALES CLOSER Person with in-home, one-call, closing skills. We offer preset appts. daily. 6-day seminar will be held in Burlington, ON, on how to sell electric adjustable beds. Commissions from $200 to $900/sale +bonus +benefits. Reps earn $50K- $100K/yr. Call Mr. Morgan 1-800-387-4169. Fax resume: 905-333-1738 Ul- tramatic Sleep of Canada Inc. FULL-TIME experienced Salesperson required to start in April for established asphalt maintenance & driveway sealing company. Permanent job for the right person. Call 905-260-0186 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 3RD RECEPTIONIST needed for busy dental practice. Markham/ Lawrence Scarborough area. Call Leigh 416-438-6699. CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT required for 2 Saturday's a month. Pickering office. Please fax resume to 905-831-5975 EXPERIENCED DENTAL Ad- ministrator req'd full-time for Pickering practice. Must be enthusiastic, able to multitask. Some evenings/Saturdays. Fax resume to: 905-420-4056 PART TIME DENTAL Recep- tionist required. No evenings or weekends. Reply: File#887, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5 DENTAL HYGIENIST for temp work in our Pickering office Tuesday, March 11 & 18, Thursday, March 13 & 20. Please contact Angela or Ann ASAP 831–3603 Employment Wanted570 CONTRACTOR 10 years ex- perience, own truck & tools, all renovations, indoor & out- door, concrete forming & fin- ishing, free estimates. 905- 925-4674 Houses For Sale100 LOCATION LOCATION,new Coughlin townhouse in the heart of Pickering. l,800 sq. ft. All brick design, 5 appliances, 2 plus one bedrooms, 3 bath- rooms, balcony off kitchen, ceramic tile, foyer kitchen and bathroom, high efficiency gas furnace, air, central vac. $230,000. Open house 2 - 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 1653 Avonmore Square (416) 520– 4479 414 GLENDALE,desirable Rossland/Gibbons) 4-bed- room, 2-storey, main floor fa- milyroom w/deck, sunken liv- ingroom, eat-in oak kitchen, gas fireplace, 2-1/2 bath- rooms, attached 1-1/2 car ga- rage, c/air $239,000 905-723- 7996 BROOKLIN 3-bedrooms, 3 baths, 9' Ceilings, kitchen w/ bfst. bar, fam.rm w/gas fire- place. Master bedroom w/en- suite, walk-in closet, French doors to balcony, mn.flr. laun- dry, garage, fenced, interlock patio. (905)655–9965 WHITBY PRESTIGIOUS Somerset Estates, ranch bun- galow, 2,800sq ft., 3+1 bdrms, solarium, pool on profession- ally landscaped 80ft lot. Up- grades. Must See! By appt only 905-668–5730 WHITBY/OSHAWA -Lovely homes for sale. Zero down pay- ment $885.00-$1,200.00 monthly. 24 - hour free recorded message. Invis-1-800-891-2402 code 2021. Open Houses102 OPEN HOUSE, Sat+Sun. 1-4; 2 bedroom bungalow, 3 baths, walkout from basement, open concept, 169 Dooley Cr., Ajax 905-427-4001. $259,900 Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer retreat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/pri- vate 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 request. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook run- ning through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Island Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf courses at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 weekdays after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 INDUSTRIAL PLAZA,next to Oshawa Centre, 1 1/2 bay, with roll door for truck, side door, all inclusive $900. Also smaller bay, and office space, storage, 24 hr. access, 905- 576-2982 or 905-626-6619. Office & Business space150 400 SQ. FT FURNISHED office space immediately available. $350/month plus GST. One month free. Prime Oshawa loca- tion. Call Steve or Steven 905- 576-6999 or 905-434-0041 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 760-sq.ft to 2496-sq.ft. For more information call: 905-623-4172 WHITBY DOWNTOWN - presti- gious office or commercial space available Parking on premise, 1750 - 2200 sq. ft. for lease. Main street and main floor locations. Call Snyder Construction (905) 655–5000. Terms negotiable. Business Opportunities160 AVAILABLE FOR LEASE. Excellent business opportunity. Turn key operation, fully equipped kitchen within an all ready successfully established sports bar. Seating capacity of 180. Equipment included: American range, flat top, char- broiler, range top burners, 2 ovens, salamander, 2 deep fry- ers, 6ft prep cooler, kitchen nook, microwaves, 5 upright coolers, 5 freezers, shelving, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery. $1600/month inclusive. Must have $2000 security deposit, first/last. 905- 404–3098 HAIR SALON - OSHAWA.Very clean. Busy plaza. Park Road and 401. Turnkey operation. $29,900. Hair salon - Ajax. Owner relocat- ing. Great opportunity. South Ajax in busy plaza. $34,900. Photo business. Busy east Oshawa Plaza. Film development. Passports. Portraits. $199,900. Neil Ryan, Broker, Ryan Realty Services Ltd. (905) 434-5128 neil@courticerealestate.com UNIQUE RESORT ESTATE,1- hour from Toronto, on Lake Scugog, requests proposal to reestablish restaurant. Full kitchen facilities. Breath-tak- ing setting. (905)985–3490 glassartisan@attcanada.ca Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2-BEDROOM,Available im- mediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge- stove, carpeted, freshly-paint- ed, shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, reasonable. (905)725-2642 after 5pm. 1 BEDROOM APT. -$650/mth inclusive, no pets, single working person preferred. Available April 1. 905-438– 1982. 1-BEDROOM BSMT., quiet home, S.E.-Oshawa; suit single non-smoker: parking/utilities/ basic cable/appliances included, no-pets. immediate possession. $655/mo; references. first/last. 905-433–1197 after 1pm. 1-BEDROOM,main floor of award-winning home on Bay. Large kitchen, dishwasher, enclosed porch. Suit mature quiet individual. On bus route. Apr. 1st. $800/month includes cable. 905-420-9556. 2-BEDROOM apartment available. Located 309 Cordo- va Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Available anytime. Please call 905-579-2387, after 5pm. OSHAWA CENTRAL 1-bdrm $575+ Clean, quiet, bright. No dogs, First/last, references required. Avail. March/April. Call 1-416-899-3813. THINKING OF RELOCATING? our busy West End Toronto dental office requires a Full time Assistant & Hygentist to add to our great team. If this could be you, please fax resume to: (416) 766-3502 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ Order Takers Required $17.50 per hr. avg. Plus bonuses & trips Full training provided Call Dave for an interview 905-435-0280 International Careers TEACHING ENGLISH 5-day TESOL Certificate Program is sponsored March 19-23rd (Evenings & weekend) in Durham District To register for the Open House, March 6th,7 p.m. Call: 1-888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com NEW CHILD CARE CENTRE in Pickering Fairport/Hwy#2 Introducing the best in home care. Hot meals, large play area, drop-off available, Montessouri classes. Don't commit elsewhere without checking us out. Phone 416-439-4895 to book appt. QUALITY SUPERVISOR Required for Rouen Plastics Ltd., Ajax Must have working knowledge of SPC, PPAP, APQP, measurement systems, dimensional verification and QS 9000. Please send resume to plastics@rouen.ca or fax 905-427-0137 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help LEGAL SECRETARY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Organized Team Player for busy law office; min. 5 yrs exp.; knowledge of Conveyancer and Teraview; ability to complete files from opening to close. Fax Resume to Diane England, 905-721-1217 or E-mail diane@dianeengland.com 525 Office Help 525 Office Help M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd is a leading national master distributor for plumbing /heating valves and industrial valves and valve products. We are currently recruiting for Inside Sales/ Customer Service Representatives at our Ajax operation. Responsibilities will include responding to incoming sales calls, processing orders, preparing quotations, following up on orders and providing superior customer service. Qualified candidates should be computer literate and knowledgeable in the plumbing & heating industry or Industrial PVF distribution. M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd offers a competitive compensation package, including full benefits and bonus incentives. Please fax or e-mail your resume in confidence to M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd 252 Hunt Street Ajax, Ontario, L1S 1P7 Att: Gary Horvath Fax: 905-683-9108 E-Mail – horvath @ mastewart.com 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents AUTOMOTIVE SALES *If you are an experienced salesperson with drive, enthusiasm and valid OMVIC license *We offer an excellent work environment, excellent commission plan & company benefits. *Reply in strict confidence by fax: 905-421-9292 of Pickering Making it Great Registered Nurses Open House www.msh.on.ca Markham Stouffville Hospital Highway 7 16th Ave 14th Ave Steeles Ave toWoodbine AveWarden AveKennedy RdMcCowan RdMarkham Rd/Hwy 48Church St 9th Line407 401 404 N Markham to Pickering, Ajax,Whitby, Oshawa map not to scale to Stouffville, Uxbridge • computerized documentation • innovative workplace • strong emphasis on quality • patient- and family-centred care Refreshments will be served. Bring your parking ticket inside for validation. Tuesday, March 4, 2003 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Hospital Auditorium At Markham Stouffville Hospital, we Make it Great by fostering a high-energy, team-driven environment to create a challenging, rewarding workplace, where ongoing professional and personal development is actively supported. To find out how we’re making it great for patients and staff alike, come and meet representa- tives from all of our clinical areas. • competitive compensation • education bursary program • open communication practices • professional practice development Consider joining our team. If you are unable to attend on March 4, we encourage you to send your résumé to: Human Resources 381 Church Street Markham, ON L3P 7P3 Fax: 905-472-7055 Job Line: 905-472-7575 Toll Free: 1-866-243-JOBS E-mail: humanres@msh.on.ca • team-based decision-making • leading-edge work • self-scheduling • relocation assistance non-clinical atmosphere “From the sun streaming through the windows in the front lobby, to the comfortable setting of the café cart and its friendly staff, to the generally Markham Stouffville Hospital provides both clients and staff with a welcome feeling.” -Anne Pare, RN, Maternal/Child 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental510General Help 510 General Help Christian Non-Profit Daycare in Pickering needs staff. Maternity leave starting Aug. 1, 2003. Full time ECE Morning position permanent 7-9:45 Short term full time assistant position starting ASAP. Students for summer employment starting as soon as you are able Fax to Joyce or Rachelle at 905-839-8273 Our successful, professional landscaping business is growing and we require a... LANDSCAPE FOREMAN Permanent, Full-time At Birk's, we understand that good people are the key to our success. We are looking for a skilled, experienced Landscaping Foreman to join us now as we plan for this upcoming season and beyond. The successful candidate will possess these competencies: • Strong team supervision skills • Excellent customer relation skills • Working knowledge of precast products • Thorough understanding of planting materials We offer an excellent compensation package and a positive working environment. If you would like to join a successful organization where you will be valued and respected as part of the team, please forward your complete resume to or contact: Peter at Birk's Landscaping Telephone (905)404–0602 Fax 1-888-733-1133 JOIN OUR TEAM Canada's premiere store for runners invites you to join our progressive and knowledgeable sales team.The Running Room is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, runner / walker to fill the Assistant Manager position in our Pickering Running Room location. If you are a dynamic and energetic individual with a strong interest in promoting the sport of running and walking, please forward your resume to the Area Manager. Brenda Barron, Area Manager Unit 18, Pickering Square 1450 Kingston Road Pickering ON L1V 1C1 Fax: 905-420-6466 No phone calls please 510 General Help 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 100 Houses For Sale 100 Houses For Sale A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com A MUST SEE! Oshawa, 2-bdrm adult-occupied 3-unit bldg. Clean, quiet, laundry, private yard, parking, on bus route. Credit check, references, non- smoker, no pets. $753-inclusive, first/last. Avail March 1/03, 905- 427-2782. AJAX 67 Church St. Large 2 & 3-bdrm. Avail. Feb. & March in clean, quiet building. Start- ing from $950/month includes parking, hydro, new applianc- es. (905)426-1161 AJAX - BACHELOR,imme- diate. $600 inclusive incl. in- ternet Suitable for one, smok- ing ok, no pets, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. (905) 619–0575 AJAX MAIN FLOOR,3 bed- room semi, laundry, parking, central air, quiet street, no pets/smoking. lst/last, $995. plus 65% utilities (905) 686– 8104. (905) 767-2642 AJAX BY THE LAKE, sunny le- gal 1-bedroom basement apartment, separate walkout entrance, suit professional person, includes parking for 1, all utilities+cable, 3 applianc- es, no pets/smoking. Avail. now, first/last $750/month. 905-619-0434 AJAX TWO-BEDROOM BASE- ment apt. utilities cable included no pets/smokers 1st/last $950 close to all amenities call Dave 416-998-8856 (days), 905- 426–9136 (evenings) AJAX, LARGE 1-BDRM base- ment apt., separate entrance, double car parking, share laundry, legal, all inclusive $750/month. Call til 7pm (905)426–1556. (snp) AJAX/PICKERING location, 2 cozy, bright, basement apart- ments for rent. Separate entrance for both. Price nego- tiable. Telephone (905)509–4185 AVAIL IMMEDIATELY.,1 bed- room apt., Bowmanville $675/ mo., includes heat/hydro, fridge/stove, parking for 1, first/last required. Call 905- 697-2755 after 6pm BAYLY/PICKERING BEACH RD.1 bedroom bright spacious suit- able for mature single person. Non-smoker, no pets. Call for further details 905-683–7532 BRIGHT SPACIOUS legal retrofit 2 bedroom basemen apt. Olive/ Wilson area, 4 appliances, park- ing, references required. March 1. $750 inclusive. 905-721–2206 DELUXE MAIN FLOOR one bed- room apt in east Oshawa home. Includes all appliances, utilities, laundry, parking, cable, air-con- ditioning, gas fireplace, private entrance, walkout to private patio. On bus route near 401, close to shopping, clinics etc. Suitable for single profession- al/couple or retired. No smok- ing/pets. $900/month, first/last required, references. Available immediately. Call 905-576-4818. Telephone extra EXECUTIVE 2 BEDROOM walk- out basement apt. Pickering. April lst. 5 appliances, gas fire- place, security system, parking, satellite tv, non smoker/pets. $1,100 inc. (905) 509–8387 AJAX, SMALL FURNISHED one bedroom basement apt., Suit single adult, available now, $625/month. Details call (905)428–8649. KINGSTON AND BROCK,new one bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, no smoking, no pets, close to all amenities, Go, 401, $750 all inclusive. Available March 15th. (905) 686–0836 LAKEVIEW PARK OSHAWA- newly decorated, large yard 2 bedroom main floor of home. $875 inclusive. No dogs. 905- 435-2433. LARGE 2-BEDROOM basement apartment with lots of windows in Oshawa. Good residential area. All incl. Hook up for wash- er&dryer. Backyard. NON- SMOKER ONLY! No pets. First/last, $825/month. Please call Brian 905-243-7055 NORTH EAST OSHAWA, newly decorated, 1-bdrm basement w/walk-out, fridge, stove, wash- er/dryer, avail. immediately, $700+utilities First, last, refer- ences. Call 905-436-1657 NORTH OSHAWA, 1-bdrm base- ment. Well lit, suitable for single person. Separate entrance, park- ing, avail. immediately. $640 inclusive. First/last, references. 905-576–0679 OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM apt., available April 1st. Near ameni- ties. One parking. Sep. entrance, appliances, laundry facilities. $850/month first/last/references. Mike 416-727-5155, Harry 905- 839-5519 after 5pm OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM upper half of duplex. Parking for 1, $650 +hydro, first/last re- quired. Available March lst. No pets. Call (905)430–0249 OSHAWA 3 BEDROOM, clean main floor, fenced backyard, laundry, garage, $900 +utili- ties. Available April 1. Call 905-720-3275 OSHAWA APTS.professional new ownership/management, newly renovated 2+3 bedrooms from $800, new appliances. Building upgrades to include: security cameras, new windows and more! On transit route, near schools/amenities. 905-404-4002 OSHAWA spacious sparkling 2- bedroom, parking, laundry, all inclusive $850, available immediately. Open House Mar. 2, 4-6pm 216 Adelaide Ave.E. 416-590-0454 OSHAWA, LARGE 2-bedroom basement, $875/inclusive, cable, 1 parking, A/C, near 401, schools & bus. April 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)434–1788 OSHAWA,Freshly painted updated decor, 2-bedroom, $725 plus hydro in clean, quiet bldg includes parking, laun- dry on site. Available imme- diately. (905)434–9844. OSHAWA/WHITBY 2-bdrms basement of executive home, very clean, all inclusive, $900/month, first/last. no pets or smoking. Mature professional preferred. Available March 1st. References. (905)438–1935 PICKERING - 98 Church St. South. Apt. building, large 2 room bachelor. Clean, own entry, 4pc. bath, laundry, parking, no pets. $675/mo. 905-509-2038. PICKERING BASEMENT apt. Laundry/cable. 1 minute from 401, plaza within walking dis- tance, newly renovated, full kitchen, ceramics, non-smoker preferred. $725. Suits one per- son. 905-626-5882 Mike. PICKERING Altona and Shepherd. 1-bdrm basement apartment, private entrance, laundry, parking, immaculate. Quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $800. (416)258-9804. PICKERING, LARGE 2-bdrm, A/C, C/Vac, ceramics, appli- ances. 2-car parking. Share laun- dry & large yard. $900/month inclusive. Avail. immediately. No pets/smoking, 905-426–2077. PICKERING VILLAGE newly dec- orated 2 bedroom upper apt, includes fridge, stove, parking, no-smokers. $995/month inclu- sive. Michelle 905-426-9206 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres., Whitby. 50+ Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet build- ing, across from park. Close to downtown. Daily activities incl. All utilities included. Call 905- 430-7397. www.realstar.ca ROSSLAND/STEVENSON - quiet, non-smoking, large 2 bdrm. bsmt. apt. includes fridge, stove, washer/dryer, cable, parking & private entrance. Furnished or unfurnished. Suitable for 2 stud- ents-$450/ea. or couple-$900/ mo. Available after March 15th or April 1st. 905-723- 7171 or 905-767-5350. RUSSETT AVE.,N. off Simcoe 2-2-bdrm. good location, well maintained 12-plex. Nice neigh- bourhood; Close to shopping, bus. from $850. heating Cable/parking/ included, newly decorated, laundry facilities. Avail. Apr.1. No dogs. 905- 576–2982. after 9am. SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, luxury 2 bedroom, air, 5 appliances, $1,360. per mo. Available from May 15 lst. Call (905) 571–3760 S. AJAX main floor, 3-bed- room semi bungalow. Avail. immed. $1075 plus part utili- ties. No pets/smoking. Park- ing, laundry. First/last, refer- ences. (905)686–6773 SOUTH PICKERING, newly reno- vated 2 bedroom basement apt., large eat in kitchen, living/dining room, full bath. central air and satellite, close to go, 401 and shops. No pets or smoking. $800 plus. Call (905) 420–6992 SPACIOUS OPEN CONCEPT flat, duplex, Oshawa, bus, parking, fireplace, cable TV. $595/single or shared $350/each inclusive. March 1. 905-435-7305 SUPERINTENDENT COUPLES; No experience required. Training provided. Duties include clean- ing/maintenance/administration. Included: apartment, competitive salary, bonus, benefits and vaca- tion. Fax resume to: (416) 923- 9315. 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 TWO BEDROOM APT.New, bright, spacious, lower-level of raised bungalow. Adelaide/ Townline. Private entrance. Appliances, laundry/cable inc. No smokers please.$875+ utilities. 905-720–2209 WHITBY - 3 BEDROOM main floor, 5 appliances, 2-car park- ing, close to schools, shopping. $1100+60% utilities. Available Immediately. Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/ Weekends 905-686-9662. WHITBY TWO 2-bedroom apartments, April 1st. $825 & $865, Very spacious, clean, quiet building, parking. Near GO train/401. Fridge/stove. No dogs. 905-404-1414. WHITBY - Newly renovated bright 1 bedroom basement apt. Laundry, parking. March 1., $725/mth no smoking/pets. 905-665-6666 or 416-989- 8080. WHITBY 1 BEDROOM at Gar- den/Dundas Sts. All inclusive, including laundry and parking, available immediately, $685. 905-655-7277 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUNDAS ST. E.,One and two bedroom units park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balcony, parking. 905- 430–5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY - Rossland/Gordon 2 bedroom basement apt. ap- pliances, all inclusive, no smoking, no pets, available March 1, first/last required. 905-430–3580 NORTH OSHAWA, 2 bedroom Mar. lst or April lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, and laun- dry facilities. (905) 723–2094. Condominiums For Rent180 92 CHURCH ST. AJAX - Lux- urious 2 bedroom all ameni- ties, $1350 inclusive. Refer- ences, non-smokers, no pets. Available April 1. 905-683– 1444. dpowley@sympatico.ca AJAX-Westney/Hwy.2- 2 bed- room condo, 2 bathrooms, ensuite laundry, walk to Go, first/last, references required, $1350/mo/inclusive. March 15th. No pets. 905-649-2788 BOWMANVILLE Seeking Pro- fessional, single or retired. No pets/smoking. New, end unit on 1st/floor, 2 bedroom, washroom, 5 appliances. $950/mth. 905-435–0670. COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. NORTH AJAX Nice, bright, 2 bedroom, 2-bathrooms, 2- balconies, S / W exposure. Pool view. $1300/month, so- larium eat-in kitchen. Own credit check. 905-428-0894 PICKERING PARKWAY, 3 bedroom, quiet building, $1375 per month plus hydro. Avail. March 1, 2 free weeks* Call (416) 270–1213 SHORT TERM RENTAL available immediately. West Bowmanville. Brand new two bedroom condo- minium with parking. Close to 401. Call (905) 434–4600 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 spectacu- lar results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663- 1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING 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 4-level back- split, with in-law, huge yard backing onto greenbelt, walk to schools. Madawaska Ave. Oshawa $1350+first/last. Don 905-743–9520 A PICKERING,large 4-bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, familyroom w/fire- place, walk-out to deck, garage, 5 appliances, $1500. AJAX 3-bdrm, $1350. www.upscale- rentals.ca More rentals available. 647-280-4074 AJAX SOUTH main floor 3-bed- room semi, private laundry, 2- car parking, cable. $950+ 2/3 utilities. First/last references. No pets. Availability flexible. Call Frank (416)616–7776 BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW 3 bed- room home. Whites/401. Available immediately. Gas fire- place, laundry, parking, garage, backyard, newly painted. 2 min. walk to Go, near amenities. $1200/mo.+ 2/3 utilities. Diane 416-274-4004. BOWMANVILLE - upper level of 3 bedroom home, clean, on bus route, parking, fenced yard. No pets/smoking. $1125 inclusive. First/last, references. Available March 1. Call 905-786-2413 KENDAL, BEAUTIFUL country bungalow, minutes to Oshawa ski club, spacious, open con- cept, available May 1st.. $1250+ hydro. (705)745–0730 http://kendalontario.tripod.com LARGE 3 BEDROOM house, pri- vate backyard, minutes to 401/Oshawa. Fridge, stove included. Washer/dryer negoti- able. Plenty parking. $1162+util- ities. April 30th. 905-725–7610. NORTH OSHAWA lovely 3 bed- room semi, 2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, gas fireplace, 4 appliances, fenced yard, close to schools. $1250/month+ utilities, no pets/smokers. 905-721-8607. PICKERING BEACH & BAYLY 3- bedroom 2-1/2 washrooms, familyroom w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/deck, garage. $1250/month + 1/2 utilities. March 1. 416-420–4925 SEMI DETACHED 4-bdrm back split. Northeast Oshawa. $1200/ month plus utilities. Avail April 1st. No pets. Call 416-208-0716 WHITBY, 3-BDRM main floor bungalow. Parking, laundry, quiet side street. Close to everything. $1,100 plus. Avail. immediately. No smoking/pets. First/last, refer- ences. Call Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group (416)783–5000 Townhouses For Rent190 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby, is accepting applications for 2 & 3- bdrm units for upcoming availabil- ity. Subject to membership policy approval. Applications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am- 4pm.-Mon.-Thurs. ( On Friday, Sat & Sun pickup points are posted on Community Centre's door between 10am-7pm) SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. 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 flooring Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground Close to all ameni- ties. Fenced backyards. 905- 436-3346. www.realstar.ca TOWNHOUSE Taunton/Simcoe, Available May 1st, 3-bedroom, 1- 1/2 bathrooms, walkout to patio, outdoor pool, first/last, $880/month. (416)345–9180 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 Oshawa-ROSSLAND/SIMCOE clean room, share all facilites. Fully furnished comfortable room. Cooking facilities. No smoking/pets.Working quiet gentleman preferred. Near bus. $350+up, (905)728-4845. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Furnished room in Pickering, cable, light kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi- weekly. (905)420–4318. BLACKSTOCK FARM - lovely, country brick home, quiet, non- smoking, 15 min. to Port Perry/ Bowmanville, $500/mo. includes fridge, stove, washer/dryer and parking. Furnished or unfur- nished. Available immediately. 905-723-7171 or 905-767-5350. LARGE FURNISHED ROOM in north Oshawa, laundry fac, c/air, close to Oshawa Durham College. Female student or work- ing person preferred. Available March 1st. 905-725–1067 LINDSAY - room available in shared house. Room only $350; room with meals $500. Call 705- 324-0635 leave message. NORTH EAST OSHAWA - 2 newly decorated fully furnished rooms. Use of kitchen, den, laundry and bathroom. Prefer clean working persons. Non smokers. $100 each weekly. lst/last week required. Available March 6th. Call (905) 728-0921 or (905) 922-4406. ROOM FOR RENT,South Ajax, large clean home. Non-smoker, prefer Monday-Friday border, seasonal accommodations avail- able. Call cell (416)801-5456. SOUTH OSHAWA bedroom w/2pce ensuite, share rest of house, access to yard, parking, laundry. Non-smoker. Available anytime $450/month. Suit single female. 905-720-2864 Shared Accommodation194 AJAX, 4-BEDROOM HOME to share with 1 other, newly fur- nished. Prefer single female or student. Private bathroom, cable, available immediately. $475/ month inclusive, on bus route. No smoking/pets. 905- 686–8385. AT THICKSON/ROSSLAND- PRI- VATE bedroom, female preferred, spotless bungalow, kitchen, laundry, cable, internet, tele- phone, large backyard, gazebo, must see. $450. 905-571-1811 BAYLY/WHITES ROOM AND Board looking for a quiet lady. Private room and wash. Non- smoking, no pets, $600/ month, 905-837–2628. BROOKLIN - Looking for person to share fully-furnished home- like castle. Use of weight room, laundry, parking, air, jacuzzi. Privacy. Available March 1st. Male/Female. 905-655-5446 IMMEDIATELY, One room, parking, Adelaide & Harmony, $425/month, first/last. Call 905-243-4287 NEW 2-BDRM TOWNHOUSE, South Oshawa to share. $580/month. First/last. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. Working person pre- ferred. 905-767–4196 WHITBY - McQuay/Bonacord, beautiful townhouse to share, pri- vate bath, livingroom, cable, utilities, parking, laundry, backyard, a/c, no pets/no smoking, first/last/refer- ences. $550/mo. 905-665–8784 Vacation Properties200 19 ACRE, WATERFRONT retreat centre/children's camp accom- modates 100 persons. Lake Simcoe near Hawkestone. Available June - September. Rob Heming 1-705-361-9283 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufactured 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 22/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 Castleton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241- 2224 or 905-344-7838. Snowmobiles233 1995 SKI-DOO 583 liquid- cooled, 4500K on complete rebuilt engine, electric start/ reverse, studded long track, 2 upseats, reconditioned clutches. $3500. (705)786–3605 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, 1/2 price, purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 905-728–9830 (416)439-1177 Scarborough 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 manufactur- ers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $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" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 20" SONY COLOUR TV and matching Sony stand. Price $300. firm. Call 905-725-0858 or 905-439-7232, ask for John 7 PC DININGROOM SET,pecan finish, rocking chair and lamp, $1200 obo. Call 905-725–4505 A KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. 647-271-4534. A-1 CARPETS & HARDWOOD SALE - 20 oz. Commercial carpet, installed with pad $285 (30 yds.). Berber car- pet installed with pad from $375 (30 yds.). Special Buy - 40 oz. Nylon car- pet, neutral colours $10.50 yd./$1.16 sq. ft. Hardwood flooring 3/4" thick from $4.95 sq. ft. Other great deals available. Free shop at home service. Durham to Northumberland area. SAILLIAN CARPETS 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 chip $60; PS2 Neo 2.5 $95; Applechip $200; X-Box chip $180. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/ Wilson area. 905-721–2365 CRAFTMATIC BEDS 2yrs pd. $4300, ask $2000; Fridge 3yr. $350;stove 3yr. $350; washer $275; dryer $250; 4pc. dresser set $175; kitchen table, 6 chairs $175; bunk beds $150; 6pc. child's bedroom $375; gas dryer 4yrs $275; 1930s 9pc. din- ingroom $675. 905-260-2200 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 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 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 SPECIAL MATTRESS SALE Just received approx. 100 new mattresses, King Koil, Restonic & Perma Flex, singles from $69.00; Doubles from $149.00; Queens from $249.00. King size mattress & 2 boxes from $399.00. Come Visit Our Three Showrooms • 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa - 905-571-4610 • 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby - 905-576-7550 • 1975 Taunton Rd. Hampton at Solina Rd. 905-263-2517 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 316 Vendors Wanted 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 185 Houses For Rent B.I.D. AUCTION SERVICES OUTSTANDING AUC TION NOTICE EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD - DIRECT FROM THE MFG. ESTATES * LIQUIDATI ONS * 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: PUBLIC AUCTION MON., MARCH 03 AT 7 P.M. (PREVIEW 6:PM) THE JUBILEE PAVILION 55 LAKEVIEW PARK AVE . OSHAWA (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, signboards, Bronze Statuary collector showcases, Limoges Vases, comports, Jars, Jade Gemstone desktop globe. Garden & Foyer 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, Queen Poster Bedroom suite, Tufted Grandfather Chairs, tea cabinets etc. 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 ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 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 SUN. MARCH 2ND, 10:30 A.M. START PREVIEW TIME - 8:30 A.M. ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE: 7 pc. mah. Strathroy bedroom suite with post bed, cherry french chest on chest dresser, 8 pc. duncan phyfe circ. 1930 di- ningroom suite, vintage pine flatback cupboard, Vict. settee, Canadiana dresser, walnut sofa table, parlour table, oak china cabinet, walnut table circ. 1920 with 6 matching chairs, blanket box, telephone table, washstand, assortment of older coffee & end tables, refinished dropleaf table with 2 leafs, french inlaid vintage chest, set of 6 chippendale style diningroom chairs, quality used bedroom & diningroom furn..too many items to list. SPECIAL SUNDAY SALE SPECIAL INTERESTS: Lots of lamps, mirrors, coin collection, new grandfa- ther clocks, autograph pictures, hockey tickets to Toronto Maple Leafs, balance of container of 18th Cent. style furniture, fine furniture, many new items. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Trisha Romance, Group of 7 Limited Edition quali- ty framed from Casson, Thompson, Carmichaels, Harris, some first time of- fered in this series, many other Canadian artists Limited Edition, some first time offered, a great selection of professional painted new & old oil on can- vas, watercolours etc. GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Collection of Wades, Royal Doulton discontinued figurines, Sworski crystal collection, Carlton ware, depression glass, old cups & saucers, English & German china, milk glass, Bohemian crystal, nu- merous 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 SPECIAL MATTRESS SALE Just received approx. 100 new mattresses, King Koil, Restonic & Perma Flex, singles from $69.00; Doubles from $149.00; Queens from $249.00. King size mattress & 2 boxes from $399.00. Come Visit Our Three Showrooms • 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa - 905-571-4610 • 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby - 905-576-7550 • 1975 Taunton Rd. Hampton at Solina Rd. 905-263-2517 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 29 A/P 316 Vendors Wanted PIANO/CLOCK SALE Roland digi- tal pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selec- tion of used pianos (Yamaha, 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. Fridges $100/up, stoves $150/up, wash- ers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/dryer $499/up. Portable dishwasher $175/up. Large selection of appliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/ service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon- Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11- 4pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. ANTIQUE DINING room suite, claw footed table, 2 leaves, 4 chairs with hand embroidered cushions, china cabinet. Beautiful. Asking $l,900. (905) 668–8271 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 BOX TRAILER, ENCLOSED, 4x8x5'high, heavy duty, with steel ramp, lock, carpeted & dry. $950; 4x8 panel saw $1,050. 905-439-1042 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. 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. 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 installed for $85 w/system purchase. Computer accessories avail. 90- day Warranty on Refurished Systems, Layaway Plan avail. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsandbytes. DINING ROOM SET buffet hutch table with leaf & six up- holdered chairs $1500. 905- 430–2891 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. INVENTION IDEA for sale dealing with car safety. Save Lives Today! Call for more details. 905-697-9860 KING SIZE BEDSPREAD,bed skirt and two pillow shams. Moss green, suitable for traditional bed- room. 905-697-9462 (snp) MAKE AN OFFER - Good quality carpet, gently-used, 2- rose in colour, 1-egg shell in colour. Call for info. 905-723–9458 MOVING - FRIDGE, STOVE, washer, dryer, freezer, air conditioner, coffee/end table above ground pool com- plete(905) 721–8009 MOVING SALE!Chesterfield w/table $300; chesterfield, chair, table $650; single bed- room $400; large livingroom cabinet, 9' long, $1500. Call 905-509-2168 MY SECRETS OF ANTIQUES. We sell quality second hand clothing, toys, china, books, crystal, collectiables, furniture & more. 14 Ontario St., Osha- wa. 905-436–3337 NEW COMPUTERS -For sale $450, visit www.jjcs.ca or call Jason 905-619–0058. PALLISTER QUEEN WALL bed with drawers, mirrors and lights. 3 yr. old, excellent condition. Asking $675. (905) 424-2221 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 PS1 chip $60; PS2 chip $95- $200; XBOX chip $200. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our new/used games. Call East of Whitby (905)924- 2097 or West of Whitby (905)420-8829 POOL ROOM CLOSING snooker tables 8-ball tables cash registers music equip. plus much more 905-725– 3243 POOL TABLES 8' & 9' slate Billiard tables, Foosball/Jetto- ni table and table hockey for sale. Call 905-420-6113 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. SATELLITE STUFF,check out what's new in the junkyard. visit : www.dssjunk.com 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. 905-373-6082. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. FIBREGLASS TRUCK CAP, custom-made, came off 1987 Ford F150. Grey tinted, wind- ows sliding side & back. Ex- cellent shape. $500. obo. 705- 328-0402 after 6 p.m. Can be seen in Bowmanville. TV & HVTV SALES and serv- ice+++ Satellite installation and repairs available. Call Mike (416)888-0978. WASHER & DRYER,excellent condition. $350. obo. 905-721- 0498. WEDDING GOWN,never worn, Riche designer, 3pc. raw silk, ivory strapless bo- dice, beading, skirt moderate length train, Size 3-10 adjust- able, $700. 905-579–3264 Articles Wanted315 WANTED - 1989 XJS Jaguar headlights. 905-985-1991 Vendors Wanted316 5TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show. Children's Arena Oshawa, April 11th 12th, 13th, Vendor space available. Call Sharon Dickson 905-579- 4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth. Sponsored 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,excel- lent very best quality hardwood, 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 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES-Poodles , Husky X, Shepherd X, Lab X; Yellow Lab, Shi-tzu, Border Collies, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Jack Russell, Cockapoos. Am Es- kimos, 905-831-2145. CKC-REGISTERED GERMAN shepherd puppies, large- boned, outstanding tempera- ments. Championship lines. 1st shots, vet-checked, tat- tooed & dewormed, family raised. Call 705-786-0322 IN-HOME DOG TRAINING - all phases of obedience and protec- tion. Over 25 yrs. exp. Please call for an appt. 416-399-0677. LABS,purebred. 2 Black, 2 yellow, males only. 6 wks, ready to go. Home raised for pets. $300. 705-324-9050. Cars For Sale400 1975 CHRYSLER NEWPORT, 2 dr.hdtp, 400 auto, new dual exhaust, strong runner, needs work, no rust, $1000. 1-705- 328-2212. 1975 OLDSMOBILE TORNA- DO 455 engine & front drive trany only. New top end, low miles, can hear running $1000. obo. 1-705-328-2212. 1980 GRAND PRIX,no rust, no emissions needed, 132,000 km, as is $1500. obo. Need exhaust work. Great car, runs well. Call 905-623-9316 1986 HONDA ACCORD EXI 4- door, 4-cyl, auto, p/s,p/b, p/w, p/locks, p/moonroof, am/fm stereo-cassette, e-tested, mechanically A1, excellent condi- tion, must sell, $1350; 1992 PON- TIACLEMANS4-door, 4-cyl, auto, p/s, p/b, air, am-fm stereo-cas- sette, mechanically A1, no rust, must sell, $650. 905-404-8541. 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST, 220K, (twin to Chev Corsica) loaded, safety and emissions, good shape, asking $2150. 905-404–8695 1990 PONTIAC 6000 LE, 230kms, certified, e-tested +passed Dec./02, asking $1995. Good working condition. Call 905-430-6016 after 5pm 1990 PONTIAC TRANSPORT 7 seater, $2,999., 1993 Cava- lier $2,699., 1989 Cutlass Su- preme $2,499., cars from $l,699 certified and e-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976) (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 GRAND PRIX LE, 65,000kms on new motor, recent brakes, highway driven, $800 obo as is. Call (905)720–3831. 1992 GEO METRO, 4-door, 4- cylinder, 5-speed manual trans- mission. Runs well. Mechan- ically in A-1 shape. A gas miser. All general upkeep done to date. $2,000 obo. 905-665-7684 1992 LINCOLN LIMOUSINE MUST SEE! White, blue leather, loaded, mint, new fiber optics lighting/carpet, tires, exhaust, much more. 90,000km. 905- 665-9551 $20,500 o.b.o. 1994 SAAB 900 SE,excellent condition, fully-loaded, leath- er, 3 sets tires, 2 sets rims, certified/e-tested, cheap on gas. $7000. 905-985-1462 1997 BONNEVILLE SE,leather, loaded, $7,997; 1995 Caravan, 7 passenger ^v, auto, $3,995; 1993 Cavalier RS, V6 auto, 120k, $4,495; all prices, certified+e- tested, Call Gary 905-436-2239 1998 DODGE NEON,4dr, auto, a/c, forest green, certi- fied, e-tested. $8,249. Call 905-579-8507.snp 1999 PONTIAC GRAND am, 4 door, p.w., p.l., air, am/fm cassette, 103,000kms, asking $11,000. Call (905)723–0927. Cars Wanted405 $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for scrap cars 7 days/week Call (905)683–7301 or (905)424- 9002 after 6pm. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1986 BRONCO,beautiful truck, 302 automatic, freewheeling hubs, full load, CD, tint, remote start, perfect body. Good interior. $4800 e-tested/certified. Call (905)434–5249. 1990 DODGE HALF-TON, cer- tified, e-tested, $2500 obo. Call John 647-222-1373. 1994 CHEV 1/2-ton V6 auto, 161K $5,500; 1994 Ford Ranger XLT, V6 auto, 81K $6,995; 1996 Ford Ranger, XL 4-cyl, 5-speed, high Kms $3,995; 1996 Ford F150 XL, V8-auto, 220k, $6,495; all prices, Cert+e-tested. Call Gary 905-436- 2239 or cell 905-431-2158. 1999 FORD F150 XLT,pick-up, 4 dr. 4X4, short box, extended cab, V8, 4.6L, fully loaded, bucket seats, 6 CD changer, tonneau cover, running boards, 111K, $21,500. (905) 655-7661 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 69,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $19,999. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1986 ASTRO VAN, 6 cyl., 5 speed, very rare, only 4 in Ca- nada, custom red/wood interi- or, $4,000 OBO. Call Dustin, 905-344-7747. 1998 ASTRO VAN,loaded, run- ning boards, roof rack, trailer hitch, yearly rustproofed, excel- lent condition, one owner, cert. e- tested, $ll,000. Telephone (905) 436–3286 2001 FORD EXPLORER XL, 4 dr, 4X4, fully loaded, excellent condition, 67K, $21,500. (905) 655-7661. Auto Parts & Repairs440 WANTED - 1989 XJS Jaguar headlights. 905-985-1991 Driving Schools447 Lost and Found265 REWARD-LOST - Beachview area, Pickering Beach, small black nylon zippered bag. Personal belongings. If found call 905-619–1974 Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 F.C.S.LIVE-IN NANNIES from Overseas. No Agency Fees. Chosen to suit your needs. 905-885-8459. REQUIRE EXPERIENCED live- out Nanny. 4 days/week, 10am-6pm. Care for 10mo. old, perform light household chores. North Oshawa. Refer- ences required. Contact 416- 410-0647 RITCHIE & WESTNEY full time nanny required for 5 children ages 7 months-11 years. Live in/out. Please call 905-428–0132 Daycare Available273 NOW OPEN,School-time Daycare. Limited spaces available in our highly recom- mended program. In Ajax across from Costco. Call Mrs. Macdonell at (905) 428–8847 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/crafts/out- ings. Snacks/lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 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. WHITES/FINCH - Daycare available, my home. 16 yrs. experience. one year & up. First-Aid, CPR, non-smoking. Receipts/references. Call Cheryl 905-420–0206 EXPERIENCED DAYCARE TLC, nutritious meals, CPR/ First aid, non-smoking, no pets. Westney Rd/Rossland area. Bus pickup for French school. 905-428-0097 Tax & Financial164 Mortgages Loans165 $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. When your bank says no, call us! Debt console, mortgage or tax arrears okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591-6057. $$MONEY$$ 100% lst, 2nd and 3rd mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888- 307-7799 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!! All type loans within 24 hrs. Car loan specialists. Call (416)888-9936 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.35% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986. CONSOLIDATE All your bills into one easy payment. Up to 100% first mortgage with no money down oac. All types of mortgage financing 1st, 2nd & 3rds. Residential and com- mercial mortgages. Call Ro- bert Brown at Accurate Mort- gage Services. Local 905-436- 9292 or toll free 1-877-509- LOAN. Online application www.accuratemortgages.com MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 ALL Applications Considered 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES. Payoff high interest credit cards and collection agencies with one small monthly pay- ment. Refinancing, Debt Con- solidations, Prior Bankrupt- cies, Poor Credit, Self-Em- ployed. To book an appoint- ment call R/E Active Mort- gages 905-428-0055 ext 200. OAC, Subject to Change with- out notice. House Cleaning556 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable, ex- perienced person with flexible hours. Reasonable rates. Call 905-434-9767. Home Improvements700 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING - GST/PST Taxes - personal, business and corporate from as low as $100/ month - free consultation. Call George Teixeria (905)718-0777 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $259. 10 In-car Lessons $187. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 A ABLE TO PAY up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. 905-686-1899 • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED of Pickering Need a car? Bad Credit No Credit We Can Help Trade or Down may be required Call Theresa 905-421-9191 SAM SOLOMON IS ON SITE BANKRUPT NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT • DISCHARGED • UNDISCHARGED DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2003 OR USED 90 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE OR (DIRECT) SAM SOLOMON 1-800-296-7107 1-866-839-2277 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 GUN SHOW SUN. MAR. 2 8 a.m. - noon JUBILEE PAVILION SOUTH ON SIMOCE ST. TO LAKEVIEW PARK RD. OSHAWA 905-679-8812 QUIET ELEGANCE! 2000 MALIBU LS Green, leather, power sunroof, loaded. STK.#A10650 Key #B74 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-0859 Sale Priced $ 13,875 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With newstartleasing.com As low as $499 down 643 Kingston Rd., Pickering 1-866-340-5559 A birthday tribute for our “wee Robbie” 248 Birthdays 248 Birthdays PREQUALIFICATION SUBMISSION DESIGN, BUILD AND LEASE BACK - OFFICE BUILDING Ontario Power Generation Inc. invites interested parties to submit qualifications to design, build, and lease back an office building of approximate- ly 115,000 square feet for a twenty year term. Site Location: 9.5 acre parcel of land located at the southeast corner of Brock Road and Clements Road in the City of Pickering. Building construction to be completed for the Fall of 2004. Interested parties are requested to contact Debbie Cowan Ontario Power Generation Inc. 800 Kipling Avenue, KD200 Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5S4 Email: debbie.cowan@opg.com Phone: 416) 231-4111 ext. 5567 Fax: (416)207-6466 Submissions of qualifications must be received by March 14, 2003. Companies chosen to com- pete for this work will be issued a Request for Proposal detailing the building specifications. 260 Tenders 260 Tenders FREE Quit Smoking Group for Women Tuesday March 4 - April 8, 2003 7:00 - 8:30 pm Whitby Mall Registration is required. Call Durham Region Health Department (905) 723-8521 ext. 2125 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2125 269 Support Groups 269 Support Groups Publishes every Friday Copy deadline ~ Wed. 10 a.m. For more information call Janice Samoyloff @ 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218 Unitarians of Durham Regio n Where faith meets reason. www.uucd.ca 905-655-8740 DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP Divorced or Separated? Are disappointment and insecurity getting the better of you? This FREE 6-part hands-on workshop will help you rebuild the castle that has crashed around you by guiding you to: • Grieve and Let Go • Take Charge • Focus • Get A Life...Yours! Facilitated by Juliet who’s been there Sponsored by Ajax Baptist Church Choose Sundays 5:30-7:30 pm Or Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm To register call 905-683-4802 or email to abc@spanit.com Amberlea Pre s byterian Churc h The Family Church 1820 Wh ites Rd. Nort h Picker i ng, Ontari o L1V 1R8 Rev. Dr. Morl e y Mitchell (905) 839-1383 email: A m b e rleaPre s byte rian@rog e rs.co m Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Supervised Nursery S P E C I A L DATE S : S un. M a rch 2 n d @ 11:00 a.m . Communion Service F ri. M a rch 7 th @ 7:30 p.m . World Day of Pra yer Service S un. Ap ril 6 th @ 7:00 p.m . Spring Sing Concert ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME C OME W ORSHIP & 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 410 Trucks For Sale 273 Daycare Available 165 Mortgages Loans A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Fax us your ad at 683-0707 ADVERTISE TODAY CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Swimming at the 2003 Eastern Cana- dian Swimming Champi- onships in London last weekend was an eye-open- er for Pickering Swim Club (PSC) athletes. The club sent three swimmers to the national showcase — Jessica Ward, Renata Jaciw-Zu- rakowsky and Jamie Del- mastro — and all per- formed well against a heady group of elite swim- mers, including several Olympians. PSC head coach Lucie Hewitt-Henderson noted it was a new experience for her rookie swimmers and they all had to shake off bouts of nervousness in order to turn in strong efforts. “I think it was a rude awakening. There was definitely some wide-eyed wonder. It was noticeable in the rookies. I think the first day might have been overwhelming to see so many Olympians at the meet. But, as the meet un- folded, they got more comfortable with compet- ing. They really put it aside and raced,” says He- witt-Henderson. Ward, 14, competed in the 50-metre, 100m and 200m breaststroke, the 50m freestyle and the 200m individual medley. At her first-ever national meet, she finished a high- ly respectable 20th in the 200m breast and 25th in the 100m breast. Although finals weren’t in the cards this year, Ward notes the experi- ence of competing against elite swimmers from across the country should put her in good stead at subsequent nationals. “It was really fast. I did- n’t expect it to be that fast,” says Ward “I think it will prepare me well. I’ll know what to expect next year.” Meanwhile, Jaciw-Zu- rakowsky was also making her first appearance at the Eastern Canadians. She competed in the 50m, 100m and 200m free and in the 50m and 100m butter- fly. Her best result was 28th place in the 50m free. She noted the meet was a good way to gain experi- ence as well as observe the 10 to 15 Olympians who attended the meet and how they prepared for their races. “It was kind of cool to see all the Olympic swim- mers and see what they do to get ready to race,” says Jaciw-Zurakowsky, who has been in the Pick- ering club for the past two years. The only swimmer among the three with pre- vious experience at the nationals was Delmastro, 18, who swam in the 50m free, 100m free, the 50m, 100m and 200m breast and the 200m I.M. Delmastro says he was hoping for better results, as his goal was to swim in the consolations of his events. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 31 P Painting and Decorating710 Appliance Repairs750 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE!Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 EARN $800/WEEK working minimal hours in internet chathouse no cost to you ma- ture females preferred. call (416) 677–4293 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise 100% Discreet Call Nikki (905)426-5087 Welcome to paradise with a companion full of passion. OPEN LATE Selectively hiring 18+ Children’s entertainment for any occasion . B LUE R IBBON A WARD W INNER . Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED HOT TUB REPAIRS Professional Quality also reconditioned pumps & motors for sale Dwayne 905-428-9767 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 GM PAINTING Interior & Exterior 20 Yrs Experience FREE ESTIMATES 10% off-Exp. Mar. 11 905-427-3590 or 905-706-8975 Gerald MacIsaac Don's Painting Free Estimates 12 years exp. Scarborough to Ajax area Call Don (cell) (416)409–4143 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 Yellow & Green Contracting Repair Carpentry, Complete Renovations, Custom Installations & Electrica l (416)410-4536 1-866-410-4536 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 T&K Lighting Commercial, Industrial & Residential Serving all of your electrical needs. (416) 898-2117 Cell G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig 905-686-1913 DRYWALL MUDDING TAPING FRAMING Call Jim (905) 426-2971 All work guaranteed ALTEC CONSTRUCTION Interlock Stone Masonry Retaining Walls Finished Concrete ** fully insured ** Call Vince for free estimates 416-274-7625 905-686-7905 MORTGAGES "Good Credit, Good Job" But can't save a down payment? Then you may qualify for 100% No Down payment 1st Mortgage. Refinance, 2nd's to 90% Real Estate referrals for those who qualify. Call Robert Brown Or apply online at www.accuratemortgages.com AMSAccurateMortgageServices 905-436-9292 Local Whitby toll free 1-877-509-LOAN YOUR BANK SAID NO!! Consult an experienced broker •Prime debt consolidations up to 100% saving 100’s of $ monthly •Consolidate for any reason to 90% 2nds at market rate + 1-2% •Purchases and refinance up to 1.30% below posted market rate CALL: SYLVIA JULES (905) 666-2060, or Pickering (289) 314-4098 KING HOME IMPROVEMENTS Wet Basements, 4-Season Rooms, Custom Homes & Cottages, Additions Plumbing, Wiring & Bathrooms 25 years experience Mike (905)683-0190 or (416)885-4682 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements OCTOPUS BUILDING ENHANCEMENTS • Bathroom/Kitchen • Basement apartments • Laminate flooring • Tiling/Drywall • Wallpaper / Painting (905) 424-5122¡ HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations • General Home • Repairs • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Ceramic Tiles • Hardwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Call Martin (905) 686-1677 email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com ❤ BROCK SPA ❤ Beautiful New Attendants. Private rooms with showers Rear Entrance. 1600 Alliance Rd. Unit 12 Pickering 905-831–0526 905 Adult Entertainment 905 Adult Entertainment 905 Adult Entertainment 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step 710 Painting and Decorating Please read your clas- sified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one insertion in the event of an error.Fax us your ad at 905-683-0707 ADVERTISE TODAY CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Fax us your ad at 905-683-0707 165 Mortgages Loans 165 Mortgages Loans CANDLER, Marie Annie (Babcock)Peaceful- ly entered into rest at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax, on Tuesday February 25, 2003. Loving daughter of the late Kenneth P. and Luella F. Babcock. Beloved wife of Rus- sell N. Candler (Ajax). Loving mother of Anne (Rob Morewood), Peter Candler (Leanne), Esther Candler (Jeff), and Bobby Candler (Jennifer). Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sister of Don Babcock and the late Ron Bab- cock, and Florence Hamilton.The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNER- AL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pick- ering Village) 905-428–8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, February 28, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. In- terment-Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Hospi- tal for Sick Children, would be greatly appre- ciated. VAN DINTHER, Maria "Mia"- After a brief second battle with cancer, on Monday, Fe- bruary 24th, 2003 at Ajax/Pickering Hospital. Mia, beloved wife of Nick for 45 years. Loving mother of Tony and his wife Karen and Nick and his wife Katrina. Devoted Oma to Darryl, Glen, Nicolaus, Gary, Mieke, and Paige, prede- ceased by Spencer. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Evon and Emmy, sisters-in-law Toni and Willie, and her brothers Emiel, Cees, and the late Gaston, and brother-in-law Joe, and their families. The family will receive friends at THE ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax, 905-428-9090, on Friday, February 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday, March 1st from 10 a.m. until the time of service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Do- nations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Mia's memory would be appreciated by her family. "We love you with all of our hearts, and we miss you with all of our hearts." WILSON, Harvey John. Peacefully, in Ajax, on Monday February 3, in his 81st year. Har- vey Wilson, loving husband of Florence. Lov- ing father of Steven, Randall and Michael. Loving grandpa of seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Harvey was a member of several Masonic organizations. A private family service has been held. We would like to thank family and friends for all their support. Ontario Hockey Schools GROUP ( 1 1⁄2 HOUR SESSIONS) “A” House League Age 6-8 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. “B” House League Age 9-12 10:30 - 12:00 NOON “C” Rep Level Age 9-12 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. March Break March 10th - 14th Pickering Rec. Complex $11500 Skills Development Call today to reserve 905-839-3794 Enquire about our Pre-Tryout Conditioning and Summer Hockey/Sports Camps www.ontariohockeyschools.com Swimmers get taste of top competition Al Rivett/ News Advertiser photo From left, Renata Jaciw-Zurakowsky, Jamie Delmastro and Jessica Ward represented the Picker- ing Swim Club at last weekend’s Eastern Canadian Championships in London. NE031H103 © 2003. Sears Canada Inc. Sears will arrange installation by qualified contractors. Installation of window fashions and carpeting is extra. JUST CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. Products and Services from the Company You Trust®. CALL NOW, TOLL FREE, FOR A NO-OBLIGATION IN-HOME CUSTOM ESTIMATE OR VISIT YOUR SEARS RETAIL STORE. ASK FOR OPERATOR #30. For interior and exterior home improvements, Sears HomeCentral® offers professional installation services, free in-home estimates, easy payment plans and our Guarantee of Satisfaction. One call does it all. Installed roofing financing 0 for 24 months* on installed home improvements % *Pay in 24 equal monthly payments, interest free, commencing the first month after installation. On approved credit, only with your Sears Card. Minimum $200 purchase. $55 deferral fee and all applicable taxes and charges are payable at time of purchase. When billed, any unpaid portion of your Sears account balance will attract credit charges, commencing the following month. Offer excludes vinyl, hardwood, tile, ceramic and laminate flooring, area rugs and Home Services. Ask for details. Payment options and plan details may be changed or discontinued at any time without notice. Ask about other payment options. Installed replacement windows Installed entry, patio and garden doors Installed furnaces Custom hard window coverings Installed central air conditioners Custom draperies Carpeting SEARS Home Whitby Showroom 1629 Victoria St. E., Whitby (905) 579-4048 ext. 213 A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com DERMOT JAMES WALSH* 1-866-430-9900 STEVE KOSTKA* 905-839-7449 SAT., MAR. 1, 2-4 P.M. 522 DOWNLAND DR. PICKERING (S. OF 401) WHITES/DOWNLANDS Just listed! Detached 2 storey 3 bedroom home. Fully renovated inside and out!! Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, CAC, fully landscaped. “This home shows very well”. Won’t last! Call Steve now, 905-839-7449. *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker Owner LESLIE A. PRENTICE* 905-426-5665 SUN., MAR. 2, 2-4 P.M. 58 ROTHERGLEN RD. NORTH AJAX This 3 bedroom home has it all, from leaded glass doors, gas fireplace, 4pc. ensuite, huge family room, main floor laundry, finished basement, garage access, 2 tier deck, interlocking walk, premium landscaped lot, all on a child safe circle. $259,9 0 0 PATRICIA SIMPSON* 905-619-9500 Heritage Realty Inc. SUN., MAR. 2, 12-3 P.M. 5823 MIDDLE RD., BOWMANVILLE MOTIVATED SELLERS! - Amazing 4200 sq. ft. home on 15 acres of Heaven on Earth. Very private mature wooded property w/stocked pond *2 road frontages * 28x40’ workshop *5 bdrms. *4 baths *Large eat-in kit. o/l pond *B/I appls. *Rec rm. *Grand billiard rm. * Exercise rm. *Shingles new in 2002 *All the Bells & Whistles ... Join us on Sun. & see for yourself. Dir.: N. of Taunton, S. of C6 on Middle Rd. Offered at new price $579,800. MLS#E155056. ALLAN McARTHUR* 905-743-9211 EVELYN REGAN* 905-683-1790 SUN., MAR. 2, 2-4 P.M. 16 GARNETT DR., AJAX Executive home steps from lake, open concept kitchen (12x23’) overlooks family room (12x20’). Dining room seats 12, all bedrooms will accommodate queen size suites. Master bdrm. retreat with bay window. Upstairs library, oversize laundry room. Come and see.CONNECT Independently Owned & Operated, Broker Classic Realty Inc. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY New executive bungalow to be built on Marksbury. 1800 sq. ft. stone and brick. 9’ ceilings, gas fireplace, hardwood in family room. Granite counter top, formal dining/reading room. F or information, please call Dermot James Walsh, 1-866-4 3 0 -9900. Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker SUN., MAR. 2, 2-4 P.M. 125 BOWLES DR., AJAX Come and see this immaculate, totally upgraded “Castlemere” model on premium lot. 9’ ceilings, shining hardwood floors. Too many upgrades to mention. Shows like a model. DEBBIE DIXON* 905- 428-7677 BILL PAPIZZO* 905- 428-7677 FRANK STEINHAUSEN* 905-427-3948 416-269-3948 SAT., MAR. 1, 1-4 P.M. 1507 GARLAND CRES. ALTONA FOREST Elegant raised bungalow. 3 full baths, huge family room with gas fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Just listed. Call Frank Steinhausen for more information. REALTY ADVANCED $305,0 0 0 ROUGE RIVER $234,9 0 0 MIKE ARNOLD* 905-428-7677 SUN., MAR. 2, 2-4 P.M. 1721 CONACHER CRES. Very clean all brick 3 bdrm. open concept home, mn. flr. laundry room w/garage access. Vaulted ceiling, formal dining room. Ceramic flooring in foyer and kitchen, hrdwd. in liv. and din. rm. In-law suite w/sep. ent. on the lower level. Close to schools. Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker BARRIE COX* 905-839-7449 SAT. MAR. 1, 1-3 P.M. 2089 LYNN HEIGHTS DR. PICKERING • Great location near Finch & Fairport. • “Coughlan” Built home, approximately 2,417 sq. ft. • Four bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Back onto green space • Spotlessly clean throughout • Incredible vallue at $269,900. ROUGE RIVER SAT., MAR. 1, 2-4 P.M. 17 PRIMEAU AVE. BROOKLIN You’re invited to view this quality Fernbrook home in “New Brooklin” (north of Whitby). this is a great starter home close to parks and schools. Over 1600 sq. ft. of open concept space. 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, large family sized kitchen, central air. Call Patricia Simpson at 905- 619-9500 or 1-888-790-7511. SUN., MAR. 2, 2-4 P.M. 52 CLOVER RIDGE DR., WEST (AJAX NEAR THE LAKE) Come and see for yourself just how fabulous this starter home really is. Close to the lake and miles of parkland. Upgraded kitchen, flooring, bath, finished basement and inground pool. Call Patricia Simpson at 905-619-9500 or 1-888-790-7511. SIMILIAR TO KAREN PETERSON* 9 05-831-227 3 SUN., MAR. 2, 2-4 P.M. 17 WARWICK AVE., AJAX LUXURY BY THE LAKE!! Gorgeous 3 bedroom home. Only 3 yrs. new!! Newer upgraded carpeting, eat-in kitchen, w/o to L shaped deck, finished basement, landscaped yard, mirrored closets, ceramics, shutters and so much more!! Asking $239,900. G o to www.17warwick.com Case Realty Inc. 56 Greenfield Cres.-W hitby (Thickson & Hwy. #2) Lick Pond Beaut y! Modern Desig ner Décor! Finished top to bottom, in & o u t! Thousand s spent in upgrades! A Must See! This absolutely gorgeous home offers 3 bdrms., 2 baths, a family size kitchen with built-in appliances & breakfast bar, family room/sunroom addition with walkout to 16x8 ft. deck, living room with woodburning fireplace, master bdrm. with woodburning fireplace. Rec room combined with computer/sitting area & built-in entertainment center, interlock walkway & front porch, landscaped yard & much more! Upgrades include: ceramic floors - foyer, hall & kitchen. Pergo flooring in family room, crown moulding, lighting +++. Absolutely stunning! Shows like a model home! Come & see for yourselves! HEIKE LYONS NEWMAN* 905-619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc. SUN., MAR. 2, 1-4 P.M. JUST LISTED! $194,850 SUN., MAR. 2, 2-4 P.M. 1309 GAL LAN T CRT. • Mark that date on your calendar! • You will not want to miss this 10 plus home...upgraded top to bottom • Premium pie-shaped lot on quiet court • Main floor family room with fireplace & w/o to patio • Laminate floors & upgraded trim • Professionally finished bsmt. with Franklin stove & bedroom/office • Professionally landscaped including interlocking brick • Asking $304,900 • Call for directions...Don’t miss out! JUS T LI S T E D www.durham region .com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 33 A/P A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 18 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator • 2 full width cantilever tempered glass shelves • Exclusive Door Cooling System • 2 clear crispers and door bins for large items OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! THIS SAT UR DAY, MA RCH 1 AND SUNDAY, MARC H 2 ONLY ! Tired of old man winter? Hurry into Leon’s this weekend for hot sale prices, a $45 coupon for even more savings, amazing financing, fabulous prizes and lots more! Bring the whole family and enjoy all the fun. P.S. Grass skirts are optional! ® FORFOR YOU’LL HAVE ABSOLUTELYYOU’LL HAVE ABSOLUTELY FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR! * WITH YOUR VALUED LEON’S CUSTOMER CARD *O.A.C. Total purchase including all applicable taxes and a processing fee of $45(Eg. $1500 purchase with $45 processing fee equals an APR of 2.4%) is due May 2004. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. **Odds of winning a DVD player are dependent on number of ballots received in each store; odds of winning your purchase, the leather suite or 27" TV, is dependent on total number of ballots received in all participating stores. Leon’s employees and their immediate families are not eligible. Must be 18 years of age or older. Custom orders require 25% deposit. All first time buyers must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick-up purchase over $1,000. In Every Department !In Every Department ! ** 1 OF 4 ITALIAN LEATHER 7 PIECE LIVINGROOM SUITES! CONSISTING OF A PALLISER LEATHER SOFA & CHAIR, A MAGNUSSEN COCKTAIL TABLE & 2 END TABLES AND 2 ENGEL LAMPS WORTH OVER $4000!(No Purchase Necessary) 1 OF 4 SAMSUNG 27 ” FLAT SCREEN TV’S RETAIL VALUE $799 (No Purchase Necessary) ** †GOOD ON ANY PURCHASE $500 OR OVER(excluding taxes). IT’S LIKE †IN THE SHOWROOM IS WITH ALL THE AND THIS...Sale PRICES Sale PRICES ✁ INSTANT COUPON 1 OF 45 SAMSUNG DVD PLAYERS RETAIL VALUE $149 (No Purchase Necessary)Limit one coupon per household. Must be presented to receive discount. Not redeemable for cash. Valid until March 9, 2003. CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES ** 36” 36”"Large tube TV • Component video input for DVD • Universal remote control • 5 sound modes add to your enjoyment absolutely no money down!* not even the taxes! NO INTEREST! and No MONthly payments until May 2004! While quantities last!You’ll FindYou’ll Find Contemporary Sofa Warm up your living room with this casual sofa in a moss green chenille fabric featuring co-ordinating accent pillows and padded roll arms. Chair $379 Loveseat $419 2002 PT CRUISER YOUR FRIENDLY FIVE STAR DEALER 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 OSHAWA ILLAGE CHRYSLER HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOODAll previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on 48*/60**/72***/84• MO. WITH $2,500 DOWN OR EQUIVALENT & TRADE AT 7.9% INT. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.9% = $141.60 mo. for 60 mo. COB $1,496 total obligation $11,496. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin. • Short term lease vehicles. 0% financing or $3,000/$500 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. Finance eg. $10,000 @ 0% = $166.66 mo. for 60 mo. COB $0. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. Pickering/Ajax News Advertiser readers voted best domestic dealership. OAC. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002 vehicles. No Payments, No Interest for 12 months. Then 7.98% up to 48 mo. term OAC. FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STARLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 KINGSTON RD. 2.4L 4 cyl., DOHC 16V eng., 4 spd., auto, 16” aluminum rims, AM/FM/CD, six premium speakers, power pkg., 15,000 km. Stk. #P7346A. $$71.1171.11 wk.• 4.0L 6 cyl., auto, dual tops, 30” tire & wheel grp., air, cruise, AM/FM/CD. 15x8 aluminum rims. Stk. #V7470. 2001 JEEP TJ $$99.0099.00 wk.*** 3.5L high output V6. Power sunroof, auto stick, Infinity sound. Only 20,000 km. Stk. #P7068.• 2001 CHRYSLER 300M $$99.0199.01 wk.• 3.0L, auto, p.w., pdl., keyless entry, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass. & more. One owner. Stk. #T5800A. 2000 CARAVAN WAGON $$47.0047.00 wk.*** 2.2L engine, auto, power windows, power locks, tilt/cruise, AM/FM/CD, air. Stk. #T6050A. 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY $$45.9145.91 wk.** V6, auto, air, power package, 7 passenger seating. Stk. #V7353. 2000 GRAND CARAVAN $$51.4051.40 wk.*** Midnight black. Auto, air, 4x4, AM/FM/CD, p.w., pdl., great on fuel. Priced to sell. Stk. #J5950A. 2001 CHEVY TRACKER 4.7 V8, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, leather, 3rd row seat, rear air & heat, AM/FM Cass., CD, alum. wheels, p. seat, running boards & more. Only 32,100 miles. Stk. #P7472.• $$96.00 96.00 wk.*** 2000 DURANGO SLT 5.9L V8, auto, travel conv., anti-spin, heavy duty service, trailer tow, rear slide windows, keyless, moulded running boards, fiberglass, tonneau cover, 59,000 km. Stk. #V7322.$$99.00 99.00 wk.*** SHOW TRUCK 2001 DODGE RAM 5.7L V8 magnum, 5 spd., auto, dual zone, air, leather seats, electronic shift on fly, side airbags, AM/FM/CD cass., trailer tow, rear slide window, heated seats & much much more. 1,100 km. Stk. #T5998.ONLY 1,100 KM.ONLY 1,100 KM. HEMI ENGINE 2003 DODGE QUAD 4X4 2500 6 cylinder, automatic, sport & more. Stk. #T6064A. $$96.00 96.00 wk.*** 2001 DAKOTA QUAD CAB ILLAGE CHRYSLER ALL NEW DODGE RAM DIESELS & HEMI ENGINES NOW AVAILABLE STOP BY FOR YOUR QUOTE! 5.2L V8, auto, two tone, air, p.w., pdl., p.m., SLT decor, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise & more. 1 owner. Stk. #T5974A. $$79.59 79.59 wk.*** 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 P/U 5.2L V8, auto, p.s., p.b., air, p.w., pdl., p. mirrors, AM/FM cass., aluminum wheels, tilt, cruise, slide rear window & more. 1 owner. 40,600 km. Stk. #V7371. $$81.60 81.60 wk.*** 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 P/U $$99.00 99.00 wk.• 5.2L V8, auto, two tone, wheel plus grp., air, anti spin axle, carpeting, AM/FM cass. 1 owner. Stk. #T6034A. $$68.50 68.50 wk.** 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 P/U 4.0L 6 cyl., auto, power heated mirrors, p.w., & pdl., 15x7” aluminum rims. Stk. #V7405. $$79.00 79.00 wk.*** 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE SPT. Finished in steel blue with upgraded leather interior. 3.5 V6, auto, AM/FM/CD with 6 speakers, 4 wheel anti-lock brakes and more. Only 31,000 km. Stk. #P7307.• 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORD $$74.6974.69 wk.• $$69.0069.00 wk.*** 5.2L V8, auto, security grp., aluminum rims, running boards, AM/FM cass., keyless entry. 69,000 km. Stk. #T6021A. MINT! 1999 DODGE DURANGO 4X4 $$99.0099.00 wk.*** 3.7L V6, auto, air, power heated seats, pwr. pkg., AM/FM cass., CD, 16x7 aluminum rims, select trac, leather seats, keyless entry. Stk. #P7384•. 2002 JEEP LIBERTY LTD. 4X4 SAM SOLOMON 1-800-296-7107 1-866-839-2277 Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% Bad No Credit Good Credit Collections Repossession Bankruptcy YO U’RE APPROVED! 2L 4 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM/CD and much more. Stk. #V7399.• 2002 CHRYSLER NEON $$46.0046.00 wk.• www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 PAGE 35 A/P www.davidsonchrysler.com New Car Hotline 416.281.2277 SPECIAL FINANCING NEEDS FOR NEW & USED? FATHER CREDIT CAN HELP! We w ant good people with BAD CREDIT! • Repossession • First Time Buyer • Slow Pay • Divorced • Write-Off • New Resident • Bankruptcy • Re-Establish Your Credit Call Marty at 416-281-2277 Ext. 184 †CASH PURCHASE PRICES. CASH PRICES ARE PLUS FREIGHT, ADMIN FEE, PDE, PST, GST, AIR, GAS TAX, AND SAFEGUARD WHERE APPLICABLE. FACTORY INCENTIVES HAVE BEEN APPLIED $0 SIGN & DRIVE LEASES ARE 48 MONTHS PLUS GST & PST ONLY. THIS CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF ONTARIO WHEN THEY PURCHASE OR LEASE A VEHICLE FROM DAVIDSON CHRYSLER AS OF JANUARY 13/03. SEE DAVIDSON CHRYSLER FOR FULL DETAILS. **0% PURCHASE FINANCING ON ALL 2003 DODGE CARAVAN MODELS UP TO 48 MODELS UP TO 48 MONTHS. EXAMPLE: $25,000/$35,000 @ 0% APR/48-MONTH TERM; MONTHLY PAYMENT IS $520.83/$729.17. COST OF BORROWING IS $0. TOTAL OBLIGATION IS $25,000/$35,000. IF THE 0% FINANCING IS CHOSEN, THE EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE AND THE EFFECTIVE COST OF BORROWING IS AS FOLLOWS FOR THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: $25,000/$35,000: 4.29%4.02%; AND $2250/$2950. EXAMPLES BASED ON 0% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS. THESE ARE LIMITED TIME OFFERS WHICH MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS AND APPLY TO RETAIL DELIVERIES ON MOST NEW IN-STOCK 2003 VEHICLES. CASH PURCHASE PRICE EXCLUDES FREIGHT, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TAXES, REGISTRATION AND RETAILER ADMIN. CHARGES. LEASES ARE BASED ON A 48 MONTH LEASE EXCEPT DODGE SX 2.0 WHICH IS A 60 MONTH LEASE. THEY’RE ENTERED FOR $1,000,000 ARE YOU! $1 ,0 0 0,000$1 ,0 0 0,000$1 ,0 0 0,000 CALL FOR DETAILS GRAD REBATES UP TO $1000 For Selection, Price and Quality Discover the Difference! Raymond 151974 Sherman 611511 Currie 185855 Forte 578928 Kleyn 151330 Herda 141773 Pickering 218670 Finnegan 211752 Tu rner 590448 Wharton 523582 Pedersen 191901 Creen 630202 Vincec 752708 Naylor 222976 Kelly 152601 Tinker 152582 Boire 333486 Pittman 282388 Snyder 160183 Spring 631911 Boivin 264433 Kuk 259187 Williams 132793 Clancy 124932 Tanaka 333485 Boudrahem831669 D’Costa 336901 Williamson 601799 Holness 166261 Ty rell 151981 Wood 205238 Fyffe 697643 McFadyen 206564 Macintyre 460311 Collins 697964 Downer 685896 Sproul 131599 Ferguson 884249 Singh 160179 Grosdanof 581430 Paggos 585661 Koch 628760 Penny 781874 Joseph 148323 Briggs 605685 Harris 304506 Johnston 730719 2003 DODGE GR. CARAVAN SPORT DVD EDITION This package includes: • Rear seat DVD video system with audio • 3.3L V6 180hp engine • Air conditioning • Cruise control • Quad seating • AM/FM/CD stereo • Keyless entry • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent system • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags CASH PURCHASE PRICE OR CHOOSE OR LEASE FOR Purchase Financing for 48 months** A month for 48 months with $4,180 down payment. $28,888* $318*0% Zero Security Deposit 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 This package includes: • 132 hp engine • AM/FM/CD stereo • Fog lamps • Tilt steering • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags CASH PURCHASE PRICE OR LEASE FORDRIVE AWAY WITH AN SX 2.0 WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR $294*A MONTH FOR 60 MONTHS WITH ZERO DOWN PAYMENT A month for 60 months with $1,895 down payment . $13,988* $168* Plus! No Security Deposit 2003 DODGE DURANGO SXT 4X4 This package includes: • 4.7L V8 Magnum engine• Automatic transmission • Air conditioning • AM/FM/CD stereo • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Remote keyless entry • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags CASH PURCHASE PRICE OR LEASE FOR A month for 48 months with $4,010 down payment . $33,588* $398*0% Zero Security Deposit 2003 DODGE CARAVAN SE This package includes: • 3.3L 180 hp V6 engine • Air conditioning • Cruise control • 7 passenger seating • Sunscreen glass • Roof rack • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags CASH PURCHASE PRICE OR LEASE FOR A month for 48 months with $4,180 down payment . $22,488* $248*0% Zero Security Deposit 2003 JEEP GR. CHEROKEE LAREDO This package includes: • 4.0L Power Tech engine • Selec-Trac full time 4 wheel drive system • Automatic transmission • 4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes • Air conditioning • AM/FM/CD stereo • Power 6-way adjustable driver seat • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Remote keyless entry • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags CASH PURCHASE PRICE OR LEASE FOR A month for 48 months with $4,983 down payment. $34,388* $398*0% Zero Security Deposit CASH PURCHASE PRICE OR LEASE FOR A month for 48 months with $3,224 down payment. $27,888* $328*0% Zero Security Deposit 2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT This package includes: • 3.7L Power Tech V6 engine • Command-Trac part time 4 wheel drive system • Multispeed automatic transmission • Matching spare tire • Air conditioning • AM/FM/CD stereo • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Remote keyless entry • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CLASSIC EDITION This package includes: •2.4L 150 hp engine • Air conditioning • AM/FM/CD stereo • Tilt steering • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags CASH PURCHASE PRICE OR LEASE FOR A month for 48 months with $2,755 down payment . $18,888* $235*0% Zero Security Deposit 2003 PACIFICA SPORTS TOURER IT WILL BE IN OUR SHOW ROOM IN MARCH! BOOK YOUR TEST DRIVE TODAY! OR CHOOSE Purchase Financing for 48 months** OR CHOOSE Purchase Financing for 48 months** OR CHOOSE Purchase Financing for 48 months** OR CHOOSE Purchase Financing for 36 months** OR CHOOSE Purchase Financing for 48 months** A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 28, 2003 www.durhamregion.com