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Home My WebLink AboutNA2003_03_05BEEP BEEP! Atop down approach Wheels Pullout Fund-raiser helps ailing Ajax girl A fund-raising dance is planned for this weekend, with the proceeds to be used to cover the medical costs of a seven-year-old Ajax girl. Ginelle Smith has been fighting leukemia on and off since she was three. In addition to helping cover some of Ginelle’s medical expenses, a portion of the proceeds will be do- nated to the Canadian Cancer Soci- ety. First diagnosed with leukemia in 1998, Ginelle underwent prolonged and aggressive chemotherapy treat- ments, and on Oct. 6, 2001 the dis- ease went into remission. But, on Dec. 5 of last year, it re- turned and she had to be rushed to the Hospital for Sick Children in To r onto. Ginelle is now awaiting a match for a bone marrow transplant. The dance is being held Satur- day, March 8 at 8 p.m. at Club Carib, 600 Wentworth St. E., Oshawa. The cost is $10 and features in- clude a disc jockey, refreshments, raffles, prizes and a silent auction. For more information or to by a ticket, call Alan Hayes at 905-579- 6749. What’s On... Thursday: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club offers line dancing every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Ex- eter Dr., Ajax. Call Jack at 905-683- 9696 or Agnes at 905-686-1573. Friday:The Pickering Village Se- niors Club plays every Friday at 1 p.m. at the club, 29 Linton Ave. The cost is $1. Call 905-683-7053 for more information. Friday:The Serenity Group meets at 8 p.m. for a 12-step recov- ery program at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with all types of ad- dictions, including co-dependency. Child care is available. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. Monday:The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays bridge and cribbage at 1 p.m. at the St. An- drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. In addition, bridge is also played Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573 for more in- formation. Index... Editorial Page, AA66 Sports, BB11 Entertainment, BB44 Classified, BB55 Give us a call... General 905-683-5110 Distribution 905-683-5117 General FAX 905-683-7363 Newsroom FAX 905-683-0386 Death Notices 905-683-3005 ON THE RUN Felicien defends hurdles title Sports, B1 MURDER TRIAL Accused said evil spirits were behind wife’s death News, A3 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 44 PAGES ✦ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Teacher negotiators ‘bring a more aggressive attitude’ to bargaining, says Butcher BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——The work-to-rule campaign under way in the region’s public elementary schools is virtually unprece- dented. While they took part in a province-wide teachers’ strike over the Ontario gov- ernment’s controversial Bill 160 in 1997, educators here have never taken labour ac- tion against the Durham Dis- trict School Board. So what’s changed at the local level in recent years? Bill Butcher was the Ele- mentary Teachers’ Federa- tion of Ontario’s Durham’s president or co-president for a decade before retiring in 2002. In an interview, he said a number of factors are in- volved, but chiefly the fact that the provincial ETFO of- fice is in charge of bargaining for Durham teachers. He notes that in the past, local teacher representatives did not bring as much provincial experience and awareness to the bargaining table. Now, he says Dave New building for f lea market ‘a sure thing’ BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Yo u ’ll have to wait until Nov. 1 to shop at the Pickering Markets. That’s the date set for the grand opening of the new 13 5,000-square-foot building at Bayly Street and Squires Beach Road, about three months later than originally expected. Several planning details have pushed back the pro- ject, said the markets’ man- ager Peter Freeman. “By the time we go through the permit process and the site plan process it will be late May,” he said. “We hope to start construction June 1.” In the meantime, there will be no temporary location as hoped. Vendors vacated the Metro East Trade Centre Jan. 31 to allow for redevelop- ment into several big box stores by property owner First Professional Shopping Centres. Its front exterior wall was the only thing left standing this week. Charter Hall, the company managing the markets, had tried to negotiate with First Pro for a temporary struc- ture in the northwest end of the trade centre parking lot to house vendors until their new location was available. But the plan would have sig- nificantly increased their rents. A group of vendors have since tried to search for tem- Ron Pietroniro News Advertiser photo One portion of the former Metro East Trade Centre remained standing Tuesday morning as plans to rede- velop the Brock Road site picked up steam. A plan to temporarily house flea market vendors displaced by the plan has fallen through. Non-profit builder gets a break from Pickering officials Era ends as trade centre demolished Hit-and-run leads to arrest PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––A 16-year-old Scarborough boy faces charges after a handgun and ammunition were seized fol- lowing a hit-and-run colli- sion in Pickering. Durham Regional Police said a vehicle carrying three people drove off after hitting another car on Pickering Parkway about 12:40 p.m. Saturday. A patrol officer who wit- nessed the minor crash acti- vated his flashing lights and tried stopping the car, which pulled into the Pickering Recreation Complex, police said. All three suspects bolted from the vehicle and the 16- year-old was nabbed by offi- cers on Alwin Circle follow- ing a foot chase. The other two suspects got away. Police said a silver hand- g un was found near the vehi- cle and several rounds of ammunition were seized from the floor of the car. The teen has been charged with failing to stop at an ac- cident, flight from police, possession of a dangerous weapon, breach of recog- nizance and numerous firearm possession charges. Investigation is continu- ing and anyone with infor- mation about the incident is asked to call police at 905- 579-1520, ext. 2530, or anony- mously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. City defers charges for affordable housing plan BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– The City is con- sidering giving a non-profit condominium developer a six-month deferral on its mu- nicipal fees in the hopes it will open up more affordable housing downtown sooner rather than later. Pickering’s finance and op- erations committee is recom- mending the deferral of $1.2 million in development charges and cash-in-lieu of parkland for Options for Homes, which offers assis- tance to low and modest in- come purchasers through second mortgages. “It just means an inability to access those funds for six months,” said Ward 2 Re- gional Councillor Mark Hol- land at Monday’s committee meeting. Options for Homes plans to build an 11-storey apart- ment condominium provid- ing affordable home owner- ship, including eight to 12 special accessible units, as part of the last phase of a complex between Kingston Road and the Esplanade North in the City’s down- town. 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They bring a more aggressive attitude to the bargaining table.” In general, the provincial body’s involvement has been “very positive” for local teach- ers, he says, but acknowledges that in 2001, when ETFO provincial negotiated for Durham teachers, he felt like they were running the show. “I felt like I had no power in the bargaining; I thought it was all in Dave Kendall’s hands,” says Mr. Butcher. Rachel Gencey, Durham ETFO’s current president, is quick to point out that provin- cial ETFO comes in at the local’s request. In an interview, she admits to being annoyed by board claims that the provincial team is call- ing the shots at the bargaining table, that there is a “provincial agenda” at work in Durham, which explains the current con- frontation with the board. Ms. Gencey says there is no provincial agenda, and when teachers and the board sit down to negotiate, six of the seven teacher representatives at the table are from the local unit. “A re we being handcuffed and locked in a back room? Certainly not,” she says. Ms. Gencey says the board is overlooking its teachers in cit- ing a provincial influence. “They’re really underestimat- ing them, and it’s a really big mistake to do that,” she says. Mr. Butcher says ETFO Durham members teach small- er children, and “that has al- ways made us a little less ag- gressive.” He notes, however, that over the past few years, the board has hired several hundred new teachers per year, most of them young teachers who may com- pare their situation with col- leagues in York Region, for ex- ample, where public elemen- tary teachers are the highest paid in the Greater Ontario Area. “They’re saying, ‘why can’t we have that in Durham? That’s happening across the province’,” says Mr. Butcher. And, he says the youth move- ment is reflected on the Durham unit’s bargaining com- mittee as well, where “there are not as many old guys like me on the executive anymore.” Craig Burch, the Durham District School Board’s educa- tion director, doesn’t buy the argument that younger teach- ers are a factor in a more con- frontational union stance. “I don’t think it has anything to do with that,” he says in an interview. He is the board’s former em- ployee relations’ superinten- dent, previously in charge of bargaining. Mr. Burch says the influence of the provincial exec- utive is the big factor. He notes that on ETFO strike action bul- letins, three of the four contact names are provincial ETFO members. He cites “a combination be- tween a new executive and a greater provincial union spot- light on Durham” as the rea- sons for a tougher ETFO bar- gaining position. However, it seems not all Durham teachers, however, support a tougher ETFO here. Ms. Gencey did not dispute that at the Feb. 19 strike regis- tration meeting in Oshawa, a teacher stood up and ques- tioned the union’s hard-line ap- proach. She was apparently confront- ed by provincial members, after which she walked out of the meeting, followed by some of her peers. Ms. Gencey acknowledges that some teachers are having trouble with the union’s tough approach to bargaining, with- drawing from duties and head- ing down the road to a strike. “For a small minority of our members, they’re having diffi- culty with it,” she says. Flea market vendors wait and see porary sites in the area, how- ever Tom Ris- tov, a member of the Pickering Markets Ten- ants Associa- tion, said they couldn’t find anything suit- ing their needs. “We tried to stay within Pickering but nothing came up,” said Mr. Ristov. The lack of a temporary loca- tion will have no bearing on the new site, stressed Mr. Freeman. “We held a vendor meeting Fe b. 20. We in- vited as many of them as we could get a hold of,” he said. “And over half of them filled out an applica- tion and made the deposit (for the new loca- tion). It’s a sure thing.” He points out the site’s builder, Invar Building Cor- poration, never asked for a spe- cific commit- ment to fill the 550 vendor and antique spaces at the new building before going ahead with the con- struction. At the Feb. 20 meeting, ven- dors were told Charter Hall and Invar are fully committed to the project and it will be moving for- ward, Mr. Free- man said. “In the mean- time, some (vendors) are going back to their weekday businesses. Some are going to other mar- kets to wait it out,” he said. About 35 new vendors from the Pickering Markets have r ecently brought their wares to Dr. Flea’s Hwy. 27 and Albion Flea Market in To r onto, says owner Allen Koffman. 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The Global Positioning Satel- lite (GPS) system, which relies on a satellite signal to tail a ve- hicle, was secretly installed on the accused’s Toyota 4Runner in mid-June 2000 during the in- vestigation into the death of his wife, court heard. Hemoutie (Geeta) Raghunauth, 28, died of cyanide poisoning in the cou- ple’s Beaton Way home on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2000. Mr. Raghunauth, 31, has pleaded not guilty to first-de- gree murder. Detective Sergeant Steve Illing, head of the Durham Re- g ional Police homicide unit, said Mr. Raghunauth was placed under surveillance shortly after the investigation began into his wife’s death. A few weeks into the probe Mr. Raghunauth was charged by Toronto Police with defraud- ing a former employer, and re- leased on bail June 20, 2000. He was ordered not to leave Ontario or possess travel docu- ments as part of the terms of his release, the Superior Court jury trial was told Monday. But at 8:30 p.m. on June 28, the GPS system showed Mr. Raghunauth driving down the Queen Elizabeth Way, over the Burlington Skyway, and headed in the direction of the US bor- der at Niagara Falls. Sgt. Pat Davidson of Durham’s surveil- lance team alerted Det. Sgt. Illing and police hastily con- tacted border points, the detec- tive testified. Mr. Raghunauth was arrested at 9:55 p.m. by US customs, he testified. Mr. Raghunauth was re- turned to Durham police head- quarters, held overnight at 17 Division and interviewed the next day by Det. Sgt. Illing. In an earlier statement he gave the detective, Mr. Raghu- nauth had said his wife had been healthy and that he didn’t know how she died. The second videotaped statement, shown to jurors Monday, began with a confrontational tone, unlike the first interview earlier in May. “There’s no doubt in my mind, Ganesh, you are respon- sible for the death of He- moutie,” Det. Sgt. Illing says at the start. Mr. Raghunauth protests his innocence. “God knows and I know, I’m innocent. My wife was the best thing that I could have ever had... I never did anything wrong to her... Never did,” he said. He then suggested “voodoo,” or evil spirits caused his wife’s death. “I don’t know how well you know or how well you be- lieve in voodooism, but Geeta was sick through voodooism acts,” he said. Court heard Mrs. Raghu- nauth was often sick with strange illnesses and was taken by her husband and family to their native Guyana, and an- other time to New York, to see Hindu priests to rid her of Obeah, or evil spirits. “The priest said there’s some- one who did a big voodoo act on her, and that’s why she was be- having that way,” Mr. Raghu- nauth said. Det. Sgt. 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(at Finley) Suite 7, Ajax 905-686-7717 905-683-4477 1895 Clements Rd. #135 pickering Serving Durham Region Since 1987 www.advantageairtech.com $50 Rebate with this ad Does your humidifier leak water? 10 %10 % Off on a furnace maintenance Get a new General “flow thru” type humidifier and put all these troubles behind you. Is it a pain to clean? Do you clean it at least 3 times per winter? Do you know it spreads bacteria throughout your home? JOHN LABATT BEER TOUR Sunday March 30 DRIVE TO TOTO SHEPPARD AVE. HWY 401 MARKHAM RD. FORD SALES LIMITED 17 YEARS OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION... IS THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS! 1780 MARKHAM RD. SCARBOROUGH (JUST NORTH OF SHEPPARD)www.freewayford.ca 416293-3077 OVER 260 210 NEW VEHICLES IN-STOCK PAY NOTHING UNTIL 2004* June 2003 don’t pay TILL 0$ FOCUS, WINDSTAR & TAURUS ONLY BRAND NEW 2003 FORD FOCUS SE WE PAY YOUR FIRST PAYMENT AUTO, AIR, POWER LOCK, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, FLOOR MATS, AM/FM/CD & MORE. STK #3-1236 LEASE FOR $165/MTH $16,588CASH PRICEOR BRAND NEW 2003 FORD FOCUS SE AUTO, AIR, POWER LOCK, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, FLOOR MATS, AM/FM/CD & MORE. STK #3-1236 LEASE FOR $165/MTH CASH PRICEOR MARCH INTO SAVINGS 0% FINANCE 36 MTHS BRAND NEW 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LX VALUE 3.8L, V6, 7 PASS., AIR, PRIVACY, GALSS, FLOOR MATS, AM/FM/CASS., P. WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS, TILT, STEERING & MORE LEASE FOR $259/MTH $21,299CASH PRICEOR 0% FINANCE 36 MTHS BRAND NEW 2003 F150 REG CAB 4.2L, V6, AUTO, AIR, REAR SLIDING WINDOWS, AM/FM/CD, POLISHED, ALUM WHEELS, 40/60 SPLIT BENCH SEAT & MORE. STK #3-8432 LEASE FOR $283/MTH $22,688CASH PRICEOR 0% FINANCE 48 MTHS BRAND NEW 2003 WINDSTAR UTILITY 4 DR., PRIVACY GLASS, PW, PL, PM, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM/CASS/CD, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, LUGGAGE RACK & MORE. $23,988CASH PRICE 0% FINANCE 48 MTHS BRAND NEW 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 4X2 4.0L, V6, AUTO, AIR, AM/FM/CD, & CASS & MORE. STK #3-8538 $31,288CASH PRICE 0% FINANCE 36 MTHS BRAND NEW 2003 RANGER SUPER CAB 4X2 EDGE 4.0L V6, AUTO, AIR, FOG LAMPS, LTD. SLIP, REAR SLIDING WINDOW & MORE. STK #3-8310 0% FINANCE 48 MTHS 4.6L, V8, AUTO, AIR, ALL TERRAIN TIRES, BEDLINERS, SHIFT ON THE FLY, CAB STEPS, XLT PKG. & MORE. STK #3-8410 LEASE FOR $372/MTH $32,888CASH PRICEOR 0% FINANCE 48 MTHS BRAND NEW 2003 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON AUTO, AIR, POWER LOCK, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, FLOOR MATS, AM/FM/CD LUGGAGE RACK, CARGO COVER & MORE. STK #3-1231 LEASE FOR $189/MTH $17,588CASH PRICEOR 0% FINANCE 36 MTHS BRAND NEW 2003 TAURUS SEDAN V6, AUTO, AIR, 16” ALUMINUM WHEELS, ABS, HEATED MIRRORS, POWER GROUP DRIVER SEAT, TILT, CRUISE & MORE STK #3-9025 LEASE FOR $279/MTH $22,588CASH PRICEOR 0% FINANCE 48 MTHS BRAND NEW 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4X2 V6, AUTO, AIR, SIDE STEP BARS, ROOF RACK, CARGO COVER, CONVENIENCE GRP, PWR GRP, CD/CASS & MORE. STK #3-8743 $25,188CASH PRICE $22,688CASH PRICE 0% FINANCE 36 MTHS BRAND NEW 2003 F150 SUPER CAB 4X4 *Above priced vehicle are plus freight charges F-Series $1025, Explorer $985, Escape $860, Ranger $880, Windstar $1025, Taurus $950 & Focus $790. All rebates applied to sale price. Rebate on Focus LX $2300, Focus SE Sedan & Wagon $1500, Taurus $2000, Ranger $1000, Explorer 4DR $1000, Explorer Sport Trac $2500, Windstar LX Value $3500, F- Series, $1000, special financing, For special financing add factory incentive to sale price if rebate taken. Eg. $1500 over 36 month, effective rate of interest is 2.5%. Vehicles mat not be exactly as illustrated. †Sale prices are plus reg. & admin. fee, GST & PST extra. All lease are based on 48 months, $2995 down & freight + taxes 20,000km/years. *See dealer for full details. OR LEASE WITH DOWN SECURITY DEPOSIT and OR ‘Voodoo acts’ caused wife’s death, accused told police HHEEMMOOUUTTIIEE RRAAGGHHUUNNAAUUTTHH Decision on Durham courthouse could come later this year DDUURRHHAAMM ––––A new Durham court- house, promised more than half a decade ago, isn’t exactly around the corner but behind-the-scenes work to get it here continues, says a provincial government spokesman. In September 2001, the Province issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for developers interested in building a consolidated regional courthouse. Durham has 24 court- rooms in six different locations in ad- dition to the Crown attorney’s office. “The first phase of the request for qualifications is done,” says Mo- hammed Nakhooda, spokesman for Ontario SuperBuild Corporation, the arm of the provincial govern- ment overseeing the process. During that phase interested bidders were qualified based on their ability to meet technical requirements and to finance the project, says Mr. Nakhooda. The private sector would assume responsibility for the owner- ship, operation and maintenance of the facility. Last fall, Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty said the new courthouse would be “the centrepiece for Durham Region.” In addition to se- cure court facilities, it could feature a public space possibly with some commercial and residential areas. “This will be a dramatic public space. The whole idea is not just a court building,” the MPP said. Once the developers were quali- fied based on technical and financial ability, the RFQ continued into phase two, says Mr. Nakhooda. That phase, still ongoing, is a review of the sites proposed by each developer to determine if specific site criteria are met. Those developers whose sites qualify will be invited to submit a full proposal likely sometime between “early and mid-spring,” says Mr. Nakhooda. Visit us at durhamregion.com NOW OPEN EVERY DAY! •New seeds have arrived •Booking landscape designs, Now! 2215 Brock Rd. Pickering 905.683.5952 Yes Fax it Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser General 905-683-7363 Newsroom 904-683-0386 Provincial NDP leader raps Premier Ernie Eves over pledge to hold hearings BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Standing along Pick- ering’s waterfront with the nuclear station towering over him, Provin- cial NDP Leader Howard Hamp- ton renewed calls Tuesday for an inquiry into the protracted restart of Pickering’s ‘A’ side reactors and the end of privatized hydro. “On Nov. 11, Premier (Ernie) Eves said the government was going to hold an inquiry into what was going on at the Pickering ‘A’ unit, why it was so behind and the huge cost overrun,” he said. “We’re now into March. It has al- most been four months and still no inquiry. “Yet people are being hit with rolling blackouts,” he added. Rolling up in an orange coach bus decked out in the words ‘Stop Hydro Privatization’, Mr. Hampton said he was responding to the In- dependent Market Operator’s (IMO) warnings on Monday that the power supply was so low it may result in brownouts in Ontario communities. “Part of the reason we’re in this f ix is the nuclear station behind us in Pickering has been shut down now for almost four years and there are major problems with the shutdown,” he said. The restart has run into a $2-bil- lion cost overrun and its reopening has been put off four times, mak- ing it three years overdue, the NDP leader said. In the meantime, the cost of hydro electricity is much higher than the 4.3 cents per kilowatt- hour the provincial government would like consumers to believe, he charged. “Yesterday, it was 39 cents per kilowatt-hour. The difference is being paid out in a subsidy people don’t see and that subsidy now amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars a month,” Mr. Hampton added. A/P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.opg.com putting our energy to good use For more information on our March Break programs please call 905-837-7272. TUESDAY, MARCH 11 Pickering Museum Village 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Be a settler survivor during March Break! Take a self- guided nature hike through the woods. Stops along the winter trail include nature activities, beautiful vistas, and even a few of Pickering’s early settlers struggling to survive their first winter. Please dress for the weather. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 Pickering Nuclear Information Centre 11:00 am – 2:00 pm It’s Tumbleweed Castlemania at the Information Cen- tre! Build an environmentally friendly home for Tumble- weed the TVO hamster. Please bring your recyclable materials and your engineering minds! Event is held indoors. THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Alex Robertson Park 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Explore your artistic skills in this fun outdoor event. Artists will demonstrate techniques for sketching in the great outdoors! Supplies will be provided. Please dress for the weather. FRIDAY, MARCH 14 WindReach Farm 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Join Patsy the donkey and all her animal friends for lots of fun at WindReach Farm. Enjoy a few hours in the country. Visit the petting zoo, nature trail, farm museum and take a wagon ride! Fun for the whole family, with lots of activities to PICKERING NUCLEAR presents great family fun for March Break. All the events are FREE and there’s something exciting for every kid, aged 12 and under. Please note: all children must be accompanied by an adult. WEDNESDAY...Information Centre THURSDAY...Alex Rob e r t s o n P a r k FRIDAY...WindReach Farm TUESDAY...Pickering Museum Village Why Walk in Someone Else’s Shadow...Cast Your Own! ROADMAP TO SUCCESS III WEEKEND CONFERENCE Creating Your Community A Conference for Women, by Women, about WomenMarch 28 to March 30, 2003 Hilton Suites 8500 Warden Ave., Markham Going Crazy Trying to Get Balance in Your Life?! BPW Durham is again sponsoring RoadMap to Success III, a conference for women to network, learn and laugh with other business women. You can learn to bring more FUN into your life, while finding the BALANCE between career, home, and spiritual demands. Keynote Speaker Lorraine Weygman’s workshop, Change the Balance and Grow With Dignity and Delight,will examine women’s attitudes, values, priorities and how they practice this with their time management. Join us in creating your community! Cost includes accommodation, meals and workshops. DURHAM RESIDENTS ONLY $150.00 NON-DURHAM RESIDENTS $450.00 Saturday only—Workshops and 3 meals. $125.00 The above fees are being subsidized through the BPW Durham Bursary Fund. 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Options for Homes could then use those savings against the mortgage on the building’s accessible units to help lower the cost of their modifi- cation for purchasers. Under the plan, development charges wouldn’t be paid to the City until those units were resold. But local councillors argued it could be decades before those units were resold and fees were paid back to the City. Instead, they opted for a more short-term solution, proposing the deferral of development charges and cash-in-lieu of parkland until such time an above ground building permit is issued, or six months from the issuance of the below-ground permit, which ever occurs first. Interest on the $1.2 million is esti- mated at about $18,000. However, members pointed out the City wouldn’t be losing those dollars, just collecting them later in the development process. “We may get the money faster than if it wasn’t deferred,” said Coun. Holland. “It will help accelerate their timetable by freeing up some of their cash flow, and accelerate those dollars in getting to us.” The condominium would intensi- fy the downtown with a range of dif- ferent housing, he added. Mayor Wayne Arthurs said he looked forward to seeing the overall site completed, noting the con- struction would complete a 15-year development process for that cor- ner of the downtown. Wa rd 3 City Councillor David Pickles acknowledged with the de- ferral, Pickering is “in a small way” helping facilitate Options for Homes with their vision of provid- ing home ownership to those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. “But maybe the City should have a policy, maybe something finan- cially different, when it comes to af- fordable and accessible units,” he said afterwards. Wa rd 1 Regional Councillor Mau- rice Brenner said the Region of Durham and local school boards may also want to help in providing some relief to Options for Homes in the timing of its payments. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 PAGE A5 P Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. Pickering Home Design Centre PICKERING OUTLET HWY 401 Sears Pickering Furniture & Appliance Outlet 1755 Pickering Parkway (Formerly Sport Mart at the Pickering Design Centre) Store hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 am - 6 pm Thurs. & Fri. 10 am - 9 pm Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm SEARS CLUB CardsWelcome Shop often...save big on Sears quality at discounted prices Special offers in effect 6 days only.Thursday, March 6th, 03 until Tuesday, March 11th, 03 or while quantities last.Copyright 2003. Sears Canada Inc. SEARS® Personal shopping only. All merchandise sold “as is” and all sales are final. No exchanges, returns or adjustments on previously purchased merchandise, savings offers cannot be combined. No dealers: we reserve the right to limit quantities.While quantities last. Prices do not include home delivery. Although we strive for accuracy, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error.‘Reg.’,‘Was’ and ‘Sears selling price’ refer to the Sears Catalogue or Retail store price current at time of merchandise receipt. Offers valid at Sears Pickering Outlet Store only. Merchandise selection varies by store. For other hot deals,visit the Outlet Site at www.sears.ca. CHECK OUT OUR UNADVERTISED IN-STORE MANAGER SPECIALS OFF PRICE EVERYDAY!!™ Our stores receive merchandise already drastically reduced plus special buys and everyday good values. Huge selection of Furniture, Mattresses, Box Springs & Major Appliances 10-30%off Sears Retail Regular Price plus low prices on reconditioned, damaged and marked items EXERCISE BIKES SAVE AN ADDITIONAL40% off 30% off SNOWBLOWERS SAVE AN ADDITIONAL the already reduced prices on the already reduced prices on all IT’S LIKE THERE’S NOT TAX ADDED* on all FURNITURE *SOME MAYBE MISSING PARTS BUT ARE FULLY WARRANTIED *SOME MAYBE MISSING PARTS BUT ALL ARE FULLY WARRANTIED 30% off SELECTED DISHWASHERS SAVE AN ADDITIONAL the already reduced prices on *SOME MAYBE MISSING PARTS BUT ALL ARE FULLY WARRANTIED *SEARS WILL DEDUCT FROM THE ITEM PRICE AN AMOUNT SO THAT YOUR TOTAL FURNITURE PURCHASE INCLUDING APPLICABLE TAXES WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE ITEM PRICE. OFFER APPLIES TO IN STORE MERCHANDISE IN SEARS PICKERING OUTLET STORE. OFFER EXCLUDES DELIVERY & FRAMED PRINTS. SHINNY HOCKEY March 9 Come & Play And with these offers, driving an award winner has never been easier. Built for life in Ontario 2003 FOCUS LX SEDAN $173 ** PER MONTH/48 MONTH LEASE $2,214 DOWN/$825 FREIGHT OR Cash Purchase for $13,995*** 2003 TAURUS LX $298** PER MONTH/48 MONTH LEASE $2,695 DOWN/$990 FREIGHT OR Cash Purchase for $22,895*** 2003 F-Series – Canada’s best-selling line of pickups for 37 years.✦ ★★★★★Windstar is the only minivan to earn a Five Star Crash Test Rating nine years in a row for front impact for both driver and front passenger in U.S. Government testing.▼ ★★★★★Taurus earned the highest U.S. Government Crash Test Rating for front impact – Double Five Star rating.▼ 2003 F-150 XTR 4X4 SUPERCAB $399** PER MONTH/36 MONTH LEASE $3,995 DOWN/$1,045 FREIGHT OR Cash Purchase for $35,729*** SEE YOUR LOCAL FORD DEALER WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: *One year payment deferral on most new in-stock 2003 vehicles to retail customers, on approved credit. No down payment required.The full amount of the contract purchase price is due immediately after the one year (365 day) payment deferral (i.e., 366 days from the contract date). The transaction is interest-free for the first 365 days.At the conclusion of the one year (365 day) payment deferral period, customers will have the option of re-financing their vehicle through Ford Credit at 7.98% annual percentage rate for a contract term of up to 48 months to retail customers, on approved credit. Offer applies only to vehicles delivered on or before March 31, 2003. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. This offer excludes Lincoln, Econoline, Excursion, Expedition, Mustang Mach 1, SVT vehicles and F-Series above 8500 GVW. E.g., $20,000 contract purchase price, no down payment, financed at 0% annual percentage rate for 365 days, no monthly payments, cost of borrowing is $0 or 0% and total to be repaid is $20,000. After the one year (365 day) payment deferral consumer has the option of paying $20,000 or re-financing at 7.98% annual percentage rate for e.g., 48 months, monthly payment is $488.18, cost of borrowing is $3,432.64 or 5.49 % per annum and total to be repaid is $23,432.64.This is a sample calculation only. Down payment or equivalent trade may be required for re-financing based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Financing not available with any other offer.All purchase financing offers exclude freight, licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. ‡100 day payment deferral and 0% purchase financing on most new in-stock 2003 Ford vehicles, excluding Lincoln, Econoline, Excursion, Expedition, Mustang Mach 1, SVT vehicles and F-Series above 8500 GVW to retail customers, on approved credit from Ford Credit. ††After the first 100 day payment deferral, 0% purchase financing is still available on all new in-stock 2003 Taurus/Windstar/F-Series under 8500 GVW excluding Harley Davidson and SVT models for the remaining 48 month term. Or, 0% purchase financing is still available on all new in-stock 2003 Focus/Grand Marquis/Ranger/Explorer/Escape for the remaining 36 month term.All other vehicles require a 4.9% - 8.9% purchase financing (varies depending on vehicle and particular model) for 36/48/60 months (purchase financing period varies depending on vehicle and particular model) to retail customers, on approved credit from Ford Credit. E.g. $20,000 financed at 0% annual percentage rate for the first 100 days, monthly payment is $0, cost of borrowing for the first 100 days is $0 and total still owing after the first 100 days is $20,000. After the first 100 days $20,000 financed at 5.9% annual percentage rate for 48 months, monthly payment is $469, cost of borrowing is $2,512 or 5.40% per annum and total to be repaid is $22,512. This is a sample calculation only. Down payment or equivalent trade-in may be required based on approved credit.All purchase financing offers exclude freight, licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. Financing not available with any other offer. ‡‡Lease selected new in-stock 2003 Focus/Windstar for an annual lease rate of 0% for the first 30 days only, then for the remaining term of the 36 or 48 month lease contract (lease period varies depending on vehicle and particular model) a rate of between 0.9% and 5.9% (varies depending on vehicle and particular model) will be required from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Conditions of a mileage restriction of 60,000/80,000 km over 36/48 months apply.A charge of 8 cents per km over mileage restriction applies, plus applicable taxes. No down payment or security deposit required. Ford Motor Company of Canada will pay the first month’s payment.All lease offers exclude freight, licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. Lease offer may not be combined with any other offers. E.g. Lease a new in-stock 2003 Windstar Sport and make no lease payment for 30 days and then for the remaining term of the 48 month lease contract, lease for $480 per month based on an annual lease rate of 3.9% from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit.Total lease obligation is $23,040. Optional Buyout is $13,094.25.Total Cash price without lease is $32,575. Cost of borrowing is $3,557.33 or 3.98% per annum. This is a sample calculation only. A charge of 8 cents per km over mileage restriction applies, plus applicable taxes. $0 down payment required. $0 security deposit required. First month’s payment waived. Windstar Sport lease offer excludes freight ($1,025), licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. **Lease a new in-stock 2003 Focus LX/Windstar LX/Taurus LX/F-150 XTR for $173/$269/$298/$399 per month based on an annual lease rate of 1.9%/2.9%/1.5%/4.9% and a 48/48/48/36 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Total lease obligation is $10,518/$17,411/$16,999/$18,363.Some conditions and a mileage restriction of 80,000/60,000 km over 48/36 months apply.A charge of 8 cents per km over mileage restriction applies,plus applicable taxes.$2,214/$4,499/$2,695/$3,995 down payment or equivalent trade required.First month’s payment and $200/$325/$350/$475 security deposit required.***Cash purchase a new in-stock 2003 Focus LX/Windstar LX/Taurus LX/F-150 XTR for $13,995/$23,095/$22,895/$35,729 after $2,300/$3,500/$2,000/$1,000 deducted.Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price before cashback deducted.All offers exclude freight ($825/$1,025/$990/$1,045),licence,insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. †Focus has been one of Car and Driver’s 10Best Cars for 4 years running. ▼The 2003 Windstar and Taurus earned the highest front impact rating for both the driver and front passenger in U.S. Government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing (www.NHTSA.com) ▲Full-size Windstar is compared to a short wheelbase model advertised with most other minivans.✦2003 F-Series is Canada’s best-selling Line of Pickups for 37 years based on Manufacturer’s Public Month End Release December 2002. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Some conditions may apply to the Graduate Recognition program. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Some conditions apply.All offers are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined. See Dealer for details. Dealer transfer may be required. Not all dealers may have specially equipped models in stock.Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Ontario FDA, P.O. Box 2000, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 2003 WINDSTAR LX VALUE WITH EXTENDED LENGTH COMFORT▲ $269** PER MONTH/48 MONTH LEASE $4,499 DOWN/$1,025 FREIGHT OR Cash Purchase for $23,095*** 2003 Ford Focus. Car and Driver 10Best 4 years running.† ford.ca Use your Graduation Rebate towards your purchase. 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For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 Pickering gives relief to non-profit developer Arthurs leads the pack in expense claims Pickering councillors collectively spent more than $90,000 in 2002 PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Pickering councillors claimed more than $90,000 in expenses in 2002. Leading the group was Mayor Wayne Arthurs, who charged back $25,501 in mileage, conferences, meals and taxable benefits to the City last year. Typically, expenses were higher for regional council- lors, with the average just over $11,000. Wa rd 2 Regional Council- lor Mark Holland claimed slightly more at $13,012 last year. Numbers were more varied for city councillors. Topping the list was Bill McLean in Ward 2, who claimed $12,701, above that of Wa rd 3 City Councillor David Pickles at $9,630 and Ward 1 City Councillor Dave Ryan at $6,532. The difference stems from personal philosophy, said Coun. McLean, in that some councillors feel it less impor- tant to travel to outside con- ferences. “Being this is my first term on council, I felt it was im- portant to get to those con- ferences. “I also held a couple meet- ings in which I had to pay for the space,” he added. When it came to wages, Coun. McLean ranked the lowest of his peers at $25,788 because of experience. Most council members were paid just over $26,000, with Mayor Arthurs earning $63,127 for his Pickering duties. Region of Durham finance staff say they are still finaliz- ing the 2002 pay and expense report for regional council- lors, which should be made public at the March 19 fi- nance and administration committee. ✦ Pickering, from page A1 WWAAYYNNEE AARRTTHHUURRSS Mileage, conferences meals and taxable benefits totalled $25,500. 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My dog was walking in it, so when I got home and every day since, I must wash his feet. If that isn’t bad enough, today I found it on my front walk, and some of it is less than 10 feet from my front door. Until I saw this, I was not upset enough to write this let- ter, but today was the last straw. I have a video camera and am considering setting it up to face the street. I don’t like to be mean, but it makes me wonder what kind of people they are and even scari- er than that, what are their homes are like? If you are too lazy to clean up after your dog, then don’t have one. I’m sure that more people are, like me, getting fed up with such inconsiderate people. Fa ilure to pick up is not just disgusting, it is threatening to the health of pets — not to mention that if you track it into your homes it is nasty. VVaalleerriiee BByyeerrss PPiicckkeerriinngg Local resident dumbstruck at bid for five-year nuclear licences TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: ‘Regulator pushes for longer nuke licence’, Feb. 21, 2003 One is dumbstruck by the recommendation of the Cana- dian Nuclear Safety Commis- sion (CNSC) to increase the li- censing period of the ‘B’ reac- tors at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. CNSC knows the reactors are old and no other nuclear plant in the world is surround- ed by as large a population. The Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) admitted it would not allow a new nuclear plant to be built in the same lo- cation. Why are hearings con- ducted in Ottawa, and not where the most people are af- fected? PNGS’s history of significant nuclear “incidents” every other year coinciding with current two-year licences prove short- er, not longer, licensing periods are needed: i.e. 1988 — radioac- tive iodine vented into environ- ment over several weeks; 1990 — severe flux tilt — large power shifts in the reactor core; 1992 — radiation-contaminated heavy water dumped into Lake Ontario, the largest tritium re- lease in CANDU history; 1994 — Emergency Coolant Injec- tion System used to avoid a meltdown for the first time in CANDU’s history and Cana- da’s worst accident at a com- mercial nuclear station; 1996 — 500 tonnes of water spilled into the number-six reactor build- ing. Safety equipment could have failed from water damage. By 19 97, the public learned that over the preceding 20 years, more than 1,000 tonnes of cop- per, zinc and other metals were dumped into Lake Ontario. Since 1997, Pickering ‘A’ re- mains shut down and Picker- ing ‘B’ is not 100 per cent oper- ational. AECB was right then, when the normal two-year operating licence term was shortened to six months. The regulators seem unwill- ing to learn from history. CNSC’s past shows “too little, too late” without guarantees. How can the public feel safe when the government is both safety regulator and major pro- moter of CANDU reactors around the world? Public trust must be earned. Instead of a hodgepodge of ‘A’s’, ‘B’s’ and ‘C’s’, there should be straight ‘A’s’ — in PNGS annual reports — before rewarding any extended five- year licences. MMaarriiaann MMaarrttiinn PPiicckkeerriinngg Local teacher defends work and colleagues TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: My name is Sheryl Lavery and I am a hard-working, dedi- cated, Durham teacher. I hold a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Education, a French qualifi- cation and a teacher-librarian specialist qualification. At my school, I am the site administrator, report-card ad- ministrator, volunteer, co-op and special events co-ordina- tor. I teach French and an in- novative new library program called Information Literacy. I keep the library open every day before and after school, and I offer Library @ Lunch two days per week. Each year, with the help of another dedicated colleague, I c oach five gymnastic teams over two terms. I also coach a track and field event in the spring. I organize, support and offer extra literacy programs to our students. I am currently working on two Bertelsmann projects for innovative new programs being offered at our school with the hope of making these programs available to all Durham students. All of this “extracurricular activity” for which I volunteer, takes between two and three hours per day of my time. Do I stand alone in my dedication to the students, to the commu- nity or to the board? Certainly not! My colleagues are also a ded- icated group who enhance the learning experience both in and out of the classroom. In a recent letter to the edi- tor we, as teachers, were charged to do our jobs, “which is teach,” and that is exactly what we are now doing and will continue to do until our board and our federation reach a fair and equitable settlement. With the current offer of low salary, low preparation time and low benefits, what quality- level teacher will look at our board and wish to begin a ca- reer here? My children are also in the Durham Board public system. I want for them, the highest quality, most dedicated profes- sional who will be attracted to Durham, and who will be en- couraged to stay with our board for years to come. Let us hope our board wants the same. SShheerryyll LLaavveerryy OOsshhaawwaa Work-to-rule by teachers in Durham only hurts kids TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: It was interesting to read a student’s perspective of the Durham District School Board’s inability to assist stu- dents by agreeing to the DDSB teacher demands and thus ending the present work-to- rule campaign. But is this real- ly the right answer to the prob- lem facing the board and teachers? I vote to take the side of the kids. Our kids are the ones who suffer and are dragged into the middle of every squabble be- tween the board and teachers. Is this fair? The teachers say the kids are their only leverage. The kids just want to enjoy their whole school experience. We, as par- ents, remember our teachers so much more as we grow older so shouldn’t this be a positive experience? Why are my kids’ teachers telling their students the rea- sons they’re working to rule and so leaving me to explain it again when they get home from school? What has the explanation by teachers to my kids got to do with teaching their usual sub- ject? And, why don’t some schools allow parents to coach the school’s athletic teams so the kids don’t miss out? I always thought the teach- ers were in the classroom, (and outside of it), for the kids. I thought that is why you aspire to become a teacher. The work-to-rule campaign surely shows teachers are not here for the kids. They are here in Durham Region for them- selves. I hope they realize the effect their present actions will have on my kids later in their life. I definitely will remember. CC..LL.. WWiilllliiaammss OOsshhaawwaa The way we were Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343. The iron bridge The first iron bridge on Kingston Road in Pickering Village spanned Duffins Creek and was completed in 1890. This was a necessary improvement as the wooden bridges would be washed out or severely damaged by the annual spring flooding. Kingston Road was the only land route linking communities between London in the west and Kingston in the east for many years. This bridge withstood the increasing traffic for almost 30 years. Not for all tastes Teachers in favour of different bargaining tactics should be heard The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario is taking a hard-line approach in its current negoti- ations with the Durham District School Board. Much of that approach has been attributed to the Provincial office of ETFO, which is heavily involved in this negotiation and brings, as one veteran negotiator puts it, “a more aggressive attitude to the bargaining table.” In a resolute speech to School Community Council representatives on Feb. 24, DDSB director Craig Burch heaped a share of the blame for difficulties in this round of bargaining squarely on the shoulders of the provin- cial ETFO office, saying this is as much a provincially directed event as it is a locally directed one. With the Province determining how much will be al- lotted for teacher increases each year, and ETFO at- tempting to bring all boards in line with one another, Mr. Burch says he is in favour of provincewide bargain- ing which would put the government on one side of the bargaining table and the provincial union on the other. We agree with Mr. Burch when he says most teachers, principals and directors just want to do what they love to do - teach. Teachers he has talked to are very un- comfortable with the current situation at the bargain- ing table, says Mr. Burch, “and so are we.” And so are we. There is an awkwardness when you walk into a public elementary school these days. Oh, things look pretty much normal on the surface, but scratch a little and you’ll find many teachers who are re- luctantly towing the party line, unhappy and embar- rassed about being ordered by their union to cut off much of their contribution to education including coaching, academic help, report cards, education plans for high-needs students and more. One has only to look at a confrontation that took place at the Feb. 19 strike registration meeting in Os- hawa to know there is trouble brewing within union ranks. At that meeting a teacher, questioning the hard- line talk, was confronted by provincial members after which she walked out of the meeting followed by some fellow teachers. There are indeed teachers within the Durham union who agree with the tough approach and what is in fact a legal strike action, but many do not. And it is those whose philosophy about teaching differs from the hard- liners who are caught between a rock and a hard place. Follow the work-to-rule directives from ETFO and choose to abandon much of your own work ethic, or dis- regard the rules and face union-imposed fines and the wrath of disapproving peers. Some would say teachers who silently follow a path they disagree with are being untrue to the very lessons they teach their students - lessons about never bowing to peer pressure, about standing up for yourself even in the face of adversity. Others would say ETFO’s strength lies in its solidari- ty and when teachers begin to break ranks it weakens their bargaining power. There is truth in both statements, but they are the black and white of it all. We believe the answer lies in the grey. Yes, unions have a long and important history in this country –– one that can not be easily dismissed. But equally true is the teaching profession has a histo- ry of going the extra mile, of holding itself to high stan- dards and of being a large part of the moral compass we instil in our children. As such, the public expects teach- ers to walk the walk when it comes to fighting peer pres- sure and standing up for themselves. We applaud those teachers who have done their best to maintain as many services for our students as possi- ble. We have a verbal standing ovation for the teacher who spoke her conscience at the Feb. 19 meeting. And we urge other teachers to speak up if they disagree with the way negotiations are being handled. Not to sabo- tage ETFO, not to upend negotiations, and not to give the Durham District School Board an edge, but to make sure all voices are heard and listened to. LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: With Durham beginning to provide the service in some communities and looking to eventually expand region-wide, would you commit to a composting program and greater recycling if given the opportunity? ✦ No 32.1 per cent ✦ Ye s67.9 per cent Vo t es cast: 159 Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: IInn tthhee wwaakkee ooff tthhee nniigghhttcclluubb ttrraaggeeddyy iinn tthhee UU..SS..,, ddoo yyoouu ffeeeell aa ssiimmiillaarr ssiittuuaattiioonn ccoouulldd ooccccuurr hheerree iinn DDuurrhhaamm RReeggiioonn?? ✦ Yes ✦ No Click and say Growing Together Durham’s Community Strategic Plan Your input to this process is critical to its success. • What priorities should Durham Region be focusing upon? •How can Durham Region serve you better? •How can the City and the Region work together more effectively? •What role should the Region play - what role should the City play? Pickering’s public meeting will take place on; Tuesday, March 18 Council Chambers City Hall, 7 pm If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to share your comments, please email mark@markholland.ca or send a letter to One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 6K7 so that your input can be part of the official record. If you have any questions or require more information do not hesitate to contact Mark at 905.420.4605. Also watch for updates on the progress of this project at www.markholland.ca and www.region.durham.on.ca 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com905.420.2222 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME March 12 Race Relations and Equity Committee 7:00 pm March 13 Waterfront Coordinating Meeting 7:00 pm March 17 Planning & Committee of the Whole/Council 7:30 pm March 19 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit the website. Watch for Your City Brochure Delivery March 19th In the Matter of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.26 and amendments thereto NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND In the Matter Of an application by The Corporation of the City of Pickering for approval to expropriate land being Part of Water Lot 3, on Registered Plan No. 65 for the City of Pickering in the Regional Municipality of Durham. being Part 3 on Registered Plan 40R-17343 for the purposes of completion of construction of a municipal waterfront park and waterfront trail known as “Progress Bayfront Park” in the vicinity of the east shore of Frenchman’s Bay west of Front Street. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Part of Water Lot 3, on Registered Plan No. 65 for City of Pickering in the Regional Municipality of Durham, being Part 3 on Registered Plan 40R-17343 and municipally known as 670 Front Street, Pickering, Ontario. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, a. in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; b. in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of The Corporation of the City of PIckering Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 The Corporation of the City of Pickering Thomas J.Quinn, .C. A.O. Dated at the City of Pickering in the Province of Ontario this 10th day of February, 2003 March Break @ the Pickering Recreation Complex Join Us 683.6582 Word processing computers are available at the Central Library and Petticoat Creek branch during open hours. Pay a nominal fee for time and printing. For more information, please call 905.831.6265, press 0 or email the library at help@picnet.org. Word Processing Computers tickets.ca A fine way to pay pay Pay your parking tickets online cityofpickering.com 24 hours x 7 days x 52 weeks = Every day/All day--Hassle free payments!! @ your library™ HAVE YOU LICENSED YOUR PET???? The City of Pickering has commenced a door-to-door campaign promoting the sale of 2003 dog and cat licenses. The City representative should present proper identification to you along with a brochure explaining the door-to-door licensing campaign. The representatives are not Animal Services Officers and have no authority to fine you for failure to license. They will, however, provide information to the City on all residents refusing to license their pets. CAT OWNERS should note that City of Pickering By-law 5728/00 requires all cats to be licensed and leashed when off the owner’s property. DOG OWNERS should note that the same By-law prohibits the keeping of more than two dogs in any one household. Dogs and cats are important members of your family. Animal licenses identify your pets and ensure that, should they become lost, they can be returned to their rightful home. A SMALL PRICE TO PAY TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE! REGISTRATION FEES Pursuant to City of Pickering By-law 5728/00, all dog and cat owners must register their pets on a yearly basis. You could be charged if you fail to purchase the required license. Yearly fees are as follows: Male or female dog or cat $25.00 Male or female dog or cat with microchip implant $20.00 Spayed or neutered dog or cat $15.00 Spayed or neutered dog or cat with microchip implant $10.00 QUESTIONS Any questions concerning dog or cat registration tags should be directed to the Animal Services Centre at 905.427.8737 City of Pickering Youth Council FREE Programs & Events for Teens 13-19 Living in Pickering ID required, get your FREE City ID card at Petticoat Creek CC (470 Kingston Rd) BREAKDA N C I N G 7-10 pm Mon & Wed a t P e t t i c o a t C r e e k C . C . Thurs at Ea s t S h o r e C . C . BASKETB A L L St. Mary: M o n . 8 - 1 0 p m Fri. 8:30-10 p m Pine Ridge : T u e s . 7 - 1 0 p m East Shore : T h u r s 7 - 1 0 p m GAMES R O O M P etticoat Cr e e k C . C . : M o n & W e d . 7 - 1 0 p m Tu es 3:30-6:3 0 p m Sat 1-4 pm East Shore C . C . : T h u r s . 7 - 1 0 p m Northern P r o g r a m s Wed. 5-8 pm a t D e l m e a d e C C Movie Nigh t s , C r a f t s . G a m e s R o o m Fri. 7-10 pm a t C l a r e m o n t C C Games Roo m , F l o o r H o c k e y , Gymnasium , P S 2 There Seems to be a Growing Trend... PROPERTY NATURALIZATION! With today’s concerns for health and the environment, many residents, businesses and schools are looking for alternatives to typical lawn care practices. Property naturalization involves transforming a section of your property from manicured lawn into a space that reflects a more natural and healthy ecosystem. This space will help improve local water quality , attract wildlife and create a tranquil place for you to enjoy. Take part in the Property Naturalization Workshop Where: William Dunbar Public School When: March 27th Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm For more information Contact the Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project at 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 Squash Memberships at the Pickering Recreation Complex Membership includes Pre-Paid court fees for 6 International Courts, Access to 3 Fully Stocked Health club Facilities, Pool, Whirlpool & Sauna. Child Supervision on Site. The Squash Club offers activities such as Mixed House League, Social Evenings, Ladder Play, Inter-Club Play and numerous tournaments throughout the Year. Private and Child Supervision available Monthly Payment Options, Private Club Facilities at Community Prices HIP HOP DANCE 4-5:50 pm Wed. at Petticoat Creek C.c. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com Experience Art at the Pickering Civic Complex Viewing times: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on Display until March 24, 2003 Robert Hinves Pen & Ink & Watercolours SQUASH TOURNAMENT SIZZLES AT THE PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX The Pickering Squash Club hosted the 9th annual Lee Hanebury Memorial Tournament on Feb 14th to 16th at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Over 100 players with talent ranging from intermediate, to the top levels in Ontario competed for Women’s and Men’s Titles. Crowds were rewarded with high calibre play all weekend and proceeds of the tournament went to development of junior squash in Pickering and all over Ontario. 9th ANNUAL LEE HANEBURY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT WINNERS: Men’s A Dane Sharp Women’s A Pam Monrad Men’s B Ziad Rahim Women’s B Vanessa Steinwall Men’s C Raj Vadera Women’s C Shanon Fisher Men’s D Dom Salvagna Women’s D Anna Bonnell Men’s E Jonathon Lovery Thanks to all Sponsors, Players, and the Pickering Squash Club executive for a thrilling weekend of squash. group lessons are available. Racquet Pro Shop on Site www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 PAGE A7 P A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM ELECTIONS ONTARIO AND ELECTIONS CANADA Elections Ontario and Elections Canada are working together to gather data to use in compiling our voters lists. 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Meeting is at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Picker- ing, at 7 p.m. Call Cathy at 905-509-3855. MMEEDDIITTAATTIIOONN:: Learn how to meditate We dnesday nights at 7 p.m. at the Duf- fin’s Creek Co-Op, 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76 in Pickering. Classes are free. Call 905-420-7252. AAJJAAXX--PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG TTOOAASSTTMMAASSTTEERRSS::The club meets each Wednesday at the Pick- ering Nuclear Information Centre, Brock and Montgomery Park roads, to work on communication, leadership, public speaking and other skills. Meetings begin at 7:15 p.m. Call Marsha at 905-686-4384 or Leithland at 905-509-8584. OONNEE PPAARREENNTT SSUUPPPPOORRTT:: The Ajax-Picker- ing Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets every Wednesday at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road, Ajax. It’s for custodial and non-custodial parents. Meetings are at 8 p.m. except the second Wednesday of the month when start time is 8:30 p.m. Call 905- 426-4646. TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY,, MMAARRCCHH 66 OOVVEERREEAATTEERRSS AANNOONNYYMMOOUUSS::A 12-step program whose members meet every Thursday at LaStorta, at the north end of Liverpool Road next to Manresa Re- treat House in Pickering. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the base- ment or library. Call Edith during the day at 905-686-3834 or Mary in the evenings at 905-428-8660. SSEENNIIOORRSS’’ AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS:: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club offers line dancing every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Jack at 905-683-9696 or Agnes at 905-686-1573. Billboard MARCH 5, 2003 See the stars this weekend DDUURRHHAAMM ––-- The Durham Region Astronomical Association is inviting local residents to spend a little time looking at the stars at two upcoming events. Astronomy in the Park will be held Friday, March 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recre- ation Complex, 2440 King St. W. The moon, Jupiter and Sat- urn will be well- positioned for viewing through telescopes. Solar observ- ing at the Maple Syrup Festival will be available at Purple Woods Conservation Area on Satur- day, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Purple Woods is five minutes north of Oshawa, at the intersection of Simcoe Street and Coates Road. Get tips to find a job PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— Tips on prepar- ing a resume are being of- fered during a series of free workshops this month. The Durham Region Unem- ployed Help Centre provides the sessions from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays through March. There’s also the three-day job club and a landed immi- grants job search work- shop every Monday, Tues- day and W ednesday. Topics include resume prepa- ration, inter- view skills, job search strate- g ies, maintain- ing self-esteem and Internet training. Prior regis- tration is neces- sary and should be done as soon as possible, as workshops fill up quickly. All workshops are held at the centre’s office at 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Picker- ing, next to the GO station. Call 905-420- 4010 for more in- formation. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 PAGE B1 A/P SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Playing the field Pickering player on spring break tour... See page B3 PHS beats defending champ St. Mary for Durham title; Trojans off to OFSAA playdowns today BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor DD UURRHHAAMM ——The Pickering High School Trojans are bound for the provincials after soaring past the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs in the Durham Region se- nior boys’ basketball final Friday. The seventh-seeded Trojans will open the 18-team Ontario Federa- tion of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ Basketball Cham- pionship in Hamilton today (Wednesday), playing the 13th- ranked Hillcrest school Hawks from Ottawa in the opening game. The Ajax-based Trojans earned their way to the provincials with an impressive 88-62 victory in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) final over the defending champion Monarchs, of Pickering, played at a jam-packed Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax. Pickering High shot the lights out in the contest, knocking down the three-point field goal with abandon. The Monarchs were mostly power- less to stop the onslaught. The shooting clinic was led by Trojans’ point guard Jason Jordan and for- ward Navin Singh, both tossing up six treys apiece, with Jordan’s com- ing mostly in the first half, and Singh taking over after the interval. Jo rdan finished with a solid 24 points, while Singh was next in line with 20 to lead the Trojans. Pickering High head coach Ron Parfitt notes his club played text- book Trojan basketball, namely moving the ball with authority in the offensive zone, looking for the open man. “We did what we do,” says Parfitt. “We moved the ball well and made the extra pass to get the shot that we wanted. We played a very good game. We were pretty good on de- fence. Everything went right for us tonight. They played hard too, but when (David) Ferdinand went out (early in the fourth quarter), that was the end of their offensive threat.” Parfitt gave kudos to his floor leader, Jordan, who not only distrib- uted the ball effectively to his team- mates, but his three-point daggers in the second quarter kept the Mon- archs from mounting any sort of se- rious run at the Trojans. “J ason took charge when we got f lustered. He got everybody under control and made the shots. Jason has played well. I think he has played better than anyone in LOSSA this year.” The Monarchs kept it close through the opening quarter, trail- ing by seven (18-11) at the end of the opening eight minutes of play. Early in the second quarter, a three point- er by Jordan put the Trojans up by 12 , but the Monarchs proceeded to go on a 6-0 run to wrestle the deficit down to eight points by the middle of the stanza. However, Jordan an- swered with his third three-pointer of the quarter to put the Trojans up by 11. Pickering High would end the quarter with an 11-point advantage (38-27). The third quarter was all Trojans, who went on an impressive 11-2 run in the frame to carve out an em- phatic 21-point lead (58-37) with two minutes remaining. Pickering High outscored the Monarchs 23-13 in the frame for a 20-point lead (61-41). With the Trojans’ lead at 27 points with just more than three minutes left in the game, both teams emp- tied their benches. Ferdinand led St. Mary with 24 points, followed by Sydney Bookal with 13. NNOOTTEESS::Pickering High also emerged as champions in the LOSSA junior ‘AAAA’ basketball f inal, defeating the Dunbarton High School Spartans of Pickering 78-60, also played at Notre Dame Friday night. Steve Lopez led the charge for the Felicien defends Big Ten hurdles crown PPEERRDDIITTAA FFEELLIICCIIEENN Big Ten 60m hurdles champion PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A Pickering Olympian has done it again at the 2003 Big Ten Conference Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships at Indiana Universi- ty in Bloomington, Indiana. For the second consecutive year, Perdita Felicien — representing the Uni- versity of Illinois Fighting Illini — cap- tured the 60-metre hurdles crown, suc- cessfully defending her 2002 title last Sunday in a time of 8.02 seconds. What’s more, she did it over her main conference rival, Danielle Car- ruthers, who was running on her home track for the Indiana University Hoosiers. Illinois women’s track and field head coach Gary Winckler told the universi- ty’s Web site that although Felicien faced an uphill battle to retain her hur- dles title, she did so in impressive fash- ion. “I really thought Perdita would have a tough one being on Danielle’s home track, but she took control of the race and never looked back,” Winckler said. “It was classical Perdita Felicien. As far as I could tell, she never really felt pres- sured during the race; it didn’t seem like the race was as close as the times would indicate.” Felicien also competed in the 60 metres and finished seventh in 7.51 sec- onds. Next up for Felicien is the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Indoor Championships at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Arkansas March 14 and 15. She had previously qualified for the NCAA national show- case and has to be considered one of the favourites for the national 60m hur- dles crown. Local trampolinists head to nationals DDUURRHHAAMM —— Four area trampolin- ists bounced their way into the provin- cials and the Canadian championships after solid efforts at the third Ontario Cup qualifying meet in Ottawa last weekend. Amanda Paterson, 18, Charlotte Snape, 15, and Alan Morin, 20, all of Pickering, and Cory Kozmik, 15, of Ajax, not only qualified to compete for the Provincial medals at the Ontario cham- pionships April 5 and 6, but also have met the required scores to compete in the Canadian Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in Saskatoon May 15 to 17. Paterson earned a gold medal in the women’s individual junior national di- vision at the qualifier in Ottawa. Meanwhile, Snape brought home a gold in the women’s synchronized novice national division with partner Kayla Gray, 14, of Uxbridge. Snape also placed fourth in the individual competi- tion; Gray placed seventh in this catego- ry. Kozmik scored two bronze medals in the women’s youth national division in both individual and synchronized cate- gory with partner Daniella Jumelet, 15, of Scarborough. Cory has now qualified to compete in the upcoming Canada World Cup in Oakville April 4 and 5 to try for a spot on the Canadian youth team that will compete internationally. Morin placed fourth in the individual men’s senior national division. All four athletes train in Richmond Hill at Skyriders Trampoline Place, Na- tional Training Facility with coaches Dave Ross and Angelo Despotas. Trojans win by a long shot Sports Briefs MARCH 5, 2003 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering High School Trojans fans go wild after the Ajax school piled on the points against the St. Mary Monarchs late in the fourth quarter during the LOSSA ‘AAAA’ senior boys’ final at Notre Dame Cathholic Secondary School in Ajax. The Trojans won 88-62. Pickering High will play its opening-round game at the OFSAA championships today in Hamilton. Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Pickering High’s point guard Jason Jordan, left, drives past his St. Mary counterpart, Sydney Bookal, during LOSSA senior boys’ basketball final action Friday. AAJJAAXX ——The Pickering High School Tr ojans senior boys’ basketball team will be one of the top seeds at the provincial high school championships that start in Hamilton today (Wednesday). The Trojans — fresh from a big 88- 62 victory over the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) championship game Friday — will be the number-seven seed at the On- tario Federation of School Athletics Asso- ciations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ championships. The Trojans (37-5) will play the 13th- seeded Hillcrest Hawks (49-11) from Ot- tawa in their first-round contest at Hamil- ton’s Cathedral school at 7:15 p.m. A win there will set up a date with the loser of the game between the 10th- ranked Father Goetz Gators from Missis- sauga or ninth-seeded Beal from London at Hamilton’s St. Mary’s school Thursday at 11:15 a.m. Tr ojans’ coach Ron Parfitt says how his team does at OFSAA will depend on the match-ups on the court in any given game. He notes a team with a solid inside presence could give his smaller Trojans fits. He is, however, confident in his team’s ability to shoot the ball for a high percentage. “We know we can shoot with any- body,” says Parfitt. Eighteen teams from across Ontario will compete at the provincial high school basketball championships, culminating in Friday’s gold-medal final at Hamilton’s Cathedral high school at 8 p.m. The odds-on favourite to take the gold medal at this year’s championships is the Eastern Commerce High School Saints from Toronto — the number-one seed in the tournament. The Saints have an overall record of 32-3 heading into the OFSAA playdowns. NNOOTTEESS::The seedings for the 2003 OFSAA championships are as follows: 1. EEaasstteerrnn CCoommmmeerrccee (Toronto); 2. FFaatthheerr HHeennrryy CCaarrrr (Toronto); 3. CCaatthheeddrraall (Hamilton); 4. JJeeffffrreeyyss (Toronto); 5. AA..NN.. MMyyeerr (Niagara Falls); 6. MMiilllliikkeenn MMiillllss (Markham); 7. PPiicckkeerriinngg HHiigghh SScchhooooll; 8. NNeellssoonn (Burlington); 9. BBeeaall (London); 10. FFaatthheerr GGooeettzz (Mississauga); 11. LLiinnccoollnn AAlleexxaannddeerr (Mississauga); 12. SStt.. AAnnnnee (Tecumseh); 13. HHiillllccrreesstt (Ottawa); 14. KKiittcchheenneerr--WWaatteerrlloooo CCoolllleeggiiaattee; 15. CCoorrnn-- wwaallll CCoolllleeggiiaattee; 16. VVaauugghhaann SSeeccoonnddaarryy SScchhooooll; 17. BBaarrrriiee CCeennttrraall;;18. SStt.. BBeennee-- ddiicctt (Cambridge). Trojans in good company at provincial basketball finals ✦ Please see Pickering, B2 CCOORRYY KKOOZZMMIIKK Bronzed at qualifier GOLF AND LEISURE SHOW 2003 www.oshawacentre.com Fri. March 7th, Sat. March 8th & Sun. March 9th OSHAWA THIS WEEK For show information please contact Cam Hreljac or Tim Prout at (905) 579-4400 THE OUTSIDE EDGE THE OUTSIDE EDGE To Advertise in this feature contact Marilyn Brophy at 905-683-5110 It’s All About You Health and Wellness Expo Presented by Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Saturday, March 15th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Holiday Inn, Oshawa 1011 Bloor St. E. 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Pickering 420-9000 WE ARE HERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Pickering High School Trojans guard Jason Jordan held the hot shooting hand in his team’s semifinal playoff clash with the Dunbarton High School Spartans Tuesday afternoon. Jordan drained eight three- point field goals in the contest to lift the Trojans to a 71-49 victory in senior boys’ basketball action. The Ajax- based school will now play for the LOSSA championship Friday against the St. Mary Monarchs of Pickering. 1401 PHILLIP MURRAY AVE. OSHAWA 905-725-6951www.icesports.com 7:30 am to 5 pm DAILY 4 hours on ice, jersey includ. Off ice activities & games POWERSKATING & HOCKEY SKILLS $249 PLUS GST Elite Forward and Defense $125 Elite Goalie Camp $179 A,AA,AAA ELITE HOCKEY CAMPS Mon. to Fri. 1hr. 20 min. on ice daily 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 Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 Trojans with 22 points. Jovain Wilson replied with 29 for Dunbarton. Meanwhile, the Notre Dame Catholic Sec- ondary School Cougars were the champions of the LOSSA ‘AAA’ junior boys’ basketball this sea- son. In the final featuring two Ajax schools — Notre Dame and the Archbish- op Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Chargers — the Cougars emerged victorious 57-48. The final was played at O’Neill Collegiate in Os- hawa Friday afternoon. Paul Golebioski led the Notre Dame Cougars with 19 points. Tyrell Mc- Dowell netted 19 for DO’C. In the LOSSA senior boys’ ‘AA’ final at Durham College last Thursday, the G.L. Roberts Lakers of Os- hawa edged the J. Clarke Richardson Storm of Ajax 55-54. Trevor McGarrity had 15 points for the Richard- son Storm. High school teams capture LOSSA championships AAJJAAXX ——Pickering High was defi- nitely flying high in the Durham Re- gion sporting world Friday. Three Trojans teams competed for Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) championships on Friday and all three captured Durham Region high school crowns in fine style. The day started with the Picker- ing High School Trojans senior boys’ hockey team facing off with the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs of Pickering at the Ajax Community Centre Friday afternoon. In Game 2 of the best-of-three LOSSA championship series, the Trojans earned a 5-3 victory to cap- ture the regional crown with a two- game sweep. Next up was the Pickering High junior boys’ basketball team who played Pickering’s Dunbarton High School Spartans in the LOSSA ‘AAAA’ title game at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax, also on Friday afternoon. The Trojans prevailed 78-60 over the Spartans to give the school its second regional title of the after- noon. The school finished off an impres- sive day by lining up against the St. Mary Monarchs for the ‘AAAA’ se- nior boys’ basketball champi- onship, also at Notre Dame, that evening. The Trojans pulled off the triple play with an impressive 88-62 victo- ry over the Monarchs. School principal Al Monks, who watched all three victories, was jus- tifiably proud of the Trojans’ teams. “What a day,” said Monks. “The kids play great every day, but this day has been great. It has been un- believable.” Trojans earn triple crown in one day Pickering Trojans march past Monarchs in hoops ✦ Pickering from page B1 GOLF AND LEISURE SHOW 2003 www.oshawacentre.com Fri. March 7th, Sat. March 8th & Sun. March 9th OSHAWA THIS WEEK For show information please contact Cam Hreljac or Tim Prout at (905) 579-4400 THE OUTSIDE EDGE THE OUTSIDE EDGE To Advertise in this feature contact Marilyn Brophy at 905-683-5110 It’s All About You Health and Wellness Expo Presented by Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Saturday, March 15th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Holiday Inn, Oshawa 1011 Bloor St. E. Contact Inside Sales 905-579-4400 ext. 2334, 2271, 2303,2304 Fax: 905-579-6851 classifieds@durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 PAGE B3 A/P AJAX - NOW OPEN!Harwood Place - 314 Harwood Ave. S Tel. 905-686-3100 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun Noon-5pm PICKERING - Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road Tel. 905-839-5990 Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun Noon-6pm 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 DEPARTM 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 F ew people realize that Traffic Tickets can cost you thousands of dollars on your insurance rates. A conviction for even a minor offence can stay on your insurance record for up to six years, and on your driving record for three years. Upon reviewing your driving record an insurance company can see you as a high risk and raise your rates! As well many Traffic Tickets carry a hidden penalty called DEMERIT POINTS. Two to Three tickets with demerit points can mean a Licence Suspension, which besides the loss of driving privileges could put your insurance rates into the thousands of dollars! Most people never expect to receive a traffic ticket. When they do they often don’t know what the proper course of action is. Some people never seek the free advice and consultation that the Traffic Ticket People offer. The proper thing to do is call Chris Conway at the Traffic Ticket People at 905-424-XOPP. Chris made a career out of writing Traffic Tickets for 27 years as a Police Officer for the Toronto Police Service, and with the Ontario Provincial Police. As a former Traffic Cop, Breathalyzer Technician, and Detective, Chris’s experience with the Ontario Traffic laws has helped him successfully represent hundreds of people with Traffic problems and Criminal charges. For a free consultation or to discuss any Traffic Ticket or Criminal Charge call the Traffic Tick et People 110 Ritchie Ave. at Westney Rd. 905-683-510 0 w ww. TRAFFICTICKETPEOPLE .com How to Save on your Insurance Rates Royal Ashburn Golf Club is pleased to welcome to the wedding co-ordinating and special events planning staff Cindy Jarrett (left) and Carol Frisque (right). Together with Sandra Paterson, we will continue to be Durham Region’s premier banquet facility. Join us for our open house and meet the team March 9th 2003, 12-4 p.m. 905-686-1121. Eagerly Awaiting Bridal Open House! 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If you see a photo in the Metroland Communi- ty Newspapers of Durham Region that you wish to purchase, you can order a re-print or a digital image by calling: (905) 579-4400 METROLAND Durham Region Media Group This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal● durhamregion.com MINOR HOCKEY PRE-TRYOUT “SKATES” Register at the time of each session - For further info call 905-686-1223 Conditioning skates for minor players. High tempo drills to keep you in game shape and your skills sharp! Saturday March 8, 15, 22 Sunday March 9, 16, 23 Birth year 1986, 1987, 1988 - 2:30 to 4:00 pm AA, AAA Birth year 1989, 1990, 1991 - 4:00 to 5:30 pm AA, AAA Goalies Welcome 1 1/2 hours, $20.00 per session Ajax Community Centre - Pad 1 Instructed by the Ajax Axemen coaching staff and players. Lanns plays the field with Susquehanna PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A Pickering baseball product helped a Pennsylvania college open its 2003 season with a split of games on the weekend. Gerohn Lanns of Pick- ering, a junior outfielder with the Susquehanna University Crusaders men’s baseball team, sparked the team’s of- fence in a 16-9 victory over Pitt-Greensburg Sunday during the team’s spring break trip to Fort Pierce, Florida. Lanns paced the team with four runs and fin- ished 2-for-4 at the plate for the Crusaders. In another game played on Sunday, Susquehanna dropped a 5-2 decision to the Loras Duhawks. Last season, Lanns posted a .270 batting average with 27 hits, 18 runs and 12 RBI in 31 games with the Crusaders. Susquehanna University, of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, will continue its southern spring break tour with ball games until Thurs- day. Pickering baseball star shines in Florida during spring tour A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com SALE PRICES END SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2003 NE032M103 © 2003. Sears Canada Inc. 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Ask about other payment options Sears stores close to you, close to home Major Appliances are available at the following Greater Toronto locations: North Bolton Dealer Store (905) 857-4390 Markham Furniture, Appliances & Home Improvements Store Don Mills & Steeles (905) 881-6600 Markville Shopping Centre (905) 946-1866 Newmarket Furniture & Appliances Store Yonge St. & Davis Dr. (905) 830-0049 Promenade Shopping Centre (905) 731-3388 Richmond Hill Furniture & Appliances Store Hwy. 7 and Yonge St. (905) 762-0870 Upper Canada Mall Newmarket (905) 898-2300 Woodbridge Furniture & Appliances Store Hwy. 7 & Weston Rd. (905) 850-6406 East Oshawa Shopping Centre (905) 576-1711 Pickering Town Centre (905) 420-8000 Scarborough Furniture & Appliances Store Kennedy Rd. & Hwy. 401 (416) 332-8577 Scarborough Town Centre (416) 296-0171 Whitby Furniture & Appliances Store Thickson Rd. & Hwy. 401 (905) 579-4048 or 1-800-336-8073 Central To r onto Eaton Centre (416) 349-7111 Fairview Mall (416) 502-3737 Gerrard Square (416) 461-9092 Sherway Furniture & Appliances Store 1860 The Queensway (416) 695-3888 Sherway Gardens (416) 620-6011 Woodbine Shopping Centre (416) 798-3800 Yorkdale Shopping Centre (416) 789-1105 Allen Rd. Furniture & Appliances Store Allen Rd. & Sheppard Ave. (416) 398-9947 West Ancaster Furniture & Appliances Store Golf Links Rd. & Legend Crt. (905) 304-1440 Bramalea City Centre (905) 458-1141 Brampton Furniture & Appliances Store 535 Steeles Ave. E. (905) 455-1255 Burlington Furniture & Appliances Store Plains Rd. East & QEW (905) 631-9655 Erin Mills Town Centre (905) 607-2300 Georgetown Dealer Store (905) 877-5172 Hamilton Centre Mall (905) 545-4741 Limeridge Mall Hamilton (905) 389-4441 Mapleview Centre Burlington (905) 632-4111 Milton Dealer Store (905) 878-4104 Mississauga Dealer Store (905) 848-8882 Mississauga Furniture & Appliances Store Hwy. 5 & 403 (905) 820-6801 Oakville Place (905) 842-9410 Square One Shopping Centre (905) 270-8111 W e ’r e N o w Open! You can learn more about us by attending our Open House Saturday, March 8th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 451 Woodmount Drive, Oshawa Tel: (905) 571-0065 www.regencycare.ca Our Nursing Home Offers… • large private & couple rooms with ensuite • full activity programs • all the comforts of home • resident-centred care and peace of mind W e ’r e N o w Open! (located on Ritson Road North) AJAX 282 Monarch Ave (905) 427-7708 NO PAYMENTS & NO INTEREST FOR 6 MONTHS! *Any purchase of $300 or more, O.A.C. 6 month financing available to March 31, 2003 only SPECIAL FINANCING OFFER HAS BEEN EXTENDED! Due to Popular Demand! MAJOR BEDDING LIQUIDATION CONTINUES Twin Size Comforters Assorted Styles & Colors Starting at $1999 Double & Queen Sizes Also Available Queen Size Sheet Sets Coordinated 180 Thread Count COMPARE AT $44 $2499 100% Egyptian Cotton Queen Set Compare at $94…… $4699 Standard Size Pillows Compare at $6…… $479 Check Out Our Great Selection of Easter Items • Baskets • Plush • Candy & More! Priced to sell at up to 60%Off what you’d pay anywhere else! CORRECTION NOTICE In our February 28th 3 Days To Save advertisement, save an extra 60% plus an extra $100 instant rebate on all dis- continued floor sample mattress sets offer should have read save 60% off our regular price plus an extra $100 instant rebate. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. WATCH FOR OUR CELEBRITY BARTENDERS Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visit www.OnLineHomeMarketAnalysis.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd., Realtor AArrttss &&EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Local artisans show their creations at show DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Four Ajax and Pickering area artists are displaying their tal- ents at an upcoming crafts and collectibles show. The Rusty Dragonfly artist Kelly Semeniuk is displaying garden orna- ments and Suzanne Leg- ere of The Bountiful Bas- ket is exhibiting garden collectibles and birdhous- es. Cindy Shroer of Cher- ished Creations in Ajax creates ceramic planters and Kay Sutherland of Kaymade Handmade Quilts crafts handmade quilts and quilted wall hangings. They’ll all be at the Spring Markham Country Decorating Show & Sale March 14, 15 and 16 at the Markham Fairgrounds, seven kilometres north of Hwy. 7 on McCowan Road in Markham. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 14 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 15 and March 16. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $2 for children under 12. There is free parking and hourly door prizes do- nated by the show’s ex- hibitors. For more information, call Debra at 905-982-1115. Shake your groove thing PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Hips will be shaking and feet will be hurting following the Ajax-Pickering One Par- ent Families Association dance Friday. The dance gives single parents the opportunity to meet others in similar situations and have fun at the same time. The dance starts at 8 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. A dress code is in effect. For more information call Sandra at 905-686- 7933. Authors headed to Durham DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The annual literary fes- tival, Words in Whitby, is expanding this year. It’s growing from two to three days and has added children’s au- thors. Scheduled for April 4-6, the festival is put on by the Writers’ Cir- cle of Durham Region and Whitby Public Library. Children’s authors Claire MacKay and Richard Scrimger will visit April 6. MacKay’s books include ‘One Proud Summer,’ ‘First Folks and Vile Voyageurs,’ a hilarious non- fiction look at Canada’s history, and ‘Laughs: Funny Stories Selected by Claire MacKay.’ Scrimger’s books include ‘The Nose from Jupiter,’ ‘A Nose for Adventure,’ and ‘The Way to Schenectady.’ Neil Crone, an actor and colum- nist with This Week newspapers, will host the children’s program. Author Pierre Berton is the hon- orary patron of the festival which will be held at Trafalgar Castle School. The April 5 lunch speaker will be William J. Thomas, author, scriptwriter, broadcast commenta- tor and nationally-syndicated news- paper columnist. Other authors involved in the fes- tival include David Adams Richards, Sarah Dearing, Stewart Ross, Kelley Armstrong, Wayne Johnson and Charlotte Gray. For more information on the festi- val and tickets, go to the Words in Whitby Web site at www.wordsin- whitby.ca. Tickets are available starting Feb. 8 at all Whitby Public Library branches at Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge. Don’t pass by historical society’s talk on Bowmanville PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——An author, Seneca College teacher and specialist in urban environments is coming to town. Pickering Township Historical Society hosts ‘Bowmanville: a town that time has passed’, featuring special guest William Humber, au- thor of ‘Bowmanville: A Small Town at the Edge’. The meeting is Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Com- munity Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. (south of the 401), in Pickering. There is no cost. For more information, call John Sabean at 905-831-3811. Career Training500 CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham Col- lege Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- 721-3340. Careers505 CALL CENTRE Workshop Training at Durham College, Whitby. Get in at the ground floor in this explosive cus- tomer service industry. With our two-day workshop training program, and your full com- mitment and personal goals, the opportunities exist for ad- vancement in the ever-grow- ing "Call Centre" business. This two-day workshop will run: March 22 & 29th, Apri. 26th & May 3rd, June 14th & 21st. For info. 905-721-3340 or 1-800-816-3615 BROKER/CSR,Durham's lar- gest insurance brokerage, re- quires 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. COMPUTER COURSES - Have you been unemployed in the last 5 years? 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Fax resume 905-430- 0771 BRAND NEW OFFICE expand- ing in to Oshawa with 23 yr. history Looking for hard work- ing, motivated individuals to start immediately. Call Kim to set-up an interview @ (905) 576-5523. CAFETERIA HELP needed. Busy cafeteria in Oshawa looking for casual on-call employees with kitchen or cafeteria exp. Please for- ward 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 COURIER DRIVERS with cars can earn up to $650+/weekly With vans can earn up to $1000+/weekly servicing Dur- ham and GTA. (905)427-8093. EARN $800/WEEK working minimal hours in internet chathouse, no cost to you. Mature females preferred. Call (416) 677–4293 EXPANDING MARKETING company requires two sales managers. Six figure income. Minimum 4 years sales ex- perience. Full training and leads provided. Vehicle re- quired. Call Albert for inter- view 905-435-0518 FRAMER WANTED.Must have experience and own transporta- tion. Call 416-347-2313 after 6 p.m. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL TIME positions avail- able for fast food restaurant in Ajax, experience preferred. Please fax or e-mail resume to 905-686-7906 quiznos- jobs@hotmail.com GRYPHON PUB now hiring Part Time Cooks. Days, even- ings & weekend shifts. Ex- perienced preferred. Drop re- sume off in person anytime after 3 p.m. daily. WEEKEND CLEANER (Sat. & Sun.) re- quired for the Gryphon Pub. Apply in person at 114 Dundas St. E. Whitby. 905-430-7320. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full or part-time. Salary plus com- mission. Pickering Town Cen- tre. Call Joe at 905-839-2127 or 905-683-9670. 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. JOIN THE WINNING TEAM! $500+ per week, plus room for advancement in customer services, public relations, sales, marketing, promotions. Start immediately. Full-time. No experience necessary. Call Donna 905-436-1546 LICENSED AUTO TECHNICIAN - minimum 5 years experi- ence. Send resumes to: Park- view Auto Services, 423 Croft St., Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4H1 or Fax: 905-885-6035. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER REQ'D. Ajax area. Non smoking. Pre- fer female, ages between 28- 35, English/Filipino speaking. Call Aaron 905-427-7693 LOVE TO DECORATE? Start a career with Home Interiors & Gifts. Set your own hours sell- ing beautiful home decor ac- cessories. Upcoming infor- mation session. 905-728- 8140. Don't miss this exciting opportunity! www.homeinteriors.com MANDARIN RESTAURANT requires Host Staff, Bus Per- son, Bartender, Cleaner and Dishwasher. Experience not necessary. Apply in person with photo ID from 2pm-5pm, at 1725 Kingston Road, Pick- ering (Kingston/East of Brock Rd.). MONITOR TECHNICIAN re- quired immediately in Whitby. Please drop off resume in person at: 1380 Hopkins St., Unit 6. between 12-3pm. OUTSIDE COLLECTOR - Skip tracing & repossessor for auto leasing company in Pickering. Fax 905-839-7002 PEOPLES TAXI Taxi drivers, mechanics and auto-body person needed immediately for fast-growing 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. RAPIDLY EXPANDING adver- tising agency, that deals with national clients seeks career minded individuals, for entry level position Two weeks paid training $400 - $500 per week to start. Summer students welcome 18+, call (905) 576- 4425 ask for Lisa 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 commission. Phone (905) 579-6222. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE required for senior apartment complex in Oshawa, experi- ence necessary in building cleaning, minor plumbing, mechanical, electrical, plaster, tile work, with good interpersonal skills and bond- able. Apt. plus salary. Fax re- sume 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 TELEMARKETERS NEEDED full and part time available. $8.00 per hr. plus bonuses, on bus route, call (905) 426- 1855. WANTED - PRESS PERSON for AB Dick for small printing company in Pickering. Some experience is an asset but not required. Please fax resume to: 905-831-8378 or 905-831- 8847. WEEKLY PAYCHECKS!! Simp- ly processing grocery cou- pons PT/FT. 1-800-279-0019 www.supermarketking.com/3497 WORK AT HOME People needed to do education awareness surveys for early childhood development. Must have a strong command of the English language. No selling or appointment setting. Free training provided. Apply in person to: 286 King St. W., Lower Level, Oshawa, ON Tues. Mar. 11 at 10am or 3pm Thur. Mar. 13 at 10am or 3pm 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 Salon & Spa Help514 FULL TIME STYLISTS wanted for busy salon in Pickering. Call 905-839-1700 ask for Ni- cole or Angie. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - FULLY EQUIPPED upscale hair salon located in house, with large one bedroom apt. above, all inclusive - comput- er cash register to alarm sys- tem. Oshawa. Available April 1st. 905-432–8026 HAIR STYLIST required full- time with experience for es- tablished salon, Classic Hair Care, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa. Minimum 2 years experience. Salary plus commission. 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.) Skilled & Technical Help515 AN ELECTRIC WATER Heater installer required. Experi- enced with service and in- stalls. Required immediately. Please call (905)725–9731 fax (905)448-7941. 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 GAS FITTER REQUIRED.Fast growing fireplace store re- quires G3/G2 gas fitter. In- stallation/service of LP and NG fireplaces, in new home and retro fit market. Company service vehicle supplied. Fireplace training is available. Location Oshawa. Salary and start date negotiable. Apply in person with resume to Fire- side Corner, 25 Ritson Rd. N. (S.E. corner Bond and Ritson). (905) 571–7244 LICENSED CLASS A truck mechanics, required imme- diately, for service truck and garage. Competitive rates, Pickering, 905-706-0407 REPLACEMENT WINDOW & Door Crews. Minimum 10 yrs. experience. Own transporta- tion, tools & brake. Good rates. Full/Part Time. Call 905- 433-7695 WELDER/FITTER required with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum experience. Fax resume to (905)623–0781. Office Help525 BUSY PICKERING LAW office requires corporate and wills/ estates secretary. Minimum 5 years experience. Fax re- sume to 905-509-2370. RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED, full-time (25-40 hours/week) for Whitby office. Reception, light sales and office duties required. Good telephone manner a must, computer ex- perience preferred. Fax re- sume to (905)665-4998. Sales Help & Agents530 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 REQUIRE MATURE PART TIME telemarketer for HVAC company. Some evenings and Saturdays a.m. required. Please fax resume to: (905) 666-2146. RETAIL SALES HELP.Full time help required for Drapery Shop in busy outlet. Experi- ence in customer drapery, along with knowledge of design and colour essential. Must be available evenings and weekends. Please fax re- sume to Surefit Home Fur- nishings, (905) 683-1541. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CERTIFIED LEVEL 2 PDA Full- Time position in Oshawa. Great opportunity for a self motivated, individual with good people skills & a posi- tive, pleasant attitude. Excel- lent hours. Please fax resume to: (905)434-8520, attn: Mary DENTAL HYGIENIST required for eight month maternity leave starting May/03. Full time preferred, Port Hope. Please fax resume to: 905- 885-6492. EXPERIENCED DENTAL Ad- ministrator req'd full-time for Pickering practice. Must be enthusiastic, able to multi- task. Some evenings/Satur- days. Fax resume to: 905- 420-4056 FULL TIME DENTAL Assis- tant/Receptionist required Computer knowledge an as- set. Reply to File # 872 c/o Oshawa This Week, PO Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Osha- wa, ON L1H 7L5 FULL TIME Dental Assistant required for busy friendly Bowmanville office. Please forward resume to: File #891, Oshawa This Week, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. PART TIME RECEPTIONIST for orthodontic office. Dental back- ground preferred. Mature, self- motivated; flexible hours required. fax resume to 905-725- 3482 or hand deliver to Oshawa Centre Office Galleria, Suite #130-419 King St.W., Oshawa Houses For Sale100 HALLMINEN HOME-"The Cartier" series on Blackcreek Trail, 2400 Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Story, Bright eat-in kitchen overlooking Garden, Grand masterbedroom with 5 Pc. 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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 AVON Earn extra money today! FREE GIFT No quotas Call Heidi now 905-509–1163 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ Order Takers Required $17.50 per hr. avg. Plus bonuses & trips Full training provided Call Dave for an interview 905-435-0280 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. 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. Adult Route Operators for home delivery of The Toronto Star in Whitby, Ajax, or Pickering. Earn up to $1100 per month part-time. Call 1-800 804-9663 noon-8 pm. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 PAGE B5 A/P CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundations Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. 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If you think a career in the automobile industry might suit you, please contact our SALES PROFESSIONALS Sales Managers Mr. Joe Gudelj or Mr. George Pearn 905-668-3304 • Legal Administrative Assistant • Law Clerk • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics and Salon Operations • Personal Support Worker (PSW) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE • Network Administrator (MCSA) Trillium College is Ontario's leading Private College specializing in Health Care, Business, & Technology. Currently, we are seeking faculty to join our team in the following disciplines: ✦Social Work ✦Accounting ✦Medical Administration ✦Dental Assisting ✦Registered Practical Nursing ✦Police Foundations ✦Information Technology ✦Massage Therapy If you are interested in joining a highly skilled and motivated environ- ment, please forward your resume to the attention of : Trillium College Recruiting Department at recruiting@trilliumcollege.ca or phone 905-723-1163. 419 King Street West, Oshawa Centre, ON L1J 2K5 COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM OF GREAT HAIRSTYLISTS Hair Fitness Inc. offers above competitive wages, incentive programs, advanced training, paid vacation and much more! If you are an experienced hairstylist and looking for a friendly bright atmosphere give us a call (905) 683-0290, 1-800-618-9684 416-571-836 7 Positions available in Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville & Whitby 510 General Help 510 General Help ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO GROW YOUR OWN FUTURE? Dynamic Publishing and Consumer Shows is looking for a Sales Representative/Show Coordinator who is energetic, dedicated, imaginative, and has previous experience in sales. This position re- quires the candidate to sell print advertising into various publica- tions, as well as sponsorships and booth space for various consumer and trade shows. We are the newest division of a well as sponsor- ships and booth space for various consumer and trade shows. We are the newest division of a well established company. We pay base salary, car allowance, excellent commission rates and also have a bonus structure in place. Interested candidates can fax their resumes to (905)426-6598 or e-mail to jpirone@durhamregion.com. 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTING CLERK Required for dynamic Import Dealership in Durham Region. ADP experience preferred. Please apply to File# 889 P.O. Box 481 Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 WHITEVALE GOLF CLUB located in Pickering is now accepting resumes for GROUNDSKEEPERS This is a full time, seasonal position. Experience in outdoor work and equipment operation is an asset. $8-10/ hour. Please contact Art Oswald at: (905)294-2512 or fax: (905)294-5115 NEW TO CANADA? LOOKING FOR WORK? Join our 3 day Job Search Workshop Within 3 short days you will: Have a resume that works Understand the labour market Know how to look for the best jobs Be able to ace an interview To register for our FREE workshops Call Sandy or Patricia at The Unemployed Help Centre (905)420-4010 1400 Bayly, Unit 12 (near the GO Station) Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada is seeking a professional HAIR STYLIST for MANAGEMENT POSITION Also seeking HAIR STYLIST with or without clientele. RECEPTIONIST position available Call (905) 683-0290 Small Ajax Company seeking energetic FT WAREHOUSE PERSON with the following experience: Picking and packing orders, stocking, shipping & receiving. Forklift experience an asset. Fax resume to Scott (905) 686-4697 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 ® REQUIRES GOAL ORIENTED TELEPHONE SALES AGENTS Canada’s Largest Lawncare Company Has Immediate Telephone Sales Positions Available In Our Conveniently Located AJAX Seasonal Sales Office. $10.00 Per Hour Guaranteed Base Plus Performance Incentives. Additional Seasonal Sales Bonus Up To $1000.00 Afternoon And Evening Shifts Available, “NO COLD CALLING”! Motivated Applicants Who Possess Outstanding Communication Skills Along With An Excellent Command Of The English Language Are Encouraged To Apply. Previous Sales/Closing Experience, Basic Computer Skills And A Positive Attitude Are Assets. Please Call Now: 905-427-5967 S PECIALIST , Y OUTH O UTREACH FT/1 Year Contract The Youth Gambling Project is a new 4-year initiative of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, in collaboration with other YMCAs across Ontario. Major Responsibilities Deliver presentations to youth and adults about gambling issues Maintain up-to-date knowledge with service providers who can assist youth Qualifications University Degree or College Diploma in Social Sciences, Education or related field Experience working with youth Must have use of a car Respond by: Thursday, March 13, 2003 by 5:00 p.m. Respond to: Hiring Committee, YMCA Durham Employment Services Fax: (905) 839-9687 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted Your YMCA charitable is 11930 7060 RR0001 www.sernasgroup.com Our successful consulting engineering firm has fulltime openings for 2 Drafters experienced i n land development engineering. CIVIL DRAFTERS Applicants should have at least three years’ experience in drafting of subdivisions and strong Autocad skills, plus civil engineering education. Work hours are alternating weekday shifts. We offer attractive pay, benefits and work environment. Send your resume in confidence to: Human Resources THE SERNAS GROUP INC. 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Whitby, ON L1N 8Y7 Fax: 905-432-7877 E-mail: hr@sernasgroup.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Ventra Plastics, a fast paced, growing, team oriented auto parts supplier in Peterborough, has an opening for the following salaried position: Industrial Engineer The successful candidate will report to the Engineering Manager and have a University Degree in Industrial Engineering or other related fields and should have 3 years experience in that field with preference given to an automotive background. You will have experience with floor layouts having regard to maximizing efficiency. You will also have an ergonomic/ kinesiology background. CAD KEY experience an asset. Other duties are but not limited to, develop labour standards by analyzing samples and methods. improve labour utilization by studying work methods, testing modifications and recommending improved work performance and changes, reduce waste of non-value added activities by establishing procedures which identify and analyze waste. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit resumes to: Human Resources Ventra Plastics Peterborough P.O. Box 660 775 Technology Drive Peterborough Ont. K9J 6Z8 jmiller@ventraplastics.com Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted CASHIER/RECEPTIONIST Must possess basic computer knowl- edge as well as being articulate, detail oriented and enjoy dealing with the public. Hours 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-6pm Fridays. JUNIOR OFFICE CLERK Must possess basic accounting and computer knowledge, flexible attitude and a desire to learn.The successful candidate will be a quick learner who is articulate and detail oriented. Duties include stocking in cars, accounts payable, bank deposits, occasional relief on cash and switchboard, etc. Hours 8am-5pm Monday to Friday. Submit resume to: WHITBY OSHAWA HONDA 1110 Dundas St. East,Whitby or fax to: (905) 666-4571 525 Office Help 525 Office Help OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR RECEPTIONIST Required for Part time poisiton at Bowmanville new home sales office. Candidate should be professional, outgoing and organized. Typing skills and real estate experience an asset. Please fax resume to: 416-495-8820 Attention: Sales & Marketing Offers excellent employment Opportunities for: RNs/RPNs Starting immediately Community, LTC & Hospital work in: Ajax, Pickering, Markham, Stouffville • Paediatrics & Adults • New Pay Rates • Flexible Schedules • Educational Opportunities Car Required Send resume to: Fax: 905-472-0862 or email home@homerelief.on.ca For information call 905-472-0709 1-888-526-8746 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental To place your ad Please call 905-683-0707 Ventra Plastics Peterborough Indust./ Comm. Space145 INDUSTRIAL UNITS, close to Oshawa Centre, 1 1/2 bay with roll up door, for trucks, plus side door, reasonable. Also one small similar unit. Also office space. Also stor- age, with 24 hour access. 905-576-2982 or 905-626- 6619. Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 760-sq.ft to 2496-sq.ft. For more infor- mation call: 905-623-4172 WHITBY DOWNTOWN - pres- tigious 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 LAWN MAINTENANCE Com- pany in Clarington Durham. Established 9yrs $100,000 plus yearly sales. Owner's yield $50,000 plus. In excess of $30,000 in assets, owner retiring. Sell Price $35,000. Serious inquiries fax name & phone number to (905)786- 2122 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 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, clean, Whitby downtown, parking, own laun- dry, $700 plus. Available im- mediately. Call (416)910–6316 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. OSHAWA CENTRAL 1-bdrm $575+ Clean, quiet, bright. No dogs, First/last, references required. Avail. March/April. Call 1-416-899-3813. A++ ONE BEDROOM AJAX basement apartment Har- wood/Bayly, own entrance. Parking, clean, quiet. Suites working adult or couple. Full bath, private laundry & kitch- en. $845 utilities included. Available immediately. Please Call 905-686-0539. 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,bright legal basement, 1-bedroom, jacuzzi, 3 appl., air, parking, laundry. No smoking/pets. (April) $800 in- clusive w/cable. 905-426- 6467 after 6p.m. 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, HWY 2/CHURCH 2- bedroom basement apart- ment, $975/month. Hydro, ca- ble included, available imme- diately. Clean, spacious, sep- arate entrance, 2 car parking, shared laundry, kitchen, fami- lyroom, storage room, share backyard, swimming pool. No pets/smoking. First/last, refer- ences. Call (905)427–8297 AJAX TWO-BEDROOM BASE- ment apt. utilities cable in- cluded no pets/smokers 1st/ last $950 close to all ameni- ties call 416-998-8856 (days), 905-426–9136 (evenings) AJAX, HWY#2/RITCHIE, walkout 1 bedroom, fridge/ stove, parking, A/C, laundry. $840/month all inclusive, first/ last. Absolutely no smoking/ pets. Available immediately/ April 1. 905-427-9626 AJAX, LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement apt, a/c, c/v, cable, gas fireplace, appliances, own entrance, parking, available April 1st. $875/month inclu- sive. (905)619–0393. AJAX, NEW 2-bedroom apart- ment, available April 1st, new appliances, new kitchen, $950/month includes utilities, cable, a/c, laundry, no pets, no smoking. First/last, referenc- es. (905)683–3966. AJAX, large 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance. No smoking/pets, parking, laundry, cable included. $800 plus 50% utilities. Available immediately. (905) 686-6350 ALTONA/SHEPPARD Large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, quiet neighbourhood. Separate entrance. $850 in- clusive. First/last. No pets, non-smokers please. Avail- able IMMEDIATELY. Hasan 416-600-8157 (cnc) 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 spa- cious suitable for mature sin- gle person. Non-smoker, no pets. Call for further details 905-683–7532 BRIGHT new one bedroom basement apartment, non- smoking, references, $800, lst/last includes utilities, ca- ble. Pickering - (Brock/Major Oaks). Would suit single per- son. (905) 683–5442 PICKERING BROCK/401 - Available immediately. 1-bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance, single per- son or couple. No pets/smok- ing. $750/month includes utili- ties. References, first/last. (905)426–8555 COURTICE - 1-bdrm base- ment, separate entrance, c/a, one-car parking $530. Avail- able April1. Call Cindy 905- 725–2246 leave msg, DELUXE MAIN FLOOR one bedroom apt in east Oshawa home. Includes all appliances, utilities, laundry, parking, ca- ble, air-conditioning, gas fire- place, private entrance, walk- out to private patio. On bus route near 401, close to shop- ping, clinics etc. Suitable for single professional/couple or retired. No smoking/pets. $900/month, first/last required, references. Available imme- diately. Call 905-576-4818. Telephone extra HARMONY/OLIVE - 3 bed- room main floor, 3 appliances, hardwood floors, c/air, quiet street, $1200/mo/first/last. Heat/hydro/cable included. Available now. 905-579–9532 2-BDRM HUGE BASEMENT APT. Sep. entrance. Pickering, Available immediately. Couple preferred. Cable, laundry, parking included. No smoking/ pets. Credit & police check. First/last, $900/mo. 905-426- 2686. LARGE 2-BEDROOM base- ment apartment with lots of windows in Oshawa. Good residential area. All incl. Hook up for washer&dryer. Back- yard. NON-SMOKER ONLY! No pets. First/last, $790/ month. Please call Brian 905- 243-7055 LARGE ONE BEDROOM above store on King St., Bowmmnville, newly renovat- ed, washer, dryer, $675. Call (905) 440–5906 LIVERPOOL/GLENANNA 1- bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, all inclu- sive, first/last, available March 15 $675/month. Call (905)420–2399 or cell (416)576-0809 NORTH EAST OSHAWA, new- ly decorated, 1-bdrm base- ment w/walk-out, fridge, stove, washer/dryer, avail. immediately, $700+utilities First, last, references. Call 905-436-1657 1 BEDROOM,newly renovat- ed basement, Oshawa. Sepa- rate entrance, on bus route, near all amenities, no smok- ing/pets, $700 inclusive, Avail Apr. 1st. First/last. 905-438- 9818 OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM apt., available April 1st. Near amenities. One parking. Sep. entrance, appliances, laundry facilities. $850/month first/ last/references. Mike 416- 727-5155, Harry 905-839- 5519 after 5pm OSHAWA CENTRE - WHITBY, 2 bedroom from $795 plus hy- dro in low rise, fridge, stove, parking, laundry included. lst/ last, references required. Available immediately. (416) 818-3886 OSHAWA APTS.professional new ownership/management, newly renovated 2+3 bed- rooms from $800, new ap- pliances. Building upgrades to include: security cameras, new windows and more! On transit route, near schools/ amenities. 905-404-4002 OSHAWA 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,2-bedroom main floor of house. Separate en- trance. Shared laundry/drive- way/yard. Ritson Rd. N. First / last required. Avail. imme- diatley $850/inclusive, 905- 436–6049. OSHAWA, LARGE 2-bedroom basement, $875/inclusive, cable, 1 parking, A/C, near 401, schools & bus. April 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)434– 1788 PICKERING Rouge Valley, furnished basement apt. 2 large bright rooms, air.c/ca- ble, sep. even walkout, suits single professional. All inclu- sive, parking, no smoking/ pets. $750/mo/first/last. 905- 509-2749. PICKERING Altona and Shepherd. 1-bdrm basement apartment, private entrance, laundry, parking, immaculate. Quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $800. (416)258-9804. PICKERING -1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, laundry, storage, quiet neighbourhood, $600/ month + utilities. First & last. Available 20th March. 905- 420-4857 PICKERING VILLAGE newly decorated 2 bedroom upper apt, includes fridge, stove, parking, no-smokers. $995/ month inclusive. Michelle 905-426-9206 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50+ Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to downtown. Dai- ly activities incl. All utilities included. Call 905-430-7397. www.realstar.ca RUSSETT AVE.,N. off Sim- coe 1-2-bdrm. good location, well maintained 12-plex. Nice neighbourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $850. heating Cable/parking/ included, new- ly decorated, laundry facili- ties. Avail. Apr.1. No dogs. 905-576–2982. after 9am. ROSSLAND/STEVENSON - quiet, non-smoking, large 2 bdrm. bsmt. apt. includes fridge, stove, washer/dryer, cable, parking & private en- trance. Furnished or unfur- nished. 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. SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux- ury 2 bedroom, air, 5 ap- pliances, $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 renovated 2 bedroom base- ment 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 SUPERINTENDENT COU- PLES; No experience re- quired. Training provided. Du- ties include cleaning/main- tenance/administration. In- cluded: apartment, competi- tive salary, bonus, benefits and vacation. 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 WHITBY - 3 BEDROOM main floor, 5 appliances, 2-car parking, 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 PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E.,One and two bed- room units park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balco- ny, parking. 905-430–5420. www.realstar.ca 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 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. PICKERING PARKWAY, 3 bedroom, quiet building, $1375 per month plus hydro. Avail. immediatley. Call (416) 270–1213 PICKERING, 1-bedroom con- do in secure building. 4pc bath, powerroom, solarium, balcony, 5 appliances, indoo/ outdoor amenities, close to GO/shopping. $1300 inclusive available April. 905-839-4586 Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca 2YR OLD DETACHED 3-bed- room home, Courtice, 1825sq.ft., 2-1/2 baths, FAG, C/A, fireplace. 3 appliances, 2 car garage, available May 1st. $1375/month plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. First/last. (905)432-9485. AJAX SOUTH main floor 3- bedroom semi, private laun- dry, 2-car parking, cable. $950+ 2/3 utilities. First/last references. No pets. Avail- ability flexible. Call Frank (416)616–7776 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 BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW 3 bedroom home. Whites/401. Available immediately. Gas fireplace, laundry, parking, garage, backyard, newly painted. 2 min. walk to Go, near amenities. $1200/mo.+ 2/ 3 utilities. Call Inez 905-420- 5789 COURTICE, 2 BEDROOM up- per level, nice yard, no smok- ing/pets, April lst. $l,100 in- clusive. (905) 665–1905 LAKE SCUGOG - available March 15, 2 bedroom winter- ized cottage w/guest cabin, $900/mo. plus hydro. Call Ron 905-576–1178, 8-5 p.m; After 6:30, 705-786-2774. OSHAWA 3 BEDROOM house, available April lst. New bleached oak kitchen, 5 new appliances, hardwood flooring, suit professional couple, $l,200 plus utilities. Spacious loft also available. $600 plus 20% utilities. Walk to hospital and downtown. Call (905) 430– 9085 OUTSTANDING EXECUTIVE Rental, 60ft. wide profession- ally landscaped lot, 3400sq.ft., with main floor office, totally upgraded, Pickering Village location, $2500/month. Ron Argue, Mincom New Choice Realty (905)428–4557. 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 WHITBY, SPACIOUS 3-bed- room, immaculate. Close to GO&401, schools and shop- ping. Available immediately. 905-427–5128. WHITES/BAYLY main floor, 3 bedrooms for rent, c/air, deck, access to laundryroom, no pets, $1200+utilities, references required. 416-444-4145 after 1 p.m. Available immediately. Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COLBORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. www.realstar.ca 3-BDRM NEW TOWNHOME with garage, walk-out from kitchen, 5 appliances, hardwood, Downtown Pickering, close to 401/GO and all amenities. $1450+utilities Avail. immedi- ately. Call Vince 905-626-6726 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground Close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.realstar.ca Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX - WELL APPOINTED large second floor bedroom in new home, TV, digital cable, all utilities included. Separate kitchen/laundry in basement. (905)686–3437. AJAX/PICKERING,beautiful spacious room in upscale area, large house, prefer non- smoking single lady. Facili- ties/parking. $475/month. First/last & references. (416) 995–6138 PICKERING, BEDROOM TO RENT in big house w/2 young professionals. Fully fur- nished, near 401. $625 not incl cable/phone. April 1st. Candice (905)837-3217. ROOM IN BLACKSTOCK Farmhouse lovely, country brick home, quiet, non-smok- ing, 15 min. to Port Perry/ Bowmanville, $500/mo. in- cludes fridge/stove, washer/ dryer +parking. Furnished or unfurnished. Available imme- diately. 905-723-7171 or 905- 767-5350 WHITES/401 room w/mi- crowave & fridge, $500/month, bus stop at front door, suites working individual, first/last, references, no pets/smoking (416)917–4949. Shared Accommodation194 AJAX BEAUTIFUL new 4-bed- room home to share. Suits friendly responsible female (preferred). No pets, no smoking $575/month plus shared utilities. Immediate, first/last/ref. 416-835-1090. BAYLY/WHITES ROOM AND Board looking for a quiet lady. Private room and wash. Non- smoking, no pets, $600/ month, 905-837–2628. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($8/seat), Horse/dog Tracks, Blue Jay/Yankee Baseball. Children welcome. From March 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 Castle- ton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241-2224 or 905- 344-7838. Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, 1/2 price, purses from $9.99, lug- gage from $29.99, wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 905-728–9830 (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686- 2314. DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT. SCRATCH AND DENT $199. New danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576– 7448. 1994 CAVALIER WAGON, 4cyl, auto, air, am/fm cas- sette, 205,000km, certified & e-tested. $3,100. Call 905-623- 7142.snp 20" SONY COLOUR TV and matching Sony stand. Price $300. firm. Call 905-725-0858 or 905-439-7232, ask for John A KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. 647-271-4534. A-1 CARPETS & HARDWOOD SALE - 20 oz. Commercial carpet, installed with pad $285 (30 yds.). Berber carpet in- stalled with pad from $375 (30 yds.). Special Buy - 40 oz. Nylon carpet, neutral colours $10.50 yd./$1.16 sq. ft. Hard- wood flooring 3/4" thick from $4.95 sq. ft. Other great deals available. Free shop at home service. Durham to Northum- berland area. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 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 guar- anteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area. 905- 721–2365 FRIDGE $225;stove $225; washer $200; dryer $200; sofa & chair $250; Childs bedroom set $350; Oak office desk $175; old hope chest $200; old 9 pc dining room $700; Craftmatic bed, 1yr, pd $2100, ask $950; kitchen table +6 chairs $200. 905-260-2200 PIANO/CLOCK SALE Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection 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 pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg- es $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/ dryer $499/up. Portable dish- washer $175/up. Large se- lection of appliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/serv- ice. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11- 4pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. ANTIQUE 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 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. BOX TRAILER, ENCLOSED, 4x8x5'high, heavy duty, with steel ramp, lock, carpeted & dry. $950; 4x8 panel saw $1,050. 905-439-1042 CARPETS, LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq. yds. for $339 including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click System. Residential, commer- cial, customer satisfaction guar- anteed. 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/bitsand-bytes. DARK OAK dining room set. Buffet, hutch - glass shelves and light. Long table 6 chairs, 2 armed, $875. Bunk beds, red tubular metal frame. Trundle, shelving unit attached and matching dresser. $275. (905) 571-1639. DININGROOM 13 PCE cherry- wood. Double pedestal. 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. FRIDGE, 32" almond. Also small apt.-size microwave, asking $150 both. (905)426–1556 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 SALE!Chesterfield w/table $300; chesterfield, chair, table $650; single bedroom $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, collec- tiables, furniture & more. 14 Ontario St., Oshawa. 905- 436–3337 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, 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 guar- anteed. Inquire about our new/used games. Call East of Whitby (905)924-2097 or West of Whitby (905)420-8829 POOL TABLES 8' & 9' slate Billiard tables, Foosball/Jettoni table and table hockey for sale. Call 905-420-6113 RENT TO OWN new and recondi- tioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SEARS KENMORE Electronic air cleaner+ionizer(black) lifetime filter, 3spd fan, never used, still in box, paid-$450, sell-$250 905-839-4131 evenings SNOWBLOWERS - 2 Craftsman 5 hp. & 10 hp. EWC electric start, chains. $300 & $800. 905-721- 1570. STORAGE TRAILERS AND stor- age containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. TV & HVTV SALES and ser- vice+++ Satellite installation and repairs available. Call Mike (416)888-0978. WASHER & DRYER,excellent condition. $350. obo. 905-721- 0498. Articles Wanted315 WANTED -Will pay cash and pick-up oak or maple kitchen or dining room furniture, living room sofa sets etc., adults or children's bedroom furniture or any other interesting furniture or good working appliances. Call 905-260-2200 TOYS WANTED - To complete collection. Major Matt Mason, Johnny West, Secret Sam, Johnny 7 OMA, Roy Rogers, Star Trek, (905) 420-5878. WANTED - 1989 XJS Jaguar headlights. 905-985-1991 Vendors Wanted316 VENDORS NEEDED - The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. New pro- motion, 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, Shepherd X, Lab X; Yellow & Chocolate Labs, Pomerian X, Shi-tzu, Border Collies, Rottweilers, Lassie, Jack Russell, Cockapoos. Am Eskimos, 905-831-2145. CKC-REGISTERED GERMAN shepherd puppies, largeboned, outstanding temperaments. Championship lines. 1st shots, vet-checked, tattooed & dewormed, family raised. Call 705-786-0322 DARK BAY THOROUGHBRED Gelding, born 1991, energetic, looking for experienced rider. $3,000 or best offer. Tele-phone (905) 786–3067 after 4 p.m. LABS,purebred. 2 Black, 2 yel- low, males only. 6 wks, ready to go. Home raised for pets. $300. 705-324-9050. SHI - TZU 6 weeks old puppies, dewormed and lst shots, males and females. $450. call (905) 839–3932 Cars For Sale400 2001 GRAND AM GT, $436/month. Take over last year of lease, black, RAM air, V6, auto starter, new brakes, 43,000kms. Call (905)576–6946 NEED A CAR? 1-800-BUY-FORD Formula Ford * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country Ask for Mike Williams • Pickering – 905-839-666 6 • Oshawa – 905-427-282 8 • Toronto – 416-289-367 3 • Fax – 905-839-600 8 WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED 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 PIANO SALES 3 Day Event March 13 - 15th Authorized Factory sale on Roland Digital Pianos Starting from $799 Save up to $1300 on selected models Rent to own 905-433-1491 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 AJAX Large new 2 bed. basement apt. Sep. entrance, own laundry, parking. Close to Go & all amenities. $1100 inclusive. 905-428-8946 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com ( a project by Oakwood Retirement Communitiies) is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, March 13, 2002 from 1 - 5:30 p.m. Heydenshore Pavilion 589 Water Street Whitby, Ontario We are recruiting for our Whitby LTC Facility: •Registered Nurses (with interest in staff supervision; dementia; behaviour management; quality improvement) •RPN's •Accountant •PSW's/HCA's •Administrative Assistant •Recreation Aides •Maintenance •Music Therapist •Dietary Aides •Horticultural Therapist •Chef •Chaplain •Cook •Social Worker •Housekeeping / Laundry 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental BUSINESSES WANTED We are interested in growing our business into new areas by acquisitions or partner- ships. If you have a Durham Region / Northumberland County area business that would benefit from more promotion, we may be interested in talking with you. Our interest is primarily, but not restricted to, businesses in the areas of publishing, distribution, printing, customer fulfillment, consumer and trade shows, and advertising agencies. Please write to: File #825, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Email:morebusinesswanted@hotmail.com describing the nature of your business with addresses / phone numbers to contact you. We will only contact businesses of interest. 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax 2 & 3 bed. apts starting at $978. per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca 316 Vendors Wanted 316 Vendors Wanted ✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀ 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 ❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿ NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With newstartleasing.com As low as $499 down 643 Kingston Rd., Pickering 1-866-340-5559 4121 KINGSTON RD., SCARBOROUGH (416) 284-1631 Toll Free 1-866-877-0859 BAD CREDIT WE CAN HELP Min. Down Payment $ 1,000 GM STUDENT PLAN $ 500 CREDIT UNTIL OPTIMUM USED VEHICLES (Bring Your Student Card) A Large variety of vehicles to choose from From $4,995 √ MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY FOR TROUBLE FREE DRIVING 30 DAY VEHICLE EXCHANGE OPTIMUM 150FT INSPECTION OF EVER VEHICLE 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE √ √ √ 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale AUCTION SALE Bruce Kellett Auctions Selling The Property of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Jones of Cavan, Moved to An Apartment & Mr. & Mrs. Doug Smelt of Bethany, Moved To Retirement Home ~ At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd. South of Blackstock Saturday March 8, 2003 @ 10:30am Master Craft 10.5hp snow blower, 30" w/ elc. start (4yrs. old) 30" Kenmore self cleaning stove, Deacon's bench, rocking chair, 3pc sofa set, wall unit, brass bed, 3pc bedroom set, Goulds antique water pump, 5 folding tables, Nordic Track ma- chine (new), flat bottom canoe, Win fax scanner (new), filter queen (4 yrs old), chi- na & glass, tea works, Canon Bubble Jet printer (new).Many more items. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 AUCTION SALE Pethick and Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon On, From 401 ext. at 431 at Bowmanville, north on Hwy 57 to Con Rd. 8, Turn East at the Firehall. From Hwy 7A, south on Hwy 57 to Con. Rd. 8. SAT MARCH 8, @ 5:30 PM OPEN AT 4. Cups & saucers incl. -Shelly Dainty Blue, Royal Albert, Crystal, Carnival Glass, "Blue Nordic" set of dishes, Hare Bell Glass, Silver & Chest, Ansonia 8 Day Clock, Bed Chesterfield, China Cab, Chrome set, Red Maple Dining suite, Maple Sofa & Chair, TV cab., Steel Bed, Lamps, Books, etc. Terms: Cash, Interac, M/C, Visa, Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 - 1-866- 357-5335 AUCTION, THURSDAY, MARCH 6th - 5:00PM at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne. We have no sale this Saturday - Thursday will be a larger sale of household articles, appliances, electric saw sharpening unit & other tools, lawn & garden tools, nearly new fridge & stove, other fridge & stove, house hold furnishings, some antiques, some collectibles, dishes, house hold articles, rugs, lamps, pictures, etc. Partial list only: antique dresser with mirror & matching chest, love seat & matching chair, 2 dinette sets, nice dining room table & chairs in solid maple, 2 bedroom suites, miscellaneous hand tools, 2 sets coffee & end tables, bed sofa & matching chair, large selection garden & lawn tools, several hand knotted Persian rugs, selection dressers & chests of drawers, sofa & chair set, nearly new microwave, selection books, lamps, desk, plus countless miscellaneous articles. Large sale! Plan to be on time - no reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY E. WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 7th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 New 8pc. modern dining room suite, Wing back chairs, sectional chesterfield, oak dining table, large rattan glass top table, modern oak roll top desk, Duncan Phyfe table, new large wine rack, chesterfield & chair, mahogany vanity, coffee & end tables, mahogany dresser, crocks, qty. mod- ern hutches & hutch tops, Lazy Boy chair, new modern tables & table tops, modern & antique dressers & chests of drawers, chest freezer, al- mond refrigerator & 30 in. electric stove, 1992 Artic Cat 700 wildcat snowmobile (as is), qty. new 2x4 lumber, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705)786-2183 GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 800-654-4647/ Cell 416-518-6401 SAT. MAR. 8th - 10 a.m. Antiques, Collectibles & Furniture @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. DETAILS garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE, NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH - 6 P.M. Selling the contents from a Grafton home: Four poster bed, box spring and mattress, pine dresser, pine chest, pine corner book shelf, Magnum Guitar, blue recliner, occasional chairs, occasional tables, filing cabinets - four drawer and two drawer, air conditioner, work mate, Admiral washer and dryer, Hotpoint al- mond fridge and stove, china, glass, stereo, etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check out website for updates Terms: Cash or good cheque, visa, m/ c, interac. Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Estate Specialists since 1971' KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estate & Consignment Our Specialty at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China THURS. March 6th, 6:30 P.M. Start NEW PREVIEW TIME - 4:00 P.M. ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Victorian furn. from occasional parlour tables to Canadiana dressers and washstands, 20th century furnishings to include as a guide: diningroom, bedroom sets, china cabinet, sideboards, semi antique and roaring 20's & art deco era furniture, floor lamps, overstuffed upholstered furn., early plant stands, formal furnishings complete with plenty of walnut, mahogany and oak designer furniture from 1950 & 1960, estate jewelry, buying glassware, fine porcelains of the world, old lamps and lighting, a fabulous assortment of good quality used bedroom & livingroom furniture, too many items to list. ✩ HUGE 2 DAY SALE ✩ ✔THURS. MARCH 6TH, 6:30 P.M. ✔SUN. MARCH 9TH, 10:30 A.M. 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 Sat. March 8 at 10am. CONTENTS OF J-LAND YARNS. Selling due to health reasons. Held at Orange Corners Lions Club Hall RR2 Omemee. Exit 115 at Peterboro County Rd. 10 go north 13k, 3k east on Meadowview Rd. Very lg. inventory of yarns, patterns, needlecraft, embroidery floss, tapestry wool, racks of notions, hand knitted sweaters, shelving racks, glass displays, fax machine, electronic cash reg- ister and more. Cash/Cheque only. Id to register. DOUG MITCHELL AUCTIONS OMEMEE 705-799-6769 SAT. MARCH 8TH -10AM- ESTATE AUCTION AT ORVAL MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - LINDSAY Selling Bobcaygeon and Woodville estates. Furni- ture and antiques - 9 pc. mahogany dinner, buffet, wall unit, antique painted chest, new grandfather clock, new oak curved glass china cabinet, hall stand, stacking bookcase, corner whatnot, Braemore sofa, 2 burgundy grandfather chairs, new round oak table and press back chairs new lead glass lamps, fancy tables. Collectables -paintings, prints, crocks, pocket watch. Glass, China - Rosenthal and Thomas dinnerware, navy Wedgewood tea set, antique glass, china, crystal, Royal Doulton figurines. Tools, 90 Merc Gr Marquis, hundreds of interesting and collectable items. ORVAL AND BARRY MCLEAN AUCTIONEERS (705) 324-2783 or view at www.mcleanauctions.com ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ SUNDAY, PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sun. March 9th, Start: 10 AM; View: 9:00 AM Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an auction of approx. 300 lots of antiques, fine furniture, glass, china & collectibles from a Pickering estate plus inclusions. There are several pieces of mahogany incl. 9 pc. DR suite w/shield back chairs! For a complete listing plus pictures please go to our web site: http://members.rogers.com/rpauctions Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone (905) 885-6336 "Your Estate Specialist" ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ TESS TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE OUTSTANDING ANTIQUES AUCTION Saturday, March 8th at 10 a.m. TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE HWY #2 - East of Cobourg (10% buyers premium applied to this sale) Dir: Exit 401 at Hwy #45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy.#2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Selling the contents from an old farm house in the Peterborough area. Owners are long time collectors of antiques. A very large sale, with an absolute wonderful selection of antique furni- ture, glass, china and collectibles. This list is long!!!! A sale not to miss!! To view full listing and large Photo Gallery go to www.theauc- tionfever.com. Preview Friday, March 7th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. to time of sale. Terms: Cash, Visa, M. C., Interac, cheque w/ proper I. D. Lunch available. Auctioneer Patri- cia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE (905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales WEDNESDAY, March 12th: 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Oshawa home plus Sporting Store Close-Out, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Pine wardrobe, pine chest, queen box spring and mattress, single beds, dining room suite, bedroom suite, Admiral washer and dryer (like new), RCA 27" Colortrac TV, Kenwood stereo system, chests, prints, lamps, linens, large Canadian coin collection. Sporting Goods including 30 new Easton aluminum bats, new baseball gloves, 50 new hockey sticks, new hockey equipment, several signed hockey sticks, sweaters, CCM tack skates, downhill skis, Calloway golf clubs, golf travel bag, hockey memorabilia, plus many other interesting and quality items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 (Ajax) 190 Townhouses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale The Village of Taunton Mills 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 condition, must sell, $1350; 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS 4- door, 4-cyl, auto, p/s, p/b, air, am-fm stereo-cassette, me- chanically A1, no rust, must sell, $650. 905-404-8541. 1991 EAGLE TALON,5 spd. standard, black, CD player, as is or certified, best offer. 905- 434-0392. 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 GRAND PRIX LE, 65,000kms on new motor, re- cent brakes, highway driven, $800 obo as is. Call (905)720– 3831. 1992 GEO METRO, 4-door, 4- cylinder, 5-speed manual transmission. Runs well. Me- chanically 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 leath- er, loaded, mint, new fiber optics lighting/carpet, tires, exhaust, much more. 90,000km. 905-665-9551 $20,500 o.b.o. 1994 OLDS Cutlass Supreme SL, 4-dr. 3100 engine, auto, Black, tilt wheel, console w/ floor shift, power windows, power doorlocks, power trunk release, power side mirrors, Factory tach, factory alumi- num mags, cruise control, 298k easy miles, car is in good condition, runs out beau- tifully. Certified/e-tested, ask- ing $2995. 905-571-5138 1997 BONNEVILLE SE,leath- er, loaded, $7,997; 1995 Cara- van, 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. 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, dark blue, 5 spd, p. brakes/ steering, heated mirrors, 4 air bags, 108,000 km., non- smoking vehicle $12,500. 905-697–2534 Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1986 BRONCO,beautiful truck, 302 automatic, free- wheeling hubs, full load, CD, tint, remote start, perfect body. Good interior. $4800 e-tested/ certified. Call (905)434–5249. 2000 FORD SUPERCAB XLS V6 auto, bed liner, air, deflec- ta,. sliding rear window, two tone paint. $15,650 certified/e- tested. Day 905-509–7008 Eve 905-649-1202 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 Rang- er 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, ex- tended cab, V8, 4.6L, fully loaded, bucket seats, 6 CD changer, tonneau cover, run- ning boards, 111K, $21,500. (905) 655-7661 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 69,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $19,999. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) 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, running boards, roof rack, trailer hitch, yearly rus- tproofed, excellent 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 Births245 LOVING mother of 5, to pro- vide childcare in non smok- ing, pet free home. ECE and teacher trained, first aid, CPR, references and receipts. Full time, part time. Any age. North Ajax. 905-427–4261 Announcements255 HELEN BANKS or anyone knowing her whereabouts please contact The Salvation Army, Renfrew Ontario (613)432–7721 Lost and Found265 FOUND - SHORT HAIRED black male cat, young adult, very friendly. Call (905) 839– 7637 FOUND: MARCH 3RD on Paddock Rd., large short- haired brown & white male tabby, neutered. Call (905)649–8282 (cnp) LOST - JACK RUSSELL Terri- er, Greenwood Conservation area. 3 yr. old male, white with brown patches, name is Patches. Please call (905) 428–3142 LOST, FAMILY PET, harris hawk, brown with rusty red on shoulders, leather straps on legs. Please call (905)579– 5795 (snp) 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 Daycare Available273 IN NEED OF A NANNY?We have experienced Phillipino nannies from overseas & lo- cal. Reliable/hardworking, pa- tient, live-in nannies seeking employer to sponsor. Picker- ing/Ajax. Call Mother's Helper 905-294-4589 HWY 2/HARWOOD area. Re- liable daycare in my home. Affordable rates. Non-smok- ing. Full-time. 6 months and up. (905)428–6241 "A HOME AWAY FROM HOME"Mother of toddler will care for your child in my lov- ing, cheerful, childproofed home. Whites/Kingston (Steeplehill) Meals/snacks, crafts, outings. 905-839–9705. 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 RELIABLE AND LOVING home daycare available. Reasonable rates, receipts, flexible hours. First Aid/CPR certified, non- smoking. Educational activities. Near 401/Brock. (905)428-1671 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced- backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smoking, receipts. 905- 428-1244. 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 purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!!All type loans within 24 hrs. Car loan specialists. Call (416)888- 9936 CASH BACK?Sold your real estate and carried back a mort- gage? Would you prefer to have cash today? Call 905-839-0700 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 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Appliance Repairs750 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DATING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 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+ HOT TUB REPAIRS Professional Quality also reconditioned pumps & motors for sale Dwayne 905-428-9767 THE HONEST MOVER Professional Service Licensed - Insured Local - Long Distance Small - Large Moves Rubbish Removal (905) 665-0448 (905) 666-4868 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 905-571-0755 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 COMPLETE PAINTING PLUS Int. & Ext. Since 1973 Drywall & Stucco repairs Wallpaper, caulking, etc. Very reasonable Excellent work. Clean, reliable, & honest. Free Estimates Jack (905)720-2767 cell (905)213-2905 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 Yellow & Green General Contractor Repairs, Renovations, Hardwood Floors, Custom Installations & Electrical Insured (416)410-4536 1-866-410-4536 HOUSECLEANING Supplies & equipment provided. Weekly/Bi-Weekly call for a free estimate Debbie (905)619–2176 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" HELEN'S HOME SERVICE Serving Pickering and Ajax for 14 years. If you have a problem finding the time to clean your home, for professional services call HELEN'S HOME SERVICES Fully Insured (905) 837-0624 Bookkeeping & Tax Services Free Pick-Up. Call Carlos at Business Solutions 101 905-426-3541 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 PAGE B7 A/P CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! A Gift for You and Your Baby Expecting?As a parent-to-be simply bring this coupon to your local SEARS retail store and enroll in the Waiting Game Club (it’s Free) and receive your Baby’s On The Way Gift Pac®filled with $20.00 worth of great brand name products (it’s also FREE). (Some conditions apply. Full contest details available from your Sears representative.) ® Baby’s Here Gift Pac and Baby’s On The Way GIft Pac are Registered Trademarks of Advantex Marketing International Inc. Expect more from Sears Bab y ’ s H e r e Pla c e a b i r t h ann o u n c e m e n t i n t h e Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r a n d a s k how y o u c a n r e c e i v e a cert i f i c a t e f o r a F R E E Bab y ’ s H e r e G i f t P a c ® worth over $25 00 245 Births 245 Births H APPY 4 0 T H A NNIVERSARY F REDA AND T REVOR With so many happy memories over the years Lots of Love Maureen and Derek 253 Anniversaries 253 Anniversaries ✞COME & WORSHIP ✞ Is a regular Friday feature in the News Advertiser. (Copy deadline is Wednesday noon for the Friday paper.) To advertise all your Church Events, News and Upcoming Special Services. Call Janice Samoyloff at 905-683–0707. Or fax your information to 905-579-4218 or Email to: jsam@durhamregion.com Acne Study • New Topical Agent • Males/ Females over 12 • Mild/ Moderate Inflammatory Acne • Expenses reimbursed If interested, please call the Lynde Centre for Dermatology at (905)471-8011 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 285 Health & Homecare 285 Health & Homecare CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. METRO LICENCE B2195 Quality Renovations Since 1975 Serving Durham & GTA Also Making Homes Accessible 905-686-5211 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 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 RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services In Memoriam Melissa Margaret Raby January 20, 1982-March 5, 1998 Everyday in a small way Memories of you come our way There’s a silent tear and a silent hurt Deep inside our hearts Your spirit and inspiration lives within us Giving us strength, courage and guidance We are who we are because of you You are our hero and the wind beneath our wings We feel your love around us Dance our angel We are glad we didn’t miss the dance We miss you Melissa Love Mom, Dad, Adam, Rebecca, Morgan, Family, Friends ❧❦ A Card of Thanks ❦❧ Stones, Harold We would like to express our sincere thanks for all the support and kindness shown to our family at Harold's passing. We are grateful for the donations made in his name, the love, support, flowers, food and all the visits made to Harold and to us. We would like to thank all of the dialysis nurses who were patient, loving and kind as well as all the other medical staff who took the time to care for Harold. A very special thank you to Reverend Kevin Robertson. Words are not enough. June Stones and family. ❧❦❤❦❧ 259 Cards of Thanks 259 Cards of Thanks 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 256 Deaths 256 Deaths A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo A Circle of Friends members (from left) Arlene Langstaff, Lynn McCulloch and Irene Dewar display their do- nation to The Quilt Project, which raises money for breast cancer support and research. Team’s quilt creation covers a lot of ground PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A stitch in time may save more than nine in this case. A Circle of Friends quilting group has donated one of its creations to The Quilt Pro- ject, which is running an auc- tion to raise money for breast cancer support and research. ‘My Secret Garden’, a queen-sized quilt of fall colours and representing more than five months of hand stitching, is one of 300 quilts on display from May 16 to Oct. 26 in Stratford. A travelling exhibit is being mounted at select La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries across the country May through Au- gust, and at Toronto’s Casa Loma in September and Oc- tober. A mini-auction takes place at Casa Loma Oct. 16, with a gala auction wrapping up the fund-raising campaign Nov. 15 at Stratford’s Avon The- atre. This is the third quilt A Cir- cle of Friends has donated to the cause, some raising as much as $1,600. Last year’s event raised $155,551 for breast cancer support pro- grams. 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 410 Trucks For Sale 255 Announcements 273 Daycare Available To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. CHOLMONDELEY, Arthur - Entered into rest on Monday, March 3rd, 2003 at Lakeridge Hospital , Oshawa. Born November 29, 1919 in Westville, N.S. Loving husband of the late Margaret (Greta). Devoted father to Shirley (Keith), John (Susan) and Donnie (Debbie). Loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Long-time friend and father-in-law of Lionel. Proud WW II Vet; lifetime service member of Legion Br. 322, Ajax and community serv- ice. Liked and loved by all who knew him. The family will receive friends at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905- 428-9090) on Thursday, March 6 from 7pm until the time of a Legion Service in the Chapel at 8pm. DAVIS, Wilfred Clarence - Peacefully passed away on March 2, 2003 at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital; in his 77th year. Beloved husband of June and loving father of Susan McPhaden (Bill) and William (Kim). Loving step-father of James, Joel, Stephen, and Frances Carmichael, and Janice Sutherland. Wilf leaves 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is also fondly remembered by his brothers Roy and Ken; and Ruth Davis. Friends will be received by the family in the chapel of the MUNDELL FUNERAL HOME, 79 West St. N., Orillia on Thursday afternoon, March 6th from 12 noon until time of Memo- rial Service at 2 o'clock. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #134, 215 Mississauga St. E., Orillia. Spring inter- ment: St. Andrew's - St. James' Cemetery, Orillia. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be gratefully appreciated. 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 100 Houses For Sale 102 Open Houses 103 Private Sales 105 Townhouses For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 115 Farms For Sale, Rent & Wanted 120 Out of Town Properties 125 Property Outside Canada 130 Housing Wanted 135 Lots & Acreages 140 Investment/Business Properties 145 Industrial/Commercial Space 150 Office & Business Space 155 Stores For Sale, Rent/Wanted 159 Investment Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 161 Franchises 162 Insurance 163 Professional Directory 164 Tax & Financial 165 Mortgages, Loans 166 Accountants 167 Office/Industrial Equipment 168 Business Services/Personals 169 Computer/Internet 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 172 Furnished Apartments 174 Short Term Rentals 175 Apartments & Flats Wanted 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 191 Housing Wanted 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 193 Room & Bd. Avail. & Wanted 194 Shared Accommodation 195 Retirement Living 196 Halls & Lodges 200 Vacation Properties 205 Rentals Outside Canada 210 Mobile Homes & Parks 211 Motor Homes 215 Campers, Trailers, Sites 225 Camping Equipment 230 Sports Equipment 231 Aviation 232 Boats & Supplies 233 Snowmobiles 234 Pools & Supplies 235 Resorts, Camps 236 Travel 237 Hobbies & Crafts 239 Women’s column 245 Births 246 Adoptions 248 Birthdays 249 Coming Events 250 Engagements 251 Forthcoming Marriages 252 Marriages 253 Anniversaries 254 Graduations 255 Announcements 256 Deaths 257 Obituaries 258 In Memoriam 259 Cards of Thanks 260 Tenders 261 Legal Notices 262 Public Notices 263 Car Pools/Transportation 265 Lost and Found 267 Companions 268 Personals 269 Support Groups 270 Nannies/live-in/out 271 Mother’s Helpers 272 Nursery Schools 273 Daycare Available 274 Daycare Wanted 275 Babysitting 276 Private Tuition/Schools 277 Music & Dancing Instruction 278 Registration 282 Places of Worship 284 Esthetics/Beauty Services 285 Health & Homecare 286 Senior Services 288 Fitness Services 290 Catering 292 Wedding Planner 293 Astrology 294 Psychics 295 Liaison Services 296 Amusements Clubs 298 Funeral Directors 299 Cemetery Plots 300 Market Basket 301 Flowers and Delivery 302 Farm Service 303 Horse Supplies and Boarding 305 Poultry and Livestock 306 Furniture 307 Clothing 310 Articles for Sale 311 Bicycles 315 Articles Wanted 320 Garage/Yard Sales 325 Auctions 326 Warehouse Sales 330 Firewood 335 Christmas Trees 336 Woodstoves, Fireplace 340 Antiques and Art 345 Baby Needs 348 Restaurant Equipment 350 Industrial Equipment 352 Farm Equipment 353 Appliances 355 Computer and Video 360 TV, Sound Systems 365 Musical Instruments 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 375 Photography 380 Swap and Trade 385 Tickets for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 410 Trucks For Sale 415 Trucks Wanted 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 425 Sports Cars 430 Antique Cars 435 Motorcycles 440 Auto Parts/Supplies & Repairs 445 Auto Leasing & Rentals 446 Auto Financing 447 Driving Schools 450 Auto Care 455 Garage & Storage Space 460 Insurance Services 470 Heavy Duty Equipment 500 Career Training 501 Career Counseling & Resumes 505 Careers 507 Employment Agencies 509 Drivers 510 General Help 511 Retail Opportunities 512 Summer Employment 514 Salon & Spa Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 520 Computer & IT 525 Office Help 529 Inside Sales 530 Sales Help & Agents 532 Retail Sales Help 535 Hospital/Medical/Dental 536 Veterinary Help 537 Holistic Health 540 Hotel/Restaurant 541 Part-Time Help 545 Teaching Opportunities 550 Domestic Help Wanted 555 Domestic Help Available 565 Volunteers 570 Employment Wanted 700 Home Improvements 701 Demoltion, Blasting 702 Garbage Removal/Hauling 705 Handyman 706 Chimney Cleaning, Repair 707 Electrical Services 708 Masonry & Concrete 709 Carpentry 710 Painting and Decorating 715 Moving and Storage 718 Carpet Cleaning 720 Drapes, Upholstery 725 Dressmaking, Tailoring 730 Flooring, Carpeting 735 Gardening Supply, Landscaping 738 Lawnmower Sales, Repairs 740 Snow Removal 746 Courses 750 Appliance Repairs 752 Lessons 900 Dating Services 905 Adult Entertainment 910 Massages Classified INDEX A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com