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Hospital gets its $3.5 million Durham Region agrees to provide some funding for ex p ansion BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Durham taxpayers will give a much-needed $3.5-mil- lion boost to the Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering hospital for its $47-million expansion plan. But the decision leaves some regional politicians worrying it could open the door for a new ex- pense on the regional property tax bill that traditionally does not include healthcare costs. “If we fund Rouge Valley there will be a never-ending stream of hospital requests,” said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish who voted against the donation. At a coun- cil meeting, Wednesday, the mayor had said he would support the request if the Province rein- states the Region’s right to charge development levies on new homes to raise money for hospital capital projects. Otherwise, he said, the Region will be financing the hospital at the expense of other critical re- gional projects that are part of its mandate.Clarington Mayor John Mutton agreed, saying he was “concerned about mandate- creep” pushing more and more federal and provincial responsi- bilities such as health care onto local taxpayers. But council voted against tying the donation to new legislation with some politicians suggesting it was unfair to put the hospital in the middle of a conflict be- tween the Region and the Province. “What we’re looking at here is idealism versus realism,” said Ajax Councillor Jim McMaster. “I agree the development charges should be in place and we should drive that home once the (provin- cial) election campaign starts. 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E 905-619-1315 AJAX 6 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE WOOD DAY BED $ 379 MANHATTAN FUTON $ 4 3 9 $ 439 Durham agrees to chip in $3.5 million for local hospital Martin, the hospital’s CEO said following the decision. “Within short order we’ll have a new emergency department and other facilities worthy of this communi- ty and the staff who work there.” It is expected the Province will agree to finance 70 per cent of the project, said Mr. Martin, who noted the support of the regional government will show the Province the community is be- hind the hospital and will keep Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering hos- pital “at the head of the queue” at provincial budget time. Voting for the $3.5 million con- tribution were Ajax councillors Scott Crawford and Jim McMas- ter, Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs and councillors Mark Holland and Maurice Brenner, Oshawa councillors Clare Aker and Bob Boychyn, Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle and councillors Jo e Drumm and Gerry Emm and Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’- Connor and Councillor Susan Para. ✦ DDuurrhhaamm from page 1 What they said about hospital funding: PPRROO:: Pickering Coun- cillor Mark Hol- land “Walk through the halls of the Ajax Pickering hospital and you’ll see the gross inadequa- cies that exist today. “We are the frontline, and the last line, of our community. This is real. Our com- munity needs us desperately.” Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’- Connor “We spent $14 million on 401 in- terchanges (also a provincial re- sponsibility) with less discussion than this. You can take another interchange to get off the 401 but if you’re sick you can only go to one place.” CCOONN:: Ajax Mayor Steve Parish “We have to de- termine if the Re- gion should be in the business of f inancing hospi- tals. “It’s not our re- sponsibility. It’s clearly a provin- cial responsibility with a transfer from the federal government.” Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt “The broader responsibility is to put in place a mechanism for procedures for sustainable fund- ing. What we need to deal with is long-term fi- nancing of hospi- tals across the entire region. If we say to Rouge Valley Ajax Pick- ering ‘we will bail you out,’ all we do is put aside the needs of the other hospitals without address- ing the problem.” BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——School board offi- cials and elementary teachers can at least agree on one thing. Most extracurricular activities were already dead at Durham el- ementary schools in the weeks leading up to last week’s official cancellation. “Principals said they didn’t no- tice anything different,” said Sally McIlveen, superintendent of employee relations. But she noted the Durham El- ementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) sent out no- tices of the cancellation a few days beforehand. Extracurricular activities stopped at that time at most schools, she said. “We’ve been hearing from par- ents who are really concerned about it,” Ms. McIlveen added. Durham ETFO president Rachel Gencey said it’s likely most sport teams, music and art clubs stopped meeting as early as a month ago, when the union escalated its work-to-rule cam- paign into its second phase. “Stage two required teachers to arrive 15 minutes before class and leave 15 minutes after, and they were to take no work home,” she explained. It restricted after-school activ- ities but also put an end to those taking place during the school day as most ETFO members have been using their lunch hours to do their work, Ms. Gencey said. In the meantime, all extracur- ricular activities remain on hold until the school board and the union can negotiate a new con- tract. That includes basketball teams, which were in the middle of their season, when the freeze hit. Ms. Gencey said the future of those teams is the determination of the Durham Elementary Ath- letics Association (DEAA), which is also made up of union members “first and foremost”. “Everything is basically post- poned. It’s for the DEAA to de- cide, but we might be into the track season before a collective agreement is reached,” she said. Unaware of any members not taking part in the work-to-rule campaign, Ms. Gencey said if an agreement is reached, it will be up to those individuals them- selves as to how quickly extracur- ricular activities will be up and running again. “It’s always a voluntary activi- ty,” she noted. “I’m sure it will de- pend on when they feel caught up on all the work they’ve missed.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P Fun FREE Reading Week activities for kids & teens Starts Friday, March 7th All of the FREE activities listed below will be held at Centre Court. Kady from Ajax pickeringtowncentre.com Springfest Book Drive Support child and youth literacy in your community. Drop off a donation of a new or slightly used youth or children's book. The first 500 customers who donate a book will receive a FREE Pickering Town Centre Book Bag. Drop off your donation at Coles (Upper level) or at Guest Services (Lower level, near Centre Court). 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The 28-room school, to be built near Hirons Drive and Greenhalf Drive, is to be ready for students in the fall of 2004. The school was originally intended for 485 students, had a $7.5-million price tag, and was to open this fall. However, board facilities su- perintendent Jack Massie in an interview said a larger school was required after the board gave up an option it had for a school site further south. The project price includes almost $450,000 to remove soil from half of the front end of the building site and re- place it with engineered fill, said Mr. Massie, explaining the existing soils there are “substandard” and would not support the structure. 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Visit: www.NeighbourhoodHomeSales.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd., Realtor ‘Domino effect’ caused students to fall ill: EMS Catholic board to review assembly practices after ventilation fans turned off BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The Catholic school board here says “all practices will be reviewed for assemblies in our gyms with respect to ventilation systems” after the evacua- tion of over 1,100 students and staff at a Whitby school Wednesday. Ventilation fans in the gym at All Saints Catholic Secondary School were turned off as staff and stu- dents attended an Ash Wednesday liturgy, caus- ing a build-up of carbon dioxide in the room. “The director (of educa- tion) has sent a memo to all of our principals, re- minding them that our ventilation systems, and they vary from school to school, are to be operated at all times unless our plant department has ad- vised otherwise,” Paul Pulla, the board’s sec- ondary schools’ superin- tendent, said in an inter- view Thursday. He said the fans in the school gym were turned off because they were making a lot of noise. Near the end of the mass, when the assembly was standing, a male stu- dent suffered a seizure, sparking a chain-reaction panic attack. Steve Rowland, shift manager at Durham Re- gion Emergency Medical Services (EMS), in an in- terview said with less oxy- gen in the room, a student who witnessed the seizure, “became upset and start- ed hyperventilating.” “It became worse and worse and worse and it be- came a domino effect,” he said. “But it was all isolated to the area around the (first) student. It’s not un- usual; I’ve seen it before. What you have to do is iso- late the people to reduce the stress level.” Mr. Rowland said the el- evated carbon dioxide level was not “the initial cause” of the students’ distress, but “exacerbat- ed” the situation when they panicked. School staff, not know- ing what was causing stu- dents to faint, evacuated the building. Students were sent home for the day, but returned Thurs- day. Mr. Pulla said the board’s plant department tested for carbon dioxide, and found levels in the gym were higher than nor- mal Wednesday, but not by much. Mr. Rowland said a high level of carbon dioxide could make a person dizzy, light-headed and nauseous. He said EMS personnel treated 15 stu- dents, which generally in- volved calming them down. Some were given oxygen, but none was transferred to hospital. Students interviewed at the school on Wednesday morning described a sur- real scene. “When people were fainting, you just heard all the chairs falling down,” said Grade 9 student Tra- cie Ohlew. All Saints Catholic Secondary School students Samantha Roberts (left) and Tracie Ohlew share their experiences after leaving the school Wednesday. Several students felt faint after another suffered a seizure. The school was evacuated. Durham YMCA offers a week of activity DDUURRHHAAMM ––––There will be no ants, black flies or mosquitoes at this camp. The Durham Family YMCA’s March break camp promises chil- dren ages 4-12 a bug-free, good time. From March 10-March 14, kids can rock climb, swim, take part in arts and crafts, music or outdoor activities. Camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours for day care are available from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. The cost is $140 per child for the week. Financial assistance is available and additional costs apply for extended child-care hours. The Durham Family YMCA is lo- cated at 99 Mary St., Oshawa. Call 905-438-0822, ext. 591 for more infor- mation. The call for a public inquiry Ajax, Pickering residents deserve stability, safety at nuclear plant O ntario NDP leader Howard Hampton brought his en- tourage to the area Tuesday, renewing his call for an inquiry into delays and cost overruns associated with the restart of the ‘A’ side of the Pickering Nuclear Generat- ing Station. The cost overruns are no secret; Ontario Power Genera- tion has been answering hard questions on that score for the last several months. What’s troubling for Mr. Hampton, and the residents of Ajax and Pickering, is that the inquiry promised last year by Ontario Premier Ernie Eves hasn’t yet been seen. Residents in Ajax and Pickering have lived in the shadow of the plant for a generation. They endured the troubled days of the 1990s when sloppy work practices under the old Ontario Hydro were exposed. They demanded answers when there were tritium releases and heavy water spills. Ontario Power Generation, the company created after Ontario Hydro was split up, has since been responsible for the Pickering nuclear station and the preparation of the ‘A’ side reactors for their return to service. The work has been slower than expected, the costs sub- stantially higher. For its part, OPG has been far more ac- cessible and accountable during all of this than its prede- cessor company and has an opportunity here to further im- prove its credibility on that score by welcoming, even en- couraging an inquiry. Premier Eves, already stung by the poorly organized pri- vatization of hydro services in Ontario, has been dragging his feet on striking a panel to probe the return-to-service delays and costs. The premier was in Durham last week and suggested it’s difficult to find an independent party to con- duct such a probe. The premier’s answer was too pat and unfair to the peo- ple of Ajax and Pickering who deserve stronger assurances that safety, stability and transparency are the cornerstones that will guide the Pickering plant’s return-to-service pro- gram. The Eves’ government and OPG must work together to ensure that an impartial and full account of what’s happen- ing at the plant is completed, not necessarily with a view to assigning blame, but to find ways to improve the process in future. The government should find the appropriate experts now, call an inquiry and discover what’s wrong and how it can be avoided in the coming months or years. 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Opin- ions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Editorial Letters to the Editor Durham is the area of choice for immigrants The other day, I stood in line at one of the mega-stores that have sprung up in the previ- ously open landscapes of Ajax. I marvelled at the scale of the store, at the size of the physical space and the scope of the inventory. I started to think about the little general stores where you were recognized. It seems that, like the leaves of a tree that fall slowly and silently with the advent of old man winter, they too are disappearing with the thrust of these mega merchants. As I stood waiting, I could not help but notice the diversity of cus- tomers all around me. Obviously Durham Region is the area of choice for immigrants fleeing the starkness of Toronto. Ah, change. A buzzword much touted by business gurus when referring to the busi- ness jungle. Yet, here it was. Insidi- ously, it has made its own inroads into all aspects of our lives. How dramatically has the Ajax of yester- year changed not only physically, but also in its population blend. As I contemplated this change, I started to think about the impact of the population shift on the “origi- nal” denizens of Ajax. How does one cope with such change? How does one adjust to a face that does not necessarily have blond hair and blue eyes? Perhaps the answer lies in another question: Does one nec- essarily expect everyone around them only to have blond hair and blue eyes? If we were to tackle that question, perhaps we would now be scratching on the surface of deep- set prejudices, ones that are intrin- sically bred into one’s psyche through upbringing and exposure. But, most folks don’t actually ex- pect that, do they? After living in the Pickering/Ajax area for the last 14 y ears, I believe they don’t. Most folks are receptive. Perhaps not all are outwardly so, but they seem to be tolerant, and take the changing face of their neighbourhoods with the calm acceptance that has be- come our international trademark. I think of the younger white Canadians, who are going to grow up with classmates from all over the world. China, Europe, Africa, India, and the Caribbean are at our doorstep, and in our living rooms. To gether they will learn of our geog- raphy, and our proud history. They will share their lunches in the school cafeteria, and they will push and bully each other in the yards. And yet, will they care that, among their friends, Simon, James, and Shannon are white, while Ahmed and Ayesha are brown? I hope not. Ajax resident Mohamed Karatella is a member of the Ajax Race Rela- tions Advisory Committee. Diversity seems to be more accepted MMoohhaammeedd KKaarraatteellllaa oo pp ii nn ii oo nn ss hh aa pp ee rr Patient disgusted with walkway filth TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: This week I had to visit Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital for some tests. I entered through the front doors near the gift shop. I was disgusted with the filth of the front walkway. Over- turned ashtrays and garbage was every- where. I spoke to hospital staff that had also entered through the same doors at 7 a.m. and this was now noon and nothing had been done. A staff member said a complaint had been called in upon staff arrival. I called hospital administration to ask when this could get cleaned up. I was told that it would be looked into. Later in the afternoon, however, when I was leaving, nothing had been done. This may seen like a poor complaint but the stink of wet cigarette butts was enough to make one nauseous. There is supposed to be a smoking bylaw in ef- fect to stop smokers from smoking so close to the doors of the hospital, but no one can enforce it. I understand there are budget cuts in every area these days, but this was dis- gusting. My first impression — even be- fore today — was that this is one of the dirtiest hospitals I have ever seen and cleanliness of the hospital as a whole needs to be addressed. Hospital admin- istration needs to have an area for their employees to go if they smoke. Staff and patients huddled in front of the door under the walkway makes for a poor first impression. You can’t get in the door for the people standing five feet from it. If you have had this problem, please call the hospital administration and voice your concern. 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The Region has held internal brainstorming sessions and is now turning to the public, host- ing a number of information meetings across Durham, said Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland. “I’ve been advocating for a sense of place,” he said at Mon- day night’s council meeting. “I think the waterfront is a great opportunity.” Coun. Holland said he plans to suggest the idea of a regional task force in charge of accessing funds from different levels of government to advance the idea of a strong waterfront from Pick- ering to Clarington. Another important theme in the strategic plan is the rise of research and development, said Coun. Holland, one of three re- gional councillors appointed to take part in the process. Research and development is a key area with the opening of the Ontario Institute of Technol- ogy this fall and the prospect of hosting the International Fusion Energy Research and Develop- ment (ITER) Project, he added. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com New Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Non-Stop Comfort! Priced To Move! Hurry in for kicked back savings on the latest recliner styles during the La-Z-Boy National Recline-A-Thon! From classic looks to casual retreats, you can bring home La-Z-Boy comfort and quality...now at a very relaxed price! $ 599 99 Forte Reclina-Rocker Chaise Recliner $ 699 99 Grand Canyon Reclina- Rocker Chaise Recliner Luxurious Leather-Finesse $ 999 99 Dreamtime Leather-Finesse Reclina-Rocker Chaise Recliner 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 Fa talities down for fifth straight year on Durham roads BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Police are crediting a year-long crackdown on road safety for reducing the number of deadly collisions in Durham Region in 2002. Durham Regional Police last year investigated 21 fatal crashes - killing 23 people - compared to 27 in 2001 marking the fifth year in a row the number has dropped. Constable Brendan Kennaley, of the traffic enforcement and major collision investigations unit, says it’s no coincidence. Traffic safety was identified in 2002 as the force’s top priority and increased enforcement throughout the year paid off, he believes. “The numbers are great. The em- phasis has been on increased en- forcement by our unit and at the di- vision levels and I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the numbers have gone down,” Const. Kennaley said. Mo torists paid a steep price for the crackdown as projects targeting speeders, red light and stop sign runners, aggressive drivers and seat belt violators led to 47,980 traffic tickets in 2002, up 19 per cent from 40,396. The number of collisions in Durham involving personal injury dropped six per cent to 2,579 from 2,742, while the rate of property damage-only crashes climbed two per cent to 7,164, from 7,021 the pre- vious year. Police also laid 2,093 criminal dri- ving charges, two per cent more than in 2001, with drinking and dri- ving offences accounting for most of them. Officers laid 765 charges for im- paired driving (a two per cent in- crease) and 832 for driving above the legal blood-alcohol limit (up five per cent). Another 88 motorists were charged with refusing to give a breath sample, up 11 per cent. Not only did police dole out more charges they chased more suspects on regional roads in 2002. Officers took part in 47 “suspect apprehension pursuits,” nine more than in 2001. A report submitted to the police services board during Tuesday’s monthly meeting said of- ficers acted “within guidelines” dur- ing all 47 chases. Police initiated 30 of the pursuits for Criminal Code offences, 12 for Highway Traffic Act violations and five for other reasons. Two pursuing police officers and three fleeing suspects were injured, none seriously. Weigh in on Durham Region’s strategic plan PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Come and take part in a variety of explorations through prayer. ‘Prayer in the Twenty-First Century’ is a six-week series held at Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., from 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, call 905-839-3521. Local church hosts prayer series Fuel, operating costs cited for increase AAJJAAXX ––––The Ajax Picker- ing Transit Authority isn’t fooling. On April 1, bus riders are going to have to dig deeper to pay for a seat, as all but two fares are increasing. The adult single cash fare will rise to $1.85 from the present $1.75. “Increased operating and fuel costs have forced us to increase the fare,” says Ted Galinis, transit authority general manager. “Even with the these in- creases, APTA still pro- vides the lowest transit fares in Durham Region.” The only rates not in- creasing are the GO train single ride co-fare, which is staying at 50 cents, and the $20 co-fare monthly pass. The adult monthly pass will be $57.50, up from $50, while the multi-ride pass will be $18 for 10 rides, a change from the previous price of $20 for 12 rides. Seniors will pay 80 cents a ride, up from 65 cents, while the monthly pass rises to $18 from $13. The cash fare for stu- dents will be $1.50, up from $1.25. The unrestricted stu- dent monthly pass goes up to $47.50 from $40, while the restricted pass will be up $5 to $40. The single fare for spe- cialized services will be $1.90, an increase of 15 cents, while the cross- boundary fare rises 30 cents to $3.80. Mr. Galinis says riders will have a one-month grace period to use old tickets and passes. “We’ll accept a combina- tion of old transit tickets and cash until April 27. As of April 28, we’ll only ac- cept new tickets and pass- es,” Mr. Galinis notes. Anyone with old tickets or passes after April 28 can exchange them for new tickets or passes at the APTA head office next to the Ajax GO station at Westney Road and Hwy. 401. May 9 is the final day for exchanges. For more information or to comment on the in- creased fares, call 905-683- 4111 . E-mail comments to gmoskalyk@city.picker- ing.on.ca. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 PAGE 9 A/P EARN UP TO 50% MORE POINTS* WHEN YOU USE YOUR HBC CREDIT CARD AND HBC REWARDS CARD TOGETHER *Some exceptions apply. 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Ajax-Pickering transit fares on the rise A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 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 Centre! Build an environmentally friendly home for Tumbleweed 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. 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WEDNESDAY...Information Centre THURSDAY...Alex Rob e r t s o n P a r k FRIDAY...WindReach Farm TUESDAY...Pickering Museum Village Aw areness program helps kids understand disabilities Spreading the message, with help from their friends JJAANNEE MMccDDOONNAALLDD Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The Grade 2 students at St. Christo- pher Catholic School sat with rapt attention March 4 as Kathy Can- non gently talked about children with special needs. But there were at least a couple of children who already knew about un- derstanding differences in others. One, a pretty child with dark braided hair sat smiling in her wheelchair, surrounded by her seven-year-old peers, and in many cases, her friends. Jennifer has cerebral palsy. “I’ve never seen that child out in the play- ground without a friend with her,” said Mrs. Can- non following her presen- tation. St. Christopher is where Mrs. Cannon start- ed talking to children about disabilities 11 years ago. The first of many visits to St. Christopher and other schools even- tually led to an associa- tion with Grandview Children’s Foundation, and recently, a donation from the Royal Bank of Canada’s Durham Busi- ness Centre. The special people Mrs. Cannon talks about to el- ementary students, Cubs, Scouts and Brown- ies, began with her son, Mat. Before Mat Cannon at- tended St. Christopher, she visited the school and talked about his disabili- ty, Treacher Collins syn- drome, a rare genetic dis- order characterized by craniofacial abnormali- ties. It worked. Mat is now 15 and a Grade 10 student at a local high school. Forty- five surgeries later, he’s doing well. “He’s an inde- pendent person now with good self-esteem,” says Mrs. Cannon, who has a background in develop- mental service work. In 1998, Grandview adopted the program with Mrs. Cannon deliv- ering it - sometimes mak- ing as many as eight pre- sentations a day - with what she describes as a sense of “passion from a mother’s perspective.” She is candid when telling the young class about how Mat had to come to that very same school with a nurse, and that he breathed through a tracheotomy tube. Ever conscious of the age of her audience, she de- scribes the tube that was once in her son’s throat as being “like a whale with a blow hole.” Mrs. Cannon says she’ll be able to do about 100 presentations thanks to the bank’s donation of $10,000. “In general, we’re a very big supporter of Grandview and children with special needs, their parents and the commu- nity,” says Blake Butler, sales and market manag- er with the Royal Bank who, along with senior account manager Anne Marie Feoli-Marson, at- tended two back-to-back presentations at St. Christopher. The presentation to the Grade 2 class un- doubtedly gave a sense of belonging to Jennifer, but to another student, Re- becca, the half-hour pre- sentation was also mean- ingful. “I really liked it,” says Rebecca. “I learned sign language.” And when asked if there was some- one special in her life with a disability, she qui- etly answers, “My brother Peter. He has Down Syn- drome.” Call Grandview Chil- dren’s Centre at 905-728- 1673 or 1-800-304-6180, ext. 560 for more informa- tion or to arrange a Dis- ability Awareness Pro- gram presentation. BBLLAAKKEE BBUUTTLLEERR ‘In general, we’re a very big supporter of Grandview and children with special needs...’ Call the Durham Community Mediation Program when you can’t agree BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––It’s like being all dressed up and nowhere to go. Helayne Hauw is just one of 20 volunteers ready and waiting to use their new skills as mediators for the Durham Community Mediation Program (DCMP). But up until now, finding anyone to mediate has been a problem. The Community Justice Alternatives (CJA) of Durham Region began of- fering the free service in November but its media- tors have yet to face their first dispute. “We’re gung-ho,” says Ms. Hauw, who settles un- just dismissal claims for the federal Ministry of Labour full time. “Our training was good and we’re all excited to get started.” Program co-ordinator Jacqueline Moriarty says she feels people are still learning about DCMP, which offers conflict reso- lution before court and po- lice involvement by offer- ing parties mediation in a fair and accessible forum. The program is being in- troduced in Ajax and Pick- ering this year with the help of the Trillium Foun- dation, which provided dollars for training. The goal is to eventually serve all of Durham. “But if it isn’t used, the community may lose the program,” adds Ms. Mori- arty, who has been talking to municipal officials, so- cial service agencies and other possible referral sources to raise DCMP’s profile. Disputes can range from anything from a tree blocking a neighbour’s view, to noise complaints, family conflicts, workplace disputes and any other in- terpersonal issues. The aim is to open the lines of communication early enough, before either party calls a lawyer or in- volves the police, and be- fore tensions escalate to the point of violence. The process begins with a phone call or a referral. Both parties are asked if they would be willing to seek mediation and a date is set up at a location ac- cessible and agreeable to everyone. Two mediators are se- lected to oversee the medi- ation. “Mediators are selected based on their language, culture, age and other fac- tors,” explains Susette Clunis, executive director of CJA of Durham Region. “We want someone able to relate to the issue at hand.” DCMP uses a co-media- tion model, in which medi- ators can support each other not only from a safe- ty point of view but also in terms of communication and observation. “Individuals may con- nect more with one person or the other,” adds Ms. Clunis. “Sometimes as a mediator, you get stuck for words. People get to see the model of communica- tion because while one me- diator is talking, the other can be evaluating the situ- ation and observing body language.” Mediation allows oppo- site factions to come to- gether by tailoring their own resolution and even- tually getting down to the root of the problem. “Your perceptions are blown away because you fi- nally understand the reali- ty of the situation,” says Ms. Moriarty, adding many disputes begin as misun- derstandings. She points to people who would rather call the police to complain about a neighbour than take that issue up with them face-to- face. Instead, the neigh- bour gets defensive and is quick to let other minor annoyances bother them until it becomes a neigh- bourhood problem. “Getting parties to com- municate with each other and resolve their own problems is sometimes scary for people,” adds Ms. Hauw. “But we all have to live together.” Not only is the program worth a try but it’s free too, she says. For more information about DCMP, contact CJA of Durham Region at 905- 420-2401. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa Floor Model Clearance Grandfather Clocks Starting From $ 1,449 99 1-800-642-4561 (905) 723-5211 Reg. $ 2,109 99 Food Court Area (905) 837-0564 OPEN ALL YEAR Mall Hours: Feb. 3-Apr. 30/03 Income Tax Returns 2002 CASH REFUNDS WITHIN 24 HOURS E-FILED REFUNDS IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS (Most E-Filed Returns) ALL INCOME TAX RETURNS PREPARED (Personal, Business, Corporations & Trusts) BOOKKEEPING SERVICES AVAILABLE Best Accounting Firm PICKERING TOWN CENTRE E-FILEE-FILE READY CASH SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. 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Congratulations Mitchell for being our Carrier of the week. You got a problem with that? Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Helayne Hauw, a volunteer with the Durham Community Media- tion Program, is ready to help area residents solve their dis- putes before they escalate. Local girl wins poster contest DDUURRHHAAMM ––––A local girl has been able to draw on her school lessons to illustrate what freedom means to her. Arian Higgs, 10, of Mother Teresa School in Courtice, is the Durham Region winner in the Legal Aid On- tario Grade 5 poster contest in cele- bration of Law Day, which is held April 15. The theme is “Freedom, Security and You.” Arian says she wrote the words, ‘religion,’ language,’ ‘heritage,’ and ‘education’ in each corner, and “at the top, I put, ‘We have the right.’” “I also drew a flag and a school, and I did a border and some cross- es,” says Arian, who was presented with a plaque last Monday by Debo- rah Hastings, Legal Aid area direc- tor, and Justice Margaret Scott, chairman of the Public Legal Edu- cation Committee for Durham Re- gion. The idea for the poster stemmed from the curriculum, says Arian. Arian’s poster will now be submit- ted, along with other regional win- ners from across the province, to the LAO office in Toronto. A provin- cial first-, second- and third-prize winner will be chosen March 31. 795 Westney Rd. S. 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The 28th Annual Maple Syrup Festival at Purple Woods Conservation Area will be held March 8 to 16 and again on the weekend of March 22 to 23. As birds start to sing, the sap will be flowing and pan- cakes will be flipped during the festival. Hosted by Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, the festival opens daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the March break (March 8 to 16) and the follow- ing weekend. Admission is only $2 for adults, $1 each for children under 12 or $5 for the entire family. General admis- sion doesn’t include pancakes or wagon rides and visitors are asked not to take pets. Demonstrations will include the maple sap being cooked into syrup in the Sugar Shack just as it was 400 years ago. A colouring contest and free face-painting will be available for the kids and the family will be able to enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride ($1 per person per ride, weather permitting). The festival will also host various other features such as nature crafts, tree-climbing, maple taffy making, weaving and spinning. Visit www.cloca.com or call 905-579- 0411 for more information. Purple Woods Conservation Area is located north of Os- hawa at the southeast corner of Simcoe Street and Coates Road (10th Concession Rd.) The public is asked to observe the new ‘No Parking Zones’ on Simcoe Street and Coates Road. Take a turn to learn the Net PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– The Petticoat Creek Branch of the Pickering Public Library is offering free In- ternet training for adults and seniors. After attend- ing the five two- hour classes, participants will know the basics of Internet searches and e- mail. Classes run from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays once a month, beginning March 20. The programs are free and available to city residents. For more in- formation and to register call 905-420-2254. Ajax seniors hold all the cards AAJJAAXX ––––The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays bridge and crib- bage every Monday at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. In addition, bridge is also played Wednes- days at 1:15 p.m. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573 for more informa- tion. School holiday happenings at Pickering To wn Centre PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The mall’s the place to be for young people this March break. A week of free events are scheduled at the Pickering Town Centre’s Centre Court, starting March 7 with 1 and 3 p.m. perfor- mances of the Beauty and the Beast Fa mily Musical. Kids two to 12 are invited to at- tend and even meet Belle and the Beast after the show. On March 10, kids two to 16 years can design their own book- mark between noon and 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 is Kids Flicks day, with the showing of movies based on favourite books. The movies to be screened are Franklin and the Green Knight (10 a.m.), The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham (noon), and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone at 2 p.m. The films are intended for the two to 12-year-old crowd, and parental supervision is required. On March 12, Adrenaline Rush, an inflatable obstacle course, takes over Centre Court from noon to 4 p.m. Kids eight to 16 years must an- swer a book trivia question for a chance to navigate the course. The following day, from noon to 3 p.m., young people are invited to a Pyjama Party featuring loads of fun for two to 12 year olds. Wear your craziest PJs and enjoy face painting, temporary tattoos, book trivia, con- tests and prizes. The week wraps up March 14 as KISS 92 FM broadcasts live from the mall between noon and 4 p.m. This all-ages event features a chance for young people to win prizes while testing their knowledge of books. Lots to do at Pickering libraries next week PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Pickering Public Library branches will be hives of activity during the March school break. The library’s branches are run- ning free programs for children 6 to 11 years old throughout the annual school holiday. Beginning Monday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. children interested in the existence of UFOs and the wonder- ful world of rainbows have the op- tion of attending ‘Company’s Com- ing’ or ‘Rainbows in the Sky’. ‘Lost in Cyberspace’, a search for intelligent life, runs on March 11 and 13 at 2 p.m. Children ages eight to 12 are in- vited to attend the program in the computer lab. Interested in constellations? At- tend ‘Stories in the Sky’ at 10:30 a.m. at the Petticoat Creek branch on March 13. On Wednesday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. children are being enter- tained at a puppet and variety show, or they can learn what it takes to be an astronaut on Friday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. For more information regarding the March break programs contact your local branch. Keep busy with OPG PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Power up the fun this March Break. Ontario Power Generation hosts ‘Reactivity Week’ with free events throughout the community planned for children ages 12 and under. Ta ke part in ‘Settler Survivor’ at Pickering Museum Village Tuesday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See Pickering’s early settlers strug- gling to survive their first winter as you walk along a self-guided nature hike through the woods. Children can build an environ- mentally friendly home for Tumble- weed the TVO hamster Wednesday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. Bring your recyclable materials and your thinking caps. Young artists can explore their creative sides with Art in the Park Thursday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Alex Robertson Park. Sketching supplies will be provided. The week wraps up with Fun on the Farm Friday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at WindReach Farm on Townline Road just west of Lak- eridge Road in Ashburn. Visit the petting zoo, nature trail, farm museum and take a wagon ride at the wheelchair acces- sible farm. Par ticipants are reminded to dress for the weather. For more information, contact the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre at 905-837-7272. Durham Police host Kids’ Safety Day DDUURRHHAAMM ––––It’s always better to be safe than sorry. But as timeworn as this adage may be, it is the up-to-date safety information Durham Region Police Service officers and volunteers want to share with the people they serve and try to protect. Car seat safety, traffic safety, Internet safety and drugs are some of the topics the police team will cover March 12 during Kids’ Safety Day at Loblaws in Oshawa. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., interac- tive safety games, visits by the Ca- nine Unit, Puppet Patrol and the child fingerprint crew will offer age- appropriate information for children up to the age of 14 and their par- ents. The event will be held upstairs at Loblaws, 481 Gibb St., Oshawa. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 PAGE 15 A/P GILMOUR’S AUTO REPAIR SAFET Y & EMISSI O N T E S T $ 84 95 Quality Parts • Expert Repairs • Sameday Servic e EMISSION TROUBLES? CALL THE EXPERTS A T 905-433-416 1 250 WENT WENTWORTH ST, E., OSHAW A MAINTENANCE PACK AGE INCLUDES: LUBE, OIL & FILTER • 15 POINT INSP. • INCLUDING CHECK ANTIFREEZE, TIRES, WIPERS, BELTS, HOSES • TIRE ROTATION • BRAKE INSP. • CHECK FOR TUNE-UP • TOP FLUIDS • TEST BATTERY $ 39 95 Enjoy your Enjoy your March Break! March Break! 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SSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, MMAARRCCHH 88 DDAANNCCEE::The Ajax-Pickering One Parent Families Association holds a meeting at the Pickering Recreation Centre on Val- ley Farm Rd. at 8 p.m. Dress code in ef- fect. All are welcome. Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Call Sandra at 905- 686-7933 . MMOONNDDAAYY,, MMAARRCCHH 1100 SSEENNIIOORRSS’’ AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS::The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays bridge and crib- bage every Monday at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. In addition, bridge is also played Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573. AATTTTEENNTTIIOONN DDEEFFIICCIITT DDIISSOORRDDEERR:: The Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd. holds a group meeting for people with ADD and ADHD. TCall Gillian at 905-839-8795 or Tara at 905- 509-3824. Locals head to Fr ance for opening of war memorial on June 6 BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The trip of a lifetime awaits 12 young cadets, two Second World War veterans and their chaperones. When the Juno Beach Centre opens June 6, a group of Pickering resi- dents will be there to take part in the official cere- monies. “We’re pleased to find veterans from both le- g ions who actually partic- ipated in D-Day,” said Wa rd 1 City Councillor Dave Ryan. He is organizing the trip along with the Clare- mont Legion and Branch 606 in Pickering. The group is looking for corporate and private do- nations to help cover the cost of airfare and accom- modations, estimated at $40,000. So far, about 15 per cent has been raised. “It’s a way of saying thank you and a way of giving an educational ex- perience to young peo- ple,” said Coun. Ryan. The Juno Beach Centre is being built in Courseulles-sur-Mer in Normandy to recognize Canadians who landed there on D-Day, June 6, 1944 as well as to educate future generations. Pickering veterans Jack Bates, of the Claremont Legion, and Hal Whitten, of Branch 606 will make the trip, along with young representatives from the 2525 Pickering Army Cadets, 244 Harwood Sea Cadets, and 856 Pickering Air Cadets. The group leaves June 1 and spends the next three days visiting various com- memorative sites and bat- tlefield locations, said Coun. Ryan. They will stand behind Pickering vet Jan de Vries at the opening cere- monies June 6. Mr. de Vries dropped into Nor- mandy with the 1st Cana- dian Parachute Battalion on D-Day,. A director with the Juno Beach Centre, Mr. de Vries, 79, thanked Pickering council recently for an earlier commit- ment to purchase two $2,500 memorial bricks at the centre. He said he often points to the donation as an ex- ample when talking to other communities for support. So far, about $6.8 mil- lion has been raised to- wards the centre’s $8.1- million fund-raising goal, according to the centre’s Web site www.junobeach.org. The son of a veteran, Coun. Ryan said visiting the centre is something he’s always wanted to do. He’ll accompany the group too, but stresses he’ll be picking up his own tab. All donations and con- tributions will be “pub- licly acknowledged” and full tax receipts will be is- sued, Coun. Ryan added. P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP Agincourt Chrysler KENNEDY & 401 DVP/404VICTORIA PARKKENNEDY RD.McCOWAN RD.FINCH AVE. E. 401 SHEPPARD AVE. E. 20 COWDRAY COURT Agincourt Chrysler HOURS Monday - Thursday 9am - 9:30pm Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 6pm 2-Tone paint, Trailer Towing pkg. 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Pickering agrees to fly ‘Flag of Love’ BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A red and white trib- ute to peace and harmony is flying at the Civic Complex this month. The City has agreed to join a growing list of municipalities rais- ing ‘The Flag of Love’. “Love is love and it’s time to be honest and recognize what it is,” said Mary Dubé, as she presented the flag to local councillors Monday night. The Uxbridge children’s enter- tainer created the flags last year and hopes to have them flown around the world to end hatred and war and instead promote peace, harmony and love. Ms. Dubé is providing the flags, which features an atlas encased in a heart, to municipalities at cost. Uxbridge, Scugog, Newmarket and now Pickering have agreed to show- case them. She plans to appeal to regional councillors this week and steadily work her way through the rest of Durham Region for support. One of her flags has even made it to Iraq via a civilian peacekeeping team from Montreal. Ms. Dubé said she eventually wants to twin school children there with students here, so they can exchange letters about peace. “We’re promoting the idea of love. If you have love first, peace will fol- low,” she said in an interview after- wards. Ms. Dubé, who has taken part in a number of local peace initiatives and rallies (not protests, she stresses), feels politicians are miss- ing the point and should go back and re-evaluate the situation with Iraq. “But they’re like kids in a school yard,” she said. She hopes people will stop to look at the flags and think about their universal message. Mary Dubé and her husband Don show ‘The Flag of Love’, which the City of Pickering will fly this month to help promote the idea of world peace and harmony. Billboard MARCH 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 PAGE 17 A/P Calling All Vendors!!! 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Willis back in uniform for military action The following movies open in local theatres this week- end: ‘‘TTEEAARRSS OOFF TTHHEE SSUUNN’’ DDiirreecctteedd bbyy AAnnttooiinnee FFuuqquuaa SSttaarrrriinngg BBrruuccee WWiilllliiss,, MMoonniiccaa BBeelllluuccccii Bruce Willis plays an Amer- ican Special-Ops commander, Lieutenant A.K. Waters, who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a doctor played by Monica Bellucci who will only go with them if they agree to rescue 70 refugees too. She implores Waters to es- cort them on a dangerous trek through the dense jungle to the nearby border of Cameroon. During the jour- ney, the SEALs find them- selves the unwitting guardians of a man sought by the rebel militia. This further endangers their already hazardous mis- sion. The usually hard-bitten Wa t ers finds himself deeply conflicted at having to choose between following orders and the dictates of his own con- science. ‘‘BBRRIINNGGIINNGG DDOOWWNN TTHHEE HHOOUUSSEE’’ DDiirreecctteedd bbyy AAddaamm SShhaannkkmmaann SSttaarrrriinngg SStteevvee MMaarrttiinn,, QQuueeeenn LLaattiiffaahh,, EEuuggeennee LLeevvyy Steve Martin plays Peter Sanderson, a divorced, straight-laced, uptight attor- ney who still loves his ex-wife and can’t figure out what he did wrong to make her leave him. However, Peter’s trying to move on, and he’s smitten with a brainy, bombshell bar- rister he’s been chatting with on-line. However, when she comes to his house for their first meeting, she isn’t refined, isn’t Ivy League, and isn’t even a lawyer. Instead, it’s Charlene, played by Queen L atifah, a prison escapee who’s proclaiming her inno- cence and wants Peter to help clear her name. But Peter wants nothing to do with her, prompting the loud and shocking Charlene to turn Peter’s perfectly or- dered life upside down, jeop- ardizing his effort to get back with his wife and woo a client. Bruce Willis is Special-Ops commander A.K. Waters who must rescue a group of refugees in the film ‘Tears of the Sun’, playing this weekend in local cinemas. Fax it The News Advertiser General 905-683-7363 Newsroom 905-683-0386 Oscar-nominated movie next up for film circuit AAJJAAXX ––––An Academy Award-nom- inated movie is the next entry in the Ajax Film Circuit. ‘Talk to Her’ has already won a Golden Globe Award for Best For- eign Language Film. The Spanish film, directed by Pedro Almodóvar, is a story of unrequited love, seen through the friendship of two very different men who find themselves in the same situation. Both men are at the hospital where the women in their lives lie in coma. Around this situation, Almodóvar builds a story about friendship, love and loneli- ness. Oscar nominations include best director and best original screen- play, both for Almodóvar. ‘Talk to Her’ is being screened at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 at the Ajax Cineplex Odeon theatres, at Pickering Beach Road and Hwy. 2. Advance tickets are $6.50 and available at each of the three library branches, or for $7 at the theatre box on the day of the show. The film circuit presents movies on the third Wednesday of each month. On April 16, the Australian film ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ is being shown. The Friends of the Ajax Public Li- brary present the circuit in co-oper- ation with the Toronto Internation- al Film Festival Group. For more information, call Cindy Kimber at 905-683-6632, ext. 23. P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com SSppoorrttss FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Like the pros Minor atoms skate in Montreal... See page 23 Pickering skater overcomes back injury to earn medal PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club member bounced back from a frustrating season to glide off with third- place honours at the Skate Canada Central Ontario Inter- club Championships in Or- angeville last weekend. Breanne Allen, her season in- terrupted by a back injury from skating, persevered to finish near the top of the gold interpre- tive event. Her orthopaedic surgeon told Allen she needed a six- to eight- week break from skating to allow her back to heal. After this lengthy rest, and determined to keep going, she found a sports therapist to assist in the healing process. She returned to skating in the fall, but was not allowed to jump on the ice, which is akin to telling a hockey player they can skate but not shoot the puck. Thus, the only events she could work on were her dance and in- terpretive events. In December at the Pickering club’s annual home club compe- tition, she was granted a bye due to her injury, which allowed her to compete at the Metro East In- terclub Championships, hosted at the Ajax Community Centre in January. At this competition, Allen placed first in gold ladies’ solo dance and second in gold ladies’ interpretive, earning her a berth at the Central Ontario Interclub Championships. Her love and dedication to skating was evident at the event, and although she was disap- pointed with her dance results, the third-place finish in gold in- terpretive gave her the thrill of victory and the desire to contin- ue on her road to recovery with her sights set on nationals next year. Allen was the only member of Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club to make it to the Central Ontario Interclub Champi- onships. She’s coached by Linda Don- nelly, Brenda Goodger and Kris McCleery. Allen takes third at interclub figure skating championships Annandale curlers secure spot in regionals Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club’s Breanne Allen returned from a back injury to capture third place at the COSIC meet in Orangeville last weekend. BByy JJiimm EEaassssoonn Special to the News Advertiser AAJJAAXX ——Annandale entries swept out the competition and swept up spots in the regional playdowns after a solid effort at the JVC mixed zone championships at the Uxbridge and District Curling Club last week- end. Tw o Annandale teams, skipped by Warren Leslie and Jason March, were entered in this eight-team, dou- ble-knockout event. Leslie and teammates Brenda O’Hara, Dave Hutchison, and Lynette Gray won the ‘A’ side of the event, beating March and his rink of Kim Bourque, Blair Metrakos and Tracee Nemeth in the final. The March rink proceeded to the ‘B’ side of the event and emerged victorious. The Leslie and March rinks will now advance to the regional play- downs. Two teams will advance from the regionals to the provincials in Whitby April 13. The provincial champ must wait, however, until January 2004 to advance to the Canadian final in Abbotsford, B.C. ••• The Desilet family has an extra special reason to be part of the crowd at the 74th edition of the Brier, aka the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship, in Halifax, which got under way Saturday. Marg and Bruno Desilets, long- time Annandale curlers and yearly fixtures at the Brier, are on hand to watch their son, Mike, compete on the Northern Ontario team. Mike per- formed well in the ‘Hot Shots’ event, held just prior to the competition where he placed fourth. Other local curling enthusiasts on hand are Tish and Jack Rauch, Brian Waugh and Ken Cribby and Jim Easson. The event is sponsored once again by Ajax-based Nokia of Canada. ••• An Annandale team will be look- ing for a rock-solid effort at the Best Western Intermediate Regionals at Oshawa Golf this coming weekend. Sandra Thain and her team of Gail Bain, Barb Luffman and Kathy Kerr advanced to regionals after win- ning the ‘B’ side of the women’s zone event. The eight-team, double-knock- out regional event will send two teams to the provincial finals March 19 to 22 at the Oshawa Curling Club. ••• The Annandale Skins playdown is now reduced to four teams. On the ‘B’ side, Gord Norton must play Blair Metrakos by March 12. The winner then takes on the Bob Rudkin four- some in the ‘B’ final. The survivor from these teams will meet Jon Payne in the season-ending final with a big payday up for grabs. St eele shows her mettle Pickering gymnast first, clubmate fourth overall at provincial qualifier PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Two city gymnasts posted outstanding results while competing at the recent Metro East Second Qualifier. Lauren Steele earned the all- round gold medal in the argo 1 category while competing at the East York Gymnastics Club. This placing, combined with a sixth overall result in the first qualifier, brings the nine-year- old one step closer to assuring herself a spot on the Metro East team at the Youth Provincial Gymnastics Championships in May. Along with the overall gold, Steele added an individual gold medal on uneven bars, a bronze on floor exercise and a fourth on vault and balance beam. Tara Columbus, competing in the open 3 category, placed fourth all-around. She posted a bronze-medal performance on the balance beam, a fourth on vault, fifth on floor and sixth on uneven bars. Along with preparing for the third qualifier, being hosted by Gemini Gymnastics in Oshawa March 28 to 30, Steele will travel to Niagara Falls and Columbus to Ann Arbor, Michigan for inter- national invitational meets in the coming weeks. Both gymnasts train at Gemi- ni. Pickering’s Tara Columbus soars in the air while training on the balance beam in this file photo. At the recent Metro East second qualifying meet, Columbus finished a strong fourth overall in the open 3 category. Pickering Dragon Boat Club holds information session Sunday PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––The Pickering Dragon Boat Club will host an upcoming information session for new and returning members. It’s at the West Shore Com- munity Centre on Sunday, March 9 from 12:45 p.m. until 3 p.m. Everyone in attendance will be eligible to win draw prizes. The West Shore Community Centre is at 1011 Bayly. St. Career Training500 CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721- 3368 or 905-721-3340. Careers505 BROKER/CSR,Durham's 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. CALL CENTRE Workshop Training at Durham College, Whitby. Get in at the ground floor in this explo- sive customer service industry. With our two-day workshop train- ing program, and your full com- mitment and personal goals, the opportunities exist for advance- ment in the ever-growing "Call Centre" business. This two-day workshop will run: March 22 & 29th, April 26th & May 3rd, June 14th & 21st. For info. 905-721- 3340 or 1-800-816-3615 COMPUTER COURSES - Have you been unemployed in the last 5 years? You may be eligible for funding. MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICRO- SOFT OFFICE, ORACLE DATA- BASE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. These certifications are highly sought after skills in today's IT environ- ment. Call Colin McCarthy 905- 721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca General Help510 $$ GOVERNMENT FUNDS $$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 3 WAYS TO SUCCESS $$$. F/T or P/T from the comfort of your home $500-$5000. It is up to you. Visit my website www.theonlybiz4u.com or toll free 1-800-469-9805. 90days2success Be your own boss. $500/pt $3000/ft weekly. Full training provided. What are you waiting for?? Call 1-888-248-3138 or online at www.90days2success.com ACTORS/MODELS/EXTRAS Spring Filming has begun! The Model and Talent Bureau is Scouting new faces in your area. Audition Fee $34.50 and is refundable if you do not qualify. Scouting for Movies, Comm- ercials, Catalogues, ETC. We are looking for new faces: all shapes and sizes (newborn to senior) Screening Sun. Mar. 9th, Model and Talent Bureau is a Member of the BBB & COC call 519-249- 0700 between 9-5 ADULT CARRIERS required to to deliver papers. 3 days a week, Wed. Fri. and Sat. for more information call Lynn at 905-683–5117, ext. 222. AZ DRIVERS,1 year accident free experience, border crossing. Call 1-888-400-9176 BELLA NOTTE RISTORANTE Now hiring experienced Cooks & Experienced Wait Staff for Italian Cuisine. F/T + P/T. 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. BUILD AN EXCITING CAREER with Primerica Financial Services. Experience not nec- essary, we offer excellent training. If you have experi- ence in Sales, Insurance or have marketed other products please contact Bill Cooke 905- 436–8499 or 1-866-787-3918. CANADA'S LARGEST mat- tress manufacturer looking for full time and part time sales associates for retail show- room in Durham. Thorough sales training provided. Please fax resume to (905) 624-3054. COME JOIN DURHAM'S highest paid telemarketers $9-$17/hour. Appointments only, No selling. (905)434–6149 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. ENTRY LEVEL marketing po- sition available Full or part time available. Vehicle re- quired. Call (905) 426–1855 FRAMER WANTED.Must have experience and own transportation. 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. GUARDIAN DRUG STORE re- quires a part-time Pharmacist Assistant. Experience not necessary, will train. Must be available to work flexible hours. Please apply to: 97 King St. E. (next to the Oshawa Clinic) No phone Calls please HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full or part-time. Salary plus com- mission. Pickering Town Cen- tre. Call Joe at 905-839-2127 or 905-683-9670. I NEED SOMEONE to learn my business. Must have leader- ship ability and strong desire for above average income. Team spirit an asset. Contact Steve (905)404-0772 INNOVATIVE IMAGE crafters to add some flare to our upbeat salon atmosphere. Extend our vast growing industry by bring- ing your own clientele to join our team. Call (905) 430–8787 JOIN THE WINNING TEAM! $500+ per week, plus room for advancement in customer ser- vices, public relations, sales, mar- keting, promotions. Start immedi- ately. Full-time. No experience nec- essary. 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 Looking for Part-time/ cash- iers from 7am-3pm and 3pm- 11pm shift at Sunoco Self- serve gas bar at 1800 Brock Rd. Pickering. Bring resume between 8:30am-4:00pm, at- tention Ann. 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 MONITOR TECHNICIAN re- quired immediately in Whitby. Please drop off resume in person at: 1380 Hopkins St., Unit 6. between 12-3pm. 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: mature, for quiet adult lifestyle midsize bldg. Fax resume to: 905-850-0820 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 Salon & Spa Help514 2 ROOMS TO RENT in a very busy tanning salon, Ajax area. Esthetician preferred. Open to ideas. Please call 905-427– 2023 ESTHETICIANS and HAIR- STYLISTS - Elegance Salon Spa seeking career minded individuals full time and part time available. Minimum 2 yrs. experience preferred. Drop off resume or mail, Att: Beverly, 123 Athol St. Whitby, L1N 3Z1. 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 established salon, Classic Hair Care, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa. Minimum 2 years experience. Salary plus commis- sion. Charlie or Laurie, (905)579-2525 F/T HAIRSTYLIST required with experience for busy, friendly salon in mall location. Guaranteed wages +commission. Start imme- diately. 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. EXPERIENCED BODYMAN for sub-contract position. Must have own tools. Call 905-985-1991. WIMPY'S DINER Pickering has immediate openings for experienced ➢ Servers ➢ Cooks Resume to 1660 Kingston Rd. Unit #1 ❁❀✿❁❀✿❁❀ VIOLET BLOOMS FRESH FLOWERS now hiring part time. No exp. necessary. Fax resume to: 905-839-1899 ATTENTION: Registration officers required. $17.50 per hour avg. We train you Call Tim 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. Adult Route Operators for home delivery of The Toronto Star in Whitby, Ajax, or Pickering. Earn up to $1100 per month part-time. Call 1-800 804-9663 noon-8 pm. E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 PAGE 19 A/P CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BEAUTY SUPPLY DISTRIBUTOR METRO BEAUTY SUPPLY LTD. Seeking creative, open minded, enthu- siastic individual looking for a career opportunity as a Sales Consultant. Must have good communication skills and truly enjoy working with people. Salary based plus car allowance. Position available throughout Durham Region. Fax resume to: (905) 791-6768 Attention Frank 505 Careers 505 Careers ARE YOU A NEW CANADIAN WHO IS A TRAINED ENGINEER? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN OBTAINING YOUR ENGINEERING LICENSE IN ONTARIO? Register now to attend a presentation by the Professional Engineers of Ontario Topics Covered: • The role of the P.E.O. • The application process for obtaining your license • Have your specific questions answered by the P.E.O. Seats are limited – registration is required by March 10, 2003 Presentation date is March 12, 2003 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please call Roberta at (905) 420-4010 to register 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 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. AUTO SALES PERSON Durham Region’s Volume Dealer 2 Sales Positions Available If you have a positive, professional attitude We have the Management Staff to assist you to Succeed! Come Join The Team The Spring Rush is Here! All applications confidential. Call Today 905-420-4800 or Toll Free: 1-866-420-3933 NOW HIRING LINE COOKS FULL & PART TIME If you have experience and are full of energy with a good work ethic, then we want you to be part of a high energy fast paced team. If you are what we're looking for then a Signing Bonus is included! Apply within or Fax 905-623-4372 Phone 905-623-4925 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. COSMETICS Free 10 day training course Skin Care, Make-up Artistry and Retail Sales. No experience necessary. Immediate F/T and P/T job placements for grads at Caryl Baker Visage Pickering Town Centre Location. Call 416-789-7191 ext. 33 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 HEATHER GLEN GOLF COURSE ***JOB FAIR*** Saturday March 15th 11am - 4pm 5240 Lakeridge Road, Pickering (7 mins. north of Hwy.#7) HIRING ALL POSITIONS Please Bring resume 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 PROPERTY MANAGER Durham Region's fastest growing condominium specialist is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Property Manager. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, knowledge of residential building systems, and Condominium experience. Please send resume & salary expectations in confidence, to; Newton-Trelawney Management Service 95 Bayly Street West, Ste. #03 Ajax, Ont. L1S 7K8 - Fax 905-619-2705 Pickering Town Centre Requires Postal Clerk. Experience preferred. Part time nights & weekends 905-839-4488 or 905-683-9797 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 TAX RETURN COLLATOR Local Chartered Accountant's firm requires an individual with experi- ence in tax return assembly. Reply to: File#895 - Oshawa This Week P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, Ont. LlH 7L5 Accepting Applications for FULL-TIME DISPATCHERS Requirements: 1 year minimum experience Shift Work Good Computer Skills Good Communication Skills Excellent wages/benefits package for qualified applicant. Apply in person to: Verspeeten Cartage Ltd. 1900 Boundary Road Whitby, ON. L1N 8P8 Phone: 905-404-8470 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Pickering Manufacturing Plant (100,000 sq. ft.) requires a full time Maintenance Technician to work as part of a team. Duties include service to electrical/ mechanical systems, preventative maintenance and supervising con- tractors. Understanding of Electri- cal/HVAC repair and maintenance and effective Trouble Shooting of ElectroMechanical building and machine systems is required. Prior experience at a similar larger Plant is essential. If you are self-motivated, flexible and a good team player please fax your resume to: (905) 837-1095 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help Ventra Plastics Peterborough 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 505 Careers is seeking a professional HAIR STYLIST for MANAGEMENT POSITION Also seeking HAIR STYLIST with or without clientele. Call (905) 683-0290 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 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 ONE of Pickering's largest in- dependent shops is seeking a first or second year auto ap- prentice. The ideal candidate will have some shop exp. and a serious desire to become an automotive tech. Forward re- sume in person to R. & G Auto Centre 1600 Bayly St. Pick ON. L1W 3N2, 905-420– 1389 or fax to 905-420-7183. WELDER/FITTER required with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum experience. Fax resume to (905)623–0781. Office Help525 PERSONAL INJURY LAW CLERK required by Pickering law office. Plaintiff, medical malpractice/motor vehicle. AB and Tort motor vehicle experi- ence required. Reply to File # 890 Oshawa This Week., P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario; LlH 7L5 Sales Help & Agents530 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. Retail Sales Help532 BUCK OR TWO, Canada's lar- gest dollar store retail chain is recruiting for a full-time Store Manager for their store locat- ed at Westney Heights Plaza, 15 Westney Road North in Ajax. Buck or Two stores offer their customers a fun shop- ping experience because they provide exciting new items, consistently better values and a superior selection of mer- chandise! If you are an ener- getic individual with leader- ship and customer service skills and want to be part of a winning team then please fax us your resume with salary expectations to 905-738-0680. Our thanks to all but only qualified candidates will be contacted. 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 reply to Oshawa This Week, File #894, P.O. Box 481 , Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5. DENTAL HYGIENIST required by Ajax office, starting March 22.. Monday 9-2, Wed. & Thurs. 1-8:30, Sat 9-3. Call 905–427–0851 or Fax to 905- 427-9122. DENTAL HYGIENIST required for eight month maternity leave starting May/03. Full time preferred, Port Hope. Please fax resume to: 905- 885-6492. 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 background preferred. Mature, self-motivated; flexible hours required. fax resume to 905- 725-3482 or hand deliver to Oshawa Centre Office Galler- ia, Suite #130-419 King St.W., Oshawa REGISTERED NURSE for Dr. Prusin's Oral Surgery office in Scarborough. OR, ICU, ER ex- perience an asset, to work with highly motivated, mature team. 8:30 to 5:00. No wee- kends. Call 416-751-4842 or fax resume to 416-751-0361 Hotel/Restaurant540 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. Bath, Sunken livin- groom, main floor family walkout to cedar deck, professionally finished basement, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, gleaming hard- wood floors, Cadillac shutters, security system, interlocking drive, immaculate garden, $329,900. Call Joan Parsons (416-698-2090) Sales Rep. Royal LePage Homeward BOWMANVILLE,Executive 4 br, 3 bath (4,4,2), ceramics, hardwoods, CAC, CVAC, EAC, French Doors, Jacuzzi, wood and gas fireplaces, all new- windows with 2 new bays, over 3100 TSF, 50X100 Lot, Open House Mar 8/9 12-4pm '37 Peachtree Cres., $264,500 www.propertytrek.com id #5846 Call 905-697-3231' TOWNLINE/ADELAIDE AREA. Two bedroom bungalow, ravine lot, finished walkout basement, quiet court. Interlock hardwood. Central air, custom stone fire- place. A must see. $253,900. 37 Wabbokish Crt., Courtice. Open House, Sun. March 9th, 2 - 4 p.m. (905) 725–1486 889 LINDSAY BLVD,North Oshawa. Spectacular 2742 sq/ ft. on 50’ X 110’ lot. Large kitchen. Vaulted ceiling/gas fireplace in family room. Four large bedrooms. Master bed- room - large 4 piece ensuite. Private sale. $259,900. 905- 432-9763. No Agents BROOKLIN 3-bedrooms, 3 baths, 9' Ceilings, kitchen w/ bfst. bar, fam.rm w/gas fire- place. Master bedroom w/en- suite, walk-in closet, French door to balcony, mn.flr. laun- dry, garage, fenced, interlock patio. $279,000. 905-655-9965 AJAX, SOUTH 2400sq.ft. 4- bedroom, 3-1/2 baths, 2-stor- ey executive, 16x36' inground heated pool, numerous up- grades. No agents. $345K. L. Webster (905)683–6608. WHITBY/OSHAWA -Lovely homes for sale. Zero down payment $885.00-$1,200.00 monthly. 24 - hour free recorded message. Invis-1- 800-891-2402 code 2021. Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 INDUSTRIAL UNITS, close to Oshawa Centre, 1 1/2 bay with roll up door, for trucks, plus side door, reasonable. Also one bay unit from $650. Also office space. Also stor- age,from $200 24 hour ac- cess.no lease necessary month to month. 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 SECOND FLOOR UNIT,ap- prox. 560 sq.ft. Simcoe St. N. Oshawa location. Available immediately. Parking on premises. Call Kathy or Bob (905)576-5123. Business Opportunities160 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, work from home; use our company's internet systems for excellent income. PT or FT. www.awiselife.com. LAWN MAINTENANCE Com- pany in Clarington Durham. Established 9yrs $100,000 plus yearly sales. Owner's yield $50,000 plus. In excess of $30,000 in assets, owner retiring. Sell Price $35,000. Serious inquiries fax name & phone number to (905)786- 2122 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 A LARGE ONE BEDROOM Apartment, Wilson/Bond. 2 entrances, laundry & parking included, no pets, first/last, $725 heat/hydro included, avail. April 1st. 905-434-6481. 1-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, avail April lst. Simcoe/Rossland area. $745 + utilities. Inc. sat- ellite. First & last. No dogs. Call (905) 435-0551 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, clean, Whitby downtown, parking, own laun- dry, $700 plus. No pets/smok- ing. Available immediately. Call (416)910–6316 2 BEDROOM OSHAWA apt. with balcony $895, in very quiet, clean well maintained building. Avail April 1 or ASAP. call 905-721-0831, 2-BDRM BASEMENT,near Finch/Valley Farm. Separate entrance, 2-parking. No smoking/pets. $875/month in- clusive. Avail April 1st. 416- 209-0783. 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 - PICKERING BEACH/ BAYLY,spacious 2-bedroom basement , parking, laundry, utilities Sep. entrance, No smoking/pets. References. lst/last. $900. Immediately. (905)683–7556.cnp AJAX - 3 BEDROOM bunga- low, c/a, 2 parking, laundry, no pets, gleaming hardwood, huge kitchen. Leave message at 905-619-1797. 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 HWY#2/WESTNEY,Large professionally finished one bed- room basement. Air, one-park- ing, separate entrance, 4-piece- bath. No pets, non smoking. $750 inclusive, available April 1st. Call 905-427-6405 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 AJAX, NEWLY PAINTED 1- bedroom basement apart- ment, available now. Separate entrance, parking, no pets, non-smoker, $700/month first/last. Call (905)294-1437. ALTONA/SHEPPARD Large 2- bedroom basement apartment, quiet neighbourhood. Separate entrance. $850 inclusive. First/last. No pets, non-smokers please. Available IMMEDIATELY. Hasan 416-600-8157 (cnc) AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Ajax. Newly finished walkout basement apartment. Kitchen, utilities, cable included. No pets, smoking. First/last, ref- erences required. Rent $800. Call 905-427-8891. BASEMENT bachelor apt., All inclusive. Parking, coin washer and dryer,NON-SMOKER ONLY! No pets. First and last, $490.00 Please call Brian at 905-243- 7055 BEAUTIFUL BY-THE-LAKE,le- galized quiet 1-bdrm base- ment. Close to bus route, sep- arate entrance, laundry. Suit working adult female. No smoking/pets. $750 inclusive. 905-428-2684 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, HARMONY/KING OSHAWA - one bedroom apt. available immediately/April 1st. Ap- pliances, utilities, gas fire- place included. Parking. $750 first/last/references. 905-728– 7761 after 5p.m. 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 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 N.E. Oshawa,main floor, separate entrance. lovely bright, large kitchenette apt., small bedroom, suites re- tirees, balcony overlooking green belt, bus route, Central air, cable, no smoking, no pets. $700 all inclusive, refer- ences, first and last, avail. now. 905-720–3737 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700. 1 BEDROOM,newly renovated basement, Oshawa. Separate entrance, on bus route, near all amenities, no smoking/pets, $700 inclusive, Avail Apr. 1st. First/last. 905-438-9818 OSHAWA large clean quiet warm basement, separate shower and washroom, share kitchen, phone, laundry, $460 all inclu- sive first/last. (416)888-4905. OSHAWA CENTRE - WHITBY,2 bedroom from $795 plus hydro in low rise, fridge, stove, parking, laundry included. lst/last, refer- ences required. Available imme- diately. (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,2-bedroom main floor of house. Separate entrance. Shared laundry/driveway/yard. Ritson Rd. N. First /last required. Avail. immediatley $850/inclu- sive, 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 -1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, laundry, storage, quiet neighbourhood, $600/ month + utilities. First & last. Available 20th March. 905- 420-4857 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. 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 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities included. 1-bdrm, immediately, April 1st, $729/mo., 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm. SIMCOE/TAUNTON Spotless basement apartment, sepa- rate entrance, fireplace, a/c, garage, pool. Avail. April 1st. No smoking/pets. Suit mature adult. $650/month. Call (905)579-9522. S. AJAX main floor, 3-bedroom semi bungalow.Avail. immed. $1075 plus part utilities. No pets/ smoking. Parking, laundry. First/ last, references. (905)686–6773 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 VERY NICE one bedroom base- ment apt., Ajax. Separate entrance. Close to all amenities. Non-smoker, available April 1st. $650. Leave message (416) 986–9663 WALKOUT 1-BDRM basement apartment, prefer working pro- fessional. $875 per mo. utilities included. Available immediately. First & last. (905)831–4068 or (416)882-1248. WHITBY - 3 BEDROOM main floor, 5 appliances, 2-car park- ing, close to schools, shopping. $1100+60% utilities. Available Immediately. Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/ Weekends 905-686-9662. WHITBY TWO 2-bedroom apartments, April 1st. $825 & $865, Very spacious, clean, quiet building, parking. Near GO train/401. Fridge/stove. No dogs. 905-404-1414. WHITBY -Available Imme- diately, 1 bedroom basement apt. suitable for one person, parking, laundry. No smoking/ pets. $600/mth all inclusive. First/Last. Contact Carol 905- 666-5545. WHITBY - one bedroom apt. for rent $675/mo. plus hydro. Heat included. First/last re- quired. Phone days 905-725– 8911; eve/weekends. 905- 668-4016 or 905-432-4365 WHITBY 2-BDRM, lower unit in Triplex, walking distance to Go station & downtown. Clean & bright, no smoking/pets. $800/month + utilities. Avail. April 1st. 416-574-2621. WHITBY LARGE 3-BEDROOM apartment top floor of triplex $1000+ hydro for quiet re- sponsible tenants with em- ployment references credit report first/last available im- mediately. Call James 905- 509-1805. 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 WHITBY, 1-BDRM clean & bright walk-out basement, in area of nice homes, 4 ap- pliances. 1-parking, no smok- ing/pets. $700+ 1/3 utilities. Avail. May 1st. 416-574- 2621. Condominiums For Rent180 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, powder room, solarium, balcony, 5 appliances, indoor/ 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 spectacu- lar results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663- 1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca 2YR OLD DETACHED 3-bedroom home, Courtice, 1825sq.ft., 2- 1/2 baths, FAG, C/A, fireplace. 3 appliances, 2 car garage, avail- able May 1st. $1375/month plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. First/last. (905)432-9485. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE,cen- trally located in West Oshawa, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, available April 1st. For view- ing call (905)728–7902 $1,300. PER MO.Rossland/ Thickson Whitby - Four bedroom house, double garage, basement not included. Pet restriction. References. $l,300 per mo. plus utilities. Avail. immediately. lst/last, Sherry or Tim Webster Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500 BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW 3 bed- room home. Whites/401. Available immediately. Gas fire- place, laundry, parking, garage, backyard, newly painted. 2 min. walk to Go, near amenities. $1200/mo.+ 2/3 utilities. Call Inez 905-420-5789 BLACKSTOCK: IMMACULATE 3 bedroom bungalow no pets, no smoking, close to school, $1100 plus utilities, referenc- es, available immediately. 905-721-1778. RARE BUNGALOFT - 3 bed- rooms, 2 washrooms, desirable Queens Common, $1900. Available April. Appliances/ Garage. 5 min./Go. Prefer Ex- ecutive/company rental. 905- 430–9842 COURTICE, 2 BEDROOM up- per level, nice yard, no smok- ing/pets, April lst. $l,100 in- clusive. (905) 665–1905 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 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 profes- sional couple, $l,200 plus utili- ties. Spacious loft also available. $600 plus 20% utilities. Walk to hospital and downtown. Call (905) 430–9085 OSHAWA,3-bdrms, 2 bath- rooms, 4 appliances, double driveway, single garage, fin- ished bsmt., minutes to 401, avail. immediately. $1200 + utilities. First/last, references. 905-404–9835 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. 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, refer- ences required. 416-444-4145 after 1 p.m. Available imme- diately. Townhouses For Rent190 3-BDRM NEW TOWNHOME with garage, walk-out from kitchen, 5 appliances, hard- wood, Downtown Pickering, close to 401/GO and all amenities. $1450+utilities Avail. immediately. Call Vince 905-626-6726 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. www.realstar.ca PICKERING,3-bdrms, garage, appliances, laundry, deck, across from parking & shop- ping. No smoking/pets. $1500 plus utilities. Avail. April 4th. 905-775–5222 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 ROOM for rent - Use of facilities. Working female pre- ferred. $425 monthly first/last required. Call 905-686-4126. 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 WHITBY Basement - 2 rooms & upper level 1 room avail. immediately. Suit female. Each $425/month inclusive. Call 905-665–6946 SHARED TOWNHOUSE with 2 others. $350/month/inclusive. Laundry facilities. Working professional/student pre- ferred. Near Oshawa Centre. On bus route. Call Kim 905- 404–8148 ROOM w/separate bathroom & fridge. Laundry, parking. Harwood/401 area. Close to all amenities & bus route. Avail. immediately. $500/ month. 905-686–4795 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 4-BDRM HOUSE,nice area, Ajax to share, Suit single prof/ student. Parking, utilities, ca- ble, parking. No pets. Imme- diate possession. $325-$425/ mo. References. Leave msg 905-619-6639 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. WHITBY, THICKSON/ROSS- LAND share home with owner Non-smoking, mature female preferred. $475/month plus utilities, Call (905)579–8118. 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 15/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. Sick o f RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office 905-432-7200 Ability R. E. Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 COMPARE ! AVAIL. NOW (SIMCOE /TAUNTON) NORTH OSHAWA Freshly painted, 2 bedroom apt.Includes: balcony, hardwood floors, heat, hydro, water, underground parking, fridge, stove, cable TV plus combo channels on site laundry, sauna,excellent service, all inclusive $975/mo. No extra charges 905-728-4052 905-723-1191 Ext. 4 EMIEL'S PLACE Port Perry **Now Hiring** • CHEFS • LINE COOKS with Italian cuisine experience. Fax resume to: 905-982-0266 or drop off to: 151 Queen St. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 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 525 Office Help 525 Office Help ✩✧✦✩✧✦✩✧✦✩ OPEN HOUSE Sat. Mar. 8 1-4 p.m. Sun. Mar. 9 1-4 p.m. Private Sale $419,900. 987 Copperfield Dr. Oshawa Stunning Jeffery Built Home on ravine lot. 4 Bdrms, 3 1/2 baths, huge eat-in kitchen, fireplace in familyroom & master bedroom. Finished basement with walkout. Many more extras! 905-725-8014 ✩✧✦✩✧✦✩✧✦✩ 100 Houses For Sale 100 Houses For Sale 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 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 MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage. Plus Homemade Jams, Chutneys & Preserves Winter Hours: Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 9 - 4 1513 Hope Clarke (East Town Line) Rd.Newtonville Oshawa Newtonville Port Hope Hwy#2 Hwy#401 1513 Hope Clarke Rd. Newtonville Exit Call 1-888-257-9995 300 Market Basket 300 Market Basket CEDAR LUMBER Great for fences, decks and docks!! Cedar lumber direct from the mill at great pric- es is the smart choice. Avoid the health risks associated with pressure treated lumber, and enjoy the beauty of cedar. Free delivery on orders over $1000.00. Call (705)277-1848 or toll free (866)448-4477 Will quote on decks and fences installed 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 515 Skilled & Technical Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 100 Houses For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 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. 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. 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. BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packaged cost $1025, sell $450. Call 647- 271-4534 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 BOX TRAILER, ENCLOSED, 4x8x5'high, heavy duty, with steel ramp, lock, carpeted & dry. $950; 4x8 panel saw $1,050. 905-439-1042 BRIDAL GOWNS - Store Clo- sure, 50 gowns. Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14. $300-$500. Call for appt. 905-706-5540 or 905- 427-7699 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and in- stallation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Dur- ham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686-1772. CARPETS, LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq. yds. for $339 including prem- ier underpad and installation. Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click System. Residential, com- mercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. COMPUTERS: Bits and Bytes Computer Services, Complete Systems Internet Ready: P200-$185; P2/350-$275; P3/ 500-$435; P2/233 Toshiba Laptop-$399. New CD-RW in- stalled for $85 w/system pur- chase. Computer accessories avail. 90-day Warranty on Re- furished Systems, Layaway Plan avail. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsand- bytes. DARK OAK dining room set. Buffet, hutch - glass shelves and light. Long table 6 chairs, 2 armed, $875. Bunk beds, red tubular metal frame. Trun- dle, shelving unit attached and matching dresser. $275. (905) 571-1639. DININGROOM 13 PCE cher- rywood. Double pedestal. 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. 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 tradi- tional bedroom. 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 bed- room $400; large livingroom cabinet, 9' long, $1500. Call 905-509-2168 MY SECRETS OF ANTIQUES. We sell quality second hand clothing, toys, china, books, crystal, collectiables, furniture & more. 14 Ontario St., Osha- wa. 905-436–3337 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 chip $60; PS2 chip $95- $200; XBOX chip $200. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our new/used games. Call East of Whitby (905)924- 2097 or West of Whitby (905)420-8829 POOL TABLES 8' & 9' slate Billiard tables, Foosball/Jetto- ni table and table hockey for sale. Call 905-420-6113 RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROUND OAK TABLE, single- pedestal, approx.44", $600; 4 high-back oak chairs, $100 each; Oak Rocking-Chair, $165; 2 wall-phones, 1 Cana- dian Independent, $300, 1 Kel- logg $300; Call 705-324-3402 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 Crafts- man 5 hp. & 10 hp. EWC elec- tric start, chains. $300 & $800. 905-721-1570. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. WASHER & DRYER,excellent condition. $350. obo. 905-721- 0498. WHEELCHAIR BREEZY-600, 20x16" (NEW), forest-green, hi-profile-tires, seatbelt, (auto style), J2-back, Jay-triad base, original $3,000+, asking $1,200; ROLLATOR, Red- Legacy low, $100. 905-831– 1039 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 furni- ture or good working ap- pliances. 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 ONLY 10 VENDORS NEEDED- The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. new format. Call Devon 905- 579-4400 ext. 2236. WANTED - Home Show Ven- dors for the Whitby This Week Home Show April 17th-20th, selling out fast!! Limited space. Devon 905-579-4400 ext. 2236. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. AAA-LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for acreage to cut. and landclearing work. 905- 427–1734 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES-Poodles, Shepherd X, Lab X; Yellow & Chocolate Labs, Pomerian X, Border Collies X, Lassie, Lhasa, Jack Russell, Am Eskimos, Aus- tralian Shepherd $75; 905- 831-2145. CKC-REGISTERED GERMAN shepherd puppies, large- boned, outstanding tempera- ments. Championship lines. 1st shots, vet-checked, tat- tooed & dewormed, family raised. Call 705-786-0322 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 yellow, males only. 6 wks, ready to go. Home raised for pets. $300. 705-324-9050. SHI - TZU 6 weeks old pup- pies, dewormed and lst shots, males and females. $450. call (905) 839–3932 Cars For Sale400 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. 1990 PONTIAC TRANSPORT 7 seater, $2,999., 1993 Cava- lier $2,699., 1989 Cutlass Su- preme $2,499., cars from $l,699 certified and e-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976) (905) 683–7301 or (905) 424- 9002 after 6 p.m. 1991 EAGLE TALON,5 spd. standard, black, CD player, as is or certified, best offer. 905- 434-0392. 1991 GRAND PRIX LE, 65,000kms on new motor, 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. 1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SE - 2D, V6, auto, PS, PB, PL, PT, AM/FM cassette. 188k $3400, Certified, E-Tested. OBO. 905- 571-1475. 1994 CAVALIER WAGON, 4cyl, auto, air, am/fm cas- sette, 205,000km, certified & e-tested. $3,100. Call 905-623- 7142.snp 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 1997 CHEV CAVALIER - only 76,000 kms., air, CD player, like new condition, blue, ask- ing $8,300. Call 905-373-4871. 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 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 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4- DOOR SLX A/C AUTO POWER LOCK KEYLESS ENRTY TILT STEERING AM/FM/CD SPOILER 15" WHEELS AS- SUME LEASE 39-MONTHS @ $257.47 11,500KM. CHRIS 905-261-7527 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 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. 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 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 1996 SAFARI SLT,extended mini van, all wheel drive, loaded, excellent condition. $7,800. Call 905-786-1047 or 416-407-2964. Auto Parts & Repairs440 WANTED - 1989 XJS Jaguar headlights. 905-985-1991 Auto Financing446 Driving Schools447 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. 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 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. RELIABLE AND LOVING home daycare available. Reason- able rates, receipts, flexible hours. First Aid/CPR certified, non-smoking. Educational ac- tivities. Near 401/Brock. (905)428-1671 Tax & Financial164 Mortgages Loans165 $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. When your bank says no, call us! Debt console, mortgage or tax arrears okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591-6057. $$MONEY$$ 100% lst, 2nd and 3rd mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888- 307-7799 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!! All type loans within 24 hrs. Car loan specialists. Call (416)888-9936 CASH BACK?Sold your real estate and carried back a mortgage? 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 MORTGAGES - Bad credit? No problem. Debt consolida- tions and line of credit also available. Call Janet at (905) 831–9137 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 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING - GST/PST Taxes - personal, business and corporate from as low as $100/ month - free consultation. Call George Teixeria (905)718-0777 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $259. 10 In-car Lessons $187. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 DECLINED? Not with me. Need a car? Credit Problems? I can help. If you're working; you're driving; it's that simple. Call Chad (416) 797–6508 A ABLE TO PAY up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. 905-686-1899 • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED 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 905-706-8498PIANO 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 GUN SHOW SUN. MARCH 9 8 a.m. -1 P.M. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd., West of Brock Rd., Just South of Hwy. 2 905-689-8181 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P 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 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 1996 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Auto, air. 4,985 1997 CAVALIER 2 dr., 5 speed, low km. 7,985 1999 ASTRO 8 pass., air 11,875 1999 SATURN STATION WAGON 12,987 1999 BUICK CENTURY V6, loaded. 12,989 1999 ALERO GLS Leather, sun roof. 13,655 2000 CAV Z24 Loaded, sun roof. 14,685 1999 VENTURE 7pass., V6, low km. 15,385 2002 GRAM AM SE Loaded, V6, 3 to choose from 15,655 2000 IMPALA Loaded. 15,985 1998 OLDSMOBILE AURORA Loaded, leather 16,875 1999 BLAZER LS 4X4 Loaded. 19,485 SPRING BREAK INVENTORY CLEAROUT 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 √ √ √ ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estate & Consignment Our Specialty at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China SUN. MARCH 9TH, 10:30 A.M. START PREVIEW TIME - 8:30 A.M. ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE: Gibbard tea wagon solid walnut, vintage pine 2pc cupboard, New England Chippendale diningroom suite, partners desk, 6 stacking bookcase, french commode, antique blanket box, mah. dropleaf table, french country diningroom suite with flatbed cupboard, bakers rack, overstuffed uphol- stered furn, french pine cupboard, walnut table and 6 chairs, inlaid Manhattan colonial diningroom set, french decorated cupboards, older coffee tables & end tables, quality used bedroom and diningroom suites, leather sofas & more...too many items to list. ✩ SPECIAL SUNDAY SALE ✩ SPECIAL INTERESTS : Lots of lamps, mirrors, coin collection, new grandfa- ther clocks, autograph pictures, collection of Gallery style older mirrors, 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 SHORT NOTICE AUCTION Antiques, Scientific Instruments, Collectables & Household Effects Sunday March 9th, 10:00 AM (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens, Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono, Follow Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auctions features remaining scientific instru- ments from a Toronto Estate, Atwood Accelera- tion Machine, recording & measuring barome- ters, Capacitance, Galvanmeter, sound meter, scales, etc. Selection of antique furniture, cup- boards, washstands, bench, misc. harps & wood pcs, glass & china, fiesta ware, plus many more pcs. plus a selection from a Toronto estate still to be unpacked. Note: Call for e-mail address or fax list of partial list. Terms Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C & Interac. Call For All Your Auction Needs. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale Place your ad at 683-0707 316 Vendors Wanted HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable, ex- perienced person with flexible hours. Reasonable rates. Call 905-434-9767. Home Improvements700 Painting and Decorating710 Appliance Repairs750 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE!Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 PLAYMATES 2003 The Only Honest Reliable Agency in Durham ❤❤❤❤❤ ❤ Call for website 905-434-7128 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise 100% Discreet Call Nikki (905)426-5087 Welcome to paradise with a companion full of passion. OPEN LATE Selectively hiring 18+ Children’s entertainment for any occasion . 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Unit 12 Pickering 905-831–0526 905 Adult Entertainment 905 Adult Entertainment 256 Deaths 256 Deaths JAY and ANGELA KILGANNON nee SORICHETTI are pleased to announce the birth of their son GALEN CLAUDIO on Tuesday January 14th, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. Thank you to Dr. Hepburn and all of the nurses at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.” 245 Births 245 Births Happy 16 th Nicole Love Mum, Dad & Kristin Birthday 248 Birthdays 248 Birthdays NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of Normand Daniel Guilbert late of the Town of Ajax, who died on the 31st Day of January, 2003 , must be filed with the undersigned solicitor acting for the personal representative on or before the 7th day of April, 2003, after which date the estate will be distributed having re- gard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustee then shall have notice. DATED at Pickering, this 4th day of March, 2003. Debra Smith Name of Personal Representative Signed By: Angus G. Sinclair Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public 1701 Silverthorn Square Pickering Ontario L1V 5C5 261 Legal Notices 261 Legal Notices Prayer to the Blessed Virgin O, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel Fruitful vine splendor of heaven. Blessed Mother of our Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessities. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth. I Humbly beseech You from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessity. (Make requests.There are none that can withstand Your power.) O, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. (3 times) O, sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands. (3 times.) Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then publish. Thank you for favours received. G.P.F. 268 Personals 268 Personals THANKS TO ST. JUDE,and the Sacred Heart of Jesus for favors re- ceived. May the Sacred Heart of Je- sus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. 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Be- loved brother of Christopher and Gregory's twin, Matthew. Devoted fiance of Michelle. Greg will be fondly remembered by many friends and family. Friends may call at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, Pickering (1057 Brock Road, South of 401, 905-686-5589) on Friday, March 7, 2003 from 4-8 p.m. A Memorial Service to celebrate Gregory's life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2003 in the chapel at 11 a.m. A private family interment will follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. In honour of Greg, memo- rial donations to the Princess Margaret Hos- pital would be appreciated. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 PAGE 23 P It’s All About You • Free Parking • Free Admission Health and Wellness Expo RESERVE YOUR BOOTH SPACE EARLY! 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Delivering for the Future What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier Tommorow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 Become a carrier Today AJAX Farmers Ave. Thorp Cres. Delaney Dr. MacDermott Dr. Weekes Dr. Booth Cres. Old Harwood Ave. Tawn Cres. Perfitt Cres. Fletcher Ave. Epps Cres. Hibbard Dr. Bowles Dr. Rotherglen Rd. N. Ventris Dr. Maggs St. Todd Rd. Hibbins Ave. Church St. Christena Cres. Chapman Dr. Carr Dr. Hemans Crt. Mill St. Georgina Dr. Lincoln St. HileyDr. Brooks Rd. Hulley Cres. Hirons St. Woolf Cres. Howling Cres. Greenhalf Dr. Majoram Dr. Salt Dr. Durham St. Elgin St. Burcher Rd. Ambassador St. Billingsgate Cres. Thorncroft Cres. Tulloch Dr. Emperor St. Hurley Rd. PICKERING Appleview Rd. Spartan Crt. Clearside Crt. 1467 Whites Rd. Lynn Heights Foleyet Cres. Wollaston Crt. Craighurst Crt. Collingbrook Crt. Hollyhedge Dr. Meadowridge Cloudberry Crt. Major Oaks Rosefield Rd. Fairport Rd. Voyager Ave. Bonita Ave. Glandale Dr. Helm St. Fieldlight Blvd. Rosebank South Rougemount N. Toynevale Lytton Crt. Foxwood Tr. Sanok Dr. Copley St. Sequin Marksbury Rd. Old Forest Rd. Westshore Blvd. Altona Rd. Twynn Rivers. Autumn Cres. Garland Cres. Summer Park Cres. Strouds Lane. Pineview Lane. Royal Rd. Guild Rd. Geta Rd. Liverpool Rd. S. Pickering PKWY Wharf St. Denmar Rd. Broadview St. Monica Cook Pl. Commerce St. Fordon Ave. 1370 Fieldlight Blvd. SCARBOROUGH Shallice Ct. Durness Ave. RyeCliffe Ct. Tideswell Blvd. Porthclaire Ct. Parsborough Ct. Vandorf St. We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: *Streets listed not necessarily available Panthers ‘A’ atoms down Montreal at home PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Pickering Panthers Karadjian & Cour- cy/Carlos Delgado Minor Atom ‘A’ rep hockey team completed a successful and busy weekend in La Belle province. The Panthers went unde- feated in their two games, one of which was played in the Bell Centre, home of the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens, with all the pomp and circumstance of an NHL hockey game. The Panthers arrived in Montreal Friday, Feb. 21 and met the Tigres de LaSalle that evening at the Jacques Lemaire Arena. The Panthers opened up a 2- 0 lead early in the second peri- od before LaSalle fought back to tie the game 2-2. Pickering then netted three goals in a span of a minute and 24 sec- onds to storm to a 5-2 lead at the end of the period, eventual- ly coasting to a 7-2 victory. Brandon Cammisa and An- drew Eng scored two goals apiece, with singles to Aidan Massé, Connor Farag and Adam Spiers. Assisting were Christian Di- mopoulos with three, and Doug Lalach and Cody Malloy each with two, Derek Luening, Bryan Knopf, Khalid Alli, Cameron Giglio and Cammisa all with one. Adam Berk and Cameron Jarmain shared the goaltending duties. Saturday was a whirlwind day as the Panthers started the morning taking in the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs practices. Joe Bowen, play-by-play an- nouncer for the Leafs, came into the stands to speak to the boys and sign autographs. After lunch it was back to the Bell Centre for a repeat en- counter with the Tigres. The players were introduced one by one and the national anthem was played, followed by a gift exchange between the teams. The Panthers opened the scoring 53 seconds into the game on a nifty passing play between Knopf and Dimopou- los, with Dimopoulos feeding Eng in front for the goal. Two minutes later, Farag intercept- ed a LaSalle clearing attempt and fed Giglio in the slot for a 2-0 Panthers’ lead. Less than two minutes later, Zachary Domingo put the Panthers up 3-0 with a shot to the corner, assisted by Massé. The Tigres fought back to make the score 3-2 by the end of the second, but Adam Watson finished the scoring in a 4-2 win with an unassisted marker. Berk and Jarmain again shared the net- minding. After the game, Toronto Maple Leafs’ Travis Green vis- ited the dressing room to greet the players of both teams and sign autographs. Later that stormy evening the players and their families took in the Toronto Maple Leafs-Montreal Canadiens en- counter (a 5-3 Leaf win) and highlights of the boys’ after- noon game were shown on the scoreboard during the NHL contest. Each player in the Panthers’ lineup contributed at least one scoring point during the week- end. John Dimopoulos coaches the team, assisted by Steve Knopf and Steve Spiers. Ray Giglio is the trainer and Kevin Malloy and Greg Watson are the goaltending coaches. Just like the pros Local league pitches for players for 2003 season DDUURRHHAA MM –––– The Durham Regional Slo- Pitch Associa- tion is now ac- cepting both team and indi- vidual entries for the 2003 sea- son. Registrations will be accepted until April 15 for men’s, ladies’ and co-ed divi- sions. For more information, or to register on- line, visit www.durham- slopitch.com or call Lierre at 905-579-5975. DURHAM WEST GIRLS’ HOCKEY LEAGUE Final standings as of Feb. 26/03. MIDGET DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T F A PTS Royal Bank 18 12 3 3 61 30 27 Source for Sports 18 12 4 2 61 33 26 Sabourin & Kimbell 18 4 9 5 23 41 13 Ont. Power Gen. 18 2 14 2 18 63 6 PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION As of March 2/03. ATOM DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T F A PTS 7/Eleven 14 11 1 2 66 39 24 Pick Oldtimers 14 10 4 0 85 52 20 OPG 14 8 4 2 55 44 18 Legion 606 14 7 5 2 68 62 16 Boyer Pontiac 14 6 5 3 59 49 15 The Score Network 14 6 5 3 58 58 15 Pickering Honda 14 6 6 2 59 66 14 Papps 14 4 6 4 43 49 12 Master Mechanic 14 4 7 3 51 54 11 Pick Slo-Sports 14 4 10 0 59 70 8 3R Collision 14 3 9 2 35 67 8 Monarch Kitchens 14 3 10 1 38 66 7 SCORES FROM MARCH 2 7/Eleven 2 vs. Master Mechanic 1; Pickering Honda 6 vs. Monarch Kitchens 5; Boyer Pontiac 0 vs. Papps 4; The Score Network 7 vs. 3R Col- lision 4;Pickering Slo-Sports Oldtimers 4 vs.On- tario Power Generation 7; Pickering Oldtimers 5 vs. Legion 606 3. Scoreboard MARCH 7, 2003 Fax it NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-7363 Newsroom 905-683-0386 CASH BACK B A C K EDBY A YEA R WARR A N TYB A C K ED BY A YEA R WAR R A N TYMinimum bathroom requirement of $6995 must be met and include a tub replacement. 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Call Bill or visit www.sellingwithbill.com to view this and other great homes. *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker Owner ANTHONY ALLEN* 416-229-4835 SUN., MAR. 9, 1-4 P.M. 4965 WESTNEY RD. Just S. of Durham #5 (Conc. 9) near Claremont. Gorgeous large 4 bedroom bungalow on 15 rolling acres with 2 streams and spring fed pond. Fieldstone fireplace in family room, cathedral ceilings throughout. $529,0 0 0 RICK DIMOCK & JUDY COCHRANE* 905-427-1177 SATURDAY, MAR. 8, 2-4 P.M. 1981 FAIRPORT RD. Beautiful John Boddy Fallingbrook model! Designer decor! Huge master spa-en suite! Mature neighbourhood. Call Frank Steinhausen***, 905- 427-3948. SATURDAY, MAR. 8, 2-4 P.M. 522 DOWNLAND DR. S. of 401 on Whites *Absolute jewel! *Building inspector’s dream *Everything updated in last few years *Updated kitchen (gorgeous) “eat-in” *Windows, roof, shingles 25 yr. warranty *Broadloom, flooring, furnace, HWT (owned) *Huge back yard, all window coverings, ELF’s, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, B/I dishwasher, CAC, fin. bsmt. *Priced to sell! $234,9 0 0 Sat., Mar. 8 12- 4 Sun., Mar. 9 2-4 BARRIE COX* 905-839-7449 SAT., MAR. 8, 1-3 P.M. 934 GLENANNA RD. •John Boddy “Forest Brook” model near Finch and Fairport in Pickering •Approximately 2918 sq. ft. of luxury + finished bsmt. •Renovated kitchen and bathrooms •5 bdrms. + office on second floor •Extensive hardwd. & ceramic floors •4 baths •Huge mn. flr. fam. rm. w/gas fireplace. ROUGE RIVER MIKE ARNOLD* 905-428-7677 SUN., MAR. 9, 2-4 P.M. 1721 CONACHER CRES. Great home in a great neighbourhood, beautiful open concept 3 bdrm. home, neutral decor, completely finished basement, in-law suite with its own separate entrance. Ideal for the extended family such as parents or older children, you have to see it to appreciate it. $37 8, 9 0 0 Future Realty Inc. MICHAEL AXER* 905-686-3800 SUN., MAR. 9, 2-4 P.M. 1995 PINE GROVE AVE. #14, PICKERING Gorgeous designer decor, upgraded top to bottom, largest unit in complex, mn. flr. family rm., hrdwd. flrs. in liv. rm. & din. rm., 4-pc. ensuite, 3 baths in total, all with ceramic flooring, huge eat-in kit. w/top appls. & ceramic flooring; b/i dishwasher, fridge w/icemaker, stove, washer, dryer, security system incl.; new broadloom throughout in. bsmt. just 2 weeks ago, approx. 2000 sq. ft. living space. Only $99/maintenance per month. Dir.: Sheppard, N. on Altona or Finch, S. on Altona, follow signs. FIN. B S M T. FIRST REALTY LTD. $ 2 0 9 , 8 8 8 SPIRIT REALTY LTD. $158,800 DINI N G R M. B A L C O N Y No more snow to shovel!! Just move in and enjoy this spacious condo with upgraded eat-in kitchen & main bath. Newer broadloom and appliances too. See inside pics realestateoshawawhitbyarea.com or call for appointment anytime. SHARON ABERNETHY* 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 SUN., MAR. 9, 11-2 P.M. 88 PORTAGE TRAIL, WHITBY Located in sought after Whitby waterfront community. Immaculate home, premium lot, $ spent on prof. landscaping. Gorgeous hrdwd. & ceramics on main level. MBR ensuite & w/i closet, upper balcony with beautiful south view. Join me Sunday for your personal tour. Individual appointments can be arranged by calling Sharon. FIRST REALTY INC. REALTY ADVANCED $289,9 0 0 STEVE KOSTKA* 905-839-7449 ROUGE RIVER $234,9 0 0 SUNDAY, MAR. 9, 2-4 P.M. 79 RAVENSCROFT RD. Westney/Ravenscroft *heated inground pool!! *4-pc. ensuite and double car garage *Fam. rm. woodburning fireplace *Finished bsmt. *Beautifully landscaped front & rear *Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, B/I dishwasher, CAC ***Motivated “Looking for offers” *Shows very well! $244,9 0 0 FRANK STEINHAUSEN*** 905-427-3948 416-269-3948 Heritage Realty Inc. LORI BUNYAN* 905-619-9500 SAT., MAR. 8 12-2 P.M. & SUN., MAR. 9 2-4 P.M. 665 BECKWORTH SQUARE, PICKERING (Whites & Foxwood) WHY ARE YOU RENTING? All brick, fully det. 3 bdrm. home on large corner lot in Prime Fox Hollow area. This terrific home features large liv. rm. & din. rm. w/french doors, upgraded kit. w/maple cabinet & w/o to fully fenced yard. Bright & clean home also features 2 baths, fin. rec rm., all new casement windows, new extra wide driveway & interlock walkways, new deck & new roof. Close to public & sep. schools, shopping, 401 & GO. Come by & have a look for yourself - you won’t be disappointed. FIRST REALTY INC. 10 ACRES $369,9 0 0 SUN., MAR. 9, 2-4 P.M. 256 RICHARDSON ST. •Great Pickering location near Altona & Sheppard backing onto park •Incredibly upgraded from top to bottom, inside and out •Approx. 2,875 sq. ft. •I/G heated pool w/steps & light & Jacuzzi jets •Extensive hrdwd. & ceramic flrs. •Prof. finished basement with fireplace, bar & full bath •MBR w/fireplace, renovated 5-pc. ensuite, incl. Jacuzzi tub, Sep. Shower & double sinks •Exercise room also off Master Bedroom •Absolutely must be seen, this one has everything. $399,9 0 0 DIANNE OXLEY* QUALITY ONE LTD. RLTR. 905-683-5000 (24 hr. pager) TOLL FREE 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com (NEAR HWY #2 /HARDWOOD - OFF TRAWLEY CRES) Absolute turn-key condition! Just move in! 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, b/i master w/ensuite bath & w/i closet, FINISHED basement, central air, central vac, fenced backyard, and MORE! Includes 5 appliances! Just $209,900-LOW fees of $78/month! EXCELLENT value! See you Sunday! SUN. MAR. 9, 2-4 P.M. 15 ARNOLD ESTATE LANE, AJAX 66 FALBY CRT. IT’S A BEAUTY! GERRY KORENTOS* 905-831-3300 SAT., MAR. 8, 1-4 P.M. 36 HOLLIMAN LANE C HARM ING SOUTH A J AX C A P E C OD S TYL E HOM E Beautifully landscaped 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in prestitious “Lakeside” neighbourhood. Features include: Hardwood and ceramic floors, upgraded kitchen, coffered ceilings, cornice moldings, large deck overlooking gardens, security system and more. Steps to Lake, parks and consevation area. Listed at $289,900. Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker FIRST REALTY INC. JAY VANULAR* 905-686-3330 www.durham region .com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FRI., MARCH 7, 2003-PAGE 25 A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 2002 PT CRUISER YOUR FRIENDLY FIVE STAR DEALER 19 HARWOOD AVE. 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Then 7.98% up to 48 mo. term OAC. ± BNS with 10% down @ 7.9% OAC. FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STARLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 KINGSTON RD. 2.4L 4 cyl., DOHC 16V eng., 4 spd., auto, 16” aluminum rims, AM/FM/CD, six premium speakers, power pkg., 15,000 km. Stk. #P7346A. $$71.1171.11 wk.• 4.0L 6 cyl., auto, dual tops, 30” tire & wheel grp., air, cruise, AM/FM/CD. 15x8 aluminum rims. Stk. #V7470. 2001 JEEP TJ $$99.0099.00 wk.*** 3.5L high output V6. Power sunroof, auto stick, Infinity sound. Only 20,000 km. Stk. #P7068.• 2001 CHRYSLER 300M $$99.0199.01 wk.• 3.0L, auto, p.w., pdl., keyless entry, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass. & more. One owner. Stk. #T5800A. 2000 CARAVAN WAGON $$47.0047.00 wk.*** 2.2L engine, auto, power windows, power locks, tilt/cruise, AM/FM/CD, air. Stk. #T6050A. 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY $$45.9145.91 wk.** V6, auto, air, power package, 7 passenger seating. Stk. #V7353. 2000 GRAND CARAVAN $$51.4051.40 wk.*** Midnight black. Auto, air, 4x4, AM/FM/CD, p.w., pdl., great on fuel. Priced to sell. Stk. #J5950A. 2001 CHEVY TRACKER 4.7 V8, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, leather, 3rd row seat, rear air & heat, AM/FM Cass., CD, alum. wheels, p. seat, running boards & more. Only 32,100 miles. Stk. #P7472.• $$96.00 96.00 wk.*** 2000 DURANGO SLT 5.9L V8, auto, travel conv., anti-spin, heavy duty service, trailer tow, rear slide windows, keyless, moulded running boards, fiberglass, tonneau cover, 59,000 km. Stk. #V7322.$$99.00 99.00 wk.*** SHOW TRUCK 2001 DODGE RAM 5.7L V8 magnum, 5 spd., auto, dual zone, air, leather seats, electronic shift on fly, side airbags, AM/FM/CD cass., trailer tow, rear slide window, heated seats & much much more. 1,100 km. Stk. #T5998.ONLY 1,100 KM.ONLY 1,100 KM. HEMI ENGINE 2003 DODGE QUAD 4X4 2500 6 cylinder, automatic, sport & more. Stk. #T6064A. $$96.00 96.00 wk.*** 2001 DAKOTA QUAD CAB ILLAGE CHRYSLER ALL NEW DODGE RAM DIESELS & HEMI ENGINES NOW AVAILABLE STOP BY FOR YOUR QUOTE! 5.2L V8, auto, two tone, air, p.w., pdl., p.m., SLT decor, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise & more. 1 owner. Stk. #T5974A. $$79.59 79.59 wk.*** 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 P/U 5.2L V8, auto, p.s., p.b., air, p.w., pdl., p. mirrors, AM/FM cass., aluminum wheels, tilt, cruise, slide rear window & more. 1 owner. 40,600 km. Stk. #V7371. $$81.60 81.60 wk.*** 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 P/U $$99.00 99.00 wk.• 5.2L V8, auto, two tone, wheel plus grp., air, anti spin axle, carpeting, AM/FM cass. 1 owner. Stk. #T6034A. $$68.50 68.50 wk.** 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 P/U 4.0L 6 cyl., auto, power heated mirrors, p.w., & pdl., 15x7” aluminum rims. Stk. #V7405. $$79.00 79.00 wk.*** 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE SPT. Finished in steel blue with upgraded leather interior. 3.5 V6, auto, AM/FM/CD with 6 speakers, 4 wheel anti-lock brakes and more. Only 31,000 km. Stk. #P7307.• 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORD $$74.6974.69 wk.• $$69.0069.00 wk.*** 5.2L V8, auto, security grp., aluminum rims, running boards, AM/FM cass., keyless entry. 69,000 km. Stk. #T6021A. MINT! 1999 DODGE DURANGO 4X4 $$99.0099.00 wk.*** 3.7L V6, auto, air, power heated seats, pwr. pkg., AM/FM cass., CD, 16x7 aluminum rims, select trac, leather seats, keyless entry. Stk. #P7384•. 2002 JEEP LIBERTY LTD. 4X4 SAM SOLOMON 1-800-296-7107 1-866-839-2277 Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% Bad No Credit Good Credit Collections Repossession Bankruptcy YO U’RE APPROVED! 2L 4 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM/CD and much more. Stk. #V7399.• 2002 CHRYSLER NEON $$46.0046.00 wk.• www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 PAGE 27 A/P www.davidsonchrysler.com New Car Hotline 416.281.2277 SPECIAL FINANCING NEEDS FOR NEW & USED? FATHER CREDIT CAN HELP! We w ant good people with BAD CREDIT! • Repossession • First Time Buyer • Slow Pay • Divorced • Write-Off • New Resident • Bankruptcy • Re-Establish Your Credit Call Marty at 416-281-2277 Ext. 184 CASH PURCHASES ARE PLUS FREIGHT, ADMIN., PDE, TAXES EXTRA. 0% FINANCING CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH FACTORY INCENTIVES.ALL COMPANY DEMOS ARE EXCLUDING FREIGHT, AIR, GAS TAX, ALL TAXES ARE EXTRA PLUS ADMIN. & PDE. $13,988 • 132 HP • CD Player • Fog Lamps • Tilt • Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System OR $168/ WITH $1,895 DOWN 2003 CARAVAN $22,488 • 3.3L • Auto • Pwr. Windows & Locks • Tilt • Cruise • Dual Sliding Doors • Deep Tint OR 48 months $248/ WITH $4,180DOWN 3 YEARS AS CANADA’S #1 SELLING VEHICLE GRAD REBATES UP TO $1000 DEMODEMO 2003 GR. CHEROKEE LAREDO $41,775 • 4.0L 6 Cyl. Engine • Air Conditioning • Tilt • Cruise • CD Player • Pwr. Windows • Pwr. Locks • Keyless Entry WAS 2003 GR. CARAVAN SPORT $26,298 • 3.3L 4 Spd. Auto • Quad Seating • Pwr. Seat • Alloy Rims • CD Player • ABS • Deep Tint • Loaded 2002 GR. CHEROKEE OVERLAND $53,980 $36,995 • 4.7L V8 • Leather • Pwr. Package • Luxury Package • Pwr. Sunroof • 4 Wheel ABS • Fully Loaded WAS NOW 2003 GR. CARAVAN SPORT $26,498 • 3.3L 4 Spd. Auto • Quad Seating • Pwr. Seat • Alloy Rims • CD Player • Rear Split Seat • ABS • Deep Tint • Loaded NOW PAYMENTS FOR 1 YEAR! NO FREIGHT NO AIR TAX NO GAS TAX NO FREIGHT NO AIR TAX NO GAS TAX O O O O O O O O FINANCING ON ALL 2002 MODELS! FINANCING ON MOST 2003 MODELS! %% 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER GT $33,335 $27,598 • 2.4L Turbo • Auto • Air • Pwr. Windows • Pwr. Locks • Leather • 17” Chrome Alloy Rims • Heated Seats WAS NOW 2002 GR. CHEROKEE LAREDO $44,235 $31,995 • 4L 6 Cyl. Engine • Auto • Leather • Heated Seats • Luxury Group • Infinity Sound • 10 Pack CD • Loaded • Pwr. Windows, Locks • Keyless WAS NOW ON ALL COMPANY ON ALL COMPANY DEMOS! 2003 DODGE SX 2.0! Experience the Difference OR OR OR THEY’RE ENTERED FOR $1,000,000 ARE YOU? $1 ,0 0 0,000$1 ,0 0 0,000$1 ,0 0 0,000 CALL FOR DETAILS Raymond 151974 Sherman 611511 Currie 185855 Forte 578928 Kleyn 151330 Herda 141773 Pickering 218670 Finnegan 211752 Tu rner 590448 Wharton 523582 Pedersen 191901 Creen 630202 Vincec 752708 Naylor 222976 Kelly 152601 Tinker 152582 Boire 333486 Pittman 282388 Snyder 160183 Spring 631911 Boivin 264433 Kuk 259187 Williams 132793 Clancy 124932 Tanaka 333485 Boudrahem 831669 D’Costa 336901 Williamson 601799 Holness 166261 Tyrell 151981 Wood 205238 Fyffe 697643 McFadyen 206564 Macintyre 460311 Collins 697964 Downer 685896 Sproul 131599 Ferguson 884249 Singh 160179 Grosdanof 581430 Paggos 585661 Koch 628760 Penny 781874 Joseph 148323 Briggs 605685 Harris 304506 Johnston 730719 2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT $30,060 $27,495 • 3.7L V6 • Auto • Air • Alloy Rims • Deep Tint • CD Player • Tilt • Light Group • Pwr. Windows • Pwr. Locks WAS NOW $33,720WAS 60 months BRAND NEW BRAND NEW NOW $32,499CASH PRICE CASH PRICE CASH PRICE CASH PRICE CASH PRICE CASH PRICE CASH PRICE $33,520WAS NOW SECURITY DEPOSIT ON ALL GOLD KEY LEASES! A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, March 7, 2003 www.durhamregion.com