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PACIFICA ARRIVES New Chrysler model is well ahead of the curves Wheels Pullout GO FIGURE Local athlete back in form after injury Sports, B1 Briefly... Ajax:A man wanted for a mid- day robbery at an Ajax pet store last Thursday has been arrested in Wind- sor. Durham Regional Police said a man paying for dog treats at Pet Value, at 105 Bayly St., shoved the fe- male clerk, grabbed cash from the till and took off at 2:45 p.m. A suspect was identified by po- lice and an arrest warrant was is- sued Friday. Paul Douglas Mackenzie, 34, of no fixed address, was arrested Sat- urday by Windsor Police and turned over to Durham holdup squad detec- tives. He is charged with one count of robbery. Durham:It’s the chocolate- lover’s dream: a full-course lunch with just about every kind of choco- late dessert a sweet tooth could crave. Alzheimer Society of Durham Region’s 12th annual ‘Chocolate Lovers’ Luncheon’ is already 70 per cent sold out, but if a ticket is pur- chased before April 7, it will cost only $50 instead of $60 after that date. Proceeds from the event benefit the society’s local support services and public education. The luncheon takes place from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Guild Hall, Holiday Inn Oshawa. Call 905-576- 2567 for tickets and more informa- tion. The Holiday Inn is located at 1011 Bloor St. E. What’s On... Thursday: The Ajax-Picker- ing Christian Women’s Club meets from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Victori- an Garden Banquet Rooms, 570 Westney Rd. S. (at Lake Driveway West), Ajax. The theme is makeover mad- ness. Cost is $6 at the door or $3 for first-time guests. A complimenta- ry nursery is provided, but reserva- tions are needed. Call Janet at 905- 427-3072. Friday: The Durham organiza- tion ‘Putting Children and Families First’ is hosting “Elvis and his Friends’ featuring a dinner, DJ and dancing. The event takes place at Annan- dale Golf and Curling Club on Church Street and tickets are $25. Call Bren- da at 905-420-5205 for more infor- mation. Index... Editorial Page, AA66 Sports, BB11 Entertainment, BB44 Classified, BB55 Give us a call... General 905-683-5110 Distribution 905-683-5117 General FAX 905-683-7363 Newsroom FAX 905-683-0386 Death Notices 905-683-3005 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 52 PAGES ✦ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Bills up 6.8 per cent in ‘fairly difficult process’: Holland BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Councillors have approved a 6.8 per cent tax increase for Pickering this year. “We had a difficult budget year. There are a number of projects not collectively in here that we’d like to see (completed),” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland. With little assessment growth, and inflation and re- gional tax policy changes hit- ting the City hard, Pickering councillors argued there was little room for additional ser- vices in the 2003 budget. Tax policy changes amount to a 1.9 per cent increase, while inflation is set at about three per cent. At the same time, Pickering isn’t experi- encing the same two per cent assessment growth as its neighbours, pointed out Mayor Wayne Arthurs. The increase translates into an extra $52 a year on a home assessed at $200,000. Coun. Holland argued even with the additional expense, Pickering still has the lowest tax rate of surrounding mu- nicipalities. “In overall context, I think we’re doing well. We man- aged a fairly difficult process very well,” he said. But members of the Pick- ering Museum Village Foun- dation took issue with dollars for restoration being cut back from its annual tradi- tional contribution of be- tween $35,000 and $50,000 to $25,000. The cutback comes after council granted approval in Pickering Museum Village obtains treasure trove of artifacts BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——It took only one vote to bring prohibition to Pickering Township in 1865. A voters’ list from the Tem- perance Act Vote on May 27, 1865 is just one of the inter- esting documents now in the hands of the Pickering Muse- um Village thanks to a “phone call out of the blue”. More than 600 copies of the Pickering News, circa late 1800s and early 1900s, seven different ledgers and record books, and 30 individual doc- uments make up the Harry Foster Collection, recently acquired by the Pickering Museum Village Foundation. Museum volunteers and staff are having a great time Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pat Dunnill (left), chairman of the Pickering Museum Village Foundation, goes over historical documents with Dave Marlowe, the education and collections officer for Pickering Museum Village. A phone call ‘out of the blue’ led to the century-old documents coming into local possession. Private school lauds education tax credit Rich history uncovered ‘out of the blue’ Two more mystery illnesses probed Earlier case not ‘atypical pneumonia’ BByy KKeeiitthh GGiilllliiggaann Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——Two more Durham residents are being investigated for the poten- tially deadly severe acute res- piratory syndrome (SARS). Dr. Donna Reynolds, Durham’s associate medical officer of health, said the two are “under investigation” and both are separate from the individual examined last week. In that case, it was found the person didn’t have SARS, she added. The re- sults of the two latest cases should be known within a week. SARS has affected almost 500 people worldwide, killing approximately 18, including three in Canada. “SARS is still primarily oc- curring with health-care workers in contact with early cases, before there was a pre- caution,” Dr. Reynolds noted. ‘Making a difference’, private school official says BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——Durham private schools had varied reactions to the news the Province is getting back on track in fully implementing its controver- sial Equity in Education Tax Credit. “The parents are glad that the government is following through with its promise,” said Paul Ogborne, principal of Pickering Christian School in Ajax. “The first instalment Pickering tax hike official ✦ Please see Pickering, A5 DDOOUUGG RROOSSSS Public board trustee opposes government program. Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photo The first cut is the deepest DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Durham Regional Police Inspector Sherry Whiteway undergoes a close shave from hair- stylist Mona Ghasabani at the Pickering Town Centre Saturday as part of a fund-raiser for the local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. The Cops for Cancer initiative helped raise $35,000 for the cause. BONUS $40*/month includes: • UNLIMITED evenings/weekends • 350 daytime minutes MOTOROLA V60 $79* 3 MONTHS UNLIMITED LOCAL CALLING $79* *After $100 mail-in rebate. Rebate applied as credit on future Rogers AT&T monthly invoice. Offer available only on new 24-month term plans starting from $40 per month. †$40 monthly service fee represents $55 per month with $15 discount. The $15 discount shows as recurring credit on monthly invoice for duration of term. Activation fees, monthly system access fees, 911 Emergency Access Fee, Long Distance, Roaming charges and all applicable taxes are extra. 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COME & VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION ✦ Please see Education, A2 ✦ Please see Museum, A5 ✦ Please see Durham, A5 has gone out this year... and it’s mak- ing a difference.” However George Briggs, principal of Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby, was not as enthused. “I have some mixed feelings about it, quite frankly,” he said, agreeing it was helpful to parents. “But it does divert money from public education that needs support.” Introduced in the 2001 budget, the credit is intended to encourage free- dom of school choice. It currently provides private school parents with 10 per cent of the first $7,000 they pay in tuition fees. The percentage was to have doubled three months ago, but the government in the 2002 bud- get delayed the move for a year due to the funding shortfall caused by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Premier Ernie Eves last Thursday said the tax credit rate would be 20 per cent in the 2003/04 school year and rise by 10 percentage points per year until 2006, when the rate would reach 50 per cent, as originally in- tended. Pickering Christian School’s 220 students come from Whitby, Ajax and Pickering. A year ago, they moved into a new facility near Har- wood Avenue and Rossland Road, paid for, Mr. Ogborne noted, mostly by students’ grandparents. The an- nual tuition is roughly $5,500. Critics have said private schools should not receive public funds be- cause they are not bound by the On- tario curriculum and regulations that make the public system ac- countable. Mr. Eves appeared to respond to that criticism, announcing new mea- sures for private schools starting next year, including assessing stu- dents’ progress in core subjects. Mr. Ogborne admitted the percep- tion that private schools are unac- countable rankles him. “We’re accountable to the parents and it’s the parents who are de- manding that we follow the (On- tario) curriculum,” he said. He added, “the average private school is geared for the average indi- vidual, with sacrifice. “You figure, you put in two kids and you’re up to $700 a month,” said Mr. Ogborne, referring to a family that is moving to a smaller house in order to continue sending children to the school. Mr. Briggs said the school for young women in Grade 6 to OAC has 240 students, 170 of whom are day students that come from the area bounded by Scarborough, Bow- manville and Markham. The remain- ing students, boarded at the facility, come from all over the world. Tuition for a day student is roughly $15,000 per year. “We’ve always had a very high de- gree of accountability to our par- ents,” said Mr. Briggs, adding the school’s success depends upon it. He said the school reports to par- ents on student progress four times a year, voluntarily takes part in some of the standardized tests that take place in public schools, and meets and exceeds the Ontario curriculum. As well, he said the school undergoes a four-day, rigorous assessment by the Canadian Education Standards Institute. “There’s nothing in the premier’s announcement that would create any concerns for us,” said Mr. Briggs. Whitby Trustee Doug Ross, a vocal critic of the credit, said his opinion hasn’t changed, even though the government in the last three months has boosted spending to the public system by over $800 million. The government should not pro- vide funding to private schools until it has restored all the money it took out of the public system, he said. “I’m disappointed they’re going ahead with this,” said Trustee Ross, stressing he’s grateful for the recent new money for the public system. 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A white man, in his 20s, can be seen calmly walking out of the lobby carrying a large com- puter monitor. Another image shows a man wearing a black jacket with ‘RP 55’ on the back, talking to a suspected accomplice. Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the suspects. Anyone who recognizes any of the men is asked to call 19 Divi- sion’s Criminal Investigations Bu- reau at 1-888-579-1520 (or 905-579- 1520), ext. 2532 or 2527, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The photos can also be viewed at www.drps.ca under media releases. Accused wife killer bragged police had ‘no evidence’ BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––In wiretapped phone conversations, a Pickering man ac- cused of poisoning his pregnant wife boasted the police had no evidence against him. Ganesh Raghunauth also com- plained to his New York mistress about the price of his dead wife’s urn. “They (his wife’s family) ordered an urn for $2,700. The one they dumped at sea... They want me to pay, but I’m not paying it,” Ganesh Raghunauth, 31, told Indira Seonarain during one conversation. “They got a lot of damn nerve,” Ms. Seonarain responded. Durham Regional Police were granted authorization to intercept phone calls by Mr. Raghunauth from the Whitby Jail, after he was arrest- ed for the alleged Mother’s Day 2000 murder of his wife, Geeta, court heard Monday. Prosecutors say Mrs. Raghu- nauth, 28, was drugged with seda- tives and poisoned with cyanide. She was expecting their second child when she died. Mr. Raghunauth has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. During several conversations be- tween Mr. Raghunauth and Ms. Seonarain –– the New York woman he was engaged to three weeks prior to his wife’s death –– they discussed the police probe into their relation- ship. The pair earlier claimed their en- gagement was a “hoax” and insisted they were friends who met in an In- ternet chat room. In the conversations Ms. Seonarain called police “stupid” and complained about being investigat- ed by Durham homicide detectives in New York. “They basically want to know the relationship between me and you, if the engagement was real,” Ms. Seonarain said into her cellphone Sept. 28, 2000. A panicky Ms. Seonarain told Mr. Raghunauth she was being followed from the train station by police, and detectives were waiting at her home. Ms. Seonarain: “What do I tell them now?” Mr. Raghunauth: “Tell them to leave right now... You have the right to chase them out... Chase those f— —— out...” She hid the phone in her shirt pocket and Mr. Raghunauth eaves- dropped. Ms. Seonarain is then heard ranti- ng at Detective James Stewart Haass. “You’ve been harassing us for the longest while. I would like you guys to leave. You don’t have a search warrant to come to my house,” she said. “You want to talk to... me or any one of my family get in touch with my lawyer... I’ve had it with you peo- ple,” she said before threatening, “I’ll sue.” In other calls played in court, Ms. Seonarain warns Mr. Raghunauth the phone is “bugged.” He bragged police had no evidence against him. “I told you they have only one wit- ness,” he said Sept. 26, 2000. “Who?” Ms. Seonarain replies. Mr. Raghunauth: “Some girl from her workplace. That’s it.” Ms. Seonarain: “What kind of wit- ness is she? What did she witness?” Mr. Raghunauth: “She didn’t wit- ness anything. All that she’s going to have to say... Geeta told her that I had a hot affair.” Ms. Seonarain: “That’s it?” Mr. Raghunauth: “Basically it.” Ms. Seonarain: “One witness to say that you were having an affair. They’re so f——- stupid,” she said of police. In another conversation she badmouthed a Durham detective, calling her a “nasty, skanky white bitch.” A call the next day ends with Mr. Raghunauth saying, “Love you.” Ms. Seonarain giggles. Mr. Raghunauth: “You haven’t heard it in a long time did you. I know, get accustomed to it again.” Ms. Seonarain: “Well, let’s not count our chickens before they hatch.” Policing costs escalate to get more cops BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Nine years ago, Durham taxpayers paid $50.7 million to police their streets; today they pay almost double that. When Durham council approved the 2003 budget earlier this month, it gave the OK to $100.5 million to be directed to police spending, up al- most $10 million from last year’s $91.1 million budget. That increase accounts for about half the average increase of $73 on the regional portion of the bill each Durham property taxpayer can ex- pect this year. And Durham motorists with a penchant for speeding might want to note that money will be spent putting more officers on the streets to target aggressive drivers so if you have a lead foot, it could cost you even more. The force will get 18 new police of- ficers and 16 civilian support work- ers and will pay an additional $2.5 million in salary and benefit increas- es for the remainder of its approxi- mately 1,000 staff members. Eight other officer positions, ap- proved but deferred in 2002, will also be added. Last year, when police received an increase of about 11 per cent on its budget for largely the same reason, Chief Kevin McAlpine said the force is playing catchup for years of un- dermanned service. “We are in a better position for staff than five years ago thanks to this council,” he said. “But are we at an ideal level? Far from it. Certainly, in terms of our staffing, we’re not pushing the envelope here,” he said. The goal is to have one officer for every 750 people in Durham Region and that goal will have been met early this year, says Dave Selby, di- rector of corporate communications for the force. 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As war rages in the middle-east- ern country, the humanitarian aid agency is hoping to raise $219 million for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (as it is known in Mus- lim countries). Relief efforts will help provide food, water, shelter, medical care and the distribution and receipt of family messages. There are already two Canadians serving with the Red Cross in Iraq. Nine others are in neighbouring Per- sian Gulf countries and 15 are on standby to go. At this stage, Canadi- ans at home are asked to contribute money rather than equipment, ma- terials or supplies. “It’s easier and cheaper to buy lo- cally,” says Sharon Walker, branch manager for the Canadian Red Cross, Durham Region. “To send over hard goods costs 25 per cent more.” Two wars and 12 years of econom- ic sanctions have left most Iraqi peo- ple dependent on humanitarian aid. Basic services such as health care, water supplies and sewage disposal cannot meet the people’s needs. “For decades there has existed an enormous need for humanitarian as- sistance in Iraq and given recent events, the needs are even greater,” says Susan Johnson, Canadian Red Cross National Director of Interna- tional Programs and Humanitarian Issues. “Members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Move- ment are currently providing essen- tial humanitarian relief in Iraq and neighbouring countries and we will be doing our best to meet ongoing needs. The Canadian Red Cross is ap- pealing for cash donations to help support these relief efforts in Iraq and the surrounding area.” Durham Region residents wishing to help can do so by cash, cheque or credit card (Visa and MasterCard). Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian Red Cross, earmarked ‘Iraq Humanitarian Assistance Ap- peal’ and mailed to Canadian Red Cross National Office, 170 Metcalfe St., Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2P2. The Durham Region branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society is lo- cated at 585 Wentworth St. E., Os- hawa. Visit www.redcross.ca or call 1-800-418-1111 for more information. BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––New bus routes to bring students from across the region and beyond to Durham’s college and new university could be on the road this September. The regional transit task force, which includes Durham’s eight may- ors, has recommended two bus routes to meet up with the GO sys- tem and carry students to the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology (UOIT) and Durham College. Regional council has already ap- proved $200,000 toward co-ordinated transit for the university and UOIT has committed $100,000 toward the regional bus project. Two routes are currently proposed. One begins in Pickering, running along Bayly Street, heading up West- ney Road in Ajax to Hwy. 2 through Whitby to Cochrane Street, north to Taunton Road and over to the col- lege. The other meets with the GO train in south Whitby, stops at the Champlain Skills Training Centre and runs up Thornton Road to the campus. The buses are intended to serve students both from Durham and link up those coming from out- side the region. “I am thrilled. This should make an enormous difference to hundreds of people, maybe thousands of people,” said UOIT President Gary Polonsky. “They will save huge amounts of time and maybe even some money and, for a typical student these days, both of these things are huge.” However, Clarington Mayor John Mutton, who missed the task force meeting to attend a nuclear host community meeting in Ottawa, said he is disappointed the committee ap- proved the routes without any service linking the east end of the municipal- ity with the college service. “I want it revamped to include an eastern link,” the mayor said. The plan approved by the task force is just a first step with the final details, including routing and costs, still to be worked out with the transit operators, said Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle, task force chairman. How- ever, he said, getting agreement to proceed with a student-centred plan was in itself a tremendous accom- plishment. Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs said Durham’s population and land use patterns do not make transit a cost-effective service to provide and municipalities have to be cautious not to over-invest in capital expendi- tures when the ridership here is still quite low. However, he said, this type of collaborative project could be worth the investment. “We still have to test the viability but we need to focus on the opportunities existing to serve our high-need ridership that gets the most benefit from it.” This initiative, he believes, could do that. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 www.durhamregion.com E v e r y t h i n g yy o u ww a n t e d tt o kk n o w aa b o u t P O O L S && SS P A S 800 Taunton Rd. W. 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Man, 19, charged with sex offences PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––A 19-year-old Pickering man has been charged with sexual offences over an alleged romantic rela- tionship with a 12-year-old girl. Durham Re- gional Police said the girl’s mother learned about the rela- tionship several months ago and told her daugh- ter to stop see- ing the man. After moni- toring the child’s use of the computer, the mother found out that the couple was still carrying on the relation- ship, and she called police. As well as meeting in per- son, the man and girl had also been com- municating through the In- ternet and e- mail, police said. The 19-year- old, who can’t be named to protect the girl’s identity, was arrested Monday follow- ing an investi- gation by Sexu- al Assault Unit detectives. He appeared at a bail hearing Tuesday in Os- hawa charged with sexual as- sault, sexual in- terference (of a minor) and invi- tation to sexual touching. Learn to manage stress this Friday AAJJAAXX ——Turn your stress into something good this month. Dr. Richard Earle, presi- dent of the Canadian Insti- tute of Stress, presents a stress manage- ment seminar Friday, March 28 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and Satur- day, March 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants can share, learn and practice biblical princi- ples and meth- ods for trans- forming stress from an obsta- cle into an en- ergizing re- source. The event is at the Picker- ing Christian School, 162 Rossland Rd. Tickets are $15 each or $25 for a couple. For more in- formation, call Dennis or Agnes at 905- 831-8596. principle last June to partner with the foundation to move the Brougham Central Hotel and re- place it with a new operations centre for the museum, said foundation chairman Pat Dunnill. “We need a show of respect for the history of Pickering and those who are trying to record and display it,” he told council. Studies show the early 19th centu- ry hotel is in dire need of restoration and no longer fit for use as an opera- tions centre by health standards, Mr. Dunnill said. Members want to restore the hotel, which is tied to the Matthews family and has unique ar- chitectural features, but it must be moved if a new operations centre is to replace it. Services are only avail- able in that location. The foundation is almost ready to move forward with its $500,000 com- mitment to move the hotel, said Mr. Dunnill in an interview afterwards. But the foundation needs to know City plans to fulfil its commitment to a new operations centre, he said. His members have found a house, circa 1860 or 1870, on the airport lands scheduled for demolition. It could be moved to the museum and redeveloped into its headquarters for $400,000, Mr. Dunnill said. Ward 2 City Councillor Bill McLean, who is also a member of the museum foundation, said he tried to get the museum’s allocation for restoration back up to the $50,000. His motion was defeated at a budget committee last month but staff is trying to investigate other possibili- ties, he said. One option might be help from a $279,000 SuperBuild grant for Petti- coat Creek Bridge, which recently caught the City by surprise. The grant would have to pay back inter- nal loans used to construct the bridge last year, but Mayor Arthurs pointed out the break in interest of about $15,000 on those loans could be used for projects like restoration at the museum. But Treasurer Gil Paterson said he has yet to get any confirmation on the grant from the Province. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 PAGE A5 P Valid until March 30th, 2003, or while quantities last. All items may not be available through delivery or online orders. 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IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Wed., Mar. 26, 2003 News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only * Ajax Market Place Ajax. * Dell Computers Ajax/Pick. * Durham Region Community Care Ajax/Pick. * Formula Ford Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Glendale Marketplace Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Little Caesars Ajax. * Ontario Hyundai Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. Aaron Wednesday’s carrier of the week is Aaron. He enjoys playing Football and Video Games. He will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Aaron for being our Carrier of the Week. Group meets first Thursday AAJJAAXX ——A story in the March 21 News Advertiser about a brain tumour sup- port group contained an error. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. The News Advertiser re- grets the error. sifting through the rich historical find. “We came across the council re- muneration for 1855,” said Dave Marlowe, education and collections officer. “Councillors were paid based on the number of meetings they attend- ed. One member, who attended all 11 held that year, made just over six pounds.” Also surprising was the fact bal- lots were not secret back then but listed on paper for all to read who voted for whom. They listed every voter, and only males, because women didn’t have the right to vote in the 19th century, Mr. Marlowe pointed out. The phone call came from Mr. Foster, a Brighton resident searching for an appropriate home for the Pickering historical docu- ments, which span from 1851 to 1932. They were left to him in the estate of a circus promoter, who travelled throughout Ontario in the 1930s and 40s. She didn’t live in Pickering, but by “a total fluke” ended up acquiring the collection, said Mr. Marlowe. “One individual fact doesn’t give you a lot of information but when you start to put it all together, it starts to give you a picture,” he said. The collection will help provide historical context for museum events, in which volunteers and staff try to represent the everyday life ex- periences of Pickering settlers and former residents, Mr. Marlowe added. Appraised at $3,500, the docu- ments were purchased in part by the museum foundation, with Mr. Fos- ter donating the rest of the collec- tion for charitable income tax re- ceipts. ✦ Museum, from A1 Pickering approves tax hike, faces criticism from heritage group Museum obtains new historical collection The next highest risk group are family members of those with iden- tified cases, she said. “To protect families, we want to make sure anyone in contact with SARS is isolated for 10 days,” Dr. Reynolds added. “Family members in contact with people who we sus- pect are required to isolate them- selves at home. “At this point, the general public is not considered at risk.” There are two families of viruses being looked at, she said. Laboratories with Health Canada and in Hong Kong are looking at paramyxovirus, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States is examining coronavirus. “At this point, we’re not sure which is the agent, but an intensive investigation is under way,” she said. Paramyxovirus is a respiratory agent that can cause mumps and measles, while coronavirus has been associated with the common cold. 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EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Letters to the Editor Students receive a needed lift College, university transit link key to future growth The decision by Durham Region council and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology to invest a combined $300,000 toward bus routes to bring students to the Oshawa university campus is a critical component in the success of the post-sec- ondary institution. The need to find ways to get students, many of whom cannot afford to own cars, efficiently to the Oshawa campus is essential. And those students are expected to come from points all across the region. The two routes currently being proposed and which are expected to be up and running by September when the university opens its doors, are both west of Os- hawa. One begins in Pickering, running along Bayly Street, heading up Westney Road in Ajax to Hwy. 2 through Whitby to Cochrane Street, north to Taunton Road and over to the college. The other route meets the GO train in south Whitby, stops at the Champlain Skills Training Centre and runs up Thornton Road to the campus. Both routes will be a terrific help in mov- ing students and staff to the growing campus. It's no wonder Gary Polonsky, president of Durham Col- lege/UOIT said, "I am thrilled", over the transit plan. The plan certainly helps students in Pickering, Ajax and Whitby and those from Toronto who will be com- ing to Durham/UOIT and need efficient public transit to do so. But questions about how students in north Durham and east Durham will get to the campus are still unanswered. GO links may be the answer for those in more dis- tant parts of the region, though Clarington Mayor John Mutton is concerned. "I want it (the college/uni- versity transit plan) to include an eastern link," he said. In truth, if UOIT/Durham College is to be truly ac- cessible and the institution we all believe it can be and should be, it must be reachable by all students. After all, there is a $10-million commitment on the table from the Region right now, a long-term investment in higher education from all the taxpayers of this half- million strong area. Council could approve the funds as soon as next month. Such funding surely brings with it the need to provide the students of Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge an equal chance to take advantage of all the opportunities their southern urban Durham cousins have. The transit deal is a good start and is the opening step in establishing a cross-regional system that will help students as well as other citizens who need a lift. "This should make an enormous difference to hun- dreds of people, maybe thousands of people," said UOIT/Durham College president Gary Polonsky. Re- gional politicians must make sure all are treated fairly and equal access to Durham's new jewel is available to students everywhere. 290 Old Harwood c. 1872 This house was built about 1872 by Edward Cornell in the east- ern part of a 150-acre lot that had been purchased by his fa- ther in the early 1860s. The house, which now sits back from the road on a well-treed lot, stayed in the family until 1912. Ed- ward, his wife Lucie and three of their four children are shown in the photo. The house owned by Edward’s father and then his sister still stands today at 505 Kingston Rd. W. Ecker seems to picture election soon TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Well, it's official. The provincial election cam- paign has started in earnest. How do I know that, you ask? Because today I got the first piece of campaign literature in the mail from Janet Ecker, MPP for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge. However, since this four-page advertisement with 16 pictures of Ms. Ecker is sent out before the official calling of an election, it is paid for not by the Conserv- ative election fund, but by us, the voters. LLaarrrryy NNoooonnaann,, PPiicckkeerriinngg Too many unnecessary expenditures TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'Taxpayers may give $3.5 million to hospital,' March 2, and 'Cuts hit hospital staff, beds, March 16. I, as a taxpayer, am appalled to read yet another political fi- asco regarding our local hospi- tal. On one hand the taxpayer may be required to fund $3.5 million for an expansion project, but on the other hand the hos- pital has cut back staff and beds. This seems to be a politi- cal oxymoron. Why does the Region find it has to contribute to alleviating a provincial health-care funding problem? Why should the tax- payers be required to inject funds into this project? Has the hospital given any thought to raising these funds through a lottery like the Toronto hospi- tals do? I thought lotteries were mainly approved for such pur- poses? The provincial government is downloading more and more costs to local levels, and this seems to be the onset of some- thing that could become auto- matic in the future. With the Re- gion out of control on capital ex- penditures -- witness the new regional headquarters -- the proposal that local property taxpayers foot part of the com- munity fund-raising portion of the hospital bill, is just another case of fiscal/financial misman- agement. Durham taxpayers are over- taxed and cannot continually af- ford yearly seven to 10 per cent tax increases to cover what seems to be a lot of unnecessary capital expenditures, and there have been a lot lately. Councillors, especially several that I care not to mention, don't seem to have any vision or re- spect for the taxpayers of Durham. Perhaps it will take someone to mobilize the tax- payers and ask the questions that need to be answered. KKeenn BBaaiirrdd,, AAjjaaxx Iraqis dealing with severe hardships TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: It's the tale of two cities. The inevitable war because of the 'threat' to the American peo- ple has commenced. Let us take a look at a typical day in Bagh- dad and New York. Scene 1: Air raid sirens screaming every few minutes. Blackouts, darkness, bombard- ments follow. People taking shelter in trenches. Tanks and armoured vehicles roaring on the streets. Markets deserted. Food scarce. Schools and busi- nesses closed. Water supplies cut off, sewage systems badly damaged. Dead bodies every- where. Injured being rushed to already overflowing hospitals. An acute shortage of medicine. Smoke, fear and death every- where. Scene 2: Shopping malls flooded with shoppers. Comedy shows on air. People being rushed to hospitals for drug abuse and gang crimes. A city glittering with lights. Interconti- nental cuisine available in packed restaurants. Oil-thirsty SUVs roaring on the streets. All nightclubs and strip bars oper- ating. Booze is abundant. Fun, light and life everywhere. You be the judge and decide, who is suffering more? VVaaqqaarr RRaaeeeess,, PPiicckkeerriinngg LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Do you agree with the Conservatives breaking from tradition and introducing the Ontario budget outside the legislature? ✦ No 91.8 per cent ✦ Yes 8.2 per cent Votes cast: 487 Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: As Durham plans its first community strategic plan to direct it into the next several years, what should be the Region’s most important priority? ✦ Environmental protection ✦ Smart population growth ✦ Proper infrastructure in place ✦ Developing parks and recreation ✦ Health care Party has history of using television to its benefit Ontario's Progressive Con- servatives have long ma- nipulated TV to rescue themselves in elections. It usu- ally has been as easy as flicking a switch. Premier Ernie Eves must have felt he would perform as smoothly when, approaching an election and down in the polls, he chose to avoid calling back the legislature and instead de- liver his budget with its election promises via TV. That would de- prive the opposition parties of their traditional forum to criti- cize. The premier's tactic has back- fired with protests from many, including Tories who believe a budget delivered in a TV studio shuts out the people's represen- tatives. It may wind up among the great election misjudg- ments of all time. But the Tories would have be- lieved they could use TV to lift themselves out of a hole be- cause they have done it before. One example was in the 1975 election, when debates on TV between party leaders in cam- paigns were becoming expected and the leaders were Tory pre- mier William Davis, Liberal Robert Nixon and New Democ- rat Stephen Lewis. Most TV stations favoured having a series of debates in which the three would appear together, so voters could com- pare them directly offering and defending their positions on the same issues. Voters also would be able to compare even if they could watch only one debate. But Mr. Davis, shrewd enough to last 14 years as premier, was a bland and uninspiring speaker. Mr. Nixon, often called the best premier Ontario never had, was at the time the most experi- enced, having led in two previ- ous elections, plain-spoken, but generally able to give as good as he got. Mr. Lewis was among the most accomplished debaters in the legislature's history and now heads the United Nations fight against AIDS in Africa. He turns up the calibre of discussion sev- eral notches every time he speaks on that issue. Mr. Davis worried he would have to defend himself against the two opposition leaders at- tacking him at the same time and found a sympathizer in John Bassett. Mr. Bassett was a powerful figure in the Tory party who, at the time, ran CFTO, the biggest privately- owned TV station. He had earli- er run the ultra-Tory 'Toronto Telegram' and twice ran for Par- liament as a Tory and failed. Out of the blue, Mr. Davis an- nounced Mr. Bassett had sug- gested a format in which each leader would face one of the other leaders in turn in three separate debates, which all TV stations could carry, and he had accepted it. The other stations still ar- gued for the three leaders to ap- pear at the same time, but Mr. Davis maintained that having accepted Mr. Bassett's format, he could not, as a man of hon- our, go back on his word. So, with help from a friendly TV station, Mr. Davis avoided having to argue against two dangerous opposition leaders simultaneously and obtained only a minority government, but might even have lost power if he had faced both at the same time. Mr. Davis was unable to dodge appearing on TV with the other leaders in the 1977 elec- tion in a format in which they merely answered journalists' questions and had little oppor- tunity to exchange words. He again fell short of winning a ma- jority. In the 1981 election, Mr. Davis felt he would be much better off without a leaders' TV debate of any sort, but said he would par- ticipate in one provided all net- works produced the program jointly, which seemed a reason- able condition. But Mr. Bassett popped up again declaring he would not co- produce a debate with rival Global TV and Mr. Davis, always a man of his word, stuck to his position he would not appear unless all networks participat- ed. On such a flimsy pretext, no TV debate was held and Mr. Davis won back his majority. Mr. Bassett, who died in 1998, was awarded the Order of On- tario, the province's highest ho- nour, for services to communi- cations. Mr. Eves is not doing as well in using TV to help his party and perhaps he should have obtained advice from his companion, Isabel Bassett, who was John's wife. For decades, Eric Dowd has been covering provincial politics as a freelance columnist based out of Queen's Park. EErriicc DDoowwdd aa tt qquu ee ee nn ’’ss ppaa rr kk Tories tune into election mode Click and say P PAGE A7 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com905.420.2222 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME March 31 Management Meeting All day April 7 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm April 9 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm April 14 Planning Committee & Committee of the Whole 7:30 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit the website. Tender for Re-Construction of Rougemount Drive Tender No. T-2-2003 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 pm: Wednesday, April 2, 2003 The work consists of storm sewer installation and new watermain installation, excavation of the existing road base in preparation for concrete curbs, sidewalks, asphalt paving, grading, and sodding of the boulevards on Rougemount Drive in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham. The bidder must include with the tender submission a bid deposit of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars or a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total tendered amount available for sixty (60 days) from date of tender closing; and an original Agreement to Bond form ensuring that 100% performance and 100% labour & materials payment bonds can be supplied. After tender closing for evaluation a bidder will be required to provide a copy of their Health & Safety Policy, current Cost and Frequency Report issued by WSIB; current Certificate of Clearance issued by WSIB; certificate of insurance - $5,000,000 Comprehensive Liability including premises and all operations. This is not a conclusive listing of requirements - it is solely the bidder’s responsibility to review the tendering document for full requirements. Tendering packages are available upon a non-refundable payment of $100.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering by contacting Supply & Services tel. 905.420.4646, located on the 2nd Floor of the Pickering Civic Complex. Request for a list of bidders is to be in writing, faxed to Supply & Services, 905.420.5313. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Vera A. Felgemacher, C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, CMMI Manager, Supply & Services NOTICE OF GROWTH WORKSHOP FOR THE HAMLET OF GREENWOOD The City of Pickering Planning & Development Department is seeking the assistance of residents, landowners and other interested persons in setting targets for the growth of the Hamlet of Greenwood. You are invited to register to attend the Greenwood Growth Workshop on Saturday, April 5th to provide your input. Concerns About Greenwood Growth In order to address targets for the growth of Greenwood, the Planning & Development Department would like to obtain community input about acceptable targets for future growth for the Hamlet of Greenwood. The elements of such growth targets include: • the amount of growth; • the directions of growth; • the character of growth; and, • the size of lots for growth. The Greenwood Growth Workshop Mr. Robb Ogilvie of Ogilvie, Ogilvie & Company has agreed to facilitate the half-day Greenwood Growth Workshop in order to seek the community input that is so important to guide future growth for Greenwood. A workshop guide will be mailed to residents, landowners and other interested persons on March 27th which will assist participants in preparing for the workshop. City Planning & Development staff, in addition to Region of Durham and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff, will be attending. We are looking forward to a productive workshop that can include the whole community in helping to define acceptable growth for the Hamlet of Greenwood. Greenwood Growth Workshop Saturday, April 5, 2003 - 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade (light refreshments will be served) How to sign up for the Workshop Please contact Carla Pierini by telephone at 905-420-4660, extension 2030 or by email at cpierini@city.pickering.on.ca by noon on April 3, 2003 Spring is around the corner! Make learning about gardening and nature fun for the children that you care for in Pickering Public Library’s newest Creative Caregiver Program. This free program is open to parents and childcare providers and will take place on Saturday, March 29th at 10:00 am in the Central Library. For more information, please call 905.831.6265, press 4 or email the library at help@picnet.org. Nurture the Nature in Your Child @ your library™ Pickering Recreation Complex Tools Not Toys Remember to keep matches and lighters out of reach of children, and although some lighters have child resistant safety devices, this does not mean that they are child proof. It only takes a few moments for an unsupervised child to gain access to lighters or matches; and the consequences can be deadly. The moment you take to educate your children about the dangers of fire may be the moment that you save their lives. Contact the Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628 or email fire@city.pickering.on.ca for more information about child fire safety. Recreation Complex Ready for Spring Memberships 905.683.6582 Tele-Reg Now! Spring & Summer Programs by phone 905.420.4749 REGISTER NOW! for Spring Summer Leisure Programs Tr y out Tele-Reg at 905.420.4749, Fax In to 905.831.9370, Use the 24 HR. Drop Box just outside the Pickering Civic Complex, Mail In, Drop Off or visit In Person our Program Registration Staff at the Pickering Recreation Complex, during the extended Registration hours. New Fares as of April 1 Rising costs mean we must pass on a modest increase in fares to our riders. New cash fares: Adults cash: $1.85 Student cash: $1.50 Senior cash: $0.80 Specialized Services: $1.90 Ask your bus driver or see our website for the full list of new fares. Use old passes/tickets along with cash until April 27. 905.683.4111 ~ cityofpickering.com No Longer Rumour or Speculation MAKE IT YOURS!MAKE IT YOURS! The Recreation Complex is excited to announce your new fitness equipment line-up: We’ve Expanded our services to Better Serve the Community! CYBEX SELECTORIZED WEIGHT MACHINES: • Arm Curl • Arm Extension • Pulldown • Glute • Rotary Hip • Leg Press • Chest Press • Low/Rear Delt • Fly • Functional Trainer • Assisted Chin/Dip CARDIO EQUIPMENT: • Treadmills • Cross-Trainers CYBEX PLATE-LOADED: • Leg Press • Squat Press • Hack Squat • T-Bar Row • Advanced Chest • Seated Calf • 2 Smith Machines + almost 4,000 pounds of rubberized plates! NEVER A BETTER TIME TO BE A MEMBER 1867 Valley farm Rd. (east of Pickering Town Centre) 905.683.6582 email: pickeringrecreation@city.pickering.on.ca For Information Call Us! 905-420-4621 A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 www.durhamregion.com PICKERINGPICKERING Apply Today! Now you can do all of your shopping under one roof! Look what’s available in the Grocery Shelf department. Now you can do all of your shopping under one roof! Look what’s available in the Grocery Shelf department. OPENS THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2003 1899 Brock Rd., Pickering Pay for groceries by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit card or cash. It’s your choice! Look for your next Wal-Mart flyer for a special Grocery Shelf insert! DAIRY Milk, butter, cheese, cream, yogurt, eggs SLICED MEATS Bacon, cold cuts, assorted wieners BREAD FROZEN FOODS Boxed meats, vegetables, entrées, ice cream and juices PLUS a larger selection of... Canned foods, snacks, pop, cereal, pasta, sauces, baking needs and cookies Bad break can’t take the spin out of Kristy Dobson BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——It’s been a long road back to the ice for a Pickering teen who once thought a medical condition might rob her of the ability to skate again. But, a year after a routine ankle injury turned into something more sinister, Kristy Dobson is grateful to be back doing what she loves to do — figure skating. In fact, the smiling and en- gaging teen turned in one of her final performances of the season as a featured skater at the Osprey Skating Club of Feversham, near Colling- wood, where she performed two solos in the show ‘Reach for the Stars’. “It was good. It was a lot of fun,” said the 13-year-old who performed in front of a packed house Sunday after- noon. The day in Feversham was another triumph for the Grade 8 student at French- man’s Bay Public School, who’s stringing together quite a number of them of late. She’s currently waiting to see herself on the silver screen in the movie ‘Blizzard’. Directed by LeVar Burton of Star Trek fame and starring Christo- pher Plummer and featuring the voice of Whoopi Goldberg, the movie used Dobson as a skating double for actress Zoe Warner. The movie is ex- pected to debut in November. Being part of a movie cast was the furthest thing from her mind more than a year ago after suffering the injury while skating. Believing it to be broken, doctors put the ankle in a cast. But, instead of healing something went hor- ribly wrong. Being immobile for so long, her leg muscles and nerves atrophied. In ad- dition, she developed a rare medical condition that could have eventually resulted in a complete bodily shutdown leading to death. “The doctors told me that I would never skate again. They were even thinking whether I would walk again or not,” said Dobson. Lying in her hospital bed, she received encouragement from close friends, clubmates and her coach, Bob Emerson, at the Richmond Training Centre in Richmond Hill. “When I finally got home and I saw my skates lying there, that was sad,” she re- called. “It made me really want to get back and do it.” Her mother, Gayle, said a combination of her daugh- ter’s will and dogged determi- nation to get back on the ice, along with the assistance of her coach and endless ses- sions of physiotherapy put her on the path to recovery. “Her coach was really good to her,” noted Mrs. Dobson. “He worked with her for weeks and weeks, as soon as she could get a skate on her foot. She also had a lot of physio; she still does physio.” Six months after her or- deal, Dobson was back on the ice and in training in Rich- mond Hill. She decided to go for a part in a movie that re- quired a skater, walking into an initial audition in Toronto with more than 400 other hopefuls. From that casting call, she was one of seven skaters brought back by the produc- tion company for further test- ing. The second audition was conducted at Lakeshore Arena in Toronto where the skaters where put through their paces for more than four hours under the watchful eye of a choreographer. To her amazement, she was one of only two skaters re- maining. She recalled the gut-wrenching moments leading up to the final deci- sion. “They narrowed it down to me and another girl. The di- rector (Burton) made each of us stand beside the actress we would be skating for. Who- ever looked the most like the actress was the one who got the part.” The movie went into pro- duction last year. She worked on the set for more than six weeks, with filming done at Cedarena, an outdoor rink in Markham, and at the Port Credit arena. “It was thrilling having all those cameras in my face all the time. When I was doing spins, they had the cameras about a foot away from me. That was scary. I thought I was going to break the cam- era,” she said, adding Burton was “a lot of fun”. In addition to ‘Blizzard’, a Christmas movie set in the www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 PAGE B1 A/P PICKERING - AJA X - WH ITBY ANIMAL SERV I CE www.p a wan imalserv ices.ca www.p a wan imalserv ices.ca www.p a wan imalserv ices.ca T RY OUT OUR NEW WEB-SITE The City of Pickering and the Towns of Ajax and Whitby have collaborated to launch a new Animal Services web-site. This is another example of how the three municipalities are able to provide cost effective animal services by sharing staffing, facilities, equipment and technology. The web-site offers advice and assistance on a wide variety of animal issues ranging from coping with nuisance wildlife to choosing the right pet for your family. The site features an interactive picture gallery of lost and homeless pets. You not only can download the pictures, you can also send eCards to your friends. Visit our new Animal Services web-site at www.pawanimalservices.ca to read more about the importance of responsible pet ownership, to find a lost pet, or to offer a homeless pet a good loving home. S. Koch Supervisor of Animal Services Pickering-Ajax-Whitby Animal Services Centre 4680 Thickson Road North, Whitby Phone: 905-427-8737 Fax: 905-427-9334 email: webmaster@pawanimalservices.ca E v e r y t h i n g yy o u ww a n t e d tt o kk n o w aa b o u t P O O L S && SS P A S 800 Taunton Rd. W. OSHAWA 905-434-7727 SHOW HOURS Thurs. to Sat.: 10am to 8pm Sunday: 10am to 6pm 4 Days Only! - MARCH 27, 28, 29 & 3 0 FREE PARKING & ADMISSION Boys & Girls Welcome Ages 5 to 15 years old AJAX CENTRECOMNITYMU 4th Exciting Season For information call (905) 924-1213 HOW TO REGISTER In Person at Ajax Community Centre Sat., March 29 - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. By Phone: Call the info line and we’ll mail or fax you an application. 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Pickering 420-9000 WE ARE HERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Ajax Skating Club’s Nikki Yorgiadis and partner Graham Hockley competed against nine other teams from the other sections in Ontario in the preliminary mixed dance category at the Ontario Interclub Skating Championships in Whitby. They competed in two different compulsory dances and finished third and second, respectively, in those dances, which gave them a combined second-place finish. SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Rockin’ Bantam curlers off to provincials... See page B2 Pickering figure skater Kristy Dobson has made a triumphant return to the sport more than a year after being sidelined with a medical condition that could have meant the end of her skating career. She’s currently waiting for the release of the movie ‘Blizzard’ in which she served as a skating double for one of the actors. Area skater’s life takes many turns Sports Briefs MARCH 26, 2003 Juvenile ‘AA’ Knights make child’s play of Spitfires Ajax opens championship series with two victories AAJJAAXX ——The Ajax Knights juvenile ‘AA’ rep hockey team has a com- manding lead in its OMHA championships se- ries against the Windsor Spitfires. The Ajacians swept the first two games of the se- ries in Ajax, with the next three games in Windsor. In a physical Game 2 at the Ajax Community Cen- tre, the Knights pulled out a 3-1 victory. John Foster started the scoring, assist- ed by Ryan Gregorack. Dustin Bursey scored the winner, assisted by Adam Blair and Foster. Blair added an insurance mark- er, assisted by Bursey and Darrin Brown. Mike Mar- tiniuk earned the win in net. Ajax opened the series with a 3-2 victory. Bursey scored the winner, assist- ed by Andre Darlow. Other markers went to Brown and Darlow, assist- ed by Foster and Bursey. Dan Tavares earned the win in net. Other team members are Kyle Balsdon, Steve Balvers, Mike Carroll, Josh Collins, Dave Dwight, Brandon Franey, Pete Gaylor, Darryl Gibson, Chris Reed and Steve Tip- pett. Gord Blair coaches the team, assisted by Ron Richards. The trainer is Richard Watts. St. Mary girls hope third time’s the charm PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——After two years of sil- ver, the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs senior girls’ hockey team is going for gold at the provincial high school championships this week. The Ontario Federation of School Ath- letic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ ‘AAA’ championships are hosted by Our Lady of Mount Carmel school in Mississauga, with 32 teams competing. As expected, the Monarchs grabbed the number-one seed. They’ll play in a pool with eighth-seeded Notre Dame from Welland, ninth-seed Birchmount from Scar- borough and 16th-seed Eastview from Bar- rie. Action began yesterday with St. Mary taking on Eastview and Birchmount. The re- sults weren’t available at press time. This morning (Wednesday), the Mon- archs finished pool play against Notre Dame. The quarter-finals will be played later today with the semifinals and finals Thurs- day. Pickering hurdler excels at big New York meet PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –– A Pickering athlete post- ed strong results while competing at the North American indoor track champi- onships in Manhattan over the weekend, Nikkita Holder, representing the Os- hawa Legion Track and Field Club, finished sixth in the 60m hurdles in a personal best time of 8.78 seconds, the fastest time in Canada for her age group. A Grade 10 stu- dent at Dunbarton, Holder was named an all-American for her effort. "For her to come sixth at her age at a competition of this level was just unbeliev- able," says Legion club coach Michael May- ers. "She has huge, huge potential." Andrew Stark also coaches Holder at the Legion track club. Knights cap tourney with win over Caledon for title AAJJAAXX ——The Ajax Knights Cameron and Flute Insurance Brokers Ltd. midget ‘AE’ team earned its second gold of the season, going undefeated en route to the championship at the Innisfil tournament. The Knights posted a 4-2 victory over Caledon in the final. Mike Szabo opened the scoring before Caledon tied the contest 1-1 midway through the second frame. Riley LeBlanc scored late in the second period to put Ajax ahead for good. Ryan Warbur- ton and Will Porteous also scored. Michael Gardner stopped 22 shots and was named the game’s most valuable play- er. Ajax opened with a 3-2 victory over Stoney Creek. Ajax fell behind 2-0 before a goal by Warburton in the last minute of the first period started the comeback. Szabo tied the game in the last minute of the sec- ond to set the stage for an exciting third period. LeBlanc netted the winner with 27 seconds left. Ajax edged Innisfil 3-2 in Game 2. Jonathon Repo started the scoring in the second minute of the game and the midgets never looked back, putting them into the gold-medal game. Calvin Wells and Zachary Shanks also scored. Recording assists throughout the tour- nament were Todd MacDonald and Micah Callanan with three, Szabo with two and Vincent Falcetta, LeBlanc, Ryan Long, Adam Knights, Scott Masterton, Warburton and Shanks. Goaltenders Gardner and Adam Mc- Dermott were solid throughout the tourna- ment. Although kept off the score sheet, Stephen Mitschang was strong on the blue- line with a plus-three rating. Sam Guzzo (injured) and Alex Malm- sten did not play. ✦ Please see Skater, B3 NNIIKKKKIITTAA HHOOLLDDEERR Fastest Canadian time in hurdles FAX GAME RESULTS TO NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-7363 newsroom 905-683-0386 Fax it NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-0386 A/P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 www.durhamregion.com NE035A103 © 2003. Sears Canada Inc. 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Local bantam team off to provincials following big win BByy JJiimm EEaassssoonn Special to the News Advertiser AAJJAAXX —— An Annandale ban- tam boys’ curling team is Marching toward an Ontario title after a big win at the ban- tam boys’ and girls’ regional playdowns in Minden last weekend. The Tim March rink was one of two teams from the Annan- dale Curling Club at the re- gionals. The March foursome won the ‘B’ side of the eight- team draw Sunday to advance to the Ontario finals at the Carleton Heights Curling Club, near Ottawa, April 2 to 5. With March were Matt Pyne, Patrick Janssen, Ian McK- night and coach Paul Bourque. Annandale’s other entry, the Kaitlyn Leslie rink, was side- lined with a 1-2 record. With Leslie were Kayla Bianchi, Tracy O’Leary and Lauren Hong. Alex Bianchi coached the foursome. ••• The annual skins curling playdown at Annandale has been pared down to three teams. Gord Norton meets Bob Rudkin in the ‘B’-side final this week. The winner ad- vances to the grand final against Jon Payne in a game normally played on or near the end of the season. Susannah Moylan’s team captured the consolation event. ••• The annual Last Chance Bonspiel at Annandale is scheduled for the weekend of April 12. After the winner is de- clared on the Sunday after- noon, the ice is turned over to the ice skaters. The bonspiel is full with a waiting list. Annandale club enjoying March madness on ice PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— The Dunmoore Tennis Club is hosting regis- tration sessions in preparation for the upcom- ing court sea- son. The sign-ups are in the Pick- ering Recre- ation Complex’s main foyer today (Wednes- day) from 6 to 8 p.m., and Sat- urday, April 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. Sign up for tennis www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 PAGE B3 A/P CERV Ontario MAKE A DIFFERENCE! CERV Ontario is a program of the Government of Ontario. CERV Ontario is Community Emergency Response Volunteers Ontario • promotes emergency preparedness and response in communities across Ontario; • trains local volunteers to respond quickly, safely and effectively when an emergency occurs; • focuses on local hazards and risks to provide the most effective support in Ontario’s communities. Step up to the challenge: Call your municipality about the CERV Ontario program in your area.You may be able to join a program already in place or help start a CERV Ontario program in your community. Visit www.CERVOntario.ca for more information. www.CERVOntario.ca HERONGATE BARN DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering www.herongate.com (905) 472-3085 Moon Over Buffalo Opening Mar. 28th Fri. Apr. 4th, Sun. Apr. 6th Clip & Save Save $5.00 Another hilarious hit!! Not valid with any other offer. 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Oshawa OSHAWA CIVIC AUDITORIUM $2500 GRAND PRIZE COMPLIMENTS OF Conducted by Victor Brewda, Auctioneer from KAHN Auction Centre Pickering Conducted by Victor Brewda, Auctioneer from KAHN Auction Centre Pickering • Antiques • Collectibles • Fine Furniture • Classic period style • Carved Mahoga ny & Walnut • Antiques • Collectibles • Fine Furniture • Classic period style • Carved Mahogany & Walnut FREE ADMISS I O N WHITBY OSHAWA THICKSON RD THORNTON RD. GIBB ST. HWY#2 CIVIC Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visit www.OnLineHomeMarketAnalysis.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd., Realtor Bantams drop Whitby, OMHA championships up next DDUURRHHAAMM ——The Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor bantam ‘AAA’ rep hockey team won an exciting fourth game over defending OMHA champi- on Whitby Wildcats to earn a berth in this year’s championship tourna- ment. The Raiders’ 4-3 victory clinched the best-of-five playoff series. The OMHA championship in Whit- by consists of five teams playing a sin- gle round-robin series to determine who plays for the medals Sunday. The teams and schedule haven’t been de- termined as yet. The Ajax-Pickering bantams start- ed the Whitby series with a 5-4 victory and won Game 2 4-2 on home ice. Their only loss was a 7-2 decision in Game 3 in Whitby. In their previous series, the Raiders defeated Barrie two games to none. Team members are Eric Nottbeck, David Jenkins, Mike McFarlane, James Jarvis, Daniel Genis, Nick Holmberg, Joel Rosen, Marcus Car- roll, Brendan Hann, Luke Head, Steven Koufis, John Harrington, Drew Stark, Cameron Bursey, Brian Foster and Evan Tsiopoulos. Affiliat- ed players Tyler Milanovic and Adam Morra contributed to the success of the team. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Brian Sproule, left, and Joshua Gardner skate after a loose puck during action between the Red and the Gold Dragons at the Ajax Community Centre Sunday. The Dragons will host an international hockey tournament next month. Special hockey event on ice next month DDUURRHHAAMM ——Durham Dragons spe- cial hockey is gearing up to host North America at its upcoming tournament. Thirty teams from Canada and the U.S. and approximately 500 players will compete April 10 to 12 in the ninth annual Special Hockey International Tournament at Whitby’s Iroquois Sports Centre. U.S. teams are from Eugene, Oregon; Denver; St. Louis; Wash- ington, D.C; Michigan; Connecti- cut; and Albany and Rochester from New York State. Among the Canadian entries are St. Catharines, Brampton, Missis- sauga, North York, Don Mills, Toronto, Port Perry, Ottawa and, of course, the Dragons, whose players live in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Scarborough, Durham Dragons ready to host own tournament Bowmanville, Courtice, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Prince Albert, and places in between. Each team plays four games over the three days. There is no winner or loser at the end of the tournament; everyone is a winner. Marianne Tracey, one of the tournament orga- nizers, said many friend- ships have been made at these tournaments, and the players and families look forward to seeing each other once a year at this event. The Dragons’, noted Tracey, have been busy planning and fund-rais- ing for the past year and the tournament promises to be the best event yet. In addition to the players, more than 800 supporters are expected in Durham Region. The grand finale to the tournament is the ban- quet, followed by a dance Saturday evening. Special hockey is ice hockey for developmen- tally challenged individu- als of all ages, male and female, unable to play in other organized leagues. Currently, the Dragons have 68 players, on four teams, in two divisions. Each year a different club hosts the interna- tional tournament. Last year, the Albany Cougars were the host team. Next year, the Washing- ton Ice Dogs have the ho- nour. 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AZ HIGHWAY DRIVERS 509 Drivers 509 Drivers TRANSPORT Has Immediate Openings for the Following: Long Haul US, Short Haul US US (Dedicated) Ontario-Quebec Trains Local Please Contact Ray Bright at: (905) 725-5544 ext. 227 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Events & Publications Manage r Dynamic Publishing and Consumer Shows, a division of Metroland Printing, Publishing & Distribution is looking for a career minded department manager for it’s portfolio of trade and consumer shows and publications. The ideal candidate will be a hands on leader who: • is a resourceful, enthusiastic self starter • has a strong record of developing new ideas • has demonstrated strong sales leadership • is a team builder • has a wide range of industry knowledge including print production, show/event production, editorial, and budgeting. Please forward resumes by March 28, 2003 to: Director of Advertising: 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. 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Please apply in writing to: Human Resources, Sysco Food Services of Ontario, P.O. Box 6000, Peterborough, ON K9J 7B1 Fax: (705) 748-0244 e-mail: human.resources@ont.sysco.com No phone calls, please. While we appreciate all responses, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF ONTARIO www.sysco-ontario.com AVON SALES DEALERS NEEDED. Earn $ CASH $, No Quotas, Sell at Home or at Work. Call today for info: Mary (905) 427-2292 ✬Free gift upon registration✬ 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. FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR Position available at area Golf Club. Experience required. Forward resume to Mark Evans Fax: 905-683-3824 or Email: mdegolf@rogers.com HANDYMAN (M/F) Suits retired or semi-retired person. Lawn and garden main- tenance for residential property. Markham location. Call: Call: (905)294-2356 Our good food and low prices keep us busy! We need more help!!! COOKS REQUIRED Must Be Experienced $12.00 per hr. Apply within Pickering Town Centre (905) 839–2507 Maple Lane Nurseries and Landscape Inc. is looking to hire individuals who possess the following qualifications: •reliable and self motivated •committed to excellence and a team •professional attitude and appearance •Ontario class "G" drivers license and a clean driver's profile •"D" or "DZ" license and large equipment use are assets LANDSCAPE FOREMAN: Unit paving, retaining walls, natural stone, grading, masonry, concrete work and planting. Must be able to read plans, lay out projects, ID plant materials, track job cost and operate equip- ment. Need excellent communication skills and be able to lead a crew. 3-5 years landscape experience necessary. LANDSCAPERS: Experience with natural stone, retaining walls, paving, grading and planting. LAWN MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBERS: Ability to operate main- tenance equipment. GARDEN CENTRE POSITIONS (Managers, Sales and Laborers): Knowl- edge of plant materials, strong organizations skills, excellent people skills and sales experience. Willing to do physical work. Farm equipment use an asset but not required. Starting wage is competitive and based on experience and skill level. Please mail or fax your resume to: Maple Lane Nurseries and Landscape Inc. 2590 Taunton Road East, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K2 Fax: 905-263-4679 OWASCO RV LTD. 2000 Champlain Ave. Whitby Requires RV experienced SALES PERSON for our state of the art facility. Please fax resume to: David Cook (905)668-9734 or email to david.cook@owasco.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 Salon opportunity now available in the Durham Centre, Ajax. We are presently seeking an artistic team of highly skilled and professional: •Hairstylists with clientelle Come see the latest in Salon Design. At Salon Concepts Spa, we encourage your creativity and ongoing technical training, in a bright friendly atmosphere, Call (905)683-0290 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help MAINTENANCE MECHANIC We are seeking a full-time experienced maintenance mechanic who is able to work on a rotating shift basis with occa- sional weekends. Excellent benefits. Fax resume to: 905-683-6783 CANADIAN GREETING CARD company seeks commis- sioned sales person to serv- ice existing customers and develop new accounts in the Pickering / Durham region. Flexible hours, own car. Fax resume to (905) 625-5995. SALES/ACCOUNT MANAGER self-motivated sales person/ account manager for Ajax based Crane & Equipment rental company. Crane ex- perience an asset. Must be computer literate. email: resumes@dwightcrane.com Retail Sales Help532 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. SALES ASSOCIATES required for our furnishing outlets. Sal- ary plus commission. Please call or fax resume: (905)426– 1470 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CERTIFIED Dental Assistant required for Pickering office. (Go train accessible). Mon. Tues. Thurs. 7:30 a.m - 3 p.m Fax resume to: 905-839-9381. 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 fax number (905) 434-8520 Attn. Mary DENTAL ASSISTANT, Dental Receptionist and Hygienist required in Dental practice in Northumberland. No evenings or weekends. Reply in con- fidence to: Box #138, c/o Northumberland News, Unit #212, 884 Division St., Co- bourg, Ontario, K9A 5V6. DENTAL HYGENTIST required part time for maternity leave. Experience necessary. Please call Nicole at (905) 666–1555 or fax resume to (905) 666- 1905. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for Ajax dental office. Fax resume to 905-619-0564. CERTIFIED LEVEL II PDA shifts include days, evenings and weekends. Email resume to slake@on.aibn.com or drop off at 255 King St. E., Oshawa attn Shelley PART TIME dental reception- ist and part time dental hy- gienist required for maternity leave for Pickering office. Ex- perience preferred. Please fax resume to 905-509-4667 PODIATRY ASSISTANT to work in a very busy health facility in Whitby. Medical knowledge is helpful but not necessary. 30 - 34 hours per week. Resume required. Call (905) 725-3849. Veterinary Help536 VETERINARY ASSISTANT re- quired in Pickering, weekdays 2:30 - 7:30 pm., Saturdays. Experience required. Please fax cover letter and resume to: 905-420-5799. Domestic Help Wanted550 HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY, live- out, Finch/Whites area. Mon.- Fri. 7:15am-6pm. Cleaning/ cooking/errands. 3 boys (14, 11, 9 years). Driver's license a must. After 6:30pm 905- 839-1627 Houses For Sale100 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 29/30 12-4 37 Peachtree Cres., $264,500, www.propertrek.com id #5846 Call 905-697-3231 A MUST SEE!Immaculate 6- year old 3-bedroom brick home, prime - Ajax location near Durham Center. Beauti- fully finished basement. CAC gas-fireplace, recently paint- ed, 3-appliances, 168sq.ft.pa- tio, OPEN HOUSE Mar. 27-30, 11a.m-6p.m. 11 Booth Cres. Asking $239,900. 905-686-3138 A MUST SEE! Immaculate 3- bdrm home in high demand area of Courtice. Features ce- ramic foyer, hardwood floor- ing, professionally finished basement w/fireplace, cac and much more! $185,500. OPEN HOUSE March 29 & 30, 2pm- 4pm, 2 Weaver Street. Call 905-432–9972 NORTH EAST OSHAWA,Well maintained, 3 bedroom semi, large lot with mature trees, newer roof, furnace windows, driveway. Part finished base- ment, gas heating, nice area. Must see, priced to sell $159,900. call Ted 905-213- 1615. RARE PRIVACY, UNIQUE home on 2 acres of forest & meadow in peaceful Green- wood (Taunton/Westney) 5 minutes to 407. $575,000. Call (905)683–6266 www3.sympatico.ca/ruthy.race NORTH OSHAWA,346 Pom- pano Crt. $171,000. 3-bdrm, 2 storey, park behind, separate basement apartment/office, private mature court, uniquely decorated. SHOWS 10! Leave message 905-432-2554. 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 CENTRAL WHITBY, HEATED storage units in clean indus- trial building, various sizes, dock level, 10'x10' $100/ month. Also ideal for house- hold storage. Movers avail- able. Call Karen (905)576– 1685. INDUSTRIAL UNITS- Light Mechanical, close to Oshawa Centre, 1 1/2 bay with roll up door, accessiable for trucks, plus side door, plenty park- ing. Storage, 24 hour access. Short lease considered. 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. 3 spaces available: 390-sq.ft to 760-sq.ft. & 2495-sq.ft. For more information call: 905- 623-4172 OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Ajax, prestigious location; from single office to 1,000- sq.ft. Call John Collins or Colin Blakelock 905-428-7677 SMALL, BRIGHT, Profession- al Office: Furnished, High Speed Internet & Voice Mail. $400 per month. Call 905-428- 0956 Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 STORE FOR LEASE downtown Whitby on Brock St close to 4 corners. Inquiries call 905- 430–8327 Available May 1st Business Opportunities160 JUMP WHAT AN opportunity! Magnetsigns is one of the fastest growing franchise net- works in Canada. We are looking for someone to own & operate a Magnetsigns Fran- chise in your area. Call 1-800- 219-8977 ext. 3 or visit www.magnetsigns.com MAKE $1,000'S/WK part time restocking prepaid XXX Adult Web Cards in our retail loca- tions. Protected territories for distributors to earn ongoing residual income. Investment from $12,995.00. No selling. Limited opportunity. 1-888- 240-5968. TAN STUDIO with incredible growth in a busy est. location. It can be owner operated or a Mom and Dad business. It is well advertised, first class reputation, 6 beds all new and computerized, 4000 client base, set for Spa like experi- ence with 2 experienced staff, Call for confidential inquiry. Martin & Associates Realty Inc. 905-430-6333. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM NEWLY reno- vated $625. 1-bedroom very spacious $650. Cozy 2-bed- room $650. All utilities includ- ed. All in Oshawa. First/last a must! (905)623–6599. 2 BEDROOM basement apt. $800/mo. +utilities, first/last, May 1. Separate entrance, parking, appliances. No smoking/pets. Major Oaks/ Brock Rd. Pickering. 905-428- 9361 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. Brock Rd./Hwy#2 Pickering available immediately. No smoking. $825 +gas first/last, references. Parking, washer/ dryer, fridge/stove. Call John 905-426-1417 2 BEDROOM clean lower lev- el apt. Simcoe/Olive location. First/last required. NO pets. Available April 1st. $675/mo+ utilities. Call 289-314-1668. OSHAWA CENTRAL 1-bdrm $575+ Clean, quiet, bright. No dogs, First/last, references required. Avail. March/April. Call 1-416-899-3813. TWO 2-BEDROOM APTS., quiet Brooklin neighborhood, separate entrance, laundry, parking, basic satellite includ- ed. $875 ea. plus 1/3 utilities. No pets/smoking. Avail. Mar. 30 +June 1. 905-683-3729 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY- N.Oshawa, close to all ameni- ties; 1 bedroom $700, and 1 bedroom & computer room $800, all inclusive w/laundry/ parking. No pets. Working professional preferred. 416- 414-6716. AJAX - 2 BEDROOM base- ment, separate entrance, 1 car parking and utilities, no smoking/pets. $850. Even- ings. (905) 427–3172 AJAX - HARWOOD/401,legal one bedroom large basement apt. $650+. UPPER-level 3- bedrooms, $1000/mo/first/last/ references, both available im- mediately. 905-509–2335 after 4 p.m. AJAX HWY#2/WESTNEY, Large professionally finished 1-bedroom basement. Air, one-parking, separate en- trance, 4-piece-bath. No pets, non smoking. $750 in- clusive, available April 1st/ May 1st. 905-427-6405 AJAX walkout bright new basement apt. available-im- mediately. One bedroom, eat in kitchen/livingroom, no pets/ smoking; Parking, cable laun- dry, inclusive $800/first/last. 905-428–8478 AJAX, 2-bdrm basement, separate entrance, 1-car parking, first/last, references. Available immediately. 905- 428–1861 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt. bathroom, kitchen- ette, cable, shared laundry and driveway, partially fur- nished, no smoking/pets. First/last, references required. $650/month inclusive. 905- 686-9349, leave message. AJAX, HWY#2/RITCHIE, walkout 1 bedroom, fridge/ stove, parking, A/C, laundry. $780/month all inclusive, first/ last. Absolutely no smoking/ pets. Available immediately/ May 1. 905-427-9626 AJAX, NEW 2-BDRM base- ment, separate entrance, ap- pliances, laundry. $825 inclu- sive. First/last, credit check required. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. Call 905-426–8302 AJAX, UPGRADED 2-bed- room, 2 baths, parking, 5 ap- pliances, $1350 inclusive. Remax (905)477–0011, Leslie Benczik.com AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Spacious 2-bedroom apart- ment, hardwood/parquet floor- ing, near 401, Hospital, schools, GO, Town transit. 76 Liberty St. Bowmanville. start- ing at $890/month inclusive, 905-623-4172 BACHELOR basement apt. for rent Separate entrance, park- ing, washer/dryer, dishwash- er, $600 first/last, April 1st, Harmony/Adelaide. Call Kevin 905-571-2086 BASEMENT APARTMENT, open concept, appliances, parking. No smoking/pets. Near Pickering TC, 401. Avail- able immediately. $670/month inclusive. Call Helen 905-427- 5347 BAYLY/PICKERING BEACH RD, spacious clean one bed- room basement apt. Close to amenities. No pets/smoking. Parking/laundry avail. May 1st. $850/inclusive. 905-619- 2281. BOWMANVILLE - Extra large two bedroom basement apt. with walkout. Laundry fac., $850/inclusive/first/last. Close to 401. Non-smokers. Avail- able immediately. 905-623-6296. BOWMANVILLE1 bedroom basement apartment, sepa- rate entrance, sliding glass walkout, partially furnished $700. First/last, non-smoker, mature adult preferred. Avail. immediately. 905-623-3827 CLEAN 1-BEDROOM $770/ month, utilities included. Sim- coe and Mill area, small quiet apartment building. Call for appointment (905)579-9890. DUPLEX, OSHAWA, main 2-bed- room apartment, utilities and parking included $950/month. 1- bedroom apartment utilities and parking included $650/month. Available April 1st. (905) 576–9182 or (905)767-7351. EXCELLENT AREA near Oshawa hospital. Large clean well kept main floor, 2 plus bedrooms, includes laundry facilities, park- ing, fridge, stove. From $850 per month. Available April lst. Call Pat (905) 263–2228 FURNISHED bachelor 1 bed- room, 4pc bath, fridge/stove, microwave, A/C, parking, cable, $695/month inclusive first/last, near S.GM. Immediate. Quiet person. 905-723-1683 HARWOOD/KINGSTON one-bed- room basement, spacious 3-bed- room main floor with deck/gaze- bo, $900/$1400 per/month inclusive gas, water, hydro, fridge, stove A/C and shared laundry. Near GO/401 and amenities Call (416)566–3454 LARGE 2-bdrm in small clean quiet adult lifestyle bldg. Gibb/ Montrave, Oshawa. Parking, laundry, storage, no pets. May 1st. $750+hydro. Call 905- 725-9226 or 905-439-1755 LARGE 2-BDRM in very quiet, smoke-free triplex in Oshawa. $750 plus hydro. First/last, refer- ences. Suitable for single profes- sional person. April 1st. (905)623–2143 MAY 1ST,3 bedroom basement, separate entrance, 4 appliances, $775 plus utilities Parking avail- able. Close to 401/Go. Pat (905) 619–0606 NEW 1-BEDROOM basement apartment, Whitby, very close to 401/Go. Includes utilities and laun- dry facilities. No smoking/pets. $700/month. Available April 15th. Call Theresa (905)718–0280 NEW, furn, private entrance, 1 bdrm. In clean/quiet north Oshawa adult home. Carpet in bdrm/lvgrm, kitchen w/sep. eat area, study nook, 4pc bthrm, ample closets, on bus route/parking. 905-728–2395 lv message. NORTH OSHAWA 1-bedroom, mainfloor, sep entrance, suit single, available immediately, $190/week, 3 weeks in ad- vance. No pets/smoking. 905- 433-0050 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905- 579-3700, 905-723-1009. ONE BEDROOM APT.avail- able May 1st. Pickering, close to 401. Appliances, laundry fac., $825/month, first/ last. Call 905-686-4229 ONE BEDROOM APT.No parking, Walk to Go and O.P.G. $600/mo. Available April 1st. Suit single working person. 905- 837–8849 OSHAWA - Awesome one- bedroom 2-level apt. with walkout, parking/laundry, c/ air, fireplace, sep-entrance, private, no smoking/pets. $700/inclusive. Available May 1st. 905-725–4382 OSHAWA - HARMONY/KING 2 bedroom, nice, clean apart- ment. No pets. $850/mth in- clusive, credit check. 905- 720–4505 or 905-441-1763 af- ter 6pm. OSHAWA SIMCOE S., older apartment building. 1-bdrm apt $520 plus heat, hydro. First/last required. Call Ste- phen at (905)571-3229 or 905- 259-5796. OSHAWA - ONE BEDROOM clean, bright, main floor of small house. Private drive, yard and basement. May lst. $700 plus hydro. (905) 576– 3830 OSHAWA - Spacious one bedroom available April 1st. Not suitable for pets. Require 1st/last months rent/credit ap- plication. $800/mo. Betty Crook, RE/MAX Ability 905- 434-7777. OSHAWA APTS.- Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, newer build- ings. Includes utilities, park- ing. Laundry on-site. No dogs. Building #1 905-432-8914, Building #2, #3, #4 905-571- 0425 or for all 1-888-558- 2622/ 416-473-9173. OSHAWA APTS.professional new ownership/management, newly renovated 2+3 bed- rooms from $800, new ap- pliances. Building upgrades to include: security cameras, new windows and more! On transit route, near schools/ amenities. 905-404-4002 OSHAWA main floor 3-bdrm A/C, hot-tub, parking, large deck, 4 appliances+dishwasher, 2 wash- rooms, first/last. $1100+hydro & gas. May 3. 905-243–4287 OSHAWA, NEAR downtown, totally renovated second floor, 1-bedroom apt, separate en- trance in a 2-unit house. $650+ utilities. Also large ren- ovated 1-bedroom with park- ing, separate entrance $750+ utilities. (905)471–0995 email: dmetcalfe65@rogers.com PICKERING 2-Bedroom basement. 4 appliances, 2- car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $850+1/2 utili- ties. Available May 1st. Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/Weekends 905-686- 9662. PICKERING quiet self-con- tained 1-bedroom basement apt. Close to major transpor- tation/shopping centre, quiet neighborhood. Separate en- trance, utilities included. Non- smokers. $750/month. Avail. May 1st. (905)839-6176. PICKERING 1 BEDROOM basement apt., separate en- trance. Close to all amenities. 1 parking. $750 all inclusive. Available immediately. No pets. Call Amir 416-835-3344 PICKERING 401/WHITES, LARGE newly-renovated one bedroom walkout basement apt. Parking, private entrance, private laundry, $725/inclu- sive. A must see. 905-831- 2564. PICKERING GORGEOUS Brock/Major Oaks, spacious one bedroom basement apart- ment, 2 parking, C/A, 4/5 ap- pliances, $800/month non- smoker/pets, mid April, 905- 428-2015. PICKERING,1865 Glenanna Rd., 3 bedroom apts., close to shopping, schools, daycare, GO. 4 appliances, heating, air, carpeted, large suites. From $1100. Available April 1st. 905-831-1250 PICKERING,Sheppard/Altona. 3-bdrm basement, separate entrance, 5 appliances. No smoking/pets. $1025 all in- clusive. Avail April 1st. 905- 509-6463 PICKERING,Valley Farm/ Finch area. 2-bdrm base- ment, separate entrance, parking, $875 inclusive. First & last. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. Call 905- 619–1077 or 905-619-1509 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 ON SIMCOE North. 2-bdrm. good location, bright well maintained quiet 12-plex. Nice neighbourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $860. heating Cable/parking/included, newly decorated, laundry facilities. No dogs. Off-site for rent, storage, 24 hr. access. 905- 576-2982 . SIMCOE & BLOOR,2-bed- room apartment, $800 month- ly. 1-bedroom apartment $600 monthly. All inclusive. Call Abe (416)293–6297 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. SOUTH AJAX, 1-bedroom basement $600. also use of all facilities, no smoking/pets. $400/month first/last. Call (905)428–1205. SOUTH PICKERING - Base- ment 1+1 bedroom, large, clean, bright. Kitchen/dining, large livingroom, parking, a/c, laundry room, seperate en- trance. $850/mth 416-806– 6306. 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 OSHAWA ONE BEDROOM $610/month. all inclusive. Whitby, bright 2-bedroom basement apt $849/month hy- dro included. (905)666–8639. WHITBY DOWNTOWN, 1- bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, f/p, clean, parking, own laundry, $675 plus. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. Call (416)910–6316 WHITBY newly finished one- bedroom apt. 3 appliances c/air, cable, laundry, parking, walk-in closet, steps to GO. $650/month inclusive, first/ last. Available immediately. 905-665-0792 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E.,One and two bed- room units available, park like setting, close to down- town, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balcony, parking. 905-430–5420. www.reals- tar.ca WHITBY, 1-bdrm basement, separate entrance, laundry, parking. Suitable for single fe- male. No smoking. Avail. April 1st. $650 inclusive. First, last. 905-723–5551 or 416- 995-3466 WHITBY,modern, bright, 1 bedroom walk out basement apt., central air, parking, ca- ble, laundry, all inclusive, $650/available immediately. Call 905-666–9833. NORTH OSHAWA, 2 bedroom April 15 or May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, and laun- dry facilities. (905) 723–2094. Condominiums For Rent180 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. Houses For Rent185 A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW 3 bedroom home. Whites/401. Available immediately. Gas fireplace, laundry, parking, garage, backyard, newly painted. 2 min. walk to Go, near amenities. $1200/mo.+ 2/3 utilities. Call Inez 905-420-5789 BRAND NEW WHITBY - 3 bedroom 21/2 baths, air con- ditioned/garage. $1495 + utili- ties. First & deposit. No pets. April 1st. 905-432-5281, 416- 568-9376. COURTICE, 2 BEDROOM bright clean upper level, new carpets, nice yard, no smok- ing/pets. $1,100 inclusive. (905) 665–1905 FOR RENT South Pickering, main floor, detached bunga- low, close to lake, air, 3 bed- rooms, 6 appliances parking for 2 cars, share garden and laundry, April lst. $l,250 monthly plus utilities Call (905) 420–1688 OSHAWA, KING/WILSON available June 1, 3-bedroom upper level of bungalow, re- cently renovated. C/Air, laun- dry, cable, utilities included, no smoking/pets $1200/mo first/last. 905-404–8335. MAIN FLOOR BUNGALOW 3- bedroom, brick, excellent condition. Good neighbour- hood, NW Oshawa, applianc- es, laundry, no smoking/pets. $1200 monthly. May 1st. (905)579–0463. OSHAWA DUPLEX (Grand- view N/Athabasca) upscale neighbourhood. Upper unit 2 bed. $1350/inclusive. Lower- level 3 bedrooms $1250/in- clusive. Sparkling-clean, ap- pliances included. Laundry avail. No pets/no-smoking. Enjoy backyard/plenty park- ing. 905-424-1125. OUTSTANDING EXECUTIVE Rental, 60ft. wide profession- ally landscaped lot, 3400sq.ft., with main floor office, totally upgraded, Pickering Village location, $2395/month. Ron Argue, Mincom New Choice Realty (905)428–4557. PICKERING,3 bedroom town- house, rec-room, appliances, renovated-kitchen, new broadloom, underground- parking, close to 401, avail- able immediately. $1200/mo. Mel Knight, Coldwell Banker Case Realty 905-831–2273 PICKERING PARKWAY,3- bdrms, garage, appliances, laundry, deck, across from park. No smoking/pets. $1350 plus utilities. Avail. April 4th. 905-775–5222 PICKERING, 4-bedrooms, 2- baths, 5-appliances, fireplace, family room, garage, $1395+ 2/3 utilities, May 1st; ALSO 1- bedroom legal basement apartment, open concept, fireplace, share laundry, $725 inclusive, April. Conveniently located. 1st/last, references. (905)831–8823 SOUTH PICKERING 3 bed- rooms, bright, spacious, spot- less, 3 appliances, a/c, laun- dry, parking, close to 401, GO, lake, park. $1250/mth 416- 806–6306. WHITBY immaculate 4-bdrm end unit townhouse in mature residential neighbourhood. A/ C, 2-baths, 4-appliances, ren- ovated kitchen, walk-out, deck, garage. Near Whitby 4 corners, amenities, schools, GO/401. $1295+util. May 1. 416-996-1941 WHITBY - 2 bedroom bunga- low. Clean, gas heating, no smoking, no pets. $950/mth plus utilities. First/last re- quired, references. Available April 1. 905-668–3736 WHITBY, SPACIOUS 3-bed- room, 3 baths, 2 f/p, 5 ap- pliances, security system, immaculate executive style. Close to GO/401, schools, shopping. Available imme- diately. $1400+utilities. 905- 427–5128. WHITBY,3-bdrm mainfloor bungalow, $1200 + 60% utili- ties includes 2-car parking, laundry. PICKERING, 2-bdrm basement, 1-car parking, laundry. $850 inclusive. Both available April 1st. Call James 905-686-7265 Townhouses For Rent190 AJAX,Westney/Monarch, up- per level, 3-bedrooms, park- ing space, 5- appliances, util- ities included. Close to all amenities. $1200 month, first/ last/references, no pets, 905- 686–7086. BROOKLIN TOWNHOME - 3 bedroom modern/immaculate. 5 appliances. $1300. + utili- ties. May 1st. 416-618-4149 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 VILLAGE, 3-bed- room townhouse, available May 1st., $1199 month in- cludes water & parking. No smoking. Call (905)683–8411. 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 WHITBY - "The way you want to live" - Cozy 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fin. basement with walkout to patio and fenced backyard, 5 appliances, c/air, just steps to every amenity possible. Transportation, shopping, schools, parks, restaurants, $1350+utilities. 905-430-1814 or 905-668- 3788. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AA CLOSE TO downtown Oshawa room for rent. Quiet male preferred. $400/month inclusive. Available April 1st. Call (905)721–0443 AJAX ROOM for rent, large room, share kitchen, bath and laundry. $400 per mo. Pat Available immediately. (905) 619–0606 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Furnished room in Pickering, cable, light kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi- weekly. (905)420–4318. ROOM IN BLACKSTOCK Farmhouse lovely, country brick home, quiet, non-smok- ing, 15 min. to Port Perry/ Bowmanville, $400/mo. in- cludes the use of fridge/stove, washer/dryer +parking. Fur- nished or unfurnished. Avail- able immediately. 905-723- 7171 or 905-767-5350 ROOM FOR RENT 401 and Holt Rd & 401, Lots of parking & stor- age. $400/month. 905-442-4054 WHITBY Basement - 2 rooms & upper level 1 room avail. immediately. Suit female. Each $425/month inclusive. Call 905-665–6946 PICKERING - 2 rooms plus sep. bathroom, shared laun- dry+kitchen. One-parking, close to all amenities, work- ing preferred /non-smoking/no pets. Avail May1. $550. 905- 686–0645 Shared Accommodation194 ONE BEDROOM PLUS rec room, share kitchen, bath, laundry, parking, $500/month Ritson north of 401. No smok- ing. 905-721–0381 SHARE NEW HOME w/owner. Two rooms available April 1st. Ritson/Taunton area. Fur- nished/unfurnished. Working female preferred, non-smoker. $475.00 1st/last. Call 905-728- 8681 GREAT LOCATION, OSHAWA clean house on quiet street with male. Furnished bed- room, livingroom & shower in basement, share kitchen, parking. Non-smokers only. April 1st. $500 inclusive. 905- 720–1533 or 905-767-5839. 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 29/on. (905)683– 5503. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 40' GOLDEN FALCON Cottag- er, park model, 1988, includes shed, new deck, new perma- nent awning, a/c, 2 tip-outs, 2 large separate bedrooms, full bathroom, professionally landscaped. Bellhaven Trailer Park, Bobcaygeon, in the heart of the Kawarthas. (905)430– 7308 after 4pm. 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. Poultry and Livestock305 WANTED: FEMALE Muscovy duck. Call (905)655–7845 snp Bargain Centre309 FRIGIDAIRE Heavy duty washer $400; dryer $300. 1 year old w/4 yr warranty. 905- 831–7639 SOFA BED,twin size $340; fold-away bed 39"wX5" thick mattress $175; freezer, 7cubic ft. $210; plant stands, wrought iron $50 each. 905-509–2588 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, 1/2 price, purses from $9.99, lug- gage from $29.99, wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 905-728–9830 (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686- 2314. DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT. SCRATCH AND DENT $199. New danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576– 7448. 1925 10 PC. BROYHILL dining set $2100; pine armoire $350; 3yr. 7pc. bedroom $950; 6pc. child's bedroom $350; fridge $225; stove $200; propane dryer $300; apt. sized washer $175; 4yr. Frigidaire Gallery water+ice $800; old hope chest $200. 905-260-2200 7 PCE. DARK OAK dining room suite, pedestal table, two extension leaves, seats 12. $l,000. Telephone (905) 665–4776 8PC. BEDROOM suite, in- cluding queensize bed. Con- temporary modular, off white, $975. call 905-837–8910. A KING pillowtop mattress set, New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416- 746-0995 A-1 CARPETS & HARDWOOD SALE - 20 oz. Commercial carpet, installed with pad $285 (30 yds.). Berber carpet in- stalled with pad from $375 (30 yds.). Special Buy - 40 oz. Nylon carpet, neutral colours $10.50 yd./$1.16 sq. ft. Hard- wood flooring 3/4" thick from $4.95 sq. ft. Other great deals available. Free shop at home service. Durham to Northum- berland area. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 905-242-3691 or 905- 373-2260. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 chip $60; PS2 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 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! BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, orthopedic Mattress set, Nev- er Used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741- 7557 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. Dehumidifi- ers $100. Chest freezers $175/ up Large selection of ap- pliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Sim- coe 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. BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and in- stallation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Dur- ham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686-1772. CARPETS, LAMINATE AND VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 30sq. yds. for $319 Commercial carpet including premier un- derpad and installation. Lami- nate $1.69sq. ft. Click System. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. COMPUTER Pentium II-400, 64Mb Ram, 6.4Gb Harddrive, CD, floppy, video/sound cards, 56k modem, kbd/spk/mouse, 15" SVGA monitor $300. Can deliver+set-up. 905-439-4789 COMPUTERS: Bits and Bytes Computer Services, March Special PII/350 Tower com- plete system only $255.00, PIII/500. Desktop complete system $375.00, P200 Tower complete system $185.00. Complete systems starting at $150.00. All systems internet ready, w/15" Monitor, kb and mouse. Limited quantities. Warranty, Lay-away Plan, Other accessories. Call (905) 576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes CONTENT SALE:2 Chester- field sets $150 each; couch/ loveseat, chair $400; bar set w/swivel chairs $1000; elec- tronic organ w/bench $600; diningroom set w/6 chairs, buffet/hutch $2,000; much more items 905-987–3199 DININGROOM 13 PCE cherry, 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. EVERYTHING MUST GO! Fur- niture sale, couch, love seat, coffee tables, washer, dryer, gas stove & more. Call (905)983–6215, leave mes- sage. FOR SALE Dining room table and six chairs, plus side or sofa table, $4000 new, will sell for $1,500. Also early Cana- diana Oak Armoire, mirrored doors and bottom draw- er1,200. Pure wool pursian rug $3,000 plus new, now $800. Excellent condition.905- 434-1679 FULLY AUTOMATIC compu- terized wheel balancer, 110 volt, asking $1,000 obo. Call Don 905-623–3737 GOLF CLUBS - Taylor made, Super steel burner irons 3 to wedge plus sand and ap- proach wedges, 2 yrs. new. $650. 905-435-0747. KING SIZE BEDSPREAD, bed skirt and two pillow shams. Moss green, suitable for tradi- tional bedroom. 905-697-9462 (snp) LIVINGROOM FURNITURE, matching 2 loveseats & chair, beige in colour, rarely used. Excellent condition. Asking $1250. 905-427-8326 MAPLE LEAF Hockey playoff tickets, at Air Canada Centre. Excellent seats. 905-753– 2246. MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR, 3 wheels, Amigo, approx. 5 years old, good condition. $750. Stationwagon car lift available. 905-434–8025 PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL tri-light table lamps, silk beige shades with brass/marble stand & base. Various collectors plates - please call (905)725- 3170. (snp) 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. 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. RESTAURANT ESPRESSO Machine & coffee grinder $1500. Call Manon or Bernard 905-668-8839 TWO CAPPUCCINO/ESPRES- SO vending machines for sale! Saeco P7 Plus! Just like new!. Call (905) 831-5514 SHAKER ARMOIRE CIRCA 1890 $3000. Rigid table saw $700, side-by-side Frigid-Air $300. Single bed $150, Sofa $250. Konica copier loaded $1000. Call (905)619–3446. TECH COMPUTERS March Special: 1.7 Celeron basic systems starting at $1,080 gst & pst included. 2 year war- ranty. For other deals please visit our website on the inter- net members.rogers.com/ techcomputers or call 905- 706–5679 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. NEED A COMPUTER?Don't Have Cash? IBM, GATEWAY & COMPAQ PC's as low as $1 a day! No money down! Call Brands NOW! 1-800-656-8369 www.dollaraday.com DRYER $110, Kenmore, great shape, white, heavy duty. Call (905)666-1974 Articles Wanted315 WILL PAY CASH for your un- wanted video games & sys- tems. Looking for all titles and systems. Pick up available. For more info call Oliver 905- 432-2855 or email: gamexchangers@hotmail.com or go to www.gamexchangers.com Vendors Wanted316 VENDOR SPACE Available for the Gardeners' Marketplace in the This Week 5th Annual Garden & Landscaping Show, April 11, 12 & 13 at Children's Arena. For information call Serina Mayberry at 905-579- 4473 ext. 2262 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES, Shepherd X, Col- lie X, Lab X, Chocolate Labs, Border & Lassie Collies, Lha- sa, Jack Russell, Shitzu, Fox, Boston Terriers, Doberman, Am Eskimos, Chows. 905- 831-2145. LABRADOR RETRIEVER pups, adorable bundles of love. Ten- derly home-raised. Parents hips certified. CKC registered, shots. 905-985-8021. OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting March 31st. Basic and Novice. To Register call Bev. (905) 435-0868 BLACK LAB PUPPIES,pure bred parents, for pets only. (no papers). $250 each. Call Eileen 905-623–9971 Bowmanville Cars For Sale400 $8,299 OBO 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON FX. Standard. Deep purple. Well maintained and in great shape for 139,000km. Call Brian 905-683-5403 1985 CHEV C20, 6.2L Diesel 3/4 ton, solid body, 141,000kms, $2600. ALSO, 2- 1984 Olds Delta 88's, $900/ pair. Call 905-579-1548 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA, 3 li- tre. engine, V6, 160,00kms. all options, $2350 certified., $1900 as is or best offer. call 905-725–1007. 1990 Chev Caprice Classic Broughm LS. Lady driven, one owner. runs great body needs TLC $2500-obo after 6pm 905- 438–0954 1990 TOPAZ,auto, air, cas- sette, 127K, driven daily, $1500 as is. Call mornings 905-259–5589. snp 1991 PLYMOUTH SUN- DANCE,affordable transpor- tation, runs well, good body, includes quality CD stereo system. $l,200 or best offer. Telephone (905) 576–7433 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 4-cylinder, automatic, 4-door, excellent condition/clean, great running vehicle, very economical, reliable, low in- surance rates, air condition- ing works, Certified/Emis- sions. 6-Month Warranty In- cluded. $2995. 905-718-5032 dealer. 1991 BUICK REGAL new brakes, new gastank, lines battery, tires in past year. 159kms. Asking 2900. Call af- ter 5pm 905-987-4463 1990 TOYOTA TERCEL 5-spd, 2-door, 178000-km. Needs windshield and rear shocks, as is $1500. or certified $2000. 905-837-6746 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS, 4 dr. auto, very good condition, new brakes, exhaust, excellent gas mileage, certified+ e-test- ed, 180K's, asking $2450. 905-404–8695 1994 BONNEVILLE S.E.3.8L, V6, loaded, key less entry, red exterior/grey interior, G.M. re- built engine 1999, excellent condition, asking $6000. Call 905-668–6778 1994 CHRYSLER INTREPID 4-door, auto, rally rims, all options, very good condition throughout. $3950, must sell 905-441-2121. 1995 GRAND PRIX,excellent shape, certified & e-tested $7,200 ALSO available 2000 Saturn Coupe, 79,000K, $10,900 Certified & e-tested. 905-728-8666 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88 LSS sports sedan, leather, bucket seats, console, p/w, p/l, air and more. Mint condition, only 98,000k, certified, e-tested. Original owner, asking $11,500. 905-623–7142 snp. 1997 CHEV CAVALIER - only 76,000 kms., air, CD player, like new condition, blue, ask- ing $8,300. Call 905-373-4871. WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 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 PICKERING VILLAGE Luxury executive 2 bedroom, walkout to garden. Laundry, alarm, cable, parking, no pets/ no smoking, $1050/inclusive. (416) 712–2008 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 www.durhamregion.com DIRECT SALES CLOSERS DREAM 45 to 60K.STARCHOICE, will recruit 5 TOP NOTCH CLOSERS to work in the Durham region. If you want a true opportunity E-mail or fax: 905-403-2009 robert.kimball@starchoice.com 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents HEAVY DUTY TRUCK SALES REPRESENTATIVE Premier Peterbilt Inc. is a fast-paced growing company seeking to hire a Heavy Duty Truck Sales Representative to be based in our Whitby Branch. Your knowledge of the Heavy Duty Truck Industry, along with well developed sales and negotiation skills will be your key to success for this position. A competitive compensation and benefit package is available to the right candidate. Please fax or e-mail resumes to: Stephanie Gloyn Human Resources (905) 451-4092 sgloyn@premierpete.com ATTENTION MEDICAL AND DENTAL PRIVATE PRACTICES CLINICS DAYCARES Providing Specialized Placement Solution for temporary, permanent or contract staffing of: Medical Secretaries & Transcriptionists Dental Hygienists & Assistants ECE & EA s Ph: 905.666.3145 www.tnehealthpros.com info@tnehealthpros.com 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental RN'S Canadian company recruiting for short or long term U.S. contracts. Great wages, expenses paid, benefits, completion bonuses & incentives. Fax resume (905) 576-3952 or email:recruitment@tnehealthpros.com 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos 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 MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca Lakefront Solitude Pickering, Private Beachfront retreat amongst towering tall trees. 2 bedroom + den, open concept glass design, suits professional/couple. Avail. April 15th/03 $1495.00 + utilities Joe Pitino, Re/max First Realty Ltd. • 905-831-3300 185 Houses For Rent 185 Houses For Rent DON’T MISS THE EXCITEMENT!!! **** 1 MONTH SPRING PROMOTION **** NOTE: 9:15 am, 3:30 pm & 10:15 pm, Mon. to Thurs. Regular Program ONLY HERE AT THE DELTA BINGO PICKERING!!! 975 Dillingham Rd. • 905-831-1215 STARTING FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH !!! $2000.00 MUST GO FINAL JACKPOT!!! IN YOUR PACKAGE TOONIE POT PLAYED ON ALL GAMES IN YOUR BOOK!! 7:00 pm Monday to Sunday REGULAR GAMES – $100 & $125 & 12:30 pm Friday to Sunday + 2 – $1000 MUST GO JACKPOT + FINAL $2000 MUST GO JACKPOT ONLY $22 PKG. 12:30 pm Monday to Thursday REGULAR GAMES – $150 & $150 + 1 – $1000 MUST GO JACKPOT + FINAL $2000 MUST GO JACKPOT ONLY $22 PKG. 9:15 am, 3:30 pm & 10:15 pm REGULAR GAMES $50 & $100 Friday, Saturday & Sunday + 2 – $1000 MUST GO JACKPOT + FINAL $2000 MUST GO JACKPOT ONLY $15 PKG. 297 Bingo 297 Bingo 297 Bingo 297 Bingo ✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀ 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 ❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿ 316 Vendors Wanted 316 Vendors Wanted Choose Your Hours! Choose Your Income ! Freelance ad Sales Rep s required for upscale magazines and special interest publications in Durham and GTA. You must be seasoned sales professional; • choose the products you sell • flexible hours • competitive commissions • professional growth opportunities Please forward resumes to: Director of Advertising 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. L1S 2H5 fax: 905-619-9068 dfletcher@durhamregion.com Metroland Torstar Media Publications ONLY 8 VENDORS NEEDED The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. New format. Call 905-579-4400 Wendy ext. 2215 or Devon ext. 2236 WANTED - HOME SHOW VENDORS for the Whitby This Week Home Show Whitby Iroquois Sports Complex Victoria and Henry. April 17th-20th, selling out fast!! Limited space. 905-579-4400 Devon ext. 2236 or Wendy ext. 2215 OUTSTANDING!! 2000 Malibu Bronze, loaded, V6, low km’s 60,000 km Bought & Traded Here Was $14,999 Sale Priced 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-0859 Sale Priced $ 12,985 STK.#333503A Key #B32 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 530 Sales Help & Agents 100 Houses For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 310 Articles for Sale 1997 SATURN,4 dr, EXCELLENT condition. 105,000 km. a/c, p/d, "Pro Remote Starter", certified. $8,000. Call 905-436-9374. 1998 TRACKER CONVERTIBLE, fun in summer, 4x4 for winter. Original owner, well maintained, automatic, only 73,000kms. $8900 (905)426-9304 snp 1999 BEETLE, black, 90,000 kms, fully loaded, non smoker, will sell certified and E-tested. $13,500. Please call Jennifer or Kevin 905-655–8689. 2000 WINDSTAR SEL $7,999. Good condition. High mileage, all highway. Call 905-420-3088 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, auto, $236/month 0 down. Take over lease 27 months, 24,000 km. (905)665–9754 or (905)442-4652 2001 SONATA GL,37,000 original kms, automatic, 150Hp, 4cyl., air, cruise, tilt, p.windows, p.locks, heated mirrors, am/fm CD player, remote start, pearl white. Bal- ance of warranty to 100,000kms. Very clean, cer- tified, e-tested. Asking $17,500. Financing available. Chuck 905-242–9337 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 1985 FORD F150 4X4, runs excellent, needs body work. $1500 OBO as is. GARDEN TRACTOR John Deere, 12.5hp, excellent condition, Anniversary Edition. $1500 OBO. 905-985-4348 1991 CHEV SILVERADO, Ext. Cab. loaded, mint condition, no rust, 305, 220,000kms. $8000 cert, e-tested. $7700 as is. 2nd owner. 1-705-277- 1389. 1991 GMC SLE 1/2 Ton 4X4, blue & silver, 5.7 litre, a/c, auto, lots of new parts. $6500. as is, where is. E-tested. Craig between 7-10 p.m. 905-985- 0294. 1999 FORD F150 XLT-pickup, 4 dr, 4X4, short box, extended cab, V8, 4.6L, fully loaded, bucket seats, 6 CD changer, Tonneau cover, running boards, 111K, $19,500. 905- 655-7661. 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 69,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $19,999. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1993 CARAVAN 3.3 -Excel- lent condition certified, and e- tested $2900 Mazda MPV 1990 Good running condition. $1700 as is. 905-428-8954, 905-428-0541. 1998 DODGE GRAND Cara- van SE, 3.3, V6, loaded, se- curity, quad seats, alloy, can- dy apple red, 119,000km, ex- cellent condition, $11,500. Call 905-837-2019 2002 MONTANA VAN, low mileage, under warranty, as- sume 4 year lease. No money down, $408 monthly. Call (905)436–8784 WANTED: WORK VAN 95 or newer. Please call 905-260- 0172 Announcements255 Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 FAMILY CAREGIVER DOMES- TIC SERVICE Nannies from Overseas. Highly trained & experienced. No Agency Fees. Chosen to suit your needs. 905-885-8459. Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAYCARE non-smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/ crafts/outings. Snacks/lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / Kingston Rd. Near PTC. References. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE, Hwy#2/White's Rd., Very safe spa- cious and loving environment, fun and educational activities,outings, meals/snacks provided. School bus stop at door.(905) 839–9705 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smoking, receipts. 905- 428-1244. Daycare Wanted274 CAREGIVER REQUIRED for 2 autistic boys in Ajax. Must have good English, car an asset. References required. Call 905- 427–5348 Health & Homecare285 EXPERIENCED LIVE IN non smoking caregiver required for an elderly lady. 905-683– 0180 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. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!! All type loans within 24 hrs. Car loan specialists. Call (416)888-9936 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.35% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986. CONSOLIDATE All your bills into one easy payment. Up to 100% first mortgage with no money down oac. All types of mortgage financing 1st, 2nd & 3rds. Residential and com- mercial mortgages. Call Ro- bert Brown at Accurate Mort- gage Services. Local 905-436- 9292 or toll free 1-877-509- LOAN. Online application www.accuratemortgages.com MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 MORTGAGES - Bad credit? No problem. Debt consolida- tions and line of credit also available. Call Janet at (905) 831–9137 House Cleaning556 HOUSE CLEANING - the way YOU want it done - all for $70. I am reliable, trustworthy & honest. References available. Call (905) 432-7073. HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable, ex- perienced person with flexible hours. Reasonable rates. Call 905-434-9767. QUALITY Cleaning at every- day prices. Customized, resi- dential, and commerical cleaning. Bonded & insured employees. Weekly, bi-weeky or monthly. Spring Clean Spe- cial "20% off first time clean". Call Jemm Residential Clean- ing for a free quote. 905-377- 0008 or toll-free 1-877-424- 8429. Home Improvements700 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Gardening & Landscaping735 Party Services753 SOFTTUB RENTALS New in Durham. RENT NOW for Par- ties, Family Fun, Therapy or Romance. Tubs of Fun Rentals 905-439-TUBS (8827) 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 2's Company 3's Party It's our party come join if you want to . . . special spring rates in/out call service Call Felicia 905-621-0967-eve. 905-426-9841-days Discretion at your com- fort - Drivers Wanted Landscaping Interlocking Decks & Fences Inground Sprinklers Retaining walls Tree & Shrub Gardening 905-839-8143 THE HONEST MOVER Professional Service Licensed - Insured Local - Long Distance Small - Large Moves Rubbish Removal (905) 665-0448 (905) 666-4868 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 905-571-0755 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 ROMEO PAINTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. For clean fast and reliable service Call (905) 686-9128 "GUARANTEED PAINTING & STUCCO CEILINGS" Residential - Commercial Interior - Exterior Refinish - Repair - Repaint Stucco Ceilings "PAY AS YOU ARE SATISFIED" Call Scott for Free Estimate @ (416) 414-5911 (32 years experience) Senior's Discount All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRSREPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRSREPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS & ROOFS “R” US • CHIMNEYS • SKYLIGHTS • SHINGLES • FLAT ROOFS • EAVES CLEANING OUR REPAIRS COME WITH A 5 YEAR WARRANTY!! 236-6662 GEORGE'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Decks, Fences, Doors, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Drywall, , Ceramic Tiles & General Repairs (905)837–0702 cell (416)835-3689 As seen on CTV News! DRYWALL MUDDING TAPING FRAMING Call Jim (905) 426-2971 All work guaranteed C.C. WATERMAN 30 Years Exp. • Renovations • Decks • Sheds/backyard bldgs* (*Call for brochure) Ajax 905-426–9399 PERFECT MAID SERVICE $ 30.00 OFF FIRST CALL (905) 686-5424 No messing around • Excellent staff • Bonded • Friendly people • Supervised • Excellent prices HELEN'S HOME SERVICE Serving Pickering and Ajax for 14 years. Now serving the Whitby area. If you have a problem finding the time to clean your home, for professional services call HELEN'S HOME SERVICES Fully Insured (905) 837-0624 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Bookkeeping & Tax Services Free Pick-Up. Call Carlos at Business Solutions 101 905-426-3541 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 NEED A CAR? 1-800-BUY-FORD Formula Ford * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country Ask for Mike Williams • Pickering – 905-839-666 6 • Oshawa – 905-427-282 8 • Toronto – 416-289-367 3 • Fax – 905-839-600 8 WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED RESTART CREDIT CALL MIKEY 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 1-800-296-7107 (905)683-5358 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 PAGE B7 A/P AUCTION SALE Bruce Kellett Auctions ~ Over 400 Dolls Selling the Collection of Marie Real of Lindsay at Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd., South of Blackstock Saturday March 29, 2003 @ 10:30am Walking dolls late 60's, early 70's, 50's & 60's soft vinyl dolls (not babies), Fisher Price box, Chatty Cathy & Chatty Patty 60's, ceramic dolls, Dr. DoLittle original clothes, selection of Barbies & Friends, 4 Dough Boys (Mom, Pop, 2 kids), Joey Stiveck, Pebbles & Bam Bam, Brook Shield in box, Olive Oil, Campbell Soup Kids, coloured dolls, sneezing doll, many Barbie dolls, doll carriages & magazines & cribs, small hard plastic dolls (50's) Raggedy Anne & Andy, many more. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 or www.theauctionfever.com PUBLIC AUCTION B.I.D. AUCTION SERVICES OUTSTANDING AUCTION NOTICE EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD - DIRECT FROM THE MFG. ESTATES * LIQUIDATIONS * CONSIGNMENTS * * HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE * DINING ROOM SUITES * COLLECTIBLES * BEDROOM SUITE * ART COLLECTION * CHINESE ARTIFACTS * GOLD & DIAMOND JEWELLERY * D É COR & ACCENT COLLECTION * SPORTS MEMORABILIA - LEAFS & LEGENDS * SILVER JEWELLERY * LEATHER SOFA SET * GRANDFATHER CLOCKS * DVD * STEREOS * CATALOGUE SALE - WILL BE SOLD IN DETAIL WITH NO BUYERS PREMIUMS BY: SUN. MARCH 30 AT 1:PM (PREVIEW 12:NOON) THE AJAX COMMUNITY CENTER 75 CENTENNIAL RD. AJAX (South of hwy 401) ( Watch for signs) OVER 1000 ITEMS TO BE SOLD JEWELLERY Large selection of ladies & gents 10 - 14 kt gold diamond and genuine stone rings, Earrings, bracelets, designer watches, pearls, pendants, Sterling silver etc. COLLECTIBLES Tiffany glass lamps, Art glass, wildlife sculptures, floor lamps, clocks, décor accent items, floor vases, hand made unique nostalgia items, signboards, Bronze Statuary collector showcases, Limoges Vases, Comports, Jars, Jade Gemstone desktop globe, Garden & Foyer Water Fountains, Ancient Chinese artifacts. Etc. FURNITURE Handmade desks, consoles, mirrors, hall tables, salon chairs, occasional tables, dining able & chairs, china cabinets, Oak Dining table & chairs, vanity & stool, tables, Mermaid glass top table. Consoles, trunks, dressers, tables, accent items, selection of iron accents, quilt stands, ferns tables, washstand, tilt wine tables, Dining Room Suites, Quilt stand, marble top consoles, Chiming Grandfather Clocks, Queen Sleigh Bedroom suite,, Tufted Grandfather Chairs, tea cabinets etc. GENERAL ITEMS Limited edition art of The Group of Seven, accent & décor art, Port Stereos, cordless phones , framed sports memorabilia; 36 x 48 Grand Foyer Mirrors, and accent sizes, all from Italy with Museum frames. Cast iron accents, Electronics, phones, Stereos, CD, DVD, Original Gerardo Collachi Fresco Framed, (Museum Collection) A. J. CASSON Artworks. NO BUYERS FEES OR PREMIUMS* ARRIVE EARLY - LIMITED SEATING Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Interac, as per posted & announced, additions & deletions apply. Information: call - 905-940-0713 AUCTION SALE PETHICK AND STEPHENSON AUCTION BARN 2398 CON. RD. HAYDON, ON SAT. MARCH 29, @ 5:30 OPEN AT 4. Household furniture, glassware and collectibles. A wide varie- ty of items, something of interest to everone.Terms: Cash, Interac, M/C, Visa. Auctioneer:Don Stephenson, 905-263-4402 ~ 1-866-357-5335 Sell by Auction~Call Don CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Berrybank Farms 3383 Taunton Road, ORONO, Ont. 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy. 115 Sat. April 12th, 2003, 10 AM. Selling a full line of farm equipment, trac- tors, machinery, vehicles, hardware, tools and lumber etc. For info. and to consign to this auction contact The Auctioneer, John D. Berry Auctions 905-983-5787 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 28th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Grandfather clock, 4 press back chairs, iron bed brass trim, oak rocking chair, 8pc. teakwood dining room suite, spool bed, Maytag fridge/ freezer combination with black front, Admiral washer & dryer, Woods bar fridge, Kitchen Aide Compactor, Maytag built-in dishwasher, Moffat built-in stove & oven, all appliances in good condition, burled walnut chest of drawers, wal- nut buffet, chesterfield & matching chair, 4 drawer file cabinet, modern & antique dressers & chests of drawers, qty. new table tops, two 2- wheel horse drawn meadow carts (one built by Raymer of Stouffville), qty. china, glass, house- hold & collectables items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705)786-2183 NEW FURNITURE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTER, NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH - 6 P.M. Selling a major selection of new quality furni- ture: Leather chesterfield suites - ivory, black, chocolate, dk rose, dining room suites, bed- room suites w/sleigh bed, four poster beds, grandfather cocks, occassional tables, coffee and end tables, decorative pieces, clocks, lamps, shadow boxes, Betty Boop pieces, occa- sional chairs, etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check out website for updates. Terms: Cash or good cheque, visa, m/c, interac. Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Estate Specialists since 1971' KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estate & Consignment Our Specialty at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China THURS. March 27th, 6:30 P.M. Start NEW PREVIEW TIME - 4:00 P.M. ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ANTIQUES & FURNITURE -5 drawer oak chest, circ. 1930 mah. secretary book- case, circ. 1880 Cruiseline lounge chair, cedar chest, pr. of walnut lamp tables, 4 pc. mah. bedroom suite, circ. 1920 oak 5-leg pineapple kitchen table with leaf, Gibbard walnut table, 6 chairs, 2 leafs, 9 pc. circ. 1935 mah. diningroom suite, oak parlour tables, circ. 1855 pine bonnet chest, Canadiana side by side, round oak table circ. 1900 with 2 leafs, 6 pc. walnut bedroom suite circ. 1935, Canadiana washstand, primitive to decorative collectables, parlour chairs, selec- tion of good quality end tables, coffee tables, rockers & quality used bedroom & diningroom furniture....too many items to list. ✧ HUGE ✦✧ ✧✦ ANTIQUE AUCTION ✧ SPECIAL INTERESTS:Lots of lamps, mirrors, coin collection, new grandfather clocks, balance of container of 18th century style furn. to include roll top desk, book-cases, china cabinets, Fireside chairs, Davenport, lamp tables, fine furni- ture, many new items. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Trisha Romance, Group of 7 Limited Edition quality framed from Casson, Thompson, Carmichaels, Harris, some first time offered in this series, many other Canadian artists Limited Edition, some first time offered, a great selection of professional painted new & old oil on canvas, watercolours etc. GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Toby mugs collection, Carlton ware from England, Made in Germany platters, Nippon dish, Bohemian crystal, discontinued Royal Doulton figurines, Royal Winton Discontinued Chintz, lots of old pressed glass, old cups & saucers, lots of old and 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 registration 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 TESS TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUES AUCTION Saturday, March 29th at 10 a.m. TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE HWY #2 - East of Cobourg (10% buyers premium applied to this sale) Dir: Exit 401 at Hwy #45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy.#2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Selling the part contents from the home of Mr. Robert Eakins of Cobourg, plus from two other local estates. Featured in this sale: A large su- perb selection of fine antique furniture, glass and china, plus an excellent selection of Cana- diana and Primitive furniture, household items and collectibles, plus numerous Sterling silver pces., pictures, panting and prints. "A sale not to miss! To view full listing and large Photo Gallery go to www.theauctionfever.com. Pre- view Friday, March 28th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. to time of sale. Terms: Cash, Visa, M. C., Interac, cheque w/proper I. D. Lunch avail- able. Auctioneer Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE (905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales TWO DAY UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION Selling contents of a Belleville home plus contents of large storage unit being sold for non payment from estate, THURSDAY, March 27th - 5:00PM & SATURDAY, March 29th - 10:00AM at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE Thursday:Nearly new 3 door fridge with water & ice in door, matching 30" stove also nearly new, nice oak entertainment centre for large TV, Grundig stereo system, large quantity CD's, reel to reel tapes, etc., table & chair sets, excellent sofa set in new condition, occasional chairs, beds, dressers, chests, storage cabinets, pool table, tools, dishes, glass, chi- na, collectables, records, lamps, pictures, countless miscel- laneous articles, large glass pastry counter showcase nearly new, bread slicer, other bakery related articles, plus more. Saturday Sale:Antiques, modern home furnishings, collecta- bles, etc. 2 door frost free fridge, auto washer & dryer, antique walnut low back side board, antique walnut china cabinet, an- tique desk, other nice ladies desk with Queen Anne legs & matching chair, antique slant top desk, selection small tables, antique chairs, modern solid maple dining room table with 6 chairs, nice sofa & love seat, selection dressers & chests of drawers, large quantity boxes not unpacked yet with dishes, antique pieces, collectables, mirrors, lamps, pictures, old tins, metal & brass pieces, nice love seat with ball & claw feet, carved side table with marble top, plus countless other pieces in this large sale. Something for everyone! No reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY E. WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com WEDNESDAY, April 2nd: 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Uxbridge home, selling at Neil Bacon Auc- tions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield suite, dining room suite, bedroom suite, entertainment unit, chests, prints, lamps, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting and quality items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SATURDAY, March 29th: 11:00am Auction Sale of Farm Machinery for Ed and Marg Hoover of Stouffville, selling at the property 3km South of Stouffville or 8km North of 407 on the Ninth Line. Property located at #11129 Ninth Line Stouff- ville, Ontario TO INCLUDE:JD2350 4 wheel drive diesel tractor with 245 loader (3900 hrs), JD3150 123HP 4 wheel drive with cab, air, new compressor, stereo, heater (4396 hrs), JD2555 80HP 4 wheel drive with cab, air, stereo, creeper transmission, (1623 hrs), JD750 no till drill with yetter markers and 200 gallon liquid and squeeze pump, JD 7200 Maxemerge conservation corn planter with twin liquid and squeeze pump (less than 1000 acres), Hardy slide in sprayer with 35ft boom and 5HP Honda engine (foam markers), Case Interna- tional 181 15ft rotary hoe, James White 200 gallon sprayer with 30ft boom, 6x35 Allied PTO auger, JD 14ft double disc, Lucknow 400 grain buggy, 3 gravity wagons on 8 ton gears, 90 gallon fertilizer tank with valves, Int. 720 4 furrow plow, Vicon 20ft cultivator with harrows, Killbros 407 busher grain wagon with hydraulic auger on 12 ton gear with roll tarp, Westfield 7x41 auger, Int. 555 manure spreader with hydraulic apron, 1000 gallon fertilizer tank with 3HP pump, Int. 1979 truck with 16ft box and tarp, Holland single row transplanter, JD side rake, Int. 7ft snowblower, dual axle landscape float, 9ton tri-axle float, Little Giant 25ft elevator, Int. 37 baler, Wilrich 4440 12ft chisel plow with tandem axle, 500 gallon tank on wagon, 1000 gallon tank on truck with pump, harrows, 11ft packer, 3 2700 bushel Weststeel grain bins, Patz stable cleaner 220ft. good condition, Club Cadet 1450 hydo tractor with mower and blower, 500 Everest skidoo, Elan ski- doo, 16ft aluminum boat on trailer, flat rack wagon, wagon load of farm related items, plus many other in- teresting items. Note: this is an exceptionally high quality farm sale. All machinery and farm items have been very well cared for and maintained by Mr. Hoover. Lunch available. Terms: Cash and Interac only. Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for any loss, damage or accidents in- curred on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions FREE To register call: Durham Region Health Department (905) 723-8521 ext. 2125 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2125 GROCERY STORETOUR Sobeys 260 Kingston Rd.W., Ajax Monday March 31, 2003 - 7:00-9:00 pm Registration Deadline: March 28th 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD QUOTATION SEALED QUOTATIONS will be received in the envelopes provided by the undersigned be- fore 3:00 P.M. Local Time on the specified clos- ing date. QUOTATION Q03-20 Two year service contract for Asphalt paving, Resurfacing and Repairs at Various Schools as required within the Durham District School Board CLOSING DATE: Thursday, April 8, 2003 Quotation documents will be available from the Purchasing Department. The lowest or any Quotation will not necessar- ily be accepted. D.M. Homeniuk, C. P.P., CPPO Manager of Purchasing The Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Rd. East, Whitby, Ontario LlR 2K6 (905) 666-6442 260 Tenders 260 Tenders INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD In caring, safe, fun home environment. Licensed by M.C.S.S. Reasonable rates Receipts, flexible hours. Call DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE 905-509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available ✞EASTER SERVICES ✞ Come and Worship will publish a special Easter Services Page on Friday April 11, (Copy deadline Wed. Apr. 9,noon.) To advertise your Easter Services Call Janice at 905-683–0707 Fax to 905-579-4218 Or E-mail your copy to: jsam@durhamregion.com 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship Rental Inquires Call (905) 839-6149 G R AND OPENI NG NOVEMBER 1ST B ayly S t. & S quires B each Rd. P ickering SAME MAR KET NEW HOME T he P ickering M arkets o n the move 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. 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Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step WALLACE, Maude Victoria (Mulholland) - Passed away at the Fairview Lodge in Whitby with her family at her side on Sunday March 23, 2003 in her 89th year. Maude Wallace, wife of the late William Wallace. Loving mother of Lawrence and his wife Patricia Wallace of Toronto, Lenard Wallace of Osha- wa, Evelyn and her husband John Cottrell of Markham, Verna and her husband Norman Bogle of Scarborough, Gordon and his wife Marilyn Wallace of Blackstock, David Wal- lace of Nestleton, Robert Wallace of Janet- ville and Helen and her husband Allan Parrott of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of 30 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. Mrs. Wallace is predeceased by her parents Jacob and Sarah Mulholland and prede- ceased by her brothers and sisters George, Marjorie, Jane, Pearl, and Robert. Dear sister in law of Hazel Mulholland of Innisfail, Alber- ta. Mother in law of Gwen Wallace, Mary Wallace and Patricia Wallace and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Helen Chilton. Family and friends may call at the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME,1763 Reach St., Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday March 27, 2003 at 1 P.M. Interment Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial donations to the Fairview Lodge, the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or a charity of your choice would be appreciat- ed. Danielle Scarlett-Harmon February 7, 1995-March 26, 2001 In loving memory of my beautiful granddaughter, who died tragically with her mother two sad years ago A little lamb too sweet and pure Upon the earth to roam no more, An angel came so silently And took our Danielle home. Sadly missed by Grandma, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Godparents Marcia A. Scarlett-Harmon May 25, 1958- March 26, 2001 Beloved daughter of Louise Scarlett and the late Phillip (Dec. 2000) There is a cloud so dark when family is broken by death. It leaves a wound that never heals deep within our hearts. 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NOTICE OF THE CERTIFICATION AND COURT APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT OF THE HIGHWAY 407 CLASS ACTION This notice may affect your rights. Please read carefully. THE CERTIFIED CLASS 1. Subject to the Court's approval, the certified Class shall be defined as: "All persons who (a) used Highway 407 or will use Highway 407; and (b) paid, or have been charged, or will pay or will be charged late payment penalties (correctly identified as the late payment fee ("the LPF")) at any time between June 7, 1997 and the date of the approval of the Order in this matter (the "Class Members")". 2. This Class Proceeding is brought against 407 International Inc., 407 ETR Concession Company Limited, Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Ontario (Minister for Privatization) and Attorney-General For The Province Of Ontario ("the Defendants") THE CERTIFIED ISSUES 3. Subject to the Court's approval, the certified common issues shall be: (a) Is the Late Payment Fee unenforceable as a penalty? (b) Does the Late Payment Fee violate 347 of the Criminal Code of Canada? (c) Are the Defendants unjustly enriched by the Late Payment Fee or are the Class Members entitled to restitution in respect of the Late Payment Fees? (d) Are Sections 13 to 26 of the Highway 407 Act, 1998, ultra vires? What damages, if any, are payable to the Class? TERMS OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT Subject to the Court's approval, the Class Proceeding will be settled on the basis set out in the Settlement Agreement dated April 23, 2003, summarized below. Class Members are encouraged to review the entire Settlement Agreement, complete copies of which may be obtained from the sources described at the end of this Notice. (a) All Class Members whose accounts were charged the LPF and who paid the LPF prior to the Eligibility Date will receive a one-time credit to the account of the Class Member of $6.00 where the Class Member's account is not delinquent as at the Eligibility Date; (b) To receive the $6.00 LPF credit, the Class Member must complete and mail a Coupon to Highway 407; (c) A Class Member whose account was charged the LPF may apply to have the LPF reversed where the Class Member establishes (i) that a sufficient payment was made before the 90th day after the date of an invoice before the LPF relating to that invoice was charged; or (ii) the LPF was a second or subsequent charge to an LPF erroneously charged for the same underlying invoice; (d) 407 ETR shall administer the settlement of this action; (e) The Court may issue orders as necessary to uphold and enforce the provisions of the Settlement Agreement; (f) Each Class Member and his or her heirs, administrators, executors, personal representatives, and successors shall be deemed to have released the defendants, their parent corporations, predecessors, partners, divisions, licensees, successors,subsidiaries, assigns, affiliates, and past, present and future directors, officers, attorneys, employees, agents, consultants, accountants,insurers, advisors and other representatives from all claims of every nature or kind that were asserted or could have been asserted in this action related to the LPF or otherwise based upon the conduct of any or all of the Defendants; (g) The claims by the Class Members that the LPF violates Section 347 of the Criminal Code of Canada and the claim that Sections 13 to 26 of the Highway 407 Act, 1998 are ultra vires shall be dismissed; (h) The 407 Defendants will pay the fees of Class Counsel to be fixed by the Court in accordance with Section 32(2) of the Class Proceedings Act, 1992, in the amount of $1,300,000.00 plus disbursements and taxes; (i) The Class Members will have until a date to be fixed by the Court to opt out of this class action by sending a written election by mail, as the Court will direct, and no Class Member will be permitted to opt out of this class action after the date fixed by the Court; (j) No person may opt out a minor or a person who is under a disability without leave of the Court after notice to the Public Guardian and Trustee and/or to the Children's Lawyer,as the case may be; (k) All Class Members except those who opt out of this class action will be bound by the settlement if the Court approves it. The Defendants do not admit any wrongdoing or liability on their part. The proposed settlement is a compromise of disputed claims. SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING The Court will decide whether it should approve the proposed settlement, as recommended by class representative and Class Counsel. The hearing to decide whether to approve the proposed settlement will be held on April 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Courthouse at 361 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario. Class Members who do not oppose the proposed settlement need not appear at the hearing or take any other action to indicate their desire to participate in the proposed settlement. At the hearing, the Court will consider objections to the proposed settlement by Class Members, but only if these objections are received in writing by April 16, 2003 by Koskie Minsky, Attention: Highway 407 Class Action. Class Members who object to the proposed settlement shall include in their written objection the following terms: (a)his, her or its name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address; (b) a brief statement of the nature of and reasons for the objection; and (c) whether he, she or a representative of it intends to appear at the Court hearing in person or by counsel, and if by counsel, the name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of counsel. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Any questions about the matters in this notice should Not be directed to the Court as its administrative structure is not designed to address this type of inquiry. Complete copies of the Settlement Agreement may be obtained by attending at the 407 ETR Operations Centre, 6300 Steeles Avenue West, Woodbridge, Ontario, by visiting 407 ETR's website at: www.407ETR.com, or by visiting Class Counsel's website at: www.paliareroland.com and www.koskieminsky.com. Questions may be directed to one of the following Class Counsel: or to counsel for 407 ETR J. Thomas Curry Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin 130 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2600 To r onto, Ontario M5H 3P5 Tel: (416) 865-3096 Darryl Ferguson McCarthy Tétrault Suite 4700, TD Bank Tower To r onto-Dominion Centre To r onto, Ontario M5K 1E6 Tel: (416) 362-1812 Martin Doane Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP 250 University Avenue, Suite 501 To r onto, Ontario M5H 3E5 Tel: (416) 646-4300 Kirk Baert Koskie Minsky 20 Queen Street West, Suite 900 To r onto, Ontario M5H 3R3 Tel: 1-866-778-7986 407classaction@koskieminsky.com A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 26, 2003 www.durhamregion.com