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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2003_04_02SANTE FE STYLE Ride proudly and ride in comfort on any road Wheels Pullout FANTASTIC 4 Local hockey stars help universities Sports, B1 Briefly... Durham:Time to shop, shop, shop! The Durham Region Parents of Multiple Births Association (DRPOM- BA) is holding its semi-annual cloth- ing sale, Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the McLaughlin Ar- moury, 53 Simcoe St N., Oshawa. Items include gently used cloth- ing from newborn to size 14, materni- ty clothes, baby equipment and toys. Admission is $1 and it is refund- ed with a $20 purchase. Cash will only be accepted. Children are wel- come, but wagons and strollers must remain outside. DRPOMBA is a non-profit group that offers information, education and assistance to members and the community about raising twins, triplets, quadruplets and quintuplets. The group provides monthly newslet- ters, support meetings, bereave- ment information, friendship and support. For more information, call Ka therine at 905-579-4381. Ajax:Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy but there is support available. Rouge Valley Health System and McEachnie Funeral Home are orga- nizing grief support group sessions for people who have recently experi- enced the death of a parent, part- ner, child or friend. The first two sessions start Tuesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The series’ duration is six weeks. Sessions take place at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, 3rd floor west wing, Mental Health Outpatient Department. Space is limited. During the six weeks, people will learn to accept that a death has oc- curred, coming to emotional terms, creating a new identity for the self while incorporating the loss, dealing with anniversaries and other specific issues. For more information and to obtain registration sheets, call Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering at 905-683- 2320 ext. 3263 or McEachnie Funeral Home at 905-428-8488. What’s On... Durham:St. John’s Ambulance providing people with knowledge and life saving skills. Recognize breathing emergencies, choking, angina and cardiac arrest, take charge and call for help. Class time for Oshawa is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call to register at 905-434-7800. Index... Editorial Page, AA66 Sports, BB11 Entertainment, BB33 Classified, BB77 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 Paul Payne trains American troops for possible duty BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Paul Payne watches the war in Iraq with mixed emotions. “One side of me has to re- spect the decision made back home,” began the Pickering native, “but the other side of me is training soldiers, who may be going off to fight there.” A Canadian officer in com- mand of more than 300 sol- diers at the United States Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Capt. Payne said the issue of Canada’s un- willingness to take part in the Iraqi campaign has come up often among his American colleagues. “I think it’s almost incum- bent on me to explain our po- sition,” he said. “I try to tell them, we’re a multicultural and diverse country that had a hand in establishing the United Nations after the Sec- ond World War and we feel you have to respect it. “I also try to add on the fact that although we’re not in Iraq, Canada has con- tributed on a very large scale to the war on terrorism.” Having spent the last three years at Fort Sill as a Canadi- an Forces exchange officer, Capt. Payne said the artillery school, which trains officers for deployment all over the world, is watching CNN reli- giously. “Of the units that are there now, I do know a lot of peo- ple. One side of me tries to look for them but the other side of me doesn’t want to see them on TV,” he said, refer- ring to the U.S. prisoners of war taken over the weekend. “I didn’t know any of those young soldiers. But the cap- tain killed in the (grenade) incident did come through our school. We were just shaking our heads.” Never in his wildest dreams did Capt. Payne think he’d be at the head of a U.S. army battery, even though it’s been his goal to be in the military since Grade 9. He attended Pickering High School in Ajax, where he was a member of the 2525 Pickering High School Army Cadet Corps. The former Radom Street resident ap- Paul Payne, facing the camera at front, is torn between two sides. The Pickering native understands and supports Canada’s stance on the Iraq war, but as an officer in command of more than 300 soldiers at a U.S. artillery school, he also realizes some may be headed off to war. Pickering officer torn between two homes Clinic opens as SARS spreads Cutting sparks anger Bandits get away following Pickering robbery PPII CCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Two thugs armed with large knives robbed the Daisy Mart con- venience store on Rosefield Boulevard and got away Sunday. Durham Regional Police said the bandits, wearing scarves over their faces, burst into the store at 10:30 p.m., jumped over the counter and held a knife to the 50-year-old victim, who was ordered onto the floor. The robbers took money as well as the victim's wallet and cellphone, said police. The holdup squad is in- vestigating. BByy MMaarrttiinn DDeerrbbyysshhiirree Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Think you've got SARS? Durham Region resi- dents who feel they are at risk should head straight to Lak- eridge Health Oshawa. Beginning at noon today, Wednesday, the hospital will open a SARS Assessment Clinic for people concerned they may have been exposed to or contracted the dreaded virus. Signs will be posted at the hospital, at Simcoe Street Nor th just north of Adelaide Avenue, and the clinic will be open daily from noon until 8 p.m. After the clinic's hours, those who feel they might have contracted SARS should call the Durham Re- gion Health Department at 905-723-8521. All visitors will be asked to wear a protective mask and be seen by a registered nurse who will perform a prelimi- nary assessment. Meanwhile, two more peo- ple have died in Toronto and the spread of SARS contin- ued across Durham and the rest of the province Tuesday. Dr. Colin D'Cunha, On- tario's commissioner of pub- lic health, said by noon Tues- day 124 SARS cases had been identified in Ontario - 56 probable and 68 suspected. In Durham, Lakeridge Health officials have reported two probable cases of the deadly respiratory illness. Those SARS patients are being held at Lakeridge Health Oshawa's isolation unit and two other suspected cases are currently under in- vestigation, with one patient held at the unit and the other remaining in their home. "The number of patients is relatively small (at Lakeridge Health Oshawa)," said Dr. Don Atkinson, Lakeridge chief of staff. "Basically, it's four at this time." Rouge Valley officials say they have three suspected SARS cases at the Rouge Val- ley Ajax and Pickering hospi- tal in Ajax. A highly contagious 'atypi- cal pneumonia', Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is being blamed for more than 60 deaths world- wide, including six in Canada. Hundreds of others have fall- en ill. The two people who just died were elderly patients linked to the outbreak at Scarborough Grace Hospital. Provincial health officials remain confident the vast majority of those infected will make a full and complete re- covery. A suspected case of the dis- ease involves sudden onset of a fever of over 38 degrees Cel- sius, and one or more respira- tory symptoms including cough, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath. A sus- pected case is upgraded to probable when a patient is Pickering coalition holds rally after trees come down BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A local farmer insists he didn't know more than 1,000 trees were being cut on his property on the Duffin-Rouge Agricultural Preserve until the work was already well under way. "We didn't find out until part-way through. We asked for it to stop and they still didn't," Chris Burkholder said in an interview. His family is currently sell- ing the parcel, just east of Rosebank Road and the Fourth Concession, Mr. Burk- holder explained. He wouldn't say who was purchasing the land, just that the new owner is not a farmer. "I can't comment much be- cause we're in the middle of a transaction and the other party involved doesn't want me to," he added. City officials say they're currently investigating the cutting with the help of the Ministry of Natural Re- sources. The work was ceased soon after its discovery March 19. An investigation is current- ly under way at the site re- Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– A group of protesters confront Pickering Mayor Wa yne Arthurs Sunday to express their anger at the cutting of more than 1,000 trees on a property located within the Duffin-Rouge Agricul- tural Preserve. SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 48 PAGES ✦ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND ✦ Please see Local, A2 ✦ Please see Arthurs, A2 ✦ Please see Emergency, A8 GET READY FOR MEMBERSHIPS G LF SEASONG LF SEASON $345FROM GOLF & DINNER TOURNAMENT PKGS. FROM PLUS GRAT. 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SERVICE HOURS MON.-THURS............7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. FRI.................................7:30a.m. - 6 p.m. SAT................................9 a.m. - 3p.m. 250 Westney Rd. Tel: (905) 428-8888•Fax: (905)428-8904 service p a r t s service p a r t s garding alleged violations to Durham Region's tree bylaw, which requires landowners to notify municipalities before removing any trees on wood- lots and spells out protection for spe- cific species. "We expect firm action and we ex- pect it to happen quickly," Mayor Wayne Arthurs told members of the Rouge-Duffins Greenspace Coali- tion, who held a rally at the site Sun- day afternoon. The coalition, which is made up of about a dozen concerned citizen groups, had hoped to shine the spot- light on the fresh stumps but instead were met by Durham Regional Police and plainclothes security officers. While organizers insisted they had permission from the property owner to enter the field, much of the rally had to take place from the roadway. Police did lay four trespassing charges, turning back a small group making their way toward the downed trees. Mr. Burkholder wouldn't comment on the trespassing charges either. The Greenspace Coalition charges Pickering is sending out mixed mes- sages about the 3,000-acre preserve by including it in its growth manage- ment study for its northern lands. Developers with holdings in the pre- serve are financing the $500,000 study. "When these lands were expropri- ated in 1975, the provincial govern- ment did studies, which said it should stay as a preserve. Now Pick- ering council seems to be undoing it," said Jim Robb. "Look what they've taken for grant- ed already before it is even studied. Let's give them back their money," added Norman Collier. Mayor Arthurs defended the study, adding, "Council wanted to ensure it seriously considered all lands best suited for development". Recently ac- claimed the next local Ontario Liber- al candidate, the mayor said he would wait for the outcome of the study before taking his position on the preserve. But local MPP Janet Ecker told the group she is recommending her gov- ernment take stronger action in pre- serving the greenspace. Asked how she might do that, Ms. Ecker said she'll discuss "the best option" with new Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister David Young. "We sold the land to people who farm and put agricultural easements on it. As far as I'm concerned a deal is a deal," she said, adding the City of Pickering was a party to that agree- ment. Ms. Ecker said she understands the growth pressures of Pickering and believes local planning should reside with the municipality. "But the City did a deal," she added. "If all we wanted to do was make money we could have sold these lands at developer prices. But they were sold at agricultural prices." ✦ ARTHURS from page A1 plied to the Canadian Forces after graduating from high school in 1987. After several postings at bases in Montreal, Fredericton and Petawawa, he served in the United Nations mission in Cyprus in the early 1990s. Capt. Payne returned to duty in To ronto in 1993, was posted back to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Petawawa in 1996 with the second reg ular Royal Canadian Horse Ar- tillery, and in 1997 became an in- structor with the artillery school at CFB Gagetown. Currently serving a 36-month tour at Fort Sill, Capt. Payne said he jumped at the opportunity to take part in an instructors exchange pro- gram between the Oklahoma fort and CFB Gagetown. His first year at Fo rt Sill was spent teaching four courses under the field artillery cap- tains’ career course. In the summer of 2001, he was made chief of the advanced fire sup- port branch, in charge of all cap- tains’ training. And he’ll finish out the rest of his tour as the first Cana- dian commander of Charlie Battery, Third Battalion, 30th Regiment. “I’m very pleased and honoured,” said Capt. Payne, who now oversees the education and administration of the new battery created last Novem- ber with a reorganization of the school. In charge of preparing officers for a potential battery command, Capt. Payne said his graduates are then assigned to various field artillery units in the United States Army. “The mood within the school has been very upbeat,” he said. “The students here have now taken an in- creased interest in what they’re learning, knowing they could be de- ployed upon graduation.” As for himself, Capt. Payne heads to Kingston, Ontario for brigade level training, another step up, when his duty is finished in July. His wife Carmen and their two daugh- ters, Josephine and Genevive will follow. “It’s been a great opportunity to come down here and learn about the United States Field Artillery,” he added. Local man first Canadian commander of Oklahoma regiment Arthurs expects ‘firm action’ ✦ LOCAL from page A1 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Durham police laid four trespassing charges on the weekend, stemming from a protest over the cutting of trees at a north Picker- ing property located on the Duffin-Rouge Agricultural Preserve. Join the discussion at durhamregion.com CANADA GRADE A, AA, AAA FULL SIDE plus 2 briskets, plates & shanks. Includes all cuts, roasts, steaks, etc. SIDE BEEF BUNDLE HIND BEEF BUNDLE 1874 CANADA GRADE A, AA, AAA FULL HIND plus full rib, 2 briskets & plates includes roast steak, ect. 1733PER WEEK PER WEEK Avg. wt. 300-400 lb. standard cut Avg. wt. 210-270 lb. standard cut Example: 330 lbs. at 1.59=524.70. You pay 18.74 per week for 28 weeks. Example only. 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Government agencies across Durham reported the following: DDUURRHHAAMM RREEGGIIOONN NNaammee ppoossiittiioonn 22000022 22000011 Patricia Abbey, consultant 112,355.92 n/a Richard Armstrong, director 110,726.79 107,501.68 Raymond Briggs, info. officer 109,893.79 n/a Robert Clapp, commissioner 151,538.50 160,843.54 Garry Cubitt, CAO 180,364.08 175,110.85 Alex Georgieff, commissioner 132,241.92 128,390.60 Judy Heffern, director 100,095.98 n/a Robert Kyle, medical officer 164,309.67 159,523.59 Patricia Madill, clerk 110,900.25 n/a John McCorkell, commissioner 145,886.33 141,637.15 Pat Olive, commissioner 132,241.92 128,390.60 Donald Paterson, commissioner 132,241.92 128,390.60 Donna assoc. medical Reynolds, officer-health 134,341.29 126,189.89 Brian Roy, solicitor 132,241.92 128,390.60 Kenneth Thompson, director 110,726.79 107,501.68 CCIITTYY OOFF PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG NNaammee ppoossiittiioonn 22000022 22000011 Everett Buntsma, director 110,541.36 104,135.90 Neil Carroll, director 101,231.33 n/a Gil Paterson, director 105,349.67 100,217.76 Tom Quinn, CAO 141,901.73 125,416.23 TTOOWWNN OOFF AAJJAAXX NNaammee ppoossiittiioonn 22000022 22000011 Richard Parisotto,CAO 112,774.57 102,543.43 Randy Wilson, fire chief 100,581.53 n/a RROOUUGGEE VVAALLLLEEYY HHEEAALLTTHH SSYYSSTTEEMM NNaammee ppoossiittiioonn 22000022 22000011 Sandra Bassett, manager 123,442.79 118,667.39 Natalie Bubela, manager 123,442.78 117,936.42 Karen Chan, RN 101,445.86 n/a Jennifer Clarke, manager 102,501.64 n/a Bruce Cliff, v.p. 157,044.72 195,592.36 Julie Goldstein, manager 127,455.48 100,597.40 Louis Gorgey, director 109,238.55 105,321.61 Helena Haille Meskel, pathologist 144,704.00 n/a Jeffrey Hunt, pathologist 215,727.93 211,749 Ming Lee, director 140,446.25 106,087.64 Uwe Marshner, manager 122,442.79 109,096.26 Hume Martin, pres. CEO 132,696.20 n/a Lou Michelutti, director 109,839.54 105,481.60 Maria Milanetti, v.p. 157,390.96 149,884.74 Janet counsel/risk Murdoch-Zive, management 134,965.05 106,210.08 Sonia Peczeniuk, v.p. 208,816.76 189,592.46 Janice Pound, manager 122,442.78 189,592.46 Norman Rees, v.p. 207,880.58 189,592.46 Heather Reid, manager 119,557.53 n/a Jong-Hi, Areasa Rhee, RN 100,251.05 n/a Keith Roberts, director 109,238.55 105,674.60 Carmen Salmon, v.p. 196,769.20 169,804.88 Arnold Schaefer, v.p. 191,655.27 175,033.80 Richard Scheel, director 100,564.60 n/a Tasnim Sheikh, pathologist 214,361.12 211,749.55 Eva chief Szentgyorgyi, pathologist 249,206.33 249,542.46 John leader, Vasiliou, building op. 111,079.99 n/a *Allan Whiting, pres., CEO 433,378.88 342,913.33 Linda Young, manager 114,549.91 117,514.50 Gloria Zive, v.p. 194,594.50 175,033.80. *Allan Whiting retired in 2002. DDUURRHHAAMM CCOOLLLLEEGGEE NNaammee ppoossiittiioonn 22000022 22000011 Bev Balenko, VP 124,749.19 114,124.54 Susan Barclay-Pereira, dean 103,783.26 n/a Bruce Bunker, director 106,504.84 n/aA Marg Greenley, v.p. 102,899.98 n/a Donald Hargest, v.p. 152,797.77 132,853 Joan Homer, exec. director 129,663.54 118,258.02 Sandra Kazmirchuk, director 116,644.26 n/a Sandy MacDonald, director 120,625.19 n/a Tammy McEwen, director 138,168.46 n/a Owen Moran, director 104.083.32 n/a Judith acting Moretton, assoc. v.p 112,033.43 n/a Chris Moschopedis, director 136,858.87 n/a Jim Noseworthy, faculty 114,835.68 104,570.71 Gerry Pinkney, v.p. 117,775.60 118,594 Gary Polonsky, president 170,436.02 166,801 Donald Sinclair, v.p. 107,259.46 104,142.63 Reagh Stewart, manager 106,760.41 n/a Elizabeth Walters, director 102,358.31 n/a Mary Lynn West-Moynes, v.p. 149,209.11 123,387.63 John Woodward, dean 112,826.27 n/a DDUURRHHAAMM DDIISSTTRRIICCTT SSCCHHOOOOLL BBOOAARRDD NNaammee ppoossiittiioonn 22000022 22000011 Aileen Ashman manager 100,182.50 n/a Luigia Ayotte superintendent 119,344.74 109,148.87 Mel Barkwill principal 107,213.16 109,792.20 Craig Burch superintendent 119,272.21 108,432.64 Sandra Dean principal 112,339.21 n/a Gail Elliott superintendent 124,809.32 109,968.18 Laura Elliott superintendent 119,332.19 110,501.99 Bev Freedman superintendent 118,288.78 111,743.60 Mark Joel superintendent 104,622.80 n/a Jack Massie superintendent 119,347.49 110,915.86 Sally McIlveen superintendent 112,391.48 103,994 Don McLean superintendent 119,392.52 112,343.60 Ron Trbovich superintendent 122,774.67 114,905.79 Grant Yeo ed. director 140,891.73 131,857.47 DDUURRHHAAMM CCAATTHHOOLLIICC DDIISSTTRRIICCTT SSCCHHOOOOLL BBOOAARRDD NNaammee ppoossiittiioonn 22000022 22000011 Grant Andrews ed. director 175,845.99 177,832.06 Gerry Blake superintendent 118,300.60 116,722.84 Chris Hurst superintendent 118,300.60 116,722.84 Paul Pulla superintendent 118,300.60 116,722.84 David Visser superintendent 118,300.60 116,722.84 Michel LePage superintendent 102,107.31 n/a DDUURRHHAAMM RREEGGIIOONNAALL PPOOLLIICCEE NNaammee ppoossiittiioonn 22000022 22000011 John Johnson Allan, detective 103,827.68 103,338.83 Thomas Mark Andrews, detective 102,009.16 112,273.79 Robbie Antaya, const. class 1 105,296.95 n/a Ian Brodie, staff sergeant 117,064.50 n/a Patrick Joseph Burke, const. class 1 103,068.09 n/a Thomas McCartney Cameron, inspector 107,393.57 106,682.66 Paul Carroll, inspector 107,836.09 103,863.79 Robert Chapman, inspector 107,393.57 107,580.36 Patrick John Davidson, sergeant 111,812.89 103,662.22 John Thomas Dingwall, const. class 1 101,289.10 n/a Richard Vimy Dupont, const. class 1 100,151.11 n/a Michael Ennis, inspector 108,919.60 104,492.06 Michael Ewles, inspector 104,619.47 n/a Brian Fazackerley, staff inspector 155,219.09 115,009.85 Paul Cyril Gillis, const. class 1 107,595.25 n/a James Richmond Grant, sergeant 108,888.19 n/a Charles Patrick Green, inspector 118,144.04 n/a Kenneth Craig Greentree, detective 100,360.72 n/a Jim Grimley, sergeant 107,078.19 n/a Walter Hall, inspector 101,750.65 109,049.71 Paul Clarence Hamilton, det. sergeant 114,585.97 107,057.15 William Arthur Hopkins, sergeant 101,518.86 n/a David Ralph Kimmerly, inspector 107,393.57 103,631.85 James Paul Lockwood, superintendent 119,408.30 113,908.62 Leon Paul Lynch, detective 105,133.93 102,343.17 Alan George Mack, staff sergeant 109,458.07 n/a Stephen Henry Marcoux, sergeant 136,506.81 n/a Ke vin McAlpine, chief 175,558.97 179,365.91 Chuck Mercier, deputy chief 157,404.21 127,726.62 Gregory Mills, superintendent 120,773.43 120,891.87 Paul Mooy, detective 103,176.13 n/a John Morrison, inspector 107,033.17 109,077.55 Jean Paul Arthur Nadeau, detective 106,638.59 n/a Gaetano Paparella, const. class 1 104,586.86 n/a Rod Piukkala, deputy chief 156,874.21 n/a Gregory Reid, inspector 103,561.67 108,833.43 David Neil Robertson, const. class 1 101,460.28 n/a John Charles, data process. 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EEddiittoorriiaallss &&OOppiinniioonnss WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Letters to the Editor Release of six-figure earners a shocker List is no April Fool’s joke, especially to local ratepayers It may feel like an April Fool’s prank to the hapless prop- erty taxpayer who always feels the bite, but the revela- tion of yesterday’s $100,000 club is no joke. Not when some municipalities are looking squarely at double-digit property tax increases this coming year. Take for instance our boys and girls in black. Our cops are tops; certainly at the pay window, that is. While it’s natural to see salaries rise over time given in- flation, growth in the force and pay raises as part of the an- nual situation, it may surprise you to see the skyrocketing numbers of $100,000-plus earners among Durham’s finest. In 1996, the very first year salaries were published, just the chief and his two deputies cleared $100,000. In 1997, that number increased to the chief, and three deputies. The number dropped back to three in 1998 and in 1999, in- creased to five in 2000, and, brace yourselves, hit 38 in 2001 and, an astounding 49 in 2002. Your tax dollars are cer- tainly very hard at work. Mind you, to be fair, many of the officers cracked the $100,000 club putting in overtime hours and guarding On- tario Power Generation sites in the wake of terrorist at- tacks in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. We’re still pay- ing the bill as taxpayers, even if it’s being funnelled through OPG. The police budget has been jumping by leaps and bounds each year seeing annual $10-million increases as routine with a lot of that money going to pay overtime bills and negotiated pay increases. Plenty of sergeants, inspec- tors and even first-class constables now make the list who weren’t there in 2000. Of course, whether you work for the school boards across Durham Region, or are a top executive with Lak- eridge Health or Rouge Valley or are a top city, town or mu- nicipal staffer, times have been very, very good these past few years. Many have joined the six-figure club, increasing its num- bers exponentially. In 2000, the City of Oshawa had just five staffers in the $100,000 club. By 2002, the largest mu- nicipality in Durham counted 15 in the select company. That was by far the most dramatic increase among mu- nicipalities. Whitby and Uxbridge, by comparison, had one staffer apiece in the club, Clarington and Pickering had four, Ajax had two, while Scugog and Brock had none. Oshawa has 10 services directors, three commissioners and a fire chief in the club, all led by city manager John Brown at $184,636 per year. Mr. Brown made $165,053 in 2001, $151,898.37 in 2000, $142,768.60 in 1999, $130,517.44 in 1998, and just $121,488.12 in both 1997 and 1996. Only Lak- eridge Health chief executive officer Brian Lemon, at an eyepopping $268,265.28, earned more on the list of Durham civil servants. The raises have been extremely healthy for many of our local civil servants, far in excess of what average workers can expect from the government. We suggest when the candidates who want your vote come knocking this fall during the municipal election, you ask them to explain the increases. 505 Kingston Rd. Gervas Cornell, originally from New York State, came to the area around 1835 and bought 150 acres in Pickering Village in the early 1860s. The family moved into the existing house (built by the Rogers family) and with some additions, the house still stands today. When Gervas died in 1872, daughter Sarah and her husband moved in with their three children. Sarah’s son, James, would buy the Dunbar General Store in Pickering Village in 1912 and ran the business until 1930. Ger- vas’s son, Edward Cornell, built a brick house on what was then the east part of the property, a house which stands today at 290 Old Harwood Ave. Parish is right: Durham mandate doesn’t include hospital funding TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: “Mayor’s hospital moves a disappointment”, March 28 Many of us in Ajax strongly disagree with Mr. Kip Van Kempen’s views on both Mayor Steve Parish and Durham Re- gion’s grants for our provincial- ly funded hospitals and univer- sities. Simply put, the Durham Re- gional government’s mandate does not include funding health care and education. We certainly support those as pri- orities. We also value living in a safe country, yet we won’t be seeing Durham Region con- tributing toward a new heli- copter for the armed forces. Durham Region feels com- pelled to shore up the Province’s lack of funding, while at the same time borrow- ing millions to fund a new Re- gional headquarters building. Mr. Van Kempen’s criticism should really be directed to asking why the Province didn’t more adequately fund these hospitals and universities, or maybe even why Scarborough, Pickering, and even Ajax didn’t feel the need to provide similar funding. It’s embarrassing that Durham Region took the focus off the Province on these is- sues, and even more puzzling why our two regional council- lors from Ajax supported the grants. As for Mayor Parish, he has consistently stood up for the kind of Ajax we all want to have. While some on the Ajax Town Council appear to have pursued a strategy of develop- ment at any cost, Mayor Parish has reached out, listened to his constituents, and represented their views on councils that have been rather dysfunctional at times. He’ll be re-elected in Novem- ber because the citizens of Ajax share his vision. KKiimm SSaaddlleerr,, AAjjaaxx No facts to justify war in Iraq TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: My wife Suzanne has lived her life without a father and two uncles as a direct result of war. Suzanne’s father, Lt. Ben- jamin Pinkous, CdeG, was the f irst Belgian officer killed in the Normandy invasion of 1944. Our children, Robin and An- drew, grew to adulthood with- out a maternal grandfather and two great uncles as a di- rect result of war. Family and family values are of paramount importance to my wife and I. If one has a lim- ited family, there is comfort and strength in belonging to an association of friends and allies with shared interests and prin- ciples. Personal integrity, however, makes it imperative that friends and allies be advised when their values and priori- ties are not shared and/or are perceived to be wrong. My wife and I are aware of no facts that justify the current war on Iraq. We support the United Na- tions. We support the Canadi- an government and our prime minister. We oppose the war against Iraq. Al Qaeda terrorists, the ma- jority of whom apparently had ties to Saudi Arabia, attacked the United States. Iraq did not attack the United States. The United States has and contin- ues to pursue its self-interests to the exclusion of all other considerations. Whether it is international justice, the environment of our planet or Canadian softwood lumber, the interests of the United States take precedence over friendship or alliances. Based on the values of our family, Ontario Premier Ernie Eves is wrong to supplicate for the approval of the United States in order to attempt to pre-empt economic — or other — retaliation by the United States. Trade and economic advan- tage is not friendship. Integrity and the willingness to speak the truth are the hallmarks of true friendship. PPeetteerr CClleennddiinnnneenngg,, AAjjaaxx Reader outraged by Eves’ remarks TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Ernie Eves expressed his agreement with American Am- bassador Paul Cellucci’s offen- sive comments regarding Canada’s stand on the Iraq war. I am utterly outraged that he backed a foreign power against our own government. Mr. Eves reinforced the U.S. govern- ment’s perception that we should think of ourselves as a vassal state bought and paid for by trade connections. Without the U.S., we fought for more than three years in the First World War, and more than two years in the Second World War. The saying was that America counted her profits while Canada counted her dead. We need no lessons in duty from the Americans. In bloody wars in foreign lands, our na- tion’s dead paid for Canada’s right to choose when and where she will send her chil- dren to die. WWiilllliiaamm vvaann TTaaaacckk,, AAjjaaxx Red Cross symbol must be protected TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: In an age dominated by a proliferation of advertising messages and symbols, brand- ing has become the buzzword. Where once we spoke only of companies having an identifi- able corporate brand, the same now applies to the Humanitar- ian Sector. Among the most recognizable symbols in the world is the Red Cross. The image of a red cross on a white background (reversal of the Swiss flag) is synonymous with worldwide humanitarian relief and observance of the tenets of the Geneva Conven- tion of 1864. Wherever there are people suffering you will find the Red Cross ready to help. This is true anytime, anywhere, long before the United Nations was a reality. By being a potent and recog- nizable symbol, the Red Cross is able to serve its critical func- tion, particularly in war zones and regions of political unrest. The Red Cross symbol pro- vides protection for those in need, and for the Red Cross professionals and volunteers who are assisting them. This also applies in Durham, where the local Red Cross has assisted at 21 fires and helped meet the basic needs of over 17 0 men, women and children over the last 12 months. Unfortunately, in recent years, marketers and others have increasingly used the symbol of the Red Cross, as they try to sell their wares or promote their services. Not only does this devalue the meaning of the symbol it- self, but it also adds to confu- sion as to what the symbol rep- resents. Indirectly, the lives of those working as field delegates and volunteers are put at grave risk, as well as the vulnerable under the protection of the Red Cross. In the face of increasing un- certainty and insecurity every- where in the world, it is vital the use of the emblem is pro- tected, so that people requiring basic needs for survival, and the lives of those helping them, are afforded the highest possi- ble protection. It is critical we continue to protect the use of the emblem as spelled out in international treaties and Canadian law, so that lives are not further endangered. The symbol is the only protection they have. So remember, if you see your children’s toys, or any goods or services, emblazoned with the red cross on white background, call your nearest Red Cross of- fice! BBeevveerrllyy DDyyeerr VVoolluunntteeeerr,, DDuurrhhaamm BBrraanncchh,, RReedd CCrroossss America lost high moral ground with Iraq invasion TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: The Americans have lost the high moral ground against ter- rorism with the commence- ment of war against Iraq. By vi- olating international law they are now terrorists themselves. The fundamentalist Chris- tians of America have the Pres- ident’s ear quoting Romans 13: 1-7 to declare America has the righteousness of God to inflict punishment on the evil-doers of the world. It’s too bad they ignore the verses before and after Ro- mans 13: 1-7, as it gives a fuller picture of God’s character and nature. As in the past, many will blame the Lord for all the suf- fering to ensue, when he hasn’t anything to do with it. In the realm of cause and effect, America will reap what it has sown. SStteevvee RRyyaann BBoowwmmaannvviillllee LLaasstt 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? ✦ Proper infrastructure in place 34.2 per cent ✦ Smart population growth 23.3 per cent ✦ Health care 18.3 per cent ✦ Environmental protection 16.7 per cent ✦ Developing parks, recreation 7.5 per cent Vo tes cast: 120 Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Are you taking any extra precautions because of the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome? ✦ Yes ✦ No Click and say 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, ext. 2030 or by email at cpierini@city.pickering.on.ca by noon on April 3, 2003 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com905.420.2222 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME 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 April 17 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit the website. New Saturday Pre-Teen Dance April 12 @ Petticoat Creek Community Centre 905.420.2370 Tele-Reg Now! Spring & Summer Programs by phone 905.420.4749 PICKERING GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY You are invited to attend a PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Date: April 16, 2003 Time: 5:00 - 7:30 pm Open House 7:30 pm Presentation Location: O’Brien Meeting Room, City of Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road (Enter by rear arena doors) The Open House will feature information on the constraints and opportunities for future development within the study area ( see shaded area on map), including: Agriculture Water Resources Natural Environment Cultural Heritage This Growth Management Study is an unprecedented opportunity for the City of Pickering to guide future growth in the study area in ways that will protect the sensitive natural environment, support a vibrant economy, highlight the unique cultural landscape and provide involvement from the community of Pickering is needed to successfully carry out this project. We hope you will attend this Open House to provide your input to this study. Catherine Rose, City of Pickering Project Manager By mail: One The Esplanade, Pickering, L1V 6K7 By phone: (905) 420-4660 ext. 2038 By fax: (905) 420-7648 By email: crose@city.pickering.on.ca OR Ann Joyner, Dillon Consulting Project Manager By mail: 235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 800, Toronto, M2J 4Y8 By phone: (416) 229-4647 ext. 335 By fax: (416) 229-4692 By email: ajoyner@dillon.ca Or visit the City of Pickering website at cityofpickering.com tickets.ca A fine way to pay pay Pay your parking tickets online cityofpickering.com First in Durham!!! Pay your parking tickets online 24-7!!! REGISTER NOW Pre School and Adult Leisure Program Registration Call Now for details 905.420.4621 TENDER FOR STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE Tender No. T-6-2003 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 pm local time: Wednesday, April 9, 2003 The work of this contract if for the general maintenance, installation and replacement of streetlights and poles in the city of Pickering for a three (3) year period in accordance with terms, plans and specifications prepared by the City of Pickering in conjunction with MJS Consultants Inc. 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 tendered amount available for sixty (60) days from date of tender closing. 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. Te ndering packages are available upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering by contacting Supply & Services tel. 905.420.4616, 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 TREE PROTECTION BY-LAW The Council or the City of Pickering has passed a Tree Protection By-law that prohibits and regulates the injuring, destruction or removal of trees from lands that back onto or are near to watercourses, ravines or other environmentally sensitive areas. The purpose of the by-law is to ensure that tree cutting will not interfere with natural drainage processes, result in soil erosion, result in siltation entering a watercourse, will not have a significant impact on healthy vegetation that is adjacent to the cutting area and will not have an impact on any fish or wildlife habitat within and adjacent to the subject site. For residential properties, the by-law does not apply to the removal of dead, dangerous, diseased or severely injured trees or stumps, in accordance with good forestry practice. If you live near or adjacent to a watercourse, ravine or environmentally sensitive area, you will need a permit to remove a healthy tree that has a trunk in excess of 25 millimeters in diameter. The application for a permit is available at the Pickering Civic Complex between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. If you have any questions about the Tree Protection By-law or you want to determine if you live within a Tree Protection Area, please contact the City of Pickering By-law Enforcement Services Section at 905.420.4611. PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION Tender No. T-3-2003 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 pm local time: Wednesday, April 9, 2003 The work consists of the supply of required materials, labour, machinery, tools and appliances for the installation of concrete curbed play areas, concrete pads, asphalt pathways, sod and related items in City parks and open spaces, in accordance with specifications prepared by the City. 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. 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. Te ndering packages are available upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering by contacting Supply & Services tel. 905.420.4616, 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 905.420.4616 Vera A. Felgemacher, C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, CMMI Manager, Supply & Services Tr y a Quick & Effective Workout! At the Pickering Recreation Complex we want to make your workouts with us fun & effective. We are offering free Quick Learn Sessions to all Complex Members and paid Health Club Admissions. Our Fitness Staff offer you SUPPORT, VARIETY and MOTIVATION so you can have an uncomplicated exercise program that seems effortless and pain-free. Your skill level will increase by participating in these Quick Learn Sessions! Learn more about the Advanced search features of the leading search engines and bout using multimedia via plug-ins. This free program will be held in the Central Library Auditorium on Saturday, April 12th from 9:30 am until 11:30 am. To register, please call 905.831.6265 and press 0 or email the library at help@picnet.org. Advanced Internet for Adults @ your library™ www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 2, 2003 PAGE A7 P identified as having had contact with another SARS case, travelled with- in the last 10 days to Asia, or visited the Scarborough Grace or York Central hospital since the out- break began in Ontario March 16. Dr. Atkinson said Lak- eridge Health Oshawa is no longer requiring any- one who enters the hospi- tal's emergency depart- ment go into in-home quarantine for 10 days fol- lowing their visit, as they had on Monday. However, all patients discharged from the Os- hawa facility will have to obey the 10-day quaran- tine orders. The Durham Region Health Department claims there are now five probable and one suspect- ed case of SARS in the re- gion. The numbers do not match reports from local hospitals of two probable and five suspected cases, but Glendene Collins, a health department spokesman, says the num- bers are "very fluid" and information about the spread of SARS in Durham is continuing to change. The department has suspended all non-essen- tial services to concen- trate on the SARS out- break and has extended its telephone service hours from 8:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. seven days a week. A Lakeridge Health Bowmanville staff mem- ber earlier identified as a suspected case of SARS is not showing any symp- toms of the disease and has been quarantined. Lakeridge emergency departments remain open, however, only urgent cases are being seen at this time. The Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering emergency department is open and accepting patients, al- though all are being screened and suspected SARS cases are being redirected to specially des- ignated areas in the hospi- tal. The outbreak has also continued to force strict limitations on visitation at all hospitals in Durham. The only visitors al- lowed to enter Lakeridge Health Oshawa are the parents of critically-ill children and the families of patients whose death is imminent. At Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, only par- ents of pediatric patients, one-support person per labouring woman and those visiting critically ill or palliative patients will be welcomed. Lakeridge Health sites in Bowmanville, Port Perry or Uxbridge are lim- iting visitors to those for palliative care patients, critically ill children, and the family of patients whose death is imminent, although no cases of the SARS have been discov- ered at those sites. All surgery at all Lak- eridge sites has been can- celled and all outpatient clinics and diagnostic imaging appointments have been cancelled. The organ donation ser- vice at Lakeridge Health has been suspended until further notice and al- though the Hemodialysis at Whitby remains open, all patients will be masked. Rouge Valley says until at least April 7, all elective inpatient and day surgery has been cancelled and all outpatient clinics are closed in Ajax. Only ur- gent and emergency ser- vices are being provided in surgery, psychiatry, car- diac care, cancer care, medical imaging and nu- clear medicine. All Lakeridge sites are closed to non-essential staff including delivery people and couriers and in Ajax all receiving will be restricted to the hospital receiving areas and will be limited to essential goods and services necessary to run the hospital. For more information, call Ontario's Health IN- FOline at 1-888-668-4636 or check the Web site at www.health.gov.on.ca. Those with symptoms can also call Telehealth On- tario at 1-866-797-0000. P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Brock RoadPickering Parkway Pickering Parkway Centre Tel.: (905) 428-7539 Visit our NEW STORE in Pickering: is now open in Pickering Parkway Centre! 5’3” and underplus size fashions ladies girls 6-16 Collections offered: Preview our collections on www.reitmans.com Discover the fresh looks for spring at our new store in Pickering Parkway Centre! $29 or lless style selection service value BLOUSES PANTS SKIRTS SWEATERS SHIRTS wear ttosave! ® TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by Loyalty Management Group Canada Inc. and Reitmans. CARPET CLEANING 686-9160(905) Limited Time Only Book be f o r e A pril 22n d & Recei v e Bonus (Any 3 rooms, plus Sofa and Chair $9900 (STEAM CLEAN SPRING COUPON LET’S GET RID OF THOSE WINTER HOUSEHOLD GERMS! www.magwyerspub.com “Trebleshooter” ENTERTAINMENT LIVE MUSIC DANCING Saturday April 5th 9pm Call for more INFO (905) 426-8877 A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Caps and face masks are a common sight across the region as health-care workers deal with the continued spread of confirmed, suspected and probable cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome. Durham schools take SARS steps BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Durham school board officials say they are taking the lead from the Durham Region Health De- partment regarding SARS. That means the children of some quarantined people are attending re- gion schools if they aren't showing any symptoms. Severe Acute Respiratory Syn- drome (SARS), a kind of pneumo- nia, is responsible for over 60 deaths around the world, including six in Canada. Ontario health officials say there are now 124 SARS cases in the province. Durham hospitals claim to be treating up to seven cases of the ill- ness locally, 2 probable and five sus- pected. It is not yet known what causes SARS. "We have a number of parents who are quarantined," Mark Joel, the Durham District School Board's op- erations superintendent, said in an interview. "How many, it's hard to say. Definitely more than 10. Some are self-quarantined. We have very few who are medically quarantined." He said the latter are people who have been told by a doctor to remain at home. Those who have quaran- tined themselves "have had casual contact with someone who is being watched," and are not sure of their status, said Mr. Joel. "I don't believe we have any par- ents who have symptoms," he said. Mr. Joel said the quarantined par- ents come from "all over" the region, citing every municipality from Pick- ering to Oshawa, and possibly north Durham as well. As per health department instruc- tions, a student who has a quaran- tined parent or parents must wear a mask at home or be separated from the parent. However, the students "are free to resume regular activities outside of home, as long as they are symptom free," he said. That includes attending school. "We're taking our direction from the public health department and we don't have any concerns about these people at this point in time," said Mr. Joel. While SARS is "scary" and "a new sit- uation" for officials at the board, Mr. Joel notes he's comfortable with the manner in which the health depart- ment is handling it. He said the public board is receiv- ing many calls from parents regard- ing SARS. Guidelines on dealing with the issue are posted on the board's Web site at ddsb.durham.edu.on.ca. Patricia Manson, education direc- tor of the Durham Catholic District School Board, said she is not aware of any students with SARS. "We're monitoring the situation," she said in an interview. "We're giving information to principals. Any calls from parents, we are instructing them to contact the health unit." Ms. Manson said as updates be- come available from the health de- partment, they are being passed on to school administrators. She would not say if any parents are quarantined and referred ques- tions to the Region's health depart- ment. Emergency open in Ajax, but patients being screened ✦ EEMMEERRGGEENNCCYY from page A1 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 2, 2003 PAGE A9 A/P United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge 2002 Campaign Honour Roll Employee Workplace Campaign Gifts Donations Exceeding $100,000 Ontario Power Generation Employees Charity Trust Donations Exceeding $20,000 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Durham District School Board Messier-Dowty Inc. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Purdue Pharma The Regional Municipality of Durham Veridian Corporation Donations Exceeding$10,000 City of Pickering DuPont Canada Inc. Durham Catholic District School Board Hubbell Canada Inc. Pitney Bowes of Canada Limited Town of Ajax Donations Exceeding $5,000 Bayly Communications Inc. Costco Wholesale Company ING Halifax Insurance Lear Corporation Siemens Dematic Limited Volkswagen Canada Inc. Donations Exceeding $2,000 Avery Dennison/Fasson Canada CAW TCA CANADA Holmes & Brakel Limited Donations up to $2,000 Actronix Antrum Inc. Alltemp Products Company Limited Burns Morston & Lay Insurance Brokers Canadian Mental Health Association-Durham Region Canadian National Institute for the Blind Canadian Red Cross Society Central Seven Association for Community Living Community Living - Ajax, Pickering, Whitby Cornerstone Community Association of Durham Inc. Credit Counselling Service of Durham Region Distress Centre of Durham Region Drew Chemical Limited Durham Deaf Services Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre Ellis Packaging Limited Grace Canada Inc. John Howard Society of Durham Region Lenbrook Industries Limited Liberty Mutual Mason Windows Limited National Bank of Canada OrthoMotion Inc. Paxar Canada Inc. Precision Valve (Canada) Ltd. Rogers Television Simcoe Engineering Group Limited Web Offset Publications Limited YWCA of Durham Corporate Campaign Gifts Donations Exceeding $50,000 Ajax Municipal Grant Pickering Municipal Grant Donations Exceeding $20,000 Ontario Power Generation Purdue Pharma Donations Exceeding $10,000 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Hubbell Canada Inc. Messier-Dowty Inc. Donations Exceeding $5,000 Best Buy DuPont Canada Inc. ING Halifax Insurance Siemens Dematic Limited Urban Development Institute Volkswagen Canada Inc. Donations Exceeding $2,000 Costco Wholesale Company Holmes & Brakel Limited John Boddy Developments Ltd. Lenbrook Industries Limited McDonald’s Restaurants (Ajax) NFO WorldGroup Telus Community Connection The Great-West Life Assurance Company Donations up to $2,000 Actronix Antrum Inc. Ajax Small Engine Repair Allstate Foundation of Canada Alltemp Products Company Limited Avery Dennison/Fasson Canada Bayly Communications Inc. Bell World Bon L Canada Inc. Bousfield, Dale-Harris Cutler & Smith Inc. Brooks Auto Service Bruce Bissell Buick Pontiac Ltd. Cassidy & Co. Architectural Technologist Chocolate Farms Dickson Printing Donevan Fleischman Petrich Ltd. Drew Chemical Limited Electro-Meter Company Limited Ellis Packaging Limited Factory Mattress Front Line Contracting Inc. General Electric of Canada Inc. Grace Canada Inc. Great Lakes Lamp Parts Limited Household Financial Corporation Howard Marten Co. Ltd. J.D. Barnes Limited John S. Tucciarone, Barrister & Solicitor Konica Business Machines Lear Canada Corporation Liberty Mutual London Life Insurance Co. Martindale Planning Services Mason Windows Limited Michael Boyer Pontiac Buick Mike’s Auto Service Nathan & Lily Silver Family Foundation Nelson Industrial Fabricating Limited Odyssey Books and Resource Centre OJ Muller Landscape Contractor Ltd. Paxar Canada Inc. Pickering Audio Visual Pickering Town Centre Pickering Village Pharmacy Precision Valve (Canada) Limited Rebound Sales and Service Ltd. Renaud & Rutland Rodman’s Heating & Air Conditioning Rogers Cable Rotary Club of Pickering Ryder Logistics Canada S.B. Simpson Group Inc. Sabourin Kimble & Associates Sage Electric Limited Schaeffers & Associates Ltd. Shandex Sales Group Ltd. Smillie McAdams Summerlin Staples, Business Depot Star One Motor Company State Farm Insurance Company TACC Construction Co. Ltd. The Joseph Lebovic Charitable Foundation The Sernas Group Inc. The Sorbara Group The Vintner’s Nook Inc. The Wolf Lebovic Charitable Foundation Toko Investments Limited Vic O’Hearn Insurance Agency Ltd. Wellman Associates Sponsors Print Sponsors Binns Designer Kitchens and Baths Brooks Creative Marketing Strategies Dickson Printing DuPont Performance Coatings Major Event Sponsors Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Carpet Towne Flooring Centre Eco-Tec Inc. Hubbell Canada Inc. Innovative Awards Konica Business Technologies Messier-Dowty Inc. Ontario Power Generation Papps Casual Dining RBC Royal Bank Rogers Cable Rogers Television Running Room Runnymede Development Corporation Limited Siemens Dematic Limited TD Canada Trust Timex Veridian Corporation Watertowne Bottling Co. Gifts in Kind Certified Heating and Air Conditioning - Lennox Inc. Diamond Institute IBM Jane Brooks - Art work for the CPC T-shirt Mary Cook Photography and Desktop Publishing McDonald’s Restaurants (Ajax) RBC Royal Bank We Wish to Thank our “Sea of Stars” Sponsors Leaders of the Way HEROES (Donations of $1,000 or more) Adams, Wayne B. Archell, Robert Beattie, John Burgess, John Buttigiag, Bryan Carl, Doug Desaulniers, L. Francois Dickson, Joe Forsey, Robert Friendship, Bruce Hall, Michelle Hartley, Dan & Wiens, Meredith Hawkshaw, Ron Higgins, Stewart Klazek, Jim & Edna Kusluski, Martin MacCharles, Tracy Miller, Tim Paulus, Robert Rider, John & Sandy Samson, Wendy Sherk, Brian & Sandra Liddell, Richard Manuel, David Marshall, Graham Nelson, Teri Parisotto, Rick Parr, Dr. D. W. Preston, Eric Renaud, Mr. Reynolds, Stephen Smeall, Heather Stonell, Roger Thompson, Elizabeth Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Peggy LEADERS (Donations of $500 or more) Agnew, Bill Atkinson, Joe & Family Bamford, Craig & Carol Brown, Kyle Carson, Grant & Jeanine Clark, David Coburn, Shane Critchley, Don Da Silva, Manuel Fraser, John Gallen, Ken Head, Michael Hone, Jacqueline Hunt, Peter Illingworth, Shirley Jamieson, John & Carol Other ‘Leaders of the Way’ donors have chosen to remain anonymous and some who have contributed through payroll deduction have not been identified. A heartfelt thank-you to those individuals for their contributions to the communities of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge through United Way. United Way of Ajax-Pickering - Uxbridge Art Robson of Future Planning Insurance Agency Ltd. Rowsell, Allen Scott, Jennifer Sgro, Victor Smith, Karen A. 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N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only * Bruno Meat & Deli Ajax/Pick. * Durham Business Times Ajax/Pick. * Giant Tiger Ajax * Globo Shoes Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Marks Work Wearhouse Ajax/Pick. * MIllwork Building Supplies Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Sport Mart Ajax * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * White Rose Ajax/Pick. Brittnee Wednesday’s carrier of the week is Brittnee. She enjoys playing Soccer and listening to music. She will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Brittnee for being our Carrier of the Week. The First Islamic Centre In Pickering MASJID-E-USMAN Ground Breaking Ceremony Sunday April 6 at 2 pm (Insha-Allah) Join Us With Your Family & Friends The Pickering Islamic Centre MASJID-E-USMAN 2065 Brock Rd. Pickering, L1V 4H7 For more info. call 905-426-7887 Help us raise enough funds to build phase one of The First Masjid in Pickering May Allah (swt) accept your valuable donation and reward you and your family with His infinite Blessings. A Tax deductible receipt will be issued for amount over $20.00 Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ City: _______________ Province: _____________ Postal Code:_________ Home Phone: __________________ Business Phone: _________________ One Time Donation: $__________________________________________ Monthly Donation: $ _________ Start Date: _________ End Date: ______ Find a treasure in recycler’s chest Recycler's Corner and the News Ad- vertiser bring you the 'Treasure Chest' on a monthly basis. This space allows residents to give away items they no longer use and for non-profit groups to list items they require. Non-profit organizations are invited to call and use this space to acquire articles or materials for their services. As the spring cleaning of garages and basements is upon us, read on to see what the City of Pickering is doing on the premise that what is consid- ered garbage to one person may be gold to another! To utilize this space, call 905-420- 5625 during regular business hours. Requests should be submitted by the last Wednesday of the month. Items needed 1) Old tennis balls to be used on chairs in a classroom -- 905-839-8590 2) Camping equipment of dry bags, water-tight barrels, paddles, rope, older but still usable canoes, light- weight cooking supplies, light-weight two-person tents with flys -- TREX, an Ajax Girl Guide unit -- 905-428-0954 3) Toy trunk or chest -- day care cen- tre -- 905-263-4771 4) Computer (Internet capable) copi- er, bulletin board -- Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary -- 905-649-8282 Items to give away 1) Fifteen large pieces of glass sheets, various sizes -- 905-427-6941 2) Built-in dishwasher, almond colour with white and black panel colours that can be changed -- 905-619-3645 3) Ten 45-gallon metal drums -- 905- 831-0624 4) Nine-drawer brown dresser, seven- by-1.5 feet -- 905-839-0440 5) Lots of five-gallon buckets with lids -- 905-426-7233 6) Glass sliding doors -- 905-420-5625 ✦✦✦ Recently the City of Pickering launched a new waste exchange pro- gram. This diversion initiative func- tions on the same premise as the Treasure Chest. Pickering's exchange acts as an in- termediary that attempts to match unwanted materials with potential end-users. Companies, institutions, non-profit organizations and resi- dents with unwanted non-hazardous materials can list items with the hope someone else in the area may have a suitable use for them. You can also review the current list if you are looking for a specific article. This new program, listed under waste management, is located in the ser- vices section at www.cityofpickering.com. ✦✦✦ COMING EVENT: Seaton Trail hike hosted by the Toronto and Region Conservation hosts a Seaton Trail hike in the Village of Whitevale April 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Discover the fish living in Duffins Creek and learn about restoration works on the White- vale Dam. ✦✦✦ Larraine Roulston is a Pickering- based freelance columnist, covering the latest in community recycling and waste reduction initiatives. E-mail her at roulstonlp@sympatico.ca. LLaarrrraaiinnee RRoouullssttoonn rr ee cc yy cc ll ee rr ’’ss cc oo rr nn ee rr Group requires some spirit AAJJAAXX ---- No matter how old you are, every person has an inner child. It Takes a Village is looking for parents and child-care providers with children under the age of six for its 'in spirit' group. Chil- dren take part in storytelling, crafts and sing along with the el- derly in the community. The group meets at 10:30 a.m. every Monday at Winbourne Park Long Term Care Facility, 1020 Westney Rd. N., at Rossland Road in Ajax. The next session runs March 31 to May 26. Registration is free but space is limited. For more information, call Yaa Shange at 905-427-7511 or register online at www.itav.org. Lions look kids in the eye BByy JJeennnniiffeerr SSttoonnee Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM –––– The North Os- hawa Lionesses and Lions hope to look about 3,500 senior kindergarten students in the eye this year. The group is part of the Lions vision screening pro- gram, which goes school-to- school in an at- tempt to iden- tify children who have trou- ble seeing at a distance, up close, or who have difficulty making both eyes work to- gether. Seven- ty-nine elemen- tary schools, located in Pick- ering, Ajax, Whitby and Os- hawa, are par- ticipating this year. "One class has three chil- dren wearing glasses be- cause of the program," says David Barthau, part of the Lions District A16 vision screening com- mittee. "The worst case was that there was a child who was blind in one eye, and no one knew it." The program has trained vol- unteers going into schools with eye charts and hand-held autorefractors, a $10,000 piece of equipment which allows volunteers to determine if a child's eyesight is outside of recommended parameters. The equipment was purchased by the Lions. After testing is complete, parents receive a report, indi- cating how their children fared in tests on far visual acuity, align- ment, and re- fraction. Par- ents are cau- tioned that the testing does not replace a full eye exam, but are advised if their children have not been successful at any component of the test. Fail- ure of any part indicates the need for a com- plete eye exam- ination, says Carol Buss of the North Os- hawa Lioness- es. District A16, which includes clubs from Os- hawa to Hal- iburton to Maple, started the vision screening pro- gram last year, says Mr. Barthau. By the end of this year, 10,000 stu- dents in the district will have been ex- amined. BByy JJaannee MMccDDoonnaalldd Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––It never hurts to ask. Espe- cially in an election year when three of your MPPs are cabinet ministers, one of whom holds the purse strings. Funding for Hospice Durham jumped by $105,500 (from $73,953 to $179,453) March 18 when Durham-area MPPs Janet Ecker (minister of finance), Jim Flaherty (minister of opportunity, innovation and enterprise), Jerry Ouellette (minister of natural resources) and John O'Toole jointly announced the increase. The monies will come from the ministry of health. "It's everything we hoped for," says Cheryl MacLeod, executive director of Hospice Durham. "We have a new lease on life." A year ago, the agency asked the Min- istry of Health and Long-term Care to in- crease its funding. Mrs. MacLeod feared the services she and her staff of three try to provide would have to be drastically cut if the ministry didn't come through with more money. With less than $74,000 a year to pay op- erating expenses and wages for 3.5 full- time staff, the not-for-profit agency watched its waiting list grow with the names of people who couldn't wait. Even- tually, Hospice Durham had to close its doors one day per week. "As of April 1, the office will be open five days a week," says a relieved Mrs. MacLeod. "We are continuing to accept re- ferrals, train volunteers and match volun- teers with families." The next training ses- sion begins May 1 at the agency's Whitby offices. Hospice Durham palliative care volun- teers are part of an interdisciplinary team which includes the patient and his or her family, physicians, nurses, social workers, community support services, occupation- al therapists, spiritual counsellors and the trainers and co-ordinators that make up the agency's staff. There is no fee for palliative support. Hospice Durham is funded through pri- vate gifts, in-memoriam donations, fund- raising activities and the Ministry of Health. The registered charity must continue to find ways to raise funds despite the new government funding in order to serve the growing southern part of Durham Region - along the lakeshore from Pickering to Newcastle. (Port Perry-based North Durham Hospice provides services for the northern part of the region). Fund-raising activities are set for May 3 when Hospice Durham hopes to raise money by holding a silent auction of local- ly donated art and a draw at the Brooklin Community Centre. "Hospice Durham volunteers and staff have helped numerous families cope with the most difficult time in their lives - the terminal illness of a loved one," said Ms. Ecker, MPP for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge. "I am very pleased that Minister (Tony) Clement has recognized their commit- ment and the value of the service they provide with this significant increase in funding." An expanded employment insurance program allowing compassionate care leave from work for those who must look after a gravely-ill child, parent or spouse was included under increased health care spending in the February 2003 federal budget. 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The Durham Region Parents of Multiple Births Association (DRPOMBA) is holding its semi-annual clothing sale, Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the McLaughlin Armoury, 53 Simcoe St N., Oshawa. Items include gently used clothing from newborn to size 14, mater- nity clothes, baby equip- ment and toys. Admission is $1 and it is refunded with a $20 pur- chase. Cash only. Children are welcome, but wagons and strollers must remain outside. DRPOMBA is a non-profit group that of- fers information, educa- tion and assistance to members and the commu- nity about raising twins, triplets, quadruplets and quintuplets. The group provides monthly newslet- ters, support meetings, be- reavement information, friendship and support. Call Katherine at 905- 579-4381. See double, triple at baby clothing sale Flaherty's out to smooth the trade waters BByy KKeeiitthh GGiilllliiggaann aanndd JJeerreemmyy LLee PPaaggee Staff Writers DDUURRHHAAMM –––– Failing to back our biggest trading partner in a time of war could have economic repercus- sions, according to Jim Flaherty. The Ontario minister of enter- prise, opportunity and innovation said Canada should have stood with the United States in the war on Iraq. "The U.S. is our biggest trading partner by far," the Whitby-Ajax MPP stated, pointing out the On- tario economy depends on exports, with 93 per cent going to the U.S. "We do more in trade in one day with the U.S. than we do in one year with France," he added in reference to France being the lead country op- posed to the war. "Not only has Ottawa failed to sup- port our best friend, neighbour and trading partner, they've gone out of their way to insult" the Americans, pointing to the recent 'Americans, I hate those bastards,' comments by Liberal MP Carolyn Parrish. Those comments "all get reported in the U.S. I've already had Canadi- an businesses express their concern to me," Mr. Flaherty added. Beginning March 24, Mr. Flaherty was visiting states that border On- tario in support of the American ef- fort and to smooth any waves of dis- content over Canada's position. "The premier has been clear. I'll be going to the U.S. to show them On- tario supports them. There are many Canadians in the U.S. and many Canadians have families in the states," Mr. Flaherty said. The minister visited Lansing, Mich., this week to meet with state officials to discuss secure and effi- cient border clearance. The mood in Michigan was "seri- ous and somber," according to Mr. Flaherty, who explains one of the soldiers killed in Iraq was from Lansing. He says the U.S. and Cana- da have a "very close relationship." As for business, Mr. Flaherty says support for a North American secu- rity perimeter was discussed, as well as establishing "a general agreement we need to maximize the use of our technologies" in order to deter the threat of terrorism. "In the short-term, we need to pre- clear more trucks, containers, and people both ways at the border." Michigan is Ontario's largest trade partner, Mr. Flaherty explains. And more than 28 million crossings from the U.S. were recorded last year alone, he explains. "We live in perilous times," com- ments Mr. Flaherty. "We (Michigan and Ontario) have agreed to co-op- erate... Make sure the border is se- cure but efficient in trade... They're very positive about working with Ontario." He says strengthening the part- nership between Michigan and On- tario is "vital to our economy," and that the two will focus on "big indus- try and small industry. "The visit by me and my staff was very much appreciated," he explains, adding the people were "very touched" by the gesture. "The Americans are not perfect," he says. "Canadians are not either." He's planning on going to Min- nesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York and "I may also go to Washing- ton." In a time of conflict, saying Presi- dent George Bush isn't a statesman, as federal cabinet minister Herb Dhaliwal said, "isn't healthy", Mr. Flaherty noted. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 2, 2003 PAGE B1 A/P SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Gym dandy Ac ro’s excel at Friendship meet... See page B2 TT..JJ.. KKEEMMPP An all-star for Mercyhurst Lakers. GGAARREETTTT WWIINNDDEERR Wins NCAA Division III title as a rookie. TTYYLLEERR MMCCGGRREEGGOORR MAAC Conference all-rookie all-star.JJEEFFFF MMIILLEESS Honoured by U. of Vermont Catamounts. Local players lead U.S. university teams Winder wins NCAA hockey title in rookie season; Kemp, Miles, McGregor honored DDUURRHHAAMM ——Four collegiate hockey players from Ajax and Pickering concluded winning seasons with their respective university squads south of the border. Tyler McGregor and Garett Winder, of Ajax, and TJ Kemp and Jeff Miles, of Pickering, all had sparkling seasons: McGregor with the Holy Cross (Edison, New Jer- sey) Crusaders, Winder with the Nor wich University (Northfield, Ve rmont) Cadets, Kemp with the Mercyhurst (Erie, Pennsylvania) Lakers and Miles with the Universi- ty of Vermont (Burlington, Ver- mont) Catamounts. Winder, a winger with Norwich, ended his rookie season with a bang, helping the Cadets emerge as champions of NCAA Division III hockey. The Cadets defeated Os- wego from New York State 2-1 in the championship game at Kreitzberg Arena in Northfield last weekend. The Cadets defeated Trinity Col- lege from Connecticut 5-4 in the NCAA quarter-finals and then post- ed a 6-3 victory over top-ranked St. Norbert College from Wisconsin in the NCAA semifinal to earn a berth in the final against Oswego. Winder, a former member of the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers, f inished the year with 11 goals and five assists for 16 points. He helped the Cadets to a 27-3 overall record. Meanwhile, McGregor was select- ed as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s (MAAC) co-offensive rookie of the year with Scott Reynolds of Mercyhurst. The five-foot, 10-inch, 190-pound forward put together a stellar sea- son for the Crusaders, as he notched the game-winner in a quar- ter-final matchup with Army back on March 15 to advance Holy Cross into the semifinals against Quinnip- iac, losing 3-0. He tied for sixth in goal scoring in conference games with 12, and ranks third in freshman scoring (12-12-24). He was named MAAC rookie of the week on Jan. 27. McGregor, 19, formerly of the Ajax Axemen, was also named to the MAAC all-rookie all-star squad for the 2002-2003 season. Meanwhile, Jeff Miles was front and centre at the University of Ver- mont’s annual post-season banquet last Friday. The 6-foot, 207-pounder was hon- oured with the John C. Cunning- ham Most Valuable Player award at the banquet. Miles was also named as one of the captains for the 2003- 04 season. Miles — a junior forward for the Catamounts — led the team in scor- ing with 19 goals and 17 assists for 36 points. Among the ECAC leaders in points, goals, assists, short-hand- ed goals and power-play goals, Miles finished with seven power- play goals, two short-handed goals, three game-winning goals and one game-tying goal. In 99 career games, Miles has 32 goals and 58 assists for 90 points, good for 41st on UVM’s all-time scoring list. He is one of only 10 players in UVM history to lead the Cata- Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Return to sender AAJJAAXX –––– Andrew Nelson, left, keeps his eye on the shuttlecock, while partner Tim Johnson awaits the return during under-19 boys’ doubles action at the Central Ontario Badminton Championships at Ajax High School Sunday. Nelson and Johnson were rep- resenting the local Phoenix Junior Badminton Club. Rock preparing to break training on first camp Senior ‘B’ lacrosse team starts season April 14 DDUURRHHAAMM ——With just two weeks to go before the start of training camp, it’s all systems go for the Ajax-Pickering Rock senior ‘B’ lacrosse team. “Everything seems to be falling into place,” says Rock general man- ager Paul St. John as the start of training camp approaches Monday, April 14 at the Village Arena in Ajax. The Rock recently brought an as- sistant coach on board in the form of Steve Gomez, who played at the junior level with the Toronto Beaches and senior lacrosse with the Scarborough Saints. Gomez will serve under head coach Keith Begley, who played last year with the Brooklin Merchants senior ‘B’ team and has also played on sever- al senior ‘A’ championship teams with the Brooklin Redmen. The Rock is attempting to get Kevin Robinson to come on the bench as an assistant, but his sta- tus with the club is still not con- f irmed. Robinson also played his senior lacrosse with the Saints. He also has a hockey background, playing for a time with the Chicago Blackhawks after a junior career with the Toronto Marlboros. St. John says he’s eagerly await- ing the start of training camp, which has been a long time in com- ing for him and co-owner, Rob Roche, of Ajax. They started the initial discus- sions surrounding the team back in September, and were eventually awarded the new franchise by the Ontario Lacrosse Association last November. “I’m looking forward to it,” says St. John. “It’s our team and we’re looking forward to putting it to- gether so we’ll be competitive in the first year and I’m sure we’re going to be.” St. John expects around 50 play- ers at the seven-day training camp. The camp’s players will be split into two teams for the first week of training camp, owing to the fact seven goaltenders have been invit- ed to take part. “They’re the reason we wanted to split up the camp,” says St. John. “We wanted them all to get an equal opportunity.” At the end of training camp, which concludes April 27, the Rock hopes to sign 18 to 19 players and two goaltenders to go into the 2003 OLA senior ‘A’ regular-season cam- paign. That’s far less than the al- lowable 25-man roster, but that’s by design, says St. John. “If we’re going to sign more guys, we’ll do it later in the season. If we carry (a full roster) now, we might have to cut players (in the middle of the season) in order to sign other Sports Briefs APRIL 2, 2003 photo courtesy William DiLillo, University of Vermont Pickering’s Jeff Miles in action with the University of Vermont Catamounts.✦ Please see Local, B2 ✦ Please see Rock, B2 Raiders just miss bronze at provincial championships DDUURRHHAAMM —— The Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor bantam ‘AAA’ rep hockey team ended its season in Whitby on the weekend, losing in the bronze-medal game to Grey-Bruce 3-2. The locals started the OMHA cham- pionship tournament well with a 9-4 vic- tory over Welland. In the second game, the Raiders lost a hard-fought 5-4 deci- sion to the eventual gold medallists from North Central. The Raiders got them- selves back into the tournament with a resounding 8-1 victory over Grey-Bruce, but lost 8-3 to local rival Whitby Wild- cats. The Raiders defeated Barrie and Whitby to get to the OMHA champi- onship. The team played the OMHA tourna- ment without regular players Brian Fos- ter and Drew Stark who were injured, and Steven Koufis who was sick. Playing on the weekend were Eric Nottbeck, David Jenkins, James Jarvis, Michael McFarlane, Nick Holmberg, Joel Rosen, Marcus Carroll, Brendan Hann, Lucas Head, John Harrington, Cameron Bursey, Evan Tsiopoulos, Daniel Genis and affiliated players Blake Boddy, Tyler Milanovic and Adam Morra. Golden weekend a record breaker for Martin PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——A city athlete cleared hurdles in record-breaking fashion at a major high school indoor meet last weekend. Paul Martin, of Pine Ridge Sec- ondary School, competed against ath- letes from a number of schools in the GTA at the 2003 York University High School Indoor Track and Field Meet. Martin won double gold. He cap- tured the senior boys’ 60-metre hurdles in a meet record time of 8.07 seconds. His other gold came in the 400m where he posted a time of 50.18 seconds, a personal best. The OAC student at Pine Ridge said his stepped-up training regimen, along with a strong race, paved the way for the record. “I was shocked and surprised at first. I ran at York earlier (in the indoor track season) in 8.24 seconds, so I didn’t expect to run in 8.07 at this meet where the competition wasn’t as strong. I guess it was just nervousness the week before. I was very pleased with my time,” he said. Martin also ran a week ago for Pine Ridge at the Nike Adam Invitational Meet at York. There, he won the 60m hurdles in a time of 7.91 in a hand-timed event. Several other Pine Ridge athletes ran at the meet, but no results could be obtained for them. Knights atoms sweep aside Tigers AAJJAAXX ——The Ajax Knights Continental Fitness major atom ‘AA’ rep hockey team continued its winning ways by sweeping the Aurora Tigers in its best-of-five York- Simcoe league semifinal series. The Knights now face off against the Georgina Blaze in the league final. The Ajacians nailed down the series win with a 2-1 victory in Game 3. James Malloy and Spencer Forrester scored, with assists to Brandon Watts and George Jimas. The defence — led by Quinn Ver- noy, Alex Hillhouse, David Murphy and Thomas Miles — held the Tigers off the scoresheet until the last minute of play. Jonathan Germain was superb in net. In Game 2, Connor Tamblyn held the hot hand by netting a natural hat trick in a 5-2 victory. Other scorers were Shane Hudson and Jimas. Assisting were Watts with two, Michael Mastrangelo, Forrester and Adam Zulak. Ajax prevailed 6-5 in a wide-open se- ries opener. Brendan Lane, Cody Arse- nault, Matthew Roberts, Malloy, Watts and Jimas scored. Assists went to Hudson with two, Malloy, Watts, Mastrangelo and Tamblyn. Goaltender Ben Reid was missing from the series due to injury. PPAAUULL MMAARRTTIINN Hurdles to new meet record. 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GAME 3 Accent Building Sciences 64 vs.Verifeye 49 TOP SCORERS Accent : Rod Fraser 28, Jude Calliste 13, Roy Christiansen 12, Bob Pfizer 8.Verifeye: Mike Jovanov 12, Earl Hutchinson 12, Pat Roach 9, Charlie Benchfield 8. GAME 4 Warwick Publishing 67 vs. Brown Pineo Van Kempen 27 TOP SCORERS Warwick: Dave Bayliss 19; Reuben Defrance 17; Ian Campbell 13; Sam Terry 9. Brown Pineo:Bill Boston 8, Gil Milton 6, Mike Horn 5. GAME 5 The Base 69 vs.West Hill Mens Slo-Pitch 52. TOP SCORERS The Base: Conrad Davis 48; George Ior- danov 11, Jim Burke 8.West Hill Mens Slo- Pitch: Craig Yakimishyn 14, Owen Officer 13, Bruce Briard 10, Tom Recalis 6. Scoreboard APRIL 2, 2003 g uys and we want to be loyal to the guys here. We want the community to see and know the guys,” says St. John. St. John says he’s full speed ahead in attracting the most skilled players he can into the Ajax-Pickering Rock fold. Although he won’t discuss any of the names of potential players, he’s confi- dent some of them will wind up in a Rock uniform this season. “We hope to have a couple of good ones,” says St. John. As far as off the floor activ- ity is concerned, St. John says the team is in good shape with its volunteer corps at the home games. Two sponsors have also been brought on board, in- cluding Grosnor Sport Cards — the Rock’s major corpo- rate sponsor, owned by Roche and business partner Dave Yates. The Portly Piper Pub in Ajax has also signed on as a sponsor. The Ajax-Pickering Rock senior ‘B’ lacrosse team be- gins its inaugural season in the Ontario Lacrosse Associ- ation (OLA) league against the two-time defending league champion Owen Sound Woodsmen at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Seven other teams com- pete in the senior ‘B’ league, including the Brooklin Mer- chants, St. Clair (Wallace- burg) Storm, Ennismore (Pe- terborough) Shamrocks, Arthur Aces, Burlington Chiefs, Mohawk (Brantford) Stars and the league’s other expansion team, the Kitch- ener-Waterloo Kodiaks. mounts in assists in two or more seasons. A ninth-round selection of the Chicago Black- hawks in 2001, Miles, 21, was also named to the ECAC all-academic team last year. He’s majoring in physi- cal education at UVM. Former Ajax-Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ and Picker- ing Panthers defenceman Kemp closed out his sophomore season of NCAA Division 1 hockey by being named to his Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference second all- star team and to the league’s all-tournament playoff team. The five-foot-11-inch, 180-pound rearguard fin- ished the season first in scoring for sophomore de- fenceman and tied for second for defencemen. L ast season Kemp was named to the all-rookie team. Kemp scored a game- winning goal in a 4-3 vic- tory over Quinnipiac for the MAAC tournament championship, which took his league champi- ons Mercyhurst Lakers to the Final 16 NCAA Divi- sion 1 Tournament. Playing in the NCAA’s f inal 16 tournament at Minneapolis, Minnesota March 28, Kemp’s Lakers suffered a 9-2 loss to the NCAA’s number-three ranked University of Min- nesota Golden Gophers in their home rink. It was the second time in three years the Lakers have made it to the NCAA tournament and three years that they have fin- ished in first place in the MAAC. Kemp is majoring in criminal justice at Mercy- hurst College. ✦ Rock from page B1 Rock readies for training camp ✦ Local from page B1 Local players end successful season of U.S. college hockey Acro’s return with arms full Four overall medals earned at Friendship competition in Toronto AAJJAAXX —— Ajax Acro’s Gym- nastics Club athletes fared well at the Friendship Classic Invitational Competition in Scarborough March 22 and 23. Club members won four overall medals at the compe- tition hosted by the Birch- mount Gymnastics Academy. Leading the way was Katie Tetroe, who captured the overall gold in novice ‘B’ group 1 with a score of 36.00. She placed first on uneven bars (9.40), second on balance beam (9.25), third on floor ex- ercise (8.80) and fifth on vault (8.55). Sarah Pantaleo, also com- peting in novice ‘B’ group 1, finished second with an over- all score of 35.92. She finished second on vault (8.95), third on beam (9.10) and bars (9.25) and sixth on floor (8.62). Liisa Nasu placed second all-round in novice ‘B’ group 2 with an overall score of 35.65. She finished first on beam (9.40), fourth on bars (9.05) and floor (8.75) and sixth on vault (8.45). Nichole Shanks finished third overall in tyro ‘B’ group 1 with a mark of 35.20. She placed second on floor (8.85) and beam (9.10), fourth on bars (8.40) and fifth on vault (8.85). Lesley-Ann Graham-Singh finished fourth all-around in novice ‘B’ group 2 with a score of 35.47. She placed second on beam (9.35), third on vault (8.90) and floor (8.87) and sev- enth on bars (8.35). Courtney Panchan placed fourth all-round in the novice ‘A’ category with an overall score of 36.02. She placed sec- ond on floor (9.15), third on vault (8.80) and bars (9.20) and fourth on beam (8.87). Alyssa Ilott finished fourth overall in the open ‘B’ division with a score of 34.75. Ilott fin- ished second on vault (8.60), third on beam (8.30) and third on floor (9.05) and fourth on bars (8.80). Rachel Martini finished third all-round in tyro ‘B’ group 2 with a score of 35.55. She won the vault event (9.60), finished third on floor (8.80), fourth on bars (8.75) and seventh on beam (8.40). Danielle Nash finished sixth overall in the open ‘A’ bracket with a score of 34.85. She placed fourth on floor (8.80) and beam (8.85) and sixth on vault (8.50) and bars (8.70). AAJJAAXX ——The Ajax Ringette Association is holding its ‘A’ and ‘AA’ try- outs at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre next week. The first set of tryouts are being held Tuesday, April 8 and Thursday, April10, with petite ‘A’ be- ginning at 6 p.m., followed by tween ‘A’ and ‘AA’ at 7 p.m., junior ‘A’ at 8 p.m. and belle ‘A’ at 9 p.m. All sessions are scheduled for Pad 1. The second evaluation begins Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. with petite ‘A’. Tween ‘A’ and ‘AA’ follows at 7 p.m., Junior ‘A’ at 8 p.m., Junior ‘AA’ at 9 p.m. and belle ‘A’ at 9 p.m. Try- outs are slated for Pad 4. Evaluation fees are $10 per player, per session. For more information, contact Kim Serjeantson, Ajax Ringette Associa- tion, at kmserjeantson@rogers.co m. ••• The annual general meeting is being held Sun- day, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Admiral’s Room at the community centre, 75 Centennial Rd. Ringette tryouts loom in Ajax THE OUTSIDE EDGE THE OUTSIDE EDGE To Advertise in this montly feature call Marilyn Brophy at 905-683-5110 ❀ Lawn Care ❀ Garden Centres ❀ Landscape Contractors ❀ Guest Speakers ❀ Demonstrations Visit us at www.durhamregion.com Sponsored By: Friday April 11 Saturday April 12 Sunday April 13 Children’s Arena (Arena St., Oshawa) Communities in Bloo m People, Plants and Pride ...Growing Together In Co-operation with: Call Now To Reserve Your Space 905 - 579-4400 Ask for Sharon Dickson (Ext. 2285) or Serina Mayberry (Ext. 2262) Henry & Victoria Stre e t, W h itby Henry & Victoria Street, Whitby WHITBY IRO QUOIS WHITBY IRO QUOIS WHITBY IROQUOIS S PORT S CENTRE S PORT S CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE (PAD S 3 & 4)S 3 & 4) (PADS 3 & 4) T h u r sday Ap ril 17, 11a m-9p m Thursday April 17, 11am-9pm F rid ay Ap ril 18, 9 a m-9p m Friday April 18, 9am-9pm Satu r d ay Ap ril 1 9 , 9 a m-8pm Saturday April 19, 9am-8pm S u n d ay April 20, 11a m-3p m Sunday April 20, 11am-3pm magazine It’s your lifestyle To advertise call Andrea 905-683-5110 ext. 235 Family ties strong in latest Herongate production BByy TToonnyy DDooyyllee Staff Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ---- It's all in the family as the latest production hits the stage at Herongate. Starring husband and wife team Paul Francies and Margaret St. John as George and Charlotte Hay, 'Moon Over Buffalo' opened March 28. But that's just the start to the family ties, as St. John, a veteran actress with more than 20 plays to her credit at the Whitevale dinner theatre, is joined on stage for the first time by her son Alexander Street. And the ties don't end there. Francies also helps with the sets for all Herongate productions, while St. John's role ex- tends to preparing the costumes for each play. With so much familiar blood, it should come as no surprise that Moon Over Buffalo centres on an acting family, led by the Hays. "She's a very strong-willed lady, very powerful and in control -- most of the time," said St. John of Char- lotte. "During the play she loses con- trol." Losing control is the theme of the play as director Ann Ward and St. John note that although it's an American comedy written by Ken Ludwig, the production really has all the makings of a true British farce. "There's lots of running in and out of doors, mistaken identity and it's really fast," said St. John, a White- vale resident. The year is 1953 and the television is starting to gain popularity in America and finding its way into more and more homes. As a result, the Hays take their repertory com- pany on the road in an effort to find a warm and appreciative audience. "What happened to the theatre scene is people were staying home and watching television and not going to the theatre any more," relat- ed Ward. "This looks at what hap- pens to this family." Before the Hays know it, they've ended up in Buffalo. "The idea in Buffalo is it's a come- down," said Ward. "The idea is it's one of the only places where they still can perform." Throw into the mix the fact the cast believes Frank Capra is on the way to catch a matinee performance and confusion ensues, with the set's five doors getting a good workout. Bowmanville's Marion Reid-Clarke plays Charlotte's mother in the play, while Dana Clarfield, a Markham resident, is the couple's daughter Roz. Rounding out the cast are Jonathan Aiken, a Whitby resident, who plays the actor Paul, Pickering's Julie Heyes, whose role is the actress Eileen, and Daniel Wyse, of Whitby, as Richard, an agent and lawyer. Street plays Howard, a love interest of Roz's. Rehearsals began six weeks ago, and St. John noted the cast was anx- ious to start its run. "There's nothing like a live audi- ence; you can't beat it," she said. "You get instant reaction from audi- ences. There's always a new audi- ence so it keeps you on your toes." It was almost 40 years ago that St. John decided she wanted to be on the stage. Living in England and with a father who wrote plays, it wasn't a stretch for the 16-year-old. "Basically I guess it was in the blood," she laughed. A production in Toronto brought her to Canada for good, but acting was put on the backburner once she married and began raising her kids. It was about 10 years ago that she met Francies when the two were, ap- propriately enough, cast together in a Markham Little Theatre produc- tion of 'Beyond Reasonable Doubt.' The meeting also signified the start of the couple's association with Herongate. Paul's performance caught the eye of Ward, who cast him for a role in her next production. One play later and St. John's name was in the Whitevale spotlight for the first time. The couple also started its own production company, producing shows for Summerstock in Parry Sound and Port Carling, and also a musical variety show for Herongate. 'Moon Over Buffalo' runs until May 10. 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AP RI L 5 TH 11 am - 3 p m AArrttss &&EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 On the road Blue Rodeo returns to Durham See page B5 Moon rises on night of laughs From left, Julie Heyes as Eileen, Dana Clarfield as Roz, Daniel Wyse as Richard, Alexan- der Street as Howard and Marion Reid-Clarke as Ethel, are keeping their eyes on Jonathan Aiken, who plays Paul in ‘Moon Over Buffalo’. Andrew Iwanowski/ News Advertiser photos Margaret St. John, who plays Charlotte Hay, has real-life and stage husband Paul Francies right where she wants him in the newest production at Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre, ‘Moon Over Buffalo.’ Words celebration features stars of Canadian writing DDUURRHHAAMM –––– Authors and readers will mingle and words will fly as Whitby Public Library and the Writer's Circle of Durham Region present Words in Whitby 2003 from April 4 to 6. The three-day event will feature a host of Canadian authors and a special segment for chil- dren. Authors include David Adams Richards, Wayne Johnson, Sarah Dearing, Charlotte Gray, Kelley Armstrong, Stuart Ross, Richard Scrimger and Claire Mackay. Rhonda Jessup of the library said she's delight- ed at the range of talent coming to the event at Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby. "David Adams Richards and Wayne Johnston are true literary stars with in- ternational reputations; to have them 'bookend' the adult portion of the series is a fantastic coup," she said. Richards is one of only three Canadian authors to receive both the fiction and non-fiction Governor General's award, and Johnston's latest epic novel, 'The Navigator of New York' has been short- listed for the prestigious Commonwealth Writers Prize. Dearing's 'Courage My Love' won last fall's Toronto Book Award. Gray received the Cana- dian Booksellers non-fic- tion award for 'Sisters in the Wilderness: The Lives of Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Trail' and the Edna Stabler Cre- ative Non-Fiction Award for 'Mrs. King: The Life and Times of Mrs. Isobel Mackenzie King.' Armstrong followed the success of her first novel 'Bitten,' about a supernat- ural subculture of were- wolves, with the sequel, 'Stolen.' And poet, writer and performer Ross is one of the most prolific wordsmiths in Canada today. He is a finalist in the Toronto CBC Poetry Face-Off, and will com- pete March 29 for a spot in the national competi- tion that includes poets from cities across Cana- da. Ross was also the 2002 Writer in Residence for The Writers' Circle of Durham Region. CBC broadcaster and award-winning Uxbridge writer, Ted Barris, will re- turn to host this amazing gathering of writers on stage. Wor ds in Whitby promises something for just about everyone, and young readers are no ex- ception. April 6 is devoted to showcasing two big names in Canadian chil- dren's literature, Scrimger ('The Nose from Jupiter' and 'Bun Bun's Birthday') and Mackay ('First Folks and Vile Voyageurs' and 'The To ronto Story'), who are expected to delight young readers, along with the young-at-heart. Scrimger is the winner of the Mr. Christie Book Aw ard, and award-win- ning Mackay is one of the founding members of the highly respected Canadi- an Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP). Added into this stellar mix is Sunderland actor and writer Neil Crone as host. Just a bit manic, Crone's columns appear reg ularly in 'This Week', and television viewers will know him from YTV's kids mystery series, 'Screech Owls,' CTV's 'Power Play,' the hit chil- dren's show 'Noddy,' and YTV's hilarious family comedy 'I Love Mummy.' This feast of words will include another kind of feast for book lovers as the Writers' Circle hosts the Words in Whitby gala luncheon April 5. This year's featured speaker is internationally syndicated humour columnist William J. Thomas. Thomas's books include 'Never Hitchhike on the Road Less Trav- elled' and 'The Dog Rules (Damn Near Everything).' Tickets can be pur- chased at all branches of the Whitby Public Library and at Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge. Call 905-668-6531, ext. 50 or visit www.wordsin- whitby.ca for more infor- mation. 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In creating a painting, the Pickering artist doesn't think about what others will take away from the ex- perience of seeing her work. "When I do a painting, I just think about what I'm going to paint," she said. "I just do it for my own enjoy- ment. If I put it in a show and it sells, it's a bonus. I don't paint for other peo- ple; I paint what I like to paint." That being said, local residents are welcome to see what Desjardins likes to paint when she shows her work March 17 to May 12. The exhibition, 'Views of Ontario,' is at the Pick- ering Nuclear Information Centre. Visitors to the show will see oils and watercolours, mostly landscapes of, for example, a marshy scene near Coboconk, birch trees and blue jays and a tree decked out in autumn splendour. "I like to get outside and paint," said Desjardins. In the field, she looks for something interesting in the landscape, a stream or perhaps a tree with a dis- tinct shape. Being outside and putting brush to can- vas, she said, "you can see the beauty in nature." Approaching her 82nd birthday, she came to painting late in life. In 1976, when she was living in Toronto, her brother was transferred back to the area and stayed with her for a few months. "He went for a walk one night and he said, 'You ever think about paint- ing'?" Desjardins recalled. "I don't have any talent for that," she remembers answering. Her brother had taken some lessons when he was living in Alberta, and sug- gested Desjardins do the same, "just for the fun of it". She did, and she's been hooked ever since, paint- ing "just to create some- thing". Desjardins said there's another benefit to paint- ing. "You join a group and you meet a lot of interest- ing people," she said. "Oth- erwise, if you don't go out and do something, you don't meet people." She is a founding mem- ber of the PineRidge Arts Council, is a member of Ajax Creative Arts and the Oshawa Art Association, and jumps at the opportu- nity to attend workshops where she can pick up pointers. An artist for almost three decades, Desjardins said she has sold many paintings over the years, but that the learning never stops. The information centre is at 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. (near Sandy Beach Road), and is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Artist stays within herself A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Phyllis Desjardins paints for her ‘own enjoyment’. The work of the Pickering artist is on display at the Pickering Nuclear Infor- mation Centre until May 12. DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The art of Durham Col- lege students is on display at the De- sign Exchange in Toronto. The show runs until Saturday, April 5, and features work from more than 90 graphic design students of all course levels. The exhibit, 'Mania', includes edi- torial design, packaging, advertis- ing, illustrations and other exam- ples of graphic design. The Design Exchange is located at 234 Bay St., just south of King Street. For more information call Catherine at 905-721-3111 ext. 2162. Students show artistic side Art group looking for new members DDUURRHHAAMM –––– A new group for local artists is meeting to offer support and encouragement to each other. Artists' Circles are a small group of professional and amateur artists and hobbyists meets to share work, talk about challenges, support each other and connect with other artists in the community. A women's circle meets from 10 to 11 :30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. A men's and women's circle is set to meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of the month. For full details of the group in- cluding locations for meetings, call 905-924-5475. Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 Greg Keelor and Blue Rodeo bandmates visit Durham in advance of Junos BByy JJaannee MMccDDoonnaalldd Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––One of Durham Re- g ion's best-known residents likes living here. And with any luck, Greg Keelor and his bandmates will win big at the Juno awards April 6. After all, performing the very night before for his neighbours at the Civic Audito- rium in Oshawa has got to bode well for Blue Rodeo. Keelor, 48, has lived in Durham for 15 years. He - along with Jim Cuddy - founded and has led what has become one of Canada's most successful bands since 1985. The group has come a long way from playing bars on the 'Outskirts' of fame. Now it's 'Palace of Gold' time for the six musicians, up for 'single of the year' and 'best group' at the Junos. "Oshawa," says Keelor. "We've played there so many times. We must have played the Civic five times." But times have changed. "We used to play the bars when we first started," says a reflective Keelor. "Those were sort of tough nights but Oshawa audiences have gotten quite enthusiastic. There is no trou- ble anymore." That comment might sum up the comfortable niche Blue Rodeo has found at the top of the music busi- ness. Working with other well- known musicians also offers a chance to keep growing and to stay involved. "Playing music with other people often is a great joy," says Keelor. "You can learn a lot, too. Learning how they sing and play, sometimes a little bit rubs off." The Sadies quickly come to mind when asked who he likes to collabo- rate with. Described as 'punk rock meets dust bowl,' the country-rock team of Travis and Dallas Good (their parents were members of Canadian country legends The Good Brothers) have inspired him, as has Sarah McLachlan. He describes his own taste in music as being "all over the place," with one proviso. "I like songs that make my heart break." He confesses he's had to wrap his head around what can be pitfalls in trying to hold a band together for almost two decades. "A long time ago, it sort of became my job," he explains, "a job I love and one that I can justify my self-in- dulgence." On Saturday, April 5, he promises Durham Region fans a good show. "We have four horn players with us and they are fantastic," he says. "It's quite different." For that reason alone the Blue Rodeo concert should be worth the price of admission. But there's also another. When asked what he wants to do that he hasn't done yet, Keelor says, "Retire. That's my five-year plan." After leaving Oshawa in the very early hours of April 6, the band will make the four-hour drive east to Ottawa. So, if you miss the local show, tune in to the Juno broadcast when the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) hands out the awards from the Corel Centre. There, Blue Rodeo will join forces with Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Our Lady Peace, Remy Shand, Sam Roberts and Swollen Members as perform- ers. The Civic Auditorium Complex is located at 99 Thornton Rd. S., Os- hawa. Tickets are $36, plus service charges, and are on sale now at the Civic box office which is open Mon- day-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 905-728-5163 for more information, e-mail: civicboxoffice@city.os- hawa.on.ca or fax 905-436-6940. Tickets to the Blue Rodeo con- cert are also available online at www.tickets.ca and at all Ticket Master outlets. The doors open April 5 at 8 p.m. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 2, 2003 PAGE B5 A/P LUNCH BUFFET Mon-Fri. 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM $5.99 Sat & Sun. 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM $6.99 375 Kingston Rd., Pickering (corner at Rougemount Dr. South) Fine Dining Room-Over 200 seats 1/2 Price For Children under 120 cm (4 Ft.) - Toddlers $ 1.99 EAT-IN & TAKE-OUT PARTIES WELCOME (905) 509-9876 FREE LOTTERY 649 TICKET with every $ 20.00 Spent (before taxes, Buffet only) PLUS A FREE SPECIAL. ASK FOR DETAILS! FREE DELIVERY with orders over $15.00 (before taxes) 10% OFF PICK-UP with orders over $20.00 (before taxes)DINNER BUFFET Mon-Fri. 5:00 PM TO 10:00 PM $9.99 Sat & Sun. 5:00 PM TO 10:00 PM $11.99 HERONGATE BARN DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering www.herongate.com (905) 472-3085 MOON OVER BUFFALO Now Playing! Fri. Apr. 4th, Sun. Apr. 6th Clip & Save FREE DINNER THEATRE Another Hilarious Hit!! Not valid with any other offer. By Ken Ludwig Buy 3 tickets get 4th Free 905-427-0822 • New Patients Welcome • Saturday and evening appointments availabe • English and Chinese spoken Family Dentistry Dr. Michael Foo and Associates 95 Bayly St. W. Ste. #328 Baywood Plaza W. of Harwood and Bayly EMERGENCY PATI E NTS ACCEPTED From the 'Outskirts' Blue Rodeo's long legacy DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Blue Rodeo was born out of the GTA club scene in the mid-1980s. Led by singer- songwriters Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy, the band released its debut album, 'Outskirts,' in March 1987. There are now a total of 10 studio recordings which have sold more than 3 mil- lion copies worldwide. One of Canada's most popular groups, Blue Rodeo appeals to pop, easy-listening and country fans with original songs that have brought the Cuddy-Keelor song-writing team more than 15 years of honours and awards. Blue Rodeo's musicians have also collaborated with the likes of Jimmy Rankin, Jann Arden, The Tragically Hip, Great Big Sea and the Cowboy Junkies. The band's most recent re- lease, 'Palace Of Gold,' has earned two 2003 Juno Award nominations (Group of the Year and Single of the Year for the Top 5 hit, 'Bulletproof'). Cuddy, Keelor, Bazil Donovan, Glenn Milchem, James Gray and Bob Egan will perform live during the April 6 Juno Awards (CTV) tele- cast, following their Saturday night appearance in Oshawa. Blue Rodeo Albums: Palace Of Gold (2002) Greatest Hits - Vol. 1 (2001) The Days In Between (2000) Just Like A Vacation - 2 CD set (1999) Tremolo (1997) Nowhere To Here (1995) Five Days In July (1993) Lost Together (1992) Casino (1990) Diamond Mine (1989) Outskirts (1987) Solo Albums: The Beauty of Our Surround- ings - Glenn Milchem (2002) The Promise - Bob Egan (2002) The Swallows w/ Glenn Milchem (2000) Bob Egan - Bob Egan (2000) All In Time - Jim Cuddy (1999) Gone - Greg Keelor (1997) Source - www.bluerodeo.com Before Blue Rodeo learns its fate at this year’s Juno Awards ceremony, the band, fea- turing Durham resident Greg Keelor, performs April 5 in Oshawa. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com On March 27, 2003, Finance Minister Janet Ecker delivered Ontario’s fifth consecutive balanced budget – the first such accomplishment in almost 100 years. The Ontario Government is continuing its tax reduction plan and introducing new tax cuts to increase competitiveness and create jobs. Ontario’s plan has helped create one million new jobs since 1995. During pre-Budget consultations, the Minister of Finance, Janet Ecker, met with more than 1,300 people from all walks of life across the province to help determine their priorities and the Budget was presented directly to the people of Ontario. Investment priorities are: • $27.6 billion in health care funding in 2003-04, $1.7 billion more than last year; • Almost $2 billion increase for public education, phased in over the next three years; • $1 billion for cancer research over the next ten years; • $900 million in new tax relief, which affects almost every taxpayer in the province; and • $450 million in annual residential education tax relief for 945,000 seniors’ households. These and many other investments in this year’s Budget are about making the right choices based on the priorities of the people of Ontario. The Budget plan recognizes that restoring opportunity and prosperity to Ontario is the key to making this province the best place in the world to live, work, invest and raise a family. A Fifth Consecutive Balanced Budget For more information in English or French about the 2003 Ontario Budget, please call toll-free 1-800-337-7222. For Teletypewriter (TTY) call 1-800-263-7776. The 2003 Ontario Budget is available on the Internet at this address: HTTP://www.gov.on.ca/fin/hmpage.html 2003 Ontario Budget THE RIGHT CHOICES:Securing our Future 2003 Ontario Budget THE RIGHT CHOICES:Securing our Future Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. 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WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY,, AAPPRRIILL 22 PPRRAAYYEERR SSEESSSSIIOONN:: Christian meditation: the journey in- ward, led by Pastor Beth Wagschal, is the fifth in the series ‘Prayer in the twenty first century’. Session is from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liver- pool Rd., Pickering. Call 905- 839-3521. PPIINNEERRIIDDGGEE AARRTTSS CCOOUUNNCCIILL:: The group holds its annual general meeting and arts event at the Waterfront Bistro, 590 Liverpool Rd., in Pickering. Festivities begin at 7 p.m., with the night featuring music by harpist Liane James, a performance by the Back- woods Players, a silent auc- tion and an art exhibition by 20 PineRidge members. There will also be the election of new officers. Call Cathy Schnippering, president, at 905-509-3855. OOSSTTEEOOPPOORROOSSIISS SSUUPPPPOORRTT GGRROOUUPP::The local group meets at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, 580 Harwood Ave. S. in confer- ence rooms B and C from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Two members from the Whitby Tai-Chi Club are the guest speakers and will discuss the benefits of Tai- Chi. Call Bernie 905-839-2026. MMEEDDIITTAATTIIOONN::Learn how to meditate Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at the Duffin's Creek Co-Op, 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76 in Pickering. Classes are free and new members are welcome. Call 905-420-7252. SSIINNGGLLEE PPAARREENNTT SSUUPPPPOORRTT:: The Ajax-Pickering chapter of the One Parent Families Asso- ciation meets every Wednes- day at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month) at the Ajax Cricket Club on the Northeast corner of Monarch and Clements in South Ajax. All are welcome, custodial or non-custodial parents, whether your chil- dren are 2 or 42. Call 905- 426-2507 or visit www.geoci- ties.com/opfaca. TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY,, AAPPRRIILL 33 RREESSUUMMEE WWOORRKKSSHHOOPP:: Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre is holding a re- sume preparation workshop from 1 to 3 p.m., at 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering, beside the GO station. Pre-registra- tion is required. Call 905-420- 4010. OOVVEERREEAATTEERRSS:: Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at LaS- torta, at the north end of Liv- erpool Road, next to Manresa Retreat House, Pickering. It's a 12-step program. Call Edith at 905-686-3834 during the day or Mary at 905-428-8660 in the evening. BBRRAAIINN TTUUMMOORR SSUUPPPPOORRTT GGRROOUUPP:: A group meets every first Thursday of each month at St. Paul's United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax, in the Fel- lowship Room on the top floor. Group provides support for caregivers, survivors and family members. Call Kathy at 1-800-265-5106. SSEENNIIOORRSS'' AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS:: The Ajax Seniors' Friendship Club offers line dancing every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew's Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Jack at 905-683-9696 or Agnes at 905-686-1573. FFRRIIDDAAYY,, AAPPRRIILL 44 AADDDDIICCTTIIOONN SSUUPPPPOORRTT:: Sereni- ty Group meets every week to deal with addictions of all types including co-dependen- cy. It is a 12 Step Recovery Meeting that begins at 8 p.m., at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Road, Pickering. Child care available during the meeting. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. YYOOUUTTHH CCOONNFFEERREENNCCEE:: Women's Rights Action Coali- tion of Durham hosts a Youth Conference, "Youth in Dis- guise" at the HMS Room, Ajax Community Centre, 65 Har- wood Ave. S., Ajax. Registra- tion begins at 3 p.m. Confer- ence is from 4 to 8 p.m. and youth party is from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Workshops in- clude stress, relationships, peer pressure and insecurity with guest speakers. Call Nicole Barrett 905-427-7849 to register. Billboard APRIL 2, 2003 de Keyzer keeps playin' the blues Durham musician’s work up for Juno award BByy CChhrriissttyy CChhaassee Staff Editor DDUURRHHAAMM ––––April is the cruellest month, ac- cording to poet T.S. Eliot, but Jack de Keyzer is hoping it'll be kind to him. The renowned blues guitarist, singer and composer is up for a Juno award in the April 6 ceremony. He's nominated for his fourth CD, '6 String Lover,' for best blues album. "It's great, very good news," de Keyzer said of his nomination. The Whitby resident was nominated for a Juno in 2000, also for best blues album, for his third CD, 'Down in the Groove.' He won a Maple Blues Award for that. The family man lives quietly with his wife and children in Whitby when he's not travelling for his music, playing gigs throughout southern Ontario and even further afield in North Amer- ica. Born in London, England in 1955, he came to Canada with his parents, settling in Hamilton for 10 years. He later moved to Toronto and then, more recently, settled in Whitby. His musical career started early, when he was in his late teens. "I started playing at the age of 10," he said. "I started playing professionally at the age of 17, 18." It's always been blues for him, although he's played most other types of popular music, too, as a session player. "You have to be well-versed in a lot of differ- ent styles of music," de Keyzer said. "Blues has always been the undercurrent of it all, it's my first love." The first decade of his career was spent as a session player with a variety of musicians. He worked with internationally-acclaimed blues harmonic player, King Biscuit Boy, before he joined up with legendary rock'n'roller Ronnie Hawkins in 1974, playing everything from rock to rockabilly and country. He went on to play with rockabilly singer Robert Gordon in New Yo rk before moving back to Toronto in 1979 to join the Bop Cats. He fronted the Rock Angels in 1983. In his session work, he's performed with Bo Diddley, Etta James, Otis Rush and John Ham- mond Jr., his particular musical heroes. "I didn't start my own band until '85," de Keyzer said. His band evolved naturally, although the idea had always lived in the back of his mind. "Biscuit Boy always gave me a couple of songs to sing. Ronnie Hawkins did the same and the Bop Cats too. "Then I thought if I'm going to make any- thing out of this, then I'd better do it myself." He's done well by himself. He spent five years performing at the Cameo Lounge in Toronto. When Bob Dylan stopped in one evening, he stated de Keyzer would be famous if he was performing in Los Angeles, New York or Chica- go. His steady touring band includes Tony Ajo on drums, Alec Fraser on bass (and co-produc- er of '6 String Lover') and David Rotundo on harmonica. De Keyzer also started his solo recording ca- reer at this time, beginning with 'Hard Working Man' in 1991. That album spawned the hit 'That's The Way.' The album 'Wild at Heart' followed in 1994. After that got tangled in financial difficulties, he recorded his next, 'Down in the Groove' at home while he looked after the children. With this album, he started his own record label, blue star. He's working on songs for another album now, and expects to release that later this year or in early 2004. He travels throughout the year, playing about 200 venues. Last year he played "every- where from Mexico as far north as North Bay to Quebec City to Vancouver and all points in be- tween." He's on the road for about two weeks at a time, never liking to be away from his family for longer that that. His family and daily life pro- vides him with much inspiration for his music, he says. Most of what he performs and records is his own music but he also mixes that with some his favourites, including Chicago blues and rhythm and blues. In his journeys around southern Ontario, he's noticed an increase in the popularity of blues and jazz. Smaller towns now have blues clubs or blues nights, a change from even five years ago when he'd only play larger cities, he said. "It's energetic music but it's not crazy," he said in explaining its popularity. "It's not like a rock concert. It's lasting music. It's sort of the DNA of most of the popular music we listen to in North America." And because of the improvisational aspect of blues, it stays fresh, he said. De Keyzer's music has made it into video, TV soundtracks, onto rock and blues radio charts and other artists' CDs. He still works as a ses- sion player and recently recorded two CDs with Muddy Waters's drummer Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith. De Keyzer has played the BB King Blues Fes- tival and Montreal International festival of Jazz. This summer, he'll make one of his local appearances at the Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival. His CDs are available at larger record stores or by going to www.jackdekeyzer.com. JJAACCKK ddee KKEEYYZZEERR Eye on a Juno Award. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Settle in for an evening of coffeehouse charm when the Pickering Public Li- brary celebrates National Po- etry Month. Canadian poet Rob Mclen- nan performs a free reading Thursday, April 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the li- brary's third annual open mike night. Mclennan has published more than three-dozen poetry chapbooks and seven full col- lections. He is the editor and publisher of above/ground press and Stanzas magazine. He has written critical re- views and articles for many publications, including the Globe and Mail, The Antigo- nish Review, WORD literary calendar, and paperplates. 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RMT FULL TIME,part time positions, prestigious new Downtown location. (Yonge/ Bloor). Salary plus attractive commission. Fax resume to (905) 683-7139. ROOFING SUB-CONTRAC- TORS wanted to do hot asphalt and torch-on roofing. With liability insurance and WSIB clearance. Fax informa- tion to (905)655–8267. STUCK@A DEAD END JOB? Advancement is our main pri- ority! Get the experience the big corporations are looking for. Willing to train in a variety of areas. Call Pauline for more details (905) 576-3557. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE, required for senior apartment complex in Oshawa, experi- ence necessary in building . cleaning, minor plumbing, mechanical, plaster, electrical , tile work, with good inter personable skills, and bond- able. Suitable for retired or semi retired couple. Fax re- sume to 905-723-4790. WAIT STAFF/COUNTER HELP experience preferred for fish & chip restaurant. Apply with- in: Blue Ocean, 2200 Brock Rd. 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D.Z. or A.Z. driver's with clean abstract. Fax resume to 905-985-4179 or Phone 905-985-4179. EXPERIENCED JOURNEY- MAN PLUMBER. Please fax resume, quoting file #32133: 905-432-1811. EXPERIENCED ROOFER for well established company. Valid drivers license required. Call 905-576-6416 EXPERIENCED WELDER re- quired with fitting experience. Call 905-655–4428. HVAC INSTALLERS required immediately for full time posi- tion. Must have residential experience and gas fitter !! li- cense. Fax resume attention Greg (095) 683-4477. MECHANIC Class A Tech, with tools required for busy, well established Oshawa shop. Good diagnostic skills, Drive Clean Inspector/Repair & A/C Cert. an asset. Call Gilmour's Auto Repair @905-433-4161 or fax resume 905-433-0722. All enquiries confidential. MILLWRIGHT (apprentice), required with Class G license and exp. with electric motors, pumps, heavy equip. etc. Fax Mike V at 905-625-4540. PLUMBERS or 3rd-5th year apprenticeship needed imme- diately full-time. Clean ab- stract required. Heating & drains an asset. Call 905-725- 7549 Office Help525 BOOKKEEPER - experienced, for manufacturing company in Scarborough. Computer skills in A/R, A/P, GL, to trial bal- ance and gov't remittances. Knowledge of ADP Payroll system an asset. Good salary and benefits. Fax resume to: 416-293-6561; Only prospect- ed candidates will be con- tacted by telephone. CERTIFIED ParaLegals, 5 years experience, manage cases start to finish. Fax cov- er letter, resume and salary expectations to Box 219, 905- 426-7756 OSSO ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Inc. has an Accounts Payable Position available at our Head Office location. Office experi- ence and computer knowledge required. A/P experience would be an asset. Must be a quick learner and able to work with others. Fax Resume to 905-432-2947 or email to info@ossoelectric.com PART TIME Office/Promotion- al Assistant - Metroland Dur- ham Region Media Group re- quires a part time office and promotional assistant. Duties include data entry, general administration, news pro- cessing and promotional help at local consumer shows. Must be an experienced com- puter user with strong com- munication and typing skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office an asset. Email resume (in Word or PDF format) to: Hele- na Kranjec, Online Producer: hkranjec@durhamregion.com PART TIME Receptionist Health Care Assistant must be outgoing, energetic, with good communication skills, busi- ness computer, accounting, billing exp. helpful. 905-430– 0830. R.I.B.O. LICENSED C.S.R. for busy Ajax office. experience necessary, permanent posi- tion. 9905-683–4155 RECEPTIONIST NEEDED for young growing company in Pickering. Full time position, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Duties to include filing, minor bookkeeping, phones. Entry level position, will train. Please deliver resume to 1020 Toy Ave., Pickering. Attn. Matthew. SENIOR LEGAL SECRETARY to cover maternity leave for Oshawa law firm 5 days per week commencing June 16th, 2003. Civil litigation and fami- ly law experience essential. Send resume by April 21st to: Greer, Seiler & Zochodne, P.O. Box 917, Oshawa, L1H 7N1, attention Linda. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 ARE YOU A DENTAL HY- GIENIST - Looking for a part time career with the opportun- ity to grow. We are a fully computerized office in Whitby looking for a hygienist who is detail orientated and patient focused. If this sounds like you please call 905-665–2353. FULL-TIME DENTAL Assistant/Receptionist required for busy Ajax office. Evenings and Saturdays are required. Byte/Dentrix computer knowledge an asset. Fax resume to (905)683-2980 DENTAL ASSISTANT - HARP cer- tified, full time, permanent posi- tion, some evening and Satur- days required. New grads wel- comed. Call Tracy (905) 831- 6838 or fax to (905) 831-7094. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST desired for family practice. Full-time, no weekends, experience and a strong customer service back- ground are invaluable. Please fax resume to: 905-623-0898, Attn: Michelle. HYGENTIST NEEDED for Port Hope dental practice, full time, one evening. Experience pre- ferred. Call Tracy (905) 885–5314 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 RN'S AND RPN'S, shift nurs- ing and community work. Fax Resume to (905) 666-0038 or email: recruitment @ tnehealthpros.com RN, FULL TIME and part time, oral surgery. Come join our team. Benefits. Monday - Fri- day, no weekends. Ajax/ Oshawa. HARPs an asset. Send resume to Dr. Fenwick, 40 King St. W., Suite 502, Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 1A4 or fax to (905) 434-2357. No phone calls please. Hotel/Restaurant540 AJAX RESTAURANT now looking for part time hard workers, waitress/waiter, dishwasher and bus person, etc. If you are interested in these positions, please call (416) 497-7363 after 4 p.m. Or cell (416) 880-0538 Domestic Help Wanted550 CERTIFIED Live-In Caregiver Housekeeping, cooking. call or fax resume to 905-666- 0702 between 10:00am-8:00 pm. 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. 905-839-1627 Houses For Sale100 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 $154,900. call Ted 905-213- 1615. WHITBY, GORGEOUS 2000 sq.ft. 4-bedroom, 3 bathroom home. 2-storey, corner lot. Lots of upgrades. $265,000. Call (905)668–8705 for ap- pointment to view. PRIVATE SALE?Online ad, 6 digital pictures and profes- sional sign. $299.95 no com- mission. www.bytheown- er.com 1-888-239-4190 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 AVAILABLE immediately. Park & Bloor, commercial unit, 1,425 sq. ft. Good location. call 905-579–5077 or 905-571- 3281 after 5. BOWMANVILLE/OSHAWA/ WHITBY - Commercial/indus- trial space available. From 200 to 20,000 sq. ft. Great lo- cations, ample parking, air conditioned units.. Retail/Of- fice space available in prime West Whitby. Pad site also available. Call John Shewchuk, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate (905) 623- 3393. 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. NEW 4000-SQ.FT. STUDIO facility, clean & bright. Brock Rd & Hwy 401 Pickering. For programs all ages. Must see. 905-420-6622 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 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 INDUSTRIAL UNIT, 7 car fully equip Oshawa, body shop. spray booth air compressor etc. 4,000 sq.ft. Also drive-in door units, from $495. For sale 8 unit in- dust. building, owner financed great investment. 905-725–1171 SCHOLARSHIPS! Advertising company has 19 openings for summer promotions. • Event Marketing • CharitableWork • Customer Service Must be able to work well with opposite sex. Call Carrie today (905)436–1546 www.abstractpromo.com $15.00/hr. Avg. Full Training Provided Managers Required Call Kim 905-435-0518 CUSTOMER SERVICE ORDER TAKERS CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several F/T people for pleasnat phone work. Salary + bonus. Call NOW! (905)426-4246 SUPERINTENDANT/ COUPLE For Oshawa apt. Must have skills in: • Repairs • Leasing • Administration 416-485-7859 Apply today, Start tomorrow! Aggressive marketing and promotions company seek- ing enthusiastic self-moti- vated individuals for all ar- eas. Openings include • Acquisitions • Team Leaders • Campaign Managers Scholarship options available. Call Taylor (905)436–8866 www.abstractpromo.com SUPERINTENDANT/ HANDYMAN For Oshawa apt. Must have skills in: • Repairs • Leasing • Administration 416-485-7859 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 2, 2003 PAGE B7 A/P CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundations Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. 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The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: ❐Prior financial management experience ❐Accredited or working toward accreditation ❐Exceptional financial computing skills and knowledge ❐An ability to complete in-depth analysis ❐Dynamic leadership traits ❐A desire to live in one of Canada's most desirable areas and work with a dynamic team of newspaper professionals This is a position suitable for an individual with the desire to commit to a demanding and rewarding high-level management position with involvement and influence on all business issues within the organization. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and talents. Regretfully, only those actively being considered will be acknowledged. Bruce Danford Regional Publisher Kawartha Division Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing Ltd. 705-749-3383 Ext. 234 Fax: 705-749-0074 Peterborough Office 884 Ford St. Peterborough, Ontario K9J 5V3 E-mail: bdanford@peterboroughthis week.com • Legal Administrative Assistant • Law Clerk • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics and Salon Operations • Personal Support Worker (PSW) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE • Network Administrator (MCSA) ATTN: UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Unilock Ltd. has an opening for a: CUSTOMER SERVICE/INSIDE SALES ASSOCIATE (April - September), Saturdays are required. Candidates will be required to provide outstanding customer service to walk in trade and retail customers, including: order and pricing calculations and order entry. Applicants must be self-starters, organized, detail oriented, quick learners, energetic and have excellent computer and people skills. Previous experience with the public in a customer service environment is an asset. Please specify wage expectation and interview availability along with your resume in confidence to: Unilock Ltd. - Fax 905-427-2539 or e-mail: pickering@unilock.com Attention: Inside Sales Supervisor 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help AVON SALES DEALERS NEEDED. Earn $ CASH $, No Quotas, Sell at Home or at Work. Call today for info: Pauline: 1-866-888-5288 ✬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. We are now hiring for the following positions Landscape Foreman - extensive experience in paving stone, walls, steps, natural stone and planting to lead crew. Quality & cost account- ability are key to this position. LANDSCAPERS -Landscape and/or construction experience. Job entails paving stone, walls and planting. All positions require minimum class 'G' license with clean abstract. Preference given to class 'DZ'. Own transportation a must. Apply in person, 10am-3pm only Wed April 2 - Wed. April 9 1675 Victoria St. W. Whitby. (The Big Black Barn, Lakeridge/Bayly). No Experience Necessary • No Nights, Weekends or Holidays • Paid Training & Workmen's Compensation • Car required Work part-time hours with the World's NUMBER 1 Home Cleaning Service 905-837-9601 Call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m - 4 p.m Ajax/Pickering location Positions available for ECE & ASSISTANT In a Whitby child care facility required 5 days per week. Child care experience is an asset. Please Fax resume by April 15th, 2003 to (905) 668-5471. No phone calls please. Production Help Wanted Bayly & Findlay, Ajax Production workers needed for busy insulation fabrication production facili- ty. CNC machine operator, plywood sanders and routers, vinyl floor cut- ters, fiberglass and mineral fiber insu- lation cutters. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, some heavy lifting required. Experience with wood hand tools and ability to read manufac- turing drawings a definite asset. Will train suitable applicants. All positions pay $11.50/hr plus full benefits incl. medical/dental/profit sharing. Fax resume to Impro Fabrication c/o Gord Merritt 1-905-624-8130 Only selected applicants will be contacted for interview. 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 ATTENTION YOUTH NEED A JOB? “Pe ople W o rking to G e t Y o u W o rking” Are you 15-30 and looking for a job? Drop in Thursday, April 3, 2003 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Check out our centre/job postings Learn about our programs & register on the spot Free Food & Refreshments YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering ( Hwy 2 & Valley Farm Road) 905•427•7670 Celplast Metallized Products Limited is a processor and distributor of plastic films for packaging and industrial applications. Due to continued expansion in a growth market we are hiring enthusiastic team players. MATERIAL HANDLER You We have a forklift license and Provide a safe working minimum grade 12 education. environment are customer focused support your decisions and initiative are organized utilize those skills in maintaining our warehouse & assisting in production flow are a team player with good verbal offer a challenging, and written communication skills. fast-paced, team based environment in which to demonstrate your abilities. are eager to learn and take pride rely on our employees to in your workmanship. make us successful are goal oriented for personal support any and all growth. educational advancement and professional development. assume responsibility. give our self-directed production teams the responsibility to run their end of our business have a "can do" attitude. support you to try new things and develop to your maximum potential. If you can demonstrate your commitment to these values, forward your resume to:Celplast Metallized Products Limit- ed, 67 Commander Blvd., Unit #4, Scarborough, ON, M1S 3M7 or fax to (416)293-1946 or Email:wayne@celplast.com No telephone calls please. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help FORMULA FORD SALES (Pickering) Requires ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ PAYABLE CLERK Experience is required Reynolds & Reynolds knowledge is an asset Fax Resumes to: (905) 421-9521 Attention: Joanne Murray 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 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 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 500 Career Training 505 Careers 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BDRM BASEMENT.Whit- by's Otter Creek. Suitable for single non-smoking, no pets. parking, laundry, express- view. $750/month. Referenc- es. Avail. immediately. Call Chris (905)668-1866 leave msg. snp 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT , Wilson/King Oshawa. Clean. $650/monthly inclusive. Fridge, stove, microwave, laundry facilities, parking. Non-smoking/no pets. Avail. immediately. First/last. Call (905)723–5494 2-BEDROOM apt. with balco- ny in Oshawa, $875, in very quiet, clean well maintained building. Avail April/May 1st. Call 905-721-0831. 2 BEDROOM APT., 1.5 baths, Separate entrance. Parking for 1, avail. immediately, near GM south plant. $900 all in- clusive. 905-576-9830 2 BEDROOM furnished base- ment apartment. BrockRd./ Hwy#2. OPG employees most welcome. Avail. now, $1000/ month, or rooms can be rent- ed separately, first/last. 905- 686-6884 AJAX 2-BEDROOM base- ment, separate entrance, parking, 4pc. bath, Harwood/ Bayly. No dogs. Avail. May 1st. $800 + 40% utilities. Call 905-294–0760 AJAX - 2 BEDROOM base- ment, separate entrance, 1 car parking and utilities, no smoking/pets. $850. Even- ings. (905) 427–3172 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Harwood/hwy #2. $900 inclu- sive. New renovated 2 bed. basement apt, 4 pc. bath, 4 appliances, parking, laundry, c/air, private sideyard, no pets/no smoking preferred 905-831–9500 Dennis Mor- gan. AJAX TWO-BEDROOM base- ment apt. utilities cable in- cluded no pets/smokers 1st/ last $900 close to all ameni- ties call 416-998-8856 (days), 905-426–9136 (evenings) AJAX, legalized upper 3 bed- room of home. Hwy 2/Har- wood, close to schools, tran- sit, non-smoker, no pets. First/last. Available imme- diately. 905- 686–5297; 416- 297-3342 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY North Oshawa close to all amenities 1-bedroom base- ment, separate entrance, $650 all inclusive w/laundry, park- ing, no pets, 905-442–7426. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATLEY King/Harmony Area. Immacu- late 1-bedroom apt. Gas fire- place, fridge, stove, C/A. No pets. First/last required $750. Ref. 905-728-7761. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, in Whitby Apt. building, spa- cious, carpeted, newly paint- ed, with balcony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1- bedroom $800 2-bedroom, $900. 3-bedroom $1,000 Call (905)767-2565. AVAILABLE MAY 1, large 1 bedroom basement apt. in beautiful Ajax estate home. Separate entrance, air, new appliances, ample parking, $700 all inclusive. Call 905- 683-1721 BACHELOR APARTMENT, Townline/Bloor St. Courtice, parking, private entrance, full bath, kitchen, non-smoker, no pets. $500/month includes utili- ties and cable. (905)404–9421 BRIGHT NEWLY RENOVATED bachelor basement apt in tri- plex. North Oshawa, Avail. April 1st. $615/month inclu- sive. Non-smoker/no pets. Call 905-725-5427 BROOKLIN - One bedroom apt. 2nd floor, 2 appliances, available now. $625/first/last plus hydro. Call 905-424-9743. CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bdrm apts. Avail. May 1st & June 1st $850. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723-0977 9am-5pm CLEAN 1-BEDROOM $770/ month, utilities included. Sim- coe and Mill area, small quiet apartment building. Call for appointment (905)579-9890. CENTRAL PICKERING, beautiful, cozy 1-bedroom basement. Parking, ceramics, air, 4pc bath. Available April. $695/mo inclu- sive. Only first required. 905- 837-1694, 416-358-0754 HWY 2/CHURCH, Ajax. 2-bed- room basement apartment, sep- arate entrance, laundry, cable, all utilities included. No pets. Available immediately. $850/ month. Kumar (905)683–5847 KENDAL, beautiful, spacious, open concept, upper level, coun- try bungalow, minutes to Oshawa Ski Club, available May 1. $950 + hydro http://kendalon- tario.tripod.com 705-745-0730 LARGE ONE BEDROOM above store on King St., Bowmanville, newly renovated, washer, dryer, $675. Avail. immediately. Call 905-440-5906 NEW, MODERN,clean & classy 1-bedroom main floor apartment. Includes laundry, parking, & utilities. $800/ month, Park/King. Available immediately. Jeff (905)435– 9349 NORTH AJAX new 1-bedroom basement apt. $750 utilities/ cable included. Close to all amentiites. No smoking/pets. Prefer professional and ma- ture persons. June 1. Contact 905-683-6567 or e-mail har- gune@sympatico.ca 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. $750. Minutes from Oshawa hospi- tal and O.C. Renovated. Pri- vate laundry, A/C, parking, first and last. Phone 905-725- 7644. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM apt. in home. Mature quiet profes- sional person preferred. Pri- vate entrance. All inclusive. Non-smoker, no pets. Avail. May 1, first/last. 905-728-7041 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 - 3 bedroom, excel- lent neighbourhood, Grand- view/Athabasca. Great family backyard. Appliances/laundry included. $1225. inclusive. No pets/no smoking. May 1st. 905-424-1125. OSHAWA ONE-BEDROOM Available April 1st or May 1st, 350 Malaga Rd. $670/month all inclusive. No pets. Please call any time 905-576-6724 or 289-314-1999 OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM lower level triplex, private building, ample parking, washer, dryer, close to all amenities, $750/ month, available May 1. 416- 402-6594 OSHAWA, BEAUTIFUL fur- nished bachelor, separate en- trance, quiet neighbourhood, near all amenities & bus. All utilities included. c/ac, no smoking/pets. (289)314–1534 OSHAWA, NEAR downtown, totally renovated second floor, 1-bedroom apt, separate en- trance in a 2-unit house. $650+ heat/hydro. Also large renovated 1-bedroom with parking, separate entrance $750+ heat/hydro. (905)471– 0995 email: dmetcal- fe65@rogers.com OSHAWA,upper-house, All inclusive, open-concept, liv- ing/dining room, 1 bedroom, w/o deck to ravine, laundry, cable, parking, $875./mo. Avail. May/June 1, 905-438– 8956 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 Altona and Shepherd. 1-bdrm basement apartment, private entrance, laundry, parking, immaculate. Quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $775. (416)258-9804. PICKERING - Brock/ Finch, 2 bed. basement apt., Sep. en- trance, laundry, available im- mediately. $850/all inclusive. No pets/smoking. first & last. Call 905-428–9823. PICKERING - ONE BEDROOM basement apt. seperate en- trance, 4 appliances, suit sin- gle person. Including utilities and cable $775/mo. 905-839– 3069 PICKERING BROCK RD/ Major Oaks. 2-bedroom base- ment apartment, available $950/month including utilities, parking. Separate entrance, share laundry. No smoking/ pets. (905)619–3249 PICKERING main floor bunga- low, 3-bedroom, 3 appliances, shared laundry, C/A, near amenities, fenced yard, no smoking/pets, $975+hydro, avail. May 1st. 905-837–9214 WHITES RD. & 401 1 bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance, $650 in- clusive, first/last. Avail. im- mediately. No pets, no smok- ing. 905-421-9968 PICKERING,1865 Glenanna Rd., 3 bedroom apts., close to shopping, schools, daycare, GO. 4 appliances, heating, air, carpeted, large suites. From $1100. Available April 1st. 905-831-1250 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50+ Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to downtown. Dai- ly activities incl. All utilities included. Call 905-430-7397. www.realstar.ca PICKERING, BROCK RD/HWY 2, 2-BDRM new basement, separate entrance, parking, no pets/smoking. Close to Pickering transit. $850 inclu- sive. Avail. immediately. 905-686–9795 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)293–6279 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities included. 1-bdrm, immediately, April 1st, $729/mo., 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm. SIMCOE/ROSSLAND bachelor available immediately, $550/ month all inclusive, first/last. No smoking/pets, separate entrance, laundry, parking, air conditioning, limited storage. (905)720–2957 SOUTH PICKERING,2-bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance, $850 in- cludes cable & laundry. First/ last, credit check required. No smoking/pets. Available May 1st. (905)420–5973. TAUNTON/SIMCOE bright 3- room main floor apt., private yard & entrance, handy north- end location. Available now. $190/week 2 weeks advance. 905-433-0050 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 MAINFLOOR & UPPER LEVEL \3-bedroom house, $1,075. plus utilities. Lower 1-bdrm $675 plus utilities. Available May 1st. Quiet neighborhood in Oshawa. Call Joe (416)419–1924 WHITBY-Large clean bright 2 bedroom, basement, 8' ceil- ing, near 401, parking, laundry on site $750/mo. includes util- ities. Available May 1st. 416- 652-9277 WHITBY Brock & Dundas, 1- bedroom apt, $680/month water & heat included. 1- parking. First/last required. Available May 1st. 416-493– 1927 WHITBY, EXTRA large one- bedroom basement, parking, private entrance, includes utilities/cable, $740/month. References, no smoking/pets. Avail. May 1st. 905-430-9898 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 THICKSON/ROSS- LAND One Bedroom Base- ment Apartment, separate en- trance & laundry, Cable TV, parking, A/C, pool. Suit non- smoking professional couple or single. No Pets, Referenc- es, Inclusive $750. First/Last. Available May 1st. Phone Cindy to view 905-723-8111 WHITBY,508 Harris Court. Top floor, 3-bdrm of triplex. 4 appliances, clean, $815 plus. Avail June 1st. No pets. Non - smokers preferred. 1-613- 398-6316. WHITBY - 1200 sq. ft. 2 bed- room basement apt. $849/ month utilities included. Sep. entrance, parking & laundry included. Non-smoking/first/ last. Available May 1st. 905- 666-8639 WHITBY/OSHAWA north oshawa, 1 bedroom above ground, sep. ent., $850 in- cludes cable, parking, utili- ties. Old Whitby, small 2 room furnished unit, suitable for mature, working female, $600 inclusive. 905-725-0069. WHITBY - executive detached 4-bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, dou- ble-garage, den/dining/family/ fireplace, air, intercom, deck, fenced, available May1st. $1795. Days 905-579-7013; eve. 905-940-3060. Condominiums For Rent180 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ family income. Short of down payment? For spec- tacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- lis@sympatico.ca AJAX, 62 DANIELS CRES.3-bdrm, 1-1/2 baths, 2-storey, garage, deck, a/c, c/v, fridge/stove/dishwasher, laundry, no basement $1500+60% utilities. ALSO 1-bdrm bsmt, fridge, stove, laundry, separate entrance, parking $550+40% utilities. Available immediately. Call Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group (416)783–5000 AJAX cozy bungalow 2 plus one bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement, available April l5th. $l,325 per mo. inlcudes water. No pets or smoking Call Lynda Friel Mincom New Choice (905) 428–4557 AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE, newly renovated 2-edroom deatache bungalow, ravine lot, 4 appliances, close to all amenities, $1100, Avail. June 1, First/last/ref. 416-467-1755. 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 FURNISHED EXECUTIVE SU- ITE Short or long term, Osha- wa. 3 bedrooms, fenced yard, parking, $1850/month all in- clusive. Available Immediate- ly. 905-723-1348 HOUSE FOR RENT PARK RD. Close to Lake. 3-bedroom, May 1st, references, credit check, no pets/smoking, $1050 plus utilities, 905-263– 8414. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom main floor of clean bungalow, ap- pliances, c/air, no dogs, first/ last $1025+utilities. Available April 1st. Call 905-576–7677 OSHAWA,Simcoe North of Taunton, 4-bedroom detached, almost new, appliances, air conditioning deck, garage, fenced yard $1400 plus, May 1, Condolyn Management 905-428–9766 PICKERING - CLEAN,3 bed- room, 3 baths, semi, backing to forest, family room w/gas fireplace, garage, laundry, 6 appliances, c/vac, rough basement, lawn and snow care, new paint, 6 years old. Professional couple, no pets/ smoking. April 15. $l,625 per mo. plus utilities. (905) 831– 3315. PICKERING BRIGHT, CLEAN 1 bedroom basement apt. Rosebank/Sheppard. Includes C/A, utilities, no pets, $800/ month, professional couple, available immediately 905- 509–9629. PICKERING-VILLAGE - exec- utive 3-bedroom-townhouse, 2 1/2 baths, 5-appliances, c/air, gas f/p, hot-tub, alarms, hard- wood/ceramics, no pets/ smoking, $1650+utilities. April 1st. 905-420–1353 ROSSLAND/COCHRANE new luxury 4-bdrm, 3 bath- rooms, familyroom w/fire- place, eat-in kitchen, 5 ap- pliances, finished bsmt, dou- ble garage, c/a, gas heated, avail. April. 905-771-7633 WHITBY - 3 bedroom house, double car garage, walkout basement. In quiet court. First/ last required. Available June 1st $1400/mth plus utilities. 905-985–0146. Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. www.realstar.ca NORTH OSHAWA - very clean 3 bedroom, walkout base- ment. 4 appliances, exterior maintenance, pool, and ga- rage included. $1175+utilities. Available May 1st. Leave message 416-358-8492. WHITBY Bradley Estates -3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 5 ap- pliances, air, freshly painted, parking, garage available May/June 1st. $1250 +utili- ties. 416-992-8541 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground Close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.realstar.ca Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX, ROOM w/use of facili- ties, suitable for working fe- male. $425/monthly inclusive. First & last. Avail. immediate- ly. 905-686–4126 AJAX,shared accommoda- tions. $550 & $450 inclusive. Large room has balcony. In new home by-the-lake. Laun- dry, cable, internet. Available immediately & May 1. Call (905)426-7613 FULLY FURNISHED rooms for rent, Ajax. $450/month inclu- sive. Clean responsible ten- ants. Call (416) 677-9681 HARMONY/OLIVE 2 rooms for rent in non-smoking family home, share facilities, park- ing, cable, t.v., near all amen- ities. $100/week per room. References required. Avail- able immediately. Suit mature & employed individuals. (905) 436–7938, (905)404-4647 LIVERPOOL/FINCH Pickering - Use of kitchen, laundry, share bathroom. Cable in room. Suitable for mature single non-smoker. $380/ month. Available May 1st. Call (905)831-4983. LOOKING for mature male preferred to share furnished rooms in bungalow, across from O.S.C. TV, cable, laun- dry, parking $120/wk/first/last. 905-723-5325. NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE, clean rooms with TV and ca- ble, kitchen, laundry facilities, with some meals. $95. per week. Female preferred. Tele- phone (905) 438–0946 WHITES/401 room w/mi- crowave & fridge, $500/month, bus stop at front door, suites working individual, first/last, references, no pets/smoking (416)917–4949. Shared Accommodation194 AJAX BEAUTIFUL new home to share. Suits friendly re- sponsible female (preferred). No pets, no smoking $500/ month plus shared utilities. Immediate, first/last/ref. 416- 835-1090. WHITES RD./401,Share 4 bedroom, 2 storey house with 3 other working males. Fin- ished Recrooms, fireplace, laundry, all appliances, park- ing, $450, (416) 804–4867 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. Children welcome. $275 weekly (less than motel) (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. Horse Supplies & Boarding303 AQHA STALLION 7 years, two appendix colts, 1 and 2 years old . 905-725-7493 Bargain Centre309 FRIDGE & STOVE,$325; washer & dryer $300 or pack- age deal for all. 905-509–8563 WASHER/DRYER,good work- ing condition, $250/pair. 905- 837–1495 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. SOFA+CHAIR 1yr., pd. $2500, ask $800; harvest table+ chairs, $400; pine armoire $350; 3yr. 7pc. bedroom $950; 6pc. child's bedroom $350; fridge $225; stove $200; pro- pane dryer $300; washer $225; dryer $225; maple ped- estal table, chairs +corner hutch $750; wooden baker's rack $300. 905-260-2200 8PC. BEDROOM suite, in- cluding queensize bed. Con- temporary modular, off white, $975. call 905-837–8910. 9PC. DINING ROOM suite, 3 yrs. old. Oak with mahogany finish. 6-chairs, rose brocade, seats/backs, excellent condi- tion, new-$2900, asking- $1250. 905-432–5000 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! 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. ANTIQUE OAK diningroom set, table, 2 leafs, 4 chairs, sideboard, medium colour, excellent condition, asking $1500. Also Mason Jars, 905- 725–9582 BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, orthopedic Mattress set, Nev- er Used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741- 7557 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 BOAT MOTOR & TRAILER $3500 (to be negotiated). Small bar fridge $125 brand new. Call Kevin 905-571-2086 BRAND NEW dirt bike trailer. Custom ramps front and rear. Easy loading for small pickup truck. No need to unload bike off truck. Brand new tires. Rides good. All wired and ready to go. $l,000 Contact John (905) 263-4285.snp 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. 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 COUNTRY DINING SET,6 chairs, buffet and hutch, used only once for takeout Chinese food. Bought at Wilson's Fur- niture for $4,800. Will shed a tear selling for $l,800. Call and I will email photos. Day (905) 428-5010. Eve. (905) 263- 8687. CUSTOM SOLID Cherry Wood sleigh bed king size, reg $3200 asking $2700. Call Oakridge Furniture (905)355- 3889 (snp) DINING ROOM SUITE, hard- wood table, 4 chairs +2pc. china cabinet $800; many pieces Pinwheel crystal, $4+ up; sofa +chair excellent con- dition $500; 6pc. solid oak bedroom suite $3000; also much more. 905-697-3102 DINING ROOM TABLE and six chairs, plus side or sofa table, $4000 new, will sell for $1,500. Pure wool Persian rug. Excellent condition. 905 - 434-1679 DININGROOM 13 PCE cherry, 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. DININGROOM SET, Vilas Rock Maple, 6 chairs, glass hutch, buf- fet base, table, good condition, $2500. 905-683-2923. EVERYTHING MUST GO! Furniture sale, couch, love seat, coffee tables, washer, dryer, gas stove & more. Call (905)983–6215, leave message. 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. HOT TUB, 1998 Infinity Spa, model Atlantis, 5-person. Sierra granite finish, natural cedar skirt, ozonator, hard cover, GFIC electrical includ- ed. $3400. (905)619–1677 KING SIZE BEDSPREAD, bed skirt and two pillow shams. Moss green, suitable for tradi- tional bedroom. 905-697-9462 (snp) WEDDING GOWNS for sale - new and previously enjoyed gowns, all sizes. Wedding gowns also taken on consign- ment. Call Sheila after 5 p.m. or weekends 905-697–1676 MIZUNO TOUR XP golf clubs, full set, new grips, excellent shape with new carry bag and pull cart. $400 firm. After 6 p.m. (705) 328-0402. Days (705) 242-2896. MOVING - sofa & chair, kitchen corner set, piano, Call after 4 pm. 905-430–3028 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. 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 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. SONY TRINITRON TVs 27" $350, 20" $250; RCA home theatre in wooden cabinet 36" $1200; Luxman stereo sys- tem, amplifier, cassette, disc, equalizer, tuner, 2 Hitachi +2 Synergy speakers $750; Pioneer laser disc, 5-CD player $300. 705-277-3657 STORE FURNITURE:pine bookcases, store counter/jew- ellery cases, reception/com- puter desk with hutch & file cabinet, various other store displays. (905)420–1612. 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 TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS for all trades, antique, collecta- bles, user, kitchen collecta- bles, scientific instruments, much more. Sunday April 6th. Tools of the Trades Show/ Sale, 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pick- ering, Ont. 10-3:30. $5. 519- 293-3171 or 613-839-5607. WAR OF SCENTS - Perfume Sale. www.PCnFragrance.com Shop Online Available. Pay & Pickup at Store. Safe & Se- cure. GREAT PRICES (PC Re- pair Available). 24 Drew Street, Oshawa (King/Ritson opp. Tim Hortons) 905-725- 0291. Articles Wanted315 WANTED -Will pay cash and pick-up living room sofa sets, oak or maple kitchen or dining room furniture, etc., adults or children's bedroom furniture or good working appliances. Call 905-260-2200 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 Arts and Crafts324 NEEDLE CRAFT.Custom pat- terns from photos, pictures or imagination! Counted cross stitch graphs w/colour chart listing symbols for DMC co- lours & skeins needed. $25 incl S&H Stitchery Creations Oshawa 905-432-2542 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES, Shepherd X, Lab X, Lhasa, Jack Russell, Shit- zu, Boston Terriers, Dober- man, Am Eskimos, Chows, also kittens. 905-831-2145. CKC REG LAB PUPS. yellow or black. Males/females. Vet checked, dew claws removed, microchipped. 1st needle, de- wormed. Ready April 15. (905)576–7126 GUINEA PIG WITH CAGE & Accesories. Free To A Good Home. 905-831–9612 LOVELY PUPPIES,mother chocolate Lab, father German Sheppard. Puppies look like Labs. Black. Ready to go. $200 each. Call Eileen 905- 623–9971 Bowmanville SPRINGER SPANIELS -Black/ White, Males/Female, Parents Reg'd, Home-raised with children, Paper training start- ed. Excellent hunting dogs + great companions. Ready April 4. $350. Phone-905-720- 0903 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 1965 AND 1969 Mustang coupe's, 65" has 200 6 cyl. auto, very nice shape, origi- nally Florida car, certified $8,750. "69" has 302 8 cyl. auto., runs great, solid, good project, requires paint and some restoration $4,800. (705) 340-5550. Lindsay. 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 CAMARO IROC Z, black, original owner, 130,000km 905-435-9916 1990 TOPAZ,auto, air, cas- sette, 127K, driven daily, $1400 as is. Call mornings 905-259–5589. snp 1996 DODGE NEON 2.0L, 4-cylinder motor, automatic, 4-door, clean, very good con- dition, excellent running vehi- cle, low insurance rates. Cer- tified/Emissions, 1 Year War- ranty Included. $3995. 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 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS, 4 dr. auto, very good condition, new brakes, exhaust, excellent gas mileage, certified+ e-test- ed, 155K's, asking $2250. 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, p/steering, p/ brakes, air-conditioning, p/ locks, tilt/cruise, rally rims, very good condition through- out. $3950, will certify/emis- sions 905-404-8541 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 $9,995. 905-623–7142 snp. 1996 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr, auto, air, 140km, one owner dealer trade-in $5,000; 1992 Chrysler Daytona, V6 auto, 159km, $3200; 1996 Chev Sil- verado, 350 auto, reg. cab loaded, $10,500. All cert. & e- tested. 905-426-8922. Dealer. 1996 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. Black on graphite leath- er, every option available, 210,000kms, $8,995, certified and e-tested. Countryside Mo- tors 905-579-8897 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE Ultra, 106km, leather interior, fully loaded, many extras, mint cond. $15,800. Call (905)571-6902. (snp) 1997 CHEV CAVALIER - only 76,000 kms., air, CD player, like new condition, blue, ask- ing $8,300. Call 905-373-4871. 1997 CHEV. MALIBU,low kms., certified, E-tested. New brakes, tires, asking $6500. 905-655-9820. 1997 EAGLE VISION TSI,V6, fully loaded, rare beauty, 67,000km, lady driven, $12,000 o.b.o. Call 905-430–8649 1998 CAVALIER - 2 dr, p/s, a/ c, cd, tinted windows. 110,000 kms. $7900 O.B.O. 905-571– 1053 1998 SUNFIRE BLUE 93k 4- speed, auto, air, c/c, tilt, abs, t/c, remote keyless entry, $7500 O.B.O. 905-432–7796. 1999 Z24,fully loaded, $700 exhaust system, cd stereo, sunroof, warranty still active, asking $9,500. (905)576–8406 Sick o f RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office 905-432-7200 Ability R. E. Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 Ajax/Westney Huge renovated 2 bed. with fireplace, with back yard, Suits single profes- sional non-smoker. In- cludes parking, laundry, sep. ent., util. Asking $875./mo Art: 905-420-3751 AJAX Bright, clean, 1-bdrm bsmt apt, ceramic tiles, hollywood kitchen, carpeting, cedar bath. Sep. ent., near amenities, Avail. April/May 1st. $750 basic util. incl. Prefer single, non-smoker. (905)427–1416 A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 2, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 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 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. $1395.00 + utilities Joe Pitino, Re/max First Realty Ltd. • 905-831-3300 185 Houses For Rent 185 Houses For Rent RECENT TRADE IN 1998 CAVALIER 4DR. Teal, auto, air, only 130,000km. STK.#359047B Key #B52 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-0859 Sale Priced $ 6,985 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale AUCTION SALE BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES The Estate of the Wilfred Beggs of Ballyduff & oth- ers.At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd. South of Blackstock Saturday April 5, 2003 at 10:30 am 1964- 6 cylinder Cheville 4 door car, low mileage (as is). Antique Side Board w/mirror, Antique din- ing room table, Edison Gramophone Model 250 (1910's), Old China Cabinet, Old Library table, Old drop leaf table, Parlour table, Buffet sideboard with glass, antique cabinet, old dressers, 4 old gun stock chairs, Old treadle sewing machine, old crocks, 1927 Scouts Holiday Book, Collection of Old Post Cards (1910-1914), Tools, Iron bed, Press cut glass, Carnival Glass, USA Limoge Chi- na, Old Japan & German China, Cups & Saucers, Old Calendars, Coal Oil lamp, Old Banjo Clock (1890's), 125 Tobacco Silks (1910's), Old Deco Book ends, fire King, Stamps, Old Avon Lady Per- fumes, Anniversary Clock Bruce Kellett (705) 328-2185 AUCTION SALE Household Contents Sports Cards,Truck & Bike Sunday April 6th, 10:00 AM (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens,Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & Follow Signs. Auction features a varied selection of arti- cles old & new from 2 local homes. Dress- ers, tables, chairs, country collectables, piano, exercise equipment, misc. Glass & China, tools & hardware, lawnmower, 1996 Chev. S10 (Super Sport) w/reserve, 750 Honda Chopper (Hard Tail, Raked), basket case, plus much more. Sports Cards sell at 10:00 sharp. Gretzky collection including Rookie & 2nd year, misc rookies & stars, early sticks etc. Call For All Your Auction Needs MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 AUCTION SALE New Furniture,Tools, Furnaces, Fireplace Inserts etc. Saturday April 5th at 10:00 a.m. 870 Taunton Rd. E.Whitby 1/2 Mile East of Thickson Rd. near Garrard. NEW FURNITURE:Leather sofa & loveseat, leather sofa, leather sofa & chair, recliner chairs, 3 pc. sofa sets, sofa & loveseat, cof- fee & end tables, occasional chairs, Gag- genau built in oven (worth over $2000), Gaggenau stove top unit, diningroom suites, table & chair sets, wingback chairs, bed sofa, new GE appliances, fridges, counter tops, built in ovens, ranges, new mattresses, all sizes including king. TOOLS:hand tools, sockets & wrenches, pipe wrenches, large shop vac, car stands & jacks, 3 new lights, Husqvarna weed cut- ter, Craftman belt sander, Tork wrench, bottle jack, Bosch sander & disc sander, Karcher power washer, 3/4 hp. bench grin- der, Delta 10" compound miter saw, Craft- man circular saw, 60 pc. tap & die set, Craftman jig saw, Makita router, battery charger, floor jack, clamps, 200 ft. tape, ex- haust fan, 2 new gas furnaces, 3 gas fire- place inserts, large dining tent, Billell Car- pet shampoo M/C, exercise bike, computer desk, dog cages, RCA Whirlpool stacking washer & dryer, oak door, Whirlitzer organ, 3 filing cabinets, new SS kitchen sink, several counter tops, lawn furniture, Can- on scanner, computer, 2 printers, plus many other articles. Note Time:10 AM. Excellent sale of new furniture, tools etc. Plan to attend. Terms Cash,Visa, Interac. Viewing Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. McLean Auction & Liquidation 905-576-7550 or 905-686-3291 AUCTION SALE PETHICK & STEPHENSON AUCTION BARN Haydon, On. Sat. Arpil 5 @ 5:30 pm Open at 4 Household articles, Bedroom furniture, table and chairs, Old School desks, Tiffany style light fixtures, China and good glassware, tools, etc. Something of in- terest to everyone. Terms: Cash, Interac, M/C, Visa. Sell by Auction, call Auctioneer Don Stephenson. 905-263-4402 / 1-866-357-5335 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, April 4th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Pine blanket box, washstand, modern pine hutch, parlour table, rattan table & chairs, pine jam cupboard, wood rocking chair, modern & antique dressers & chests of drawers, modern hutch, Kelvinator fridge/freezer combination, Arc welder, Rowe Mate 1700 generator, bridge lamp, child press back rocker, Magic chef refrig- erator (new), 11 Royal Doulton Figurines HN1954, HN2317, HN2054, HN2375, HN2940, HN2260, HN2499, HN2118, HN2134, HN2545, HN2057, 6 new microwave ovens, Napoleon wood stove, 12ft. fiberglass boat with 45Hp Chrysler motor & trailer, 1989 Oldsmobile 88, New 4x6 box treated lumber, qty. tools, china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705)786-2183 GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 SUN. APR. 6th - 12 Noon LARGE ESTATE COIN AUCTION from a private collector featuring Canadian, British, U.S. & Foreign (apx. 500 lots) @ Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta St., Uxbridge. Preview 8:00 a.m. See garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com for catalogue. SAT. APR. 5th - 10 a.m. Antiques, Collectibles & Furniture from Estate of the late Tony & Beverley Stradeski of Uxbridge incl. lg. qty. antique oil lamps @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. DETAILS garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647/Cell 416-518-6401 GARY HILL AUCTIONS ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTER, NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH - 6 P.M. Selling the contents from an Oshawa Estate and a home from Canton: 5 pc. pine bedroom suite, 5 pc. Malcolm walnut bedroom suite, walnut console extension table w/3 leaves and four chairs, blue loveseat, pine coffee table, oc- casional tables, occasional chairs, two - three piece wall units, recliners, swivel rocker, maple rocker, provincial desk, old pine book shelf, oak drop front desk, numerous antiques, collecti- bles, books, Persian carpets, lamps, 2 upright freezers, microwave, gas barbecue, etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check out website for up- dates. 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. APRIL 3RD, 6:30 P.M. START PREVIEW TIME - 4:00 P.M. ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE: 7 pc. pine quality bedroom suite with post bed, 9 pc. mah. diningroom suite, 4 rockers-Victorian/Canadiana/Pressback/Bowmanville, 2 wingback chairs, duncan phyfe, Vict. and oak furnishings to include: early kitchen cupboard & cabinets, dropleaf tables, variety of dressers and chests, early Canadiana includes parlor tables, blanket boxes, benches, related cabi- nets, plus more fine furnishings of the era, Primitive to decorative collectables, articulture pcs, plenty of prime furniture relating to early 1900's to 1930's includ- ing quality end tables, coffee tables, rockers and quality used bedroom & din- ingroom furniture, selection of upholstered chairs, telephone tables, dropleaf table with chairs, French inlaid bedroom suite, compote with pr.of end tables, oak vintage chest & dressers, set of chairs, mission style tables & plenty more old oak to be found..too many items to list. ❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀ Local & Mississauga Estate ❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀ SPECIAL INTERESTS: Lots of lamps, mirrors, coin collection, new grandfa- ther clocks, autograph pictures, $100,000.00 in estate jewelry, balance of container of 18th Cent. style furniture, fine furniture, many new items. ART AND OIL PAINTING:5 Limited Edition Trish Romance, Group of 7 Lim- ited Edition quality framed from Casson, Thompson, Carmichaels, Harris, some first time offered in this series, many other Canadian artists Limited Edition, some first time offered, a great selection of professional painted new & old oil on canvas, watercolours etc. GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Royal Doulton discontinued figurines, Royal Win- ton discontinued Chintz, Sworski crystal collection, Carlton ware, depres- sion glass, Carnival glass, lots of old pressed glass, vases & compotes, old cups & saucers, English & German china, milk glass, Bohemian crystal, nu- merous items, lots of old & new decorated china arriving daily. There will be over 50 lots in this category. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This sale will be a great sale offering of over 350 lots. Please be sure to attend. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registra- tion fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 PUBLIC AUCTION Randy Potter Estate Auction Sunday, April 6th, Start: 10AM View: from 9AM Randy Potter Estate Auction is located at 15 Cavan St, downtown Port Hope. We are selling approx. 200 lots of furniture, col- lectibles, glass & china to include: 9 pc. mah. Andrew Malcolm DR ste; inlaid Oriental dining table w/6 chairs; walnut buffet; mah. china cabinet; 7 drawer high boy; amber glass sealer; 10 in. digital Craftsman radial arm saw; 12 in. Craftsman electronic band saw; num. crocks; Black & Decker table top seed drill; crystal; oil lamps; 3 pc. mah. Oriental couch & 2 arm chairs; Fire King jadeite; postal scales; newer brass French style 3 pc. clock set; sm. totem pole; older non-sports cards; Sakura guitar; tea wagon; Group of Seven prints; whirly gig; crystal chandelier; set of 4 Studebaker hub caps etc. WATCH THE PAPERS FOR OUR LARGE 800 LOT, TWO DAY ANTIQUE/COLLECTIBLES AUCTION APRIL 18 & APRIL 20 FOR PICS & LISTING OF THESE SALES GO TO WEB SITE: http://members.rogers.com/rpauctions Randy Potter Auctioneer (905) 885-6336 "Your Estate Specialist" AUCTION SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 5th -- 10:00 am. Load of Antiques & Collectables from Newfoundland 870 Taunton Rd E. Whitby 5 sm Harvest tables, old stool, tool chest, 5 assorted pine dressers some with harps/mirrors/floating panels) Old wash ringers, 4 radios, sm Bacolite, irons, folk art pieces (old cottage, airplane 5" min lighthouse, hat box, wagon wheel, washstands, several model sailing ships, old tools, trucks, blanket box, floats, nail boxes, narrow dressers, press back rocker, toy models, old anchor, old plow, jiggers. Auctioneer Maurice M. Jones BROCK & SEVEN AUCTIONS 1-905-571-1848 e-mail m-jones@rogers.com to request pictures TWO AUCTIONS - WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE THURSDAY, April 3rd - 5:00PM - Selling contents from the home of Mr. Hallaway of Trenton, plus others: 2 door frost free fridge, excellent kitchen table & chairs, good used sofa set, excellent oak entertainment centre, good selection dressers, chests of drawers, night stands, ex- cellent solid pine cedar lined blanket box all dove tailed ends, several solid pine small tables, large selection small house- hold, giftware, collectibles, dolls, tools, toys, etc. from various bankruptcies and close-outs, selection coffee & end tables, occasional chairs, single & double beds, large selection house hold articles, dishes, lamps, pictures, front load apartment size stackable washer with matching dryer, new 21 speed mountain bike, oak computer desk, other maple desk, several steel work benches, miscellaneous lawn, garden & patio furniture, plus other articles to sell outside starting at 5PM weather permit- ting for first half hour. SATURDAY AUCTION - April 5th at 10:00AM - selling contents from home of Mr. Keith Currie of Cobourg who moved to nursing home. Includes 1960's style dining room suite all solid wood in excellent condition, nice sofa & chair set, also good recliner chair, unusual brass framed 3 pc sofa set in excellent condition, a real retro set with matching coffee & end tables, excellent carved arm chair, Jaco-bean twist fern stand, antique solid walnut tea wagon needs refinishing, modern bedroom suite, antique walnut buf- fet, antique walnut china cabinet, small drum table with inlaid top, excellent hall table with drawer, double & single beds, 3 drawer chest, 2 - 3 drawer carved night stands, chrome table & chair, quantity small kitchen appliances, lamps, pictures, plus countless other miscellaneous articles in these two sales. No reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY E. WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com WEDNESDAY, April 9th: 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for Marilyn and Dave Watson of Epsom, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:5pc Vilas maple kitchen suite, 4pc Vilas maple bedroom suite, antique side chair, pine table, lamp tables, maple rocker, ant. carved snake chair, needlepoint chair, tea wagon, Chinese table, fridge, Kitchen Aid Krisp stainless steel microwave, Kenmore washer and dryer (Ex), Kenmore apt. size freezer, new RCA stereo, air conditioner, chest of drawers, pot belly stove, TV, stainless steel lamps, porcelain dolls, old cameras, ant. projector, viewmas- ter, bow and arrow, rocking horse, wooden skis, golf clubs, garden tools, records, water colours, milk can, crocks, graniteware, cups and saucers, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other inter- esting and quality items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 310 Articles for Sale 1998 TRACKER CONVERT- IBLE, fun in summer, 4x4 for winter. Original owner, well maintained, automatic, only 73,000kms. $8900 (905)426- 9304 snp EXCEPTIONAL BUY - 1982 Toyota Supra Turbo 24 valve, 5-spd, loaded, ps, pw, pb, a/c, stereo system, Targa roof, grey, no rust, excellent condi- tion, never winter driven, 172,000 km. A real beauty! Cert. $5500 obo. Must be seen. 416-271-5889 or 705- 277-3281. Serious inquiries only please. 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 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, 76,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $198,900. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1988 CHEV CUBE van, 350 engine, good running condi- tion, box in excellent condi- tion. $3500. Call Don 905- 428–0078 or 416-722-3621 1993 CHEV Astro, excellent condition, certified & E-tested, asking $2500. call 905-668– 7497 WANTED: WORK VAN 95 or newer. Please call 905-260- 0172 Motorcycles435 1980 SUZUKI 400GS,great condition, perfect starter bike, must see, asking $1300 obo. Helmet and gloves included. 905-665–5009 Coming Events249 YUK YUKS presented by The Whitby Kinsmen (all proceeds to The Canadian Cystic Fibro- sis Foundation), April 5th 7pm-1am at Heydenshore Pavilion Whitby. Evening in- cludes buffet, licensed bar, dance/DJ, spot dance gifts, snacks, silent auction. Tickets $25/ea. Call Tad 905-666-1579 Announcements255 Lost and Found265 FOUND: YOUNG BLACK cat, at Greenwood Conservation area (north of Conc. 5, west of Greenwood Rd) Call (905)683–5748 (cnp) Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 FAMILY CAREGIVER DOMESTIC SERVICE Nannies from Overseas. Highly trained & expe- rienced. No Agency Fees. Chosen to suit your needs. 905-885- 8459. HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY want- ed 27 1/2 hrs/wk. $8.00/hr. Must be willing to do laundry and ironing. Hwy. 2/Altona Rd. (905)509–2392 LIVE OUT EXPERIENCED Nanny for 2 toddlers, Claremont . ECE exposure preferred. Car/refer- ences required. Our family is looking to find a thoughtful car- ing imaginative person with lots of patience. 905-649–6660 Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 LIVERPOOL/HWY.#2 ECE mother of 1 would like to take care of your child. 10 years experience. Hot meals, fun activities, fenced yard, re- ceipts. 905-837-0315 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smok- ing, receipts. 905-428-1244. AFFORDABLE fun for all ages. Westney/Delaney, Ajax. 20 yrs. experience. Happy environment. Huge play area. Crafts, movies, meals. Receipts and references. All ages. 905-686-8719. Daycare Wanted274 DURHAM PROFESSIONAL Home Day Care needs child care Providers. Work with children of all ages in your home. For more information call 905-509-1207. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER,2 girls (ages 2, 3) with speech and heart problems respectively, certified in First Aid/CPR, Grade 12 edu- cation/equivalent. Health, loving, stress resistant. Light house- keeping required. Salary, room/board. After 5 p.m. (905) 428–6802 Garage/ Yard Sales320 GARAGE SALE - See what your neighbours are selling! www.directgaragesale.com Professional Directory163 Mortgages Loans165 $$$MONEY FOR ANY PURPOSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mort- gages, 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 purpose. All appli- cations accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!!All type loans within 24 hrs. Car loan special- ists. 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HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable, experienced per- son with flexible hours. Reasonable rates. Call 905-434-9767. 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 PASSION PARADISE and in to the warmth with a passionate companion” “Come out of the cold 100% Discreet In/Out Going Service Call Ni kki 905-426-5087 Day Specials Avail. 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For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" PARDONS So the past truly IS the past. 905-243-0588 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 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 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 2, 2003 PAGE B9 A/P MEGA USED CAR WO W ! OV E R 60US E D C A R S PR I C E D T O SE L L ! ! W O W ! RE A D Y T O DE A L *Sale prices are plus reg. & admin. fee, GST & PST extra. See us for complete details. Offers are for a limited time only.Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. SHEPPARD AVE. HWY 401 MARKHAM RD. FORD SALES LIMITED 17 YEARS OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION...IS THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS! 1780 MARKHAM RD. SCARBOROUGH (JUST NORTH OF SHEPPARD) www.freewayford.ca 416293-3077 1997 FORD ESCORT 4 DR. 5 spd., ps, pb, dual air bags $6,877* 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE OR CHEVY CAVALIER 2 to choose from. Auto, air, 4 dr. $9,462* 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT CONV. Welcome Summer with auto, air, Pw seats, tilt, cruise. only 58,000kms $13,889* 2001 FORD FOCUS SPORT Loaded with power group, AM/FM/CD, air, Stk #7256 $12,929* 1996 COUGAR XR7 4.6L V6, auto, air, alum wheels, pw, pl, pm, pwr seat, only 54,000 kms $10,888* 1998 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8L V6, auto, air, pw, pl, AM/FM cass, privacy glass $9,765* 2001 CHEV MALIBU Taupe, auto, air, 4-dr., low kms, Stk #P7310 $14,855*$14,497* 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA 4-dr., air, reliable and sporty, only 56,000 kms, Stk#P7220. $14,886* 2002 FOCUS SE Auto, air, pl, remote keyless, AM/FM/CD & more! $13,418* 2000 FORD WINDSTAR LX Blue, quad seating, pw, pl, dual doors, only 96,000 kms. 2002 TAURUS WAGON 5 pass., solid vehicle, fully equipped. $18,816* 2000 FORD EXPLORER E.B. Spruce green, fully loaded w/leather, just traded in, local SUV. $19 ,822* 2001 WINDSTAR SPORT Loaded, quad seating w/dual drs., excellent value, 3 to choose come in for best selection. Starting from: 2002 CROWN VICTORIA LX V8, power group, aluminum wheels, tilt, cruise, low kms. 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 3rd row bench seat, 7-pass. seating, pwr windows, locks, gold or green, low kms. 2002 FORD FOCUS 2 to choose from, 4-cyl., pwr windows, locks, auto, air with alloy rims, low kms $15,915* 1999 WINDSTAR SEL Power doors, loaded, Tutone, 109K, Stk #P2229 $14,984* 2002 FOCUS SPORT WGN Pwr. group, tilt, cruise, alum. wheels, fog lamps, only 26K & more! $15,813* 2000 WINDSTAR LX V6, auto, air, pw,l pl & more! Only 44K $15,811* 2003 CROWN VICTORIA LX Fully loaded, all pwr. options, only 22K 2002 TAURUS SE SEDAN V6, auto, air, pwr. grp., tilt, cruise, remote keyless & more! $16,817* 1999 CHRYSLER INTREPID V6, loaded with pw, pl, pm, 79,000 kms $14,933* 2002 FORD TAURUS 4 to choose from, all fully equipped, with low kms. $16,819* $19,866*$24,888*$26,811*$31,933* 2001 CHEV CAVALIER Red, auto, 4-cyl., CD player, only 48,500 kms, Stk #P7363 $11,484* 2001 CHRYSLER NEON LE Red, auto, air, 4-dr., pw, pl, pm, alum wheels, priced to move. $10,853* 2000 FORD FOCUS SE Gold, air, auto, keyless, only 62,000 kms $12,895* 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 to choose from, both silver, 8,000-36,000 kms, auto, air, 4-dr., CD player, almost new. $12,937* 2001 WINDSTAR SEL LUXURY Pwr doors, leather, backup sensor traction control, tutone, loaded, loaded. $21,888* 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO 4-dr., auto, air, black, nice car, 71,000 kms Stk #P7344 $12,946* 2001 COUGAR V6 SPORT V6, 5 speed, pw, pl, pm, tilt, air, p seat, fog lamps, 16" alum wheels, rear spoiler $13,888* 2002 ESCAPE XLT SPORT 4X4 V6, auto, air, AM/FM/CD, pwr group, tilt, cruise, side step bars, alum wheels, fog lamps, only 36,000 kms $26,488* 2003 F150 S/C XLS 4X2 V6, auto, air, soft tonneau cover, chrome wheels, chrome bumper, only1000 kms $24,891* only1km Ready to D e a l Ready to D e a l IT’S WORTH THE DRIVE TO NOTICE TO CREDITORS Anyone having a claim against the estate of Clyde Thomas Quinton, late of Picker- ing, Ontario, who died on August 21, 2002, file same with the undersigned not later than April 26, 2003. After which time complete distribution may be made by the estate trustee having regard only to the claims then filed. Bill Fawcett, Estate Trustee Lawson & Clark Barrister & Solicitor P.O. Box 68 Pickering ON L1V 2R2 261 Legal Notices 261 Legal Notices PERSONAL PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Thank you to the blessed Virgin and to the Holy Spirit. TH & AH 268 Personals 268 Personals W ORSHIP C OME & Come and Worship will publish its Special Easter Services pages on Friday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 16 (Deadline Apr. 9 - noon) and (Deadline Apr. 14 noon) To advertise your Easter Services call Janice Samoyloff @ 905-683-0707 or Fax copy to 905-579-4218 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. METRO LICENCE B2195 Quality Renovations Since 1975 Serving Durham & GTA Also Making Homes Accessible 905-686-5211 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements A & C ROOFING and WINDOWS • Shingles of all types, flats of any size • Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Spring Special - 15% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable (905)509-8980 or (905)428-8704 RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING (905) 686-9494 SPRING SPECIAL 15% off all vinyl products 6 mo. 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Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services P HILIP B RUCE D OWN December 15, 1964 to April 3, 2002 In Loving Memory Of Our Husband, Father & Friend Did God need another Angel? Or someone he knew that would care? Someone who always thought of others and was always there Did God need another Angel? Or someone to be more helpful in Heaven above? Even though you were treasured here on earth I guess he noticed your kindness and your love Did God need another Angel? Or someone he knew was worthwhile? Someone who could communicate so well And someone with an awesome smile I guess God watched you from Heaven And chose someone He knew was special As I have cried to God in anger Why did you need another angel? The answer hit me and it’s quite simple For now I understand Because God did need another angel But he also needed a friend Your memory we cherish Rest in peace Phil We love you Jill, Spencer & Sienna In Loving Memory Of Our Son I give you this one thought to keep - I am still with you - I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on the snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone - I am with you still - in each new dawn. Love Mom & Dad A golden heart stopped beating, Two hands were laid to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much. Our lives go on without you, And nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartache, When someone speaks your name. You did so many things, Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you. They say that time heals everything, But we know that is not so, Because it hurts as much today, As it did one year ago. If we could have one lifetime wish, One dream that could come true, We would pray to God, For yesterday and you. The Best Brother and Uncle, we love and miss you Phil! Jennifer, Samantha & Joshua In Loving Memory Of A Brother & Uncle You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him Or you can be full of the love that you shared, You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on, You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what he would want: Smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Love Patti, Gord, Ryan, Mike, Jessy, Drew. To Our Best Friend, Brother & Uncle As each day passes We reflect on the many ways you’ve touched our lives Through music, laughter, quiet nights, family gatherings & camping stories retold by our kids You’re always in our thoughts We shared so many good times together that our lives will never be the same without you We love you and miss you very much Ken, Kathy, Jeremy, Bradley & Kendra In Loving Memory Of A Dear Brother, Brother-in-Law & Uncle Though the ones we love may leave life as we know it, in our memory the love we knew will always carry on. Sadly missed by Susan, Peter, Meagan, Victoria & Nathan In Memory Of A Great Cousin The Kind of person who will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. We miss you everyday. Love Scott, Laurie, Trevor & Lindsay ••••••••• ••••••••• ••••••••• ••••••••• 400 Cars For Sale 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam Place your ad at 683-0707 710 Painting and Decorating 715 Moving and Storage TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 BOYD, John William - Entered into eternal rest, on Saturday, March 29, 2003, at the Lakeridge Health Centre, in Port Perry, at age 74. John Boyd, beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Cunneyworth). Loved father of Melody and her husband Chris Chapman of Blackstock, and Lori and her husband Peter Hopkins of Warsaw. Loving grandfather of Misty, Matthew, Reannan, and Patrick and great grandfather of Tamara. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNER- AL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, (905-985- 2171) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m A Service to celebrate the life of John Boyd will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 1st at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Schroeder officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry or the Canadian Cancer Society. 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