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Home My WebLink AboutNA2003_01_31But residents wonder where pedestrians f it into plan BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —After two years of development, Picker- ing’s safer streets traffic manage- ment strategy is still focusing more on vehicles than people, say local residents. “The report talks about public safety but all we’re hearing about is traffic and cars,” said Fairport Road resident Vivian Vanden- hazel. “I had hoped there would be more in it for pedestrians.” The City’s finance and opera- tions committee is recommending to council it pass the strategy’s final report, released to council- lors Monday. If passed next week, the strat- egy will act as tool kit of traffic control measures designed to im- prove and balance traffic flow and safety on city streets. It sets out processes by which traffic control requests can be fairly and consistently reviewed, based on traffic engineering principles, technology and community in- volvement. Staff were quick to point out Monday the strategy doesn’t em- power them to implement changes on their own. All traffic control measures still require a council resolution or bylaw to be Pickering Markets vendor Tom Papadatos clears out inventory from the Metro East Trade Centre along with others at the Brock Road site Thursday. Demolition of the building that housed the markets for years was slated to begin today. A plan to temporarily house the vendors in a dome on the site collapsed last week, forcing the ven- dors to reconsider their options. Doors close on Pickering f lea market See PICKERING page 4 Pickering looks for more road control RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Courts add wrinkle to Cast heads for Final Air 1 surveillance Destination –– again NEWS/15 ENTERTAINMENT/17 PRESSRUN 47,600 28 PAGES FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2003 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND Got Hockey? 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(905) 420-9000 PICKERING TOYOTA EXPRESS LUBE SERVICE Temporary structure won’t move forward; vendors consider new options BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —With the dis- mantling of the Metro East Trade Centre to begin tomorrow (Satur- day), the Pickering Markets is still without a home for the next six months. Vendors say they are negotiat- ing with other property owners after a deal to house them tem- porarily in a tennis dome-type structure in the trade centre park- ing lot fell through last week. “We’re working on some tem- porary locations,” said Tom Ris- tov, a member of the Pickering Markets Merchants Association. Asked if those locations were in Pickering, Mr. Ristov would only say they were “in the area”. He added he couldn’t divulge any more details for fear of jeopardiz- ing the negotiations. The markets wrapped up its last day of business at the trade centre Sunday and its 350 vendors had to have all of their wares removed from the building by today (Fri- day). The demolition will help make room for a Sam’s Club and sever- al other big box-type stores. A new market location is slated for Squires Beach Road and Bayly Street but isn’t expected to be ready until at least August. Vendors, who argued they couldn’t survive six months with- out work, lobbied the trade cen- tre’s owner, First Professional Shopping Centres, to push back its demolition schedule. But the de- veloper said it had already made commitments to its new tenant to have them open in time for next Christmas. First Pro eventually offered a See MARKETS page 4 Teachers inch closer to strike Public elementary educators to expand work-to-rule actions BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Public elemen- tary teachers here are inching clos- er to a strike after another fruitless day of bargaining with the Durham District School Board. Rachel Gencey, Durham unit president of the Elementary Teach- ers’Federation of Ontario (ETFO), said teachers on Feb. 5 would ratchet up their labour action a notch, with “Stage 2” of work-to- rule measures that began Jan. 22. “Teachers will be arriving 15 minutes before classes begin and leaving 15 minutes after classes end,” she said, agreeing it would See DURHAM page 2 limit the amount of time they have to offer extra help to students. And while there’s no ban on teachers being involved in extracur- ricular activities, Ms. Gencey said, “It’s 15 minutes after (school) and that’s it.” As well, she said teachers would no longer cover for absent principals and vice-principals. The next steps in the labour ac- tion are on top of what started last week, when teach- ers began refusing to perform admin- istrative and secre- tarial duties in schools. Teachers have not been or- dering supplies, attending staff meetings or board-sponsored workshops occur- ring outside of the teaching day, scheduling new field trips, collect- ing money for stu- dents or filling out Education Min- istry forms. Ms. Gencey said “each stage that we implement means we’re that much closer” to a strike. Teacher and board representa- tives met Wednes- day, however Ms. Gencey said the talks had not gone well and broke down around noon. Sally McIl- veen, the board’s employee services superintendent, agreed the two sides “didn’t progress at all. “I’m absolute- ly concerned about the impasse we are at. From our board’s point of view, we have now put forward two positions with movement, signif- icant movement.” She said the board’s latest offer was for a one- year, three per cent salary in- crease, with a wage opener for the second year. Ms. McIlveen ex- plained salary for the second year would be negotiat- ed later, and she anticipates the Ed- ucation Ministry will fund an in- crease in the range of three per cent. As well, the board has offered 10 more minutes of preparation time and to pay 85 per cent of benefit costs, as opposed to the existing 80 per cent. Ms. McIlveen dismissed Ms. Gencey’s claim the board is “sitting pretty” with tens of millions of dol- lars in reserve money. Ms. McIlveen agreed the board has the money, but said it is for spe- cific purposes such as capital work, retirement gratuities, insurance and long-term disability payouts. Besides, said Ms. McIlveen, the board has to think of “the big pic- ture” when negotiating with ETFO, namely that if it uses reserves, it will set a precedent for other employee groups. “It is not money that is re- stored in the (provincial) grant process,” she said of reserves. “To me, the reserves is a red her- ring that really confuses the mem- bership.” A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 www.durhamregion.com BUY FACTORY DIRECT BRAND N A M E QUALITY A T FACTORY D I R E C T PRICES! 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Murder suspect fired from job after fraud suspected BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––Three weeks after allegedly fatally poisoning his preg- nant wife, a Pickering man was fired from his senior position in York Cen- tral Hospital’s accounting department for suspicion of fraud, a jury has heard. Ganesh Raghunauth was hired as accounts receivable analyst at the Richmond Hill hospital on Aug. 3, 1999. May Chang, hospital chief financial officer, told the first-degree murder trial of Mr. Raghunauth he was “dis- missed without cause” on June 6, 2000. Mr. Raghunauth had come under suspicion after money went missing and “some other unusual occurrences” took place in the accounting office, she said. “A patient had complained about a charge to his account of $3,100... The patient had been charged twice on his VISA card,” Ms. Chang said. After the hospital’s lawyer was con- sulted, Mr. Raghunauth was fired. He was told to remove his personal belongings from his desk and escorted out of the hospital, Ms. Chang told the Superior Court jury trial. Mr. Raghunauth, 31, is accused of murdering his wife Hemoutie (Geeta) Raghunauth, 28, on Mother’s Day on May 14, 2000. He drugged her with the sedative Temazepam before poisoning her with a lethal dose of cyanide, prosecutors Cindy Johnston and Frank Giordano allege. Ms. Raghunauth was pregnant with their second child when she died. The day after Mr. Raghunauth’s fir- ing, staff was cleaning his work station when evidence of the credit card fraud was found in his wastebasket. Court heard credit card transaction records discovered in the garbage showed $3,100 –– the amount billed twice to the patient –– had been re- funded by VISA, but to a credit card account belonging to Mr. Raghu- nauth’s wife, who died three weeks earlier in the couple’s two-storey Beat- on Way home. A VISA card with the name H. Raghunauth was also found cut into lit- tle pieces in the garbage. In other evidence Wednesday, court heard a crumpled piece of paper was found in a CD compartment in Mr. Raghunauth’s desk. Several pills and capsules, marked Temazepam, were found inside the paper when un- wrapped. Earlier, jurors were shown fake pre- scriptions for the insomnia drug Temazepam, sold as Restoril, allegedly forged and filled by Mr. Raghunauth. Hospital long distance phone records, also filed Wednesday by the Crown, show Mr. Raghu- nauth had made dozens of calls to the New York number of In- dira Seonarain, a woman with whom he was having an affair. On April 22, 2000, three weeks before his wife’s death, Mr. Raghunauth became en- gaged to Ms. Seonarain. Pictures taken three weeks after her death show Mr. Raghu- nauth and Ms. Seonarain smil- ing and posing in front of Nia- gara Falls tourist sites. “There were a number of calls made to New York, the same number over and over... It just seemed odd there would be so many,” Ms. Chang said. Ms. Chang said the fraudu- lent credit card transaction records found in Mr. Raghu- nauth’s garbage were attached to an advertisement for a $4,000 ring. The trial continues. HEMOUTIE RAGHUNAUTH P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamc.on.ca Fast track to a career in Office Administration Beginning February 10, Durham College will offer two Office Administration programs to help you fast track your career. Choose from a one-year certificate or a two- year diploma in Office Administration specializing in: •Executive •Legal •Medical For more information, call 905-721-3088, or 905-721-3046, e-mail info@durhamc.on.ca or visit www.durhamc.on.ca. Don’t delay. Apply today. Classes begin February 10, 2003. COLLEGE PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 924 Kingston Rd., Pick. 831-6040 Recover your sofa $46900 Call for FREE SHOP AT HOME service or further details. fabric included Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visit www.OnLineHomeMarketAnalysis.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd., Realtor ReMax First Realty Ltd. wants to make a major impact in the 21st Century and that means moving into a new high tech building to accommodate its profes- sional team of seasoned sales agents. Partner John Moniz says everyone is excited about the new building and can’t wait to move in this August when construction of the building will be com- pleted. Located at the north- west corner of Kingston Rd. and Walnut Drive in Pickering, the 15,000 sq. ft. building will be the home to ReMax First as well as many other services to com- pliment the real estate industry such as lawyers, accountants, financial plan- ners and more. “It’s a building for the 21st Century,” says John. “It will be modern, comfort- able, stylish and will be equipped with the latest state of the art computer systems.” Currently ReMax First has 56 agents but John says with the new building will be positioned to increase their staff by at least 25% in the near future. “Pickering is booming and the new Seaton com- munity will bring more than 90,000 people to the area,” says John. “ On top of that, Durham is one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario.” Re/Max First was established in 1992 with 32 agents and now has 132 at offices in Whitby and Pickering “Our staff on average have more than 14 years experience and have a repu- tation for a very high level of customer service,” says John. “They’re the best in the industry and work very hard for their clients.” ReMax First Realty Ltd. Breaks Ground On New Building For The 21st Century It was a bitter cold day for the ground breaking but more than 30 agents were on hand as well as at far left Paul Durigon, owner of Perlane Construction and far right Bob Fick and John Levac of the Royal Bank. In front from left with the shovels were Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland and Ward 2 City Councillor Bill McLean, ReMax First Owner Ron Gordon, Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs, ReMax First owners Brian O’Donoghue and John Moniz. The conceptual drawing of the new building below has gone through some design changes since this image was first created but will still have an eye catching impact on anyone who sees it when completed in August 2003. Architect for the project is Claudio Rabaglino from Turner, Fleischer Archtitects. 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 Markets out of Brock Road trade centre portion of its parking lot on the north- west corner for a temporary structure, which could be put up and taken down after the six-month transition period. But vendors had to turn down the developer’s offer about two weeks ago, said Mr. Ristov. “The requirements for the dome brought the price way out of reach,” he said. “It just wasn’t affordable.” Rent would have doubled for most of the vendors, with antique vendors being the hardest hit, said Mr. Ristov. They paid a lower rate of $90 a week in the trade centre, and would have faced rents of $370 a week in the dome. The issue wasn’t with the temporary structure itself, but its use, said Picker- ing’s building services manager Tim Moore. While the structure was a tennis dome, it would have had a mercantile use as a market, which meant the need for sprinkler systems, fire alarm sys- tems, “all kinds of issues”, Mr. Moore added. “Regulations are based on the use and occupancy,” he said. “Require- ments for a flea market are very differ- ent than putting up a bubble.” First Pro was disappointed to hear about the added requirements through its consultants, but the developer was still willing to go forward, said Ornel- la Richichi, its director of land plan- ning First Pro has spent more than $30,000 in engineering drawings and hiring contractors and consultants to try and get the temporary structure off the ground, Ms. Richichi said. “We’re disappointed it didn’t work out,” she added. “We worked around the clock on this. Our people have been at the ready.” First Pro has tried its best but nego- tiations must now take place with other area property owners to try and find a temporary location, said Mr. Ristov. News of the failed deal hasn’t caused vendors to panic and look to markets elsewhere, he said. “Amazingly, most of our vendors are sitting tight,” Mr. Ristov said. “They are business people. They’re taking a step back to take another look at the situation.” As for how this could affect the market’s new permanent site, Mr. Ris- tov said he prefers not to think of that just yet. “We’re working 24/7 to solve these immediate problems first,” he said. MARKETS from page 1 implemented or altered. But Fairport resident Gayle Clow said the final report is almost identi- cal to the draft strategy produced in March 2001. She noted “one substantive change”, that Type C arterial roads can now be considered for traffic calming. Fairport has been classified as a Type C arterial road. It was a petition to keep Fairport at 40 km/h that led the City to re-exam- ine its traffic management policies. “The document tries to find a bal- ance between traffic flow and safety,” said Richard Holborn, division head of municipal property and engineer- ing, in defending the strategy. “Our goal is to maintain the safe flow of traffic.” In its final report, staff found max- imum speed limits on some collector and arterial roads in Pickering are being posted inappropriately, traffic control devices are being installed without the warrants, and the intend- ed function of certain streets is being compromised. They also pointed out new road- way designs haven’t been fully inves- tigated and enforcement is insuffi- cient and ineffective. Mr. Holborn’s department recom- mended a future strategy that protects road classifications as set out under Pickering’s Official Plan, that the City request additional traffic en- forcement, undertake a city speed ra- tionalization strategy and all-way stop sign reviews, and encourage new planning and development technolo- gies. Greenwood resident Gordon Noble suggested Pickering make use of technology like photo radar to combat speeders rather than adding “lumps, flowers and curbs” to calm traffic. “There are other things than putting things in people’s way.” City staff is open to using technol- ogy but Pickering isn’t “there yet” when it comes to using radar guns to control traffic, said Mr. Holborn. Pickering plan on the road to approval PICKERING from page 1 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 5 A/P ILLUSTRATIONS ARE ARTIST’S CONCEPTS. HERITAGE THE EDINBURGH • 1305 SQ. FT. •$174,900 THE GLOUCESTER • 1230 SQ. 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FIVE BRAND NEW DESIGNS FURNISHED MODELS!3 COME VISIT OUR $149 900$149 900 United States says yes to ITER America and China join fusion program BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––An an- nouncement by the United States it is joining with part- ners of a $12-billion interna- tional fusion research project that could be built in Claring- ton is good news for the pro- ject, Canada and for Durham, officials say. “From an overall project standpoint, there’s a much higher probability the project will proceed because we now have all the major players,” says Dr. Murray Stewart, presi- dent of ITER Canada. United States Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham made the announcement at the Princeton University fusion re- search lab, Thursday. China has also joined the project. “This international fusion project (ITER) is a major step towards a fusion demonstration power plant that could usher in commercial fusion energy,” Mr. Abraham said, adding, “ITER also provides a cost-ef- fective way to proceed with fu- sion research worldwide with the collaborating parties shar- ing in the project’s cost of con- struction and operation.” The United States expects to cover about 10 per cent of the cost providing hardware com- ponents for the construction and to “participate in the re- search and technology devel- opment,” according to a US de- partment of energy news re- lease. The US and China will join the next round of negotiations with Canada, Japan, the Euro- pean Union and the Russian Federation when the parties meet again in St. Petersburg, Russia on Feb. 18 and 19, Dr. Stewart says. Jim Campbell, lead negotia- tor for the Canadian govern- ment in the international talks says, “This is a very significant development from the federal government perspective.” Canada is currently re-evaluat- ing its bid to host the project after reviewing bids from Spain, France and Japan, which have also put forward propos- als to host the facility. Last month, the Canadian govern- ment said by April it will either improve its bid or withdraw from the process. With two more partners in the mix, the costs will be sig- nificantly less for each party and more attractive for Canada, notes Mr. Campbell. “It’s been a major detriment that the U.S. was not part of it,” says Durham MP Alex Shep- herd. “Certainly it helps me and the minister (of natural re- sources) make the case” for federal support. The United States re-entry essentially reverses that coun- try’s position on ITER and it came to that conclusion with a great deal of due diligence and significant assessment, says Dr. Stewart. The US position is it could not afford not to be part of the project, says Dr. Stewart, adding, “I think this is very much going to be heard in Ot- tawa.” Gary Polonsky, ITER Com- munity Council chairman, says this puts the ball in Prime Min- ister Jean Chretien’s court. “If he was waiting to see if the Americans were coming on board, it may have been a wise thing to do, but now he knows. Now it’s ante-up time or all this was for nought,” says Mr. Polonsky, noting hosting the facility has huge positive eco- nomic ramifications for Cana- da. Clarington Mayor John Mutton agrees. “There’s no saying ‘No’ for Canada. Now it’s truly a global effort.” Dr. Stewart says he believes the Clarington site, adjacent to the Darlington nuclear generat- ing station, will be very appeal- ing to the United States, which will now be part of the deci- sion-making process on where the facility is to be located. A site selection is expected in June. Three years ago this past Novem- ber a terrible tragedy occurred that spun around and turned itself into a blessing. For my father-in-law and all those who know and love him (and to know him is to love him), it's a day we will always celebrate. Somewhere out there within hours of being informed of the loss of their 20-something-year-old son, two heartbroken parents found the strength to look beyond their own grief and make one of the most un- selfish decisions two human beings can make. They looked at their son, brain dead but whose organs were still being kept alive by the wonders of technology, said goodbye and then said 'yes' to the doctors. With that single word, they un- doubtedly launched a flurry of activ- ity in the hospital wing and most def- initely within our immediate family. A string of frantic phone calls was made across the GTA as arrange- ments were made for other family members and friends to pick up the kids and let the dog out and for co- workers to cancel all meetings. With- in minutes, we all flocked to Toronto General Hospital prepared to stay for as long as it would take. After a year of waiting and one false alarm, this was the day the head of our family would finally get a healthy new heart. Three years ago I also lost my mom. She was 76 and for her, every breath she took was an effort. She talked about looking forward to dancing with my Dad again, who we lost eight years prior. For as much as I miss her every day, I have to accept she was satisfied with her life, her ac- complishments and that she was ready to die. More than 25 years ago my father- in-law was given eight years to live after his first bypass surgery. He did not want to die and he didn't. Over the years there have been more surg- eries and more close calls. Four years ago he was told he had a year to live unless he received a transplant. He waited and he lived and he keeps on living every day to the fullest. Today, my children still have their grandpa. But perhaps even more im- portantly, the world has a living in- spiration that the mind and the spirit are powerful and combined with the generosity of people who sign their consent for organ and tissue dona- tion, there is no limitation to the mir- acles that can occur. By saying yes, we can all make miracles happen Laura Jarvis- Whitehead Opinion Shaper shouston@durhamregion.com Organ donations can turn bleak prospects into bright future P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Our individuality is being stripped away To the editor: The auto industry is heading for increas- ing rationalization, which means all of the so-called 'fat' - the non-essentials - are trimmed from the business. For example, General Motors now claims its only busi- ness is that of automobile assembly, so auto parts are no longer manufactured at GM, but at suppliers' factories instead. This type of rationalization has a dra- matic effect on the choices of available cars and trucks in the marketplace. I remember once upon a time when two-tone cars were an option that allowed some consumers an outlet for their individual expression. But no more. Today we've almost turned the clock back to the days when you could purchase any colour of car, just as long as it's black. A glance at any parking lot tells the story: our cars look as drab as the grey Maoist uni- forms that were once common in China. It's only getting worse: GM trucks, the last frontier of two-tone automobiles in their lineup, are about to see the same fate as GM cars. The demise of the two-tone truck is almost at hand. I think this problem reflects a decrease in the freedom of choice open to consumers, which is ironic because new technology can actually bring us more, not less, choice. While this isn't a huge problem to most of us, I think it's a sign large corporations are slowly stripping away our individuality. And I think that's tantamount to a break- down in democracy. 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The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 31, 2003 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Changes ordered by the provincial government over publicly owned utilities are forcing Ajax and Pickering's own Veridian Corporation to re-establish its position in the 'profit' versus 'not- for-profit' debate. Ve ridian is the utility owned by taxpayers in Ajax and Pick- ering (along with those in Clarington and Belleville) that en- sures homes and businesses in its markets have the power they need. Chief executive officer John Wiersma took great pains while visiting Ajax and Pickering councils to reaffirm the utility's sta- tus as a 'for-profit' venture, a position endorsed by councillors in both communities. Mr. Wiersma emphatically noted at the meetings the 'for-profit' status is a misnomer in that Veridian must also conduct its business with the same frozen electricity rates mandated by the Eves government late last year. That alone, he pointed out, could cost the utility as much as $38 million over the next several years. The alternative could reduce the value of Veridian by half if it pursued a zero-rate-of- return policy. And taxpayers must consider the long-term implications of a utility that exists, as Veridian currently does, as a for-profit company. When Veridian is able to pursue a higher rate of re- turn when the moratorium on hydro rates is lifted, it will create a company with more options in its markets. A company with a positive rate of return will be able to more efficiently and rea- sonably implement capital expansions, system upgrades and improved services. It will be able to better train its personnel, respond more readily to its clients and plan for the long term. Also, as a 'for-profit' utility, its municipal owners may some- day be able to realize an overall return on their investment if the utility is sold and the money returned to the taxpayers who pur- chased it in the first place. The sale of non-profit utilities, it should be noted, is forbidden under the new provincial legisla- tion. Municipal property tax funds have already been used to cre- ate Veridian and it was always seen as a corporation that would seek a reasonable rate of return on behalf of its owners. This move by the municipalities and Veridian to reaffirm that posi- tion is an important step in ensuring continued service and a stable electrical supply to commercial and residential con- sumers. As the owners of the utility, Ajax and Pickering residents should inform themselves about their stake in Veridian and en- courage public dialogue through their municipal governments. And ask questions of the people who represent you at Veridian. If information is knowledge, you can provide the spark that leads to better understanding. Fo r -profit the only for-sure answer As Veridian charts its future, only one option seems to make sense for taxpayers www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 7 A/P Important Message for Canada’s Permanent Residents YEAR OF LANDING WHEN TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION 2000 - 2002 January to April 2003 1996 - 1999 May 2003 1992 - 1995 June 2003 1988 - 1991 July 2003 1980 - 1987 August 2003 1973 - 1979 September 2003 Before 1973 ANYTIME Save time and money; obtain your Permanent Resident (PR) Card before you travel. Make your re-entry into Canada easier Who needs the new PR Card: Permanent residents (landed immigrants) who travel internationally by commercial carrier will need a PR Card to return to Canada as of December 31, 2003. Canadian Citizens do not need a PR Card. Where you need to show your PR Card:If you are a permanent resident (landed immigrant) returning to Canada on a commercial carrier, you must show your PR Card to carrier personnel when boarding an airplane, boat, train or bus. If you are a permanent resident travelling abroad without a valid PR Card as of December 31, 2003, you may not be permitted to board an airplane, boat, train or bus back to Canada. You may be referred to the closest Canadian embassy or consulate to obtain a limited use travel document. This may result in travel delays and extra costs for you. Becoming Canadian:Many permanent residents who can become Canadian citizens are encouraged to apply for their citizenship. How to get your PR Card:Application kits are available through Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s web site (www.cic.gc.ca) or by calling the PR Card Call Centre (1 800 255-4541). Applications are being processed based on your year of landing. Check the chart to see in which month you should apply, and apply early. For example, if your year of landing was 1998, you should submit your application on May 1, 2003. Make sure to practise the 3Hs RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Miller Waste employee Roy Norman sorts through some of the hazardous waste items now being accept- ed for recycling at the Squires Beach Road site. Local residents can now dispose of a wide range of house- hold hazardous wastes at that location. Halt, heed and handle with care all hazardous products Miller Waste Durham hosted its official opening of the Region’s household hazardous waste (HHW) depot this week. Since its opening Dec. 3 at 1220 Squires Beach Rd., south of Bayly Street in Pickering, citizens have kept the new depot fairly busy bringing in toxic materials, such as used batter- ies, oil, oven cleaners, lawn chemi- cals, unwanted paint and other sol- vents. Even old nail polish and nail polish remover are considered to be HHW materials. In 1996, the Recycling Council of Ontario’s (RCO) annual Waste Re- duction Week focused on HHW, with its poster, ‘The future is Rs — make it toxic-free’. That year’s theme was the 3Hs — halt, heed, and handle. • Halt — before you purchase a potentially hazardous product, ask yourself if you really need it. Limit the use of any hazardous products and buy only the amount needed to do the job. Look for non-hazardous al- ternatives; • Heed — all warnings and printed instructions on the use of any haz- ardous product; and • Handle — all potentially haz- ardous products with care. Investigate the best method of recycling or dis- posing of HHW. You also can take the toxic chal- lenge simply by refusing to purchase toxic substances. When you shop, identify products by reading the label carefully. Remember that words end- ing with ‘cide’ indicate a person or thing that kills. Also, avoid the four familiar sym- bols: poison, corrosive, explosive and flammable. Instead try home recipes using baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice. Examples include: • Furniture polish: one part lemon juice and two parts vegetable oil. Apply sparingly and wipe away; • Clogged drain: pour 1/2 cup bak- ing soda down the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar and cover with a stopper. Wait 15 minutes and flush with boiling water. Use a plunger or plumber’s snake to clear the drain; and • Window/glass cleaner: mix one part vinegar to five parts water and store in spray bottle. Over the years, Durham Region, Ontario municipalities, and environ- mental groups have printed fact sheets and ‘spin-wheels’ encouraging the use of alternative cleaners. An upcoming column will list companies and municipalities that are new RCO members so that the RCO can continue to provide the same on- going service regarding both the 3Rs and 3Hs. Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca AJAX —Tw o heads are better for than one. Wellstek Business Services and To ronto Outsource Professional Ser- vices have merged to become Durham Business Outsource (DBO). Along with the offering of informa- tion technology, data and telecom ser- vices, DBO now offers business and marketing plans, information technol- ogy plans, network and telecom struc- turing, accounting and bookkeeping, administrative services, and project, property and facilities management. The merger creates a network of Durham Region specialty consultants with more than 104 years of experi- ence. DBO is located at 116 Burcher Rd., in Ajax. New Ajax firm moves into community after merger A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 www.durhamregion.com DUNN’S IN THE OSHAWA CENTRE WINTER SALE Hurry In! I t’s Almost O ver! 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COLLECTIONS ARE FROM JAN. 29 - FEB. 2 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Santa pays return visit PICKERING –– Santa Claus climbed into his familiar uniform for the Pickering Optimist Club last week after helping the group raise $1,500 for the Children’s Wish Foundation over the Christmas season. Proceeds from a ‘pictures with Santa’program at the Pickering Loblaws raised the money. Celebrating the success of the program with Santa are (from left) Children’s Wish representative Pamela Pedro, Loblaws’Terrie Taylor and the Optimist Club’s Cheryl Pease. Picture-perfect project under way Pickering High students rework school’s courtyard BY MATT RISKO Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —Pickering High School students and staff are eager to update their look. A committee of 17 students and five teachers has come to- gether to plan a reconstruction of the school’s courtyard. “We want to make the court- yard something the school uses, traditionally for things such as graduation photos and dramatic plays,” said co-ordinating teacher Helen Miller. The reconstruction is in its early planning stages but should be ready for next September. “When we are done the court- yard will be water efficient, more accessible to special-needs stu- dents and quite attractive,” noted OAC student and committee member Iain Marlow. The students have already been busy laying down mulch to replace the grass. The mulch will make it unnecessary to water the courtyard, in turn saving water and becoming more environ- mentally friendly. Water that is required will be collected through water efficiency sys- tems, which will be constructed by the students. The staff and students hope the project will encourage other schools to be environmentally friendly. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 9 A/P career alert: psychiatrist SCARBORO TRADE CENTRE Every Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm FLEA MARKET 4181 Sheppard Ave. E. at Midland Ave. To be a vendor, call 416-291-0684 or 416-431-2081 Over 130 Vendors! New fashions, electronics, jewellery, gold, silver, toys, pots & pans, giftware, video games, old coins, used furniture, collectibles, old toys, etc. Grand Opening NEW ANTIQUE MALL with former vendors from the Pickering Flea Market CORRECTION NOTICE Please be advised that the Durham Region Chevrolet Dealers’ ad which ran in Durham Wheels on January 29, 2003 had an error. The monthly lease payment for the Malibu does not include freight. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. 2for12for12for12for12for12for12for12for12for1 BGD 36 BGD 33 Fire, Air and Wood 898 Simcoe St., N. 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As the sus- pect demanded money, a second man jumped the counter and began removing money from the cash register. The clerk was then assaulted with the butt end of the pistol when he was unable to open a sec- ond cash register. He suffered minor cuts and bruises to his fore- head. The suspects then removed the cash register, lottery tickets and cigarettes, and were last seen run- ning south from the store toward McBrady Crescent, said police. Police describe the first suspect as black, 18 to 25 years old, 5- foot-2 to 5-foot-4, and wearing a black jacket, black pants, a black balaclava and black gloves. He was armed with a black pistol. The second suspect is described as black, 18 to 25, 5-foot-8 to 5- foot-10, medium build, wearing a red jacket, dark pants, black gloves and a black balaclava. The remaining suspects are also described as black males and were wearing dark clothing. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 905-436-8477 or 1-800-222-TIPS. Crime Stoppers pays cash for any information leading to an ar- rest in a criminal incident. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court. Discover more about you this month AJAX —An upcoming work- shop promises a journey into self- discovery. Participants will learn to set realistic, mea- surable goals to reduce stress and increase produc- tivity, build self- esteem, over- come fear and obstacles, and be in total control. The facilita- tor is Cathy Bowers, a pub- lished author, songwriter, chaplain, and photographer. The work- shop is Saturday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Pres- byterian Church, 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax. The cost to register before Feb. 16 is $50 a person or $100 for a family of up to four mem- bers 14 years and older. Call Ms. Bowers at 905-725-7138. Weight loss, healthy eating covered by new group AJAX —Losing weight in a healthy manner is the aim of a new group for teens. The weight smart group is a free, seven-week program offered by The Youth Centre for individuals 13 to 19 years old living in Ajax or Picker- ing. Participants receive indi- vidual and group support in a non-judgmental, interactive and caring environment. They learn to set realistic goals, with the focus on self- esteem, eating behaviours and physical activity. Topics include fast food menu selection, meal and snack preparations, fashion and makeup tips, and fitness. The group runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, start- ing March 19. All potential participants must make an appointment for an intake session prior to the start of the group. Parents or guardians are also encouraged to attend a one-night education session without their child April 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Funding is provided by the Ministry of Health. The Youth Centre is at 360 Bayly St., Unit 5 (between Westney Road and Finley Av- enue), Ajax. For more information or to register, call 905-428- 1212. 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WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. save an extra 40% MEN’S,WOMEN’S & KIDS’ WINTER BOOTS & SLIPPERS OFF LAST TICKETED PRICES. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Every day value-priced, just-reduced items, designer value items, special buys, licensed departments & new arrivals are excluded. Cuisinart 45 pc. set not in: Eglinton Square. EARN UP TO 50% MORE POINTS* WHEN YOU USE YOUR HBC CREDIT CARD AND HBC REWARDS CARD TOGETHER *Some exceptions apply. See in-store for details. We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING For Best Selection in Quality & Style. Come See Us Now. IT’S SALE TIME Local teens can lose in smart, sensible way at Youth Centre ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Sitting at attention AJAX –– Three-year-old Alice Zoubarev listens closely to one of the stories being told at the main branch of the Ajax Library during a storytime session. Children taking part learned about matching colours. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care is funding two Nurse Practitioners in Brock Township, a northern rural municipality within the Regional Municipality of Durham. Nurse Practitioners will be located at the Beaverton-Thorah Health Centre and the Sunderland Health Centre in order to provide health services to the community. NURSE PRACTITIONER 2 Positions The Nurse Practitioners will demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert knowledge and skills, while working to promote wellness and manage acute and chronic illnesses. Physicians will be available at both sites for consultation. Skills, experience and education required: - Baccalaureate in Nursing and registration with College of Nurses of Ontario, Registered Nurse Extended Class (RN/EC) - advanced assessment skills - sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics - comprehensive strategies for health promotion and disease prevention - demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills - demonstrated ability to work collaboratively - demonstrated conflict management and negotiation skills - computer proficiency Salary Range $36.06 - $41.08 per hour The Region of Durham Health Department will act as the administrative agency for the Brock Township Nurse Practitioner project. The Nurse Practitioners will be accountable to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and the College of Nurses of Ontario. The Nurse Practitioners will be required to enter into a service agreement. Nurse Practitioners interested in delivering this service are asked to forward a submission addressing the specifications outlined above, along with a resume. Submission must be received by February 13, 2003 by 4:30 p.m., and forwarded to the attention of J.J. Boufford, Director, Administration, by MAIL: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Health Department, 1615 Dundas Street East, Suite 210, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 2L1, or FAX: 905-723-3428, or by E-MAIL to health@region.durham.on.ca. We thank all applicants, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. HEALTH DEPARTMENT “SERVICE EXCELLENCE for our COMMUNITY” SHOES Looking for great brand name shoes at up to 80% off? Get over to the SoftMoc Shoes Warehouse clearance sale before it’s to late. Offered at blowout prices, are walking shoes, sandals, winter boots, dr ess shoes plus much more. To c lear excess inventory, SoftMoc Shoes holds only two sales per year at its warehouse, located at 1400 Hopkins St. Whitby. This is the final weekend for this sale that ends this Sunday, February 2 at 5:00 pm. Famous brand name foot ware is available for men, women and kids by Rockport, Ecco, Clarks, Sketchers, Aerosoles, Birkenstock, To mmy Hilfiger, Easy Spirit plus many more. Prices start as low as $5 - for brand name products. SoftMoc Shoes have been a proud part of Durham for over 13 years with stores in the Pickering Town Centre and Oshawa Centre. Call 1-800-833-4439 for more information. Advertising Feature RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Only the shadows know AJAX –– The Duffins Creek Marsh provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of outdoor fun as friends Jason Kelly, Kris O’Hara and Jay Prosser carve streaks into the ice during a friendly game of shinny. Slightly warmer temperatures in recent days have brought more peo- ple outside for winter sports following the bone-chilling temperatures of last week. Local seniors invited to get fit, make friends AJAX ––Area residents seeking a healthier lifestyle are invited to exer- cise with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573 for more information. DURHAM ––The Durham chapter of the Parkinson Society holds its next meeting Monday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, 201 Centre St., Whitby. Chiropractor Dr. David MacAskill is the guest speaker. Call 905-831- 6475. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 www.durhamregion.com HOME SELLERS: Get automatic access to recent area home sales & current listings in your neighbourhood. Visit: www.NeighbourhoodHomeSales.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd., Realtor Ten years ago, Mike Glugosh was a hostage to his own fears and depression. Constantly worried about his health and his own state of mind, he found himself wanting to avoid situations that made him feel anxious such as being alone, going to work and socializing. In time Mike realized he was not alone in his suffering. Anxiety disorder is the number one emotional problem in our country today. Mike will share the story of his recovery and provide coping skills at a FREE seminar open to the public in your area. Symptoms of anxiety, panic and depression include heart palpitations, chest pains, dizziness, stomach problems, bewildered & spaced out feelings, confusion, shortness of breath, scary thoughts, trembling or shaking, nervous or panicky feelings, feeling helpless and hopeless, loss of appetite, excessively tired, and easily prone to guilt. Generally people fear what Mike calls, “losing control”, having a heart attack, embarrassing themselves, or losing their minds. The Midwest Center For Stress and Anxiety, with whom Mike works, has done stress and anxiety seminars for companies such as Chrysler, AT & T, and McDonald’s. They have also been featured on OPRAH, REGIS and KATHY LEE and ‘THE VIEW’ with BARBARA WALTERS. If you cannot attend, please call 1-800-318-7766 for information. The Midwest Center specializes in programs for anxiety, panic and depression. FREE SEMINAR No Reservations NeededSee Mike Glugosh at ANXIETY&PANIC Mon. Feb. 3,7:30-9:15pm Sheraton Parkway Hotel 600 Hwy. 7 East MARKHAM Wed. Feb. 5,7:30-9:15pm Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor St. East OSHAWA Thurs. Feb. 6,7:30-9:15pm Delta Toronto East 2035 Kennedy Rd. SCARBOROUGH DOMINIC CIRONE* 905-470-5158 CELL: 416-806-4335 CINDY RICKETTS & CHRIS FROST* 1-800-600-8963 905-434-7777 *Sales Representatives **Associate Broker ***Broker MARY WRIGHT* 416-250-9000 SUN. FEB. 2, 1-4 P.M. 1665 PICKERING PKWY. 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The United Way hosts its annual gala Sat- urday night at the Pickering Recreation Complex to award 2002 fund-raising volunteers and community supporters, and to announce its total for the most recent fund-raising campaign. Local residents vie for Junior Citizen of the Year awards DURHAM —Allan Edwards, Christine Megan Needham, Alexander Rohan Martanda, Brendon Proctor and Christie Hayhow stand out in a crowd. The five young Ajax and Pickering residents offer leadership skills beyond their years, and as such, have been nominated for the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s Ontario Ju- nior Citizen of the Year Awards. The 12 recipients, to be announced in February, are chosen annually for distinguishing themselves by becom- ing involved in the community; by contributing while living with a physi- cal or psychological limitation; by per- forming acts of heroism or bravery; or by showing a commitment to making life better for others and doing more than is normally expected at their age. Local nominees for the Junior Citi- zen award include: ALLAN EDWARDS: Elizabeth Torok-Orban, Allan’s teacher at Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Pickering, noted in her nom- ination that Allan “is seen by all as an overall good student, reliable, depend- able and sincere”. She pointed out he participates in all facets of the school environment, achieves good grades, works co-opera- tively with his peers and makes new students feel welcome through his role as a school ambassador. In addition, the 12-year-old is active in the Catholic community, is part of his school’s senior boys’ soccer and volleyball teams, is an altar server at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, and plays rep soccer where he is the team’s “best” goalie. CHRISTINE NEEDHAM: Lifelong family friend Grace Robinson nominated the Ajax resident. “I have watched her grow daily into a lovely, caring teen — an exemplary kid,” she writes. Christine has consistently given her time as a volunteer in the community through school, Guides and Pathfind- ers, and the Friends of the Ajax Public Library. She has also volunteered her time to cook and entertain seniors and pitched in with the dreaded cleanup af- terwards. Despite her busy schedule, which also includes many sports teams, read- ing, and listening to music, the 14- year-old still finds time to babysit and deliver the Ajax News Advertiser three times each week. ALEXANDER ROHAN MARTANDA: Nominated by his father, Vikram Martanda noted Alexander is a “good kid who does more than what is ex- pected for someone of his age, and for showing a commitment to making life better for others.” Along with academic achievements, Alexander is involved in peer tutoring at Pickering’s St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School and represented the school at a leadership centre last Au- gust. Beyond the classroom, the 13-year- old is involved in numerous activities, including piano, swimming, skating, tennis, chess, karate and soccer, while still finding time for movies, video games and reading. In addition, he has earned podium finishes at public speaking and spelling bee competi- tions. BRENDON PROCTOR: Heidi Proctor, in her nomination, pointed to the caring and compassion her son has for others. “Even when children older than he are in distress and being teased, he never hesitates to intervene and try to help,” she wrote. Currently in the gifted program at Frenchman’s Bay Public School in Pickering, Brendon started a games club while he was a student at Sir John A. Macdonald Public School. He helped arrange to have games donated to the club by local retailers. The 11-year-old also is involved with his school’s choir, cross-country team and chess club, and enjoys pottery classes, karate and swimming. CHRISTIE HAYHOW: Ms. Hayhow just gives and gives of her time, noted her mom Cathy in the nomination. The 18-year-old has amassed more than 1,000 hours of volunteer time though child-related programs, includ- ing six years as a junior leader with Girl Guides, coaching with the Picker- ing Soccer Club, and as a volunteer as- sistant counsellor with a special needs swim program. At school, the Picker- ing resident is regularly on the honour roll and involved in many groups, and she also has found time to hold down numerous part-time jobs. “Christie has a very strong sense of community and likes to encourage oth- ers to become involved,” wrote her mom. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 13 A/P Crude Oil & Petroleum Products Pipelines Natural Gas Distribution and Transmission International Energy Ventures Frontier Pipelines Alternative Energy Technologies TURNING YOUR IDEAS INTO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION Enbridge Pipelines wants to help you get your environmental projects off the ground. We offer grants of up to $5,000 through our Environmental Initiative Program. Projects that help enhance the environment in your area may qualify. Applications accepted until March 15, 2003. Contact: Scott Brummet, (780) 420-5306, e-mail: scott.brummet@enbridge.com,or visit the Enbridge Pipelines office nearest you. 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This is the Year of the Sheep and a free drop-in program is being held at the main branch of the Ajax Public Library Sun- day, Feb. 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Explore the traditions of the Chinese New Year with a variety of stories, crafts and activities. Space is limited by room capacity. The main branch is at the corner of Harwood Av- enue and Achilles Road. For more information, call 905-683-4000, ext. 811. Ewe should check out upcoming library program Local woman among 26 local individuals, groups honoured by City BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer PICKERING —When it comes to making changes, Jacqueline Smart has been in- volved at both ends of the age spectrum. As founding member of the Pickering East Shore Community Association, Ms. Smart launched several social programs for mothers and their young children, which continue to run today at the East Shore Community Cen- tre. Years later, the program director decided seniors need- ed facilities too and helped spearhead a 15-page report, which eventually led the City to renovate a room at the cen- tre for older adults. Monday night, Pickering said an official ‘thank you’for those efforts and others, giv- ing Ms. Smart a lifetime achievement honour at its an- nual Civic Awards presenta- tions. “I’m absolutely hon- oured,” she said. “Coming here tonight isn’t just for my- self. When you see all the other awards you realize the calibre of people who live in your community.” Ms. Smart led a list of 26 individuals and groups recog- nized for their achievements, ranging from bravery and vol- unteerism to international hu- manitarianism. Dr. Paul Goodman, a local dentist, received the City’s special citation award for of- fering free dental work to Third-World visitors. He said he owed the honour to Dr. Sam Martin, a local pastor, who also accepted a citation award on behalf of The Arms of Jesus Children’s Mission for its humanitarian service. Dr. Goodman recalled his work with a Guatemalan class, brought to Pickering to learn English. They had never seen a dentist before, but af- terwards Dr. Goodman said he heard one of the children is now pursuing the profession. “I just went slowly and took my time with them,” he added. The evening was full of touching stories like that of Durham Regional Police De- tective Tom Hart, who was recognized for his volunteer work with the Big Brothers and Sisters Association of Ajax-Pickering. Halton Po- lice Constable Ian Cameron joined him to accept the award. The two were matched in 1983 when Const. Cameron was 11 and have re- mained close since. Other outstanding volun- teers were Peggy Dickerson, of Hospice Durham; Sandra Armstrong and Terry Arvi- sais, both Terry Fox run orga- nizers; Moira Kelly, of the Canadian Cancer Society and Paul Carruthers, of the Clare- mont Lions Club. Brian Giffin and Kelly Wilson were both honoured for their bravery. Mr. Giffin helped rescue a young female tourist being pulled under by a strong undertow while on vacation in Venezuela last January. Ms. Wilson, a Dun- barton High School student, provided first aid to two stu- dents struck by a motorist on school grounds last fall. Devon Hemming picked up the youth volunteer award for her work at Pine Ridge Secondary School, Beavers and Pickering Community Care. Shazmin Hassam, of Dunbarton High School, was given the youth leadership award for her involvement with school and a number of environmental and animal rights groups. The service group award went to 2525 Pickering Army Cadets, while the Pickering- Ajax Italian Social Club re- ceived the community group award. Amateur sports teams ho- noured included the Pickering Pirates junior select baseball team and West Durham ban- tam rep lacrosse team; and gold medallists, the Pickering tween AA ringette team. Blake Feetham picked up an amateur sports award for his performance at the Cana- dian Special Olympics Na- tional Summer Games last summer. Other winners in- cluded: the Pickering Rotary Music Club (arts and culture award); Greater Toronto Air- ports Authority (urban design award); Pine Ridge Properties Inc. and Prudential Achievers Realty (economic develop- ment award); Rebound Sports (local business award); Michael T. Wall and Bloomers and Britches (envi- ronmental award); and Safe Communities of Pickering/Ajax (healthy com- munity award). 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Seminars will be held each Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, location, or to register call (416) 283-3305. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 15 A/P 637 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-839-8399 www.diplomatpools.comm OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! dpools@diplomatpools.com OPEN WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY 10-6 AND SATURDAY 10-4 (OTHER TIMES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) VIST OUR LARGE SHOWROOM OF RELAXING SOOTHING SPAS Court of Appeal says ‘No’to heat-seeking helicopter searches Search warrant required to carry out Air 1 surveillance BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––Dealing a blow to local police anti-drug ef- forts, Ontario’s highest court has ruled it is an invasion of privacy to fly police aircraft over private homes using heat-seeking tech- nology as a surveillance tactic. The Ontario Court of Appeal decision places dozens of cases involving marijuana grow homes in Durham Region in jeopardy, a justice official said. Police can still rely on the thermal imaging equipment, or FLIR (Forward Looking Infra- Red), to help detect marijuana- grow homes, the court said. Only now, they are required to obtain a search warrant first. Taking aerial infrared pic- tures of a home to detect exces- sive heat emanating from a home - a telltale sign of indoor mari- juana growing - is an “unreason- able intrusion” of a homeown- er’s privacy, a three-justice panel said in its unanimous decision. The surveillance tactic amounts to a police search, re- quiring a warrant. “I am satisfied the FLIR tech- nology discloses more informa- tion about what goes on inside a house than is detectable by nor- mal observation or surveillance,” Madam Justice Rosalie Abella wrote on the panel’s behalf. “It would, I think, directly contradict the reasonable privacy expectations of most members of the public to permit the state, without prior judicial authoriza- tion, to use infrared aerial cam- eras to measure heat coming from activities inside the private homes as a way of trying to fig- ure out what is going on inside.” The homeowner’s right to privacy extends to the amount of heat coming from the residence, the justice said. In Durham, where the police helicopter,Air 1, has been a per- manent fixture in the sky since 1999, police expressed frustra- tion over the ruling. The decision creates one more legal obstacle in what are already lengthy and time-con- suming drug investigations into residential marijuana grow labs. “Certainly it’s frustrating. Every time our hands are tied, it’s frustrating. We need a search warrant for everything we do,” Durham Regional Police Deputy Chief Rod Piukkala complained. “Drug investigations are in- credibly labour-intensive be- cause of the amount of informa- tion needed to get a search war- rant. This is one more restrictive step. Up until now, (FLIR) may have given us some information on grow houses,” he said. “We’re always concerned when a tool in our toolbox has been removed.” Durham police have shut down 125 residential pot labs in the past year resulting in hun- dreds of charges. Many cases are still before the courts. In the past, FLIR has been used to detect unusual amounts of heat emanating from a sus- pected drug home. High levels of heat are typically associated with indoor marijuana opera- tions, which use high-intensity lights. Evidence of excessive heat, in turn, would then form part of the grounds submitted by police when applying for a search war- rant on the residence. The court overturned the con- viction of a Windsor-area man for possession of marijuana and firearms, ruling the search war- rant was based, in part, on infor- mation obtained during an RCMP infrared aerial survey in 1999. The defence said the use of the FLIR camera amounted to an “unlawful search” and the defen- dant’s right to privacy under the Charter of Rights was breached; the court agreed. “The nature of the intrusive- ness is subtle but almost Or- wellian in its theoretical capaci- ty,” said Justice Abella, adding the technology allows police to draw suspicions on private activ- ities inside a home based on heat patterns. “Some perfectly innocent in- ternal activities,” such as bathing, can create excessive amount of heat detected by FLIR, the justice noted. Alex Sosna, a federal drug prosecutor in Durham Region, said yesterday the ruling could impact marijuana-growing cases currently before the courts. “Absolutely it may affect them. Many of the cases in which that technology was used will have to be carefully re- assessed in light of the decision. Each will be reviewed on its own merit,” said Mr. Sosna. He is currently prosecuting about 75 cases of marijuana- grow labs in the region, “a large number” in which police in- frared equipment played a role. Mr. Sosna said it’s no secret Air 1 is “commonly used” in in- vestigations into residential drug labs, usually as a last stage be- fore a warrant is sought. “It was simply another piece of evidence. What the police have been doing is using it as one of the grounds to get a war- rant. Now, the Court of Appeal has said that is improper,” he said. However, the evidence is just one of several grounds to get the warrant and the strength of the remaining evidence will be eval- uated case by case. “If the search using the (FLIR) technology was pivotal to the warrant, then it may be difficult to proceed. If there were other strong grounds then the warrant can still stand as proper and the case will proceed,” Mr. Sosna said. Deputy Chief Piukkala said it hasn’t been common police practice to randomly fly over homes in the region, checking for suspicious heat levels. “I can’t say never, but it would be impractical,” he said. Rather, Air 1’s sophisticated technology has generally been used during specific investiga- tions, checking on suspect homes that were already target- ed. Deputy Chief Piukkala noted the high-tech system has numer- ous police roles, including locat- ing missing persons and flushing out hiding criminals. Ontario’s highest court has ruled that heat-seeking surveil- lance tactics are an invasion of privacy, dealing a blow to anti-drug efforts for law enforcement. The ruling means po- lice must first seek a search warrant before taking aerial in- frared images of homes suspected of, for example, growing marijuana. Here, Durham Air 1 flight officers Rick Ross and Bruce Buck get ready for takeoff during a recent flight. 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Arizona, once visited, is never forgotten and here is why: Arizona is one of those rare chances to experi- ence a complete change of culture but on American soil. That means cultural variety blend- ed with gracious, detail-minded hos- pitality. Tr avellers to Arizona get a rich taste of Spanish-colonial America, horse-and-cattle ranch living, Native American lifestyles, plus, if they want it, a lavish golf and country club existence — and all of it sur- rounded by intriguing desert ecosys- tems, stunning red rock landscapes, ancient aboriginal cliff dwellings, ponderosa pine forests, class ‘10’ river rapids, and at its northern bor- der, the Grand Canyon, a true Natur- al Wonder of the World. If you are a western movie buff, Arizona has some of the most recog- nizable landscapes on Earth. These landscapes include the red rock monuments of Sedona, the jaw- dropping Grand Canyon, the ex- traterrestrial rock sculptures of Mon- ument Valley, and the extraordinary, royal blue, sea-inside-the-desert, Lake Powell. Of course, non-stop air service from Canadian gateways doesn’t hurt when vying for popularity — and neither does the fact that some of the best hotels in the world — such as The Fairmont, The Four Seasons, The Biltmore, The Phoenician, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Loews, Royal Palms — are all competing to strut their stuff. Every budget can be accommodat- ed however, and your planning can start at: www.arizonaguide.com. GOLF, DINING, AND SPAS The typical southwestern fare of Arizona is a culinary blend of Span- ish and Mexican, Native American, local organic delicacies, plus hun- gry-man specialties right off the ranch. One can count on the food experi- ences — which may include a spicy corn tortilla, Indian fry bread, sea- soned bean gorditas, sun dried toma- to & chili salsa, mesquite pork, chicken, T-bone steaks and more — to be different at every sitting. If you’ve never golfed in Arizona, be prepared for scenery that is both relaxing and distracting at the same time. Rarely will you see a sky so blue, breathe air so clear, or observe na- ture’s colour so vividly, as you will in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tucson, and environs. Several of the state’s champi- onship courses are included in Golf Digest’s list of America’s Greatest 100 Golf Courses, and 15 holes here are on its list of the top 500 golf holes in the world. For those who don’t golf, there are desert and canyon jeep tours, horse rides, hiking, ballooning, mountain biking, canoeing, white water rafting, visits to ancient cliff dwellings, art communities, animal sanctuaries, and those famous Ari- zona spas. 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Cook, Ali Larter, Michael Landes, Tony Todd Driving with a group of friends to Daytona Beach, Kimberly has a sud- den premonition that saves them all from a catastrophic freeway pileup, or so it seems. Ali Larter returns from the first film as Clear Rivers, the lone sur- vivor of the Flight 180 airplane crash, whom Kimberly goes to see once death starts coming after her friends. It's a rollercoaster ride of fear and fate as Kimberly races to save her friends and herself from the implaca- ble jaws of death. BIKER BOYZ Directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince Bythewood Starring Laurence Fishburne, Derek Luke, Lisa Bonet 'Biker Boyz' is an action-packed contemporary Western on wheels with desperados who live every day on the edge. In the world of underground mo- torcycle clubs, the undefeated racer known as Smoke is the undisputed 'King of Cali.' But Smoke's dominance of the set is about to be threatened by a young motorcycle-racing prodigy, Kid, who is determined to win Smoke's helmet and earn the coveted title. THE RECRUIT Directed by Roger Donaldson Starring Al Pacino, Colin Farrell Al Pacino is Walter Burke, a train- er of new CIA officers. His current subject is a smart young man fresh out of college, James Clayton, who is eager to suc- ceed. He rises to the challenges present- ed to him by Burke. But when he is suddenly assigned to a dangerous mission, his true initi- ation is trial by fire. 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Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 31, 2003 After being cheated by a group of friends, death is on their tail in ‘Final Destination 2’. Death watch is on in ‘Final Destination 2’ Wild party planned AJAX –– Come dine and dance this month and help a local organiza- tion. The Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary hosts its annual fund-rais- er Saturday, Feb. 15 at Chatts Bar and Grill, beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Funny Farm provides the live entertain- ment. Tickets are $20 each and available by calling Joyce at 905-649-8282. Chatts is at 368 Bayly St. in Ajax. PICKERING ––Preparations for its upcoming annual general meeting are on the agenda when the PineRidge Arts Council meets next week. The group will discuss the enter- tainers and art for the April 2 meeting, while also hearing presentations from the Eastside Harmony Chorus and County Town Singers. The meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. There is no cost and all are wel- come. The group meets each month. For more information, call Cathy Schnippering at 905-509-3855. PineRidge Arts Council prepares for annual business Chamber Orchestra is on the road to Pickering DURHAM ––The Durham Chamber Orchestra performs in Pickering on Feb. 1 and in Uxbridge on Feb. 2. The location and time for the first concert is Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1600 Dunbarton Rd., Picker- ing, at 7:30 p.m. The Uxbridge performance begins at 3 p.m. in St. Andrew-Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 40B Toronto St., S. Advance tickets are available from orchestra members. E-mail dcochamberorchestra@yahoo.com for more information. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 www.durhamregion.com My family and I have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support that we have received since the sudden passing of Charles last week. How do we say thanks to so many people? There were over 800 people who came to the funeral home and about the same amount at the funeral. In a time of sudden loss and tragedy it helps so much to experience this kind of support. When I thought about how to thank everyone, the first thing that came to mind was the newspaper. Since Charles wrote an article for our Dairy Queen in the Pickering News Advertiser for about two years this just seemed so natural. I never thought about how fortunate we are to live in an area that has 911 services. Looking back on it now I realize how fast the fire department, police and ambulance responded to my call. What a difficult job they have to deal with life and death situations every day. They were all so helpful and so professional. I would especially like to thank Ian and John, the two police officers that stayed with me. What a difficult job that they have but they handled it so well. It is so great to live in a community that supports each other. My neighbours John and Mike arrived as soon as they saw the fire truck pull up in front of our home. John stayed with me until most of my family had arrived. Thank you Mike and Ann for taking my girls into your home for the day until everything settled down and I got a chance to talk to them. So often we take our family for granted. They are just always there. My family was there for me that day, and continues to support my girls and myself. When I called my brother Eric and told him that I needed him he came right away. Thank you to my parents and my brother Terry who came down from up north and stayed with us for the week and helped take care of my girls while I dealt with everything. Thank you to my other parents, Arlie and Lillian for their support despite the loss of their oldest son. Thanks to Eric and Gail, Rick and Cathy, Bob, Elizabeth and Geoff, Amanda, Andrew, Matthew, Melissa, Daniella, Arlie, Chris and Jenn for your continued love. You define what a true family should be. To our friends who have been such a great help. Friendship is a rare gift and should not be taken for granted. Charles and I have been blessed with great friends and they were there for my family when I needed them. Thanks to the family and friends who traveled great distances to attend the funeral. Charles always told me that the greatest asset that our Dairy Queen has is our staff. He was so right. Our staff has gone above and beyond to support me during this time. My store manager Ryan stepped up and took over. He handled everything so that I didn’t have to even think about either of our stores at all. I knew they were in good hands. To all the other staff, thank you for everything. It was so nice at the funeral to look to my right and see almost our complete staff along with former employees and even parents of employees. You guys are awesome. Charles said that if you didn’t enjoy what you do that you should change careers. You spend so much time at work that you should love what you do. Charles loved what he did. We have owned the Dairy Queen in Pickering for just over seven years and have loved it so much. Thank you to all the other Dairy Queen owners for your support during this time. Thank you to the Head Office for your assistance. It is such an honour to be associated with such an outstanding company. Thank you to all of our customers for your concern and words of sympathy during this time. Thank you for the nice comments on the article that Charles used to write. Charles and I have attended Carruthers in Ajax for the last five years. Thank you to Pastor Dave and Pastor Wayne for being there with the family right from the start and for organizing a service that was beyond anything that I could have imagined. Charles would have loved it. The whole church family has just been so amazing. Thank you for the cards, and flowers and meals. I don’t know how we would have managed without you. Also, thank you to Parkway Bible Church and other churches in the area that have also helped us during this time. Everyone has been so amazing that I don’t know where to start. Thanks to the staff at Lincoln Alexander Public School who have been such a help with my girls. You went beyond the call of duty and it is appreciated. Thank you to parents of children in my girl’s classes for their support. Thanks to all the businesses in the Pickering Town Center where one of our stores is and to all the businesses in the building where our other Dairy Queen is. Thank you so much for the flowers and notes. I would like to thank McEachnie Funeral Home and David McEachnie for the wonderful service that they give and the excellent staff there. They were so helpful and made a really hard experience less stressful. Thanks Al, for driving the car. Charles was a special person. We were married for eighteen years and have two beautiful girls age six and eight. I was fortunate to have been married to a wonderful man. Charles was strong-willed, opinionated and loud but he was also the most faithful, generous, fun person that I know. If you ever met him you would not forget it. For Charles the two most important things in his life were his faith in Jesus Christ and his family. Thank you to everyone for making his legacy so memorable. It is such a blessing to know that he touched so many lives and that he will be missed. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 19 A/P MENS & LADIES FASTBALL Pickering Recreational Fastball Association Contact Michelle Murray 905.831.4016 Fun Recreational League Mens & Womens Divisions Ages 18 +, No Tryouts REGISTRATION Pickering Rec. Complex Valley Farm Rd. 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Sunday February 9, 1-4 p.m Ajax Community Centre, HMS Room $45 p.p. All Dogs do get their day DURHAM ––The sun is shining on the Durham West Dogs after the girls' atom 'C' hockey team took the silver medal at the re- cent Orillia Sunshine Tour- nament. Durham advanced to the final round undefeated, going head to head with Tiverton, also undefeated. The first period was a tight checking affair ending without either team scor- ing. Tiverton was first to hit the score sheet in the second period and never looked back, besting Durham 3-0. Durham shut out host team Orillia in Game 2 with a decisive 4-0 win. Jennifer D'Alessandro led the way with a hat trick and Emily Nicholls added one. Shelby Hann was stellar between the pipes, posting her first shutout of the sea- son. The Dogs played ag- gressively against Peter- borough in Game 1 to earn a 6-1 victory. Yvonne Mais and D'A- lessandro scored twice apiece, with singles added by Katherine Martin and Melanie Grant. Chipping in with assists were Mais with three, D'Alessandro and Julie Brooks. Also putting in solid ef- forts were Sarah Rankin, Jackleen Brooks, Shona Welsh, Meghan Prebble, Maggie Murphy, Stephanie Tremblay, Meghan Harri- son, Kaitlin Fredericks, Courtney East, and Emily Nicholls, Chuck East, David Welsh, and Bruce Grant coach the team. The man- ager is Kelly Harrison. For atom girls’ hockey team, it's silver in Orillia A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Thunder comes down hard AJAX –– Jayna Hefford (in white) and her Telus Lightning teammates were on the run Tuesday night, dropping a National Women’s Hockey League matchup 5-0 to the Brampton Thunder at the Ajax Community Centre. Axemen gain another point on Panthers AJAX ––The Ajax Axe- men dropped two more games last weekend, but still managed to pull further ahead in the playoff race. The lone point came from a 5-4 overtime loss to North Yo rk at home Saturday, run- ning the Axemen's record to 12-29-3-3 for 30 points, sev- enth in the OHA Provincial Junior A Hockey League South Conference standings. That leaves the club five points up on the Pickering Panthers, who were idle over the weekend, in the race to secure the higher playoff seeding. The Axemen have two games left, the Panthers four. The two clubs hook up tonight (Friday) in Pickering at 7:30 p.m. In other recent action, the Axemen dropped a 5-3 deci- sion to Markham Sunday at the Ajax Community Centre. Local clubs on ice tonight in Pickering Please recycle P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Scoreboard NEWS ADVERTISER JANUARY 31, 2002 SKATE CANADA PICKERING SKATING CLUB Home Club Competition results from Sunday, Dec. 15/02 PRE-PRELIMINARY LADIES’ FREESKATE **1. CALANDRA CARKNER **2. HILLARY CALLAN 3. KIRSTEN KUKSIS 4. JILL ADAMS 5. JACQUELYN KENTHOL PRELIMINARY LADIES’ FREESKATE **1. SANDRA BLACK **2. ALYCIA DEGENSTEIN 3. RACHELLE DEGENSTEIN 4. COURTNEY ENGEL 5. NATALIE HUEBNER 6. JORDAN PAGNELLO 7. JENNIFER ADAMS 8. ALEXANDRA HUEBNER JUNIOR BRONZE LADIES’ FREESKATE **1. JENNIFER EAKIN **2. VICTORIA GIGLIO 3. CHELSEY FORSTNER 4. ERIKA PFAFF SENIOR BRONZE LADIES’ FREESKATE **1. SAVANNAGH HEATHCOTE **2. PAIGE HEATHCOTE 3. JENNIFER POWELL JUNIOR SILVER LADIES’ FREESKATE **1. ANNA KWADRANS PRE-PRELIMINARY LADIES’ SOLO DANCE **1. KATRINA GATES **2. HILLARY CALLAN 3. ALIESHA COZIER 3. ERIN HARRISON 5. JORDAN MATHESON 6. JULIA RAO 7. RACHEL DOBSON 8. AMANDA COZIER 8. MARISSA OLGUIN 10. JACQUELINE CLARK 11. KYLIE BURT PRELIMINARY LADIES’ SOLO DANCE 1. COURTNEY ENGEL **2. EMMA ALLAIN **2. ALEXANDRA HUEBNER JUNIOR BRONZE LADIES’ SOLO DANCE **1. VICTORIA GIGLIO **1. JORDAN PAGNELLO 3. ALYCIA DEGENSTEIN 4. RACHELLE DEGENSTEIN 4. JENNIFER EAKIN SENIOR BRONZE LADIES’ SOLO DANCE **1. PAIGE HEATHCOTE **1. SAVANNAH HEATHCOTE 3. ROBYN MOORE JUNIOR SILVER LADIES’ SOLO DANCE **1. JULIA BLANDISI SENIOR SILVER LADIES SOLO DANCE **1. ANNA KWADRANS GOLD LADIES’ SOLO DANCE **1. BREANNE ALLEN BRONZE INTERPRETIVE LADIES **1. JENNIFER POWELL **2. KYLIE MITCHELL SILVER INTERPRETIVE LADIES **1. AMANADA PRESS ** Indicates skaters going to interclub in Ajax Feb. 1 and 2. OTHER SKATERS REPRESENTING PICKERING IN THE UP- COMING INTERCLUB EVENT THAT HAD BYES DUE TO ILL- NESS OR INJURY ARE NOTED BELOW PRE-JUVENILE LADIES’‘B’ FREESKATE ** LAUREN CUNNINGHAM JUNIOR SILVER LADIES’ LADIES FREESKATE ** KAYLA CUNNINGHAM SENIOR SILVER LADIES’ FREESKATE ** BREANNE ALLEN GOLD INTERPRETIVE LADIES ** BREANNE ALLEN PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played Jan. 13/03. GAME ONE West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 47 vs. Laker Carpentry 45. TOP SCORERS West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch: Bruce Briard 17, Owen Officer 14, Eric Hamdic 7, Craig Yakimishyn 7. Laker Carpentry: Ivor Walker 20, Don MacDonald 10, Colin Exeter 7. GAME TWO The Base 59 vs. Verifeye 55. TOP SCORERS The Base: Conrad Davis 28, Chris Sheldon 14, George Iordanov 8. Ve rifeye:Karl Hutchinson 26, Damon Alyea 8, Mike Jovanov 7, Charlie Denchfield 6. GAME THREE Warwick Publishing 49 vs. Brown, Pineo Van Kempen 32. TOP SCORERS Warwick Publishing: Dave Bayliss 16, Sam Terry 9, Jeff Power 8, Ian Campbell 8. Brown, Pineo Van Kempen: Bob Nickleford 9, Fred Dever 8, Dan Ristich 7. GAME FOUR Accent Building Sciences 41 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 25. TOP SCORERS Accent Building Sciences: Rod Fraser 10, Chris Sheldon 10, John Fleming 8. Ell-Rod Holdings: Steve Leahy 6, John Esposito 4, Steve Hemphill 4. GAME FIVE Envoy Business Services 46 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 42. TOP SCORERS Envoy Business Services: Luke Lukkonen 17, Derek Jaggall 14, Kari Elovaari 8. Gallantry’s Eatery: Ray Fox 10, Randy Filinski 7, Tom Rowen 7. LEAGUE STANDINGS As of Jan. 6/03 TEAM PTS The Base 18 Laker Carpentry 16 West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 12 Envoy Business Services 10 Warwick Publishing 10 Brown, Pineo Van Kempen 8 Gallantry’s Eatery 6 Accent Building Sciences 4 Verif eye 4 Ell-Rod Holdings 2 DURHAM WEST GIRLS’ HOCKEY ASSOCIATION MIDGET HOUSE LEAGUE STANDINGS As of Jan. 15/03. TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Source 4 Sports 12 9 1 2 46 16 20 Royal Bank 11 7 3 1 32 19 15 Sabourin & Kimbell 9 1 6 2 10 22 4 Ontario Power Generation 11 1 9 1 10 41 3 AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results Jan. 21 Stratified international fund pairs Section A winners Flight A N/S 1. Dale Foster, Harold Peattie 2. Anna Dosseva, Diana Dah- douh E/W 1. Fred Day, George Creighton 2. Beth Stokell, Eleanor Gar- diner Flight B N/S 2. Avril Fernley, Paddy Davies E/W 2. Judy Denby, Nancy Adams Section B winners Flight A N/S 1. Frank VanderBruggen, Mark Martinek 2. Patricia Brudnicki, Robert Hoult E/W 1. Paul MacNeill, Chris Chambers 2. Connie Cole, Gord Humphrys Flight B N/S 1. Alba Saptel, Robert Saptel E/W 1. Carol McCord, Pat Hannah Jan. 28 Stratified open pairs Section A winners Flight A N/S 1. Helen Johnston, David Sawicki 2. Deanna Goh, John Collins E/W –– Evelyn Black John Barton 2. Fred Day, George Creighton Flight B N/S 1 Pat Doktor, Chet Doktor, E/W 1. Denis Erwin, Joe Kryzanowski 2. Lynda Creighton, Donal- da Crawford Section B winners Flight A N/S 1. Janusz Jung, Paul Dodgson 2. Wallace Brown, Ron Haney E/W 1. Irv Ashraf, Mike Norman 2. Anna Dosseva, Ilko Dossev Flight B N/S 2. Blair Breen, Dale Beaudette E/W 1. Judy Denby, Nancy Adams Squash the opposition at upcoming tourney PICKERING ––Get working on your backhand. The Pickering Squash Club and Pickering Recreation Complex host the ninth annual Lee Hanebury Memorial Squash Tournament Feb. 15 and 16. Approximately 125 players of every level, including some of the top junior players in Ontario, are scheduled to participate. 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GENERAL MANAGER required for The Gyphon Pub. Must be experienced, hands-on, have own transportation. Job re- sponsibilities include nights and weekends. Must be cap- able of co-ordinating weekly entertainment and promotions. Must be sales driven, com- petent in managing staff, cap- able of controlling costs and inventory. Apply in person with current resume at 114 Dundas St. No phone calls please. Located one block east of Dundas and Brock St. in downtown Whitby. Owner- ship opportunities available for the right candidate! HAIRDRESSER,part/full time. Some experience required. Good opportunity. Contact Nick at 905-683-5237. ACCEPTING RESUMES.Full- time Health Counsellors posi- tions available. Provide weight management counsell- ing and sell herbal products in a clinic setting. Sales experi- ence essential. Excellent op- portunity for advancement. Call (905)725-4146 HIRING IMMEDIATELY, evenings 5-9pm, F/T & P/T. Easy phone work. 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Experience required. Fax to: 416-297-9499 TOWNLINE / COURTICE - 2 bedroom brick bungalow plus extra room in basement could be used as 3rd bedroom, just painted/new windows, large lot, available now. $980 per month plus utilities. Call (905) 725-0646 after 6 p.m. TRAINEES NEEDED to start immediately. Full and part time in our assembler and display departs. $400 per week. Own car a must. Call (905) 426-5810. WANTED RESTAURANT staff, all position especially super- visors, Williams Coffee Pub 'Whitby across from Future Shop and Home Depot. CALL 905-767-0492. 905-767-0754. WORK FROM HOME ONLINE $500 - $2000 part time $2000 - $5000 plus full time www.123theway.com 1-888- 241-5221. Skilled & Technical Help515 CAMPING IN STYLE Brooklin requires Full Time Service Technician, no exp. neces- sary. Must be self motivated, and energetic. Please fax or email resume to: 905-655- 8462 or: cis@attcanada.ca. CNC MACHINE Operator re- quired for Ajax Company, mould experience preferred, Moulding machine operators also required Fax resumes to 905-427-0137 to Email to ifo@rouen.ca DESIGNER for retail and offic- es, must have excellent A- CAD skills, Pickering . Fax re- sume to 905-837-1453 PLUMBERS or 3rd-5th year apprenticeship needed immedi- ately full-time. Clean abstract required. Heating & drains an asset. Call 905-725-7549 Office Help525 EXPERIENCED FULL TIME Real Estate Receptionist required for small fast-paced office. Computer skills required. North Pickering location. Serious enquiries only - Please fax resume to: 905-649-6405. INSIDE SALESPERSON required for busy sales and marketing company located in Pickering. No previous experience neces- sary. An energetic team player with excellent communication skills required. Please email salary expectations and resume to: jdavis@somcan.com PART TIME EXPERIENCED book- keeper/office manager for small industrial business. QuickBooks experience required. Please fax resume to (905) 665-4946 Sales Help & Agents530 WANTED SALES REPRESEN- TATIVES.We offer excellent salary plus profit sharing. All leads supplied. Full training provided. Vehicle required. Call (905) 426-1855. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT Required Immediately. Ex- perience required, Part-time Afternoon/Evenings AND Sat- urdays,15 to 25 hours/week for busy Wellness Clinic in Whitby. Fax Resume Attn. Mrs. Lott 905-728-5030. RPN'S - full time and part time, South Pickering retirement home. Fax resume to: (905)509- 0011. Attention Administrator. EXPERIENCED full time re- ceptionist for Optometrist of- fice needed. Optometric, medical and computer experi- ence an asset. Fax resume to 905-579-3937. F/T DENTAL RECEPTION- IST, P/T HYGIENIST. Come Join our Dynamic Team! Must have Dental Reception/Hy- giene experience, Tracker software knowledge benefi- cial. Please deliver resume in person to: Whitby Dental Cen- tre, Attention: Dr. Ho. 3-1101 Brock St. South, Whitby. GROWING BROOKLIN prac- tice seeking Dental Assistant/ Receptionist. Must be HARP certified. Fax resume to: 905- 432-2522 att: Carole. LEVEL II ASSISTANT required for progressive family prac- tice located in Scarborough. Full time. No weekends. Fax resume to: 416-261-8190 PART TIME MEDICAL SECRE- TARY,for busy family prac- tice clinic. Resumes to: Rossland Medical Centre, 701 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, LlN 8Y9. PART TIME RN NEEDED to fill sick-leave position in busy Pickering family practice. Could lead to permanent part- time position. Days/evenings shift. Fax resume to: 905-420- 0863. PART-TIME DENTAL assistant with experience needed. Great hours and location. Excellent opportunity for the right per- son. Call (416)284-0945. POSITION AVAILABLE for a Health Care Practitioner at a busy registered massage therapy clinic. Bloor/Ritson area) Call (905) 243-1038. Houses For Sale100 AJAX - Save the commission $$$-buy before listed! Lovely well-maintained spacious 3 bedroom townhouse, upgrad- ed neutral flooring, eat in kitchen, fin. rec room, 1-4 and 2-2 pc. washrooms, attached single garage, nice private backyard. Rec centre with pool, demand area, within walking distance to waterfront trails and most amenities. Well managed, very attractive complex. Spring possession. Asking $169,000. Willing to entertain reasonable and seri- ous offers. Jack 416-264-2311 ext. 349 or 905-686-4044. $177,900 - NORTH OSHAWA; 346 Pompano 3-bedroom, 2 storey; park behind; separate basement apartment/office; private mature court; uniquely decorated;Private sale; leave message 905-432-2554 PICKERING, Glendale area, 4-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, f/p, finished bsmt, Near school, amenities, upgrades in floor- ing, windows, newly painted. $209,000. 905-420–3244 3 BEDROOM HOME, $187,000. Newer freehold townhouse in North Ajax. 3 baths, upgrades throughout, garage, fenced yard, w/deck, mint condition. 905-686-5493. Open Houses102 Out-of-Town Properties120 MONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (902)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. snc Indust./ Comm. Space145 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL unit for rent, new. 1000-sq.ft. high ceilings, overhead door, Courtice close to 401. Avail- able February 1, Call 905-432- 3935 LOW LEASE RATE - 49,200 sq. ft. Greater Toronto Area East (Ajax). 100% air-condi- tioned space, 162 parking spaces, truck level shopping (building and parking can be expanded.) Ideal for offices, manufacturing, call center training facilities, engineering labs. Everett O. Clarke, Asso- ciate Broker. LeGrice Real Estate Services Inc. (905) 470-2288 ext. 34 SHORT TERM WAREHOUS- ING SPACE.14,400 sq. ft. - 6 truck level shopping. Low lease rate till September 30/ 03. Everett O. Clarke, Asso- ciate Broker, LeGrice Real Estate Services Inc. (905) 470-2288 Ext. 34 Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 515-sq.ft to 2495-sq.ft. For more infor- mation call: 905-623-4172 INDUSTRIAL UNIT, 7 car fully equip Oshawa, body shop. spray booth air compressor etc. only $1695/mo. Also 1000 sq. ft. drive-in door unit, $650. 905-725–1171. Industrial Unit for lease 1800 sq.ft. 855 Westney Rd S Ajax Av ailable immediately 905-686-1455 905-706-5251 COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY On one of the Premier Streets in Pickering A Custom Built 3100 sq. ft. home on a 20,000 sq. ft. lot $485,000 ** OPEN HOUSE ** 1405 Rougemount Dr. Saturday Feb. 1st 1-4 pm Call George or Al 905-831-3300 AJAX HOMES & TOWNHOUSES From $145,900 -$300K. CONDOS from $134K 5% down, 5% cash back o.a.c. Call Rob New World 2000 Reality 905-626-3542 RPNS Westshore Retirement Village, in Port Perry. Requires RPNs for part time night positions. Please fax resume to 905-985-1881 or phone Judy Life 905-985-8660 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ Order Takers Required $17.50 per hr. avg. Plus bonuses & trips Full training provided Call Dave for an interview 905-435-0280 International Careers TEACHING ENGLISH .5-day TESOL Certificate Program is sponsored March 19-23rd (Evenings & week-end) at Durham District Educational Centre To register for the Open House, Feb. 12th,7 p.m. Call: 1-888-246-6512 www.intlcollegeof linguistics.com 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. ATTENTION Personnel Required Home Heating/ Service Protection Program Avg. $1200.00 per week Car Required Call Brian 905-435-0518 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday ★★TRUCK DRIVER★★ ★★★★Full-Time★★★★ Qualifications: ❏Good communication skills ❏Courteous, honest, reliable, responsible ❏Work in & contribute to the team environment ❏2-3 years exp. drivig w/a standard size truck Provide a Driver's abstract before hiring. Only those w/qualified skills will be interviewed. Fax resumes to: The Salvation Army Attn: Store Manager, 905-428-9960 509 Drivers 509 Drivers AVON FREE WEEK ~ NO REGISTRATION FEE Sell Avon ~ Earn Cash FREE KIT, SAMPLES & BROCHURES ★ Offer Expires JAN.31/03 Call for info. Pauline-1-866-888-5288 (Free gift upon registration) 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. Deer Creek Golf & Country Estates The following positions are available for qualified individuals at Deer Creek: • Head Horticulturist • Golf Course Mechanic Candidates are encouraged to for- ward resumes and references to the attention of: Director of Golf Course Operations 27 Buggey Lane Ajax, Ontario. LlS 4S7 While thanking people that apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EL DORADO GOLF CLUB Brooklin, Ontario Requires an Experienced COOK (Mexican Cuisine) Please reply in confidence with resume, including references to: Walker D. Clark or Douglas Summers 20 Church Street North, Ajax, ON L1T 2W5 Immediate Opening for CAR DETAILER/CLEANUP PERSON For Chrysler Dealership Experienced Preferred. Fax resume to Doreen (905) 683-6738 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 ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR Busy speaker cabinet manufacturer in Pickering requires an assistant supervisor in its woodworking shop. This is a hands-on position and ap- plicants should have previous lead- ership experience in a woodworking shop and current knowledge of CNC machines. Interested applicants should email resumes to: grichard@yorkville.com or fax resume to the attention of G. Richard at: (905) 837-8746 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK Required for busy construction office Minimum 5 years experience in all aspects of Accounts Payable. Required Knowledge: •Subcontract Payables, Documents • Holdback Regulations • Purchase Order reconciliation • Cost Allocations • Microsoft Office Applications • Jonas Software an asset State salary expectations on cover letter Forward resume complete with references to: 905-686-1155 525 Office Help 525 Office Help ADMINISTRATOR for New Home Sales Office (Tribute Communities)in South Ajax. Must have both people and computer skills (Excel & Word). Must also be able to work evenings and weekends. Please fax resume to 905- 428-2721 CLASSIQUE AIRLINE VAN SERVICE REQUIRES TWO (2) DRIVERS Full time, overnight, some weekends involved. Also 2 weekend drivers needed. Apply in person Monday, Feb. 3rd, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 980 Alliance Rd. Pickering, Unit #5 No phone calls please. NEED A CAR? Need A Part Time Job?? Call Sue to discuss 1-866-340-5559 ext 228 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents AUTO-$AVE CANADA www.clickonsave.ca is looking for a qualified hard working Sales Representative to join the Auto-$ave team in its' merchant services department. Salary plus commission & bonuses. Looking for long term applicants only. Fax to 905-623-7365 or email info@clickonsave.ca ask for Mr. Henry YORKVILLE SOUND A Pickering based professional audio manufacturer and musical instrument distributor, is seeking an individual to fill an entry level position in its Inside Sales Department. Applicants should have up-to- date computer skills and be well organized. Preference will be given to applicants with strong desktop/web publishing skills and a background in technical writing, professional audio and/ or musical instructions. Please fax or email your resume as follows: Fax (905) 839-5776 Email marketingjob@yorkville.com Part-Time Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Pickering. Enthusiasm, flexibility, as well as a Teaching Certificate are needed. Must be available Mon.-Fri. afternoons & some mornings. Ph. Rosanna Gardner 905-420-9930 545 Teaching Opportunities 545 Teaching Opportunities 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental SECOND FLOOR UNIT,ap- prox. 560 sq.ft. Simcoe St. N. Oshawa location. Available Feb 1st. Parking on premises. Call Kathy or Bob (905)576- 5123. SMALL, BRIGHT, Profession- al Office: Furnished, High Speed Internet & Voice Mail. $400 per month. Call 905-428- 0956 UNIQUE OFFICE SPACE in converted century farmhouse, conveniently located at Cour- tice Rd and 401. Up to 700sq.ft. available. Board- room & kitchen included -fur- niture, high-speed internet, email and shared reception/ secretarial optional. Call Di- ane/Rick (905)436–2273 Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 2 STORES FOR RENT on Simcoe St in downtown Osha- wa. These locations very close to school surrounded by high-rise & office buildings. Excellent location for any type of business such as dollar stores, printing or travel offic- es. Rent starts from $500- $750/month. 905-303–7841 Business Opportunities160 CAFÉ Breakfast, lunch, kitch- en, sub bar, ice cream coun- ter, seats 56, great Oshawa plaza location, $79,900. Phil Nicols -ReMax (289)314-5386 CANDY ROUTE - (Risk Free), Many success stories!! Prov- en Earner: $4K - $8K Month. www.uturncanada.com ESTABLISHED LICENSED RESTAURANT and bar. Turn- key operation. Good for fami- ly, fast food or specialty res- taurant. Call (905)728–9765, Tues-Sat 11am-9pm. SALES. ADVANCED Commis- sions. Working from home. Helping Attorney. Get paid da- ily. 905-430-3815 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 $850 SCARBOROUGH,one bedroom basement, $l,800 in- clusive, Pickering, 3 bedroom new house, $l,350 inclusive, 2 bedroom basement, Anna Stinson. Min Com New Choice Realty (905) 428–4557 1 BEDROOM NEW custom- designed open concept 2- level apt/condo approx 700- sq.ft. Many extras including 6' round window overlooking green area. King East, Osha- wa. $1100/mo inclusive. First/ Last, references. Serious in- quiries only. 905-579-8339 1 BEDROOM FURNISHED base- ment apartment. Bloor/Harmony. Own entrance. Parking. Clean, quiet. Suits working adult. $775/mth. Utilities included. First/last. 905-720-2927 1,100SQ.FT. 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., full eat-in kitchen, new bath, large living area, laundry, shed, parking. $800 inclusive, March 1. 905-571-0806 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Liverpool/Bayly, walk to Go, parking, private entrance. Available imme- diately. $750/month all inclu- sive, Page 416-330-2096. 2 BEDROOM basement, Liv- erpool/Bayly. 4 appliances, A/ C, well-maintained, separate entrance, large eat-in kitchen. steps to Mall/GO, parking, no smoking/dogs, $900/mo. 905- 665–7355. 2 BEDROOM mainfloor du- plex, balcony, first/last, avail- able March 1, $800 +utilities. No pets. Ideal for GM em- ployees. Call 905-655-4036 ONE BEDROOM ground floor apt. available immediately, $625+hydro. First/last. Ux- bridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking. References. Call Sam 905-709-8152. 2 LARGE MULTI-LEVEL units, 1-2br, 1-3br, freshly painted, hardwood refinished, no dogs. Near schools, shopping Dun- das/Cochrane, Whitby. Call to view 905-666-4145 before 9pm OSHAWA King/Simcoe 2- BEDROOM APT. Avail. Feb. 1st. $825/month inclusive. Contact Val 905-720-0255. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, separate entrance, South Ajax, no smoking/pets. $750 inclusive. First/last, ref- erences. (905)831–4290 days (905)426-3687 evenings, ask for Jeff. 3 & 2-BDRM APTS in duplex. Furnished or unfurnished. Harmony/Olive area, Oshawa. Avail. immediately. $1100 & $850 inclusive. First/last. Call (905)725-5826 PICKERING, CENTRAL,1- bdrm, raised bsmt apt. Sepa- rate entrance, large kitchen, l/ r, closet. Close to mall/bus/ GO, separate laundry, parking, new furnace, a/c, no smoking, safe/quiet area. $750 inclu- sive, 1st/last. Avail. Feb. 905- 831–6284 AJAX 2 large clean bedrooms basement apt., living +dining, walkout, first/last, incl. utili- ties. No smoking/pets. Avail Mar 1st. 905-427-5770 or 905-427-6811 AJAX -67 Church St. Large 2- bdrm avail. Jan. & Feb. in- cludes parking, hydro, new appliances. $1050/month. First & last. (905)426-1161 AJAX - gorgeous self con- tained 2 bedroom basement apt. 2 parking. 4 appliances. Westney/Magill. Feb. 1st. $900. 905-428-2015. AJAX,bright legal basement, 1-bedroom, jacuzzi, 3 appl., air, parking, laundry. No smoking/pets. Immediate $800 inclusive w/cable. 905- 426-6467 after 6p.m. AJAX ONE BEDROOM base- ment, newly decorated, sepa- rate entrance, parking, f/p, air, avail immediately. $800 in- clusive w/cable. First/last. No large pets. 905-686-4755 AJAX 2-Bedroom basement, 4-appliances, 2-car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $850+1/2 utilities. Avail- able March 1. Call Richard Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/ Weekends 905-686-9662. AJAX, 1-BDRM basement, bright & clean, new carpeting, share laundry, $850 inclusive, Available Feb. 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 24, Evenings/Weekends 905- 442-0020 AJAX, 2-BDRM WALK-OUT basement. Close to schools, shopping. Parking, laundry. Avail. Feb 1st. $750+utilities. No smoking/pets. First & last. 905-619-9500 AJAX, HWY 2 & HARWOOD 1-bedroom available imme- diately. Separate entrance, appliances, shared laundry, parking and more $700 plus 1/3 utilities (905)428-3409 or (416)980-4373. BASEMENT 1-bedroom apart- ment, clean, quiet, gas fire- place, cable, laundry, parking, non-smoker, Rossland/Sim- coe. No pets. Available im- mediately first/last $625. Call (905)432–1947. BRIGHT 2-BDRM Whitby bsmt apt. Separate entrance, laundry, parking. $875/month inclusive. 1st/last. Avail. Feb. 15th. No pets/smoking. Call 905-665–7858 CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bdrm Avail. March & April 1st $825. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723- 0977 9am-5pm EXECUTIVE LARGE 1-Brdm above ground apt w/walk-out facing ravine. Oshawa. Avail. March 1st. Shows a 10+. Non- smoker, no pets, professional singles preferred. $900 inclu- sive. 905-431-9210 or 905- 434-6255. FOR SINGLE EXECUTIVE - Ajax, brand new large one bedroom apt. at ground level. Approx. 800 sq. ft. available. $800 plus utilities. Avail. Feb. 28th No pets/No smokers. Call Fred 905-619-9500. HARWOOD/KINGSTON RD. Rooms for rent in quiet exec- utive home. Washer, dryer, cable incl. Available imme- diately. 416-595-9526, 416- 826-0340. HUGE,walkout 1bdrm. base- ment apt. Ravine lot. Full-size stove/fridge. Free cable, laun- dry/parking. Courtice, minutes to 401. $825(Inclusive). March 1st. 905-579-5202. LARGE 2 BEDROOM +OF- FICE. Pr. Parking, separate entrance. Fridge/Stove/Utils incl. $900/mo. N Ajax close to 401. Avail.Mar 1st. (647)290- 6067 LARGE furnished bachelor available immediately. Sep. entrance, deck, private court- yard, laundry, 3pc. bath/utili- ties included. $750/first/last. Mature single-non-smoker fe- male preferred. 905-579-2057. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY,spacious 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, washer, dryer, parking, no smoking, no pets. $925 in- clusive. March 1st. Call (905)837–0766, leave mes- sage. NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE 3- bedroom apt. 1400sq.ft. main floor in triplex. 3 separate en- trances, hardwood flooring in bedrooms, laundry, walkout balcony, very clean. $1100/ inclusive. Also, 2 bedroom apartment, $800/inclusive first/last, No pets. March1st. (905)723–9577 NORTHEAST OSHAWA 2- bedroom walkout basement, central air, suitable for profes- sional/couple, March 1. First/ last, no smoking/pets $875 inclusive. 905-720-2307 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700. ONE BEDROOM newly reno- vated, heat, hydro, cable in- cluded, near OC & bus route. Available March 1, $775. no pets. ALSO two bedroom basement, newly renovated. March 1, $800 inclusive. 905- 433–2484 OSHAWA - main floor spa- cious one bedroom, newly renovated, hardwood floors, ceramics, laundry, parking, available March 1. $700/first/ last. 905-576–8786 OSHAWA 2 AND 3 BEDROOM apartment, laundry room each floor. Very quiet, exclu- sive, adult lifestyle building. No pets. 905-579-9016 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 CENTRAL OSHAWA -Large 2 bdrm duplex. Equipped. $900 plus utilities. Available imme- diately. 905-725–3090. OSHAWA large 2-bedroom w/ new windows & storage, laun- dry facilities, parking for 1. $725/month plus hydro. Avail- able March 1. No pets. 905- 576–4229 PICKERING - EXECUTIVE home, basement apartment, parking, all inclusive, in- cludes cable, single working person preferred, $800. lst/ last. Avail. immediately. (905)420-8376 PICKERING - West Shore, bright 2 bedroom basement apt, separate entrance, park- ing, c/air, avail March 1. $800 inclusive. 905-831–3681 WHITES RD. & 401 1 bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance, $695 in- clusive, first/last. Avail. im- mediately. No pets, no smok- ing. 905-421-9968 PICKERING, 1-BDRM fur- nished or unfurnished base- ment w/ensuite, parking, laundry facilities. No smoking/ pets. Available immediately. $750/month inclusive. First/ last. 905-420-3351 PICKERING,beautiful large 2- bdrm basement, parking, laundry, a/c, separate en- trance, near Whites/Bayly, near school/shopping. March 1st. $890 inclusive. 905-831- 3091 PICKERING, CENTRAL,mod- ern renovated 3-bdrm, main floor, close to mall/bus/GO, parking, new furnace, a/c, no smoking, safe quiet area. $1150 inclusive, first/last. Avail March 1st. 905-831– 6284 PICKERING, Whites/Finch, walkout large bright 1 bed- room basement apartment, no pets, non-smoker $800 avail- able immediately, first/last re- quired. Call 905-839-4829 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. AJAX, SPACIOUS 1 bedroom basement apt., 4 appliances, separate entrance, no smok- ing/pets, first/last, references, Avail Mar.1, $800 inclusive.. 905-683–9396. SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux- ury 2 bedroom, air, 5 ap- pliances, $1,360. per mo. Available from March lst. Call (905) 571–3760 SIMCOE/BOND - one bed- room, $655+hydro, available February. Laundry fac. on site, parking, call 905-434- 7931. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities includ- ed. 1-bdrm, Feb 1st, $729/ mo., 2-Bedroom, immediately & March 1, $829/mo. 905- 436-7686 until 7:30pm TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 TESTA RD. UXBRIDGE. One and two bedroom apts. available. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call 905-852-2534 UNUSUAL 2-STOREY,2-bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment, century home over daytime business establishment. Ideal for home office and gracious living. Near downtown Oshawa, private deck, dishwasher, cable, laundry, park- ing. All inclusive $1250/month. Leave message (905)434-7012. WHITBY newly finished one-bed- room apt. 3 appliances c/air, cable, laundry, parking, walk-in closet, steps to GO. $800/month inclusive, first/last. Feb 1. 905- 665-0792 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUNDAS ST. E.,One and two bedroom units park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balcony, parking. 905- 430–5420 WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM apart- ment on GO bus route, private entrance, utilities and laundry included. First/last required, $725/mo. Available immediately. (905)655-7277 WHITBY 2-Bedroom basement, 4-appliances, parking, close to schools, shopping. $850+1/2 utilities. Available Feb 1. Call Richard Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/Weekends 905-686- 9662. Condominiums For Rent180 PICKERING LUXURY Tridell Casita-bungalow, available March 1st, gated-security, ensuite, laundry, 2-bedrooms, 2- full baths, eat-in kitchen, w/out patio, underground-parking. $1350/month plus low-utilities. Barry 905-839–7496 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM Millenium, 2-bedroom Die- fenbaker Crt., ensuite laundry, appliances included, adjacent to Town Centre, immediate occupancy $1300. Call (905)831–2210. Houses For Rent185 A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. 6 MTHS FREE or $$$ BACK TO YOU!! Purchase any home and receive either 6 mos no payments or up to $8,000 cash on moving day! Home ownership has never been easier call today to qualify in as little as 10mins. Laura Mc- Collom, Coldwell Banker (905)728–9414. A THREE BEDROOM HOUSE in Uxbridge on quiet street, close to amenities. Interior completely renovated by pro- fessional builder. New fur- nace, windows, kitchen, floor- ing etc. Five appliances in- cluded. Would suit couple or small family. $1200.00 plus utilities. First and last. Refer- ences required. Non-smokers only. Call 905-649-3597 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free record- ed message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Cosma. ADELIADE / STEVENSON,3 bedroom, 2 storey detached brick home. Private large yard with deck. Parking included. Newly renovated throughout. Central air, $l,050 per plus utilities Call Victor (416) 823– 4314 AJAX - beautiful 3 bedroom semi main floor, laundry, parking, c/air, no pets/no smoking, March 1st. $995+ 60% utilities. 905-686–8104, 905-767-2642. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - Pickering, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 5-appliances, cleaning service, executive-rental. $1600. Call Linda Friel, Min- Com New Choice, 905-428- 4557. HOMES & APARTMENTS FOR rent - $650 to $1150. Imme- diate availability. Full finished Bowmanville home or spa- cious 1 bedroom Whitby apartment with fireplace. Call Rob (905)-436-1336. NORTH EAST OSHAWA -Ra- vine, greenbelt, 2-storey 3- bedroom home. 3 baths, huge kitchen with walkout to large deck, lower walkout to patio, $1075/month plus utilities References. Credit check. (905)576–1910 NORTH OSHAWA.3-bdrm bungalow w/finished bsmt, 2- gas f/p, master bdrm ensuite, main floor laundry, double ga- rage, clean, fenced yard, close to school/public trans- portation. No smokers/pets. Credit check, references req'd $1600 + utilities. To view call Donna Ratz 905-666-1333 NORTH WHITBY 3-bedroom main floor of bungalow, park- ing, large lot, quiet residential court, references. Avail. im- mediately. No smoking/pets. $1250 905-655-0081; 905-666- 0246 OSHAWA, Wilson/Olive, beautiful 3-bdrm bungalow, newly renovated, ceramic/ hardwood floors, 5 appliances, next to schools/shopping. Avail. immediately, $1075 monthly + 2/3 utilities. Call (289)314–1482 PICKERING,2-BDRM apt, parking, laundry, $1150 inclu- sive. Avail March 1st. ALSO avail, 3-BDRM executive bun- galow. All inclusive. Avail. March 1st 905-831–2921 PICKERING- LIVERPOOL, south of 401, 3-bedroom upper floor of detached bungalow. Hardwood floors. Shared laundry. Available March 1st. $1200+ 1/2 utilities. Referenc- es. (905)837-1925, (416)461– 9735 PICKERING spotless 3 bed- room bungalow main floor, eat in kitchen, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, c/air/c/vac, jacuzzi tub, 4 appliances, 2- car park. No smoking/pets. First/last. $1100/mo.+1/2 utili- ties. 905-837–0227 AJAX main floor, 3 bedroom semi bungalow, laundry, parking, references, 1st/last, no pets/smoking, Feb. 1st/ Apr. 1. $1,100 plus. (905) 686– 6773 SOUTH AJAX,near Lake, 6 months new, 3 bedroom semi detached, 1750 sq. ft., main floor family room, master en suite, $1500 month plus utili- ties. call Michelle, or Bobby at 905-683–1790. WHITBY - Main level 3-bed- room bungalow. Very clean, great area, parking, yard, a/c, laundry, appliances/fireplace. No pets. Available imme- diately, $975+utilities. 905- 686-6718. NORTH OSHAWA,semi, clean, bright, 3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, quiet, non smokers. $1025+, March 1st, 905-576–3830 Townhouses For Rent190 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby, is accepting applications for 2 & 3 & 4-bdrm units future and immediate availability. Sub- ject to membership policy ap- proval. Applications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.-Mon.-Thurs. ( On Friday, Sat & Sun pickup points are posted on Com- munity Centre's door between 10am-7pm) SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. 3-BDRM NEW TOWNHOME with garage, walk-out from kitchen, 5 appliances, hard- wood, Downtown Pickering, close to 401/GO and all amenities. $1450+utilities Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Vince 905- 626-6726 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. OSHAWA, BE A part of a community in a community. Now accepting applicants for 2 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact Ken 905-576-9299 Please, no calls after 9pm OSHAWA - 1300 Oxford St. Unit #16. 3-bedroom town- house, freshly painted, fenced area, clean +spacious, fridge, stove. Available March lst. First/last. $910 all inclusive. 905-436-0278 PICKERING large renovated 3 bedroom townhouse, 2 baths, hardwood, garage, finished basement, appliances $1350+ utilities, immediate. Dennis Morgan, Sales Rep, Sutton Group Heritage 905-831-9500 cell 416-587-0060 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 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 PICKERING - Lovely room, in clean home. Non-smoker/No pets, t.v, cable, laundry, Go, town centre, $450/mth. Now Available 905-421-0225, 416- 573-4445. PICKERING Brock/Hwy 2,2 furnished/unfurnished rooms available in home. Share kitchen, bathroom, laundry. Parking. $400 each. March 1. 905-683–8607, cell 416-821- 8185 Joan ROOM FOR RENT 401 and Holt Rd, Storage available, lots of parking. 905-442-4054 ROOM - ADELALAIDE/MARY Oshawa.Suit quiet working mature adult non-smoker, parking, Cable TV +kitchen privileges. $300-$350/month, first/last. 905-706-0998 WHITES/401 2 rooms, $450, bus stop at front door, suites working individual, first/last, references, no pets/smoking (416)917–4949. Shared Accommodation194 LUXURY HOME TO share 1- bedroom, private living room, dining room, bathroom, cable included. share kitchen, ga- rage. laundry, cable, utilities included $700/month Lots of privacy, quiet home, suitable for single working female (905)686–1168. OSHAWA, male preferred to share w/mature professional male. Quiet area, parking, no smoking/pets. Completely furnished includes TV in room. Avail now. First/last. 905-720–1533. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($8/seat), Horse/dog Tracks, Blue Jay/Yankee Baseball. Children welcome. From March 1st on. Canadian Owner (727)538-2123 ST. PETES, FLORIDA bunga- low, 110ft water frontage on Tampa Bay. 2-bedrooms plus excellent sofabed. Private dock, fishing equipment, more! Near Disney, Bush Gardens, golf course, major attractions. Dolphins will visit everyday guaranteed, weekly/ monthly. Photos available. (905)725–8710. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castle- ton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241-2224 or 905- 344-7838. Snowmobiles233 1994 SKIDOO MX-470 excel- lent condition, $2500 includes 2003 trail pass. Call 905-718- 1467 1998 SKI-DOO Formula 583 Deluxe Like New 2700Km, Reverse, Mirrors, etc. 2003 Trail Pass, Fast $4200 Phone 905-852-6302 to Leave Mes- sage Bargain Centre309 WHITE METAL BUNK BED, single top/double bottom, double mattress incl. Guest room use only. $150. 905- 683–2609 WOODS FREEZER 15 cu.ft. $189; double-mattress set w/ frame $49; stroller $20; desk/ chairs $50; dresser $5; lamp- table $10; 2 bicycles $35 & $15; 905-420-3087 Articles For Sale310 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. 2 CYNDI LAUPER Tickets, middle of stage, excellent seats, Feb. 15th, Casino Rama, $30.00 (save $20). 705-328-0402. 30" GAS STOVE,good condi- tion, $200 o.b.o. Call (905)839–8642. 4 TICKETS to the Lion King, Sun. Feb. 9th/03, 1 p.m. per- formance, 1st Row, Balcony A, Seat 37-40. $200. Call 905- 686-8351. A KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. 647-271-4534. A-1 CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS! 3 rooms (30 yds.) commercial carpet $285 or Berber carpet from $375 in- cludes installation and FREE upgrade to 12 mm pad. Many other great choices to choose from. FREE shop at home service. Whitby to Cobourg area. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260. SOFA +LOVE SEAT 3 yrs $450/pr; Maple pedestal table +chairs $450; black 6pc. bed- room $400; captain's bed $150; gas stove 3yrs $400; freezer 3yrs $150; washing machine $175; fridge $150; apt. size washer $175; side-by-side fridge 3yr $775; Late 1920s 9pc dining room, $795. 905-260-2200 PIANO/CLOCK January Clearance Sale starts Jan. 24th on all Models of 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 PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg- es $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/ dryer $499/up. Portable dish- washer $175/up. Large se- lection of appliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/serv- ice. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11- 4pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. APARTMENT-SIZE piano, ex- cellent condition $1200 obo. 56" RCA projection TV $1500 obo. Call (905)623–1066 AREA RUGS,3 available, tra- ditional, size 44"x26". Antique pink and green. (905)697– 9462. (snp) BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packaged cost $1025, sell $450. Call 647-271-4534 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 CARPETS, LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq. yds. for $339 including prem- ier underpad and installation. Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click System. Residential, com- mercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. 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. COMPUTERS: Bits and Bytes Computer Services, Complete Systems Internet Ready: P200-$185; P2/350-$275; P3/ 500-$435; P2/233 Toshiba Laptop-$475. New CD-RW in- stalled for $85 w/system pur- chase. Computer accessories avail. 90-day Warranty on Re- furished Systems, Layaway Plan avail. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsand- bytes. DIAMOND RING 1/2-carat (worth $2500) $895; 1910 fully restored antique ORGAN $695. 905-809-8613 DINING SET, SOLID OAK! Large, elegant table with 2 leaves, 6 chairs $750. White crib & mattress $100. Double stroller $85. (905)509–8343. DININGROOM 13 PCE cher- rywood. Double pedestal. 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. DININGROOM SUITE - Beau- tiful solid oak & hickory, hutch & buffet, 6 padded chairs. Paid $9000, asking $3200 (purchased from Wilsons Fur- niture). Call after 6pm 905- 436-1453 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:kitchen cupboards, solid oak; kitchen set; windows; doors; bath- room fixtures; etc. Call 905- 509-0123 KING SIZE BEDSPREAD, bed skirt and two pillow shams. Moss green, suitable for tradi- tional bedroom. 905-697-9462 (snp) MOVING - leather sofa, love- seat; antique chair $499; bombay chair $270; original prints & pictures, authentic figurines, new shoes, table. Open to offers. 905-432-2102 or 905-261-0633. OAK DINING ROOM TABLE - w/6 chairs, padded backs $800. Oak kitchenette round table w/4 chairs $300. Excel- lent Condition. 905-668–6052. 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.barb- hall.com Visa, MC, Amex. SATELLITE SALES & Service. Installation available. (905)426–9394 (Ajax.) PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS Stealth chip $60; PS2 neo 2.5 $95, Applechip $200, XBOX chip now avail. All work guar- anteed. Call East of Whitby (905)721-2365 or West of Whitby 416-456-4953. 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. SOFA BED, rust, $150, love- seat, rust $100, recliner, medium brown, $90, 2 man bucksaws, $45 each. 905-373- 6082. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. WASHER/DRYER- 7yrs. old Maytag -$600 pr.,Refrigerator $400., Stove electric $250, (both frigidaire, white, 4yrs) old. All excellent condition (416) 831–3341. Articles Wanted315 WANTED: Children's bedroom furniture, Adults' bedroom fur- niture, solid maple or oak kitchen +dining furniture, liv- ing room furniture, good working major appliances. Will pay cash and pick up. Call 905-260-2200 Vendors Wanted316 5TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show. Children's Arena Oshawa, April 11th 12th, 13th, Vendor space available. Call Sharon Dick- son 905-579-4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth. Spon- sored by Oshawa Whitby This Week VENDORS NEEDED - The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. New promotion, new format. Call Devon 905-579-4400 ext. 2236. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. AAA-LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for acreage to cut. and landclearing work. 905- 427–1734 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES-Poodles , Husky X, Shepherd X, Lab X; Fox& Boston Terriers, Yellow Lab, Shi-tzu, Border Collies, Bea- gles, Jack Russell & Cocka- poos. 905-831-2145. TOY FOX TERRIERS,UKC - Registered. 11 wks, home- raised, vet checked, wormed, shots. $600 firm. 905-986–5614 Tickets For Sale385 2 DAYTONA SPEEDWEEK Feb 13-15 Tickets available for NASCAR Twin 125's, truck- race, Busch 300 Petty Tower, best seats at track. Face val- ue. Call Mike 905-431-9630, days 905-985-2608 Cars For Sale400 1980 GRAND PRIX,no rust, no emissions, 132,000 km, as is $1500. obo. Need exhaust work. Call 905-623-9316 or 705-328-0402 after 6 p.m. 1986 HONDA ACCORD 267000 km, e-tested. $1200 obo. 905- 666–0462 IF WE CAN’T FINANCE YOU THIS IS YOUR OPTION • NO BANKS OR FINANCE COMPANY • NO INTEREST CHARGES • BUY TODAY...DRIVE TOMORROW STARTING $ 49 A WEEK OSHAWA AUTO SALES 905-728-1725 437 SIMCOE ST. S., OSHAWA The little guys with a heart (DOWN PAYMENT REQUIRED) Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office905-432-7200Ability R. E.Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. WHITES/401 Large 1-bedroom basement apt. Fireplace, a/c, parking, cable, utilities incl. $800/month. Non-smokers, no pets. First/last. Avail. immediately. Call (905)837-9378 COZY WHITBY 1 bedroom first floor, with fireplace, quiet neighborhood, new carpet & paint, Includes pa- tio, parking, utilities, no smoking, $700 month, first & last. 905-666-1552 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 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 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax 2 & 3 bed. apartments. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com 1011 Simcoe St., N. •3-bedroom renovated townhouses •Available immediately. •Inquire about our Move-In Bonus •from $995 including parking & utilities •On-Sight Resident Manager (905) 579-7649 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!! Just purchased from Toronto Furniture Show, sofas, bed sofas, diningroom suites, small tables, futons, wing chairs, loveseats, Mattress Centre mattresses. All sizes including king, kitchen sets, curio cabinets, dressers, glider rockers, coffee & end tables, sofa tables, assorted racks, shelves, iron pieces, plus many other articles. "Two locations" Southend Plaza 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa, former Old IGA. 905- 571-4610 Open Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 to 5. Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby, 1/2 mile east of Thickson Rd., former McLean Auctions, Taunton Rd. 905-576-7550 Open Sat. from 9 to 5, Sun. 10 to 5 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 150 Office & Business Space 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 1986 TOYOTA CELICA running condition $1200. Call (905)619–1046. 1990 GMC SIERRA 1500, Ex-hydro site vehicle with 53,000k. Mint body, new paint, alternator & cap. 305 motor. $8,500. Call Days 905-683– 0087 or evenings 905-683- 9778. 1990 CHEV CAPRICE Classic, mint condition, 132,000kms, last Caprice with rear wheel drive, $4900. Call (905)576– 1280 or cell (905)447-0761. 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST 3.1L, auto. This car shows 302 km, but still has a lot to offer, body in good condition, motor runs great, $1900 cert/e-test- ed. 905-242-3425 after 6 p.m. 1990 PONTIAC TRANSPORT 7 -seater, $2999; 1989 Blazer 4X4, $2999; 1992 Cavalier $2499; 1993 Regal $3295; Over 15 vehicles, 4 others un- der $1999, certified & e-test- ed. 905-683-7301 or 905-424- 9002 after 6 p.m. 1993 CHEVY CORSICA,4 dr., 3.1 auto, loaded, cassette, air, all power, nice shape, certi- fied and emissions, 200,000kms., asking $2350. 1989 Chrysler New Yorkers, 4 dr., 3 litre, loaded, Landau top, moon roof, air, power every- thing, excellent shape, certi- fied and emission, 220.000kms. asking $1,850. Will consider what have you as part payment. 905-404– 8695. 1994 ACHIEVA,white, very clean, 120,000km on engine, new brakes, new tires, e-test- ed, certified. 3500-obo. It won't last. 905-434-8029 1995 DODGE NEON 4-cylin- der, 5-speed, 4-door, white, grey interior, excellent condi- tion inside and out, great fuel economy, reliable, runs and drives like new. Reason for selling--bought a new car. $3900. certified/emissions 905-718-5032 1995 HONDA CIVIC,2 door coupe, 5-speed, red, a/c, pow- er mirrors, $6999.99 certified & e-tested or $6500 as is. Call (905)404–8684 (snp) 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER XE V6 4X4 Automatic, loaded, CD w/remote. 220 Hwy kms. e-tested. Excellent condition. Must sell, $8500 cert. OBO 905-987-9966. 1995 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-dr, 4-cyl, auto, 195k. A/C works great! Certified & e-tested. Awesome shape! Asking $4600. 905-571-5138 1996 SATURN SL2,automatic, 4 door, 4 cylinder, power windows and locks, cruise control, good condition, 149,000 ki., $6,000. certified. (905) 686–3216 1997 CHRYSLER INTREPID. black, 4-door, dual air-bags, power windows, locks & steering, air, 127,000km. Cer- tified, e-tested $6500. 905- 619–3689 leave message 1998 SATURN 2dr. coupe, 100,00kms, 4 cyl., auto, air, p.s., p.b., p.windows & locks, stereo, extended warranty. Certified/e- tested $8400. (905)666–1434, (905)767-6748. 1996 CHEV. CAVALIER., 2 dr. blue, 4 cyl. auto, air, am/fm cass., 113K, $5995; 1995 Plymouth Acclaim, 4 dr, burgundy, V6, auto, air, loaded, Gold Pkg., 163K, $4495; 1995 Lumina LS, 4 dr. blue, V6 auto, air, loaded, 240K, $4295; 1992 Chevy Cavalier, 4 dr, light blue, 4 cyl. auto, air, 120K, $3295; 1991 Chevy Beretta GT, 2 dr, white, V6 loaded, 211K, $2995; 1990 Buick Le-Sabre, 4 dr, dark blue, 3800 V6, loaded, 152K, $3295; 1989 Chevy Cavalier Z-24, burgundy, 2 dr, V6, 191K, $2795; 2000 Dodge Dakota ext. cab, 2 wheel drive, auto, 115K, $17,995; 1996 Pontiac Transport Sport ext., Green, auto, air, rear heat, 210K, $5295; 1995 GMC Safari ext., loaded, two-tone burgundy, ext- burgundy, int. running boards, 175K, $6495; 1991 Dodge Caravan, V6, 3.3 auto, air, blue 195K, $3295; 1987 Jeep YJ, white hardtop, 6 cyl, 5 spd, 201K, 4X4, $3495; All vehicles cert. & e-tested. 12 month war- ranty and oil spray rustproofing incl. DIAMOND AUTO SALES, 221 Westney Rd. S. Ajax. 905- 619-1900 1999 HONDA CIVIC SE, silver w/grey, 5-spd, remote entry, air, cd, p/l, original owner, 80,000km, excellent condition. $11,300 o.b.o. 905-655–8240 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE SE, immaculate, 5-speed, 105,000 km, highway driven, non-smok- er, AM/FM-CD, snow tires, ask- ing $7500. Call after 5pm. 905- 852-1860 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA LE,fully loaded, mint condition, 40,000k, one lady owner, $15,800 o.b.o. Call 905-428-8638 ASSUME LEASE,2yr remaining on a 4yr lease. GM 2001 black Cava- lier. 2dr, auto, air, cd player, p/l, key- less entry, 46km used, 50k remain- ing, mint condition. Low monthly $289/month (tax incl) 905-767- 6566 or 905-263-2481snp Cars Wanted405 $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for scrap cars 7 days/week Call (905)683–7301 or (905)424- 9002 after 6pm. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy ser- vice. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1994 CHEVY S10 pickup, V6, auto- matic, power steering/brakes, extend- ed cab, cap, box liner, 85,000kms, open to offers. Call 905-438-9101 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 69,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $19,999. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) Trucks Wanted415 WANTED - 1966-71 JEEP parts. V6 Buick 225 engine, oil bath air cleaner assembly. Call 905-721-2844 snp Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1985 JEEP CJ-7, 91 YJ body, new, motor, trans, front & rear diffs 10,000kms ago, 4:10 gears, Detroit lockers front & rear. 35" mud tires too much to list $5000. Call (905)404– 8684 (snc) 1992 GMC SAFARI,8 pas- senger van, certified & e-test- ed, looks good, runs very well great family transportation with your proper care this should last a long time. Pri- vate sale, one tax only, priced to sell quickly, $5,495. 00 call 905-433-7548. 1997 CHEVY ASTRO VAN, loaded, immaculate condition, 57,000km. Open to offers. Call 705-878-7011 snp 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX, silver. 7 passenger, 4dr, air, p/ w, p/l, am/fm cassette, abs brakes, $19,500 certified/e- tested, excellent condition. 905-922-2625 Driving Schools447 Announcements255 Lost and Found265 LOST WEDDING & Engage- ment ring set in Ajax. Fused together. Reward. Call 905- 427–0622 Personals268 YOUNG WIDOW seeking oth- er lady friends, 55-65 years, for dancing, travelling, & din- ing. Serious replies to: File #866 P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 EXPERIENCED RELIABLE live in Philipino nannies available, free sponsorship for nannies within 3 months. Mothers Helper 905-294–4589 F.C.S.LIVE-IN NANNIES from Overseas. No Agency Fees. Chosen to suit your needs. 905-885-8459. 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 LOVING MOTHER,ECE De- gree, 14 yrs. experience, of- fering home daycare for chidlren 2+ yrs. of age.. Lots of fun, educational. Servicing Lester B. Pearson & Alexan- der G. Bell. Lunch, snacks, receips. Andrea 905-619-3138 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. MOTHERLY LOVE DAYCARE Liverpool/Hwy 2. Stay at home Mom, nutritious home-cooked meals & snacks, non-smoking/ no pets, receipts/references pro- vided. Maria 905-837–5538 RELIABLE AND LOVING licensed home daycare available. Reasonable rates, receipts, flexi- ble hours. First Aid/CPR certified, non-smoking. Near 401/Brock Pickering. (905)428–1671. www.durhamdaycare.com for parents and home care providers in the Durham Region. Complete on-line listing free. Helping you find quality child-care.1-888- 816-5950 or 905-665-2346. Daycare Wanted274 EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME nanny required for active Pickering family with 3 child- ren. Rule to include House- keeping, meal prep, groceries & errands. Must have car. References & resume. Please call evenings: (905)837–3295. 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 S & B DRIVING SCHOOL (Graduate Certificate recognized by The Insurance Industry) Full Course $259. 10 In-car Lessons $187. Free pick-up and drop-off (416) 287-3060 A ABLE TO PAY up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. 905-686-1899• Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED of Pickering Need a car? Bad Credit No Credit We Can Help Trade or Down may be required Call Theresa 905-421-9191 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, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 23 A/P 1996 Hyundai Elantra Burgundy. Auto., air, 4 cyl. Clean Air & Certified. Stk. #27439653A. Key #B5 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-0859 Sale Priced $ 4,985 THE DOLLAR STRETCHER! 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 1999 Saturn S L 1 Stationwagon Champagne. 4 cyl., auto., air. Only 69,000 km. Optimum Warranty. Stk. #A10311. Key #B35 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-0859 Sale Priced $ 13,98 5 FIRST CLASS!! SAVES GAS!! 2002 Sunfire Low km. Silver. Only 24,000 km. Balance of Factory Warranty. Stk. #M10518. Key #B2 4121 KINGSTON ROAD SCARBOROUGH 416-284-1631 TOLL FREE: 1-866-877-0859 Sale Priced $ 10,385 FANTASTIC SAVINGS!! NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With newstartleasing.com As low as $499 down 643 Kingston Rd., Pickering 1-866-340-5559 (416)284-1631 √ √ √ √ MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY FOR TROUBLE FREE DRIVING 30 DAY VEHICLE EXCHANGE OPTIMUM 150PT INSPECTION OF EVERY VEHICLE 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4121 KINGSTON RD, SCARBOROUGH Toll Free 1-866-877-0859 BAD CREDIT? WE CAN HELP Min. Down Payment $1,000 GM STUDENT PLAN $500 CREDIT ON ALL OPTIMUM USED VEHICLES (Bring Your Student Card) A Large variety of vehicles to choose from. From $4,995 ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!! Just purchased from Toronto Furniture Show, sofas, bed sofas, diningroom suites, small tables, futons, wing chairs, loveseats, Mattress Centre mattresses. All sizes including king, kitchen sets, curio cabinets, dressers, glider rockers, coffee & end tables, sofa tables, assorted racks, shelves, iron pieces, plus many other articles. "Two locations" Southend Plaza 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa, former Old IGA. 905- 571-4610 Open Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 to 5. Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby, 1/2 mile east of Thickson Rd., former McLean Auctions, Ta unton Rd. 905-576-7550 Open Sat. from 9 to 5, Sun. 10 to 5 AUCTION SALE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd • 1:00PM (Preview from 11:00am Day of Sale) 1750 MIDLAND AVE. SCARBOROUGH (Just south of Ellesmere north of Lawrence) MAJOR ESTATE AND COLLECTABLE Partial Listing: 2 pce. Clayton Marcus sofa set with love seat (as new). Cherrywood grandfather clock; Knee hole desk with leather top; 9 pce. art deco dining suite; Hand painted chinese commodes and writing desks; Oak bow front china cabinet with leaded glass; Georgian corner chair; Chinese Chippendale 4 drw. chest with elaborately carved gallery top; 3’x6’ beveled mirror; Mahogany hall stand with mirror back and bench seat; Deco sideboard/server; Square oak pedestal table; Victorian side chair; Walnut cabinet with bookcase top c/w leaded glass; Oak double pedestal knee hole desk with recessed doors; World globe with compass base; 12 drw. pine dresser; Oak hoop back chair; Pine jam or linen cupboard; Pr. of upholstered guilt frame chairs; Drop front desk; French mahogany console table with paw feet; Victorian mahogany mirrored back sideboard; Walnut corner knick knack shelf; Coat rack; Antique oak pump organ; Wrought iron wall mirror with marble top shelf sconce; Mahogany oval tray top tea table; Large selection of antique and modern dining and bed- room suites; Several occasional and side tables; Washstand; Large armoire; Canadiana and Americana chests of drawers; Large selection of carpets and jewellery; Pair of upholstered Victorian influence parlour chairs; Quantity of various size area rugs/ Collectables; Glassware; China; Limoge; Porcelain; Tonka toys; Oil paintings; Limited edition artworks by well known Canadian and American artists to include Wildlife; Contemporary and Impressionist paintings; Etc. Etc. NO BUYERS PREMIUM OR FEES! Sale subject to additions and deletions. Partial listing only. Items arriving daily. No buyers premi- um. Terms of payment: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Bank Debit. Snack bar, seating and deliv- ery service available. SALE CONDUCTED BY JOHNATHAN’s AUCTIONS LIMITED Consignments welcome for our upcoming auctions - Sale every Wednesday at 6:30pm 416-285-0022 Robert Gosse Auctioneer McLEAN COMMUNITY CENTRE 95 Magill Dr., Ajax (From 401, exit Westney Rd., 2 lights, north of Hwy. #2) Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Interac -Subject to additions & deletions -Ten percent buyer’s premium in effect -Delivery Service available NO ADMISSION FEES BIG SCREEN EXTRAVAGANZA! SELLING BY PUBLIC AUCTION television sets from 13”-61” including Hitachi Projection TV, DVD players, surround sound home theater systems, Kenwood home stereo systems, portable CD players, cordless phones with caller ID & more, microwaves in various sizes, home mini-systems, top quality stainless steel pot sets, Hitachi camcorders, all types of VCRs, 2.4 Gig phones, HDTV High definition projection TVs, convection ovens, small kitchen appliances and much, much more. Also offering a wide variety of Persian carpets. This is only a partial list of over 600 pieces to be offered to the highest bidder by public auction. ALL ELECTRONICS COME WITH WARRANTY PUBLIC AUCTION OF HOME ELECTRONICS (Preview from 12 noon) Sat., Feb. 1st - 1:00 p.m. AJAX ✧IMPORTANT PUBLIC AUCTION ✧ SPECIAL SUNDAY SALE KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estate & Consignment Our Specialty at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China Sun. Feb. 2nd, 10:30 a.m. Start ✩★ ✩★ ✩★ ✩★ ✩★ ✩★ Don't Miss Out On This Opportunity To Purchase New Furniture Liquidation - SAVE SAVE SAVE!! ★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩ NEW FURNITURE - 3 PC. Italian leather sofa sets, executive partners desk, stacking bookcases, fireside grandfather chairs, king post beds, chaise lounge, Palace size mirrors, console tables, accent tables, dinette sets, bedroom suites, New Eng- land Chippendale diningroom suite, 9 pc. cherry Queen Ann di- ningroom set, plant stands, cheval mirrors, Manhattan colonial 8 pc. diner, too many items to list. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Estate Jewelry, persian rugs, ant. diningroom & bedroom suites, circ. 1930 mah. & walnut; glassware & china, lots of old china & new deco- rative arts, Royal Doulton discontinued figuriines, coin collection, stamp collection, quality used fine furniture, Ltd. Edition art..too many items to list. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This sale will be a great sale offering of over 400 lots. Please be sure to attend. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registration fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer at (905) 683-0041 (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 410 Trucks For Sale 273 Daycare Available Babysitting275 BABYSITTER required (prefer- ably mature student) needed for children 11 & 9 years, after school. Rosebank/Finch area. Call (416) 730-6217 Tax & Financial164 Mortgages Loans165 $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. When your bank says no, call us! Debt console, mortgage or tax arrears okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591-6057. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!!All type loans within 24 hrs. Car loan specialists. Call (416)888- 9936 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.35% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905- 666-4986. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 ALL Applications Considered 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES. Payoff high interest credit cards and collection agencies with one small monthly payment. Refinancing, Debt Consolidations, Prior Bankruptcies, Poor Credit, Self- Employed. To book an appointment call R/E Active Mortgages 905- 428-0055 ext 200. OAC, Subject to Change without notice. House Cleaning556 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable, experi- enced person with flexible hours. Reasonable rates. Call 905-434- 9767. Home Improvements700 B.C. CONTRACTING - For all your home improvement needs. Specializing in window/door replacements, kitchens, bath- rooms, basements, ceramics, hardwood, painting and trimming. 905-725-2383 for free estimates. Painting and Decorating710 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,2003 Passion Paradise,2003 Passion Paradise,2003Passion Paradise,2003Passion Paradise 100% Discreet Call Nikki (905)426-5087 Welcome to paradise with a companion full of passion. OPEN LATE Selectively hiring 18+ TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 J & S PAINTING Residential Interior/Exterior Great Rates! Fast & Friendly! Quality Work Guaranteed! Free Estimates Evenings & Wknds Call Scott 905-686-1883 GM PAINTING Interior & Exterior 20 Yrs Experience FREE ESTIMATES 10% off-Exp. Feb. 11 905-427-3590 or 905-706-8975 Gerald MacIsaac Don's Painting Free Estimates 12 years exp. Scarborough to Ajax area Call Don (cell) (416)409–4143 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 Yellow & Green Home Improvement General Contracting Maintenance Repair Carpentry, Renovations &Electrical (416)410-4536 RS DRYWALL & TAPING • Home Improvements • Complete Basement Finishing • 10 Yrs. Experience Satisfaction Guaranteed Please call Rich at 905-579-3967 Cell 905-429-7144 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 ALTEC CONSTRUCTION Interlock Stone Masonry Retaining Walls Finished Concrete ** fully insured ** Call Vince for free estimates 416-274-7625 905-686-7905 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" WE'RE HERE TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER Having problems finding time to clean your home? For Professional Home Cleaning, call Helen's Home Services today. (905) 837-0624 Fully insured & bonded ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING - GST/PST Taxes - personal, business and corporate from as low as $100/ month - free consultation. Call George Teixeria (905)718-0777 A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 www.durhamregion.com COME & WORSHIP Publishes every Friday Copy deadline ~ Wed. 10 a.m. For more information call Janice Samoloff @ 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218 ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME “People from all Nations worshipping the Lord in Spirit & Truth” INTERCULTURAL WORSHIP CENTRE (Evangelical Missionary Church Canada East) 545 Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, AJAX JOIN US SUNDAYS - 10:30 AM & THURS - 7:30 PM First Saturday of the month “Film Night” 7:00 pm 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship YOUR BANK SAID NO!! Consult an experienced broker •Prime debt consolidations up to 100% saving 100’s of $ monthly •Consolidate for any reason to 90% 2nds at market rate + 1-2% •Purchases and refinance up to 1.30% below posted market rate CALL: SYLVIA JULES (905) 666-2060, or Pickering (289) 314-4098 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations • General Home • Repairs • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Ceramic Tiles • Hardwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Call Martin (905) 686-1677 email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements TRUE COLOURS PAINTING & PAPER HANGING Interior/Exterior Many referrals, interior decorating background Mike Stepko 905-831-4838 710 Painting and Decorating 710 Painting and Decorating Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2.Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4.If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5.If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step NAPOLIS, Catherine Morris at Ross Memori- al Hospital in Lindsay on Monday, January 27, 2003. Beloved wife and best friend of Frank for 42 years, cherished mother of Theresa and Michael, proud and loving grandmother of Scott and Kelly. Sister of Frank (prede- ceased) (Patricia), Joan (Eric), David (Jen- ny), Barbara (Gaylord), Michael (Maria), Mary (Bill), Carol, Norman, Pat, John, Rita (Glen) and Sandy. Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Saturday, February 1st at St. Bernadette Catholic Church (21 Bayly Street East) Ajax, followed by a celebration of life at ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090). Donations to Ross Memorial Hospital made in Cather- ine's memory would be appreciated by her family. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths HAPPY 95 TH BIRTHDAY You’re the Greatest Grandma! Luv all of your family xo xo xo 248 Birthdays 248 Birthdays To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. 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 DynamicDynamic www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 PAGE 25 A/P A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, January 31, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Over 11,400 prizes to be WON! WIN vacation packages! WIN cars + FREE gas† for 1 Year! WIN cash in our Early Bird Draws! Resorts Donated by Prizes may not be exactly as shown †A maximum of $1,500 Super Early Bird Prize of $100,000 tax-free!! The Oshawa General Hospital Foundation With 1 in 7 odds* the lucky winner could be you! The lottery with the best odds of any health lottery in Ontario is back for our 4th great year! Help The Oshawa General Hospital Foundation fund the new Durham Regional Cancer Centre. 1-877-460-3800 24 hours a day, 7 days a week $1 M I L L I O N TAX FREE! CASH Grand Prize! Buy your $100.00 ticket NOW for your chance to WIN in our Weekly Early Bird Draws! There’s a vacation draw,and a car draw with FREE gas†for one year, to be won each week until March 13th! FREE gas†generously donated by Esso.Esso is a trademark of Imperial Oil Limited. That’s 2 lucky winners every week for 7 weeks. PLUS,a chance to win our PRIZE WINNINGS ARE NOT TAXABLE; NO TAX RECEIPT WILL BE ISSUED. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for delivery of your official ticket(s). *All inquiries, if any, on the odds of winning are to be made to the licensee prior to the purchase of ticket(s).All prize values stated are approximate and based upon manufactured retail sale prices. Prizes awarded may not be exactly as illustrated. Only tickets that have been paid for, and have been verified by Madgett, Roberts, Marlowe, Jackson & Associates Chartered Accountants as paid for, are eligible, to be entered for the respective draw(s).The liability of the licensee of this lottery shall be limited to the purchase price of the ticket(s).To be eligible for the weekly Thursday Early Bird prizes, tickets must be purchased by midnight, of the Monday prior to the Thursday scheduled draw date.To be eligible for the Super Early Bird Prize, tickets must be purchased before midnight March 17, 2003.To be eligible for Final Draws, tickets must be purchased by April 14, 2003.After each draw, the winner is recorded by Madgett, Roberts, Marlowe, Jackson & Associates Chartered Accountants and the ticket then goes back into the drum for the next draw. Each ticket is eligible for ALL 11,444 draws.Tickets will be sold only in the Province of Ontario.This lottery is operated under the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Lottery License No. P022173. Last Year’s L o t t e r y Sold Out Ear l y ! Call Today! Over 11,400 prizes to be WON! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! OVER 90% SOLD! o FIRST EARLY BIRD WINNERS Linda Signorello- Bahamas trip Marie Janowski- 2003 Pontiac Vibe Dream Home A Winning Addition to the Cash for Cancer Lottery The Cash for Cancer Lottery is in its 4th great year and with more than 90% of tickets sold time is running out for your chance to win thou- sands of great prizes. Making this draw even more exciting this year is the addition of a $300,000 dream home. Located at 47 Scepter Place in Oshawa at Sorrento Estates, this beautiful home, provided by Denoble Homes, is a luxurious 4 bedroom two story with a spacious kitchen and living room with gas fireplace, two and a half bath- rooms, a second floor laundry room, hardwood floors, stylish crown mouldings, a breathtaking spiral staircase and much more. If you want to see the home it’s available for viewing Monday to Thursday 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. “We wanted to give back to the communi- ty,” says Steve Denoble of Denoble Homes. “Cancer is a disease that touches many lives directly and indirectly and what better cause than the cancer centre.” Chuck Powers, Chairman of the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation says the dream home is an exciting addition to the prize list. “This home is beautiful and Denoble Homes has done a wonderful job on this and all of its homes at Sorrento Estates,” he says. “This prize will definitely make this year a sellout very soon.” Of course the Cash for Cancer Lottery has lots of prizes including of course the $1,000,000 Grand Prize. You can also win a car, with free gas for a year from Esso, and a vacation each week until March 13th There’s also a 2003 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, a spa package, a 42” Plasma TV, the list goes on and on. “We have the best odds of any major health fund lottery,” says Jim Szeman, Executive Director of The Oshawa Hospital Foundation. “You have a 1 in 7 chance of winning over 11,400 prizes.” The response to the draw this year has been phenomenal and Jim attributes this to the great prizes and that ticket buyers are supporting a tremendous cause - the build- ing of the Durham Regional Cancer Centre in Oshawa. “Construction has already begun on the 90,000 square foot facility,” says Jim. “So far we have raised more than $6 million towards its completion.” The cancer centre will deliver cancer diagnosis, radiation treatment, chemothera- py, supportive care, surgical oncology, can- cer genetics as well as research and educa- tion. For tickets call 1-877-460-3800. You can also visit the kiosk at the Oshawa Centre by the Body Shop. A big thanks to all of the lottery part- ners including Cliff Mills Motors, Ontario Motor Sales, Mackies Harley Davidson, Future Shop, International Pools, Esso, Denoble Homes, Air Canada Vacations and the Oshawa Centre. At far left, Larry Dunphy and Steve Denoble of Denoble Homes shake hands on a winning partnership with Chuck Power, Chairman of the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation. At right is Denoble Site Supervisor Jay Waddington.The Tuscany model is a $300,000, 2120 sq.ft. home featuring many upgrades including this breath- taking spiral staircase below. 2002 PT CRUISER YOUR FRIENDLY FIVE STAR DEALER 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 OSHAWA ILLAGE CHRYSLER CREDIT PROBLEMS?May be able to help you get into a Car, Van or Truck Today! 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