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Durham board to Ecker: No education cuts Public school trustees vote to shoot down ‘trial balloon’ BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Fearing the next provincial budget may see a cut in educa- tion spending, Catholic trustees Monday night voted to write Minister of Education Janet Ecker and tell her they oppose any reduction. Stan Karwowski, an Os- hawa trustee on the Durham Catholic District School Board, told colleagues at the Feb. 12 board meeting that sto- ries in the media and a hint from Premier Mike Harris sug- gest education and health spending could lose out if the government approves a new round of tax cuts. “I think it’s important for us as trustees to sound the alarm and tell the government, ‘do not cut education spending,’” he said. Answering a question from Oshawa Trustee Joe Corey, ed- ucation director Grant An- drews said the government has not indicated to him that fund- ing will be reduced. Mr. An- drews referred to a recent “media report” which, he said, suggested “education is not necessarily the same priority as health” for the Province. Trustee Karwowski has worked for the provincial gov- ernment as an economist in the fiscal planning and policy branch of the ministry of fi- nance. “I used to work on the provincial budget; this is the stage where they start sending out trial balloons,” he said. The purpose is to gauge public reaction on policy direc- tion before committing it to paper in the budget, said Trustee Karwowski, suggesting if there is no outcry when the balloon is “floated,” the gov- ernment may proceed. He asked for a recorded vote and the motion passed unanimously. Pickering Trustee Fran STAN KARWOWSKI ‘I think it’s important for us ... to sound the alarm.’See DURHAM page A2 Indulging on Valentine’s Day Page A8 It’s showtime for new cars Wheels pullout PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 45,600 44 PAGES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $5/ $1 NEWSSTAND WHERE TO FIND IT Editorial Page/A6 Sports/B1 Classified/B4 Entertainment/B7 GIVE US A CALL General/683-5110 Distribution/683-5117 General FAX/683-7363 Death Notices/683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 Web site:durhamnews.net Email:steve.houston @durhamnews.net AtAGlance Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle DURHAM –– Encouraging walking and the use of local trails to increase physical activity is the aim of an upcoming workshop being sponsored by Durham Lives! “The ‘Walk This Way’ work- shop is designed to help commu- nity members start walking groups,” said Chris Arnott, a pub- lic health nurse with the Durham Region Health Department. “In addition, participants will be given useful walking resources, infor- mation on the numerous trials available in Durham Region and tips on walking safely.” The workshop takes place Feb. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Whitby Civic Recre- ation Complex, 575 Rossland Rd. E. Guest speakers will include representatives from the Ontario Active Living Community Action Project, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Hike On- tario and Durham Regional Po- lice. A light lunch will be provided. All participants must preregister. For more information or to register, call the health depart- ment at (905) 723-8521 or 1-800- 841-2729 ext. 2272. Workshops aid local unemployed in finding a job Developing job leads is the subject of the next workshop being offered by the Durham Re- gion Unemployed Help Centre — Pickering. It’s set for Thursday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the centre, 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Picker- ing, next to the GO station. A session on interviewing skills is Thursday, Feb. 22, again from 1 to 3 p.m. The workshops are free, but space is limited and those inter- ested must reserve a seat. The centre also offers the ‘Three Day Job Club’ every Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday. Again, space is limited and prior registration is necessary. 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Catholic trustees weigh in on pipeline debate Pickering students at risk BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Durham Catholic trustees have asked the Education Min- istry to either stop a proposed water pipeline in Pickering or make sure other options are looked at, citing possible dan- gers to students. Jim McCafferty, a Durham Catholic District School Board trustee in Pickering, asked for his colleagues’ support in mak- ing the motion at Monday’s (Feb. 12) school board meeting. “I think we owe it to our ratepayers and our students,” he said. In a recorded vote, trustees voted 6-2 in favour of the mo- tion, which also called for the board’s concerns to be relayed to the Minister of the Environ- ment, York and Durham re- gions and the City of Pickering. York Region is proposing a water pipeline from Lake On- tario at the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area northward beneath Whites Road. The City of Pickering is opposed to the project, intended to satisfy York’s long-term water de- mands. Durham District School Board trustees on Feb.5 consid- ered the same motion, opting to delay taking a position until they learn more about the pro- ject. Trustee McCafferty said construction truck traffic along Whites Road would have a sig- nificant impact on local schools. With regular traffic seeking to avoid the work area, he believes motorists will look for alternate routes, such as FRAN PEREIRA Pickering trustee wants more information. Bowled over by Big Brother-ly love Ajax, Pickering residents sought to help in annual fund-raiser Once again, the Ajax-Pick- ering Big Brothers Association is hoping the community gets bowled over. The association is holding its 28th annual Bowl for Kids Sake Fund-Raising Campaign and the goal this year is $65,000. This year’s event starts on Sunday, Feb. 25 with the restaurant challenge, and concludes the weekend of March 3 and 4 with the May- ors’, schools, business and bank challenges. Among those who’ll be tak- ing part this year are Big Brother Tony Ruber and his Little Brother Sean Baxter. The pair has been matched for seven years. During the kick-off ceremo- ny last Friday at the East Side Mario’s in Ajax, Mr. Ruber said he became involved with the organization because, “I just wanted to see how it would be at first. I’ve seen the advan- tages. Here I am.” Sean, 14, of Whitby, said the pair “hangs out” and watch sports a lot. “It’s fun. He enjoys the same things I do,” Sean added. “My mom asked me if I wanted to be a Little Brother,” he said. “I think I had to think about it, but I said yeah.” Little Brother Sean Baxter and Big Brother Tony Ruber will be hitting the pins in ‘Bowl for Kids Sake’fund-raising event. See OPPOSITION page A5 See ANNUAL page A4 Pickering trio charged after officers thwart robbery PICKERING —Po- lice have charged two teenaged brothers and a friend after officers thwarted a planned rob- bery of a Pickering conve- nience store Monday night. Durham Regional Po- lice said a witness called 911 at 10:35 p.m. to report a group of youths behaving suspiciously and putting on balaclavas near Family Convenience at 2200 Brock Rd. Durham officers rushed to the plaza and three young suspects fled, one with a knife sticking out of his pants pocket, po- lice said. The officers drew their weapons and arrested all three at gunpoint. Two brothers, ages 16 and 17, and a 17-year-old boy are charged with con- spiracy to commit robbery and possession of a dan- gerous weapon. BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer The public school board will have to ante up if it wants to be competi- tive with other Greater Toronto Area school boards in attracting and retain- ing high school teachers, says Shelley Page. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’Federation’s Durham presi- dent was referring to contracts other locals have signed with their school boards. In particular, she points to a tentative agreement reached in Toron- to, to be finalized this week, in which teachers would receive an eight per cent raise by next year. “(The Durham District School Board) will have to get up around eight or nine per cent to stay compet- itive with our colleagues in the GTA,” says Ms. Page. The two sides last met in mid-Jan- uary and no further talks are sched- uled, says Ms. Page, who is “astound- ed” so little is happening with negoti- ations. “We are just kind of in a morass of nothingness,” she says. “The board needs to get real and address work- load.” Craig Burch, the board’s employee relations superintendent, says in 90 per cent of secondary agreements the workload is as set out in provincial legislation: 6.67 classes every two days. “It would not be reasonable to ex- pect anything other than 6.67,” he says. Mr. Burch says local secondary teachers certainly expect a pay raise at the conclusion of this round of ne- gotiations. However, he notes salaries here have historically been a couple of thousand dollars lower than at the Toronto and York Region boards, adding there are factors other than salary that come into play. “Money’s always a factor, but I think the cost of housing is also a fac- tor and the mileage of the drive into the city (of Toronto) is a factor,” says Mr. Burch. He hopes to meet with secondary teacher representatives by the end of the month or early in March. The pending deal for Toronto high school teachers would result in an eight per cent raise for all teachers by April 2002. By then, the highest teachers’ salary would be $70,892. In York Region, teachers will re- ceive a 5.45-per cent hike by next April, resulting in the highest salary for an Ontario high school teacher, at $71,625. Meanwhile, Peel teachers received a six-per cent raise, and high school educators in the neighbouring Kawartha Pineridge District School Board are in for a 3.4-per cent hike. Durham public high school teach- ers have been without a contract since Sept. 1. The maximum salary current- ly earned by a local secondary educa- tor is $65,506. The Province last year provided funding to school boards for a 1.95- per cent raise for employee groups. However Ms. Page suggests the board is not completely limited by that number. “They still decide how money is spent, and they still have a budget surplus and they still have $41 mil- lion in reserves,” she says. In fact, the board’s latest numbers show reserve funds of about $48.7 million. But business superintendent Ron Trbovich notes a great majority of that money is capital funding which, by provincial law, must only be spent on capital projects. Referring to the September con- tract agreement with the board’s ele- mentary teachers, which resulted in a two-per cent raise, he says the settle- ment was accompanied by “one of the best staffing models in the province,” below the provincial class-size re- quirement, resulting in smaller class- es board-wide. At other boards, Mr. Trbovich says staffing levels have been reduced to exactly meet Ontario class-size num- bers and pay for higher salaries. He says a one-per cent increase in high school teachers’ salary would cost the board $800,000 per year. A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 14, 2001 We’re online at www.durhamnews.netPereira requested the letter be drafted to state, “the board does not wish to see any more cuts to education,” as opposed to saying the board, its ratepayers and students are con- cerned. Board chairman and north Durham Trustee Fred Jones will write the let- ter. Trustee Corey asked that the letter come before trustees before it is sent to Ms. Ecker. There is a relationship between ed- ucation spending and preparing stu- dents for jobs in the rapidly-expand- ing information technology field, Trustee Karwowski stated in his mo- tion. He said the government should thus see education spending as “an in- vestment and not an expense”. DURHAM from page A1 Durham trustees talk tough against school cuts Durham high school teachers look west at contract deal Public board here must ‘stay competitive’ with GTA teacher salaries, says union leader SHELLEY PAGE Durham ‘will have to get up around eight or nine per cent to stay competitive.’ All you can Eat Backribs Wednesdays COMPLETE FAMILY EYE CARE DR. S. KHALFAN OPTOMETRIST Evening/Saturday Appointments Available Ample Free Parking NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 62 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (905) 426-1434 1360 Kingston Rd. 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Annandale is at the corner of Bayly and Church streets in Ajax. RSVP with Nicky by Thursday, Feb. 22, by calling 427-7849. BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer PICKERING —The environment should benefit from last Friday’s sign- ing of a $24-million contract between Ontario Power Generation and Eco- Tec Inc. The contract will see the Pickering company design, make, install and op- erate a high-purity water treatment system at the Pickering Nuclear Gen- erating Station. As most of the Squires Beach Road company’s 85 employees watched, OPG president and chief executive of- ficer Ron Osborne and Eco-Tec presi- dent and CEO Dr. Phillip ‘Rocky’ Simmons signed the 10-year deal. Also on hand were Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker, Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs, several Picker- ing councillors, and officials with both Eco-Tec and OPG. Mr. Osborne said the deal was “symbolically as well as pragmatical- ly, a change for OPG. It’s a major out- sourcing of a key component of the nuclear process.” Pickering site vice-president Brian MacTavish said in an interview the outsourcing doesn’t mean any job losses. “The number of folks who current- ly maintain the water plant can be re- deployed in the plant. They can work on the restart of the ‘A’ side,” he stat- ed. With the Eco-Tec purifier, water is drawn from Lake Ontario, filtered and demineralized, then fed into a boiler where it’s boiled and the steam turns the turbines, producing electricity. Having pure water means less de- posits end up in the boilers and in water discharged back out into the lake, Mr. MacTavish said. “The existing (water treatment) plant has been there since day one and it doesn’t produce as pure water. It needs a lot of maintenance,” Mr. Mac- Tavish said. Mr. Osborne added, “There’s less effluent put back out into the lake. Less effluent, less sediment — every- one who benefits from the lake will be better for it. It’s win, win, win for everyone. If we don’t have pure water, you don’t have electricity.” Dr. Simmons said Mayor Arthurs introduced company officials to OPG sources. “(That) enabled us to show our stuff. No only will it help OPG reach its World Association of Nuclear Op- erators goals, it shows good corporate responsibility for the environment,” said Dr. Simmons. Mayor Arthurs noted the deal was an example of the resources available in the city. “We encouraged OPG to find, seek and do jobs locally and this is one of those opportunities,” he said. “There are an awful lot of opportunities for local businesses. Thanks to OPG and Eco-Tec for their commitment to our community.” Ms. Ecker called the deal a “re- markable opportunity. There’s no doubt for Eco-Tec and OPG, this is just the beginning.” Eco-Tec vice-president of sales and marketing, Mike Dejak, said construc- tion work should begin by the end of March and the installation by May. “It’s an exceptionally expedited time frame.” NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 14, 2001 PAGE A3 P Pickering family escapes $600,000 blaze PICKERING —Fire of- ficials are crediting smoke detectors with saving the lives of a family of four who escaped without injury from a blaze that caused $600,000 in damages to their home early Saturday. Acting Deputy Fire Chief Brian Danks reported the residents of 1202 Madonna Crt., located in ‘The En- claves’ off Liverpool Road north, were able to get out of their home safely “due to the fact they had working smoke detectors in the house”. Acting Deputy Chief Danks said the Pickering Fire Service was called to the home at 1:26 a.m. Satur- day. “We had four of our units there, including one from Claremont, and we had to call assistance over from Ajax,” he said, adding he ar- rived on scene shortly after the call came in. “The fire was quite exten- sive due to the wind condi- tions that night... the high wind conditions made it very difficult,” he said. “We had crews on scene through- out the day on Saturday, until roughly 3 p.m.” There were no firefight- ers injured in the blaze, he noted. Acting Deputy Chief Danks said it’s believed the fire started in the garage but added the cause is still under investigation. He reported the damage to the house and the majori- ty of its contents are estimat- ed at $600,000. There were also two vehicles in the garage that were “totally de- stroyed”. The gutted remains of a Madonna Court home and two damaged vehicles are all that’s left following a week- end blaze in Pickering. City fire officials are still prob- ing the cause of the fire. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Pickering nuclear officials, city firm ink $24-million water treatment deal WAYNE ARTHURS ‘There are an awful lot of opportunities for local businesses.’ Domestic violence forum set for Feb. 28 IS YOUR BATHROOM LOOKING A LITTLE UNCIVILIZED? BATH FITTER Will install a new acrylic bathtub or seamless wall right over your old one NEW TILE PATTERN & COLORS AVAILABLE • Completely installed in just a few hours • A perfect made to measure fit every time • Easy to clean • Call now for info & FREE in-home estimate BATH FITTER “Custom fit for Life” 158 Bloor St., E. Oshawa 1-800-865-2284 571-2284 New!! 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Mr. Pringle pointed out the May- ors’Challenge is usually won by Ajax councillors over their Pickering coun- terparts. “The whole proposal for amalgamation is it’s the only way for the City of Pickering to get its name on the trophy,” Mr. Pringle quipped. Mayor Parish joked, “It’s one of the ironies of life, a person who bowls like I do is holding the title.” He served as the association’s pres- ident in the 1980s and noted Mr. Pringle was a Big Brother when Mayor Parish was president. “One of the great strengths of our community is the great volunteer sec- tor,” Mayor Parish said. “These values and influences in a boy’s life are ex- tremely important and you only see it when it’s absent.” Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs called the bowling fund-raiser “a great cause.” Mr. Pringle thanked the sponsors and the organization’s volunteers for their participation. “They’re the most important com- ponent in the community. We’re very fortunate to live in such wonderful communities of Ajax and Pickering,” Mr. Pringle added. Again this year, Michael Boyer of Boyer Pontiac Buick in Pickering is sponsoring the event. Susan Johnson, co-ordinator of the Bowl for Kids Sake, said she became involved because, “I like the Big Brothers. It’s a great organization. “We use to fund-raise for the Big Brothers, but it was 20 years ago,” she said, adding as the event has been run- ning for so long “it’s not as difficult for me to do. “I like what they do. I like kids. It’s a really positive experience for them,” Mrs. Johnson added. For more information on the event or to take part, call the association at 686-2871. ANNUAL from page A1 Putt for Cash Thurs. Feb. 22 2 Durham locations to serve you better! 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Rosebank Road, making them busier and increasing the danger to students at Our Lady of the Bay, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, St. Isaac Jogues and St. Eliza- beth Seton Catholic ele- mentary schools. As well, dust from the truck traffic will affect stu- dents walking to St. Mary Catholic Secondary School on Whites Road, said Trustee McCafferty. But Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin ques- tioned if the issue was with- in the board’s jurisdiction. Education director Grant Andrews said board staff in discussions with York Re- gion made some sugges- tions “which were acted upon. “Staff felt the safety and well-being of students was not a concern,” Mr. An- drews said. “I just can’t support it right now because I don’t think we have enough infor- mation,” said Trustee Mar- tin, who wanted to defer the motion. “I would not have a problem supporting it if I had all the facts that are needed.” Both Trustee Martin and Ajax Trustee Janice Old- man voted against the mo- tion. 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Free to all members ~ www.innovativebusinessclub.com P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 14, 2001 Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER Feb. 14, 2001 Pickering News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Bruce Danford Director of Advertising Duncan Fletcher Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager John Willems Real Estate/Automotive Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager News (905) 683-5110 Sales (905) 683-5110 Classif ieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 General Fax (905) 683-7363 E-Mail steve.houston@ durhamnews.net Web address www.durhamnews.net 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agree- ment Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Pub- lishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Ad- vertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. The News Advertiser accepts letters to the editor. All let- ters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone num- ber for verification. The edi- tor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pipeline has safety concerns To the editor: Re: ‘In need of support,’ editorial, Feb. 7. As a resident of west Pickering, and one who has three children using Whites Road to get to and from school, I am very concerned about York Region’s proposed water pipeline. Moreover, the fact the pipeline no longer offers any potential ben- efit to residents of Pickering, it will be a traffic hazard and headache for motorists, and will have environ- mental concerns during construc- tion, etc. I would encourage more resi- dents to take a stance on the subject and voice their disapproval. Stop the pipeline now before it is too late. Touché to Ms. Jennifer Bridge, the public school board’s youngest trustee and also a student at Dunbarton High School, for standing up for what she believes in. Yes, Trustee Bridge, it will af- fect kids who attend Dunbarton, but it will also affect kids who at- tend Highbush Public School, St. Elizabeth Seaton Catholic Elemen- tary School and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School — not to men- tion the parents who take and pick up their kids from these locations. I realize many people suffer from the NIMBY (not in my back yard) syndrome, but this time we have to speak up for the sake of our children’s safety and the communi- ty at large. Let’s raise the tempera- ture on this subject and put it to rest. Anela Jadunandan Pickering Take waterfront back from late-night thugs To the editor: Recently, my son and I took our two dogs for a walk down to the waterfront at the bottom of Liverpool Road. My son is five and, as usual, he trailed behind me and my focus was on him, not on what was about to happen. Three thugs were driving in a car up from the lake and as they approached, one threw an ice ball at me. The aim was off and it came close to my son. Unfortu- nately I was not able to get the vehicle’s licence plate number. I have lived in Pickering for 12 years and always felt safe. Walk- ing down to the lake at 8 p.m. did not seem to be an outrageous time of the night. Did they not see my son? They could have killed him. He could have lost an eye. I hate them and I’m bitter. Now my son is afraid to walk down to the lake at night. The fol- lowing night I watched in horror as another car filled with a differ- ent set of thugs threw a beer bot- tle at a young boy who was walk- ing by himself. What are these thugs trying to do? I have watched cars speed up to 100 km/h on Liverpool be- tween Commerce Street and the lake. There is not one stop sign along that stretch. So now we have the new wa- terfront that will attract more people who will want to take their families down there. Are they not allowed to walk during the night down Liverpool? Do they have to feel the way I do. Well I’m not going to be scared off. They will not take away from me, nor my family, the reason I moved to Pickering in the first place. The area is a fami- ly area and everyone has the right to walk through the neighbour- hood without feeling threatened. Why can’t the police set up radar and patrol the area? Does a child have to die or become injured be- fore anything is done? It’s also up to everyone else. If you see this happening take down a licence number and call the po- lice. Do not let them get away with this. Be aware because it could happen to you or your child. Ira Abroms Pickering EDITORIAL Uniformity the only option on dress code Phased-in provincewide plan will avoid splitting communities Emergency rescue Standard training, new rules can help restore faith in system Don’t like what your kids are wearing to school? You may soon have an opportunity to vote for uniforms in your child’s school under new regulations passed Monday by Education Minister Janet Ecker. The school councils’ guidelines will be strict and will in- volve a five-point plan that forces each school council to: • Enable a majority of parents, through school councils, to decide on what an appropriate dress policy is for the school; • Review the dress policy with school communities; • Address affordability of uniforms; • Make sure uniforms comply with the Human Rights Code and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and • Create a statement of principles such as working towards safer and more respectful learning and teaching environments. The minister stated Monday, “many parents have told us they believe a dress code or school uniform is a good way to encourage respect, responsibility and safety in our schools.” To coin a phrase, we’re not sure clothes make the student. We have questions about this plan. What happens if a stu- dent refuses to wear the uniform? Does he get expelled from school? Will all parents be able to afford the uniform? How strin- gent will schools be in demanding students wear it? What about students who move midway through the year or who, through no fault of their own, must move several times? Does that mean several new school wardrobes? We currently have schools, in the private and Catholic sys- tem, that demand students wear uniforms, so the idea is not unique. But it’s not clear to us that uniforms make a difference in terms of school behaviour or performance. In a time when we are implementing provincewide testing, curriculum and even hinting at provincewide bargaining, why a school-specific dress code? If school uniforms are the de- sired option, they could be phased in provincewide at the Kindergarten level. That way, uniforms are a fact of school life from the very first day of school until graduation some 14 years later. No student feels singled out and pupils grow up in the system used to wearing uniforms and with the feeling that going to school in a uniform is normal, natural and the ex- pected way of doing things. To go school by school, parent council by parent council, is likely to do little more than pit one group of parents against another, community by community, with the school adminis- tration stuck in the middle. What do you think? E-mail your comments to news- room@durhamnews.net. We will print a selection in an up- coming edition. E-mail your comments on these opinions to steve.hous- ton@durhamnews.net. Submissions that include a first and last name, as well as the city of residence, will be considered for publication. Sometimes the solution is right in front of us, where we can’t see it. That would seem to be the case surrounding the rankings assigned to incoming hospital patients at the Ajax and Picker- ing Health Centre. Paramedics, the first-response men and women who attend and transport hospital patients, use a rat- ing system to categorize patients as to the nature of their ill- ness. A similar system is in place in hospital emergency rooms, but it doesn’t match those employed by Durham Re- gion paramedics. Hospital officials here believe if paramedics and hospital officials can agree on a uniform rating system it will help im- prove the quality and level of care they can provide even be- fore patients are rolled in the door. Janice Pound, program general manager for primary care at Rouge Valley Health System, which includes the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, believes it would help eliminate mis- communication between the two sides. Under the hospital system, patients are rated on a one- to five-point scale, with five representing minor problems and one meaning the patient is critically ill. If paramedics could consider adopting the hospital system, or if each side can find compromise and introduce a common new system, it will help free up valuable resources and time to provide quality care. Combine this with the news Ontario Health Minister Tony Clement is expected to announce shortly that he is imple- menting a recommendation from an expert panel that would stop hospitals from turning away critically ill patients, and faith in our emergency care system will get a much-needed boost. Ms. Pound’s idea seems so simple we can’t help but won- der why a standard system isn’t already in place. Let’s move ahead with a view to finding common ground and help health- care practitioners do their job the best they can. Premier Mike Harris has given his cabinet its biggest-ever shakeup and he now has to start shaking up himself. The Progressive Conservative premier has tried to make his gov- ernment perform and look better by dropping ministers as a warning to those who lag, bringing in new ones to encourage those ambitious for promotion and shuffling around most of those remaining to give them fresh targets to aim for. But Mr. Harris has to work on something he has shied from, brushing up his own image. He starts with the big advantage that many still think of him primarily as the premier who cut taxes like none before him, but the downside of poorer services is hurting him. The Tory leader needs first to look like a working premier who is serious about his job and commit- ted to staying in it. For several years he has spent more time away from the legislature than earlier premiers and this at long last has caught on as an issue. When Mr. Harris supported in- creasing MPPs’pay by 42 per cent last fall, many in the public said not only were they against it but he does not attend the legislature enough even to deserve his present salary. When a newspaper revealed last month the Province dropped plan- ning restrictions on land owned by a Harris friend who had appealed to the political level in government, the premier could not be reached to answer legitimate questions be- cause he was, almost typically, playing golf in Florida, his second trip there in a month. His absences and failure to come up with enough substantial new policies to justify his claim that he is still engaged in a revolu- tion, have kept a debate running over whether he plans to retire be- fore the next provincial election in about 2003. Mr. Harris’s latest attempt to smother it was to say he has com- mitted to his party he will run in at least one and perhaps two more elections. He also has started sounding like a huckster selling get-rich-quick schemes on TV in- fomercials and declared ‘it’s time to dream again,’ and indicating he will hold visioning exercises and conferences for seizing tomorrow’s opportunities. But Mr. Harris would do more than all the rhetoric to convince he is interested in his job and intends to stay, merely by showing up more at the office. The premier needs to recognize some of the mistakes that have hurt his government and caused it to drop in polls were made by him- self, not his cabinet. These included endorsing the 42-per cent pay raise and then stub- bornly defending it for days, when he should have known the public would be and was outraged. Mr. Harris can acknowledge it best by getting advisers more in touch with the public. The leader should recognize also he sometimes has let down ministers. He said publicly he was frustrated an environment minister, Norm Sterling, had not come up more quickly with a program to test car emissions and upset a health minister, Elizabeth Witmer, had not produced funds for hospitals soon- er. Mr. Harris wanted to suggest his own hands were clean, but it is dif- ficult to recall a premier giving ministers such a dressing-down in public and they could have made cases less harmful to the govern- ment if he had allowed them to fight their own battles. The leader also publicly over- ruled ministers who had rejected allowing a municipality to compen- sate victims of a shooting in one of its workplaces and an opposition proposal for restrictions on replica guns. A premier always gets the last word, but it should not be beyond Mr. Harris to set up some sort of consultative process so he and his ministers can avoid baring their dif- ferences in public. Mr. Harris sets a poor example for ministers and government when he expresses disagreement in such antagonistic terms as telling Liber- al leader Dalton McGuinty he stinks and is a disgrace to the pro- fession of politician, for which the Speaker almost made him the first premier thrown out of the legisla- ture. It was not surprising the labour minister, Chris Stockwell, would feel it totally in order to belittle Toronto mayor Mel Lastman as being only five-feet-tall and recall- ing he had a hair transplant. Mr. Harris also hurts his claim to defend family values when after two broken marriages he is seen quickly with a new girlfriend at events including an official trip to China — there are a lot of ways he could look better. Harris needs to take look in the mirror Despite cabinet shakeup, questions remain about premier E-mail your comments on this opinion to steve.houston@durham- news.net. Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park YOU SAID IT The question was: What do you think of the $300,000 court ruling for a drunk driver? Mike Sullivan said,‘It’s not right. She should have to pay for her own mistake.” Susan White said,“I think it’s ridiculous. The company is not responsi- ble.” Tommy Jones said,“I think it is absolutely ridiculous that somebody is getting a gift of $300,000 for her own fault.” OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Feb. 14 Race Relations & Equity Meeting Feb. 15 Statutory Public Information Meeting Feb. 19 City Council Meeting Feb. 26 Executive Committee Meeting Feb. 28 Committee of Adjustment 24 Hour Access 420-4660 cityofpickering.com420-2222 Give Your Valentine the Gift of Health, Fitness and Happiness. Call the Rec Complex 683-6582 *Working Parents* Quality Care 7 a.m.-6 p.m. during MARCH BREAK Call for Info 420-4621 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL HAVE YOU LICENCED YOUR PET???? The City of Pickering is now in the process of carrying out a door-to-door campaign promoting the sale of 2001 dog and cat registration tags. Dogs and cats are important members of your family. Registration tags identify your pets and ensure that, should they become lost, they can be returned to their rightful home. A SMALL PRICE TO PAY TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE! REGISTRATION FEES Pursuant to City of Pickering By-law 5728/00, all dog and cat owners must register their pets on a yearly basis. You could be charged if you fail to purchase the required licence. Yearly fees are as follows: Male or female dog or cat......................... $25.00 Male or female dog or cat with microchip implant...................................... $20.00 Spayed or neutered dog ........................... $15.00 Spayed or neutered dog or cat with microchip implant..............................$10.00 QUESTIONS Any questions concerning dog or cat registration tags should be directed to the: Animal Control Centre at (905) 427-8737 Volunteers Required The Culture and Recreation Division is looking for interested individuals (15 years of age and over) who would like to be a City of Pickering Volunteer. Volunteers are accepted in the following areas: • City Special Events • Special Needs (as Leisure Buddies) • Pre-School and Youth Programs It’s easy to volunteer: • Applications available at the Pickering Recreation Complex 831-1711 or 683-6582 • Attach 2 letters of reference to your completed application and return to the Recreation Complex The rewards: • Explore new challenges! • Use your skills! • Gain Work Experience! • Make a difference by helping others! • Have fun! GET INVOLVED, VOLUNTEER TODAY! WINTER BLUES VALENTINE’S DANCE THE CARPET FROGS AND D.G. 50’s and 60’s MUSIC SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2001 7:30 P.M. TO 1:30 A.M. AT THE PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE TICKETS $20.00 EACH COLD BUFFET, CASH BAR DOOR PRIZES AND RAFFLE **PROCEEDS TO PROPOSED AJAX/PICKERING WOMEN’S SHELTER** SPONSORED BY ROTARY CLUB OF PICKERING AND LOCAL REALTORS For further information, contact Bill McLean, 420-4660, ext. 4607 Tickets on sale after Jan. 8th/01 East Shore Community Centre 910 Liverpool Road Sunday, February 18th, 2001 Seniors Activity Centre, 910 Liverpool Road 2:00pm-4:00pm PA DAY OPEN SWIM TIMES February 16th We will have additional Open Swim at the Pickering Recreation Complex on the following Fridays from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. February 23rd March 9th April 20th TRY OUT OUR LUNCHTIME DEEP WATER AQUAFIT 3 DAYS ONLY!! Discover the unique benefits of water exercise in our Deep Water Aquatic Fitness Class. Did you know? the buoyancy of water significantly reduces the impact to your joints during exercise. In fact, in neck deep water the body only bears approximately 10% of its body weight. Water provides considerably more resistance than air. Moving your body through the water creates at least 12 times the resistance of land exercise. At the Pickering Recreation Complex for 3 Tuesdays March 6th, March 20th and 27th ~ 12:10-12:50 p.m. ONLY $2.00 PER CLASS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES S t e p Lively f o rStepLivelyforStepLivelyfor ''S t .Patri c ks D ay!S t .Patri c ks D ay!S t .Patri c ks D ay!'Buy your 3 month membership*between March 17-23, 2001 and get 3 MONTHS FREE! *Applies only to Health, Fitness Class & Super Health Memberships *No refunds or extensions on this membership *New members only Call our friendly staff @905-683-6582 MARCH 12TH-16TH, 2001 Teen Drop-In Programs CALL TANYA OR DAVE AT (905) 420-6588 FOR MORE DETAILS MARCH BREAK DAY ANDAY AN D NIGHTD NIGHT FREE! FREE! FREE!FREE! FREE! FREE! MONDAY Dunbarton H.S. Main Gym ~ 1-4 pm TUESDAY Dunbarton H.S. Main Gym ~ 1-4 pm WEDNESDAY Dunbarton H.S. Main Gym ~ 1-4 pm THURSDAY Dunbarton H.S. Main Gym ~ 1-4 pm FRIDAY Dunbarton H.S. Main Gym ~ 1-4 pm MONDAY Dunbarton H.S. Main Gym ~ 7-10 pm TUESDAY East Shore C.C. Art Night ~ 7-10 pm WEDNESDAY Dunbarton H.S. Main Gym ~ 7-10 pm THURSDAY East Shore C.C. Teen Gym & Break Dance Games Room ~ 7-10 p.m. FRIDAY East Shore C.C. COFFEE HOUSE Tickets $2.00 ~ 7-10 p.m. Full Day program 7:00 am-6:00 pm (Ask about Extend-A-Camp) Regular Day program 9:00 am-3:30 pm (transportation included) For the active camper a week full of sports and games. Join in the fun as we learn Indoor Soccer, Floor Hockey, Basketball, Indoor Games and many more team events. Special events and theme days will be planned throughout the week. A daily swim will be provided by qualified lifeguards. *Please Note: Camp activities are subject to change. This action packed week will provide campers the opportunity to develop new skills and express themselves through a variety of activities: Drama, Art, Creative Games, Crafts and special theme days. A daily swim is available for campers at the Recreation Complex. All safety requirements will be met and qualified lifeguards will be on duty. *Please note: Camp activities are subject to change. Mini Pidaca provides children with a learning and cooperative experience in arts & crafts, music and singalongs, indoor games, theme days and special events. Juice will be provided daily. MONDAY WEST SALON EAST SALON TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 9:15-10:15 Move’n Groove AB2 Heidi 9:15-10:00 Step’n Stride S2 Caroline 10:30-11:30 Medical Needs Marg 10:00-10:30 Body Sculpt A2 Caroline 1:15-2:15 20/20/20 ABS2 Caroline 7:00-8:00 Move’n Groove AB2 Kathy 8:15-9:15 Body Sculpt A2 Kathy 7:00-8:00 Nice’n Easy AB1 Heidi 7:00-8:00 Step’n Sculpt AS2 Sandy 8:15-9:15 20/20/20 ABS2 Heidi 7:00-8:00 Move’n Groove AB2 Sholina 6:00-6:45 Cardio Box B2 Sandy 9:15-10:15 Cardio Box B2 Caroline 9:15-10:15 20/20/20 AS2 Marg 10:30-11:15 Basic Step AS1 Caroline 1:00-2:00 Osteoporosis Marg 9:15-10:15 Move’n Groove AB2 Heidi 9:15-10:00 Step’n Stride S2 Sharon 10:00-10:30 Body Sculpt A2 Sharon 10:30-11:30 Osteoporosis Marg 9:15-10:15 Nice’nEasy AB1 Karen 9:15-10:15 20/20/20 ABS2 Caroline 9:15-10:00 Move’n Groove B2 Marg 9:15-10:15 Step’n Stride AS2 Sharon 10:30-11:45 Beg./Inter. Yoga Ruth 10:00-10:30 Body Sculpt A2 Marg DESCRIPTION GUIDE A: Muscular Conditioning B: High and Low Impact Aerobics S: Step Reebok Class 1: Gentle: good for beginners! 2: Intermediate: lots of options! FITNESS CLASS SUMMARY is your detailed guide to all classes. Pick yours up at Reception! 7 in 10 Canadians seriously intend to be active in the future – the future is here. Try a class TODAY! If you are inactive, studies show that the impact on your health is on par with smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. If all Canadians were active, savings to the health-care system for heart disease alone would be $776 million a year. If all benefits of exercise could be combined into a pill, people would be flocking to get their hands on it. EAST SALON WEST SALON EAST SALON WEST SALON EAST SALON WEST SALON EAST SALON WEST SALON 8:30-9:45 Yoga Ruth 7:00-8:00 Step’n Sculpt AS2 Cecilia 7:00-8:00 Nice’nEasy AB1 Dianne 8:30-9:45 Beg./Inter. Yoga call Fitness Staff for details Ruth 6:00-6:45 Move’n Groove AB2 Heidi 7:00-7:45 Step’n Sculpt AS2 Heidi Get yours today – enjoy a fitness class! 6:00-6:45 Move’n Sculpt AB2 Karen 7:00-7:45 Step It Up Marg 7:45-8:15 Purely Muscle Marg 8:15-8:30 ABS Only Marg 6:00-6:45 15/15/15 Basic ABS1 Cecilia 6:00-6:45 Move’n Sculpt AB2 Sholina QUICK FITS WINTER 2001 FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE January 8-April 20, 2001 Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. (just south of Hwy. 2). Call now for friendly service, 683-6582 The Culture & Recreation Division reserves the right to change scheduled instructors and schedules as required. Pay-As-You-Go: $5.50 3 month membership: $115 12 month membership: $285 Just add $100 to your Annual or $50 to your 3 Month Health, Squash, Racquetball, Combination, Tennis membership for unlimited fitness class fun! So that we are able to meet your Leisure Requirements Please register before February 23rd Special Needs Participants The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity invites you to visit the displays and enjoy the cultural performances at the... 2001 Heritage Week Celebration Event at the Pickering Town Centre February 23rd starting at 6:30 p.m. & February 24th starting at 11:00 a.m. Join us as we celebrate Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity. For more information call 905-420-4620 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 14, 2001 PAGE A7 P A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 14, 2001 Public meetings Pickering Town Council Monday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. — Pickering Council,council chamber, Pickering Civic Com- plex, One The Esplanade. Ajax Town Council Monday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. — Community Affairs and Planning Committee, council chamber, Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Durham Regional Council Thursday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. — Health and Social Services Committee, Planning De- partment Boardroom, 4th Floor, Lang Tower, Whitby Mall, 1615 Dundas St. E., Whitby. Durham District School Board Monday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. — Durham District School Board, Education Centre, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. Durham Catholic District School Board Monday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. — Durham Catholic District School Board, Catholic Edu- cation Centre, 650 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa. Connected Canadians Communication and easy access to informa- tion are two of the key reasons behind the Inter- net’s enormous and growing popularity. And everyone is benefitting. Librarians, teachers, scientists, students, par- ents, entrepreneurs and civic leaders are all logging on. People have met, married, found fame and for- tune, bought and sold just about anything you can imagine, and generally connected in ways that continue to boggle the mind. If you want to exchange ideas or dig up diffi- cult-to-find information, the Internet is the place to be. In fact, it’s revolutionizing the way Canada and the world communicate and conduct business. Whether it’s keeping in touch with family and friends, learning new skills, or exporting to far- flung markets, today’s information and communi- cations technologies are providing huge social and economic opportunities for Canadians. In response to this global revolution, the feder- al government is working to make the benefits of the Internet accessible to all Canadians through an initiative called Connecting Canadians. Connect- ing Canadians’goals are to: Provide all Canadians, regardless of location, access to the Information Highway; encourage the creation of “Smart Com- munities”; increase the availability of Canadian content on-line; create the legal and regulatory framework that will help electronic commerce flourish; put government services on-line; and con- nect Canada to the world. For more information on how you can benefit from the Internet visit http://www.connect.gc.ca , its crammed with good advice and useful links. — News Canada WORDS FROM THE WISE Politics, Points of View and Parodies Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner Old news is good news in recycling business Fund-raisers, awards, confer- ences and shows all help to make our world a better place. On Friday, Feb. 16 at Papps Restaurant in Pickering, you can join Joyce Smith to support her Durham Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary. The Valen- tine’s dinner and dance event begins with cocktails at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be or- dered by calling 905-649-8282. ❑ ❑ ❑ The Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) is seeking nomi- nations by Friday, Feb. 16 to ho- nour the many outstanding indi- viduals and organizations that have contributed to Ontario’s waste reduction efforts during the year 2000. This year the RCO’s 17th ‘2000 Ontario Waste Minimization Awards’ ceremony will be held at Guelph’s River Run Centre April 18. If you wish to make a nomination for the Outstanding 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Initiatives, the categories are: Individual Youth and Adult, Not-for-Profit, Sustainable Technology, Municipal, Busi- ness, Institution, Promotion, El- ementary/Secondary School, Waste Diversion Program, Waste Reduction Week Best Community Effort, and Best Media Contribution. In 1997, Durham, Ajax, Whitby, the region’s Metroland Newspapers, and Darlington Nuclear Generating Station were honoured for their recy- cling efforts. Ajax and Picker- ing have also been recognized for the best community effort for Waste Reduction Week. Visit www.rco.ca/awards.html or call 416-960-1025 for more information. ❑ ❑ ❑ ‘How to Expand Compost- ing/Recycling Programs...New Profits, New Policies, New Dri- ving Forces’ is the title of Bio- Cycle’s West Coast Conference 2001 in Portland, Oregon March 5 to 7. The event will host 50 technical sessions, offer field trips and exhibits. Canadi- an speaker Dwayne Simmons, from TransAlta, will present the learning experience about Ed- monton’s composting facility. Information obtained from composting conferences can be applied anywhere. To register, call 610-967-4135 or visit www.biocycle.net on the Inter- net. ❑ ❑ ❑ The Composting Council of Canada (CCC) will offer infor- mation at both the ‘Canada Blooms Show’ at Toronto’s downtown Convention Centre, March 14 to 18, and the ‘Suc- cess With Gardening Show’ on Airport Road during the same week. If you plan to attend ei- ther of these spectacular floral displays, be sure to visit the CCC booth to discover the value of compost. ❑ ❑ ❑ Just a reminder that Friday, March 16 is the deadline to nominate either an individual or business for the 3rd Ethics in Action Award, which recog- nizes leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility. Visit www.ethicsinaction.com for de- tails, or call 416-535-6710. Ah, yes! Valentine’s Day. It’s that time of the year when the impending arrival of spring is enough to inspire people to great romantic pur- suits. And nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate. We found many Web site specializ- ing in romantic gifts, Valentine’s treats and , in particular, chocolate. On the World Wide Web, you will not only find the perfect gift for your perfect Valentine, you will also find tips on how to present them. Below is just a sample of some of the more decadent Valentine’s Day treats. Realistic chocolate roses These lovingly hand-molded choco- late roses have a wonderful chocolate fragrance - and are delicious as well. And, just like real flowers, they’ll arrive ready-for-giving in a gold florist box with clear acetate cover and red ribbon and bow. One dozen chocolate roses, each weighing 1.5 ounces, are individually hand-molded and artfully arranged on artificial stems with realistic leaves. Chocolate heart-shaped box with treats inside A pure chocolate heart filled with top-quality chocolate nuts and espresso beans - a double delight for chocolate lovers. The top is engraved with a delicate design of lacey hearts and sits atop the hand molded box. The heart-shaped chocolate box weighs eight ounces. And contains three ounces of fillings. And don’t worry. Your double-chocolate treat will be shipped in a custom protective box with padding on all sides. Picasso never had it this good In the bucolic state of Vermont, just down the road a bit from Ben and Jerry (you know, the ice cream guys), you’ll find Tom and Sally. While not as well known, Tom and Sally make their own special brand of sweets, specializing in chocolate can- dies that are so good they’ve won eight national awards. Made with French chocolate, the di- rections are easy to follow: “Heat to 98.6 degrees, apply liberally, and let your imagination run free!” The com- pany has included a tickler...ooops, a “paint brush”....to help spur your imag- ination. P.S. — It also tastes great on ice cream! (Ben and Jerry would approve). Enjoy... A trio of chocolate body frosting “Every night should have it’s own menu!” — Honnore de Balzac Or maybe not. We had to sample all three chocolate flavours at once...the Spicy Cinnamon, Wild Cherry and original Chocolate Body Frosting. The trio of body frostings comes with a brush, but you can finger paint, if you prefer). It also comes ready for gift-giving, carefully packed in a small wood- en crate decorated with a red ribbon and bow. In case you are wondering, the di- rections for use are simple: 1. Light candles; 2. Open jar; 3. Offer paint brush; 4. Announce softly “Dessert’s on me!” Total weight of the sauces is four pounds. And don’t worry... if you find you have any left over, these sauces also taste great on ice cream. Rules of chocolate If even the thought of Valentine’s choco- lates is making you feel guilty, here are a few simple rules according to Deanna Barr, of ld.net: • If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. • Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, or- ange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. • The problem: How to get 2 pounds of chocolate home from the store in hot car.The solution: Eat it in the parking lot. • Diet tip: Eat a chocolate bar before each meal. It’ll take the edge off your appetite and you’ll eat less. • A nice box of chocolates can provide your total daily intake of calories in one place. Isn’t that handy? • If you can’t eat all your chocolate, it will keep in the freezer. But if you can’t eat all your chocolate, what’s wrong with you? • If calories are an issue, store your chocolate on top of the fridge. Calories are afraid of heights, and they will jump out of the chocolate to protect themselves. • If I eat equal amounts of dark chocolate and white chocolate, is that a balanced diet? Don’t they actually counteract each other? • Money talks. Chocolate sings. • Chocolate has many preservatives. Preservatives make you look younger. • Q. Why is there no such organization as Chocoholics Anonymous? A. Because no one wants to quit. • Put “eat chocolate” at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you’ll get one thing done. More than 3,000 years ago, choco- late was enjoyed by the Mayans and Aztecs. Those ancient civilizations combined cocoa and hot chilies to make a drink called “chocolatl.” It was cold and bitter. When Christopher Columbus first landed in North America, he noted the Aztec king was known to drink 50 cups a day. According to ‘Magic and Medicine,’ an article published in ‘Readers’ Digest’ in 1986, Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez, believed the drink had special powers and could make people stronger. “In 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez and his soldiers wit- nessed a strange ceremony at the court of the Aztec emperor, Montezu- ma. Seated high on a golden throne, observed by his subjects with rever- ent awe, the ‘living god’ repeatedly drank from a golden goblet contain- ing a beverage called chocolatl. When the Indians honoured the Span- ish by offering them the bitter, dark brown drink, they explained the beans from which it was made had come from paradise, and so each sip would bring wisdom and knowledge. So valuable were the beans to the Aztecs they served as a form of cur- rency: four beans could buy a wild turkey; 100 could purchase a live slave.” The ‘chocolatl’ drink was made more appealing by a by the addition of sugar and vanilla. When the mixture was introduced in England in the 17th century, where it was mixed with milk and quickly became popular with the social elite, who indulged themselves in fashion- able chocolate houses. News of the drink spread to France, where the mixture was regarded as an aphrodisi- ac and happily consumed by those who could afford it. From there, it spread to Holland, where Dutch aris- tocrats sipped the drink in private. Solid chocolate became popular in the 1800s and, by that time, chocolate was being enjoyed around the world. The first chocolate bars were just tablets of coarse-ground chocolate and sugar. Dutch settlers brought chocolate, as we know it today, to colonies in the New World. In 1765, a man named Baker started a chocolate mill near Boston. About a hundred years later, a Swiss gentleman named Daniel Peter figured out how to make solid, sweet, chocolate and a new candy making industry was born. The timeline of the sweetness of chocolate A taste of chocolate Valentine decadence BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —The Pickering Recreation Complex has not been ‘home sweet home’ for the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers in their open- ing-round playoff series with the St. Michael’s Buzzers. The Panthers find themselves down 2-1 in the best-of-seven series after dropping a 4-1 decision to the Buzzers at home Monday night. The loss represented the second home-ice loss of the series for the Panthers, following an 8-2 loss in the series opener Friday. Pickering, however, won 6-3 on opposition ice at St. Michael’s Arena in Toronto Sunday night. Game 4 in the series goes Thurs- day night at St. Michael’s Arena at 7:30 p.m. Game 5 is Friday night at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers met a hot goaltender in Chris Beckford Monday. Pickering threw 45 shots at the netminder, in- cluding 25 in the third period alone. But, aside from a first-period marker, the Pickering juniors couldn’t solve the St. Mike’s goalie. “The boys really played well. We just ran into a hot goaltender,” summed up head coach Nick Ricca of the loss. “The score didn’t show what the players did on the ice. Some- times, you play your best and you don’t come out with the outcome you want.” The Panthers trailed 2-1 after the opening 20 minutes and 3-1 after the second period. St. Mike’s scored an empty-net marker in the last minute of the third to seal the win. Matt Christie scored for Pickering. Garett Winder and Kyle Aitken drew assists. In Sunday’s victory, the Panthers were able to shut down St. Mike’s power play, something they were un- able to do in Friday’s loss where they yielded four power-play markers. The Panthers got off to a solid start Sunday, scoring the opening goal on the power play. The game was delayed early in the first after Pickering starting goaltender Bobby Poposki collided with a St. Michael’s player while attempting to clear a loose puck. Mike Andreoff came off the bench and provided strong goal- tending for the remainder of the con- test. Pickering scored just 10 seconds after play resumed to take a 2-0 lead. St. Mike’s later scored on the power play, but the Panthers replied with a man-advantage marker of their own to end the period in front 3-1. Pickering scored three unan- NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 14, 2001 PAGE B1 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER Feb. 14, 2001 2-x-20 Northern Cycle City athlete clears hurdles, breaks record Perdita Felicien tops her own school mark...again PICKERING —Times keep dropping and records keep falling for Pickering’s Perdita Felicien, who’s enjoying an incredible start to her first season of running indoor track and field at the University of Illinois. Competing at the Iowa State Track Classic in Ames, Iowa this past weekend, the Pine Ridge Secondary School graduate eclipsed a school mark in the 60-metre hurdles she has bettered on two occasions so far this season. She ran the event in a siz- zling 8.07 seconds. Not only was the time a new school mark, but it was also a meet and stadium record at Iowa State. The time is also the sec- ond fastest ever for a Big Ten Con- ference athlete. “Perdita had an outstanding per- formance, beating a good field,” Gary Winckler, the head track coach at the U. of Illinois, says on the uni- versity’s athletic Web site. “It was probably one of the top two best per- formances at the meet.” Felicien was also named the Big 10 Conference’s women’s track and field athlete of the week last week for record-breaking performances at the Carle/Health Alliance Classic Meet at Champaign, IL. There, she broke her own school record of 8.20 with a time of 8.16 in the 60-metre hurdles finals. Two hours earlier in a prelim- inary heat, she broke her first time with a clocking of 8.17. It was the second time this season Felicien has earned athlete of the week honours. Her times this season have auto- matically qualified the hurdler to compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championships. PERDITA FELICIEN Breaks own school 60-metre indoor hurdles record at the University of Illinois. ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers’defenceman Alex Greig (8), left, gives St. Michael’s Buzzers’Adrian Kremblewski (19) a rough ride in front of the net during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’Hockey League play- off action in Pickering Friday night. The Panthers lost this game 8-2. The Buzzers lead the best-of-seven South Conference quarter-final series two games to one after winning game three in Pickering Monday night 4-1. The series resumes in Toronto at St. Michael’s Arena Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Hot goalie handcuffs Panthers Pickering drops 4-1 decision to St. Mike’s Monday; trail 2-1 in junior ‘A’ playoff series FAX your sports scores 683-7363 See PANTHERS page B2 Mussel Madness Mondays 15¢ each PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE AREHERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Pickering gymnast Tara Columbus took a big step toward advancing to the Ontario championships after placing first in her division at the provincial qualifying meet in Unionville recently. Tara, a member of the Gemini Gymnastics Club of Oshawa, competed in the senior 2 bracket, finished first overall with a first on vault, second on beam, third on bars and fifth on floor. LACROSSE If you live in DURHAM REGION... Then this is for you! 2001 Registration Girls & Boys ages 4 through 20 Two weekends to register for your convenience For information call 686-2053 or 728-9009 or visit www.gmc.on.ca/wmla/ • Sat. Feb. 17 & Sun. Feb 18 9am to 3 pm Children’s Arena, Oshawa • Sat. March 3 & Sun. March 4 9am to 3 pm Iroquois Park, Whitby A Hoot & A Howl PRESENTATION & NATURE WALK Saturday, February 17, 2001, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of indoor learning and outdoor adventure with staff of Toronto and Region Conservation! Your night journey will begin with a slide presentation on owls and coyotes, their habits, and habitats. Then we will go on a guided night hike through the Duffins Creek Marsh in hopes of encountering nor thern forest owls and hearing a coyote howl! Meet at Rotary Park, West Parking Lot (Westney Road S. to Lake Driveway West) Please dress for the weather and Space is limited! Call (416) 661-6600, ext-5397 to confirm your participation! Free Admission DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CLUB Year 2001 Registration Ages 8 & up (equipment supplied) Saturday, Feb. 17th 9am - 2pm - Pickering Rec Complex Saturday, Feb. 24th 9am - 2pm - Ajax Community Centre Birth Certificates Required New Coaches Welcome - Training provided (905) 619-9180 www.dolphinsfootball.ca Bikes & Boards Ski & Board Tuning 889 WESTNEY RD. 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Assisting were Aitken and Brent Chandler each with two, and Winder, Sean Bradley, Doug Carr, Colin Jennings, Christie, and Daryl Lloyd with one apiece In the series opener, the Buzzers led 2-0 after the first period and 4-1 after 40 minutes before outscoring the Panthers 4-1 in the final frame. Chandler and Jennings scored the Panthers goals’, with assists to midget ‘AAA’ call-up Brennan Tay- lor, Jennings, Chandler and Garisto. PANTHERS’ POSTSCRIPT: Forward Dan Schofield has missed the last two playoff games with the flu and, as one of the Panthers’ most prolific scorers, was sorely missed in the two games... forward Robbie Colangelo is still on the shelf with a broken jaw and most likely will be lost to the club through the remainder of the season... P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 14, 2001 Panthers trail playoff series with St. Mike’s FAX Game results to News Advertiser newsroom 683-7363 News Advertiser online www.durhamnews.net News tip? 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Series 19 & 70 available only until March 1, 2001 Together for the First Time Ever... and JOHN MCDERMOTT TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE BOX OFFICE OR TICKETMASTER (416) 870-8000 TICKETS ARE $35.00 AND $45.00 Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise “FREE” Financial Consultation 666-8245 1-888-790-9111 Let EXPERIENCE be your teacher... Let TRUST be your guide Debbie Morgan ACT NOW, GREAT SEATS AVAILABLE Dr. Nicholas Baker & Dr. R. Todd Appleton NICK BAKER Dentist (905) 668-6301 Dr. Larry Greenland Telephone 668-3603 R ossland C hiropractic A ssociates Dr. David C. MacAskill B.Sc., D.C. Chiropractor (905) 430-6787 Edward W. Romaniuk BA Branch Manager Clarica Life Insurance Company and Clarica Investco Inc. Bus 905 668-9669 ext 202 Res 905 430-0764 Fax 905 668-2141 SECURITY SYSTEMS OF CANADA Alarms & Locks Locksmith, Alarms, Closed Circuit Cameras, Card Access, Deadbolts GUY VIGGERS President FREE ESTIMATES Tel: (905) 430-1500 Fax: (905) 665-1781 24-hr pager: (416) 484-5554 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED PRESIDENTS GOLD AWARD Blair Buchanan (905) 666-1333 Associate Broker Fax: (905) 430-3842 Res: (905) 668-6313 E-Mail: bbbuchanan@home.com www.royallepage.ca TeL:905-666-5755 Fax:905-666-8849 www.mcallistersfurniture.com Robert McAllister FLEMING REALTY DON FLEMING REALTY INC. Commercial and Investment Real Estate Brokers and Consultants D.J. Fleming Tel. 905-686-8155 Fax. 905-686-8156 Dr. CHRISTINA SCHROPP TEL: (905) 666-4848 FAX: (905) 666-8160 E-mail: eyesrus@interhop.net 7 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2001 OSHAWA CIVIC AUDITORIUM ScotiaMcLeod is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Scotiabank Group. Laurel A. Armstrong Investment Executive Tel: (905) 665-1448 Fax: (416) 296-2640 Toll Free: 1-800-268-3038 laurel_armstrong@scotia-mcleod.com TUNNEY PLANNING INC. KEVIN J. TUNNEY, M.C.I.P. Professional Land Economist Planning and Land Management Consultants Tel: (905) 666-9735 Fax: (905) 666-2468 Prime Rib Saturdays j a x S p a r t a ns'Minor Baseball Associ a t i o nA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Ajax Community Centre Admirals Room FINAL 2001 REGISTRATION • Birth Certificate & Ontario Health Card necessary to register! • The ASMBA is pleased to announce that we will again be offering boys & girls baseball Age 4 to Adult • LET’S PLAY BALL! • For more information please call the ASMBA INFO LINE: 905-683-0706 Or visit us at www.ajaxbaseball.com In the event of a printing error, the item(s) will be sold at the correct price. Merchandise may vary from photos and selection may vary from store to store. Shop early for best selection. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All sale prices are applicable on in stock merchandise only and are not applicable to custom and/or Shop-at-Home. No Dealers. • ANCASTER • BARRIE • BRAMPTON • CAMBRIDGE • KINGSTON • LAWRENCE SQUARE • MARKHAM • MISSISSAUGA (2 STORES) • OAKVILLE • OSHAWA • RICHMOND HILL • SCARBOROUGH • SUDBURY • VAUGHAN • 1-800-BouClair AJAX 280 Kingston Road East - (905) 426-5508 BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —An Annandale team swept off with the big money at the annual Annandale Ladies Invitational Cash Extravaganza (A.L.I.C.E) event at the club Saturday, Feb. 10. Twenty-eight teams entered the event, includ- ing 10 visiting rinks. The top 12 teams shared the $1,650 purse. Winning was the home team of Wilma Nor- ton, Rita Alexan- der, Debbie Bianchi and Marianne Moak. They collected $400 and an entry in the De- loitte & Touche Sunshine Bon- spiel, plus a lucky entry draw for a spot in the Swiffer Pro Am Challenge. The second-place ALICE team was skipped by Donna Morrison of the Os- hawa Curling Club, collecting $200. Third place and $180 went to Annan- dale’s Ingrid Vickers, Shannon Sliva, Wendy Ernst and Heather MacDonald, while the defending champion Jennifer McGhee took $160 and fourth place with her Annandale team of Barb Luff- man, Heather McDonald and Sharon Lalonde. ••• The Ontario Representative at the Nokia Brier was determined in Wood- stock last week. Of the 10 teams com- peting in that Provincial, two had local players. The team skipped by three- time Canadian Seniors champion, Bob Turcotte of Ajax, was sidelined after a second tiebreaker game. Olympic silver medallists Richard Hart and Collin Mitchell, of Pickering, were with two- time world champion Glenn Howard. The Howard rink finished first in the round robin, but lost both their chances in the finals. Again, the Ontario cham- pion is Wayne Middaugh of St. George’s who will advance to the Cana- dian Men’s Curling Championship in Ottawa March 3 to 11. This year is the inaugural Nokia Brier. ••• At the inter-club level, several An- nandale ladies’ teams will advance in the Mini Major League. After an elimi- nation event at Scarborough Jan. 26, the team of Lisa Puddephatt, Margaret De- silets, Jeanne Jones and Diane Leahy, along with the team of Rhonda Welch, Janet Alexander, Kim Wieser and Liz Atkinson survived. Both teams now ad- vance to the finals at the Thornhill Country Club Feb. 23. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 14, 2001 PAGE B3 P Sport SHORTS FEB. 14, 2001 Pickering gymnasts score well at Ontario qualifier PICKERING —Pickering gym- nasts with the Gemini Gymnastics Club competed at a provincial qualify- ing meet hosted by the Winstonettes Gymnastics Association, in Unionville, Jan. 27 and 28. Several of the Gemini athletes took another step toward qualifying for the Metro East team that will partici- pate in the Provincial Champi- onships in Sudbury later this year. It was the sec- ond of three qualifying meets and all but one Gem- ini gymnast finished in a position to gain qualifier points. In the ju- nior 2 age group, Jenna Grandy fin- ished second overall. She placed first on balance beam and floor exercise, second on vault and uneven parallel bars. In the senior 2 bracket, Tara Columbus finished first overall with a first on vault, second on beam, third on bars and fifth on floor. Kaitlin Grandy finished fourth overall with a second on vault, third on floor, fifth on bars and ninth on beam. Petites ring up silver at Kitchener tourney PICKERING —The Pickering petite ‘A’ ringette team struck silver while competing at the Kitchener Ringette Tournament this past weekend. The silver medal was the second in as many weeks won by the Picker- ing petites. Last weekend, the squad claimed silver at its own tournament in Pickering. At the Kitchener event, Pickering gave everything it had in the final against Waterloo, but came up empty in a 4-0 loss. Pickering started the tourney with an 8-3 loss to Waterloo. In the next game Pickering came out flying and scored often, beating Talbot Park 13- 5. Next up was a tough team from Mitchell, where it became a goal- tenders’ dual between Jacqui-Lee Mc- Garry and the Mitchell goalie, with both making great saves throughout the wide-open game. In the end, the two teams skated to a 2-2 draw. This put Pickering into a must-win game against arch-rival Ajax. Ajax had just beaten Pickering last week to take the gold medal away from them at Picker- ing’s own tourney. This time the Pick- ering petites were out for revenge and built up a quick 6-1 lead, then hung on to beat Ajax 6-4. Scoring for Pickering in the tour- nament were Natalie Pozzan with six goals, Jessica McNair five goals, Heather Bowes and Christina Plank four goals each, Cassandra Abel, Kristen Poirier and Kelly Rauhut two goals each, Nicole Blake, Shannon Martell and Jessie Kay one goal apiece. Playing solid defence for the weekend was Megan Hutton. Pickering gymnasts ‘Whiz Kids’ at qualifiers PICKERING —Pickering ath- letes representing the Durham Whiz Kids Gymnastics Academy fared well at national and provincial qualifying meets recently. Kyle Charbonneau, 19, of Picker- ing, competed in his first national qualifier in Kitchener-Waterloo last month and achieved amazing results. Charbonneau’s scores earned him first place on the floor event, second on pommel horse, second on vault and a third on bars to finish with the overall bronze medal. The next national qualifier event is in Woodstock March 23. Meanwhile, Aubrey McGhee, 10, and Nicholas Cappa, 10, competed the same weekend, also in Kitchen- er-Waterloo, in the Second Provincial Qualifier. McGhee earned second- place finishes in the vault and paral- lel bars and a third-place finish on the floor event. He is ranked fourth over- all in the Metro East area in the argo ‘A’ category. Cappa competed in the sparx category and scored a sixth place on the vault. He is ranked sixth overall in the Metro East region. These athletes hope to qualify for the Provincial championships in North Bay in April. The third provin- cial qualifier is in Woodstock March 25. For more information on the club, contact Wendy Birch at 576-4250 or head coach Ray Collingham at 571- 7805. TARA COLUMBUS First overall in senior 2 bracket at qualifier. Home team sweeps up lion’s share of ALICE purse Women’s teams curl for cash at annual Annandale ‘extravaganza’ RICHARD HART COLLIN MITCHELL Bartender's Special Thurs. 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Please forward your resume to Carson and Weeks Insurance Brokers, 59 Main St. N. Markham, L3P 1X7, At- tention of Gregory Weeks or E- mail to greg@carsonand- weeks.com GREG MEINTJIES SALON now hiring Hairstylists & a Salon Manager (prefer with clients) as we are expanding. Full benefits. Golden oppor- tunity at top salon! Please call (905) 665–5800, in person: Pearson Lanes, 101-1/2 Mary St. W. Whitby. SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) re- quired immediately for com- munity work in General and Mental Health Programs- Durham Region. Excellent re- muneration, flexible schedul- ing. Fax resume to: 905-428– 8830 General Help110 $$$$100,000$$$ TO START! Just kidding but really we make pretty good money. 18+, no experience necessary. Call Mary (905)686-2442. A RARE GROUND FLOOR Opportunity - established NYSE and TSE company, re- cently launched in Canada, requires excellent communi- cators. Home-based busi- ness, lucrative commissions, bonuses, and residuals. 905- 728-3922. 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Thank you in advance for your appli- cation. Only those qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. CAR CLEANERS NEEDED En- terprise Rent-A-Car is con- ducting ON-SITE interviews for full & part time car clean- ers in the Durham Region. If interested please arrive at the location between 9am-4pm with a current driver's ab- stract. Candidates must be over 21 with a clean driving record. $7.50/hour. Friday Fe- bruary 16th at 184 King St. W., Oshawa ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home on-line, $1500-$3500 PT/FT, log onto www.ecglobalincome.com or toll free 1-877-999-0327. ACCESS TO A computer ? Work from home on line $500- $1500 part time, $5,000 plus full time, 1-877-418-1741. www.haveweathnow.com ASSISTANT TEACHER needed for Pickering daycare centre. Experience preferred. Call (905)837-9750 or fax (905)831–9347. CIRCLE ME!!!If you are look- ing for permanent full time work, Call Sue (905) 686-9586 CLARICA IS seeking individu- als with an interest or exper- tise in the areas of Marketing or Business Management. Call Mary at (905)668–9669 ext 201. COOK REQUIRED, 7am-3pm open 6 days a week Tues- Sun., prefer breakfast cook experience. Call 905-428– 0903 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. COUNTERS AND INSERTERS needed to prepare flyers for delivery. Piece work, paid cash on a biweekly basis. Serious inquiries only. Call (905)619–0669, please leave message. DAIRY QUEEN is now accept- ing resumes from energetic friendly students. Applicants must be available for night and weekend shifts. Submit resumes in person to Store Manger at: 1050 Simcoe N. Oshawa; 235 Simcoe S. Oshawa; 250 Bayly St. W. Ajax; between 3 and 6 p.m. Mon. - Fri. DZ DRIVERS - Local Waste Management Company seek- ing experienced drivers/la- bourers for residential collec- tion. Must be team player. 4 days/week, good pay, bene- fits, uniforms, fax resume to: (905)683-9492. Attention: Operations Manager. EARN $200., $300., $500., or more per week, assembling products in the comfort of your own home. Send a self- addressed stamped envelope to: O.P.H. 6-2400 Dundas St. W., Suite 541, Ref 636, Mis- sissauga, Ont. L5K 2R8. ESTHETICIAN WANTED for THERESA'S TOUCH of Esthet- ics. New grads with enthu- siasm and great interpersonal skills welcome to apply. Past applicants need not apply. Please call (905)430-6060 WAIT STAFF, BARTENDERS, Door Persons, DJ's, Go Go Dancers. No experience nec- essary. Will train. Apply in person at 70 King St. E., Oshawa. FIBER GLASS TRUCK cap manufacturer requires pro- duction workers. Days, bene- fits. Pickering. (905)428- 7373. FULL TIME PLANT WORKER for small manufacturing firm in Stouffville area. Safety boots and transportation re- quired. Start at 7.50/hour. Please fax resume: 905-642- 3894. Call 10:00am-noon 905- 640-1770. FULL TIME WORK available for a position combining letter shop (Phillipsburg inserter) and general warehouse activi- ties Experience an asset. Ap- ply in person to: Watts A.J. Marketing, 115A Chambers Dr. Ajax. No phone calls please. FULL-TIME POSITION for Re- tail Sales. Plumbing and Elec- trical Experience. Reply to: 1625 Scugog St. Box 142, Port Perry ON L9L 1K6 HAIR STYLISTS needed full- time position. Call Jody at Caine & Co Hairstyling 728– 0800 or 666-6620 HAIRSTYLIST required, full/ part-time with experience for Joseph's Hairstyling, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person, or phone 723–9251, ask for Joe. HANDY PERSON needed with body work experience, full time. Call 905-686-8529. Own transportation required. HARD WORKING drivers re- quired for Oshawa/Whitby. Neat appearance. Reliable car, night shift and weekends. Call 725–7784. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 LABOURER -We are a lead- ing contractor in the Durham Region looking for experi- enced labour in road building and sewer/watermain con- struction. This person must be a hard worker and carry a valid driver's license. Please fax resume to (905)668-3584. SHIPPER/RECEIVER Forklift experience a must. Duties in- clude S/R and assisting Serv- ice Staff when required. Must have valid driver's license and be open to occasional travel. Please reply with re- sume to Machinex Recycling Technologies, 963 Brock Rd., South #10, Pickering, ON L1W 3A4 or fax (905)420–0319. NIGHT SHIFT work, cleaning and reloading catering trucks. 1-F/T, 2-P/T positions, start immediately. G license re- quired. Call (416) 286–8436 leave message 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. THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Parker Cres. Lambard Cres. Tulloch Dr. Admiral Rd. Kings Cres. Fletcher Ave. Perfitt Cres. Tawn Cres. Elizabeth St. Hiley Ave. Gorton Rd. Emperor St. Dreyer Dr.E. Billingsgate Cres. Woodhouse Cres. Crabtree Ln. Monk Cres. Hibbard Dr. Booth Cres. Linton St. Lincoln St. Horne Ave. O'Dell Crt. Rollo Crt. Hurley Rd. Burcher Rd. Epps Cres. Old Harwood Ave Strickland Dr. Old Kingston Rd. Mill St. Dingley Crt. Welsh St. ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 905-683-5117 PAGE B4-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 14, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamnews.net Web Site: www.durhamnews.net Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamnews.net Email: compose@durhamnet Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 683-0707 Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Old Port International Marketing Inc. Port Perry, Ontario As CFO you will be a key member of our Executive Committee and report to the President. You will be responsible for financial planning, control and reporting as well as accounting, computer systems, credit administration and support of our related retail and investment properties. You must have successful CFO experience with a small/medium size manufacturer and a minimum 10 years experience in accounting and finance in progressive positions of management responsibility. Proven organization, communication and leader- ship skills are required, along with the ability to work with peo- ple at various levels to perform well as an internal controller and supportive manager. A CA or CMA designation is required. Our company has been importing and distributing candles, gift- ware and decorative accessories for 20 years and currently employs over 100 people. We began manufacturing candles on a scale to supply international and domestic markets a year ago and have enjoyed a high level of initial success. Old Port is a fast paced and growth oriented company seeking a CFO to help achieve our ambitious goals of managed growth. Please submit resume stating salary expectations by February 20th to: ATT: President OLD PORT INTERNATIONAL MARKETING INC. 1 East Street Port Perry Ont. L9L 1B2 FAX: (905) 985-4838 E-Mail: tmitchel@oldport.net 105 Career Training 105 Career Training 105 Career Training 105 Career Training The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS 3 Day Job Club will help you find a job FAST In only 3 days you will have: ➢a resume that gets you in the door ➢the ability to answer tough interview questions ➢the knowledge of where to look for work To register for our free workshops Contact Lisa at C.A.R.E. (905)420-4010 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering (near the GO Station) Sponsored by: Human Resources Development Canada 110 General Help 110 General Help CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES OF DURHAM Family Counsellor (M.S.W.) One Year Full-Time Contract Position (April 2, 2001 - April 1, 2002) Catholic Family Services of Durham is seeking a experienced clinical social worker with a background and training in individual, couple, family and group therapy. Requirements: •Must be knowledgeable of and sensitive to issues related to family violence. •Must have strong presentation skills and a willingness to participate in the development and delivery of different family life education groups as well as groups with individuals exposed to violence. •Must be self-motivated and energetic with the ability to handle a varied caseload. •Experience in working with couples is imperative. •Membership or eligibility for membership with OCSWSSW is required as well as a sensitivity to Catholic values. •Evening work is also a requirement of this position. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to join a highly respected social work team at an accredited Family Service Agency. Please submit your resume in confidence to: Executive Director Catholic Family Services of Durham 115 Simcoe St. South, 2nd Floor Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4G7 Fax: (905) 725-8377 or email: cfsd@idirect.com Deadline for applications: Friday, March 2, 2001 We thank all applicants; only those under consideration will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. 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. CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Required to schedule appointments for our Sales Department. Computer experience required along with excellent communication skills. Call Jane at (905)686-9842 ext. 244 Dynamic, exciting, committed to uncompromising customer service. The PICKERING STORE needs top-notch people to help us. Currently we are looking for part time associates for Logistic Department - ( must be able to start as early as 5 am.) Merchandise Presentation - (must be able to start as early as 7am.) Also hiring for Commissioned Sales -Vacuums All positions require days, evenings & weekends You are helpful, friendly, energetic, and have a history of providing excellence in Customer Service. Experience is an asset. Interested ? Please apply in person to: The Human Resources Department located near Catalogue on the lower level in our Pickering Town Centre location at 1355 Kingston Rd. Pickering. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications accepted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Sears Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer Sears Canada Inc. Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Rd. Pickering (905) 420-1344 Work in: Corporate, Real Estate, Litigation, Family and Wills & Estates; Legal Secretary to Law Firms; Receptionist to a law firm; Secretary in an in-house legal department, large corporations, real estate companies, insurance offices and financial institutions; Land Registry Offices; University Faculties of Law; Secretary in the legal department of a government office; Police Departments (personal secretary or personnel clerk); Court Offices, Law Society of Upper Canada, Canadian Bar Association etc. Call now for class information. Seats are limited! Train for a rewarding career as a LEGAL ADMIN ASSISTANT CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE ASSISTANT PROGRAM Oshawa Campus Oshawa Centre 419 King St. W. (905) 723-1163 FOR INFORMATION CALL (905) 427-1922 Authorized PROMETRIC TESTING CENTER™ Novell EDUCATION ACADEMIC PARTNER ® of Business and Computer Technology DIAMOND INSTITUTE Funding may be available for those who qualify. Durham Region’s first certification college is now certified as a Microsoft Technical Education Centre. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.diamondinstitute.on.ca COMPUTER SERVICE/NETWORK ENGINEER ➣Operating Systems (DOS/Windows/Linux) ➣A+ Certification ➣Introduction to Networks (Network+) ➣Microsoft MCSE 2000 ➣Novell CNE ➣Cisco CCNA This program includes 15 certification exams and is taught by certified instructors. Diamond Institute is certified to deliver Microsoft and Novell official curriculum. This week’s feature program: Training • Education Careers • Schools Due to overwhelming demand, we now have a section devoted to training facilities, schools, colleges and universities. Whether you’re offering courses or job opportunities, this is the place to be. “It pays to advertise - advertise where it pays!” Just call the Classified Dept and ask for our “TECS” Section: 576-9335576-9335 . Fax: 579-4218 Colour available on request A family owned & operated business, serving Oshawa for 78 Years. Due to expanding service hours, we are in need of additional staff to continue to serve our valued customers. We have openings for the following positions: Goodwrench Service Advisor This entry-level position in our service department is an excellent opportunity for someone with basic knowledge of automotive mechanics. This position entails consulting with our customers on their maintenance requirements. We seek someone neat in appearance, fluent in English and well spoken, friendly, and polite, with a positive attitude. Computer skills are an asset. Remuneration commensurate with experience; complete medical and dental plan. Service Cashier We are willing to train an individual with basic bookkeeping knowledge, and an understanding of the meaning of “Customer Service”. We can offer you above average compensation, a comprehensive benefit package, and ongoing professional training, in a friendly, team atmosphere. In exchange we ask for quality work and professionalism. Please send your resume and a hand written cover letter to: Mr. Jim Heffering or Mr. John Scott 140 Bond St. W. Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L8 We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ontario Motor Sales Limited is an equal opportunity employer. CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC • CHEVY TRUCKS Granite Golf is an 18-hole private golf course, complete with practice facility and teaching academy, located in Stouffville/Uxbridge area. Granite Golf is a part of the Granite Club Limited, one of Canada’s premiere private social and athletic clubs. We are currently seeking service- oriented individuals to join our 2001 season team and are accepting applications for the following full and part time seasonal positions: FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR FOOD & BEVERAGE STAFF GOLF COURSE GROUNDSKEEPER GOLF SHOP ATTENDANTS BACK SHOP ATTENDANTS We offer competitive wages, schedule flexibility and a fun work environment. All interested candidates should forward their resume no later than Monday, February 26, 2001 to: Human Resources - Granite Club, Limited Fax: (905) 642-2192 E-mail: humanresources@graniteclub.com We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview on March 3rd or March 4th will be contacted. WE ARE SEEKING GOAL ORIENTED INDIVIDUALS TO SELL FOR OUR COMPANY We are Canada’s largest Lawncare Company & we are expanding Our company has a 30 year proven track record & an unique atmosphere that rewards achievers both intellectually & financially • Guaranteed $10 per hour plus commission • Average earnings of $15-$20 per hour with commission • Additional sales incentives add up to $1,000 per season • Afternoon & evening shifts available total 34 hours per week • Automated dialing system • Good verbal communication skills essential • Basic computer skills and/or previous sales experience an asset • Starts January 22 to mid-May with opportunity for permanent work AJAX LOCATION:62 Harwood S. (Harwood & 401) For interview please call:416-269-8333 ® look what we can offer you FREE! Services Job Opportunities $$$$$$$$$$$ Resumes YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Hwy2 & Valley Farm Rd.)(905)427-7670 LOOKING FOR USED Serger Sewing Machine. Must be in excellent condition. Call Hope (905)404-8676.snp OFFICE CLEANERS required in Ajax/Pickering area. Part-time evenings, ideal for couple, ex- perience an asset. Call Tim (905)428–0360. ONE YEAR TEMPORARY po- sition available. ECE required. Hand deliver or mail resumes by March 2nd to: Waterview child care, 1200 Phillip Mur- ray Ave. #1, Oshawa, Ont. L1J 6Z8 OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAIR stylists, hair stylist assistants, full and part-time for hair sa- lon in Pickering. Please call Lou at 905-831-5366 PART TIME Office Assistant for small office in Bowman- ville. Apprx. 20 hrs per week, must be flexible, self starter, general office duties. Please fax detailed resume to 905- 697-1807. PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST for new home site in Ajax re- quired for Thursday, Saturday & Sunday's. Please call bet- ween 1-8pm (905)619–4552. PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS and Development Service Workers. Seeking in- dividuals with minimum one year's experience for various shifts. Forward resume to: The Participation House Pro- ject, (Durham Region), 670 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 1G5 or fax (905)579-5281. No phone calls please. FULL AND PART TIME meat and deli clerk and cashier. Apply within, Sal's Grocery Store, 120 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax. LlS 2H6 PROGRESSIVE Trucking company requires a Full Time Class "A" Truck & Coach Me- chanic. Must be available to work a ten hour shift, Friday to Monday, and have own tools. Duties to include all required services and maintenance on highway tractors and various types of trailers. Send resume quoting experience and salary expectations to: File #648, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5. SEEKING RESPONSIBLE ma- ture person for Bakery Dept. with possibilities of promotion to bakery Management. exp. in Bakery needed. Please fax resume 905-985-0376 SKYLOFT SKI AND COUNTRY Club seeking part time per- sonnel to work weekends and weekday evenings. Fax after 6. 905-649-6533 or apply at ticket office. STRONG VOICES NEEDED. Telephone sales, no experi- ence necessary. 10:00am- 4:00pm and/or ideal for stud- ents 4:45-8:00pm Dundas/ Thickson area Salary plus commission. 905-579–6222 SUBWAY AJAX has an open- ing for full time nights. Apply in store - Mon. through Sat. 8 a.m - 5 p.m. 465 Bayly St. (at Westney Rd.) Ajax. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLES required for large Property Management Co. No experi- ence required, training provid- ed. Duties include cleaning, maintenance, and administra- tion. Includes apt., comp. sal- ary, bonuses, benefits and vacation package. Fax re- sume to: 416-923-9315 TELEMARKETERS NEEDED $11/hr + commission. 9-5pm Monday - Friday. Markham/ Steeles location. Full training provided in a computerized environment. Call Liz 1-888- 268-5120. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE adult carriers with vehicle to deliver door to door in Ajax and Pickering, every Wed., Fri., Sat., by 6 pm. Call 905- 683–5117 and ask for Alka. THE GEORGE PUB in Ux- bridge is seeking wait staff. Call 852-9549 or drop off re- sume to 104 Brock St. West. TRUCK DRIVER full time Feed Truck Driver required. Must have D licence. Apply to North York Farmers, Newmarket. Phone 905-895-5172 SOUTH AJAX IGA.Experienced Produce Clerk & Night Crew Clerk, full-time. Baker & Floral positions, part-time. Apply in person w/resume: 955 Westney Rd. S. Contact Wayne or Cory (Owners). WANTED:Experienced Cooks, Servers and Dishwashers for busy exclusive Golf Club in Oshawa. Please fax resumes only to: Food and Beverage Dept. 905- 723-7194. WE ARE LOOKING for mature people to expand our Financial Services business in this area. Experience not necessary, we will train. Please call Bozena (905)436-8499 or (905)509- 7952 WORK AT HOME Health Industry $1000 P/T-$5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631- 7156. LICENSED STYLIST to assist in managing Ajax salon, profit shar- ing, guaranteed salary/commis- sion, hiring bonus from $100 - $350, dept. store discounts. Call Sheri (905) 619-8839. Office Help120 ACCOUNTING PRACTICE MANAGER.Growing accounting management firm located in Port Perry is seeking a hands-on team oriented individual to manage the practice. Responsibilities include corporate & personal tax prepa- ration, file review, client and staff management. Designation not a requirement but experience in an accounting firm, supervisory and strong computer skills are a required asset. Benefits, training and growth opportunities for right person. Please fax or email resumes, references and salary expectations to bpenny@penny- inc.com or fax 905-985-9461. ADMIN. PERSON -ORDERS Small Office. Assorted duties including Shipping. Aptitude for detail, figures and spelling. 487 Westney Rd. S., Ste 16, Ajax for short test 8:30-4:00. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT re- quired for busy salesperson in East Scarborough location. Full-time position for energe- tic, creative person with an excellent telephone manner. Must be a self-starter and well-organized. Majority of time spent contacting cus- tomer base by telephone. Please fax resume with salary expectations to: 416-286-8832 EXPANDING PRINTING and copying company needs person for bindery/production work. Equipment training on site, some heavy lifting required. Please fax resume to (905) 831-3977. RECEPTION/ORDER ENTRY position available, part-time. Must have minimum 3 yrs. computer experience. AC-CPAC experience required. Fax resume to: (905)426-5240 Att: Barb Lynn Sales Help / Agents130 LOCAL MANUFACTURER requires experienced driver. $13/hour. Fax resume to: 905- 839-6426 SALES POSITION AVAILABLE and exciting company sweep- ing the G.T.A. Must be a self starter, have own vehicle, great people and communica- tion skills. No telemarketing. Fax resume to (905)426-3526 Skilled Help135 APPRENTICE MECHANIC required for Pickering tire center. Experience required and must have own tools. Call (905) 831- 3121. RF WIRELESS TECHNICIAN - Self-motivated, and independent is a must. Experience in Network Installation is preferred. Reliable car is required. Benefits, salary is negotiable. Send your resume to pickering@lanetwork-sales.com or fax it to 905-426-4390 Hospital Medical Dental150 COURTICE GUARDIAN Pharmacy requires Full-time Pharmacist to start immediately. Competitive salary and benefits. Flexible hours. Tel 432-8888 or fax resume 432-3185. DENTAL ASSISTANT required for busy orthodontic practice in Ajax. Must HARP certified. Full or part time. No experience neces- sary will train. Fax resumes to: (905) 619-8885. DENTAL Hygienist required for 6 month maternity leave. Fridays from 8am - 12noon. Starting March, please fax re- sume to (905)831–5975. DENTAL Receptionist/Assis- tant required for one year ma- ternity leave. Knowledge of recalls, bank deposits and scheduling appointments. Ex- perience only. Hours Mon. - Thurs. 8-5:30 pm. Please call 905-831-7566 EXPERIENCED DENTAL- RE- CEPTIONIST/Assistant re- quired part time. Also Experi- enced Dental Assistant re- quired full time, for Oshawa Dental office. Please fax re- sume to (905)436-9672 or for- ward to: 2727 Courtice Rd. Unit 3B. Courtice, L1E 3A2. HYGIENIST NEEDED Thurs- days 8-5, and 1 Saturday per month. Please fax resume to 905-579-2557 or hand deliver to King Ritson Dental Clinic 255 King Street East, Attn: Shelley Lake HYGIENIST - PART TIME - Join our dynamic Dental Team. Our fast paced Picker- ing Dental Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing and experienced hygienist for Saturdays & Mondays. Fax resume to 905-420-4056. NURSES AND/OR Health Pro- fessionals, does a home- based business in comple- mentary/alternative medicine with clinically proven formu- las +$1000 car allowance or lifestyle bonus interest you? For more information call 905- 839–6348 or 1-888-486-2480. OUTGOING DENTAL RECEP- TIONIST/ASSISTANTrequired full time, experienced, Scar- borough Office. Call (416) 267–1848 PART TIME PHARMACY tech- nician required for oshawa pharmacy Tuesday and Thursday. Experience an as- set. Fax resume to (905) 669- 3832. PART-TIME HYGIENIST Ortho experience preferred. Please apply to File #649, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5 Daycare Wanted160 DURHAM PROFESSIONAL Home Daycare Inc. Daycare providers needed in Ajax and Pickering. You work at home, provide a safe environment, nutritious meals and fun ac- tivities for the children. For more details about this excit- ing opportunity call our staff at 905-509–1207 EXPERIENCED nanny/home- maker required 3-4 days/ week, liveout, Ajax, fluent English, excellent hours, ref- erences required. (905)683- 5887. snp LIVEOUT - 3 days/week for 2 children in Ajax. Must have vehicle. (905)427–6237. Daycare Available165 ARE YOU IN NEED OF A NANNY?We have experi- enced Phillipino nannies from overseas. Reliable/hardwork- ing, patient, live-in nannies. Seeking employer to sponsor. Call-Mother's Helper 416-496- 0562 DAYCARE AVAILABLE,Mon- day-Friday, 3 months & up. Dellbrook & Brock. 18 years experience. TENDER LOVING CARE. Ask for Betty (905)683– 5278. HWY #2 BROCK & 401, Care for little ones, in my home, Mon.-Fri., call Ann- 905-428– 9752 HWY 2/ HARWOOD area, re- liable, responsible daycare my home, nutritious meals, crafts, story time, fenced back yard, First aid, CPR certificate. From 6 months, receipts, (905)619-8752 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. SEEKING LIVE OUT nanny for 2 young children in pickering area. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. First aid and CPR, non smoker, drivers li- cense, references required. Competitive compensation. Call Terry (905) 472–6658 Home Care175 LIVE IN CAREGIVER required for elderly lady. Some lifting may be required. Pickering area. Experience preferred. Call (416)630–8016 Farm Services203 HAY & STRAW round & square. Stored inside. Pickup or delivery 905-797-2249. Firewood205 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. ROKA FIREWOOD - 4x8x12", $69 - 4x8x16" $75. Locally owned & operated since 1961. Days 705-277-3381 toll free from Oshawa or Evenings 434-6665. Bargain Corner210 DINING ROOM SUITE Table, 6 chairs and buffet $450. 905- 640-1507 after 6:00 p.m. DISHWASHER,stove & fridge. In good working condi- tion. $425. for all. (905)421– 8985. Articles for Sale220 CARPETS - lots of carpet, 100% nylon, new stain re- lease carpets on hand, I will carpet 3 rooms, $349. Price includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation, fast deliv- ery, free estimates (30 yards). Norman 686-2314. 4 -15" ALUMINUM RIMS, Pontiac, with 4 excellent tires. $600 OBO. Call 905-579-9964 8FT OAK HARVEST table $695. Dressers $55. Fridge/ stove/sink combo, $695. Love seat sofa and chair $395, Ma- ple library shelving, various sizes. Washer and gas dryer, $145each. Dining & bedroom suites, $1395each. Mi- crowave, $35. Microwave stands $25. Complete train set and board $1295. Glass table and chairs $135. Desk $35, beds $35&up. Swivel chair and stool $85. Dark pine sofa and dresser $275each. Many more antiques & items. Bowmanville. 697-3532. A SNOWSTORM OF SAV- INGS!!- Luigi is plowing his way to the biggest sale ever! Mattresses from $89/futons from $165. All merchandise must be cleared. Prices so low - you won't believe your eyes! If you're looking. For the best deal on furniture. Check us out first. All futons, bean bags, Simmons mattresses, palliser leather and upholstery sofas and loveseats, bedroom suites, recliners, priced for quick clearance. Luigi's Fur- niture, 488 King St. W., Osha- wa, (905) 436-0860. Always the best quality at our lowest price ever!! JVC DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 sur- round sound home theatre system; 500 digital packages must go; System includes re- ceiver, DVD and CD player, 5 speakers, for complete 5.1 surround for only $957. Super digifine high end JVC tuners, amplifiers, CD players, cas- sette decks, turntables, signal processors, VCRs, DVD play- ers, televisions. 90 day laya- way. Oshawa Stereo 579– 0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES AT HANK'S APPLIANCES. Dryers $149/up. Washers $175/up. Frost-free fridges $199/up. Stoves, apt.-size & 30", reg/self-cleaning, gas $149/up. Large selection gas dryers. Portable dishwashers, only $249. Amana refrigerator, bottom freezer, must see. side-by-sides, this weeks special, only $349. 426 Sim- coe St. S. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUE LAMPS, two cherub style fixtures about 24 inches high, mint condition, on ped- estal base. Pair $750. Call 721–1703 (snp) ANTIQUE STAIRCASE, with railing and spindles. Call 721– 1703 (snp) APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all-will separate. Also Kenmore washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer. Also Fridge, stove, washer dryer, dishwasher 8months old, rea- sonable. 905-767-6598. BEDROOM SUITE solid pine, 4 poster bed, 6pcs. $995.; Kitchen suite, solid oak, 4 press-back chairs, w/pedestal table $650; Livingroom suite, green/burgundy floral, 4pcs., excellent condition $1,500. (905)839–0164. BRAND NEW 2 custom sin- gle beds, headboards and bed coverings, 2 night tables, 2 armoires, asking $1800. 905- 721-1400. BRAND NEW,never used JVC car stereo. KS-ES200 graphic equalizer with sub woofer output. KD-LX1 CD re- ceiver with power output of 160 watts. $450. or best offer. (905) 436-9823. SHOWROOM CONDITION AA+ beautifully designed 8 pc. diningroom suite, including server. 6 years old, best off- er. Must be seen to appreciate the beauty. 905-432-2102 or 905-576-0534. CAMPBELL HAUSFELD air compressor, 2 1/4 hp. belt motor, 20 gallon tank, in- cludes impact wrench and sockets, air caulk gun, ham- mer chisel and bits, air sta- pler, Brad finisher nailer, abrasive cutting wheel, and over 20 ft. of airline, $650 obo. Also 10" table saw, 1 hp. belt drive, cast iron top, in good condition $400 obo. 723-0301. CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 ROOMS COMPLETE- LY CARPETED $299. (30 yrds.) NO HIDDEN COSTS!!! Commercial carpet at $4.95 yd. Berber carpet at $7.50 yd. 40 oz. Saxony carpet at $11.50 yd. Free shop at home servic- es. Guaranteed best prices. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-373- 2260. CARPET AND VINYL SALE- Carpet three rooms, 30 square yards, from $339 installed. I will discount your best quote up to 10%. New colors and designs.Customer satisfaction guaranteed. Call Mike for your free estimate, 905-431-4040 DININGROOM 14PCE cherry- wood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT TV H-U card pro- gramming, $150. 905-626- 6092. DSS SYSTEMS - Show your Sweetie that you care! Get them a programmed HU for Valentines. Dish Network pro- grammers also available. Website caribdss.com or email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. HARDWOOD FLOORING FOR BETTER HEALTH. Unfinished from $1.99/sq.ft.; prefinished from $2.99/sq.ft. Also, refin- ishing old floors & sanding needs. Showroom: Kendal- wood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 OSHAWA HARDWOOD FLOORS LTD. IMAC COMPUTER (indigo) 4 months old, over 2 1/2 years left on warranty. 350 MHz., G3, 512K L2 cache, 64 MB SDRAM, 7 GB Ultra ATA drive, CD-ROM, RAGE 128 Pro Graphics 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet, 56 K internal mo- dem. $1450 firm. Phone 721- 0601. LADIES 14KT yellow w/white gold diamond solitaire ring (.66carat) appraised $4900, best offer. GENTS 14Kt. yellow gold ring, 3 diamonds (.66car- at), appraised $3550, best off- er. Ernie, (905)404–5466 leave message. LAZY BOY CHAIR powered recliner /lifter. Green fabric. Excellent condition. $500. 576–4230 MOVING SALE WHITBY - Furniture, nic nacs, dolls, chi- na, dishes, pictures, bikes. Too much to mention. Call (905)430–8420. MTX AMP - Blue Thunder Pro. Amplifier & MTX Thunder 6000, 10", 4 OHM, Sub w/box with 2yrs. 100% warranty. For more info. please call 438- 4131.snp PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale, start- ing at $695. Boxing Day pric- es! Check out the web at www.barbhall.com or call Barb at 905-427-7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PIANOS & GRANDFATHER CLOCKS. Take advantage of our Warehouse pricing on all Roland digital pianos and Sa- mick acoustic pianos and all Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www.TelepPiano.com- WE WILL NOT BE UNDER-SOLD! POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate billiard tables for sale. Call 905-420–6113. RENT TO OWN new and recondi- tioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. HAY & STRAW for Sale Phone 852-3563 SECURE YOUNG OFFENDER FACILITY requires Casual On-Call Cook Experience in Volume Cooking required 40 Hours per Week Primarily Evenings/ Weekdays Mail/Fax Resume to: Kennedy House Youth Centre P.O. Box 5000 Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1S1 Fax (905) 852-5967 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 14, 2001-PAGE B5 RGIS INVENTORY SPECIALISTS NOW HIRING!$9.00 / hour to start. Various hours of work. Requirements: must be able to count, follow instructions, and be reliable. Must have transportation to local pick-up place. Must be 18 years +. Fax your resume to 905-953-5362 or call us at 1-866-953-5360 or visit our website at: www.rgisinv.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ PICKERING Amberlea Rd. Napanee Rd. Village Rd. WhiteCedar Baylawn Dr. Beachpoint Prom Pebblestone Cir. Fawndale Dr. Reesor Crt. Royal Rd. Major Oaks Rd Finch Ave. Littlford St. 1525 Diefenbaker 1850 Valleyfarm 1875 Glenanna Tawnberry Cres. BlueRidge Cres. Saugeen Dr. Otonabee Dr. Nipissing Crt. Autumn Cres. Strouds ln. Duncannon Dr. Maple Ridge Dr. Alpine Ln Marksbury Rd. Park Cres. Dyson Rd. Guild Rd. 1555 Finch Ave. Victory Dr. 1535 Diefenbarker Melman st. 1540 Pick. Parkwy. Rougeforest Cres. Pinegrove Ave. Rosebank Rd.N Seguin Sq. Arcaida Sq SilverMaple Dr. Foxwood Trail Primrose Crt. Wildwood Cres. Terra Cotta Cres Westshore Blvd Riverview Cres Annland St 1995 Royal Rd. Hoover Dr. 1635 Pickering Pkwy Lodge Rd. 1865 Glenanna Rd Woodview Avew. Dellbrok Ave Ermosa Cres ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 905-683-5117 60 FULL & PART TIME SECURITY OFFICERS Required Immediately Applicants must have Graduate of law and security or one year security experience. Must be willing to work various hours, evenings, weekends and holidays. We are looking for well groomed, mature persons with excellent communication skills (written and verbal). lst aid and CPR certifi- cates an asset. Must have reliable transportation Apply at Ontario Guard Services (Durham) Inc. 124 Wilson Rd. South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 6C1 An opportunity is currently available in our growing General Motors dealership: LOT PERSON Full time Will train Posses valid driver's license Contact Carey May - Sales Manager 683-9333 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 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 110 General Help 110 General Help 120 Office Help 120 Office Help 120 Office Help ACCOUNTING CLERK FULL TIME Pickering Accounting Practice requires individual to perform administrative functions and entry level accounting work. Excellent communication and computer skills essential. Reply with salary expectations to Fax: 905-509-3528 CAREER MINDED! "GROWING" Small National Distribution Company requires Administrator "who wants to get involved" Tasks include: Dealing effectively with customers Ability to work independently Excellent Communication Skills Proficient in AccPac (OE/IC/AR) Proficient in WordPerfect, Excel & Word Responsible for all aspects of A/R, credit & collections Processing of cash receipts & account reconciliations Able to make decisions & eager to succeed Fax resumes to:905-426-4065 or E-mail to:sboyle@jestar.com 130 Sales Help/Agents 130 Sales Help/Agents Ajax Machine shop requires General Labourer, $8/hr.Valid D.L. a must. Shop exp. an asset. Full time starting immediately. Fax resume to: 905-427-4993 135 Skilled Help 135 Skilled Help 135 Skilled Help 135 Skilled Help 135 Skilled Help SALES MANAGER The fastest growing import dealership in Durham Region, seeks a Sales Manager/Desk Manager to manage the sales department of a truly dynamic store. A great work environment and a very competitive compensation package awaits the right indi- vidual. Call Greg Mason For a confidential interview (905) 668-5100 Toronto (905) 686-5761 WELDER FITTERS Andrew Canada Inc.,an international supplier of Antenna and Pedestal Systems has openings for Welder Fitters. Job duties include performing MIG and TIG welding and fitting operations on aluminum and steel assemblies for radar and other antenna products. Qualifications include a community college diploma in Welding Technology and 5 years experience in aluminum and steel welding. Candidates must be able to read blueprints and be capable of passing CWB tests. This challenging position offers a competitive compensation package. We thank all candidates for their interest but must advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Please forward your resume to Human Resources at: Andrew Canada Inc. 606 Beech Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 5S2 Fax (905) 668-8590 We are an equal opportunity employer 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental 150 Hospital Medical Dental Looking for a job in the Health Care Field ? Join us on Tuesday May 1, 1-8pm at the Oshawa Holiday Inn for our Nursing and Health Care Job Expo. Offering job opportunities in all fields of Health Care Watch our classified section for more details. ALL UNEMPLOYED START NOW!! $600/WEEKLY Our Company is seeking individualsto fill a variety of openings immediately. No experience necessary. Will train. 18+ Call Lisa for interview (905) 571-0102 110 General Help 110 General Help 120 Office Help 203 Farm Services 220 Articles for Sale Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Rd. Pickering (905) 420-1344 Train for a rewarding career as a Accounting & Payroll Administrator Training includes: • Internet Communications • Professional Skills • Bookkeeping & Financial Accounting Levels 1 & 2 • Intermediate Accounting • Database Management • Introduction to Payroll • Intermediate Payroll • Computerized Accounting • Word Processing - Level 1 • Spreadsheets Levels 1 & 2 Call now for class information. Seats are limited! Our Oshawa & Whitby sites offer country comforts close to the city. Durham Region is a family oriented community of over 500,000 residents and boast excellent educational, recreational, and growth opportunities for you and your family! To arrange for an immediate interview call us today at 905-576-8711 extension 4070! We have a commitment to “Patients First” now and in the future. Come join us and experience the difference! Human Resources Department Lakeridge Health Corporation One Hospital Court Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9 Fax: (905) 721-4755 e-mail: tbadour@lakeridgehealth.on.ca We have immediate openings for RNs in: Our regional programs include: Cancer Care |Dialysis |Paediatrics |Perinatal |Mental Health Lakeridge Health offers: Life Long Learning |Mentorship |Educational Funding ~Registered Nurses ~ Looking for a career change? Then Lakeridge Health is interested in talking with you! We have immediate openings for RNs in: Cardiopulmonary, Critical Care, Emergency, Mental Health, Family and General Medicine, Surgical, Continuing Care, and the Birthing Suite For more information visit our website:www.lakeridgehealth.on.caSALES Gifts & Collectibles Do you enjoy meeting people? We are looking for mature self-starting individuals who would enjoy working with collectibles and gifts.Hours are f lexible,including days,evenings and weekends. If you possess an outgoing personality and have an interest in retail sales apply to: PICKERING TOWN CENTRE (905) 831-5786 The Uxbridge Times Journal/Tribune requires Rural Route Drivers to deliver newspapers twice a week to the following areas: Uxbridge (North & South) Goodwood, Stouffville Reliable vehicle required Call Debbie 905-852-9141 requires NEWSPAPER CARRIERS to deliver papers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: UXBRIDGE Centre Rd., Maple St. W., King St. W., Balsam St. N. & Beech St. N., Bolton & Rachel Lee, Galloway Cres., Alsop Place, North St., Water St., Mill St., South Balsam, McGuire, Turner Dr., Brock St. W., Main St. N., Lormik Dr., Sandy Hook Rd., Colby Rd., Harvey St., Brock St. W., South Beech St., Gould St., Dominion St., First Ave. CANNINGTON Adelaide, York, Cameron St. E. & Laidlaw St. N., Riverlea Rd., David & Lynn Crt., St. John, Peace, McKay, Hillside, Cameron St. W., Albert St., Munro St., Park St., Prince St., Meadowlands, Alison Crt., Beaver Ridge Dr. GOODWOOD Front St., Rebecca Lane & Durham Rd. 21 SILOAM Mill Run Gate & Durham Rd. 8 UDORA Victoria St., Ravenshoe Rd. & York St. Also, Adult Carriers needed for walking & driving routes. Call Debbie 905-852-9141 • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money• Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money• Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money Requires RNs for regular private duty nursing in Pickering Car Required Call (905) 472-0709 or 1-888-526-8746 Parkview Home for the Aged,a 109-bed, accredited long-term care facility operated by the Mennonite Home Association requires a Registered Nurse (Nights) Full time (30 hrs/wk) includes ev- ery other weekend. Benefit pack- age. Gerontology education/experience an asset. Replies to: Assistant Administrator, Resident Care Parkview Home, 481 Rupert Avenue, STOUFFVILLE, ON L4A 1T7 fax: (905)640-4051 e-mail parkviewadmin@home.com All replies will be acknowledged. Ajax - Pickering SALES DEALERS NEEDED AVON EARN CASH NO QUOTAS AND THINK SPRING! CALL PAULINE 905-655-8898 or For Long Distance Only 1-866-888-5288 Pauline Avon@Hotmail.com PROM DRESSES - Gorgeous beige Laura princess dress with shawl, size 8-10. Worn once, paid $300. Asking $100. Also, Gold floor length Silk dress with gold gloves. Size 8-10. Worn once. Asking $50. Please call 922-6864 leave message. SOFA AND LOVESEAT,green burgundy and navy stripe $950., with matching green lamps $250., 5 pc. kitchenette with cream colored leather chairs $500., sofa bed used once $350., all in excellent condition. No kids or pets in house. Telephone Cindy (416) 318-7777 or call after 6 p.m. (905) 721–9756 SOFA,like new, Chenile fab- ric, taupe colour, large size, $899. (905)619–8766. SURPLUS WAREHOUSE:of- fice furniture, shelving, rack- ing, lockers, warehouse items, office accessories, re- tail fixtures, tools, painting supplies and commercial sur- plus. www.CBLiquidators.com Central Business Liquidators, 568 Neal Dr., Peterborough, (705) 741-5165. OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Our Mission Furniture is on the floor...Come and see the Style that has turned the Furniture World upside down..We are also now carrying a full line of HANDCRAFTED MENNONITE FURNITURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region...Bring your ideas/ plans and let us turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how fine furniture is made..Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quali- ty"...Traditional Woodwork- ing...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca UPGRADED PAINTBALL gun. Semi automatic with mostly all upgrades available- mask, 20 oz. CO2, hopper, 12 inch Tear Drop Barrel & stock bar- rel and a Bob Long expansion chamber. Asking $400 obo. 436-1890. (snp) UPRIGHT WAGNER piano, brown lacquer finish, just like new. $1,500. Telephone 728– 3939 YAMAHA ELECTONE - ME- 15A, bass, rhythmic, orches- tral, lead voices, voice menu, auto rhythm, sustain, and reg- istration memory, ram pack, stool. 905-263–4575, after 6pm. SCRATCH AND DENT - Varie- ty of new appliances, 5 cu. ft freezers, $199. Full manufac- turers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195 / up, re- conditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and recondi- tioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges 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. Articles Wanted230 ANTIQUES?Absolutely!Ad- vice- always valuable, usually free! Purchasing outright, es- tates w/some antique cont- ents, (no limit to value con- sidered), collections of any sort, quantities or single an- tique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to re- spond to all queries. Robert Bowen Antiques- Brooklin, Ontario. (905)655-8049 or (905)242-0890. BICYCLE WANTED - Hybrid mountain bike, must have grip shifts, front and rear (or seat) shocks, and aluminum frame. Must be in mint condition. 718- 2022 and leave message. snp WANTED - Barbie, Midge, Ken, clothing, cases and ac- cessories wanted to buy. Vin- tage only. Women, check your closets and call 697-3212. WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Pets/Supplies/ Boarding290 PIT BULL PUPPY - Rednose, Ready to go. Parents on site. Call (905) 404-8981 CANE CORSO MASTIFF Pup- pies, 8 weeks, with papers, blue & brindle, crop, ready to go. Call (905)985–9137 AT TRENT PET , Pomeranian, Lhasa-Apso, Shih-Tzu, Jack Russell, Poodle, Pekingese, Lhasa-Poo, Bichon-Poo, Him- alayan. 905-436-3724 HOW TO DOG SLED WITH YOUR DOG Booklet. Custom Made Sled Harness, One dog gangline $35.00. Call Leather Restorations & Boat Tops 905-432-7106 6MONTH TOY registered black poodle, 4 month toy registered cream poodle, $590/each. Seal Point Hima- layan, 3 months, Cream point Himalayan 6months $150 each. 571–2757. Automobiles for Sale300 1984 TOYOTA SUPRA, black, no rust, no winters seen, 5- speed, tilt, cruise, original owner, certified and emission tested, $7000 obo. Call 436– 2147 1987 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE - 3.8 V6. Needs work or good for parts. $500 or best offer. Please call 579-1109 1988 NISSAN PULSAR, red, 5 speed, new power train, 75,000 kms. on rebuilt engine, $1,000 OBO. Call Wayne, 905- 372-6633. 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD,2.8 litre v-6 engine, p.w., p.l., p. mirrors, tilt steering, cruise, t- roofs. Needs some work but worth fixing up. Only 155,000 kil. $2,500 as is or best offer. Call (905) 436-9823. 1990 CHRYSLER New Yorker, needs brakes, front shocks. $1,200 as is (905)434– 0392.snp 1990 MERCURY SABLE G.S. 6-cyl, auto/overdrive, white, 4- door, air, cruise, tilt, power- steering, power-brakes, pow- er-windows, power-locks, AM/ FM cassette, nice reliable family automobile. $3150 cer- tified/emissions 905-718- 5032. 1991 CAVALIER RS Station Wagon. 3.1 V6 Ps, Pb, Ac, 152000km, like new. Am/Fm cassette. After 6pm. 905-725- 0438. 1991 SUNDANCE,$3200. & tax, 1987 Buick LeSabre, $1600 both E-tested, call 905-668–5555 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very lit- tle rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $2500 obo. MUST SELL! (WOULD CONSID- ER SNOWMOBILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1993 HYUNDAI SONATA, emis- sion passed, 4 door, white, no rust, CD, spoiler, power locks/windows, power steering, $1200. Call 905-619–9530 or cell 416-720-6073 1995 BUICK LESABRE ltd., $8995. 1994 Buick LeSabre Ltd $7995. 1998 Chrysler Intrepid $9995. 93 Olds Delta 88 LSS $5495. 94 Chrysler New Yorker $7495. 92 Buick Regal Grand sport $4495. 92 Pontiac Grand Prix STE $5495. Scarborough Auto Link, (416)283–6378 1997 BUICK SKYLARK Gran Sport, loaded plus leather, ex- cellent physical and mechan- ical condition, 115K, mostly highway. $14,000 o.b.o. Call Mark (905)723–8610 1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT - dark green 2 door hatchback, auto, air, p/s, cd player. Ask- ing. $7,900. (905)721–8918 1998 SATURN SL1 - Bronze special edition, auto, w/remote keyless entry, a/c, deluxe in- terior, tilt, cd with am/fm ster- eo, $11,750 o.b.o. (905)571– 2022. AFFORDABLE USED CARS, 1995 CORSICA, V6, auto, 4dr., $7995. 1994 METRO GEO, 5- spd, 2dr., $5995. 1998 SAT- URN 4dr., air, low kms, $12,995. 1998 TOYOTA TER- CEL, 2dr., 5-spd, $8,995. 1999 ACCENT, 2dr., 5-spd., $10,995. 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL auto, low kil., one owner, $4,295. 1999 ALANTRA SE, automatic, loaded, $14,495. WE FINANCE! O.A.C. PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI, Kingston Rd. & Church St., Pickering Village. (905)427–0111 FIND YOUR NEXT used vehi- cle at: durhamwheels.com MUST SELL 1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 2 dr. auto, air, ps, pb., original & clean, 160,000 km, certified and emission tested, $4000 obo. Call 905- 434-0392. Automobiles Wanted305 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead of Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 655-4609 (SNP) Trucks for Sale310 1985 INTERNATIONAL, 5 Ton, 22ft with van body, DT466 die- sel engine, 5spd, G class li- cense required. Certified/ emission tested. $6,500. (905)434–0392(snp) 1987 CHEVY BLAZER 4x4 185,000kms $2000 or best offer. 434–7323 1987 S-10 Truck, 4cyl., 5 sp., $1600, 1993 Astro Cargo van, $3300. Both E-tested, 905- 668–5555. Vans/ 4 Wheel Drive320 1996 GMC SAFARI SLX, power windows, locks, breaks, air, front/rear heater, 8 passenger, 140,000 kms., cert./E-tested, $11,750.00 O.B.O. 905-706–5493. 2,000 VENTURE, 8,000 kms., 7 pass., power mirrors/locks, A/C, take over balance of lease, $390.00/mo. or buy out $22,000 & taxes. Also wiring harness & hitch, 19977 up Montana or Venture used once, $220.00 OBO 905-434– 8165 after 5 pm. Snowmobiles360 1987 ARCTIC CAT El Tigre 5000, 440cc, Liquid Cooled, Speedo, Tach, Hand warmers, 5700kms. Great shape. $1450. or B.O. Call 905-986- 0314. Apartments For Rent400 1-BEDROOM available any- time. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call 905-579-2387, after 5pm 1 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE bright, quiet, private. Available April 1st. $850. Includes hydro and parking 985-4675. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in Whitby, good location, fire- place, high ceilings, $750 monthly. Call (416)498–4770 or (416)992-1642. AAAA WALKOUT basement. Pine trees, ravine lot. Huge, 1- bedroom, recently renovated. New appliances. Free parking, cable, laundry. Non-smokers only. Courtice, minutes to 401 $750 inclusive. 579–5202. WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities in- cluded. Laundry facilities and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX - Pickering Beach Rd/ Hwy. 2, basement for rent, use of facilities, own bath, no pets, working female preferred, $500/mo./first/last required. March 1st. 905-619–0999 AJAX-COUNTRY living in city 1-bedroom apartment, execu- tive home in most prestigious area, near lake, avail. March. 1. $800 including utilities, 2- parking. 5min. to Harwood & 401. 905-686-0066, 905-619- 9122. AJAX/PICKERING - 2 bed. basement apartment. Laundry facilities, parking, close to all amenities. 686-8905. BROCK RD. /401 area, 1 bed- room apt., available - 4 ap- pliances. call 416-444-7391. CLEAN 1-BEDROOM basement apartment in Oshawa. Separate entrance, laundry, full kitchen, bus service. Non-smoker. Available March 1st. $550. Cable and utilities included. 720–3217 CLEAN ONE bedroom $720/ month utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apart- ment building. Call for appoint- ment (905)579-9890. HUGE bright one bedroom, parking and laundry Thickson/401 Whitby. $600 per month. Perfect for single female preferred. Available immedi- ately. Call 723–5551 LARGE BRIGHT 2-bedroom apartment ideal for home of- fice use, parking $825. plus utiltiies. Call between 6-8. 852-3554. PORT PERRY - one bedroom apt. No pets/smoking. Utili- ties, parking, laundry includ- ed. $580/mo.. Reference, credit and police check re- quired. Available April 1st. Call 905-985-0059. 1 BEDROOM in sixplex, main floor, excellent neighborhood, north Bowmanville. Newly renovated. Large backyard, laundry and parking. Available immediately. $625/month in- clusive. Call 571-6658. ONE BEDROOM plus den, central Oshawa, duplex main floor, parking, fireplace, back- yard, quiet nonsmoker pre- ferred, $700 inclusive, March or April 1. 905-430–0278. OSHAWA - 2 bdrm apt. Sepa- rate entrance, fridge/stove, use of washer & dryer. $600 plus heat and hydro. Non smokers, no pets. Avail. im- mediately. Call 6pm-10pm (905)579-9714 OSHAWA SPACIOUS 2-bed- room in duplex. Very clean, spacious, appliances, fenced backyard, shed, parking. First/ last required, Available im- mediately. $700/month plus utilities. (905)420–1846 OSHAWA - Spotless spacious 2 bedroom basement apt. in new very quiet adult 5-plex. Freshly painted. Suit semi-re- tired professional working people, couple or single (dis- count for seniors). No pets, no smokers. $650/month. Hydro extra. Includes heat, water, 1- parking. First and last. Refer- ences. Available March 1st or April 1st. Ravine Rd. 905-728- 3634. PICKERING - Basement apartment, one bedroom, one full bath. Appliances. Sepa- rate entrance. $725 per mo. inclusive lst/last. References. No pets. Available March 1. (905) 428-0678 SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. UXBRIDGE 1 Bedroom $575.+ first & last, parking 852-7569, 852-4412 OSHAWA Family Bldg. Large 2 & 3 B/R units. $740 & $850 at 280 Wentworth St.W. Utilities included. Easy access to schools, shopping, For appt. call (905) 721-8741 Lease a New Vehicle at 8-1/2% Regardless of credit history You work, you drive Call (905) 985-4618 (No turndowns!) 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 MUST SELL!! 1997 Chrysler Intrepid ES. 3.3 Litre, teal blue, 94,000 kms, fully loaded, keyless entry, immaculate, safety & emission tested. One female owner. Asking $10,500 obo. 728-9815 WANTED Leaf Tickets Will pay up to face value. Call Bruce 905-579-4400 Ext. 2207 PAGE B6-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 14, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net FIND YOUR NEXT USED VEHICLE AT: durhamwheels.com 300 Automobiles for Sale 400 Apartments for Rent 400 Apartments for Rent 590 Business Opportunities300Automobiles for Sale 590 Business Opportunities300Automobiles for Sale 680 Announcements 680 Announcements 680 Announcements 680 Announcements COME & WORSHIP Is a regular Friday Feature for the Churches in the Ajax Pickering area. To advertise your Church Services or Special Church events please call Janice at (905)-683-0707, Ext. 2218 or Fax# 905-579-4218 (Deadline for Copy is Wednesday noon for Friday) 690 Worship Services 690 Worship Services 710 Births 710 Births 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 ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTER NEWTONVILLE 6 P.M., FEBRUARY 15TH, THURS. Selling the estate of Kenneth Russ, Cobourg, cherry dining room table, four chairs, bow front china cabinet, drop leaf table, antique organ, 7 pc. old chrome set, chrome ashtray, floor lamp, tv, vcr, desk, gate leg table, night tables, daybed, wardrobe, chests of drawers, persian carpets, glassware, household effects, tools, makita skil saw and numerous other articles. Note the day and time. Thursday, 6 p.m. (Pre- view at 2 p.m.) Terms Cash, App. chq. Visa, m/c, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Estate Specialists since 1971' AUCTION SALE Antiques, Collectables & Quality Furniture SUNDAY FEB. 25TH, Silvanus Gardens, Orono We are accepting quality consignments for this excellent Antique Auction. Call for details & watch next weeks paper for details. (No Auction Feb. 18th) MacGregor Auction Services 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 AUCTION, 2-DAY SALE AT WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY #2, COLBORNE, THURS. FEB 15TH AT 5:00PM AND SAT. FEB 17TH AT 10:00AM. Two large sales for the estate of Mr. Bill Dillon of Trenton and Mr. Sandy Hampson Bayside. Thurs.Dillon est. entire home and shop contents, tools, etc, Partial list only, household- fridges, stoves, older auto washer, dryer, single & double beds, dressers, chests of drawers, sofa & chair sets, small tables, TVs, commercial 3 pot coffee maker, microwave & stand, lge quantity sewing supplies from late Mrs. Dillon sewing rm, sewing machine, knitting articles including new hand knitted sweaters, large quantity household articles, dishes, glassware, knick knacks, collectables, lge brass elephant, linens, bedding, lamps, etc., 4 gas weed eaters, drill press, small jointer planer, table saw, chain saws, small hand & power tools, old tools, tool chests, socket sets, nearly new transmission jack, 3 lawn mowers, engine stand, pullers, 12 ton press portable sand blaster, air hose, torch set, spring compressors, strut changer and other auto repair tools & equipment, wrenches, bench grinder, SAT. 17TH, 10:00 A.M.for Sandy Hampson, 1991 Chev Caprice Classic, excell condition, sells certified, 8Hp snowblower used twice, drill press, 12' Stirling alum boat, water skis, lawn mower, contents of his work shop and household including small articles of marine type new articles left over from his shop business, excell fridge & matching stove, excell auto washer & matching dryer, freezer all in excell cond, also mi- crowave & stand, 2 old tool chests, old trunk, qty. everyday dishes, pots, pans, etc., excell solid oak bedroom suite with queen box and matt never slept on, table & chairs, linens & bedding, dishes, glasswares, knick knacks, collectables, 2 sofa & chair sets, TV, VCR, 3 good double beds, good mates bed, buffet hutch, tables & chairs, dressers & chests, 3 kero- sene heaters all like new, second good fridge, new outboard Merc. propeller, quantity hand & power tools,kitchen cabinet, table saw 10", older computer, mechanical & wood working tools, patio & lawn furniture, lawn & garden tools,NOTE: Both sales very large NO RESERVES. Plan to be early & stay awhile. GARY WARNER AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com CLARKSON AUCTIONS Stouffville Ph/fax 905-640-6411 February sales held at the Ballantrae Community Centre 1 km. east of Hwy. 48 on Aurora Road Sun. Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m.Large sale to include our monthly Persian rug auction plus antiques, furniture, household, collectibles, coins, glass and china. Sat. Feb. 24, 10 a.m.1500 board feet new lumber, antiques, household & coins. For details on each sale or to consign please call, fax or visit our web page at www.clarksonauctions.com Visa, Mastercard, Interac Our business hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Seven days a week!!! CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, February 16th @ 5 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 6pce. modern teakwood diningroom suite, Bos- ton Rocker, pine harvest table (new), parlour chairs, modern dressers and chest of drawers, 3pce. chesterfield set, antique settee, walnut hall table, Hoosier cupboard, secretary desk, Michael Dumas print, qty. of sports cards, qty. of new & used tools, automatic washer, 2 door refrigera- tor, Whitfield pellet stove, apt. size freezer, lg qty. floor mats, Open for viewing Thurs. 15th from 8:30 to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm. Greg Corneil and Jim Geelen Auctioneers phone/fax (705) 786-2183 ESTATE PLUS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, February 17th, 6 p.m. MYLES KING AUCTION HALL 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA Complete household of antique and modern fur- niture, complete list in Fridays paper, excellent sale, plan to attend. MYLES KING AUCTIONEER 725–5751 PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION Thurs. Feb. 15, Start: 6:30 p.m. View: from noon Kahn Auctions, 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering, 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 exit 399 featuring antiques, fine fur- niture, glass, china, collectibles form a Toronto es- tate, 2 Pickering homes plus approx. 23 original Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas! FURNITURE:Oak Princess dresser, mah. china cabi- net, 6 pc. walnut DR set, oak washstand, 8 pc. DR ste, sofa & 2 wing chairs (like new), sofa bed (like new), 8 pc. wicker set, church pew, pine harvest table, 5 pc. BR ste, ash dining table, walnut china cabinet, pine Cannonball bed, maple furniture, con- sole table & mirror, 50's dining table /6 chairs, winged office chair, occasional tables, piano bench, dressers, 2 old church chairs, drop leaf table/4 chairs, platform rocker, oak china cabinet, mahoga- ny dining table w/6 shield back chairs, Sheriton style buffet etc. GLASS, CHINA & MISC:Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas (approx. 23), Royal Doultons-Vanity, Amy, Coralie, Balloon Man, Old Balloon Seller, Bilbo, Frodo, Legolas, Gandals, Gollum, Samwise, Gimli, Aragorn, Autumn Breezes; Asteroids Arcade game, AMI juke box. Shelley cup/saucer, Canadian coins, stamps, lg. crystal vases, cornflower, num. Coke items, bridge lamp, cups/saucers, mustache cups, shell lamps, oak coat tree, ladders, advertising pcs, lamps, mirrors, 3 pc. French clock set, clocks, Yzer- man signed stick, silver plate, tri-lights, Exakta cam- era & lens, Susie Cooper, Poole figurines, Roseville vase, 3 boxes post cards, railway light, 3 leather gun holsters, Imari pattern platters etc. This is a large sale with estate articles too numerous to mention! Randy Potter Auctioneer (905) 683-0041 ESTATES & CONSIGNMENT SOUR SPECIALTY! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17th - 10:00 a.m Auction of Furniture, Collectables, Household & some Antiques held at Vanhaven Sales Arena,722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. Durham 23 (Lakeridge Rd.) north to Davis Dr.& west 2km. or Hwy. 404 north to Davis Dr. (Newmarket) & east 24 km. To include:Quality reproduction furniture - (mahogany & oak) tables, chairs, plant stands, curio cabinets, drop front desk; trunks, cast iron doorstops & collectables, crystal & depression glass, deco lighting, Circa 1900 stage light, show display & display stand (ex. for col- lectors), floor model radio, 1950's dentist sink, coins, washstand, advertising boxes, Limited Edition Art, 78 rpm records, various toys, qty. carpets. Preview:8 a.m. Sale Day Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C, In- terac or approved cheque. theauctionadvertiser.com/GaryHill SPECIAL SUNDAY SALE MAJOR AUCTION Kahn Auction Centre 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 exit 399 SUNDAY FEB. 18TH 1:00 P.M. START; PREVIEW: 12:00 NOON Superb Selection of antiques including Victorian, Canadiana, Edwardian, French oak country and the estate of W.B. Taylor, Giftwares and lots of small treasures. SPECIAL FEATURES:Refinished (mint) grand upright mah. piano with bench, spectacular carved oak diningroom suite, circa 1920, 9 pc. mah. di- ningroom suite c1930, mission oak sideboard circa 1918, Victorian marble top vanity, Canadian blan- ket box, grandfather clock, lots of old china and collectables. ANTIQUES & FURNITURE:Barley twist, dropfront desk, dresser and fern stand (oak) circa 1900, sec- retary desk, ball and claw mah. circa 1930, oak bureau with bookcase circa 1905, oak hall and um- brella stand, Victorian carved chair, marble top oak end tables, turn of century washstand, mah. server, mah. dining and bedroom suite, old prints, lithograph, too many to list. GLASSWARES & CHINA:Bridlewreath, Limoges, Dinnerware from France, Royal Doulton, cups and saucers, discontinued collection of Royal Winton wares, Old Nippon, Dresden (Germany figurines), selection of old cut glass, vases etc, Cornflower and lots of little treasures. GIFTWARES:Selection of giftwares, selection of Ltd. Edition dolls, carriage, lamps, handicrafts, painted trunk, Murano, hand made clowns, hand painted porcelain, Satsuma and cast iron toys, Coca cola signs, screens MUSEUM QUALITY ARTS & LTD. EDITION PRINTS:Beautiful masterpieces, oil on board, and oil on canvas of various sizes of scenes, portraits, and still like and limited number of Ltd. Edition prints from: Remington, Casson, Thompson, and other well know artists. Assortment of quality mirrors of various sizes. ESTATE CONTENTS:We have been instructed to sell the contents of W.B. Taylor (Etobicoke). There are many old and primitive tools and great treas- ures from here to be sold. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS:This sale will be one of the finest selections of antiques to quality gift- wares and collectables. Plan to attend this sale. All items must be sold! No registration fees. No buyers premium. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Amex. For more info. call Royal Auctions Victor- toll free 416-817-9333 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for Jean Pogue of Uxbridge, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD., 391 Regional Rd. 21, Port Perry, 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:8-pc Walnut dining room suite, 4-pc waterfall bedroom suite, cedar chest, Tempus grand- father clock, desk, parlour table, Royal Doultons, fancy cups and saucers, cranberry glass, set silverware, lamps, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other quality items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 650 Auctions 650 Auctions 650 Auctions 650 Auctions 650 Auctions 650 Auctions Improvements800 Painting & Decorating810 Moving & Storage815 Flooring, Carpeting830 QUEEN'S FLOORING & DESIGNS.Sales and Installa- tion (Full service) Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic tile, Laminate, Custom Made & Designs. 27 years Experi- ence. Free Estimates and Shop At Home. 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Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Will remove your garbage for a good price Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 HOME SERVICES ALLIANCE • ELECTRICAL • DRYWALL • CARPENTRY • PAINTING • CERAMIC TILE • CARPET MINOR & MAJOR REPAIRS Res. - Comm. (905) 426-5301 ONE CALL DOES IT ALL FINISHED BASEMENTS bathrooms, additions & second stories. General improvements All work guaranteed Walter Leaver 428–2145 SWEETHEART SPECIALS CELLO CONTRACTING Handyman Services ✴ Minor Repairs ✴Renovations *No Jobs too Small* Call Joe for your Free Estimate Cell (416) 409-1383 Pgr. 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Call Ernie 668-4932 852 Party Services 852 Party Services 892 Adult Entertainment 892 Adult Entertainment 892 Adult Entertainment 800 Improvements 800 Improvements 800 Improvements 810 Painting & Decorating 815 Moving & Storage 835 House Cleaning 220 Articles for Sale 300 Automobiles for Sale 400 Apartments for Rent 400 Apartments for Rent 400 Apartments for Rent 400 Apartments for Rent 400 Apartments for Rent RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Refurbished & New Appliances. All Util. included. In-house Supt. & Maint. On site Security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. Fax (905) 686-8072 (905) 686-5211 Minor to Major Renovations including Remodelling for the disabled. Res. Comm. Ind. Free Estimates Cross Movers Exp. in moving Households • Offices • Apts. Packing Avail. Free Estimates 416-423-0239 905-683-5342 1-877-432-1841 Serving Durham Area with Class, Elegance & Reliability. Discretion Assured. 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ELAINE CULLEN’S VALENTINE, Courtice for Valentine’s Day! Included is a lovely vase and cuddly Teddy Bear. Courtesy of Thimbleberry Lane Flower & Gifts 579-4949 AUCTION SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, 6 PM LIONS COMMUNITY HALL 157 ELGIN ST., COBOURG, ONT. PARTIAL LISTING: Oak Grandfathers clock, Quarter cut oak roll top desk, Lge. walking wheel, Pine blanket boxes, Lge. dough or butter bowls, Quantity of ash, pine, maple & oak Dressers & Chests, oak, maple, pine, Parlor lamp tables, Pine flatback cupboards, Ash sideboards, D.F. corner china cabinet, 4- pc. Art deco burled wal. bedroom suite, Bonnet chests, Old trunks, Chevel dresser mirror, 5 ft. Oak bench, Oak sideboards, J&P Coats thread box, Sectional bookcases, Washstands, Pine rockers, Pressed back rockers, 4 ft. Church pews, Early pine linen cupboard, Gentlemens chest, Drop front desks, 3-pc. Victorian pine bedroom suite, Old treadle sewing machine, Pine tables, 15 Decoys, Tea services, Coke coolers, Oil paintings & prints, Gingerbread clock, Davenport desk, Platform rockers, Wool winders, Highboy chest of drawers, Round dining room table, Odd Victorian chairs, A great selection of smalls such as: Moorcroft, Chintz, Carnival Glass, Nippon, Bennington bowls, Coke trays, Maple Leaf water jug, McCoy, Grays Pottery, Royal Winton, Art deco lamps, Pressed glass, Sets of dishes, Spinning wheels. Quantity of patchwork quilts. Plus many more items too numerous to list. Approx. 350 to 400 lots. TERMS: Cash, Cheque, Visa, Amex, Interac Preview from 1 O’Clock until Sale Time STEEL CITY AUCTION Phone 1-905-544-8953 or 1-888-588-1794 Auctioneers: David P. 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(905)579- 6157 or (905)725-4832 WHITBY Large, clean, 2 bed- room, near schools & parks, well-maintained building, large parking area, $895 all inclusive, first/last required, 905-666-8456 WHITBY - 1 two bedroom, April lst. $760. 1 three bedroom, March lst $860. includes every- thing but cable. lst/last. Telephone (905) 665-7543, office hours 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. WHITBY - CHARMING 2 bed- room apartment, coin laundry, 1st and last, references. No pets. $800 plus hydro. 905-666–2745 WHITBY - LARGE one bedroom basement apartment for rent. $750 inclusive. Separate entrance, central air, 3 appli- ances, fireplace. Available April lst. Call Tina (905) 666-7696 WHITBY ONE BEDROOM apart- ment, bottom floor of triplex, large windows, non smoking, no pets, $730 mo. including heat and hydro. lst/last required. 571–0686 WHITBY,508 Harris Court. 1 bedroom basement of triplex. 4 appliances, fireplace, no pets. April 1. $605+. 1-613-398-6316. WHITBY,Dundas & Coch- rane, Avail. March 1st, 2 -3 bedroom multi level, family apartments. Hardwood, newly refinished. Close to school, shopping, transit. Call Joanne 905-666-4145 leave message WHITE'S ROAD, newly reno- vated bright one bedroom basement apartment, single preferred. Private entrance/ yard, parking, laundry, non smoker/pets, $775 per mo. inclusive. (905) 837–9259 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent410 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Ken Col- lis, Associate Broker, Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663- 1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com 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. 3 BEDROOM Semi available March 1, Located at 593 Dean Ave., Oshawa, (Hwy401/Har- mony Rd. area). First /last, references $960/month +heat. Appliances included. No pets. 905-263-8378 3-BEDROOM house, upstairs Whitby $800 + utilities, large yard. 430–2349 3 BEDROOM SEMI in Bow- manville for rent or rent to own. Large yard, close to school, shopping, 401. Some new upgrades. $1050/monthly + utilities. For more info (905) 697–3532 4-BEDROOM house for rent in Whitby, 2 car garage, very clean, central location, $1250/ monthly. Available March 1st. 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. 416-947- 4736, Evenings & weekend. 905-471-0274. A UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. ATHABASCA FOREST AREA, 3-bedroom available February 15th. 5 appliances, with stove, hardwood floors, gas furnace, many other features, $1125 monthly plus utilities. Call 576-4188 or (519)569–7164 PICKERING, FOXHOLLOW, detached 3+1 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, family room with fire- place, double garage, 5 ap- pliances, central air, $1550/ month plus utilities. Mach 1. Call (905)831-7770. WHITBY-EXECUTIVE home, 4- bedrooms+finished basement in-law suite, security system, automatic lawn-sprinklers, C/ A+V, fireplace, 2-car garage, etc. available Mar.15/01. $2,000/month, min. 1-year lease, credit check/references required. (416)712–7695 Space For Rent425 LANDSCAPER/CONTRACTOR/ DISTRIBUTOR 1,500 sq. ft. shop with office, 1/2 acre parking lot, beautiful location, Taunton Rd. Between Oshawa and Bowmanville. $800 per mo plus utilities No auto re- pair, body shop or retail. Call Andy (905) 263–4745 Rooms for Rent430 $400 PER MONTH, Whitby - Rossland and Bassett, fur- nished bedroom, central air, bus at door. Cable. Non- smoking, suitable for mature working or pensioner female. (905)-665–8504. SOUTH AJAX, furnished room in clean home. Shared facili- ties. Includes cable, parking, bar fridge, microwave. Suits working non-smoker. $400/ mo. First/last. (905)427–6932 NORTH WHITBY - one bed- room. Suitable for working person. First/last required. Avail. immediately. Please call Shirley after 4:30pm (905)665-6267 PICKERING- Brock/Finch, main floor furnished room (or not) in large adult home. Bus to GO, non-smoker preferred. Share kitchen, laundry, park- ing, cable. $350. Leave msg. 416-460-5615. Pickering - sunny room with ensuite for cheery roommate, laundry and ktichen shared, no smoking, no pets, pension- ers wlecomed. $450 per mo. Call (905) 839=7675 PICKERING 1 FURNISHED bedroom available imme- diately in condo. Includes ca- ble, utilities, use of facilities. Prefer female non-smoker. $425/month, first/last re- quired. 905-421-9973 leave message PRIVATE HOME,Courtice, shared kitchen and laundry, private bathroom, cable, no pets, $450. per mo. lst/last, March lst. Mature employed person preferred. 432–6021 ROOM FOR RENT in nice bungalow. Side entrance. Close to GM and Ice Sports. Bus at door. Paid weekly, first/ last. References required. Call 434-6456. Shared Accommodation450 PICKERING - large house to share, Sheppard and Whites area, parking, laundry, private bathroom, serious replys only call Jeff 416-878-9770 leave message PICKERING - CLOSE to PTC and GO. Family home. In- cludes utilities, parking, laun- dry. Prefer responsible work- ing female. Smoker okay first/last, references. $480/ month. Avail. immediately. 905-420–6739 SHARED ACCOMMODATION $400 per month, single work- ing female, includes parking, laundry, cable. Ref. required. Call Rebecca weekdays 1- 800-667-4656 or message (905)720-2711 Office & Retail Space460 2,200 SQUARE FEET of office space available immediately in Bobcaygeon, $800 per month plus utilities. Call Anne Houston (705)749-3383 UXBRIDGE small profession- al office space available on Toronto Street. $1000 inclu- sive Available immediately. Call 905-683-5117 ask for Abe Fakhourie. Garage & Storage Space462 COMMERCIAL Garage, in high traffic area in Oshawa. Suit mechanic, landscaper, wood- worker, upholster. Also used car lot. (905)723-3692 or (905)429–8038 Private Homes For Sale500 AJAX -Detached 3-bedroom bungalow, huge eat-in kitchen, hardwood + bay window in liv- ingroom. 40'x100' lot, fenced yard. Reduced price, $129,900. Mike Lynch, Rep. 905-831-9500. 3 BEDROOM BACKSPLIT, South Ajax, large lot, inground pool, mostly new windows, AC/CV, 1-1/2 bathrooms, beautifully landscaped. minutes to lake $215,000. 905-427-7675 ATTN. HOMEBUYERS: Receive by mail, advance no- tice of all hot new listings that match your homebuying cri- teria. Call Toll Free 1-877-210- 6206, Enter ID# 2002. Coldwell Banker Terrequity. MILL ST. OSHAWA - Charm- ing mature 2+1 bdrms on green belt/park setting. Large country kitchen, hardwood floors, 43X232 fenced lot, de- tached garage. $146,000. (905)432–3540. SEMI-DETACHED COUNTRY home, 5-min. north of Co- bourg. 2-bdrms & den, small garage. No basement. Large yard. Separate heat/hydro. $750/month plus utilities. Newly redone. 905-723-7189 WHITBY,Dunlop St. West., 2 storey semi, with small base- ment apartment. Clean, new paint, immediate possession $148,000. Call 668–6226. Money to Lend575 BUSINESS LOANS -$10K to $50K approvals 48 hrs. Gov- ernment secured loans to $250K. 1-877-643-0130 or (905)420-3960.cnp CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 95%. From 6.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686- 2557. MONEY PROBLEMS,Get out of debt quick without going bankrupt or being garnisheed. Everyone accepted regardless of credit rating. Call for free information. 905-576-3505. Student loans included. Mortgages, Insurance580 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. Business Opportunities590 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. CHIP TRUCK,with good loca- tion. 2 new fryers, Garland grill and all accessories, in- cluded. Serious inquiries only. 905-259–0748 leave message. INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY Toy Store located in rapidly expanding community. Rea- sonable investment, great po- tential. Phone 905-723-2680 after 5p.m. JOIN NEW exciting home based business team. People skills & internet access re- quired. Toll-Free pre-recorded message 1-877-573-3305. RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL cleaning company in Picker- ing for sale. Excess $60,000. (905)831–5206 TAKE OVER OWNERSHIP on perfume, aromatherapy, body and bath store. Mall location. Stock and fixtures included in cost. Call for details. 728– 0498 IF YOU WOULD like to find out the secret of how ordinary people earn extraordinary income send an e-mail to: plumpton-hood@zibgib.com WORKING PARTNER required in unique specialty food distri- bution business. $5000 in- vestment required. Unlimited growth potential. Customers are lined up and waiting. 2 days/week min. Call 905-743- 6115. Coming Events640 *EXHIBITORS WANTED* Durham's Largest Homeshow. Metro East Trade Centre, March 2-4, 2001. 1st Class Exhibitors. Call 905-655-8278 or 1-800- 461-3355. FEELING TIRED? Grand open- ing. Let MASSAGE MASSAGE help. Beautiful new young la- dies will take your troubles away. Weekly specials, free parking behind building. 7 days/week 128 Dundas W. Whitby 905-665-2018 CAUCASIAN Average good looking, 49 year-old European woman, educated but timid and isolated seeks friendship and companionship with another woman in the Ajax/ Pickering area. Send letter: File#650, c/o Oshawa This Week, PO Box#481, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa, L1H 7L5 DURHAM SINGLES New ap- proach to finding lasting rela- tionships. Personal Growth Seminars, Events, Quality People, First Rate At- mosphere. Selective. Call 905-438-1720 www.durhamsingles.com DURHAM'S OWN DATING SERVICE!Call 905-683-1110. Create a private mailbox or browse other personal ads free. Meet a new Friend or Love for life. GRAND OPENING "Dream Spa". Full-body relaxation massage. Open Monday-Sun- day 8:00am-4:00am. Early Morning & Late Night Spe- cials 7 days/week. 155 Sim- coe St. South, Oshawa. (905)721-2345. HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. SINGLE HORIZONS Durham Region's most active social and outdoor adventure club. 905-471-7843 www.singlehor- izons.com. FREE Credit Repair Clinic Thursday February 15 10:00am or 2:00pm or 7:00pm RSVP 1-877-319-7459 Limited Seating NO RESULTS - NO FEES POWER OF SALE Bank sales and estate sale properties from Pickering to Whitby. To receive a free compu- terized printout call 1-888-805-7965 ID #1042 to leave a message indi- cating the area and price range you are interested in (Talk to no one). Re- port courtesy of Chris Pyke, Sutton Group. Web site www.soldformore.com Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 14, 2001-PAGE B7 P Robinson David John & Michael Alexander who passed away Feb 14, 18982 There never is a day go by that we don't think of you. We miss you, Paul, Bill, Jim and Mother DESOUZA, Anthony Alexander - In loving memory of Anthony Alexander who passed from this life on Sunday, February 11, 2001 at the young age of 25. He was a loving father to daughters Alysha and Caoilinn. He will al- ways be lovingly remembered by father Al- ban, mother Margo, brother John and sisters, Suzanne, Krista and Amanda, and stepmoth- er Kim. We loved you in life as we will in death. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428– 8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Tuesday. Fu- neral mass to be held at St. Bernadettes Ca- tholic Church (SE corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave., Ajax) on Wednesday, Febru- ary 14, 2001 at 11 am. Interment Resurrec- tion Cemetery, Whitby. GRIFFIN, Philip Roy -Suddenly at his home near Sunderland, January 31st, Philip Roy Griffin, husband of Betty, father of Steven Griffin, Mark Griffin and his wife Shirley, Ann Griffin, and Shirley Milton and her husband Jeff. Grandfather of Eric, Leslie, and Keith Griffin and Lauren Milton. A memorial service was held Saturday February 10th at Thorne Funeral Home in Sunderland. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. LIZOTTE, Irene Rose (nee Harwood)- It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Rose Lizotte on February 10, 2001 at the Kingston General Hospital. Irene is survived by her loving daughter Chris and her husband Bill Cook, her most loved grand- son Kevin, brother Roy and sisters Rita and Audrey. She was predeceased by her hus- band Pete (Leonard), brother Ed and sister Bess. Irene loved her family, friends and laughter. She was a former member of the Pickering Lawn Bowling Association and was retired from Delta Bingo Hall, Pickering. In celebration of Irene's life friends and family will be welcomed at the MCEACHNIE FU- NERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428–8488 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wed- nesday February 14, 2001. Chapel Service will take place on Thursday February 15, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Campbellford to be with her loving husband Pete. If so desired donations to the C.N.I.B. Association would be appreciated by the family. MACDONALD, Elizabeth "Betty"(nee Kelly) - Suddenly at her home in Pickering on Mon- day February 12, 2001 at the age of 80. Be- loved wife of the late Addison David Mac- Donald. Loving mother of Elizabeth Wyskiel and her husband Joseph, Richard and his wife Sherry, Valerie, and Mary and her husband Stephen. Proud grandmother of Daniel and Emily. Dear sister of Patsy, Norah and Mau- reen. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428– 8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Thursday. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, 82 Church St., S. Ajax (Pickering Village) on Friday Fe- bruary 16, 2001 at 11am. Interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Toron- to Association for Community Living would be greatly appreciated. McMILLAN, Irene Edna -Peacefully, on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton. In her 93rd year. Prede- ceased by her parents William and Bella Mc- Millan, her brother Garfield and her sister Florence. Rested at the LOW & LOW FUNER- AL HOME, UXBRIDGE 23 Main Street South on Thursday, February 8, 2001 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Friday at 2:00 p.m. Spring Inter- ment, Cedarvale Cemetery, Cannington. In Irene's Memory, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. MILLER, Joe -W.W.II Veteran, Member of R.C.L. BR. 322, Ajax.- Peacefully at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Sunday, Fe- bruary 11, 2001 in his 79th year. Joe, loving husband of 55 years to Margaret. Father of Raymond and his wife Jane and Sylvia. Grandfather of Michael and Jennifer. Sur- vived by sisters Eileen and Vera, both of Eng- land. Brother-in-law of Frances and her hus- band Fred Smith, Barbara and her husband Mick Bell of England, and John Atterbury of England. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428– 8488 from 1 to 2 pm Tuesday, February 13, 2001. Funeral service to follow in the chapel at 2pm. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly ap- preciated. MUNRO, Helen Myrtle (nee Tait) -Quietly at home while surrounded by her family on Sat- urday February 10, 2001. Helen Munro of R.R. #1 Zephyr at 80 years of age. Beloved wife of the late James Leslie Munro. Loving mother of Marie, Yvonne, Betty, and Marilyn. Dear grandmother of Clint, Kimberly, Dannyelle, Heather, Jamie, Jessica and Christopher. Dear great grandmother of Jenny, and Alex. Friends called at the LATHANGUE & SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME,19153 Cen- tre St., Mt. Albert for visitation. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Tuesday Fe- bruary 13, 2001 at 2 p.m. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Zephyr. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreci- ated. MUSTARD, Lorna -Peacefully at the Cedar- vale Lodge, Keswick, on Wednesday, Febru- ary 7, 2001. Lorna Taylor in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Murray. Loving mother of Keith, Effie and Bill Holstock, and predeceased by Hugh and mother-in-law of Celine Mustard. Cherished grandmother of Aaron, Andrew, Nancy, Caroline, and Brian and great-grandmother of 4. Friends called at the LATHANGUE & SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 19153 Centre St., Mt. Albert for visi- tation. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 2 p.m. Spring interment at Uxbridge Cemetery. REDMAN, Gladys - Peacefully passed away, at the Community Nursing Home, in Picker- ing, on February 12, 2001, at the age of 78. Loving wife of Garnett F. Redman. Gladys, will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The family will receive friends at the MCEACH- NIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428–8488 from 10-11 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2001. Funeral Service in the Chapel to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment - Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to The Church of the Holy Trinity, would be greatly appreciated. 910 Deaths 910 Deaths 910 Deaths 910 Deaths900In-Memoriams 900 In-Memoriams 400 Apartments for Rent 450 Shared Accommodation 500 Private Homes for Sale 576 Financial Services 670 Personals Approved by phone EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECKS! 310-CASH OSHAWA LOCATION NOW OPEN CALL NOW! 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Step PICKERING —The Pickering Carib Cana- dian Culture Association is inviting local resi- dents to escape the February blahs at its ‘Annual Caribbean Night Show and Dance’ Saturday, Feb. 24. The event, which takes place in the west salon at the Pickering Recreation Complex, will fea- ture the Jones & Jones Comedy Team, folk and limbo dancers and Caribbean music and food. The show runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will be followed by a dance. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children under 12. The Pickering Recreation Complex is located at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. For tickets or more information call Patrecia at 427-7344, Alma at 428-6746, Susan at 420- 5196 or Willy at 428-8244. Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER feb. 14, 2001 CELIA BRONKHORST/ News Advertiser photo Mad Hatter lands in Claremont The Mad Hatter (aka Jeff Snape) gets a little help from his friend, junior magician Lee Cowie, during a performance at the Clare- mont Masonic Hall Saturday. The Mad Hat- ter’s Tea Party was held as part of Clare- mont Winter Carnival festivities. 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Team members are Matt Wyles, Aaron Calder, Kevin Crawford, Ken Stevens, John Porter, James Follett, Scott Billings, Shawn Cooper, James Cummins, Brent Dalliday, Brandon Gifford, Steve Bur- nett, Dave Lewis, Geoff Stewart, James Snetsinger, Dan Sharpe, Darryn Dubeau and Ryan Thorpe. PICKERING —The Dun- barton High School Spartans senior boys’ hockey team ran its winning streak to 15 games en route to the championship at the Canadian Classic Hockey Tournament at York University this past weekend. It was the second consecu- tive tournament championship victory for Dunbarton. A week ago, the Spartans laid claim to the title at the Father Goetz Memorial Hockey Tournament in Toronto where they defeated many of the top teams in On- tario. At the eight-team York Uni- versity event, the Spartans won five consecutive games, includ- ing a 5-2 victory over St. Pius X from Ottawa in the final. The early-morning contest was tied 2-2 at the end of two periods, with the Spartans dominating the third period by scoring three consecutive markers, the last one into an empty net, to secure the title. Matt Wyles and Aaron Calder led the Spartans’ attack as each provided two-goal ef- forts. Kevin Crawford chipped in with a single marker. Draw- ing assists were Ken Stevens with two, John Porter and Crawford with one apiece. The Spartans moved into the championship game after dispatching Lorne Park from Mississauga to the sidelines with a 5-1 victory. Crawford had the scoring touch in the contest, netting a hat trick. James Follett and Scott Billings added the other goals. Shawn Cooper recorded four assists, Calder contributed two, and Follett and Porter had one apiece. Dunbarton started pool play with a 6-1 victory over Water- loo-Oxford. Crawford netted a pair of goals, while Brent Dal- liday, Porter, Steve Burnett and James Cummins connected for one apiece. Assists went to Stevens with three, Dalliday with two, Billings, Dave Lewis, Follett, Cummins and Brandon Gifford all with sin- gles. In the second game, Dun- barton got past Nelson from Burlington 4-3. Gifford, Craw- ford, Cooper and Billings scored for the Spartans. Lewis and Cooper both registered two assists, Crawford added one. The Spartans ended pool play with a perfect 3-0 record after defeating Cardinal Carter from Aurora 5-2. Wyles led the way with a pair of goals, Coop- er, Crawford and Cummins netted one apiece. Assists went to Billings and Porter each with two, Geoff Stewart, Calder, Lewis and Crawford each with one. The York University tourna- ment represented the Spartans final event of the season prior to the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Associations High School Hockey Champi- onships in Burlington begin- ning March 21. In the interim, the Spartans - at 23-3-2 overall and the number-two ranked team in the Toronto Star poll of Toronto and area high school hockey teams — will stay sharp by playing exhibition games, mainly against Durham Region opponents. This year’s OFSAA show- down, says Spartans’ coach Bill Dalliday, promises to be a wide-open affair with no dom- inant teams this season. It means that one of up to 10 teams could win the presti- gious event. “It’s nice to be seeded, but in the end you’re going to play just as hard a team as everyone else,” he says. “It’s all going to be one-goal games or ties. I don’t think a team will go through OFSAA undefeated.” Hockey Spartans sizzle as unbeaten string reaches 15 games Dunbarton High pucksters claim Canadian Classic tournament crown Please recycle your copy of the News Advertiser Email it News Advertiser arivett@durhamnews.net Newly Wed Game Sat. 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