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It’s over for the Panthers Sports, B1 Fuellish thinking Wheels pullout PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 45,600 40 PAGES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $5/ $1 NEWSSTAND WHERE TO FIND IT Editorial Page/A6 Sports/B1 Classified/B4 Entertainment/B8 GIVE US A CALL General/683-5110 Distribution/683-5117 General FAX/683-7363 Death Notices/683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 AtAGlance Police pursuit ends in Pickering, teen charged PICKERING –– A teenager suspected in a break and enter was taken into custody late Sun- day after police pursued a stolen van from Toronto to Pickering. A second youth, who lost a shoe at the scene, got away on foot after the van was abandoned on Hwy. 401 at Whites Road at about 11:25 p.m. Feb. 18. Police said they know the identity of the teen. Durham Regional Police uni- form and K-9 officers, at the re- quest of their Toronto colleagues, combed an area ravine for the sec- ond suspect.The York Regional Police helicopter also took part in the extensive search. Police said the incident began when break-in suspects bolted from officers in the stolen vehicle. Scan new fashions at hospital fund-raiser The Ajax and Pickering Health Centre will show off the hottest spring fashions at an upcoming fund-raising show. The hospital auxiliary is host- ing a fashion show Thursday, March 29 at the Ajax Community Centre as it continues to work to- wards its pledge of raising $500,000 towards a CT scanner installed at the hospital in 1999. Fashions will be modelled by hospital staff, physicians and vol- unteers. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a gourmet dessert reception, fol- lowed by the fashion show at 8 p.m.The evening also includes a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets for the event are $20 and can be purchased by calling the auxiliary office at 683-2320 ext. 5481. Pickering library offers story fun for families PICKERING ––The Picker- ing Public Library is inviting par- ents to drop their kids off for a morning of stories, songs and fin- gerplays. ‘Family storytimes’ is being offered for children two to five years old at the Claremont Branch on Thursdays at 10 a.m., from March 22 to May 17. It will also run at the Greenwood Branch on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. from March 21 to May 16. No registration is required. Panasonic TX210 Blue Built in Vibrating mode, long lasting battery & speaker phone (standby up to 200 hours, talk time up to 120 minutes) BONUS: FREE Genuine Panasonic portable hands-free headset ($49 value) *after mail in rebate with a min. of $35 monthly plan based on 2 years term PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS TM Rogers Communications Inc. Used under License. ® AT&T Corp. Used under license. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Lifestyle Communication Upper Level - Sears Wing 905.420.0744 THE BAYWOOD CENTRE Classic Cellular 105 Bayly St. West, Ajax 905.686.8061 WHITES RD. & HWY. 2, PICKERING Cable Tec Electronics Beside National Sports 905.831.9557 3.1 oz. in weight 2 colours LCD (green, amber) Exclusively at Rogers AT&T stores in Ajax and Pickering Actual Size $99 *$99 *$99 * GOLF MEMBERSHIP Need a 683-3210ANNANDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB G.S.T additional Men’s Full Membership $845 Ladies Full Membership $845 Couples Full Membership $1475 Weekday Membership from $255 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) 509-9888For Reservations, Take-Out WEEKDAY LUNCHEON SPECIALS from $4.35 LLBO FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo They’re all hearts Officials with the Durham West chapter of the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation received a $5,500 contribution to their re- cent ‘Paint the Town Red’ campaign, thanks to staff at Brian and Karen’s No Frills store in Ajax. Staff sold hearts, which were personalized by the purchaser, and placed them up at the store. Demonstrating they have heart, and thus helping continue the agency’s community work, are the store’s top sellers (from left) Janice Cleary, Cheryl Humphrey and Lisa Humphrey. Pickering announces delay in opening New library books new due date PICKERING —Ongoing construction delays mean local residents won’t be using the City’s new library and communi- ty centre until at least April, offi- cials say. Pickering’s new Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre was originally scheduled to open at the end of January but that date has been pushed back a couple of times due to building delays. “We are still hoping for staff to be in the building by the end of March and we will open the doors to the public sometime in April,” said Linda Linton, chief executive officer for the Picker- ing Public Library. Tom Quinn, the City’s chief administrative officer, reports the delay is essentially due to the fact the economy is “pretty healthy” and there has been a large de- mand placed on the construction industry. “We had a difficult time last fall because of the construction strike we had with regard to con- crete. That slowed us down,” he said, noting there has also been a delay in the delivery of the large glass panels for the building. “It’s just a delivery problem,” he said. “Unfortunately there are only so many places that make glass and you’re really at their beck and call.” Ms. Linton noted the south and west walls of the Kingston Road facility, near Rosebank Road, are all glass. “It’s a signif- icant component of the build- ing.” And, she believes the building will be “quite stunning” when it’s completed. “I think the public will be re- ally pleased with the building,” she said. “The first thing you see (when you enter the library) is the wall of windows and the ravine... it’s quite lovely.” Located in East Woodlands Park on Kingston Road, the new facility will include a 10,000- square-foot library with an en- larged children’s area, a reading section centred around a fire- place, study tables and comput- ers with Internet access. The facility will also include a community centre featuring a spacious multi-purpose room with a large kitchen as well as a room for drop-in programs for young people. Ms. Linton reported staff are “anxious” for the new facility to open, noting staff from the Rouge Hill branch, which was closed in December because of a leak in the roof, are preparing to move in. “They’re working at the cen- tral library helping out the circu- lation department,” she said, not- ing that branch has “received most of the overflow of users that used the Rouge Hill branch.” Meanwhile, Mr. Quinn said the library will likely open prior to the community centre portion of the building. “That was al- ways our intent (to complete the library first) because we knew the old building was old,” he said of the Rouge Hill branch. TOM QUINN ‘It’s just a delivery problem.’ Trustees negotiate way back onto committees Motion to have Durham trustees abandon bargaining defeated BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer After a heated debate, Durham public school trustees Monday night rejected a mo- tion that would have removed them from labour negotiating committees. Trustees voted 6-4 against Scugog Trustee Martin Dem- mers’s motion at the Durham District School Board meeting. Two weeks earlier at stand- ing committee trustees had voted 6-5 in favour. The differ- ence this time was that Ajax Trustee Melinda Crawford ab- stained, while Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper voted against the motion after supporting it Feb. 5. The board veteran said she changed her mind because she has “always felt if other trustees value something they should be able to do it. “I don’t think other trustees should be blocking them from doing it,” said Trustee Hopper. The motion would have pre- vented trustees from serving on board bargaining commit- tees with teachers and other employee groups after the cur- rent round of talks ends. “Negotiating is an art that takes years of experience to ac- quire,” said Trustee Demmers, noting Education Minister Janet Ecker has said “trustees have a history of caving in” in talks. KATHLEEN HOPPER ‘If other trustees value something, they should be able to do it.’ Ecker urged to examine alternatives to Pickering pipe plan BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer The proposed York Region water pipeline is a concern to the Durham District School Board, trustees decided Mon- day night. In a 10-1 vote, trustees agreed to ask Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker to step in and ensure all other al- ternatives are examined before the pipeline is built under Whites Road. Only Whitby Trustee and board chairman Elizabeth Roy voted against the motion, first introduced by Pickering Trustee Jennifer Bridge at the Feb. 5 standing committee meeting. “I really feel that as an elected official it is my duty to reflect the concerns of my vot- ers, and this has been brought to my attention,” said Trustee Bridge. Trustees previously ques- tioned the appropriateness of the school board getting in- volved. On Monday they changed the wording of the motion slightly to make it more palatable. Brock-Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine said she was concerned the motion read Ms. Ecker should “halt the said pro- ject” and suggested safety alone should be the board’s concern. Trustee Bridge accepted taking out the wording. But the Pickering trustee did not accept another amendment, from Scu- gog Trustee Martin Demmers, who questioned if Ms. Ecker should be “requested to inter- vene”. Jack Massie, the board’s fa- cilities superintendent, said he had discussions with the min- istry of the environment and others involved in the project. A published copy of an envi- ronmental assessment on the impact of the project will be available in mid-March, after which the ministry will receive and look at public comments on the project for seven weeks before making a decision. Mr. Massie said Simcoe En- gineering, the project manager in charge, said the tunnelling project from Finch Avenue to Petticoat Creek will take two months. The work is planned for July and August for mini- mum disruption to schools, he said. Pickering Community Working Group members in the audience disputed the time JANET ECKER Trustees urge MPP to get involved in pipe bid. See DURHAM page A2 MARTIN DEMMERS ‘Negotiating is an art that takes years of experience to acquire.’ See MPP page A4 Trustees would better serve the board dealing with curriculum, accom- modation and other school matters, he argued. Trustees on bargaining com- mittees “compromise” the fairness of talks, and should set the parameters for professional staff members to do the job, said Trustee Demmers. But other trustees said the decision should be one each trustee makes as an individual. Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford said she didn’t like “the finality of the motion,” which encompassed all trustees. “I can’t understand the motion,” she said. “You have the option of doing it or not doing it.” Student representatives Karmyn Giesbrecht and Chris Skinner jumped into the discussion, urging trustees to remain on the committees. Oshawa Trustee Susan Shetler ar- gued trustees have neither the time nor the expertise and should withdraw from bargaining teams. She said the debate was ironic since some board trustees don’t meet with their constituents, visit schools or talk to their colleagues. If trustees are taking valuable time to sit on committees, they are not at home to answer the phone when a ratepayer calls or are not visiting schools to see first-hand what is going on there, said Trustee Shetler. Board chairman and Whitby Trustee Elizabeth Roy noted employee groups want trustees to remain on bar- gaining teams, and that she has re- ceived e-mails and phone calls from people, including school community councils, who feared trustees were about to make the wrong decision. “To establish morale with employee groups builds morale in our schools,” argued Trustee Roy. Trustees Nancy Loraine (Brock- Uxbridge), Marilyn Crawford, Hopper, Bridge, Ross and Roy opposed the mo- tion. In favour were trustees Demmers, Paul Crawford, Cynthia Steffen (Os- hawa) and Shetler. A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 21, 2001 Durham trustees vote to continue bargaining duties DURHAM from page A1 Teen punished for high school food fight Durham Re- gional Police say an Ajax high school student facing the prospect of crimi- nal charges has instead agreed to perform 20 hours community ser- vice as punish- ment for organiz- ing a lunch-hour food fight. “He agreed to the community service in lieu of court proceed- ings,” said police spokesman Sergeant Jim Grimley, adding the 17-year-old boy, a student at Exeter High School, could have been charged with mis- chief. He said the teen used the school’s Internet chat line to orga- nize the Feb. 9 mealtime may- hem in the cafete- ria. “As a result of the food fight ex- tensive cleaning was required in the cafeteria and a 15-year-old fe- male student was taken to hospital by ambulance after suffering a minor injury,” Sgt. Grimley said. She was hid- ing under a table when it col- lapsed, he said. School offi- cials also sus- pended the archi- tect of the feeding frenzy for five days. Church hosts sale PICKERING ––St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr. hosts a New to You sale Friday, Feb. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring good used cloth- ing for the entire family, a white elephant table, toys and books. Phone 839- 4257 for infor- mation. The Convergence of high tech and biotech Introducing Canada’s newest labour sponsored funds with an investment focus on today’s new generation of biotechnology companies. 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CANADA PREMIUM BOND CANADA SAVINGS BOND RRSP BONDS. Series 19 & 70 available only until March 1, 2001 The Minister of Finance may end the sale of bonds at any time. *These rates of 4.35%, 4.45% and 4.55% also apply to Canada Premium Bonds Series 2 issued March 1, 1998 for the years beginning March 1, 2001, March 1, 2002, March 1, 2003 respectively. **This rate also applies to Canada Savings Bonds Series 58 and 64 issued March 1,1999 and March 1,2000 respectively,for the year beginning March 1, 2001. †Calls must be made before February 22, 2001 to receive a tax receipt for 2000 income tax purposes. BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer A man charged in the home invasion-robbery in which slain Pickering security guard Roy Jones was scheduled to testify has been denied bail. After a lengthy show-cause hearing Monday afternoon in Ontario Court of Justice in Os- hawa, justice of the peace Linda Kay ordered Cosmo Joseph Ja- cobson, 25, be detained in cus- tody until trial. Ms. Kay ruled Mr. Jacobson had failed to “show cause” why he should be released on bail. The details of the judgment and evidence and testimony heard during the hearing are subject to a ban on publication. Mr. Jacobson was originally freed on a $10,000 recog- nizance but bail was revoked this month when a surety asked to be relieved of responsibility. Durham Regional Police de- tectives then charged him with two counts of breach of recog- nizance, alleging he violated the terms of his earlier release. Mr. Jacobson is awaiting trial on 11 charges including armed robbery, wearing a dis- guise, forcible confinement and drug possession in connection with the June 2000 home inva- sion on Major Oaks Drive in Pickering. Police at the time said a woman and her 20-year-old son were bound with duct tape, pis- tol-whipped and handcuffed by three men wearing handker- chiefs. The bandits, one of whom was armed with a hand- gun, took the woman’s bank cards and forced her to reveal her personal code numbers. A preliminary hearing in the case was to take place Feb. 7 but was adjourned at the request of the Crown after Mr. Jones, a key prosecution witness, was gunned down outside his Ajax home three nights earlier. A security guard at the Metro East Trade Centre, Mr. Jones was confronted by one or more gunmen while walking home from work, police said. The 28-year-old victim was re- peatedly shot and died on the street. Police have made no ar- rests in the murder and the in- vestigation continues. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 21, 2001 PAGE A3 A/P Just the fax: 683-7363 Bail denied in Pickering home-invasion case Lengthy hearing ends Monday with suspect remaining in police custody Two dead following rush-hour accident Ontario Provincial Police closed the westbound lanes of Hwy. 401 last night at Harwood Avenue, following an acci- dent between a tractor-trailer and car that left two people dead. Few details had been released at the News Advertiser’s deadline, but OPP Constable Julia McCuaig did confirm two people had been killed in the crash that occurred at about 5:35 p.m. just west of Harwood Avenue. Police could not confirm if there were any other vic- tims. Police closed the highway at Har- wood, directing traffic along Bayly Street and Hwy. 2, before motorists were allowed back on at Westney Road. It was expected the highway would be closed for hours as police continued to investigate the crash. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Ajax firefighters and an OPP officer investigate the scene of a crash yesterday on Hwy. 401 that killed two people. The crash occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. and involved a tractor- trailer and a car. Police were releasing few details as of the News Advertiser’s deadline. SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Walmart, Ajax 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Wednesday Feb. 21, 2001 News Advertiser * Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Free Topping Pizza Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Mary Brown’s Ajax/Pick. * Mincom-Garry Free (Post-it-Note) Ajax/Pick. * Mincom-Judy Stacee (Post-it-Note) Ajax/Pick. * Mincom-Linda Friel (Post-it-Note) Ajax * Plaza Physiotherapy Pick. Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Salvation Army Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Square Boy Pick. Wheels Ajax/Pick. * White Rose Ajax/Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Dayavata Wednesday’s Carrier of the Week is Dayavata. Dayavata enjoys playing volleyball and working. She will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Dayavata for being our Carrier of the Week. John Willems, General Manager eBusiness Initiatives for Metroland’s Durham Region Division, would like to welcome Todd Blayone to the position of Manager, Web Publishing and eBusiness Development. Mr. Blayone holds a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Toronto and is a former faculty lecturer and consultant at McGill University. Todd brings with him a wealth of practical experience in the IT field, most notably as Curriculum Developer and Instructor at Durham Business and Computer College, and as the founder of “Chorus”, a resource for academic and educational computing sponsored by the University of California, Berkeley. Todd’s extensive experience, interest, and abilities in the IT field will lead to a number of exciting and comprehensive internet initiatives that will ultimately provide the businesses and residents of Durham Region with the most thorough “local “ gateway to the world wide web. APPOINTMENT NOTICE 2 Durham locations to serve you better! 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MPP from page A1 MPP called into action over York pipe bid Welfare demand inches up after years of decline Durham numbers jump by 2.7 per cent The welfare rolls in Durham and across the province increased last month for the first time in years, offi- cials report. Here in Durham, there was an in- crease of 2.7 per cent in the welfare caseload from December to January, reported Paul Cloutier, head of the Region’s income support division. “The caseload did increase... it’s been quite a while since it went up,” he said, noting although the increase wasn’t significant, it was the first in years. “The worst we’ve done for a cou- ple of years is it stayed the same from one month to the next.” According to a Durham report, the number of cases here increased from 6,683 in December to 6,861 in Janu- ary while the number of people receiving social assistance climbed by 311 people, from 15,364 in De- cember to 15,675 in January. Of the recipients in Jan- uary, 8,276, were children. “January has always been a bit of a month when you start to see an increase due to the post-Christmas flattening out (of the economy),” Mr. Cloutier said. He also reported income support staff in north Durham noticed a new trend in January that wasn’t there in December. “We had people in the north com- ing in who have been laid off,” he said, noting the region will be “vul- nerable if the auto sector slows down.” Mr. Cloutier also said the income support division is anticipating the welfare rolls in Durham will contin- ue to increase this year. “There is the potential now for a little bit of a settling of the econo- my,” he said, noting “everyone is paying attention to the issues around the U.S. economy and the auto sector here.” However, John Baird, minister of community and social services, be- lieves the provincial government’s welfare reforms “and the solid On- tario economy will continue to pro- vide people with the opportunities they need to realize the dignity of a job and the pride of independence.” According to the Ministry of Community and Social Services, the number of people receiving social as- sistance in the province climbed by 4,500 in January after nearly three consecutive years of monthly de- clines. 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Click on us at www.durhamnews.net Taxi drivers ask City for a break Increased rates sought to counter high fuel prices, plate transfer fees BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer PICKERING —Local taxi drivers are calling on the City to approve the first fare increase in 11 years to account for rising gas prices. But, the more than 30 cab drivers that attended Pickering’s executive committee meeting last week won’t get an answer until March 5. That’s the date council will deal with the issue after voting to defer a decision. “There has been no increase in the fares since 1989,” Bhupinder Bajwa told the committee. “The gas prices have really gone up in the recent past.” Mr. Bajwa, who drove a taxi 12 years ago and now works for Ontario Power Generation, represented drivers with Rapid Taxi and Pick-N-Go Taxi at the meeting. He told councillors the cost to trans- fer taxicab owners’ plates and fares are “two issues which have been long out- standing.” Mr. Bajwa asked councillors to ap- prove an increase in what is known as the ‘drop charge’, from $2 to $2.45 as well as an increase in the per-kilometre charge from $1.20 to $1.40 and an in- crease in the fee for waiting from 25 cents per minute to 40 cents per minute. Drivers are also proposing a further 10- cent increase to the per-kilometre charge, effective March 1, 2002. Mr. Bajwa also urged councillors to decrease the transfer fee due to the City when owners sell plates. They want a drop from $4,000 to $500 “to bring this one in line with the other cities”. He reported there is no fee to trans- fer plates in Ajax while the fee is $50 in Oshawa, $100 in Markham, $500 in Richmond Hill and $400 in Vaughan. “This matter hasn’t been reviewed in a long period of time,” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland, who believes the $4,000 fee is “punitive when one takes a look at the transfer fees in other municipalities... we would still be at the high end of the range at $500.” According to a City staff report, the transfer fee was increased to $4,000 here in 1987 because it was thought the high fee would reduce the number of transfers and therefore cut the number of taxi drivers operating here. There are currently 74 plates issued in Pickering. Coun. Holland also said, “If we’re going to ensure they’re able to provide themselves a living I think we need to be equitable... it’s only fair we give them an opportunity to be able to earn a fair living, particularly in the wake of the increasing gas prices... inflation and rising costs of gas have rapidly eroded their income.” But, the majority of councillors said they wanted more information before voting on the proposed fare increase and the decrease in the transfer fee, which would result in a loss of revenue to the City. In a report to the committee, City clerk Bruce Taylor noted dropping the transfer fee would result in a decrease in revenue of about $17,500 a year, an estimate based on the annual average of five plate transfers. “There’s a loss to the taxpayers,” said Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson, who suggested councillors need to learn more about the issue be- fore voting on it. “It’s one thankless job and they de- serve every penny they can get,” said Ward 2 local Councillor Bill McLean. “The work you do, I think you deserve an increase. What type of increase? That’s the million-dollar question.” Ward 1 local Councillor Dave Ryan agreed there is a “need to recognize fairness for taxicab drivers.” However, he said, it could be argued the people who use taxicabs in the city “are typi- cally people that can’t afford their own vehicle... who are on a fixed income... they are the people who can least afford an increase.” He added, “I think it would be pre- mature to deal with it this evening... it does deserve a review and does deserve an adjustment.” In an interview following the meet- ing, Arif Rana, who’s been driving for Rapid Taxi for the past year and a half, said, “The cost to just run the taxi has gone up. We definitely need a break... because of the gas prices.” He also noted the cost of living has continued to increase over the past 11 years. “We are not getting any breaks. 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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 A season to remember To the editor: We at the Durham Children’s Aid Society are pleased to an- nounce our 2000 ‘community car- ing at Christmas’ campaign ex- ceeded last year’s tremendous re- sponse. Thanks to the generosity of Durham Region, the holiday season was brighter for 289 fami- lies. Gifts, food and food gift cer- tificates were given to 344 par- ents, 659 children and 21 youth. This overwhelming response also enabled the Durham Chil- dren’s Aid Society, for the first time, to provide gifts for children in foster care and provide toys and books for children visiting the of- fices. Monetary donations not used at Christmas will be used for children through bursaries and summer camps. We heard “thank-you” many times from families picking up brightly wrapped packages, over- whelmed with gratitude, some with tears, some unable to speak and shaking their heads in awe over a simple act of kindness and goodwill. Life can sometimes be harsh for families in our community, but in the spirit of compassion, you stepped in to help. Great memo- ries will surely be recalled and have a positive impact on children and parents throughout the year. The Durham Children’s Aid Society has been helping children and families in our community since 1905 and is grateful to those individuals, groups, organizations and businesses that support our programs and services. James L. Dubray, Executive director, Durham Children’s Aid Society School uniforms would only bring resentment To the editor: Just a quick comment on the school uniform debate. My hus- band and I have three daughters, one in high school, and I am not for school uniforms. I went to a well-known private girls school in Toronto from grades 7 to 13 and was required to wear a uniform. It was never a problem for me and I enjoyed waking up in the morning know- ing what I was going to wear. However the school had the abili- ty to strictly monitor the way in which it was worn. Obviously the rules were adhered to or you would have been asked to leave. In the public school system I am not sure how they would enforce it, especially those children who absolutely refuse to wear one. The private school policy also included a respectful approach to its teachers, which included rising to one’s feet when a teacher en- tered the room and a “good morn- ing/afternoon” was expected. In my opinion, more than just a mandatory uniform policy is needed, but that kind of respect must start at home. My parents taught me to rise to my feet if an older person came into a room and also to give up my seat on the bus to someone who clearly needed it more than I. It is unrealistic to expect the schools to teach this kind of respect and it certainly isn’t going to come with a uniform. I believe it would only build more resentment by forcing a uniform policy upon students. Even put to a vote there would still be some children and parents against it. I believe the clothing policies in place are sufficient and that we should leave our teens their last little bit of freedom to choose what it is that they put on in the morning. Nancy Daniel Ajax EDITORIAL Restart decision not a surprise But individuals, groups must keep watchful eye on operations Being proactive Region’s action on water a good plan in fallout from Walkerton Ontario Power Generation (OPG) officials at the Picker- ing Nuclear Generating Station are breathing a sigh of relief these days, following the green light given by the federal regulatory agency last week allowing them to seek a licence for the idled ‘A’-side reactors. At the same time, nuclear opponents in Durham have ripped the decision by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Com- mission (CNSC) that gave the approval last Friday, citing a host of deficiencies left unaddressed by OPG in its screen- ing-level environmental assessment concluded last year. For its part, the CNSC decision is vindication for local nuclear officials, who have worked hard in the last several years to improve operations, change perspectives and bring the aging ‘A’ reactors back online. The dispute over the usefulness of the screening level as- sessment notwithstanding, efforts at improvement by OPG since 1997 have shown results. Officials have upgraded aging equipment, conducted detailed and costly tests of components and entire systems, and generally shown they are committed to safety and accountability. This CNSC decision is neither surprising nor particular- ly troubling. Candu reactors are still the safest on the plan- et; mitigation measures to improve safety and security are in place; and plant operations personnel are aware of their unique and important role in our communities. But that doesn’t mean we individually, or groups like Sierra Club of Canada Nuclear Campaign in Durham, should become complacent. Individual and group scrutiny is a large part of the rea- son OPG is in a position today to apply for operating li- cences. Though nuclear opponents and OPG officials have fought frequently along the way, it has always been done with a view to making things better. Nuclear critic Irene Kock continues to lead the fight with passion and professionalism; her voice will remain an im- portant one on the issue of nuclear power. Individuals, too, remain important to the future of the nuclear plant. Ask questions, demand answers and seek accountability from politicians and power brokers at the plant. You may find they are far more amenable to your questions today than they have been in the past. That’s good news for everyone. The lessons of Walkerton may not be fully known for months or perhaps years to come, but that doesn’t mean Durham Region should sit back and wait for the report. No, our regional chairman and staff are showing leadership on the critical issue of drinking water quality through a plan to spend as much as $4.2 million to purchase land surrounding wells. The program got a start in 1998 when the Region bought 23 acres of land surrounding two wells in Cannington. Plans are now in the works to buy land around Durham’s other 30 wells. That’s where the money comes in. There are as yet no specific plans for purchases. To make sure the right amount of land is bought in the right spot, the Region could decide to set aside $120,000 for studies on the issue. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson admits $4 million for land acquisitions sounds like a lot of money but the ex- penditures are spread over a five-year period and the chairman said, “We have obligations and we’re not going to back away from them.” It’s also clear all the money may not be necessary for the lands required. While government and expenditures are never inseparable, if Walkerton has taught us anything, it’s that we can’t afford to take it for granted that our water will be pure. If spending money effectively to ensure safe water is what’s needed, you won’t get any argument here. Of course, the Region must go further. We must ensure all staff handling our water have received the proper training, are up-to-date on what’s required and are carefully monitored so their work is carried out professionally. Ken Thompson, the Region’s director of environmental services, told council last week the water here meets the Province’s regulations. Still, it’s comforting to know council is not sitting back and waiting for problems to develop. With water, that strategy would prove and has proved fatal. In the wake of the Walkerton tragedy, these are soothing words and, what’s better, they’re backed up by dollars. Some- times governments spend foolishly but the protection of our drinking water is a cost we must be willing to bear. 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. Premier Mike Harris has ap- peared to indicate whom he would prefer as his successor and it will create a lot of resentment within his party. The Progressive Conservative premier promoted Jim Flaherty to finance minister, the most powerful cabinet post because it has a say in all ministers’ spending. He also gave him the position of deputy premier. Mr. Flaherty is among a half- dozen members of Mr. Harris’s cabinet who already have thoughts of running for premier when he steps down. Naming anyone deputy premier sounds like he is in line for premier and Mr. Harris was forced to say quickly he appointed Mr. Flaherty not because he favours him as his successor, but merely as part of try- ing to find the right person for each job. Premiers have appointed deputy premiers for a lot of differ- ent reasons, some even devious, since Tory William Davis named the first in 1977. But one common denominator was they all steered clear of ap- pointing anyone who might eventu- ally run to succeed them because premiers, in fairness, are supposed to avoid showing they prefer any candidate over others. This is a tra- dition Mr. Harris has now broken. Mr. Davis named the first deputy after he had failed in two successive elections to win the ma- jority the Tories had grown accus- tomed to over the previous three decades and some Tories wanted to replace him. They felt they could never re- gain a majority under Mr. Davis, might even lose government in an- other election, and that Mr. Davis should give way to the powerful treasurer, Darcy McKeough, who had run against Mr. Davis for leader but was handicapped by being younger and newer. Mr. Davis said he had no inten- tion of leaving, created the post of deputy premier and appointed Robert Welch, who was liked for having kept the government out of trouble in several ministries. Mr. Welch had also been beaten for leader by Mr. Davis, was older than Mr. Davis and no longer had ambi- tion to be premier. Mr. Davis made Mr. Welch nominally his second-in-command and was seen as putting the upstart Mr. McKeough in his place and showing he was still boss. Mr. McKeough reluctantly concluded he would have to wait forever and left politics, while Mr. Davis hung in to be the longest-serving premier of recent times. When Frank Miller became Tory premier, he also appointed a deputy premier, Bette Stephenson, an admired education minister and former president of the Canadian Medical Association, who had many credentials to be ranked next to the premier. The move would show the Tories cared about women, but she also was older than Mr. Miller and clearly not going to be a candidate for leader when he stepped down. Liberal David Peterson became premier in 1985 and appointed Robert Nixon as finance minister and deputy premier. Mr. Nixon had huge capabilities, was owed a debt by his party, which he had led un- successfully in three elections, and was commonly called the best pre- mier Ontario never had. But he also was much older than Mr. Peterson and would not be trying again for premier. New Democrat premier Bob Rae also named as deputy premier his finance minister, Floyd Laugh- ren, who had lengthy experience, was noted as steady, reliable and calm and deserving of special recognition, but was older than Mr. Rae and unlikely to seek leader- ship. And Ernie Eves, who has retired as Mr. Harris’s finance minister and deputy premier, was the second most useful Tory next to Mr. Har- ris, but around the same age and again not likely to want to succeed him. Several trends can be spotted. No deputy premier made it to pre- mier, but none was aiming for it anyway and there would seem to be ways in which a deputy hoping to become premier could use the post to advance his ambitions. The two premiers immediately before Mr. Harris both named their finance ministers as deputy pre- miers and Mr. Harris might argue he is merely following that tradi- tion. But the longer tradition is pre- miers appoint as deputy premiers experienced, steady, older mem- bers of their cabinets who will not be trying to grab the premier’s role for themselves. Mr. Harris has such people in, say, Bob Runciman and Norm Sterling. Mr. Harris has ignored this tra- dition and, however he explains it, he will find it hard to escape the perception he wants Mr. Flaherty on the inside track to the top. Premier breaks rank with Flaherty Move appears to favour Durham lawyer for next 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 is your reaction to OPG being allowed to seek relicensing of their ‘A’-side nuclear reactors? John Downey said,“If they re- ally did fix them, then sure, let them restart them, but safety first.” Darlene Jones said,“I’d rather they didn’t, we seem to have been getting by without them.” Albert Pereira said,“It sounds risky to me. If they have been idle for some time there are some questions as to the safety of it. Hopefully they know what they are doing.” OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 24 Hour Access 420-4660 cityofpickering.com420-2222 Watch for CITY BROCHURE DELIVERY SPRING/SUMMER SERVICES March 14 TEEN NEWSPAPER Join Us Tuesdays & Thursdays East Shore Community Centre 420-6588 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL 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! Feb. 26 Executive Committee Meeting Feb. 28 Committee of Adjustment March 5 City Council Meeting March 14 Race Relations & Equity Meeting March 19 Executive Committee/ Council Meeting 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. LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH AREA LAND USE AND DESIGN STUDY PUBLIC MEETING In June 2000, Part 1 of the Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review was presented to Pickering Council. Council adopted, in principle, general development guidelines and an implementation strategy for the Area, and directed that Official Plan Amendments be considered after Part 2 of the Review is complete. The City of Pickering is now proceeding with Part 2 of the Detailed Review (see location map). Part 2 will result in a conceptual design theme, and detailed architectural, landscape and streetscape guidelines for the Area. This Public Meeting has been called to obtain comments on alternate options for the design theme for the Area. Members of the public are invited to see the presentation. Pickering Planning & Development staff and the Study Consultants will be present to hear your ideas and comments on a design theme for the Study Area. What: Public Meeting When: March 7, 2001 7:30 p.m. Where: Council Chambers Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade, Pickering If you have any questions or require additional information, please call Steve Gaunt, Planner, at (905) 420-4660, extension 2033. ARTFEST ON THE ESPLANADE 2001 The City of Pickering, Culture and Recreation Division in co-operation with the PineRidge Arts Council will once again bring Artfest to Pickering’s Esplanade Park. We welcome anyone interested in being an Artfest 2001 participant. There are many elements involved in forming a successful Arts event. Artists, artisans, performers, musicians and chefs are all an integral part of making such a day work. If interested call Tanya Price in the Culture and Recreation Division at (905) 420-4620 to obtain a participant package. MARCH BREAK CAMPS 2001 Ages 3 to 12 years - March 12 to 16, 2001 FULL DAY CAMP PROGRAM - 7:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. REGULAR DAY CAMP PROGRAM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. INCL. BUSING Mini Pidaca provides children with learning and co-operative experience in arts & crafts, music and singalongs, indoor games, theme days and special events. Juice will be provided daily. Location: Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S. ONE WEEK Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 noon. Fee for 1 week: $49 Half Day CampHalf Day Camp -MINI PIDACA-MINI PIDACA - - Ages 3 to 6Ages 3 to 6 For the active camper - a week full of sports, games & events. A daily swim will be provided by qualified lifeguards. Location: Pickering Recreation Complex Camp:Time Fee for 1 week EXTEND: 7:00 a.m.-6:15 p.m. $15 Regular Camp: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $101 SPORT CAMPSSPORT CAMPS - Ages 5 to 12- Ages 5 to 12 This action packed week will provide campers the opportunity to develop new skills and express themselves through a variety of activities. A daily swim is available for campers at the Recreation Complex. Location: Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S. Camp:Time Fee for 1 week EXTEND A: 7:00 a.m.-6:15 p.m. $15 Regular Camp: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $101 ARTS CAMPARTS CAMPARTS CAMP - Ages 5 to 12- Ages 5 to 12 EXTEND A CAMP FOR WORKING PARENTS: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Before & After Camp CARE takes place at the Pickering Recreation Complex. REGULAR CAMP: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Transportation is included. Please call for Bus Stop and Bus Route lists. Campers will provide their own lunch and drink daily. Please call for a “March Break Camp” Registration Form For Camp Information, Registration Forms or Bus Stops Please Call (905) 420-4621 S t e p Lively f o rStepLivelyforStepLivelyfor ''S t .Patri c k s D ay!S t .Patri c k s D ay!S t .Patri c k s D ay!'at Pickering Rec Complex 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 PA DAY OPEN SWIM TIMES 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 MARCH BREAK LEARN-TO-SWIM One Week Mini Session at the Pickering Recreation Complex Monday-Friday 51⁄2 hour lessons Choose half hour time slots between 9-11 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. $60 for semi-private lessons $105 for private lessons 905-683-6582 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 Members and Non-Members Welcome! The Pickering Recreation Complex is offering a... FREE SQUASH OPEN HOUSE! March 8th • 7:00-8:00 p.m. We provide all the equipment FREE For more information please contact Scott at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 831-1711 or 683-6582, ext. 236 For more information please contact the Pickering Recreation Complex at 831-1711 or 683-6582. Pickering Recreation Complex Come See What We’re All About! • March 8, - 7:00-8:00 p.m. We provi d e all the eq u i p m e n t FREE Please help the City of Pickering reduce the amount of garbage generated by implementing this new bylaw in your home. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Inquiries call:(905) 420-4630 or (905) 683-2760 GARBAGE COLLECTION ONLY 4 BAGS Bylaw #5422/09 PER HOUSEHOLD Fitness Class Summary Winter 2001 Starting Out 15/15/15 Basic A basic step hi/lo & toning class all rolled into one! Practice everything you need to do in a regular class. Learn the names of the moves & how to do them. Your road map to fitness success! Nice ,n Easy Great if you are just starting out, if you are getting back into exercise or if you prefer a class with more basic moves. Moves are simple, slower tempo and easy to follow. Includes a circulatory warm up, cardiovascular component, cool down, stretching, muscle conditioning on the floor and relaxation. A great follow up to the Fitness Class Orientation! Hi/Lo Impact Move ,n Groove A traditional hi/lo aerobics class. Challenge yourself with choosing different instructors: each give lots of options & intensity variations to give you a powerful workout. TIP: a great way to cross-train is to work out with different instructors so your body experiences distinctly different movements! Move ,n Sculpt: Just add upper body conditioning to a Move’n Groove class for total body conditioning. Cardio Box: A hi/lo class based on boxing drills. Experience power & excitement with intervals of rope skipping, shadow-boxing & leg exercises for agility. Specialty Classes Body Sculpt: A non-aerobic conditioning workout that conditions all major muscle groups. Your instructor leads you through your workout with a focus on proper technique. All resistance equipment is supplied. 20/20/20: Combine variety & challenge for a total body workout! This intermediate to advanced class will make you “glow” with 20 minutes of step, 20 minutes of hi/lo, and 20 minutes of body sculpting. See results with this cross-training workout. Yoga: Ruth, a certified yoga instructor, will guide you through a challenging class that combines various yoga disciplines. Enhance your body, mind & spirit energy connection. Please wear a warm sweatshirt or sweater & bring both a mat & towel. Health Concerns Medical Needs: Safe exercise for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, arthritis, joint replacement, diabetes, high blood pressure, angina, heart attack, by-pass surgery, obesity or stress. Perfect if other classes are too fast & furious for you. Osteoporosis: Weight bearing & resistance exercise is used in a gentle manner that ensures you keep & possibly increase your bone mass. Both classes provide a social & emotional network you just cannot get when you exercise on your own. Doctor’s consent forms available from Fitness Staff. Step Basic Step: A low-intensity, low-impact class utilizing the step. Learn the step “alphabet” so you can safely participate in any other step class. If you have not stepped before ... this class is a MUST! Step ,n Stride: A high-intensity, low-impact class utilizing the step. A progression from Basic Step. Each instructor provides their own challenging combinations - from dance-style to athletically oriented, and all are demandingly fun! Step ‘n Sculpt: Just add upper body conditioning to a Step ,n Stride class for total body conditioning. What To Wear! Layered clothing is best. Banquet Halls are cool to start, but as you move you will warm up. Wear clothing that is comfortable & breathable, i.e., cotton track pants, shorts, tights, tee shirt, sweatshirt. Clean athletic shoes must be worn in all classes, except yoga. Proper athletic shoes are extremely important when considering an exercise program. Please see Fitness Staff for further guidance on appropriate footwear. PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX - (905) 831-1711, 1-(905) 683-6582 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 21, 2001 PAGE A7 P WEDNESDAY FEB. 21 TOASTMASTERS:Meet- ing at the pickering nuclear plant’s information centre at 7:15 p.m. followed by the meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 686-1443 or 686- 2195. EUCHRE:At the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St. Picker- ing, at 8 p.m. Prizes and re- freshments, everybody wel- come. SINGLE PARENT SUP- PORT:The One Parent Families Association, Ajax/Pickering Chapter, meets at 8 p.m. at the Ajax Cricket Club on Monarch Avenue, south of Bayly Street, for both custodial and non-custodial parents, whether your children are two or 42. All are welcome. 837-9670. CHILDCARE:Childcare providers are invited to at- tend a workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Pickering Central Library, One The Es- planade. Registration is re- quired. 831-6265 ext. 226. CAREGIVERS:St. Wil- frid Junior YMCA, 2360 Southcott Rd. in Pickering, is hosting a workshop for caregivers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and childcare is available for an additional $5 per child. All proceeds will go to the YMCA Community Fund. 619-2407. THURSDAY, FEB. 22 BRIDGE:Pickering and Village Seniors holds week- ly bridge games at the se- niors’ centre, 29 Linton Ave., Ajax. Sessions on Thursday are at 9:30 a.m. and on Saturday at 7 p.m. 50 cents to play. 839-5494. ADD/ADHD:Families of children labelled with At- tention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperac- tivity Disorder are invited to a meeting at the Pickering nuclear plant’s information centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Road from 6:45-8:45 p.m. Call (905) 427-7002 or 1-877-427-7002 . CHRISTIAN WOMEN: The Ajax-Pickering Christ- ian Women’s Club meets from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Gallantry’s Banquet Room, on the lower level of the Pickering Town Centre. Feature is The Career School of Floral Design. Cost is $5 at the door, $3 for first-time visitors. Child- care available. Reservations essential. 427-3072 (Janet). COMMUNITY GAR- DEN:All are welcome to attend a meeting at 7:30 p.m. to help prepare for spring planting. The meet- ing is at Rougemount Co- op, 400 Kingston Rd., just west of Rosebank Road. Call 509-5418. FRIDAY, FEB. 23 CHURCH SALE:St. Mar- tin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr. in Picker- ing, hosts a New to You sale from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring good used clothing for the entire family, a white ele- phant table, toys and books. 839-4257. SUPPORT GROUP:The Serenity Group meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Call 428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 21, 2001 Please Recycle Me... The Treasure Chest is open As is our tradition, Recy- cler’s Corner and the News Advertiser bring you the ‘Treasure Chest’on a month- ly basis. This space allows residents to give away items they no longer use and to list articles they require. The West Pickering Com- munity Garden Committee is planning to start a garden in the Rosebank and Kingston roads area. There will be 25 to 35 plots of various sizes for in- dividuals and families to grow vegetables and herbs organically. Maybe you can help with their wish list of gardening tools for this new community project. To utilize the Treasure Chest, call 420-5625 during regular business hours. Re- quests must be submitted by the last Wednesday of the month. ITEMS NEEDED 1) Tool shed, cedar rail fenc- ing, picnic table or benches, wheelbarrow, rubber hose and cart, trowels, shovels, spades, rakes, hoes, cultiva- tors, spading forks, pruning sheers, composters, rain bar- rels, pails and watering cans, ground cover fabric, row cover fabric, trellises and tomato cages, spray bottles, bricks or four-by-four inch cedar timbers (not pressure treated) for raised beds, plants and seeds. Call 509- 5418. 2) Airbrush for artwork — 427-9322. 3) Card table, electric pencil sharpener, long and high sofa table, violin — 831-4468. 4) Hand weights, exercise machine, skating aid, child’s wagon — 426-7470. 5) Pentium computer with CD-ROM and Internet com- patible for use by the volun- teer secretary for the French- man’s Bay Festival — 839- 1590. 6) Quilting frame — 839- 7402. 7) Desk, dresser — 839- 0440. 8) Playroom furniture, shelves or white bookcase — 686-2138. 9) Two trumpets, clarinet — 509-2551. 10) Acrylic to knit, volunteer knitters and quilters for ‘Pro- ject Linus’— 420-5633. ITEMS TO GIVE AWAY 1) Refrigerator, portable dishwasher — 509-2177. 2) New door (24-by-80 inch- es) — 426-1464. 3) Beta system and blank tapes — 509-2088. ❑❑❑ The Treasure Chest col- umn will report the residen- tial garbage truck figures each month. Unfortunately, at my deadline, the figures for Ajax were not yet avail- able for release. Therefore, next month I will begin with December’s statistics. This will be an in- dication of how well, or how poorly, we do each month. ❑❑❑ GREEN TIP:Take unwant- ed computers to the Sears shipping and receiving door and they will be sent to Que- bec as part of the ‘computers for schools’program. Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner NEWS ADVERTISER BILLBOARD FEB. 21, 2001 Hoot and howl on conservation walk Family and friends can enjoy a night with the animals during an outdoor ad- venture with the staff of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The March 3 expedition will include a slide presentation on owls and coyotes followed by a night hike in hopes of en- countering a northern forest owl and hearing a coyote howl. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Meet at the Uxbridge- Pickering Townline and Sideline 4. Watch for traffic markers and park on the side of the road. Call (416) 661- 6600, ext. 5397 for more information. A VEE Corporation Production This Week Sesame Street TM and © 2001 Sesame. Sesame Street Muppets © 2001 Sesame. March 8-11 Tickets $17•$22 (limited number of premium seats available). *Opening Night, Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 PM- All seats $15. Kids 1-12 save $2. Additional fees may apply.ticketmaster.ca • 416-870-8000 Do You Have Type 2 Diabetes? and have you been taking Diabeta (Glyburide) or Metformin (Glucophage) for at least 3 months If so, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research trial. If you are interested, please call Beverly 905-430-8466 (leave a message) or 416-457-0860 (cellular) Authorized Apple Sales & Service Centre 705 Middlefield Road, Unit 108 Scarborough 416-299-9877 Toll Free 1-888-299-9877 www.venture-computers.com sales@venture-computers.com Accelerate Your Graphics enture Computers of Canada Inc. Authorized Reseller “Apple and the Apple Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.” proudly presents Blood Relations Lizzie Borden took an axe gave her mother forty whacks When the job was nicely done she gave her father forty one Written by: Sharon Pollock Directed by: Stephanie Langstaff Dunbarton-Fairport United Church March 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th at 8pm for more information, please call Pickering Players box office 416-410-0211 JAMES R. YANCH TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION SATURDAY & EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE DIANE E. COUTURE • ESTATE ADMINISTRATOR Personal and Business Bankruptcy Including all other Insolvency Services OSHAWA 122 Albert St. 721-7506 AJAX 50 Commercial Ave. (By App’t Only) 619-1473 COBOURG 24 Covert St. 372-4744www.jamesryanch.com Putt for Cash Thurs. Feb. 22 WIN up to $200 .00 Under 15 Girls Provincial Soccer Team Join an energetic, competitive and fun team competing at the highest level in the Ontario Youth Soccer League. Programs in place include a 10 week technical clinic with a Class B coach, an ongoing coaching with a nationally ranked runner. For more information, please call: Nigel Beattie 905-723-4800 Visit Our Web Site www.smittysfinefurniture.com PICKERING SHOWROOM 1099 Kingston Road. Just North of Hwy. 401. Heading East...Take Whites Rd. (Exit 394). North of Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn right. Heading West...Take Liverpool Rd. (Exit 397) North of Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn left. (905) 420-8402 Open Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 12 noon to 5 p.m. EVENT EENDS SSUNDAY FEB. 225TH AAT 55 PPM TODAY’S LIFESTYLE Always Your Best Value! QUALITY & SAVINGS EXCITEMENT! tax free EVERYTHIN G BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor The Rock is ready to rumble into its inaugural season of minor lacrosse in Ajax and Pickering. The West Durham Minor Lacrosse Association (WDMLA), whose teams will be called The Rock, will attempt to build a tradition in the sport that has had virtually no roots nor profile in the communities over the years. If the initial interest is an indicator, organizers have found a groundswell of support for the new league. “There definitely was a need and void in this area for lacrosse,” said WDMLA president Bill Fox, who’s been involved as a player and coach over the years and is now a highly qualified referee at the top levels of the sport. “The first meeting there were 10 people at my house. We real- ized that we needed a bigger meeting room. There was a lot of interest from volunteers, so we put out some inquiries and it has grown from there.” The inaugural registration date yielded more than 300 players and a waiting list of players. Now, with more floor time made available to the organization at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex and the Village arena in Ajax, Fox says the WDMLA will offer more spots for players and could have upwards of 500 players signed up for the coming season, which gets under way April 23. “It’s been wonderful for a brand new organization,” said Fox, of the level of support the upstart minor lacrosse program has seen. “And, 80 per cent of the players are brand new to the sport. There have been lots of kids in Ajax and Pickering who played in Markham, Scarborough and Whitby who can now play at home.” A second registration for players is set for this Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Pickering Recreation Complex’s upper level between noon and 4 p.m. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 21, 2001 PAGE B1 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER feb. 21, 2001 BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING — A spirited ef- fort by the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers in a do-or-die game went for naught on home ice Friday night. The Panthers dropped a 4-3 deci- sion to the St. Michael’s Buzzers at the Pickering Recreation Complex, which ended the best-of-seven South Conference opening-round playoff series four games to one. According to Panthers’ assistant coach Norm Rogers, the Panthers battled gamely in the critical contest — a vast improvement over the dis- heartening 6-2 loss at St. Michael’s Arena a night earlier — but it still wasn’t enough to prolong the series. “I thought we had a much better effort than the night before. The team played well and worked hard, but they just came up short,” said Rogers. “As long as the players work hard and give the effort, that’s all we can ask for. We had a lot of chances to score in the third period.” The turning point in the contest came late in the second period when the Buzzers struck for two goals be- fore the buzzer, including a power- play marker, to break up a 2-2 tie and begin the final stanza with a comfortable two-goal lead. Despite getting one back at the beginning of the third, the Panthers couldn’t connect for the equalizer. The Panthers’ playoff chances were hurt in the series by a flip-flop of coaches behind the bench. Assis- tant coach Nick Ricca had replaced Brian Blad as the head coach after the regular season ended, after anonymous allegations of “verbal abuse” directed at players by Blad were passed on to the Ontario Hock- ey Association. The team subse- quently removed Blad from his posi- tion, but he was reinstated to his for- mer position for Game 4. No expla- nation for the move was forthcom- ing from Panthers’ management, al- though team owner Michael Boyer said a press release on the situation will be forthcoming before the end of the week. Suffice it to say, the coaching flip-flop did nothing to help the team when the focus should have been squarely on the playoff series, said Rogers. “It did cause some distractions. It took the boys a little off the task at hand. Certainly, the distraction did- n’t help the performance,” said Rogers. In addition, the Panthers were without one of their prolific scorers, Dan Schofield, for two games. Sparkplug forward Robbie Colange- lo was also missing from the lineup for the series, suffering a broken jaw late in the regular-season campaign. Kyle Aitken, Matt Garisto and Daryl Lloyd scored the Panthers goals Friday night. Assisting were Matt Christie, Garett Winder, Brent Chandler, Colin Jennings and Ian Haywood. News tip? Call the newsroom at 683-5110. Support for new lacrosse league solid as a Rock More than 300 have signed up for first year of play in west Durham BILL FOX Support is ‘Rock’solid for lacrosse in Ajax and Pickering. Turbulent playoffs over for Panthers in five games See THE ROCK page B7 FAX it 683-7363 WALTER PASSARELLA/ News Advertiser photo Mad scramble for the ball Pickering St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs and Don Boscoe Eagles players dive for a loose ball during second-quarter action in the Eastdale Eagles/Buetron Sports High School Basketball Tourna- ment Friday afternoon. The preliminary-round contest was played at Cen- tral Collegiate in Oshawa. Several Durham Region schools as well as those from Toronto participated at the event. “Register Today & Save Your Spot For Summer” Ajax & Scarborough Leagues Youth Summer Hockey League” Register before March 16 and receive your FREE Powerade T-shirt” MARCH BREAK HOCKEY CAMPS 4 hours daily on ice with highly qualified instructors. Program open to ages 6-13 Fun, Fitness, Friendships & Fair play MARCH BREAK 2 ON 2 TOURNAMENT WEEK New Exciting Program 8:30 am to 5:00 pm daily ADULT HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS One Day Office Tourney’s Feb. 23 & Mar. 30 3 on 3 Midnight Madness Feb. 24, Mar. 17 and Apr. 7 This exciting new program is geared towards children who are eager to learn to play hockey in a fun and exciting atmosphere. 159 DYNAMIC DRIVE (STEELES AVE. & MARKHAM RD.) 416-412-0404 HOCKEY TIPS FOR TOTS Bikes & Boards Ski & Board Tuning 889 WESTNEY RD. S., AJAX Call us @ 619.8875 SNOWBOARD SALE SNOWBOARD SALE AJAX AZZURRI SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION FOR OUTDOOR SOCCER 2001 SATURDAY, FEB. 24TH 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ajax Community Centre (Upper Level) Registration Fees:$10000 per player or $26000 per family with three or more players For more information, please contact the Registrar Rhonda Randazzo at 416-410-2230. 1-800-668-6859 May and June Alaska tours still available. DeNure Tours DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CLUB Year 2001 Registration Ages 8 & up (equipment supplied) Saturday, Feb. 24th 9am - 2pm - Ajax Community Centre Birth Certificates Required New Coaches Welcome - Training provided (905) 619-9180 www.dolphinsfootball.ca Ontario Hockey Schools Program Director - Craig Chandler Call today to reserve 905-839-3794 GROUP ( 1 1/2 HOUR SESSIONS) “A” House League Age 6-8 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. “B” House League Age 9-12 10:30 - 12:00 NOON “C” Rep Level Age 8-10 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. “D” Competitive Level Age 11-13 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Limited positions March Break March 12-16th Pickering Rec. Complex $10500 Skills Development PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE AREHERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Chris Guerrieri, of Pickering, departed late last month to attend the prestigious La Filiere racing school in Le Mans, France. The 17-year-old is one of only two Canadians selected among the 25 in the entire world to take part in the program. The school is based at the world-famous Le Mans track and is renowned as a training ground for up- and-coming drivers. During his eight months at the school, Guerrieri will be on the track five times a week for a total of 25 hours of 'hard laps'. He'll be at the controls of his own custom-made Formula 2000 with a Renault chassis and engine that will carry the Canadian flag. Putt for Cash Thurs. Feb. 22 WIN up to $200 .00 PRECISE ~ ACCURATE ~ GUARANTEED (905) 426-9936 TRANSIT SQUARE - AJAX GO STATION MON-FRI 9 to 9, SAT 9 to 5 * Available with TAX RUSH Refund/Discounting Service (Tax Refund less a prescribed government fee) • Income Tax Preparation • Personal or Business • Refund within 24 Hrs.* • FREE Electronic Filing • Seniors Discount 15% • Convenient Hours • Open Year Round • Money Back Guarantee • Over 250 Locations MENTION THIS AD LIMIT ONE COUPON PER RETURN. NOT VALID WITH TAX RUSH OR ANY OTHER OFFER.SAVE $10 PICKERING —The first-year St. Mary Mon- archs girls’ hockey team continue to turn heads in going undefeated en route to the championship at the recent Cardinal Carter Classic. The Monarchs took on a strong Markham squad in the final of the tournament held Feb. 13 and 14 at York University, recording a 4-1 victory to claim the championship. “The girls were very excited about winning this tournament with it being their first-ever tournament in the history of St. Mary hockey,” noted Colleen Judges, manager of the Monarchs. She added St. Mary is already preparing for their next tourna- ment, The March Classic. Markham got on the scoreboard quickly in the final, with a goal early in the first period. The Mon- archs’ Melissa Meikle answered with a blistering wrist shot, assisted by Melissa Gaudet. Team cap- tain Sheila Bergin scored to put the girls in the lead and it was all Monarchs from there. Christine Whitall connected from Jen Sadler and Ashley Riggs to put St. Mary in front 3-1. Riggs then se- cured the gold medal after scoring on a beautiful in- dividual effort. Goaltender Quinn Caggiula played a solid game. The Monarchs posted a 3-0 record in round- robin play to set up a semifinal contest against the fourth-seeded team from Havergal of Toronto. Havergal took it to the rookie St. Mary squad early, scoring first. The Monarchs then replied with three goals to post a 3-1 victory to advance to the final. Bergin, Gaudet, and Jazzmin McCurdy scored for the Monarchs. Assisting were Megan Friel, Nicole Ruta, Jessica Judges and Riggs. The Monarchs opened the event against a weak Bracebridge squad and won in convincing fashion, 15- 1. Friel got the scoring parade started with a Bobby Orr-like rush, going end to end, and the Monarchs were off and running. In the second game, the Monarchs blanked St. Charles from Sudbury 6-0. Caggiula played an ex- cellent game to record the shutout. The last round-robin game saw the Monarchs take on the favoured Markham team, which had a 13-0 record in York league play. The girls were test- ed early in the game when Markham netted the first goal, but responded with three unanswered goals en route to a 3-1 victory. Bergin scored first off a re- bound and Riggs scored the other two markers. P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 21, 2001 The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs girls’hockey team celebrates after winning the Cardinal Carter Classic tourna- ment crown at York University last weekend. In its inaugural season on the ice, the Mon- archs went undefeated en route to the school’s first-ever tournament champi- onship. Rookies playing like seasoned veterans Ashley Riggs leads St. Mary Monarchs girls’ hockey team to Cardinal Carter Classic tourney title Recycle!Putt for Cash Thurs. Feb. 22 WIN up to $200 .00 Lakeridge Health Whitby Family Health Centre Due to a shortage of Physicians, the Family Health Centre hours of operation will change effective February 1, 2001. Doctor on Duty 7 am to 10 pm 7 days a week For information call: (905) 668-6831 www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca New Hours *†** Offers available on retail purchase/lease of new 2001 Mazda MPV DX with Convenience Package (model # UADV71CA00) from January 4, 2001 for a limited time only. *See dealer for pricing details. † Purchase Finance example: for $10,000 at 1.9% Purchase Financing the monthly payment is $285.99 for 36 months, C.O.B. is $295.64 for a total of $10,295.64. **Mazda Personal Lease Rate: offer available on new retail leases only. Leases based on 48 months. Other lease terms available. Total lease obligation for the Mazda MPV DX with Convenience Package is $17,412 which includes down payment of $4,500 (offer includes freight and P.D.E. of $940). 20,000 km per year mileage restriction applies; if exceeded, an additional charge of 8¢ per km applies. Dealer may sell for less. Lease and finance offer O.A.C. for qualified customers only. License, insurance, taxes and other dealer charges extra. See your dealer for details. Offers cannot be combined. ◊ The BEST BUY SEAL is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Inc., used under license. Highest rating possible for side impact protection in U.S. government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ∆ Awarded 2000 "Truck Interior of the Year" by Auto Interiors Magazine. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.mazda.ca ASK YOUR DEALER ABOUT MAZDA’S UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE GRADUATE PROGRAM. 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Ask about our outstanding comprehensive and powertrain warranty coverage. LEASE $269** FROM /MONTH OR 1.9 %PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UPTO36MONTHS.† • 3-in-1 audio system with AM/FM/cassette/CD • 1st and 2nd row power roll-down windows • Power door locks • Power & heated door mirrors • Cruise control • Removable Side-by-Slide™ 2nd row seats • Tumble-Under™ 3rd row seat with tailgate function • Dual air bags A Consumers Digest "Best Buy" 2 years running◊ "Interior of the Year" by Auto Interiors Magazine∆ 20 01 MPV DX WITH CONVENIENCE PACKAGE CASH PURCHASE PRICE $24,495* FROM OR P RESENT S...P RESENTS... RR CC YOUR TORONTO AREA MAZDA DEALERS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MAZDA LEADERSHIP WARRANTY NOW NO SECURITY DEPOSIT ZOOM-ZOOM WITH ROOM-ROOM Scarborough Morningside Mazda 958 Milner Avenue 283-7100 Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. Pickering Home Design Centre PICKERING OUTLET HWY 401 WHILE QUANTITIES LAST... PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY. REGULAR PRICES SHOWN ARE SEARS PRICES, COPYRIGHT 2001. SEARS CANADA INC. * NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS ON PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MERCHANDISE. †SOME ITEMS MAY BE MARKED, SCRATCHED, DENTED, DAMAGED, CUSTOMER USED/RETURNED, MISSING PARTS/MANUALS, AND/OR FLOOR MODELS/RECONDITIONED. SOLD AS IS. NO REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE. FULLY WARRANTIED (SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS). OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, DELIVERY & INSTALLATION CHARGES, AND/OR TO CATALOGUE PURCHASES. PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY- ALL PRICES ADVERTISED OR DISPLAYED DO NOT INCLUDE G.S.T. OR PROVINCIAL TAX. ALTHOUGH WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY IN BOTH COPY AND ILLUSTRATION, UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS MAY OCCUR. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERROR. SOME ITEMS NOT EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. REGULAR PRICES SHOWN ARE SEARS PRICES. COPYRIGHT 2001 SEARS CANADA INC. “Visit Our SURPLUS page at www.sears.ca for more hot deals”. SALE ENDS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH . WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! GREATER TORONTO AREAS BEST KEPT SECRET! SEE STOR E F O R MORE UNA D V E R T I S E D SPECIALS ALL MERCHANDISEPRICEDFORFINALSALE NEW STORE HOURS Mon. - Wed. 10 am - 6 pm Thurs. & Fri. 10 am - 9 pm Sat. 9:30 am - 6 pm Sun. 12 Noon - 5 pm WE ACCEPT •SEARS CARD •MASTER CARD•VISA •AMEX & CASH•INTERAC•DEBIT FURNITURE & APPLIANCE OUTLET STORE ....Off Price Everyday!! 1755 PICKERING PARKWAY,PICKERING (Formerly Sport Mart at the Pickering Design Centre) SALE STARTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 ND at 10:00 A.M. SALE STARTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 ND at 10:00 A.M. SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 3030% % OFFOFF THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL MICROWAVES SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 5050% % OFFOFF THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL OTTOMANS *SOME MAYBE SOILED, DAMAGED, FLOOR MODELS, RECONDITIONED OR MISSING PARTS, BUT ALL CARRY NEW WARRANTIES. SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 3030% % OFFOFF THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL CURIO CABINETS *SOME MAYBE SCRATCHED/DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 4040% % OFFOFF THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL KITCHEN & DINING ROOM CHAIRS *SOME MAYBE SCRATCHED/DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS *SOME MAYBE SOILED/DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 2525% % OFFOFF THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL DINING & KITCHEN TABLES *SOME MAYBE SCRATCHED/DAMAGED OR FLOOR MODELS SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 2525% % OFFOFF THE ALREADY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL RANGES *SOME MAYBE SOILED, DAMAGED, FLOOR MODELS, RECONDITIONED OR MISSING PARTS, BUT ALL CARRY NEW WARRANTIES. PICKERING —The Pickering Panthers Lanatex/Spintex super 7 select hockey team continued its hot streak with two wins and a tie in recent York- Simcoe league play. The Panthers tied the Barrie Colts 2- 2 on goals by Brennan Serville and Kirk Thomas as Pickering held a 2-0 lead only to see Barrie come back to tie the game late in the third period. Jordan Kotsopoulos earned an assist. The super 7s edged the second-place Richmond Hill Stars 2-1. Michael Wilkins scored the game winner with only 2:43 remaining in the game. Patrick Simmonds also chipped in with a goal. Michael Walker recorded two assists and Kotsopoulos added one. Goaltender Dylan Higgins was solid to earn the win. It was the first victory of the season for Pickering over Richmond Hill. The Panthers beat the first-place Vaughan Panthers 4-2 in a fast, hard- fought contest. Mathew Callahan opened the scoring, followed by Wilkins and Walker with second-period markers. Kotsopoulos sealed the deal by scoring into the empty net. Goalie Grant Tamane was outstanding to record the win. After a slow start, the super 7s are 6- 1-1 in their last eight games. Other team members are C.J. Millier, Dylan Morgan, Alex Fortin, Tyler Lyver, Joe Doherty and Michael Mc- Garry. The team is coached by Steve Morgan, Ryan Jones, Camile Diodati, and Sean Lyver. The manager is Louise Simmonds. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 21, 2001 PAGE B3 P Pickering Super 7s outshine Stars Please recycle your News Advertiser We’ve made the Best Sellers list. www.ford.ca/offers YOUR ONTARIO FORD DEALERS. expectmore The Taurus has earned five stars – the highest possible U.S. government crash test rating – for front impact for both driver and front passenger – three years in a row.†† WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY:*Lease a new 2001 Windstar LX with a no extra charge $1,715 Value-Utility Group for $339/$455 per month based on an annual lease rate of 2.9% and a 36 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Total lease obligation is $16,199/$16,380. $3,995/$0 down payment or equivalent trade required. First month’s payment and $400/$525 security deposit required.Lease a new 2001 Taurus SE Sedan for $349/$463 per month based on an annual lease rate of 1.9% and a 36 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Total lease obligation is $16,559/$16,668. $3,995/$0 down payment or equivalent trade required. First month’s payment and $400/$550 security deposit required. Lease a new 2001 Focus SE Sedan for $249/$330 per month based on an annual lease rate of 5.9% and a 36 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit.Total lease obligation is $11,644/$11,880. $2,680/$0 down payment or equivalent trade required. First month’s payment and $300/$400 security deposit required.Some conditions and a mileage restriction of 60,000 km over 36 months apply.A charge of 8 cents per km over mileage restriction applies,plus applicable taxes.Lease offers include freight and air tax.**Purchase a new 2001 Windstar LX with a no extra charge $1,715 Value-Utility Group/Taurus SE Sedan/Focus SE Sedan for $25,075/$24,570/$18,550.Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Purchase offers exclude freight ($955/$895/$730).All offers exclude licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes.‡Value of Value-Utility Group based on MSRP for accessories. Actual value may vary depending on price negotiated. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Offers are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined. See Dealer for details.†Windstar is Canada’s BEST-selling full-size minivan which is based on Long Wheel Base compact bus deliveries Calendar Year To Date December 2000.Taurus is based on CYTD December 2000 Total Deliveries – Upper Middle Segment.††The highest front impact rating for both driver and front passenger in U.S. government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing (www.nhtsa.com).‡‡Awards include 1999 and 2000 model years, all Focus body styles. Ontario FDA, P.O. Box 2000, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 We’ve also topped the list with 43 international awards on 1999 and 2000 models. ‡‡ Including all these great features: •Power Adjustable Pedals • 3.0L OHV V6 Engine • 4-Speed Automatic • 4-Wheel ABS • Air Conditioning • 16” Aluminum Wheels • AM/FM Stereo with CD Player • SecuriLock™ Anti-Theft System • Power Driver’s Seat with Lumbar Support With all these great features:• 2.0L Split Port Induction Engine • Automatic • Air Conditioning • AM/FM with CD Player • Power Door Locks with Remote Keyless Entry • Child-Proof Rear Door Locks • 60/40 Split Rear Seat • Dual-Stage Front Air Bags • Over 40 Standard Safety Features • 3.8L 200hp V6 Engine • 4-Speed Automatic • Air Conditioning • Dual Sliding Doors • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors PLUS $1,700 No Extra Charge Value Group:‡• Speed Control • Tilt Steering • Privacy Glass • Roof Rack 2001 fordwindstar lx $339* per month/36 month lease with $3,995 down and $400 security deposit. Freight and air tax included. Or Lease for $455 per month with $0 down. or Cash Purchase for $25,075** plus $1,055 freight and air tax. 2001 fordtaurus se sedan $349* per month/36 month lease with $3,995 down and $400 security deposit. Freight and air tax included. Or Lease for $463 per month with $0 down. or Cash Purchase for $24,570** plus $995 freight and air tax. 2001 fordfocus se sedan $249* per month/36 month lease with $2,680 down and $300 security deposit. Freight and air tax included. Or Lease for $330 per month with $0 down. or Cash Purchase for $18,550** plus $830 freight and air tax. GET INVOLVED IN THE YOUTH PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE At its regular meeting of January 15th, 2001, the Council of the City of Pickering established the Pickering Youth Partnership Initiative to work cooperatively with the Pickering Youth Council, youth organizations, community members and students to facilitate new programs, drop-in centers and activities aimed at giving greater opportunity for youth to participate in our community. The Youth Partnership Initiative will be comprised of representatives of various youth-oriented agencies in the City. In addition, Council will be appointing three residents to sit on the committee. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Pickering Youth Partnership Initiative, please send a letter to the undersigned on or before Tuesday, February 27th setting out your involvement in the community and how your appointment can benefit the committee. Your involvement in the Pickering Youth Partnership Initiative will be strictly voluntary and I expect that the first meeting of this group will be held in late March or early April and will likely meet on a monthly basis thereafter. If you require any further information about the Pickering Youth Partnership Initiative, please contact Bruce Taylor, City Clerk at 905-420-4611. Bruce Taylor, AMCT, CMM City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario. L1V 6K7 REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION SUBMISSIONS FROM GENERAL CONTRACTORS, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL TRADE CONTRACTORS FOR DON BEER ARENA EXPANSION PICKERING, ONTARIO PROJECT #22-13999 This project involves the construction of a 2800 sq.m. addition, renovations and related site work at the existing Don Beer Arena to accommodate a third ice pad. Project to be tendered April 2001. Construction to be completed by December 31, 2001. Questions regarding the project shall be directed to Ted Wilson, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates Limited, twilson@tsh.ca or telephone (905) 668- 4021 ext. 290. General Contractors and Mechanical and Electrical Trade Contractors interested in prequalification for tendering on this project are requested to submit two completed copies of the latest edition of C.C.A. Document No. 11, the CANADIAN STANDARD FORM OF CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Submissions shall include a letter authorizing The City of Pickering or Totten Sims Hubicki Associates to obtain information from references listed in the completed C.C.A. No. 11 document and shall also include a copy of the most recently updated Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Experience Rating Form. Submissions should restrict the information provided to show relevant experience in the immediate past 5 years. Experience in arena projects of similar size and construction value would be an asset. A sealed envelope clearly marked “Prequalification Submission for Don Beer Arena Expansion” containing two copies of your submission will be received by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, 300 Water Street, Whitby Ontario L1N 9J2 no later than 2:00 p.m. (local time) Wednesday, March 7, 2001 Contractors will be selected on the basis of the success of previous relevant experience, quality of project references, proof of bonding capability, volume of current work and proposed project personnel. The Owner reserves the right to prequalify only those contractors deemed appropriate. Vera A. Felgemacher Jeffrey, CPPO, C.P.P., CMM I Manager, Supply & Services Everett Buntsma, N.D.P., CMM Director of Operations & Emergency Services Ted Wilson, Associate Totten Sims Hubicki Associates Limited Putt for Cash Thurs. Feb. 22 WIN up to $200 .00 $3798 ALL 6 PCS. 6 PCE. AZTEC INSPIRED BEDROOM Rich weathered cinnamon finish.You get:• 72”Triple Dresser • Landscape Mirror • Poster Headboard • Poster Footboard & Rails • 2 Night Tables. Matching armoire available. *Minimum purchase $700 O.A.C.,Taxes & Handling Fee payable at time of purchase. See store for details, certain conditions apply. Super value tags, clearance and cash & carry Items do not apply. Prices in effect while quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. MasterCard™ Mississauga 1825 Dundas St. E. (905) 629-7060 Scarborough 1355 Kennedy Rd. (416) 751-9853 Weston 35 Arrow Rd. (416) 743-1530 Brampton 258 Queen St. E. (905) 456-1046 STORE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 10:00am - 9:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm $448 ENTERTAINM E N T U N I T Warm Espres s o f i n i s h . 4 PCE. BEDROOM Warm Bleach Pine finish. You get:• Dresser • Mirror • Headboard • Night Table. Matching Armoire available. ALL LEATHER LIVING ROOM Imported Italian 100% Leather! Jumbo nail head trim. Love Seat $1448,Chair $1048. $1498 Sofa $948 Sofa TRANSITIONAL L I V I N G R O O M Deep seated mu l t i p i l l o w bac k. Rich Jacquard f a b r i c . L o v e S e a t $ 8 9 8 . MET AL FUTON WITH SOLID W O O D P O S T S Full 8" Fire Retar d a n t M a t t r e s s ! Great for Overn i g h t G u e s t s . $498 $649 DON’T PAY 2002’TIL NO MONEY DOWN! NO INTEREST! NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS! * Come In NOW And Save! While Quantities Last!! Visit us at www.arrowfurniture.com ALL 4 PCS. $UPER $AVINGS$UPER $AVINGS $ale•A •Thon$ale•A •Thon Non-Stop $avings for Every Room in your Home...now at Arrow Furniture! TEACHERS WANTED - To join the Oxford Learning Centre team of creative and caring professionals. Canadian lead- ers in private remedial and enrichment education. Part- time hours avail. Fax resume to: Whitby 905-668-0700; Pickering 905-420-8171 ECE AND ASSISTANT with valid driver's license needed for daycare in Ajax. Please fax resume a.s.a.p. to: 905- 619-8797 Att: Jodi. 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. 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. ASSISTANT MANAGER Med- iterranean Grill. Full-time to assist in all aspects of res- taurant business, including cooking. No experience re- quired. Call SAM 1-2pm, 8- 9pm to arrange interview (905)839–0443, AZ DRIVERS,1 year accident free experience, border crossing. Call 1-888-400-9176 BARTENDER for busy day bar and sports theme restaurant Monday - Friday. We are looking for experience and expertise. Please call Cindy 428–9229 CANLAN ICE SPORTS - Scar- borough F/T class "B" en- gineers for afternoon driving position at a progressive company. Person must be friendly, outgoing, organized and motivated. "If you have all these qualities and are seri- ous about your work" Please fax or drop off resume at 159 Dynamic Drive, Scarborough Fax 416-412-6491 1401 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa Fax 725-7051 CIRCLE ME!!!If you are look- ing for permanent full time work, Call Sue (905) 686-9586 COLLECTORS REQUIRED as- sertive motivated self-starters apply now. Experience an as- set but not required. Full train- ing provided. Shift work re- quired. Pickering. Fax resume to 905-420-6833. CONSTRUCTION LABOURER required for medium-sized Construction Company. Mini- mum 5 years experience. Available immediately. Apply by fax to (905)465–2585 or email: jelcon@hotmail.com DRYCLEANER, Carriage Trade Cleaners is adding a Presser/Spotter, approx. 20- 30 hrs per week. Call Mon- day - Friday between 11am - 2pm (905)576-0398 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. ESTABLISHED PUBLISHING company requires a Writer and also a Salesperson for both Whitby & Port Perry. Fax resume: 905-852-0538; email: sales@creativemediacom.com ESTHETICIAN WANTED for THERESA'S TOUCH of Esthet- ics. New grads with enthu- siasm and great interpersonal skills welcome to apply. Please call (905)430-6060 EXPERIENCED full-time hair- stylist required for busy es- tablishes salon relocating, to East Oshawa, great bonuses. 905-438–1479. EXPERIENCED PORTER/ DISHWASHER, required im- mediately in a large south Pickering cafeteria. our ideal candidate is an organized team player who enjoys a fast paced environment and is capable of heavy lifting. This is a full time M-F position that may require the occasional weekends. Please fax resume to (905)837-7220 or call 905- 839-1151 ext. 3531 and leave a message. FABRIC STORE located in Pickering requires part-time sales help. Sewing and retail experience necessary. Call 905-831-5223 or fax 416-286- 5223. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. GENERAL LABOURER posi- tions available in a Pickering manufacturing facility. Must be team oriented and enthu- siastic. Fax resume to: (905)420-4564. GOURMET FOOD LOVERS needed for part time/full time positions in a unique gourmet foods/bakeshop. Interested? Fax 905-642-0105 email - wideman@sympatico.ca or call 905-642-5838 (M/F 9-5) GZ/DZ DRIVER w/air brake experience required for route near airport. Call Jay (416)473-0532 or (905)686- 0907 HAIRSTYLIST,esthetician, nail technician needed imme- diately for busy salon. Salary plus commission or chair rental or space rental. Call 905-725–6311 or evenings 905-432-8949 HAIRSTYLIST required, full/ part-time with experience for Joseph's Hairstyling, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person, or phone 723–9251, ask for Joe. HAIRSTYLIST REQUIRED. Options: you may rent a sta- tion or work on an hourly or commission basis. Please forward your enquiries to 905- 852-7815. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED for busy Uxbridge and Port Perry salon. Hourly $8.00+ com- mission. 416-420-6897. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 INVENTORY POSITION - used auto parts inventory person needed. Some heavy lifting, shipping & automotive ex- perience required. Apply in person with resume or fax to 905-434-7997 Dom's Auto Parts Courtice. No calls please. JANITORIAL sub contractor wanted, must have reliable vehicle and experience , call 905- 427-3333, 1pm - 5pm. JWP DISTRIBUTION SERVIC- ES INC.,a reputable, estab- lished and expanding Picker- ing based courier company, has immediate openings for enthusiastic broker drivers with a small car or mini van. Geographical knowledge of Metro Toronto is beneficial. Interested parties call Al or Vali at (905) 420-6705. LAKE SCUGOG ROOF TRUSS is currently looking for experi- enced full time Sawyers and production workers. Applic- ants must be able to work shift hours. Competitive wages available to qualified experi- enced applicants. Please ap- ply in person Mon. - Fri. bet- ween 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lake Scugog Roof Truss, 11 Van- Edward Dr., Port Perry or fax resume to: (905)985-0225. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, We will be inter- viewing Wed., Feb 28, at the Iroquois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby, from 9: 30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LOOKING FOR A NEW CA- REER? Are you mature, set high standards for yourself and desire above average in- come. Contact Tammy 1-866- 787-3918 / 905-436-8499. MANICURIST REQUIRED im- mediately. Must be experi- enced in artificial nails. Please send resume to: Park- Avenue Hairstyling, 302 Park St. Peterborough, Ont. K9J 3W5 MATURE COUPLE as super- intendant for 15 unit apt. Cap- able of general care, main- tenance and management . reply with resume to file # 653, Oshawa this Week, P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5. MATURE, EXPERIENCED SE- CURITY OFFICERS, sight su- pervisors, Pickering. Call Mon- Fri 9am-12noon (416)745–5762. MediaNetCentral.ca (an Inter- net company) is looking to hire 1-2 full-time outgoing, computer literate people to assist with media research and data entry. Send resume and salary expectations to: kdfoster@medianetcentral.ca or call (905)837-2510. MUSIC DIRECTOR for St. John's Presbyterian Church, Queen St., Port Perry (instru- ment: electric piano). Inter- ested parties please call Gail 905- 985-3026 or Lily 905-985-0765 OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAIR stylists, hair stylist assistants, full and part-time for hair sa- lon in Pickering. Please call Lou at 905-831-5366 PORTRAIT STUDIO at the Bay Oshawa requires sales people who want to earn $100+ per day comm. In-store, P/T F/T, will train. 1-800-330-1276. REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapist required for busy upscale Durham Spa. Mini- mum 3 years hands on ex- perience necessary. Please fax resume Attention Janice Wright. 905-666-5394. SEARS AUTHORIZED IN- DOOR Clean Air Services, re- quire for Ajax & Scarborough experienced, telemarketing supervisor, telemarketers, sales persons. Duct cleaning technicians, & helpers, HVAC fitters and mechanics (Driv- ers abstract required) Excel- lent income potential. Fax re- sume to 905-428-2452. CASUAL ON-CALL COOK re- quired by Secure Young Of- fender Facility. Experience in volume cooking required. Mail/Fax Resume to: Kennedy House Youth Centre, P.O. Box 5000, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1S1 Fax 905-852-5967. SNOWPLOW operators needed with or without truck. Guaran- teed hours. Also needed sidewalk crews. Call Fred or Bill at 905- 649–9996 or fax 905-649-1779. CARPET CLEANERS needed, no vehicle required. Call (905) 579–7814, 10-4 p.m. weekdays. 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 - DOWN- TOWN OSHAWA.Immediate openings for part time/full time Telemarketers. Excellent communication skills in Itali- an or Greek and English. Pleasant Telephone manner a must. Able to work with mini- mum supervision from home or work. Call 1-905-404-2250 TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call (905) 579-7816 for interview. 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. CUSTOMER SERVICE/INSIDE SALES Unilock Ltd., a leading manufacturer of paving stones and retaining wall products has an opening in Customer Service working out of your Pickering manufacturing outlet. This posi- tion is suited to a take-charge per- son who can work independently and has demonstrated sound leader-ship and customer service skills in a fast paced environment. A pleasant phone manner, good keyboarding skills and good basic math skills are a must. Unilock offer a competitive wage and ben- efits for this full time seasonal position. Fax your resume in con- fidence to: (905) 427-2539, pick- ering@unilock.com WORK AT HOME Health Industry $1000 P/T-$5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631- 7156. UNILOCK LTD. Is North America's oldest manufactur- er of precast paving stone and retaining wall systems. Our product is used by those in the landscape industry. Uni- lock Ltd. is currently seeking individuals to work in their plant in Pickering. The ideal candidates should possess previous plant experience, a good understanding of basic math and be willing to work as a team player. We are look- ing to fill the following positions: Forklift Operators, Machine Operators and General Laborers. Please send resumes to: P.O. Box 387 Pickering, Ontario. YOUTH WORKERS required. Therapeutic Group Home for sexually offending and con- fused adolescents. Weekend Supervisor - experienced and/ or education in Human Serv- ices. To monitor clients, staff and overall weekend pro- gramming $30,000 - $33,000, pending qualifications. Part and Full Time Workers to ass- ist within three residential programs. $10 - $12 per hour part-time, pending qualifications. $26,000 - $29,000 for full-time workers. Fax resume to Youth Connections (905)432-9885. Office Help120 ADMIN. PERSON-ORDERS Small Office. Assorted duties including Shipping. Aptitude for detail, figures and spelling. $17-20M 35 hours. 487 West- ney Rd. S., Ste 16, Ajax for short test 8:30-4:00. 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. AVON Wanted sales Representatives. Earn extra income, no minimums. For information call 905-509-1163. THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Burcher Rd. Billingsgate Cres. Thorncroft Cres. Tulloch Cres. Emperor St. Plumbridge Crt. Clover Ridge. E. Cowling Cres. Crawford Dr. Gates Cres. Hewitt Cres. Cluett Dr. Rollo Dr. Leach Dr. Barrett Cres. Hendley Dr. Radford Dr. Fisher Cres. Thorp Cres. Farmers Ave. MacDermott Dr. Linton Ave. Kearney Dr. Kane Crt. Larner Dr. Beatty Rd. Durham St. Cedar st. Kent St. Elgin St. Knapton Ave. ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 905-683-5117 PAGE B4-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 21, 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-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 683-0707 Due to exceptional growth, Fleming Door, Canada's largest manufac- turer of Steel Doors and Frames, has immediate career opportunities for the following positions: Jr. Customer Service Representative Post secondary Technical education. Should be well spoken, organized and computer literate. Jr. Product Engineer •Post secondary Technical education •working knowledge of Auto-Cad To assist Senior engineers in preparation of product specifications for production orders. 3rd Shift Production Supervisor •Minimum 3 years related experience •The ability to co-ordinate work centers to meet requirements • Effective problem solving skills Maintenance Mechanic - Millwright / Electrician For steady afternoons • Strong Mechanical, electrical & resistance welding skills • P.L.C. trouble shooting ability, with 5 years experience with mechanical & hydraulic presses. Plant Machine and Line Operators •Minimum 3 years industrial or manufacturing experience • Strong math skills are critical • Experience in sheet metal or metal fabricating preferred • Union position. Wages $16-$20 per hour All positions include full company paid health and medical benefits, Pension contribution and excellent vacation policy. Join one of Ontario's fastest growing companies with a vision on the future Visit our Web Site: www.flemingdoor.com Mail, Fax or E-mail your resume today Human Resources Department Fleming Steel Doors and Frames 20 Barr Road, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3X9 Fax (905)427-1668 • E-mail: hrdept@flemingdoor.com Wholesale distributor of industrial and hydraulic products seeking PURCHASING ASSISTANT Experience is an asset. Minimum high school education required and must have working knowledge of Word and Excel. Communication skills in English is essential. Fax resume & references to: 905-686-4385 DYNAMIC Put your creative side to use. Ad company seeks 10 people for F/T Administration/Management Call Jenn (905) 571-1543 110 General Help 110 General Help DIRECT DRIVER PERSONNEL requires 5 DZ Drivers for Recycling Call 1-877-420-1270 or Apply in Person at: 955 Brock Rd. S., Pickering APPLY NOW ! Established company experiencing rapid expansion. Represent the hottest accounts in the sports/entertainment industry.15 - 20 openings available in Entry level/Admin/Management Vehicle an asset. No experience necessary Call Angela @ (905) 571-0102 CARPENTERS REQUIRED 5 - 7 Years expereince Good Drivers License Whitby (905) 430-3477 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Immediate opening for a experi- enced bilingual (French/English), CSR with a Ajax import/export dis- tributor. Must be computer literate, well organized, detailed orientated and be able to complete all task's in a timely manner. Please respond via fax (905) 619-1478 or e-mail to Peter Gabriel, peterg@britman.com, No phone calls. Only those selected will be contacted. MODELS WANTED . . . Students/unemployed clients Our Junior stylists need models for colouring & perm- ing. You will receive $15-$20 off your service over $55. Call for Monday/Tuesday appointments - Taz or Cyndi Artistic Hair 852-7391 110 General Help 110 General Help 110 General Help PROPERTY MANAGER Durham Region's fastest growing condominium specialist is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Property Manger. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, sound knowledge of the Condominium Act, and a minimum of three years experience in property management. Please send resume & salary expectations, in confidence to : Newton-Trelawney Management Services 95 Bayly Street West Ste.#03 Ajax, Ontario, L1S 7K8 Richters Herbs is now hiring Seasonal Greenhouse Help full and part time. Fax resume to: 905-640-6641 TEAM PERSONNEL Has Full & Part-Time Openings For Local Durham Contract •AZ Drivers •Shunt Drivers • US Drivers (U.S. - meal allowances, home wknds) Call Wayne (905) 767-8326 or (905) 665-8326 110 General Help 110 General Help 2 BRANCH SUPPORT required for an expanding distributor one in Oshawa and one in Ajax. The successful candidate must have accurate data entry skills and will be responsible for reception, order entry, invoicing, and administrative duties. 40 hrs/week+Benefits. Mon. to Fri. Jackson-Robson 799b Farewell St. Oshawa, ON or Olympia Industrial Supply 377 Mackenzie Ave. Units 6 & 7 Ajax, ON Attn: Ted Holden, HR At S.B. Simpson Group Fax (905)335-4915 hr@sbsimpson.com www.sbsimpson.com TAX PREPARER Local Chartered Accountant's firm requires an individual with experience in preparation of personal income tax returns. Reply to: File # 654 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5 120 Office Help 120 Office Help SEARS Watch Repair Pickering Town Ctr/Scarborough Town Ctr (Full/Part-time help) Sales Associate required to work at Sears Watch Repair. Experience preferred. Jewelry store or watch-maker exp. welcome. Contact Milon Talsania Phone: 1-888-585-9566 Fax: (416) 756-3256 130 Sales Help/Agents 130 Sales Help/Agents 110 General Help 110 General Help 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 If you’ve dreamed of running your own business, The Co-operators can help you realize that dream. We’re looking for business- minded leaders who are interested in managing their own agency in the City of Oshawa. As a successful exclusive Agent, you will enjoy a rewarding career with excellent earning potential. Through our competitive product portfolio, you will build your success by helping Canadians plan and meet their financial security goals. Bring us your entrepreneurial skills and an enthusiastic attitude, and we’ll provide extensive training, with an emphasis on Future Security Planning. If you think you’re ready to soar with the eagles, let’s talk. Please forward your resume, detailing your business and sales experience to: Rob Hollingsworth 7666 Yonge St., Thornhill ON L4J 1W1 e-mail: rob_hollingsworth@cooperators.ca Fax: (905) 731-8107 READY TO SOAR WITH THE EAGLES? Home Auto Life RRSPs Farm Business Group Unique Opportunity: A Unique Industry PART-TIME SERVICE COORDINATOR Fri., Sat., Sun. - Oshawa/Pickering As a Service Co-ordinator, you will be required to counsel individuals who have experienced a death of a family member or friend on the choices available to them. Successful candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective sales skills and a valid driver’s license. We are looking for candidates who are customer focused and driven by success. Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries 65 Overlea Blvd., Suite 500 Toronto, ON M4H 1P1 Attention: Bonny Francis Fax: (416)696-0227 NEED A JOB??? Are you over 24 years old? Get started with a FREE RÉSUMÉ Bring this coupon in to our office for a free résumé. Call Sandy today for an appointment (905) 420-4010 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (C.A.R.E.) 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12, Pickering GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS required for busy pool company. Full time starting immediately. No experience necessary. Heavy lifting, drivers license required. Starting at $13-$16/ hr. Higher wages with experience. Apply to:Todd Pools Ltd, 13072 10th Line, Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4 Tel: 905-640-7665 Fax: 905-640-5147 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 COME JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM OF STYLISTS! • Opportunities for advancement • $350.00 sign on bonus • Ongoing technical training • Excellent benefit package FULL TIME & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE Pickering • Scarborough Call Toll Free 1-888-888-7778 Ext. 1552 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 THIS WEEK’S FEATURE PROGRAM GENERAL INSURANCE full time. Requirements: RIBO li- cense, general insurance ex- perience, 35 WPM minimum, windows and computer skills. For customer service, dealing with existing clients, and pro- cessing claims. Fax resume to (905) 579-0193. VETERINARY Receptionist/ Assistant, Sheridan Veterinary Services in Pickering. After- noons, evenings & alternate Saturdays. $8-11/hour based on veterinary experience. Fax resumes to: 905-831-1131. WE ARE LOOKING for an eag- er individual with good phone manner to handle reception and bookkeeping at our busy Ajax office. Salary range $8- $9/hour. Training provided. Computer literacy and organ- ized manner an asset. Fax re- sume after 5pm only to (905)428-8474. Sales Help / Agents130 LICENSED REAL estate As- sistant. Tired of paying high expenses? Proven potential income of approx. $60,000 per year available with no ex- penses! Durham Region. Call Lorne at (905)666-8866. PART TIME Sales Associate required. Previous sales exp. preferred. Flexible. Apply in person with resume: Phantom, 40 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax. Call 905-426–5735 SALESMAN, 2 needed ex- perience in car parts, driver G license. Must have knowledge of GTA and good driving record. Drop off or fax resume to ABE AUTO WRECKERS, fax (905)697-8118, phone (905)623–5756 Skilled Help135 FITTER required by busy fab- ricator. 4-5 yrs. experience, able to read blue prints, work with minimum supervision. Fax resume to: (905)721- 0467. J & M TIRE - Required im- mediately for a fast paced growing tire company. 2 - li- cenced tire installers. Licence preferred - passenger, LT and Med truck. Experience an as- set but not necessary, will train the right individual. Must possess a valid "G" driver licence. Full time year round position. Fax resume to (905) 576-8046 No phone calls please. Only those being con- sidered will be contacted LICENSED MECHANIC and 3rd-5th year apprentice need- ed immediately for very busy 7 bay shop. Must have own tools. Call 905-683-7301 or 905-706-2018 PLUMBERS required, self motivated and conscientious, experienced in commercial and industrial plumbing and heating. License required. Full and part-time. Fax resume 905-420-5040 Hospital Medical Dental150 CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSIS- TANT required for 3 days/ week. No evenings or wee- kends. Please mail or hand deliver resume to: Dr. J.A. Miskin, 3 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, L1S 2C1 DENTAL Hygienist required for 6 month maternity leave. Fridays from 8am - 12noon. Starting March, please fax re- sume to (905)831–5975. EXPERIENCED fun energetic hygienist required for latex free Scarborough office. Tues., Wed., Could lead to full time. Call (416) 284–9994. HYGIENIST NEEDED Wed- nesdays 5-9pm, Thursdays 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 required. Part- time +full-time positions available. Also Dental Assis- tant/Receptionist required part-time. Minimum 1-year experience for all positions. Call 905-626-9012 for inter- view or fax resume 905-509- 7780 RAPIDLY EXPANDING Pick- ering clinic requires a highly motivated Registered Mas- sage Therapist. If commit- ment to the customer is your first priority then fax to: (905) 427-9147. MEDICAL OFFICE Secretary, part-time, permanent. Previ- ous experience, computer skills, some dictatyping. Ref- erences. Please fax resume to: (905) 723-0204. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST needed for family practice at 220 Dundas St. W., Suite 402 Whitby. Contact Dr. Gertler. Fax or call (905)668-2778 PART TIME DENTAL Recep- tionist required in Oshawa. Please fax resume to 416- 510-8660. PART TIME PHARMACY tech- nician required for oshawa pharmacy Tuesday and Thursday. Experience an as- set. Fax resume to (905) 669- 3832. PHYSIOTHERAPIST WANTED Ontario Licenced full-time/ part-time. Busy rehab clinic, Midland/401 in Scarborough. Friendly, pleasant working en- vironment. Immediate. Previ- ous experience an asset. Ex- cellent potential. Call Jolie 416-321-3969. Daycare Wanted160 SEEKING LIVE OUT nanny for 2 young children in Pickering area. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30p.m. First aid and CPR, non-smoker, drivers li- cense, references required. Competitive compensation. Call Terry 905-472–6658 Daycare Available165 DAYCARE AVAILABLE in my home, seeking playmate for my two year old daughter, Pickering Foxwood Trail, Rosebank area, nutritious meals, tender loving care. Please call Vanessa at 831–2751 DAYCARE AVAILABLE, full/part - time, 20 yrs. experience. Happy environment. Huge play area. Crafts, movies, meals, Westney /Delaney. Receipts and refer- ences. All ages. (905)686–8719 JUST THE RIGHT ONE for your child. Mother of 2 pro- viding daycare, 1 year and up. Playroom, fenced yard, hot meals/snacks. Smoke-free, Strouds/Whites. Karen 837-9267 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. PICKERING, Brock Rd., day- care available for 1 or 2 child- ren, playmate for my 3 year old son. Experienced caregiv- er. Call 905-428–3192 QUALITY DAYCARE in my home. all ages. Nutritious meals, fenced yard with play- ground, indoor/outdoor activi- ties. Non-smoking environ- ment. References. Hwy. 2/ Brock Rd. Call Sally 905-426– 2436 FULL-TIME INFANT CARE 3- 18 months. ECE, First Aid, Inf- ant CPR. Smoke/pet free. 1 position now available; 2 for March, Shoalpoint Rd./Bayly Receipts. Call Laurie (905)426-4954 STAY AT HOME MOM will provide daycare. Safe, non- smoking, no pets. Our envi- ronment is fun, loving, lots of exercise. Nutritious meals/ snacks, Pinegrove/Woodview Ave. (905)509–0068 Home Care175 ARE YOU CARING for your elderly parents and need a helping hand? Call 905-985- 8615 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. Bargain Corner210 DININGROOM TABLE $70; work bench $30. Call (416) 737–6268 LARGE METAL DESK $50 small computer desk $50 Call 905-509–3581. 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. 1980-86 F150 window visor $50; Mercury boat tank $15; Call 1-705-786-0550 7 FT. 6 FT.FISHER SNOW- PLOW, harness, pump. reser- voir, and lighting package. $750 firm. call 905-985–9713. ANTIQUE LAMPS, two cherub style fixtures about 24 inches high, mint condition, on ped- estal base. Pair $500. Call 721–1703 (snp) EXPERIENCED MEDICAL SECRETARY required immediately for a busy specialist office in Ajax. Must be pleasant, skilled in computer OHIP billing and appointment booking. Send resume to: Office Manager 15-75 Bayly St. W Suite 234. Ajax Ontario L1S 7K7. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 21, 2001-PAGE B5 120 Office Help 120 Office Help 120 Office Help MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Preference for this hourly paid position will be given to candidates who possess previous experience in the Converting/Print Industry. Must be comfortable working in a team in a team environment on a rotating shift basis, with detail given to routine and preventative maintenance. Experience in PLC, mechanical and electrical required. Computer experience in a Windows environment an asset. Please forward resumes to: FAX: 416-299-5254 Attention: Plant Manager We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 135 Skilled Help 135 Skilled Help 135 Skilled Help 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 Multi-Professional Support Services requires RN and RPN's, PSW and HCA To deliver medical /support services • Superior salary/benefits, flexible hours • Funded education Physiotherapy positions also available. For information call 1-705-644-3788 Fax. resumes to: 1-705-648-8139 mps.irwin@on.aibn.com RN's - DAY SHIFT ONE F/T & ONE P/T experienced in LTC. Computer literacy an asset. Fax or Mail resume to: Director of Resident Care Sunnycrest Nursing Home 1635 Dundas St. E. Whitby, Ont. L1N 2K9 Fax: 905-576-4712 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Who We Are Co-Steel Inc. is one of the world’s largest minimill steel producers and steel scrap processors. The Company has a current annual capacity of 3.5 million tons of finished steel products and 1.5 million tons of ferrous/non-ferrous recycling material. Co-Steel manufactures and markets special quality steel bar and rod, reinforcing steel bar and rod, merchant bar, structural shapes and flat rolled steel products used principally in the construction, automotive, appliance, machinery and equipment industries. Co-Steel’s minimill operations consist of Co-Steel Lasco, Whitby, Ontario; Co-Steel Sayreville, Sayreville, New Jersey; Co-Steel Raritan, Perth Amboy, New Jersey; and Gallatin Steel Company, Gallatin County, Kentucky, Co-Steel’s 50%-owned flat rolled steel joint venture. Co-Steel processes and trades steel scrap for its own use and for sale to third parties through North American-based Co-Steel Recycling. On February 27, 2000 the Collective Agreement between Co-Steel Lasco and the United Steelworkers of America - Local 6571 expired. The Company and Union continued to bargain, unsuccessfully, until December 18, 2000, at which time the Company locked out the workers pending a satisfactory resolution of a new Collective Agreement. As of February 1, 2001 we had made no progress with respect to a new agreement, and started up a section of our operation in Whitby. We believe it is necessary for us to make every effort to service our customers and retain our market contact. Today, after significant changes in the economy, several items threaten the existence of Co-Steel Lasco: A. Our Collective Agreement contains extensive inefficiencies within it which need to be changed; B. One of our major competitors has announced the new construction of a mill similar to Co-Steel Lasco’s will be completed in 12 months and will be run by 250 people; C. The high levels at which imported steel products are shipped into Canada and the United States; D. The continued escalation of electricity and gas prices; This list goes on and the issues are substantial. The current environment of the steel business looks dismal at best, with global pressures never before experienced, being realized each and every day. Twelve North American steel companies have filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection (U.S.) or closed their doors completely. At Co-Steel Lasco, we do not want to be one of them! We want to survive this onslaught of global and local pressure, and strive to be one of the world’s leading minimill steel producers. At this time, and as we have previously stated, we need to run our operation while this labour disruption goes on. We are accepting resumes from those individuals interested in joining Co-Steel Lasco in this interim period, and possibly permanently. The positions required to be filled in our organization will be explained in a de-briefing interview. Remuneration Package: Wages: •$17.00/hour Hours: •8 Hour Shifts (3 shift rotation) •Monday to Friday •40 Hours per Week Benefits: •Vested After 180 Day Probation Period •Will Include: Health Care, Vision Care, Dental Care and Life Insurance Pension: •Vested After 180 Day Probation Period •Defined Contribution to 4% Plus Matching Quantity: •Up to 200 Positions to be Filled in the Next Six Months Interested individuals can forward their resume to: Human Resources Co-Steel Inc. 300 Consilium Place, Suite 800 Scarborough, Ontario M1H 3G2 Email: human.resources@costeel.com Website:www.costeel.com We appreciate the interest expressed by all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Co-Steel Lasco is an equal opportunity employer. CO-STEEL LASCO 165 Daycare Available 210 Bargain Corner 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! ADMINISTRATOR The Colonial Retirement Home Whitby A progressive growing company is seeking an individual to be responsible for the daily operations and for the provision of quality care for the residents. The successful candidate will be an RN/RPN with leadership, marketing, financial planning, interpersonal and computer skills. Please forward resume along with a handwritten covering letter by fax to: We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Alert Care Corporation 10243 Yonge Street, Suite 200 Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B2 (905) 780-2001 CAREER OPPORTUNITY Sunnycrest Nursing Home Whitby, an accredited Nursing Home caring for 137 residents, is seeking a DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CARE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A General Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Ontario Post R.N. education in gerontology or relevant experience in Long Term Care Post R.N. education in management or a minimum 3 years relevant experience in management Must be computer literate Fax resume to: Administrator 905-576-4712 PHARMACIST for friendly local drug store in Whitby. Benefit plan. 40 hours per week. Call Jerry Belz (905) 666-3784 or fax resumé to (905) 666-6506 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. JVC DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 Sur- round System incl. DVD $999.; Dolby Pro, Logic - Digital ready plus 5 speakers $675; 2-channel Stereo 220W + speakers $375; With Pack- ages 6+1 CD or double cas- sette deck $150; Super digi- fine high end JVC tuners, am- plifiers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, signal pro- cessors, VCRs, DVD players, televisions. 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 579–0893 ANTIQUES 4 COLLECTIBLES - 76 Elgin Street Bowmanville, Ontario. Open Fri. Sat. Sun. 11-5 p.m. or by appointment. 697-3164. eg. China 20%off, Furniture, Old bottles, milk cans, assorted gifts etc. APPLIANCE CENTRE - Wash- er, dryer, fridge, stove, dish- washer, all fully guaranteed. Come make a deal! 33 Station St., Ajax. (905)426-2682. 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 SET -8 pce. Cher- rywood. Bed, chest, tri-dress- er, mirror, night stands, dove- tail construction. Never opened in boxes. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice $3,500 (416)748- 3993. BLACK SUNDAY FIX - Boot- loaders for Black Sunday Cards $174.99; Program your HU Card $139.99; Complete systems with HU Pro- grammed $599.99; 486 Com- puters for your Emulators $69.99. Will buy Black Sunday Cards. Call (905)431-1515 BLINDS, Draperies, shutters. Everyday low prices on top quality brand name window coverings. Sunshade Blinds & Drapery, 88 old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905)428–0937. www.sunshade-blinds.com 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. 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 COMPUTER-PENTIUM 166, 32Mb ram, 2GB-HDD, 3-1/2 floppy, 24x CD-Rom, 56k mo- dem, sound/video card, key- board, speakers, mouse, free internet, colour monitor, $350. Can deliver & set up. Brand new 32" stereo TV, $600. 905- 439-4789. DSS SYSTEMS - HU test cards and programming available. Dish Network sys- tems. Also Unloopers and programmers for sale. Web- site caribdss.com or email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. FRIDGE/STOVE,washer/dry- er, portable dishwasher. 17' canoe. All in excellent condi- tion. Brand new single bed, still in package. (905) 721- 2817. FURNACE, high efficiency gas, output 105,000BTU, 9 years old, Enbridge Dealer maintained. $599. Call 905- 839–9731 after 6pm 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 modem OS 9.4. $1299 . Phone 721- 0601. imperial electric fire 6,000 btus brass and black with coal embers custom tile cabinets & hearth included $1,000. 571-6982 after 4:00 LAZY BOY CHAIR powered recliner /lifter. Green fabric. Excellent condition. $500. 576–4230 MOVING SALE - dining table, 4 chairs, china cabinet, end tables $500. Sofa bed & love seat, black/grey, like new $500. Entertainment center, black 87'x56', glass doors $100. Call 905-420-2063. 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 new high efficiency natural gas furnace 60,000 btus with a/c coil call 623-7134 after 6 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! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS - Install while you wait, $35. Have your games backed up. All work guaranteed. Beatrice/ Wilson area (905) 721-2365 POOL TABLE,for sale. Ma- hogany finish, spindle legs. Pinball games, Golden T Golf. Also looking for profit sharing locations. 428–1162, 429- 1013. POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate billiard tables for sale. Call 905-420–6113. RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROSEWOOD DINING TABLE with six chairs excellent con- dition. New $5000 sell $1000. 905-438–1785 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. TANNING UNIT, 28 bulb hi-in- tensity stand up booth com- plete $2500 obo. Also 20 bulb bed $800 obo. Call Denise 905-436-9303 or 905-837- 8062 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) 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. COMPUTER WANTED: must be at least a 486 10x2 with two serial ports, monitor and keyboard. 434-5780. WANTED - Bench seat for 1981-86 Ford F150, black, in excellent condition. Also wanted, rubber floor for 1981- 86 Ford F150, black, excellent condition. Call 1-705-786- 0550. WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Arts & Crafts260 FOLK ART - learn an enjoy- able craft. classes starting soon. All levels, welcome. Beginners our speciality. Seminars available. Shift workers accomodated. Call (905) 576-3947 for information Lost & Found280 LOST CAT,Meadowridge/Fal- concrest area. Small male tabby. Brown & grey, answers to Zak. Reward. 905-831–3062 NN-Pets/Supplies/ Boarding289 FREE to good home, 1 1/2 year old keeshond, female pup, black and silver beauty. Has all shots and is spaded. Great with children and other pets. Please call 905-509- 0325, after 6 pm. or leave message!! Ask for Terri. Pets/Supplies/ Boarding290 5 MONTH OLD yellow lab pup. CKC registered. With cage $550. Call 985-4618. CANE CORSO MASTIFF Pup- pies, 8 weeks, with papers, blue & brindle, crop, ready to go. Call (905)985–9137 CKC REGISTERED Ger- manShepherd Puppies. Very large boned Championship lines. 1st shots, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed.Both par- ents on premises. Absolutely gorgeous. (705) 786-0322 BARN FOR RENT- 12 Stall barn with 60x80 indoor arena. Are you looking for a nice quiet setting? 5 Pastures. Lots of trails, I've got the per- fect place on Hwy#12 just N of Myrtle Station. $800 all inclu- sive. Please call Rob 519- 770-3555. Automobiles for Sale300 1973 OLDS. CUTLASS,350, runs great, 92,000 miles. New rad, battery, $2000 obo. Call 905-985-8615. 1987 LEGEND,black, p.w, p.m, auto, excellent mechani- cal & body condition, will cer- tify/E-test, $3900. Call 416- 264-7133. 1987 NISSAN SENTRA, 2 door, auto, sunroof, new paint, good condition, 168km. $1900 cert. or $1600 as is. 905-723– 2382. 1988 SUNBIRD,4 cyl. 4 door, automatic, very clean, good condition. Many new parts. $2,000 certified, plus e-tested. Call (905) 438-8856. 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 3.0L motor, automatic transmis- sion with overdrive, 4-door, fully loaded, very good condi- tion, reliable car. Cartified/ Emissions. $2350. (905) 718- 5032. 1990 TEMPEST, 4 dr. navy blue, $500 obo. Call 905-434-6480 1991 LUMINA Z34 5 speed, very good condition, 178,000 kms, certified, emission test- ed $4900. Call 905-434–2802 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very little rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $2500 obo. MUST SELL! (WOULD CONSIDER SNOWMOBILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1993 HYUNDAI SONATA, emission 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. $12,900 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 1997 SATURN SL1,4-dr, auto, air, 1 owner, excellent cond. navy blue. $89,000-km, certified, $10,400. Call 905- 985-0688 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. 2000 NEON - 23,000km, auto, 4dr, air, am/fm cassette cd, balance of factory warranty $11,900. 1998 NEON, auto, 37,000km, am/fm cassette, 4 door, $8,900. (905)434-2775 or (416)898-8467. 99 Malibu -4 door sedan. Green exterior, gray cloth in- terior, loaded, certified emis- sion tested. 66,000km. $14,500. 97 Jimmy SLT, cd, sunroof, gray leather interior, Red/silver exterior, 104,000km, certified emis- sion tested, $16,500. Call Des or Sandy at 728-6291 between 8-5. AFFORDABLE USED CARS, 1995 CORSICA, V6, auto, 4dr., $7995. 1994 METRO GEO, 5- spd, 2dr., $5495. 1998 SAT- URN 4dr., air, low kms, $12,495. 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, $13,495. 1997 Grand Am SE, V6, loaded, $12,995. 1998 Grand Caravan, 7 pass., dual air, $15,495. 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. VW RABBIT GTI new clutch, gas tank, shocks, struts, brakes, brake lines, rad, tim- ing belt, wheel bearings, mag wheels, tie rods, and more. Certified & emissions. $2200. Call Stuart 655-7333. 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 1991 RODEO, 4 wheel drive, 198,000 km, black, aluminum rims, auto trans, asking $4000 obo. Call 905-434–0392 (snp) Vans/ 4 Wheel Drive320 1998 CHEV ASTRO LT, white, loaded. 8 passenger. Well maintained, new tires. 104,000km, warranty to 120,000km. $17,900 o.b.o. Call (905)666-8155 after 6p.m. Snowmobiles360 1998 POLARIS XCR600,high- output triple, triple pipes, low routinely serviced miles, CRC front, extra 10, studded, Cobra windshield, aggressive track, felt and canvas cover, plastic skiis, 2001 Trail Permit. No disappointments.........ready to ride!! Call 905-985-8811 days; 905-431-1145 eve. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT walk out for rent, Brock and Majoroak Road area. $600 all inclusive, first and last. Park- ing included, no pets. 905-427- 0262. Available immediately. 1-BEDROOM apartment, 4pc bath, centre island, French doors, $750 inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Available March 1st./flexible occupany. Call (905)430–2557 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT $700/month plus hydro. Bloor/Simcoe. Available March 1st. First/last required. Call Bill 905-404-9602 WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX Pickering Beach Rd/ Hwy. 2, basement for rent, use of facilities, share kitchen, own bath, no pets, working fe- male preferred, $500/mo./first/ last required. March 1st. 905- 619–0999 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, close to 401, shopping, Hwy 2, $800 monthly plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call (905)686–5553. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Clean, cozy 2-bedroom house, large fenced yard, close to Oshawa shopping center, $800/month + utilities, first and last. Call 432-1268. BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom main level, 2 entrances, paved drive, laundry, garage, central air, close to Oshawa Centre, $950./mo. inclusive, , avail- able April 1. 905-434–1781 BROCK/FINCH, bachelor apt. walkout basement with deck. Sep. entrance, laundry, park- ing, avail. immediate. no smoke/pets, $500., first/last, references. 905-426–2349. CENTRAL AJAX Basement Separate entrance, parking, air, use of washer/dryer. Close to all amenities. $600/ month inclusive, first/last, available early immediately or March lst. 905-426–9124 CENTRAL OSHAWA, large 1&2-bedroom, May 1st, $747&$825/mo., in well- maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905) 723-0977 9 a.m. - 6p.m. CLEAN ONE bedroom $720/ month utilities included. Sim- coe and Mill area, small quiet apartment building. Call for appointment (905)579-9890. LARGE, 1-BDRM basement apt. parking, Stephenson Rd. N., $600 all inclusive. Call 725-3010. LARGE ONE bedroom base- ment apt., North Ajax, sepa- rate entrance, $800 per month, inclusive, first & last, call 416-707-2702. OSHAWA, spacious 2 bed- room apt. in small clean building, parking, laundry. $675+ hydro. Avail. March lst. Call (905)434–9844. OLD WHITBY, mn.flr. house, 3-bedroom, large kitchen, 4 appliances, yard, garage, great area, professional cou- ple/family. April 1. $995+ 2/3 utilities. 1-BEDROOM apt, separate entrance, parking, laundry, freshly painted, $750+ 1/3 utilities. April 1. 430–8499 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. OSHAWA - Near 401/shop- ping. One & two bedroom apartments, $610 & $740; utilities, fridge, stove, parking incl., laundry. 725–6434 OSHAWA,3-bedroom apt. in house, $750/mo utilities in- cluded, call Rob after 5:30 p.m. Please call 905-839- 5297. PICKERING - EXECUTIVE HOME,new basement apart- ment, single working person preferred, parking, $725. all inclusive. Call (905)420–8376 PICKERING - Room for rent $400/month. Also 1 bedroom apt $700/month. Both avail. immediately. First/last re- quired. (905)509–2262. PICKERING Rosebank and Sheppard, new 2-bedroom spacious basement apart- ment. Family room, kitchen/ appliances. Cable, sep. en- trance, one parking. Share laundry, no pets. Now avail- able. 905-839–1784. PICKERING Fantastic 1-bed- room basement apartment in Altona area. Private entrance, private parking, security sys- tem, appliances included. Avail. March 1st. Call Don or Angela 905-509-3043 PICKERING LIVERPOOL RD., near Go, large 2-bedroom basement, full kitchen & bath- room, own laundry & en- trance, no pets, April 1st. $900/mo. utilities included. (416)494–3765. PICKERING newly renovated, bright, clean, one-bedroom basement apartment. Sepa- rate entrance, a/c, cable, hy- dro, laundry, parking included, perfect for starters. No smok- ing/pets $650/month 905-837- 9848 PICKERING,bungalow, main floor, 2-bdrm. apt., West shore area. Large bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, family room, fenced yard, parking, near schools & Go. $895/month.Available im- mediatly (905)509-1464 or (905)316-1414. SMALL BACHELOR apart- ment, separate self-contained building, overlooking East shore Frenchman's Bay, 4pc. bathroom, parking, hydro, heat included. March 1st. First, last, references. (905)471-6217. TWO BEDROOM, Nelson Street, Oshawa. Stove, refrigerator, util- ties and parking. Upper floor. $727month Available April 1. Security deposit required. Call 1- 877-554-4214 toll free. VICTORIAN MANSION, large, sunny 1 bedroom apartment in Olde Whitby. Near downtown, amenities and Go station. For more information 665–9393. WHITBY LOCATION, NEWLY DECORATED, 1-bedroom apt fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin laundry, basement storage. Available. Mar.. lst. Near Go transit and ameni- ties. Call for appointment (905)686–1533. WHITBY, CLEAN spacious 2- bdrm. apt. near GO, 401 and Lake. Parking and laundry facil- ities. $750/month. Please call 905-438-5991. 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 WHITES RD.,S. of 401, one bedroom walkout basement apt. Private. Full kitchen, 3 pc. bath, patio, parking, laundry, no pets, non-smoking female preferred. $825 inclusive. 905-839-0067. 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. 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. AJAX - 3 BDRM includes stove, fridge, washer & dryer. 110 Tulloch Dr. $1,100/month includes heat & hydro. Avail. April 1st. First, last required (905)686–2778. OSHAWA/COURTICE (board- er) - 3 bedroom raised bunga- low on ravine lot overlooking. golf course. Ceramics, fin- ished basement, 4-applianc- es. First/last, references, Avail. March 1, $1350/mo. plus utilities, 905-666-3576 Townhouses For Rent420 REDECORATED 2 bedroom townhouse on Ravine , fin- ished basement, 2 new ap- pliances, , close to all ameni- ties. $ 1025 plus hydro, available March 1st . Call 905-571-0435. SOUTH AJAX beautiful town- home. Three bedrooms, 2 baths Walkout from kitchen, garage, finished basement w/ wet bar. Close to all ameni- ties. $1250 inclusive. Imme- diate. 905-428-1891. Rooms for Rent430 OSHAWA MARY & ADELAIDE area. Small furnished room. Share kitchen and bathroom with two other men. Referenc- es required. $85/wk.1st/last. Available immediately. Call 905-626-9827. PICKERING - GLENANNA, near all conveniences, share all facilities, own bedroom, furnished/unfurnished, laundry facilities ensuite, available imme- diately. $500 inclusive. No pets preferred. Call (416) 567–4647 Shared Accommodation450 CENTRAL AJAX Newly reno- vated. Cable, barbecue, cen- tralair, laundry, dishwasher. 5 minutes walk to all amenities. Working male preferred. $95/ week all inclusive. Referenc- es/first/last. Ed 905-428-7737 OLIVE AND GRANDVIEW - share with two other males, includes parking, laundry, ca- ble, bus at door. Non-smoker preferred. $95 a week. 438- 1453. Ask for Chester. TWO FEMALE non-smokers preferred to rent rooms in ni- cely decorated, oversized end unit. Furnished or unfurnished, or rent whole house. 3 baths, 3 bedrooms. $450, $500 rooms, $1295 + utilities house. 905- 576-5644. WHITBY HABOUR,1-bed- room, 2 bathroom, 950 sq.ft. Solarium kitchen, 5 applianc- es, blinds throughout, security guard. Recreation centre. $1070 monthly inclusive. April 1st. Call (905)665–6054. 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 450 SQ. FT.prime retail/office space, 922 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. $350/month all in- clusive. Call Steve 576-6999. AJAX - Professional company has large office space avail- able to share. $300/month, in- clusive. Call for details 905- 619–2298 UXBRIDGE small profession- al office space available on Toronto Street. $1000 inclu- sive Available immediately. Call 905-683-5117 ask for Abe Fakhourie. 700 sq ft Storefront Comm/Retail Loc. + Full Basement DOWNTOWN OSHAWA $500/mo. + util. Darren Martel 905-427-6522 AJAX Mainfloor Semi, 3 bedroom, available March 1st. Non-smokers, no pets. First/las & references $900 +60% utilities. Call 905-839-5223 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 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 WANTED Leaf Tickets Will pay up to face value. Call Bruce 905-579-4400 Ext. 2207 AMPS, GUITARS, Lap Steels, Effects Pedals WANTED Private (905)576–0060 PAGE B6-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 21, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net 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 23RD, FRI. Selling the contents from a Port Hope home and a Bankruptcy of Office Equipment including Counters, File Cabinets, Supplies and misc., Hoosier Cupboard; Rd. Table, Pressback Chairs; Chrome Smoker w/Lighter; 5 pc. Chrome Suite; Pantry Cupboard; Pr. Oval Frames; Hall Bench; Corner Curio Cabinet; Kitchen Glass, Jadite; Coin Collection; Persian Carpets; Tools; Air Gun Pistol; Socket Sets; Drills; Torch Set; Soldering Set; Large Tarp; Shop Vac; Bicycle; etc. etc. Auction starts at 6 p.m. (Preview 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 at Pethick and Stephenson, Haydon, Feb.24 at 6 pm. Open at 4 pm.From 401 Ext. 431 at Bowmanville, North 8 mi. on Hwy. 57 to Con. Rd. 8, turn east at Firehall.A big selection of modern and antique household contents from a Bowmanville home. (giving up housekeeping). Fr. Prov. chesterfield suite, Queen Anne wing chairs, dining room suite, pine serv- er, dish cupboard, child's desk, wall unit with desk, small china cabinet, cups & saucers, Royal Albert, Ans- ley, a Shelley, Nippon pitcher, Sadler, Crystal, oil lamp, pink glass, dressers, ant. lamps, old stamps, able saw, tools and many other pieces too numerous to mention. Terms cash, debit, visa, m/c. Owner and Auctioneer Don Stephenson- 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829. Barn hours: Mon.-Wed.-Thurs. 3:30-6pm. Estates & Consignments Welcome. AUCTION SALE Sat. Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. Held at the Ballantrae Community Centre, 1 km. east of Hwy. 48 on Aurora Road. 2000 board feet of new lum- ber eg. oak, cherry, walnut, maple, pine etc. 7 hp. Troy Bilt rototiller, lawnmower, approx. 250 coins in- clude early Canadian, Nfld. & USA. 2 stamp collections, glass, china & household, one year old Whirlpool washing machine.Beautiful C1910 mahogany kitchen corner cupboard; an outstanding turn of the century light mah. chest of drawers; mah. diningroom table, antique drop leaf dining table; pine commode; old pine blanket box; pine tool box; colour tv; VCR; 6 harpback dining chairs; antique mirrors; many other furnishing plus "as found" pieces. 100s of other items include gar- den bench; block planes and other old tools; antique books; old floor lamps; Gestetner model 255 hand crank copier; Lake Simcoe ice tongs; old oil paintings (2 are by Elizabeth Brown of Stouffville); many other rarities and interesting items. Large Sale. CLARKSON AUCTIONS 905-640-6411 Details: www.clarksonauctions.com AUCTION, 2-DAY SALE, THURS. FEB 22ND - 5PM AND SAT. FEB 24TH AT 10:00AM TO BE HELD AT WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY #2, COLBORNE,. We have about 100 boxes never opened yet from last weeks 2 Estate Sales, everything from tools to dishes, THURS.has lge. quant. new articles from various close outs everything from new tools, toys, household articles, also selection new & used furniture including new bed sofa and used bed sofa, other used sofa & chair set, new and used table & chair set, several good chain saws, and gas weed eaters, table saw & hand tools, tool boxes, dressers, chest of drawers, lge. quant. knick knacks, household articles, some collectables pictures & lamps, SAT. SALE has also lge. quant. still unopened boxes plus furnishings from a Cobourg, Grafton and Brighton home antiques, good used, plus new sofa & love seat, new table & chair set, nice cedar chest, ant. oak library desk, ant. drop leaf table, dressers, chests of drawers, small tables, ornate ladies desk, plus Queen Ann ladies desk with matching chair, hand & power tools, wheel barrow, lawn & garden tools & furniture, microwave and stand, collectable dishes, china, glass, Royal Crown Derby, etc., NOTE These Two Days have countless articles unseen for ad- vertising and will all be sold unreserved. Plan to be early to view. Thurs. Viewing at 2pm. Sat. Viewing at 8am GARY WARNER AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, February 23rd @ 5 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Walnut chest of drawers, 5 matching balloon back chairs, antique chest of drawers, walnut telephone table, qty. of new die-cast cars & trucks, modern bedroom suite, coffee & match- ing end tables, floor lamps, oval top trunk, 2 door wardrobe, qty. of fishing tackle, pressback rocker, parlor tables, drop leaf table, gun cabi- net, 6 pc. teakwood dinette suite, motorized treadmill, Admiral stacking washer @ dryer, apt. size freezer, 1989 Ford Taurus Station Wagon (uncertified) Open for Viewing Thursday Feb 22 from 8:30 to 5 pm and 7pm to 9pm Greg Corneil and Jim Geelen Auctioneers phone/fax (705) 786-2183 ESTATE PLUS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, February 24th, 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 EXCEPTIONAL AUCTION Antiques & Quality Collectables Sunday, Feb. 25th, 10:30 a.m. (Viewing 9:00) Located in Orono at Silvanus Gardens, Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono, Turn west on Mill Pond Rd. & follow signs. Sunday's Auction features articles from a local estate plus quality consignments, including French armoire, original dry sink, 2 outstanding oak hallstands, sec- retary book/case, bonnet chest, kitchen cupboard, dressers & chests of drawers, 2 early spinning wheels (c1800'), chairs & rockers, 2 Esso Glass Top Glass Pumps (c1900's), Treadle sewing machine, stacking bookcase, Canadiana & country pcs, pump organ, washstand, trunks, washboards, hooked rugs, crocks & jugs, old tins, milkcans, wood shovels, pens, chandelier, silver candlesticks, buggy jack, plus many more rare & unique collectables. Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac & cheques. Call for consignment info. & all your auction needs. MacGregor Auction Services 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 ❉ WINTER ART ❉ ❉ AUCTION ❉ DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY ❉❉❉❉ 125 FRAMED PIECES ❉❉❉❉ FEATURING THE ART OF : ❉Trisha Romance ❉Robert Bateman ❉A.J. Casson ❉Laura Berry ❉ Doug Laird ❉ James Lumbers ❉ Carl Brenders Plus many more Sunday Feb. 25 Preview Time:12;00 noon Auction: 1:00 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, WHITBY 117 BYRON ST.S. WHITBY For further info. call 905-427-2450 PUBLIC AUCTION Thurs. Feb. 22nd, 6:30 p.m. View from noon. Kahn Auctions, 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering, 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 exit 399 FEATURING: mah. china cabinet, dining table & 4 chairs, 6 Victorian balloonback chairs, 3 pc. sofa set, down filled loveseat, oak bench, church pew, large entertainment unit, press mirrorback dresser, Vict. washstand, mah. coffee table, platform rocker, pair oak twin beds, Vict. rocker, mah. dresser, oak dropleaf table, mah bed, walnut curio cabinet, oak cased gramophone, confessional, mah. drop leaf table, oak coat tree, walnut china cabinet, carved fireplace mantle, assorted dressers, carved pedestal and carved benches, large old Christmas nativity scene, carpets, trunks, assorted prints, large kite, Cornflower, large assortment sports cards, toys, lamps, cranberry opalescent vase, cups & saucers, crystal, carved ducks, totem pole, carved mirrors, hand snowblower, large carved giraffes, lights, ox yoke, etc. lots more!! Randy Potter Auctioneer 905-683-0041 ESTATES & CONSIGNMENTS OUR SPECIALTY! SAT. FEB. 24, 10 A.M Modern & Estate Auction at Orval McLean Auction Centre - Lindsay.Selling contents of several local estates, dining and bedroom furniture, new oak din- ing table & chairs, fancy tables, dinnerware, glass & china, collectables, hundreds of interesting items. Barry McLean- Bowes & Cocks Ltd. Realtor - Sales Representative Orval & Barry McLean Auctioneers Call 705-324-2783 OR bmclean@lindsay.igs.net for flyer TESS Tidd Estate Sales Service Exceptional Antiques Auction Sat. Feb. 24th at 10 a.m. at TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE Hwy #2 east of Cobourg Directions- Exit Hwy#401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy#2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Featured in this sale an outstanding se- lection of antique Canadiana & Victor- ian furniture & collectibles!!! ANTIQUE FURNITURE - 9pce. Walnut dining suite, Irg. 2-door walnut war- drobe (very nice pce.), single door war- drobe w/bevelled mirror, tables (parlor, kitchen, drop leaf, side tables), country kitchen table & 4 matching hoop back chairs, sideboards, rocking chairs, par- lor chairs, kitchen etc., bakers tables w/ bins, Victorian couch, 5-tier corner whatnot, Mother-in-law bed, Oriental privacy screen, burled walnut vanity w/ bench, walnut shaving mirror, plus oth- er mirrors, oil paintings, watercolours, Ltd. Edition prints, original silkscreen/ serigraph prints (Robert Duncan, Debbie Fitzgerald, Terence Shortt, Katherine Wilson, David Gillespie, Saul Field, Lu- cinda Jones, etc), table & floor lamps, plus so much more. GLASS, CHINA & COLLECTIBLES - Moorcroft lamp, 3-Moorcroft vases, Royal Winton, Spode, Flow Blue, Nip- pon, Noritake, Germany, Occupied Ja- pan, Royal Doultons - "Top of the Hill" HN1478, "Cora Lee" HN2307, "Babie" HN1679, "My Love" HN2339, "Captain Morgan" D6467, "First Dance", "Kirs- ty", "Lynne", "Bride", "Sally", several old crocks, water pitcher & bowl sets, old tins, Victorian boxes, Sterling silver, Jewelry, etc. MISC.- Linens, folk art (new), shelv- ing, built-in dishwasher, chest freezer, garden tools, lawn mower, desks, good books, plus so many more unlisted items. This is a very large sale, with so many excellent items to choose from. Viewing - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m./Sat. 9 a.m. to time of sale. Terms Cash, visa, M/C, Interac, cheque w/proper I.D. Lunch available. Auctioneer Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE (905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477. Specializing in Antique and Estate Auction Sales. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Uxbridge home, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD., 391 Regional Rd. 21, Port Perry, 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Gunstock chairs, hoopback chair, large quantity of collectables and glassware, work-out center with Olympic style bench, coin collection, shin plasters, 1930's silver dollars, misc old coins (early 1900s), Pentium 450 computer (Ex), work bench, scroll saw, table saw, 6" jointer, 12" finishing planer, maple and ash lumber, plus many other interesting 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 650 Auctions 400 Apartments for Rent 400 Apartments for Rent PERSONAL PRAYER TO THE ST. JUDE Thanks to St. Jude and the Sacred Heart of Jesus for favours re- ceived. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the sick, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day for nine days. This prayer has never failed,and youTELE- MARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call (905) 579-7816 for interview. 670 Personals 670 Personals 220 Articles for Sale 220 Articles for Sale 220 Articles for Sale 230 Articles Wanted 300 Automobiles for Sale 400 Apartments for Rent 400 Apartments for Rent 400 Apartments for Rent 420 Townhouses for Rent 455 Condominiums for Rent We pay up to $8 per disc! Get CASH for CDs… Bayly, w. of Harwood (905) 427-7613 Solid Pine & Oak Furniture TRADITIONAL WOODWORKING FACTORY & SHOWROOM 115 North Port Rd. (S. off Reach St.) Port Perry • 985-8774 http://www.traditionalwoodworking.on.ca Mission Bedroom and Dining Room Suites. MISSION FURNITURE SALE New!! We are offering special introductory pricing on our entire Mission line! DON’T MISS OUT! 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 Norm - Phil Faulkner AUCTIONEERS FARM, FURNITURE, ESTATE & ANTIQUE AUCTIONS PROFESSIONAL COMPUTERIZED SERVICE AUCTIONS ON SITE OR AT HALL TO CONSIGN OR DISCUSS YOUR SALE CALL PHIL & KELLY FAULKNER HOME/OFFICE 905-852-9631 CELL 416-540-6091 PUBLIC AUCTION PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERS IMPORTANT AUCTION NOTICE ESTATES * LIQUIDATIONS * CONSIGNMENTS * ART * FURNITURE * ELECTRONICS * JEWELLERY * COINS * LAMPS * * BRONZES * SPORTS MEMORABILIA * FOUNTAINS * ITALIAN GALLERY MIRRORS * ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS * FRENCH FURNITURE * GRANDFATHER CLOCK OVER 500 ITEMS TO BE OFFERED CATALOGUE SALE- WILL BE SOLD IN DETAILS LOTS BY: SUN. FEB. 25. AT 1:PM (PREVIEW 12: NOON) THE PICKERING SPORTS COMPLEX 1867 VALLEY FARM RD. PICKERING COINS - JEWELLERY Estate coins, mint sets, ladies & gents 10-14kt gold diamond and genuine stone rings. Earrings, bracelets, watches, pearls, pendants, estate items. COLLECTIBLES Tiffany glass lamps, samurai swords, glassware, porcelain, limoges, Royal Dux, collector plates, stone carvings, wildlife sculptures, Galle Glass, bronze statuary, figural water fountains, Royal Staffordshire, floor lamps, clocks, decor accent items, floor vases, Murano Clowns, tapestries etc. FURNITURE Consoles, mirrors, tea cabinets, valet stands, lowboy cab, hall tables, salon chairs, occasional tables, dining chairs, china cabinets, corner chairs, entertainment stands, Oak Dining table & chairs, vanity & stool, tables, French commodes, desk, consoles tables w/hand inlay and marquetry, Pine furniture, table & chairs, trunks, dressers, tables, accent items, selection of iron accents, bakers rack, jewellery armoire, quilt stands, fern tables, washstand, 9 pc dining room suite, HP trunks. GENERAL ITEMS Limited edition art of The Group of Seven, Master Artists on Canvas, accent & decor art, Stereos, TV’s, cordless phones, cd players, home theatre systems, speakers, framed sports memorabilia including Bobby Orr, Mats Sundin, Tie Domi, Tucker, Corson etc. 22kt Gold Wayne Gretzky Retirement Card, Jerseys, Die cast collectibles, Coca Cola Memorabilia, and more. NO BUYERS FEES OR PREMIUMS* Terms: Cash, Visa, Mc, Amex, as per posted & announced, additions & deletions apply. Information: Call- 416-298-1762. www.proauction.com for mailing list. Players can sign up in the peanut di- vision (ages four to six, born 1995 or 96); tyke (seven and eight, born 1993, 94); novice (nine and 10, born 1991, 92); peewee (11 and 12, born 1989, 90), bantam (13 and 14, born 1987, 88) or midget (15 and 16, born 1985, 86). In its first year of operation, the WDMLA is aiming to have both house league and a rep box lacrosse team in each age category. The peanut division will be non-contact with more hands-on teaching of the sport. With lacrosse being so new to the community, Fox admits the big chal- lenge will be teaching the basics of the sport, as well as imparting knowl- edge of the game to the volunteer coaches. At the start of the season the league will devote a week to instruc- tion as well as making the players and coaches aware of the rules. League play will continue until the end of the school year for the house league players. Meanwhile, rep players will play until mid-Au- gust, with all rep teams then taking part in the provincial championships at various centres in Ontario. During the summer, the WDMLA will have several teams competing in the Oshawa Blue Knights field lacrosse league for both boys and girls in Durham Region. The WDMLA eventually wants to develop a girls’ field lacrosse pro- gram. A few girls have signed up to play lacrosse this season, noted Fox. The organization still needs coaches and sponsors for the coming season. If you or your business can help, call Fox at (905) 831-6717. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 21, 2001 PAGE B7 P THE ROCK from page B1 The Rock ready to roll with inaugural season Please recycle this newspaper metroland golf 6x125 MEDIA SPONSORS Come on Down and Play A Round! Thursday, Friday NOON - 9 PM Saturday, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM Adults $12 Seniors (65+) $10 Juniors (8-15) $10 Visit us on-line @ www.premierconsumershows.com MARCH 1- 4, 2001 South Building • Metro Toronto Convention Centre PRESENTED BY Clubs for Kids! The first 500 children* aged 5-14 entering the Golf Show each day will receive a Wilson golf club FREE! Friday is Golf Barrie Day! THESE QUALITY WILSON CLUBS WILL BE CUSTOM-FITTED FOR GRIP AND LENGTH! 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PRIVATE SALE,Keewatin/ King area, Oshawa. 3 level all brick backsplit. 2+1-bed- rooms, 4pc bath, all new windows, pool, c/a, gas fire- place. $175,000. Call (905)576–5429 for appoint- ment. COURTICE - absolutely spot- less 2-storey 3 bedrooms , one+2 baths living/dining- room combo, large kitchen, new upgraded flooring , fresh- ly painted, 7.15% assumable until Sept. 2003, $151,900. Open House Feb. 24th & 25th, 1-4 pm. 71 Yorkville Dr.. Ali- son 434-1283. NEWLY RENOVATED 3+1 bedroom bungalow, two 4- piece baths, CAC, gas fire- place. Self-contained base- ment apartment. Matured treed lot in downtown Port Perry. 905-709-2998 OSHAWA STUNNING (Taun- ton/Grandview) Sunny, fully upgraded 3 bedroom new home for sale privately. Cathedral ceilings, combined kitchen/family room w/gas fireplace on large irregular lot. Beautiful new family neigh- borhood, walk to parks and schools. $220,000. OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12-3, 1445 Lyncroft Crs.. Call Debbie 905-438-0287 PICKERING 4 bedroom bun- galow, finished walkout base- ment. On 1/2 acre lot with ma- ture trees. $264 900. Call 905- 420-8725. Or visit www.go.to/ appleview. PRIVATE SALE - BOWMAN- VILLE,3 plus one bedroom, 2 baths, gas fireplace, finished rec room, 2000 sq. ft. of fin- ished living space, 2 years old. Call (905) 697-9373 leave message. SOUTH AJAX - great location, four bedroom sidesplit, a must see! Asking only $224,900. (905) 426–6143 Bill. web site: www.homesfoursale.com- RLS#590. Open House soon. Money to Lend575 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. BUSINESS LOANS -$10K to $50K approvals 48 hrs. Gov- ernment secured loans to $250K. 1-877-643-0130 or (905)420-3960.cnp MONEY PROBLEMS,Get out of debt quick without going bankrupt or being garnisheed. 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Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 21, 2001-PAGE B7 P Improvements800 Painting & Decorating810 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. Seniors Dis- count. Best Prices. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Tel 905-438-0057 or Cell:416-930- 0861. Ask for Specials. House Cleaning835 AAMAZING CLEANING INC. Too busy? Too tired? or Just don't like cleaning? Bonded & Insured. Call Teresa (905) 666-0727 to arrange a cleaning by one of our experienced staff. 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Card of Thanks The family of the late Harold Clark would like to express heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness in support, visitations, flowers, baking and memorial donations. A special Thank You to grandchildren who were pallbearers and flower bearers. Rev. Andrew Allision, organist Joan Wideman, staff of Lakeridge Health Uxbridge, Leaskdale Women's Association and Low & Low Funeral Home. A dedicated and loving husband. A quiet, gentle, kind and caring father has gone to be with his wife Wilda and will always be remembered by John and Gayle, Brock and Sharon, Elaine and Paul, Hugh and Marg and families. Dorothy & Gordon McGuckin would like to extend their thanks to all the people who have been supportive throughout Dorothy's illness. Neighbours, friends, family members, euchre pals, and The United Church in Mount Albert. All have demonstrated lots of love and caring. This has made a difficult time more bearable. A special thanks to the nurses, doctors, and staff at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Also thanks to the C.C.U. staff at Toronto General Hospital for doing an excellent job. Dorothy is doing well because she knows she has a lot to live for. Thanks to all! BAKER, Frederick Bernard - It is with great sadness that his family announce the peace- ful passing of Frederick Bernard Baker on Monday, February 19, 2001. Cherished hus- band of Peggy. Dear father Nicholas and his wife Janet. Devoted grandfather of grand- sons Ash and Wells. He also leaves his sister Marjorie and her family, and the family of his late brother Roy, all of England, and Anne and her family of Trenton. Bernard served as a Royal Naval officer during W.W.II, and as electrical supervisor with Lasco Steel until his retirement. He was a former member of the Pickering Lions Club, and the Masonic Lodge. He will be deeply missed by family members and friends across Canada, in Florida and Eng- land. Funeral service to be held at St. Paul's on the Hill Anglican Church,882 Kingston Road, Pickering (Dunbarton) on Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 11 am. The family gratefully declines floral tributes. Those who wish to, may contribute to the charity of your choice in Bern's memory. Arrangements entrusted to MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME. DANE, William Gordon -at Uxbridge on Sun- day February 18, 2001. Beloved husband of Carolyn (Wilks) Dane of Uxbridge. Dear fa- ther of Sharon of Uxbridge, William John (Kristy) of Keswick and Christine of Ux- bridge. Loved poppa of Sarah and Marissa. Son of Bill and Agnes Dane of Beaverton and brother of Lois (Philip). Friend of Australia, Ron (Carolyn) and Steve (Lorrie) of Beaver- ton. The family will receive friends at the MANGAN FUNERAL HOME, Beaverton (705- 426-5777) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral service will be held at St. An- drew's United Church, 523 Simcoe Street, Beaverton on Thursday at 1:30 P.M. The family would appreciate memorial donations to A.L.S. Society. LOW, Mildred -(Predeceased by husband Gerry 1989). After a courageous battle on February 19, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Cen- tre, Uxbridge. Survived by her friend Bob, children Ronald (Shirley) of Hamilton, Bever- ley of Pembroke, Dennis (Phyllis) of Killaloe, Randy (Rose) of Ajax, Marion (Fred) of Ux- bridge, Jeff (Nancy) of Woodville, twelve grandchildren Kevin, Scott, Stephen, Kelly, Chris, Jeff, Shawn, Caitlin, Crystal, Jason, Amanda, Hayley, one great grandchild, broth- ers Arnold (Ernie) of Kingston and Donald of Pembroke. Resting at the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME, UXBRIDGE on Thursday, February 22nd, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held on Friday in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Uxbridge Hospice. "A true Blue Jays fan is lost" TURNER, Dora Irene (nee Davies) - At the Lakeridge Health Corporation, Oshawa on Fri- day, February 16, 2001 at the age of 83. Doe, beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving moth- er of Dale and Eric McNeil, Doreen and Mal- colm Moffat, and Dave and Marie May. Dear- ly loved grandmother of Jeffrey, Cynthia and Scot Williamson, and great grandmother of Ryan and Mitchell. Dora is predeceased by brothers George and Roy, and survived by sister-in-laws Betsy, Bernie and Eileen. Pre- deceased by sister-in-law Helen. The family received friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNER- AL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pick- ering Village) 905-428–8488. A complete fu- neral service was held in the chapel on Tues- day, February 20, 2001. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Alzheim- er's Society would be greatly appreciated. 900 In-Memoriams 900 In-Memoriams 900 In-Memoriams 900 In-Memoriams 900 In-Memoriams 900 In-Memoriams 910 Deaths 910 Deaths 905 Card of Thanks 905 Card of Thanks To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. GLORIA MARGARET CORMIER Toronto, Ontario Sept. 23, 1942 Passed away Feb 11, 2001 Little Britain, Ont. Thank you Gloria for the wonderful memories - Your laughter & your tears, your achievements- You said you would be the “best HAIRDRESSER” in our salon as well as Uxbridge......you were! Gloria made many gifts from the heart with a little bit of herself deposited within each painting or craft... you could feel the love she had for you when she created them... I know we will always treasure them as well as memories of this witty & beautiful lady... Gloria Yours always Ruth Fuerst Artistic Hair Stop PICKERING —The story of Lizzie Borden will be brought to life on stage by the Pickering Players theatre troupe next month. ‘Blood Relations’ will be on stage at the Dun- barton-Fairport United Church March 2, 3, 9 and 10. Curtain time for all performances is 8 p.m. There are many myths and theories on Lizzie Bor- den. The Pickering Players invite audiences to come to the play and decide on Lizzie Borden — legend versus truth — and ask yourself: did she or didn’t she? ‘Blood Relations’ is the story of Borden, a New England woman who in the 1800s was charged with the axe murders of her father and stepmother. His- tory shows that Lizzie was acquit- ted of this grue- some crime, but the question still remains of her in- nocence. The question still con- tinues to fascinate the public today. Although there has been much speculation and many theories on the murders, play- wright Sharon Pollack’s ‘Blood Relations’ ex- plores the events of the murder and the relationships among the Bor- den family mem- bers, which con- tributed to the murderous day. The play also fo- cuses on Lizzie’s own struggle of being a spinster and loving and being supported by her parents, while struggling with her own identity. Her inde- pendent nature as well as her long- ing for a better life is explored in the play. The play in- volves the imme- diate members of the Borden fami- ly. It takes on the interesting format of a play within a play where 10 years after her ac- quittal, Lizzie’s actress friend acts out the scene under the direction of Lizzie herself. Dunbarton-Fairport United Church is at 1066 Dunbarton Rd. For more infor- mation, call the Pickering Players’ box office at (416) 410-0211. A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 21, 2001 Let us entertain you! 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