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Felicien top freshman in Big Ten Story in sports – B1 Straight as an Arrow Wheels pullout PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 45,600 44 PAGES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $5/ $1 NEWSSTAND WHERE TO FIND IT Editorial Page/A6 Sports/B1 Classified/B4 Entertainment/B7 GIVE US A CALL General/683-5110 Distribution/683-5117 General FAX/683-7363 Death Notices/683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 durhamnews.net newsroom@durhamnews.net AtAGlance New energy project could be blowing its way to Pickering The Pickering nuclear sta- tion could be the home for a 90- metre-high (300-foot) prototype windmill. Ontario Power Generation is considering the Pickering plant as a possible location, although the utility still hasn’t approached the City to see how it feels. The windmill could generate enough power to supply electric- ity to between 500 and 600 homes. It’s unlikely, however, a flock of windmills would replace the nuclear station, given that 250 windmills are needed to replace one reactor. And, there are eight reactors at Pickering. If the City is receptive, the windmill could be up and pro- ducing power by June. The windmill is part of OPG’s alternative energy pro- gram. Story page A8. Board ad-dresses touchy subject of school clothing policy Developing a school board dress code could prove com- plex. As Durham District School Board trustees heard Monday night, a majority of parents at each school will carry the day in deciding on a dress policy for their school once the board cre- ates a framework. Parents can choose an ap- propriate dress policy (basically what exists now), require stu- dents to wear a certain colour/style of clothing (uniform dress), or opt for a uniform. But what constitutes a ma- jority of parents? The Province says that’s up to school boards to decide. 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BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer PICKERING – If the snow doesn’t let up soon Durham Region and the City of Pickering could be over the limit on their budgets for winter maintenance again this year, say Regional and City officials. Gerry Harness, Durham’s maintenance operations man- ager, reported the Region was about $200,000 over its 2000 budget of approximate- ly $3.7 million, which covers the costs of plowing, sanding and salting the 800 kilome- tres of Regional roads. “We overspent last year... December killed us,” he said. “It started snowing Nov. 17 and it hasn’t stopped since.” He added it looks like “we’re going to have the same problem this year.” The budget for winter maintenance is based on the calendar year. And, although Durham council hasn’t ap- proved the 2001 budget yet, the works department does have approval to spend money to maintain roads, he noted. And, with the amount of snow Durham has had since Jan. 1, the Region is nearing the 75-per cent mark of its anticipated $3.9-million bud- get for 2001. As of Feb. 24, Durham had spent $2.4 million on winter maintenance, Mr. Har- ness reported, noting the Re- gion normally spends 75 per cent of the yearly budget by the end of March, leaving 25 per cent for November and December. “It doesn’t look good. There’s no end in sight,” Mr. Harness said, adding, at this point “my best guess is ‘yes’ (Durham will overspend on winter maintenance this year).” Richard Holborn, division head of municipal property and engineering for the City of Pickering, reports the mu- nicipality is facing a similar situation this year. “We were over budget with the purchase of materi- als and overtime costs for the calendar year 2000,” he says. The City’s budget for win- ter salt and sand last year was $278,000, he notes. He added Pickering spent another $180,000 on top of that. COMMUNITY Is there snow end to it? Too much white stuff means budget blues ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Chuck Maxwell was out taking care of another snowfall this week. The extended winter has been tough on snow budgets. CITY HALL Councillors agree increased fees needed to keep up with drivers’rising costs Fare’s fair for cabbies BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer PICKERING – It’s going to cost a bit extra to take a taxicab in the City of Pickering today. Pickering council unani- mously approved a motion Mon- day to increase taxicab fares for the first time in 11 years in an ef- fort to help drivers cover rising costs. The motion had been deferred in February for a three-week pe- riod to allow councillors to gath- er more information about fares in surrounding municipalities. Pickering’s last fare increase was Nov. 20, 1989. And, Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, who spoke on behalf of the more than 30 taxicab drivers from Rapid Taxi and Pick-N-Go Taxi at Monday’s council meet- ing, told councillors drivers sim- ply wanted the City “to bring the fares in line with what the ad- joining cities have now”. The new fares include an in- crease in the taxicab drop charge from $2.15 to $2.45, an increase in the kilometre charge from $1.20 per kilometre to $1.30 and an increase in the fee for waiting from 30 cents per minute to 40 cents per minute. All of the charges listed include GST. However, even with the in- crease, which was to take effect immediately, fares in Pickering are still among the lowest in the Greater Toronto Area, states a staff report prepared by city clerk Bruce Taylor. “We are the lowest paid com- pany in the east end of Toronto,” said taxicab driver Glen Camp- bell, who added if the City failed to approve the increase it would send a negative message to taxi- cab drivers here. Sean Donalson, manager of Pickering’s Rapid Taxi, the largest brokerage firm in the city, See LONG page A5 See CABBIES page A2 HEALTH Health line offers ‘security’, fights emergency backlog BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Telehealth is a positive ad- dition to the Ontario health- care system, but it is not meant to take the place of an emergency room visit, cau- tion staff at local hospitals. The toll-free telephone number, officially launched Monday by Premier Mike Harris and Tony Clement, minister of health and long- term care, provides 416 and 905 area code residents with access to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It will be available to all Ontario residents by the end of the year. In Ajax and Pickering, local residents already appear to be dialling the number. “Since the line has been in operation, (Ajax emergency department staff) have seen a slight decrease in the number of calls into the emergency department,” said Katie Cronin-Wood, director of communications at the Rouge Valley Health System’s Ajax site. She said the hospital likes the idea of a health line. “Any time patients have access to medical information it’s very valuable,” said Ms. See HOSPITALS page A5 KATIE CRONIN-WOOD New phone line a ‘good source of information.’ EDUCATION Catholic elementary teachers support strike BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Catholic elementary teach- ers braved winter weather Monday night to give their union an overwhelming strike mandate. Teachers are in a strike posi- tion as of March 12 after 93.4 per cent of educators voted in favour of taking the action, ac- cording to a press release from the Durham elementary unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA). Six hundred and eighty-two teachers, roughly two-thirds of the membership, attended the vote in Oshawa. “That is a very high num- ber,” president Bill Stratton said in an interview. “We’re very pleased with the result, es- pecially considering the weath- er we had last night.” See UNION page A4 Editorial – Page A6. PICKERING - A working smoke detector likely saved the life of a man who escaped an estimated $175,000 blaze on 1741 Spruce Hill Rd. early Saturday. “I think he realizes just how lucky he was to have a working detector,” said Pickering Fire Services Acting Deputy Chief Rick Ingram of the occu- pant, who was awoken by a smoke alarm just prior to 6 a.m. March 3. Acting Deputy Chief Ingram re- ported the man, who was the only per- son in the house at the time, was house-sitting for his parents who were expected to return home from a vaca- tion Tuesday night. Acting Deputy Chief Ingram said the fire, which is believed to have start- ed in a main-floor bathroom and sauna, would have spread quickly to the upper level of the home if the alarm hadn’t gone off, allowing the man to call fire- fighters. The fire “would only have needed a couple of minutes to move up the stair- case to the upper level and it would have been a whole different fire,” he said. “These early warning devices serve a dual purpose,” he added, noting they get people out and they “change the whole course of the fire”. Acting Deputy Chief Ingram re- ported the occupant awoke to discover “heavy black smoke and flames on the first floor.” He then called 911 and exited the house with his dog. Acting Deputy Chief Ingram said a hamster and turtle were also rescued, but a family cat did- n’t get out. Firefighters responded to the call at 5:47 a.m. and Acting Deputy Chief In- gram says the four pumpers that ar- rived on scene were able to extinguish the blaze quickly. “There was a great big four-by-four window on the side (of the house) at the driveway,” he said. “It was like a fireball coming out, but it gave great access to the firefighters... it took about three minutes to knock the fire down. It was very quick.” There were no injuries sustained by the occupant or the firefighters. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. told councillors the average driver “relies on the meter rate for their income... they have to rely on their own work ethic to provide for their families. “A lot of these drivers work for minimum wage,” he added, noting “what they’re asking for is not out of line... this is not an industry where any- one really becomes rich... there’s only a certain amount of calls and there’s a lot of drivers.” Surinder Kumar added, “We are asking for a reasonable raise... we have to provide for our fam- ilies... we have to make a good living.” Drivers noted while there have been no fare in- crease in 11 years, they have been hit with rising gasoline costs, along with the inflationary pres- sures that have affected the cost of maintenance and insurance. “It’s a very dangerous job, a scary job and we try to serve the community as best we can,” Mr. Kumar said. Councillors also approved a motion Monday to decrease the fee drivers have to pay the City to transfer the ownership of their plates. The fee was decreased from $4,000 to $500. There is no fee to transfer plates in Ajax while that fee is $50 in Oshawa, $100 in Markham, $500 in Richmond Hill and $400 in Vaughan. According to a 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 dri- vers operating here. There are currently 74 plates issued in Pickering. Councillors also approved a motion introduced by Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson to create a task force to regulate the taxi industry here by reviewing yearly licensing fees and the quality of cars on the road. 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In presenting the Durham District School Board’s draft dress code poli- cy Monday night, Don McLean, Whitby schools superintendent, said the board proposes that 80 per cent and higher should indicate a majority, representing the will of the school. He emphasized the policy is not finished and the number is not final. Parents will have a chance to provide input, especially at a March 20 meet- ing of school councils at the Educa- tion Centre in Whitby. But the timeline for approving a policy is necessarily short, since the Education Ministry has ordered school boards to have it in place by June, for use this September. “If you wanted to encourage feed- back, you picked the right number,” quipped Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford. He said the 80-per cent proposal should be crossed out and, while not suggesting a new number, said the draft should “just indicate a majori- ty”. Mr. McLean said that’s not good enough: the ministry memorandum “specifies each board will determine what’s meant by a majority.” The number 80 was chosen after looking at other jurisdictions, he said. A high number is favoured be- cause in a large school 70 per cent, for example, may still leave 300 fam- ilies who don’t support the dress code. “That can cause some difficulties in the school,” said Mr. McLean. “Our sense is that you needed to have a really high support base before going to a uniform dress or a uni- form.” In presenting the draft policy to trustees, he stressed that understand- ing the terminology of dress policies is “most important” in the discussion. Parents will have three options in forming a dress code for their school. Parents may opt for an appropriate dress code, that “defines standards of dress that meet the community’s ex- pectations of modesty and decency”; uniform dress that sets out, for exam- ple, that students shall wear a blue shirt or blouse; and a school uniform, “that defines specific dress to be worn by the students”. Most schools, said Mr. McLean, have an appropriate dress policy and parents have the option of leaving that in place. Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper said she’s concerned families who could not afford it would have to up- grade their children’s clothes. “Clothing your children over again is a real issue for people,” she said. Trustee Hopper speculated that more affluent areas would choose a uniform policy, distinguishing them- selves from kids in poorer communi- ties. “It would make more of an issue of the socio-economic aspect of the school,” she said. “I have a lot of con- cerns around this.” Uniforms are “a very positive turn in education today,” commented Os- hawa Trustee Susan Shetler, who said it’s a good way to help promote school pride. Ajax Trustee Melinda Crawford said it should be stressed to school councils that a uniform is “a last re- sort” because of financial considera- tions. “Personally, I wouldn’t mind one in my own school,” said Trustee Crawford. Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers wondered if board staff had found any research to back up the govern- ment’s claim that students will do better in school if they wear a uni- form. “There wasn’t any research out there that we found... that indicated a school uniform improves student per- formance,” Mr. McLean replied. Education director Grant Yeo said it is the majority of parents at a school, not only school council mem- bers, who will determine a policy. After the March 20 meeting and consultation with teachers, other em- ployees and the Student Senate, the board will accept feedback until May 1. The final draft is to be presented at the May 22 board meeting. Thieves made off with roughly $100,000 worth of stolen property including the company van after a week- end break-in at an Ajax busi- ness. Durham Regional Police said the burglary at Cable Tec Communications on Monarch Avenue was dis- covered Saturday morning. The culprits fled in the 1997 white Chevy cube van after it was loaded with tools and equipment. Anyone with in- formation is asked to call po- lice at 683-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 436-TIPS. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 7, 2001 PAGE A3 A/P Vast majority must agree on dress under proposed policy PAUL CRAWFORD If board wanted feedback it ‘picked the right number’. 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It will be relayed to school repre- sentatives on March 19. “We’re considering all possibilities right now,” said Mr. Stratton. “We haven’t made a firm decision about our approach.” He noted in other jurisdictions the “first phase” of action has been a grad- ual work-to-rule, in which teachers refuse all administrative duties. Princi- pals will ask a teacher to complete doc- umentation, for example, and this would not be done in a work-to-rule, said Mr. Stratton. He did not want to speculate further. “We’re ready and willing to negoti- ate with the board at any time,” said Mr. Stratton. “We want to avoid taking any sanctions.” He said it’s possible teachers might show up in numbers at the March 12 school board meeting in Oshawa, but noted the meeting room cannot accom- modate a large number of people. “Salaries, benefits and planning time continue to be the issues in dispute after 10 months of bargaining with the board,” stated the OECTA press re- lease. “Of the 58 collective agreements which the (OECTA) has with Catholic district school boards in Ontario, only three remain unsettled — two of these are with the Durham Catholic board.” The board and its secondary teach- ers are also in ongoing and lengthy talks. Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin, who chairs the board’s negotiating committee, could not be reached for comment. 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And, in the first two months of 2001, the City has been out 27 times in 62 days to clear snow, he reports, noting Pickering has already spent $170,000 on winter maintenance and has used 3,000 tonnes of salt and 1,700 tonnes of sand to date. Mr. Holborn notes the budget for 2001 hasn’t been finalized yet, but he points out the amount spent to date isn’t far off last year’s total budget. Meanwhile, as for the condition of the Region’s roads, Mr. Harness, whose staff is responsible for repair- ing potholes and depressions around manholes and catch basins, said, “Our roads are fairly rough right now because of the frost conditions.” He explained there is about four feet of frost under the pavement right now, which can wreak havoc on the road surface by causing cracks and potholes. Mr. Harness notes the Region’s budget for repairing potholes is about $175,000 this year, of which about $52,000 has already been spent. “It hasn’t been an unusual prob- lem for us (this year),” he said. Mr. Holborn also reports the City isn’t expecting any major repairs as a result of the winter. “I’m not anticipating that this year, but anything can happen,” he says. “We typically don’t get asphalt peeling off the road.” NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 7, 2001 PAGE A5 P Hospitals caution new line shouldn’t replace emergency visits HOSPITALS from page A1 LONG from page A1 Pickering believes road conditions OK Long winter tough on municipal budgets Books, volunteers needed for sale and scavenger hunt Volunteers and donations are needed to help out at a local book sale and scavenger hunt. The Metro East Trade Cen- tre is holding a scavenger hunt for kids and a book sale March 17 and March 18. Organizers are looking for used books for the sale and vol- unteers to help out with the kids’ scavenger hunts, games and crafts. Proceeds from the event go towards the Ajax/Pickering Big Sisters Asso- ciation. For more in- formation, call Julie at (905) 839-7391. Just the fax: 683-7363 RICHARD HOLBORN ‘I’m not anticipating (major repairs) this year, but anything can happen’. Cronin-Wood. “It’s a good source of information for them to go to in a non-urgent situation.” And Ms. Cronin-Wood noted “there’s a security in getting a live body at the other end of the phone.” But she stressed the health line should never be used in an emer- gency or potentially dangerous situ- ation, such as when a child has a high fever. In such cases a person should immediately come to the emergency department or call an ambulance. The Ajax site is expecting Min- istry of Health posters that advertise the health line. Until they arrive, hospital staff have created and post- ed their own, and when calls come in to the emergency department, staff members are telling people about Telehealth. Chris Kooy, chief operating offi- cer at Lakeridge Health Corpora- tion’s Bowmanville and Port Perry sites, also welcomes the line. “Lakeridge Health supports the implementation of Telehealth, and we look forward to it expanding to include Brock Township” she said. But like Ms. Cronin-Wood, Ms. Kooy cautioned the line must be taken in its proper context. “Telehealth does not replace the emergency department, but does provide sound medical advice from health-care professionals,” she said. While Telehealth could reduce the number of unnecessary emer- gency room visits, Ms. Cronin- Wood said the Ajax emergency de- partment is still “very busy” and only a proposed expansion will make a big difference in terms of handling volume. “We do have plans to increase the site by 70 per cent and a big part of that plan is the emergency depart- ment,” she said. The Ajax site’s emergency de- partment was designed for 20,000 patient visits a year, noted Ms. Cronin-Wood. But it currently re- ceives 47,000 visits, and she says the number is on its way up to 60,000. Mr. Harris on Monday toured Clinidata Corporation in Toronto, the company running Telehealth in the Greater Toronto Area and a sim- ilar pilot project in Northern On- tario. Clinidata has a staff of 144 registered nurses, and Mr. Harris said in a press release that a nurse with at least five years’ experience would answer most calls. The Province will spend $45 million a year for the program. “People in Ontario want and de- serve quality health care,” Mr. Harris stated. “Telehealth is an important part of our health-care reforms, de- signed to make sure patients get ap- propriate care — where and when they need it.” The service is confidential and will be available provincewide by the end of the year. Access to care awards health services contracts Durham Access to Care (DATC) on March 1 announced five contracts have been awarded to provide per- sonal support homemaking services. The deals, which followed a re- cent request for proposal process, cover the period of June 2001 to May 2004. Contracts were awarded to St. Elizabeth Health Services, Comcare Health Services, Kawartha Quality Health Care, Paramed Health Ser- vices and VHA Health Care. “Personal support and homemak- ing services offer clients an en- hanced opportunity to fulfil their wish of remaining in their own home, for that we thank all of our service providers,” Janet Harris, DATC chief executive officer, stated in a press release this week. But Robert Davidson, the Red Cross co-ordinator for the Service Employees International Union Local 204, described the awarding of the contracts to for-profit agencies as “an unconscionable act on the part of Durham Access to Care and the On- tario Ministry of Health.” The union represents 135 Red Cross homemakers who it says will lose their jobs as a result of the moves. 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L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Pub- lishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Ad- vertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. The News Advertiser accepts letters to the editor. All let- ters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone num- ber for verification. The edi- tor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Eric Dowd’s views stuck in the distant past To the editor: Community newspapers play a significant role in helping sub- urban citizens maintain a sense of belonging, responsibility and accountability. Thus the News Advertiser and its sister newspa- pers are an important source of information about our region. The editorial and opinions page is a critical part of this link- age. It is accordingly unfortunate that so many column inches are given over to a tired old colum- nist who is incapable of value- added comments or new insights. For years Queen’s Park columnist Eric Dowd has offered us nothing more than his person- al diatribes focused on the provincial government. There must be alternative activities for this myopic pessimist. It is time for our paper to move on to someone who can offer us real insights. This is not a stagnant commu- nity, region or province. Please give us legitimate and challeng- ing political dialogue from peo- ple with vision and realism. Our community outgrew Mr. Dowd years ago. Peter Clendinneng, Ajax Assessment system unfair to property owners To the editor: Re: ‘Durham to cap tax hike at 6.5 per cent,’ March 2. So Durham region will in- crease taxes. This is not the only source of increases in property taxes in 2001, which brings me to the new assessment values. I had a big shock when I re- ceived my new property assess- ment notice for the 2001 taxation year from the local branch of the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation. The increase over the previous assessment was con- siderable. The Ontario Fair Assessment System was implemented in 1998. It then stated, “If you think your assessment is a fair estimate of what your property would have sold for on June 30, 1996, you don’t have to do anything”. At the time, an open house in- formation session was held in Ajax. I obtained the assessed val- ues of all houses identical to my own, and was able to compare these with the previous property assessments. I found mine to be fair. This time 1999 sales figures are used. I have now reviewed the cur- rent assessments of three identi- cal properties and established that the assessments have in- creased by 12.50, 15.50 and 17.22 per cent respectively. Quite arbitrary! It is possible to file a ‘request for reconsideration’, which does not cost a penny. If one is not satisfied with the decision obtained, one has the right to appeal to the Assessment Review Board, which is an inde- pendent administrative tribunal of the Ministry of the Attorney General. However, there is a fee of $50 associated with the ap- peal. I consider this to be highway robbery. It is not fair that as a property owner one has to pay for this privilege. Guy Colm, Ajax EDITORIAL Health care just a phone call away Telehealth a useful tool, but not a substitute for emergency care Let’s not blow it Windmill project a chance to promote alternative energy source Important health-care advice is now just an 11-digit phone call away for residents in Ajax and Pickering. It’s part of a provincial program called Telehealth and pro- vides residents across Ontario with access to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Telehealth initiative is part of the Mike Harris govern- ment’s plan to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits while providing Ontarians with up-to-date information to help them make informed choices. But, Telehealth is not — and should not be — a substitute for proper and timely health care in an emergency. As Ajax and Pickering Health Centre spokesman Katie Cronin-Wood pointed out, Telehealth provides area residents with an opportunity to seek needed information — in a non- emergency setting — so they can make informed choices. “Any time patients have access to medical information it’s very valuable. It’s a good source of information for them to go to in a non-urgent situation.” And so far, Telehealth seems to be serving a useful pur- pose. Ms. Cronin-Wood reported last week that calls to the health centre’s emergency department have declined slightly since Telehealth’s introduction. That means extremely busy front-line health-care workers are freed up to treat the symp- toms of patients already stacked up in the Ajax hospital’s emergency room. It means those patients are getting medical care more efficiently and effectively. If Telehealth becomes more popular — and it remains to be seen how effective the program will be on a long-term basis — it will serve to provide important ancillary support to health-centre officials here at home. But it must be pointed out, and has already been empha- sized by all involved, Telehealth was not created to serve as a substitute in emergencies. If you have a child with a high fever and you’re concerned, go directly to the emergency department. If you are suffering from chest pains that are persistent, go to the emergency de- partment. If, however, you’re wondering if the head cold you’ve been fighting is something more serious, perhaps Tele- health can point you in the proper direction. To date, Telehealth is only available in some communities and is expected to serve the entire province by year’s end. In the meantime, residents in Ajax and Pickering should try to benefit from its services. If it serves to allow health-care pro- fessionals here at home an opportunity to provide better and more effective face-to-face care, its value will be hard to ig- nore. In some of these cases, at least, you can let your fingers do the walking. There is some solace these days and, presumably, reason for hope among local opponents of nuclear power. While we may be years from witnessing any concrete progress or development of an abundant alternative energy source, a number of projects and proposals of late give rea- son to believe we’re heading toward an age of cleaner and greener power for our communities. Consider: Plenty of attention has already been focused on the Municipality of Clarington and its bid to host a re- actor project that will lay the groundwork for the future production of nuclear energy through the elusive fusion process. But just as encouraging is Pickering’s inclusion on a list of potential hosts for a new prototype windmill that could generate 1.8 megawatts of power, or, enough to pro- vide electricity for between 500 and 600 homes. Yet, while it’s still likely we’ll have to live through an- other half-century of work to make fusion energy an ample and affordable energy source, this 90-metre high windmill could be up, running and providing green power by June. At first glance, many will question the erection of a giant structure on Pickering’s shoreline for what appears to be the benefit of relatively few homes. However, taken in context of what we can learn from this prototype, the information can be used to further ad- vance and refine the process to become more practical and sustainable. Pickering is just one of a number of sites be- tween Kingston and Hamilton being considered for the windmill. And, because of its suggested location next to the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, the area is consid- ered a leading host site. Strong community support and a willingness to make the project a reality will bode well for the city’s chances as well. Finally, the chance to promote an alternative energy sources exists for us here in Pickering. Let’s make the most of it. 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. Politicians tend to complain they don’t get enough respect in their job, but there is no shortage of their children wanting to follow them in it. The latest is Norman Miller, a resort owner who is running for the Progressive Conservatives in a March 22 by-election in Parry Sound-Muskoka riding and is a son of Frank Miller, who was Tory MPP for much of the area and premier briefly in 1985. MPPs often grumble they have little say in policies unless they are among the select few who get in cabinet. They also fret less no- tice is taken of their supposed forum, the legislature, since pre- miers including Mike Harris at- tend rarely, MPPs have to be too much away from home, are not paid enough for all the time they put in and usually top any list of least-admired professionals (closely followed by journalists.) Mr. Harris has helped in this downgrading of MPPs by slashing their number through his Fewer Politicians Act, which implies the fewer the better. MPPs’ children have a closer view than most of what they had to go through. But to win his party’s nomination Norman Miller had to fight off Patrick Boyer, whose father Bob was Tory MPP for the same area be- fore Frank (this gets a bit incestu- ous, but that is the way politics is.) Pat also was an MP, respected for running for federal leader with no chance of winning but to pro- mote more open discussion. If the younger Miller is elect- ed, he also will be one of five MPPs serving concurrently who each had a parent in the legisla- ture, which has to be a record. Liberal leader Dalton McGuin- ty’s father, also Dalton, held the same riding and the son says often he is proud of his father’s record, but in ability and forcefulness he far outclasses the father. Liberal David Caplan succeed- ed his mother Elinor, who switched to become an MP and immigration minister. The younger Caplan followed a well- worn path of running where a par- ent’s reputation and contacts helped, but was the only one sneered at because of this. Tories regularly taunted him across the legislature as ‘Elinor’s boy,’ but he silenced them by beating one of their brightest lights, David Johnson, a former house leader, in a general elec- tion. New Democrat Shelley Martel represents an area held for 20 years by her father Elie, a fearless NDP house leader who comes close to holding the record for being most tossed out of the legis- lature. Shelley is married to NDP leader Howard Hampton and they have two children who have been trotted out in elections, so a dy- nasty stretching over three gener- ations is not inconceivable. And Health Minister Tony Clement is stepson of John Clement, an attorney-general in the much redder Tory government of premier William Davis, which might fuel conflicts around the family hearth. Some past father-son combina- tions have been influential. Liber- al Bob Nixon, who was an MPP for 29 years, led his party unsuc- cessfully in three elections, be- came finance minister and is com- monly called the best premier On- tario never had. He is the son of Harry Nixon, an MPP for 42 years and briefly premier. The Nixons missed having three generations in the legislature only because Bob’s daughter, Jane Stewart, chose to run federal- ly and is a much-embattled human resources minister. Allan Grossman was a minister in Tory governments for 15 years and his son Larry had the most formidable intellect in premier Davis’s government and held posts including treasurer, but in- herited leadership of the party in opposition and at its weakest and lost an election, his seat and his political career. After New Democrat Norm Davison stepped down from a Hamilton riding he had held for 16 years, his son Michael won it three times and another New De- mocrat,Allan Pilkey, followed his father Cliff and became an MPP and minister . Other sons tried to follow and failed. Paul Scrivener could not win the Tory nomination to suc- ceed his mother, Margaret, a min- ister under Mr. Davis, being edged out by Julian Porter, son of a renowned attorney general Dana Porter. However, a Liberal won the election anyway. Another was Andrew Macken- zie, son of a New Democrat labour minister, Bob Mackenzie, who ran for the seat his father held for 20 years but lost. One clear trend is children of politicians are more attracted to run where their parents held more influential posts - they are less turned on to emulate those who had more humdrum lives as back- benchers. It’s all in the family in Ontario politics Parents see children take up political life 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’s your reaction to approval of an environmental assessment on an extension of Hwy. 407 through Durham Region? Walter Hausdorf said, “It’s good, you can’t stop it. Taking into consideration all the aspects, we needed it.” Tom Aitkenhead said,“It’s fan- tastic. We need more major roads in the GTA.” Mike Boucher said,“It’s ex- cellent. It’ll take some traf- fic from the 401.” OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 24 Hour Access 420-4660 cityofpickering.com420-2222 March Break Public Swim & Public Skate Participate! 905-683-6582 Brochure Delivery of Spring/Summer City Services, Programs & Events Coming March 14th 905-420-4621 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL For more information on meeting times, locations or committee details please call 905-420-2222 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CITY OF PICKERING TAXPAYERS 2001 INTERIM TAX NOTICE First Installment of the 2001 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX BILL is due for payment First Installment Payable March 12th, 2001 If you have not received your Tax Notice by March 1st, please telephone the City Office at (905) 420-4614 (North Pickering (905) 683-2760). The second installment is due on April 26th, 2001. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not eliminate the responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. Please note that our office hours are from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 PM. If you are behind in your taxes, please contact the taxation office to arrange a payment schedule. March 26 Executive/City Council Meeting March 22 March 21 March 19 Executive Committee Meeting Committee of Adjustment Statutory Information Meeting If you have any questions or require additional information, please call Steve Gaunt, Planner, at (905) 420-4660, extension 2033. What: Public Meeting When: March 7, 2001 7:30 p.m. Where: Council Chambers Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade, Pickering 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. WARNING S t e p Lively f o rStepLivelyforStepLivelyfor ''S t .Patri c ks D ay!S t .Patri c ks D ay!S t .Patri c ks D ay!'Buy your 3 month membership*between March 17-23, 2001 and get 3 MONTHS FREE! *Applies only to Health, Fitness Class & Super Health Memberships *No refunds or extensions on this membership *New members only Call our friendly staff @905-683-6582 St. Paddy’s Fitness Class Special: buy 3 months ... get 3 months free!!! Details at Reception Admittance same as always! Members simply hang your card on peg board after you sign in. Pay-As-You-Go: pay at Reception, sign in & hang yellow slip on peg board MONDAY THURSDAYWEDNESDAYTUESDAY FRIDAY 9:15-10:00 am Move’n Groove Heidi 9:15-10:15 am Move’n Sculpt Cecilia 9:15-10:15 am Move’n Sculpt Karen 9:15-10:00 am Move’n Groove Sharon 9:15-10:00 am Move’n Groove Heidi 10:00-10:30 am Move’n Sculpt Heidi 10:30-11:30 am Osteoporosis Marg 10:00-10:30 am Body Sculpt Sharon 10:00-10:30 am Body Sculpt Heidi 10:30-11:30 am Osteoporosis Marg 7:00-8:00 pm Move’n Sculpt Kathy 8:30-9:45 pm Yoga Ruth 7:00-8:00 pm Move’n Sculpt Sandy 7:00-8:00 pm Move’n Sculpt Sholina 7:00-8:00 pm Move’n Sculpt Sandy 8:15-9:30 pm Yoga Ruth FITNESS CLASSES MARCH BREAK: 12-16, 2001 Rec Complex Arena Meeting Rooms (entrance: Diefenbaker Court) SPEEDO WATERART FUNDAMENTAL INSTRUCTOR COURSE Learn How to Teach Aquatic Fitness Classes Internationally This introductory 16 hour course will provide you with a complete overview of how to build an aquatic fitness program or aquatic fitness class. Whether you are a Lifeguard, a land fitness instructor or have no experience teaching aquatic fitness. This program will provide all the information and skills to get you jump started into a new job opportunity. LOCATION: Pickering Recreation Complex DATES: March 10th and 11th, 2001 FEE: $187.25 (up to 10 days prior to course) $212.93 (regular rate) Call Karen @ 905-831-1711 for more information City of Pickering Youth Snow Removal Program Attention Youth! Are You?,,, 13 years of age or older looking to make extra money willing to shovel snow for community residents interested in positively contributing to your community If YES, please call the Operations and Emergency Services Department, Culture and Recreation Division at 905-420-4620 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to register and/or obtain additional information regarding the Youth Snow Removal Project. If calling after hours, please call 905-420-4660 ext. 2211 THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Suppliers/Contractors are cordially invited to attend DURHAM PURCHASING CO-OPERATIVE SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR INFORMATION NIGHT Thursday, March 29th, 2001, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Durham District School Board, Education Centre 400 Taunton Road E., Whitby. The evening will include opening remarks from Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and speakers from the: Construction Association, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, W.B. White Insurance Company in conjunction with a representative for the Surety Industry, and the Municipalities of Clarington, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Oshawa, The Regional Municipality of Durham and The Durham District School Board. Both current and prospective suppliers alike will receive valuable information with respect to current projects; construction liens; tendering procedures; the bid depository; how to obtain bonding; the competitive local opportunities as well as other issues of topical interest. Refreshments will be served as well as all pre-registered guests will be entered into a draw for some great door prizes, donated by our speakers and host agencies. Don’t miss this unique “no charge” opportunity to learn about the public bidding process, ask questions, and increase your business potential. For further information or to register for the event, please contact Kim McDonald, Purchasing Division, Municipality of Clarington at (905) 623-3379, Ext. 267. Pickering Recreation Complex 905-683-6582 HAVE YOU LICENCED YOUR PET???? The City of Pickering is now in the process of carrying out a door-to- door campaign promoting the sale of 2001 dog and cat registration tags. Dogs and cats are important members of your family. Registration tags identify your pets and ensure that, should they become lost, they can be returned to their rightful home. A SMALL PRICE TO PAY TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE! Pursuant to City of Pickering By-law 5728/00, all dog and cat owners must register their pets on a yearly basis. You could be charged if you fail to purchase the required licence. Yearly fees are as follows: Male or female dog or cat................................................. $25.00 Male or female dog or cat with microchip implant............................................................. $20.00 Spayed or neutered dog ................................................... $15.00 Spayed or neutered dog or cat with microchip implant......................................................$10.00 Call the Animal Control Centre at 905-427-8737 THE ICE ON FRENCHMAN’S BAY is not safe for persons to take any vehicle including cars, trucks, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles on. Also, persons are warned that the ice on the Bay is not safe for walking, skating or ice fishing. At this time of the year, the weather fluctuates dramatically and temperature changes to the water coming into Frenchman’s Bay from Lake Ontario and from the watercourses that drain into the Bay have a tendency to weaken the ice very quickly. 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Need to attend all 6 days Program Club SPORTS CAMP arts camp MINI PIDACA Half Day Camp FILL E D FILL E D FILL E D FILL E D FILL E D FILL E D NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 7, 2001 PAGE A7 P BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer PICKERING — A 90-metre-high windmill could be erected on the Pickering lakeshore as Ontario Power Generation looks to expand its ‘green energy program’. OPG is looking at sites from Kingston to Hamilton for the location of a prototype windmill that could generate 1.8 megawatts of power, enough to provide electricity for be- tween 500 and 600 homes. OPG’s Charles Eady told the Pick- ering nuclear station’s Community Advisory Council the utility has been approached by a Danish manufacturer looking to expand into North Ameri- ca. “We’re talking about a concept for Pickering. We haven’t committed to anything yet,” Mr. Eady said. “We want to move ahead, but with the peo- ple’s support, not against them. “There are other communities, other sites willing to look at it.” He added, “Pickering has an oppor- tunity. We’ve been approached by a manufacturer who has prototype units. “It’s an opportunity to look for a site and this is one of them.” Mr. Eady noted OPG hasn’t yet ap- proached the City about placing the windmill on the lakeshore. OPG spokesman Pat O’Brien pointed out there’s a windmill farm at the Bruce nuclear station on Lake Huron. “It’s part of our sustainable energy program,” Mr. O’Brien said. “It’s an important direction we’re going in.” Pickering is “a premier site, but it’s not the only site we’re looking at,” Mr. Eady added. Putting a tower on the Pickering property would make it easier to hook it up to the power grid, he reported. “We’re looking at the landfill area at the west end (of the Pickering plant). It’s fenced off,” he said. “You would be able to see this from the 401, no doubt about it.” ‘Odds are people don’t mind looking at them. The thinking is they’re greening the environment.’ CHARLES EADY The windmill has a 30-metre wingspan and doesn’t create noise, he added. The unit could be up and deliv- ering power in three days. “It seems a terrible blight on the landscape for two megawatts of power,” said CAC member Liz Oliver. Mr. Eady replied, “People don’t mind looking at them. They think it looks nice. Odds are people don’t mind looking at them. “The thinking is they’re greening the environment.” But Kurt Johansen, the OPG offi- cial in charge of the recently complet- ed environmental assessment on the restart of the ‘A’-side reactors, said, “One maybe, but a farm of them is different.” It would take 250 windmills to re- place one nuclear reactor, Mr. Eady said. A tower would cost about $3.5 mil- lion to erect and the cost to produce energy would be between eight and 12 cents per kilowatt hour. Power from the Pickering nuclear stations costs two to three cents per kilowatt hour. “It (the windmill) is not the cheap- est energy. You could sell this at a four- to five-cent premium and people would be lining up to pay for it (be- cause it’s environmentally friendly),” Mr. Eady predicted. While running as a candidate in the recent municipal election campaign, Al Goodall said he found people liked the waterfront and its ambiance. “This won’t do it,” he stated. “OPG has done a lot to create an area to bring families, to come and enjoy. I think this would be a step backwards. I don’t think it would be positively re- ceived.” Tom Melymuk, the division head of corporate projects and policy for Pickering and the City’s representa- tive on CAC, said, “It’s an excellent opportunity to look at this for the city. There’s a con- cern it being an eyesore. “It’s something to explore. We have to talk about the location. I per- sonally don’t have a problem with how it looks.” Mr. Eady noted the efficiency of the windmill drops the further it’s moved from the lakefront. Putting up a windmill would fit into OPG’s plan to increase the amount of ‘green’ power it produces, he said. The definition for green power is “energy produced with minimal envi- ronmental impact,” Mr. Eady said. “There are people who want green power, so it’s a viable option going forward.” He said a decision on the location of a windmill should be made by the end of March, and it will be erected and operating by June. One of the negative impacts is a “strobe effect when the sun hits it at certain times,” Mr. Eady said. Another is pieces of ice flying off the blades where there’s freezing rain. As for birds, only one warbler has been killed by the windmills at the Bruce site, he said. A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 7, 2001 Public meetings Pickering City council Monday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. — Execu- tive Committee,council chambers, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade. Ajax Town council Monday, March 19, 7 p.m. — Ajax coun- cil,council chambers, Ajax Town Hall, 65 Har- wood Ave. S. Durham Regional council Thursday, March 8, 9:30 a.m. — Health and Social Services Committee,850 King St. W., Oshawa. Durham District School Board Monday, March 19, 7 p.m. — Durham Dis- trict School Board, Education Centre, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. Durham Catholic District School Board Monday, Mar. 12, 7:30 p.m. — Durham Catholic District School Board, Catholic Educa- tion Centre, 650 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa. Crime prevention and community safety: Tips on how to raise a good kid Research indicates that providing a healthy, nurturing environment for children is one of the most cost-effective crime prevention mea- sures available. Here are some pointers on how to raise a child who will not get into serious trouble with the law: • If your children misbehave show them what they’ve done wrong. Give them owner- ship of the problem. Show them possible ways of solving the problem; let them know that they must fix what they’ve done. Most important, throughout the whole process, ensure every- body’s dignity is left intact. Discipline takes more time than punishment, but the end result is far better; • Let your children know that your love is unconditional. That they don’t have to be a super athlete, a model or a brain. That they don’t have to prove their worth to you; • Teach your children to resolve their con- flicts non-violently. For more information on the connection be- tween positive childhood development and crime prevention, call the National Crime Pre- vention Centre toll-free at 1-877-302-6272, or visit www.crime-prevention.org. - News Canada WORDS FROM THE WISE Politics, Points of View and Parodies Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner Plenty in treasure hunt this month As is our tradition, Recy- cler’s Corner and the News Ad- vertiser bring you the ‘Treasure Chest’on a monthly basis. This space allows residents to give away items they no longer use and to list articles they require. The volunteer secretary for the Frenchman’s Bay Festival, which is June 8 to 10, is in need of a computer. This item may be perfect for any corporation that is upgrad- ing its system. 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) Pentium computer with CD- ROM and Internet capabilities for use by the volunteer secre- tary for the Frenchman’s Bay Festival — 839-1590. 2) Tool shed, wheelbarrow, rubber hose and cart, trowels, shovels, spades, rakes, hoes, cultivators, spading forks, pruning sheers, composters, rain barrels, pails and watering cans, ground cover fabric, trel- lises and tomato cages, spray bottles, bricks or four-by-four inch cedar timbers (not pres- sure- treated) for raised beds — 509-5418. 3) Quilting frame — 683-3609. 4) Airbrush for artwork — 427- 9322. 5) Computer desk — 619- 9410. 6) Outhouse, greenhouse, flow- erpots, hoops any size or condi- tion — 428-0983. 7) White elephant items, all types of clothing for St. Mar- tin’s ‘New To You’ — 839- 4257. 8) Hand weights, exercise ma- chine, skating aid, child’s wagon — 426-7470. 9) Quilting frame — 839-7402. 10) Desk, dresser — 839-0440. 11) Playroom furniture, shelves or white bookcase — 686- 2138. 12) Two trumpets, clarinet — 509-2551. 13) Acrylic to knit, volunteer knitters and quilters for ‘Pro- ject Linus’ — 420-5633. 14) Free-standing clothes racks for display and storage purpos- es, good quality plastic hangers for pants and skirts, fall and winter clothing, and spring clothing. Volunteers always needed too - new Big Sisters store — 428-8111 ITEMS TO GIVE AWAY: 1) Recliner chair — brown fab- ric in good condition but needs repairs to strengthen back of chair - 420-5625. ❑ ❑ ❑ The ‘Treasure Chest’ col- umn also reports the monthly residential garbage figures. This will be an indication of how well, or how poorly, we do each month. The best commu- nity between now and Waste Reduction Week will win the Ajax and Pickering mayors’ challenge. During December, Pickering sent 1,481.49 metric tonnes to landfill and Ajacians sent 1492. With Pickering’s population of 88,000 it trans- lates to 16.83 kilograms per person, while Ajax was 22.26 kg per person with 67,000 resi- dents. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 OSTEOPOROSIS:The Osteoporosis Support Group of Ajax-Pickering meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, 580 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, (conference rooms A or B) at 1:30 p.m. Guest speak- ers. Call 428-6632 (Marie Wright). VOLLEYBALL:Moms and Tots Volley- ball is offered Wednesday mornings at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liv- erpool Rd., Pickering, from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Co-operative baby-sitting with crafts and snacks available. 420-0652 (Tammy). SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT:The One Parent Families Association, Ajax/Pickering Chapter, meets at 8 p.m. at the Ajax Cricket Club on Monarch Av- enue, south of Bayly Street, for both cus- todial and non-custodial parents, whether your children are two or 42. All are wel- come. 837-9670. WELLNESS:Chiropractor Dr. Stephen Lippitt holds an interactive workshop, ‘What Would it Feel Like to be More Alive?’, from 7 to 9 p.m. upstairs at the Pickering Loblaws, at Hwy. 2 and Liver- pool Road. Topics include stress and how wellness helps. Register at the Loblaws customer service desk. Call 831-6301, or 426-9116. AJAX / PICKERING WELCOME WAGON NEWCOMERS CLUB: Meets at 8:00 p.m. at the Pickering Unit- ed Church, 300 Church St. N., Ajax. For more information call Hilary (905) 619- 2367 or Kim (905) 686-6237. AJAX PICKERING TOASTMAS- TERS CLUB:Holds a regular meeting tonight, starting with a meet and greet at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting at 7:30. Any- one interested in developing or improving public speaking, leadership and commu- nication skills are invited to the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. Call Mary- Anne Pietrusiak at 686-1443 or Mariska Thomas at 686-2195 or Marisk1@sympa- tico.ca. PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL:The group meets tonight at 7 p.m. to discuss upcoming details and other council activ- ities. The meeting is at the Pickering Recreation Complex and is open to the public. Call Cathy Schnippering at (905) 839-1734. THURSDAY, MARCH 8 LIBRARY:Friends of the Ajax Public Library host an evening featuring Mark Cullen at 7 p.m. in the HMS Ajax Room of the Ajax Community Centre on Cen- tennial Rd. He’ll talk about ‘Canadian Garden Design: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Garden’. Tickets are $10 and avail- able at all three library branches. Call 683-6632. WOMEN’S SUPPER:The Women’s Rights Action Coalition of Durham and the Oshawa YWCA host the International Women’s Day Annual Potluck Supper from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Y’s recreation building, 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa. Desserts and beverages provided, just bring a favourite dish. Call 427-7849 for information, transportation. FRIDAY, MARCH 9 ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER - ADD/ADHD:Parents, students, teachers or anyone dealing with children or adults “labelled” with ADD/ADHD are wel- come at this free information seminar to be held upstairs at the Loblaws Pickering Market, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Find out how ADD/ ADHD symptoms can be managed without the use of drugs. Call Alan Wood- house at (905) 427- 7002. SERENITY GROUP:Serenity Group will be meeting to direct you through life’s decisions. Meetings are held each week at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. at 8 p.m. For more informa- tion call Jim in the evenings at (905) 428- 9431. SATURDAY, MARCH 10 FUND-RAISING DANCE:The Ajax- Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Fam- ily Association holds its fund-raising dance at 8 p.m. at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex. OPFA members $10, non-members $12. All are welcome. Dress code in effect. Call 831-7098. MONDAY, MAR. 12 BREASTFEEDING:All pregnant and breastfeeding moms are welcome at the monthly meeting of the Ajax-Pickering La Leche League. It starts at 7:30 p.m. in the resource room of the Ajax YMCA, 230 Westney Rd. S., at Bayly Street. Call 683-7547 (Yvette), 427-8063 (Donna). City considered for 90-metre-high, 30-metre-wide green energy source Windmill could take flight in Pickering Photo courtesy Ontario Power Generation A replica of this 90-metre-high and 30-metre-wide prototype windmill could be coming to the south end of Pickering if the city is chosen as a site for the project. Locations are being considered from Hamilton to Kingston and the green energy source would service between 500 and 600 homes. BILLBOARD MARCH 7, 2001 PAT O’BRIEN ‘It’s part of our sustainable energy program... It’s an important direction we’re going in.’ BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —An Annandale rink re- turned with a mixed crown from the in- augural TCA Energizer Toronto Mixed Club Curling Championship last week- end. Three Annandale Curling Club rinks entered the event, with the Don Critchley team taking the second event title. With Critchley were wife Deb Critchley, and Joan and Ed O’Leary. They had an early pick of a prize table. The other two local teams were Warren Leslie skipping Brenda O’Hara, Dave Hutchison, and Kim Bourque, while Terry Eastman skipped the foursome made up of wife Linda and Terry and Lynn Jones. ••• One of the few OCA playdowns re- maining on the calendar is the Teranet Bantam Boys and Girls Zones in Port Perry March 3 and 4. The last round will be at Oshawa Golf Club March 5. Annandale is well represented with two teams in both events. One bantam girls team is made up of Shawna Critchley, Robin Wilson, Meaghan O’Leary,Ashley Bianchi and coach Sue Moylan. The other, coached by Alex Bianchi, has Kaitlyn Leslie skipping Kayla Bianchi, Tracy O’Leary and Lauren Hong. For the bantam boys, Justin Ferreira will skip the team of Matt Pyne, Tim March and Scott March with Wayne Ferreira coaching. Peter Boyland coaches the team of Darryl Hill, Peter Stecyk, Chris Hutz, and Patrick Janssen. Two winning teams in these double- knockout events advance to the region- als in Bancroft March 10. ••• The Annandale Skins Playdown is nearing completion. Out of the original 32 only five teams are still in the run- ning. Remaining on the ‘A’-side are the teams skipped by Gord Norton and Graham Hill. Remaining in the ‘B’ side are Barry Moylan, Carl Vickers, and Jon Payne. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 7, 2001 PAGE B1 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER march 7, 2001 Sport SHORTS MARCH 7, 2001 B1 belles go undefeated to earn ringette crown PICKERING — The Pickering belle ‘B1’ team was number-one at a recent area ringette tournament. The Pickering belles faced off against their rivals from Ajax in the championship game at the Ajax Silver Ring Tournament.In the end, the Picker- ing side prevailed 5-3 in a close contest. Pickering opened the event with a 2- 0 victory over Ajax, and then dumped West Carlton 7-3. In their final round- robin contest, the belles played to a draw with Arnprior.The score wasn’t re- ported. Tournament goals were scored by Teri Blair with seven, Julie Ross with four, Jenna Valera with three, Ashley Nason with two, and Nicole Delroy and Louisa Roy each with one. Solid defensive play by Nicole As- pinall, Ashlea Harder-Bradner, Julie Ire- land and Denise Spafford contributed to the gold-medal victory. Kelly Dunn earned the shutout against Ajax and played hard between the pipes throughout. Lorissa Dowdell sat out the tourna- ment due to injuries. Earlier in the season, Pickering earned a silver medal at the London tournament, losing the final game in overtime to Burlington. The team is coached Larry Dowdell, John Valera, Steve Dunn and Jim Spence. Skaters in sync at competitions PICKERING —Pickering’s syn- chronized skating teams performed well and were rewarded with medals at re- cent competitive events. Both the Ice Rockets and the Mini Ice Rockets earned bronze medals after finishing third in their respective silver di- visions at the Invitational, Cupids Ca- pers in Fergus. The teams have also competed in a number of other events, including those at Mississauga, Fort Erie, and London. Mini Ice Rockets team members are Teyanna Bradbury, Melissa Buttineau, Hillary Callan, Courtney Engel, Stephanie Foncea, Chelsey Forstner, Alex Garvey, Robyn Garvey, Devon Gleed, Jessica Gomboc, Erin Harrison, Taunya Hore, Alexander Huebner, Na- talie Huebner, Samantha Mason, Mia Moore, Katelynn Perrault, Erika Pfaff, Elizabeth Walkington and Jennifer Wal- lace. The Ice Rockets are Kristin Battis- tone, Julia Blandisi, Terry Carter, Lisa Downer, Jasmine Ferreira, Rachel Humphries, Kelly Inkster, Jacquelyn Kenthol, Valerie MacDonald, Crystal Matzos, Stephanie Matzos, Kylie Mitchell, Nadia Mohammed, Robin Moore, Jeanette Ng, Patricia Partridge, Melissa Siddall, Pam Spencer and Michelle VanDyk. The coach is Kathy Miller, while Joan Wallace and Dale VanDyk are the managers. Speed skaters set best times in Belleville PICKERING ––Two Pickering skaters posted impressive results at a recent meet in Belleville. Blake and Taylor Burns, skating out of the Clarington Speed Skating Club, both recorded personal best times at the meet. Blake Burns finished third overall and had personal best times in the pee- wee boys’ 222-metre with a time of 34.17, and 333m with a 48.86. Taylor Burns, skated to a personal best in the juvenile boys’ 1,000m with a time of 2:02. Select offence humming despite layoff AJAX —After being laid off for several weeks due to basket repairs at the Ajax High School gym, the Ajax Ladies’ Basketball League resumed action this past Wednesday. A full-staffed Select Food Products took on the short-staffed Bank of Mon- treal, winning by a comfortable 56-30 score. Carol Stephenson netted a game-high 18 points for Select. Lori Lomberg scored 12 for the Bankers. The second game was an exciting contest between East Side Mario’s and Et Tu Caesar’s, with Caesar’s winning 34-29. Erinn Lynch netted 16 points for Et Tu Caesar’s. Julie Hughes replied with 12 for East Side Mario’s. Freshman honours for flying Felicien Pickering track star named best this year in U.S. collegiate Big Ten Conference PICKERING —Breaking records on the track and earning ac- colades as a result are becoming al- most routine for Pickering hurdler Perdita Felicien. The latest accomplishment for the Canadian Olympian and member of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women’s indoor track and field team was being named the Big Ten Conference’s freshman of the year for women’s indoor track. The conference’s women’s track head coaches voted on the award. The Pine Ridge Secondary School gradu- ate was twice named the Big Ten’s athlete of the week this season. “I’m very excited to win this award, and appreciate being recog- nized by the Big Ten and the coaches in our conference,” Felicien said in a story posted on the school’s athletic Web site. “It shows that all the hard work (Illinois head track coach) Gary (Winckler) and I have done is paying off. Hopefully, I’ll represent Illinois and the Big Ten well when I compete at nationals.” So far, Felicien’s freshman indoor season has been one of outstanding and prolonged achievement. Last week, she finished second in the women’s 60-metre hurdles at the Big 10 Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships at Purdue Uni- versity in Indiana. Her scorching time of 8.00 seconds automatically quali- fied her for the National Collegiate Athletic Association championships. The time also represents the second fastest U.S. collegiate time and it’s also reported to be ninth on the world list this year. Felicien has also broken the Uni- versity of Illinois school record five times — breaking her own record in the event the past four times. She began January with a personal-best time of 8.36 seconds and has contin- ued to better it since. That, says Winckler, has been truly remarkable. “Perdita has had a very impressive season, and it is remarkable the way she has made vast improvements in her time from week to week,” he said in a story on the school’s athletic Web site. “She’s been our most consistent runner and her focus has been unique. Her mental approach has been very clear all along, and that’s the primary reason she has been so successful be- cause it takes more than just talent and athleticism to compete at the na- tional level.” Felicien will attempt to earn a medal in the event at the NCAA In- door Track and Field Championships at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., starting this Fri- day, March 9. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser file photo Pickering hurdler Perdita Felicien was honoured as the Big Ten Conference’s ‘Freshman of the Year’ for women’s indoor track and field this year. The Olympian sets her sights on a gold medal in her specialty, the 60- metre hurdles, at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Arkansas, starting Friday. Critchley rink crowned in Toronto Local foursome wins second event title at mixed curling championship St. Paddy's Day March 17/01 “Youth Summer Hockey League” Register before March 16 and receive your FREE Powerade T-shirt” “Register Today & Save Your Spot For Summer” Ajax & Scarborough Leagues159 DYNAMIC DRIVE (STEELES AVE. & MARKHAM RD.) 416-412-0404 MARCH BREAK HOCKEY CAMPS 4 hours daily on ice with highly qualified instructors. Program open to ages 6-13 Fun, Fitness, Friendships & Fair play 20 Hours on Ice • 15 Hours off Ice Training Only $249 FREE CAMP T-SHIRT MARCH BREAK 2 ON 2 TOURNAMENT WEEK New Exciting Program 8:30 am to 5:00 pm daily GIRLS ONLY MARCH BREAK CAMP March 12-16, 2001 Featuring Instructors from the Canadian Womens National Olympic Team Vicky Sunohara, Lori Dupuis, and Jeanine Sobek 20 Hours on Ice • 15 Hours off Ice Training Only $299 FREE CAMP T-SHIRT AJAX AZZURRI SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION FOR OUTDOOR SOCCER 2001 SUNDAY, MAR. 11TH 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. McLean’s Community Centre 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. The Durham Attack bantam boys’ volleyball teams capped off an impres- sive season with medal-winning per- formances at the provincial champi- onships on Saturday, March 3. The Durham Attack Fangs played at Oakville’s Trafalgar Secondary School in the provincial Tier 1 competition in- volving 10 teams from across Ontario. In the gold-medal game, the Fangs defeated the Spartans from North York in three sets 25-21, 21-25, 15-10 to win their third consecutive provincial title. The semifinal found the Fangs up against a strong Scarborough Solars team. The match wasn’t for the faint of heart as each set was decided by two points with the Fangs coming out on top 24-26, 25-23, 15-13. In quarter- final action, the Fangs defeated Bronte Beach from Oakville 25-20, 25-10. The Fangs advanced from pool play in second place. The scores were 25- 20, 25-14 for the Attack over the Mav- erick Bandits (Ottawa); a 19-25, 25-22 split with the Cubs from Barrie; a split against the Riverside Gamblers (Wind- sor), 23-25, 25-22; and a lopsided win and loss in sets against the West Side Lightning (Mississauga), 25-16, 9-25. Key elements to the day were im- proved serving and blocking as the day progressed and excellent backcourt play by Jake Patte and incredible set- ting by Andrew Dyment. “The balanced attack by our middle, power and weakside hitters contributed significantly to this win as well”, com- mented co-coaches Phil Ovsenek and Andy Dyment. Other team members are Josh Brown, Brandon Heard, Kevin Buzzell, Greg Donahue, Pat Johnston, Jeff McIntosh, Matt Brooks, Mike Wil- son and Taylor Hunt. Meanwhile, the Durham Attack Talons were in Cambridge for the provincial Tier 2 competition. The Talons advanced to the finals against the Stouffville Stingrays. Led by the outstanding setting of first-year player Nicholas Parker, the Talons settled for silver in the nine-team provincials after falling 25-22, 25-19. First-year head coach Susan Pipher Hogg couldn’t have been happier for her players. “They just kept getting better with every tournament”. The Talons had no problem in ad- vancing beyond pool play. They defeat- ed The Ballhawks (Chatham), Cudas (Barrie), Westside Blizzard (Missis- sauga) and St. Clare Cougars (Missis- sauga). The Talons received a bye into the semifinals where they defeated Toronto West 25-22, 19-25, 15-3. Other team members and staff are Brad Denike, Andrew Thomas, Ryan McWhirter, Ryan Mark, Chetan Mis- try, Chris Ganesh, Blair Buchanan, Ryan Hutton, Thomas Lewicki, James Russea, Dave Hogg and Jacek Lewicki. This was the fourth tournament of the season for the Attack. During the season all boys were given the oppor- tunity to advance their skills and adjust to the Attack’s system of court play. This is the grassroots level and all play- ers are ready to move on to the midget, junior and juvenile divisions of the club. For further information on Attack volleyball, contact either Phil Ovsenek at 655-4779 or Andy Dyment at 655- 8787. P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 7, 2001 Boys’ volleyball teams Attack way to provincial medals Fangs are golden in Oakville, while Talons grab silver medal at tier 2 championships in Cambridge Witty insures first-place men’s hoops standing AJAX — Witty Insurance climbed into sole possession of first place as they downed Toronto Brake 51-27 in re- cent Ajax Men’s Basketball League play. Five points sep- arated the teams at halftime, but Witty’s defence shut down the Brake in the sec- ond half, allowing a mere seven points. Don McEachern’s 16 points led Witty, while Mike Stod- dart and Dan De- veau chipped in with 13 and 10 points. Bob Nick- leford had 10 for the Brake. ESN Packag- ing and the Top Shelf Sports Bar & Grill fought to a 43-43 draw. Don McDonald had nine points for ESN and Don Leahy 15, while Chuck Tezak had 10 for the Shelf. Ken Russell’s 16 points helped Dickson Printing down the No Names 46-25. Kevin Walker had nine for the No Names. The No Names losing streak con- tinued as they fell 71-56 to the Shelf. No scoring was provided. Witty, again led by McEachern, defeated Dick- son’s, 51-40. McEachern had 13 and Stoddart added 12. Lincoln Ramkeesoon led Dickson with a season-high 16. Toronto Brake rallied to over- come a halftime deficit to defeat ESN 53-45. Ruben DeFrance had 16 and Frank Forde 14 to lead the Brake. Claude Fieg had 18 and Gregg McGuire 12 for ESN. Toronto Brake also defeated Dickson Printing 69-55. Nickleford, DeFrance, Sam Terry and Steve Leahy all scored in double digits for the Brake. Russell, Ramkeesoon and Luke Luukkonen scored in double digits for Dickson. ESN squeaked by the No Names 50-49 for their first win of 2001. McGuire’s two free throws, with five seconds re- maining in the game, won it for ESN. McGuire finished with 15 points. Craig Yakimishyn added 11 and Kurt Glas- gow had a strong defensive game. Walker and Anto- nio Krupl each scored 10 for the No Names. 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St. Paddy's Day March 17/01 Presented by OSHAWA WHITBY CLARINGTON PORT PERRY AJAX PICKERING This Week NEWS ADVERTISER Uxbridge Tribune Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Our thanks to Oxford University Press Ontario Ministry of Education REGISTRATION LOCATIONS: Oshawa Oshawa This Week 865 Farewell St. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bowmanville Clarington This Week/ Canadian Statesman 62 King St. W. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Port Perry Port Perry This Week 1625 Scugog St., Port Perry 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Uxbridge Uxbridge Tribune/ Times-Journal 16 Bascom St., Uxbridge 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hey Kids! The Durham Regional Spelling Bee is right around the corner. Here’s your chance to test your spelling prowess against other kids your age. FINAL June 2, 2001 Durham College Oshawa Campus STILL TIME TO REGISTER Extended to March 23 School teams welcome! Schools who wish to hold their own Bee and register a team in the Durham Region- al Spelling Bee semi-finals are welcome to do so. In 2000 we were pleased to welcome teams from six schools. For further informa- tion please contact Bee chairman Joanne Burghardt at 579-4400 ext. 2247 or the zone co-ordinator in your area.THEDURHAMC ATHOL I C DISTRICT SCHOOLBOARD$10entry fee Entrants must be in Grades 1 through 8 as of Dec. 31, 2000. with the generous support of PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE ARE HERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Ajax badminton player Matthew Allard, 19, and partner Karl Kwan earned a bronze medal in men's doubles competition at the Canadian College Athletic Association Badminton Championships at Sudbury's Cambrian College Feb. 28 to March 3. The medal came against the best collegiate players in the country. Allard and Kwan, representing Seneca College, won the West Regionals and OCAA college badminton crowns to earn a berth to the nationals. BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor AJAX —Four swimmers will carry the Ajax Aquatic Club’s colours when the Spring National Swimming Championships open in Edmonton next week. Veteran national swimmer Adrienne Karney, 18, will be joined by three clubmates making their respective debuts at nationals March 14 to 17. Kelsey Nemeth, 15, Jen Beckberger, 15, and Heather Crowdis, 17, round out the quartet leaving Monday for Alberta. According to Ajax Aquatic Club swim coach Trent McNi- chol, it’s the first time in approxi- mately five years that the club has sent this many swimmers to na- tionals. And, because the qualify- ing standards for nationals have been made more stringent over the years, it’s even more gratifying to have this much representation at the Canadians. “It gives us a relay team, which is exciting,” said McNichol, adding the foursome will compete in the 4-x-100-metre freestyle and medley relays at nationals. “They cover every stroke and every dis- tance and three of them are first- time qualifiers and the other is a veteran of nationals.” McNichol noted all four swim- mers are capable of attaining best times and national qualifying standards for a long-course meet (in a 50-metre pool). And, if they swim well enough, he predicted his young protégés could get to the second heats in at least one of their events. Karney will be making her sev- enth appearance at a national event. She’ll swim in the 50-metre freestyle and the 50m and 100m backstroke events, along with the two relays. Karney noted “it’s hard to say” what her best event is going into nationals, although she expects to swim well and turn in best times in all her events at the 50-metre Edmonton pool. She recently re- turned from the Junior Nationals East Swim Meet in New Brunswick where she earned a sil- ver medal in the 50m backstroke and a bronze in the 100m back. “You always have to go (to na- tionals) thinking positively,” said the Ajax resident who’s been swimming for nine years. “If you don’t, there’s not a whole lot of point in going.” Crowdis is elated to finally get to the national level after 10 years in the pool with the Ajax club. In addition to the relays, the Ajax High School student will swim in the 100m free and the 100m but- terfly and her specialty — the 50m free. “I’m happy to be there. It took me a long time to get there,” said Crowdis, who would eventually like to earn a scholarship in the sport in Canada. “I want to do best times and get the experience.” Nemeth and Beckberger, both making their first appearance on the national scene at the tender age of 15, feel that this national- level experience will be invaluable to them in the future. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Nemeth, a Whitby resident who attends Grade 9 at Sinclair Secondary School. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to race against a group of older swim- mers. It should be a good learning experience.” Nemeth will compete in the 200m, 400m and 800m freestyle events. Beckberger noted her focus is on performing best times in the pool, although getting to a final in one of her events would be “a bonus”. “I hope to get a best time,” said Beckberger, who has been swim- ming with the Ajax club for eight years. “If I make it to the finals, that would be awesome. It would be a bonus.” The Ajax resident will swim in the 50m and 100m freestyle events as well as the 100m breast- stroke. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 7, 2001 PAGE B3 P Area swimmers to compete at nationals Please recycleFrom left, Jen Beckberger, Heather Crowdis, Adrienne Karney and Kelsey Nemeth will compete at nationals in Edmonton. Knights prevail in close series with Pickering Novice reps win Game 5 to move onto OMHA semifinals AJAX —The Ajax Knights Continental Fit- ness novice ‘AA’rep hock- ey team beat out the Pick- ering Panthers in a best-of- five series that went to a fifth game to decide the winner. In the crucial fifth game, the Ajacians pulled out all the stops to record a 3-1 win. Jennifer Daly, George Jimas and Eric Adair scored for Ajax, with as- sists to Keith Jorgensen, Sean Rochefort, Matthew Roberts and Alex Trajanos. The fourth game ended in a 3-3 draw. Connor Tamblyn, Jimas and Bren- dan Lane scored for Ajax. Adair, Adam Zulak, Lane and Tamblyn recorded as- sists. Ajax recorded a 4-2 win over Pickering in Game 3. Jimas led the way with a two-goal effort, Zulak and Zach Graham scored one apiece. Assisting were Eric McDermott, Spencer For- rester, Jimas, Zulak and Graham. Pickering edged Ajax 4- 3 in Game 2. Tamblyn and Jorgensen scored for the Knights, with assists to Adair, Thomas Miles, Tra- janos, Graham and Lane. In the series opener, Ajax prevailed 3-2. Daly, Tamblyn and Jorgensen scored. Jimas, Graham, David Murphy and Daly earned assists. The team received out- standing performances from puckstoppers Kevin Chivers and Ben Reid throughout the series. The Knights move on to the OMHA semifinal se- ries. The Ajax ‘AA’ novice team is coached by Dave Adair, assisted by John Chivers and Bill McDer- mott. The trainer is Scott Roberts. Ajax bantams whip Pickering to claim lakeshore title AJAX —The Ajax Knights Wa- termaxx minor bantam ‘A’ rep hock- ey team won the Lakeshore League championship after sweeping Picker- ing in a best-of-five playoff final. The Ajax bantams won the series by lopsided scores of 9-1, 10-3 and 9-1. The Ajacians will now play Oril- lia in the Ontario Minor Hockey As- sociation semifinals. Team members are Adam McDer- mott, Mike Gardner, Edward Snetsinger, Brock Robinson, Adam Knights, Jason McMaster, Mike Baker, Adam Elvin, Sean Mensour, Stephen Pagana, Ryan Brogan, Dar- ryl Matsushita, Jesse Gerkes, Kris Arnott, Todd McDonald, Micah Callanan and Dylan Currie. 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FULL TIME OVERNIGHT maintenance team shift at Mcdonalds Uxbridge, 11pm- 7am. Starting salary of $20,000/year. Benefits avail- able. Apply at front counter or fax resume to: 905-852-0546 FULL TIME,no exp, 18+ good money 905-426-8865. www.JuiceByYou.com GREAT STUDENT JOB. Part- time hours now, full-time in summer. Training provided. Call Randy (905)426-1103. GREENHOUSE HELP wanted. End of March to early June, 3 days/week. Must be able to work alternating weekends in May. A behind-the-scenes learning experience. Apply in person at Goodwoods Gar- dens, 378 Hwy 47, Goodwood. HAIRSTYLIST required for Natural Solutions Spa in Pick- ering. Please call Mimmo 416-417-3218 HAIRSTYLIST required, full/ part-time with experience for Joseph's Hairstyling, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person, or phone 723–9251, ask for Joe. HELP WANTED !!! FULL TIME 18+no experience necessary. Call Nancy at (905) 686-2442. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 HOUSE CLEANERS. Needed 3-4 days a week (Mon.-Fri.). 5-6 hours per day. Drivers li- cense necessary. Transporta- tion provided in Ajax and Pickering. Call 428-9765. LUBE TECHNICIAN PLUS AS- SISTANT MANAGER - full and part time, hourly wage plus bonus. Experience needed. Valid drivers license. Apply at Pennzoil, 195 Westney Rd. S. of 401 Ajax. (905) 427–6796 LOOKING FOR an honest, re- liable full time handy person. Must have experience in gen- eral repairs, plumbing and electrical. Some knowledge in electric water heaters/water softeners would be an asset. Neat in appearance and clean driving record required. Must be able to start immediately. Fax resume to (905) 666- 8298. MATURE PART TIME book- keeper required for small of- fice in Oshawa, own car needed, telephone (905) 433–4671 NEW SUPERMARKET in Ajax requires F/T Grocery Clerks, & Meat Cutters. Please send resume to 570 Westney Rd. S., #24, Ajax, L1S 6V6. Previ- ous applicants need not apply. Experienced preferred. KING WEST LANDSCAPE Experienced Landscape & Lawn Maintenance Personnel required with valid driver's license Full time employment with benefits Fax resumes to: (905) 728-2377 or Call: (905) 728-0977 THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Todd Rd. Hibbins Ave. Maggs St. Delaney Dr. Daniels Cres. Matthews St. Cedar St. Durham St. Kent St. Elgin St. Beatty Rd. Knapton Ave. Ambassador St. Burcher Rd. Billingsgate Cres. Tulloch Dr. Emperor St. Hurley Rd. Rollo Dr. Leach Dr. Hewitt Cres. Spiers Cres. Sallis Dr. Gates Cres. ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 905-683-5117 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. 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Call Sandy today for an appointment (905) 420-4010 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (C.A.R.E.) 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12, Pickering 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 TELEMARKETING Appointment Setters Required Immediately for P/T Evenings • No Selling • Hourly wage plus Bonus Call for interview (905) 426-1322 AUTOMOTIVE LUBE LANE Whitby Oshawa Honda requires a lube lane tech. Duties will include oil and filter changes, tire rotation, balancing and replacement. Must be able to drive standard shift. Clean and presentable appearance required. 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PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. Deer Creek Golf and Country Estates requires 1ST COOKS PREP COOKS FULL TIME DISHWASHERS PRO SHOP STAFF MARSHALLS AND STARTERS FAX (905) 427-1611 No phone calls please Only those selected for an interview will be contacted Our Mississauga-based firm has local opportunities to hire and train UTILITY LOCATORS We are looking for energetic, self-motivated people who enjoy working outdoors. You must have an excellent driving record, great interpersonal skills and be a team player. Please submit resumes to: multiVIEW Inc. fax: 905-629-7379 Email: locates@multivew.ca King Richard's Pub NOW HIRING • Waitress/Waiter with min. 2 yrs. exp. • Short Order Cook • Flexible hrs. 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Line Cooks & Waitstaff Send resume to: Lisa Miller 1210 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ont. LlH 4M1 UXBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY requires a part- time library assistant for 14 hours per week and every 3rd Saturday of each month. Grade 13 or OAC + 3 years work experience is required. Please apply in writing to: Jane Dubis, Head of Adult Services, Box 279, 9 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge, L9P 1P7. Deadline for applications is March 19, 2001. UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 WE’RE EXPANDING And Tanning Centre We are now seeking experienced multi- level hair stylists / managers for our new location in Whitby. Also available F/T & P/T hair stylists positions in Ajax, Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call Louie (416) 431-9084 or 1-800-618-9684 WOODROW CONTRACTING INC. 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Diamond Institute is certified to deliver Microsoft and Novell official curriculum. This week’s feature program: 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help PART-TIME EXPERIENCED Esthetician and make-up artist wanted by well established beauty salon, downtown Oshawa. Private room. For in- terview please call Mrs. Weiss 905-436-6333 PENTAGON SECURITY is now accepting applications for the following position: Stationary Guards, mobile canine units. Applicants must have Grade 10 and reliable transportation. Willing to train. Apply in per- son to: 201 White Oaks Crt., Whitby Ont. Monday-Thursday 9a.m-12 Noon or Fax to: (905)665-0102. HAIR STYLIST & Nail Tech Wanted for Pickering salon. salary/commission. Also CHAIR RENTAL. Good opportunity. For information call Christine (905)837–9337 or (416)606- 3097. PRIMERICA. We will put you in business . . . In one of the largest industries in the world. You can work your own hours at your own pace and be your own boss. Wide-open growth potential. Call John Formosa 436-8499. RELIABLE HOUSECLEANERS needed Monday to Friday. Must have own vehicle, bond- able, reliable and customer friendly. Call for appt. 905- 426–2254 or fax resume to: 905-426-9531. SEAMSTRESS/TAILOR, ex- perience necessary, full time/ part time positions in Picker- ing and Oshawa. Fluency in English is required. Please call (905) 721-0669. SHINGLERS plus laborers needed. Experienced only. Will train laborers. Own truck and tools an asset, but not necessary. Phone John or leave message (905) 668– 9817 SUBWAY WHITBY - 75 Con- sumers Dr. has opening for full time evenings plus open- ings for part time evenings and weekends. Apply in store daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 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. VALENTINO'S requires hair stylists interested in being trained to become colour specialists. Full training pro- vided. Call (905)666–3805 WANTED: DANCERS, Short Order cook, wait staff, and door person for exotic dance club. Apply in person 947 Dil- lingham Rd. or for more infor- mation call (905)420–2595. WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 P/T - $5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631-7156. LICENSED STYLIST to assist in managing Ajax salon, profit sharing, guaranteed salary/ commission, hiring bonus from $100 - $350, dept. store discounts. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. Skilled & Technical Help515 CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR required for bridge construction throughout the province of Ontario. Concrete Formwork experience is a requirement for this position. Candidates are also required to be familiar with OPS and MTO Specifications. Please send resume to P.O. Box 700, Stratford, Ontario. N5A 6V8 or fax to: (519)271-6461. LOOKING for good, reliable, licensed mechanic for busy local shop. Apply in person 552 Bloor St. E., Oshawa, or call (905)433–9570. Q.A./INSPECTOR Machine shop and precision sheet metal mfg. Requires min. 3 yrs. exp. CMM exp. an asset. Scarb. location. Top Wages & Benefits. Day shift. Fax resume in confidence to: (416)291-3233. LICENSED PLC technician re- quired for one of Canada's leading manufacturers of sawmill machinery. Experi- ence required in servicing and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC systems, both in-house and on-site. Some traveling required. If you are a licensed electrician with related ex- perience send resume in con- fidence to: T.S. Manufacturing, Box 487, Lindsay, Ont., K9V 4S5. Attn: Gloria. Fax 705- 324-6482. No phone calls. E- mail gloriaf@tsman.com. RIBO LICENSED CSR with ex- perience needed to manage our book of business and help with others. Basic computer skills are a must. Please fax resume to SurNet Insurance Group. (905)433-5012. NEEDED - EXPERIENCED Framing Carpenters. Call Daytime (905)427-0390 or Evenings/wknds (905)985- 3724 Office Help525 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. NEW HOME construction of- fice requires full time Book- keeper/administrative Assis- tant. Knowledge of new home construction and computer experience required. Forward resume and references to: File #660, Oshawa This Week, P.0. Box 481, Oshawa, On- tario. LlH 7L5 LEGAL SECRETARY/CLOSING SPECIALIST - to grow with our modern Port Perry Office based closing team, deliver- ing best total value in residen- tial real estate law. This inter- mediate position focuses on creation of documents and closings. We offer competitive salary, benefits and advance- ment opportunities. Email re- sume to: Lynn at reachus@hometitleser- vice.com or fax to (905)985- 3758. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/ BOOKKEEPER required for National Waste Services. A rapidly growing waste and re- cycling company located in Pickering. Experience in Mi- crosoft Word/Excel, Simply Accounting preferred. Well organized with excellent tele- phone manners and typing skills required. Please fax re- sume with salary expectations to Danny (905)831-3258. Sales Help & Agents530 INTERNET ADVERTISING Sales Representatives re- quired for the Durham area. Work from home. Call Karri (905) 435-6672. LADIES CLOTHING STORE IN AJAX requires store manag- ers with minimum 5 yrs ex- perience. Assistant managers with sales experience, full & part-time positions. Please fax resume to (416)241-1156 attention: Alexandra Bradshaw. MATURE reliable sales per- son, Lynda's Love, Lace and Lingerie. 4 day work week. 1261 Bayly St., Pickering, 905-831-5702. SUCCESSFUL,expanding window and door company is planning to enlarge its sales force in your residential area. We are seeking highly moti- vated and experienced sales- people. Generous commis- sions. Call Andrey (416) 667- 1444. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT/recep- tionist required full time for large Pickering practice. Evening and Saturday hours required. Fax resume to or call Tracy (905) 831-7094. DENTAL HYGIENIST needed part time for friendly family practice. Please fax resume to 905-435-0863. DENTAL Receptionist/Assis- tant required for one year ma- ternity leave. Knowledge of recalls, bank deposits and scheduling appointments. Ex- perience only. Hours Mon. - Thurs. 8-5:30 pm. Please call 905-831-7566 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST needed for busy Pickering practice. Fax resumes to: (905) 839-3322. EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED Dental Assistant required full time for busy Whitby office. Reply to fax # 905-668-7295 EXPERIENCED DENTAL HY- GIENIST required part-time for office near Oshawa. Please fax resume to: (905)436-9672 or mail re- sume to: 2727 Courtice Rd., Unit 3B, Courtice Ont. L1E 3A2 FITNESS ORIENTED part-time position for busy rehab clinic. Afternoons & Saturday morn- ing. Deliver resume in person to: Lakeridge Wellness Clinic, 580 King St. W., Suite 1 Osha- wa. FULL TIME DENTAL Recep- tionist for busy and progres- sive dental practice. Abeldent knowledge and experience a must. Dental assisting an as- set. Fax resume to 905-852- 0284 MASSAGE THERAPIST re- quired for busy clinic, full-time evenings and Saturdays. De- liver resume in person to: Lakeridge Wellness, 580 King St. W., Suite 1, Oshawa MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR/ RECEPTIONIST for new sports injury and wellness centre, Good phone, computer skills and insurance billing required. Careware Program an asset. Please fax your resume to (905) 428-8830 NURSES AND/OR Health Pro- fessionals, does a home- based business in comple- mentary/alternative medicine with clinically proven formu- las +$1000 car allowance or lifestyle bonus interest you? For more information call 905- 839–6348 or 1-888-486-2480. OFFICE ADMING req at busy Dental Office. Dental Asst bkgrnd req. Logictech experi- ence and great commun skills. Please contact Rowena (416) 296–0400 PART TIME DENTAL HYGIEN- IST required for the Oshawa Centre Dental Office. Call 571- 2443. Part-time Dental Receptionist -Wanted for busy dental office. Evenings and weekends in- cluded. Dental and Computer skills an asset. Previous ap- plicants need not apply. Apply in person with resume. Source One Dental 555 Sim- coe St. S in Oshawa. PART-TIME RN required for oral surgery practice veni- puncture required. Submit re- sume to Dr. A. Ballard, 209 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa L1G 4T1 PHARMACIST REQUIRED for a medical clinic location in port perry. 20 - 30 hrs. weekly. Hours area flexible and in- clude short shifts on alternate weekends. Fax resume (905) 420-7342 or e-mail eakers@ medicalpharmcies.com PHARMACY TECHNICIAN re- quired part time 2 days per week. Experience required. Zadall computer knowledge an asset. Fax resume to: Lou- ise (905) 721-0770 or drop at Health Centre Pharmacy, 1450 Hwy 2 Courtice. PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assistant for Orthodontic office. Computer and Othodontic experience pre- ferred. Send or drop-off resume: Dr. E. Pong, 1050 Simcoe St.N. Suite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5 RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT needed for friendly health-care office. The successful applicant will be mature, friendly, meticu- lous, and able to work individual- ly or as part of a team. Will con- sider full or part-time. Please submit resume to: Dr. R. Ginter, 676 Monarch Ave. S., Suite 10A, Ajax Ont. L1S 4S2, either in per- son or mail or fax to (905)686- 4095, or email drginter@home.com REGISTERED MASSAGE THERA- PIST,highly motived, required for Pickering clinic. If commit- ment to the customer is your first priority then fax to: (905) 427- 9147. RN FULL TIME/part-time oral surgery, good hours. HARPS helpful. Mail/drop resume to Dr. S. Fenwick, 40 King St. W., Suite 502, Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 1A4. RNS/RPNS required to complete pre-insurance paramedicals on a part time basis in the Oshawa, Whitby and surrounding areas, veinipuncture skills essential. Must have fax, answering machine, car necessary. Please fax your resume to (905) 721- 2332 to Human Resources. VERSA-CARE CENTRE, Uxbridge, invites applicants for permanent part-time staff in RPN, HCA, PSW. Previous LTC experience an asset. Fax or mail resume to: Elizabeth Batt, Dec. 130 Reach Street, Uxbridge, ON L9 1L3 99050 852-0117 or call 905-852-5191. Houses For Sale100 WHITBY - 24 CHATSWORTH CRES,1/2 acre SW rear pie lot, over 2,400 sq. ft., 4 bed- rooms, 2 1/2 baths, large main floor laundry, wood burning fireplace in large family room, central air, deck, sprinkler system, unspoiled basement, huge kitchen with wall to wall pantry. Mansard tile roof, ask- ing $248,000. Call 427–7452 Ideal location for home based business. PRIVATE SALE,1756 Autumn Cres., Pickering. Ravine Lot! $334,900. 4 bedroom home, tastefully decorated with lots of extras. 235 ft. lot backs onto Petticoat Creek. Walkout to large cedar deck and beauti- fully landscaped perennial gardens. Great for entertain- ing. Walk to schools. Call Su- san Board (905) 839-8066. PORT PERRY 3-bdrm bunga- low, cathedral ceilings, sky- lights, 2&1/2 bath (jacuzzi en- suite) finished rec-room, 2- fireplaces, hardwood-floors, mainfloor laundry, double-car garage, 3/4 acre lot, $319,900. 905-985-5113. SOUTH AJAX 2 bedroom bungalow with 2 bedroom basement apartment. Loads of upgrades, 40ft solarium, in- ground pool, gourmet kitchen w/skylight. 905-683-2939 or 905-683-6191. IMMACULATE 2 storey home for sale by owner. Thousands spent in upgrades. Located in N/E Whitby, 62 Sandford Crescent. Phone (905)433-9146. AJAX BY THE LAKE - Im- maculate, legal basement apt., large pie shaped lot. Central air/vac, eat-in kitchen, ceramics, detached, brick. $229,500. Call (905)686-3396. Apt./Condos For Sale110 OSHAWA - Courtice border. Spotless 1100 sq ft. 2 bdrm in modern triplex. Big kitchen, no pets, avail now. $925. Condolyn Management(905)428-9766. STRONG VOICES NEEDED. Telephone sales, no experi- ence necessary. 10:00am- 4:00pm and/or ideal for stud- ents 4:45-8:00pm Dundas/ Thickson area Salary plus commission. 905-579–6222 Indust./ Comm. Space145 FOR RENT in the Kendall area 2 storage barns, excellent for boat/snowmobile storage. No hydro. Call 905-623-4172 Office & Business space150 2,200 SQUARE FEET of office space available immediately in Bobcaygeon, $800 per month plus utilities. Call Anne Houston (705)749-3383 AJAX - Professional company has large office space avail- able to share. $300/month, in- clusive. 1-private office, share reception services. Call for details 905-619–2298 PDA - LEVEL II full time posi- tion available for mature reli- able and outgoing person. Ad- ministrative experience a def- inite asset. Reply to Fax (905) 434-8520. PROFESSIONAL OFFICE - Give your business the image it deserves for $500 per month. Furnished office, re- ceptionist, boardroom, voice mail, Fax, Photocopier. Call 905-576-6548 UXBRIDGE small profession- al office space available on Toronto Street. $1000 inclu- sive Available immediately. Call 905-683-5117 ask for Abe Fakhourie. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. BE PART OF THE booming multi-services industry(Carpet +upholstery cleaning) in Ajax. Home based with low over- head. 100s of existing clients +equipment to start. Solid op- portunity for less than $100,000. Call 905-428-1814 for more information. PRINTING COMPANY,estab- lished, for sale. Turnkey, will train. Good owner/operator opportunity. Haliburton $130,000. (705) 457–3500 NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE - store for rent. $495/month + hydro. First & last. Avail. im- mediately. Also Hairstylist chairs for rent in Oshawa Beauty Shop. $100/week. (905)576–7144 or (905)576- 2245. Tax & Financial164 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. BUSINESS LOANS -$10K to $50K approvals 48 hrs. Gov- ernment secured loans to $250K. 1-877-643-0130 or (905)420-3960.cnp CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 95%. From 6.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS,Get out of debt quick without going bankrupt or being garnisheed. Everyone accepted regardless of credit rating. Call for free information. 905-576-3505. Student loans included. Bus. Services/ Personals168 ATTENTION SMALL BUSI- NESS owners - Do you need administrative assistance one or two days per week. Experi- enced with references. Famil- iar with financial services. (905) 626-2605 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. IT'S TAX TIME - If your re- ceipts and papers need or- ganizing call (905) 626-2605 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 BEDROOM basement apart- ment Ajax, Hwy#2/Westney, new large walkout, $750/ month, suit single person. Available immediately. Call 905-619–0803 1-1/2 BDRM basement apt. Completely renovated with new appliances, carpeting. Close to 401. Gas hydro, parking incl. $675. First, last, references. No smoking. Avail. immediately. (905)837- 8553 2 LARGE BEDROOM apart- ments in Uxbridge. Includes stove & fridge. 905-479-1272 or 905-513-0156. 2 BEDROOM APT.in adult building near Oshawa Centre. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry fac., $760/mo. inclusive. First/ last, references. Avail. April 1st. (905)404–9167 or (905)579-6291. BOWMANVILLE - 3 bedroom apartment, mainfloor of house. Includes backyard and sunroom. Available April 1st. Call Debbie (905)263–2126 WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities in- cluded. Laundry facilities and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX, 1-bedroom newly ren- ovated basement apartment, separate entrance, all inclu- sive. Avail. April 1st. Laundry, cable, parking, No smoking/ pets $650. First/last. 905- 426–7676. BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED 2 bed., separate walkout en- trance, sauna Jacuzzi, show- ers, close to all amenities $l,000 per mo. all inclusive. Av. April lst/May lst. (905) 686–5782 CENTRAL OSHAWA, large 1- bedroom $747, April 1st. 2- bedroom $825., May 1st, in well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m. - 6p.m. COZY,newly reno. 1 bedroom basement apt. Private en- trance, laundry, parking. West Shore, Pickering. Available March 1, 2001. Asking $800/ mo., 1/4 utilities. Milt 905-831- 2273 NEW, LUXURIOUS +bright, open-concept basement apt., 1-large bedroom, office, sepa- rate entrance, 4-appliances, separate laundry, hardwood, A/C, alarm, 1-parking, $980- inclusive w/cable, first/last, no pets/smoking, April 1st. 905- 725–2868 TWO BEDROOM apts. for April 1st and May 1st. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852- 2534. OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM, liv- ing room, dining room, balco- ny, monthly rent $825. No dogs. Simcoe/Mill. call 905- 721-2232. OSHAWA APTS. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom. Includes utili- ties, parking. Satellite TV avail. Laundry on site. Build- ing #1 (905)432-8914, or Building #2, #3 & #4 (905)- 571-0425. Or for all 1-888- 558-2622. PICKERING - 1 bdrm base- ment. Separate entrance, non smoker, no pets. Single work- ing person preferred. $850 all inclusive. First/last required. Avail April 1st. (905)509– 8887. PICKERING - WHITE'S/BAY- LY, large 3 bedroom main floor apartment, 4 appliances, full bath, parking, central air, $l,l50 inclusive. lst/last, April lst. (905)831–3681 PICKERING VILLAGE, legal- ized 1-bedroom basement apartment, available April 1st. Includes all utilities and park- ing for 1 vehicle. No smoking, no pets. $700/month, first/last. Call (905)683–2427 PICKERING,1-bdrm bsmt apt. non-smoker, quiet lady, park- ing, laundry available, shared kitchen, available immediate- ly, references required. Call after 6p.m. 905-509-5237 PICKERING, near 401, 1-bed- room basement apartment , nonsmoker, no pets, air, park- ing, separate entry, first/last $650 incl. Available April 1st. (905)420–6464 SELF CONTAINED large 2 bedroom apartment for rent, immediate, separate entrance, suitable for couple 1 -2 people with a child, Hwy 2/Brock, (905) 686–3217 WHITBY,1-bdrm legal base- ment apt., includes appliances & laundry, suites single work- ing adult, no pets, private en- trance. Please call Larry 655- 3047 or 666-4338. WHITBY Large, clean, 2 bedroom, near schools & parks, well-maintained build- ing, large parking area, $895 all inclusive, first/last re- quired, 905-666-8456. WHITBY - BRIGHT 2 bedroom apartment, on upper level, coin laundry, parking for one, no pets, gas heating, refer- ences. $750 plus hydro. 905- 666–2745 WHITBY - Lupin/Dundas St. Avail. April 1st. Spacious newly renovated 2 bdrm legal basement apt. Parking, utili- ties incl. $850/month. First, last, references. Call (416)834-0318 or after 6 pm(905)792-8969. WHITBY large two bedroom, parking, laundry, newer adult building, non smokers, no pets $825 all inclusive, April lst. first/last, references. (905) 242-0095. WHITBY -1 bedroom avail- able in well maintained build- ing. 4 Sevens Realty Ltd., Broker. 905-668–7777. 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. YORK ST., Ajax, lower 1- bdrm in home, very quiet/ clean, sep. ent., parking, yard, storage, non-smoker, single adult, $625 incl. Realty-Pro Mgmt 433–0270 9-5pm Apts. & Flats Wanted175 SINGLE, reliable professional male seeking an affordable apt. to rent (Port Perry, Ux- bridge, Udora area) for end of March/1st of April (employment relocation). References available. Please call 905-985-5478 or (705) 788-9185 leave message. Houses For Rent185 3-BEDROOM SEMI in South Oshawa, Finished basement, freshly painted, large fenced backyard. $1050 monthly plus utilities. Available April 1st. Call (905)576–8782 A UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 carries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905- 728-1069 ext 277. Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. COURTICE WEST, spotless, 3 bedroom, 3 washrooms, main & upper floor, $950 plus 2/3 utili- ties, no-pets, double garage, avail. now. first/last/references, 905-666–1168. OSHAWA, HARMONY Grand- view, 3 bedroom bungalow, main floor, owner in basement, quiet street., appliances, no dogs, $1100 inclusive. Avail now. Condolyn Management (905) 428-9766. Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! Mark Stapley Sales Rep. 1-800- 840-6275 OFFICE(905)619-0663Ability Real Estate Ltd. Direct Free Call 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 GET FASTER REFUNDS WITH FREE E-FILING • Prepared while you wait by a Certified General Accountant Judy Kuksis CGA 905-420-2081 Also business accounting services RPN's Required For Orchard Villa Retirement Residence. Please apply at: 1955 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, On. ATTN: DEBBIE CASQUENETTE or Please Call: (905)831-2641 or Fax resume to: (905)831-5033 Ajax - Pickering SALES DEALERS NEEDED AVON EARN CASH NO QUOTAS AND THINK SPRING! CALL PAULINE (905) 655-8898 or For Long Distance Only 1-866-888-5288 or Pauline Avon@Hotmail.com FORKLIFT MECHANIC Road & Shop Min. 5 yrs exp. LPG, Gas, Diesel, Electric an asset. Own tools required. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Fax resume: 905-427-8764 SPRING IS HERE! Entertainment & sports based co. looking to fill 10-15 full-time positions immediately. Areas include: campaign coordination, marketing, customer service, & management training. No telemarketing. Must work well with opposite sex. Call Stacey (905) 571-2737 THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ PICKERING Sandcherry Crt. Thicket Cres. Copley Dr. Fawndale Rd. Riverview Cres. Valley Gate Rougevalley Dr. Petunia Crt. Hoover Dr. Littleford St. Howell Cres. Secord St. White Pine Cres. Dyson Rd. Rosebank Rd. S. Rougemount Dr. McLeod Cres. Oakwood Dr. Toynevale Rd. Marksbury Rd. Victory Dr. Westshore Blvd. 1331 Glenanna Swan Place Erin Gate Blvd. ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 905-683-5117 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 7, 2001-PAGE B5 EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE CAR PAINTER For busy flat rate auto body shop in Whitby. Dupont experience an asset. Call Don (905)668–3331 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help is seeking a PACKAGING MECHANIC Must have Ontario Industrial Millwrights license, experience with high speed PLC controlled packaging equipment. Shift work required. Start rate $23.21. Send resume to: 144 Mills Road, Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H1 Fax 905-683-5087 careers@mother-parkers.com VACUUM EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Pickering base company seeking person experienced using Vac-con type equipment for hydro excavation. Full time position, competitive wages, benefits. Please call for an interview (905)683–8111 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Pickering Area ❏Part time days ❏Experience necessary ❏Automotive background an asset Fax resume: Att'n. Pat: 905-421-9521 525 Office Help 525 Office Help ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST Halminen Homes requires an Architectural Technologist to work in our construction department. Responsibilities include preparation of contract documents and architectural design. Good drafting methods and techniques are required. Must have knowledge and experience with Softplan Architectural Design Software. Knowledge of building materials, construction and Part 9 Building Code is required. Please FAX your resume to (905)436–9605 or E-mail to john@halminenhomes.com No phone calls please. Mill Run Golf & Country Club in Uxbridge requires the services of a full time accountant. Successful candidate must have several years experience in the hospitality industry and possess excellent computer skills. This person will be required to prepare financial statements and budgets. Please mail or fax your resume to Mill Run Golf & Country Club 269 Durham Rd. 8 R.R. #1 Uxbridge, Ont. L9P 1R1 Fax 905-852-7272 Phone 905-852-6212 DURHAM'S LARGEST CHRYSLER DEALER Has an opening for NEW/USED SALESPERSON We offer: • Great floor traffic • Aggressive remuneration package • Monthly & Annual bonus • Good benefit plan • Demo supplied Become Part of our Winning Team!!! For private and confidential interview call and ask for Dwayne or Ted VILLAGE CHRYSLER AJAX 19 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario. LlS 2B9 (905) 683-5358 Ask for Dwayne or Ted 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental COLBORNE COMMUNITY SERVICES A non profit mental health agency in Whitby is seeking a COORDINATOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS This full time, permanent position, is re- sponsible for overseeing the operation of the case management, family support and court support programs. Minimum seven years combined education/experi- ence required, with a social work/su- pervisory background. Please submit resume to: ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR 519 Brock St. South Whitby, Ontario LlN 4K8 or fax to: (905) 666-2976 KAWARTHA QUALITY CARE INC., have immediate openings for employment in Durham Region as: HOME SUPPORT SUPERVISOR Responsible or ensuring the quality of cure delivered by the Agency through ongoing supervision and evaluation or non- registereed staff, and management of client satisfaction, through in - home visitation. Establish or assist with the es- tablishment of plans of care for clients and assist internal staff in scheduling and coordination of client services. • Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with two years supervisory experience of non-regulated staff preferred. • Demonstrated understanding of in-home care issues and familiarity with Long Term Care legislation. • Must possess basic computer skills. • Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. HOME SUPPORT WORKERS In the Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Uxbridge, Port Perry and Bowmanville areas, to provide home care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. If you are available weekends, days, evenings, or nights to work one on one with clients in their homes and possess the following: • Certified Home Support Worker Level II and III, Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker. • A second language and/or exposure to cultural diversity would be an asset. • Interest in morning and evening cluster care in all areas. Qualified individuals interested for either position in a chal- lenging career in community health services are invited to for- ward a resume and cover to: HOME SUPPORT MANAGER KAWARTHA QUALITY CARE INC, 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 218 Whitby, Ontario. LIN 8Y8 Fax (905) 725-9080 Kawartha Quality Care Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Looking for a job in the Health Care Field ? Join us on Tuesday May 1, 1-8pm at the Oshawa Holiday Inn for our Nursing and Health Care Job Expo. Offering job opportunities in all fields of Health Care Watch our classified section for more details. NEW SWISS CHALET Rotisserie & Grill OPENING SOON in PICKERING Be part of Ontario’s First Choice Family Chain Restaurant Our new Swiss Chalet is under construction and we are looking for people to fill the following skilled positions: Please forward résumés to: Tammy MacKenzie, 230 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M5S 1T8. Fax: (416) 324-9774. COOKS KITCHEN HELP FOOD PREPARATION 540 Hotel/Restaurant 540 Hotel/Restaurant requires NEWSPAPER CARRIERS to deliver papers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: UXBRIDGE Centre Rd., Maple St. W., King St. W., Balsam St. N. & Beech St. N., Bolton & Rachel Lee, Galloway Cres., Alsop Place, Turner & Forsythe Dr., Main St. N., Lormik Dr., Colby Rd., Harvey St., Brock St. W., South Beech St., Gould St., Dominion St., First Ave., Silversprings Cres. & Hillborne Crt. CANNINGTON Adelaide, York, Laidlaw St. N., Peace, McKay, Cameron St. W., Albert St., Munro St., Park St., Prince St., Meadowlands, Alison Crt., Beaver Ridge Dr. SILOAM Mill Run Gate & Durham Rd. S UDORA Victoria St., Ravenshoe Rd. & York St. Also, Adult Carriers needed for walking & driving routes. 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We will be employing TWO cabinet makers (only those with experience should apply) and THREE boat assemblers. You will need to supply basic tools and will be required to add to your collection as required. Our pay scale ranges according to experience but there will be a regular review. A modest but complete health plan is also in place. If you think you would like to work in the field of boat building please send your resume to: lsheahan@pdqyachts.com or fax it to 1-905-430-8306 A/R & COLLECTIONS Our established consulting engineering group is seeking an experienced accounting clerk to collect overdue payments, maintain accounts receivable reports, process accounts payable, and make daily bank deposits. Applicants must have at least 3 years' successful experience in collections for a professional service firm. Strong computer and communication skills required We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and an attractive work environment. Submit resume in confidence to: Human Resources Administrator THE SERNAS GROUP 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Whitby, ON L1N 8Y7 Fax: 905-432-7877 hr@sernas.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. OVER 100 FRANCHISES One of Canada's fastest growing franchise systems is opening its 100th location and largest store to date in Oshawa. Benefit from yearly projected net profits in excess of $500,000. Financing, training and support is available. I am in town from Tuesday to Saturday this week. Call Russ for appointment (204) 227-2297 PAYDAY LOANS! Fast Phone Approval 1-866-3-PAYDAY 24 Hrs Anywhere in Canada Bad/No Credit? No Problem! Borrow $600 until payday Have a job? Get a loan GUARANTEED 164 Tax & Financial 164 Tax & Financial 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 525 Office Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 160 Business Opportunities 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent MAIN FLOOR 3 bedroom bungalow. Hardwood throughout. Specially decorat- ed. Fridge/ stove/washer/dry- er. Fenced backyard. Includes heat/hydro/water/cable. Blocks from Lakeview Park. Parking, no pets. $975/mo/ first/last/references. April 7th. 579–0683 PICKERING 3 bedroom house, 4 appliances, 2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, walkout to deck off livingroom, garage, drive- way, no smoking/pets. $1050/ month +util. April 1st. 905- 683–9629 Townhouses For Rent190 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE available March 15th and April 1st. Co-Operative housing, small community. $849 & $870. plus utilities. Please call 905-666-2008. Applica- tions may be picked up 10-4 p.m. at Unit 85 or Unit 25. 95 Crawforth St. Whitby. Pringle Creek Co-Op. SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE Housing Wanted191 PROFESSIONAL non-smoking single looking for 2+ bedroom house to rent in South Picker- ing. 416-737-3022. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 FURNISHED ROOM for rent in quiet area of Ajax, mature/ employed individual required. Fridge included. Prefer male. Non-smokers only apply. No pets. Price Negotiable. Call 428–6385. PICKERING sunny room with ensuite for cheery roommate, laundry and kitchen shared, no smoking, no pets, pen- sioners welcomed. $450 per mo. Call (905) 839-7675 ROOM FOR RENT available immediately. Altona/Sheppard area. $450 per month. On bus route. Parking included. Laun- dry facilities. Phone/cable hook-up. Call 905-509–2656 Shared Accommodation194 OSHAWA,1-bedroom apart- ment upper floor. Share bath- room w/1 other. Own kitchen, separate entrance. $550/mo. inclusive. April 1st. No smokers/pets. Good credit references. Aurelia (905)728– 1069, ext. 201. PORT PERRY lovely century home with beautiful spacious grounds seeks non-smoking male or female to share with 2 others. $550 inclusive First/ last. Call 905-985-9519. Vacation Properties200 BETHANY HILLS -3 km to Devils Elbow ski hill. Cross- country trails in front of chalet. 3 bedrooms, whirlpool, wood- stove. Available March Break - $600/wk. Weekly/monthly or yearly. Call 905-433-8830 Snowmobiles233 1992 YAMAHA V MAX 4750, mint condition, very well maintained, comes with 2001 trail, pass, cover, some spare parts. $3,200. (905)852-7219. snp. 1997 POLARIS CLASSIC Indy Touring with trail permit less than 1,000 km like new. Ask- ing $4700.obo. Call 905-434– 5587 Resorts Camps235 BEAUTIFUL SETTING, Lake Seymour 2, 3 & 4 bedroom cottages, fully-equipped. Pool, fishing, store. Affordable weekly rates. Campbellford, 2 hours N/E of Toronto. 1-888- 813-2212 www.woodlandes- tate.com Articles For Sale310 4 -15" ALUMINUM RIMS, Pontiac, with 4 excellent tires. $575 OBO. Call 905-579-9964 LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/ 2 price, leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905-728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough 3 PC. BURGUNDY couch set, 1 year old, good condition, paid $2,200. Will sell $l,l00. Telephone (905) 420–0789 3 PC. FLORAL design sofa- set, excellent condition $350; 3 pc. cherrywood coffee table set $100. excellent condition. 905-837–9444 or 905-837- 8618. ATTENTION:THIS IS A PUB- LIC NOTICE - Year End Liqui- dation Sale. All JVC home theatre systems 2 channel stereo 5.1 surround system must go. Only $100. per unit in packages. Single unit $150; Receiver must include suffi- cient speakers. Super digifine high end JVC tuners, amplifi- ers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, signal pro- cessors, VCRs, DVD players, televisions. 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 579–0893 ANTIQUE LAMPS, two cherub style fixtures about 24 inches high, mint condition, on ped- estal base. Pair $500. Call 721–1703 (snp) ANTIQUE PEDESTAL sinks. Brass faucets, shower ring, good condition. Call 721–1703 (snp) 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. 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 BRIDAL GOWN - One of a kind Alfred Sung designer gown w/veil. Size 10. Never worn. Exquisite, must be seen. Purchased at Ritché, Toronto. Paid $1995; asking $750. Ac- cessories available. Serious inquiries only. 905-576-7076 after 6pm 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 SOFTWARE LIQ- UIDATION - all new starting at $5.; Weekly specials. 43 Sta- tion St. Ajax Plaza. Fri. 1-6; Sat. & Sun. 9-5. DIRECT TV,DSS Satellite boot loaders, will work with "all" Old H cards. 905-626-6092. DIRECT TV, get H-card run- ning again, boot loader $140, HU programming $130. Call (905)767-8571, Whitby. DIRECT TV,RCA satellite systems, (all channels open), $575 plus installation charge. HU programming $175. Boot loaders for H card $150. Tele- phone (905)426-9394. DSS H CARD Brought back to life with the new bootstrap cir- cuit board. Call 905-728-9670 ELVIS 10k gold ring for sale. A must for many Elvis' fans. Must be seen. $400 firm. Call 416-919-1977, leave mes- sage. FURNITURE IN EXCELLENT condition, 6 pc. bedroom set, sofa/matching chair, recliner, white stove, tv, broadloom, wood kitchen table and chairs,. Call (905)509–5064 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. Phone 905-721-0601. IMPERIAL ELECTRIC FIRE 6,000 BTUs brass and black with coal embers, custom tile, cabinets & hearth included. $1,000. 571-6982 after 4:00 INDOOR YARD SALE!Selling contents of home. Appliances, pictures, dishes, furniture, an- tiques, area rugs, 10 pc. oak diningroom suite, $1795; eve- rything must go! 87 Doreen Crs. Bowmanville Call for viewing 905-697-3532 INFLATABLE BOAT - 10 ft. brig, seats 4, with 5 hp Nissan outboard motor, price $l,600. Telephone (905) 436–2603 LARGE CAPACITY fish aquar- ium & equipment and 6 exotic fish. Call weekdays 9-5pm (and have paged) D. Beer at (905)666-2596 or call even- ings/weekends (905)430-7478 LUIGI'S FURNITURE - over stocked! all inventory priced to clear!! Futons from $165, mattresses $89. Still #1 for fu- ton sales - over ten different styles, always in stock. Pal- liser leather - floor models, priced to quick clearance. Simmons mattresses - our prices can't be beat. We've slashed all prices on our fu- tons, mattresses, leather and upholstery sofas and love- seats, wing chairs, recliners, etc. For the best deals in dur- ham - check us out first. Lui- gi's furniture, 488 King St. W. Oshawa (905) 436-0860. The best quality at our lowest price ever!! MOVING SALE-Dark pine di- ningroom suite with hutch/buf- fet, table w/6 chairs, 2 leafs $600. Dark solid wood bed- room suite, queen size 4-post bed, triple dresser w/mirror, high boy dresser, $1000. (905)619–9855 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 IMAC 450MHZ. G3 pro- cessor. 64mb, sdrom, 20gb hard drive. DVD/rom, 56k modem, 2 firewire ports, mouse, keypad. In store $2,300; asking $1,950. Call (905)430–8289 or cell (905)922-4290. 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. March Break Special on now. Check out the web at www.barbhall.com or call Barb at 905-427-7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PIANOS/CLOCKS.Sale starts March 12 - Sale on all Roland digital pianos and Samick acoustic pianos and all How- ard Miller clocks.. Large se- lection of used pianos (Yama- ha, 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! 6X12 ANTIQUE mahogany snooker table $9,500; 4 an- tique chairs $150; couch & loveseat $800; 6pc oak dining room set $1,600. Call (905)723–3174 MOD CHIPS PS1 - $35., PS2 from $95., dream cast. Install while you wait. 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. (905)438–1162, (905)429-1013. POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate billiard tables for sale. Call 905-420–6113. REC ROOM wall units (2), cream finish with gold ac- cents. 1 Unit houses up to a 27" tv on a sliding base, the other is a display case $200. obo. Call 665-1435 (snp) 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. KENMORE WASHER and gas dryer, like new $600 pair. Tel- ephone (905) 263–9965 SHOP SMITH - complete with tools, $2,000. Telephone (905) 435–5877 SINGLE CAR GARAGE,wood construction. (905) 721-1703. SPRING CLEANING SALE Chrome rims, tires, computer, car stereo speakers & amp, filing cabinet, skates, S10 truck accessories, wall unit, bike rack & more! 905-438- 0465 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 TOURNAMENT MAHOGANY Dufferin pool and snooker ta- bles for sale. 8 - 4 1/2 x 9 tournament Dufferin pool ta- bles, all mahogany includes table, 2 x 4 mahogany lite, cue racks, score board, pool cues, $2,200 per table. One 6 x 12 tournament Dufferin mahoga- ny snooker table, includes table, 2 x 4 mahogany snook- er lite, cue racks, score board and cues, $4,000. All tables are in excellent condition. All mahogany. Will sell individu- ally or all above, $20,000 firm. Delivery setup and felt not in- cluded. Call (905) 430–9165 lst come, lst serve basis. TRISHA ROMANCE "The Ice Castle", Collectors item and beautifully framed in Mahog- any and matted. Asking $700 or best offer. Call 905-404- 0805 Please ask for Mary. WEDDING DRESS,size 10, fits height 5'5" - 5'8", recently dry cleaned, $350. Call 705- 878-7066 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 Wanted315 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. WANTED -TOY CARS,trucks, motorcycles. Hot wheels, Sizzlers, Matchbox, Lesley, Dinky, Husky, Corgi and Mod- el car kits. Call evenings 905- 263-2661. WANTED - MOTOR- 3.1 for Pontiac or Oldsmobile, low kms. preferred. Call 905-434- 0392. (snp) WANTED CAMERAS:old metal body (Canon, Zeiss, Voigtlander, Leica, Leitz, Ni- kon) Most range finders & wooden cameras. Micro- scopes, telescopes, binocu- lars. Also looking for a "Punkin Head" Teddy Bear. Call (905)432–1678 Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. TV, Sound Systems360 SATELLITE SYSTEMS brand new DirectTV 5th generation RCA with HU card pro- grammed for 300 channels $450.00. HU card programming $80.00 Boot Loaders $120.00. 905-655–7730 Brooklin. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 3 ADORABLE Malamute/Sibe- rian husky cross pups, 8 weeks old. Need good home. Call (905)985–0059 BOUVIER DES FALNDRES beautiful, CKC reg, fawn/brin- dle, male/female, home raised pups. Champion lines $600+. CHIHUAHU, very tiny, CKC reg, male & female, $600. 905-576-4103 BOXER PUPPIES Fawn w/ black and white markings. 2 males, 2 females $300. Ready to go. (905)720–0521 CAT FREE to good home, giv- ing her away due to allergies. 905-426-2719. Cars For Sale400 4 -15" ALUMINUM RIMS, Pontiac, with 4 excellent tires. $575 OBO. Call 905-579-9964 1987 BUICK LESABRE,$1500, 1990 Tempest, $2350., 1990 Bonneville $3500., All vehi- cles certified and emission tested. Call 905-668–5555 1989 PONTIAC 6000, white, 4 dr, fully loaded, new tires and brakes, call 571-3785 (snp) 1989 NISSAN SENTRA 4-cy- linder, auomatic, good shape, runs good, reliable, very eco- nomical, starts no problem in freezing snowy weather. $1650. Certified, emissions pass 905-922-3165. 1990 TEMPO 171k $1995; 1990 Cavalier 200K $2995; 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix, $3295; 1992 Caravan 168k $3995. All emission tested, certified, 683–7301 or 428- 1879 after 6pm 1991 CAVALIER 4 door, 4 cyl., Ajax, no rust, good running condition, automatic, AM/FM cassette, A/C, 230,000kms, $1495. Call 416-895-5403 1992 GEO METRO,4 dr., auto, new tires, emission and safe- ty, 130,000 kil., great for 2nd car or student. $2,800 (905) 665–1917 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) 1997 CAVALIER,2 door, auto, 21,000km $8,500; 1996 CAVALIER 2 door, auto, 220,000km $5,500. Both cars in excellent condition. 12 month or 12,000km limited powertrain warranty. Call Doug days 905-985-0074 or evenings 705-277-3250. Dealer. 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 door, 53,000kms, black ext., charcoal int., extended warranty-160,000kms / 7 yrs, asking $17,500. 905-668-7767 days; 905-438-1056 evenings 2000 HONDA CIVIC DX 1 owner, auto, p.s., brakes, tilt, 3 dr., black. Fabulous opportun- ity. Must qualify to assume balance of Honda lease. $269/month plus taxes. Call (416)722-4611 or (905)633- 7409. 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. 1999 ALANTRA SE, automatic, loaded, $13,495. 1997 Grand Am SE, V6, loaded, $12,995. 1998 Grand Caravan, 7 pass., dual air, $15,495. 1998 Grand Prix SE, 4 dr, loaded, $15,995. 1995 Sunfire, low kms, 4 door, auto, air. WE FINANCE! O.A.C. PICKERING VILLAGE HYUN- DAI, Kingston Rd. & Church St., Pickering Village. (905)427–0111 ALEXANDER PARK,2 bed- room. New apartment. "Old charm building." Totally reno- vated, new kitchens, baths, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. Available Im- mediately. (905)579-9439. FIND YOUR NEXT used vehi- cle at: durhamwheels.com NORTH OSHAWA,1 bed- room, clean quiet building all inclusive except cable, No pets. Available April 1, $698. Call 905-579–9600 or 905- 436-6408. OSHAWA - Large 1-bdrm basement apt. Close to all amenities in nice location. Suitable for professional cou- ple or single person. No pets/ smoking. First, last. Avail. immediately. $675 +share utilities. (905)743-0476. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. Trucks For Sale410 1989 TOYOTA,4X4, extended cab, V6, auto, 184,000 km, excellent condition, will certi- fy. Asking $8000. Call 905- 427–8091 A STEAL!!! 1999 FORD F150 XL. 4-wheel drive, silver/ black colour. Take over lease $566./mo. or purchase for $23,500. No down payment. 905-666-2173, 905-706-8606. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1988 FORD ECONOLINE car- go van V8, some rust, passed emission test, little to certify, $900 as is. Call (905)436– 1468 1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE 4X4, auto, Trail Boss Package, leather interior, 153,000k, will certify & e-test. $12,000 OBO. 905-579–9720 or 905-431-5356 1993 DODGE Grand Caravan - 3.3L, V6, loaded, 200kms, A1 mechanical, certified & em- missions, $5500. Evenings & weekends (905) 426-1023. 1994 VENTURA GMC 2500, e- tested & certified, new emis- sions control system, battery, alternator, fuel pump, brakes, rotors, tires, exhaust system. Excellent condition $6499. (905)426–6593 1999 WINDSTAR LX - clean, smoke-free, 90,000km, V6, quad seating, keyless entry, dual sliders, am/fm cassette, a/c, p/w, p/l, ABS, cruise, tint- ed windows, alum. wheels $16,000. Call (905)666-3359. Driving Schools447 Coming Events249 OPEN HOUSE BaLance Fash- ions 2001 Collection. Party Lite Candles, Blue Moon Designs, Saturday March 10, 2001. 1pm - 5pm 16295 Sideroad 18A, Sunderland 705-357-1823. Personals268 FEELING TIRED? Grand open- ing. Let MASSAGE MASSAGE help. Beautiful new young la- dies will take your troubles away. Weekly specials, free parking behind building. 7 days/week 128 Dundas W. Whitby 905-665-2018 DURHAM SINGLES New ap- proach to finding lasting rela- tionships. Personal Growth Seminars, Events, Quality People, First Rate At- mosphere. Selective. Call 905-438-1720 www.durham- singles.com DURHAM'S OWN DATING SER- VICE!Call 905-683-1110. Create a private mailbox or browse other personal ads free. Meet a new Friend or Love for life. HEAVENLY PSYCHIC Answers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1-900- 451-3783. LOSE OR GAIN WEIGHT with Natural Herbal Products. 30 day money back guarantee. 1-888- 989-2183. S.W.F., 59 YEARS just retired. I like outdoors, country drives, dining out, dancing. I'd like to meet a gentleman 55-60 with a good sense of humour and knows how to treat a lady. Hope to hear from you: File# 602 P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, L1H 7L5. Daycare Available273 ARE YOU IN NEED OF A NANNY? We have experienced Phillipino nannies from overseas. Reliable/hardworking, patient, live-in nannies. Seeking employ- er to sponsor. Call-Mother's Helper 416-496-0562 AVAILABLE - EXPERIENCED RELIABLE DAYCARE safe happy environment, smoke free, fenced yard. Any age welcome. Major Oaks/Brock area. Near Valley Farm P.S. Telephone 905- 686–8127. RESPONSIBLE HOME child care, 10 yrs experience. Infants to 10 yrs. CPR. Creative play. Outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine 905-683-0352. HWY 2/ HARWOOD area, reli- able, responsible daycare my home, nutritious meals, crafts, story time, fenced back yard, First aid, CPR certificate. From 6 months, receipts, (905)619- 8752 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smok- ing, receipts. 905-428-1244. 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 Daycare Wanted274 EXPERIENCED FLEXIBLE Caregiver required in our home 2-4 days/week. Ages 2 & 5. Must be energetic, able to cook, have references and own transportation. Whitby. Please call (905)922-1324. Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Handyman705 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Dating Services900 FANTASY DATING WOMEN, Men, Couples Attached Ladies Free. Call Kim (416)944–2667 Adult Entertainment905 Between You & Me Exclusive Escorts SERVING DURHAM REGION WITH CLASS & ELEGANCE RELIABILITY & DISCRETION ASSURED OUTCALLS ONLY (905) 259-5090 (905) 432-8029 Visit @ www.shopinoshawa.com Cross Movers Exp. in moving Households • Offices • Apts. Packing Avail. Free Estimates 416-423-0239 905-683-5342 1-877-432-1841 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 ROMEO PAINTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. For clean fast and reliable service Call (905) 686-9128 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 QUALITY PAINTING & DECORATING Interior/Exterior Free Estimates 837–9558 AC HANDYMAN SERVICES basement finishes, drywall painting: interior, exterior, plumbing and much more. (905) 686-1841 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Will remove your garbage for a good price Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 NEED A PLUMBER? Call LEE'S Prompt, courteous & fair service. Call 579–2666 New Work & Alterations A service to fit all your plumbing needs. FINISHED BASEMENTS bathrooms, additions & second stories. General improvements All work guaranteed Walter Leaver 428–2145 ❤MOTHERLMOTHERLYY LOVELOVE❤ Reliable daycare pro- vided in the comfort of my home. ECE qualified and formerly CPR trained. Former kinder- garten teacher with 25 years experience. Nutri- tious snacks and lunches served daily. Conveniently located across from school in the John Body Area. References and receipts available. Please call (905) 837-0797 S&B DRIVING SCHOOL 4 DAY SPECIAL March Break Approved driving course. March 10-18 (Any 4 days) $259.00 (416) 287-3060 Lease a New Vehicle at 8-1/2% Regardless of credit history You work, you drive Call (905) 426-0252 (No turndowns!) WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 LANDLORDS If you want to be paid on time every month and protect your property you need good tenants. We can provide you with valuable insight into the financial and rental history of your perspective tenant. Call (905)665–0037 for information. WANTED Leaf Tickets Will pay up to face value. Call Bruce 905-579-4400 Ext. 2207 We pay up to $8 per disc! Get CASH for CDs… Bayly, w. of Harwood (905) 427-7613 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 WANTED 2 OR 3 BEDROOM FOR FAMILY OF 3 Hampton Area. Exchange cheaper rent for upkeep. Available for May lst. 2001 Call (905) 885-4735 Leave message PAGE B6-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 7, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net 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 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 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 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions AUCTION SALE at Pethick and Stephenson, Hay- don, Saturday, March 10th at 6 p.m. Open at 4 p.m. From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville, north 8mi. on Hwy 57 to con. Rd.8 Turn east at the fire hall. Household items from a Newcastle home. Chester- field, pantry cupboard, single brass bed mattress and box spring (excellent condition), iron bed, sheet music cab., fridge, washer, sm. freezer, Amberina glass (1960's), old picture (scotland), chrome set, old coins, glassware, dishes, kitchen items, lamps, trunks, books, tools, and many other pieces too nu- merous 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 - 6 p.m. Estates and Consignments welcome CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY MARCH 10TH -- 11 am Odd Fellows Hall Simcoe St. Port Perry Antique pine flat to the wall, pine dresser w/moust- ache pulls, oak dresser w/paw feet, maple cupboard, tea wagon, hall table "signed Bonz Bros" kitchen, sq. nailed pine chest, (rg), set of pressbacks, blanket box. Antiques & Collectables, Lionel train & accessories, Bacalite bell, sterling key wind pocket watch, antique tools, old checker board, military coat of arms sq. pic- ture, 19 c prints Group of Seven, sq. baccart bottle, sq. Napless antique urn, (dg) crafts, baskets, wicker, large selection of old buttons, yarn, fabric etc. plus much more to unpack. Accepting quality items for this and other sales. Call 905-571-1848, 905-259-7650 to arrange deliv- ery or bring your quality consignments to the hall after 12 on Friday. "Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse items" Just a sample of the items for sale Terms: Mastercard, Visa, Debit & Cash - sorry no Cheques Auctioneer: Maurice Mitchell Jones BROCK & SEVEN AUCTIONS CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 9th @ 5 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Pine harvest table, pine blanket boxes, Gramo- phone, chesterfield, love seat & chair, wash- stands, Boston rocker, parlour chairs, modern walnut table & 4 chairs, qty. parlour tables, an- tique dressers, odd wooden kitchen chairs, Ban- jo, Guitar, pine tables, oak parlour table with ball & claw feet, table & floor lamps, crocks, co- oil lamps, electric drills, bench grinder, B & D Router & table, Mastercraft 9in. bandsaw, Del- ta 10 in. table saw, Homelite XL2 Chainsaw, AC Century welder, qty. china, glass, household & collectible items. For more information or to consign to this or upcoming sales contact: Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers phone/fax (705) 786-2183 ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTER NEWTONVILLE 6 P.M. MARCH 10TH, FRIDAY Selling the contents from two Bowmanville homes: 2 pc. Vilas Wingback chesterfield, rd. oak table, oak rocker, 2 drawer flatware table, small pine chests, 3 pc. dresser, bed and night stand, dresser, persian carpets, portable dish- washer, a/c, walnut tea wagon, color t.v., vcr, triple milk shaker, seltzer bottles, tools, shelv- ing, golf clubs, 6 pc. dinette, and many other ar- ticles of interest. Auction starts at 6 p.m. Pre- view at 2 p.m. Terms Cash, appr. cheque, visa, m/c, interac. AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Estate Specialists since 1971' TWO DAY AUCTION, THURS. MARCH 8TH - 5PM & SAT. MARCH 10TH AT 10:00AM AT WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY #2, COLBORNE For Mr. & Mrs. Southern of Trenton (both moved to nursing home) plus private estate from Cobourg, THURS. Excell se- lection modern home furnishings, sofa set, occasional chairs, table & chair sets, 2 nearly new double beds, portable TV, VCR, selection videos, small tables, entertainment centre, small butane stove & case of butane, cupboard full dishes, everyday dishes, knick knacks, dressers, chests, pots, pans, garden & lawn tools, garden & lawn furniture, microwave & stand, plus countless, household articles all to be sold with NO RESERVES.SAT. SALE - 10AM lge. selection very nice collectible articles including several interesting old water co- lours, Victorian wood boxes, Figurall inkwell, partial set Lim- oge bridal rose, royal crown derby tea set, Immari 2451 pat- tern, selection old oil lamps, 3 old violins, old trumpet, old Co- bourg articles, papers etc. cocoa set, old quilts, jewellery, 4 old Moorecroft pcs., Stirling silver pcs., Steiff animal, selection good books, some old tools, 2 elec. lawn mowers, good push mower, old painted dresser, old parlour tale, ornate mantel clock in oak case, oak plant stand, ant. bed, shelves, newer mahogany hall stand, several fancy small tables, nearly new sofa & love seat, excellent kitchen table & chairs, mahogany china cabinet, plus more dishes, knick knacks, household ar- ticles. Numerous articles still packed and unseen at advertis- ing time. NO RESERVES. GARY WARNER AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com ESTATE PLUS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, March 10th, 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 OUTSTANDING AUCTION Antiques, Collectables & Household Effects Sunday, March 11th, 10:30 A.M. (Viewing 9:00) Located at Silvanus Gardens, Orono. Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono, follow signs, West on Mill Pond Rd. for 2 km. Sunday's Auction features an exceptional & varied offering of quality articles, armoires, pine 8 pc. di- ningroom set, bonnet chests, dressers, pump organs, fainting couch, Victorian settee set, parlour chairs, dressers, spinning wheel, oak wall phone, grain scales, treadle sewing machine, Canadian & country collectables, milk cart, desks, crocks, jugs, rugs, wood pails & bowls, oil lamps, bench, enamel ware, wood boxes, trunks, plus many more rare, unique & useful articles. Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac & Cheque. Call For All Your Auction Needs! MacGregor Auction Services Michael J. MacGregor 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 Phil Faulkner AUCTIONS FARM, FURNITURE, ESTATE & ANTIQUE AUCTIONS PROFESSIONAL COMPUTERIZED SERVICE NEXT AUCTIONS SAT., APRIL 14TH & MAY 12TH ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES AT ODDFELLOWS HALL, PORT PERRY TO CONSIGN TO THESE AUCTIONS OR PLAN YOUR SALE CALL PHIL & KELLY FAULKNER HOME/OFFICE 905-852-9631 CELL 416-540-6091 SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH, 11 A.M. Public auto Auction at Peterborough Auction Center on Hwy#7 - 2 mi. east of Peterborough. Repos, public consignments, cars, vans, 4 x 4's, etc. 98 Saturn wagon, 97 Swift, cert and emm., 96 Neon, only 54,000 kil., 95 Hyundai Sonata, loaded, 94 Areostar, 94 Caravan, 93 Buick Park Ave., 93 Taurus, 93 Pont Bonneville SSEI, 92 Blazer 4 x 4, 92 Aerostar XL Van, 89 Celebrity 88,000 kil., 89 GMC Sierra SLE 4 x 4, 89 Probe, 88 Blazer 4 x 4, 88 Chev pickup, 88 Sentra, 88 Dynasty, cert and emm., 88 Buick LeSabre, 88 Safari 88 Ford pickup, 87 GMC 5 ton truck, Horizon, 86 Ford mini bus, 98 Skidoo for- mula 500 SL, 98 NorthTrail dbl trailer. We are expect- ing over 40 vehicles. Bring to Barn Thurs. Fri. Partial early list subject to additions and deletions. Some units selling with no reserve. All vehicles guaranteed clear titles. $200 draw. Terms $500 Cash, debit, visa or mas- tercharge at sale. Balance by cash or certified cheque funds within 5 days. On the spot financing available. $50. Buyers fee. To consign call (705) 745-5007 or 1-800- 461-6499 Orval McLean Auctions Ltd. RR7 Peterborough SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH - 10:00 A.M. Auction of Antiques, Furniture, Collectables, & Household items at Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr. Uxbridge. Durham 23 (Lakeridge Rd.) north to Davis Dr. & west 2 km. or Hwy. 404 to Davis Dr. (Newmar- ket) & east 24km. Antique Furniture & Household:Gray crackle paint basswood jam cupboard, 2 pc. glazed cupboard, pine storage cupboard, Andrew Malcolm walnut china cabi- net, walnut d/r table w/6 chairs, Tables - pine pedestal (ex), pine w/2 benches, butternut gate leg, 2 harvest (rough), hall, wrought iron glass end, mah. coffee & end; Conn theatre organ, pine blanket boxes - 1 w/ combination lock & 1/w old paint; mah. dumbwaiter, wing back chair, sofas, loveseats & chairs (1 set-brand new), lazy boy chair, rocker, 2 lg. oak beveled mirrors w/iron fret top (ex.), dometop window frame w/casing, planters, walnut bedroom ste., dressers - Welsh w/ turned legs, walnut, pine & oak; qty. carpets, assorted computer eqpmt. & table, desks, chair & filing cabinets incl. old oak, walnut stacking & oak bookcases; baker's rack, store counter, sewing machines incl. 1900's ta- bletop nicely decorated (electrified); Danby Inglis bar fridge, 19'' console TV, Sony reel to reel recorder, small appliances; Lighting - Victorian cast iron hanging lamp, 1890's hanging oil lamps (2) w/milk glass shades, turn of the century lamp parts & misc.; Collectables:Crockery butter churn, lg. jug crock, 2 gal. blue flower crock, cornflower glass, old glass bot- tles incl. 4 Coke; talc, biscuit and candy tins; 1890's highly decorated Belgium brass inkwell, 1890's pair cast iron candlesticks; antique tools - block planes, adze, broad axe, wooden clamps, pulleys, etc., child- ren's books incl. 1959-60 Golden Books, comic books, Mad magazines, Big Little Books, Playboy magazines (1964 & 1966 - complete), lg. qty. late 1800's ephem- era - 2 - 1888 postcards, 1890 nursery catalogue, etc. Ltd. Edition Art by Group of Seven, by Calvert - Senti- nel, Snowy Owl, Black Tail Family & Partners & water- colours by Zabo - Seascapes, original oils on canvas; Lee Enfield WWII bayonet, 3 primitive hand forged whaling knives, Toys incl. Silver Ghost model car, 1968 battery operated Camero, Buddy L Model T 1925-29 Fliver's, Tonka pacer, 1925 Remington Noiseless #8 typewriter, Coins incl. 1937 $10 and $20, 1954 $20 Devil's face, 1930's - "60"'s Silver dollars, halves, mint set, Eaton's $50 silver token; Sports Cards incl. 1975 Turnbull, 1976 Quinn, 1975-76 Team Leaders Maple Leafs, 1977 Hodge, 1980 Salming, 1993 Clark, Dryden & LeFleur rookie cards, Orr & Boom Boom Geofrion, 1964 Howe; Lumber & Outdoor Misc:Lg. qty. (rough & dressed) birch, oak, maple, cherry, walnut, red & white pine; 18 hp Cub Cadet garden tractor w/50" cut (ex.), Mastercraft riding lawnmower, lawn sweeper, bench picnic table, db. hammock, weed wacker, Preview:8 a.m. Sale Day Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac or approved cheque theauctionadvertiser.com/GaryHill Gary Hill Auctions (Div. of 1361082 Ontario Limited) Uxbridge Office (905) 852-9538 Toll Free 800-654-4647 Cellular (416) 518-6401 Fax 905-852-1067 WEDNESDAY, March 14th, 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for the Estate of Eleanor Hosie of Uxbridge, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD., 391 Regional Rd. 21, Port Perry, 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Hoosier cupboard, blanket box, dresser w/mirror, washstands, iron bed, quilts, medicine cabi- net, colour TV, cornflower, cups and saucers, salt and peppers, oil lamps, Royal Worchester dishes, 10kt rings, gold necklaces, Noritake dishes, wedding dress, linen, pots and pans (Ex), 4pc leatherette chesterfield suite, 500pc Avon, computer, fax machine, photo copier plus many other interesting items from this Es- tate. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 FIND YOUR NEXT USED VEHICLE AT: durhamwheels.com 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! A Gift for You and Your Baby Expecting? As a parent-to-be simply bring this coupon to your local SEARS retail store and enroll in the Waiting Game Club (it’s Free) and receive your Baby’s On The Way Gift Pac®filled with $20.00 worth of great brand name products (it’s also FREE). (Some conditions apply. Full contest details available from your Sears representative.) ® Baby’s Here Gift Pac and Baby’s On The Way GIft Pac are Registered Trademarks of Advantex Marketing International Inc. Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Expect more from Sears Ba b y ’ s H e r e Pla c e a b i r t h ann o u n c e m e n t i n t h e Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r a n d a s k ho w y o u c a n r e c e i v e a cert i f i c a t e f o r a F R E E Bab y ’ s H e r e G i f t P a c ® worth over $25 00 245 Births 245 Births THE WINNE R Alyssa Dennis won 4 tickets to the Backstreet Boys Concert from This Week! The winner, Alyssa, along with Laverne Mitchell, Jessica Boyd and Liz Mitchell, arrived in style - courtesy of Southport Executive Services. Thank you to the thousands of entrants and watch for our summer ticket contest to win concert tickets to see N’Sync! the BACKSTREET BOYS Ticket ContestofFebruary 255 Announcements 255 Announcements 255 Announcements 255 Announcements INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD In caring, safe, fun home environment. Licensed by M.C.S.S. Reasonable rates Receipts, flexible hours. Call DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE 509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available COME & WORSHIP Is a regular Friday Feature for the Churches in the Ajax Pickering area. To advertise your Church Services or Special Church events please call Janice at (905)-683-0707, Ext. 2218 or Fax# 905-579-4218 (Deadline for Copy is Wednesday noon for Friday) 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 268 Personals 273 Daycare Available Fax us your ad at 683-0707 TO ADVER- TISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 683-0707 A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER march 7, 2001 Please recycle Writers’workshop in Pickering March 17 Put some character in your characters PICKERING —Writers can discover the secrets of character development at a workshop here Saturday, March 17. Sponsored by the Ontario Writers’ Network, the work- shop ‘You can write great characters’will be presented at the Pickering Public Library from 1 to 5 p.m. Whatever you’re writing, readers will care about your story only if they care about your characters. In this hands- on workshop, writers will learn techniques for finding and creating characters and for breathing life into them so that they start telling you how the story should go. Experienced writer and edi- tor Brian Henry will lead the workshop. He’s been an editor for 17 years, and teaches cre- ative writing at Ryerson Uni- versity and George Brown College. Cost of the workshop is $29. Advance registration by calling Linda Melnichuk at (905) 427-2993. The Pickering Public Li- brary is at 1 The Esplanade (across from the Pickering Town Centre). ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS MARCH 7, 2001 Library sessions have tales to tell PICKERING —Families with children between the ages of two and five are invited to take part in family storytimes being held at the Pickering Public Library. The program, which includes sto- ries, songs and fingerplays, is being offered at the Claremont and Green- wood branches in the coming weeks. Families can take part in the pro- gram at the Claremont branch at 10 a.m.each Thursday from March 22 to May 17. The Greenwood branch offers the program at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesdays from March 21 to May 16. There is no need to register for these programs. For more information call the Claremont branch at 649-3341 or the Greenwood branch at 683-8844. Ajax Rotary Club celebrates 50 years AJAX —The Rotary Club of Ajax is sporting a golden glow these days as it gets set to celebrate an impor- tant milestone. The club is celebrating 50 years of service in the community with an anniversary reception and dinner at the Ajax Community Centre March 17, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $60 and available from any member of the Ajax Rotary Club. For more information call Rene Soetens at 428-6671. FAX IT News Advertiser general 683-7363 Call the News Advertiser with your entertainment news 683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 7, 2001 PAGE B7 A/P SPECIAL SALE 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 * Delivered to selected households only Wednesday Mar. 7, 2001 News Advertiser * Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Cashway Ajax/Pick. * Color Your World Ajax/Pick. * Durham Business Times Ajax/Pick. * Durham Parent Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Lansing Buildall 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/Pick. Real Estate Ajax/Pick. Wheels Ajax/Pick. Ryan Wednesday’s Carrier of the Week is Ryan. Ryan enjoys model trains, and playing Nintendo. He will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Ryan for being our Carrier of the Week. Autographed Leaf's Jersey Raffle for Hospital For more information or to register for a program, please contact 360 Bayly St. W., Unit 5 Ajax, Ontario L1S 1P1 (905) 428-1212 facilitated by Durham YMCA Employment Services RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 296 Amusement Clubs 296 Amusement Clubs CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. Fax (905) 686-8072 (905) 686-5211 Minor to Major Renovations including Remodelling for the disabled. Res. Comm. Ind. Free Estimates 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements CELLO CONTRACTING Handyman Services Renovations, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry & Painting *No Jobs too Small* Call Joe for your Free Estimate Cell (416) 409-1383 Pgr. (416) 330-4046 ROOFING BY 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured ❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿ 3rd ANNUAL GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SHOW Durham College Athletic Complex March 30, 31, & April 1 Vendor Space Available Call Sharon Dickson 579-4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth Sponsored by: Oshawa Whitby This Week ❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿ 735 Gardening Supply, Landscaping 735 Gardening Supply, Landscaping 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 256 Deaths ❦❦Dixon, Muriel ❦❦ In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away March 9, 1992 Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the ones we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part, God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. Sadly missed always remembered by Allan & Family 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam In memory of the wife of the late Fred Smith Irene Smith who passed away March 16, 2000 You left us so suddenly on that cool day in March! You're lovingly remembered in our minds & hearts. Your outer and inner beauty, left your family devoid and sad But, your surrounding "AURA" of love and caring makes our spirits feel so glad Dad missed you so much he joined you on that cool October day, Being together now in Heaven saying prayers with God each day! The year 2000 was so hard on us, one day at a time so healing, as we try to pass on to your grandchildren your good character so appealing. Lovingly remembered by Jo-Ann & husband Ted, Fred & wife Gloria, Laurie & wife Carol; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren PARISH In Memory of BRIAN THOMAS March 5, 1952, 2000 If we could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true We pray to God with all our hearts For yesterday and you. Your resting place we visit, Many times in the past year But no one knows the heartache When we turn and leave you there. Forever loved and missed by Mom and Dad, Barry and Lynne To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. 100 Houses For Sale 102 Open Houses 103 Private Sales 105 Townhouses For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 115 Farms For Sale, Rent & Wanted 120 Out of Town Properties 125 Property Outside Canada 130 Housing Wanted 135 Lots & Acreages 140 Investment/Business Properties 145 Industrial/Commercial Space 150 Office & Business Space 155 Stores For Sale, Rent/Wanted 159 Investment Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 161 Franchises 162 Insurance 163 Professional Directory 164 Tax & Financial 165 Mortgages, Loans 166 Accountants 167 Office/Industrial Equipment 168 Business Services/Personals 169 Computer/Internet 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 172 Furnished Apartments 174 Short Term Rentals 175 Apartments & Flats Wanted 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 191 Housing Wanted 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 193 Room & Bd. Avail. & Wanted 194 Shared Accommodation 195 Retirement Living 196 Halls & Lodges 200 Vacation Properties 205 Rentals Outside Canada 210 Mobile Homes & Parks 211 Motor Homes 215 Campers, Trailers, Sites 225 Camping Equipment 230 Sports Equipment 231 Aviation 232 Boats & Supplies 233 Snowmobiles 234 Pools & Supplies 235 Resorts, Camps 236 Travel 237 Hobbies & Crafts 239 Women’s column 245 Births 246 Adoptions 248 Birthdays 249 Coming Events 250 Engagements 251 Forthcoming Marriages 252 Marriages 253 Anniversaries 254 Graduations 255 Announcements 256 Deaths 257 Obituaries 258 In Memoriam 259 Cards of Thanks 260 Tenders 261 Legal Notices 262 Public Notices 263 Car Pools/Transportation 265 Lost and Found 267 Companions 268 Personals 269 Support Groups 270 Nannies/live-in/out 271 Mother’s Helpers 272 Nursery Schools 273 Daycare Available 274 Daycare Wanted 275 Babysitting 276 Private Tuition/Schools 277 Music & Dancing Instruction 278 Registration 282 Places of Worship 284 Esthetics/Beauty Services 285 Health & Homecare 286 Senior Services 288 Fitness Services 290 Catering 292 Wedding Planner 293 Astrology 294 Psychics 295 Liaison Services 296 Amusements Clubs 298 Funeral Directors 299 Cemetery Plots 300 Market Basket 301 Flowers and Delivery 302 Farm Service 303 Horse Supplies and Boarding 305 Poultry and Livestock 306 Furniture 307 Clothing 310 Articles for Sale 311 Bicycles 315 Articles Wanted 320 Garage/Yard Sales 325 Auctions 326 Warehouse Sales 330 Firewood 335 Christmas Trees 336 Woodstoves, Fireplace 340 Antiques and Art 345 Baby Needs 348 Restaurant Equipment 350 Industrial Equipment 352 Farm Equipment 353 Appliances 355 Computer and Video 360 TV, Sound Systems 365 Musical Instruments 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding 375 Photography 380 Swap and Trade 385 Tickets for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 410 Trucks For Sale 415 Trucks Wanted 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 425 Sports Cars 430 Antique Cars 435 Motorcycles 440 Auto Parts/Supplies & Repairs 445 Auto Leasing & Rentals 446 Auto Financing 447 Driving Schools 450 Auto Care 455 Garage & Storage Space 460 Insurance Services 470 Heavy Duty Equipment 500 Career Training 501 Career Counseling & Resumes 505 Careers 507 Employment Agencies 509 Drivers 510 General Help 511 Retail Opportunities 512 Summer Employment 514 Salon & Spa Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 520 Computer & IT 525 Office Help 529 Inside Sales 530 Sales Help & Agents 532 Retail Sales Help 535 Hospital/Medical/Dental 536 Veterinary Help 537 Holistic Health 540 Hotel/Restaurant 541 Part-Time Help 545 Teaching Opportunities 550 Domestic Help Wanted 555 Domestic Help Available 565 Volunteers 570 Employment Wanted 700 Home Improvements 701 Demoltion, Blasting 702 Garbage Removal/Hauling 705 Handyman 706 Chimney Cleaning, Repair 707 Electrical Services 708 Masonry & Concrete 709 Carpentry 710 Painting and Decorating 715 Moving and Storage 718 Carpet Cleaning 720 Drapes, Upholstery 725 Dressmaking, Tailoring 730 Flooring, Carpeting 735 Gardening Supply, Landscaping 738 Lawnmower Sales, Repairs 740 Snow Removal 746 Courses 750 Appliance Repairs 752 Lessons 900 Dating Services 905 Adult Entertainment 910 Massages Classified INDEX BOOKER, Harry - On March 5, 2001. Harry, loving husband of the late Gertrude. Beloved father of Laurie and her husband Jim Wild- man and Randy and his wife Cheryl. Dear Grandfather of Kim, Bryan, Amanda, Taylor and Brynn. If desired. donations to the Ajax/Pickering General Hospital Rehabilita- tion Unit would be appreciated. A private family service was held. BROWNE, Ellen Kathleen (Nell)- Tragically as the result of an accident on Friday, March 2, 2001 at the age of 60. Nell Browne (nee Jen- nings), beloved wife of 38 years to Robert. Loving mother of Patrick and Sean. Much loved daughter of Una Whittley and the late Joe Whittley. Adored mother-in-law of Linda and Richelle. Treasured godmother of Linda Cook. Proud Nana of Sara, Jessica and Riley. The family received friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905- 428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Monday. Funeral service was in the chapel Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 1 pm. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be greatly appreciated. GRANOVSKY, Nancy (nee Galbraith) - After a brief illness at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toron- to on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Nancy Granovsky of Whitby and formerly of Zephyr, ON and Regina, SK at 48 years of age. Be- loved wife of Bernie. Loving mother of Joh- nathan. Dear daughter of Rena Galbraith and the late John Galbraith. Dear sister of Gary, Linda and her husband Chris Fockler. Survived by her brother-in-law Paul Granovsky. Nancy will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends called at LATHANGUE & SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME,19153 Centre St., Mt. Albert for visi- tation. Funeral service was held at the Zephyr United Church on Sunday, March 4, 2001 at 2 p.m. Interment at Zephyr Zion Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. HODGSON, Margaret "Effie" - Long time resi- dent of Pickering passed away at Ajax Pick- ering Hospital, Tuesday March 6th, at age 86. She is survived and will be sadly missed by Daughter Evelyn Yade & Son-in-law "Buck", Son Kenneth Hodgson & Daughter-in-law Barbara, Grandchildren, Lisa & Husband Dave, Kimberly & Husband Stu, Duanne, Shannon, Troy, Debbie & Husband Gary, Nathalie, An- drew. Great Grandchildren, Laura, Holly, Amanda, Ashley, Dahyle, Angelia, Debbie, Eri- ca, and Kendra, Nephew Ian Park. Mom was prepared to leave this world, and would like to relay Her appreciation to some deserving or- ganizations and special people within, Judy White "VON" Nurse, above and beyond your regular duties, a very thoughtful, understand- ing, caring individual. Sandra Kennedy, "Dur- ham Access to Care" You made everything much easier to create some independence for an elderly person, and was always there. The Ladies at "Independent" Glendale just your greeting of "Hi Mom" throughout the years and even later when I could no longer shop, the concern "How's Mom Doing". Terra, at my bank, who always gave personalized service and understanding for a patriarchal lady. VERY SPECIAL THANKS: To Evelyn; you were everything; Daughter, friend, nurse, home care and taxi. It is not hard to give un- conditional Love when you get it. "Buckar- oo" not just a Son-in-law, but a very spe- cial friend. Gloria, for always being there. The very helpful Neighbors for concern and care. Claude & Marilyn, Mary & Gord, Ray, Gail & Clint my extended Family. Throughout her life Mom loved people and appreciated friends: in passing she wanted to thank all the ones that were devout. "Effie" Hodgson leaves this world a much better place than she entered it: if only for the love she has left and the people bestowed with it. It only takes a little space to write how much we miss you, but it will take the rest of our lives to forget the day we lost you. Resting at RONALD MARTINO & SON, FUNERAL DI- RECTORS,Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering (just south of the 401, east side) 905-686-5589. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel Friday March 9th at 1:30 p.m. Cremation. LAWRENCE, Robert Edward (Bob) - (Vice President of A.R. Williams Machinery Co.) Peacefully, at Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge on Thursday, March 1, 2001. In his 94th year. Bob Lawrence beloved husband of Florence Mae Blackwell. Dear father of Christopher Edward and his wife Barbara, Sharon Anne and her husband Bruce Park. Loving grandfa- ther of Christopher Robert Lawrence, Jodi Ei- leen Olenczyuk, Andrew Bruce Park and four great grandchildren. Resting at the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME, UXBRIDGE,(905) 852-3073 for service in the chapel on Sun day, March 4, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment, Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service time. Dona- tions may be made to the Versa Care Patient Activity Fund. McKEAN, James "Jim"- Former owner of Port Pickering Marina and Keen - Craft Mari- na. Peacefully, at the Centenary Health Centre, on March 6, 2001. Jim McKean, be- loved husband of Helen Johnson. Loving fa- ther of Gregory and his wife Trudy, Stephen and Carol. Dear step-father of Deirdre and her husband Thomas Mohr, Erik Johnson and his wife Joan, Scott Johnson and Bruce Johnson and his wife Kathy. Loving grandfa- ther of 13 grandchildren. Brother of Camp- bell McKean and Mamie Robbins. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FU- NERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2001. Memorial Service to follow in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be great- ly appreciated. ROBB, Clifford Burrows -Peacefully, at Markham/Stouffville Hospital on Friday, March 2, 2001. In his 78th year. Cliff beloved husband of Sylvia Sheppard. Dear father of David and his wife Angela of Morinville, Al- berta and Daphne and husband David Nichols of Fall River, Nova Scotia. Fondly remem- bered by his grandchildren Julia, Diana, Kyle Robb and Andrew Nichols. Survived by his sister Miriam Bryan and predeceased by his brother Joseph. Resting at the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME, UXBRIDGE, 23 Main Street South (905) 852-3073, on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Wednes- day at 3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. In Cliff's Memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Community Care or Canadian Diabetic Association. ROBERTS, Stella Mary -At her home in Ux- bridge on Thursday, March 1, 2001. Stella Swann beloved wife of Nolan Roberts. Dear mother of Timothy and his wife Linda of Tor- onto, David of England and Nicholas of Toron- to. Survived by her grandchildren Elizabeth and Alexander. Sister of Joan Travers of Nair- obi, Kenya. Service to be held from the St. Paul's Anglican Church, Uxbridge (Toronto Street) on Monday, March 5, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Hospice or the Red Cross Home Makers. Arrangements entrusted to LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME, Uxbridge.(905) 852-3073. *O.A.C. Total purchase including all applicable taxes and a processing fee of $45(Eg. $1500 purchase with $45 PF equals an APR of 3.0%) is due January 2002. All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. See store for delivery included areas. 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