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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2001_03_21WHERE TO FIND IT Editorial Page/A6 Sports/B1 Entertainment/B4 Classified/B9 GIVE US A CALL General/683-5110 Distribution/683-5117 General FAX/683-7363 Death Notices/683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 Web site:durhamnews.net Email:steve.houston @durhamnews.net AtAGlance Pickering man stabbed during altercation PICKERING –– A 23-year-old Pickering man was stabbed in the chest and a friend was badly beaten during a confrontation be- hind a fast-food restaurant Friday night. Durham Regional Police spokesman Sergeant Jim Grimley said the attacks occurred just be- fore 11 p.m. near Glendale and Kingston roads. He said one of the victims was suddenly jumped by a group of youths and punched and kicked following an incident involving a teenaged girl. The injured man fled at which time the group attacked, stabbed and pepper-sprayed his friend. The 23-year-old man suffered puncture wounds to the chest and was rushed to hospital with a col- lapsed lung, Sgt. Grimley said. The other victim, also 23, suf- fered a possible fractured arm, nu- merous bumps and bruises and needed several stitches to close a gash above the eye. Three Toronto teens, two 17- year-olds and a 16-year-old, were arrested in the area and charged with aggravated assault. Sgt. Grimley said it was un- clear what exactly led to the as- saults. “Unfortunately, you don’t need an excuse nowadays,” the officer said. Tune in to Rotary TV Auction this weekend PICKERING –– City resi- dents are being invited to tune in on their television sets this week- end to take part in the annual Ro- tary TV Auction to raise money for the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre. As is the tradition, the week- end-long event features a host of goods and services which will be auctioned off to the highest bid- der. Viewers can tune in and bid from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday March 23, from noon to 11 p.m. Satur- day March 24 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday March 25 on Rogers Television. 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The Ajax representative ar- gued that controversial materi- al, which contains “unwhole- some content, vulgar language, ethnic remarks, racist remarks, suggestive illegal content, sex- ual content or extreme vio- lence” should not be read in classrooms until the board’s procedure for parents to chal- lenge material is approved by trustees. The regulation accompany- ing the board’s learning materi- als policy is currently being re- viewed by stakeholders, in- cluding school councils, and is expected to come before the board in a month or two. “It’s not censorship, it’s not banning of books or I would have done a lot more than this,” Trustee Melinda Crawford told her colleagues. She contends that question- able material generates contro- versy and is generally not relat- ed to the school curriculum. She also contends many par- ents aren’t aware of what their kids are reading in school. However, several trustees argued she was indeed propos- ing censorship. Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper said the motion amounted to coming up with a list of appropriate books and excluding others. “I have a huge problem with censorship,” she said. “When you start talking about pulling books, it might be Harry Potter one day and something else the next. The list will just get big- ger and bigger.” Student representative Chris Skinner argued screening ob- jectionable books would not benefit students. “This supports my belief KATHLEEN HOPPER ‘It might be Harry Potter one day and something else the next.’ MELINDA CRAWFORD ‘It’s not censorship, it’s not banning of books or I would have done a lot more...’ BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer The 20-year-old Belgian is impatient to get back to work. The workhorse’s handler has taken a break to speak with Fraser Copeland, a Pickering bylaw enforcement officer, who is making one of a num- ber of unscheduled visits to a logging operation. Mr. Copeland, in his 25th year working for the City, is as far north as you can go in Pick- ering. ‘City’ doesn’t seem to apply north of Durham Road 5. And logging is a rarity in Pick- ering, so this is an atypical call. A property owner has hired Arbor North, a Lindsay forest management company, to thin 30 acres of forest. They’re doing it the old-fashioned way, with a horse dragging trees to where a skidder can take them out to the road. Mr. Copeland doesn’t ex- pect to find anything amiss. He says it’s a good sign when the City is called before a property owner starts build- ing a deck, putting an addition on the house or, in this case, cutting down trees. Mr. Copeland was there when the trees were marked for harvest, and assisted with the job, since the bylaw states only a certain percentage can be taken. And he has returned to ensure the workers aren’t indiscriminate- ly cutting trees. Satisfied everything’s OK, A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Pickering parking control officer Grant Mahon (left) and municipal bylaw en- forcement officer Fraser Copeland spend their days ensuring Pickering’s citizenry isn’t violating rules set down by City of- ficials. They deal every day with resi- dents’ complaints and follow up on cases. Laying down the law Pickering bylaw officers make sure we live by the rules See ENFORCERS page A2 Flu bug swatted in Durham Health unit says vaccination campaign a success BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer The flu bug didn’t take as big a bite out of Durham this year as it has in the past, thanks to a provincial influen- za vaccination campaign, re- ports the Region’s associate medical officer of health. Although the flu season isn’t quite over, Dr. Donna Reynolds confirmed the vol- ume of cases this year has been “nowhere near the vol- ume we had last year”. The local health depart- ment offered free flu shots at clinics across the region last November and December as part of the Ministry of Health’s universal influenza vaccination campaign, de- signed to reduce emergency room overcrowding during the flu season. The provincewide vaccina- tion program was funded by the ministry to the tune of $38 million in an effort to make approximately 7.9 million doses of vaccination available to Ontario residents. Here in Durham, Dr. Reynolds says 150,000 doses were distributed by the depart- ment to various businesses and doctor’s offices, while more than 8,000 shots were given out during the department’s free clinics. She reported there were about 30 laboratory confirmed cases of influenza in the re- gion this year. But, she noted, “All of the (people in that group which) we gathered information on had not been vaccinated this year... that’s good news for the vaccination, but not so good news for them.” Dr. Reynolds said although there were approximately the same number of confirmed cases in Durham last year, “we had about 12 outbreaks in long-term care facilities last year and there were no out- breaks of influenza this year” in long-term care. She also reported there was increased testing this year, whereas last year the testing didn’t continue throughout the season. “It has not made its usual negative stamp,” Dr. Reynolds said of the flu bug. “It never reached our long-term care fa- cilities.” Dr. Reynolds reported the health department is “planning to continue to promote in- fluenza vaccination in the coming year.” And, she said, “As far as we know, the Ministry of Health is committed (to the program). “This year a lot of people were introduced to the idea of the influenza vaccine,” she said, adding she hopes the ed- ucation campaign got “people thinking about vaccines and how effective they can be.” Durham welfare stats rise again Numbers up for second straight month After years of witnessing the welfare rolls decline in Durham, the Region saw an increase in the number of people receiving social assistance here for the second month in a row in Febru- ary. Paul Cloutier, head of the Re- gion’s income support division, reports the number of welfare recipients was “up slightly” in February after increasing by 2.7 per cent in January, the first in- crease in years. “It’s up just a handful,” he said, noting the February increase is only about one per cent over January. A report from the income support division for the month of February states 15,497 people were in receipt of social assis- tance, up from 15,675 people in January. The welfare rolls here have been steadily declining for a number of years now, Mr. Cloutier said, noting “we’ll (have to wait to) see if (the in- creases in the past two months) ultimately mean something this year.” Despite the increase in Durham, the Province’s welfare rolls declined again last month after increasing in January for the first time in years. The Com- munity and Social Services Ministry reports 33,842 people left the welfare system and 29,347 joined the system. DR. DONNA REYNOLDS ‘Nowhere near the volume we had last year.’ PAUL CLOUTIER ‘Up slightly.’ See DURHAM page A4 PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 PRESSRUN 45,600 48 PAGES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $5/ $1 NEWSSTAND Snakebit: A look at the new Dodge Viper Wheels Pullout For those with a thing about time... Entertainment B4 he’s back in the truck and heading back down to the urban area. “My concern is that it’s done right, that’s the bottom line,” says Mr. Copeland, who likes the fact that by using a horse, the work causes hardly any collateral damage to the forest. Not all his encounters are so pleasant. Bylaw officers are the City’s police officers, not concerned with murders and thefts but with the minutiae — how big a homeowner can build a deck; where you can park on a certain street; how big the sign over a business can be, and on and on. There are thousands of bylaws. When a bylaw officer knocks on your door,it’s not a social call. Virtually every call results from a complaint to the City. “We’re not delivering good news,” says Mr. Copeland. He prefers a non- confrontational approach to delivering the bad news. It’s a style that works for him, but Mr. Copeland notes not all bylaw officers employ it. “I just feel that if I keep it low profile, kind of friendly in nature, it comes out much better than if I flash a badge,” says Mr. Copeland. On a drive around the City, he points out the things that keep him busy 12 hours a day, three days a week. A homeowner in west Pickering has planted trees on the boulevard in front of his house. Beside an intersection, the new trees are set between City-planted trees. It’s municipal property and not permitted. “Normally you wouldn’t care much, but people complained,” says Mr. Copeland. They’re willow trees, and when sum- mer arrives they will be bushy with leaves, making it hard for motorists to see if any cars are coming. As well, wil- lows are notori- ous for their roots causing damage to building foun- dations, roads and underground ca- bles. The property owner will be given every op- portunity to re- move the small trees. And if they don’t, the City will do it and charge the person on their tax bill. At another house, the home- owner built a de- tached garage be- tween his and an- other home. It should be one metre away from the neighbour’s property line, but in fact is one-and- a-half metres over the line. Mr. Copeland found a solution in that the garage owner, with his neighbour’s blessing, applied for and received a minor variance, a localized excep- tion to the bylaw. “I try to let them know what their options are; I don’t come out and say, ‘you can’t do it,’” he says. His specialty is property stan- dards, and while he has faced some angry people, fel- low bylaw officer Grant Mahon is truly on the front line: handing out tickets to drivers who park in fire routes or handi- capped spaces. Angry motorists have crumpled up tickets and thrown them in his face, run over his foot, and bumped his arm with a side-view mirror as they sped off. His style is to maintain a stone- faced demeanour when attacked. Mr. Mahon says if you start an argu- ment with some- one it will just es- calate, and that’s not what he wants. “You have to be very much in control of your actions; you’re representing the City,” he says. That’s not to say he doesn’t lis- ten; but he’s heard all the excuses and you’re going to have to come up with a doozy to get out of a ticket. On one oc- casion, an obviously pregnant woman said she was parked illegally because she had to run into a store washroom and throw up. She didn’t get a ticket. Like a police officer, the manner in which Mr. Mahon is treated can, to a certain extent, determine the outcome of an incident. A person’s attitude “has a big impact on (whether) they will get a ticket or not,” he says. ‘I just feel that if I keep it low profile, kind of friendly in nature, it comes out much better than if I flash a badge.’ -- FRASER COPELAND If you come out cursing and yelling, you likely won’t get a break. Ask why you’re getting a ticket, claim you didn’t see the no-parking sign and understand that by parking there you could put someone’s life in danger if an ambu- lance couldn’t get by, and you may get off. Maybe. After half a year on the job, he has only involved police “two or three times” in confrontations. “I can put up with the swearing, the odd time being run over,” says Mr. Mahon. “You could call the police every time. But if someone’s holding on to your car, what can you do?” Once the ticket is on a car’s wind- shield, he cannot go back and give the driver a break if the person complains: it’s been delivered and that’s it. Of course, a resident who believes she has been treated unfairly can appear before a Justice of the Peace at Whitby Traffic Court. But Pickering is the only municipality in Durham with another option — first appearance — in which the resident can argue their case to Mr. Copeland at City Hall after booking a date through the City clerk’s office. “Sometimes they’ll come in with a very valid excuse,” notes Mr. Mahon. Mr. Copeland points out that if not satisfied after the first appearance, the resident can still go to court. If the resi- dent provides a reasonable explanation, he says the ticket could be cancelled or the fine reduced. But remember, you better have a reasonable explanation or be a very good actor. Mr. Copeland re- members one woman who appeared in court to fight a parking ticket. She brought her granddaughter, who at one point in the proceeding plaintively asked, ‘You’re not going to jail, are you grandma?’ Mr. Copeland remembers being affected by the child’s concern. But the little girl said it again. And kept saying it until it became apparent to Mr. Copeland, and the judge, that she had been coached. P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 Enforcers make sure Pickering citizens abide by local laws We’re online at www.durhamnews.net ENFORCERS from page A1 Look for your first seven Bingo numbers in Wed. April 11, 2001 edition. See rules in your Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser One BIG Game, One BIG Win!!! 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The 17-year-old Ajax teen, who was in the back seat, was rushed to Lakeridge Health Os- hawa with serious injuries and transferred to St. Michael’s Hos- pital in Toronto. He was listed in critical but stable condition, police said. The driver of the car, an 18- year-old Ajax man, was taken to the Oshawa hospital and admit- ted with serious but non-life- threatening injuries, police said. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free both from the wreck- age. The third occupant, a 22- year-old Oshawa woman, walked away from the crash and called 911. The collision remains under investigation. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 PAGE A3 A/P A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Durham Regional Police Sergeant Dave Kuchma marks the height at which a hydro pole was struck by a car Sunday morning in Whitby. Two teens were sent to hospital while a third occupant in the car walked away from the crash and alerted emergency services. 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Board chairman Fred Jones says, however, the board’s proposal is “to- tally consistent” with what other Catholic boards have offered and set- tled upon with their teachers. “Teachers are being held hostage to some degree by their union execu- tive,” he said. The “first phase” of work to rule will see teachers stop doing adminis- trative duties, paperwork, fund-rais- ing activities and anything that is not teaching. For now, teachers will con- tinue to coach extracurricular activi- ties. Teachers are seeking a salary in- crease of five per cent over two years, better benefits and more preparation time. Mr. Jones said the board upped its offer from four to a four-and-a- half per cent salary increase over two years. “We still don’t know where we’re getting the money from,” he said. Mr. Jones said the board’s offer is beyond what the Province has made available to the board, and that it will mean looking at cuts to computers, textbooks, transportation and other areas affecting students. “We don’t regret the offer, what we regret is the funding that’s been made available by the Province,” he said. “We’ve increased that by more than $3 million and the teachers still don’t find that acceptable. That to me is unreasonable.” He said the board also “marginal- ly” improved its benefits offer, but is not willing to move on the 50 extra minutes of preparation time teachers are seeking in the second year, for a total of 200 minutes per week. “There’s nowhere to move,” said Mr. Jones. “If they want to give up half a point (in salary raise) and take it in prep time, that’s fine with me.” Every 10 minutes of preparation time costs about $350,000, he said, adding 200 minutes is not consistent with other boards. Ms. Daly said a key issue is the at- tractiveness of the Durham Catholic board as a place for teachers to work, since the board currently has a large number of unqualified teachers, espe- cially on its list of supply teachers. “We feel the board has got to start dealing with that,” she said. “I would certainly hope the parents share our concern about qualified teachers in the classroom.” Teachers “want to cause as little disruption as possible” in schools, said Ms. Daly. The next scheduled board meeting will be bumped up by four days, to take place this Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre in Oshawa. “We’ll be looking at our options and what our course of action might be,” said Mr. Jones. A/P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 Durham trustees kill ‘censorship’ motion in close vote that it’s an issue of parents being scared that children might learn to think for themselves,” he said. “The motion is in fact an act of censorship,” argued Brock-Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine. The process of determining what is controversial “could virtually paral- yse not only decision-making on ma- terial to be used but teaching,” she ar- gued. However, the motion did have sup- porters. “I don’t think it’s unreasonable for us to develop a designated reading list...that parents can be privy to each year, at the beginning of each grade,” said Oshawa Trustee Susan Shetler. Pickering Trustee Jennifer Bridge said she liked “the intent of the mo- tion,” agreeing that parents should be exposed to their kids’ reading materi- al before it is used in classes. But Trustee Bridge said the motion would be difficult to put into practice. “Would we say it isn’t appropriate to read the (news)papers?” she asked, noting they are full of violence. “Perhaps our staff could develop a reading list of time-honoured reading material that has stood the test of time,” commented Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers. Programs superintendent Bev Freedman reminded trustees that it’s the procedure for challenging learning materials, not the materials policy it- self, that is being reviewed. She noted that there are not specif- ic books in the Ontario curriculum: teachers on an individual basis select books and other materials to meet the expectations contained in the curricu- lum. “I would say most of the books read by students and teachers...are curriculum based,” said Ms. Freed- man. As for the concern raised that kids whose parents object to certain read- ing material are sent out of the class- room when it is read or discussed, she said in such cases a child may receive headphones to listen to something else in class, an alternate material could be chosen for the class, or the child could go to the library. Besides, noted Whitby Trustee Doug Ross, “it’s not the teachers who send a child out to the hall, it’s the parents” who choose that option. He said Trustee Melinda Craw- ford’s motion “just overflows with censorship” and would send the board “back into the dark ages.” Board chairman and Whitby Trustee Elizabeth Roy said the motion is, in effect, a new policy on learning materials that would have to go out to school councils for consultation. That, said education director Grant Yeo, would be “very confusing” for coun- cils already commenting on the chal- lenge procedure. “I’m having a great deal of diffi- culty imagining how this would be implemented,” he said. If teachers were to come up with a list of books and then contact parents, it would cut into teaching time, said Mr. Yeo. In a recorded vote, trustees Roy, Hopper, Ross, Marilyn Crawford (Ajax), Loraine and Bridge voted against the motion. In favour were trustees Melinda Crawford, Paul Crawford (Pickering), Shetler, Dem- mers and Cynthia Steffen (Oshawa). DURHAM from page A1 Durham Catholic teachers plan work-to-rule campaign Elementary schools across region likely affected following end of mediation talks Monday FRED JONES ‘We’ll be looking at our options.’ BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Public school board trustees rati- fied collective agreements with two of their three Canadian Union of Public Employees units Monday night, af- fecting roughly 860 employees. The third CUPE unit, representing about 700 educational assistants in Local 218, will hold a ratification vote tonight. The union has recommended that educational assistants finalize the deal, said Don Bryans, CUPE Local 218 president. Custodial/maintenance employees have an 18-month deal from Oct. 1, 2000 to March 31, 2002. They will re- ceive a two-per cent raise effective Oct. 1, 2000 and an extra one per cent effective Jan. 1, 2002. For the office/clerical/technical unit, it’s a 20-month agreement from July 1, 2000 to February 28, 2002. Employees will receive a two-per cent hike effective July 1, 2000 and either a one-per-cent salary raise or a one-per cent lump sum payment a year later. 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The victim was grabbed from behind and held in a chokehold, while a front-seat passen- ger robbed him of his wallet and cell phone, po- lice said. The attackers fled on foot. The driver did not require medical treatment. “We believe the same group of individuals may be responsible for at least some of the re- cent robberies in the Town,” said police spokesman Sergeant Jim Grimley, adding 19 Division detectives are “actively investigating.” The suspects were described as black, in their late teens and wearing baggy clothes. One suspect was wearing a grey sweater or jacket. On Wednesday, March 14 at 1 a.m., a 26- year-old cabbie for Rapid Taxi was beaten, slashed with a knife and cut for nine stitches and robbed after turning away six men who flagged him down near Church Street and De- laney Drive. Police said an Ajax woman was stabbed in the stomach and a 14-year-old boy was assault- ed in other muggings over the past two weeks. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 PAGE A5 A/P JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Dad’s little helper Patrick O’Brien gets a few pointers in shooting pool while spending time with his father, Mike, at the Ajax Community Centre. Father and son were out during the March break to take advantage of their time together. Pickering meets or exceeds six of eight targets Nuclear station gets glowing January report card PICKERING —The Pickering nuclear station met or bettered six of the eight performance indicator targets set for January by Ontario Power Gen- eration (OPG). Two indicators, the Nuclear Perfor- mance Index and the capability factor, weren’t met because of the planned vacuum building outage in the fall and the unplanned Unit 7 shutdown. The monthly ‘report card’ is re- leased by the corporation to make it- self accountable to the public. January report card results were as follows, for the first month of 2001, except for measurements that are quar- terly, as indicated: • In an index reflecting 11 industry standard performance measures set by the World Association of Nuclear Op- erators (for the fourth quarter of 2000) - 72.0 per cent, worse than OPG’s tar- get of 79.3 per cent, and short of the industry median of 94.9 per cent. It’s also a 1.6-point decrease over the third quarter of 2000. • Public safety Level One and Two events reportable to the Canadian Nu- clear Safety Commission - zero, better than OPG’s target of one. • ‘Reactor trips’ or the number of un- planned automatic reactor shutdowns per 7,000 hours - 0.0, better than the OPG target and the industry standard of one trip per 7,000 hours. • Capability factor or amount of ener- gy capable of being produced per month as a percentage of perfect per- formance - 83.2 per cent, worse than the OPG goal of 84 per cent and below the industry median of 88.2 per cent. • Radiation dose to the public from both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ stations - 5.1 mi- crosieverts (µSv), an international unit of dose, bettering the fourth quarterly target of 16 µSv. 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We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Flushing money down the drain To the editor: I am writing with concern about my water bill. It amazes me our household uses $121 worth of water for three months. That’s not bad, but when they add sewer usage charges of $183, a sewer service charge of $6.94 and a water service charge of $20, that brings my bill to $331 dollars. I think it is a bit much for our sewers, which must be paid for by now, as our homes are at least 25 years old. Why does Durham Re- gion charge such high sewer rates and other communities don’t? Scarborough water bills come in at $30 per billing. I don’t mind paying my share but to me this is a little steep. Susan Aldridge, Pickering Council looking out for itself To the editor: Re: ‘Hospitals cross the line,’ March 18. My, my what a touchy reac- tion from Durham Chairman Roger Anderson (non-elected) and his members when their cage got rattled by the negative publicity regarding local health funding. What a shame these same re- gional reps do not show similar sensitivity as they sit down at the pork barrel and present them- selves with an eight-per cent raise. Small wonder they balk at other organizations trying to get funds that eventually benefit the public. Perhaps certain members should take a look at their ex- penses, pointless trips to places like the Ukraine, nice little ‘re- treats’ and other perks. Why a council with an adequate cham- ber or plenty of other available meeting space has to discuss things at expensive country re- sorts does not make sense finan- cially or otherwise. Kudos to hospital spokesman Gale Mossman; don’t be intimi- dated — you got the reaction you wanted and probably should have expected from Regional council. They are more concerned with making sure they are look- ing after themselves before everyone else. That is unless they do the right thing and decline the pay increase, as they should. John Haste, Ajax Unacceptable test results must not continue To the editor: Re: ‘Catholic board proud of Grade 10 results,’March 18. Parents are being misled big time by the Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board. I was shocked, though not sur- prised, to read education director Grant Andrews is ‘proud’ of his board’s results on the Grade 10 lit- eracy test. How can the director be “proud” of the fact that between 26 and 29 per cent of Grade 10 students failed in basic literacy? Easy, because the director is also proud of the Grade 3 tests of Durham students, where close to 50 per cent of students are annual- ly below provincial standards. Easy, because the director is proud of the Grade 6 tests of Durham students, where over 50 per cent of students are annually below provincial standards. Mr. Andrews’s remarks contin- ue to mislead parents and the com- munity about the serious perfor- mance shortfall of our students. This is not acceptable and must not continue. James Hodgins, Pickering EDITORIAL 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. Going into politics can be a lu- crative career move - just ask Ernie Eves, Bob Rae and a few others. Many politicians complain they lose money when they are elected and find it difficult to earn a decent living when they leave, but these are usually the rank and file. For a select few who reach high- er levels in government, the finan- cial rewards are proving increas- ingly attractive. The peak may have been reached by Mr. Eves, who was Pro- gressive Conservative Premier Mike Harris’s finance minister for six years and cut taxes more than any before him and is admired by business. Mr. Eves left to become vice- chairman of the Canadian arm of an international investment bank and will be particularly useful help- ing it get involved in Mr. Harris’s planned disposal of government as- sets. Industry sources now estimate it will reward him with about $1 mil- lion a year in salary and bonuses, not bad for someone whose last job in private enterprise was as a small- town lawyer in Parry Sound. Mr. Eves also has accepted his first appointment to the board of a company, one partly owned by the Reichmann family of developers, and if the precedent of some other former leading Ontario politicians is followed, it will be the first of many. Mr. Rae, who was New Democ- rat premier before Mr. Harris, is now a partner in one of the biggest Canadian corporate law firms and has just finished lobbying for it in the United States for free trade on behalf of Canadian softwood lum- ber companies. This should raise some eye- brows, because as premier Mr. Rae was highly critical of the free trade pact a federal Tory government had negotiated, and threatened to try to hinder its operation. Mr. Rae is celebrated for his persuasive oratory and would not be contributing it for mere room and board and he also has collected directorships in several companies. David Peterson, Liberal premier before Mr. Rae, is a partner in a major law practice and director of nine companies. He loves to talk about riding at his country estate and appears to have abandoned the ambition he had as premier of spending his retirement working for the underprivileged in some Third World country. Tory William Davis, the other living ex-premier, is a leading light in yet another giant law firm and director of a dozen companies. It helps retired premiers find well-paying jobs if they are lawyers. Some others who reached the second-to-top post of finance min- ister also have landed on their feet. Floyd Laughren, who guided fi- nances during the NDP’s term, was not sought after by business be- cause his government was unbusi- nesslike enough to pile up huge spending deficits and strengthen union power. But Mr. Harris appointed Mr. Laughren chairman of the Ontario Energy Board, which regulates the natural gas and hydro industries, leaving some of his own far-right supporters complaining it is ‘run by a socialist.’ Premiers occasionally appoint such opponents because there is some fellow-feeling between par- ties and it looks good to point to when critics protest they appoint only their own. And the Liberal finance minis- ter under Mr. Peterson, Robert Nixon, had no trouble obtaining a well-paid job as chairman of Atom- ic Energy of Canada Limited from a useful friend, Liberal Prime Min- ister Jean Chretien, to whom he had lent his considerable support in two leadership campaigns. These are all people, it could be argued, who have shown by their careers in public service, they have talent and energy and would have risen to top positions if they had stayed out of politics and devoted themselves to their professional lives. But being a lawyer in a small, northern firm facilitating house purchases and defending speeding drivers, as Mr. Eves was, is not the normal path to the top of a giant in- ternational investment bank. Mr. Rae was a young lawyer working for labour unions, again not the traditional route to the pan- elled boardrooms of corporate law, and Mr. Peterson was a lawyer who had never really practised law, but ran his family’s wholesale electri- cal business. Mr. Davis was anoth- er small-town lawyer, Mr. Laugh- ren an economics teacher at a com- munity college and Mr. Nixon a farmer and teacher. Being in politics opened up doors for them and sometimes even vaults. E-mail your comments on this opinion to steve.houston@durham- news.net. Politics was their ticket to fortune Life after legislature rich for former ministers, premiers Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park We’re No. 1 – at least that’s the goal Region’s proactive stance on water has sights set high Health hazard? Safety record of taxis leaves plenty of room for improvement The safest water in Ontario? That’s the goal of Durham Region’s works committee fol- lowing the ever-continuing fallout from the Walkerton disaster last year. And why shouldn’t it be? For too long, Ontarians took for granted that if we turned on a tap in our homes we weren’t in any danger of becoming ill. It was one of those un- written and sacred trusts between a community and its various levels of government. If any good can come out of Walkerton, it’s the lessons of how poorly our water systems can be run when left in the wrong hands. Here in Durham we’ve had a few worrisome re- ports about water — last summer’s high counts of E. coli found in wells in Squire’s Beach does come to mind — but vir- tually all reported instances have been with regards to private wells and not the municipal system. It would have been easy for Durham officials and politicians to sit on their hands when the Walkerton story broke and defend the current system as ad- equate. But they haven’t. In fact, Durham Region officials are taking an aggressive stand in ensuring our water supply re- mains untainted and entirely potable. In February, the works committee announced $4.2 million is being set aside over the next five years to continue the Re- gion’s Well Head Protection Program. The money will be used to buy land surrounding Durham’s 32 municipal wells to fur- ther protect against groundwater pollution. The $4.2 million is only an estimated cost to date, but studies being conducted this year will give the Region a better indication of how much money is needed, and where it would best be spent. Just last week, the works committee approved (council still has to give final OK) a five-per cent hike in user rates for water and a 2.5-per cent increase for sewers. Initially, staff proposed 2.5-per cent increases for both, but the additional 2.5 per cent will permit Durham to upgrade aging infrastructure and meet new provincial guidelines. And for those who don’t like the idea of their rates going up there’s a simple solution — cut back on your water use by five per cent. Don’t leave taps running longer than needed, pur- chase low-flow shower heads and toilets with smaller tanks, or cut back on the length of showers. In the last half-year the Region has made a number of pre- emptive strikes to improve an already excellent system, while also being open and accountable. Officials have even posted the results of provincial testing on its Web site — and has en- couraged public feedback. All of these efforts are comforting to the residents of Durham who turn on their taps. The safest water in Ontario? These recent moves put us well on our way to meeting that lofty goal. Don’t be surprised if transit use suddenly spikes upwards in Ajax and Pickering. After all, the recent news that only one in four taxis passed safety inspections has to be disconcerting for anyone relying on the two communities’107 cabs to get them around. Police stopped 39 cabs last Thursday, with only 10 - that’s right, just 10 - passing through the inspection fault-free. Among the lowlights, five had major defects and were im- pounded, three had plates removed and towed, four weren’t li- censed to operate in Ajax or Pickering, and five drivers failed to show for the test and now face charges under the Highway Traffic Act. As Durham Regional Police Sergeant Jim Grimley noted, “It’s an indication there’s a problem and we’ll have to contin- ue the blitz and the taxi companies will have to improve their taxis.” That’s a great start, but the preventive measures shouldn’t end there. Municipal officials in Ajax and Pickering have tended to distance themselves from the results thus far - insisting their main function is to simply issue the licences. But, that’s not good enough. It’s foolish and dangerous to cash the cheques, cross their fingers and hope everything will be all right. Rather, it’s es- sential that an increased role for the municipalities be born out of these numbers. Working with police to make annual random inspections a condition of licensing is an important first step. Further, it’s just as important that each and every one of us getting into a cab demand it be in safe operational order. And if not, call po- lice or your municipal office and report that hole in the floor or the black smoke billowing out behind the vehicle. Local officials have to ensure that every time someone in Ajax or Pickering gets in a cab, they can do so with the com- fort they are not in any danger. YOU SAID IT The question was: What is your reaction to Regional council’s bid for an eight-per cent raise? Marcie Lane said,“I don’t mind as long as they vote every- one else an eight-per cent raise.” Barry Rogers said,“I don’t have a problem with it, every- one needs a raise. They do a pretty good job.” Richard Melless said, “Eight per cent is a little bit high. 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The Pickering Recreation Complex is offering a … April 12 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. We provide all the equipment FREE Contact Scott Coleman at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 831-1711 or 683-6582, ext. 236 Members and Non-Members Welcome! Last Call St. Paddy’s Day Membership Special at the Rec Complex Call Now 683-6582 Register NowRegister Now Don’t Wait!Don’t Wait! 3 MONTHS FREE! FREE SQUASH OPEN HOUSE! NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 PAGE 7 P A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 Public meetings Pickering City Council Monday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. — Execu- tive Committee, council chamber, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade. Ajax Town Council Monday, March 26, 7 p.m. — Ajax Coun- cil,council chamber, Ajax Town Hall, 65 Har- wood Ave. S. Durham Regional Council Wednesday, March 28, 9 a.m. –– Finance and Administration Committee Budget Meet- ing,EMO Boardroom, Durham Region Head- quarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. Durham District School Board Monday, April 2, 7 p.m. — Durham Dis- trict School Board Standing Committee,Edu- cation Centre, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. Durham Catholic District School Board Monday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. — Durham Catholic District School Board,Catholic Edu- cation Centre, 650 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa. Where there’s a will... Writing a will is one of those responsibili- ties many of us put off indefinitely. But the fact is, nobody should be without a will. Without one, someone else will make the decisions about the distribution of your possessions. Here are some important considerations in making a will: 1.If you leave a spouse or good friend, whom you particularly wanted to remember, a specif- ic asset which upon your death you no longer own, your intended beneficiary will receive nothing. To avoid such a situation, you should be more general in your bequest. For instance, leave a dollar amount or better yet a propor- tionate share of your estate. 2. If your intended beneficiary dies before you, your bequest automatically reverts back to your estate, unless you state otherwise in your will. It’s important to give explicit instructions when your will is being drafted. 3. Consider whether you want to include your favourite organization, such as a health charity, in your will. Often the most popular way to at- tend to this sort of bequest is to name such groups as recipients of the residue of your es- tate. These are called “residual bequests”. 4. Beneficiaries who are minors may have their entitled share of your estate held and managed for them until they reach a specific age. You should have the terms specified. 5. In most provinces, if you remarry or are di- vorced, your existing will automatically be- comes invalid, a fact which few people realize. - News Canada WORDS FROM THE WISE Politics, Points of View and Parodies Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner Who should be responsible? My second column on ‘Whose responsibility is it any- way?’ centres on practising the ‘3Rs’ at gala events. Although black tie affairs have reusable china on linen tablecloths, many recyclables such as the cardboard from pop cases go straight into green garbage bags along with coffee grounds, fruit from the punch, garnishes, plate scrapings, toothpicks with half-eaten hors d’oeuvres and ice cubes, all of which could be composted. Many event planners now contact organizations such as Second Harvest to gather trays of untouched food for shelters. As well, most hotel managers will recycle blue box materials. However, if the event is held in a rented hall, the host generally overlooks this practice and quickly clears everything away as soon as possible. Formal events often have paper to discard in the form of name cards, invitations, pro- grams, decorations, and bar tickets. All off these can be placed into a separate box for paper recycling. Whether the event is a private or public af- fair, there should be assurances that little goes to landfill. Debate for responsibility: • Is it up to the host to recruit a 3Rs team to place blue boxes in the rented space and corri- dors beside garbage cans? • Should the owner of the building insist all recyclable materials used on the premises be separated from garbage and placed in a designated area? • Is it up to the master of cer- emonies to remind guests to take the paper and beverage containers they use home to their own blue boxes? • Is it the responsibility of the caterers to retrieve food for composting? • Should municipalities staff 3Rs crew? Tax dollars then would be spent on employment and rais- ing the level of environmental conscientious rather than send- ing waste to landfill. • Until municipalities get or- ganized to collect organics for larger composting facilities, should those who have back- yard composters each take home a container of food scraps? • Should the municipality provide depots for organics to be taken and then send them on to an existing composting facil- ity? • Should the community’s ‘social services’ become re- sponsible to find suitable groups of people that would like to become the 3Rs heroes and do the recycling at events? Although the Frenchman’s Bay Festival is far from a gala event, it has had recycling in place for the past two years. Organizers recognize the op- portunity to educate the public and at the same time divert re- sources from landfill. With the help of the Picker- ing Waste Reduction Commit- tee, the 2525 Royal Canadian Army Cadets Pickering Corps, Durham Region Recycling, Miller Waste Durham, and the special 3Rs Canine Team, which wear a cloth sign ‘Paws to Recycle’ while walking the area, Festival 2001, to be held June 8 to 10, will strive to be waste-free. BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer Thomas King doesn’t volunteer at the Sunrise Youth Group in Whitby be- cause he has to. The Bowmanville High School student enjoys it, and he’s put in much more time than the 40 hours of community service now re- quired in order to graduate from high school. “I love it,” said Thomas. “With the people at the youth group I help out at, I know I make a difference.” The Grade 10 student is a rarity among his peers, who have been slow off the mark in volunteering. When the Education Ministry in 1999 began implementing a new sec- ondary curriculum, students starting high school that year were required to do more than just attain 30 credits for their Ontario Secondary School Diplo- ma. During their high school years, each English-language student must now complete 40 hours of community work. ‘It’s not a new concept for Catholic schools... I just think for us, as a Catholic community, it’s part of our mission statement. It’s a great way for students to spread their faith.’ Allyson Roy, a Grade 12 student at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School The ministry provided school boards with a list of ineligible activi- ties, but students have a wide range of possibilities from which to choose, from volunteering at a hospital to being involved in a drive for a local food bank. The ministry states the purpose of the community service requirement is “to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities.” “What I have heard is real support from parents; the community here has been very, very positive in its accep- tance of the program,” said Gary Ranalli, a vice-principal at Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering, who oversees the program there. He said while various opportunities exist in the high school curriculum to develop volunteer skills, the communi- ty service requirement has “given it a focus it hasn’t had before”. Mr. Ranalli said he hasn’t heard complaints from students about the program. But he noted some pupils “haven’t caught on yet” that community service isn’t optional. “Some of the students just haven’t done anything, and I don’t think they fully realize that when it comes to diploma time they won’t get their diploma,” he said. Next year pupils will likely be re- minded the program is a requirement. Rusty Hick, principal at Bow- manville High School, tells a similar story. “The reality is very few, percent- age-wise, have done the work,” he said. Mr. Hick said students at his school are aware of the program, and some Grade 9 pupils jumped right in and have already completed their 40 hours. But he noted most think of the require- ment in terms of something that has to be done in four years. In other words, they put it off. Pupils at the school submit a form indicating what volunteer work they did and for whom. “The number returned is so small that it’s not become part of the every- day routine around here,” said Mr. Hicks. He said there’s a joke amongst school staff that the week before grad- uation will see a flurry of volunteer work in the town and the streets will be spotless. Thomas figures he has amassed some 250 hours of service volunteer- ing with the Sunrise Youth Group, a non-profit, charitable organization that offers social and recreational programs for handicapped and non-handicapped people. Roughly a year ago, the idea of helping out at Sunrise came as a sug- gestion from his sister’s boyfriend. “I was kind of taken aback by all the disabilities, kind of scared at first,” he admitted. “But I got used to it in a few minutes.” Now, Thomas looks forward to going. He loves to see his friends’ faces light up when they see him. He has also volunteered at fun fairs held at Dr. Ross Tilley and Newcastle public schools. Mr. Ranalli said no one activity or group of activities seems to top the list for students who have started their community work. “It seems to really cover a gamut,” he said. Pupils who have been involved in Scouting or team sports often choose to volunteer in those areas, noted Mr. Ranalli. There are opportunities at school to help out with special events or environmental cleanups. The City of Pickering is a partner in providing opportunities, such as shov- elling snow for seniors. And organiza- tions will come to the school indicat- ing they need volunteer help. Thomas believes the community service component is a good idea, but noted it depends on what students choose to do and their attitude. A friend who raked leaves in the fall “had no fun whatsoever”, he said. Fellow Bowmanville High School Grade 10 student Bernadette Humphries agreed: because the pro- gram is mandatory, it’s better to have a positive outlook. Unlike a job, she noted there is a va- riety of things students can choose from. Bernadette has already been an oc- casional volunteer at Liberty Pente- costal Church in Bowmanville. But she wants her time to be more of a regular gig. “I’m hoping to help out at Strathaven (Lifecare Centre in Bow- manville) because I really enjoy elder- ly people, or maybe help out at an ani- mal shelter,” said Bernadette. As for the stated goals of the pro- gram, producing more responsible cit- izens, she said it’s “reasonable” to as- sume that will be the result. “I think with experience comes re- sponsibility,” said Bernadette. “I don’t see anything wrong with (the pro- gram). It doesn’t bother me that we have to do it.” Allyson Roy, a Grade 12 student at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Sec- ondary School in Whitby, noted Catholic high school students already were required to complete 20 hours of community service as part of their high school religion program. And she re- members a 10-hour component in Grade 8. “It’s not a new concept for Catholic schools,” she said, adding community service is an extension of the Catholic faith. “I just think for us, as a Catholic community, it’s part of our mission statement,” said Allyson. “It’s a great way for students to spread their faith.” She, too, said the way students feel about community service depends on the individual and the activity they choose. But Allyson believes volunteering provides pupils with experience in their community, satisfaction with the fact they have helped a group or an in- dividual, and looks good to potential employers on a resume. “The community gives so much, it’s nice to offer something back,” she said. While she hasn’t completed many hours yet, Allyson plans to help out with the school’s teacher-led basket- ball league, a program in which ele- mentary students learn the fundamen- tals of the game in the school gymna- sium. She noted that assisting the teachers is a popular choice for Austin students. Bob Henry, Father Leo J. Austin’s principal, said the school has broken up the 40 hours. Students will now complete half the time in grades 9 and 10 and 20 hours in their last two years. “What you’re prepared to offer as a 14- and 15 year-old is going to differ from what you can offer as a 17- and 18-year-old,” he explained. ‘With the people at the youth group I help out at, I know I make a difference,’ Thomas King, a Bowmanville High School student Some students choose one activity for their community service hours. But Margaret Leung, a Grade 10 student at Pine Ridge, picked several in amassing what she estimates is over 120 hours. “I volunteered all over the place,” she said. Margaret has helped youngsters with crafts at Pickering’s Festival of Trees, collected donations on behalf of the United Way of Ajax/Pickering, and been a peer tutor and mentor at her old elementary school, St. Isaac Jogues. “I like meeting new people,” she ex- plained. “The activities I was involved in were helping people, interacting, and I like that.” Students should enjoy volunteering for the good it does, not because they have to, she suggested. But Margaret acknowledged a pupil’s attitude to- wards the work “depends on the per- son’s priorities and disposition.” She also volunteered while she was an ele- mentary school student. “I like volunteering and helping people,” she said. Alyson Baker, a former volunteer co-ordinator at Sunrise, said young people founded the organization in 1991. Many were students at R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate & Vocational Institute in Oshawa and at the Univer- sity of Guelph. Ms. Baker attends the latter and said a lot of the original volunteers re- turn to help out. High school students are encouraged to provide input on how to improve the organization and do so on a regular basis. “The students are really good since they bring a lot of enthusiasm; they have a lot of ideas,” she says. It’s love! Durham students enjoy making a difference through 40-hour volunteer requirement A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Thomas King is having a ball volunteering with the Sunrise Youth Group in Whitby. While he’s required to complete 40 hours of volunteer work to graduate from high school, Thomas does it because he loves to and has amassed about 250 hours of service. The Big Sisters Association of Ajax-Pickering is hoping to double its money at its 2nd Annual Mall Crawl Walkathon March 25. Executive di- rector Marilyn Mitchell said last year roughly 50 people raised about $2,000, with all proceeds used to support Big Sister pro- grams and ser- vices in the com- munity. “It was a lot of fun and it is just a nice event because you get people who like to walk the mall anyway,” she said. Ms. Mitchell said the goal this year is to raise twice last year’s total. She said the group’s largest single fund-rais- er of the year is great for all ages and, because it takes place in- side the Picker- ing Town Centre, is weatherproof. Check in is at 8:30 a.m., inside the east (theatre) entrance near Tim Hortons, followed by a 9:15 a.m. warm- up session and the five-kilome- tre walk, which starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. Registration costs $10 but is free for those who come to the event with a min- imum of $20 in pledges. All partici- pants receive a free goodie bag and lunch fol- lowing the walk. There are also door prizes, free Mall Crawl T- shirts for those who garner $50 or more in pledges, and prizes will be awarded to one female and one male participant in each of four age categories. Ms. Mitchell said Big Sisters is still looking for corporate sponsors, busi- nesses or organi- zations, who will be acknowl- edged on event day and are eligi- ble for a tax receipt. Everyone is encouraged to take part. The Pickering Town Centre is wheelchair-accessible and strollers are welcome, but not pets. Pledge forms are available at the Big Sisters office (1-398 Bayly St. W., Ajax). They can be faxed to partici- pants and can also be picked up in the brochure section at Guest Services in the mall. For more information call Big Sisters at 428-8111. 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For more information please contact Hilary (905) 619-2367 or Kim (905) 686-6237. CHRISTIAN WOMEN:The Ajax-Picker- ing Christian Women’s Club meets from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Gallantry’s Banquet Room, on the lower level of the Pickering Town Centre. Feature is the Pampered Chef. Cost is $5 at the door, $3 for first-time visitor. Reservations necessary. Childcare available. 427-3072 (Janet). FRIDAY, MARCH 23 SERENITY GROUP:The Serenity Group- 12 Step Recovery Meeting takes place at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. This is a special open meeting with guest speakers. Child care program available as required. 428-9431 (Jim, evenings). SENIORS:The Ajax Friendship Club for Se- niors plays shuffleboard every Friday at 9:30 a.m. at 46 Exeter Rd.,Ajax. It’s open to all se- niors. Beginners and experienced players wel- come. Phone 428-8297 (Ed) for more infor- mation. P PAGE A10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 BILLBOARD MARCH 21, 2001 Please recycle!Just the fax:683-7363Cutting loose in March break There was plenty of activity indoors and out last week in Ajax and Pickering as youngsters took a short leave of their studies for the an- nual March break. Above, Ashley Friesen works on her papier maché creation at the McLean Community Centre. Top photo, Sean Stead catches some air while playing pick-up basketball in Ajax with friends. At left, Ryan Schmelzer takes pet Melba for a walk while enjoying spring-like weather in Pickering. Far left, friends Brian Moore and Brenton Beadle scoot along their street in north Ajax as the holiday nears its end. 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Court upholds Province’s funding model Supreme Court ruling says Act ‘does not interfere with aspects of financial management’ BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer The Province’s Education Quality and Improvement Act does not violate the constitutional rights of Roman Catholics, the Supreme Court of Cana- da has ruled. Ending a three-year court battle, the Supreme Court said the act, introduced as Bill 160 in 1997, does not prevent separate schools from receiving their fair share of education funding. “The EQIA affects only secular as- pects of education and does not interfere with aspects of financial management and control necessary to provide de- nominational elements of education,” the court decision reads. “It applies to all schools alike and impartially.” Both the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’Association (OECTA) and the Ontario Public School Boards’Associa- tion (OPSBA) had challenged the con- stitutionality of Bill 160 in Ontario Court (General Division). The Catholic teachers claimed that by taking away the taxation powers of Roman Catholic school boards, the Province was violating Canada’s consti- tution, which established the rights of Catholics to control their own education system. Meanwhile, OPSBA claimed that since the public school system shares the same rights as the Catholic system, Bill 160 violated their rights as well. In July 1998, Justice Peter Cumming agreed with OECTA. “While the government’s intentions may be benevolent in regard to the Roman Catholic education community, that cannot change the fact that the tax- ation power is constitutionally guaran- teed,” he stated in his decision. But after the Province appealed the decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned it the following year before the case wound up at the country’s high- est court. The Supreme Court ruled the rele- vant section of the constitution “only protects the right to funding, not the specific mechanism through which funding is delivered.” The decision noted “the Catholic community in Ontario is apparently di- vided as to the constitutional validity of the EQIA.” The associations represent- ing Ontario’s English and Catholic trustees did not challenge Bill 160, maintaining it was constitutionally valid. Grant Andrews, education director at the Durham Catholic District School board, said over the last three years he has consistently said the new funding model introduced in Bill 160 was a pos- itive change for the Catholic school sys- tem. “I think they have benefited Catholic schools across the province and in Durham,” he said. Mr. Andrews wanted to review the decision complete- ly before making any further comments. However OECTA was disappointed in the ruling. “Obviously this was not the decision we were hoping for,” OECTA provin- cial president Jim Smith said in a press release. “The ruling means we now have an unfettered provincial government imposing unilateral decisions on our ed- ucation system. As a result, the Catholic community must redouble its efforts to ensure the long-term health of the school system.” The Province’s Catholic educators “will continue to devote themselves to protecting the denominational integrity of their school system,” he said. GRANT ANDREWS ‘I think they have benefited Catholic schools...’ Committee cuffs police budget Warned to follow guidelines set by Durham council BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer The Region’s finance and administration commit- tee wants the Durham Po- lice Services Board to make further budget cuts to com- ply with the tax guidelines adopted by council. Committee members voted last Wednesday to send a letter to the board re- questing the police revise their budget and follow the guidelines council set last month. The decision came after finance commissioner Jim Clapp told councillors the board has reduced their budget proposal by $1.3 million. However, Mr. Clapp pointed out the board “would still have to reduce their budget by another $4 million” to fall within the tax guideline Regional council set in February. Councillors voted Feb. 28 in favour of setting a guideline to increase prop- erty taxes by no more than 6.5 per cent this year. That guideline includes a three-per cent tax impact for the police, three per cent for Regional operations and 0.5 per cent for a roads re- habilitation levy. Each one- per cent increase represents an additional $2.2 million to the Region. However, the target would provide the police services board with an addi- tional $8 million (after as- sessment growth) over last year’s budget of $72 mil- lion. “My suggestion is they should follow the guide- lines set by Regional coun- cil,” said Durham Chairman Roger Anderson. He added, if staff in an- other Regional department were given a guideline and ignored it “everyone in this room... would be marching them out the door.” Mr. Anderson also noted although it’s been “pretty tough” for department heads to meet the guide- lines council has set in pre- vious years, they were suc- cessful in doing so, while the police board traditional- ly hasn’t been. “We swallowed the pill while they drank the water,” he said. Mr. Clapp suggested the police should be asked to revise their budget again to meet the tax guidelines and to prioritize any additional items so the committee will have a better picture of the board’s needs. Mr. Clapp reports their revised budget proposal currently calls for an addi- tional $12.5 million over the 2000 figure. However, council has only approved an additional $8.2 million for the police for 2001. The police are slated to make a presentation to the finance and administration committee regarding their proposed budget on Wednesday, March 28. They have asked the com- mittee for four hours to make their presentation. JIM CLAPP Board ‘would still have to reduce their budget by another $4 million’. Retirement dinner honours veteran Durham educator Former students, teachers and friends are invited to a retirement tribute and dinner in honour of Teresa Freed- man, former superintendent of education with the Durham Catholic District School Board. Ms. Freedman’s 38-year education career, including 10 at the Durham Catholic board, ended last year when she retired as superintendent responsible for Ajax schools and special education. The dinner takes place March 30 at the General W. 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To make the reunion party truly memorable, organizers are asking school alumni to loan them memora- bilia from their high school years. Items such as photographs can be dropped off at the school, located at 180 Church St. N. in Ajax. For more information call Shelley Britton at Pickering High School at (905) 683-4760. A/P PAGE A12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 What a waste! Audit shows too much garbage still going to landfill BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer The results of a recent waste audit in Courtice indicate there is the opportuni- ty to increase waste diversion efforts in Durham, while the outcome of a com- posting pilot project shows residents are eager to reduce their garbage, says a Re- gional official. The Region conducted three waste studies last year in which the works de- partment staff sifted through the garbage from 30 homes in Courtice to determine the amount of waste being generated by residents and the amount of blue box re- cyclables that are actually being recov- ered through the Region’s recycling pro- grams. According to waste manager Peter Watson, only 11 per cent of the total waste being generated should really be going to landfill. However, roughly 74 per cent is currently going to landfill, a staff report indicates. “If we were able to recycle all the re- cyclables and compost all the composta- bles, all that has to go to the dump is (the residual waste which equalled 11 per cent in the study),” Mr. Watson said. He noted while the audit indicated 84 per cent of all newspapers are being re- cycled, only 50 per cent of plastics, alu- minium cans and glass containers are being recycled by residents, while “the other 50 per cent is being discarded as garbage.” “You have to interpret this study properly,” said Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt during a recent works commit- tee meeting. He added the waste audit “shows you could really hit the 80- to 90-per cent button if you’re really ag- gressive.” And, councillors believe the results of a recent composting pilot project in Courtice indicate there is a willingness on the part of residents to divert more garbage from landfill. The pilot project, which involved the separation of house- hold organic food and yard wastes from other residential garbage, ran last year from May 1 to Dec. 18. Residents were given containers to separate compost from their garbage. Regular garbage was put out one day and compost materials another. The participation rate in the volun- tary program was just under 25 per cent. “One out of four houses participat- ed,” Mr. Watson said, adding “I’m not sure the Region could have done any- thing more (to encourage participation). I think the residents require some time to get used to the different way of setting out their waste. This is a change in the way they run their households and their families.” He also said the participation rate is basically “where we were at in the blue box program in year one. “We’re just starting this whole new way of doing business, which is getting the organics out of the garbage bag,” he said. As for residents’ responses to a sur- vey to get feedback on the program, Mr. Watson said the community members who participated “were generally pleased with what happened... there were some excellent comments.” Mayor Moffatt pointed out the re- sponses from the survey of participants “really should be highlighted”. He noted there is “significant sup- port” for making the curbside collection of organics mandatory. “It’s indicative of where the public wants to go,” he said, adding “We’ve got to get going on changing the way we participate in this whole business of waste.” The Region has identified increasing composting as one of its objectives in its long-term waste management plan. DOUG MOFFATT ‘Significant support.’ PHS alumni plan to party Diabetes group needs your help Tee off to sup- port the Canadian Diabetes Associ- ation. The associa- tion, in conjunc- tion with the In- novative Busi- ness Club,will be holding a golf tournament May 15 at Deer Creek South Golf Club. The cost for the day which in- cludes lunch, dinner, golf, cart and prizes is $99. The proceeds from the event will be used to support activities for persons living with diabetes in the region. Golfers and sponsors are being sought. For further informa- tion contact Ted at the Canadian Diabetes Associ- ation at 436-6648 or Rob at the In- novative Busi- ness Club at 683- 9725. Student talent on display The public is invited to attend the gala opening of ‘From Youth- ful Hands’, an ex- hibition of art- work by Durham Catholic District School Board students. The gala takes place March 22 at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., in Os- hawa, between 7 and 9 p.m. If you can’t make the gala, the work of students from junior kindergarten to OAC will be dis- played at the gallery until April 8. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday be- tween 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. All you can Eat Backribs Wednesdays Coming May 2001 Watch for Pet Photo Contest Details in our Premire edition. 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Tara Columbus, 14, Jenna Grandy, 12, Kaitlin Grandy, 15, and Katelyn Strezov, 15, — all with Oshawa-based Gemini Gymnastics — earned spots in their various divisions with the Metro East regional team after the third and final provincial at the East York Gym- nastics Club earlier this month. Gemini head coach Elena Davydo- va noted the club is well represented at this year’s provincials in Sudbury, with 12 gymnasts named to the Metro East team. The club also captured the Metro East team trophies at the quali- fiers for placing the most athletes to both provincial events (the younger gymnasts go to the Ontario Youth Gymnastics Championships). The success of the girls, says Davy- dova, is due entirely to hard work. “I’m happy that it happened be- cause of their hard work. Hard work pays off — that’s what I always tell the kids,” she said. Although Gemini boasted four provincial all-around champions at last year’s provincials, Davydova is not counting on a similar or better re- sult this year. “We can hope” to do well at provin- cials, she said. “We’re working hard for it, but it’s sport, you can’t predict.” NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 PAGE B1 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER March 21, 2001 JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo Gymnasts ready for provincials Columbus, due to illness, didn’t compete at the final qual- ifier, but due to strong results at the previous two qualifiers, was named to the Metro East team in the senior 2 category. It will be the fourth time Columbus has qualified for the Ontario championships, coming off a gold-medal, all-around performance at last year’s provincials in the junior 2 divi- sion. She’s looking forward to going back as a senior gymnast, although there’s no pressure to repeat as a champion. “It’s a reward for working so hard to get there,” said Colum- bus, who has been a gymnast since age three. “I’m going there to try my best. No matter what I do everyone will be proud of me.” Meanwhile, sisters Kaitlin and Jenna Grandy qualified for provincials with outstanding ef- forts at the third qualifier. Kaitlin finished third overall in the senior 2 category, with a third on vault and sixth on un- even bars, balance beam and floor exercise. Jenna placed third overall at the qualifier in the junior 2 division, with a sec- ond on beam, third on vault and floor and fourth on bars. It’s the sixth time Kaitlin has competed at provincials, plac- ing fourth overall at last year’s provincials in the junior 3 bracket. Meanwhile, Jenna will compete in her third provin- cials. The lone newcomer to the provincials is Strezov, who placed fifth all-around at the final qualifier at the senior 1 level. She placed third on bars, fourth on vault, fifth on floor and seventh on beam. Strezov is pleased to achieve her longtime goal of reaching the provincial championships. “That was my goal this year to make it to provincials. I want to do well and hopefully get a medal,” she said. Bunnies hop to tourney gold PICKERING —The Pickering bunny ringette team won its second gold medal of the season after edging Ajax 7-6 in the final of the recent Ajax tourney. Laura Brighton scored the winning goal with less than two minutes remaining in the game, while Javier Spence played an inspired game in net. The team earned its first gold medal in the Pickering tournament and silver in the Whitby event. Second-year bunnies Michelle Stinson, Madelaine Southwell, Brighton, Javier Spence and Devin Calow an- chored the team. Caitlin Curtis, Jaimie Laing, Jack- son Spence, Alana Ray- mond, Lindsay Shanks, Lindsay Shaver, Krista Smith and Lindsey Stevens joined the team, contributing immensely to its success. All players, aged four to seven, participate in the house league program in addition to their tournament games and Central Region games. Brighton reached the 50- goal plateau, while Stinson and Southwell each reached the 40-goal plateau. Pickering will participate in a tournament in Hamilton, March 30-April 1 before competing in the Central Ontario regionals, April 6-8. Four Pickering gymnasts with Gemini Gymnastics in Oshawa qualified to compete on the Metro East team at the provincial championships in Sudbury in May. From left to right are Jenna Grandy, Tara Columbus, Katelyn Strezov and Kaitlin Grandy. Autographed Leaf's Jersey Raffle for Hospital Pickering Ball Hockey LeaguePBHL BALL HOCKEY Call to Register 905-839-9638 www.ballhockeygta.com 159 DYNAMIC DRIVE (STEELES AVE. & MARKHAM RD.) 416-412-0404 “Register Today & Save Your Spot For Summer” Ajax & Scarborough Leagues STRIDES LEARN TO SKATE Next Session Starts Thurs., May 3rd HOCKEY IN FOCUS Instructional Adult Hockey League Starts Monday April 2nd. HOCKEY IN FOCUS POWER SKATING Starts Monday, March 19th 10 classes ADULT HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS One Day Office Tourney’s Mar. 30 3 on 3 Midnight Madness Mar. 17 and Apr. 7 “Youth Summer Hockey League” REGISTER NOW! TIPS FOR TOTS This exciting new programme is geared towards children who are eager to learn to play hockey in a fun and exciting atmosphere. REGISTRATION FOR OUTDOOR SOCCER 2001 Tuesday, March 20th, 6pm- 9pm Monday, March 26th, 6pm - 9pm McLean’s Community Centre Saturday, March 24th, 9 am - 3 pm Saturday, March 31st, 9 am - 3 pm Ajax Community Centre (Upper Level) Registration Fees:$10000 per player or $26000 per family with three or more players For more information, please contact the Registrar Rhonda Randazzo at 416-410-2230. AJAX AZZURRI SOCCER CLUB j a x S p a r t ans'Minor Baseball Assoc i a t i o nA REP TRYOUTS DIVISION MANAGER TIME TRYOUTS: March 24 & 25 at *Lakeside Community School Min Rookie Scott Martin - 427-0462 9:00am Maj Rookie Mark Jorgensen - 427-2842 10:30am Min Mosquito Doug Holmberg - 427-9622 12:00pm Maj Mosquito Bill Boston - 428-2302 1:30pm Min Peewee Bill Stevens - 427-8338 3:00pm Maj Peewee Bill Stone - 683-5319 4:30pm DIVISION MANAGER TIME TRYOUTS: March 24 & 25 at *Lincoln Alexander Public School Min Bantam Sandy Mcleod - 686-4805 9:00am Maj Bantam Greg Beckett - 428-1283 10:30am Midget Jim Walerowich - 721-0964 12:00pm Wayne Murphy - 686-3537 Junior Wayne Robinson - 430-1917 1:30pm Bantam Girls Ken Murray - 683-7326 3:00pm Junior Ladies To be determined 4:30pm Additional tryouts will be announced at the March 24/25 tryouts. For additional information, contact the Manager of your team division. PLEASE NOTE: - Only Players registered for 2001 season may attend tryouts - For registration info call ASMBA HOTLINE AT 683-0706 - Tryout Fee: $3.00 per session (1.5 hrs) SCHOOL LOCATIONS: Lakeside: Westney Rd. South to Lake Dr. turn left at Parkes Dr. Lincoln Alexander: Church St. just north of Hwy. 2 on the east side 48 EXETER RD. (905) 427-0036 Fax# 427-5741 AJAX ACROS GYMNASTICS CLUB SPRING REGISTRATION Hwy 401 N Kings Cres. Exeter * Hwy 2 Harwood Ave.Bayly St. Monday, March 19, 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 21st, 7 - 9 p.m. Boys & Girls Welcome Ages 5 to 15 years old AJAX CENTRECOMNITYMU 2nd Exciting Season For information call (905) 924-1213 HOW TO REGISTER In Person at Ajax Community Centre Sat., March 24/2001 - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. By Phone: Call the info line and we’ll mail or fax you an application. By Mail: Pick up an application at Ajax C.C. anytime and mail to Ajax Summer Minor Hockey League Ages 5 to 15 years old May to August Season 14 Week S c h e d u l e Primetime Games (weeknight games only) Jerseys Awards Certified Officials Computerized Stats NO Fundraising Required Pick. & Ajax Residents Welcome By Internet: www.ajaxsummerhockey.bizland.com ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ OBHA League Team & Individual Registration (905) 427-4153 ycbhl.com BALL HOCKEYBALL HOCKEY WHITBY TOYOTA’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK1025 Dundas St. W. 686-2228 WESTNEY RD.HARWOOD AVE.LAKERIDGE RD.HWY #2 Oshawa’s Dylan Taylor, a fourth-year forward at the University of Prince Edward Island, has enjoyed a successful season. The UPEI captain has won the Dr. Bill Godfrey Award, given to an Atlantic University Sport hockey player who best represents the spirit of intercollegiate hockey by his leadership on and off the ice and by his gentlemanly conduct throughout the season. He’s also one of three finalists from across Canada in the running for the Dr. Randy Gregg Award, which will be handed out Friday in Kitchener. P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 Pickering sprinter back on track Injuries may have dashed early hopes, but Anson Henry believes he’s returning to top form with Washington State BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —It’s been so far, so good for sprinter Anson Henry who’s enjoying a solid comeback season in his junior year at Washington State University after injuries hampered his first two campaigns on the school’s track team. The Dunbarton High School gradu- ate has successfully bounced back from hamstring injuries that kept him off the track for most of his freshman and sophomore seasons at the Pullman, Wash. school. Despite the setbacks and the disappointments of the past two years, Henry, 22, has returned for the 2001 indoor and outdoor campaigns with renewed confidence. “I have known that if I was free of any injury that I was capable of being one of the best sprinters in Division 1 track and field but, because of injury, I have been held back from running my best,” said Henry in an interview con- ducted via e-mail. Henry finished the indoor season in fine fashion, finishing 12th in the U.S. in the 60-metre dash at the recent 2001 National Collegiate Athletic Associa- tion (NCAA) Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Ark. ‘I finished 12th out of ... thousands of runners, so I tried not to let it get to me too much.’ –– ANSON HENRY ON HIS NCAA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Ranked 16th in the country in the event going into the NCAAs, he fin- ished third in his heat with a time of 6.74 seconds, but slower than his per- sonal best of 6.68 seconds. As a result, he didn’t qualify for the final. In a race where a mere two-tenths of a second separated the top-ranked runner from the 17th-ranked athlete, every mistake was magnified. Henry says a slow start kept him out of the final. “A slight stumble out of the blocks is what worked against my chances of getting into the final,” said Henry, who runs his specialties, the 60-metre (in- door) dash, the 100-metre dash (out- doors), as well as the 200 metres (both indoors and outdoors) for the Cougars. “I was somewhat disappointed with my performance at the meet, but when I thought about it, it wasn’t that bad. I finished 12th out of... thousands and thousands of runners, so I tried not to let it get to me too much.” Henry qualified for the NCAAs after finishing second in the 60m and the 200m in the PAC-10 Conference Indoor Track and Field Champi- onships. His time in the 200m just missed qualifying for nationals. The first outdoor meet of the season produced two second-place finishes at the Cal Quadrangular Meet at the Uni- versity of California-Berkeley campus this past weekend. There, Henry ran lifetime bests in the 100m and the 200m, running the 100 in 10.36 seconds and the 200 in 21.17 seconds. A University of Wash- ington athlete won both events. “It was pretty good for my first meet of the outdoor season,” said Henry. “Those times can only get faster.” Henry admitted he’s more at home on the outdoor track than indoors, es- pecially when it comes to running the 200m. As someone who’s tall by sprinters’ standards (He’s 6-feet, two- inches), it’s easier to run on the outdoor track. “I prefer outdoor track because the wider turns in the 200 metres and the extra time I am allowed to get in the 100 metres,” he said. Henry’s hoping he can continue to run injury-free throughout the current outdoor season. After first being side- lined in his freshman season with a hamstring pull, it flared up again last year when he blew out his hamstring at the finish line in his fourth meet of the 2000 indoor collegiate season. Unfor- tunately, he didn’t recover in time to run in the 60m at the 2000 NCAA In- door Championships last season. Not only did the injury keep him out of the NCAA championships, but it also hurt for another reason: He was prevented from a shot at the 2000 Olympic Summer Games in Sydney, Australia as a member of the Canadian team. “I was very disappointed that I couldn’t go to the NCAA indoor-out- door championships last year, but I was also very disappointed because it was an Olympic year. If I was running well in the 60m dash, my 100m dash time would have been very impressive and I most likely would have at least been on Canada’s 4-x-100-metre relay team,” said Henry. Henry, who’s pursuing a degree in information systems, said his focus is firmly on staying injury-free and get- ting to the NCAA outdoor champi- onships in both the 100m and 200m. He’s also hoping to run for Canada at the World Track and Field Champi- onships in Edmonton this summer. “As long as I’m healthy, I shouldn’t have a problem,” he said ANSON HENRY Enjoying comeback season on the track after being sidelined with injuries. 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The dinner and dance went well too, although there were a few who stayed late as hap- pens each St. Patrick’s Day. ••• It was too close for com- fort for one of four Annan- dale teams competing at the Teranet Bantam Boys’ and Girls’ OCA Zone play- downs in Port Perry March 3 and 4. Annandale had two teams in each event. Annan- dale’s Kaitlyn Leslie rink finished as the runner-up in both the ‘A’- and ‘B’-side finals. With Leslie were Kayla Bianchi, Tracy O’Leary, and Lauren Hong. Coach Alex Bianchi said it was a long, quiet ride home that night after the heart- breaking losses. ••• Two Annandale rinks were entered in the JVC Mixed Zone Playdown at the Oshawa Curling Club last weekend. Warren Leslie skipped one team consist- ing of Brenda O’Hara, Dave Hutchison, and Kim Bourque. The Leslie rink won the ‘B’-side final Mon- day night and advances to the regionals at the Dale- wood Curling Club, near Port Hope, March 31. Sidelined in the 11-team event with a record of 3-2 was the Don Critchley team, which includes his wife Deb and Joan and Ed O’Leary. ••• Several Annandale club members found their way to Ottawa for some of the re- cent Nokia Brier Canadian Men’s Curling champi- onship action. Among those attending were Bruno and Marg De- silets, and Andy and Janice Bastedo. Norton rink had Irish eyes for bonspiel prize table Annandale rink wins St. Patrick’s Day mixed event on weekend A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Annandale Curling Club’s Ed O’Leary and Joan O’Leary concentrate on their sweeping while playing in the annual JVC Mixed Curl- ing Bonspiel at the Oshawa Curling Club last Saturday. Mixed curling teams from across the GTA participated in the event. Witty wins season hoops crown, playoffs up next AJAX —The Ajax Men’s Basketball League regular season concluded last week with two of the three games affecting the final standings. ESN Packaging stormed back from a 32-23 halftime deficit to defeat The Top Shelf Sports Bar & Grill 56- 44. With the win, ESN fin- ished third in the final standings and The Shelf placed fourth. Claude Fieg led ESN with a game-high 18 points. Don MacDonald had a strong game for ESN, adding 10. Don Leahy and Chris Eyes each had 17 for The Shelf. Led by Ken Russell’s 18 points, fifth-place Dickson Printing edged the No Names 47-46. Luke Luukkonen had 14. Top scorers for the sixth-place No Names were John Es- posito and Kevin Walker, each with 12, and Scott Guthrie with 11. The night’s final tilt was for first place and saw Witty Insurance hang on to defeat Toronto Brake 51-47. A three-point play by Bob McAuley iced the win. Don McEachern led the Witty squad with 12. Bob Nickle- ford and Steve Leahy each had 14 in a losing effort. Playoffs begin March 22. In one sudden-death quar- ter-final, ESN plays the No Names at 7:30 p.m. The Top Shelf plays Dickson at 8:30 p.m. First- and second-place teams receive first-round byes. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. Sport SHORTS MARCH 21, 2001 Superstar women can get their kicks this season AJAX —The Superstar Women’s Over Thirty (SWOT) recreational soccer league is looking for new recruits to join existing players on the soccer pitch this season. The SWOT league, entering its sec- ond year of recreational women’s soc- cer, is looking for players interested in getting some exercise and having fun on Sunday mornings from the end of May until the end of August. The soccer fields are located in south Ajax and the league is open to women over age 30 who reside in Ajax and all surrounding communities. The league offers Ontario Soccer Association-sanctioned referees, insur- ance, a minimum of 13 games, plus a season-ending tournament. For more information, call Ronda Evans at 686-4007, or Cheryl Crawford 428-0296, or check the Web site at www.ajaxwarriorsoccer.ca. Youth can sign up for a summer of hoops action The Durham West Youth Summer Basketball League is holding registra- tions for the upcoming season this week. The league’s next registration date is Thursday, March 22 from 8 to 9 p.m. at Lincoln Alexander Public School, 95 Church St. N., in Ajax. The next date is Thursday, March 29, also at Lincoln Alexander, from 8 to 9 p.m. The league is open to boys and girls born in 1985 through to 1991.Play- ers will be divided into age divisions. Cost is $55 per player. New men’s basketball league looking for teams A new summer men’s basketball league is forming in west Durham and organizers are looking for team entries for the inaugural season. Players must be 17 year and older to play. For more information, call 905- 626-6115. Flag football league for youth seeks players The Durham Youth Flag Football League still has openings for the 2001 season — its fourth season of providing the sport in the region. Players ages nine to 17 are eligible to play in the league, open to boys and girls throughout Durham Region. The season begins May 14 with evaluations, followed by a few exhibition games before the start of the regular season, which runs until Aug. 9. All games are played in Ajax Mon- day through Thursday evenings. Each team plays two games a week. Registration is $100 per player, which includes a football jersey. Application forms are at the Whitby Iroquois Sports Centre, the Pickering Recreation Complex and the Ajax Com- munity Centre. Call Bill Moore at (905) 683-4935 or mail or drop off your registration form to 43 Rotherglen Rd. S., Ajax, Ont., L1S 5K2. 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Shannon Bruce, 19, and Brittany Gray, 15, are two of 10 dancers hired for the summer dance production ‘Graveyard Shift’ at the theme park. The show will start at the begin- ning of May for weekend performances, and continue with weekday performances from June until mid-October. This year marks the fourth year Ms. Bruce has been part of the dance production, while Ms. Gray is making her debut at the park. “I was blown away, absolutely blown away,” said an enthusiastic Ms. Gray of being chosen as one of four female dancers. “It’s an amazing thing for someone my age.” For Ms. Bruce, she’s happy to again have the opportunity to experience working with a tal- ented group of dancers. “It’s always great” to work at the theme park, she said. “It’s great getting up in front of all the people. You’re dancing with great peo- ple, so it really does make the summer a lot of fun.” The dancers with the Denise Lester Dance Academy attended auditions for Wonderland’s dance company in early February, although Ms. Bruce was auditioned separately with a group of eight dancers who had worked at the park in previous years. Ms. Bruce noted the audition numbers got progressively harder until the field was narrowed down to the final few chosen for the show. Both will start rehearsals March 23. Ms. Gray said she plans to become a profes- sional dancer, with aspirations to “dance on Broadway”. But, for now, the chance to dance at Won- derland is an opportunity of a lifetime for the Grade 10 student at St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School. Meanwhile, Ms. Bruce has taken a year off school to work, but plans to attend college in a year’s time. She also would like to dance in a professional company in the future. “I want to work toward a bunch of things. I want to choreograph, but my main thing is to dance on bigger stages,” she said. BY AL RIVETT Staff Editor AJAX —Did you know rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. army in Memphis at exactly 6:35 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 1958? And, were you aware the King was pronounced dead at precisely 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1977? Not many of us know the exact time of the day in which historical events happen. Not many, except for Ajax resident, veteran journalist and trivia buff, Dale Patterson, who penned the coffee-table book ‘What Time of Day Was That?’, which provides, as its front cover proclaims, “history by the minute”. Published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside and released to book retailers across Canada and the U.S. last month, the book offers readers a glimpse into impor- tant historical events pertaining to the world, U.S. and Canada, but with one notable difference — the events are put in order of the exact time of day they oc- curred. For Patterson, an editor at Canadian Press in Toronto for the past 27 years, the book was a labour of love, albeit a painstaking one, as the detailed information in the book took years to compile. He started to unearth historical data and, of course, the exact times they oc- curred, back in 1998. “Every journalist wants to write a book and I like doing re- search. I love going to the li- brary and looking for things,” said Patterson, adding the McLaughlin Library in Oshawa was an invaluable source of in- formation. “I enjoyed every minute of it.” He noted he was amazed to learn no one had come up with the alarmingly simple idea to publish a historical book based around the times major events occurred. “I’m surprised someone hadn’t done a book like this be- fore, because it’s such a natural idea,” noted Patterson. “It’s al- most like Trivial Pursuit — a great idea, but nobody ever thought of it before.” The book contains a ‘pot pourri’ of information: from sports, politics and world histo- ry to unusual events, such as the time the first commercial was aired on television (on WNBT in New York City on Tuesday, July 1, 1941 at 10:10 p.m. It was a plug for Bulova watches). Patterson even has a name for the style of history con- tained in his one-of-a-kind book. “History has never been doc- umented in this manner. I call it the third dimension. The first dimension is the era, the second is the actual date and the third dimension is the time.” Patterson said it was defi- nitely “serendipity” that his good idea made it into publica- tion. He said his brainwave went beyond the idea stage while he was contemplating writing another book on the his- tory of curling. This led him to e-mail a publisher and eventu- ally make an appointment to show him the original manu- script. The rest, as they say, was history. “I was always interested in (the) JFK (assassination) and the times surrounding it. I thought ‘why couldn’t I extend it to other events in history?’ I showed (the publisher) the manuscript of this book and within six months I had a con- tract. It shows the power of the Internet. It was serendipity,” he said. Research for the book, as one can imagine, was of the painstaking variety, said Patter- son, as not all the times were easily accessible. He pointed out that it was extremely diffi- cult to discover the exact time of day when Bill Mazeroski hit his game-winning solo home run to win the 1960 World Se- ries for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the New York Yankees on Thursday, Oct. 13, 1960. Years of research proved fruitless until he saw an Associated Press photo of the event in the New York Times that clearly showed an outfield clock. It said 3:36 p.m. “I found most of the times (of the events), but it did take a while,” said Patterson. “It was sort of like detective work. There’s really nothing you can’t find if you look hard enough.” One time that continues to elude him is the exact moment King Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered by a British Egyp- tologist in Egypt in 1922. “I be- lieve it was in the afternoon,” said Patterson. Patterson admitted the Inter- net was a huge boon in finding out all the required times. He recalls e-mailing the one-time vice-president of the Motorola Corp., Martin Cooper, to in- quire when the first cell phone call was made. Cooper replied the first call was made at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 1973. The author said he continues to seek infor- mation and currently has enough material for a second volume of work. “If this book does well, I would love to (do a second volume),” he explained. “There are more things I would love to put in. I’m always finding more stuff to put in. Definitely, if there’s in- terest, I would love to do another book.” ‘What Time of Day Was That?’is available at Chapters and Indigo book stores as well as online at Chapters.ca and Amazon. Com. It’s also available in the U.S. at Borders.com and Bar- nesandnoble.com. P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 A rts &Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER march 21, 2001 Do you have a minute for a little history? Ajax author has compiled a catalogue of big events down to the exact time it happened RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Time is important to Ajax author Dale Patterson, who has compiled a detailed list of the exact time of day historical events have occurred. It was a painstaking but rewarding process, the author notes. Did you know? • 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 29, 1953: Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and his Nepalese Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay, reached the summit of Mount Everest — the world’s highest moun- tain. • 11 a.m., Friday, March 15, 44 BC: Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times by a group of conspirators as he took his seat at the Senate House in Rome. • 10:35 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1 7 , 1903: T h e W r i g h t b r o t h e r s m a d e t h e first authenticated heavier-than-air flight on a beach at Kitty Hawk, N.C. Orville Wright had the honour of pilot- ing Flyer 1 after winning a coin toss with his brother Wilbur. • 10:07 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3 , 1995: O . J . 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Save $52-72 when you buy 4 BFGoodrich Plus all-season tires ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY* MUD AND SNOW-RATED FOR ALL-SEASON TRACTION *Pro-rated warranty; complete details in store Pickering Town Centre Direct Line 420-0271 OPERATION LIFELINE THE AJAX AND PICKERING ROTARY CLUBS AND HOSPITAL SEEN ON MARCH 23 • 24 • 25 Follow these simple steps to make a bid on any item(s) 1.Read this flyer and highlight the TIME, BLOCK and ITEM NUMBER of merchandise that interests you. 2.Bidding begins at the time indicated in the flyer. Tune to Rogers Television early, as each block begins with pic- tures and explanations of the items available in that ten minute period. 3.Call (905) 428-8989 and our volunteer operator will answer and ask you for the ITEM NUMBER you are bid- ding on, the AMOUNT for your bid and your TELE- PHONE NUMBER (include area code). All bids must be in whole dollar amounts. 4.We regret that we cannot accept calls from bidders who have blocked the caller identification feature on their telephones. Please disable this feature to allow you to join in the fun. 5.Watch the bid board on your TV. It will show the cur- rent highest bid. “If someone bids higher than your bid, call back to raise your bid before the block bids ends. Minimum bid increase is $2. 6.During MYSTERY MANIA and POWER HOUR, listen to the advice given by the operator during the phone bid process. If you are advised that your bid is equal to or less than the most current bid, you will be asked if you wish to improve your bid. 7.A bell will indicate the end of each block and no new bids will be accepted. However, current calls will be completed. The sound of the bell also indicates the beginning of the next block of items. 8.STAY BY THE TELEPHONE NUMBER YOU GAVE THE OPERATOR FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. We will be calling back to confirm the winning bid. If we cannot contact the winning bidder, the next highest bidder will be contacted. 9.When you have been contacted, you will be instructed to go to Century 21 Briscoe Real Estate, 950 Sheppard, Avenue Pickering to pick up and pay for your item. Century 21 is located near Highway 2 and Fairport Rd. behind the Saturn Saab Isuzu dealership and the Police Credit Union. 10.Payment can be made with cash, MasterCard, VISA, personal cheque and Interac. Personal cheques will only be accepted with the back up of a MasterCard or VISA number.If your cheque is returned NSF, we will charge the item to your credit card, with an additional $15 processing fee. NOTE: Every attempt has been made to accurately convey the description of each item. Once contacted by TV Auction officials, winning bidders can pay for and pick up their items at the following times: For Items Purchased on Friday pick up Saturday, March 23, 2-6 p.m. For Items Purchased on Friday or Saturday pick up Sunday, March 24, 2-7 p.m. All Items Sunday, March 24, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Monday, March 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m. RULES PICKERING Meets Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. Papps Restaurant AJAX Meets Thursday at 12 noon Royal Canadian Legion, Ajax Thank you for joining us for the “Operation Lifeline” Ajax and Pickering Rotary Clubs and Hospital TV Auction. This is the 3rd year for this partnership between our Rotary Clubs and our hospital and we are very pleased to be able to support our community by working together! Please take some time to review the many fabulous products and services we have for auction over the week- end and settle in to make your bids - from the comfort of your home! Remember there is no tax on our TV Auction items! A big “thank you” to all of the local merchants, businesses and individuals who donated products and services to the TV Auction - your generosity will help us support vital medical equipment purchases at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre as well as the many worthy community projects supported by Rotarians. The Ajax and Pickering Health Centre is currently developing exciting plans for the expansion of your hospi- tal which include a brand new emergency department as well as expanded Diagnostic Imaging services, ambulatory care services, rehabilitation services and a wide variety of clinical upgrades. Watch for more details in the near future. Once again, on behalf of the Ajax and Pickering Rotary Clubs and Hospital TV Auction, thanks you for your continued support. AUCTION HOTLINE 905-428-8989 BLOCK 6 BLOCK 12 BLOCK 23 BLOCK 46 BLOCK 63 BLOCK 80 WATCH FOR SPECIAL THEME BLOCKS! POWER HOUR BLOCKS 10:00 pm to 11:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday FEATURE BLOCKS BLOCK 17 WELCOME HOME BLOCK 34 ART LOVERS DELIGHT BLOCK 51 NETS AND HOOPS BLOCK 68 GLORIOUS GOLF BLOCK 90 HODGE PODGE TV AUCTION TELEPHONE BID LINE (905) 428-8989 TV AUCTION DATES Friday, March 23, Saturday, March 24, Sunday, March 25 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 PAGE B5 A/P 0101 D.R. Rigging and Safety First Aid Kit . . . . . . .$50.00 0102 The Children’s Group CD set- Classical Kids Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58.00 0103 Pharma Plus Drugmart Electric Toothbrush . . . . . .$110.00 BLOCK 1 7:00-7:10 0201 Toronto Blue Jays Raul Mondesi Autographed Photo . . . . . . .$50.00 0202 Black Dog Pub T Shirt/Set of Coasters . . . . .$42.00 0203 BMO Nesbitt Burns Kaid 3-in-1 Jacket (L) . . . . .$130.00 0204 Vandermeer Nursery Gift Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80.00 0205 York Soaring Association Sailplane Ride . . . . . . . . . . .$40.00 BLOCK 2 7:10-7:20 BLOCK 3 7:20-7:30 0301 Bay Cycle & Sports Transun Scooter . . . . . . . .$110.00 0302 Hair Fitness, Ladies Perm (inc. Cut and Blowdry) . . . .$80.00 0303 Corrine Bennett Handmade Craft Horse with Swing . . .$70.00 0304 Perfect Audio 1 Pair Driving Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69.00 0305 Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre Gift Certificate . . . . .$2,000 BLOCK 4 7:30-7:40 0401 Fox Run Golf Centre 10 Large Buckets of Balls .$70.00 0402 Massey’s Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . .$40.00 0403 Boyer Pontiac Buick Auto Detailing . . . . . . . .$162.00 0404 Vandermeer Nursery Garden Tote . . . . . . . . . . .$55.00 0405 The Police Credit Union Limite Pair Blue Jay Tickets . . . . .$70.00 BLOCK 5 7:40-7:50 0501 Creative Pastimes Painted Bench . . . . . . . .$175.00 0502 Doug Thompson -Reflexology Treatment for 2 . . . . . . . .$50.00 0503 Dr. Albert Chan Dental Whitening . . . . . . . . . . .$300.00 0504 African Lion Safari Family Pass - 2 Adult, 2 Child . . .$78.00 0505 Remax Quality One Ltd., Ajax -Leaf Playoff Tickets$290.00 BLOCK 6 7:50-8:00 BLOCK 7 8:00-8:10 0701 Bunka with Flair Punch Embroidery Kit . . . . . .$50.00 0702 Fleury, Comery 2 Blue Jay Field Level Tickets $60.00 0703 African Lion Safari Family Pass - 2 Adult, 2 Child . . . . .$78.00 0704 Comfort Inn One Night Getaway Pkg. . .$250.00 0705 The Police Credit Union Pair Blue Jay Tickets . . . . . .$70.00 BLOCK 8 8:10-8:20 0801 Herongate Barn Theatre 2 Dinner Theatre Tickets . . .$90.00 0802 Mandarin Restaurant Dinner Buffet for Two . . . . .$40.00 0803 Town of Ajax Book and Golf Shirt (M) . . . . . . . . . . .$80.00 0804 Dodd and Souter Area Rug 23” by 36”- Oval . . . . . . . .$49.00 0805 Three Bears Autobody Inc. Bodywork Labour . . . . . .$100.00 BLOCK 9 8:20-8:30 0901 Casa Verde Italian Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 0902 Fernie House Spring Gardening Package$250.00 0903 Executive Copier Systems Inc. Portable CD Player . . . . .$150.00 0904 Bunk with Flair Punch Embroidery Kit . . . .$50.00 0905 Martinizing Dry Cleaning Dry Cleaning Certificate . . .$50.00 BLOCK 10 8:30-8:40 1001 BMO Nesbitt Burns Ladies Golf Shirt (L) /Tees. . $80.00 1002 Lenbrook Industries 2 Way Radios . . . . . . . . . $130.00 1003 Grower Direct, Ajax Fresh Cut Flowers . . . . . . . $60.00 1004 Shear Attraction Aromatherapy Massage . . $45.00 1005 Three Bears Autobody Inc. Bodywork Labour . . . . . . $100.00 BLOCK 11 8:40-8:50 1101 Pickering Town Centre Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 1102 Scripture Union Bible Reading Guide . . . . .$120.00 1103 Dr. N. Leon Interplak Power Toothbrush$100.00 1104 Par Four Marketing Golf Access 2001 Book . . . .$60.00 1105 Three Bears Autobody Inc. Bodywork Labour . . . . . .$100.00 BLOCK 12 8:50-9:00 BLOCK 13 9:00-9:10 1301 The Waterfront Bistro Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 1302 Markham Theatre Two Theatre Tickets . . . . . . . . . .$60.00 1303 Mr. John Hansen Bead Necklace Ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65.00 1304 Great Lake Lamp Parts Limited Book Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . .$60.00 1305 Three Bears Autobody Inc. Bodywork Labour . . . . . .$100.00 BLOCK 14 9:10-9:20 1401 MVP Trading Inc. APBA Baseball Gift Pack .$200.00 1402 IGA-South Ajax Gourmet Food Basket . . . .$75.00 1403 Diamond Shine Car Cleaning Package . . . .$50.00 1404 Regalis Fine Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . .$50.00 1405 Three Bears Autobody Inc. Bodywork Labour . . . . . .$100.00 BLOCK 15 9:20-9:30 1501 Women In Motion 3 Month Membership . . . . . . . . . .$199.00 1502 Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. Snowmobile Helmet . . . . .$260.00 1503 Bob Johnston Chev-Olds Beauty Parlor Service . . .$160.00 1504 Siemens Canada - Gigaset Communications System .$300.00 1505 National Sports Practice Birthday Amusement Pkg. .$99.00 BLOCK 16 9:30-9:40 1601 Sage Developmental Resources Personality Profile . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 1602 Midas Muffler Inc. 2 Oil Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$46.00 1603 Vandermeer Nursery- Garden Statuary (Boy and Girl Sitting) .$100.00 1604 June Barringham Handmade Doll . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00 1605 Candy Bouquet Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 Welcome Home BLOCK 17 9:40-10:00 1701 Smitty’s Furniture Coffee Table . . . . . . .$529.00 1702 Enbridge Consumers Gas Propane BBQ .$390.00 1703 Canadian Tire - Pickering Roaster Oven $249.00 1704 Peter’s Appliances Mini Fridge . . . . . . .$249.00 1705 West Durham Festival of Trees Christmas Tree, Lights, Decorations, Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$490.00 1706 Peter’s Appliances Microwave Oven . . .$249.00 BLOCK 19 12:10-12:20 1901 Kearns Opitcal Gift Certificate . . . . . . .$50.00 1902 Envoy Systems Gift Certificate . . . . . . .$50.00 1903 Rebound Sports Graphite Driver 10 Degree Loft . .$60.00 1904 Baywood Centre Gift Certificates . . . . .$100.00 1905 C&D Gifts Gift Certificate . . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 20 12:20-12:30 2001 Troy-Ontor Inc. Framed Print - “Fairways” . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 2002 Answer North America One Year Voice Mail . . . .$150.00 2003 Ajax Muffler Ltd. Lube, Oil, Filter, Tire Rotation . . . . . .$50.00 2004 Toronto Dominion Bank, Ajax Magic School Bus Video/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 2005 A-Maze-Zing Parties & Play Cen Gift Certificate . . . . . .$100.00 BLOCK 21 12:30-12:40 2101 Alderbrook Industries Christmas Tree . . . . . . . .$150.00 2102 Party Tyme Rent-All Ltd. Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 2103 Lakeridge Ski Club Tube Ride Passes . . . . . . . .$25.00 2104 Piranah Bay- Case Deluxe Salmon Portions . . . . . . .$100.00 2105 McEachnie Funeral Home Dinner for 4/Limo . . . . . .$350.00 BLOCK 22 12:40-12:50 2201 African Lion Safari Family Pass - 2 Adult, 2 Child . . . .$78.00 2202 Klondike Food Rush Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 2203 Hawthorne Valley Golf Course 2 Green Fees . . . . . . . . . . .$36.00 2204 Master Mechanic Lube, Oil and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.00 2205 Home Sign Cast Aluminum Address Plaques . . . . . . . .$90.00 SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2001 2501 Vandermeer Nursery Table Top Fountain . . . . . .$60.00 2502 TGF Bumper & Fender Case Body Filler . . . . . . . .$91.00 2503 Medoro’s Hair Design Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 2504 Grapefully Yours Ltd. Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 2505 Dr. Seon/Dr. Walton Teeth Bleeching Kit . . . . .$300.00 BLOCK 25 1:10-1:20 BLOCK 26 1:20-1:30 2601 Massey’s Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$40.00 2602 Par Four Marketing Golf Access 2001 Book . . .$60.00 2603 Mobile Vacuum Hoover Cordless Brush Vac . . . . . .$69.00 2604 Mosey and Mosey Phantoms Tickets April 2 vs New York$120.00 2605 Metro Golf Dome Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 27 1:30-1:40 2701 BMO Nesbitt Burns Bathrobe/Teddy Bear . . . .$95.00 2702 Mr. John Hansen Ebony African Carving . . . . . . . . .$75.00 2703 Fox Run Golf Centre 10 Large Buckets of Balls . .$70.00 2704 Toronto Zoo Family Membership . . . . . .$90.00 2705 Ralph Blanchard Skin Care Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 28 1:40-1:50 2801 African Lion Safari Family Pass - 2 Adult, 2 Child . . . .$78.00 2802 Mainly Cheese Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 2803 David & Henderson Ladies Wallets . . . . . . . . . .$90.00 2804 Bunka with Flair Punch Embroidery Kit . . . .$50.00 2805 Nadene Bragg Skin Care Products . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 29 1:50-2:00 2901 Lenbrook Industries Midland 2 Way Radios . .$130.00 2902 Parkview Golf Club 2 Green Fees with Cart . . .$88.00 2903 East Side Mario’s (Pickering) Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 2904 Ms. Janet Ecker, MPP Gift Basket . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00 2905 Picotte Group Skin Care Certificate . . . . .$50.00 3001 First Choice Haircutters Gift Certificiate/ Dear Canada Book . . . . . .$25.00 3002 Deeer Creek Golf & Country 2 Green Fees - Glen Cedar GT.C. . . . . . . . .$90.00 3003 Ajax Tire Sales Tire Balancing/Rotation . . . . . .$80.00 3004 Answer North America One Year Voice Mail . . . .$150.00 3005 Diane’s Fashions Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$75.00 BLOCK 30 2:00-2:10 3101 Grade Expectations One Session (8 hrs. class time) . . . . . .$325.00 3102 Freightliner Mid Ontario Men’s Winter Jacket (L) . . .$70.00 3103 The Waterfront Bistro Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 3104 Family Pet Foods Cat Tent . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32.00 3105 The Roper Group Skin Care Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 31 2:10-2:20 3201 Parkview Golf Club 2 Green Fees with Cart . . .$88.00 3202 Loblaws Children’s Video Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 3203 Mary Cook Photography Family Portrait . . . . . . . .$135.00 3204 The Winemaking Co. One Batch of Wine . . . . . .$99.00 3205 Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens Stained Glass Table Lamp $150.00 BLOCK 32 2:10-2:20 3301 Diamond Shine Car Cleaning Package . . . .$50.00 3302 Midas Brake & Muffler Shop 1 Pair Shocks or Struts . .$100.00 3303 Red Stallion Garage Supplies Car Care Kit . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 3304 Rust Check - Rust Check Application and Supplies .$115.00 3305 Village Plymouth Chrysler Lube, Oil and Filter . . . . . .$26.00 BLOCK 33 2:20-2:30 3401 Beaver Day Studio Framed Painting” “Droppin In” (Woodducks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$330.00 3402 Guthrie Insurance -Autographed and Framed Poster of Gabriele Sabatini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00 3403 Mrs. V. Spicoluk - Nancy Green Commemorative Print . . .$250.00 3404 Precious Plates’ n Things - Framed Limited Edition Print - Toasty Warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$220.00 3405 DeBoer’s - Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450.00 3406 In Kind Canada - Unframed Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$950.00 Art Lovers Delight BLOCK 34 2:40-3:00 FRIDAY 10:00-11:00 BLOCK 18 12:00-12:10 1801 Hair Reflection Cut and Style . . . . .$30.00 1802 Kearns Optical Gift Certificate . . . . .$50.00 1803 Molly Maid One Hour Cleaning .$60.00 BLOCK 23 12:50-1:00 2401 Bremner Pool & Spa Pool Opening . . . . . . . . .$405.00 2402 Brew Kettle Beer or Wine Brewing . . . .$85.00 2403 Deer Creek Golf & Country 2 Green Fees - Glen Cedar G.C. . . . . . . . . . . . .$90.00 2404 Marathon Service Station 2 Oil, Lube and Filter . . . . .$52.00 2405 The Harp & Crown Pub Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 24 1:00-1:10 3601 Active Recovery Sports Clinic 1/2 Hour Massage . . . . . .$38.00 3602 Annandale Golf & Country Club - 4 Golf Passes Valid Mon.-Fri. . . . . . . . .$140.00 3603 Melanie Pringles Gift Certificiate . . . . . . . . .$50.00 3604 Westbrook Inspections 61 Pc.Mechanics Tool Set .$100.00 3605 Candy Bouquet Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 36 3:10-3:20 BLOCK 37 3:20-3:30 3701 BMO Nesbitt Burns Men’s Golf Shirt (L)/Tees . .$80.00 3702 Conservation Journeys Family Passport - Conservation Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 3703 Pickering Paint Centre Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . .$100.00 3704 Lakeridge Links 2 Golf Passes . . . . . . . . .$110.00 3705 Town of Ajax Family Swim Passes/ Dear Canada Book . . . . . .$17.00 BLOCK 38 3:30-3:40 3801 Great Lake Lamp Parts Limited- Book Lamp . . . . . .$60.00 3802 Captain Phab- RV and Marine Cleaning Products . . . . . .$100.00 3803 Raven and Firkin Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 3804 Riverside Golf Club 8 Weekday Golf Passes (9 Holes) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$144.00 3805 Classique Airline Van Service Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . .$200.00 BLOCK 39 3:40-3:50 3901 D’Vine Wine- One Batch of Win (30 Bottles) . . . . . . . .$95.00 3902 COTERC T-Shirt (L)/Membership . . . . . . . . .$60.00 3903 Whispering Ridge Golf Course 2 Golf Passes . . . . . . . . . .$72.00 3904 Swiss Chalet, Ajax Family Dinner - 2 Adults, 2 Children . . . . . .$37.00 3905 Toronto Dominion Bank, Ajax Magic School Bus Video/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 BLOCK 40 3:50-4:00 4001 Ajax Home Hardware Electric Skillet . . . . . . . . . .$90.00 4002 Bank of Canada New $10 Bank Note Pkg. $100.00 4003 Mary Kay - Terme D’Isola - Sea of the Islands . . . . . .$130.00 4004 Merrill Lynch Canada Inc. Polar Fleece Andrak (XL) . .`$60.00 4005 Play It Again Val Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 3501 Ferrex Engineering Ltd. Tool Kit (202 Piece) . . . . . .$65.00 3502 Regalis Fine Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 3503 Brian Hawke Law Office 2 Skyclub Blue Jay Tickets .$60.00 3504 Town of Ajax Book/Golf Shirt (L) . . . . . .$80.00 3505 Candy Bouquet Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 35 3:00-3:10 OPERATION LIFELINE THE AJAX AND PICKERING ROTARY CLUBS AND HOSPITAL CALL (905) 428-8989(905) 428-8989 FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2001 MOODIE’S MOTOR INN Volkswagen Canada Inc. Ajax First Realty Ltd. PLASTICS LTD. Bank of Montreal PICKERING NUCLEAR A Fine Restaurant BRISCOE ESTATES LTD. MEMBER BROKER 905-428-8989 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 OPERATION LIFELINE THE AJAX AND PICKERING ROTARY CLUBS AND HOSPITAL CALL (905) 428-8989(905) 428-8989 SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2001 BLOCK 41 4:00-4:10 4101 Formax Co. JVC Portable CD . . . . . . .$100.00 4102 Herongate Barn Theatre 2 Dinner Theatre Tickets . . .$90.00 4103 Discount Car and Truck Rental Weekend Mid Size Car Rental$90.00 4104 Sage Developmental Resources Personality Profile . . . . . . .$50.00 4105 Entertainment For The Future Tac.Tic.0! Game & Dear Canada . . . .$25.00 4201 Pirahna Bay Case Popcorn Shrimp . . . . .$51.00 4202 The Pinestone Resort Golf for 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .$240.00 4203 Master Mechanic “Lube, Oil and Filter” . . . .$24.00 4204 A Touch of Class Flowers Flower Arrangement . . . . .$25.00 4205 In Kind Canada Framed Print . . . . . . . . . .$925.00 BLOCK 42 4:10-4:20 4301 Witty Insurance Brokers Ltd. 2 Blue Jay Tickets . . . . . . .$80.00 4302 Trans Canada Electronics Tool Kit 27 Piece . . . . . . . .$30.00 4303 The Phone Authority Ameritech Caller ID Phone .$70.00 4304 Appleby’s Sports Bar Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 4305 Drs. Iatrupoulos and Jesperson Complete Dental Examination . . . . . . . . . .$180.00 BLOCK 43 4:20-4:30 4401 Pickering Village Pharmacy Blood Pressure Monitor . . .$50.00 4402 Appleby’s Sports Bar Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 4403 Plastiglas Industries Limited Fiberglass Planter . . . . . . .$50.00 4404 Laura Secord/Hallmark Easter Gift Basket . . . . . . .$65.00 4405 The Harp & Corwn Pub Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 44 4:30-4:40 4501 Jean Alders Children’s Maple Leaf Sweater - Size 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35.00 4502 Ajax Fire & Emergency Service -Smoke Alarm Kit .$40.00 4503 Pryde Learning Centres Garden Angel . . . . . . . . .$50.00 4504 Klondike Food Rush Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 4505 Town of Ajax Family Swim Passes/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00 BLOCK 45 4:40-4:50 BLOCK 47 5:00-5:10 4701 Business Depot Carrying Case with Handle and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120.00 4702 Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. Snowmobile Helmet . . . . .$260.00 4703 Pickering Photo Portrait Photo 11x14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$155.00 4704 Maaco Auto Painting Supreme Paint Package . .$615.00 4705 In Kind Canada Unframed Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$900.00 4801 The Children’s Group CD set - Classical Kids Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58.00 4802 Regalis Fine Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 4803 Summa Engineering Blue Jay Tickets . . . . . . . . .$70.00 4804 Mr. John Hansen African Mask . . . . . . . . . .$90.00 4805 Entertainment For The Future Tac.Tic..0! Game & Dear Canada . . . .$25.00 BLOCK 48 5:10-5:20 4901 Fernie House Spring Gardening Pkg. . .$250.00 4902 Grower Direct, Ajax Fresh Cut Flowers . . . . . . .$60.00 4903 Allure Electrolysis Facial and Hand Treatment $55.00 4904 Vandermeer Nursery Bird Feeder and Seed . . . .$60.00 4905 Home Sign Cast Aluminum Address Plaques . . . . . . . .$90.00 BLOCK 49 5:20-5:30 5001 Pickering Town Centre Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 5002 Regalis Fine Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 5003 Sage Developmental Resources Personality Profile . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 5004 Mastermind Educational Doll House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250.00 5005 Grapefully Yours Ltd. Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 BLOCK 50 5:30-5:40 5101 K&K Salvage Raptors Luxury Suite - 01/02 Season............................................................$2,000.00 5102 M.A. Stewart and Sons Limited - 2 Raptor Tickets - Apr. 3 vs Philadelphia......................$215.00 5103 Walker, Head Barristors - 4 Blue Jay Tickets ........$150.00 5104 Boyer Pontiac Buick Leaf Tickets - April 4 vs NY Islanders ..............................$140.00 5105 Blue Sprouce Ridge Golf Club 5 Day Ladies Membership ..............................................$599.00 Nets And Hoops BLOCK 51 5:40-6:00 BLOCK 52 6:00-6:10 5201 Deer Creek Golf & Country 2 Green Fees - Deer Creek South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80.00 5202 Mike’s Auto Service Front Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . .$105.00 5203 Bear and Firkin Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 5204 Galbraith Jewellers Wall Clock . . . . . . . . . . .$170.00 5205 The Harp & Crown Pub Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 5301 Carpet Corral 5’ by 8’ Area Rug . . . . . .$189.00 5302 Bunka with Flair Punch Embroidery Kit . . . .$50.00 5303 Trebor Personnel Leaf Tickets - Mar 28 vs Boston . . . . .$140.00 5304 Arnts Loam Supply Concrete Bird Bath . . . . . .$240.00 5305 In Kind Canada Framed Print . . . . . . . . . .$950.00 BLOCK 53 6:10-6:20 5401 The Briars Inn Lunch for 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .$95.00 5402 High Fields Country Inn & Spa-One Night, One Dinner . . . . . . . . . . .$420.00 5403 Metcon Sales and Engineering - Blue Jay Tickets . . . . . . . . .$60.00 5404 Attitude & Imate Personalized Baby Blanket $40.00 BLOCK 54 6:20-6:30 5501 Deer Creek Golf & Country 2 Green Fees - Deer Creek North . $130.00 5502 Raven and Firkin Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 5503 Entertainment For The Future Tac.Tic.0! Game & Dear Canada . . . .$25.00 5504 Mr. John Hansen - Handcrafted African Basket $36.00 5505 Town of Ajax Family Swim Passes/ Dear Canada Book . . . . . .$17.00 BLOCK 55 6:30-6:40 BLOCK 58 7:00-7:10 5901 Deer Creek Golf & Country 2 Green Fees - Deer Creek South . $80.00 5902 Bunka with Flair Punch Embroidery Kit . . . .$50.00 5903 Davis & Henderson Ladies Wallets . . . . . . . . . .$90.00 5904 Swiss Chalet, Ajax Family Dinner - 2 Adults, 2 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37.00 5905 Sklar Peplar Furniture Corp Upholstered Armchair . . .$300.00 BLOCK 59 7:10-7:20 6001 Lakeridge Ski Club Tube Ride Passes . . . . . . . .$25.00 6002 Town of Ajax Family Swim Passes/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00 6003 Spring Creek Golf Club 2 Green Fees . . . . . . . . . . .$38.00 6004 East Side Mario’s, Ajax Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 6005 Alltemp Products Co. Ltd. Winter Coat (XL) . . . . . . .$250.00 BLOCK 60 7:20-7:30 6101 Sage Electric Limited Flood Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$280.00 6102 Appleby’s Sports Bar Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 6103 Blue Spruce Ridge Golf Club 5 Day Ladies Membership . . . .$599.00 6104 Toronto Dominion Bank, Ajax Magic School Bus Video/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 6105 SGH Mortgages 84 Piece Socket Set . . . . . . . . .$120.00 BLOCK 61 7:30-7:40 6201 Dickson Printing Office Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199.00 6202 The Phone Authority Ameritech Caller ID Phone . . . . .$70.00 6203 Millwork Home Centre Bistro Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 6204 Klondike Food Rush Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 6205 Cruise Holidays Terry Cloth Robe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80.00 BLOCK 62 7:40-7:50 BLOCK 64 8:00-8:10 6401 Pickering Nurseries Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 6402 Answer North America One Year Voice Mail . . . .$150.00 6403 African Lion Safari - Family Pass - 2 Adults, 2 Child . . .$78.00 6404 Town of Ajax Family Swim Passes/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00 6405 SGH Mortgages 84 Pc. Socket Set . . . . . . .$120.00 6501 East Side Mario’s, Ajax Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 6502 Mistique Beauty Clinic and Spa Manicure/Pedicure . . .$55.00 6503 Parish & Bloodworth Will/Husband and Wife . .$300.00 6504 Canadian Tire - Ajax Summer Checkup . . . . . . .$30.00 6505 Samco Machinery 2 Raptors Tickets . . . . . . .$220.00 BLOCK 65 8:10-8:20 6601 Bell Canada Phone . .$46.00 6602 Regalis Fine Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 6603 Baywood Centre Gift Certificates . . . . . . . .$100.00 6604 Answer North America One Year Voice Mail . . . .$150.00 6605 Saturn Saab Isuzu of Pickering Lube, Oil, Filter, Travel Safety Kit., Pen, Cap . . . .$100.00 BLOCK 66 8:20-8:30 6701 Molly Maid One Hour Cleaning . . . . . .$60.00 6702 Sage Dev. Resources Personality Profile . . . . . . .$50.00 6703 Baywood Centre Gift Certificates . . . . . . . .$100.00 6704 Mary Brown’s Chicken Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 6705 Williams Chocolate Box of chocolates . . . . . . .$19.00 BLOCK 67 8:30-8:40 6801 4 Seasons Country Club Weekday Golf Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,043.00 6802 The Pinestone Resort- 2 Night Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$503.00 6803 Pickering Playing Fields - Party for 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$400.00 6804 Whitevale Golf Club 4 Green Fees (Mon-Fri) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$240.00 6805 Simcoe Engineering Group Limit Golf Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150.00 Glorious Golf BLOCK 68 8:40-9:00 BLOCK 69 9:00-9:10 6901 John G. Howes - Barristor Wills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750.00 6902 Barry Clark Music Studio 4 30 minute Piano Lessons .$64.00 6903 Sauter’s Inn Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 6904 Renee Sheldon 1 Hour Massage . . . . . . . .$55.00 6905 D’Vine Wine Novelty Wine Server . . . .$100.00 7001 Magwyer’s Pub Private Dinner for 6 . . . . .$300.00 7002 Rogers Video Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$45.00 7003 Gallantry’s Eatery Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 7004 Hardwood Hills Complete Ski Day for 2 . . .$90.00 7005 Letts of London Oyster & Pearl Crystal . . . . . . . . . . .$60.00 BLOCK 70 9:10-9:20 7101 Spring Creek Golf Club 2 Green Fees . . . . . . . . . . .$38.00 7102 J.S. Davidson Insurance Broker - Flight for 2 over Toronto Skyline . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250.00 7103 Kentucky Fried Chicken Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$20.00 7104 Club Link/Cherry Downs 4 Green Fees - Academy Course . . . . . . . .$60.00 7105 Advantage Airtech Ltd. Programmable Thermostat .$100.00 BLOCK 71 9:20-9:30 7201 In Kind Canada Framed Print . . . . . . . . . . .$750.00 7202 Rockburne Brothers Ltd. Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$200.00 7203 Via Rail Canada Round Trip for two Windsor to Quebec City $400.00 7204 Entertainment For The Future Tac.Tic.0! Game & Dear Canada . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 7205 Drs. Iatrupoulos and Jesperson Complete Dental Exam. . . . .$180.00 BLOCK 72 9:30-9:40 7501 Richard MacLean Century 21 Medicine Cabinet . . . . .$50.00 7502 Home Sign - Cast Aluminum Address Plaques . . . . .$90.00 7503 Whispering Ridge Golf Course 4 Golf Passes . . . . . .$144.00 BLOCK 75 12:00-12:10 7601 All Glass & Mirror Services 2 Mirror Plant Boxes . . . .$100.00 7602 East Side Mario’s, Ajax Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 7603 Lisah Hodges RMT 2 One-half Hour Massages $60.00 7604 Royal Bank- Mutual Fund and Financial Plan . . . . . .$100.00 7605 Entertainment For The Future Tac. Tic O! Game & Dear Canada . . . .$25.00 BLOCK 76 12:10-12:20 7701 Toronto Dominion Bank, Ajax Magic School Bus Video/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 7702 City of Pickering - One Year Rec Centre Membership . .$345.00 7703 Mary Brown’s Chicken Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 7704 Color Your World Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$35.00 7705 Dentistry on Liverpool Colgate Actibrush . . . . . . .$35.00 BLOCK 77 12:20-12:30 7801 A Touch of Class Flowers Flower Arrangement . . . . .$25.00 7802 Mary Brown’s Chicken Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 7803 Baywood Centre Gift Certificates . . . . . . . .$100.00 7804 Hardwood Hills Day Ski Passes for 2 . . . . .$30.00 7805 In Kind Canada Framed Print . . . . . . . . . .$275.00 BLOCK 78 12:30-12:40 7901 Town of Ajax - Family Swim Passes/Dear Canada Book . . . .$17.00 7902 Deer Creek Golf & Country Esta 2 Green Fees - Deer Creek North . . . . . . . . . .$130.00 7903 East Side Mario’s, Ajax Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 7904 Your Rainbow Colours Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 7905 Pickering Optometric Clinic Sun Glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175.00 BLOCK 79 12:40-12:50 5801 Source for Sports Hockey Gloves 15 . . . . . .$120.00 5802 Northern Amerex Marketing Inc. Hockey Clothing Rack .$35.00 5803 Bay Cycle & Sports Transun Scooter . . . . . . . .$110.00 5804 Jean Alders - Children’s Maple Leaf Sweater - Size 4$35.00 5805 Drs. Iatrupoulos and Jesperson-Complete Dental Examination . . . . . . . . . .$180.00 Volkswagen Canada Inc. Ajax First Realty Ltd. PLASTICS LTD. Bank of Montreal PICKERING NUCLEAR A Fine Restaurant BRISCOE ESTATES LTD. MEMBER BROKER BLOCK 46 4:50-5:00 5601 Regalis Fine Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 5602 Deer Creek Golf & Country 2 Golf Academy VIP Passes . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 5603 Dr. William Noble Chiropractic Examination . .$80.00 5604 The Natural Advantage Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . .$159.00 5605 Friends of Rotary Flower Arrangement . . . . .$65.00 BLOCK 56 6:40-6:50 5701 Trans Canada Electronics Tool Kit 27 Piece . . . . . . . .$30.00 5702 Dr. William Noble Chiropractic Examination . .$80.00 5703 Pickering Horticultural Soc. Garden Lantern - Concrete Base . . . . . . . . .$130.00 5704 Dominion Sav-A-Centre Gift Basket - Master Choice Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 5705 Entertainment For The Future Tac.Tic.0! Game & Dear Canada . . . .$25.00 BLOCK 57 6:50-7:00 BLOCK 63 7:50-8:00 7301 Safe & Sound Self Storage Inc. Storage - 8 weeks - 10’x20’ unit . . . . . . . . . . . .$478.00 7302 Canadian Tire - Ajax Summer Checkup . . . . . . . . .$30.00 7303 Annandale Golf & Country Club 2 Golf Passes Valid Mon.-Fri. .$70.00 7304 The Gift Gallery Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00 7305 Hobart Food Equipment Group 7 Piece Knife Set . . . . . . . . .$200.00 BLOCK 73 9:40-9:50 7401 JVC Canada Inc. 13 inch Colour TV . . . . . . . .$270.00 7402 Ivan Irwin Hoselton Sculpture - Tiger . .$125.00 7403 Lakeridge Links 4 Green Fees . . . . . . . . . . .$220.00 7404 Donland Jewellers Ladies Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . .$375.00 7405 Binns Kitchens One Glass Cutting Board . . . .$38.00 BLOCK 74 9:50-10:00 BLOCK 74 SATURDAY 10:00-11:00 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2001 MOODIE’S MOTOR INN Sneak Preview of The Mystery Mania and Power Hour Items at www.rotary-pickering.org STAY COOL THIS SUMMER BID ANYTIME BEFORE SUN. AT 2:50 P.M. INSTALLED CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING TO SERVICE UP TO 3,000 SQ. FT. HOME VALUE $2500 donated by Rodman’s Heating & Air Conditoning RODMAN'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS SINCE 1949 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 PAGE B7 A/P SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2001 8101 Toronto Dominion Bank, Ajax Magic School Bus Video/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 8102 New Hair at Home.com Ladies Cut, Style and Colour . . .$45.00 8103 Peter G. Singh, Q.C. Will/Power of Attorney for 2 . .$550.00 8104 Deer Creek Golf & Country 2 Golf Academy VIP Passes . . . .$50.00 8105 Alltemp Products Co. Ltd. Winter Coat (XL) . . . . . . . . . . .$250.00 BLOCK 81 1:00-1:10 8201 M&M Meat Shops, Ajax Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 8202 Midway Carpet Area Carpet 9’ by 12’ . . .$160.00 8203 Arby’s 10 Meal Coupons . . . . . . .$60.00 8204 The Wellness Connection Facial/Massage . . . . . . . .$100.00 8205 In Kind Canada Unframed Print . . . . . . . .$800.00 BLOCK 82 1:10-1:20 8301 A Golden Touch Interior Car Detailing . . . .$100.00 8302 Baywood Centre Gift Certificates . . . . . . . .$100.00 8303 Barry Clark Music Studio 4 30-minute Guitar Lessons$64.00 8304 Sage Developmental Resources Personality Profile . . . . . . .$50.00 8305 Drs. Iatrupoulos & Jesperson Complete Dental Examination . . . . . . . . . .$180.00 BLOCK 83 1:20-1:30 8401 Davis & Henderson - Tapestry Wallet/Men’s Black Wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$66.00 8402 Southwind Equestrian Centre One Week Summer Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . .$275.00 8403 Penningtons Superstore Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 8404 Regalis Fine Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 8405 Bay Ridges Florists Bouquet . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125.00 BLOCK 84 1:30-1:40 BLOCK 86 1:50-2:00 8601 Costco Wholesale Company - 5 KG Chocolate Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65.00 8602 Diamond Shine Car Clearning Package $50.00 8603 Barry Clark Music Studio 4 30-minute Voice Lessons . . . . . . .$72.00 8604 Carousel Wines - One Batch of wine (30 Bottles)$94.00 8605 Candy Bouquet Candy Bouquet . . . . . .$50.00 8701 K-9 Club House Dog Training Course . . . .$125.00 8702 Groomer’s Workshop Dog Grooming and Collar .$50.00 8703 Town of Ajax - Family Passes/Dear Canada Book .$17.00 8704 Paulmac Pet Foods Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 8705 Entertainment For The Future Tac.Tic.0! Game & Dear Canada . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 BLOCK 87 2:00-2:10 8801 Durham Radio Inc. (KX96) Leather Jacket . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00 8802 Hawthorne Valley Golf Course 4 Green Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$72.00 8803 Guthrie Insurance - 2 Ballet Tickets - Madame Butterfly - April 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130.00 8804 Lone Star Cafe Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 8805 In Kind Canada Unframed Print . . . . . . . . . . . .$900.00 BLOCK 88 2:10-2:20 8901 Hair Reflection Cut and Perm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80.00 8902 Molly Maid One Hour Cleaning . . . . . .$60.00 8903 Master Mechanic Lube, Oil and Filter . . . . . . . . . . .$24.00 8904 Bay Cycle & Sports Transun Scooter . . . . . . . .$110.00 8905 Ariss Haulage - Toronto New York Hockey Tickets . . . .$140.00 BLOCK 89 2:20-2:30 9001 Ollie Golf Custom Made Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450.00 9002 Glenn Healy Maple Leaf Hockey Shirt signed by team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500.00 9003 Carpet-Towne 55 oz. Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500.00 9004 Albern Vinyl Windows Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450.00 9005 In Kind Canada - Unframed Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$950.00 9006 In Kind Canada - Unframed Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,100.00 9007 Rodman’s Service - Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500.00 Hodge Podge BLOCK 90 2:30-2:50 BLOCK 91 2:50-3:00 9101 Dominion Sav-A-Centre Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 9102 Paulmac Pet Foods Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 9103 Royal Bank - Mutual Fund and Financial Plan . . . . . .$100.00 9104 Regalis Fine Restaurant Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 9105 The Harp & Crown Pub Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 9201 For You Two Maternity Inc. Breast Pump . . . . . . . .$86.00 9202 Swiss Chalet, Ajax Family Dinner - 2 Adults, 2 Children . . . . . . . . . . .$37.00 9203 Baywood Centre Gift Certificates . . . . .$100.00 9204 Answer North America One Year Voice Mail .$150.00 9205 The Natural Advantage Gift Certificate . . . . . . .$99.00 BLOCK 92 3:00-3:10 9301 All Glass & Mirror Services 3 Mirror Plant Boxes . . . . . .$100.00 9302 Toronto Dominion Bank, Ajax Magic School Bus Video/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 9303 Nautically Yours Maggie Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 9304 Kearns Optical Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 9305 Entertainment For The Future Tac.Tic.0! Game & Dear Canada . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 BLOCK 93 3:10-3:20 9401 Wendy’s - Pickering 4 Meals/Dear Canada Book .$26.00 9402 Lisah Hodges RMT 2 One-half Hour Massages $60.00 9403 Blue Line Plumbing 2 Herongate Tickets . . . . . .$90.00 9404 Hardwood Hills Day Ski Passes for 2 . . . . . . . .$30.00 9405 Samco Machinery Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . .$220.00 BLOCK 94 3:20-3:30 Anderson, Carole Anderson, Greg Anderson, Roger Archer, Jerry Arnott, Cindy Arthurs, Wayne Asque, Phil Babuik, Erika Benham, Bob Bosch, Bill Briscoe, Dick Browes, George Brown, Charity Brown, Pat Burns, Barry Butler, Paul Cabral, Chantale Campbell, Joan Carew, Paul Carter, Dan Clarkson, Tom Cliff, Bruce Cole, Marilyn Cornish, Paul Crawford, Scott Crittenden, Steve Cunningham, David Daly, Allyson Daly, Diana Davies, Christine Decambra, Jeff Denchfield, Charles Dickson, Joe Douglas, Bill Duck, Mike Dulatas, Mila Edwards, Brian Elliott, Donna Ellis, Carolyn Farr, Louise Finn, Kevin Flaherty, Jim Fletcher, Janet Fowler, Eric Freek, Shirley French, David Fry, Daniel Furnis, Dennis Gallant, Joel Gauvreau, Anne Gilbert, Jane Gilchrist, Allan Golberg, Ralph Gordon, Ron Gould, Jason Gould, Jenny Gould, Mack Graham, Bill Guthrie, Ryan Hamanishi, Susan Hansen, Jens Hansen, John Harcourt, Bruce Harnish, Lon Hausdorf, Anne Henwood, Wally Hillion, June Hills-Milligan, Diana Hughes, Dave Humphrey, Shelagh Hurren, Warren Holland, Mark Hughes, Leslie Ingram, Rick Irwin, Ivan Johnston, Rick Johnston, Terry Jones, Marvin Kemp, don Kenny, Anne Kerton, Bob King, Steve Krauss, Marian Leitch, George Linkletter, Brian Longfield, Judy Loreto, John Love, John Luedtke, Wayne MacInnis, Ken AJAX & PICKERING ROTARY CLUBS AND HOSPITAL TV AUCTION VOLUNTEERS MYSTERY MANIA, POWER HOUR AND OTHER GENEROUS DONORS SEGMENT SPONSORS Fri 7-9 Hurren, Flett, Sinclair Fri. 9-11 Val Marshall Travel Sat. 12-2 Plastic Lumber Depot Sat. 2-4 The Phone Authority Inc. Sat. 4-6 Rotary Club of Ajax Sat. 6-8 Pine Ridge Insurance Brokers/ Soho Travel Sat. 8-10 Rotary Club of Pickering Sat. 10-11 Your Choice Communicators Sun. 12-2 Ajax and Pickering Hospital Foundation Sun. 2-4 Hepcoe Credit Union CORPORATE SPONSORS Bank of Montreal Century 21 Briscoe Estates Keyscan Inc. Moodie’s Motor Inn - Champions Off-Track Wagering Nokia Ontario Power Generation Picotte Plastics Limited Regalis - A Fine Restaurant Re/Max First Realty Ltd. Rogers Television Royal Bank Financial Group South Ajax IGA Veridian Corporation Volkswagen Canada Accetone Funeral Home Annandale Dodge Chrysler Cassidy and Co. Architectural Technologists Jacquelynn Tanner - Sutton Group - Heritage Realty Inc. Judi Longfield, MP Mary Roy - Re/Max First Realty Inc. Money Concepts - John Price Mead Packaging Merrill Lynch Messier Dowty Inc. TELEPHONE SPONSORS: 905-428-8989 BLOCK 80 12:50-1:00 8501 Bay Cycle & Sports Transun Scooter . . . . . . . .$110.00 8502 Appleby’s Sports Bar Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 8503 Renee Sheldon 1 Hour Massage . . . . . . . .$55.00 8504 In Kind Canada Framed Print . . . . . . . . . .$750.00 8505 Town of Ajax Family Swim Passes/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00 BLOCK 85 1:40-1:50 9501 Cedar Heights Barber Shop Haircut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.00 9502 Pickering Nurseries Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 9503 Town of Ajax Family Swim Passes/Dear Canada Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00 9504 Hardwood Hills Complete Ski Day for 2 . . .$90.00 9505 Honey Garlic -Dinner for 2, T-Shirt, Hat, Bear . . . . . . . .$76.00 BLOCK 95 3:30-3:40 9601 Awesome Baskets and Gifts Gift Basket (Gardening) . . .$75.00 9602 Casa Verde Italian Rest. Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 9603 Royal Ashburn Golf Club 2 Weekday Golf Passes . .$110.00 9604 Ms. Janet Ecker, MPP Gift Basket . . . . . . . . . . .$125.00 9605 Universal H.V.A.C. Systems Eas Gift Certificate . . . . . . . . . .$86.00 BLOCK 96 3:40-3:50 Marshall, Bob Marshall, Val Martino, Ronald Maxwell, John McGeachnie, Sheila McGill, Gary McKay, Kathy McKay, Suzanne McLean, Bill McMaster, Jim McTeague, Dan Moniz, John Monopoli, Debbie Montague, Heather Morrison, John Muise, John Nanji, Forheen Naqvi, Afsar Needles, Anne Marie O’Brien, Pat O’Leary, Larry Page, Jean Page, Ken Parish, Steve Parsons, John Picotte, Myrna Porrier, Gina Prins, Clarence Pymar, Keith Reed, Tom Reid, Cathy Roberts, Doug Roy, Jacques Ryan, David Sage, Russ Saidi, Mark Schembri, Elaine Sears, Tom Sharples, Gloria Shaw, Les Singh, Sandra Smith, Carol Smith, Sandra Soetens, Rene Soulliere, Nancy Spadafore, Doreen Speed, David Speelman, Michelle Spicoluk, Vincie Springate, Ian Staples, Scott Stone, David Sutton, Ralph Thompson, Michelle Tripp, Lynn Tudor, Troy Van Dyk, George Verboom, Jan Verderosa, Nocolas Walkington, Susan Wellman, Doug White, Paul Whyte, Lesley Wiersma, John Wiersma, Louise Wilson, Jim Wilson, Randy Yorke, Janice Yorke, Jim Zucchetti, Richard Watch for these Upcoming Rotary And Hospital Events APRIL 20 Pickering Rotary Music Festival Dunbarton - Fairport United Church JUNE 10 Rotary 10K Run The Lake Rotary Park, Ajax JUNE 17 Ajax Rotary Pancake Breakfast Rotary Park, Ajax 7 SEPTEMBER 13 The Pickering Town Centre Mayors’ Charity Golf Classic Cherrydowns Golf and Country Club NOVEMBER 21-25 “Making Spirits Bright” The 2001 West Durham Festival of Trees Pickering Recreational Complex To participate, volunteer or get involved call Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation (905)683-2320 Ext 1501 Accounting Solutions Air Zone Party and Play Centre Ajax Jeep Eagle Ltd. Ajax Locksmiths Ajax Library Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Amherst Greenhouse Andrew Selbie Audley Road Stables Arlene Brazeau Celebrity Lanes Cooper’s Plumbing & Drain Services Dominion of Canada Edward Jones Exclusive Esthetics by Nancy Execuclean Gord’s Custom Woodworking Green Thumb Florists HGV Video Productions In Kind Canada Kirsty Naray Glass Arts Lynda’s Love Lace and Lingerie Moreeze Hair Design McDonald’s Restaurants of Ajax Montana’s Cookhouse Saloon NAPA Valley Private Winery Inc. Papps Casual Dining Pickering Drug Mart Puresportsart.com Rockburn Brothers Ltd. Shoppers Drug Mart Star Video State Farm Insurance Sutton Group Heritage Realty The Beat Goes On The Kitchen Garden The Original Basket Case The Print Place Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Raptors Universal Heating Systems Warren’s Printing Place Inc. Wolf Run Golf Club A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 21, 2001 Careers505 OPEN HOUSE-MICROSOFT Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) information session on Wednesday March 21st, 7 p.m. sharp at Durham Col- lege, Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Ave., Whitby. MCSE start date May, 2001. Highest quality IT training, fast-paced, instructor-led cer- tification at top rated college. Funding (inc. E.I.) to qualified. $500. coupon avail. Call Ellen 905-721-3334 General Help510 $$$$100,000$$$ TO START! Just kidding but really we make pretty good money. 18+, no experience necessary. Call Mary (905)686-2442. A RARE OPPORTUNITY - es- tablished NYSE and TSE com- pany, recently launched in Canada, requires excellent communicators. Home-based business, lucrative commis- sions, bonuses, and residuals. http://ZibGib.com/mikeg 723- 4758 A-Z DRIVERS wanted to run USA/Canada. Clean abstract. One year experience. Home weekends. Call 1-800-551- 9397 (9-5 pm) Fax resume to 613-968-7477. ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home on-line, $1500-$3500 PT/FT, log onto www.ecglobalincome.com or toll free 1-877-999-0327. ALL UNEMPLOYED START now!!! 18 + no experience necessary. Full time. lst l00 applicants will be interviewed. Call Ruth (905) 686-9586. ASSISTANT MANAGER Med- iterranean Grill. Full-time to assist in all aspects of res- taurant business, including cooking. No experience re- quired. Call SAM 1-2pm, 8- 9pm to arrange interview (905)839–0443, AUTOGLASS INSTALLERS. Busy glass shop in Pickering requires experienced install- ers call 905-831–4290. RELIABLE MOVERS WANTED! Strong swampers needed, for Residential moves. Part-time Work. $10-$13 per hour. Wag- es paid daily or weekly!! Phone (905)428–1717 CLASS 'A' MECHANIC and 3rd or 4th year apprentice. For busy auto center. Top wages. Fax resume 416-590-0346 or call Richard 905-728-6221 CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK in a therapeutic residential agency operating four group homes for emotionally disturbed tee- nage boys in Whitby, and a Section 19 classroom. RE- QUIREMENTS: experience plus B.S.W.; proven ability to develop individual care plans, to conduct individual therapy, and to facilitate groups for anger management, sex of- fenders, victims of abuse, etc.; references; police check; medical clearance by your doctor. ASSETS: group home background; driver's license; good physical fitness, strength training. Our Staff team has an equal number of men and women. Equivalent to 24 hours per week, mini- mum. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifica- tions. START: April 15, 2001. Cover letter and resume can be delivered in person or mailed to: Warren Family Homes, 515 Harris Court, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 3C6 or fax to: 905-668-0600. CULLEN GARDENS requires experienced kitchen help, dining room supervisor, serv- ers, busers, gift shop and cafe staff and cash office staff. Send resume to Cullen Gar- dens, 300 Taunton Rd. W., Whitby, LIN 5R5 DELIVERY DRIVERS with small cars needed for deliv- ery set up and display, $400/ week+. Phone 579-7816 for interview. BUSY HIGH-END hair salon looking for experienced hair stylists, estheticians and as- sistants with professional atti- tude. Call 723–4594 ask for Manager. SHINGLER WANTED - Experi- enced only apply. Roofing Labourers also needed. Transportation necessary to N. Ajax. Hourly wage. (905)683-6389. FAMILY GROUP SUPPORT FACILITATOR - part time sup- porting families with adults with disabilities toward com- munity inclusion in Ajax/Pick- ering/Whitby. Resumes to Support to Aging Families Project 278 Kerrybrook Dr. Richmond Hill. L4C 3R1 FORE PERSONS required in Landscape construction and Landscape maintenance. $12- $16/hr depending on experi- ence. Recent graduates or horticultural background with at least 3 yrs. experience. Fax resume to (905)668-4400 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. F-T DOOR TO DOOR DIS- TRIBUTORS,for name-brand services, 18+. Good money no experience. 905-426-8865. www.JuiceByYou.com GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Forepersons and Lead Hands required immediately for full- time work. Excellent hourly rate. Benefits available. Ex- perience required. Apply in person to the OGS Landscape Group at 5515 Thickson Road North, Brooklin or fax resume to 905-655-8092 or E-mail to ogs@sympatico.ca RESIDENT MANAGER - We require a resident manager for a high rise apartment building in the Brampton area. Couples only need apply. Female part of the team, must be capable of doing office work. Male part of the team, must be capable of doing maintenance in the building, overseeing cleaning staff and trades and would be in complete charge of the building. Salary plus apart- ment, plus medical and dental plan after three month trial pe- riod. Please fax your resume to: (905) 453-1630. If neces- sary, we will train the correct couple. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 JOCUS EDUCATIONAL TOYS needs consultants in the Dur- ham region. Affordable, quali- ty toys sold through home parties, fundraisers and cata- logue sales. Flexible full/part time income. A Canadian Co. since 1978. Call 1-800-361- 4587 ex. 9339 LANDSCAPING/Maintenance people wanted. Full and part time, early morning hours and weekends. Preference given to those with truck or hitch and experience. Durham/Scarbor- ough area. Great opportunity for hardworking reliable peo- ple. Call 416-822-5898 - lv.msg. LEFARGE PRESSURE PIPE is now accepting applications for labourers & welders. Please apply in person at 5387 Bethesda Rd., Stouffville ON LOCKSMITH REQUIRED- One full and one part time. Will train. Key cutting experi- ence an asset. Call 905-666- 1421 or E-mail: Lock- shop@idirect.com MA-LE ENTERPRISES - 3 people to be hired by April 15th. No selling required. Re- liable vehicle necessary. Ex- cellent opportunity for mothers at home while kids are at school. For interview call 905- 983-5412. MATURE GARDENER, part time. Pickering . Call 416-771- 1564. IMMEDIATE,mature and neat. Meat deli help wanted. Part time, full time. Apply in per- son with resume to: East End Quality Meats & Deli. Blair Park Plaza, Whitby. MRS. WIDEMANS Incredible Gourmet Food Shop is looking for part/full time self-motivat- ed, enthusiastic • Front Coun- ter Help • Kitchen Assistant. Fax resume 905-642-0105 or phone 905-642-5838 NIGHT SHIFT work, cleaning and reloading catering trucks. Part-time night-time position, and full-time night Supervisor. Start immediately. G license required. Call (416) 286–8436 leave message. PETS SALON HIRING, busy Pickering location, experience and drivers license preferred. Must be available days, even- ings and weekends. Call 905- 420-5922. REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT re- quired asap. Computer skills required. Submit resume in confidence to: Mary Anne Murphy, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, 200 Dundas St. E. Whitby. Ph: 905-666-1333. SHOWROOM CLEANER/ JANITOR.Part-time 15-20 hrs per week. Please fax resume to (905)420-2287. STRAIGHT TRUCK OWNER operators needed for expand- ing local trucking company operating in the GTA. Tailgate required. Call 905-579-8000. 7am-7pm. 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 SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR and office administrator for Pickering & Thornhill loca- tions. Full/part time, must have current awards. Mini- mum 2 years exp. Call Allison 905-707-9495 or fax resume 905-709-2960 TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call (905) 579-7816 for interview. TELEMARKETERS.Estab- lished HVAC company seek- ing experienced individuals to work in our service call centre and preform Other office du- ties. Must possess superior people sales and phone skills. Ability to advance. Good wag- es, benefits plus commission. Call (905)683-0387 or fax (905)683-3377. 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. BUSY UPSCALE Hair Studio in downtown Whitby with stylist chair for rent. Lots of parking, close to amenities. Reason- able rental rates. Call (905)430-0796. VANDERMEER NURSERY has Garden Centre positions available in all areas. Cashier, General Labourers, Sales. Apply in person to: 588 Laker- idge Road, Ajax. No phone calls please. WANTED - AZ DRIVERS re- quired. Paid percentage, fancy equipment, us. medical cov- erage, disability insurance coverage must have good ab- stract and criminal search. runs south and New England states. Please call (905) 697- 1403 ask for Jeff WANTED - Experienced Es- thetician, Registered Mas- sage Therapist and Hairstylist for busy hair and day spa. Only experienced profession- als need apply. For interview please call 728–0435 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. LICENSED STYLIST to man- age Ajax salon, great oppor- tunity for the right person to become part of a fast growing company. Guaranteed salary/ commission, profit sharing, paid benefits, hiring bonus and store discounts. PT Posi- tions Whitby & Ajax. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. 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. Salon & Spa Help514 HAIRSTYLIST - ESTHETICIAN For a very great and different experience in the health and beauty profession come and join us. 905-852-8832. Skilled & Technical Help515 3RD YEAR APPRENTICE to li- censed electrician required immediately for busy compa- ny. Telephone (905) 430–9202 ACORN LANDSCAPING land- scape foreperson and landscape labourers needed for busy design and install company. Min- imum of 5 years experience in installing interlocking brick etc. Must have valid drivers license and own transportation. Year round employment possible. Call 905-432-2341 BODY PERSON WANTED. Collision experience a must. Must have own tools. Hourly pay. Call 905-985-1991. MIDAS PICKERING - Help Wanted - Experienced Licensed Mechanic. Drive Clean Repair an asset. Also Lube Technician. Resume required in person only: 1650 Kingston Rd. SHEET METAL mechanics and apprentices needed for work in the Oshawa area. Fax resume to 705-277-3003 SIGN COMPANY IN AJAX hiring experienced full-time fabricators / craters. Excellent wages /bene- fits. Fax resumes to Kevin 905- 428-1790 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST& APPRENTICE Required full time for trendy salon in Pickering. 426–2005 WORK NOW ! Looking for F/T immediately $400+ weekly Call Now ! (905) 571-0102 Students 1-888-265-5539 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Lead hand with minimum 7 yrs exp. in stone work and all other facets of landscape construction. Own transportation. Top wages. (905)640–8374 Fax: (905)642-3662 HOUSE PARENTS Skilled couple/individual to operate a parent model home for trou- bled children. Excellent remuneration and sup- port services. Experi- ence in related back- ground preferred. Fax resume to: 1-708-653-5800 or email to: storeyfin@heydon.com HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT JOBS Jobs are available now in the Pickering/Ajax area. Cash paid daily. After school. Call 1-800-843–2308 NOW CRAFT ASSEMBLERS WANTED for reputable Pickering Craft Manufacturer. Must have Craft experience. Please call (905) 686-9031 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. AVON Wanted sales Representatives. Earn extra income, no minimums. For information call Heidi 905-509-1163. SSSS PPPP OOOO RRRRTTTT SSSS MMMM IIII NNNN DDDD EEEE DDDD $500 - $600 weekly Work for Pro Sports team in a fun new environment. Call Tara (905) 571-1543 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 21, 2001-PAGE B9 “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamnews.net Web Site: www.durhamnews.net Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamnews.net Email: compose@durhamnet Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 683-0707 Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. FOR INFORMATION CALL (905) 427-1922 AuthorizedPROMETRIC TESTING CENTER™ Novell EDUCATION ACADEMIC PARTNER ® of Business and Computer Technology DIAMOND INSTITUTE Funding may be available for those who qualify. Durham Region’s first certification college is now certified as a Microsoft Technical Education Centre. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.diamondinstitute.on.ca COMPUTER SERVICE/NETWORK ENGINEER ➣Operating Systems (DOS/Windows/Linux) ➣A+ Certification ➣Introduction to Networks (Network+) ➣Microsoft MCSE 2000 ➣Novell CNE ➣Cisco CCNA This program includes 15 certification exams and is taught by certified instructors. Diamond Institute is certified to deliver Microsoft and Novell official curriculum. This week’s feature program: CONTROLLER A company located in Whitby re- quires the services of a Controller. The successful candidate will have a recognized degree in accounting, five years experience in industry, be innovated with good communica- tion skills. The Company is a vibrant newcomer to the community and offers a competitive remuneration package including a comprehensive medical plan. Interested candidates should send their resumes to: M. Wallace by fax #905-666-9795 School of Business Other Classes Starting Soon: Accounting & Payroll Admin Small Business Manager I.T. Technician Network Administrator Personal Support Worker Web Design/E-commerce Exec. Office Assistant Legal Admin. Assistant Begin your new career in ESTHETICS and SALON OPERATIONS with a diploma from THE TORONTO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS •Manicures/Pedicures •Facials •Make-up •Aromatherapy •Client Consultation •Salon Operations/Computers •Skin Treatments •Hair Removal/Waxing •Body Treatments/Aromatherapy •Body Massage/Reflexology •Professional Skills/Jobsearch Training includes: Call for class information. Seats are limited! Helping You Build a Better Life Financial assistance may be available to qualified candidates. Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Rd. Pickering (905) 420-1344 LABOUR AND MATERIAL CONTROL ASSISTANTS We are looking for highly motivated and committed individuals to join our team. You will be responsible for the following: •Conducting time studies in order to assist in setting labour efficiency standards •Evaluating labour efficiency and monitoring downtime •Reconciling daily material requirements You must be able to work independently and have a reasonable number crunching ability. Working knowl- edge of computer applications will be an asset. Please forward your resume to: Payroll Department Mason Windows Ltd., 913 Brock Rd. S. Pickering, Ontario L1W 2X9 Fax (905) 839-8639 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE NEED A JOB??? Are you over 24 years old? Get started with a FREE RÉSUMÉ Bring this coupon in to our office for a free résumé. Call Sandy today for an appointment (905) 420-4010 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (C.A.R.E.) 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12, Pickering 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 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 KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! Looking for very outgoing kids 2-16 yrs. M/F 16-65 yrs. Must be outgoing or don’t call! T.V. Comm./film. No Fees or classes. No extras.Call (416) 221-3829 MANPOWER ® LOOKING FOR WORK? MANPOWER IS LOOKING FOR YOU! Manpower is currently recruiting for 90 inventory counters to work 2:30p.m. - 11p.m. in the Scarborough area. Ideal candidates will: Have exceptional attention to detail Be available to work March 28th, 29th, 30th Have experience doing inventory Be flexible and a team player This position is a three day assignment only. You must have reliable transportation and be committed to work all three days if needed. Please fax resume attn: Kristen 905-831-8134 or call 905-831-7683 ACTION WINDOW CLEANERS is hiring students for summer positions. Work with other students. Be a part of a student business! Job Description: Work outdoors in a team environment with other students. Candidates will be expected to learn quickly and work in a fast paced environment. Most work will be in residential neighborhoods, requiring candidates to be comfortable dealing with clients and delivering friendly cus- tomer service. No experience required, all training provided. Pay for summer to range from $300/week at $8.00/hr., other bonuses available for strong performers. Minimum 40 hrs/week. • Seeking candidates for May and June (6-8 weeks) • Strong performers will have opportunity for full-time work until August Positions available in the Ajax/Pickering/west Whitby area Resumes can be sent by fax to:(905) 427-0625 Whitby location is looking for EXPERIENCED MANAGER(S) Are you an organized, hard working, energetic person who can assume a leadership role in a fast paced restaurant environment? If so, please fax your resume and salary expectations to the attn of: General Manager 905-666-4636 PICKERING TRAVEL CENTRE PART-TIME TRAVEL CONSULTANT, must have minimum 1 year IATA experience and knowledge of Apollo. PART-TIME CLUB COUNSELLOR, must have good grasp of North American geography and retail sales experience would be an asset. Both candidates should have excellent customer service and communication skills. You should enjoy working with the public and be available to work flexible hours. Please forward resume to: Human resources, CAA, 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill, ON L3T 7P9 Fax: (905) 771-3447 E-mail: jobs@central.on.caa.ca TRAVEL (CENTRAL ONTARIO) INC. CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. Deer Creek Golf & Country Estates and Glen Cedars Seasonal golf course maintenance and landscaping employees re- quired to work full time from open- ings in April to closing in Novem- ber. Please fax resumes to the at- tention of: Golf Maintenance Dept. (905) 427-1611 No phone calls please We thank all applicants for showing interest in our company. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SCHOOL LUNCH SUPERVISORS NEEDED! $12.07 per hour Positions available immediately at: Westney Heights 45 Brennan Rd. Ajax Call directly to arrange an interview (905) 427-7819 F/T LIVE-IN SUPERINTENDENT required for 76 Unit Co-Operative Building in Oshawa This person will be required to carry out routine cleaning and preventative systems main- tenance, general maintenance, painting units, etc. Experience person with knowledge of Fire Code and co-operative living essential. 40 hours per week and on-call, three bedroom unit, air conditioned building with security systems. Salary and benefits above average and to be negotiated. Please fax resume and references to: (905) 723-2172 Or send before March 29th, 2001 to: File # 667, P.O. Box 486 Oshawa This Week 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Only those who are interviewed will be contacted. No calls or walk-ins. Golf Specialty Store accepting applications for Full Time Sales Positions for Whitby location. Previous retail experience and/or golf background required. Please fax resumes to: 905-723-8590 LAIDLAW LOOKING TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY? LAIDLAW IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW, TO FILL POSITIONS AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER LAIDLAW • 6775 BALDWIN ST. N. BROOKLIN, ONT. 1-800-263-7987 AJAX • PICKERING • UXBRIDGE • TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED (APPROX. 2-3 WKS. DAILY) PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON. The Uxbridge Times Journal/Tribune requires Rural Route Drivers to deliver newspapers twice a week to the following areas: Uxbridge (North & South) Goodwood, Stouffville Reliable vehicle required Call Debbie 905-852-9141 requires NEWSPAPER CARRIERS to deliver papers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: UXBRIDGE Centre Rd., Maple St. W., King St. W., Balsam St. N. & Beech St. N., Bolton & Rachel Lee, Galloway Cres., Alsop Place, Turner Dr., Brock St. W., Main St. N., Lormik Dr., Sandy Hook Rd., Colby Rd., Harvey St., Second Ave, Third Ave. N., Dominion St. & Brock St. E. CANNINGTON Meadowlands & Country Lane Also, Adult Carriers needed for walking & driving routes. Call Debbie 905-852-9141 • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money• Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money• Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money • Earn Extra Money THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 WE'RE EXPANDING And Tanning Centre We are now seeking experienced stylists for our locations in Bowmanville, Ajax and Whitby. Full or part time positions avail- able. Friendly atmosphere, good wages, commission and other incentive programs. Call Louie (416)431-9084 or 1-800-618-9684 M-F PART-TIME DAY Positions Available in Pickering & Ajax Interested in working only 3-5 hours during the day, M-F? If so, apply in person at: 734 Kingston Rd. (Pickering) 274 Kingston Rd. (Ajax) or 80 Bayly St. (Ajax) 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 510 General Help 510 General Help DOG GROOMER very busy grooming shop requires full time groomer, good scissor- ing skills a must. Call 435- 0581 after 6 p.m. CLASS A MECHANIC resumes to: Ed Plant's Auto Service. 1430 King St. East Hwy #2 Courtice. 905-725– 8542 Computer & IT520 INTERACTIVE ONLINE MEDIA. Internet development compa- ny is hiring in Kingston Ont. Visit www.inonmedia.com for more details. Office Help525 LEGAL SECRETARY/Recep- tionist Required - Must have experience in Family Law and Civil Litigation. Experience in Estates and Real Estate an asset. Mail or fax your re- sume to the law firm of Sosna & Burch, 214 Colborne Street West, Whitby, Ontario L1N 1X2. Fax: (905) 668-6999. 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 Sales Help & Agents530 3 EXPERIENCED sales people required for very busy com- pany. Must have knowledge of roofing and windows. Salary plus commission. Company vehicle negotiable (905) 428- 8704 or fax (905) 509-2600 ENTHUSIASTIC SALES HELP wanted at Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre. Vitamin knowledge Drop off resume to Manager 10am-5pm., Mon- Fri. EXPERIENCED SALES PER- SON needed for Ceramic and Hardwood retail store in Pick- ering. Weekend & evenings. Fax resume 905-683-3182. EXTREME FITNESS - We are currently opening up opportu- nities for Sales Representa- tives and Certified Nutrition- ists to fit into our winning team at our Pickering location. People with the following cre- dentials are encouraged to apply - career minded, some fitness background, self-start- er, incentive driven and pos- sess good communication skills. If this sounds like you, send resume to: 905-426-7880 or call 905-426-7628, ask for Ken. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT needed part-time leading to full-time. Experience an asset, but not required. Drop off re- sume at 3000 Garden St., Su- ite 208, Whitby (905)430– 1341 DENTAL ASSISTANT/RECEP- TIONIST for dental office in Ajax. 2 yrs. recent exp., Lo- gitech experience, HARP cert. committed and dependable. Part time with full time poten- tial. Fax resume to: 416-483- 1391. GROWING DENTAL OFFICE requires Assistant and Re- ceptionist full time, includes some Saturday and evening hours. Only those HARP certified need apply Call 905-831-6838. PART TIME HYGIENIST required for Pickering Office. Evenings & Saturdays a must. Experience preferred. Fax resume to 905- 683-8494 Attention: Rhonda. PATIENT ORIENTED pharmacist required for medical clinic in os- hawa area. 20 - 30 hrs. weekly. Excellent wages. Hours are flexi- ble. Fax re-sume to (905)420- 7342 or email eakers@medical- pharmacies.com or rtang@med- icalpharmacies.com PDA - LEVEL II full time position available for mature reliable and outgoing person. Administrative experience a definite asset. Reply to Fax (905) 434-8520. PHYSIOTHERAPIST-FULL TIME for new physio owned clinic in Whitby. Manual therapy exp. required. Sports, WSIB, MVA, Ortho, excellent remuneration package. Fax resume 416-492- 1985. RN & CDA 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. VERSA-CARE CENTRE, Uxbridge, invites applicants for permanent part-time RNS. Previous LTC experience an asset. Fax or mail resume to: Elizabeth Batt, DOC, 130 Reach Street, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3 (905) 852-0117. VERSA-CARE CENTRE,Ux- bridge, 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. Hotel/Restaurant540 MASSEY'S RESTAURANT full time day shift dishwasher/ cleaner. Apply in person with resume to 774 Liverpool Road South, Pickering. (905)839– 5758 Part-Time Help541 PART-TIME CASHIERS re- quired Monday - Friday 5- 9pm, Saturday's 9-2 or 2- 8pm, Sunday's 10-6pm. Call Barbara (905)683-8704 bet- ween 9am - 5pm weekdays. Payless Drug & Food. PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST for busy vet clinic in Picker- ing. Evenings & occasional Saturdays. Computer & pet knowledge an asset. Apply by resume only to: White's Rd. Veterinary Clinic, 1822 White's Rd. No phone or faxes please. VERSA-CARE CENTRE,Ux- bridge, invites applicants for permanent part-time laundry aid. Fax or mail resume to: Sharon Dickinson, Adminis- trator, 130 Reach Street, Ux- bridge ON, L9P 1LS 905-852- 0117. Domestic Help Available555 AAMAZING CLEANING INC. Too busy? Too tired? or Just don't like cleaning? Bonded & Insured. Call Teresa (905) 666-0727 to arrange a clean- ing by one of our experienced staff. Employment Wanted570 NEEDING RESPONSIBLE care giver for 2 year old child. 5pm.-3am. Pickering Village area. Starting immediately call 905-626–2821. Houses For Sale100 PRIVATE SALE Harmony/ Rossland 3000sqft 4-bed- rooms, 3 baths, Jacuzzi ensu- ite, formal living/dining, open family room, gas fireplace, ceramics, C/Air/Vac, 2 walk- outs, deck, professionally landscaped. 905-579–3887 (7pm-9pm). 4-BEDROOM SEMI,eat in kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, finished basement, fireplace, Central Air, new gas furnace, 6 appliances, $139,900. Call 905-432–1860. OPEN HOUSE, March 24, 25. 1-5 pm. 293 Waverly St. S., Oshawa, near Civic. BEAUTIFUL CLEAN BRIGHT 3 bdrm house in Westney Heights. New windows, fur- nace, upgrades, hardwood, finished basement, 5 ap- pliances, large deck. Must see! $184,900. Call (905)619– 3270. NORTHEAST OSHAWA 2- bedroom brick bungalow, di- ningroom, large lot backing onto park. Quiet neighbour- hood, near all amenities. Hardwood floors, paved drive, new roof, $143,900. (905)720–2307 NEWCASTLE,3 bedroom ce- dar bungalow, aluminum sid- ing, cathedral ceiling, hard- wood floors, skylight, gas fireplace, finished basement, 1/2 acre treed, $179,000. Open House, March 25 and April l. (905) 987–3922 **HOME SELLERS**Find out what the home down the street sold for!! Free computerized list of area home sales and current listings. Free recorded message.1-888-887-9586 ID#1041, Royal LePage Signature. www.sharonjcrann.com PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly area, bungalow on quiet street with main floor in-law suite, updated eat-in kitchen, close to Go, 401 and shopping, walk to lake. $181,900. Call (905)420–4252 EAST OSHAWA SEMI,3-bed- rooms, large fenced yard, near 401, new roof & drive- way. $124,900. Call (905)721- 0601 for more info. Absolutely no agents. (snp) LITTLE OR NO DOWN! $189,900. Desirable Ajax lo- cation on large court. 3 bed- rooms, 3 baths, garage, fin. basement, large yard. Call (905) 426-3434 Townhouses For Sale105 2-BEDROOM condominium townhouse, finished basement with bathroom, includes dish- washer, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, convenient N. Oshawa location, asking $88,000. Call (905)579–8835. Lots & Acreages135 BUSY PAINT SHOP requires full-time Paint Preppers. Will- ing to train; reliable & inde- pendent workers; wage corre- sponding with experience. 47.5 hours/wk. Apply to: The Wheel Fix, 1041 Hwy 47, Ux- bridge or fax (905)985-5272. LAKE SCUGOG treed building lot. Approx. 200 ft. water fron- tage. One-of-a-kind. $249,900. Private sale. Call 905-619-0137. Indust./ Comm. Space145 FOR RENT in the Kendall area storage barn, 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 OSHAWA PRIME DOWN- TOWN retail location, 2 stor- ey, 1,400 sq. ft., $1,600 per mo. (905) 706-4133 (cell) (905) 728-9465. (res) UXBRIDGE small professional office space available on Toronto Street. $1000 inclusive Available immediately. Call 905-683-5117 ask for Abe Fakhourie. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 3 BEDROOM, hardwood floor, main floor of duplex, NW side of O.C. Creek runs behind backyard, 2 car parking, available May 1st. $925 plus 1/2 utilities. (905) 723–5513 A Bachelor apt,3rd. floor, parking, laundry, close to Oshawa Hospital, no pets, non- smoker, $535 mo./inclusive. Call 905-576–7540, leave message. A1 CONDO, 3 bedroom, 2min N. 401 faces Ravine+Oshawa Creek, 30ft. balcony/all inclu- sive. d.w./w.d./underground parking/newly renovated. F&L, references, no pets/non- smokers, $1,100.00. Available May 1st. 728-0502/725-2624. 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. ADELAIDE/PARK Rd. Large 2- bedroom apartments, $700+ electricity. Includes heat, hot water, parking, laundromat. No Dogs. Available April lst. Call (416) 281-8364 AJAX- Harwood/Hwy 2. - One bedroom large clean apart- ment in luxury home. Close to all amenities. Private en- trance. 1st/last. NO pets/no smoking preferred. $700/ month inclusive. Available March 31. 905-427-4466. AVAILABLE MAY 1, large, bright basement bachelor, open concept, must see. N.W. Oshawa, near amenities, Separate entrance/laundry/ parking/cable, $650-$700 in- clusive, mature, quiet-non- smokers/no pets. (905) 579– 0197. BACHELOR APT.for rent suit single, mature, non-smoking person. Oshawa, Simcoe/ Wentworth area. $400/month all inclusive. Cable, laundry, no parking, Available April lst. No pets. Call 576–3182 after 4 ask for Luda 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. CLEAN AND SPACIOUS 2 bdrm basement apt. Recently renovated. Separate entrance, ceramic flooring, c/a, pool, $700 inclusive. First/last. No pets. Avail. April 1st. Call (905)720-3325 or pager (905)720-7035. HUGE 2-BEDROOM base- ment apt or 1-bedroom+den. Priv. entrance & parking. Util- ities incl. Working adults pre- ferred. No pets. $675/mo. First/last, references. April 1st. Ritson/Wolf. 905-576- 3485 I BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Oshawa Hospital area. Private entrance, $525 includes utilities. Available May 1st. Suitable for single non-smoker, no pets. Call 432-7308. NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE large 1-bdrm apt., 14-ft. ceil- ing, fireplace, sauna, laundry, parking avail. sep. ent. non- smoking, $700 incl. Call (905) 576-9859 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. 1 BEDROOM in sixplex, main floor, excellent neighborhood, north Bowmanville. Newly renovated. Large backyard, laundry and parking. Available immediately. $575/month in- clusive. Call 571-6658. OSHAWA - 2 bdrm. upper floor of duplex w/loft. Freshly painted, hardwood floors, ap- pliances. $850 inclusive. First, last, references. No smoking or pets. Avail. April 1st. (905)404–1763. OSHAWA 1 large bedroom, older 2-storey semi-detached house, 401/Simcoe area, fridge/stove included, asking $750 +utilities. No pets. First/ last required. Avail. Apr. 1st. 905-728-3881, 905-436-6085 OSHAWA APTS. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom. Includes utili- ties, parking. Laundry on site. Building #1 (905)432-8914, or Building #2, #3 & #4 (905)- 571-0425. Or for all 1-888- 558-2622. OSHAWA, 1-bdrm. apt., newly renovated, no pets, parking 1 car. $650 inclusive, hydro xtra. Available immed., 1st/last, in 3- plex. 905-720-4505, 718-9321. OSHAWA,Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, Steven- son N. of Adelaide, close to all amenities, available imme- diately. $750/monthly. No pets, non-smokers preferred. Call (416)321–0561. SIMCOE/TAUNTON Spotless basement apartment, separate entrance, fireplace, a/c, garage, pool. Avail. May 1st. No smok- ing/pets. Suitable for adult or senior. $600/month. Call (905)579-9522. SPACIOUS 1-BEDROOM apartment in Ajax. Utilities in- cluded, first/last, no pets, no smokers, suit single adult. Available April 1. $650/month. Call (905)619–2052 TWO BEDROOM main floor apt. Available May 1st. First/last. No pets. Parking, fridge and stove. $895 all inclusive. Oshawa. Call 905-723-0973. TWO BEDROOM basement apartment, separate entrance, Rosebank Rd. $875 per mo all inclusive. lst/last, available April lst. Non smoking/pets. Telephone (905) 420–1903 UPPER 3 bedroom bungalow. Close to all amenities. Large backyard/porch. Non-smoker, no pets, quiet. $880 inclusive/ first/last. Available May 1st. Call 905-428-2334 NORTH OSHAWA Very clean one bedroom basement apt., no smoking/pets, parking, shared laundry, a/c, utilities included, female preferred. Available April 1st, $600/mth, first & last. (905)579-6157 or (905)725-4832 WHITBY SPACIOUS,clean, quiet, 1-bedroom mn.flr home, centrally located "Olde Whitby" incl. basement, laun- dry, walkout private patio, yard, driveway. Suit adult working person(s) non- smoker, No pets. April 1. $790+utilities. 905-668-3011. WHITBY - 2 bdrm basement apt. Separate entrance, park- ing. $650 inclusive. First, last, no pets. Avail. May 1st. Call after 4pm(905)579–1076 WHITBY - Gorgeous 3 bed- room main floor apartment, available May 1st. $1075/ month all inclusive. Call Deb- bie 905-430–6229 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Ken Col- lis, Associate Broker, Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663- 1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com 3 BEDROOM DETACHED with garage, one full & 2 1/2 baths. North Oshawa, avail April 1. $1,000 + utilities, first/last. Call 905-723-3790. AN 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. BEAUTIFUL 3 bdrm back-split. Close to all amenities. $1100/ mth. + utilities. No pets. Available May 1st. Call 434-8781 after 6pm. OSHAWA - EXECUTIVE Century, King East, $2,900 plus utilities., 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, ideal prof. home occupation. lst/last, ref. required. Dolores Oke, (905) 576-5544 (905) 686-1979 (Tor- onto) Royal Le-Page Frank R.E. Townhouses For Rent190 A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom townhouse close to schools, shopping. $950 per month plus utilities. First/last. Available Apr. 1st. (905) 579-9956 days. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 FURNISHED ROOM in private NE Oshawa home. Working pro- fessional male preferred. Non- smoker. Good references required. Weekly rate. Available immediately (905) 432-0369 OSHAWA - Furnished room in central location, male or fe-male welcome. $360 month inclusive, available immediately. No pets. Phone (905)579–0804. ROOM FOR RENT - Perfect for College Student. Shared ameni- ties. $400/month. Call 905-579- 1053. Shared Accommodation194 PINETREES,ravine lot. Share house with professional. Junior executive home in Courtice. Minutes to 401. Free parking, cable, laundry. Own bathroom. $450. Non smokers only! Call (905)579-5202. Rentals Outside Canada205 ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS:A perfect family vacation home in Clearwater Florida. 3 bed- room townhouse, pool, jacuz- zi, tennis court, pond, BBQ, private yard, close to beach and golfing. Available now. For info. & photos (905) 579- 3788. 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 Hobbies & Crafts237 CRAFTERS WANTED at "The Gift & Craft Showplace" locat- ed in the Courtice Flea Mar- ket, 4 km. east of Oshawa (approx. 6000 people attend- ing each weekend). Let us show & sell your crafts direct- ly to the public. You do not have to be there. Rent starts at $24/month. Call 905-436- 1024. Articles For Sale310 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 HIGH EV.Electric furnace, 1981 Chev pick-up, chain block, steel beams, air condi- tioner, all kinds of wood stoves, chimney tile, 24 boxes of ceramic tiles, bark brick, windows, doors etc., motors, tools, RCA lazer machine app. 200 movies, arc welder. A.Q.H.A. Stallion, Stud service $500.00, for sale $5,000.00 Mrs. White 1573 Townline Rd. N. 1/4 miles N. of Taunton .snp CARPETS - lots of carpet, 100% nylon, new stain re- lease carpets on hand, I will carpet 3 rooms, $349. Price includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation, fast deliv- ery, free estimates (30 yards). Norman 686-2314. A1 SIDES OF BEEF,$2.39 lb., custom cut, wrapped & frozen, No growth hormones, sides & quarters available, free deliv- ery. Farm Direct. Orono, 905- 983–9471 21ft round above ground pool. Resin top rails, and uprights, with 52" walls. Used for 2 months only. Paid $4500, asking $2200. 576-1747, phone evenings. 9 PIECE - oak dining room su- ite, like new, must sell. Call (416) 374-3271 (pgr). 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 sufficient speakers. Super digifine high end JVC tuners, amplifiers, CD play- ers, cassette decks, turntables, signal processors, VCRs, DVD players, televisions. 90 day lay- away. Oshawa Stereo 579–0893 ACCOUNTING TEXT BOOK, Volume 1 with workbook. Phone 905-721-0601 AIR COMPRESSOR - Brunner A 212, upright 110/220 Voltage, 2 horsepower motor, $800 OBO. Call 579-2479. DSS SATELLITE- Systems $450, H-Card bootloader $100, Freeze Fix $25, Open HU-Card $350, Programing $100, Loader $1100. Best Prices in Durham. Call (905)427–1416. APPLIANCE CENTRE - Washer, 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, reasonable. 905- 767-6598. BATHROOM VANITY - marble top, oak vanity with 3 section mirror, 2 door, 6 drawers. Asking $450. Call Jenny (905)831–4209. BEDROOM SET -8 pce. Cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened in boxes. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice $3,500 (416)748-3993. BLACK SUNDAY FIX - Bootload- ers for Black Sunday Cards $140.00; Program your HU Card $100.00; Complete systems with HU Programmed $499.99; 486 Computers 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. Accessories available. Serious inquiries only. 905-576-7076 after 6pm CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: car- pet, premium pad and installa- tion. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding 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 BRAND NEW 27" RCA stereo TV, $350. Brand new 24cc gas weed-wacker or leaf-blower your choice, $100. Kenmore washer, $250. New built-in dishwasher, electronic con- trols $300. Pentium 166 com- puter, loaded, $350. 905-439- 4789 BRAND NEW 27" RCA stereo TV, $350. Brand new 24cc gas weed-wacker or leaf-blower your choice, $100. Kenmore washer, $250. New built-in dishwasher, electronic con- trols $300. Pentium 166 com- puter, loaded, $350. 905-439- 4789 DININGROOM 14pc Cherry- wood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail con- struction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5,000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT TV,DSS Satellite boot loaders, $99. Will work with all receivers, no blackouts. Card programming free. 905-626- 6092. DIRECT TV, get H-card run- ning again, boot loader $110, HU programming $100. HU card programmed $350. Complete systems available. Call (905)767-8571, Whitby. DOG KENNEL - 20'x20' with two gates $700; 1890's wood- en wagon $500; 16' wrought iron gate $400; wagon wheel chandeliers with 6 hurricane lampshades $150./pr. 705- 374-4007 DSS H CARD Brought back to life with the new bootstrap cir- cuit board. Call 905-728-9670 DIRECT TV RCA Satellite sys- tem complete 300 plus chan- nels $550. Bring old H-Card to life with a boot strap $125. Call (416)312-9500. DSS SYSTEMS - Specials on HU test cards and program- ming. Boot loaders. Dish Network programmers. Dish Network and DTV Systems available. Website car- ibdss.com email: car- ibdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. DTV SATELLITE SYSTEMS $450 all channels open. HU card programming $80 pri- vately coded. 2 month warranty. Boot loaders to make your H card work again $120. 7 days per week, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (905) 655-7730 Brooklin. Toronto (416) 737-9900. House calls for seniors available. $20. extra. ESTATE SALE:Full-length pastel mink. Excellent condition. Size 10-12. Was $4,000 / Asking $900 - 905-571-0668 EVERYTHING MUST SELL farm supplies, trailer hitches, hay, straw, tack, horse trailer, house- hold furniture, electronics, exer- cise equipment, computer print- er, new type-writer, camping equipment. 416-635-3595 snp FREEZER $170.,screen door $50., men's gold chain $450., handicap 4 wheel scooter $3,000., Bancroft one acre/ waterfront lot $25,000, Bancroft picnic table, (905) 728–5199 HANDICAP ELECTRIC scooter 4- wheel, $1,000 OBO w/2 new bat- teries and charger. Wheelchair. Antique wooden bed. Girls 20" CCM bike (paid $135) asking $75. Area carpet. 905-579–9975 HARDWOOD FLOORING FOR BETTER HEALTH. Unfinished from $1.99/sq.ft.; prefinished from $2.99/sq.ft. Also, refinish- ing old floors & sanding needs. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905- 433-9218 OSHAWA HARDWOOD FLOORS LTD. KELVINATOR washer and dryer, almond, good condition, Uxbrid- ge, $400/set. Call 905-852-1481 LUIGI'S FURNITURE - over stocked! all inventory priced to clear!! Futons from $165, mat- tresses $89. Still #1 for futon sales - over ten different styles, always in stock. Palliser leather - floor models, priced to quick clearance. Simmons mattresses - our prices can't be beat. We've slashed all prices on our futons, mattresses, leather and uphol- stery sofas and love seats, wing chairs, recliners, etc. For the best deals in durham - check us out first. Luigi's furniture, 488 King St. W. Oshawa (905) 436-0860. The best quality at our lowest price ever!! NEW IN DURHAM - Bring the photo of yourself, your friends, relatives, loving pets or favorite places and take high quality pro- fessional oil paining. Call Yakov (905) 837-3251. e-mail: batyguian@hotmail.com PENTIUM 100 laptop for sale $450. 12' Fenwick fishing rod, new $175 asking $100. 11' Fenwick fishing rod, asking $50. Shamino fishing reel asking $50, and other reel for $25. Call 837- 9213. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale, starting 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. 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 OFFICE SPACE $170 per month Church/ #2, Ajax RETAIL SPACE $l,l00 per mo. Church/#2 , Ajax (905) 426–5664 PAGE B10-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 21, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net 515 Skilled & Technical Help Testforce is a leading Canadian resource for test and measurement equipment. Customers of all sizes count on Testforce for extensive test and measurement exper- tise, custom designed test systems, test engineering and fixture services. In expanding our services we are currently looking to fill the following positions: • Software Programmers • Electrical / Electronic Designers • Mechanical Designers • Technicians • Electrical Assemblers Ideal Candidates:Degree, Diploma Skills: Programmer:Visual Basic, C, C+, Test equipment and computer hardware knowledge Electronic Designer:Electrical/Electronic design knowl- edge, hands on test/debug expertise. Mechanical Designer:Mechanical design knowledge, Autocad and CNC process knowledge. Technician:Electrical assembly, testing, debug and schematic reading. 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Primary responsibilities include tele- phone answering, call routing an email distribution within the office. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office The ide- al candidate must be detail oriented and able to follow projects through comple- tion. Excellent communication skills as well as an outgoing manner required. Experience mandatory. Please email resume to: grobinson@testforce.com Only successful candidates will be contacted. MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE If you are energetic, outgoing, confident and want success, we want to meet you. Must have car. Full- time days. East end location. No exp. necessary. •Guaranteed salary plus commission •Car allowance If you have ever been told you should be in sales let us train you for a new career... Call 416-438-6555 ext. 302 or fax resume to 416-438-5525 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents Expanding Fitness Equipment Retailer Now Open in Pickering, Concord & Mississauga Seeking: Experienced Sales People Please fax resume to: (905) 660-8894 532 Retail Sales Help 532 Retail Sales Help Firstat Nursing Services RNs & RPNs Required Immediately for HOSPITALS & NURSING HOMES In Scarboro /Ajax / Pickering areas • Excellent new pay rates • Flexible & Set work schedules • Educational funding & bonuses • New Grads Welcome Join the team where you come first! Call Gail: 905-305-9551 Fax: 905-477-1956 email: ggiordani@interhop.net 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 for our special publication on Sunday April 29, 2001 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Become a Certified Health Care Professional There is someone who needs your help! Personal Support Workers (P.S.W.) are in great demand. Start now and you could be working in 18 weeks. PICKERING CAMPUS 1450 Kingston Rd. (905) (905) 420-1344420-1344 www.tsb.cawww.tsb.ca www.tsb.ca Now in Pickering April 16 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 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 DUFFINS CREEK CO-OP HOMES 1555 Finch Ave Unit#76 , Pickering INFORMATION MEETING SAT. MARCH 24TH, 1 - 3 P.M. 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses 2 bedrooms $909 plus utilities 3 bedrooms $1,015 plus utilities Applications available at the meeting. All adult members of household 18 and over must attend meeting. Please, no children at the meeting. 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 2 DAY AUCTION SALE PICKERING RECREATIONAL CENTRE 1876 VALLEY FARM RD.-PICKERING (JUST WEST OF BROCK RD. SOUTH OFF HWY.#2) FRIDAY MARCH 23rd. @ 7:00 PM SATURDAY MARCH 24th @ 7:00 PM " AN OUTSTANDING OFFERING" Household Furnishings~Antiques~Royal Doulton~Art Works~ Collectables~Estate Jewellery~Home Electronics ~Dining & Bedroom Furnishings ******************************************************************************* Partial listing only: Pair of French side chairs; Mahogany drop front china cabinet, Oak curved-glass china cabinet, empire style sofa; Leather-top mahogany desk, console tables, tea cart; Linen press; Approx. 6'6" heavily carved armoire (suitable for entertainment unit); Chevelle mirror; Louis XVI Medalion-back side chair; several occa- sional Canadiana style cupboards; ornate inlaid French marble-top commodes and side tables; Mahogany bookcases; chaise lounge; Drop-front desk; Deacon's bench' hand painted craft cabinet; 8 draw- er 16 bottle wine rack; hall chest; Library table; Harvest table; Lin- gerie cabinet; Gentlemen's 8-drawer highboy with burled inlaid fronts; heavily carved mahogany queen size bed; French provincial curio cabinet; 2 wardrobes circa 1930's; Walnut nesting tables; Carved pedestals; Several occasional, side tables, pine blanket boxes; unu- sual carved cabinet, Canadiana dining table with hand-forged ac- cents; bronze pedestals; Large selection of leaded glass, reverse painted and porcelain table & floor lamps; bronze based Torchere lamp; candelabra sets; Glassware; beautiful selection of collectible art glass imported glassware China; Royal Limoge, Chinz, Satsuma; Etc., Remington Bronzes "After The Master", many classic bronze statues & urns- Approx. 15 hand-knotted carpets ranging in size 3'x25' to 7'x10' Persian, Ghabeh, Baulch, Tabriz, Turkman, Etc.; Col- lection of oil paintings, Limited Edition, studio and decorator prints- by well known Canadian and American Artists, Featuring a tribute collection by Group of Seven Artist A.J.Casson, Etc., Etc. ~ Far too many to list from this great collection; Colour television, home ster- eo, (2) DVD players, microwave, etc. Terms: No charge to register. Payment by cash, approved cheque, Interact, Visa, Mastercard, Amex. Sale subject to additions and deletions. Preview: One hour before sale time. 416-518-0908 NO BUYERS PREMIUM AT THIS SALE! PARTIAL LISTING ONLY A SALE WORTHY OF YOUR ATTENDANCE SNACK BAR AND DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 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 AUCTION SALE at Pethick and Stephenson, Haydon, Sat. March 24 at 6 p.m. From 401 Ext. 431 at Bow- manville, North 8 mi. on Hwy. 57 to Con. Rd. 8, turn east at Firehall. Open at 4 pm. Household furniture from Orono and Tyrone homes bamboo chairs, wing back chairs, teak dining furn., pictures, crystal, glassware, dishes, lamps, unfin. pine acc., tools and many other articles. Terms cash, debit, visa, m/c. Owner and Auctioneer Don Stephenson 9905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829. Barn hours Mon. - Wed. - Thurs. 3:30-6 pm. Estates & Consignments Welcome. AUCTION SALE Saturday March 24th, 10 a.m. at Oddfellows Hall in Port Perry with excellent furni- ture & antiques, some appliances, lots of tools & much more. Note early start. Copper boiler, coal oil lamps, antique glass & dishes, child's wagon, "new" chesterfield, freezer, fridge, microwave, bread mak- er, tv, lazy boy chair, new pots & pans, linens, 225 arc welder, 2 lathes, 3.5 Johnson outboard, 3.5 hp. rototiller, chain saws, skil saw, sander, lawn mow- ers, garden tools and much more. Storm Date Sunday 25th, 10 a.m. John T. Pearce Auction Services 905-655-8073 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 23rd @ 5:00 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Contents of a Toronto Home plus others, 3 sec- tion oak stacking bookcase, double pedestal Duncan Phyfe table & 6 chairs, walnut end ta- bles, needle point fire side bench, what not stand, parlour chairs, mantel clocks, chester- fields & matching chairs, Duncan Phyfe coffee table, wrought iron table & chairs, wicker chairs, 4 poster bed, Hoosier kitchen cupboard, co-oil lamps, 3pc. bedroom suite, modern dining rm suite, wooden rocking chair, parlour tables, new 2 door refrigerator (small dent on side) apartment size dryer, crocks, writing desk, Pioneer 450 chain saw, qty. china, glass, house- hold & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705) 786-2183 ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTER NEWTONVILLE 6 P.M. MARCH 23RD., FRIDAY Selling the contents from a Port Hope home - 9 pc. 1930's Gibbard walnut dining room suite, 1940's chesterfield suite, hall table, side tables, sofa table, oak entrance hall stand, what-not, pine tables, pine chairs, wicker rocker, maple rocker, lazy boy, hall trees, Duncan Phyfe end table, occ tables, windsor arm chair, balloon back chair, child's table 'n' chair, gibbard bed- room suite, 5 pcs w/mattress n' box spring, 1960's, gibbard dresser, c1935, haydon hall bed- room suite 5 pc., chest of drawers, cedar chest, quilts, lamps, table, - floor - oil (miniature cranberry), dishes, china, spode dishes 12 serv- ing, "Cowslip", doulton breakfast set,. "Larch- ment", cups n saucers, royal crown derby pcs., fern stands, book shelves, oval frames, va- cuums. etc. Auction starts at 6 p.m. Preview at 2 p.m. Terms Cash, App. cheque, visa, m.c. in- terac. AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Estate Specialists since 1971' TWO DAY AUCTION AT WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY 2, COLBORNE , THURS. MARCH 22ND 5:00PM AND SAT. MARCH 24TH AT 10:00AM Selling from a Cobourg home owners moving, plus another large lot of smalls from private Cobourg Estate partial lists only, THURS. Tools, home furnishings, etc. all tools in ex- cell condition include 16" scroll saw, chain saw, elec snow blower, table saw, mitre saw, pressure washer, circular saw, ext. cords, booster battery pack, miscal hand & power tools, 2 gas lawn mowers, router & table, qty. older tools, some scrap metal etc., furniture includes table & chair set, dinette set with server, excell solid oak china cabinet with leaded glass, dressers, chests, lge desk, new sofa & love seat occasional chairs, some dishes, knick knacks, lamps, qty. Ltd. edition artwork plus more, SAT. SALE 10:00AM Some ant. pcs. furniture, including oak chest, walnut buffet, parlour tables, other modern oak leded glass china cabinet, oak pedestal table & chairs, small tables, dressers, chests, mirrors, lamps, etc. collectable and ant. pcs. from old Cobourg Estate, flow Blue tea pot, 6 Crown Derby 245' pattern Demitasse cups with saucers, old books, collection old post cards, Crown Derby crm & sugar Macodd pattern, Cranberry cup, pickle cruet, set 10 unusual sterling spoons Victorian tip kettle on stand, rare Moorecroft jam pot with silver lid, several other pcs. Moore- croft, lge. selection books, approx 30 pcs. stilling silver, col- lection old tins, collection Royal Copen Hagen plates, selec- tion jewellery, plus many more articles of interest all boxed by family and unseen at advertising time. NO Reserves. GARY WARNER AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com ESTATE PLUS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, March 24th, 6 p.m. MYLES KING AUCTION HALL 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA Complete household of antique and modern fur- niture, complete list in Fridays paper, excellent sale, plan to attend. MYLES KING AUCTIONEER 725–5751 OUTSTANDING ANTIQUE AUCTION Furniture, Collectibles, Old Tools Sunday, April 1st at Silvanus Gardens, Orono. Accepting quality articles for this excellent auction. Call for details. Macgregor Auction Services 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION Thurs. March 22nd, Start: 6:30 p.m. View: from noon. Kahn Auctions 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering, 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 exit 399 Featuring numerous Noval Morriseaus, acrylic on canvas, set of 8 ladderback chairs, stacking bookcas- es, set of 8 arts and crafts arm chairs, console ta- bles, single beds, clawfoot oak table, Canadiana cupboards, 5 pc. funky bedroom set, rocking chairs, oak ice box, church bench, oak stacking filing cabi- net, 2 sofa sets, large kneehole desk, large canoe mould, floor lamps, Royal Doultons, crystal, ship lamp, num. small pine pieces, cups & saucers, mir- rors, small curio cabinets, snow shoes, plant stands, Tiffany style lamp, num. Group of 7 prints, many more articles to come. LARGE ANTIQUE SHOW MARCH 13, 2001 Randy Potter Auctioneer (905) 683-0041 ESTATES & CONSIGNMENTS OUR SPECIALTY! 515 Skilled & Technical Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 150 Office & Business Space 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 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! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 - $35., PS2 from $95. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Also avail. two PS2 moded with 10 games $800. each. Beat- rice/Wilson area (905) 721-2365 POOL TABLES. 8' and 9' slate bil- liard tables for sale. Call 905- 420–6113. RACING ENGINES for sale: Small block Hey 355 super stock 55 hp; Small block Chevy 320 Bow Tie with Callies Crank, Crrico Rods, Ross 14.5:1 pistons Barnes Dry Sump 580 hp. Call Jim 416-684- 3606 for details & price. 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. 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 SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages and decks. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 3, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. N'SYNC & U2 TICKETS FOR SALE - also Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also will buy Leafs, Raptors & other con- certs. Telephone (905) 626- 5568 1980-1987 F150 sunvisor $50; Call 1-705-786-0550 WALL UNIT - (enclosed), cream with gold (brass) ac- cents, houses up to a 27" TV on a sliding tray, 30"x72". $50. obo. Call 665-1435. 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 - BARBIE, Midge, Ken, clothing, cases and ac- cessories wanted to buy. Vin- tage only. Women, check your closets and call 905-697- 3212. MOVING SALE (Last week EVERYTHING MUST GO) 10 piece Oak dining room suite $1595/Glass top table and chairs $120/Gas dryer 145/ Sofa and 2 chairs 295/ Love- seat $165/Sofa $65/Chair and stool $95/3 piece wall unit 325/9 piece antique mahoga- ny bedroom suit $4500/ Dressers $45/Pictures+prints $10-$390/Area rugs $55/TV $75/ 2-Queen size beds $185/ 3-single beds $135/2 antiques double metal beds $75each/ Wicker headboard $40/Wine making bottles/Microwave $38/Sowing machine $65/ Walnut table and chairs(1930)$425/Table(1880) $225/Many other antiques and house hold items.Bowman- ville 697-3532. WANTED - 3.1 motor and transmission for G.M. car, ALSO 350 motor for G.M. Also motor and parts for 1990 Tracker. Call 905-434-0392 WANTED - bench seat or buckets for Ford F150 in black; rubber truck mat for 1980 - 1986 Ford F150, black; front fender for Ford F150, 1980-1986, in excellent shape. Call 1-705-786-0550. 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 Auctions325 Computer and Video355 HASSLE FREE COMPUTER!3 year warranty with 1st year on-site. Includes Helbdesk Software Support, P111, 1000Mhz with CD RW, lots of extras. $22.50/week. 1-800- 267-9466 www.crazycatsdi- rect.com Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AMERICAN ESKIMO Puppies UKC-registered (Male & Fe- male) excellent pets. Protec- tive and excellent with child- ren (look like small Sa- moyeds). $375. Call Casey (905)743-0995 (Oshawa)-or leave message BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES, CKC registered, first shots, dewormed, ready to go. 9 weeks old. Call (705)932– 1917 CKC REGISTERED,German Shepherd puppies, large boned, championship lines, lst shots, vet checked. Tattooed, dewormed, both parents on premises. 2 yr. guarantee, $600., (705) 786-0322 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS - 3 males, 5 females, vet checked, 1st shots, parents on site (also for sale); Ready mid April $450.. 705-374-4007 HORSE FOR SALE - 17 yr. old quarter horse chestnut mare 14.3 hands, trailers well, trail rides, easy breeding, good for intermediate rider $1500. 705- 374-4007. ROUGH COLLIE PUPPIES. CKC registered. Home-raised, championship lines. Excellent temperaments. Ready to go to new home. Call 705-324-7403. STAFFORDSHAIRE TERRIERS (Pit bulls), 2 1/2 months old, $150 each. 2 females, 1 male. Call asap. 571-3210 Cars For Sale400 1973 OLDS. CUTLASS,350, runs great, 92,000 miles. New rad, battery, $2000 obo. Call 905-985-8615. 1989 3/4 TON FORD VAN propane 6 automatic $2000 OBO. 1961 FORD 1/2 Ton 352 4speed. Excellent original condition $6500 OBO. Call 721-1861. 1989 MERUCRY TOPAZ,blue, automatic, 4 dr. good condi- tion, clean, recently passed odc test, asking $l,400 or best offer. Telephone (905) 428– 2420 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 4 dr. sedan, gray, 183,00 km, all equipment, body panel protection treatment. Certified/ emissions. Asking $7500 obo. Call 905-404–1546 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very little rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $2500 obo. MUST SELL! (WOULD CONSIDER SNOWMOBILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1993 CHEV. CAVALIER,4 dr. auto, am/fm cass, ps, pb, 228,000 km, runs great , very little rust, easily certifiable, will pass emission. $2500 obo. MUST SELL! (WOULD CONSIDER SNOWMOBILE AS TRADE). 905-434-0392 (snp) 1993 SUNDANCE -Only 66,000 kms, 4cylinder, 4 door, automatic, well maintained company car, safety and emission tested, $3,295. Oshawa Dealer, 83 Ritson Rd.S. 905-718-1808 Murray 1993 TAURUS WAGON,3.8, certified, emissions, pw, pl, ABS, 170K, $4895; 1988 CHEV PICKUP, lowered, tonneau cover, cam, tint, 210K, $5495; Call 905-430–1543 1995 CHRYSLER INTREPID excellent condition, only 81,000 kms, certified, e-test- ed, new Michelin tires, brakes just done, white exterior/blue interior. Asking $8,800. Call 905-839–7093 1997 BUICK LASABRE, load- ed, mint condition, only 42,000km, certified and emis- sion tested. Asking $19,500 OBO 905-579-6103 1988 CHEV NOVA,(toyota corolla), 210,000 kms., no rust, runs well, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, $l,500. Telephone (905) 728–8138 1998 NEON, air, auto, 37,000 km, am/fm cassette, 4 door, $8,900. Certified and e-tested. (905)434-2775 or (416) 898-8467. 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. BROCK/FINCH,large 2-bed- room basement apt, includes 1 parking spot, private laun- dry, separate entrance, non- smokers/no pets. April 15, $900/mo. inclusive, 905-619– 2495. after 6 pm. FIND YOUR NEXT used vehi- cle at: durhamwheels.com 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. WANTED - Dead of Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 655-4609 (SNP) WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1991 CHEV S10 extend-a-cab, 4 cly. auto, AC, tilt, with cap, good condition, $3,995.00. 1990 Bonneville SE, $2995. Both cert./emmision. Call Na- tional Car & Truck Clinic. 905- 668–5555. 1991 RODEO, 4 wheel drive, 198,000 km, black, aluminum rims, auto trans, asking $4000 obo. Call 905-434–0392 (snp) 1994 BLAZER LT, 4x4, 4.3L V6 engine, leather interior, a/ c, cruise, p.seat/windows, mirrors, am/fm CD, many more options. Forest green/ tan. Safety/emission certifi- cate $10,995. (905)666–9596 1994 FORD F150,5 spd, 6 cyl, runs excellent, body mint condition $5700 obo. Call 436- 3621 or 579-5410 Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1978 FULL-SIZED CHEVY VAN Customized interior, good working condition, needs body work. As is, $2,500 or best offer. Call Tino after 7p.m. 905-436–3129 Auto Care450 AT 401/ WHITE'S RD., large 3- bedroom house, share w/2 adults. 4 appliances, No smoking/pets. April 1st. $375/ month+ utilities. Co-op stud- ents welcome. 905-839-7540. email: dsouzawa@idirect.com Announcements255 BEGINNER LINE DANCING Mondays 7:15- 9:15pm. $7.00 Legion, 1555 Bayly (West of Brock Rd) (905)509–8744. Personals268 DURHAM SINGLES:Join the regions fastest growing sin- gles organization, Personal Growth Seminars, Dinner Theatres, Wine Tasting. Quali- ty people first rate at- mosphere. 905-438-1720 www.durhamsingles.com DURHAM'S OWN DATING SERVICE!905-683-1110. Create a private mailbox ad or browse other ads free. Meet a new Friend or Love for life. www.asylumcafe.com HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. 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. Daycare Available273 A1 DAYCARE available in my home. Brock/Major Oaks. Lots of experience, close to 2 schools. Lunches, snacks provided. Call Marla (905) 427–9474 DAYCARE AVAILABLE in my home, full time or part time, near St. Anthony Daniel Ca- tholic School. Brock/Major Oaks Rd. Call Sue (905)683– 0773. RESPONSIBLE HOME child care, 10 yrs experience. Infants to 10 yrs. CPR. Creative play. Outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine 905-683-0352. TEACHER/NURSE offering day- care in a smoke-free healthy environment. Pickering, Brock & Parkway area. Full & part-time care call 905-686–2955. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smoking, receipts. 905- 428-1244. WHITES & FINCH - Daycare available, 18 months and up, smoke-free. References. Re- ceipts. Safe healthy happy at- mosphere. For more info. call Cheryl 905-420-0206. Daycare Wanted274 BABYSITTER REQUIRED in exchange for room and board, references a must. Pickering area. Call (905)509–9087 PART TIME Nanny Wanted 3 Days a week for 2 infants. References required. Pickering area. Please call (905) 509-4179 PART-TIME CAREGIVER re- quired for Tuesday night & Saturday 10am-4pm. Great opportunity for student age 14 or older. Call (416)878-6962. Registration278 INTERESTED IN BASEBALL? The Durham Region 10% Ro- tisserie Baseball Fantasy League is looking for new owners. The league is entering its 13th year and is hoping to add up to three new members. Members must be at least 18 years old. Call Chris at (905)404-2469 by March 26. (snp) Health & Homecare285 ARE YOU CARING for your elderly parents and need a helping hand? Call 905-985- 8615 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. Computer/Internet Services169 COMPUTER TROUBLES?Tech- nicians too pricy? Need lessons? Service right to your home! Please call 905-438-4131.snp Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Adult Entertainment905 Meadowvale/401 Scarborough Gorgeous Brunette For You Call 416-282-7547 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. 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Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 PAWsitive Pet Obedience Training Classes Starts March 26 Puppy& level 1 (905)837-8853 AUCTION SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2001 at 6:00 P.M. Pre-view starts @ 4:00 P.M. Held at Masonic Hall 14 Cassels Rd. E., Brooklin ITEMS:Glass & China, Ken- more Sewing Machine, Pic- tures, Record Player, Toby Ornament, Double Comforter with Pillow Shams & Bed- skirt, 10 x 7 Area Carpet, and much more ! FURNITURE:Love Seat, Lazy Boy Chair, Area Rug, Harvest Table & Chairs, Wooden Boxes, Wooden Blue Stool, and various small furniture. For more information, please contact : Auctioneer: BONNIE BROOKS (905) 432-2124 All Consignments Welcome! Cash or Cheques Snack Bar on Premises Hope to See You There! 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 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 21, 2001-PAGE B11 SAT. MAR. 24, 10 A.M. Modern & Estate Auction at Orval McLean Auction Centre - Lindsay.Selling contents of several local es- tates, beautiful mahogany 9 pc. dinner, dining and bed- room furniture, new round oak table and chairs, pine harvest table, pine wall hutch, parlour table, paintings, glass and china, collectables, large stamp collection, some estate jewelery including diamond solitaire ring, electric organ, electrolux vacuum, appliances, hand and power tools, antique metal lockers, lawnflite 8/34 rider mower, 95 neon, 88 ply. reliant only 50,000km, hun- dreds of interesting items. Barry McLean- Bowes & Cocks Ltd. Realtor Sales Representative Orval & Barry McLean Auctioneers Call 705-324-2783 OR bmclean@lindsay.igs.net for flyer Sat. Mar., 31 @ 10:00 a.m. Auction Sale of Farm Machinery (Tractors, Combine, complete line of til- lage),Trucks, Grain Dryer/Elevators/Handling Equip- ment & (40'x98') Building for Lawrence Burkholder of Markham,located at 6937 Hwy. 7, just 1/4 mile east of 9th line. Farm Sold. Machinery-excellent. See Ontario Farmer or phone GARY HILL AUCTIONS for faxed list (905-852-9538 or 1-800-654-4647) or www.theauctionadvertiser.com/GaryHill SPECIAL SUNDAY SALE MAJOR AUCTION Kahn Auction Centre 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 exit 399 SUNDAY MARCH 25TH 1:00 P.M. START; PREVIEW: 12:00 NOON Superb Selection of antiques, lifetime collection of F.Tzler who is moving to retirement facility, an- tiques from France, Belgium and England, gift- wares and lots of small treasures. SPECIAL FEATURES:circa. 1920 mission oak din- ing set, several antique sideboards with lead and glass doors, grandfather clocks, Nautical items, ladies and mens diamond rings with appraisals, lots of old china, and collectables. ANTIQUES & FURNITURE:Queen Anne diningroom set, ball and claw drop front desk, oak china cabi- net, several antique sideboards, 2pc. with lead and glass doors, pine dining set, pine cupboards, pine harvest table, oak tea wagon, mah. carved window bench, oak carved sideboard, bedroom furn., coffee tables, mah. serpentine front china cabinet, old delft lamps, oak hall rack, Bridge lamp with Victorian shade, too many items to list. GLASSWARES & CHINA:old English Toby mug, Limoges dinnerware, disc. collection of Royal Winton Chintz, Satsuma, hand painted porcelain, Wedgewood collector plates, and Bradford Series collection, bronze sculptures, Mountain Man, Bronco Buster, Rattle Snake (Remington copy- right). GIFTWARES:selection of giftwares including Ltd. Edition dolls, carriages, lamps, hand painted trunks, shadow boxes, cast iron toys, coca cola signs, Murano hand made clowns, galle vase. MUSEUM QUALITY ARTS & LTD. EDITION PRINTS:Beautiful masterpieces, oil on board, and oil on canvas of various sizes of scenes, portraits, and still like and limited number of Ltd. Edition prints from: Remington, Casson, Thompson, and other well know artists. Assortment of quality mirrors of various sizes. ORIENTAL AND IMPORTED CARPETS-fine selec- tion of new and old carpets of various sizes and colours. ESTATE JEWELRY - Our finest selection of rings, watches, gold and diamonds and international gems. All items must be sold. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS:This sale will be one of the finest selections of antiques to quality gift- wares and collectables. Plan to attend this sale. All items must be sold! No registration fees. No buyers premium. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Amex, Interac. For more info. call Royal Auctions Victor- toll free 416-817-9333 STOREYS Forest City Auctions Bailiff Auction - Short Notice COMPUTER COMPONENTS WHOLESALE Monday March 26th at 11:00 a.m. Cobourg Ontario (Take 401 to 45 South Cobourg, Left on Ewart) Over 9000 sq. ft. of new-used computer com- ponents, to be sold by the skid lot, 1000's and 1000's of items, Partial list - Mother- boards, CD Rom Drives, Cases, CU's, Floppy Drives, Hard Drives, Heat Sinks, I/O Cards, Keyboards, Mice, Memory, Microphones, Monitors, Modems, Notebooks & Accesso- ries, Network Cards, Network Hubs, Printers, Power Supplies, Sound Cards, SCSI Acces- sories, Speakers, Software, Tape Drives, Vid- eo Cards, Cables, Card board Boxes, DUD Foam, Desks, Tables, 2 Pallet Jacks, 25' Flexible Conveyor, Meridian Phone System etc. Terms: Cash or Certified Cheque. 10% Buyers Premium. Info. call 519-641-2844. WEDNESDAY, March 28th, 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Markham Estate, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD., 391 Regional Rd. 21, Port Perry, 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:8pc Walnut dining room suite, 4pc Gib- bard walnut 4 poster bedroom suite (Ex), 9pc oak dining room suite, hall stand, deacon's bench, Frigi- daire side-by-side fridge (Ex 8-mths old), telephone table and chair, walnut gate leg table, harp parlour table, marble top mahogany end tables, walnut coffee table, Lazy boy lift chair (like new), side chairs, walnut bookcases, swan side chair, 6pc pine dining suite, oak dresser 4 drawer chest with mustache pulls, flat back top, harvest table, 2 balloon back chairs, beehive rock- er, J. Scott picture (cows), MacNaughton painting, water colours, Baxter prints, Raphael pictures, old oriental rugs, violin, apt freezer, set Suzy cooper dish- es, 4 Mary Gregory cranberry glasses, chintz breakfast set, French mantle skeleton clock, silver tea set, Moor- croft, Limoges berry set, 13" Radford pitcher, Ham- mersley tea set, crystal lamps, chandelier, quantity of Esso memorabilia, jewelry, hat boxes, several tables of antique glassware (boxed at time of listing), plus many other interesting and unusual pieces. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 FIND YOUR NEXT USED VEHICLE AT: durhamwheels.com 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale TENDER DOCUMENTS FOR 2001 VAN REQUIREMENTS The Durham Catholic District School Board invites tenders for the supply of two (2) new 2001 Super Vans and one (1) new 2001 16' Cube Van for the Plant Department, 652 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa, Ontario. Tender specifications are available for pickup at The Durham Catholic District School Board Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa, Ontario. LlJ 7C4. Closing Time and Date: Friday, April 6th, 2001 at 3 p.m. Sealed tenders, clearly marked "Van Tender" should be submitted on or before the closing date and time as noted hereinabove. Please address to the attention of: Steven Fujimura, Supervisor of Purchasing Services 650 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa, ON. LlJ 7C4. (905) 576-6707 Ext. 206 The Board relies on this advertisement to notify vendors of potential opportuni- ties. The Board will also be requesting tendered bids from the Board's current list of vendors. Frederick E. G. Jones Grant Andrews Chairman of the Board Director of Education 260 Tenders 260 Tenders The MTO and the Regional Municipality of Durham have retained Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH) Associates Limited to undertake the detailed design for the improvements to Highway 401, including a new Highway 401 interchange at Carruthers Creek Drive. The study area, shown on the Key Plan on the right, is located in the Town of Ajax within the Regional Municipality of Durham. The major proposed improvements include: 1. Northerly realignment of Highway 401; 2. Widening to 10 lanes between Harwood Avenue and Carruthers Creek Drive (8 lanes to be operated initially until further widening is approved between Harwood Avenue and Westney Road); 3. Construction of a new interchange at Carruthers Creek Drive including new overpass structures and culvert extensions at tributaries; 4. Construction of Carruthers Creek Drive from the north limit of Achilles Road intersection to the northern limit of the interchange, including new CN and GO Transit structures over Carruthers Creek Drive; 5. Reconfiguration of the existing storm-water management pond located northwest of the Carruthers Creek Drive interchange and construction of new a storm-water detention pond to the southwest; 6. Removal of the existing Harwood Avenue structures and interchange ramps and construction of a new underpass structure; 7. Noise wall construction and/or relocation along the north side of Highway 401 in the vicinity of Harwood Avenue; 8. Safety improvements within the project limits including tall wall concrete median barrier; 9. High mast illumination on Highway 401 and conventional illumination on Carruthers Creek Drive. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE This Public Information Centre will provide the public with an opportunity to view the design plans and to discuss this study with MTO and consultant staff. You are invited to attend this open house as follows: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ajax Community Centre Admiral Room 75 Centennial Road, Ajax If you cannot attend this public information centre but still wish to provide comments or obtain further information, please contact: Mr. Jan Wieczorek, P. Eng., Project Manager TSH Associates 300 Water Street Whitby, Ontario. L1N 9J2 Phone 905-668-4021 Ext. 270 Fax. 905-665-4867 E-mail jwieczorek@tsh.ca Note: With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Ontario THE PROJECT In 2000, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) completed the Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study for improvements to Highway 401 between Harwood Avenue and Carruthers Creek Drive (formerly Pickering Beach Road). This study, which included a comprehensive public consultation program including two Public Information Centres, was approved by the Ministry of the Environment under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act in August, 2000. Notice of Public Information Centre Detailed Design Highway 401, Between Harwood Avenue and Carruthers Creek Drive Ministry of Transportation Ontario G.W.P. 124-99-00 262 Public Notices 262 Public Notices 262 Public Notices 262 Public Notices ✻ VILLAGE ARTS & CRAFTS ✻ SPRING REGISTRATION Monday March 26, 6:30-8:00pm Pickering Village Community Centre, Ajax, Ont. (Corner of Linton & Sherwood near Highway #2 & Church St.) Registration in the following courses: Quilting, Knitting, Porcelain Dolls, Photography, Crochet, *Victorian Crafts & Soapmaking, *Flower Arranging,*Rug Hooking, *Stained Glass Patio Stones (*New Instructors) Classes start Mon. April 9 -7-9:30pm Please call Sharon- 427-9465 Diana-427-8692 278 Registration 278 Registration Special Easter Come & Worship will publish on Friday, April 6, 2001 Deadline: Wednesday, April 4 at 12 noon Wednesday, April 11, 2001 Deadline: Monday, April 9 at 12 noon To advertise your special Easter Services, call Janice Samoyloff at 905-683-0707 or fax: 905-579-4218 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 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 PAYDAY LOANS! Fast Phone Approval 1-866-3-PAYDAY 24 Hrs Anywhere in Canada Bad/No Credit? No Problem! 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Eileen Fertile, loving wife of Bill. Dear mother of Sandy and Bill Murison, and Ross and Charline. Grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchil- dren. Eileen will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. The family received friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Sunday. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 796 Eyer Drive, Pickering on Monday, March 19, 2001 at 11 am. Private family interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Should family and friends so de- sire, donations to the Durham Red Cross would be greatly appreciated. Card Of Thanks The family of the late ❧❧ Alan Bedford Gray ❧❧ Wishes to express thanks and appreciation for condolences, sympathy cards and tributes by many friends in the loss of husband, son, brother, father and grandfather • We Accept All Competitors’ Coupons • Phone in for Website Address Actual Attendant • Feature Dancers • Fitness Models • 25 Gorgeous Ladies • Lingerie & Bikini Specials • 10 Private Rooms w/Showers, TVs, VCRs • Movie Specials • Satellite TV • Executive Jacuzzi Suite w/Fireplace • Stags & Private Functions • Wet Room (Canada’s Only Shower Massage Table) Have your attendant give you a shower massage at the same time Open 24 Hours, 7 Days 17 Simcoe St. N., 2nd Floor (Between King St. & Bond St.) Oshawa 905-720-2544 905 Adult Entertainment 905 Adult Entertainment 905 Adult Entertainment Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. 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Step 259 Cards of Thanks 259 Cards of Thanks 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 315 Articles Wanted 400 Cars For Sale 273 Daycare Available 715 Moving and Storage Fax us your ad at 683-0707THEDURHAMCATHOLICDISTRICTSCHOOLBOARD TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 683-0707 PAGE B12-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MARCH 21, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamnews.net F U N FAI R E XTR O DAR NIAI RE May 27, 2001May 27, 2001 Presented by •Face Painting •Puppet Show •Jumping Castles •Raffles •Giveaways •Clowns •Colouring Contest •Games & Interactive Activities •Trampoline Demo •Fire Department “Burning House” Demo •18’ Rock Climbing Wall •Tug of War Games ...and of course the best family products and services offered by our vendors! Admission $2.00-all ages F U N FAI R EXTR O DAR NIAIRE May 27, 2001May 27, 2001 regular admission $2.00 limit of one coupon per person the admission to the Fun Fair Extraordinaire, May 27, 2001, Iroquois Sports Centre, Whitby 10-4pm Now is the time to reserve a booth at this fantastic, fun, family event! Call Chris at (905) 683-5110 Sunday May 27, 2001 10am-4pm Space & Party Place Sponsored by Great Fun for the Whole Family! Great Fun for the Whole Family!COM I N G THIS S P R I N G OFFOFF$$ Admission $2.00-all ages 11 $1,500 towards your landscaping Grand Prize Compliments of: Sponsored By:In cooperation with Communities In Bloom People, Plants & Pride ... Growing Together (Athletic Complex) Located at: 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa Tickets: 3 Day pass including all Seminars $5.00 in advance or $7.00 at the door Ticket locations: The Bay - Oshawa Centre (Housewares) Fire, Brass & Patio 585 Wentworth St. E. #3, Oshawa OSSO City Lighting 209 Bloor St. E., Oshawa • Lawn Care • Garden Centres • Landscape Contractors • Guest Speakers all day long • Demonstrations Keynote Speakers: Friday, March 30, 7:00pm Larry Sherk Chief Horticulturist Sheridan Nurseries “ROSES” Saturday, March 31, 11:00am Peter Keeping International Clematis Society “CLEMATIS” Friday March 30th 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday March 31st 10:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday April 1st 10:00am to 4:00pm • Seminars • Outstanding displays • Fabulous prizes •Garden Cafe licensed under LLBO • Complimentary Gardening Magazines (while quantities last) For more info call Sharon Dickson at 579-4400 ext.2285 Sunday, April 1st, 12:15pm Art Drysdale Horticulturist and Garden Broadcaster “PARKWOOD ESTATE” and “GARDENING Question and Answer Period” also “PATIO FURNITURE” Compliments of Home Enterprise OSHAWA • WHITBY• CLARINGTON • PORT PERRY THIS WEEK presents… Book your booth today! Tel: (905) 576-9335 or (905) 683-0707 Fax: (905) 579-4218 Calling all health care professionals! Tuesday May 01, 2001 Location: Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa Special Section: April 29, 2001 • FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING Open to public from 1pm til 8pm Participating Companies to date: Markham Stouffville Hospital, Durham Respite, ComCare, Kawartha Quality Care, York Central Hospital, Ontario March of Dimes, Rouge Valley Health System, Lakeridge Health Corp., Partners in Community Nursing, Extendicare/Oshawa,Foster Brook Long Term Care Facility, Home Relief Health Services, John Willoughby Insurance, Custom Uniforms & Scrubs, Victorian Order of Nurses. Local flavour to Team Ontario Whitby juniors to represent the province at Canadian Ringette Championships in New Brunswick BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor A Whitby ringette squad headed to the 2001 Canadian Ringette Championships next month has a decidedly local flavour. Six of the 13 players ages 15 and 16 on the Whitby Hanet Plastics junior ‘AA’ ringette team — Ontario’s rep- resentatives at national ringette showcase in Moncton, New Brunswick April 2 to 7 — are from Ajax and Picker- ing. Four players from Picker- ing — Ashleigh and Courtney Howell, Dani Stover and Nicole LaRochelle — as well as two from Ajax — Lauren Hunchak and Mary T. Faux — helped the Whitby squad se- cure the Ontario title last Wednesday after a thrilling 3- 2 victory over Gloucester at the provincials, hosted by the Town of Whitby. The junior team garnered a perfect 8-0 record at the provincials, winning 7-4 over Kitchener, 7-6 over Woolwich, 6-4 over Hamilton, 5-4 over Gloucester, 6-1 over Missis- sauga and 4-3 over Upper Ot- tawa Valley in the round robin and 7-1 over Forest in the semifinals. In the final, Pickering’s Courtney Howell scored once for Whitby. Ashleigh Howell was solid in goal. Assistant coach Dave LaRochelle, also of Pickering, notes the number-two-ranked Whitby squad peaked at the right time in order to capture the provincial title and earn the right to represent Ontario at the nationals. “The team gelled at the right time. It was in our season plan of when we wanted to peak, but we had to have a lot of luck,” says LaRochelle, not- ing the Whitby squad won three games in overtime at the provincial showdown. “We made our own luck, too. We created a lot of scoring chances.” Some luck for the Whitby team came courtesy of Gloucester, which knocked off the top-seeded Ottawa team in the semifinals of the event. Ot- tawa had beaten Whitby on three occasions leading up to the provincials. LaRochelle notes Ontario teams at the nationals tend to be among the better teams from all across the province. At the 2000 nationals, the On- tario side skated away with a bronze medal. “The Ontario representative has always been able to fare well at nationals,” notes LaRochelle, adding that Al- berta, B.C. Manitoba and Que- bec traditionally have strong entries at nationals. The Whitby juniors have played the provincial repre- sentatives from Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan this year, beating and tying Nova Scotia, and losing to Saskatchewan by one goal at a tournament in Gloucester. As dictated by the tourna- ment’s rules, Ontario can carry up to 20 players for the nation- al championships, however they will only add four players from the Ottawa team to bring their roster to 17 players for nationals. In preparation for nationals, the Whitby team will play an exhibition game against the Whitby belle ‘AA’squad at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 25 at 12:30 p.m. “It should be a good test for us,” says LaRochelle. The Whitby Hanet Plastics junior ‘AA’ringette team will rep- resent Ontario at the Canadian Ringette Championships in Moncton, New Brunswick next month. Team Ontario boasts several players from Ajax and Pickering. Team members are Shauna Hamer, Nicole LaRochelle, Karen McWilliams, Lau- ren Hunchak, Mary T. Faux, Jackie Pashley, Dani Stover Lindsay McGill, Ashleigh Howell, Laura Campbell, Sarah Tone, Courtney Howell and Amanda Regich. Ajax’s Lauren Hunchak cele- brates with the championship trophy after the Whitby ju- nior ringette team captured the Ontario title in Whitby last week. Email it News Advertiser Sports al.rivett@durhamnews.net Putt for cash March 22/01 WIN $200. 00