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The Heart Saver “D” course is also being offered by the centre and is recommended for youth who babysit.This course primarily deals with life-saving techniques for infants and children up to age eight. Beginning May 30 and contin- uing May 31, this seven-hour pro- gram will deal with topics like pre- venting childhood injuries, infant and child one-rescuer CPR, for- eign body airway obstruction and rescue breathing. Instruction will begin at 6 p.m. and run to 9:30 p.m. both nights. Both courses are being offered for $10 per person and pre-regis- tration is required. For more infor- mation or to register call the centre at 905-428-1212. Wind ensemble takes the stage Saturday DURHAM —The Winds of Spring are getting ready to blow music lovers over. The Lydian Wind Ensemble presents its ‘The Winds of Spring’ concert Saturday, May 5 at the Free Methodist Church of Cana- da, 1916 Rossland Rd., E., in Whitby. Solos and duets by en- semble members will highlight the concert. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available at the door or by calling 905-666- 3169. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and free for children under 12. 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Pickering family donates organs after two-year-old daughter’s death One girl, seven gifts BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer PICKERING —Generous during her short life, Jordan Menard gave the ultimate gift after her recent death from in- juries sustained in a car acci- dent. The two-year-old Pickering girl’s heart valves, kidneys and liver were harvested and two people received life-saving organ transplants. Five more people have received tissue do- nations. “In a time of tragedy, for us it was a small positive compo- nent out of all of this,” said Jor- dan’s mother, Yvette Byrne- Menard, in an interview. The three-car crash occurred at Taunton Road and Scarbor- ough-Pickering Townline. A total of 10 people were injured, none more seriously than Jor- dan, who was rushed to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Yvette Byrne-Menard and Brian Menard were shaken up but not seriously hurt. Jor- dan’s three-week old brother, Aidan, who was strapped in a car seat, sustained no injuries. Jordan died a day later, coin- cidentally during Organ Donor Awareness Week. The couple inquired about organ donation at the hospital and are finding comfort in the fact seven people have benefited thanks to her. And the Menards are en- couraging other people to sign donor cards on their driver’s li- cences, to make an important difference in the lives of others. “I wanted to create more awareness for organ donation,” said Ms Byrne-Menard. “Quite frankly, I don’t ever have my card signed on my licence. But when it happened to us, you can be rest assured I’m going to fill out my driver’s licence.” Durham school board officials not tickled pink Union list puts ‘pressure’ on teacher hiring process, board officials say BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —A ‘pink’list- ing will make hiring public high school teachers for the coming school year more of a challenge, says Craig Burch, employee relations superinten- dent at the Durham District School Board. Last month, citing “a dis- agreement” in the bargaining process with the board, the On- tario Secondary School Teach- ers’ Federation (OSSTF) is- sued a pink letter to all its members. The letter advises teachers “not to apply for or accept any teaching position of added re- sponsibility” with the board. Any teacher who ignores the pink letter is subject to OSSTF discipline procedures that could result in a fine, repri- mand or other penalty. “There’s no question that a pink listing puts pressure on people not to apply for jobs,” said Mr. Burch in an interview, noting the effect on board hir- ing will be known in about a month. “I’m worried about it.” Durham’s high school teachers have been without a collective agreement for eight months, the only group of On- tario public secondary school teachers in that position. Durham OSSTF president Shelley Page said until teach- ers ratify a new deal, the pink listing will remain in effect. She described violating it as “the equivalent of crossing a picket line. “Most people are not will- ing to breach that collective ac- tion,” said Ms. Page. “It is a form of strike.” She said the local OSSTF office gets a couple of calls every day from teachers inquir- CRAIG BURCH ‘There’s no question that a pink listing puts pressure on people not to apply for jobs.’ Durham stands behind York pipeline Despite concerns, committees OK water main with conditions BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer DURHAM —Although Durham is encouraging York Region to look elsewhere to meet its water needs, Regional councillors on Tuesday stopped short of supporting Pickering in opposing York’s proposal to build a water pipeline through the city. After hearing from York of- ficials yesterday, members of Durham’s finance, works and planning committees turned down a motion asking the Re- gion to support Pickering in op- posing the pipeline, which would see a water main con- structed from Lake Ontario through Pickering and into York Region. Instead, councillors voted to ask York Region to investigate working with Peel or Toronto to meet its long-term water supply needs before implementing its Durham plan. The Region also outlined a list of conditions York will have to meet if the environment min- ister grants approval for the project. “This is a case of doing business... of trying to help your neighbours,” said Durham Chairman Roger Anderson. Debbie Korolnek,York’s di- rector of water and waste water, Provincial team takes on bargaining for Durham elementary teachers DURHAM —The Durham unit of the Elemen- tary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario will not be bargaining with the Durham District School Board when negotia- tions on a new contract begin June 1. Durham ETFO has asked its provincial office to take over the job in an attempt to secure a more favourable con- tract for the Durham mem- bers. “It means that right now the provincial (arm of ETFO) is in charge of bargaining for ETFO Durham,” president Bill Butcher says. The chairman of the takeover team is ETFO provincial president Phyllis Benedict, while ETFO execu- tive assistant Dave Kendall is the chief negotiator. “We want to improve the working conditions and im- prove salary,” said Mr. Butch- er. “I think those are the ba- sics we’re looking for.” Mr. Butcher said he does- n’t regret the one-year agree- ment reached last fall, which resulted in teachers receiving a two-per cent pay increase, one half day per year to work on student report cards and BILL BUTCHER Seeking ‘basics’. 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Ms. Korolnek added the Pickering pipeline “represents the third of three choices for us... we need it as a fallback op- tion.” The City of Pickering had re- quested Durham join Pickering in opposing the project, but Re- gional councillors voted in Feb- ruary to defer a decision on that request until hearing from York officials. Pickering Councillor Mau- rice Brenner told the committee Tuesday the pipeline will affect residents and businesses along the Whites Road corridor. “We’re asking you to support the community,” he said. Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs explained his council is opposed to the project because of the impact on the immediate area and because the pipeline means Pickering would be used once again as a service corridor to meet the needs of another mu- nicipality. And, Pickering Councillor Mark Holland urged the Region to support Pickering’s position on the grounds the Region should act as an agent of the lower-tier municipalities. “Few issues have been as large in our municipality as this has been,” he said. “We need Durham Region’s support in this.” However, the councillors were unsuccessful in swaying their colleagues. Mr. Anderson noted Durham has been aware of York’s pro- posal since 1996 and has been “supportive of the process... the Region’s position has not changed one bit.” NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 2, 2001 PAGE 3 P Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser General 905-683-7363 Durham councillors won’t support Pickering on York pipeline project DURHAM from page 1 Police budget vote on agenda today BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer DURHAM —Durham councillors will be asked to ap- prove a police budget of $82.4 million today when the Region gives final consideration to its 2001 budget. Durham’s finance and admin- istration committee last week asked the Durham Police Ser- vices Board to re-examine its budget prior to today’s council meeting. The police were asked to pro- vide the finance committee with a report on the level of service that could be provided for $80.2 million, which was the original target council set for police spending in 2001. But, after hearing from police Chief Kevin McAlpine yester- day at a finance committee meet- ing, councillors were unable to agree on making any changes to the budget. Chief McAlpine told council- lors cutting another $2 million from the budget would mean a delay in hiring all of the new of- ficers planned for this year. The budget calls for 47 new officers for 2001 although about 10 offi- cers won’t be hired until the end of the year. “Policing is an ex- pensive business,” he said. “I don’t think anybody here doesn’t know that.” Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt, who serves on the police ser- vices board, noted, “If you take more money out of that budget you’re really going to affect your local community.’ Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. Pickering Home Design Centre PICKERING OUTLET HWY 401 WHILE QUANTITIES LAST... PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY. REGULAR PRICES SHOWN ARE SEARS PRICES, COPYRIGHT 2001. SEARS CANADA INC. * NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS ON PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MERCHANDISE. †SOME ITEMS MAY BE MARKED, SCRATCHED, DENTED, DAMAGED, CUSTOMER USED/RETURNED, MISSING PARTS/MANUALS, AND/OR FLOOR MODELS/RECONDITIONED. SOLD AS IS. NO REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE. FULLY WARRANTIED (SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS). OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, DELIVERY & INSTALLATION CHARGES, AND/OR TO CATALOGUE PURCHASES. 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She was enthusiastic, had a flair for music and was very fond of her younger brother, whom she hugged and kissed all the time. “She was a very bright and selfless two-year-old,” said Ms. Byrne-Menard. “Several people commented on how well she shared.” A neighbour has created a memorial on a portion of Thicket Crescent. Roughly 25 green rib- bons are tied to trees on the street, with a note that reads, “In memo- ry of our neighbourhood Angel — Jordan.” “The green ribbon represents organ donations,” explained Ms. Byrne-Menard. Lisa McCarthy, organ donor co-ordinator at the Hospital for Sick Children, said donations are up 63 per cent at the hospital in the last two years since there has been an emphasis on organ donor education and awareness. The hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric transplant cen- tre, where hearts, lungs, livers, kidneys, corneas and small bow- els are harvested. Fourteen chil- dren died there last year waiting for transplants. Ms. McCarthy said there are a lot of misconceptions about organ donation. The hospital’s organ donation team provides ed- ucation to parents and families when they come to the hospital. Even though the patient’s family may be in crisis mode because of a serious medical situation, it’s the best opportunity to provide accurate information. “Teams like ours aren’t there to get organs from people,” she said. “We don’t want to pressure anyone. We want them to do what’s best for them and their family.” Ms. McCarthy noted that even though an Ontario driver’s licence is plastic and no longer paper, a card comes in the mail from the ministry of transporta- tion giving motorists the opportu- nity to give consent to being an organ donor. “I think people put it aside and just don’t think about it,” she said. “They just don’t have that conversation with their loved ones.” To find out more about organ donation, visit www.organdona- tionontario.org. Green ribbons to promote organ donation are tied around dozens of trees in little Jordan Menard’s neighbourhood. They were tied on trees by a neighbour of the family. JORDAN from page 1 Jordan Menard lives on in others Thugs rob Ajax teen of Bible, cell phone, watch AJAX ––Durham Regional Police are on the trail for two thugs who robbed a 17-year-old boy of his cell phone, watch and Bible Monday night. Two men confronted and ac- costed the victim in the area of Windebanks Drive shortly after 9 p.m. The pair threatened they were armed, although no weapon was seen and then searched the teenager. They also took his wal- let and a knapsack that contained two books, including the Bible, police said. The pair are de- scribed as black males between 19 and 25 years, fled west on foot. One suspect was about 6-foot- 5 wearing a wool sweater with red, black and beige stripes, while the other was 6-foot-3 wearing a blue-hooded sweater with the letters ‘AC’ on the front. 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But while Ms. Page said board staff has complained to her it is having an effect on their hiring efforts, she doesn’t believe it’s making much of a difference, given what she says is an existing poor repu- tation in Durham amongst teach- ers. Mr. Burch said the board is in the process of filling internal va- cancies and plans to begin look- ing in earnest for new teachers in about two weeks. He estimated the board will need to hire about 400 teachers for the coming year, mostly for its elementary complement. Last year the board hired roughly 500 educators. Whitby par- ent Wendy Stanyon said everybody in the community should be aware of the pink letter. “At least being informed, peo- ple can perhaps impact in a way by phoning trustees and express- ing their concerns,” she said. Given the ongoing labour dis- putes that have plagued the Province in recent years, Ms. Stanyon said it might be time to look at other options for negotiating contracts with teach- ers. The Province is considering taking over the job from school boards, but Ms. Stanyon isn’t sure that would be best. “We’d all like to think two parties can sit down together and work things out,” she said. “(But) I think people have come to the point where they’re saying what’s being done is not working and maybe we have to look at other (options). “I’m at this point willing to look at what other options are out there.” Ms. Stanyon said she believes the situation is “critical right now. “The (teaching) graduates are out there and people are wanting and looking for jobs,” she said. Mr. Burch said the board is right on schedule in its hiring process. As the teacher shortage inten- sifies, he believes it will be hard- er in general for Ontario boards to find top-notch teachers. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 2, 2001 PAGE 5 A/P Pink list has Durham board officials seeing red ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ F E D E R A T I O N 60 Mobile Drive, Toronto, Ontario M4A 2P3 INFORMATION BULLETIN TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ON- TARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ F E D E R A T I O N DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD RE: A L L T E A C H I N G P O S I T I O N S ( F U L L T I M E O R P A R T - TIME, IN DAY SCHOOL, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CORRESPONDING COURSES) A disagreement has arisen between members of the Teachers’ Bargaining Unit of OSSTF in the Durham District School Board, District 13, and the above named District School Board, over the negotiation of the 2000-2001 Collective Agreement. R e p r e - sentatives of the Provincial Executive of the OSSTF have been negotiating with the above named District School Board but have been unable to settle the disagreement in a manner sat- isfactory to the teachers of the above District or the Provincial Executive. Consequently, as of this date, OSSTF is advising its members not to apply for or accept any teaching position or position of added responsibility in the regular day school programs with the above named District School Board, or in any alternative pro- gram of education offering credit courses which the Board may initiate. Until the disagreement is settled and this information Bulletin is removed, any member of the OSSTF who applies for or ac- cepts a teaching position or position of added responsibility with the above named District School Board, or in any alternative program of education offering credit courses which the Board may initiate, or who accepts a position to fill a vacancy which occurs while this Information Bulletin is in force, will be subject to discipline procedures as set out in the OSSTF Bylaws 8 and 9. THE ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ F E D E R A T I O N Earl Manners (signed) M a l c o l m B u c h a n a n ( s i g n e d ) President, OSSTF G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y , O S S T F Dated: M a r c h 5 , 2 0 0 1 PINK from page 1 This letter identifies the threat of sanctions against those who might apply for public board teaching positions.Please remember to recycle your News Advertiser!SHELLEY PAGE Board complaints. Send your thoughts on this story to us at durhamregion.com ETFO takes over contract talks improvements in dental and vi- sion-care bene- fits. But, he noted Durham teach- ers are the low- est-paid public elementary teachers in the province this year. And, while teachers’ benefit package is bet- ter than at other boards, Mr. Butcher said no one will come to Durham to teach if salaries are not more competitive. Mr. Butcher said ETFO Durham mem- bers would still be involved in the bargaining process. ETFO from page 1 Flaherty talks on Ontario budget DURHAM –– Hear the details of next Wednes- day’s budget di- rect from the fi- nance minister himself. The Ajax- Pickering Board of Trade and area chambers of commerce present Finance Minister Jim Flaherty at the 2001 Provincial Budget Break- fast on Thurs- day, May 10, starting at 7 a.m. The event takes place at the AMC The- atre and Con- ference Com- plex, located northwest of Thickson Road and Hwy. 401 in Whitby. Ask your own questions and make com- ments. Cost is $20 per person. To register call the event hot- line at (905) 686-0883, ext. 222 SPECIALSALE Carriers of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Walmart, Ajax 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. 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Rogers Cable customers in Pickering can now receive local television program- ming available from Rogers television Durham. “With the addition of Pickering, Rogers Television programming will now be available to all Rogers Cable customers throughout the Durham Region,” says Roger Anderson, Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham. “That’s a huge advantage for viewers that want local content and for anyone who wants to speak to the people of Durham Region - Rogers Television allows them that direct, local access through their quality local programming,” explains Anderson “The station has increased its staff in order to provide the most comprehensive local television pro- gramming.” explains Rob Carver, Director of Rogers Television in the area. “The station will serve the needs of all Durham residents and this great local television program- ming is only available on Rogers Cable,” adds Carver. Carver recently joined Roger Anderson, Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham, Rogers Cable General Manager and vice- president, Earl Dusek, and Jimmy Clark, Station Manager at Rogers Television Durham to announce the launch of Rogers Television Durham in Pickering. Rogers Television Durham, cable channel 10, will now be the most comprehensive source for local news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, infor- mation, and special event program- ming in Durham. Rogers Television provides local, timely and relevant program- ming. For over 32 years, local televi- sion programming has enhanced Rogers commitment to the communi- ties it serves. Rogers Television is a service of Rogers Cable Inc., Canada’s largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, informa- tion and communication services to 2.3 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. Rogers Television Durham, cable channel 10, serves the commu- nities of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and Clarington. Rogers Television Durham Launches in Pickering Shown above, Pickering Councillors Rick Johnson, Mark Holland; Durham Region Chair Roger Anderson; Earl Dusek Rogers Cable VP and General Manager and Rob Curver, Director Rogers Television GTA. P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 2, 2001 Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER May 2, 2001 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EDITORIAL Pickering News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Bruce Danford Director of Advertising Duncan Fletcher Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager John Willems Real Estate/Automotive Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 E-Mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address www.durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Pub- lishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Ad- vertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. The News Advertiser accepts letters to the editor. All let- ters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone num- ber for verification. The edi- tor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. Anderson’s plan will just open the floodgates To the editor: Re: ‘Hospital proposal must be de- feated,’ Keith Gilligan column, April 22. I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Gilligan’s comments. Municipali- ties never have and never should have to get into the business of funding health care via property taxes. This is provincial and feder- al jurisdiction. If we accept this suggestion of a tax levy as suggest- ed by Durham Chairman Roger Anderson, this will just open the floodgates for property taxpayers to hand over mega-bucks for health-care funding in the future. Haven’t the feds and Province downloaded enough onto the poor property owners? Where has all this money disappeared to that the feds passed along to the Province for health care? No doubt Mr Anderson has the extra cash to dole out for this worthwhile cause, with his six-fig- ure income per year, but I am on a disability pension and I certainly cannot afford it. Let the funding come from the appropriate place... the provincial government. Maybe Premier Mike Harris should rethink his additional tax cut plan and put more money into hospital funding. Bud York, Ajax Let’s have teachers’ vision for education To the editor: NDP leader Howard Hampton may well have stumbled upon the key to improving the poisoned at- mosphere surrounding Ontario’s education system. During the 1999 provincial election campaign, Mr. Hampton stated the teachers unions had been against David Peterson’s Liberal government, against Bob Rae’s NDP government, and were op- posed to the Conservative govern- ment of Mike Harris. He further stated, at some point in time, the teachers’ unions must decide what they are “for”, not just what they are against. The price our children are pay- ing for constant education system disputes is no longer creditable or acceptable and the time is now for teachers’unions to use the 120,000 well-educated minds of their mem- bers to formulate and publish their ‘vision’ for Ontario’s educational system. By publishing their vision for all the spokes on the education wheel inclusive of curriculum — student accomplishment measurement, teachers’ measurement, system af- fordability and extracurricular ac- tivities — a clarity of comparison with the government’s vision would be possible. With similarities and differ- ences established, collectively working towards harmonizing the visions for the betterment of our children’s education system could then be a shared objective. To para- phrase former American president John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what our children’s education can do for you, ask what you can do for our children’s education system.” In this case the teachers’ unions should take the positive approach of formulating and publishing their ‘vision’ for Ontario’s education system. Richard Groh, Ajax YOU SAID IT The question was: Significant tax increases are expected at the local and regional levels this year. Should politicians do more to minimize these increases? Ken Holmes said,“They aren’t doing enough. There is always too much waste in gov- ernment. If they streamlined a little the in- crease wouldn’t be so severe.” Annette Kennedy said, “I think local and regional politicians are losing out on significant transfer pay- ments, so there’s not much they can do.” Ramesh Chotai said,“I think politicians are doing their best for the tax dol- lars collected. I think we should spend more on health care.” Not many people are supporting the Ontario New Democratic Party these days, but among those who are, count Premier Mike Harris. The left-wing party has cele- brated its 40th anniversary under its current name, but is having its toughest time ever. It regularly had more than 20 per cent of the vote in elections, but in 1999, fell to 12.6 per cent. The NDP is now given only be- tween 10 and 15 per cent in polls and fell even lower to 6.8 per cent and 3.4 per cent in two recent by- elections. The implications of this have not been lost on Mr. Harris, be- cause a decline in support for the NDP adds to his difficulties in try- ing to win another election, likely in 2003. Mr. Harris’s Progressive Con- servatives have fallen like a stone in polls since winning in 1999 and the latest placed them at 31 per cent, far behind the 51 per cent of the Liberals led by Dalton McGuinty. A party has worries any time it is 20 per cent behind an opponent, but the Tories normally would have a couple of big consolations. One is governments traditional- ly are least popular between elec- tions, as they try to get unpalatable decisions out of the way so resent- ment has faded by voting day and no one doubts for a second the To- ries will regain some support. Parties also commonly have won Ontario elections with only about 42 per cent of the votes, and occasionally even less, because the three parties divided them reason- ably even between them, which normally would mean the Tories need to pick up another 10 points or so to be within sight of another victory. But if the NDP holds only a few votes, one of the other parties could need at least 46 per cent and possi- bly more to win, which is huge ground for Mr. Harris to make up, particularly considering NDP votes are more likely to move to the Lib- erals. This is not the first time Mr. Harris has had to worry about the weakness of the New Democrats. In 1999 he recognized Mr. McGuinty posed the only threat to his government and the NDP was failing to hold many traditional supporters, who were going to Mr. McGuinty. The premier then began a cam- paign of denigrating the Liberals and praising the NDP. He said “voters are looking for parties that take definitive positions. That is our party and it really is the NDP as well. People don’t understand what the Liberals stand for.” The NDP has been noted for having precise policies on every issue, mostly announced boldly by conventions, while the Liberals sometimes have been wary of com- mitting themselves. Mr. Harris said he may not agree with the New Democrats’ policies, but at least they have them, while the Liberals policies could be printed on a bumper stick- er. The premier said NDP leader Howard Hampton and his party “have credibility on the issues. They do not change priorities when the polls come out,” a reference to some Liberal changes. The premier went to Mr. Hamp- ton’s riding during the election and said the NDP leader “has a plan that makes some sense and he’s not all negative.” Mr. Harris said the NDP showed principle in protest- ing against Liberal federal govern- ment policies that hurt Ontario, while the Ontario Liberals sat silent and ashamed. Mr. Harris even went so far as to say Mr. Hampton expresses a criti- cal view of his government better than anyone — the NDP leader does not get that much credit even from his own party and must have blushed. More recently, the premier has complained the Liberals keep dis- rupting the legislature and prevent it from getting on with its work, but absolved the NDP. He recalled the Liberals in gov- ernment exempted a now-criticized dump site from full environmental assessment, while the NDP op- posed it. In a byelection near Hamilton where he angered many residents by amalgamating municipalities, Mr. Harris said those opposing amalgamation should vote for the NDP, because it consistently op- posed amalgamation while the Lib- erals kept changing their minds. The Tory premier’s praise of an opposition party has been unprece- dented, but not done much so far to improve its standing with voters, who rightly suspect his real aim is to help himself. E-mail your comments on this opinion to shouston@durhamre- gion.com. NDP gets help from unusual source Biggest cheerleader these days might be Mike Harris Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park Pink letter deserves the pink slip Teachers’ union oversteps bounds with pressure tactic Jordan’s legacy Let’s honour little girl by signing organ donor cards Talk about putting the heat on your own members. It’s one thing to lock horns with the local school board, to decide to withhold extracurriculars for three years running in Durham. But now, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation has taken an extra, unpleasant step. In a ‘pink letter’ issued to OSSTF measures on March 5, president Earl Manners has ordered members “not to apply for or to accept any teaching position or position of added respon- sibility (in Durham).” He added somewhat chillingly that, “any member of the OSSTF who applies for or accepts a teaching position or position of added responsibility... or who accepts a position to fill a vacancy ... will be subject to discipline proce- dures as set out in the OSSTF bylaws 8 and 9.” Those discipline procedures could include fines, repri- mands or other undefined penalties. Local OSSTF president Shelley Page likens the pink letter to a picket line. “Most people are not willing to breach that col- lective action,” she said. “It is a form of strike.” Given that the letter goes out to thousands of teachers across Ontario, the message has a double-whammy. It puts a roadblock on attempts to fill vacancies, which arise each year in the fastest-growing region in Canada. It also tells young teaching graduates to look elsewhere while dozens of veteran teachers decide to retire. The result is an understaffed, over- worked, demoralized teaching force. That doesn’t augur well for high school students, already without extracurriculars to bolster their secondary school experience. The pink letter is an integral part of the union’s attempt to pressure the Durham District board into a deal. Durham board OSSTF members have been working without a contract this entire school year and efforts to reach an agreement have come to nothing. While local high school teachers have their own views about the Durham situation, it hardly seems fair or just to intimidate professionals from applying for or accepting a job here. Consider the plight of Durham natives who graduate from teacher’s college this year. They’re effectively being told in no uncertain terms to forget about a job here. Go elsewhere if you want to teach at the high school level. Nice message. With the prospect of hundreds of vacancies opening up over the next few months as teachers retire and with more stu- dents each year entering the system as Durham grows, the need for teachers is dire. Our students will only be hurt if faced with a serious teacher shortage in September. At least we’ll know exactly who to blame should that occur. It’s hard to imagine the depth to which a grieving family must reach to find hope in the midst of tragedy. So it is for a Pickering family, who lost their two-year-old daughter after a car crash on the Pickering-Scarborough bor- der two weeks ago. Little Jordan Menard succumbed to her injuries in the crash shortly after it happened. But Jordan’s death has led to new hope for other families through the selflessness of her parents in allowing medical teams to harvest Jordan’s healthy, transplantable organs. Two youngsters may receive a new lease on life through the donation of Jordan’s healthy kidneys. Her lungs may draw breath again; her heart valves may pump blood through an- other little boy or girl’s growing body. Jordan’s life ended on a Monday, but her death means new life to so many others. The community sends its condolences to the Menard family for what must be an unbearable loss. But we can draw inspiration, too, from Jordan’s parents, Yvette Byrne-Menard and Brian Menard, who made this difficult de- cision in such a difficult time. On their Pickering street today, green ribbons have been wrapped around dozens of trees to acknowledge the courage of the Menard family, and to remind the community at large that organ donations can turn tragedy into hope for others. These ribbons bear a message for Jordan — “our neigh- bourhood angel” — from those who knew her. But they also bear this important message of hope. Jordan’s death is a tragedy, to be sure. But her legacy may well be found in the smiling face of another child, or in the healthy complexion of one born with congenital heart defects, or in the backyard play of a young kidney recipient. We can honour Jordan’s memory by signing our own organ donation cards and keeping them in our wallets. We can hon- our her parents with a kind word, a quiet prayer and the knowledge their courage has led to good things for other fam- ilies. Let’s remember Jordan. E-mail your comments on these opinions to shouston@durhamregion.com. 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Race Relations & Equity Committee May 14 LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH AREA LAND USE AND DESIGN STUDY PUBLIC MEETING In June 2000, Part 1 of the Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review was presented to Pickering Council. Council adopted, in principle, general development guidelines and an implementation strategy for the Area, and directed that Official Plan Amendments be considered after Part 2 of the Review is complete. The City of Pickering is now proceeding with Part 2 - Phase 2 of the Detailed Review (see location map). Part 2 - Phase 1 presented a Great Lakes Nautical Village theme and various design elements for the Area. Part 2 - Phase 2 will detail the design elements to be used in the architectural, landscape and streetscape guidelines for the Area. This Public Meeting has been called to obtain comments on the detail design elements for the Area. Members of the public are invited to see the presentation. 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Personal Training Time efficient, results-oriented sessions that keep things interesting & challenging. Beginners-kind & supportive sessions that provide results & benefits that are oh so motivating.Health Concerns Special classes that provide a social & emotional support network while you exercise. Osteoporosis provides weight bearing & resistance exercise. Medical Needs is perfect if other classes are too fast & furious for you. Project can be painted by one artist or by a group. Works can be painted in school or at The Pickering Markets, Metro East Trade Centre. The completion date is May 23. Saturday May 26th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Esplanade Park, Pickering • Over 100 Artists in an Outdoor Show and Sale Come Celebrate Art with Us! Call (905) 420-4620 for more information cityofpickering.com •Artist’s Demonstrations • Live Performances by Local Groups • Free Children’s & Youth Activities Share in the Promise of a New Spring at the Season’s Opening of the Pickering Museum Village Plant sale by Bloomers and Britches Gardening Tips and Tours Come see our Steam Barn in FULL Operation! Sawmill, Steam Engines, Shingle Mill & Tractors Log Sawing contest Performances Including: High school Bands, Wandering Musicians & Storyteling by Ron Getz!ADMISSION PRICES Adults $5 Seniors (55+) $4 Students $3 Children (5-12) $3 Families $15 Free Parking (905) 683-8401 cityofpickering.com Saturday Only Catch the FREE Shuttle from Artfest at Esplanade Park! (Bus Leaves: 11:30 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm) Sunday See the Shuttlebugs Weaving and Spinning Guild participate in the Back-to-Back International Wool Challenge. Located on Hwy #7 between Brock Road & Westney Road FREE DATE TIME PLACE YOUth from Ajax & Pickering (13-19 yrs.) 75 Centennial Rd., off Bayly and Finley Friday, May 11th 2001 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Ajax Community Centre YOUth festFOOD AT A GREAT PRICE! Pop, Burgers, Dogs & Sno Cones ???????????What’s going on FREE FREE BUSING -Call (905) 420-6588 for Up-to-date Busing Information • Summer Job Hunting • Climbing Mountain • Inline Skating • Inflatable Obstacle Course • Teen Art • Career Cruising • Giant Twister • Break Dancing • Grass Volleyball • Golf Skills • Ultimate Frisbee • NBA 2ball & Street Ball • Squash & Tennis Clinics • Coffee house 7-9 pm • Who Wants to be a Millionaire Pine Ridge H. S. St. Mary’s H. S. Pickup at 3:30 pm Return approx. 8:30 pm Whitevale Spring Festival May 7th A Day in the Country for Family Historic Whitevale 905-294-0927 A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 2, 2001 Please recycle your News Advertiser! Treasure Chest offers plenty Cookbook, composters up for grabs as part of composting week As is our tradition, Recycler’s Cor- ner and the News Advertiser bring you the ‘Treasure Chest’ on a monthly basis. This space allows residents to give away items they no longer use and to list articles they require. This week is International Com- posting Awareness Week. Both Ajax and Pickering are giving away a com- poster in a Treasure Chest draw. To enter, call 905-420-5625. Also, during the week, you can visit KC’s Bakery & Deli in Pickering’s Lookout Plaza to enter a draw to win ‘The Creative Cook’s Recycling Book.’ To utilize the ‘Treasure Chest’, call 905-420-5625 during regular business hours. Requests must be submitted by the last Wednesday of each month. ITEMS NEEDED 1) Frost-link fence gate for a dog run - 905-686-5463. 2) Pentium computer with CD-ROM and Internet compatibility — for the volunteer secretary for Frenchman’s Bay Festival - 905-839-1590. 3) Wheelbarrow, rubber hose and cart, trowels, shovels, spades, rakes, hoes, spading forks, pruning shears, rain barrels, pails and watering cans, ground cover fabric, row cover fabric, trellises and tomato cages, spray bot- tles, four-by-four-inch cedar timbers (not pressure-treated, for raised beds) - 905-509-5418. 4) Quilting frame - 905-683-3609. 5) Airbrush for artwork - 905-427- 9322. 6) Greenhouse or hoop any size or condition - 905-428-0983. 7) White elephant items, all types of clothing for St Martin’s ‘New to You’- 905-839-4257. 8) Child’s car seat, bedside table, hand weights, skating aid, child’s wagon, workshop tools, fertilizer spreader, baby stroller, baby pram, staircase guard, baby monitor, baby snowsuit - 905-426-7470. 9) Quilting frame - 905-839-7402. 10) Two trumpets, clarinet, and wash- er and dryer that hooks up to sink - 905-509-2551. 11) Three-eighths-inch standard spruce plywood sheathing (15 sheets) block No. 4 cable ties, modem com- patible with a Pentium 90 computer or a better computer that already has a modem, an eight- or 10-foot alumini- um ladder, drywall, tool shed, metal roofing and siding, panelling, ride-on lawn mower, trailer, lumber and hard- ware (nut/bolts etc.), shingles, medical supplies, plumbing/electrical supplies, weed trimmer, chest of drawers and volunteers — Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary (receipts available for tax purposes) - 905-649-8282. ITEMS TO GIVE AWAY 1) Mason preserving jars - 905-839- 4257. ❑ ❑ ❑ For the month of February, Picker- ing residents sent an average of 15.63 kilograms of garbage per person to landfill. Ajacians averaged 20.36 kg per person. With Ajax now on a four- bag garbage limit too, perhaps they will close the gap. Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner Ajax trade show postponed AJAX —The Ajax Family Festival Trade and Home Show has been post- poned until 2002. The postponement is due to a dou- ble booking at the Ajax Community Centre that occurred while the centre was upgrading its computer system. Trade Show chairman Joe Dickson said several companies have already registered for the postponed show and fees will either be returned or put to- ward registration for the show in 2002. Anyone interested in booking booths for next year’s festival can call Mr. Dickson at 905-683-7940 or Patri- cia Mann at 905-4287-1642. Next year’s festival is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7. BILLBOARD MAY 2, 2001 WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 TOASTMASTERS:The local club holds a regular meeting at the Pick- ering Nuclear Information Centre beginning with a meet and greet at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in develop- ing or improving public speaking, leadership and communication skills is welcome to attend. Call Mary- Anne Pietrusiak at 905-686-1443 or Mariska Thomas at 905-686-2195 or by e-mail at marisk1@sympatico.ca. OSTEOPOROSIS:The Osteoporo- sis Support Group of Ajax-Pickering meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, 580 Harwood Ave. S., in Ajax, (conference rooms A or B) at 1:30 p.m. There will be guest speakers. Call Marie Wright at 905- 428-6632. S INGLE PARENT SUPPORT: The One Parent Families Associa- tion, Ajax-Pickering Chapter, meets at 8 p.m. at the Ajax Cricket Club on Monarch Avenue, south of Bayly Street, for both custodial and non- custodial parents, whether your chil- dren are two or 42. All are welcome. Call 837-9670. PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL: Meets to discuss the Frenchman’s Bay Festival plus other council ac- tivities. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Pickering Recreation Complex. Admission is free and all are wel- come. Call Cathy Schnippering, council president, at 905-509-3855. PARCUL:A local ecumenical group encompassing Presbyterian, Anglican, Roman Catholic, United and Lutheran faiths is hosting its an- nual meeting. Mary Jo Leddy will be the guest speaker and her theme is ‘We Can Make A Difference’. The meeting is at St. Francis de Sales Church in Pickering Village, 82 Church St. S. at 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 3 NEWCOMERS CLUB:Meets at 8 p.m. at Pickering Village United Church , 300 Church St. N., in Ajax. Call Hilary 905-619-2367 or Kim 905-686-6237 for more information on the meeting. BRAIN TUMOUR SUPPORT GROUP:The group meets at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., in Ajax. Meeting runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. DENTAL MEETING:Durham Dental Hygienists’ Society meets at the Oshawa Public Library, McLaughlin Building, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Dr. Den- nis Azuma, who will discuss ‘Den- tistry in Third World Countries’. HELP CENTRE WORKSHOPS: A series of five Durham Region Un- employed Help Centre –– Pickering workshops begin today with Inter- view Skills. Workshop are held be- tween 1 and 3 p.m. every Thursday until May 31 at 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12 (beside the Pickering GO sta- tion). Pre-registration is required. Phone 905-420-4010 for more infor- mation. ❑ ❑ ❑ To list your non-profit group’s events in the Billboard, send the in- formation to us by fax at 905-683- 7363, or by mail at 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax., Ont. L1S 2H5. Deadline for submissions is one week prior to your event. 1355 Kingston Rd. Pickering Town Centre 839-5990 NP0510601 Copyright 2001. Sears Canada Inc. 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Maybe you didn’t know it had a comedic side. Well, it has, and it’s quite funny. The play is ‘My Friend Miss Flint’, by British playwrights Peter Yeldham and Donald Churchill. It’s the story of Tom Lambert, who has put his finan- cial affairs into the hands of his accountant, who is also his ex- wife. Good move, Tom! Though Tom is as honest as the day is long, Sarah is into creative accountancy. The plot might have been predictable, but a number of wrinkles, which I am not at liberty to divulge, pre- vent that from happening. This is an amusing play, greatly helped by a cast of six talented comedic actors. The set represents Tom’s stu- dio/apartment in a converted warehouse in London and is very attractively decorated and most realistic. I recommend this show. ‘My Friend Miss Flint’ runs until May 12. Herongate Barn Theatre is on Altona Road in Pickering. Call 905-472-3085 for tickets and information. Going with her soul Pickering opera star starting to turn heads in New York BY DAWN DE SOUZA Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING —Pickering has its own Canadian opera star in the making. Patricia Sonego, who grew up in Pickering but now lives in New York City, is winning the praise of many in the opera world. With a determination to never give up, Sonego said her success has come “the poor man’s way” and all her hard work is starting to pay off. Making her operatic debut in New York in the spring of 1999, Sonego played the “young, pretty and inexperienced second tele- phone operator” in the first perfor- mance of Jack Beeson’s ‘Sorry, Wrong Number’. She says the per- formance is probably her greatest achievement to date, but it is only one of the many roles she has under her belt. “In this business you need somebody to hold your hand and walk you through the door,” she said. With people like Maureen Forrester, a Canadian opera leg- end, singing her praises, Sonego is starting to get the promotion she needs to break into the business. Sonego has performed with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Opera Ensemble, put out an inde- pendently produced CD, ‘Patricia Sonego A Simple Pleasure,’ and last February was heard across Canada on national television singing a Mozart lieder. Despite all the success, opera wasn’t always Sonego’s passion. Halfway through teaching studies at York University she realized the profession wasn’t what she wanted so she dropped the course and began working in an insurance of- fice. She later returned to York and received her degree in music and furthered her studies by receiving a masters degree at Hunter College in New York. She became interested in study- ing opera almost by chance. While singing in a bar she met Ted Pear- son, an accomplished musical the- atre performer, who has worked extensively at The Stratford Festi- val and in numerous Gilbert and Sullivan productions. Pearson sug- gested she should go into opera and played her a song by Montser- rat Caballe, a Spanish opera singer. That was all it took, as Sonego was hooked and started studying opera. As a single mother, Sonego noted she has had to put her 10 year-old daughter first and take lessons when she could afford it, but added she has never thought of giving up her music. “It’s in my blood and soul,” she said, adding “I couldn’t go against my soul.” The performer in Sonego start- ed to emerge after multiple visits to hospitals as a child to deal with a spinal disorder. Following surgery, Sonego, 11 years old at the time, started to organize groups of stu- dents from her elementary school to put on shows for the kids still in the hospital. Even today she still works with a children’s choir on a volunteer basis, said her mother Diane Sonego, who still lives in Picker- ing. “She astounds me; every day she comes up with something else she’s involved with,” said Diane Sonego. Even with the distance between them, mother and daughter and Pa- tricia Sonego’s older sister still talk and visit quite often. The family also goes to see her perform, even following her to Europe. Diane Sonego describes her daughter as, “a very talented fire- ball” adding there is not much she can’t do. “Pickering gave her a start... but she always comes back to Picker- ing,” said Diane Sonego. PATRICIA SONEGO ‘It’s in my blood and soul.’ Have sold my Salon Relocated to Mario’s Hair Design Ajax Plaza (next to CIBC) Welcome Clientele and Friends 905-683-5811 We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING Comfort and Well being with every step. 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P l a c e 6 " o f t h i s m i x t u r e in the bottom o f t h e h o l e a n d b u i l d a c o n e - shaped moun d i n t h e h o l e . 4.Place the pla n t i n t h e h o l e , s p r e a d i n g t h e root system ov e r t h e c o n e - s h a p e d m o u n d o f soil.The graft o r b u d o n i o n ( t h i s i s t h e s p o t , generally a co u p l e o f i n c h e s a b o v e t h e r o o t s from which th e b r a n c h e s s t a r t t o g r o w o u t of the trunk o r s t e m o f t h e r o o t s y s t e m ) should be abo u t 1 " b e l o w g r o u n d l e v e l . F i l l the hole 2⁄3 full of loose so i l m i x t u r e a n d tramp the soil w i t h y o u r f o o t t o e l i m i n a t e air pockets. 5.Soak thorou g h l y w i t h w a t e r a n d a l l o w t i m e for the water t o s o a k i n , t h e n f i l l t h e h o l e t o ground level w i t h l o o s e s o i l m i x t u r e a g a i n . Firm the soil m i x t u r e w i t h y o u r f o o t . C r e a t e a saucer of the s o i l a r o u n d t h e p l a n t t o hold water an d m a i n t a i n t h i s s a u c e r f o r a t least 2 months u n t i l t h e p l a n t i s e s t a b l i s h e d . 6.Trim back al l r o s e s t o 4 " a b o v e t h e g r o u n d level, w a t e r t h o r o u g h l y a t l e a s t o n c e a w e e k depending on s o i l a n d w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s and fertilize pe r i o d i c a l l y i n a c c o r d a n c e with the instru c t i o n s p r o v i d e d b y t h e fertilizer suppl i e r . P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 2, 2001 Sports NEWS ADVERTISER may 2, 2001 PICKERING — Pickering hurdler Perdita Felicien is on top of the world after competing in a prestigious collegiate meet in Iowa last weekend. Felicien posted the best time to date in the world in winning her heat in the women’s 100-metre hurdles for the University of Illi- nois Fighting Illini at the 92nd an- nual Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. She ran the race in 12.92 sec- onds, eclipsing the previous world best time of 12.94 set by Dion Rose-Henry of Jamaica in early April. The time also made Felicien the number-one ranked hurdler in the world and shattered the previ- ous Drake record of 13.05, set in 1991. “I’m really excited, I was thrilled when I looked up at the scoreboard and saw the time,” said Felicien in a story on the Universi- ty of Illinois’ athletic Web site. “The crowd really got behind me and cheered me on, and I think that helped me. The atmosphere here is great.” But, that wasn’t the only world- beating time posted by Felicien at the Iowa event. Running the an- chor leg on the university’s 4-x- 100m shuttle relay team, Felicien helped the four-member squad to a gold medal in a world record time of 52.85. The time shattered the old world record of 53 seconds set in 1991. “This record had been a goal of ours for the past few months,” UI head track coach Gary Winckler told the Web site. “We executed very well. I couldn’t be happier.” What’s more, the world-record feat represented the first time a world record was established at the Drake Relays in 30 years. The event routinely attracts the best na- tional and international athletes each year. Felicien and her three team- mates — Camee Williams, and twin sisters Jenny and Susanna Kallur — were co-winners of the Drake Relays Outstanding Women’s Performer. It was the first time in nine years a UI athlete received the honour. Only 30 minutes after winning the gold medal in the shuttle relay, Felicien was on the track for the final of the 100-metre hurdles. She finished second to teammate Su- sanna Kallur, running in 13.04. The Pine Ridge Secondary School graduate, however, clipped one of the final hurdles, which had an ef- fect on the race’s outcome. Felicien’s time in the 100-metre hurdles earned her an automatic berth to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon next month. PICKERING —The Sandy Beach Tennis Club is holding two signup sessions in the coming week for the summer court season. Registrations are Saturday, May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the main foyer of the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. The tennis club, located in Kins- men Park on Sandy Beach Road, will offer a full slate of Durham ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ and ladies’ competitive leagues. House leagues, junior leagues, so- cial nights, clinics and lessons are also scheduled. Registration forms are also avail- able at the tennis office in the Pick- ering Recreation Complex If you can’t attend one of these registration sessions, call Loida Woodford at 905-831-1724 or 905- 831-1711 ext. 235. DURHAM — The Durham West Summer Basketball League is still looking for play- ers to fill its ranks for play this season. The division is for boys and girls born in 1984 through to 1990. The final reg- istration date is set for Monday, May 7 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School, 80 Man- drake St., Ajax. Cost is $95 per player. Hoops sign-ups May 7 Sign up for Sandy Beach tennis in the coming week Older men’s hockey league looking for players PICKERING —If the hockey bug hasn’t stopped biting now that the snow has melted, a spring and summer hockey league might be the answer. Russell Hockey Enterprises is looking for hockey players 30 years and older for a low-level recreational spring and summer hockey league. All games will take place in Pick- ering and those interested should call Russell Hockey at 1-800-905-0270. Watch out for falling records World-best marks the latest accomplishments for hurdler Perdita Felicien New email address for sports arivett@durhamregion.com 159 DYNAMIC DRIVE scarborough@icesports.com 416-412-0404 BECOME A MEMBER OF CANADA’S COOLEST AND MOST EXCITING YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUE •Individual and team stats...On line!! •Awards for ALL participants •Your own personal YHL Jersey...It’s yours to keep! •FREE Skate Sharpening Coupon REGISTER NOW Safe and fun competition for boys and girls of all ages. No contact, no pressure! Fair play rules in effect. Join Today to be a part of the coolest league in town. Starts: May 11th Boys & Girls 4-17 Spring Bike Sale! Come see us! Call us @ 619.8875 889 WESTNEY RD. S., AJAX ASMBA Select baseball teams play in the South Durham League and participate in two weekend tournaments plus playoffs. A select fee applies. PLAYERS MUST BE 2001 ASMBA REGISTERED HOUSELEAGUE PLAYERS HOUSELEAGUE PLAYERS!!! SELEC T TRYOUTS ARE STARTING AGE MINOR MOSQUITO (Born 1991) MANAGER Frank Arruda (905) 428-8604 DATE / TIME Sat., May 5 & Sun., May 6 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PARK Memorial (by Pickering Village Arena) MAJOR MOSQUITO (Born 1990) Matt Laforet (905) 683-1896 Sat., May 5 & Sun., May 6 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Memorial (by Pickering Village Arena) MAJOR PEEWEE (Born 1988) Barry Marquardt (905) 683-4685 Sat., May 5 & Sun., May 6 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s West MIXED BANTAM (Born 1986-87) Mike Hickey (905) 619-1958 Sat., May 5 & Sun., May 6 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Hermitage MIDGET (Born 1983-84-85) Debbie Rausa (905) 427-6423 Fri., May 4 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sat., May 5 & Sun., May 6 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hermitage Annual General Meeting Sunday May 13, 2001 noon-3pm Ajax Community Centre HMS Room Director’s Reports, New Business, Elections Requests for constitutional changes must be received in writing. Address your request to AMHA Executive, attention Association Secretary Karin Grundy and drop off at Hockey Office 14 days prior to the meeting. Executive Positions for Election 1st Vice President O.M.H.A. Director H.L. Director- Minor Division AMHA Auxiliary (Bingo Director) Director of Coaching Business Manager Tournament Director Equipment Manager Abuse & Harassment Co-ordinator House League Referee In Chief Treasurer 2nd Vice President Position descriptions are posted at the website: www.ajaxminorhockey.org Candidates may be required to attend an interview. Applicants with current Coaching Certification are preferred. AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION SELECT APPLICATIONS 2001-2002 SEASON DUE MAY 18, 2001 Please forward 3 copies of your resume including: 1. Team You Are Applying For 2. Your Coaching Experience 3. Coaching Philosophy 4. Team Goals 5. Any Other Pertinent Information To: AMHA Coach Selection Committee 76 Pollard Cres. 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Split hours 7a.m.-8:30 a.m. and 4p.m. to 6:30p.m. Mon.- Fri. $12/hr. to start. References. Pic- kering. Nicole, Eve. 905-509–5697 or days, 416-603-2008 ext. 2275. ASSISTANT BUILDING Mainten- ance Person Landlord needs a handy person to help repair and maintain buildings. Knowledge in painting, drywall and plaster repairs, woodworking, minor masonry repairs landscaping, plumbing and ceramic tile. Will help train. Send resume to Realty management Service, Unit 27, 1333 Boundary Rd. Oshawa, L1J6Z7 A Contract Position. STUDENTS - Willing to work with the opposite sex? Promotions company looking for 10, 18+ ambitious people immediately. Call Sarah (905) 686-9586 AZ CONTRACT DRIVERS and owner/operators required to run Mid West USA. Home weekends. Call 905-697-1800. BUTCHER/MEAT CUTTER full time & part time required im- mediated. Rashid 905-420-2555 or at res. 905-683-0350 CARPET / UPHOLSTERY CLEAN- ING technician, Sears Home Central requires fully experi- enced individual with complete knowledge of truck mounted systems. IICRC certification pre- ferred. Call (905) 438-9207 CERTIFIED DENTAL assistant/rec- eptionist. Part- time leading to full time. Friendly team oriented prac- tice. Reply Drs. Baker/Appleton, 312 Dundas St. W. Whitby Ont. L1N 2M5 Fax (905)-668-8790 CLEAN UP PERSON required for dealership in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. 905-985-7354. COURIER DRIVERS with cars can earn up to $650+/weekly With vans can earn up to $1000+ /weekly servicing Durham and GTA. (905)427-8093. COURIER DRIVERS needed part or full-time with own car or van. Experience preferred but not necessary. Hourly rate or com- mission. Excellent earning potential. Call (905)697-3100. DAIRY QUEEN AJAX is presently seeking part time help. Applicants must be friendly and energetic. Must be available to work night and weekend shifts. Please submit resume to Store Manager, 250 Bayly St. W. Ajax. DEMONSTRATORS required im- mediatly for in-store demonstra- tions at Costco, full or part-time. Mature people welcome. Flexible hours. Some weekend required. Please call Harriet or Nancy 905- 686-7278 for interview. SUPPORT WORKERS needed. FT/PT/OC, contract basis. Work- ing with special needs individu- als. Kind heart and open mind required. Call 905-427-2157 E.C.E AND ASSISTANT position available for new expanding Pro- gram at Christian Daycare. Ple- ase fax your resume s to Bayfair Daycare 905-839-8273 asap. ELITE EYE WEAR CANADA requ- ires Administrative person with strong communication and com- puter skills for the Ajax area. Please fax resume to (706)932- 2579. EMBROIDERY MACHINE opera- tors wanted for busy Ajax facto- ry. Must have reliable transport and be able to work day and afternoon shifts. Tajima experi- ence an asset. Please fax resume to (905) 428-3527. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!It's time to start earning what you're worth. If you are willing to work and eager to learn, we'll train you. $1400 to start. Call Mark (905)426-1103.cnp EXPERIENCE FRAMER carpenter needed. Must have own vehicle & tools. Call Gord 905-985- 0181. EXPERIENCED COURIER Drivers wanted, full-time/parttime, must own small vehicle, salary. Call after 6 p.m. 905-619-3152. EXPERIENCED SALES PERSON for automobile and marine. High volume year round business. Good commissions. Certified Marine mechanic for Mercury and OMC. Also parts and service. Fax resume to (705)277-2271 FIBERGLASS TRUCK CAP Manu- facturer Requires: 1) Experienc- ed gelcote/chopper gun operator 2) Paint prepper ad sander. Pickering, Days, Benefits - Fax resume to (905)-428-7376 FRAMERS REQUIRED.Oshawa/ Ajax area. Must have own trans- portation, experience an asset. 905-725-0688 (lve msg.) FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. GENERAL LABOURERS and Truss Designer Positions avail- able at a busy truss company located in Ajax. Duties would include computer drafting, roof truss layouts, designs, and esti- mating. CADD computer knowl- edge an asset; Civil Technology graduate preferred. Please fax resume to (905)683-6558 or mail to Hughes Roof Truss Co. Ltd., 71 Thomson Street, Ajax, ON L1S 1R3. no telephone calls please! SALON & SPA looking for Hair stylist, Registered Massage Therapist and Yoga Instructor with a professional attitude towards his/her crafts. For inter- view please call or leave msg 905-728-0435. HAIR STYLIST & Nail Technician wanted for Pickering salon. Salary + commission. Also space available for rent. Good oppor- tunity. Call Christine (905) 837–9337 or (416)606-3097. HAIRDRESSER required with experience. Flexible hours, good pay. Located in Pickering. Call Maureen (905)837–5406. HAIRSTYLIST URGENTLY requi- red. $350 per week plus com- mission. Full or part time for Ajax salon. Call Mario or Ramzi (905)683-5911 or even. (905)725-0745. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 LOCAL DURHAM House-clean- ing Company requires Part-time House Cleaner. Experience pre- ferred, must have own vehicle. 905-666–0727 LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER? Are you mature, set high stan- dards for yourself and desire above average in-come. Contact Tammy 1-866-787-3918 or 905- 436-8499. LOSS PREVENTION Officers. Tuff Control Systems is hiring f/t & p/t investigators for the Oshawa area. Competitive wages and benefits available. Experien- ce preferred but will train dynam- ic candidates. Fax or e-mail 905- 850-8577 tuffcontrol@primus.ca LUBE TECHNICIAN PLUS ASSIS- TANT MANAGER - full and part time, hourly wage plus bonus. Experience needed. Valid drivers license. Apply at Pennzoil, 195 Westney Rd. S. of 401 Ajax. (905) 427–6796 MRS. WIDEMAN'S needs 2 kitchen assistants who love to work in a unique, high paced gourmet kitchen. Please fax resume 905-642-0105 or call 905-642-5838. NEW 24 HOUR RESTAURANT Cooks, dishwashers and wait- resses needed. Apply within. 559 Bloor St. W., Oshawa. NO TIME TO WASTE!Looking for 10 hardworking individuals to fill openings in on-site promotions, trade shows, university +college promotions, etc. 18+, F/T only. Call Ben 905-686-2442. Summer students welcome. PART-TIME BAR STEWARD. Must be available Mon. through Sunday. Smart Serve certificate required. Must be bondable. Please send resume to: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322, 111 Hunt St. Ajax On L1S 1PE or fax to 905-683-6584. EXPERIENCED ENERGETIC P/T server needed for Canucksters Tap and Grill, 900 Hopkins St., Whitby (Burns/Hopkins). Apply in person Mon. - Sat. 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. or fax resume to (905)666-4549. PART TIME Phone work in Picke- ring. Mornings 8 a.m. - 12 noon, or 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Salary. (416) 264–3336 PART-TIME JANITOR for wknd and fill-in work when required. Must be bondable. Please send resume to: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322, 111 Hunt St. Ajax, L1S 1P3 or fax to: 905-683-6584. WE ARE GROWING AGAIN.Now accepting applications for the following positions - mobile, stationary. Applicants must have own canine, reliable transporta- tion. Apply in person, 201 White Oaks Crt,. Whitby, Ontario, Monday-Thursday 9a.m-12 Noon or Fax to: (905)665-0102. PERSON FRIDAY Required for daily office duties including- Payroll for 12 employees In- ventory control/purchasing dutiesAccounts receivable / payable Knowledge of Simply Ac Facility Bookings/Rentals Daily Banking Duties Human resources experience a defi- nite asset with good people skills. We are located in downtown Ajax on transit ro- ute. Salary commensurate with experience, benefits + expenses.Please mail re- sume to: Royal Canadian Le- gion Branch 322, 111 Hunt Street. Ajax, Ontario, LlS 1P3 PORTRAIT STUDIO manager at Bay in Oshawa. Photography, sales, management experience. Good pay plus bonus 1-800-311- 6520. RAPIDLY EXPANDING waste management company in Dur- ham Region is seeking qualified DZ drivers to fill a variety of posi- tions will train right candidate. Fax resume to Operations Department 905-683-9492. SHANDEX TRUCK INC.AZ Driver needed immediately. Excellent pay package, benefits. US Exper- ience. 70" hi-rise sleepers. Please contact. Bill (905)420–7407 800-219-6225 SPRING & SUMMER road crews needed. $400/wk to start. Car an asset but not a must. To set up an interview call (905) 579–7813. STRONG VOICES NEEDED.Tele- phone sales, no experience nec- essary. Dundas/Thickson area. Salary plus commission. 905- 579–6222 SUPERINTENDANT,COUPLE POSITION now available, North Oshawa apartment building. Janitorial, maintenance, electri- cal and plumbing experienced necessary. Call (905)579-2515 between 9am-6pm for immedi- ate interview. SWIMMING POOL SERVICE Co. requires hard worker for sum- mer employment. East Scarbor- ough/Pickering area. No experi- ence necessary. University/col- lege student preferred. Some wknd work required. Fax resume (416)724-5023. TELEMARKETERS NEEDED $11/ hr + commission. 9-5pm Mon- day - Friday. Markham/Steeles location. Full training provided in a computerized environment. Call Barb 1-888-268-5120. TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full train- ing provided. Call (905) 579- 7816 for interview. TRAFFIC COUNTERS required throughout Durham Region. Monday-Friday 35hrs/week $10/hr, 35¢/km. Paid training provided, students welcome. Phone Jim Bate 905-728-7065 or fax 905-728-8653. TELEMARKETING- Appointment Setters required. Part-time evenings. No Selling. Hourly wage + Bonus. Automated Dialer. Call (905)426-1322 WANTED - AZ DRIVERS required. Paid percentage, fancy equipment, US. medical cover- age, disability insurance cover- age, must have good abstract and criminal search. runs south and New England states. Please call (905) 697- 1403 ask for Jeff WANTED: Short Order cook, for exotic dance club. Apply in per- son 947 Dillingham Rd. or for more information call (905)420–2595. WORK AT HOME Health Industry $1000 P/T-$5000 F/T per month. Training available. Call for free information BOOKLET. 416-631- 7156. Salon & Spa Help514 Skilled & Technical Help515 BODY PERSON/PREP experi- enced, small clean shop, Gary/Derek (905)985–4158 CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Apprentices needed immediately. Experienced in Framing & Forming. Permanent full-time work. Salary negotiable, benefits. Call 427-6261 or fax resume (905)427-8659 EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE Tech- nician required. We offer wages equ- al to city rates, benefit plan, unifor- ms & training program. Apply in per- son, phone 905-985-3655 or online: taylorford@sympatico.ca with resume. 1565 Hwy#7A, Port Perry LOOKING for good, reliable, licensed mechanic for busy local shop. Apply in person 552 Bloor St. E., Oshawa, or call (905)433–9570. LICENSED MECHANIC required for Chrysler dealership in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. (905)985–7354. LICENSED PEST CONTROL Tech, structural exterminator, own vehicle a must Professional look and attitude. Please call Paul or Chris (905) 728–5826 PICKERING COMPANY moving to Courtice area, July, needs immediately, full time Mould Assemblers, $10. to start. Last minute overtime. Grinding, sand- blasting, assembly. Fax resume: 905-831-4783. NEEDED - EXPERIENCED Framing Carpenters/or crews. Fax resume to 905-427-0265 Computer & IT520 INTERACTIVE ONLINE MEDIA. Internet development company is hiring in Kingston Ont. Visit www.inonmedia.com for more details. Office Help525 ACCOUNTANT NEEDED for mid- sized plant CGA or CGA student preferred. located at Morning- side & 401. Please fax resume and salary expectations to (905)831-3023. ACCPAC 6.5 DOS Data entry clerk needed for 15 hours per week. Experience essential, hou- rs flexible. $10/hour. Please app- ly by e-mailing: bradhall@pdqy- achts.com or fax: 905-430-8306. BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED part- time, flexible hours. Ex-perience in simply Accounting a must. Fax resume to (905)571–2600. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR for busy Pickering Church. Friendly atmosphere. 20-35 hours (flexi- ble). Computer literate, orga- nized. Confidentiality, good inter- personal skills required. Fax resume with salary expectations (905)837-8070 PART TIME SECRETARY for Real Estate office. Evenings and week- ends. Experience preferred. Fax resume to: Ron Gordon 905- 430-2550 PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST req- uired for New Homes Sales Cen- tre. Experience preferred but not necessary. Whitby. Please fax re- sume to: (905) 668-8083. Only selected candidates will be con- tacted. REAL ESTATE RECEPTIONIST/ SECRETARY,part time position at Pickering Real Estate office. Requirements: Experienced in quick office commander, instant form, excellent communication skills and willing to work days, evenings and weekends. Please e-mail resume to: kira@roy- allepage-connect.com No phone calls please. Sales Help & Agents530 3 EXPERIENCED sales people required for very busy company. Must have knowledge of roofing and windows. Salary plus com- mission. Company vehicle nego- tiable (905) 428-8704 or fax (905) 509-2600 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 BUSY AJAX DENTAL office immediately requires part- time/full-time Receptionist/Assi- stant. Including evening and Saturday hours. BYTE/Dentrix experience an asset. Fax resume to (905)427-9651 attn: Lucy FULL-TIME DENTAL assistant required for busy orthodontic practice in Ajax. Must HARP cer- tified. No experience necessary will train. Previous applicants need not reapply. Fax resumes to: (905) 619-8885. EXPERIENCED MEDICAL SEC- RETARY required for fast paced Ajax specialist. Fax resume: 905- 427-2028. EXPERIENCED DENTAL recep- tionist/assistant required part- time for Courtice dental office. Fax resume to: (905)436-9672 or drop off at 2727 Courtice Rd., Unit 3B, Courtice, Ont. L1E 3A2 EXPERIENCED Dental Receptionist for Ajax office. Good computer skills required, 5 days/week. Call 905-683–0705 PDA/CDA REQUIRED for 1 year maternity leave. Starting in June. Markham/Lawrence & Pickering locations. Monday-Thursday 8am-5:30pm, 1 Friday per month 8am-12:30pm. Please call (905)831–7566. PHARMACY ASSISTANT required, full time position in Pickering. Experience an asset. Call Ken 416-286-6522. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full time, Shoppers Drug Mart, Kendalwood, Health Watch experience is an asset. Call Rafik 905-436-1050 POSITION AVAILABLE Looking for a serious person who is inter- ested in working with a child with a developmental delay. Minimum commitment of 9 months at 8-12 hours per week. Hours 1-3 or 4- 6 Mon-Sat. Must be dedicated, creative, energetic & outgoing personality. Education in psych- ology and/or behavioral training an asset. $10-$12/hr. depending on experience. Please submit resume to: danwilson@hom- e.com or D. Wilson, 197 Wayne Crt, Oshawa Ont. L1G 3R6 R U READY 4 CHANGE?We need highly motivated individuals 4 our team. Level 2 assistants and receptionists 4 our Whitby office. Excellent benefits. Apply with resume to: File #681. Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa Ontario, l1H 7L5. RN FULL-TIME oral surgery office, days only. Send resume to Dr. S. Fenwick, 40 King St. W., Suite 502, Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 1A4. RPN/RN/LAB TECH part-time for busy Whitby office, experience in Stress Test, EKG, BP. Fax resume to (905)668-8778. WHITBY DENTAL OFFICE requ- ires dental Assistant Saturdays Dental Hygienist Wednesday afternoons & Saturdays Please call Nicole at (905) 666–1555 or fax resume (905) 666-1905 Part-Time Help541 VERSA-CARE CENTRE,Uxbrid- ge, invites applicants for perma- nent part-time RN's & RPN's. Previous LTC experience an asset. Fax or mail resume to: Elizabeth Batt, DOC, 130 Reach Street, Uxbridge ON, L9P 1L3 905-852-0117. Teaching Opportunities545 Montessori School in Oshawa requires elementary teacher and part-time music teacher for September 2001. Please Call Mrs. Munro at 905-432-7976. Domestic Help Available555 NAUGHTY MAIDS TOPLESS MAID SERVICE. The "BREAST" Cleaners for your cleaning needs. For Rates Call 905-429-8207. Fully Clothed Service Available. Hiring 18+ Houses For Sale100 REVEALED - 7 Costly mistakes home sellers make when selling their homes. Before you list your home discover how to avoid seven deadly errors that could cost you literally thousands of dollars. Free recorded message. 1-888-887-9586 ID#1000. Royal Lepage Signature Realty TWO-STORY brick, semi-detach-ed home. 4 bedrooms, two baths, din- ing room, finished basement, newly paved private driveway. Located in a mature area of Whitby. Asking $159,000. For appointment call toll free 1-866-622-7204. ELLIOTT LAKE,only $49,900 full price. 3-bedroom bungalow, hard- wood, finished basement, dish- washer, garage, shed, paved drive, great garden, will take $10,000 down and hold mortgage. Call (705)848–1558 AT $258,900!Large family home in popular west Whitby. Lots of upgrades, and terrific inground pool. Call Doug Beaumont, Coldwell Banker Terrequity, (416) 366–8800. Open House Sun. 2-4 p.m. 95 Frost Dr. FIRST TIME ✶ BUYERS ✶ Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down. FREE recorded message. 1-877-815-0691, ID# 1051 DRIVE-N-BUY LTD. Professional and bonded concierge, we clean, cater and shop for all home and personal needs. Will give you time to do the things you want, consider a helping hand. 10-8 p.m. 416-457-4036 RPNS Westshore Retirement Village, in Port Perry. Requires RPNs for casual and wee- kend relief posi- tions. Please fax resume to 905-985-1881 or phone Judy Life 905-985-8660 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST& APPRENTICE Required full time for trendy salon in Pickering. 905-426–2005 TELEMARKETER Flexible Hours Hourly Wage plus commission Call 10 am - 5 pm (905) 839-7747 NEED OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE to lose 20 lbs & up. Earn excellent income (905)426-2113 We have the job for you! * Full & Part Time * Live-in & Live-out * Long & Short term * Drivers Preferred Call us for an interview 666-2228 or 1-800-219-8059 or Fax Resume to: 666-9689 25 Regency Crescent Whitby, Ont. L1N 7K8 CARDINAL NANNIES & COMPANIONS INC. www.cardinalnannies.com Nannies for Children Companions for the Elderly BEDWELL VANLINES Full time AZ , DZ & G DRIVERS Rate based on experience. Benefits. 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We are currently looking for good people to join our Management Team at our restaurants located in Pickering and are now hiring for the following position: As a member of our management Team, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive starting salary • Comprehensive benefits package • Pay for performance increases • Bonus program • Superb ongoing management/ business training • Career growth opportunities If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, send your resume to: 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. 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PICKERING Ph: (905) 839-6666 Fax: (905) 839-6008 Police Careers are often launched from Intelligarde. It's the Closest Thing to Being on the Job. Fax resume for Security Officer positions 416-469-4255 Please quote Cop123 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help AJAX MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Applications are invited from residents of the Town of Ajax to serve on the Board of Direc- tors for a three year term beginning June 21, 2001. One position is available at this time. The position is voluntary and there is no remunera- tion. The Board is responsible for the development and management of 500 non - profit rental units for families, seniors and singles in the Town of Ajax. Working under Federal, Provin- cial and Regional Government programs, the Board's responsibilities include policy formula- tion ad review, planning, development issues, staffing and budget approvals and applicant and resident appeal processes. The Board comprises 7 people. A full time staff carries out the day to day management func- tions under the direction of the Board. Meet- ings are usually held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Interested persons should apply in writing, de- scribing their interest and any relevant experi- ence to: The Secretary, Board of Directors AJAX MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION 1 Richards Lane, Ajax, Ontario LlT 3M3 Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. May 16, 2001. ASSISTANT / PARTS MANAGER REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Must have Chrysler Order System experience and wholesale comp. Only those with Chrysler experience need apply; Sorry - no time for training. Please call 683–5358 Ask for Doreen Village Plymouth Chrysler Ltd. ATTENTION YOUTH! Job Connect Program (16-24 yrs.) Durham Employers are looking to hire NOW! 492 Simcoe S. Oshawa 905-579-8482 132 Church St. Bowmanville 905-623-6814 136 Commercial Ave. Ajax 905-427-8165 AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER Markham Road and 401 area. Clean driving record. Experience not essential. Some travel involved for major auto shows across Canada. Competitive pay and benefits package. Fax resume to: L. A. DETAIL (416) 438-4336 510 General Help 510 General Help INTERTEC SECURITY We are a progressive company that is seeking individuals to fill new and existing condominium, Concierge and Patrol positions in the Scarborough and Pickering areas. Candidates must have ex- cellent written and oral communi- cation skills as well as being able to work shifts. Experienced and own transportation would be an asset. Call for an appointment at: (416) 424-2002, ext. 143 or fax your resume to : 416-424-4695 DISPATCHER WANTED Dispatcher required by an Oshawa based trucking company. Must be computer literate, able to work (nights and/or weekends) in fast paced, JIT environment. Experience in the trucking industry an asset, but willing to train the right candidate. Excellent benefits, salary based on experience. Please fax resume to 905-404-6620 Dumex Medical logo Dumex Medical,a growing mid-size medical/pharmaceutical devices manufacturer in Scarborough, has immediate opening for the following position: SHIPPER / RECEIVER The responsibilities involve shipping and receiving material and other various warehouse duties. The successful candidate must have a secondary school diploma and a tow motor (Raymond Reach) certificate with a minimum of two years experience. This is a permanent full time, steady day shift position that requires good verbal and written communication skills. Dumex offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package to the right individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, smoke-free, team-oriented environment. Please fax or mail your resume with a covering letter detailing salary expectations to: Dumex Medical www.dumex.com Attn: Human Resources Department 104 Shorting Road Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3S4 Fax (416)299-4912 (No phone calls please) Innovators in WoundHealth HOUSEKEEPERS/LAUNDRY Part Time available weekends. Good people skills. Hotel experience preferred. Transportation needed. (Oshawa) Please fax resume to: (905) 436-9544 FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS AZ DRIVERS U.S. runs, home weekends. 2 years U.S. exp. 2500 miles+. We require clean current abstracts. CVOR abstracts and criminal search. Apply in person: SST Personnel 29 Connell Crt. Unit 15, Etobicoke, Ont Tel: 416-255-1419 Fax: 416-255-1829 Toll Free: 1-866-377-0177 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help HAIRSTYLIST, EXPERIENCED required for busy Pickering Salon. Excellent income potential Call (905)831–9339 or fax resume to (905)831-2957 Local Oshawa Company seeking, enthusiastic, energetic TELEPHONE REPS. to conduct survey's over the phone, as well as book appointments. • No selling involved • No exp. necessary • Part-time & full-time avail. • Pay day's every Friday • Hourly wage If you're a positive person looking for work, call Liz or Michelle at: 905-720-1507 NOW HIRING •NIGHT SHIFT FRONT COUNTER 11 P.M. - 7 A.M. Including weekends ALSO REQUIRED • FRONT COUNTER SUPERVISOR Including weekends 3 P.M. - 11 P.M. Apply to: 1 Harwood/Hwy 2 location, Ajax. (905) 683–6497 $100 HIRING BONUS No Experience Necessary • No Nights, Weekends or Holidays • Paid Training & Workmen’s Compensation • Car an asset Ajax/Pickering Location 905-837-9601 Work part-time hours with the World’s NUMBER 1 Home Cleaning Service COME JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM OF STYLISTS! •$200 Welcome-On Bonus • Hourly wage & commission • Excellent benefits package • On-going technical training • Work in a chemical-free environment FULL TIME & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE PICKERING LOCATIONS 1-888-888-7778 Ext. 1552 • Corporate and Leisure Retail Travel • Ticketing • Computer Reservation Systems • Sales Skills • Car Rental Management • Cruises • Internet PICKERING CAMPUS 1450 Kingston Rd. (905) (905) 420-1344420-1344 www.tsb.cawww.tsb.ca www.tsb.ca IT’S ALL FREE !!!!!! • FREE CARE PACKAGE TO THE FIRST 100 PARTICIPANTS • FREE EMPLOYMENT CONSULTING AND ASSISTANCE TO FIND A JOB • FREE FAXING AND PHOTOCOPYING • FREE INTERNET ACCESS Last year YMCA Durham Employment Services helped over 1000 youth find employment. If you are 16 to 24, out of work and not returning to school full time call (905) 427-7670 or 1-866-964-JOBS or drop by our Employment Centre at 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (Corner of Valley Farm and Kingston Rds.) Funded by:Ontario OFFICE CLERICAL Immediate position open for local Automotive dealership. Please fax resume to: 905-420-8550 Att: General Manager 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental DEBT WORRIES! Own your own home? Can't keep up the payments? Worried about foreclosure? Don't ruin your credit. I have cash buyers for your home. Call (905)728- 1069 ext. 299 OSHAWA COMMUTERS 4- bedroom fully finished 1300sq.ft. raised bungalow, 2 4pc baths, fenced 1 acre lot, garage, paved drive, much, much more. Asking $184,900. (705)939–2210 QUIET WHITBY COURT, 4 large bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 2400sq.ft., 2-car garage, in- terlocking driveway, stone path, 110'x50' lot, fruit trees. Asking $257,000 Call 905- 430–6832 OSHAWA - Stone Cottage Crescent. Executive 3,150 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home plus fin- ished walkout basement apartment to large pie shaped fenced lot. $329,900. Even- ings/weekends (905)434-8441 6 COSTLY MISTAKES to Avoid before buying a home. Save thousands of dollars and years of expense. Free recorded message. 1-888- 887-9586. ID#1004 Royal Lepage Signature Realty Out-of-Town Properties120 STURGEON LAKE 100' waterfront, 4-season home/cottage, quiet pub- lic road, cul-de-sac, 2 bedroom, 2 car garage, large utility shed, pri- vate sale. $129k. 705-738-2891. Office & Business space150 2,200 SQUARE FEET of office spa- ce available immediately in Bobcay- geon, $800 per month plus utilities. Call Anne Houston (705)749-3383 INDUSTRIAL SPACE for RENT 4000 sq.ft.. prime location in Whitby. Ideal for woodworking, available Sept 1, 2001. Call 905-723-5559 Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 STORE/OFFICE FOR rent, South Oshawa, 1042 sq.ft. $11.50/sq.ft semi gross. Call (416)487–9648 Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi-ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. IMAGINE THE THRILL and satisfacti- on you could have by launching your own business without selling product. Want to know what we have to offer? Call 905-576-7462; 1-866-730-0026 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 BEDROOM basement apt, Whi- tes & Finch, suit single person, non smoker/no pets, first & last, references. $650 inclusive, avail. Immediately. 905-837–2543. 1-BEDROOM plus den basement apartment in quiet, family home, residential area, ravine lot, laun- dry facilities available. Utilities/ cable included. Prefer single pro- fessional non-smokers, no pets please. Available June 1st. 905- 831–6289. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, no pets. New decor, Janetville. Call 705-878-5821. WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX - 2 BDRM completely new basement apt w/large kitchen. Seperate entrance, parking. All inclusive. Avail. now. Call after 7:30pm (905)427–5356 BACHELOR apartment. Oshawa, quiet, clean. $495/month. Utili- ties included, no pets. 3 house's to bus stop. Fist and last, refer- ences. 905-579-3081 between 3- 9. Available immediately. BOWMANVILLE-beautiful 1 bdrm. apartment in lower level of house. Private patio. Includes all amenities, private laundry & 5 appliances. First/last required. $850/mo. Available June 1st Call Peter 905-697-5863. CENTRAL OSHAWA, Two large 2-bedrooms $850, July 1st in well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m.- 6p.m. LARGE BACHELOR unit $595 all inclusive, cable, fireplace. COZY 2+BEDROOM house $895, park- ing, laundry, deck (plus utilities). First/last, references. Available May 1st. 519-570-2021 or (905)435–7305 OSHAWA, spacious 2 bedroom apt. in small clean building, freshly painted, parking, laundry. $725+ hydro. Avail. May 1st. Call (905)434–9844. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. for July 1st. Conveniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied build- ing. Appt. to view call 905-852- 2534. ATTRACTIVE 2 bed. in triplex. Large deck, heat, parking, laun- dry $825. Renovated One bed. walkout to garden $715; No smokers/pets. May/June. South Oshawa. 416-322-7030. OSHAWA - Quiet, modern one bedroom basement apartment. Laundry, parking. No smoking, No pets. $650/month inclusive. First/last. Call 905-728-7178 after 4 p.m. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM second level of house, prefer non-smok- er and no pets, first/last. $800/ month inclusive. Available imme- diately. Call (905)987–3481 PICKERING - 2 BDRM spacious apt. Separate entrance, parking. Avail. June 1. $850 plus utilities. First & last. No smoking/pets. Call (905)428–9361 (leave msg). PICKERING one plus bedroom basement apartment, fireplace, ac, cv, laundry, parking, all inclu- sive $775/mo. first/last. Avail June 1 Credit reference. After 6p.m. (905) 839–6941 PICKERING large one bedroom basement apt in quite home suits mature working adults, no pets first and last, references. $740 inclusive. 905-420-4349. PICKERING, LARGE 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, parking spot, laundry, air conditioned, local bus & Go station near by. First/last, no smoking/pets. Available June 1st. $825 all inclusive. Call (905)839-2434 after 6:30pm PICKERING, WHITES/FINCH large 1-bedroom basement apartment w/eat-in kitchen, parking, laundry included, $675 inclusive. Available June 1st. (905)831–7122. PICKERING.Liverpool/Bayly. Newly renovated. 2 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance. 4 pc-bath. Share laun- dry. No-smoking/pets. 1st/last. $825 inclusive Available June 1st. Call 416-738-1064 PICKERING.Liverpool/Bayly. Newly renovated. 2 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance. 4 pc-bath. Share laun- dry. No-smoking/pets. 1st/last. $825 inclusive Available June 1st. Call 416-738-1064 RITSON/KING two bedroom, 2- level apt. above dental office. Walk-out balcony, 3-pc bath, a/c & utilities included. $1,000/mo. First/last. Please call Ian, 905- 435-5353, 416-994-4548 cell. SIMCOE VALLEY DRIVE -On bus route large one bdrm basement apartment sep. entrance $650/ mo., utilities uncl. non-smoker no pets, avail. June 1st First/Last. 905-436-1098. SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. WEST SHORE, self-contained, 2- bedroom basement apartment, no pets, no smoking. $825/ month. Available immediately. Call 905-831-8174 WHITBY Large, clean, 2 bed- room, near schools & parks, well-maintained building, large parking area, $925 all inclusive, first/last required, 905-666- 8456. WHITBY, ONE BEDROOM base- ment apartment on GO bus, pri- vate entrance, recently renovated with oak cupboards, laundry facilities, $620/mo. Available June 1. (905) 668–7634 WHITBY large bachelor in small senior building near Brock & Dundas, quiet, parking, no pets, $619 Avail June 1. (416) 438–4895. WHITBY,Dundas & Cochrane, Avail. Immediately, two large 3- bedroom multi-level, family apartments. Hardwood, newly refinished. Near school, shop- ping, transit. Call Joanne 905- 666-4145 leave message WHITES ROAD Basement Bach- elor Apartment. Clean & quite. Close to 401. Cable & Utilities incl. Non smoker. $700/m first /last. Available July 1st. Call 905- 839-4530. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Haylock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666-3211. Houses For Rent185 A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888-732-1600. 3 BEDROOM bungalow, in Whitby, fridge/stove, parking for one car only, no smokers/pets. Must have verifiable ref-erences, $1025,00. First/last months rent, includes all utilities. Available immediately. 905-430–4664. 3 BEDROOM house on Ritson, backs to school. $725 plus, call 905-655–5452, or Cell 905- 431- 8538. 4 BEDROOM upper bungalow available June 1st. Walk to Oshawa Centre, on bus route. Plenty of parking. Call Mary 905- 432-3586 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. DETACHED 3 BDRM -Monarch/ Westney, Ajax. Near school, sho- pping, 401. Available June 1st. First and last required. $1,250/ month plus utilities. Non smok- ers and no pets. (905)683–0149 HORSE LOVERS - farm for rent - ideal for small business. 3 bedroom home with large 3 storey barn. Westney Rd. /#7. $1,800 mo. Available May lst. (905) 428–7407 CLEAN TWO BEDROOM plus 2 rooms, semi, Bloor St. E., Oshawa, fridge, stove, lst/last, $900 inclusive. Telephone (905) 436–0278 NORTH OSHAWA,3 bedroom bun- galow, newly decorated, living/din- ingroom, 1 1/2 baths, rec-room w/fireplace, fridge, stove, garage. No pets/smoking. $l,200 plus utili- ties. References required. Available May 15th. 905-579–0245 OSHAWA,3-bedrooms+ garage. Two baths, cvac/cac, 5 appli- ances, Finished basement w/fire- place. Near all amenities. $1200/ month+ utilities. First/last, refer- ences, no pets. Available June 1st. (905)571–0109 leave mes- sage. WENTWORTH/CEDAR, 3 bed- room semi, close to schools and shopping. $750/month + utili- ties. First/last/references. Avail- able June 1st. 905-666–3843 Townhouses For Rent190 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AVAILABLE Immediately Furnished room in Pickering, cable, kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi-weekly. (905)- 420–4318. FURNISHED BEDROOM,central Whitby, share facilities, no smok- ing/pets, clean quiet home, mature female or student pre- ferred. $450 monthly, first/last, available May 1, 905-666–2149. OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, rooms available immediately, furnished or unfurnished. Share kitchen, laundry, bath. In ground pool. Prefer working people. $450/month. Call 905-404-3459 Shared Accommodation194 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY area - look- ing for someone to share accom- modation in three bdrm. house. Close to GO. Female preferred, no pets. $400/month 905-827- 2848 OSHAWA-Share furnished house. Working male preferred. Non smokers only, no pets. Parking. Avail. May 1st. $500/month inclusive. (905) 720-1533. WHITBY -Shared accommoda- tion in clean quiet home in a fam- ily oriented area. Suitable for young professional. References required. $450/month inclusive. First & last. (905)665-1522. WORKING PROFESSIONAL. seeks same to share house, in quiet location, close to all ameni- ties. $400/month, inclusive avail- able immediately. Please call 905-644-7862. Vacation Properties200 $6,900; $1000 DOWN; $100 monthly, fully serviced wooded trailer lot near Cobourg. Sand beach. Hydro/water/sewers, rolling hills, next to county for- est, great swimming/fishing. Call 416-431-1555 A QUIET FAMILY camping and cottage resort on Rice Lake, doc- king, heated pool, seasonal RV site available. (905)342–2078. CHANDOS LAKE,Clean 2 & 3 bedroom housekeeping cot- tages. Beach, good fishing, no pets. Prices from $380 - $485. Call 705-656-4981. FENELON FALLS (Rosedale) Cameron Lake. Newly renovated, private 3-bedroom cottage, quiet waterfront, western exposure, large screened porch, paddle boat, canoe, BBQ, VCR, microwave. monthly or seasonal 905-623-7496. snp FENELON FALLS,Sturgeon Lake, private lakefront 3-bed- room modern cottage, all conve- niences, cable. No pets. $600/ weekly. Call (905) 623–7637 WANTED COTTAGE TO RENT,in the Kawartha area for one week from July 7th to sleep a family of 6 adults and 2 children, aged 6 years and 2 years. Must have sandy beach. Tele-phone (905) 434–8432 WATERFRONT COTTAGES and camp sites available. Mini golf. Burks Falls (near Huntsville). (705)382-2777. www.cutter- camp.com Rentals Outside Canada205 ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS:A per- fect family vacation home in Clear- water Florida. 3 bedroom town- house, pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, pond, BBQ, private yard, close to beach and golfing. Available now. For info. & photos (905) 579-3788. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 2-3-bed- rooms furnished manufactured ho- mes. Heated pool, hot tub near bea- ches & major attractions. Children welcome. Photos. $275/week (less than motel) Call (905)683–5503 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 29 ft. PROWLER ST.house trail- er. Sleeps 10. A/c, 3 pc. bath, full size awning & deck. Shed with fridge. Nice lot, Pigeon Lake. $7000 obo. 905-571-6319 32 FT. 5TH WHEEL trailer, with fur- nished Florida room, in family park, access to boat dock, and sandy beach. A bargain at $8,500. Phone (416) 498–5565 or Otto at (613) 472-2283. 1995 COLEMAN YUKON TENT trail- er almost new. Paid al-most $16,000-sell for $8000 2 stoves, fridge, furnace, electric brakes, hard-top, sleeps 8. 905-725–2265 NEWPARK-RICE LAKE Large seas- onal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, doc- king, rec. hall. North Lander Trailers for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca Boats & Supplies232 17' 1987 HYDROSTREAM Valero, new 1997 powerhead, new 1998 marine mahogany hull with new interior carpeting, 5 colour gel coat, modified tunnel hull, stainless steel props, custom trailer, ski locker, fish finder. Unique head turner with all around performance. $8900 o.b.o. (905)430–1935. 1976 SEA RAY 24FT fibreglass, twin engines, w/toilet. new camper top, good condition. $7,500. 1976 26ft Magnum, 2 newly rebuilt engines, not used. $7,500. Trailers extra. (905)721–1302 1997 BOAT, MOTOR & TRAILER. Deep Water Scorpi-on 1600, Yamaha 15 hp. motor & North-trail 1400 trailer. New battery, front & rear running lights. Stored indoors, everything in new condition. Asking $4800 obo. Call 905-435-0747 1997 REGENCY 166 Bowrider, with 60 HP Mercury motor and 1999 trailer. Near new condtion. Many extras. $7800 or best offer. 905- 420-0806 Snowmobiles233 1994 ARCTIC CAT 580 ZR, new clu- tch, H/T warmers, 144 studs, Fox shocks. Great condition. Fast. $3000 obo. or trade for vehicle of equal value. 905-623-9316 or 705- 328-0402 Pools & Supplies234 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. 20 ft. Kayak Pools with decks and fence, limited quantity. $4995. installed, 25 year warranty. Larger 24 ft. pool $500 more. Call (416)798-7509, 1-800-668- 7564. Hobbies & Crafts237 CRAFTERS WANTED at "The Gift & Craft Showplace" located in the Courtice Flea Market, 4 km. east of Oshawa (approx. 6000 people attending each weekend). Let us show & sell your crafts directly to the public. You do not have to be there. Rent starts at $24/month. Call 905-436-1024. Articles For Sale310 CARPETS - lots of carpet, 100% nylon, new stain re-lease carpets on hand, I will carpet 3 rooms, $349. Price includes carpet, pre- mium pad, expert installation, fast delivery, free estimates (30 yards). Norman 686-2314. 14 FT. ALUMINUM BOAT,9.9 Chrysler, trailer, good condition $l,800. Beige couch, beige chair, brown loveseat, Sklar Pepplar, like new. $700. Air conditioner, window unit, Fedders, 10,000 btu, $250. (905) 655–3428 15 FT. Fibreglass Bowrider, 65 hp. Mercury outboard and trailer, needs some TLC, $950 obo. '93 Pontiac Lemans, 4 cyl. 5-spd. manual trans., $2600 obo. 905- 720–2371 2PC. FRONT PROJECTION sys- tem. 10 foot images for presen- tations, huge TV/Video, or play- ing computer/Sony games. Several models from $1100- $2000. Call Tim (905)571–1963 7PC DINETTE SET; 3pc French Provincial sofa set; single bdrm suite; office desk; entertainment stand. Call (905)428-9977. ATTENTION:THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE - Year End Liquidation Sale. All JVC home theatre sys- tems 2 channel stereo 5.1 sur- round system must go from only $100. per unit in packages. Single unit $150; Receiver must include sufficient speakers. Super digifine high end JVC tuners, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, signal processors, VCRs, DVD players, televisions. 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 579–0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES AT HANK'S APPLIANCES. Dryers $149/up. Washers $175/up, apt- size washers/dryers. Fridges $99/up. Stoves, apt.-size/ 30", reg/self-cleaning, gas $149/up. Large selection gas dryers. Am- ana refrigerator, bottom freezer, must see. Side-by-sides, special, only $349. Dehumidifiers $99. Built-in/portable dish-washers. Too much to list. Parts, sales, service, barbecue parts. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. DSS SATELLITE SYSTEMS, HU- Cards programmed, Complete DTV Systems, H-Card pro- grammed, bootloaders, and full emulation packages available. We buy BS H-cards. Call (905)427–1416. AMERICAN DIRECT-TV Satelli- tes. Complete RCA system with programmed card $425, Hughes Receiver with programmed card $325. Programming $50 (pri- vately coded). Quantity dis- counts available. Call Ken 705- 374-5080. ANTIQUE FINLEY Woodstove $500, apartment freezer $150, fridge $100, 24' Dutchman-Lite house trailer, loaded, hardly us- ed, queen size bed, furnace A/C $18,500 obo. Call 905-986-1274 ANTIQUE PEDESTAL sink, dainty size with brass faucets. (905)721–1703 (snp) APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell separate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwash- er $275. (905) 767–6598 ATTENTION DJs - Powerful Ashley amplifier & pair of JBL speakers, will sell for $1100. Also, 100s of 45s + albums. Call 905-725–2265 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherrywo- od. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirr- or, night stands, dovetail constr- uction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacrifice $3500. 416-748-3993 BITZ N BYTES COMPUTERS - Custom-built computer systems, sales, service, upgrades and repair at competitive prices. Free pickup and delivery. Loaners available (905) 686-3782. CALIFORNIA SHUTTERS - 34 SETS of bifolding louvered pine window shutters, 21"x43" each. (905)721–1703 (snp) CANOE,16 ft. fiberglass, 3 pad- dles, yoke, $375 OBO. 905- 683–8015. 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!CARPETS! 3 ROOMS COMPLETELY CAR- PETED $299. (30 yrds.) NO HID- DEN COSTS!!! Commercial car- pet at $4.95 yd. Berber carpet at $7.50 yd. 40 oz. Saxony carpet at $11.50 yd. Free shop at home services. Guaranteed best prices. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-373- 2260. CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE SALE-Carpet three rooms, com- pletely installed w/premium pad, 30sq.yds, from $339. Free/fast service. Guaranteed installation, residential/commercial. Finan- cing available. Customer satis- faction guaranteed. For free esti- mate Call Mike 905-431-4040 COME SEE- Ontario's best selec- tion of quality rebuilt major appli- ances, ALL ONTARIO APPLIAN- CE CLINIC LTD., 111 Dundas St. W.,(w. of Brock) Whitby. (905) 668–9444, 1-(866)-825-4642. RCA STEREO TV, 27", brand new, $350. Pentium 166 Computer 32 Mb ram, 2 Gb HDD, 56k modem, CD ROM, 3-1/2 floppy, colour monitor, kbd/spkrs/mouse, $350. Can de-liver/setup. Hot Tub 4 man, fibreglass $1800. 905-439-4789 COMPUTER SPECIALS,17" Dell monitor $149, 15" $99, Ink jet printers from $49 W/System, Dell Pentium laptop $499, com- plete Pentium internet starter system $299. Lowest prices on P3 & P4 systems. 16 years expe- rience. We love doing upgrades and difficult repairs. (905)655–3661. CONTENTS SALE-youth bed- room set, livingroom set, upright freezer, 2 vacuums, coffee/end tables, 2 night tables, gas bbq, microwave cart. 905-839–1542 CONTENTS/MOVING,Ivory sofa/ chair $400, coffee table $75, occasional chairs, custom white Queen bedroom set $400, hall, parlor tables, large wood dresser $120, camping gear, patio chairs, antique cream seperator, farm implements, much more. All OBO. 905-571–7668. DELTA ALUMINUM tool box, fits any small pick-up $300. 905- 852-7716 DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS, 999 channels open, no monthly fees, $600 installed, hu cardon looping un $100., hu card pro- gramming $60., programmed hu cards $300., h card program- ming $60, bootstraps for hcards $100., (905) 655-7730 Brooklin. Toronto (416) 737-9900. DININGROOM 14 PCE cherry- wood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construc- tion. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DIRECT TV EMULATION sys- tems, the only way to protect your H card. Don't speculate- emulate! We also sell complete systems, H or HU. Call Mack 905-837-2292 HU CARDS UNLOOPED $130. New programming put on $75. Complete direct TV systems $399. All channels open (instal- lation available Durham) Call (905)259-0320. DIRECT TV, Boot strap $100. Complete systems $375 all chan- nels open. HU Prog. $60. H Prog. $35. Emulation boards available. Call (905)767-8571, Whitby. DSS SYSTEMS-SPECIALS on HU test cards and programming. Boot loaders. Emulators. Dish Network programmers. Dish Network and DTV Systems available. HU loaders avail. Website caribdss.com email: caribdss@yahoo.com or Call (905)426-9578. ESTATE SALE - include mah. 8pc. dining suite (1920's), mah. hutch/cabinet, chairs (1800's), clock, Royal Doulton/Dresden figurines, crystal, liv/den furni- ture, Wurlitzer organ w/synthe- sizer. 416-720-6370. FUTON-STYLE BUNK BEDS - double bottom, single top. All metal frame dark green w/mat- tresses. One year old $350. 905- 723–0301 snp 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. LARGE 3PC CORNER sectional, colour: green, consisting of 2 attached recliners, pull-out bed chesterfield & corner unit, $800 o.b.o. (905)839–7658, leave message if no answer. MOVING Sale 32" Sony Wega XBR trin TV/stand. Dining set/ china cabinet. Large light peach leather sectional. Oak round baby crib. King rod iron head board. Queen bed w/cream colour furni- ture set, karaoke machine. fridge w/bottom freezer, 20cu.ft. uprig- ht freezer. Oak dinette set. White queen rod iron head board. Goalie equip. White girls' bedro- om furniture w/desk. 10' Cullen Gardens pre-lit Christmas tree, new white Captains bed w/draw- ers, bookshelf. Gail 905- 619–1209 MOVING SALE - GE range $250, excellent condition, self cleaning; Window a/c, $25; swing-set $25; 3 kitchen swivel chairs $10/each, almond/cream; GE portable dish- washer $100; 905-686–6367 MOVING SALE-Ivory colored sofa $100; 5 antique oak carved back dining chairs $125 each; 1 white washed oak rocking chair $150; Birch top harvest tabe $75; Call 905-987-4198 MOVING SALE,livingroom set, diningroom set, wall unit, sofa & single chair, coffee table, 2 TVs, In great condi-tion, best offer. Call (905)686–4767 after 4pm. MOVING SALE-Like new: French-Provincial livingroom set, diningroom set, queen- size- bedroom set, chrystal chande- liers, fridge, stove, dinnerware, kitchen table, wall unit, house- hold furnishings etc. (905)723–0495 GUITAR - MSA PEDAL 10-string steel guitar and case, stand with volume pedals, Dean Malibu amplifier, asking $895. Call 905- 985-7132 OAK KITCHEN SET w/6 chairs. New $2000, asking $750. Chesterfield, loveseat, chair w/ottoman, coffee table, TV $250 for all. ALSO bookcases, yard tools. 905-723–3677 PIANO-BABY GRAND Beautiful wood cabinet w/ivory keys. $1,800 o.b.o. Call (905)619–2058 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur-chase consultation on all makes & mo- dels of acoustic pianos. Recon- ditioned 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. PIANOS/CLOCKS.Spring Sale on for the month of April - on all Roland digital pianos and Samick acoustic pianos and all Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payment- s apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.TelepPiano.com WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 - $35., PS2 from $75. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Also avail. one PS2 mod- ed with 10 games $650. Beat- rice/Wilson area (905) 721-2365 RENT TO OWN new and recondi- tioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905- 263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE and security system specials from $99. 16 years experience. We design and install systems to meet your needs. (905)655–3661 SAXOPHONE, CLARINET, Flute, Violin & Guitar. All in excellent condition. Priced to sell. Saxo- phone, Clarinet & Flute lessons available. Call 905-985-8967. Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Violin & Guitar. All in excellent condi- tion. Priced to sell. Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute lessons avail- able. Call 905-985-8967. SMALL SQUARE first cut hay, no rain. Call 905-655-3551 SWIMMING POOL,above ground 27' round, custom made heavy galvanized steel $1700. Phone (905)655–4722. 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 HAND- CRAFTED MENNONITE FURNI- TURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Wood-working is the leading manufacturer 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..Remem- ber..."There is no Substitute for Quality"...Traditional Woodwork- ing...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www.tr- aditionalwoodworking.on.ca SHEDMAN-Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles avail- able. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. SCRATCH AND DENT - Variety of new appliances, 5 cu. ft freezers, $199.Full manufacturers warran- ty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephens- on's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. BACKSTREET BOYS, N'SYNC, U2, Aerosmith, Roxy Music, TIC-KETS FOR SALE- also Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also want- ed Leafs, Raptors, U2 & Aerosmith. Telephone (905)626-5568 ANTIQUES?Absolutely!Advice- always valuable, usually free! Purchasing outright, estates w/some antique contents, (no limit to value considered), collec- tions of any sort, quantities or single antique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to respond to all queries. Robert Bowen Antiques- Brooklin, Ontario. (905)655- 8049 or (905)242-0890. WANTED - RUPP Mini Bike, run- ning condition & 200cc Motor bike. Call 905-725-2383. WANTED - Motorized treadmill, one that has been used but not abused. Prefer model with 1-10 mph. speed plus power incline. Call 905-686-8351 WANTED CAMERAS:old metal body (Canon, Zeiss, Voigtlander, Leica, Leitz, Nikon) Most range finders & wooden cameras. Microscopes, telescopes, binoc- ulars. Also looking for a "Punkin Head" Teddy Bear. Call (905)432–1678 WANTED,Model trains and train parts. Any gauges, any quanti- ties. (905) 420–8927 WILL BUY and pickup most unwanted items. Will also do dump runs. Telephone (905) 668–6695 Antiques and Art340 A PERFECT MOTHER'S DAY gift . Trish Romance's limited edition print "Mother's Arms" $1200, framed. Walter Camp-bell prints also for sale. 905-430-9631 evenings. Farm Equipment352 128 MF BALER, in good working order, 33 MF Seed drill, 905- 786–2711 evenings Computer and Video355 P.C. TEK COMPUTERS-We have better prices on home computer systems, laptops and on-the-site services & repairs. We do repair monitors & printers. We do trade-ins. Please Call (905)837- 1330 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 1 YEAR OLD shepherd mala- mute, neutered has all shots. Good with kids and other ani- mals. Free to a good home. Call 905-721-9554 2 YR. OLD Percheron/Quarter geld- ing, quiet but very showy. Had minor groundwork done $1500; Lovely Bay Yearling Quarter horse $1000; 17 yr. old Quarter horse mare, 14.3, rides English or Western, trailers well. $1500; Call Sav/Penny 905-983-6324. AMERICAN ESKIMO (UKC Registered) excellent with chil- dren, good little guard dogs. $375 females $350 males. Call Casey (905)743-0995 Oshawa (or leave message) BLACK lab pure breed, spaded female 5 years old. Looking for a good home. Obedient, well trained and good with kids. Call 905-668-7258. BROOKLIN KENNEL and Dog Sports- Obedience Classes start May 8th. Agility classes start May 15th. Agility Practice ses- sions also available. Pat or Diane (905)655–4721. GUINEA PIG,brown and white, complete with cage & acces- sories. Free to a loving home. Call after 5 pm. 905-427-5436. NEW STALLS and private barn available. 300 acres. Indoor and outdoor arena. Individual feed- ing. A clean friendly atmosphere. $200/month. Track lay-ups wel- come. Pickering. 905-294-1928. PURE BRED Black Lab Puppies for sale. $500 call 905-655-5789 or 905-261- 4372. YORKSHIRE TERRIER-PUP- PIES, Registered (papers). Micr- ochipped, dewormed, tail & dew claws removed. First shots. Ask- ing $800. Call (905)686–4917. Cars For Sale400 '97 Blazer Lt, 4 dr, 6 cyl. ext. war, auto, 70 km fully loaded, leather int. sunroof, cert. $21,500/B.O. 905-404-8178. 1951 HUDSON PACEMAKER, 2 dr, body mint, needs interior & motor to finish (would make nice hot rod), $6500 trades consid- ered. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) 1991 PONTIAC TEMPEST,224 km, certified & emission tested, 4 dr, V6, am/fm cassette, very clean, must sell, $3000 obo. Call 905-434-0392 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, Cartier, fully loaded, certified and emission tested, leather interior, 146K, asking $16,500 obo. 905- 434-0392. 1088 Mustang, 5-litre, excellent condition, certified/emissions, red $6900. ALSO 1980 Large 20' cabin Cruiser, I/O, $11,900 obo. 1-year-old tandem easy-load trailer w/surge brakes 905-404- 1937. 1973 OLDS. CUTLASS,350, runs great, 92,000 miles. New rad, battery, $1600 obo. Call 905-985-8615. 1981 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, fully loaded, new body and paint, brakes, exhaust etc etc. Excellent condition, asking $4495 certified or best offer as is. 905-434- 7526 1988 MUSTANG excellent cond. 5.0 litre, 5-speed, $3500 obo as is. Passed emissions. Call Doug at 905-665–5053 or page 416- 372-9209 1989 Nissan 240 sx black 146k very clean like new, emissions and safety last May. PS, PW, sun- roof. $5500 firm. Call 905-432- 3673. 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL fully loaded, 4 door, $4500 o.b.o. Call (905)576–6181 or (905)706- 0844. 1990 MUSTANG LX,5 lt., auto, loaded, 86,000 kms. $6500. Call 905-725–1869. 1991 MERCURY TOPAZ,V6 Engine, power windows, doors, mirrors, a/c, AM-FM/Cassette radio, only 180K, clean, certified and emission tested. Must see. Best Car Deal in the region! Best offer. $2995. 905-259-7243 1992 HONDA ACCORD EXR, 4 cyl., 5-speed, p.w., p.l., sun-roof, keyless remote, spare set rims/ tires. 165,000kms $7900 o.b.o. Honey-coloured soft-top FOR Jeep YJ $300 o.b.o. (905)697–0156 1992 LUMINA EUROSPORT $3995 o.b.o. certified & emis- sion tested, very good condition. (905)579–6731 1993 FORD PROBE, GT, auto, air con, pw, pl, cruise, cert. & emis- sion tested $4500. 905- 434–0392 1994 ARCTIC CAT 580 ZR, new clutch, H/T warmers, 144 studs, Fox shocks. Great con- dition. Fast. $3000 obo. or trade for vehicle of equal value. 905-623-9316 or 705-328-0402 1994 OLDS 88 Royal, certi- fied, emission tested, im- maculate, p.b., p.s., CD, air, 86,000kms, $8700. Call (905)576–3926. 2000 HONDA CIVIC DX 1 owner, auto, p.s., brakes, tilt, 3 dr., black. Fabulous opportunity. Must qualify to assume balance of Honda lease. $269/month plus taxes. Call (416)722-4611 or (905)633-7409. 86 HONDA PRELUDE 230k 5- speed, sunroof $2500. 905-430- 4955 snp 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 MURAD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead of Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 655- 4609 (SNP) WANTED - GM '98-'99 Montana or Ventura Van. Low kms, will consider take over lease or buy out. Wheelchair equipped would be an asset. Call 905-434-0392 WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1991 RODEO, 4 wheel drive, 198,000 km, black, aluminum rims, auto trans, very clean, ask- ing $4500 obo. certified and emission tested, Call 905- 434–0392 (snp) 1991 Astro Van extended ver- sion, runs good, reliable, $2250 as is. Call (905) 668–9825 1993 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 4X4, V6, loaded, new Michelin tires, very clean and excellent condition $7500 certified & e- tested. Call 905-436–7846 1995 Chevy Silverado Pick-up, fully loaded, leather interi-or, extended cab, black. Excellent condition, 190K. $15,800. 905- 655-7661 Jason Trucks Wanted415 WANTED - '89 - '92 Chevy S-10, ext. cab 4X4. Reasonably priced. Good condition. Phone after 6 p.m. 905-985-4171. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1989 FORD E150 Cargo van, 187,000kms. asking $2,200 as is. Also 1987 Prelude. Call 905- 434-7330.snp. 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, 38,000km. 3.8 V6, am/fm cas- sette cd, running boards, 4 cap- tain chairs, $19,750 o.b.o. Certified and e-tested. (905)434- 2775 or (416)898-8467. Car Pools Transportation263 LOOKING FOR TRUCK going to VANCOUVER to take Queen size bed. Sentimental value. Call 905- 623-9107 Personals268 DURHAM SINGLES:Join the regions fastest growing singles organization, Personal Growth Seminars, Dinner Theatres, Wine Tasting. Quality people first rate atmosphere. 905-438-1720 www.durhamsingles.com DURHAM'S OWN DATING SER- VICE!905-683-1110. Create a private mailbox ad or browse other ads free. Meet a new Friend or Love for life. www.asylum- cafe.com HEAVENLY PSYCHIC Answers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/ min. *18+*24 hrs. 1-900-451- 3783. SINGLE, Separated, Widowed, Divorced? Tired of being alone? Meet screened, sincere singles through a skilled matchmaker. For free consultation, no obliga- tion..Match Mates (905) 434- 8399. www.match-mates.com Serving Durham Region for 12 years. Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ex- perienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom/crafts/out- ings. Snacks/lunch. Glenanna/ Hwy. 2. Ref-erences. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 A1 DAYCARE available in my home. Brock/Major Oaks. Lots of experience, close to 2 schools. Lunches, snacks provided. Call Marla (905) 427–9474 Affordable Daycare - Steps to Lord Elgin School. Newborn to 12 years old. Daily outings, fenced backyard, crafts, story time, music, nutritional meals and snacks. Smoke free Tammy (416)-270-8625. HAPPY ENTHUSIASTIC FUN mom providing before/after school, holidays, PA Days, sum- mer holidays daycare. We offer great snacks, large carpeted toy room with slide, dress up, Barbies, Lego, Crafts, music, dancing, reading, puzzles, games & outdoor play. A/C for comfort. fenced yard. Come and enjoy all the fun with our 8yr old daughter and 3yr old son. Glennana/ Rawlings. (905)837–9485 LOVING DAYCARE,mother of 2 to provide daycare in my home, any age. Full-time or part-time, crafts, stories, meals/snacks, Pickering Village. Call Laura 905- 427-6237 ROSEBANK & SHEPPARD Dayc- are available in my home. Large fully fenced yard, nutritious mea- ls provided, experienced, refer- ences available, close to many schools. Tracy 905-839-6009 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. SHOAL POINT & BAYLY-mother of one will provide daycare for your children. Nutritious snacks and meals. Non smoking envi- ronment, clean home, flexible hours. All ages welcome. Alexandra 905-686-3483 SOUTH AJAX-2 spots open-Sch- ool aged children before and aft- er school. Loving environment, nutritious snacks, arts & crafts - CPR & First Aid. Excellent Ref- erences. Linda 905-686-5484. Daycare Wanted274 BABYSITTER NEEDED in my home Monday-Friday, 6:30am 12:30pm 2 small children in south Liverpool area. Call (905)420–1032. CARE GIVER needed in my home. Live in our out. Shift work. References required. Call 905- 668-0718. Tax & Financial164 CREDIT REPAIR and Debt Consolidation Specialists. Fast, Effective, Guaranteed. Call 1- 866-430-5488 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. BUSINESS LOANS -$10K to $50K approvals 48 hrs. Government secured loans to $250K. 1-877-643-0130 or (905)420-3960.cnp CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 95%. From 6.5% 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. MAPLERIDGE Mother, 10 years experience, first aid/CPR, non- smoking, no pets, receipts, hot meals, TLC, affordable (905) 837–2042. Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Handyman705 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 571-0755 1-888-491-6600 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 QUALITY PAINTING & DECORATING Interior/Exterior Free Estimates 905-837–9558 416-894-2774 "GUARANTEED PAINTING & STUCCO CEILINGS" Residential - Commercial Interior - Exterior Refinish - Repair - Repaint Stucco Ceilings "PAY AS YOU ARE SATISFIED" Call Scott for Free Estimate @ (416) 414-5911 (32 years experience) Senior's Discount AC HANDYMAN SERVICES basement finishes, drywall painting: interior, exterior, plumbing and much more. (905) 686-1841 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 MINOR & MAJOR REPAIRS Residential • Commercial ELECTRICAL DRYWALL CARPENTRY PAINTING CARPET CERAMIC TILE (905) 426-5301 GET MORE VALUE FOR YOUR DOLLARS! FINISHED BASEMENTS bathrooms, additions & second stories. General improvements All work guaranteed Walter Leaver 428–2145 Approved by phone EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECKS! 310-CASH AJAX, PICKERING & OSHAWA CALL NOW! A & A AUTO Cars, trucks, boats. We pay up to $10,000. Cash on the spot. Any condition, any year. Call us anytime, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 min. service. 905-686-0605 or 905-706-3880 ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ NEED A CAR? ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ *Previous Bad Credit *Discharged Bankruptcy *New in Country WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ Ask for Mike Williams • 905-839-6666 Pickering • 905-427-2828 Oshawa • 416-289-3673 Toronto • 905-839-6008 Fax 1-800-BUY-FORD ↔↔↔↔↔↔↔↔ Lease a New Vehicle at 8-1/2% Regardless of credit history You work, you drive (905) 404-1012 (905) 426-0252 (No turndowns!) WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? $499 Down Only 9.9% Problem Credit Okay! 905-426-9571 Nelson Financial Group Ltd. We pay up to $8 per disc! Get CASH for CDs… Bayly, w. of Harwood (905) 427-7613 3 BEDROOM Immaculate Townhome ❝ OPEN HOUSE ❞ May 6th 1- 4pm. 87 Thorp Cres. Ajax A/C, good location, clean. $1,125 plus monthly. First/last. Avail June 1st. (905) 773–1845 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 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. W. $765 & $876. Utilities incl. Close to schools, shop- ping, 401. Public Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 PAGE 12-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 2, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help Due to internal promotion, and compa- ny expansion, we currently require 2 Sales Representatives for our 18 litre bottled water and water treatment divi- sions. Located in Durham Region, re- sponsibilities will include securing new accounts the domestic and commercial sectors, and event marketing. Culligan offers an above industry average remu- neration package, perpetual training, and a unique opportunity to grow with an elite company in one of the regions most lucrative industries. Fax resumes to: 905-841-0262 or call Alex Thow at 905-841-8249 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents SALES DEALERS NEEDED WORK FROM HOME NO QUOTAS KAREN 905-837-0629 AVON P RINT SALES EPI Graphic Communications is about Quality. Quality in our people, Quality in our products and Quality in our approach to the marketplace. We have opportunity at this time to select a few active professionals to join our sales team and build on our strengths for the future. Your ability to prospect and close new business in a competitive market place will be your greatest asset while your relationship building skills with repeat customers will provide you with long term stability. Your Opportunity Starts Here! Please fax your stats to Ted Baker at 905.946.9899 or visit www.epigraphic.com. N.RC.S. Inc.is a National disability management firm with offices across Canada. As an industry leader we offer a full compliment of medical assessments, disability management, injury management and WSIB services. Our clients include all levels of Government, the insurance industry and Corporate Canada. With our broad spectrum of services, members of our team have opportunities to broaden and develop their professional skills and knowledge in a fast paced environment. With our continued expansion, NRCS is looking for a professionals in the following locations: Barrie, Mississauga, Ajax, Toronto. Successful applicants will be willing to travel, have excellent writing, computer, communications and assessment skills. Knowledge of insurance legislation/policies, and WSIB an asset. REHABILITATION CONSULTANTS QUALIFICATIONS: O.T or R.N., wit previous experience managing and coordinating treatment of serious injuries, discharge planning and disability management. KINESIOLOGISTS QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. in Kinesiologists and certification by OKA Previous experience with developing and implementing return to work/return to activities of normal living and exercise programs, conducting Physical Demands analyses. Functional Capacity Assessment would be beneficial. VOCATIONAL CONSULTANTS QUALIFICATIONS:B.A. in Psychology, Education, Social Work or other related fields. previous experience with short and long term disability insurers, WSIB, coordinating labour market re-entry programs, career counseling an asset. ARP, CCRS designation(s) would be beneficial. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls. Please indicate first and second choice of office location applying for. Please fax or mail resume no later than June 4, 2001 to: N.R.C.S. Inc. 1315 Finch Ave. West, Suite 502, North York, M3J 2G6 Fax: (416) 631-8004 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 100 Houses For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 315 Articles Wanted 400 Cars For Sale 273 Daycare Available Fax us your ad at 683-0707 N.R.C.S. INC. MEN WITH LARGE TRUCKS will move your household goods and pianos too. Mid- month discounts, free esti- mates and reasonable rates. Call (905)-666-9678 or (416)- 258-2198 SCOTTISH GRASS ROOTS LAWN MAINTENANCE ❖Lawn & Garden Fertilizing ❖Tree & Shrub Pruning Carole (cell) 905-213-1059 SARGEANT CEDAR CEDARS FOR HEDGING Maples, Sod Excellent Prices 1 year guaranteed (905) 924-5512 Formerly (416)825-8774 Cross Movers Exp. in moving Households • Offices • Apts. Packing Avail. Free Estimates 416-423-0239 905-683-5342 1-877-432-1841 CLASSIC MOVERS •Affordable •Efficient •Reliable Local or Long Distance Residential or Commercial Large or Small We'll accommodate All! Mid-month & Seniors Discount Bonded & Insured Call Today! (905)428-1717 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 2, 2001-PAGE 13 AUCTION SALE MacGregor Auctions Antiques, Collectables & Household Effects Sunday, May 6th, 10:00 a.m. (Viewing 9:00) Located in Orono at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono, follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. & West 1 km. Sunday's Auction features a varied selection of arti- cles from past to present including 2 - 8pc. dining- room sets, dressers, Craftmatic bed, country collect- ables, Canadiana pcs, tables (coffee, end, kitchen etc.), oak table & chairs, apt. washer & dryer, air con., kitchen collectables, horse brass, old tools, planes etc, quality glass & china, plus many more useful & collectable articles. Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac & Cheque. Call For All Your Auction Needs MacGregor Auction Services 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 Auction Sale at Pethick and Stephenson Hayden; Sat. may 5 at NOTE: 5:30,preview from 4 pm. From 401 Ext. 431 at Bowmanville, North 8 mi. on Hwy. 57 to Con. Rd. 8, turn east at Firehall. Household articles from Haydon and Newcastle homes: appliances, sofa, ant. dress- er, bedroom suite, misc., furniture, dishes, glassware, pic- tures, books, trellis, book shelves, tools, still unpacking. Something for everyone. Terms cash, debit, visa, m/c,. Owner and Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829. Barn hours Mon.-Wed.-Thurs., 3:30- 6pm. Household, Estates & Consignments Welcome your location or the Barn Call Don. AUCTION SALE Sat. May 5 at 10 a.m. Approx. 2000 board feet of new uplaned lumber selling at 10 a.m. Consisting of oak, cherry, walnut, pine, some dressed pine etc. Antiques, furniture and house- hold, the contents of an old Toronto home selling at approx. 10:45 am.Large sale full of good clean quality useable merchandise with many antique items through- out! Plan To Attend. Visa Mastercard, Interac. Ballantrae Community Centre, 1 km. east of Hwy. 48 on Aurora Road. Please visit our web site at www.clarksonauctions.com for details or call Clarkson Auctions 905-640-6411. You can receive our full weekly auction flyer by e-mail, just send us your address. CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 4th @ 5:00 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The property of Irene Aldred of Fenelon Falls plus others, Hoosier kitchen cupboard, pine washstand, walnut hall table, pine open face washstand, wooden washing machine, bed ches- terfield, pine blanket box, modern dressers, drop front secretary, 9pc walnut diningroom suite, Treadle sewing machine, 3pc. walnut bedroom suite, What Not stand, mantel clocks, occasional chairs, oak parlour tables, modern bedroom su- ite, electric lawn mower, garden trailer, 8Hp Bolens riding lawn mower, model 1890 Winchester 22 cal. pump rifle, model 94 Winchester 30-30 Stevens 12 gauge pump shot- gun, Lakefield Mosberg 12 gauge pump shotgun, 1/2 ton truck camper, qty. primitive tools includ- ing moulding planes, ice tongs, block planes, irons & trivets etc., qty. china, glass, household & collectible items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705) 786-2183 ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, MAY 4TH, 6:00 P.M. Selling the estate of a newcastle apt., and two local homes, bed chesterfield, two chesterfield suites, occasional chairs, occasional tables, wicker armoire, wicker headboard, chests, dresser w matching dressing table, bed, coffee and end tables, lamps, dining refactory table, china, glass, wall unit 3 sections, entertainment unit, book cases, shelving, television, glass top kitchen suite, small appliances, bedding etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. auction starts at 6 p.m. Terms: Cash, App. Cheque, Visa, MC, Interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "Celebrating our 30th year" DOUBLE ESTATE AUCTION, 2 DAYS, 2 ESTATES AT WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY 2, COLBORNE For Mrs E. Florence and Mr. B. Lowery THURS. MAY 3RD Starting Outside AT 5:00PM older Ford Riding lawn mower, ant. steel farm equipment, wheels, ant. wooden wagon wheels, excellent old copper candy pot all original excell con- dition, old single horse plow, lge quantity dry 2" maple lumber 10' and 12' lengths, nearly new wheel barrow and alum ext. ladder, other primitive pcs. from around old farm home, NOTE all outside.INSIDE at 6pm household furnishings, china, glass, some collectables, dishes, household articles, good 8pc dining rm suite, ant. piano, good bedroom suite with night stands, 2 single Craftmatic elec. beds, selection small tables, computer desk, other good desk, 2 good used sofa suite, 1 sofa & love, other sofa with wood show frame and 2 matching arm chairs, brand new direct TV satellite dish complete with card, excell condition oak curved glass china cabinet, lamps, pictures, etc. Very large sales. SAT. MAY 5TH - 10:00 A.M.Excell modern dining room suite, and good complete bedroom suite, Gibbard solid walnut Martha Washington sew- ing cabinet, set of 6 Victorian Balloon back chairs all original with needle point seats, inlaid gate leg table signed Bilton 1921, Victorian carved candle table, walnut magazine stand, modern sofa and love seat, maple chest signed Krug, original painted 5 drawer pine chest in excell condition, old drop leaf table, old oak document box, nice old granddaughters clock, excell French marble based statue clock plus gingerbread clock, collection old watch chains, Victorian single drawer lamp table, Victorian inlaid lap desk, good selection old prints and pictures, nice banquet lamp, plus other oil lamps, Stirling pcs., set 10 Stirling spoons, crystal vase signed Royal Doul- ton, assortment fancy china, glass pcs., plus numerous household articles and other pcs from these two old homes. NO RESERVES, Visa, MC, Interac, Cash or Cheque. GARY WARNER AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com ESTATE PLUS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION THURSDAY, May 3, 6 p.m. MYLES KING AUCTION HALL 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA Automatic washer & dryer, Bar refrigerator, chesterfield suite, child's 4 pc bedroom suite, Persian rugs, press back rocker, pine blanket box, antique 3-tiered table, cedar chest, desk & chair, signed & numbered prints, antique steam engine, chest of drawers, dressers, oil lamps, 2 Royal Doutlon Figurines, pine coffee & end ta- bles, linen, bedding, china, silver, etc. All consignments welcome MYLES KING AUCTIONEER 905-725-5751 PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION Thurs. May 3, Start: 6:30 p.m. View: from noon. Kahn Auctions, 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering, 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 exit 399 featuring approx. 350 lots of antiques, fine furniture, glass, china & collectibles to include: FURNITURE: blue leather sofa, 9 pc. mahogany DR. ste, 4 pc. oak BR ste, mah. Drexel server, 10 pc. walnut 60's DR ste, pr. of 3 drawer mah. com- modes, cedar chest, 2-2 pc. sofa sets, 3 pc. BR set, maple furniture, Gibbard coffee table, French bed, occasional tables, pine chimney cupboard, floor lamps, oak chairs, walnut chiffonnier, oak fireplace mantle, Ogee clock, corner what not, oak drop front secretary, lyre base table, 31 day Grandfather clock, 9 pc. mah. diningroom set with shield back chairs, mah. sideboard, set of 6 dining chairs, butter churn, etc. GLASS, CHINA & MISC: 80 gram 18 kt. necklace (appraisal $6200), pine blanket box, cast iron plant- ers, brass light fixture, crystal chandelier, opales- cent hob nail glass, Spode tea set, costume jewelry, fishing rods & lures, cornflower, approx. 70 Wades, crystal, pewter, Nippon, andirons, iron plant stand, 1800's Court documents w/stamps, cement mixer, tablesaw, jointer, router, scroll saw, large weed wacker, yard trailer, bird cage, cast iron fence with gate, Beswick cat, Carnival mugs, Nippon cocoa set, brass boat propeller, horse clock, Gibbard desk, etc. Randy Potter Auctioneer (905) 683-0041 ESTATES & CONSIGNMENTS OUR SPECIALTY! SATURDAY, MAY 5th, 11:00 am Auction Sale of Farm Machinery and House Trailer for Mr. Morley Terwillegar, 3188 Grandview Rd. Oshawa Take Winchester Rd., East of Simcoe St. 4km then north on Grandview to farm TO INCLUDE:1982 29ft Master Coach trailer (ex), Al- lis D17 tractor with loader (diesel), 9ft Mac-Don 4000 haybine (like new), Allis XL3 190 tractor w cab, Allis 185 diesel tractor (2000hrs), Allis D12 tractor, Dion forage wagon, Deutz centipede windrow turner, MF725 7ft haybine, 3 furrow overrun plow, Meteor 7ft snow blower, triple K 14ft and 8ft cultivators, Allis disc, gravity wagon, Gehl grinder, grain auger, 2 hay elevators, 273NH baler, Case 668 self propelled com- bine w cab, Wisconsin engine, manure spreader, Glencoe 14ft cultivator, 1 row corn harvester, silage blower, MF seed drill, post hole digger, Allis side mower, 2 Allis plows, sprayer, single furrow plow, 48 Dodge truck, horse cutter, ant. sleigh, 32x60 building, 8 line fencing, pulper, fanning mill, roto tiller, quantity of steel, large quantity of scrap, flat rack wagon load, barrels, quantity of furniture, plus many other items from this Century Farm. Note: Owner and auctioneer not responsible for any injury, loss or damage incurred on day of sale. Terms are Cash, Visa and M/C. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 THURSDAY, MAY 3rd, 5:30 pm Auction Sale of Farm Machinery and Tools for Mr. Don Down of Oshawa and Mr. Jim Crossland of Sandford, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD., 391 Regional Rd. 21, Port Perry, 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:MF 265 Diesel tractor with cab, low hours, Int 656 tractor (65HP), 1999 John Deere rotary impeller disc haybine (only cut 200 acres, like new), Case 1825 skid steer uniloader (1600hrs, new tires, EX), 1995 Corn Pro 14ft stock trailer with tandem axle, Kuhn rotary rake, JD336 baler, Int vibrashank 12ft cultivator, Int 556 manure spreader, 2 Forage King hay baskets, 10 bale stooker and fork, George White 300 gal sprayer, 1995 Honda Fourrax 400 ATV, 13ft spring tooth harrow, 7ft snow blower, chain har- rows, round bale feeders, square 9x5 hay feeders, De- laval vacuum pump, silage carts, wagon load of farm tools and farm related items. Note:Don't miss this opportunity to purchase quality and well-maintained farm items from 2 respected local farmers. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 (Div. of 1361082 Ontario Limited) Uxbridge Gary Hill Auctions Office 905-852-9538 Cellular 416-518-6401 Toll Free 800-654-4647 Fax 905-852-1067 TUESDAY, MAY 8th - 5:00 p.m. ESTATES AUCTION Excellent Antiques, Furniture, Collectables & Household items from Estate of the late Norris & Irene Welch of Uxbridge and Estate of Dorothy & the late Arthur Simpson also of Uxbridge and a Port Perry estate @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. Durham 23 (Lakeridge Rd.) north to Davis Dr. & west 2 km or Hwy 404 north to Davis Dr. (Newmarket) & east 24 km. Note: This is an EVENING SALE starting @ 5:00 p.m. offering excellent quality antiques for auction. Antiques, Furniture & Household: Victorian mahogany settee set (ex.); 3 pc. sofa set (ex.), sofas & chairs (ex.), walnut trim sofa w/carved top (ex.), off white sectional (like new), 11 pc. wal. & 9 pc. oak d/r stes., wal. china cab. w/gl. front & sides (ex.), oak bow front sdbd., mah. sdbd. w/orig. pulls & beveled oval mirror (ex.), wal. sdbd. (ex.), pine hutch, hanging cpbd., pine desk/china cab. w/ staired/leaded gl. doors (ex.), oak postman’s lift top desk; Tables - wal. d/l, ped. parlour, pine (ex.), harvest, oak sofa, pine phone, wal. nest of, unique musical inlaid end table, mah. coffee & 2 end tables (ex.); footstools; grandfather, mantel & 30 day wind up wall clocks; wicker bench (ex.), 3 sec. wall unit, sofa bed, pine dome db. & oak spool beds. (ex.), 3 pc. wal. Peppler bdrm. ste. (ex.), oak Cdna. vanity w/swing mirror, barley twist legs & bench (ex.); Empire front burled wal. 5 drawer dresser w/claw fr., Empire mah. 5 drawer chest w/carved acorn pillars (ex.), bachelors chest (ex.), Knechtel cedar chest (ex.), writing dresser (ex.), mah. shield back chairs (ex.), p/b highchair, rockers incl. child’s & platforms w/stool, Yukon Easy Flow rocker, Lazy Boy, wing chair (ex.), oak chair, 2 Windsor chairs, sewing machs. incl. Husqvarna; spinning wheel, JVC 27” & console TVs, VCR, chrome tables & chairs, qty. stained/leaded gl. shades/window pcs. & lamps, floor lamps, ornate Italian brass light fixture, oil lamp, mirrors incl. window, quilt & gun racks, cast bathtubs, f/p tools, knitting mach., frames, rugs, afghans, quilts, linens, blankets, Inglis fridge & stove (ex.), Admiral port. dishwasher, Woods freezer, Kenmore dryer, Citizen microwave, sm. appliances, dehumidifier, humidifier; China, Glass, Silver & Jewels: Qty. china incl. Lord Nelson & Eaton’s Indian Tree, Fenton, Belleek, qty. plates incl. Danish, flo blue & ribbon; lg. qty. milk jugs, Chinese tea set, set gold teacups, pottery incl. qty. Cornish, bridal basket, gl. picture, milk gl., sterling platter, Rodgers cutlery w/chest, silverware, lg. qty. toasting forks & spoons, 10 semi & precious gemstones incl. ruby, sapphire & emeralds; Collectables: Popsicle stick doll houses, Dinkys, top trains, handcrafted toys, dolls, wood carpet balls, ironing bds., shotgun cream can, milk cans, milk bottles, bottle capper, berry pickers, Coins incl. silver dollars, Stamps - all British colonies- Charles & Di’s wedding; Carmichael print 1929 watercolour, L. Monley orig. painting, Campbell print; qty. books, Women’s Book (Vol. 1&2) 1st, flat irons, cast waffle iron, brass horn & kettles, pewter teapot, Christmas décor., paper weights (ex.), records, cameras, sleigh, Westinghouse 552 table radio; Car 1985 Crown Victoria, loaded, 19,315 orig. kms., one owner (as is); Garden, Tools, Outdoor & Misc.: Mastercraft 12 hp riding mower (ex.); JD, 3 hp turf-till & MTD 5 hp rototillers, Toro snowblower, garden, hand & power tools, port. compressor, radial arm saw, alum. ext. & step ladders, BBQ, cedar picnic table, fishing eqpmt., plywood, exer. bike Preview: 3 p.m. Sale Day Two auctioneers selling at same time EVENING SALE STARTING @ 5:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac or approved cheque the auctionadvertiser.com/GaryHill. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th, 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Hampton area home, selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD., 391 Regional Rd. 21, Port Perry, 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Grandfather clock (modern), pine bed- room suite, colour TV, chesterfield suite, coffee and end tables, calendars, tins, sheet music, old telephone, tub stand, monkey on swing, movie posters, bottles, adv. boxes, prints, jewelry, coins, quantity of ant. tools, large quantity of glassware and collectables, 18 speed bike (ex), 3 push mowers, roto tiller, electric mower, garden tools plus many other interesting items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 90TH Birthday photo - editorial incoming Ajax/Pickering Sunday Flats - "Cargill, May b&w.tiff/sr" On May 1st, MAY CARGILL celebrated her 90th birthday. Her children and grandchildren want to wish her a Happy Birthday and invite family and friends to attend an OPEN HOUSE in May's honour on Sunday May 6th, from 2-4pm in the Common Room of Ashley Manor, 40 Kitney Dr., Ajax. Best wishes only please. 248 Birthdays 248 Birthdays Public Works and Government Services Canada Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada INFORMATION REQUESTED ON SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE in AJAX and PICKERING, ONTARIO Public Works and Government Services Canada has a requirement for approximately 681.0 usable square metres of office space for occupancy by Human Resources Development Canada and Industry Canada, in Ajax or Pickering, Ontario. The space will be required for occupancy no later than 01 April 2002 for a lease term of five (5) years with two (2) options to renew for one (1) year on the same terms and conditions. The accommodation offered must be contiguous space, on the ground floor, providing separate entrances for each tenant. It must be fully accessible to the handicapped, including the provision of accessible parking for handicapped visitors. The accommodation must include the provision of designated parking for five (5) Crown vehicles on a continuous basis. It must be located within 300 metres of a municipal transit stop with regular service, and within 500 metres of public visitor parking. The accommodation offered must be in the area bounded by: North: Highway 2/Kingston Road South: Bayly Street East: Harwood Avenue West: Liverpool Road Interested parties should reply in writing to the following address no later than 31 May 2001: Public Works and Government Services Canada 4900 Yonge Street 10th Floor - Leasing North York, Ontario M2N 6A6 Attention: Carly Brisbane Please quote Project No. 300740. Information will be accepted from the owner of a property or his designated agent and must include location of building, specific location of space in the building, area of space being offered and details pertaining to availability and proximity to public transit and additional parking facilities. Agents submitting an offer must provide the Department with a letter from the owner authorizing them to do so. This is only an inquiry as to the availability of space and Public Works and Government Services Canada will not necessarily lease any of the space identified.The Department reserves the right to use the list of interested parties to invite tenders for this or similar projects in the same geographical perimeters or publicly tender requirement. Enquiries: Tel: (416) 512-5699 Fax: (416) 512-5544 DEMANDE DE RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR DES LOCAUX À LOUER AJAX et PICKERING (ONTARIO) Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada recherche des locaux à bureau d’environ 681 mètres carrés utilisables destinés à Développement des ressources humaines Canada et à Industrie Canada, à Ajax ou Pickering (Ontario). Les locaux devront être occupés au plus tard le 1er avril 2002. Le bail sera d’une durée de cinq (5) ans avec deux (2) options de renouvellement d’un (1) an chacune aux mêmes conditions. Les locaux doivent être situés dans un seul espace contigu, au rez-de-chaussée, avec une entrée privée pour chacun des locataires. Ils doivent être pleinement accessibles aux personnes handicapées et comporter un stationnement accessible aux visiteurs handicapés et cinq (5) places de stationnement en permanence pour des véhicules d’État. De plus, les locaux doivent être situés à moins de 500 mètres d’un arrêt des transports publics à service régulier et d’un parc de stationnement pour visiteurs. Les locaux se trouveront dans un secteur délimité comme suit : Nord : autoroute 2/Kingston Road Sud : rue Bayly Est : avenue Harwood Ouest : Liverpool Road Toute personne intéressée doit envoyer sa demande par écrit au plus tard le 31 mai 2001 à l’adresse suivante : Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada 4900, rue Yonge 10e étage - Location North York (Ontario) M2N 6A6 À l’attention de Carly Brisbane Prière d’indiquer le numéro de projet suivant : 300740. Les renseignements en question doivent être fournis par le propriétaire ou son agent désigné et doivent inclure l’emplacement de l’immeuble, l’emplacement précis des locaux dans l’immeuble, la superficie offerte ainsi que les détails relatifs à la disponibilité et la proximité des transports publics et des parcs de stationnement additionnels. Tout agent qui présente une offre doit remettre au Ministère une lettre du propriétaire l’autorisant à agir en son nom. Ceci n’est qu’une demande de renseignements sur la disponibilité des locaux; elle n’engage en rien le Ministère à louer les locaux qui lui conviendraient. Il se réserve également le droit de recourir à la liste des parties intéressées pour faire appel à des offres, qu’il s’agisse du présent projet ou de projets semblables dans le même secteur géographique, ou de faire un appel d’offres public. Renseignements : Tél. : (416) 512-5699 Fax : (416) 512-5544 260 Tenders 325 Auctions 260 Tenders 325 Auctions 260 Tenders 325 Auctions 260 Tenders 325 Auctions Answers To Muskoka. Blonde - Shep/Terr/Lab. Apprehensive But Friendly. Reward For Safe Return. Purple Collar/Red Tag/Microchipped. Loving Family Pet. Please Call 416-461-6574 Or 416-919-5430 Train Sound Frightened Her. We Miss Her Terribly!!! Lost DogLost Dog (Taunton Rd & Westney) Sunday April 29/01 265 Lost and Found 265 Lost and Found INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD In caring, safe, fun home environment. Licensed by M.C.S.S. Reasonable rates Receipts, flexible hours. Call DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE 509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available Creative Pastimes Folk Art Studio M O V E D MOVE D 235 Bayly St., W., Unit #12 Ajax, Ontario L1S 3K3 Tel: 905-683-6109 Fax: 905-426-4673 E-mail: judymcdonald@idirect.com Website: http://www.creative-pastimes.com S WE N HWY 2 HWY 401 BAYLY ST. 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To play the game you must have an original AJAX/PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER BINGO game card. Facsimiles or photocopies are not permitted. Game cards which are mutilated, tampered with, illegible have been deteriorated, or contain printing or other errors are void. 2. By paying the optional $6.00 delivery charge you will be given a bingo card along with your “Clip it Out” coupon sheet from your Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser carrier during the collection period of March 28, 2001 to April 9, 2001. 3. Seven numbers will be printed in the Wednesday and in the Sunday editions of the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser between April 11, 2001 and May 6, 2001, and will also be posted in the reception area of the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser. NUMBERS WILL NOT BE GIVEN OVER THE PHONE. 4. Contestants must circle the numbers on their game card which match the numbers published in each issue of the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser. 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WINNERS must allow their names and photographs to be used for promotional purposes without recompense. 11. Decisions of the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser contest officials are final in all cases. 12. Employees of the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser & their immediate families are not eligible. Official Contest Rules For Ajax/pickering News Advertiser Bingo HERE ARE YOUR NEXT 7 NUMBERS 7 new Bingo numbers will be published in every Wednesday and Sunday News Advertiser untill May 6, 2001. I-25 N-42 G-57 0-61 I-17 N-44 O-72 715 Moving and Storage 735 Gardening& Landscaping ALLAN, Deborah (Debi) (Nee Grech) - Sud- denly on April 26, 2001 at 42 years of age, Debi left us peacefully in her sleep. She will be deeply missed by her daughters Amanda and Meagan. Loving daughter of Edith and Henry Grech. Dear sister to Helen, Gordon, Kimberley, Anthony, Sara and their spouses. Debi will be sadly missed by her many cou- sins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph's (Highland Creek) Catholic Church, 200 Morrish Rd. (off Old Kingston Rd.) on Monday April 30th, 2001 at 10 a.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the DEMARCO FUNERAL HOME "SCARBOR- OUGH CHAPEL"4129 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough (416)724–4129 MCGREGOR, Gordon - At the Lakeridge Health Corporation, Oshawa, on Thursday, April 26, 2001. Gordon McGregor in hi1s 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Marg Mc- Gregor (nee McKee). Loving father of Jo- Anne Mills, Janice Phillips, Jeannette Barras, and Bill McGregor. Dear grandfather of Tan- ya, Tara, Melynda, Julie, Sabrina, Corrin, Holly, Danette, Stacey, and great grandchildren Kiersten, Jordan, Kavin, Alex and Kale. Broth- er of Helen Vermilyea, Wilfred McGregor, and the late Arthur, John, and Stewart. The fam- ily received friends at the MCEACHNIE FU- NERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 5 pm Sunday. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Sunday April 29, 2001, then to TANNAHILL FUNERAL HOME, 1178 Fourth Avenue West, Owen Sound Monday. Funeral Service in the Tannahill Chapel was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2001. Interment Leith Ce- metery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated. PARSONS, Clifford W. - Peacefully, at the Ajax & Pickering Health Centre, on April 30, 2001, in his 88th year. Cliff Parsons, loving husband of Eileen. Cliff was a long time resi- dent of Frenchman's Bay and was very in- volved with the Arts. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9p.m. Thurs- day. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, May 4, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly ap- preciated. ADVERTISING FEATURE A buyer’s guide to fairway woods A JOLT FOR BOLT It’s no surprise that PGA Tour records show an incorrect birthdate for Tommy Bolt. Because he didn’t turn pro until he was 30, “Terrible Tommy” — who is anything but — provided a fictitious birthdate (March 31, 1918) as a rookie that is two years later than the actual day he was born. So good ol’Tommy, the colorful character that he is, has kept them fooled for 55 years. Good for him. When it comes to Bolt trying to get into the World Golf Hall of Fame, however, it seems it’s the PGA Tour that is guilty of some tomfoolery. When the PGA Tour/PGA Senior Tour ballot was distributed to the hall’s 218-member voting body — accompanied by an April 6 letter from Com- missioner Tim Finchem penned on PGA Tour stationery — Bolt is listed as having 13 career victories, not the 15 titles the Tour once credited him with winning. The young and spry Forecaddie has heard how one loses some memory with age, but didn’t know one could lose golf tournaments in the twi- light of life, too. A ROOKIE’S LUCK You know what they say about Tour rookies. If they didn’t have bad luck, they wouldn’t have any luck at all. Well, PGA Tour rookie Jeremy An- derson arrived in Houston for the Shell Houston Open but his luggage and his golf clubs didn’t make the trip. After numerous phone calls,Anderson was told his bags had been located and would be delivered to him the next morning, two days before the tour- nament. Eventually, his luggage made it, but his clubs never did — at least they never reached him. So Anderson showed up at the TPC at The Wood- lands, located a Ping representative and — with some emergency maneuvering — had a new set of Pings within 24 hours. One replacement item he didn’t require was a Ping staff bag. Anderson’s golf bag was found in a Dumpster about 500 yards from his hotel. His clubs were gone. Incidentally,Anderson did OK with his new sticks, shooting four consecutive 72s to tie for 26th, his best finish of the season. W hen Nancy Lopez won five LPGA tournaments in five starts as a 21- year-old rookie in 1978, she smiled a lot. Her father had spent a king’s ransom on the braces that had helped make that smile so dazzling. And the or- thodontist had made her wear the blasted teeth tinsel five long years. So damned if she wasn’t going to smile at every opportunity. It was the best smile in golf that summer, the best in all of sport. It triggered flashbulbs for years. These days, the best smile in golf — and in all of sport — belongs to you-know-who, about whom an- nouncer David Feherty said recently: “I don’t know what Tiger is, but there weren’t two of him on Noah’s Ark.” Which brings us in a roundabout way to Sweden’s Annika Sorenstam and the remark- able run she took at Lopez’s record recently, winning four straight tournaments. The streak ended when her putter lost its magic in Cali- fornia at the Longs Drugs Challenge, where she shot 73-72-75 — 220. That left her 4 over par and tied for 42nd, 12 shots behind winner Se Ri Pak. “I’m disappointed,” Sorenstam said moments after her final round. “But I tried. It didn’t happen. I enjoyed the ride.” In the second round of the Standard Register Ping during that streak, Sorenstam recorded a 59 for 18 holes. No woman had ever done that on the LPGA. Soon the attention of the golf world focused fully on Sorenstam and her quest to match Lopez’s 23-year-old mark. Woods, meanwhile, was in the middle of a four-week layoff be- tween winning the Mas- ters and entering the Ver- izon Byron Nelson Clas- sic. The resultant Tiger vacuum helped create a vortex inside of which a publicity mini-twister swirled around Sorenstam. To her credit, Sorenstam embraced the ques- tions and the scrutiny. She is by nature a private, quiet person. But she was smart enough to realize that fighting the waves of fans and media would only drain her. Wisely, she went with the flow. The wattage of her smile will never illuminate magazine covers the way Lopez’s once did. Never- theless, the stage was set. Callaway Golf whipped up a batch of golf balls for Sorenstam with the number “59” stamped on them. “I don’t have to mark them anymore,” Sorenstam said. Somebody reminded her that the govern- ment in her homeland had issued a postage stamp in her honor. “It was a neat honor to BRIAN HEWITT Golfweek The first of a two-part series. BY MICHAEL GRAY Golf For Women magazine Looking for more distance off the fairway? You’re in luck. New technology and more innovative de- signs have made the increasingly popular fairway wood easier to hit than ever before. However, buying a new fairway wood can be confus- ing. With an overwhelming variety of performance claims, lofts and head shapes to choose from, picking the right combination for your bag can seem as difficult as the game itself. Here are answers to some key questions about fairway woods, so you can be on your way to a complete set in no time. Q:What common mistakes do golfers make when buying fairway woods? A:Many golfers don’t take the time to analyze what’s missing in their game before shopping for clubs. The main purpose of the fairway wood is to fill in the distance gap between your irons and the club you use on the tee. For most golfers, fairway woods also take the place of long irons. But everyone’s abilities are different, and you must determine what your specific needs are. Ask your- self this: Can you get the ball airborne with your longer irons? If not, you probably have a flatter, more sweeping swing plane and would get better results with 7- and 9- woods than with your 3-, 4- and 5-irons. If you’ve got a steeper swing plane, you might hit your long irons well but have trouble with your woods. In that case, you’d benefit more from keeping the long irons in your bag and adding only a 3- or 4-wood to your driver. Another mistake golfers make when buying fairway woods is buying them right off the rack. Not only should you thoroughly test woods before buying them, you should try hitting them off grass to simulate real condi- tions as much as possible. Q:What numbers and lofts do fairway woods come in? A:Fairway woods are made in models numbering 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 11, and range from 12 degrees to 32 de- grees in loft. (The 2-wood, with its long shaft, big head and slightly higher loft than a driver, is really more of a driving club.) For the most part, woods designed specifi- cally for women feature more loft than the corresponding men’s clubs to compensate for the average woman’s slow- er swing speed. (The lower the loft, the greater the club- head speed needed to get the ball airborne.) For example, a typical men’s 3-wood has about 15 degrees of loft, while a women’s 3-wood generally has 17 degrees. As you go up in number and loft, the clubheads be- come smaller, the shafts and distances shorter, and the ball flight increasingly high. A 7-wood should make the ball fly about the same distance as a 4-iron. The 9-wood should produce a ball flight equivalent to that of a 5-iron. Q:What should I use off the tee? A:If you don’t have enough clubhead speed to hit a driver effectively, then a 2-, 3-, 4- or even 5-wood can be a good choice for you. We all want maximum distance off the tee, but if you swing the club at a slower speed, you’ll actually hit a higher-lofted club farther than you would a driver. The best way to determine what club to use for tee shots is to experiment. Go to a driving range and try as many different brands and lofts as you can. The club that provides the most consistently high, straight shots is the best club for you, even if it’s a 5-wood. Next week: More information on fairway woods. LAST WEEK’S QUESTION Considering changes at Augusta National are imminent, which would have the greatest effect? Number of votes: 506 THIS WEEK’S QUESTION Should the U.S.Golf Association tough- en the entry requirements for the U.S. Open? (Currently pros and amateurs with a handicap index of 1.4 or lower are eligible — 8,697 entered in 2001.) Cast your vote at: www.golfweek.com Magical moments Sorenstam savored her ride chasing Lopez’s record ETIQUETTE&RULES Q:Once a player has re- quested that the flag- stick be removed, can it be replaced for his or her second stroke? A:A player may ask to have the flagstick ei- ther removed or re- placed as often as he or she likes (although unreasonable or ex- cessive requests are bound to raise eyebrows). — Golf For Women magazine (www.golfforwomen.com) become a stamp,” she said. Annika was cute and athletic and game and fit and composed and icily competitive when she needed to be. She had rededicated herself to a fitness regimen and had come roaring back from an off year (for her) in 1999, when she won only twice. And she had reinvigorated the competitive atmosphere at the top of the LPGA, where Karrie Webb had become as dominant on her tour as Woods is on his. The spotlight hadn’t shined on the LPGA quite like this since the arrival of Nan- cy With The Laughing Face. And with luck, little girls all over America soon would be waking their parents ear- ly on Saturday mornings and asking them to go to the golf course because they wanted to be a stamp when they grew up. Didn’t quite work out that way in Cali- fornia. Pak’s victory kept alive another kind of streak: No American had won on the LPGA this season in 10 official events. That ended in the 11th week, when Rosie Jones, a native of California, won the Kathy Ireland Championship. Even Lopez had legitimized the absence of an American victory as an issue. When Sorenstam won her fourth straight on April 14, she came from 10 strokes back the final day to overtake leader Pat Hurst. “I’m an American,” Lopez said. “I was rooting for Pat Hurst. I wasn’t rooting against Annika. But that bothers me, no American winning. “What the LPGA does have that the PGA Tour doesn’t is a rivalry. Webb vs. Sorenstam promises to be compelling for the rest of the year if not longer. Maybe it won’t be as riveting as Woods vs. golf history. But LPGA defenders are correct when they point out that comparing the PGA Tour with the LPGA is as apples-to-oranges unfair as equat- ing, say, Oscars to Emmys. By the way, don’t be surprised if ABC-TV’s Monday night golf spectacular later this sum- mer pits Woods and Sorenstam against Webb and David Duval in 18 holes of prime-time al- ternate shot. At least one golf commissioner al- ready is quietly campaigning for the concept. The bottom line on the streak is that Sorenstam put the LPGA back on the front pages of America’s sports sections. It’s a place women’s golf hasn’t been for a long time. And it’s worth smiling about in any language. PHOTO COURTESY THE LPGA HARRY HOW/ ALLSPORT Nancy Lopez,left, still has the five-win streak and the smile,but Annika Sorenstam has the LPGA spotlight. 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