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Home My WebLink AboutNA2001_07_18AT A GLANCE Fridays are fun days at The Youth Centre PICKERING — This Friday is going to be fun. In fact, The Youth Centre has fun activities planned for every Friday until Aug. 24. Activities include soccer on July 20 at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex, and squash on July 27, baseball on Aug. 3 and a cardio workout on Aug. 10, all at the Ajax Community Centre. Activities run from 1 to 4 p.m. and registration is mandatory for each session. All skill levels are encouraged to come out and par- ticipate. Interested people can regis- ter by phone or in person at The Youth Centre. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver form be- fore taking part. The centre is at 360 Bayly St. W., between Westney Road and Finley Avenue, in Ajax. For more information or to register, call 905-428-1212. Sell your goods for sake of new local women’s shelter PICKERING — Members of the public are invited to take part in a tailgate yard sale being held at the Pickering Flea Market on Saturday, July 21 to raise money for a local women’s shelter. Spaces are available for rent at a cost of $20 in the parking lot at the Metro East Trade Centre. The proceeds from the rentals will go towards the campaign to establish a shelter for abused women and their children in the Ajax and Pickering area. Spaces can be pre-booked or participants can simply show up on the day of the event, which will take place in the south end of the parking lot. Setup time is 7 a.m. and the sale runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must bring their own table and must remove any leftover items when the sale ends. The Metro East Trade Centre is located on Brock Road north of Hwy. 401. For more information, or to book a spot for the yard sale, call Darlene at 905-831-9204. 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PICKERING – Damien Chhuo and Stephanie Nyerges were putting out nibbles for a little fun recently at Frenchman’s Bay in Pickering. The two were taking part in Urban Fishing Festival events hosted by the Ministry of Natural Re- sources in recognition of Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. Hospital earns average report Provincial report card shows Ajax and Pickering Health Centre making the grade in 34 of 39 categories BY SUSAN O’NEILL Staff Writer DURHAM — The Ajax and Pickering Health Centre (APHC), along with its part- ner site in Scarborough, has been given an average rating in a report card on acute care. But, there have been im- provements at the Rouge Val- ley Health System (RVHS) since its last evaluation two years ago, said hospital spokesman Maria Milanetti. “We’ve increased our scores in every category,” she said Monday of the hospital’s results. “We’re really pleased with our progress.” The Ontario Hospital As- sociation (OHA) and the Min- istry of Health and Long Term Care on Monday released the results of ‘Hospital Report 2001: Acute Care’. The report cards on On- tario’s 121 acute-care hospi- tals measure performance in four areas: patient satisfac- tion, patient care, finances, and the ability to keep pace with change. Hospitals are not ranked or given an overall score. Rather, they are graded using a five- star system with each hospi- tal’s performance rated as ei- ther above, somewhat above, at, somewhat below, or below the provincial average. At Rouge Valley, the hos- pital’s performance is in line with the provincial average, an improvement from the re- sults of Hospital Report 1999, which found the hospital per- formed below average in Council gets more time for input on townhouse proposal PICKERING — City council won’t consider a de- velopment application for 17 townhomes on Liverpool Road near the waterfront until September, reports a local councillor. The City held a statutory public meeting Thursday on an application submitted by G.& A. Hilts to build the townhomes on the east side of Liverpool Road south of Wharf Street. The application, which also calls for the creation of an area for parking and boat storage, was slated to go to council for final considera- tion at a meeting scheduled for Aug. 7. But, following Thursday’s meeting, several councillors argued it would be inappropriate to consider the matter during the summer when so many residents are on holiday. Ward 2 City Councillor Bill McLean confirmed Mon- day the development applica- tion will now go to council for consideration in Septem- ber. He also reported a statuto- ry public meeting to address development applications for the Coolwater Farms property and land owned by the Pick- ering Harbour Company is being pushed back from Aug. 9 until September. Commuting about to take its toll in Pickering PICKERING —The Hwy. 407 extension into Durham could open as early as next month or as late as December, according to officials associat- ed with the project. Betty Fevreau, communica- tions manager for SLF Joint Venture, the company that’s constructing the highway, maintained it won’t be much longer before motorists are hitting the toll road to travel across the Greater Toronto Area. “We’re still on target to be finished by the end of August,” she said Monday, although she couldn’t give a specific date. However, Dale Albers, a spokesman for the 407 ETR, the organization that manages the highway, reported it’s too soon to say when the highway will open. “Unfortunately it’s not SLF’s place to say when we’re going to open,” he said Tues- day. “We intend to open up as soon as we can. Right now our target date is still the end of December.” Mr. Albers said it is possi- ble the highway could be open to motorists by the end of Au- gust, but only if the weather conditions remain favourable. “We’re committed to open- ing it up before the winter,” he said. Ms. Fevreau said over the next few weeks the lines will BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer PICKERING — Taking care of orphaned and injured animals is a way of life for Joyce Smith. And the founder of Pickering’s Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary gives up a lot to lead it. “I don’t live a normal life,” the 72 year old admits in an in- terview. “I don’t get up and have breakfast, lunch and din- ner. I get up and start running.” Caring for the animals is a 16- to 20-hour-a-day job, and Ms. Smith says she generally eats before going to bed. Second Chance was found- ed six years ago on Conces- sion 7 in north Pickering. Be- fore that, Ms. Smith cared for creatures like skunks and rac- coons at her urban Pickering home. She tried to keep the number of animals down, but she just couldn’t refuse an or- phan, and as the number of an- imals swelled, so did the cost of caring for them. “I went broke pretty quick and I either had to start the sanctuary or give it up,” she says, adding some neighbours objected to her keeping ani- mals. Clublink, the corporation that owns the Cherry Downs Golf Club, gave Ms. Smith a parcel of land adjacent to the golf course to set up the sanc- tuary. It had a house on it, but it was in ruins, as was the sta- ble that would eventually house the animals. Thanks to Whitby jail inmates on a work program, the house was re- paired and made habitable. Miller Paving put in a dri- veway for her, and Miller Waste supplied Ms. Smith with a dumpster that they empty at no charge when it be- comes full. Local veterinarians give her a deal on needles for the cats she cares for. And, area residents and businesses support the sanctuary with do- nations, though there’s never enough money. “I’ve had a lot of help,” she says. “When I first came here people said I was crazy, that I would never be able to live here.” Ms. Smith needs more help. At present the sanctuary is so full of animals she isn’t ac- cepting any more. Six baby skunks and roughly 30 baby raccoons alone represent a huge time commitment. With no mother, they have to be fed a bottle until they are old enough to move on to solid food. JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING –Joyce Smith’s friends raise a little stink as she gives them some attention recently. Ms. Smith nurses and cares for orphaned animals, such as these skunks. Little critters getting a Second Chance But, orphaned baby raccoons, skunks, cats need more helping hands at their adopted home in north Pickering See CEO page 5 See VOLUNTEERS page 2 See LONG-TERM page 4 DURHAM —The Central Lake On- tario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) is joining other authorities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in offering the public a passport to explore the great outdoors this summer. The conservation journeys member- ship program provides unlimited oppor- tunities for members to enjoy the great outdoors, while helping to support local environmental initiatives. The annual membership includes a passport for unlimited general admis- sion to more than 50 conservation areas in the GTA; a seasonal newsletter with wildlife information, a calendar of events for local activities and programs, and environmental reports about local conservation efforts; free admission for the sugar bush maple syrup festivals at Purple Woods Conservation Area, the Kortright Centre and Bruce’s Mill; and more. For a limited time, family mem- berships, regularly priced at $100, are $75 and individual memberships, which are regularly $60, are on sale for $50. New members will also receive a free copy of a 207-page guidebook, ‘Nature Hikes: Near Toronto Trails and Adven- tures’. All proceeds from the sale of the passports through CLOCA’s office will go toward the Durham Children’s Groundwater Festival and to help fund local conservation areas. For more information call CLOCA at 905-579-0411 or visit its Web site at www.cloca.com. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 The centre is holding two volun- teer nights this summer. Prospective volunteers see how the centre oper- ates and what needs to be done. Ms. Smith tells them straight out that the job generally involves a lot of clean- ing up after the animals. She feeds most of the animals and only an ex- perienced volunteer who has watched her can help in that area. “This is at least a four-person job up here and I do it alone sometimes,” she says. She recognizes volunteers have lives and can’t make the same com- mitment she does. But long week- ends, Christmas, New Year’s and other holidays are the toughest times to find help. Volunteer Gail Tonks describes Ms. Smith as “a very, very remark- able woman”. The amount of work Ms. Smith does in a day is astonishing to Ms. Tonks, who owned a bakery and is fa- miliar with a 15-hour workday. “She has not, in the eight years I’ve known her, taken a day off,” she says. Ms. Smith most frequently cares for raccoons. A car has often killed their mother and the babies would die without help. She says she has been asked: ‘Why do you save raccoons? There are so many of them.’ “Well, the little raccoons are glad I saved them,” she replies. Once an animal has been weaned off milk, Ms. Smith places it in a large enclosure, where it receives a lot less attention and gets used to being on its own. The goal is to re- lease the animal into the wild, as close to where it was found as possi- ble. Cats are another story. She has too many right now and hopes to adopt them out. “If someone throws an animal on my driveway, what can I do?” she asks. Ms. Smith will give you advice on what to do with an animal you’ve found. She says people often find baby birds that have fallen from the nest and take them in. Better to put the bird in a basket and hang it from the nearest tree, says Ms. Smith. The mother and father will feed it, even if it’s on the ground, but it is also vul- nerable to predators there. Ms. Smith is stumped when asked what is the most unusual creature she has ever looked after. “I’ve had muskrats, foxes; unusu- al? I don’t know,” she says. “They’re all the same to me; they’re little crit- ters that need help.” Second Chance is at 2060 Conces- sion 7, east of Brock Road and beside Cherry Downs Golf Club. The volun- teer nights are scheduled for July 31 and Aug. 21 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. The sanctuary can be reached at 905-649-8282. Ms. Tonks is willing to give prospective volunteers a ride to the sanctuary on the volunteer nights. Her number is 905-686-8127. Volunteers needed to give orphans a Second Chance CLOCA makes a pass for the great outdoors YWCA plans summertime fun for tots to teens DURHAM —There’s still space available for children in summer day camps being hosted in Oshawa by the Young Women’s Christian Asso- ciation (YWCA). 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For your convenience try our drive-thru. fall.” And, he expects the size of council, which was discussed by Regional politicians at a governance retreat in May, will be a hot topic. “I think they can look at the size of council,” Mr. Anderson said, noting council will likely discuss a formula for represen- tation by population that would see one councillor for every 25,000 to 30,000 people. “We have to continue to look at that and continue to move in that direction,” he said. However, he doesn’t believe mergers are the way to go. “I don’t think amalgamation is an issue in the Region of Durham,” said Mr. Anderson, who recently attended a meet- ing in Oshawa to review the findings of a governance study conducted by the Berkeley Consulting Group on behalf of the cities of Oshawa and Pick- ering. He reported while there was a lot of talk about fair represen- tation at that meeting, people generally don’t want to see mu- nicipal restructuring. He added the Region’s posi- tion of not having the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) dictate Durham’s fu- ture also seems to be supported by residents. As for the future role of the GTSB, Mr. Anderson said he’s hopeful that will be resolved by September or October. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 PAGE 3 A/P Please recycle Durham university looking for direction Durham begins search for provost, deans, other key staff BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM — The Ontario Insti- tute of Technology (OIT) will begin advertising for leadership staff posi- tions this week as it prepares to open in the fall of 2003. Durham’s first university, to be built at the Durham College main campus in Oshawa, was announced in the May 9 budget by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. The Province is provid- ing $60 million in capital funding to build OIT facilities. Mr. Polonsky, in an interview, said OIT needs a provost, deans, a regis- trar, a director of admissions and other key staffers. While a lot of construction work is going on at the college, spurred by al- most $29 million in provincial Super- Build funding received last year, Mr. Polonsky said work on the new uni- versity buildings is still at least 18 months away. But, behind the scenes, it’s a race to the finish line. “We’re in full gear and we have to be in the marketplace next spring so students will think of us when they apply,” he said. “The bottom line is we have to have everything done by next spring.” Mr. Polonsky said the university now must become a legal entity, then programs must be developed and ap- proved, dozens of people need to be hired this year, university buildings must be designed and other vital tasks need to be done. In about two months, OIT will be tendering for an architect to build new academic buildings. OIT will be a unique facility, tailor- ing its program to the needs of the marketplace and blurring the line be- tween a university and a college stu- dent. It will open with eight start-up schools: advanced manufacturing, nu- clear technology and safety, business and information technology, health, policing and justice, a faculty of edu- cation, and schools of applied arts and applied sciences. By the end of the decade, the plan is for OIT to be roughly the size of Brock University in St. Catharines, with as many as 1,000 staff. The com- bined university and college at that time will have an estimated 15,000 full-time and over 50,000 part-time students. With so much to do, Mr. Polonsky is not taking a vacation this summer, but he’s not griping. “I asked for it, for 12 years I begged for it, so no complaints.” GARY POLONSKY ‘I asked for it, for 12 years I begged for it, so no complaints.’ DURHAM —Reducing the size of Regional council will likely be the focus of debate this fall when Durham takes another look at the issue of gov- ernance here, says Regional Chairman Roger Anderson. The governance issue has been the topic of debate since Durham council- lors voted in January 2000 — during a retreat at the Fern Resort — to support a “slimmed down” Regional govern- ment that would act as an agent of the eight lower-tier municipalities. It was also at that point that coun- cillors set a deadline of June 30, 2001 to reach a consensus on the gover- nance issue and to submit a report to the Province. But that deadline came and went without much discussion. Mr. Anderson reported the lower- tier municipalities have not yet provid- ed the Region with their final com- ments on the issue. “Obviously they need a little more time,” he said. “As a result, we’ve deferred it to the Region’s self-imposed governance deadline comes and goes Reducing the size of council may be an option, but more time needed before Durham forms official position on its future makeup It pays to pay your News Advertiser carrier Just ask D. 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She reported SLF is also completing work on the interchanges at Kennedy and McCowan Roads in Markham, which are currently partial interchanges and will become full interchanges. The construction company is also in the process of transporting fill to create a new Side- line 16 in Brougham. The realignment of the Hwy. 7 connection and Sideline 16 has resulted in the temporary closure of a small section of Hwy. 7 through Brougham. The eastern extension will eventually see seven new interchanges between Markham Road and Hwy. 7 in Pickering. The plans call for partial interchanges at Ninth Line and the Markham Bypass and full in- terchanges at the York/Durham Line, North Road, Sideline 24, Brock Road and Hwy. 7. According to the 407 ETR, the interchanges at the Ninth Line, York/Durham Line, Brock Road and Hwy. 7 will open this year while the interchanges at the Markham Bypass and North Road aren’t slated to open until 2004. The inter- change at Sideline 24 isn’t scheduled to open until 2009. Construction on the 15-kilometre extension began last year following a decision by the fed- eral government to allow the highway to proceed without the need for a full federal environmental assessment or public review panel. The highway currently runs 79 kilometres across the top of the Greater Toronto Area. The first stretch of the toll road, from Hwy. 410 in Brampton to Hwy. 404 in Markham, opened in June 1997. A 25-kilometre western extension to the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) in Burlington is scheduled to open later this month and an envi- ronmental assessment will soon get under way on a further extension through Durham Region to Hwy. 35/115. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 Long-term plans call for five Durham Hwy. 407 interchanges LONG-TERM from page 1 Due to incorrect informa- tion supplied to the News Advertiser, a story in the Sunday, July 15 edition about the Brooklin antique ap- praisal clinic contained an error. For more information, call 905-655-4927. The News Advertiser re- grets the error. Clarification Woodbine Raceway Tour Sunday July 29 You’re Invited to… The Court at Pringle Creek Retirement Residence Sunday, July 22, 2001 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m.) 3975 Anderson Street Whitby, ON L1R 2Y8 (905) 665-4837 E njoy delicious refreshments, entertainment and a tour of The Court at Pringle Creek.We have much to offer the Whitby community and surrounding area, so please join us for this special celebration!Featuring Live ENTERTAINMENT! Overflow parking at 400 Taunton Rd. E. 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Allan Whiting, RVHS president and chief execu- tive officer, was also happy with the results. “We are very pleased that we were able to im- prove our level of care over the past 18 months,” he said in a release. “Our staff have worked hard to get these scores up and are continuing to work hard to improve our care and ser- vice.” He added, “I won’t be completely satisfied until we’re at least at average in every single indicator, and above average in a signifi- cant number. There’s still more work to be done.” Rouge Valley is at or above the provincial aver- age in 34 of the 39 indica- tors included in the four assessment categories. In the 1999 report, Rouge Valley was at or above the average in 30 of 38 indica- tors. “In every category we are up between two and five percentage points,” Ms. Milanetti said, noting the hospital’s scores are in the range of 77.7 to 88.3 per cent. She reported the hospi- tal’s lowest score was in housekeeping. Rouge Valley received five stars in two areas of patient care. “Rouge Valley’s results are certainly comparable to, or in a number of cases better than, those of other community hospitals in Toronto and Durham, but what we’re really focusing on is our own improve- ments,” Mr. Whiting said. “These results tell us to keep going; that the changes we’re making at both hospitals are making a positive difference.” The report cards, com- piled following an exten- sive research process that included a survey of more than 74,000 patients who stayed overnight in On- tario hospitals in 2000, are intended to help members of the public understand and assess the performance of the facilities, the min- istry reports. “Hospital Report 2001: Acute Care reflects our ‘Blueprint’ commitment to conduct and publish mea- surements of how effi- ciently Ontario’s hospitals are operating, how they compare with one another, where they have achieved successes, and where there is room for improvement,” said Health Minister Tony Clement Monday. “Hospi- tals are already account- able to their boards and their patients, but with re- port cards they subject their performance to the toughest judges of all, On- tario’s taxpayers.” According to the report, 88 per cent of patients sur- veyed rated care in On- tario’s hospitals as either excellent or good. “The fact that overall, hospitals are performing well, is a tribute to the ded- ication of the front-line staff, physicians and vol- unteers who provide care in Ontario hospitals,” said Ontario Hospital Associa- tion president David MacKinnon. “Patient satisfaction re- mains high, investment in technology has increased and hospitals have been able to maintain service levels despite financial challenges.” Ontario’s hospitals will receive another set of re- port cards this fall on emergency services and complex continuing care. BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM — Clayton Giles is one 14-year-old who won’t stop until he gets what he wants, and what he wants is for children to have a say in custody proceedings. The Calgary teen has biked for 51 days and 3,000 kilometres since his ‘Journey for Kids’ began on May 27. This weekend he stopped in Picker- ing, Ajax and Whitby to collect sig- natures for his petition. He will deliver the petition to Prime Minister Jean Chretien and President George W. Bush sometime in September. “We do have a right to have a say in what’s going on,” said Clayton who began his battle against Cana- da’s judicial system in January with a hunger strike in front of the Court of Queen’s Bench in Alberta. Clayton’s parents were divorced when he was four years old. When he was eight, his father’s access to him and his sister Lindsay (now 12) was denied because his mother claimed his father hadn’t paid court costs awarded to her. Clayton didn’t see his father for three years. When he did get to see his father again, he felt it wasn’t for enough time and Clayton ran away to live with his father for one year. “My mom still had custody of me and the courts were taking too long to reverse it and they weren’t giving me a say on what was going on,” said Clayton. “I’d go in there and they’d kick me out, so I wanted to send a message to them that I didn’t want to be ignored anymore.” The hunger strike lasted 19 days and Clayton began planning for his next campaign: to ride his bike ap- proximately 6,000 kilometres from Calgary to Washington, D.C. and then to Ottawa. “When social services was saying they were going to take me off the street and force-feed me, I wanted to continue my campaign; that’s when I came up with the idea for the journey for kids,” said Clayton. “My goal is to meet with these two leaders and get them to make changes to the di- vorce law. “I think I’ve got somewhere be- tween 5,000 and 10,000 signatures and they’re from adults and children. I think when they see how much sup- port I’ve received, how many signa- tures I’ve gotten from Canadian citi- zens, they might have to realize there is some change needed.” And if no changes are made, he promises to keep applying pressure until they are. During his petition signings, he said other children of divorce often open up to him. “I think they’re more comfortable talking to me then they are talking to adults,” he said. “Their concerns are that they’re not being able to have a say in what’s going on with them, they feel like they have no control over their life and they’re very frus- trated over that.” One person Clayton rarely hears from anymore is his mother. “I don’t know if she really sup- ports that trip or what’s going on there, I don’t know,” said Clayton. Clayton has made a Web site, pro- viding stories, including his own, and statistics of the high numbers of sui- cides, teenage pregnancies, and run- aways by children who live with one parent. It offers updates and ways people can help with his journey, through pe- titions or donations at www.legalkids.com. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 PAGE 5 A/P CEO pleased with grade, but says work remains Whiting won’t be ‘completely satisfied’ until hospital average in every area JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM – Clayton Giles, 14, is biking from Calgary to Washington to visit U.S. President George W. Bush and then to Ottawa to visit Canadi- an Prime Minister Jean Chretien to raise awareness for his cause. Clay- ton, who rode through Ajax and Pickering on the weekend, wants a stronger voice for children going through divorce. CEO from page 1 Teen takes custody of road for children facing divorce Recycle Call anytime 7 days a week! 905-683-4477 00 DOWN!DOWN! 1 Year O.A.C. INTEREST!INTEREST!00 5 Years as low as 2828$$ /Month O.A.C. 1895 Clements Rd. #135 Pickering www.advantageairtech.com SALE!! 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A loyal member of the inner circle of outgoing IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch, Mr. Pound was, well... pounded in his goal of becoming Mr. Samaranch’s successor. In fact, though he was considered in some quarters the favourite going into the race, the Montreal tax attorney and former Olympics swimmer finished a distant third behind winner Jacques Rogge of Belgium and runner-up Kim Un- yong of South Korea. It shouldn’t come as a surprise a European was chosen to the top job. With the sole exception of American Avery Brundage (1952-72), a European has now been IOC presi- dent six out of seven times since 1896. Mr. Pound’s defeat must seem a form of poetic justice to those members of the Toronto Olympic Bid committee who were frustrated beyond measure at the comments made by their fellow Canadian leading up to last Friday’s vote for the 2008 Games. Mr. Pound went on the record several times as clearly favouring a non-Toronto bid, even saying at one point it wouldn’t be fair to have the Olympics three times in a small country in just over 30 years (Montreal 1976, Calgary 1988 and Toronto 2008) when it had never been held in the world’s largest country. Clearly, Mr. Pound was playing politics with IOC dele- gates from around the world. Clearly, those efforts were ab- solutely fruitless. No doubt, those Chinese IOC delegates went to the wall for China’s bid with the results to show for it. It’s been a bad week for Canada on the international Olympics stage. If we needed reminding, the balance of power in worldwide affairs lies far from our shores. What we need to ask is whether we really want to be inside the Olympics rings, with all the sleaze and corruption that goes with it, or outside it all. Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER JULY 18, 2001 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Tax credits help pay for lessons in God’s word To the editor: I would like to clarify an issue that seems to be quite prolific among certain circles these days. There seems to be a common misconception that children who are sent off to privately-funded (and now tax-credited) faith-based schools are going to be taught to be bigots and haters of certain seg- ments of society. Nothing could be further from the truth. I would love to send my two children to a faith-based school: alas, I cannot afford the monthly tu- ition. The tax credits help, but not enough. If I did I would be very confident the school would be teaching them the very same princi- ples and values I am now teaching my children — that is to be tolerant of others’ belief systems, but that it’s OK not to be in agreement with them. There is a difference. Perhaps this is what certain people find con- fusing. Just because we may not agree with certain lifestyles, does not mean we are teaching our children to hate others based on these differ- ences. Our Christian private schools in Durham Region teach what God teaches us in Scripture, and hate is not part of His message. Joel Hough Independent fund managers guide pension plan To the editor: Re: ‘Are teachers’ claims a smokescreen?’, Eric Dowd col- umn, June 27. Just as mutual fund managers are independent of the views of the fund holders, Ontario Teach- ers’ Pension Plan managers are independent of the views of their investors - teachers. It is a twisted and confronta- tional argument you make, Mr. Dowd. Why? Gayle Clow, Pickering Stranded visitors find saviour in local man To the editor: I would like to take the oppor- tunity to thank one of your citi- zens, Brian Millier, of Pickering, who so unselfishly stopped on the side of Hwy. 401 in Toronto to help us in our time of distress. Not only did Brian alleviate our fears by calling the authorities to dispatch a tow truck, but also went one step further by driving us to our hotel. Again, thank you Brian for being our Good Samaritan and doing Pickering and mankind proud. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and con- tent. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of let- ters, not all will be printed. Pound-ed again Days after bid loss, Canadians suffer another Olympics defeat with presidency Premier Mike Harris has done more than any predecessor to put Ontario on the political map, but there are times he must yearn for a lower profile. Before Mr. Harris, premiers were not exactly household names abroad. David Peterson, Liberal premier from 1985 to 90, was hugely popular at home but brought down to earth when intro- duced to speak at Washington’s prestigious National Press Club as ‘Premier David Anderson.’ Tory William Davis was On- tario’s longest-serving premier in the past century, but was described in a British politician’s memoirs as ‘Joe Davis’— Joe was world’s bil- liards champion and as such infi- nitely more memorable to Britons. Mr. Harris, early on as premier, had a lot of attention from abroad that he was glad to have. He was praised for his far-right policies by Republicans governing several U.S. states who had similar pro- grams, including those in New Jer- sey from whom he may have bor- rowed his famous Common Sense Revolution slogan, because they used it before he did. Newt Gingrich, a powerful Re- publican speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, knew enough about Mr. Harris’s success to try to rally his party in a presidential election by saying it could come from behind like the conservatives in Ontario, although in this case he proved over-optimistic. Tories in Britain also paid trib- ute to Mr. Harris. The party’s leader, William Hague, spent five days in Ontario talking to Mr. Har- ris and his strategists looking for tips that would help him win an election. But in last month’s election in the U.K. Mr. Hague unfortunately went down to a crushing defeat by Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair. The U.K. Tory, however, offered vague, watered-down policies and lacked an appealing personality and no one will put any blame on Mr. Harris. But Mr. Harris has heard mostly criticisms from abroad, as Ontari- ans were reminded when he decid- ed to give tax credits to parents who send their children to private, including religious, schools. A United Nations committee ruled in 1998 and repeated Ontario was unfair and abused rights by funding Roman Catholic schools, in addition to the public school sys- tem, and not those of other reli- gions. Mr. Harris was unlucky, be- cause he has merely maintained an obligation to fund Catholic schools under the Constitution and any of his predecessors could have been similarly accused. But the ruling encouraged par- ents of students in other religious schools to persist in demands for cash and Mr. Harris has caved in, although the fact he will provide it to parents sending children to all private and not just religious schools suggests he is more anx- ious to secure votes than comply with the U.N. The U.N. has criticized a Harris law that bars welfare recipients the Province places in work situations with non-profit community organi- zations, from joining unions. The U.N. says this violates their right to freedom of association and Mr. Harris retorts it should praise him for finding them jobs. The U.N. found a Harris bill that ordered teachers back to work after they held a strike against being forced to work longer in classrooms, was a serious limita- tion on teachers’right to strike and demanded the Province try to avoid back-to-work legislation. But there is no chance it will comply because parents would not stand for long strikes and it told the U.N. to get involved in more serious problems around the world. A U.N. committee also said Mr. Harris was wrong in refusing to order a public enquiry into the shooting death by police of native Dudley George in a protest at Ip- perwash provincial park in 1995. The U.N. urged the federal gov- ernment to hold an inquiry, but the Prime Minister Jean Chretien gov- ernment said this is the responsibil- ity of the Province and Mr. Harris has insisted Ontario will not con- sider an inquiry while some issues involved are still before the courts. The British magazine, ‘The Economist,’ arguably the most in- fluential publication of its type in the world, which rarely comments on events in Ontario, also has ac- cused Mr. Harris of short-sighted- ness in forcing municipalities to pay for services when they lack the means, and also accuses him of hurting investors’confidence. The magazine called the pre- mier ‘Bomber Harris,’ after famed Second World War commander Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris, who di- rected the massive air attacks that destroyed German cities. The premier gets plenty of criti- cism from opposition parties, citi- zens groups, unions, news media and individuals — he must feel he can do without others heaping abuse on him from abroad. Premier finds critics worldwide From U.N. to publications, Mike Harris hears it in and out of Ontario Eric Dowd At Queen’s Park shouston@durhamregion.com Put the words ‘homeless’and ‘Durham’together and many are quick to scoff. The images of people wandering the streets in search of shelter just don’t seem to fit into our suburban vision of home. However, while the problem is certainly not to the extent you’d find in Toronto or other large urban centres, reality tells us there are Durham residents without a home, and many more just a cheque away from finding themselves in the same dilem- ma. Homelessness affects young single men and women, senior men and women, single parents, and married couples with children. In other words, it touches every segment of society. Which is why recent moves by Durham council are a good first step in beginning to address and find remedies to the situ- ation. Following on the heels of a decision in April to establish the Regional chairman’s task force on affordable/sustainable housing, Regional council approved last week a community plan for homelessness in Durham. The task force is designed to bring together development groups with the non-profit housing sector to map out a strate- gy for building affordable housing in Durham. The communi- ty plan also has a clear set of objectives. The framework built by the Durham advisory committee on homelessness includes: building new emergency shelters, in- creasing the number of transitional housing units, increasing outreach services that will link the homeless with key re- sources, and improving health and employment services. Another important component is the establishment of a process to be followed when community groups apply for funding. With resources already stretched to the limit for so many associations, a step-by-step outline should help local or- ganizations maximize the cash they have to work with. Yet, with all this in mind, both the task force and home- lessness plan represent only an excellent start to beating the problem. As with any strategy, ideas on paper are only as good as the people lining up behind them and the funds available to make them a reality. Regional councillors must find a way to parlay their sup- port into ongoing commitments from the community, Province and federal government. Funding is offered through Human Resources Development Canada’s ‘supporting community partnerships initiative,’ but the money is only available until March 31, 2003. The idea being that programs initiated by the Region must prove to be sustainable beyond that date. Durham is off to a great start on this all-too-important issue. Let’s keep moving forward and ensure the help and resources are available for those in need. Homeless plan a good starting point But Region holds the key to finding the support and funding to follow through You said it The question was: Are Ontario hospitals receiving adequate funding? Mary Frances Penton said, “No. The Ajax- Pickering hos- pital is only a shell of a hospi- tal. It doesn’t offer enough services.” Jeremy France said,“No. There aren’t enough services available at the local hospital.” Neil McKechnie said,“I’m not sure it’s a money issue, but service has deteriorated in the last 30 years.” 24 Hour Access 905-420-4660 cityofpickering.com905-420-2222 Wednesday July 18th 7:00 pm Free Concert in the Park! Combo #5 Bring a Lawn Chair or Blanket! Try Us Out! Pickering Recreation Complex Call 905-831-1711 905-683-6582 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 PAGE 7 P OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Committee of AdjustmentJuly 25 Executive/CouncilAug. 7 ExecutiveSept. 10 Stat InfoAug. 9 Attend Public Meetings at City Hall July Summer Recess STANDING COMMITTEES A NEW WAY OF DOING COUNCIL’S BUSINESS The Council of the City of Pickering is considering the establishment of a Standing Committee System to replace the present Executive Committee System. Basically, Council is considering the establishment of three Standing Committees being the Planning Committee, the Finance Committee and the Operations Committee. It is proposed that these Committees will meet on various Mondays throughout the month and provide an opportunity to allow residents to discuss issues more informally with members of Council. Council is proposing to retain a Committee of the Whole to deal with administrative items and matters of a broad corporate interest. A Public Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Pickering Civic Complex to hear any comments from residents on the proposed Standing Committee System. A Discussion Paper, which provides more information on the proposed Standing Committee System, is available in the Clerk’s Division or will be forwarded to you by calling 905-420-4611 or sending an E-Mail request to btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca. Tender for Asphalt Overlay T-9-2001 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 25, 2001 The work consists of: complete all catchbasin and manhole adjustments to final grade; concrete curb infills will be installed to replace the existing temporary asphalt curb infills; the abutting intersections and pavement adjacent to the concrete curb and gutter will be grinded as directed and the entire roadway swept in order to accommodate the new 40 mm-H.L.-3 asphalt overlay as directed by the City. Tender forms and specifications may be obtained by contacting the Supply and Services, 2nd Floor, upon a nonrefundable payment of $25.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply and Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 (905) 420-4616 Stan Karwowski, MBA, CMA Manager, Financial Services The City of Pickering Invitation to a Public Information Meeting The City of Pickering is inviting all residents, businesses and community organizations to attend a public information meeting regarding the Draft “Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy”. The Public Information Meeting will be held: Public consultation will consist of gathering, reviewing and discussing comments, in order for Staff to finalize the Draft document. If approved by City Council, the strategy is expected to be completed in October/November, 2001, with an implementation and education program. Public input and comments regarding the Draft Strategy must be received by September 30th, 2001. For further information regarding the Draft “Safer Streets” Strategy, please visit http://www.cityofpickering.on.ca for a short synopsis on the documents. Copies of the documents will be available at the Public Meeting. If you are not able to attend, but wish to receive a hard copy or a CD-ROM version of the Draft “Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy,” please feel free to contact either of the two individuals noted below: When:Wednesday, July 25th, 2001, and Wednesday, Sept. 19th, 2001 Where:Pickering Civic Complex, Council Chambers Times:7 p.m.-9 p.m. Renata Rozinger Traffic Technician Tel: 905-420-4630 ext. 2054 E-mail: rrozinger@city.pickering.on.ca Stephen Brake, CET Coordinator, Traffic & Waste Management Tel: 905-420-4630 ext. 2064 E-mailsbrake@city.pickering.on.ca PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905-683-8401 Pickering Museum Village will provide the backdrop for your child to travel to the past and live the life of a pioneer settler in Durham region. During ten theme days campers will create unique and useful crafts to take home while learning about blacksmitting, candle making, gardening, paper making, pioneer schooling and house hold skills. Campers will prepare and be invited to taste authentic pioneer foods. Focus is placed on the roles and responsibilities of children their age during pioneer times. Traditional games and sing-a-longs teach communication skills and encourage co-operative team building. CITY OF PICKERING CIVIC DAY HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2001 CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) REGULAR OPERATING HOURS (8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.) AND REGULAR CITY SERVICES RESUME ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2001 REGULAR LEARN TO SWIM & RECREATION PROGRAMS WILL NOT OPERATE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2001 CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) CITY COUNCIL MEETING GARBAGE, RECYCLING & YARD WASTE EMERGENCY SERVICES PICKERING TRANSIT RECREATION COMPLEX PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE RECREATION COMPLEX POOL DUNBARTON POOL Monday, August 6 CLOSED Tuesday, August 7 City Council Meeting at 7:30 pm NO COLLECTION on Mondays ALL PUBLIC LIBRARIES Monday, August 6 CLOSED Pickering Central Library closed Sundays until Mid-October CLOSED on Mondays Monday, August 6 Modified Service Emergency Services will not be affected by the Holiday Schedule. City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number is 905-683-4319 Friday, August 3 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday, August 4 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, August 5 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, August 6 CLOSED Monday, August 6 Child Supervision CLOSED Saturday, August 4 CLOSED Sunday, August 5 CLOSED Monday, August 6 CLOSED Friday, August 3 Open Swim 6:00 - 7:30 am Adult Swim 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Open Swim 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, August 4 Open Swim 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday, August 5 Open Swim 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday, August 6 CLOSED sponsored by: HOURS OF OPERATION July & August Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm June & September Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm MOST EVENT ADMSISSIONS *fees vary with event & workshop, please check with staff* Adults.....................$5 Seniors (55+)..........$4 Students (13-18).....$4 Children (5-12).......$3 Toddlers...........FREE Families................$15 Parking.............FREE A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 Suzanne Elston does it all for environment Durham resident a columnist, author and radio commentator This, and some future columns will recognize Durham citizens who strive, in any number of large or small ways, to keep our planet healthy. On June 21, Suzanne Elston was among the individuals and companies recognized by the Ethics in Action or- ganization. Back in 1989, the Courtice resident was an environmental activist working on local issues. Over the years she has become involved with environmental groups such as the Durham Environ- mental Network and Durham Nuclear Awareness. As a city professional turned coun- try mom, Ms. Elston recognized that within her own community, there were many pressing issues. With her desire to learn more about the impacts of local facilities on the environment, she began with a few simple phone calls of inquiry to the nuclear power plant. She then utilized her previous experience in both marketing and as a civil ser- vant to organize and inform her com- munity. Writing a newspaper column, ‘Your Earth’, became a natural exten- sion. In 1990, Ms. Elston penned the handbook, ‘Women and the Environ- ment’ for the Ontario Advisory Coun- cil on Women’s Issues. In 1992, she travelled to the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Reporting on her experi- ences in Rio helped her to understand the connection between creating a safe backyard for her own family and the universal need to create a safe environ- ment for the children of the world. Ms. Elston collaborated on several books and recently served for five years as an elected public utilities commissioner for Clarington. Becom- ing involved in the corporation’s man- dates to ensure a safe environment takes a great deal of effort and dedica- tion. As a member of the board of di- rectors of Veridian Corporation, she also chaired the corporation’s environ- mental committee, thus continuing her commitment to education and environ- mentally responsible decision-making. As Ms. Elston’s experience has broadened, so has her audience. In 1997, she began writing and recording radio commentaries about the environ- ment for the Great Lakes Radio Con- sortium (www.glrc.org). International Public Radio’s ‘Marketplace’ and Na- tional Public Radio’s ‘Living on Earth’ regularly pick up her commen- taries in the U.S. She is also a corre- spondent on the Web for the Environ- mental News Network (enn.com) and a featured columnist for ‘Straight- goods’. Her most recently published work is as a contributor to ‘Sweeping the Earth — Women Taking Action for a Healthy Planet’. Ms. Elston is a popular guest speaker at professional associations, schools, and universities where she challenges individuals to recognize their responsibilities toward the envi- ronment. While not all of us can serve on en- vironmental boards, your contribution is just as important whether it be tak- ing a moment to pick up a littered pop can to ensure it gets recycled or to make a phone call to a company re- garding over-packaging or lack of re- cycled content in their product. Do what you can to help make our planet a healthier and safer place for future generations. Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca THURSDAY, JULY 19 BREAST CANCER:The Canadian Cancer Society’s living with breast cancer peer support group meets at 7 p.m. at Prudential Achievers Realty, 335 Bayly St. W. (at the corner of Fin- ley Ave.), Ajax. Support and informa- tion for breast cancer patients, fami- lies and friends. Registration is not re- quired. Call 905-686-1516. FRIDAY, JULY 20 SERENITY GROUP:The addiction recovery group holds its 12-step re- covery meeting every Friday and deals with all kinds of addictions, in- cluding co-dependency. Meetings are at 8 p.m. in Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. A child-care pro- gram is available and all are welcome. Call Jim evenings at 905-428-9431. BEEF BARBECUE:Greenwood Unit- ed Church hosts a beef barbecue be- tween 6 and 8 p.m.The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12 and the event is free to preschoolers. For tick- et information, call 905-683-5828. Aging clientele will push demand ever higher BY LESLEY BOVIE Staff Writer DURHAM - It’s Cindy Cawker’s job to provide help to a variety of dif- ferent people in a variety of different ways. “I pour baths, help with personal hygiene, cook a meal. It all depends on the client,” she says. Her decision to become a personal support worker and assist seniors with their daily living at Sunrise Se- niors Apartments in Oshawa was simple. “I think it was the fact that I had looked in the paper and had seen a lot of work available in the field,” the Courtice resident explains. “I wanted to do something gratifying. I’m a people person.” PSW - get used to that acronym, says Janet Harris, chief executive of- ficer of Durham Access to Care. As an information and referral agency for a variety of health services, Durham Access to Care has 6,500 clients, half of which are seniors, she estimates. And with baby boomers turning 65 in the next few years, those num- bers are going up, way up. According to Statistics Canada, by the year 2041, 23 per cent of the population will be over 65. That’s up 12 per cent from 1995. “As we get older, we need home health care,” says Ms. Harris, adding the need for both long-term and acute care is increasing. Hospital restruc- turing has cut down on the length of stays in hospital so patients of all ages are being released “quicker and sicker,” a term commonly used in the industry today, she says. At the same time, our population is aging and re- quiring more care, she points out. “But this is not unanticipated by the (Durham Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge) District Health Council, which does all the planning for health care in the region,” Ms. Harris says. Health officials are concerned there aren’t enough human resources to keep up with such an influx of se- niors in the coming years, she says. The Durham Regional Health Care Group, which is made up of of- ficials from various local hospitals and health care agencies, with the help of Human Resources Develop- ment Canada, have hired a consultant to survey the issue. “We’ll try and determine what we have now in 2001 and see what we need in 2005,” she says as an exam- ple. Their action plan will operate along the lines of influencing enrol- ment in community colleges and in- creasing overall recruitment and re- tention of health care workers in Durham. The list of needed health care workers consists of about 20 dif- ferent groups, ranging from regis- tered nurses to physiotherapists. But the personal support worker, “these people are where we think we’re going to need to go,” says Ms. Harris. PSWs are not only going to be important to nursing homes, in providing basic care to residents, but they will also be important to seniors wishing to remain in their homes, she says. Durham College began preparing PSWs for the workplace in the fall of 1997, soon after purchasing the train- ing package from the Ontario min- istries of health and education. Today, most community colleges have PSW programs. At Durham, the PSW program is a 17-week certified course approved by the Ontario Community Support As- sociation, which includes a 180-hour fully supervised placement with both long-term care facilities and health care agencies. The program has a 26-bed practice facility, where students learn hands- on training and preparation for a va- riety of different situations with prospective clients. Some of the learning modules include how to as- sist clients with medications, house- hold management, how to assist with personal hygiene, assisting families and how to help someone who is dying. “PSWs are relatively new in the province. More people know about them in and around Toronto,” says co-ordinator Maureen Wishart. Durham’s PSW program currently sits at just more than half its capaci- ty, and administration is trying to boost those numbers by getting the word out about the course through a marketing video and such initiatives as job fairs, she says. “There is a shortage. If you talk to any agencies, they’ll tell you they need more of these type of workers,” says Ms. Wishart. Some of the groups and facilities the program is directly involved with include Durham Region Community Care, the Oshawa-Clarington Associ- ation for Community Living and Hillsdale Manor. “All our graduates are able to get work if they want it,” she says, adding a PSW can earn about $12 to $13 an hour working for an agency, or $15 to $16 in a long-term care fa- cility. The PSW program teaches its stu- dents how to assess each client’s needs and to develop a plan to ad- dress them, while at the same time, emphasizing such things as personal safety and respect for privacy. “We teach our students not to be intrusive when they are in someone’s home be- cause they are a guest in that home,” explains Ms. Wishart. And the relationship between the PSW and the client at home is be- coming crucial to the future of health care, especially where the elderly are concerned, she says. “More and more seniors want to stay on their own in the community, and if they don’t have their needs met, they can’t,” she says simply. Durham College’s PSW program hosts an information session about the program Wednesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Ms. Wishart at 905-721-3111, ext. 2546. Support for seniors in short supply Derrick Rottmann receives support from personal support worker Cindy Cawker at Sunrise seniors residences in Oshawa. CARL FERENCZ/ News Advertiser photos Mr. Rottmann gets help going for a walk from wife Daphne and Ms. Cawker during a typical day at Sunrise Seniors Centre. JANET HARRIS ‘We’ll try and determine what we have now in 2001 and see what we need in 2005’. For more information on senior support services, contact one of the following: Durham Access to Care - 905-430-3308 Janet Harris CEO Durham Community Care - 905-404-2224, Elizabeth Fulford ex- ecutive director Social Services - 905-721-6110 Sharon Swain director of services for seniors branch Billboard July 18 Is Province opening taps on water bills? New legislation targets full-cost recovery and could bump up costs by 50 per cent, says councillor BY TIM FORAN Staff Writer DURHAM — Durham residents could see their water bills rise as much as 50 per cent if the Province goes ahead with legislation this fall that would make it mandatory for munici- palities to charge the full cost for water and sewer treatment services, says the chairman of the Durham works com- mittee. “If we were to increase our rates to full-cost recovery, residents would see a 50-per cent increase in their water bill... if we were to correct all the defi- ciencies (in sewer and water infrastruc- ture) right now,” said Pickering Re- gional Councillor Rick Johnson. Coun. Johnson said he is against the idea because it would put an unfair bur- den onto Durham residents. “We want to be fiscally responsible to our constituents,” Coun. Johnson ex- plained. Coun. Johnson pointed out Durham is already in the midst of a long-term plan to fix both deficient infrastructure and to expand water and sewage treat- ment facilities where needed. The 14- year plan got a kick-start last year after Durham council voted to raise water rates by five per cent, Coun. Johnson said. He added that staff had originally recommended only a 2.5-per cent in- crease in water rates, but that would have lengthened the timeline of the in- frastructure renewal project another six years. “We’re in a lot better shape than other municipalities,” Coun. Johnson said. However, environmentalists ap- plaud the idea of full-cost recovery for water users. Both Pollution Probe and Ontario Environment Commissioner Gord Miller said consumers faced with higher prices would be more willing to conserve water. The question is what water- and sewer-related projects should munici- palities be forced to undertake and charge consumers for, asked Pat Vani- ni, a spokesman for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Ms. Vanini said in the past, munici- palities would charge water users enough to offset the expected costs of replacing “lifecycle” infrastructure, such as sewers, pipes, and treatment fa- cilities. However, she said some envi- ronmentalists have been calling for municipalities to also charge water users for programs such as the devel- opment of storm water management ponds or the mapping of aquifers. “Where do you draw the line?” Ms. Vanini asked. “Our question is, isn’t part of this water quality/quantity a provincial interest.” Alexandra Gillespie, a spokesman in the office of the Minister of Munici- pal Affairs and Housing, confirmed “there are three ministries, at least, working on potential legislation on full-cost (pricing).” She said there is a hope the legisla- tion would be introduced in the fall. In August 2000, the Province’s Su- perBuild Corporation — which falls under the Ministry of Finance - was as- signed the task of guiding “the devel- opment of a long-term water and sewer infrastructure investment and financing strategy for Ontario,” according to doc- umentation from SuperBuild. “Full-cost recovery for water and sewer treatment services will be a fun- damental principle of the government’s long-term strategy to ensure that future investment needs are met on a timely basis,” the documentation states. Since that time, SuperBuild has hired consultants to assess the state of Ontario’s sewer and water infrastruc- ture and cost out needed repairs. It has also hired consultants to look at how other jurisdictions manage their water systems and to analyse whether the business model of any regulated utility industries could be applied to Ontario. A June 2000 report from Durham’s works department highlighted 30 need- ed sanitary sewerage and water supply projects totalling more than $173 mil- lion. Most of the projects are being worked on as part of the Region’s long- term rehabilitation plan. It would be up to the provincial leg- islation to identify which of those pro- jects would have to be addressed im- mediately. – with files from Torstar News Service RICK JOHNSON ‘If we were to increase our rates to full-cost recovery, residents would see a 50-per cent increase in their water bill...’ NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 PAGE 9 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER JULY 18, 2001 SCOREBOARD PICKERING SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION MITE GIRLS’ STANDINGS As of July 13/01 TEAM GP W L T PCT GBL Royal Lepage-M. Wilson 8 6 2 0 0.750 -- Celtech Plastics Ltd. 10 6 3 1 0.650 0.5 Pickering Heat 10 5 5 0 0.500 2 Air Plus Air Conditioning 9 3 6 0 0.333 3.5 KIA Cars of Pickering 7 1 5 1 0.214 4 DIVISION RESULTS July 3: Royal LePage - Michael Wilson vs. KIA of Pick- ering (Cancelled); Pickering Heat (MVP The Team) 15 vs. Celtech Plastics (MVP Taryn Berriman) 10. July 5:KIA of Pickering vs. Air Plus Air Conditioning (Cancelled); Celtech Plastics (MVP Megan Spicer) 8 vs Royal LePage - Michael Wilson (MVP Claire Wilson) 14. July 10:KIA of Pickering (MVP Sarah Aicken) 8 vs Cel- tech Plastics (MVP Michelle Misketis) 12; Air Plus Air Conditioning (Adrianna Minoia) 11 vs Pickering Heat (MVP The Team) 12. July 12:Pickering Heat (MVP The Team) 3 vs Royal Lepage - Michael Wilson (MVP Jasmine Lussier) 1; Celtech Plastics (MVP Amanda Lagace) 19 vs Air Plus Air Conditioning (MVP Kelsey Burt) 12. NOVICE GIRLS’ STANDINGS As of July 13/01 TEAM GP W L T PCT GBL Can-Truck Inc. 10 8 1 1 0.850 -- Century 21-P. Fulton Ltd. 9 6 3 0 0.667 2 S&R Carpentry Ltd. 9 4 4 1 0.500 3.5 W. Pick. Ladies’ Slo-Pitch 10 3 7 0 0.300 5.5 Canada Cutlery Inc. 10 2 8 0 0.200 6.5 DIVISION RESULTS July 3: S&R Carpentry 13 vs Century 21 12;West Pick- ering Ladies Slow Pitch 14 vs Canada Cutlery 11. July 5:West Pickering Ladies Slow Pitch 9 vs S&R Carpentry 8; CAN-TRUCK Inc. 17 vs Century 21 16. July 10:S&R Carpentry 9 vs Canada Cutlery 8; CAN- TRUCK Inc. 10 vs West Pickering Ladies Slow Pitch 2. July 12:CAN-TRUCK Inc. 7 vs Canada Cutlery 0; Cen- tury 21 16 vs West Pickering Ladies Slow Pitch 13. MITE BOYS’ STANDINGS As of July 13/01 TEAM GP W L T PCT GBL Employment News 8 6 2 0 0.750 -- Umbrella Day Care Service8 5 1 2 0.750 -- Bud’s Auto 7 4 2 1 0.643 1 Knights of Columbus 8 4 3 1 0.563 1.5 OJ Muller Landscaping 7 3 3 1 0.500 2 Disticor 8 3 5 0 0.375 3 Trident Elevator 8 2 5 1 0.313 3.5 Thompson Kernaghan 8 1 7 0 0.125 5 DIVISION RESULTS July 4: All games rained out. July 9:Umbrella Daycare Services (MVP Brendon Royle) 12 vs O.J. Muller (MVP Derek Redmond) 12; Thompson Kernaghan (MVP Bradley Robinson) 11 vs. Knights of Columbus (MVP Tyler Kiyonaga) 13; Trident Elevator (MVP Jamie Heyd) 7 vs. Buds Auto (MVP Tyler Coore) 8; Employment News 14 vs DISTICOR (MVP John Walker) 12. July 11:DISTICOR (MVP Derek Smith) 15 vs Knights of Columbus (MVP Matthew Ward) 10; Thompson Ker- naghan (MVP The Whole Team) 17 vs. Employment News 15; Umbrella Daycare Services (MVP Peter Ko- ropatwa) 18 vs Trident Elevator 10. SQUIRT BOYS’ STANDINGS As of July 13/01 TEAM GP W L T PCT GBL HFM Construction 10 9 1 0 0.900 -- Leslie & Palmer Electric 11 8 2 1 0.773 1 Ontario Power Generation 10 6 2 2 0.700 2 Trillium Pontiac-Buick GMC11 5 5 1 0.500 4 Scotia McLeod 11 4 7 0 0.364 5.5 Spotless Auto Glass 11 3 7 1 0.318 6 Cdn. Progress Club 11 2 9 0 0.182 7.5 OJ Muller Landscaping 10 1 9 0 0.100 8 DIVISION RESULTS July 3: Ontario Power Generation (MVP Brian Garel) 13 vs Leslie & Palmer (MVP Shane Flynn) 13; OJ Muller (MVP Steven Mysko) 9 vs Trillium (MVP Nicholas Nauth) 16; Spotless (MVP Nathan Conway) 14 vs Scotia McLeod (MVP Jordan Bonnie) 17; HFM (MVP Steven Frost) 16 vs Cleansales (MVP Jeff Clements) 13. July 5:Scotia McLeod (MVP Michael Lindenas) 16 vs Trillium (MVP Joshua Brown) 15; Leslie & Palmer (MVP Patrick Sciuto) 15 vs Spotless (MVP Blake Burgess) 14; Cleansales (MVP The Team) 13 vs OJ Muller (MVP Marco Romagnuolo) 11; Canadian Progress (MVP Collin Cassidy) 6 vs Ontario Power Generation ( MVP Jason Grzesik) 17. July 10:OJ Muller (MVP Zach Snowden) 8 vs HFM (MVP Adam Carson) 12; Scotia McLeod (MVP Patrick Donnelly) 6 vs Cleansales (MVP Jamie Papastavros) 14; Spotless (MVP Greg Mitchell) 5 vs Canadian Progress (MVP Mark Sornberger) 3;Trillium (MVP Tyler Hyduk) 13 vs Leslie & Palmer 12. July 12:Canadian Progress (MVP Tyler Dugard) 4 vs Trillium (MVP Tyler Hyduk) 8; Spotless (MVP Michael Slack) 9 vs Ontario Power Generation (MVP Kyle Stevens) 15; Cleansales (MVP Mark Heyd) 13 vs Leslie & Palmer (MVP Ryan Branscombe) 14; HFM (MVP Kevin Paradi) 15 vs Scotia McLeod (MVP Jordan Bul- hoes) 11. PEEWEE BOYS’ STANDINGS As of July 13/01 TEAM GP W L T PCT GBL Air Plus Air Conditioning 6 4 0 2 0.833 -- T. Hamilton & Son Roofing 8 5 3 0 0.625 1 Kwik Signs 7 2 3 2 0.429 2.5 Shell X courier Service 7 2 4 1 0.357 3 Winners 6 1 4 1 0.250 3.5 DIVISION RESULTS July 4: All games rained out. July 9:Kwik Signs (MVP TJ Terranova) 14 vs Hamilton Roofing (MVP Zach Everingham) 17; Shell X (MVP Stephen Sciuto) 16 vs Winners 11. July 11:Kwik Signs (MVP Jeff Everingham) 9 vs Air Plus Air Conditioning 12 (MVP Michael McCuag); Shell X (MVP Kevin Schnitzler) 5 vs Hamilton Roofing (MVP Christopher Calder) 18. DURHAM WEST SUMMER BASKETBALL JUNIOR DIVISION June 23:Blue 64 vs. Red 18; Black 30 vs. Green 16. June 30:Black 22 vs. Blue 13; Green 44 vs. Red 24. Play- er of the week: Kyle Johnson. July 7:Blue 25 vs. Green 21; Black 32 vs. Red 18. Player of the week: Gino Spagnuolo July 14:Black 36 vs. Green 28; Red 29 vs. Blue 10. Play- er of the week: Ronald Suazon. SENIOR DIVISION June 23:White Ice 37 vs. Blue Devils 36; Falcons 39 vs. Red Vipers 31; Golden Swords 38 vs. Green Hornets 31. Player of the week: Mina Shahid. June 30:Swords 48 vs. Devils 40; Falcons 42 vs. Ice 15; Vipers 49 vs. Hornets 49. Player of the week: Kate Prebe- lico. July 7:Falcons 43 vs. Devils 52; Hornets 52 vs. Ice 26; Swords 47 vs.Vipers 37. Player of the week: Nahita Math- ews. July 14:Golden Swords 47 vs. White Ice 43; Red Vipers 56 vs. Blue Devils 40; Black Falcons 36 vs. Green Hornets 34. Player of the week: Michael St. Rose. Blad times for Panthers? Junior club loses head coach as training camp nears BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —The Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers are without a head coach with training camp only a month away. Head coach Brian Blad announced his resignation from the club late last week to end a sometimes-tumultuous relationship with the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club. Head coach for the past one-and-a- half years, Blad said he submitted his resignation with the club to “explore other avenues” in junior hockey. “It just came to a head. I just think it was time to go,” he said. “I have other avenues I’m exploring and maybe the time is right for me to look at some opportunities outside of the OHA (Ontario Hockey Association, the governing body of tier II junior hockey).” Just prior to the start of the play- offs last February, Blad was let go by the Panthers and replaced by then-as- sistant coach Nick Ricca. At the time, Panthers general man- ager Cliff Long explained Blad was removed as head coach following al- legations of “verbal abuse” involving players. Long said the allegations were made anonymously to the On- tario Hockey League. However, in a surprise move, Blad was reinstated behind the bench mid- way through the Panthers’ first-round playoff series against the St. Michael’s Buzzers. No explanation for the move was ever forthcoming from Panthers’ management. Blad admitted his reason for mov- ing on was a “difference of opinion” with Long, although he wouldn’t elaborate on the nature of his dis- agreements. Blad did, however, speak in glow- ing terms about Panthers’ team presi- dent and owner Michael Boyer who stood by him through the turmoil of the dying days of the Panthers’ 2000- 2001 season. “Mike fully expected me to be back this season. He never wavered once with me. He’s a first-class guy and not enough people know that.” Long and Boyer did not return sev- eral phone calls from the News Ad- vertiser. The Panthers finished the 2000- 2001 regular-season campaign with a 21-19-7-2 mark for 51 points. The club, however, was ousted by the Buzzers in the first round of the league’s Southern Conference play- offs. FAX Game results to News Advertiser newsroom 905-683-7363 JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo On the ball AJAX - Petrina’s Derek Hannon takes a cut at an offering during a Westney Heights Men’s Slo-Pitch League game against Kaus & Co at Betty Bujold Park Sunday afternoon. In doubleheader action between the two ‘A’division teams, Kaus & Co won the opener 22-21, with Pet- rina’s winning the second contest 19-13. Woodbine Raceway Tour Sunday July 29 Holiday Inn - Oshawa 1011 Bloor Street East Bloor St. Wentworth St. 401 Farewell3 DAYS ONLY GOLF LIQUIDATORS 3 DAY SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE STARTS WED. 10 A.M. 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Start at $0.37+ ++/mile, weekly pay, home weekends, company paid benefits. Please call Trust Transport Ltd., Pontypool ON 1-800-263-3719 BUSY AEROSPACE Distribu- tor in Durham Region is look- ing for a high energy, career- minded individual to join our team. The position will in- volve: inside sales, office ad- ministration & reception du- ties. Please respond with re- sume and salary expectations to: P.O. Box 663, Whitby, ON L1N 5V3. CAKE DECORATOR, full time, experienced apply with re- sume to Bakers Table 227 Bloor St. E. Oshawa. CASH NEEDED? - Retired- Between Jobs =Join our team of door to door canvassers for registered charities. Plus crew managers with car and willing to canvass. Commis- sion paid daily. Mature inqui- ries-leave message 1-800- 756-7524 COURIER DRIVERS with cars can earn up to $650+/weekly With vans can earn up to $1000+/weekly servicing Dur- ham and GTA. (905)427-8093. COURT REPORTERS required Experienced to work freelance in Durham and occasionally Toronto. Please reply: File#698, Oshawa This Week, P.O.Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa L1H 7L5 DRIVERS needed immediate- ly with vans to deliver news- papers and flyers in Ajax/ Pickering area. 3 days week. serious inquiries only. Payed cash bi-weekly (905)-619– 1293 EXPANSION -Rapidly grow- ing company is presently hir- ing full & part-time em- ployees. High earnings avail- able. Interviews not held over the phone. Please call bet- ween 10am-4pm for appt. Must be 18+ with own trans- portation and neat in ap- pearance. (905)579-7813. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. FULL TIME roofing, available immediately, 1 year experi- ence, must be willing to join union and have own tools. Please call leave message, Start tomorrow. 905-432– 1026,- 905-725-9399. FULL-TIME FRAMING car- penter needed must have ex- perience. Please call tony at (905)665–7490 EVOLUTION HAIR DESIGN requires a Hair Stylist,mini- mum 2 years experience, full- time or part-time. Call (905)725-3262 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! To assemble our products. Free information. Send SASE to: Kraft, #8-7777 Keele St., Dept. 7, Concord, ON L4K 1Y7 Kitchen/front COUNTER help Part-time//full-time for mrs. wideramn's incredible Gour- met shop. shifts required for some positions. phone 905- 642-5838 fax 905-642-0105 email wideman@sympati- co.ca NEW 24 HOUR RESTAURANT requires cooks, dishwashers, wait staff & short order cooks. For Bar we also require wait staff, bartenders & doormen- Apply within 559 Bloor St. W., Oshawa or fax (905)404-9034 PAINT MANUFACTURER re- quires self-motivated people for inside sales to sell & serv- ice retail paint & hardware stores across the USA from our Pickering office. 416-264- 3336. RASPBERRY PICKERS want- ed - no experience necessary. Families welcome, $6-$8. per flat. 640 Bayly St. East of Harwood, Ajax, 905-427-6095, July 4 - 30th SERVICE ASSISTANT required by RV dealer for camper trail- ers and travel trailers -Sea- sonal. Contact Barry Davis, Holiday World, 7725 Baldwin Street N., Brooklin (3-1/2 kms north of Brooklin on Hwy#12) 905-655-8176 SEWING MACHINE OPERA- TOR. Westney/Bayly area. Full-time. Please call (905)426–3243 or fax resume to(905)426-2160 SKATING COACH required for new Keeler Centre. Must be Skate Canada certified for 2001-2002 season. Send ar- esumes to: Colborne Cramahe Figure Skating Club, P.O. Box 652, Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0. SPECIALTY CLEANING TECH- NICIAN - any cleaning experi- ence an asset. Willing to train an energetic individual look- ing for a new long term ca- reer. Vehicle required. Janito- rial positions also avail. Call Mon - Fri 8a.m. - 6p.m. Mr. Casey (905)686-9272. STRONG VOICES NEEDED. Telephone sales, no experi- ence necessary. Dundas/ Thickson area. Salary plus commission. 905-579–6222 NEED OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE to lose 20 lbs & up. Earn excellent income (905)426-2113 CLASSIC COFFEE HOUSE in Pickering (1410 Bayly St.) Requires Mature COUNTER HELP 9am-3pm Mon-Fri. Resume required. Wages depend on experience. Please apply in person ATTENTION! $21.00/hr. Average Registration positions. We train you. Available now!!! Please call Mon.-Fri. 9-5 (905) 435-0518 An Olympic Opportunity First 30 callers will be interviewed. No experience. 18+ Call Venus 905-686-9586 ✩✩✩ ALL STARS ✩✩✩ Call Today, Work Tomorrow! Tasha 905-686-2442 AZ/DZ P&D Company Drivers req’d (East) Fax resumé and abstract 416-292-9480 CLASS A DRIVER for petroleum distribution in Oshawa. Call: (705) 749-1772 or reply: Champlain Energies PO Box 625 Peterborough, ON K9J 6X2 PAGE 10-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Web Site: www.durhamregion.com Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 905-683-0707 Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CENTRE DIRECTOR Sylvan Learning Centre, the nation's leader in supplemental educational services, is seeking a Director for our Whitby & Pickering locations. The ideal candidate is a goal-oriented, highly motivated, enthusiastic, self-starting individual with an educational and sales background. As Director, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the centre, as well as market our services. Other assets include experience in customer service and staff supervision. Hours include a mix of days, evenings and some Saturdays. Salary plus bonus = $30 - $35 K. Full time position beginning late August. To apply, please fax resume to: Kristi Ash at (905) 898-8062 PICKERING CAMPUS www.tsb.ca(905)(905) 420-1344420-1344 20 diploma programs including… INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS • Network Administrator (MCP) • Business Administration • Network & Internet Systems (MCSE) • PSW • Web Site Designer (AWP) • Small Business Management • Web Developer • Accounting & Computers • Information Technology Technician • Payroll Administration ADMINISTRATION PLUS PROGRAMS IN… • Executive Office Assistant • Travel & Tourism • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics & Salon Operations • Legal Administration GUS BROWN PONTIAC BUICK BUSINESS MANAGER An incredible opportunity for an experienced and motivated team player to join a winning team. Earning potential is outrageous, with an excellent benefit package. Please fax your resume to the attention of Scott Westley or Don Switzer at (905)668-3211 All applications will be handled with strict confidence. Phone (905)668–5846 E-mail: scott.westley@95577gmc.atcanada.net Hiring Full and Part Time SECURITY OFFICERS for a Regional Health Care Facility All applicants must: • Have 2 years Security Experience • Be Physically Fit • Have excellent communication skills These positions pay $11.00 plus benefits Please fax a cover letter with your resume to: (905) 576-2909 IF YOU WANT WORK, WE HAVE WORK FOR 50 MEN AND WOMEN FOR VARIOUS SHIFTS Ajax, Pickering, Whitby & Oshawa ❐Light Industrial ❐Picking/Packing ❐Assembly/Warehouse ADEPT PERSONNEL Apply in person to: 15 Harwood Ave. S. #202 Ajax Bring S.I.N. card void check or direct deposit form from your bank. Apply Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER Candle manufacturer experiencing explosive growth is seeking an outstanding Key Account manager who has the expertise required to bring a new product line to targeted accounts in the United States. Reporting to the General Sales manager you will be responsible for the development and execution of product introduction and long term plans for approved accounts. Your mandate will be to develop and execute account level business programs which will encom- pass forecasting, monitoring and achieving goals. As our ideal candidate you should have a university degree, experience managing key accounts and sales of consumer products to mass merchants, big box and department stores in the United States. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong negotiating, analytical and communication skills and be a team player. For consideration please forward your resume stating income expectations to: General Sales Manager Old Port International Marketing Inc. 1 Easy St. Port Perry, ON L9L 1B2 Or Email to: lwalker@oldport.net Canada’s Number One Home Furnishings Retailer is now hiring Sales Associates for furni- ture, appliance and electronic sales.Home fur- nishings sales experience not necessary. However, you must be enthusiastic, personable, presentable and willing to learn.This is a rare opportunity for career-oriented individuals to join the renowned industry leader and earn above average incomes ($40,000 to $80,000) in a friendly, stable and profitable work environment. Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug plan, generous employee discounts and profit sharing, along with career growth opportunities to those who aspire to management positions. Please send your resume to: Leon’s Furniture 1500 Victoria St. E. Whitby, ON L1N 9M3 Please quote file: SA-7 No phone calls please. We thank everyone who applies, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers and flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ PICKERING Norfolk Sq. Sultana Sq. Foxwood Trail Bayfield St. Chartwell Crt. Weyburn Sq. Sandhurst Cres. Pinegrove Ave. Meldron Dr. Westcreek Dr. Mountcastle Casno Dr. Silverspruce Wixon Dr. Sprucehill Rd. Parkside Dr. Aspen Rd. Franklin St. Livingston St. 1350 Genanna Rd. Blueridge Cres. Central cres. Joseph St. Maldne Cres. Hensall Crt. Glenanna Rd. 1331 & 1360 Glenanna Rd. Echo Point Rd. Rosebank Rd.N. Amberlea Rd. Saugeen Dr. Wildflower Dr. Highview Rd. Grenoble Blvd. Admiral Rd. Naroch Blvd. Hillcrest Rd. Garvolin Ave. Dyson Rd. Stover Cres. Fawndale Rd. 1345 Altona Rd. 1330 Altona Rd. Toynvale Rd. Sanok Dr. Modlin Rd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 510 General Help The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 ALL UNEMPLOYED START NOW !! $600/WEEKLY Our company is seeking individuals to fill a variety of openings immediately. No experience necessary. Will train. 18+ Call Katy for interview (905) 571-2737 ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS 3 Day Job Club will help you find a job FAST In only 3 days you will have: ➢a resume that gets you in the door ➢the ability to answer tough interview questions ➢the knowledge of where to look for work To register for our free workshops Contact Lisa at C.A.R.E. (905)420-4010 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering (near the GO Station) Sponsored by: Human Resources Development Canada CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Immediate opening for an experienced bilingual (French/English), CSR with an Ajax firm. Must be computer literate, well organized, detail orientated and be able to complete all tasks in a timely manner. Please reply to: File # 703 P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 WATTS AJ MARKETING CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Bilingual experienced representative re- quired for a CALL CENTRE environ- ment. Must be a team player. Full time and part time positions available. Must have excellent communication skills, be able to problem solve, and under- stand customer needs. Must have a strong knowledge of computers and Mi- crosoft Office program. Post secondary education would be an asset. Apply in person only with resume to : WATTS AJ MARKETING 115A Chambers Drive, Ajax • Qualified Stylists • Excellent wage and benefits package • Full and part time positions • Busy locations • No clientele required • Advanced training provided HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED Visit our website: www.firstchoice.com AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE. GUARANTEED® Call Barb or Wendy Bowmanville (905) 623-6444 Hourly wage $7.25-$7.75 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Full-Time - Part-Time Electrolux Corporation of Canada is recruiting ambuitious, self motivated people interested in earning $25000 - $45000 + + Annually Fax resume to:905-723-3411 Insituform Technologies Ltd. Technical and C.I.P.P. Installers Insituform Technologics LTD is a worldwide leader in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation technologies. Insituform is presently looking for technical and construction employees to work out of Pickering. Successful applicants should possess previous con- struction experience (i.e., sewer or C.I.P.P. preferred), AZ/DZ license, a strong asset and successfully pass a physical exam. Insituform offers a starting wage of $15.00, health care benefits and excellent Registered Retirement Savings Plan. Wages are negotiable for applicants with experience in C.I.P.P. (C.C.T.V. and Cutter preferred). Interested applicants please send resume with reference to: Insituform Technologies Ltd. Fax: 905-420-1876 Interviews will be completed the week of July 22nd. www.insituform.com Subaru/Suzuki C & C MOTORS Import automotive dealership 2 positions available, full time 44 hours • Parts Person • Parts/Service Helper Drop off resume attn Adele 1705 Dundas St. W., Whitby. No phone calls please Farmer Jacks requires SALES COUNTER PERSON & DZ DRIVER HIAB crane and/or roll off truck ex- perience an asset. Salary will com- mensurate with experience. Farmer Jacks at: (905)642-5380 PART-TIME EVENINGS Part-time positions available $15./per hr. Car required. Ideal for Homemakers or as a Second income, Call Jane at (905) 686-9842, Ext. 244 9-4, after 4~(905)-686-2445 Ext.244 PARTS COUNTER PERSON Carquest Canada Ltd.is a major automotive after market distribution company. We are seeking an Assistant Manager for our Oshawa Store location. The successful candidate must have automotive industry experience, ie; previous jobber or parts department, be computer literate, hold a valid driver's license, have good customer service skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Fax resume to (905)576-6304 or forward to 639 Bloor St. W. Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y6 Phone (905)725–4755 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Poverty Sucks ! Tired of the same dead end job? Here's the green light to make $$$ 18 +So call now!(905) 571-0102 Student hotline: 1-888-265-5539 SATELLITE INSTALLER REQUIRED CALL OR FAX ANDREWS TV ANTENNAS & SATELLITES 671 Durham Rd. 21 Uxbridge, Ont. Tel: 1-877-852-8896 Fax: 905-852-7587 SENIOR SALES ASSOCIATE Required for an exciting concept in retail For our Pickering location THE CRAFTER'S MARKETPLACE Is seeking a Full-Time Senior Sales Associate with a background in retail sales and visual merchandising. Computer skills are essential. Must be available days, evenings and weekends. Please drop resume off in person during store hours between Sunday, July 15 - Saturday, July 21 at 1755 Pickering Parkway, Units 32,33 SUMMER IS HERE Cash Flow Slow Earn Extra Cash! Local Oshawa company needs positive telemarketers to join our winning team. • No selling • No exp. nec • On bus route • Hourly wage • Payday every Friday For an interview today call Michelle or Liz at Durham Aircare (905) 720-1507 TELEMARKETER'S NEEDED $10/per hr., Mon.-Thurs. 5-8pm Call from an existing database Experience preferred Call Mark at (905) 686-9842, Ext. 239 9-4, after 4~(905)-686-2445, Ext. 239 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 WE NEED ENTHUSIASTIC MANAGERS ! As one of Canada's Fastest Growing Discount Retails Concepts we are always on the look- out for team players who like a fast-paced environment. Salary plus Profit Sharing Subsidized Benefits Stock Purchase Plan Some experience and a desire to learn and participate in our growth required. Please fax resume toll-free to: ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES 1-866-483-5140 HAIR STYLISTS WE'RE EXPANDING We are now seeking experienced stylists for our busy locations in Ajax and Whitby. Full & part time positions avail- able. Friendly atmosphere, good wages, benefits, commission and other incentive programs. Call Louie (905)683-0290 or 1-800-618-9684 Are you 16 to 24? Looking for full-time employment & not returning to school in the fall! Bring this coupon to: 1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Valley Farm Rd. & Hwy. 2 FOR A FREE GIFT (value $25) & ACCESS TO JOBS! YMCA Durham Employment Services (905) 427-7670 or 1-866-964-JOBS 510 General Help 510 General Help TELEMARKETERS for Ajax In- vestment Firm, part-time, Mon-Thurs 6-9p.m. Polite and professional telephone man- ner a must. Salary + Bonus. Fax resume to 905-426-6779 Attn: Frank TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call (905) 579-7816 for interview. THE FACIAL PLACE..Dur- ham's Grand Spa part time positions available: Estheti- cians, junior estheticians, registered massage thera- pists. 216 Brock Street. South. Whitby, 905-668–8128 TIRED OF COMMUTING? Earn a significant monthly in- come from the comfort of your home. Call 1-888-842-9541 TRAVEL AGENT required for busy Oshawa office. 1 year experience an asset. Please call (905) 571-0122 or fax re- sume to (905) 571-1266. TELEMARKETING- Appoint- ment Setters required. Part- time evenings. No Selling. Hourly wage + Bonus. Call (905)426-1322 Salon & Spa Help514 HAIRSTYLIST required imme- diately for part time or full time work. 2 yrs. experience. Ajax location. Call Janet or Paula between 10 a.m. and 8 pm. Tuesday - Friday 905- 683-1846. LICENSED HAIRSTYLISTS with minimum 2 yrs. experi- ence required for full-time po- sition. Please call Oshawa Centre Hair Stylists, Mary or Lina 905-728-4623 Skilled & Technical Help515 FIBERGLASS LAMINATOR positions available to persons with experience. Competitive wages and full benefits. Fax resume to (416)751-9382 or apply 303 Nantucket Blvd. Scarborough. REPLACEMENT WINDOW & Door Crews. Minimum 10 yrs. experience. Own transporta- tion and tools, brakes. Good rates. Full/Part Time. Call 905- 433-7695 URGENTLY REQUIRED weld- er fitters with tractor trailer experience. Minimum 3 yrs. experience.(905)983-5451 WINDOW INSTALLER 10 years experience required. Vehicle an asset. Reliable. Wages depend on experience. Fax resume 905-263-4648 Office Help525 BUSY WHITBY Chiropractic office seeking an enthusiastic, marketing-oriented, responsi- ble person with six arms and six legs. Good phone and clerical skills required. Resumes to be dropped off in person Monday, July 23 and Thursday, July 26 between 5:00-6:00PM, or Tuesday, July 24 between 8:00-9:00AM. Garden and Rossland Plaza, 701 Rossland Road East, Whitby. EXPANDING PORT PERRY Law Firm offering 4 new posi- tions. We are a provider of in- novative services in closing residential real estate trans- actions. We have openings in the following positions: Client Service Representative, As- sistant Client Service Repre- sentative, Assistant closing specialist, Accounting Clerk P/ T. These positions will be of interest primarily to applic- ants with training/experience in real estate law. All positions offer flexible hours and attrac- tive compensation packages. Fax resume to: (905)985-3758 PLASTIGLAS INDUSTRIES LIMITED is seeking an Ex- perienced Accountant to han- dle all accounting functions. Knowledge & Experience: Ac- tively enrolled or completed CMA program; 3 - 5 years accounting experience; Ex- perience working with Busi- ness Vision. Skills & Compe- tencies: Ability to multi-task, highly organized, self-starter, displaying a high level of ini- tiative. Excellent communica- tions skills (written and ver- bal). Qualified applicants may apply to: Plastiglas Industries Limited, 403 Clements Road West, Ajax, ON L1S 6N3. Fax: 905-428-1975. Email: plastglas@yahoo.ca Attn: Becky Sales Help & Agents530 Retail Sales Help532 RETAIL JEWELRY SALES po- sition available, FT/PT. also Duty Managers in Oshawa, Newmarket, Scarborough, Etobicoke. Please fax resume in strict confidence 416-862- 7277 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 FULL-TIME PDA required for busy orthodontic practice in Ajax. Must be HARP certified. No experience necessary will train. Fax resumes to: (905) 619-8885. DENTAL ASSISTANT Experi- enced part time assistant re- quired for friendly family practice. Please call Jackie at 905 668–4001. EXPERIENCED MEDICAL ASSISTANT required imme- diately part-time for a busy specialist office in Ajax. Must be pleasant, skilled in com- puter OHIP billing and ap- pointment booking. Send resume to: Office Manager, 15-75 Bayly St. W., Suite 219, Ajax Ontario L1S 7K7 HYGIENIST required full time for large Pickering practice. Some evening and occas- sional Saturday hours re- quired. Fax resume to (905) 831-7094 or call Joan (905) 831-6666. HYGIENIST required full time for large Pickering practice. Some evening and occas- sional Saturday hours required. Fax resume to (905) 831-7094 or call Joan (905) 831-6666. REGISTERED MASSAGE THERA- PIST wanted for busy clinic in downtown Oshawa. Profession- al, mature with experience pre- ferred. Knowledge of aroma ther- apy & herbs an asset. Call for interview. 905-721-0363 MEDICAL RADIATION Technolo- gist, full-time for Port Hope Clin- ic. Applicant must have current C.M.R.T. Registration. Mammog- raphy experience would be an asset. Please call (905) 885–0327 fax (905)885–1998. PHARMACY ASSISTANT/CLERK - for Pickering. Experienced or will train. Please fax resume and references daily after 7 p.m. or before 10 a.m. daily (other than indicated time will not be accept- ed) Fax (905) 831-3078 RN/ORAL SURGERY full-time or min. 3 days/week no nights, no weekends. Critical Care/O.R./Reco- very/ Emergency or Dental a plus. NEW RATES. Benefits optional. Send resume, in confiden-ce, to Dr. S. Fenwick, 40 King St.W., Suite#502, Oshawa, ON LlH 1A4 or fax resume 905-434-2357 Houses For Sale100 HAMPTON - ONE ACRE, creek vi- ew, new 2,300 sq ft 3+ bdrm bu- ngalow, 2-car garage, walk-out, extensive windows/woodwork, open concept, cathedral ceilings, central 3 sided gas fireplace, hardwood, ceramics. Available immediately, complete & all incl- usive. $459,000. (905)623–6714 PRIVATE SALE - Open House Sat. & sun. July 21 & 22 10am- 6pm 923 Wingarden Cres., Pick- ering. Quiet new neighbourhood, beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 WC Mod- el home, hardwood cupboards/ flooring throughout. Master bal- cony, landscaped, many upgr- ades. $269,900 (905)839-9229. BY OWNER-5 walkouts, 90 mins. east of T.O., CUSTOM 2,900' LOG HOME, overlooks Rice Lake, 2 1/4 priv. ac., $379k., 3 bd., 2 st. w/in-law apt. Complete viewing @ http://www.eagle.ca/~uncle- tom/ or call 905-342-2224 / 416- 464-2049. JEFFERY-Five level side-split. Prime N/W area Oshawa, 2300 sq.ft. many upgrades, finished rec-room, security system, professionally land- scaped, fenced yard, im- maculate. $254,900. Call 905- 723–6827. 4-BDRM, CA, CV, 2600sq.ft., double garage, mainfloor fa- milyroom +laundry. Great N.E. Oshawa home, fully fenced yard. Asking $232,900. Call 905-725-7777 to view. Open House Sun. 886 Corbetts Rd., July 22, 1pm-5pm DUPLEX FOR SALE - Oshawa Wilson/Olive area. Well main- tian. Extra Large Apts. Four Appliances, nice yards, & great nieghbourhood. Live in one, the other pays for the mortgage. $145,900. 905-723– 7228 COURTICE,good location, single 1631 sq.ft. Just off list, save commissions. 6 rooms, 2 1/2 washrooms., garage, double driveway, must be seen, asking $183,000. call Paul. 905-439-7716. IMMACULATE SIDE SPLIT, designer kitchen, private pa- tio, large rooms, gas fire- place, c/a,c/vac, double ga- rage, many extras. North Oshawa. $244,900. To view (905)432–3446 RENT TO OWN South Ajax 3 bedroom detached, good credit needed. Call Mark Meacoe, Re/Max North Park Inc. 1-800-707-4278 Open Houses102 OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY July 22nd 1-7pm. New price $171,000! 780 Tatra Dr. Oshawa. Attention First Time- Buyers! Excellent Deal. Cheaper than rent. 3+2 bunga- low, basement apt, seperate entrance, lots of upgrades. Located in Oshawa. Call Ho- tline 416-407-6869. Townhouses For Sale105 PRIVATE SALE - WHITBY, near Lake Ontario/Whitby Go/ Iroquois Sports Centre/401; 3 bedroom, Hollywood kitchen, fenced backyard, roughed-in rec-room, new roof, flooring, gas furnace. $133,900. 905- 728–4220 Indust./ Comm. Space145 BOWMANVILLE,500-6000 sq. ft., commercial/industrial, high ceilings, parking, loading docks. Great building, location & rates. Avail. immediately. Won't last, agents ok. 905- 697-3867 or 905-443-0802. STORES 1800 SQ. Ft. in plaza owner financing only $219,900. 2400 SQ. FT. for lease in plaza @ $12 SQ. FT. will divide. BUSINESS for $99,900. Estab. since 1996, service orientated. No inven- tory! For Details Call Ron Barsi Assoc. Brkr. Sutton Sta- tus Rlty Inc. Office & Business space150 BOOKKEEPER, experienced, 6-8 hours per month in my home. AccPac Simply 8.5. Call (905)839-3020, Fax (905)420-2907 SECOND FLOOR UNIT,ap- prox. 560 sq.ft. Simcoe St. N. Oshawa location. Available Immediately Parking avail- able. Call Kathy or Bob (905) 576-5123. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. CHARMING GIFT STORE, south Ajax, Readers Choice Award 2 years in a row. Strong growth over 10 years in existence. Owners retiring. Call Kathie 905-427-5589 WORK AT HOME on-line $1500-$7500 plus/mo. Part- time/Full-time. Full training provided. Call 24 hrs. 1-888- 401-3102;www.777thebiz.com Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM apartment, 4pc bath, centre island, French doors, $750 inclusive (incl. air conditioning and cable). No smoking/pets. Available Au- gust 1st -flexible occupany. Call (905)430-2557 1665 PICKERING Parkway, 1- bedroom condo, available September 1st. Whirlpool, so- larium, indoor parking, sauna, pool, air conditioning, close to Go train, shopping centre & 401. First/last. Contact (905)686-8716 2 BEDROOMS near Oshawa Centre, $820 all inclusive. lst/ last, references, no pets, non smokers, 1 car parking. Available August lst. (905)433–2484 WHITBY GARDENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT -One and two bedroom apartments available in quiet modern, mature building. Utilities in- cluded. Laundry facilities and parking available. No pets. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, 3pc bathroom, own entrance, $650 monthly inclu- sive. close to 401 Call (905)430-8613. BACHELOR basement apt., Pickering, with kitchenette and 4 pc. bath, includes cable & utilities, shared laundry, non-smoker, $600 first/last, avail. Aug. 1. 905-428-2770. Beatrice/Summerville. Large 1bdrm basement apartment, very clean, private entrance fridge, stove, parking, suitable for mature quiet working per- son. August 1st. $645/inclu- sive. First/last, references. No dogs. 905-571–4471, leave message BEAUTIFUL CENTURY home, Hwy 12 Manchester. 3/4 bed- rooms, family room with fire- place off large modern kitch- en, 2 car garage, on 2 com- mercial acres. $1295. plus heat & hydro. Avail. Aug. 1 (Option to buy.) 905-725–1171 BRAND NEW BASEMENT bache- lor, private entrance, parking, fridge/stove, use of laundry, North Oshawa near Durham College. Non-smoker. Available immediately. $650/month. Call after 3pm 905-438-1442 Bright large main-floor bachelor apartment. private backyard, laundry, cable, parking included. large kitchen, large 4-piece bath. bus stop across street. $550 first/last. 905-571-3688 or 905- 922-5876. BROCK/HWY 2, PICKERING clean 1-bdrm. bsmt. apt. Big kitchen & living room. Near amenities. shared laundry. Non- smoker. No pets. August 1st. Call (905)427-9643. BROOKLIN 1 bedroom apt, for Aug. 1 $575 plus hydro, 905- 655–5539. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room August 1 $950. In well- maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m.- 6p.m. COURTICE AREA - 1 bdrm. apartment available right away. First & last. No pets $675/month inclusive. (905)436–2155. OSHAWA - WILSON/OLIVE large 1-bdrm in duplex. Utili- ties, cable incl. No pets. Suit- able for mature working per- son. Freshly painted. $700/ month. First & last. July 15th or August 1st. (905)723–7228 PICKERING Large 2bdrm walkout basement apartment. Separate entrance and laun- dry. 1 parking, fire place. No pets, non-smoker, single/pro- fessional couples preferred. Available August 1st. $900/ month. First/last. 905-686– 0007 after 6. LOCATED IN PICKERING vil- lage. Small one bedroom basement apartment. Avail- able immediately. No pets, non-smoker $600 inclusive. (905)-427-7257 NORTH OSHAWA,3 bed- room, very clean, new fridge + stove, all inclusive except ca- ble, No pets. Available Sept. 1, $925. Call 905-579–9600 or 905-436-6408. OSHAWA - OLIVE/WILSON Spacious, 2 bdrm. main floor of duplex. Open concept with walk-out. Parking, laundry. Close to all amenities. May lst. $825 + utiities. Available August 1st. Call Paul 416-690– 8194 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700 or (905)723– 1009 ONE bedroom apt. for August 1st. Conveniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534. OSHAWA - 3 BEDROOM available Sept. lst. Adult life- style, $l,080 inclusive. Elec- tric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, No pets. 905-579–9016. OSHAWA 2-bedroom apt. on bus route, fridge, stove, park- ing included. Private entrance Mary/Adelaide area. First/last required, no pets. Asking $750/mo. included. Call (905)728-3481 or (905)436- 6085. OSHAWA - Large 3 bedroom apartment, non-smoker, no pets, washer-dryer, fridge, stove. Call (905)-985-8986 Oshawa downtown, bright up- per 2-bedroom duplex, equipped. $750 monthly plus utilities. (905)725-3090 OSHAWA-Immediately. Bright one bedroom base- ment, carpeted, near lake, parks, busses, no pets, $650 all inclusive, parking, first/ last/references suits respon- sible adult. After 6pm 905- 725–3745. OSHAWA-721 Featherwood Crt. Large, split-level, 1,000sq.ft. apt. Washer/dryer, fridge/stove, dishwasher, sin- gle car garage. Private en- trance +yard. Includes heat, hydro + air conditioner. $850/ month. No smoking/pets. Call Brian 905-434-4508 PICKERING - one bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance, fridge, stove, lots of windows. Full bath, one-car parking. Single female preferred. Available August 1st. $650/ mo. 905-831–6779 PICKERING - walkout base- ment, one bedroom apt. very clean, non-smoker, no pets. Separate entrance. First/last. $675. inclusive. Available Au- gust 1st. Call 905-428-9653. PICKERING,Whites-401, Small 1-bedroom walkout basement apt. near amenities, separate entrance, suits sin- gle working, non-smoker, $600/mo, first/last, Sept. 1st. 905-839–8561, anytime. Pickering Liverpool/Bailey three bedroom main floor bungalow. New kitchen, large living room/dining room. $1200 inclusive. Also two bedroom basement apartment with separate entrance and four piece bath. $800 inclu- sive. First/last. Both units have own laundry. No smok- ing/pets. Available August 1st. (416) 738–1064 PICKERING, NEW LARGE, bright beautiful 1-bedroom walkout basement apartment, private entrance, no smokers, no pets. First/last. Available August 1st. References, utili- ties included. Call (905)839– 2774 Pickering. Brock/Dellbrook. bright/walkout/private en- trance/basement apartment. two bedroom with closets/one living room/eat-in kitchen/full bathroom/parking. $850/ month. First/last. Inclusive. No pets/smoking. Close to PT/ GO/401. Available imme- diately. 905-426–8113 OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 2 bedroom avail immediately, August lst and Sept. lst, $795 1 bedroom August lst. $699. (905) 436-7686 until 7:30pm. SOUTH OSHAWA - 2 bdrm large basement apt. Avail. August 1st. $600 inclusive. First & last. Suitable for ma- ture working person. Call (905)436-5054 SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 & 3 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. TWO BEDROOM available any time, located at 946 Mas- son St., Oshawa. $740 per month all inclusive. No pets. Call anytime 905-576–6724. UDORA (UXBRIDGE SIDE). New 2-bedroom apartment, sep- arate entrance, separate parking, lots of outdoor space. Appliances included. $700/month. Available August 1st. Call Denise or Jeff (705)228–8788 WHITBY - large 1 bedroom basement apartment, Cochrane & Vernon Sts. Available August 1st, $645/mo. inclusive. Parking and laundry facilities available. 1st/last month/references; No smoking/pets. 905-430-0196. WHITBY -FURNISHED 1 bed- room basement apartment, quiet residential area. Separate entrance + laundry, cable, TV +VCR. No smoking/pets. References. $700/mo. inclusive. Avail. Aug. 1. Call 905-433-8992 WHITBY - Dundas & Brock, one bdrm apt. Avail. August 1 $729 plus hydro. No pets. Quiet building. 416-438-4895. WHITBY LOCATION, NEWLY DE- CORATED1-bedroom apt fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin laundry, basement storage. Available. Aug. lst. $660/month. Near GO and amenities. Call for appointment 905-686-1533. WHITBY spacious bachelor basement apartment. Furnished/ unfurnished. Bright, clean, quiet home. Cable, laundry, C/A, no pets/smoking, separate entran- ce, parking, first/last, $570/ month all inclusive. Available Sept. 1st. Call (905)-666–2149. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you thi- nk?!! Call Dave Haylock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty(1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666-3211. Condominiums For Rent180 PICKERING - 3 BDRM CONDO with 1 1/2 baths, close to GO. $1,295/month inclusive. Avail August 1st. First & last required. (905)420–6317 TWO BEDROOM CONDO in Courtice, ground floor, avail. imme- diately. $1,450/month inclusive with cable, local telephone, 2-car parking, fireplace & storage. First & last, 905-623-0079, 416-875-3221 AJAX, bright, clean 2 bedroom condo, A/C, parking, 5 appli- ances, fireplace and balcony. $975 +utilities. No smokers. Available September 1/01. Call Jackie 1-905-326-8901 evenings OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM condo in McLaughlin Square, $1000/mo- nth. First/last required, available Sept 1st. Call (905)434–6481. Houses For Rent185 PICKERING - 1 BDRM bungalow. Suitable for single person or cou- ple without children. 51' x 185' lot, must be maintained. $1,000 month. First/last, references. No pets. (905)426–3813 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ fam- ily income. Short of down pay- ment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663- 1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com 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+1 BEDROOM BUNGALOW with finished basement. Non- smoker, no pets. $1200/month. Call 905-576-8858. 4-BEDROOM 3yr old raised bunga- low, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, heat- ed double garage. Available August 1st. $1450 monthly. First & last required. Call (905)728–5501 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. OSHAWA,3 bedroom semi-detach- ed buy a home with $1,000 down. No other costs Moves you in cheap- er than rent. Good credit only. For sale by owner. 416-652-5431. AJAX -available August 1st. 3 bed- room house, 2 bathrooms, garage, c/air, no smokers, $1200/mo. First/ last. Call Melissa 416-231-1160. AJAX-Near GO, schools, shop- ping. 2-storey, 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen w/walkout, fenced yard, A/C, mainfloor fam- ilyroom/fireplace, diningroom, laundry. Double garage, $1300 +utilities, First/Last, Credit Check/references. Immediate. 416-467-5971 BROOKLIN - Quaint, immaculate board & batten bungalow w/walk-out basement overlook- ing creek, oak kitchen w/ newer appliances. Finished recroom with fireplace, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, $1,275+utilities. Avail. Sept 1 (905)433-8080 CLOSE TO OSHAWA Centre, 119 Durham St. 3 bdrm, with laundry & garage, Available August 1st. For more information call (905)576–1509. COUNTRY SETTING,3-bedroom ranch bungalow, walkout to creek. Half acre, $1450 monthly plus. Call (905)668–6980 or (905)427-6095. HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedroom bungalow, waterfront property, South Pickering. $1200/month available Aug. 1st, first/last, ref- erences required. Call 905-839- 4789 OSHAWA - 2 bdrm house. Olive/ Ritson Rd. On bus route, 4 appli- ances, fenced yard. Avail. August 1. First, last, references. $560 + utilities. No pets. (905)434–5143. OSHAWA DETACHED HOME cen- trally located with large yard. 3 bedrooms with finished base- ment and 3 1/2 bathrooms, min- utes from shopping, schools, public transportation. Call (416)410-8762 OSHAWA, SIMCOE/401,2-bed- room semi, finished rec room, fenced yard, parking (small car). Available July 31st. $850+ utili- ties. No dogs preferred. Call (705) 656–3050 OSHAWA CENTER AREA 4 bed- room upper level, executive house, close to OC and all facili- ties. $l,225 plus utilities Available Aug. 30 (905) 839–7682 PICKERING, 2 BEDROOM base- ment apartment, separate entr- ance, laundry, a/c gas fireplace, parking, suits working couple. Available august 1st. $850 plus utilities. Call 905-428–0264 WHITBY - downtown, 3 bedroom detached, large private lot. New fridge & washing machine. Close to amenities/401 & Go Train. $11000/mo.+utilities. 905- 579–0602 WHITBY-detached 2400 sq.ft., 4- bedroom,fireplace, living/dining, master bedroom en suite, dou- ble garage, basement not includ- ed, Non smoking, avail Sept. 15, asking $1150 plus 2/3 utilities. 905-430–3519. WHITBY, THICKSON/401 4+1 bedrooms, 2x4 & 2x2 bath- rooms. Main level L/R & F/R w/fireplace & walkout. CA, CV, New - Roof, Windows, Walk- way, Garage Doors. Basement - bedroom, washroom, wetbar. 2,157 sq.ft. (905)571–1597 3-BEDROOM Whitby, quiet cres- cent, 2-storey, 2 car garage, wal- kout basement. Available August 25th. $1350/month plus. Call (905)985-0146. Townhouses For Rent190 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOME, freshly painted & renovated, 2 appliances, backyard, garage, 1975 Memory Lane, Finch/ Liverpool area. $1125+ utili- ties. Avail. August 1. Call (416)724-0404. COURTICE, 3-BEDROOM townhouse to share, c/a, fenced backyard w/deck, fin- ished basement, 4 bathrooms, share facilities, available im- mediately. $500/month inclu- sive. (905)434–7864 NEWLY RENOVATED 2 + 1 bedroom townhouse in Osha- wa, 4 appliances, parking. First & last. Avail. immediate- ly. No pets. $1100/mo. inclu- sive. Call Ross 1-416-284- 6557 SPACIOUS 3-BEDROOM townhouse N.E. Oshawa. $975 plus hydro, available August 1st. NO PETS. First/last. Call Aurelia (905)728-1069 ext. 201. WHITBY- ROSSLAND/BROCK St. 3-bedroom townhouse, new carpet, appliances, back- yard, garage. Near schools, no pets, $1125 per month plus utilities. First/last, available immediately. Call (905)686– 7086. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 A FURNISHED ROOM with full private bath plus TV room, cable, air conditioning. In large home by the rouge. Al- tona/Twin Rivers. $525. (905)509–6072 Fully furnished newly reno- vated room for rent in house. Sharing bathroom and kitchen with two mature women. $400 monthly First/last required. Quiet, mature, non-smoker, female preferred. 905-434– 4478 or 905-433-2182 COZY FURNISHED basement apartment, family home. Utili- ties, parking, cable, laundry included. Available imme- diately. Hwy. 2/Dixie, Picker- ing. Near bus/ train /shopping. $600/mo, first/last, references. (905)837–1694, (416)358- 0754 OSHAWA -Large clean room in a quiet townhouse. Shared phone, kitchen, laundry and bath. Quiet non-smoking working mature gentleman preferred. $390/mo. lst/last. Cell 416-888-4905 OSHAWA-Large basement available immediately full use of home, all utilities, cable and laundry incl. Single pro- fessional person preferred. $500/month Call 905-571– 5135. SPACIOUS 1-BEDROOM in luxurious house, female pre- ferred, shared laundry/kitchen, parking, $500/mo. First & last, references, Harwood & Hwy. #2. Available immed. Call Doug 905-619–9595. VERY CLEAN/ TIDY, 3 bed- room home, female preferred to share house in Pickering. Near 401. C/air, laundry, park- ing, private cable, grocery store/corner store seconds away. No pets preferred. $500 inclusive. Available imme- diately. 905-626–5882 Shared Accommodation194 2-BEDROOM condo to share in the East Hamptons. Full use of all amenities, parking, in- door pool, private bath. Rea- sonable-rent. Flexible occu- pancy. Female preferred. (905)427–1806. Downtown Whitby profession- al female preferred to share new 3-bedroom townhouse, share kitchen, laundry, private bath, no pets, non-smoker, $500 references required. Available August. (905)665– 4727. HOUSE TO SHARE fully equipped, near Pickering Town Centre and GO Station, 401 access, lots of room, $375/month, cable, c/a, avail- able now, female preferred. Call 416-871-8687 HUGE BEDROOM IN execu- tive home for rent. Includes own en-suite bathroom with Roman tub. Share open con- cept kitchen and finished re- creation room. Must love pets. $600/month. Please send a brief letter about your- self, including phone number to be contacted to: File #705, c/o Oshawa This Week, PO Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa L1H 7L5 LARGE 3 bedroom home (Thornton/Rossland). Looking to share house with 1 person. No pets. Finished basement, 2 bathrooms, parking/security. Avail. immediately. 1st/last required. $400/month + util. 905-579-0963. VERY CLEAN & TIDY 3 bed- room home. 1 person required to share house located in Oshawa with 2 others. Close to 401, 2 full baths, c/air, fin- ished basement, laundry, parking, no pets. Current oc- cupies (males) 26 yrs. old. $425/inclusive. First/last re- quired. Available immediate- ly. 905-404-0107 lv. message. WORKING PROFESSIONAL/ STUDENT seeks same to share house, in quiet location, close to all amenities. $400/month, inclu- sive. Available immediately. Please call 905-644-7862. Retirement Living195 RETIREMENT LIVING at lap of lux- ury! Solidly-built 1990 Northlander 1000sq ft., 2 bedroom home w/new carpeting, front sunroom, back deck, 8x8ft shed. Loc-ated just 20 min. from Sand-banks at Pleasant Bay in Baymeadows Park off Hwy 33. Reluctant sale due to health rea- sons. Only about $4,500 year (in all total). Asking just $60,000, make your reasonable offer. (905)404- 9281. Vacation Properties200 4 SEASON COTTAGE for sale at Wagners Lake. 3 bedroom, 50x266 foot lot. $123,000. View online www.forsalebyowner.com listing number 10005424. Call Diane 905-852-0608. COTTAGE:two bdrm, eat-in kitc- hen, hot water, shower, flush toil- et, deck, BBQ, 200-ft. Lake Dal- rymple waterfront, sandy beach, dock, 140km n.Ajax $425/week. 905-831-4709. 705-833-2002. COTTAGES FOR RENT with excellent fishing, mountain bik- ing, trail hiking, boat rentals.... Bancroft, Ontario -beautiful York River. Call 1-613-332-1072 GREAT FISHING and family holiday Rice Lake. One hour from Oshawa. Modern cottag- es. Playground, sandy beach, low prices. Available July & August weekly. (705)696-2601 Sunnymead Cottages LAND O LAKES and RICE LAKE waterfront cottages, one, two an- d three bedrooms, full kitchens and 3 piece baths, BBQ, great fis- hing, video. call 905-377-0311. RED SETTER RESORT Camp Site & Cottages. Modern cot- tages with air conditioning & propane heating. We have several camp sites available, large spacious sites from $875 season. We offer good fishing, swimming, rec-hall, central laundry/showers and games room. 705-778-3096 Rentals Outside Canada205 ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS:A perfect family vacation home in Clearwater Florida. 3 bed- room townhouse, pool, jacuz- zi, tennis court, pond, BBQ, private yard, close to beach and golfing. Available now. For info. & photos (905) 579- 3788. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 2-3- bedrooms furnished manu- factured homes. Heated pool, hot tub near beaches & major attractions. Children welcome. Photos. $275/week (less than motel) Call (905)683–5503 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 11' BOLER TRAILER, light and compact, new fridge & awn- ing, freshly decorated and up- holstered. $4300. Call 905- 839-2366 1985 GYPSY, 16 ft. lightweight travel trailer, excellent condi- tion, non smokers, stove, fridge, toilet, awning. Max air vents, new spare tire. $5,200. Telephone (905) 831–7647 1989 STARCRAFT tent trailer, clean, sleeps five, 4 burner Propane stove for inside or outside, awning. $2900 905- 579–7507. 1999 21FT. PROWLER 721G ultralight, sleeps 6, like new, full-size fridge, heating & air conditioning, bathroom w/ shower, oak kitchen, $14,500. (416)676-5549 after 6pm (905)668–3549 34" GLENELLE,sleeps 9. kit tip-out, firdge, stove, furnace, hotwater heater, TV antenna. 4pc. bath, 25" awning. Shows great! In town to view! Must sell fast. $11,500. 905-686– 0407. Boats & Supplies232 1987 SPORTCRAFT BOWRID- ER 17-1/2' with 1988 Evinrude Outboard 110Hp and trailer. $5500 or best offer. Call (905)432-5484 after 5pm. 1999 GTX LTD Seadoo,110 HP. Seats 3. Price includes 1999 Hert single trailer same colour, excellent condition. Call 705-357-3622. CANOE, GRUMMAN,17ft., lt.wt. 60lb., dbl. end, vinyl, gunwale covers, 3 paddles, c/ w car top carrier plus ty- downs, carrying yoke, lazy- back cushion. $1350. (905)839-1357. Outboard motor 5-1/2 Hp, Johnson 1963 $215. Pools & Supplies234 BARGAINS!20 ft. Kayak Pool with decks and fence, limited quantity, $4995.00 installed, 25 year warranty. Larger 24 ft. pool $500 more. (416) 798-7509; 1- 800-668-7564. Horse Supplies & Boarding303 STALL AVAILABLE private barn, individual feeding, daily turnout. Raglan area. (905)655–7845 Articles For Sale310 NEW DANBY window air condi- tioners - 5,000 - 12,000 btu from $249 - $499. Scratch and dent - Variety of new appliances, Full manufacturers warranty. Recon- ditioned fridges $195 / up, reco- nditioned ranges $125/ up, rec- onditioned dryers $125/up, rec- onditioned 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 appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 1988 STARCRAFT Hard top tent- trailer. 10 ft. box, canvas mint co- ndition, new tires, $2500. Also 2 1998 Sea-Doo's, SPX 2-man $6800 and, GTZ-LTO 3-man $8500, trailers included. 905- 666–5909 21' ROUND ABOVE GROUND pool. 54" high, 6x7 1/2 Ft. deck included. Must disassemble. $2500 Or Best Offer. Call (905)-723-1725 21FT. CAMPER trailer, immacu- late condition, 84 Taurus, Fender Piano tons of PA & DJ amplifiers, speakers, and other miscella- neous items. 2 baker's Pride ele- ctric pizza ovens, countertop, ex- cellent condition. (416)726-0576 6 PIECE DARK solid oak dinette set. 4 chairs, 48" round table, 2 piece hutch mint condition. Mov- ing, must sell. 905-427–9950 7PC PINE bedroom suite; 9pc white wicker set includes glass- top table w/4 chairs, loveseat, coffee table & corner unit & mir- rors; solid oak diningroom table w/6chairs. (905)576–8208 ATTENTION: Best Price in Ontario! Specializing in JVC products. Sale 5.1 Dolby digital w/ DTS, digital ready Prologic High end 2 channel stereo systems. Complete high end packages including receiver, DVD player w/digital convertor including DTS. 6+1 CD players, double cas- sette decks, 5 speakers, for very special price only $1,399. Super digifine high end JVC tuners, ampli- fiers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, signal processors, VCRs, DVD players, televisions. 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 579–0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Dryers $149/up. Washers $175/up. 24" apt-size stove $200/up. Fridges frost-free regular/deluxe, white/ almond, $150/up. Stoves, reg/ self-cleaning, gas $149/up. Selection gas dryers. Amana ref- rigerator, bottom freezer. Side- by-sides, $349. Dehumidifiers $99. Airconditioners $100/up. Parts, sales, service, barbecue parts. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR CONDITIONER, 5000 BTU fits window, only used one sea- son. $400. Call (905)-852-2685 AIR CONDITIONERS, new French doors $75. Child's walker $20, Ri- ms off GMC half ton 15" $150. Bu- mper pool table $65. 905-576-0132 DSS SATELLITE SYSTEMS Looped HU Cards exchanged $100. We now offer dish net- work complete systems with guarantee. For all your DTV needs call (905)427–1416. APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905- 839–0098 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 BEDROOM SET, $275., wall unit $225., couches $150/set, change table $45., child's dresser $25., child's bed $100., table $50., recliner $75. (905) 428–1907 BEDROOM SET, 5 pc. solid pine, king size bed, armoire, dresser, 2 night tables $2000 obo. Call 905- 831-0589. BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri-fice $3500. 416-748-3993 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 su- rrounding area. Credit Cards Ac- cepted 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 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting availa- ble. Free delivery. Call Bob (705) 878–0441 Pager (905)440-7817 COMPUTER SPECIALS,Pentium Internet starter system $299. Dell P2-300 with CDburner $699. 17" Dell/Trinitron monitor $159. We love doing upgrades and dif- ficult repairs. (905)655–3661 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 RCA SATELLITE Syste- ms with programmed card $240. Installation available. Plug +play emulation packages from $199. HU programming $35. HU fix $20. Call 905 626-6092 RCA 4120 SATELLITE SYSTEMS with HU card $290; with dual L&B $320. Dual systems $600, H-cards $225. HU programming $50. Boot- straps $60. (905)426–9394 Ajax. DIRECT TV SATELLITES $300 H or HU cards $190. H or HU pro- gramming $30. Looped HU Card swapping $90. Emulators $300. Call 905-767-3616 Brooklin DIRECT TV SYSTEMS complete with programed HU Card. Prof- essional installation for all sys- tems. H & HU card programming with hash fix. Kirk's Satellite Services. 1-905-728-9670-Bill 1- 905-666-9921-Steve. FOR SALE,Victorian living room Suite. Matching Swag, three solid oak coffee tables, $1500. Stand up pendulum clock, $50. Call 905-723–7597 FREE FIREWOOD -Broken wood- skids and pallets Free delivery by tractor trailer load only Oshawa Whitby area. 905-434-0392. (snp) HARDWOOD FLOORING FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $l.99 sq. ft. Also, refinishing old floors & sanding needs. Showroom: Ken- dalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 OSH- AWA HARDWOOD FLOORS LTD. HOME CONTENTS 8' fibreglass lid for '95 to present Dodge trucks with all hardware, make offer. Dock loading ramp, forklift save, aluminum, $1000 OBO. 4- speaker Sherwood Dolby double cassette with jacks for TV & CD player $300. Southwestern patio set, matching 3 way chairs umbrella/matching cushions $150. (905)720-0734 HOUSE Sold! Everything must go! bed sets, wicker set, TVs, stereo, keyboard, banjo, exten- sion table & 4 chairs, lazy-boy chairs, bed chesterfield, small tables, lamps, books, pictures, etc. No reasonable offer refused. (905)576–2495 IVORY DINING TABLE,rectangu- lar with middle leaf, 4 very unique chairs, which need minor repairs or slip covered $100. 905-571-6993. KELVINATOR STOVE approx 10 yrs. old, $100 or best offer. Call 905-428–6349. LUIGI'S FURNITURE blowout sale. Futons $165., mattresses $89., back supporter "orthopedic plush" double and queen mattre-ss sets 50% off. Simmons beauty rest pocket coil - The do not disturb mattress at our lowest price ever! Palliser leather floor model clear- ance. Major reductions on all our sofas, loveseats, bedroom suites, futons, mattresses. Free delivery, included for Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering for all purchases over $200. Check us out first - our prices are unbeatable. Luigi's furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa. (905) 436-0860. MAYTAG DRYER $150.,sin- gle box spring and 2 single headboards, $95 for all. Tele- phone (905) 831-7849. Factory Outlet Clearance of 2000 Pools 24" round, Reg. to $2,400 now as low as $1495. All above ground pools come with pump motor, filter, skimmer, vacuum cleaner. 16'x32' inground pool kit, easy to install instructions included $2495. Installation available. For best selection and information call toll-free: 1-877-663-6614 EXCELLENT BUY 2 lots side by side in secluded cottage/ trailer park. Mature trees, level lot with septic tanks, hydro and water available. 2 minutes to Crowe River. $6500 each or $10,500 for both. Make your offer. Call Barry Brown at Royal Lepage 1-705-653-3456 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 PICKERING GO/LAKE Nice 1bed. ask $600/mo. Nice quiet bsmt. apt. Suits single non-smoker. Rent includes util., sep. entr. parking, cable, laundry. New paint, soundproofed. Available now Bonnie: 905-831-4592 Ajax & Pickering 2 bed. basement apt. Close to all amenities. Parking & laundry facilities. 905-686-8905 Free Kit, Samples, Brochures Limited Offer Exp. July 20 Pick/Ajax Sell at home or work Unlimited Earning Opportunity Available. No Quotas No Inventory For Info. Call Avon Today pauline_avon@hotmail.com 905-655-8898 or 1-866-888-5288 EXPERIENCED RECEPTIONIST for busy & growing real estate office in Ajax. Part-time evenings. Please fax resume (905)427-1207 KIA OF PICKERING Required Immediately Class 'A' General Technician Import Training An Asset. We offer a great compensation package with benefits. Please fax resume to 905-421-9292 Advertising, marketing, IT company looking for FT individuals to secure Customer Service and Management opportunities! Students welcome. Call Tina 416-231-4474 or Richard 416-989-4437 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001-PAGE 11 Experienced Stylist Required • 150 - 350 signing bonus • excellent wages/commission • clientelle an asset • excellent working environment Call (905) 852-3829 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help CGA OR CMA Oshawa Chartered Accountant's office requires a third or fourth year level CGA or CMA. Public accounting experience essential. Reply to: File # 699 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5 525 Office Help 525 Office Help Personal Lines CSR / Producer required for growing insurance brokerage. Experienced & enthusiastic applicants only. R.I.B.O. lic'd. Send resume, Attn: Mario Cervoni Schofield-Aker Insurance 337 King St. W., Oshawa, ON L1J 2J8 or fax to:(905) 723-7688 SEARS WATCH REPAIR Pickering Town Ctr (Full/Part-time help) Sales Associate required to work at Sears Watch Repair. Experience preferred. Jewelry store or watch-maker exp. welcome. Contact Milon Talsania Phone: 1-888-585-9566 Fax: (416) 756-3256 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICE part time positions available: • RN/RPN (venipuncture preferred) Monday-Friday 1pm - 6pm • RECEPTIONIST - 3 days/week Rossland Medical Centre 701 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, L1N 8Y9 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental PRIVATE SALE - SOUTH AJAXPRIVATE SALE - SOUTH AJAX 3 Level Townhouse, 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathrooms, Attached garage, 4 Appliances. 8 Cook Lane. Open House Saturday and Sunday 2-4 p.m. $137,800. No agents. 100 Houses For Sale 100 Houses For Sale 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 3 bedroom beautifully maintained Viceroy bungalow new thru-out. Large masterbedroom, Angelstone fireplace with Elmira insert. Pine floors & pine ceilings. Triple car garage, large wrap-around deck and covered boat slip. Features: landscaped, treed, dock, waterfront on canal (Lake Simcoe). Lot size 80’x303’ Year Round In Orillia For more info call Judy Mcgivern or Dennis Bloom at Royal Lepage Town & Country Orillia Bus: (705) 326-6434 or Res:(705) 325-1674 Great value on Simcoe $219,900 200 Vacation Properties 200 Vacation Properties pre owned OFFICE FURNITURE LIQUIDATION July 20 - 9-5 July 21 - 8-1 Desks, Files, Seating Tables, Sofas, etc. 1550 BAYLY, UNIT 15 PICKERING (next door to Fit For Life) 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale AUCTION SALE Sat., July 21, 5:00 p.m. ODDFELLOWS HALL, 14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Sofas, ex. hall table, tilt-top table, rocking chair, occasional chairs, lamps, beds, TV’s, chest freezer, fridge, washer/dryer, vacuum cleaners, lawn chairs, elec. BBQ, garden tools, 5 h.p. Force outboard motor, anchor, marbles, craft, household and storage items. Viewing: 4:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, app. cheque, Visa, MC ROSS AUCTION SERVICES Auctioneers Larry Ross 905-666-6676 John Pearce 905-655-8073 325 Auctions 325 Auctions AUCTION SALE at Pethick and Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon Sat. July 21 starting outside at 5:30 pm. Open at 4 pm. From 401 Ext. 431 at Bowmanville, North 8 mi. on Hwy. 57 to Con. Rd. 8, turn east at Fire- hall.Misc furniture glassware, pictures, lamps and other household accessories still unpacking. Terms cash, debit, visa, m/c, amex. Owner and Auctioneer Don Stephen- son 905-263–4402 or 705-277-9829. Barn hours Mon.- Wed.-Thurs. 3:30-6pm. Households, Estates & Con- signments Welcome your Location or the Barn. Call Don. AUCTION SALE Scugog Community Centre 1655 Reach St. Port Perry North of HWY#7A, West of Simcoe St. Friday night July 20th View 6:00 pm. Sale Starts @ 7:00 Partial List: Electronics, phones, VCRS, TV, stereos, hand note book, digital cameras, Pentium 111, com- puter hand tools, 14K Jewellery, rings, earrings, bra- celets, watches, figurines, vacuums, luggage, cook- ware, dinnerware, small appliances, bread machines, rose wood & accent furniture, Irish crystals, porcelain dolls, comforters, Duvets, Forman grill & BBQ, scoot- ers, manual treadmill, small appliances, power steamer & more. Terms: Visa/MC, cash only. Sale by Global Sales (905)947-0333 AUCTION SALE Sat. July 21 at 10:30 am. For the es- tate of Grace Snodden of Brooklin 30 Mitchell Ave., Brooklin. Directions; west of the 4 corners of Brook- lin Hwy. #7 to Ferguson Ave. (by the old Cashway), right to Heber Down Cres. left to 30 Mitchell Ave. Misc. furniture and a large quantity of antique collect- able articles; cups & saucers, (Anysley, Queen Anne, Royal Albert), O.J. figurines, bells, salt & pepper col- lection, old egg cups, hand painted china, plates, ant. hat pin holder, salters, depression glass, Cranberry, banks, blue glass, crystal, brass, carnival, Germany beer steins, pottery, crocks, vases, Coalport, Noritake, Limoge, Paragon, bisque figurines, dairy bottles-Pine Hill, Briar Kenwood, Farmer, City, old preserving jars, butter press, wash tubs, Oliver Twist tea pot, Humpty Dumpty tea pot, hat boxes, Bernardo trunk, hump back trunk, pitchers, ant organ stool,, child's wooden rock- er, wicker pcs., wooden cradle, bassinet, wooden wag- on, doll carriage, washer, dryer, pine cupboard, book shelf, corner shelf, enamel top table, dressers, 1/2 moon tables, costume jewellery, harness bells, carpent- er tools, watering cans, old books, garden tools, old pictures, magazines, frames, oil paintings, glassware, kitchen items etc. Terms cash, visa, m/c., amex. Auc- tioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277- 9829. Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for loss or injury the day of sale. AUCTION Sat. July 21st at Warner's Auction Hall, Hwy #2 Colborne, Due to sudden illness we have the entire attractive home contents, plus workshop & shed from the beautiful lagoon city home of Mr. & Mrs. Hann who have had to go to nursing home. 2 Auctioneers, selling inside & out starting at 10:00 a.m.Partial lists only, attractive sol- id cherry "Gibbard" 9pc. dining rm suite with Queen Anne legs, all mint condition, also matching solid cherry Gibbard 2 glass door curio cabinet also mint condition, solid pine dinette with table, 6 chairs and matching buffet, ant. gate leg table, 3 clocks, including carriage clock, mantel clock, gingerbread clock, 2 bed sofas with matching chair, F.P. sofa & chair with matching coffee & end tables, ant. library table & chair, ant. wicker chair, attractive bedroom suites 1 with queen cannon- ball bed, dresser w/hutch mirror, tall boy chest, 2 night stands, other with excell pair matching single beds & two chests, all with quality matt sets, solid walnut mag table, sol. walnut sew- ing stand, ant. ships compass, nearly new floor model TV, alm. fridge, stove, auto washer, dryer, small chest freezer, oak entertainment centre, lge. framed ant. mirror, ant. knee hole desk, linens, bedding, quilts, countless dishes, lamps, pic- tures, prints, watercolours, etc., countless dishes, knick knacks, set of china for 8, Stirling pcs., china & glass, crystal, etc., everyday dishes, Flow Blue pcs., including bath bowl & pitcher note: pitcher been repaired, flatware, etc., pair crystal lamps, 22 ft. century Coronado boat, with rebuilt 327 GM en- gine Note Boat needs restoration, cement mixer, small utility trailer, attractive patio set, fishing poles & tackle, alum. step & ext. ladders, 8Hp Toro snow blower, lawn & garden furniture, lge selection lawn & garden tools, 2 old wooden storage cabi- nets, wheel barrow, 2 ornate large cast iron gates, lawn mow- er, books, assortment tools, building supplies, hand tools, miscal. articles pumps, levels, squares, etc. from the work- shop, lge assortment articles from storage shed. NOTE This will be a very large unreserved auction and hall must be cleared for sale on Sunday of M. Fleishman plan to be early . 2 auctioneers inside & out. Sale managed by Gary Warner Auctioneer 905-355-2106 Visit us at www.warnersauction.com AUCTION Sunday July 22nd at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy #2 Colborne, starting 12:00 noon. All new articles, TVs, stereos, VCRs, household small ap- pliances, jewellery, giftwares, stainless pot & pan sets, tools, figurines, etc. See our website at www.warnersauction.com for more details AUCTION Thurs. July 19th -5pm at Warner's Auction Hall, Hwy #2 Colborne, Selling contents from Carrying Place and Colborne homes, owners moved, 2 Auctioneers, selling inside & out,large sale plan to be early and stay awhile, partial list includes 27' boat on good alum trailer with twin Volvo inboard engines boat needs restoration, plus large assortment articles, tools, etc to sell outside. Inside partial listing includes 2 good portable 27" remote TVs, stereo, with stand, excellent Andrew Malcolm bedroom suite with nearly new matt set, Violas maple table & chair set with matching corner hutch, excellent modern dining room suite, 2 fridges, 2 stoves, 2 washers & dryers, microwave & stand, other modern bedroom suite, excell chrome set, knee hole desk, excell 1/4 cut oak ant. arm chair, ant chest painted needs refin., attractive sofa set, occasional chairs, recliners, swivel rockers, nu- merous dressers, chest of drawers some ant. need refin., ex- cellent set ornate marble top coffee and end tables, other small tables, wall unit, BBQ, lawn mower, air conditioner, countless knick knacks, dishes, glasswares, collection bells, glass, chi- na & brass, selection everyday dishes, household articles, prints, pictures, lamps, rugs, collectible glass & china pcs., cedar chests, numerous other pcs., plus usual unadvertised articles all dropped off for outside sale before Thurs. to be sold unreserved. Cash, Cheque, Visa, MC, Amex Gary Warner Auctioneer 905-355-2106 Visit us at www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, July 20 @ 5:00 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The contents of two local homes, plus others. Antique oak dresser, Victorian settee, wooden ice box, pine book case, gramophone, dough box, pine cupboard, bridge lamp, Elmira airtight stove, 2 new two door re- frigerators, Victorian games table, press back rocker, marble top table & 4 chairs, 24in. almond electric stove, chesterfield & matching chair, pine harvest table, side by side refrigerator/freezer, new oak corner cupboard, wicker chairs, modern dressers & chests of drawers, co-oil lamps, toy gun collection, oak T-back chairs, coffee & end tables, electric organ, depression glass, 12in. Rockwell bandsaw, Model Sp03 Paul cat- tle scales, 3pth 2 furrow plough, 10ft. cultivator, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705) 786-2183 Sat., July 21 at 9am. Estate Auction DOUG WILSON CONSTRUCTION Fowlers Corners-11K east of Omemee on #7, 1st place north on Cty Rd. 26 at lights or Exit 115 at Hwy. 28 and 7 (near Peterborough) go north 13km to Fowlers Corners. Tractor-Equipment MF industrial tractor 50E, 2910 hrs, power shuttle, 4 wheel drive, 3 pth. 4 cyl. diesel w/loader Quick Attach bucket, partial cab-real good, tandem axle dump trailer, double snow mobile trailer-like new, Sega circular saw with tilting blade and lg. table exhaust hook up, 10” radial arm saw, 10” masonry cut off saw, Rockwell wood lathe, lg. qty. of new and used construction equipment and tools. Restaurant Equipment- lg. s.s. sink unit, gas-charbroiler, grill and deep fryer, lg. cooler w/sliding doors, lg. gas dbl. door upright freezer. ID to register. Cash/check only! Listing by fax or email. DOUG MITCHELL AUCTIONS, RR4, OMEMEE 705-799-6769 UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION Monday July 23rd 6:00p.m.for Cobourg Police at The Police Station, King St. West Cobourg. Selling unclaimed articles, approx 50- 75 good bikes, stereo & computer articles, jewellery, some tools, countless miscellaneous articles, absolutely NO RE- SERVES. Gary Warner, Auctioneer, (905)355-2106 www.warnersauction.com 510 General Help 525 Office Help 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 310 Articles for Sale SUMMER FUN MCKEEN FURNITURE.But sofa get love seat and chair for free!! Mattresses on sale, less than 1/2 price. McKeen's for 47 years, 524 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa (905)725–5181 PENTIUM 166 starter computer, 32MB ram, 2Gb HDD, CD-Rom, 3-1/2 floppy, sound/video cards, 56k modem, keyboard/spkrs/ mouse, 15" monitor, internet ready, delivered +set-up $350. 6,000BTU air conditioner $125. 7' coin-op pool table w/leather pockets $1200. 905-439-4789 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reco- nditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale, starting at $995. Summer Special on now- Pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certificates available. Check out the web at www.barb- hall.com or call Barb at 905-427- 7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PIANOS/CLOCKS.Spring Sale on now, 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 payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.TelepPiano.com WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 - $35., PS2 Version 1 & 2 $75., Version 3 $95., Version 4 $125. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 RCA DIRECT TV SATELLITE, comp- lete programmed, ready to go! $240. HU Card programmed $160; HU Programming $35; Call 905- 723-0973. 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. SOLID OAK dining room suite, 4 re- gular chairs and 2 arm chairs, buff- et, hutch, table never been used. Must be seen. Also chesterfield, loveseat-blue, coffee table and 2 end tables. All in mint condition. (905) 666–2551 OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Our Miss- ion Furniture is on the floor... Come and see the Style that has turned the Furniture World upside down.. We are also now carrying a full line of HANDCRAFTED MENNONITE FURNITURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Woodworking 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..Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quality"...Traditional Woodworking...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www.tradi- tionalwoodworking.on.ca SHEDMAN - Quality wooden she- ds 8'X8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. WALK IN COOLER,10 ft. x 6 ft., $950 obo. Call 905-579-1626. Articles Wanted315 ANTIQUES?Absolutely!Advice- always valuable, usually free! Purchasing outright, estates w/ some antique contents, (no limit to value considered), collections of any sort, quantities or single antique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to resp- ond to all queries. Robert Bowen Antiques Brooklin, Ontario. (905) 655-8049 or (905)242-0890. OLD JUKEBOXES WANTED,any condition, will pay cash. Telephone (905)721-2364,cell(905)261-3078. WANTED - 9 inch or 13 inch TV- VCR combo with A/C D/C feature. Call 905-686-8351. WILL BUY and pickup most unwanted items such as furni- ture. Will also do dump runs, such as appliances, also delivery of large items. (905)668–6695 WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Ni- kon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Compiss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 CKC REGISTERED GERMAN Shepherd puppies. Large boned, championship pedigree. Vet checked, 1st shots, de-wormed, tattooed. Excellent Temperaments. 2-yr guarantee. Registered male with basic obedience and outstand- ing disposition. (705)786-0322. FREE TO GOOD HOME - Brother/ sister dogs, Lhaso/Shepherd cross, both fixed, all shots, micr- ochipped. Good with children, friendly. Need room to run. Contact Karen or Jim at 905-428- 1942 after 7 p.m. FREE TO GOOD HOME,2 cats, 6 years old, male & female, very good with children. (905)619–0153 after 6pm. LHASA APSO PUPS- Bred for smaller body structure, non-she- dding, non allergenic, toilet train- ing started, first needles, health guarantee. (705)786–3124 Cars For Sale400 1986 HONDA PRELUDE,5 spd, sunroof, 230,000 km, certified and emission tested $2500. Call 905-434-0392 1986 MUSTANG & 1979 BOBCAT (Pinto). Call (905)655–9210. 1990 BUICK LE SABRE, 6 cyl., loaded, 190 kms, 4 door, AM/FM Cassette. Certified +E-tested. $3000. Call 905-723-1671 1990 JAGUAR XJ6 - silver blue, auto, a/c, am/fm cassette stereo w/ cd player. Immaculate. Will be sold tested & certified. $11,800 o.b.o. $11,800. Days 416-490-8887 ext 232 or evenings 905-509-1535 1991 CHEVROLET SPRINT,5- speed, 100,000kms, new exhaust, brakes, tires, bearings, battery. Excellent mileage. good body, emissions & certi-fied. Asking $2200. Call (905)686-0786 (snp) 1991 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 4 door, good runner, fully loaded with sunroof, $3,000 or best offer. (905) 434–2630, after 6 p.m. 1992 BLACK BUICK SKYLARK,6 cyl, auto, fully loaded, new engine 3000 km, car has 146,000 km. Cert. & e-tested $5000. Call 905-985-7717, Ken Edwards Auto & Sales. 1992 BUICK LESABRE Ltd. Beige colour, loaded & show room condition, one owner, must be seen, recent emission test, 93,500km, private sale, $7,000 firm, Call (905)839–1552. 1992 SUNBIRD convertible, $7495; 1995 Cutlass Supreme $6995; 1993 Plymouth Voyag-er $6495; 1992 Chevy Corsica $4395; All cer- tified & emission tested with war- ranty. 905-619-1900. 1993 CHEVROLET CORSICA - 6- cylinder, automatic/overdrive, 4- door, black/silver two-tone, grey interior, Full Load, good condi- tion, no rust, very clean, drives nice. $3900 Certified/emissions 1993 ESCORT LX,p.w., p.s., ac, 112,000 k., $3,000 as is. Needs brakes, $4000 certified. Telephone (905)839–8673 1994 GRAND AM,4-door, 3.1- V6, aqua blue, 1 owner, lady dri- ven, air, p.w., p.l., p.m., Clarion am/fm CD, trailer hitch, 178,000 kms. Certified/emissions $6000 o.b.o. (905)697–2871 1994 SATURN 4-door blue, good condition, loaded. The 5L 1 has everything even air conditioning (certified, emissions tested). Asking price $4500. Call Doug 905- 426–2486. Anytime until 10 p.m. 1995 FORDF150.Phone after 5 p.m. 905 433-1649. Asking $13,500. 1996 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, excellent condition, loaded, air, am/fm CD, metallic red, $9,999. Call (905)837–6732 after 6:30pm 2000 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN, silver, AM/FM cassette, air, all power, cruise, tilt steering, 7 passenger, driver side door, sunscreen glass, $20,500, certified. Call 905-686-9162 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY DX PLUS, auto, 4cyl., taupe, ps., pb., AC, tilt, 110,000 kms. Balance of Warranty. Call after 6 pm 905- 797-1174, Port Hope area. 96 CHEVOROLET CAVALIER 2 door coupe 4/cyl. Auto, ps, pb, air, AM/FM/CD stereo, original paint, like new, mint condition. 125,000 km. $7999 Firm Call 905 725-0745. 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 - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905- 434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1983 S-10 RED,225km, V6, 4- spd, new starter, full exhaust- passed emissions (May.) Bedliner, toolbox, year old radial TAs, alloy rims. $1500 obo as is. (905)213-2735 Oshawa 1986 CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4, excellent interior, Alpine stereo, many new parts, runs great. 230,000 km. As is $2800. Call 905-436-0857. 1993 JEEP YJ 4x4, white with 2 tops (black), tint, 4-cylinder, standard, upgraded tires and rims, certified and E tested, excellent condition, $8200. 416- 274-3651. 1997 GMC JIMMY,loaded, hunter green, 160,000kms, certi- fied & emission tested. $15,000. Call (905)718-1621 (snp) Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1982 DODGE full size extend- ed van. Raised roof, 318 auto, rungs great, new timing chain, trans. & rad. $750 obo. Call 905-434-2475. 1987 GMC 2500 Rally Wagon, air, certified + E-tested, $2200 Call 905-623-9107 1991 AEROSTAR,Eddy Bau- er, excellent condition 200,000 km. $3500 certified and emission tested. Call 905-434-0392 1992 FORD AEROSTAR VAN, V6, auto, 106,000 kms., $1,500 as is. 905-372-7447. 1992 PATHFINDER SE 4X4. Finished in satin black, equipped with Trail-Boss package, leather interior, auto, air, pw, pdl, sun- roof, alloy wheels, bush bar. Certified & emission tested. $6500. 905-623-8751. 1999 E. 250 Cargo van, 89,000km. 5.0 V8, P/S, P/B, side & rear door glass, pay off lease or buy out $17,500. 1994 Areostar $3895.00 emission certified, Hwy. driven, Sport model, 300,000km. or best offer. After 6pm. 905-432-8887. CHEVY VAN 1978, in good con- dition, well maintained, automat- ic wheelchair lift, $2500 obo. Also electric wheel chair 5 yrs old $2000. 905-723-5425. Oshawa Motorcycles435 1983 HONDA V-65 Magna, 1100cc, 24,000k, new tires and brakes. Backrest, saddle bags, engine guard, highway pegs, bike cover Manuel, original parts all included, well maintained., Kept all bills & receipts. Will cer- tify $2900. (905)436-6244 1991 SUZUKI GSXR 750, real beauty, in excellent condition, asking $4900 certified. Call Mike at 905-426-3647. 1998 NINJA KAWASAKI ZX6R, green, extra front tire, matching leather suit & helmet. Must sell!! $7900. 905-985-2034. Auto Parts & Repairs440 WANTED - 3.1 GM motor and transmission, also 4 spd. auto. transmission for 1990 Eagle Talon. Call 905-434-0392 Lost and Found265 RUST AND BROWN tabby young fe- male kitten with white bottom, seen in the vicinity of Amberlea/ High- view area, off Whites Rd. Pickering. Owner may contact 905-420–1773 Personals268 DURHAM'S OWN DATING SER- VICE!905-683-1110. Create a pri- vate mailbox ad or browse other ads free. Meet a new Friend or Love for life. www.asylumcafe.com FIRST TIME AD-Single white male 66 years young, considered good- looking, wants to meet medium- sized lady 50-58 years young, non- drinker, takes pride in herself, likes to take walks, dining out, rollerskat- ing, dancing, taking long coach trips. I am honest, non-drinker exc- ept occasional glass of wine. Would like to meet a lady for long-lasting friendship. No head-games a must. Please Write: File #702 c/o Oshawa This Week, PO Box 481 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 HEAVENLY PSYCHIC Answers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1-900- 451-3783. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 NANNIES + CAREGIVERS Leeger Overseas Nanny Maid Service Centre provides experienced, edu- cated nannies +caregivers. Looking after your loved ones for you! For info call: 1-888-318-8839. website: www.nanny4u.org NANNY NEEDED-Part time. Must be reliable, good with newborns, will- ing to do light housekeeping and work flexible hours. West Pickering area. ECE & experience preferred. Work 3-5 hrs./day, 3-5 days/week. Will pay $8 - $12 per hour. Call Ellie, Cell (416) 817-5587 Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAYCARE non-smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play-room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Glenanna/Hwy. 2. Refere- nces. Call Debbie (905) 839–7237 SOUTH AJAX, Cloverridge/ Harwood. 20 years experience. No smoking, hot lunches and snacks, First Aid, CPR. References, receipts. Full-time only 6:30-5:30. Catherine (905) 686-8423 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving 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. Daycare Wanted274 DAYCARE NEEDED in my home, 3 children ages 12, 7, & 5. Mornings, flexibility required. Car an asset. please call (416)279-3731. NANNY, Optional live in or out, to care for 1 year old baby, house- cleaning and cooking. Non- smoker. Church and Hwy#2 Ajax. Call 905-427–2898 Music&Dancing Instruction277 VOCAL INSTRUCTOR Wanted - for 8 year old. Must be fun and able to teach classical as well as some modern. Port Perry area preferred, but willing to drive. Please call 905-985-2511 Monday - Friday (Tanya) Tax & Financial164 VISA SECURED CREDIT Card. Guaranteed approval. Bad Credit, Judgements, Garnishees. All okay. Rent cars, videos, phones. Pay tabs. Call 24 hours. Deposit required. (905)725–8989 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. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a spe- cialty. For fast professional service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS Below prime rate, up to 5% cash back, fast approval, no fees, everyone includ- ing first time home buyers and self- employed persons. Call Judy or Davis, at HLC. (905)420-2081 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mor- tgage foreclosures & harrassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consol- idations, & protection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Flooring, Carpeting730 QUEEN'S FLOORING & DESIGNS.Sales and Installa- tion (Full service) Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic tile, Laminate, Custom Made & Designs. 27 years Experi- ence. Free Estimates and Shop At Home. Seniors Dis- count. Best Prices. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Tel 905-438-0057 or Cell:416-930- 0861. Visit our showroom at 1561 King St. Courtice. Ask for specials. Dating Services900 WHITE MALE 45, looking for lady 38-47 should be finan- cially, emotionally, physically fit for mutually supportive re- lationship. Who enjoys out- doors, family, cottage, an all weather girl. Reply with photo: Box 704 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, L1H 7L5 Adult Entertainment905 ❤ ANGELS ❤ Professional Escorts *Heavenly Entertainment* Very discreet & reliable Variety of girls 18-38 yrs Open 9am daily 905-259–1911 New girls welcome 18+ 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 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 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 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 81⁄2% Regardless of credit history You work, you drive (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 Problem Credit Okay! 905-426-9571 Nelson Financial NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 PAGE 12-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com AUCTION Grist Mill Auction Centre Newtonville Friday, July 20th, 6:00 p.m. Selling the contents from a Bowmanville home: Gate Leg Extension Table; set 4 Lyre Back Chairs; Several New Oak Chairs; Occasional Chairs; Occasional Table; 2 White Rockers; 5 pc. Wicker Furniture; Patio Set; Antique Trunk and Chest; Coke Cooler; Lamps; Coffee Tables; 2 Wall Units; Color TV; Cement Mixer (on rubber); Numerous antiques; Collectibles and household articles. Preview AFTER 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, App. Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com “celebrating our 30th year” GIANT ELECTRONICS LIQUIDATION BY AUCTION 2 SESSIONS Sat. July 21 & Sun. July 22 Sale starts 12 Noon SHARP (previews from 10am both days) Sale to include brand new quality electronic goods with a minimum 30 day warranties, such as 37 televisions, size from 13" to 53", single disc DVDs, 5 disc DVDs, Toshiba laptop computers, plain pa- per fax machines, portable 7500BTU air condition- ers, Sony Madica digital cameras, Hitachi cam- corders, 2.4 gig call ID phones, cordless phones, various microwaves, indoor/outdoor barbecues, surround sound speaker systems, personal CD players, 3 CD stereo mini systems, home stereo systems, 200 disc CD mega changers, sports CD players, can openers, hand mixers, bagel slicers, yogurt makers, bread makers, pots & pans, rice cookers, twin window fans, hair dryers, Braun shavers, crock pots, etc, etc. Plus Art Gallery Close Out of original oil paint- ings by various European artists, Ltd. edition framed prints, by group of seven and others, framed mirrors and 10 genuine Persian carpets, Sale held at Kahn Country Auctions 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering info (905)576-9203 Terms:Cash, Visa, MC, American Express, Debit AUCTION SALE ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS SUNDAY, JULY 22ND, 10:00 AM (VIEWING 9:00) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS, 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 articles from past to present with a varied selection from 2 local homes & quality consignments. Hoosier cupboard, jam cupboard, washstand, armoire, highboy dresser, blanket box, misc. chairs, tables, wall unit, brass bed, china cabinet, misc. dressers, wood wall phone, modern love seat, sofa/bed, wing back chair, couch & chair (c 1940’s), king size mattress exc., washer, dryer, TV, misc. tools, glass & china, plus many more quality articles, note selection of sports cards selling 1st at 10:00 a.m. CALL FOR ALL YOUR AUCTION NEEDS MacGREGOR AUCTION SERVICES Michael J. MacGregor 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 PUBLIC ANTIQUE AUCTION Thurs. July 19th, Start: 6:30 p.m. View: from noon. Kahn Auctions, 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering, 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401, exit 399 FEATURING: Antique oak table, 4 pressed back chairs, stencil cabinet, washstands, oak drop front desk, oak drop leaf table, 4 pc. leather sofa set, sofa table, cedar chests, smokers stand, walnut buffet, 6 pc. maple dinette, small pine corner cupboard, wal- nut drop front secretary, Gibbard nesting table, oak Morris chairs, wicker chairs, vanity, set of 8 dining chairs, antique sewing machine, ash dresser, oak dresser, spinning wheel, rocking chairs, antique wheelbarrow, occasional tables, folk art cane in case, advertising bins, Delaval cream separator sign, Longines advertising clock, set of brass scales c1800, Addison radio, Crossley grandmother clock combination, Beaver gumball machine, oak hooded display case, hanging light fixtures, Franklin mint motorcycle, water pump, old gas station airpump, Postmaster cigar tin, Texaco grease tin, Mary Gregory glass, Wiltons bachelor cigar sign, Royal Doulton figurines, Studebaker rad cap 1920, cups & saucers, bronze bookends, Group of 7 prints, guitar, trumpet, crystal, carpet, old radios, mirrors, Torchierre lamp, bridge lamp etc. Randy Potter Auctioneer 905-683-0041 ESTATES & CONSIGNMENTS OUR SPECIALTY!! TESS Tidd Estate Sales Service EXCEPTIONAL AUCTION SALE Sat., July 21st at 10 a.m. At TIDD’S AUCTION HOUSE Hwy #2 east of Cobourg Dir: Exit 401 at Hwy #45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy #2). Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Selling the contents from (2) Cobourg homes, plus consignments. Featured in this sale an excellent selection of quality home furnishings, antique furniture, glass, china collectibles, 1973 Chrysler 16’ Runabout w/150 h.p. Merc & trailer. FURNITURE - French mahogany and ormolu mounted corner display cabinet w/marquetry (exc. pce.), walnut china cabinet w/mustache pulls, 1/4 cut oak sideboard on turned legs (nice pce.), pine dovetailed blanket box, old Philco floor model radio, old table-top radio, oak table w/4-hoop back chairs, walnut highway chest w/ matching dresser w/’mirror, oak highboy chest of drawers & matching night stand, quality loveseat & matching chair, quality coffee & end tables, nice selection of table lamps, sm. side tables, quality 9’x12’ Indian rug, Sharpe VCR, color T.V.’s, dehumidifier, mirrors, pictures & frames, good linens, plus so many other quality household items. GLASS & CHINA - A very large selection of ant. glass & china - Pressed glass, depression glass, crystal, carnival, Bone China cups & saucers, vases, sterling & silver plate pces., too numerous to list. GUNS - 300 Savage, 12 ga. Single shot (H. & R. Arms), Spanish 410 - 3-shot bolt, 1940’s 303, Cooey 22 (Model 60), Barnett cross box w/scope. Viewing - Fri. July 20th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m./Sat. 9 a.m. to time of sale. Terms - Cash, Visa, M.C., Interact, cheque w/proper I.D. Lunch available. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE, Auctioneer - Patricia Tidd. Specializing in Antique & Estate Auction Sales. Call Calvin Mabee Auctions 705-374-4800 or 454-2841 www.auctionsfind.com/mabee - WANTED - BOAT S & RV S MANY REPOS DON’T MISS IT! CA$H Turn your unwanted marine & RV equipment into For more info or to consign call or bring to the Barn. all Makes & Models of Boats & RVs for our ANNUAL SUMMER BOAT & RV AUCTION Accepting Boats, RV’s, ATV’s, Watercraft, Trucks, Cars, Camping Trailers & Marine Equipment. Saturday, July 28th @ 10 a.m. to be held at the MABEE AUCTION CENTRE Hwy. 35, 1 mile north of Rosedale or 7 km south of Coboconk. 911#5933 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25TH: 4:45PM AUCTION SALE OF FURNITURE, ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES FOR AN UXBRIDGE AND WHITBY HOME, SELLING AT NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 1KM WEST OF UTICA. to include: Oak china cabinet, door oak armoir w/carving (ex), Upright piano, French Provincial chesterfield suite, 5pc bedroom suite, 2-6pc dining room suites, oak desk, 5pc maple kitchen suite, chest, TV, VCR lamps, prints, linen, quantity of collecti- bles, also featuring several pcs of antique glassware from a Zephyr Estate, plus many other interesting items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions Highlands of Durham Games 1-888-253-5552 www.highlandsofdurhamgames.com Co-sponsored by Port Perry This Week & Uxbridge Tribune (Divisions of Metroland Newspapers) July 21 & 22, Sheep Dog Trials, Scugog Tickets $500/person Under 18 FREE 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events 249 Coming Events Sixth Annual Art in the Park 2001 “One of Ontario’s largest Fine Art Shows and Sale” OVER 110 FINE ARTISTS ON EXHIBIT July 21, 22 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $5 adults, $3 children Markham Museum (Hwy #48 North of 16th Ave.) Art in the Park Hotline (905)294-2200 UNITED WAY OF AJAX-PICKERING United Way of Ajax-Pickering invites sealed Tenders and Proposals from licensed Public Accountants for the provision of Audit services for a three year term beginning with fiscal 2001. Tender and Proposals are to be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2001. Further information on the scope of the proposal, and criteria of the successful candidate may be obtained by contacting Edna Klazek, executive director at 905-686-0606. 260 Tenders 260 Tenders NOTICE OF SALE Goods and or vehicles will be sold by Miles King Auction Hall on July 26, 2001 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 6:00 pm to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: JOHN ARSENOV CARL CAPRIO CALLUM MCCOMISH ANDREA BURGESS JOY MERCURIUS NICK ANTONACCI Dated in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta, July 4th, 2001 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #1860, 10123-99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3H1 261 Legal Notices 261 Legal Notices 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 905-509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. Fax (905) 686-8072 (905) 686-5211 Minor to Major Renovations including Remodelling for the disabled. Res. Comm. Ind. Free Estimates 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements A & C ROOFING/WINDOWS LTD. • All types of roofing and windows • Full warranties guaranteed • Bonded and Insured • Free estimates • Financing available. Call Andrew at (905) 428-8704 or (905) 509-8980 RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Since 1969 Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “WE’RE WORTH LOOKING INTO” (905) 686-9494 or visit www.rdcworld.com Home RenovationsSpecializing In: Turning your unfinished basements into beautiful in-law suites, home offices & home theatres. “Call for Creative Input & Free Quote” (416) 385-3983 CREATE-A-SPACECREATE-A-SPACE “Have Your Job Complete by Labour Day” Minor- Major Repairs & Renovations Electrical Drywall Kitchen Bathroom Plumbing Stucco Painting Ceramic Tile 905-426-5301 ROOFING BY 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured EAST COAST TREE SERVICE Expert in removal, trimming, pruning & stump removal Free Estimates Call Daryl 905-619-8798 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping TREE MAINTENANCE & REMOVAL STUMP REMOVAL DAVE 831-7055ALSO TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Call RobCall Rob (905) 706-7047 • (416) 702-4252 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES SERVING: • AJAX • SCARBOROUGH • PICKERING • OSHAWA • WHITBY • MARKHAM • UXBRIDGE SERVICES: • TREE REMOVAL • PRUNING • TOPPING • STUMP REMOVAL • DEAD WOOD • HEDGE TRIMMING BARK TREE SERVICEBARK TREE SERVICE SPECIAL SPRING RATES RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Low & Low, Martino & Sons, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step STRATTON, Dorothy Joan - died peacefully at Ballycliffe Nursing Home, Ajax, Sunday July 15th, 2001. Predeceased by her husband William Bernard and eldest daughter Elizabeth Anne. Survived by Janet and John. "After long weariness, sweet rest comes at last." Remembrance service will be held at Holy Trinity Church,400 Monarch Ave. Ajax; on July 24th, at 11 a.m. with light reception to follow. The family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada in lieu of flowers. TAYLOR, Lawrence H. (Larry) Former C.I.B.C. Bank Manager Pickering Village - At the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Sunday July 15, 2001. Larry H. Taylor in his 92nd year. Be- loved husband of Rose Taylor. Brother of Alfred and his wife Miriam. Loving uncle of Ron and David Marshall and Heather Balson. He will be sadly missed by his six step child- ren and his many friends. Everyone that knew Larry knew him as a kind considerate person and a true gentleman. A special thank-you to his stepdaughter Carole Hill for her devotion and care. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905- 428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday. Fu- neral Service in the chapel on Wednesday July 18, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. ANNE McGOWAN In memory of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Anne McGowan who left us on July 17th, 1991. Although ten years have past, you are in our thoughts, our conversations, our tears and our laughter every day. Also our father John McGowan who passed away September 6th, 1990. Remembered forever by your daughters and their families Anne and George McDonald & Marlene and Jim Arnott. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths HOME SERVICES (DURHAM) 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive 165 Mortgages, Loans 715 Moving and Storage Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 (Ajax) 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, July 18, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P Ajax turns off Power in soccer action Under-12 rep girls also play East York to 0-0 tie AJAX — The Ajax United Eclipse under- 12 girls’ rep soccer team posted a lop- sided win and a tie in recent league play. The Eclipse dominated Pick- ering Power to the tune of a 5-0 victory in a game where United could have doubled the score on Pickering, if not for the strong goaltending of Larissa Eyitene in the Pickering net. Latoya Smith led the Eclipse with two goals, the first coming on an assist from Shawna Parker. Saman- tha Tkalec, Melissa Nicholls and Courtney Quinn chipped in with single goals. Nicholls dominated the midfield, giving the defence of Pam Ogle, Jamie Tostik, Merryl-Lynn Woods and Rachael Bell- Davies little to do, but anything that came their way was quick- ly nipped in the bud. Goalkeeper Jessica Dolhan handled the few shots that came her way. In other ac- tion, the Eclipse played to a scoreless draw with East York. The score didn’t reflect the game as the Ajax girls held the territor- ial advantage in the contest, but couldn’t provide any finish on their scoring chances. 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Reminders of the New York City res- ident’s unmistakable, albeit jarring, per- sona were nowhere to be found in a re- cent interview with the off-the-wall comic. Instead, it was a reluctant, re- served, even bordering on shy, voice at the other end of the telephone. You could almost see the shrug from Gottfried when asked why his quiet tele- phone demeanour was in stark contrast to the outlandish, outspoken character he routinely portrays on stage, radio, television and the big screen. No answer was forthcoming. At any rate, Gottfried will bring his brand of quirky stand-up comedy to Yuk Yuk’s East in Ajax July 20 and 21. Asked if local audiences could ex- pect a high-energy show in Ajax, he deadpanned: “I hope so, unless I decide to go on drunk or if I get into drugs somewhere along the line.” A comedian who professes to be equally at home in front of a camera as he is on a stage, Gottfried admitted he has no preference in what medium he works. His only precondition is there’s a paycheque waiting at the end of the line. “I don’t have any one part (of per- forming) that I favour,” he said. He’ll work “whenever anyone waves a cheque in my face.” Gottfried noted he has no major pro- jects in the offing, just “voice-over work”. Of late, he’s provided a voice in the PBS cartoon series, ‘Cyberchase’. “Believe it or not, I’m doing an edu- cational cartoon, which proves that you don’t have to have brains to do an edu- cational television show,” said Gottfried, who’s no stranger to voice-overs for car- toons, serving as the voice of Ayego the Parrot in Disney’s hit animated movie ‘Aladdin’. Asked why he became involved in an educational cartoon, he responds dryly: “You got me. I was offered the work and I’m not going to argue with them.” Gottfried has also turned into a regu- lar on radio of late, trading barbs and matching wits with shock jock Howard Stern on his top-rated, New York City- based radio show. He explained work- ing with the bombastic Stern is a mixed blessing. “It’s always a challenge on the show. I always feel like I’m a prizefighter on that show. Even when you win you come out bruised and bloodied,” he said. If nothing else, Gottfried’s career has been as prolif- ic as it is quirky. He’s played odd- ball roles in such comedy flicks as ‘Beverly Hills Cop II’, ‘The Ad- ventures of Ford Fairlane’ and ‘Look Who’s Talking Too’. Are there any new movies on the horizon? “No. Maybe an usher in a theatre.” Changing the subject to his cur- rent spate of com- edy club appear- ances, he’s queried about where he’s going after doing the Ajax show. “I’ll go home, I guess.” Showtimes for Gottfried’s Ajax shows are 8 and 10:45 p.m. on July 20 and 21. Tickets are $20 each. Yuk Yuk’s East is at 235 Bayly St. E., Ajax. For more information or reservations, call 905-434-4985. 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