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BLOWOUT VISTA 350 $50 00 SAVE While Quantities Last $99 95 Pickering Town Centre (905) 837-1212• Compatible with Bell i-Select services • Stores 50 names and numbers • 1 year warranty • Like new - refurbished models Offer Subject To Change Without Notice. ® BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Durham’s school boards spent a greater percentage of their provincial funding in the classroom than al- most any other board in recent years. But the numbers also show they received less per-pupil money from the Province than most boards. The education ministry last Thursday released profiles of Ontario’s 72 district school boards, available at www.edu.gov.on.ca. Parents and the general public can see stu- dent-to-computer ratios, funding allocations, test results and other information. Education Minister Janet Ecker in a press release said the profiles “are one step toward en- suring that parents and the wider public have access to consistent and useful information about ed- ucation in Ontario.” She encouraged site visitors to use the feedback form to indi- cate what information they would like to see in the profiles. In the 1999/00 year, ministry statistics supplied by the boards show the Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board spent 67.2 per cent of its operating money in the classroom, the third high- est percentage in the province. The Durham District School Board’s percentage was also among the highest in Ontario at 66.5 per cent. However the boards had less money than most with which to work. The average Ontario student received $6,687.26 from the Ed- ucation Ministry in the 1998/99 school year. But local public school students only received on average $5,776.49, while Durham Catholic students re- ceived $5,602.37. The following school year, the provincial aver- age dropped to $6,626.55, and Durham public school students received $10 more per student. However funding for Catholic school students dropped by just over $50, and only one other board in the province received less. The figures for the last two school years also show that both boards made great strides in im- proving student access to com- puters. In 1998/99, at the public board, there was one computer for every 7.32 high school stu- dents and one for every 10.92 el- See DURHAM page 2 RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Pitcher perfect PICKERING ––Pickering Selects squirts pitcher Maria Greco lets one go en route to pitching a perfect final inning in a recent match at Kins- men Park. Pickering won this battle with Eringate 4-3. Durham boards spending on students New online profiles show local schools near top of classroom expenditures Signs of the times Beach postings in Durham an open question BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Local swimmers have enjoyed “fairly good” condi- tions at Durham’s 16 beaches so far this summer, says Neal Mattes. The Region’s senior public health inspector says recreational water testing began later last year because testing facilities were over- whelmed by drinking water sam- ples in the wake of the Walkerton water tragedy, so results are diffi- cult to compare to this year. “It seems that there were more beaches posted last year, but there was a lot of rain last year, and that could have accounted for that,” he said. Heavy rainfall produces run-off from adjacent properties that car- ries contaminants into the water, he PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Local senior wears Pickering baseball stars medal with pride aid bid for national title FOREVER YOUNG/10 SPORTS/15 PRESSRUN 44,400 20 PAGES SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2001 OPTIONAL 4 WEEK DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND www.blaisdale.com16 mths - grade 8 5 locations in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 OPEN HOUSE A. Sat. Aug. 11, 18 & 25th 2:00 pm sharp Pickering Village Campus (Old Kingston Rd. W. of Church St.) Blaisdale MONTESSORI School SHOWROOM OPEN! 239 Station St. HWY. 401 Westney Rd.Harwood Ave.See us from the 401 in Ajax! Call 905-686-2445 See SWIMMERS page 5 ementary students. The fol- lowing year the numbers dropped to 5.65 and 7.12, re- spectively. In Catholic schools, the numbers were 12.19 and 10.58 respectively. The ratio for secondary stu- dents dropped by over half the following year to 5.66, and the elementary ratio fell to 6.89. David Visser, the Catholic board’s business superinten- dent, in an interview said over the last three school years “there was a significant emphasis to put more com- puters into the classroom”. He said the ministry for some time has said it would put such information online. But Mr. Visser noted some figures, such as enrolment numbers, are fairly straight- forward while others may re- quire some context. “I think there has to be an evolution process with regard to the provision of informa- tion,” he said. For example, the Web site also contains a “variance re- port”, showing how much money boards spent and how much money they received for various budget items. In the 1999/00 year, the Catholic board did not spend $11 million in available provincial funding ear- marked for school renova- tions and new pupil places, while the public board did not spend $7 million. The money is still available to the boards. P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 Read up online at durhamregion.com Durham boards put cash where students are DURHAM from page 1 Tomorrow begins today. BETTER LEARNING 2001 A Special section dedicated to educational institutions within your community. BETTER LEARNING 2001 To Advertise in Better Learning call Chris at (905) 683-5110 How soon is Too Soon? By R.N. Whitehead Ph.D. Many parents with chil- dren in Oxford Learning Centre’s Little Readers pro- gram wonder if 3 is too young for a child to be attending an organized learning program. My answer has not changed over the years; 3 is not too early for a child to start learning. I remind parents that their children have actually been involved in a very formal learning experience from the time they became conscious as infants. Oxford’s Little Readers program is designed to allow children to further investi- gate their universe, leading them toward greater under- standing by helping them to develop new thinking and exploring skills. Ultimately that extends to teaching them skills such as reading, math, a second language, music, movement and so on. It can only be a positive experience for a young child. John Holt, an education researcher and author for more than 20 years says that the difference between good teaching and poor teaching is the difference between being responsive and being intru- sive. With this in mind, we designed our Little Readers program by applying the concepts of cognitive devel- opment and interactive coaching. By giving kids the tools of discovery; showing them how to use them but not forcing them to do so; by respecting the learning speed and style of each individual, we are able to work individ- ually with each child. 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Send them to Oxford. 1105 Finch Avenue Pickering (at Dixie) NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 PAGE 3 A/P Retain moraine features, panel recommends BY TIM FORAN Staff Writer DURHAM ––The essential forms and features of the Oak Ridges Moraine will remain in place if Minister of Municipal Affairs Chris Hodgson endorses recommendations made this week by an advisory panel of stakeholders, says a panel mem- ber. Ron Christie, chairman of the Rouge Park Alliance, said the 14- member advisory panel also sug- gested ways the recommended protection strategy could be im- plemented. He also confirmed the panel did discuss a possible way to create protected links and corridors across the 160-kilome- tres moraine. Mr. Christie said the panel, made up of environmental, mu- nicipal and academic representa- tives, as well as members of the development and resource indus- try, reached consensus “on all but one or two issues” during the seven sessions held in July. “It worked really well,” Mr. Christie said of the group. “I think everyone approached the thing in a positive way.” Mr. Christie’s comments were echoed by several members of the panel, including Durham Re- gion Chairman Roger Anderson. “I was very worried about the agendas of some of the folks (going in), but when the process was over I was very pleased with the participation of everyone in- volved,” Mr. Anderson said. Mr. Anderson said he believes the recommended protection strategy “gives direction to the Ontario Municipal Board and everybody else for that matter, including staff”. The protection strategy uti- lized existing scientific data about the moraine, Mr. Anderson said. “We only had a short time so we didn’t go out and hire sci- entists. I think we had enough in- formation in front of us.” Jack Wilkinson, president of the Ontario Federation of Agri- culture and a member of the stakeholders’ group, said Tues- day the panel hoped to designate significant areas that needed pro- tection, including heritage forests and areas of wetland recharge. The struggle for the panel was in finding a way to create links between those significant areas, he said. Easements, a method by which a landowner agrees not to develop certain portions of his property, are limited in their ef- fectiveness because the only fi- nancial incentive for the owner to donate an easement is property tax relief, Mr. Wilkinson said. He said the panel would pos- sibly recommend the Province set up a land trust fund to com- pensate landowners whose prop- erty the protected corridor might run through. More extensive fed- eral and provincial tax-relief schemes could also be used, he suggested. Though the new strategy would affect those hoping to de- velop portions of the moraine in the future, existing operations such as sand and gravel pits and farms would not be affected, said Denis Schmiegelow, president of Scarborough’s Highland Creek Sand and Gravel and a past chair- man of the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario. “The policy statement basi- cally refers to new operations,” he said. However, he said aggregate operations working in areas the panel designated as environmen- tally significant or in the “prima- ry natural corridor” would have to rehabilitate the pit to a natural state, or an agricultural state if farming is the main activity near- by. Mr. Schmiegelow added the Ministry of Natural Resources took a broad eye to what would make up the “core areas”. He said the MNR included every classification of wetland. “I think the system’s in place to satisfy the concerns that have come out of the (OMB hearings in Richmond Hill),” said Dick O’Brien, chairman of the Toron- to and Region Conservation Au- thority. He added the group in- cluded recommendations on how to enforce the protection strategy. Mr. O’Brien, a former Etobi- coke councillor who has been critical of the OMB in the past, said he does not believe develop- ers and land speculators would be overly hurt by the protection strategy. “The moraine is 195,000 hectares,” he explained. “The de- velopers have bought some of it, but they sure haven’t bought all of it.” The advisory panel, which was set up by Mr. Hodgson on June 28, wrapped up its meetings on Tuesday afternoon following two final day-long sessions at Durham Region headquarters in Whitby. 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In the Ajax-Pickering area in particu- lar, police have seen a “steady increase of complaints of violent group attacks”, usually street robberies in which young people are targeted, police spokesman Sergeant Paul Malik said. In several of the attacks groups of as- sailants have been armed with weapons such as guns and knives and in recent as- saults in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Whitby, the victims have been slashed, stabbed or badly beaten. In Whitby there has been an increase in “crimes of op- portunity” such as residential burglary, Sgt. Malik said, noting for example thefts from an open garage occurring while the homeowner is working in their backyard or garden. To help avoid being a victim of a vi- olent group attack and other crimes Sgt. Malik suggests people practise the fol- lowing “personal safety strategies”: • Walk on well-lit routes or sidewalks close to the road and avoid areas where someone can hide; • Walk quickly, know your route and walk around a group of people, not through them; • Lock your car doors even when dri- ving; • Protect your personal bank card numbers by not writing them down and covering your hands when using termi- nals in stores; • Keep garage doors locked at all times when not within sight; and • Report any criminal activity as it happens by calling 911. TURN EVERYDAY SHOPPING INTO REWARDS. The retail formats of Hudson’s Bay Company – The Bay, Home Outfitters, Zellers and Zellers Select – will now accept Bay and Zellers credit cards in all retail locations for all purchases. ENJOY MORE CONVENIENCE AND MORE CHOICE WITH YOUR BAY AND ZELLERS CREDIT CARDS. GREAT MERCHANDISE - JUST A CLICK AWAY! 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Mr. Mattes expressed some sur- prise that most beaches are still open considering the recent period of high temperatures, since warmer water results in better breeding con- ditions for bacteria. But he also noted this year’s beach postings don’t seem to be fol- lowing any kind of pattern. I t’s been a summer of two beach- es closed one week, then three, then nine beaches listed as unsafe for swimming, then down to four or five. As of Friday, Aug. 3, five Durham beaches were posted as being unsafe for swimming. One of them is Elgin Pond in Uxbridge, but the small body of water has been drained for construction work, and the posting doesn’t refer to the water quality. Historically, however, some swimming areas are generally poor- er compared to others, though re- sults vary from year to year. “Rotary Park in Ajax seems to be fairly bad, it’s been posted since the end of June,” said Mr. Mattes. The beach was posted 63 days last summer, and 49 days in 1999; in both cases the most of any of the Region’s beaches. At the other end of the scale, Bowmanville Beach West and Thorah Centennial had spotless records in 1999, while they were posted for 14 days and seven days, respectively, last summer. Overall, the 16 beaches were posted for 301 days last summer and 315 days in 1999. Mr. Mattes said the word ‘post- ed’ is used deliberately to indicate the Durham Region Health Depart- ment is advising swimmers not to go in the water. To close a beach implies erecting a physical barrier and preventing swimmers from using it. But while the signs are posted in noticeable places on the beach, health inspectors find people gener- ally don’t heed the warning, think- ing they know best. “Most people who we speak with don’t listen to what we have to say,” he said. “People will make up their own minds.” The Region takes weekly water samples at the beaches and sends the water to be tested at a provincial health ministry lab in Peterborough. When there are more than 100 E. coli bacteria per 100 millilitres of water, the beach is posted. Ignoring a posting could put a swimmer at risk; especially young- sters who tend to spend more time in the water and whose immune sys- tems are less able to fight off infec- tion. The type of exposure is also a factor. “If you put your head under the water, the probability increases dra- matically that you could become ill,” said Mr. Mattes. Ear, nose and throat infections and, in some cases skin rashes, could be the result of exposure to contaminated water. Durham residents can get week- ly beach reports, posted on Fridays, on the Region’s Web site, www.re- gion.durham.on.ca, by clicking on Durham beaches report. SWIMMERS from page 1 ADVERTISING FEATURE See The Next Better Health on Sun August 12 Although dubbed the #1 occupational haz- ard of the 90’s, carpal tunnel syndrome is not just being seen in the workplace anymore. Composed of the carpal bones, the wrist forms a tunnel-like structure in which ten- dons and the median nerve travel. Typical symptoms of the syn- drome include pain, numbness and tingling sensations in the hand predominantly the thumb, index and mid- dle finger. A burning or aching sensation in the hands and forearm com- monly awakens the per- son at night. The symptoms result from compression of the median nerve. The actual causes are many but the end result is the same ñ reduced cross-sectional diameter of the carpal tunnel and/or increased vol- ume of the contents of the tunnel. Carpal tunnel syn- drome usually develops in your dominant hand but may be seen in both. The syndrome occurs more often in women with an average age of onset of 30-50 years. Activities that may aggravate the condition include anything that causes repetitive bend- ing of the wrist such as sewing, typing in an improper position, using hand and/or vibratory tools. Musicians, office and assembly line work- ers are often affected due to the nature of their work. However, sys- temic causes such as pregnancy, diabetes, hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis can also be a factor. Traditional medical treatment includes the use of wrist splints, non- steroidal anti-inflamma- tory drugs (NSAIDS), cortisone injections, soft tissue work and surgery in which the transverse carpal ligament (flexor retinaculum) is released. Chiropractic care along with modification or cessation of the aggravating mechanism can be quite effective. The chiropractic approach involves adjusting the spine, as well as, the bones of the forearm and the wrist that form the carpal tunnel. The relationship between spinal health and carpal tunnel has been documented by a num- ber of individuals who have found spinal nerve root irritation in patients who had carpal tun- nel or ulnar neuropathy. For more information regard- ing carpal tunnel syndrome or chiropractic care contact Dr. Kim Armstrong at Doherty Chiropractic Clinic in Ajax, 905- 427-4099. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) By Dr. Kim Armstrong D.C. SMILE WANT SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT? • Complete & Partial Dentures • Removable Dentures on Implants • Same day relines & repairs • Evening & Saturday appts. FREE Consultations PICKERING DENTURE CLINIC Andre Maragh D.D. (905) 420-2652 1792 LIVERPOOL RD., PICKERING (SUPERCENTRE PLAZA) NO G.S.T. NO P.S.T. Allergies? NO NEEDLES. 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New traffic lights keep appearing on our streets but the only time you will see new sidewalks is when new homes are built (and sometimes not even then). At Stroud’s Lane and Fairport Road new traffic lights have been installed but there are no sidewalks on either side of Stroud’s. There are many other examples. As you drive or walk on Pickering streets have a look at, or, better still, record every traffic light that leads a pedestrian into a ditch, grassy area or someplace else that forces them to walk on the roads. Next take this information to the safer streets traffic management strategy meet- ing to be held Wednesday, Sept. 19 in the Pickering Civic Complex at 7 p.m. Paul Seaman, Pickering PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Retail/Distribution John Willems Director of Advertising Real Estate/Automotive Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 *** The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER AUGUST 5, 2001 For as long as they’ve been pro- ducing cars, people have bickered about the price of gas. Now that gas is back down in the 58-cents-a-litre range — and it may drop further yet — people are less in- clined to whine about its cost. When it was pushing 80 cents a litre, all you heard about was how expensive it was and why couldn’t the government do something about the oil companies and ‘predatory’pricing. Truth is, fuel, as one of the most highly valued and necessary com- modities around the globe will always be subject to an incredible number of market factors. Forget those old-timers who talk glowingly about how cheap gas was in the good old days. Because of nu- merous forces, almost all of which are beyond the control of our federal and provincial governments, gas prices have always gone up and down. Whether it’s the Great Depression, or fuel rationing because of the First and Second World Wars, or any other number of conflicts, cartels and new discoveries, the price of oil is fluid and always will be. While researching a newspaper history project a number of years ago, I happened on a 1962 edition that touched on Israeli-Palestinian conflict (surprise, surprise) and also included a front-page story about the controversy over gas prices. This 39-year-old arti- cle stated there were Members of Par- liament who demanded a Royal Com- mission on gas prices. Obviously, it couldn’t have amounted to much. Every few years since then, an out- cry has arisen over pump prices. Why can’t the government control the cost of gas? The only real opportunity for federal and provincial governments to control prices comes from a reduction in the taxes both levels take on each litre of gas or by getting directly into the oil business and controlling the supply produced in Canada. Both goals are naive, if not down- right destructive to our national econ- omy. Gas and oil production is best done by private industry. Govern- ments get their cut through taxation and the taxes derived at the pumps are used for all manner of government services. The problem with oil is the vast amount of it is produced in Arab na- tions, Russia,Venezuela and the Unit- ed States. This world production re- sults in barrel prices that cannot be and should not be decided in Canada. Refineries and major oil producers certainly make a profit on oil produc- tion — they’d be out of business if they didn’t — but they’ve proved time and again that it’s a small percentage of the total price we pay. Oil, they don’t call it black gold for nothing, is desperately needed. Ex- pect to continue paying dearly for its use. LETTERS POLICY All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com What goes up, must come down and go back up History shows numerous market factors have always conspired to raise complaints about gas prices Ahh, summer... It’s a time of more leisurely pursuits: Picnics in the park, friendly soccer and baseball games, camping, a day at the beach. For those of us in Durham, however, the number of public beaches where you can actually go in the water without run- ning the risk of contracting a nasty bacterial infection is an open question. Durham Region officials regularly test water for E. coli con- tamination and although one official there says the summer of 2001 has seen “fairly good” conditions, there are still a num- ber being posted as unsafe for swimming. But that’s no comfort to the people in Ajax, for instance, who have endured Rotary Park Beach being closed since June because of high coliform counts in the water. Other swimming locations in Durham have seen similar postings on a regular basis. There are some beaches that seem to escape the high counts — for various reasons — but they too have shown on occasion that it’s simply not safe all the time. And there’s the rub. The footprints we leave on land, it turns out, also leave consequences for us in the water. Rainfall run- off from properties across Durham Region carries contami- nants we produce into the tributaries that feed our lakes. And Mother Nature’s contribution — either through rainfall or summer heat — helps provide fertile ground for bacteria in the water to multiply. Such is the price we pay for “progress”. However, the Re- gion does post the beaches as being unsafe for swimming for a reason. Durham residents risk infection by swimming in Lake On- tario or Lake Scugog when the coliform counts are unaccept- ably high. If you ignore the postings at area beaches, or if you are simply unaware, you swim at your own peril. Durham officials can act in instances where they know of a specific source of water contamination but beyond that, we all shoulder some of the responsibility for the quality of the water in our lakes. Years of complacency and neglect have led us to a situation where a beach being open for swimmers is sometimes the ex- ception instead of the rule. You can still swim, but you could be taking a risk if you do. Inform yourself, take precautions and if you notice a sign post- ed at your favourite beach, don’t go jump in the lake. Don’t be so quick to go jump in the lake We all must shoulder some responsibility for making our lakes safe once again Tim Kelly Staff Editor shouston@durhamregion.com No purchase necessary. To qualify for a CD, or to enter the draw for the trip, you must test-drive a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle at a participating DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. retailer. Limited quantities of CDs may be available. Offer available while supplies last. Limit of two CDs per customer. This contest is open to Canadian residents, the age of majority or older. Deadline to enter is September 21, 2001. Draw to take place on October 5, 2001. Grand prize consists of one of two trips for two aboard the Dawn Princess from December 1 to December 8, 2001. (Value: $5402 per couple.) Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Prizes must be accepted as awarded, are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, non-transferable and non-convertible to cash. Offer available at participating retailers only. See retailer for complete contest rules. Also inquire about the “Premier Advantage Purchase Plan” option. DURHAM DODGE CHRYSLER 799 BLOOR ST. W., OSHAWA 905-404-0525 MacINTOSH CHRYSLER LIMITED 331 PARK RD. S., OSHAWA 905-728-4638 VILLAGE CHRYSLER 19 HARWOOD AVE. N., AJAX 905-683-5358 ANNANDALE DODGE CHRYSLER 2059 BAYLY ST. E., PICKERING 905-683-5722 AJAX JEEP LTD. 493 BAYLY ST. E., AJAX 905-683-4100 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 PAGE 7 A/P N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER AUG. 5, 2001 P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 40th Birthday A special happy birthday wish goes out to Heather (aka Helen) Smythe on reaching the big 4-Oh on Aug. 1. Love and best wish- es from Ian, Jamie, Jake and Fluffy,as well as all of your family, friends and fan club members. Hope you remember the party! Birthdays “40, 45, 55 and 60. Those are the ages of Anne Buchowski’s daughter and sons in 2001. MaryAnn will be 55 on Aug. 5,John will be 45 on Aug. 8, followed by Steve, who will be 40 on Sept. 21, and Ted , who will be 60 on Nov. 10. Mom B. wishes her family many happy birthdays to come.” Birthday Celebrating a birthday on Aug. 6 is Catherine Currie. “Happy birthday to an amazing god- mother. Love from your god- children Cas- sandra and Joshua.” 50th Anniversary Congratulations to Grace and Ed Ounjian, who celebrate their 50th wedding an- niversary on Aug. 11 with their family. Love and best wishes from everyone. Birthday “Happy birth- day to my son Mikel R. Mellis, who will be 13 on Aug. 8. I’m a proud mother to have a son like Mikel. Best wish- es from Mom Jennifer, and brother Sheldon. Have fun on your birthday.” Birthdays “Turning five is great! Happy birthday to Joshua,who turned five on Aug. 2, and his cousin Christina, who turns 5 on Aug. 12.” Birthday “Our beautiful Crys- tal Starr Yardley is growing up and turned a big six on July 27. Happy birthday honey. Lots of love from Mommy,fam- ily and friends.” Birthday Ethan is turning two. Ryan, Rachel and Evan want to wish their favourite cousin a big happy birthday. Engagement Betty and Eddie Stride of Whitby would like to an- nounce the engagement of their daughter Tonya to Chuck Kewell, son of Chris and Bill Kewell of Ajax. The wedding day will be set at a later date after they move into their new home. Love and best wishes come from family and friends. Birthday Stephanie Grant is a cutie and she turned six on Aug. 2. “We love you very much and hope you had a special birthday. Lots of love from Mommy, Daddy and Rebecca.” Birthday A poem for Hayden Knell, celebrating his birthday on Aug. 7: “Our ‘Hayden boy’is 12 years old But never listens to what he’s told. He’s cute and charming and very alarming But we all say, “He’s our little darling.” Happy birthday wishes and tonnes of love from Mom, Hollee, Auntie Julie, Uncle Allan, Jade Patricia, Nanny and Poppa Knell, and Kathy. Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know and we’ll publish your special occasion. Call Keith Gilligan at 905-683-5110. 1735 Pickering Parkway1735 Pickering Parkway at Brock Road, PICKERING Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 9, Saturday 8:00 - 6, Sunday 9 - 6 STORE 905-686-2308STORE 905-686-2308 HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION. SORRY, NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSITUTIONS. SALE ENDS SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2001 OR WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. rrs TM C L E A RANCE AUGUST 2AUGUST 2 NDND - AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 11THTH IN OUR GARDEN CENTREIN OUR GARDEN CENTRE 70 OFFSAVE UP TO % on selected discontinued Houseware, Hardware, Automotive, Sports & Seasonal Items. Some store fixtures are also available. 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DO NOT PAY FOR 90 DAYS when requested by customer, on purchases made by August 11, 2001. $15 Administration fee applies. See store for details. CANADIAN TIRECANADIAN TIRE PICKERINGPICKERING LOCATION ONLYLOCATION ONLY Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., AUGUST 11, 2001BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Hayden Knell 2. Stephanie Grant 3. Crystal Yardley NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 PAGE 9 A/P YOUNG A FEATURE FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLE ForeverForever Like coffee? Donate change on break to Alzheimer’s Society DURHAM —Take a coffee break and help battle the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is asking individuals and local businesses to invite friends, family, neighbours, colleagues and clients in for a coffee on Friday, Sept. 21. Since that day is Coffee Break and World Alzheimer’s Day, organizations are urged to leave a donation box near cof- fee machines to collect change in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. The money donated to the non- profit organization will support more than 3,800 people living in Durham with Alzheimer’s disease or related de- mentia. With the help of dozens of busi- nesses, churches, and individuals who held coffee breaks last year, $11,500 was raised for support services. For more information, call Lisa Catchpole at 905-576- 2567 or 1-888-301-1106. 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QUESTION:QUESTION: SOLUTION:SOLUTION: See your Hearing Instrument Specialsit for more info.See your Hearing Instrument Specialsit for more info. Watch for details on our Open House coming in October ... Check us out online at www.durhamregion.com Jack Syme earns honours as Ajax senior of the year AJAX —Jack Syme may be a vol- unteer, but he’s putting in full-time hours. Mr. Syme was recently named the Ajax senior of the year in programs sponsored by the federal and provincial governments. For the past 10 years, he’s been the president of the Ajax Seniors’ Friend- ship Club. He joked about being a vol- unteer, saying, “Once you’re in, you can’t get out.” Not that he wants to. “I enjoy doing things like that. Ever since we came to Ajax, I’ve been mixed up in something,” he said. The Symes, Jack and wife Ethel, came to Ajax 32 years ago. They have two children and three grandchildren. Most of his involvement has been in sports, especially minor hockey, which he calls his “main thing. I convened, managed, coached and was president.” He also was involved in transit mat- ters, the hospital bed campaign and fund-raising bingos. Mr. Syme was one of the founders of the Saints Athletic Club, which provided activities for youths too old for minor sports. “We took kids on a lot of trips to Quebec and Lake Placid.” Being a volunteer is im- portant, Mr. Syme noted. “Very, very so. A lot of things can’t function without volunteers. Take a look at our hospital and schools. They couldn’t survive with- out volunteers. Nothing would survive.” With the Ajax seniors’ club, Mr. Syme “oversees everything”, including the day-to-day operations. “I’m a handyman. Anything that has to be done, that’s me,” he said. Mr. Syme helps co-ordinate overnight trips, parties and functions that the club organizes. “The seniors is a full-time job,” he added, noting he’s often at the Exeter Road club every day. “It’s a 60- to 65-hour week. I’m there every day,” Mr. Syme said. While he does take the odd va- cation, “I don’t take too much time off. I enjoy doing this. I set my own hours,” he said. “Our club is unique. It’s strictly run by volunteers. There’s not capital outlay at all,” he said. “The Town gives us a building and one man, Ernie Brown. Without him, we couldn’t run the club at all.” A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 This volunteer a Jack of all trades Fax it: 905-683-7363 Ajax’s Jack Syme proudly displays the medal he was given for volunteering. 1645 Pickering Parkway Pickering, Ontario (905) 426-6603 We offer comfortable independent living with care to meet your needs • 24 Hour Supervision • Full Housekeeping & Laundry • Elegant lounge with fireplace • Permanent & short term Accommodation • Private Suites • Comfortable Dining SUITES STILL AVAILABLE CALL TO-DAY FOR TOUR and JOIN us for a complimentary meal. Any Old Paper Stuff ? 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Affordable Rates RETIREMENT PICKERING —A Pickering cou- ple is among the talented Ontario se- niors set to strut their stuff at this year’s Royal Bank Seniors’Jubilee in Toronto. Between Aug. 13 and 17, more than 1,300 performers will take to the Roy Thomson Hall stage and lobby for a program of singing, dancing, music and comedy. Soloists, quartets, ballroom and chorus line dancers and vaudevillians are among the talented people per- forming in the 13th jubilee. Pickering residents Gordon and Sandy Brittain are among the per- formers. The production was created to en- tertain and inspire, and to prove that there is no age limit on talent. One performer, classical pianist Bobbie Thorp, is back by popular demand after making her debut last year at age 98. The Pauline McGibbon Life Achievement in the Arts Award will be present- ed at the jubilee to Wilma and Boyd Dolson and Bill Hands. 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She is a widow who has given power of attorney to her son-in-law only to watch everything she had left disap- pear; she is a mother who’s son has punched her in the mouth; and she is the mother of a daughter who has just tricked her into signing her house away. Although this particular story may not be true, these types of situations are a reality for many senior citizens. Joan Hill, 80, is with the Os- hawa Seniors Citizen Centres speakers’ bureau. She puts on skits at local senior homes and schools to help promote aware- ness of elder abuse and when she speaks, the room is quiet enough to hear a pin drop. “They’re actu- ally seeing an old lady suffering,” said Mrs. Hill, explaining why she doesn’t sim- ply lecture on the subject. She said after she has done a skit, peo- ple are some- times crying. “People don’t want to admit their children would do that.” Elder abuse can be physical, sexual, financial, psychological and verbal... and appear in many shapes and forms. But it is the one thing most seniors won’t talk about. For nine years, 79-year- old Jean Hunt has been on the OSCC’s elder abuse committee. The OSCC speaks to youths in schools and Mrs. Hunt said that’s a step in the direction of prevention be- cause people must be taught respect for se- niors before it’s too late. “What I found out over the years is there are a great number of seniors in need of help and one of the things I think is sad is seniors don’t talk about it,” said Mrs. Hunt. “They may confide in a friend about what’s happening to them, but they won’t do it officially.” Because it is so embarrass- ing for an elder and isn’t re- ported often, there are no statis- tics on how many seniors are abused or what type is most common. She said in many cases she has heard about, the son or daughter has moved in with his or her widowed parent or vice versa. Things don’t work out and the senior’s house is gone. “There’s very few human beings who wouldn’t say my son or daughter’s completely trustworthy when it comes to power of attorney,” she said. People must be careful when signing over power of at- torney, said George Monticon, a lawyer for ‘Advocacy Centre for the Elderly’, which special- izes in elder abuse issues and raises public awareness on it. “When people sign over the power of attorney, they’re sign- ing away the right for people to step into their shoes and do things only you could do,” he said. Reasons people sign over power of attorney can be acci- dental, or because they are afraid they are or will be, un- able to make logical decisions with their money. He warns se- niors to be careful of whom they trust. “All of these things (types of abuse) are not reported because they’re done by a family mem- ber or ‘close friend’ and they are embarrassed... they don’t want to get their kids in trou- ble.” He said sometimes people abuse their elders because of a history of a bad relationship with them, the parent may have a severe condition which re- quires a lot of time and atten- tion and the child just snaps, or because the opportunity is sim- ply there. The Durham Community Legal Clinic has one legal aid lawyer who makes appearances at regional seniors’ centres to discuss the rights of the elderly. If an elder is being abused, he or she has to tell the police, who will refer a senior to someone who can help them, such as the Seniors Coalition Against Elder Abuse. The coalition is an umbrella group that brings together vari- ous seniors’groups working to- ward helping abused elders. “Elder abuse is common... it’s something we want to put an end to,” said Cathy Jordan, a member of the coalition. “We just call it ‘the silent crying’be- cause it’s one of the hardest things for people to admit to and for people to come forth about. We’re just trying to put an end to it and hopefully when we get this committee in place (in September), people when they phone, we’ll be able to give them information and so forth.” Although many groups work on helping abused elders, there isn’t much they can do in terms of prevention as they find many seniors won’t talk about it. One breakthrough in preven- tion is home-care workers now must report and record any- thing they notice that seems unusual about a client. Abused seniors in need of help can call Durham Regional Police victim support unit at 905-579-1520, the 24-hours Distress Centre at 905-433- 1121 or 1-800-452-0688, Durham Community Legal Clinic at 905-728-7321, or Mo- bile Crisis Unit at 1-800-742- 1890. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 ‘The silent crying’ only a senior can hear Durham resident Joan Hill provides insight into elder abuse through skits involving this taboo issue. ‘They’re actually seeing an old lady suffering’, she notes, which helps raise awareness. recreation housing optionsnatural beauty Elliot Lake Retirement Living 1-800-461-4663 www.retireelliotlake.com *excluding utilities an incredible place… an exceptional price! Come to a place with a perfect lifestyle, natural environment and all the recreational activities you desire. 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Some down payment may be required. 905-683-5358 TOM BRASSOR BRIAN SILVER KERRY PICKARD LEASE CO-ORDINATOR SALES REP. PAUL GROBERT ANNE HEARD JON CARTER BUSINESS MANAGER COREY ARSENAULT TED WILLIAMSON JIM McELROY DON ARSENAULT TED WILLIAMSON DWAYNE PICKARD HAZEN HARDING ALL TRADES ACCEPTED ALL TRADES ACCEPTED *48 month Gold Key lease, down payment, first & security required 20,400 km annual allowance, 15¢ km on excess. **9.25% finance rate 72 months. All lease & finance offers are OAC. All prices are plus licence, admin., & applicable taxes. stk#N5085A NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 PAGE 13 A/P AJEET AHUJA P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 Health &FITNESS NEWS ADVERTISER AUGUST 5, 2001 “Would you like to see a pic- ture of me a few years ago?” a short, thin, patient asked me. I could hardly believe what I saw. The photo showed a stubby, obese, woman weighing 200 pounds. Now she was a professional jockey! How she accomplished this huge remodelling of her physique is the first rule to losing weight. • 1 - The Big ‘M,’ Motivation. This patient had a life-long ambi- tion to be a jockey. And there are no 200-pound jockeys. By sheer determination she fought off ex- cess pounds with her goal always in sight. Without a huge dose of big ‘M’ no one ever wins the bat- tle of the bulge. • 2 - Take off your clothes and take a good, prolonged look at yourself in the mirror. You must feel an intense revulsion of what you see. If that’s not the case there’s no point in reading on. • 3 - Buy a scale. It’s the most important instrument in the world to fight disease. A few days ago I advised an obese patient to pur- chase one. Her remark, “They’re not very accurate!” More to the point, she could not face the truth. It’s the old story of the os- trich burying his head in the sand. Step on the scale every day. Even if you don’t lose weight it will at least prevent surprise, and the ex- clamation, “Oh I didn’t realize I’d gained 30 pounds!” • 4 - Stop living in the land of Disney. Patients frequently swear to me they don’t eat anything but in some miraculous way still gain weight. This is when I remind them of the horrors of the Nazi concentra- tion camps. And that I’ve never seen any obese victims of these camps. We all know what hap- pened there. Prisoners received fewer calo- ries than they burned up. This comment usually ends patients phoney theory about weight loss. I’m not suggesting they be incar- cerated this way. But one could make a good case for this. Placing obese peo- ple in regulated quarters might do more for the health of this nation than much of the medicine they consume. • 5 - Forget about using the lat- est gimmicky diet. There are no magical diets that make it easy. Diets and best-selling books sim- ply make authors rich. • 6 - Don’t try to interpret complicated food labels. Most people would need to shop with a dietitian to understand the signif- icance of food labels. Rather, get smart about food choices. Unless you’ve been living on Mars you know that fancy desserts are loaded with calories. So are packaged foods. Start the day with high-fibre cereals, not a fat-laden bran muf- fin. Substitute skim milk for whole milk. Consume more fruits and veg- etables. And stop munching snacks while watching TV. • 7 - Don’t be fooled by ‘low- fat foods.’ They do contain less fat. But there’s a catch. When food manufacturers remove tasty fat they all too often replace it with sugar. The end result may be an even greater number of calo- ries. You need eyes in the back of your head when buying prepack- aged foods. • 8 - Exercise. But don’t spend hundreds of dollars to join a club you use for two weeks and then forget its address. Start using the two best pieces of equipment that are free. Your legs. Day after day I’m amazed at the people who ride a few blocks on a bus rather than walk 10 min- utes to their downtown offices. They get off the bus and use an escalator rather than walk up 25 steps. Then they sit at a desk all day and wonder why they feel tired and sluggish. It doesn’t matter what way you exercise. What’s food for one person is poison for another. But find something you enjoy. I’ve never seen a happy-looking jogger. They all appear as if they’ve lost their best friend or just been told they have cancer. Rather, find a sport that makes you happy. Maybe hiking, bicycling or ballroom dancing. Anything that gets you moving. • 9 - Realize obesity is not only a cosmetic problem. Obesity kills more people than any other disease. And since half of North Amer- icans are now obese, extra pounds become the shovel that’s digging their graves. Diabetes, heart at- tack and stroke are only a few of the major problems related to obesity. • 10 - One good way to get mobile is to turn off the computer and the TV. They will wait for you. Do this and many pounds will slowly melt away. And keep my friend the 100-pound jockey in mind. The Gifford-Jones weight loss program The Doctor Game W. Gifford-Jones M.D. F O C U S O N B U S I N E S S B&B WINDOW FASHIONS HEALTHY HABITS P I C K E R I N G ADVERTISING FEATURE Your ad could be in this space next Sunday. Call Inside Sales at 905-579-4400. You’ve just proved that advertising in Focus on Business works. Dunbarton Radio & TV “Quality Service to All Makes Since 1946” We repair: TVs • VCRs • Stereos Camcorders Satellite Dishes Open Mon-Thurs 10-6, Fri til 7, Sat til 5 29 Harwood Ave., Unit 3, Ajax Tel: 905-686-3957 Fax: 905-683-5880 Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. 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Consolidations have always been a speciality. Till next time Glenn A. Campbell LOOKS LIKE A STICKY SUMMER AND FALL NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 PAGE 15 A/P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER AUGUST 5, 2001 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Laura Burgess (left) has the catcher’s position and Hi- lary Peacock guards third base on the Whitby Eagles bantam fastball team. Locals go to bat at nationals Burgess, Peacock test their talents in Brampton PICKERING —Laura Burgess and Hilary Peacock are soaring with the Whitby Eagles this weekend at the Canadian Bantam Girls’ Fastball Championships. The team is the Ontario entry at the championships in Brampton, for girls 15 and 16 years old. Action wraps up today (Sunday) and Whitby got off to a fast start, thumping Nova Scotia 12-0 in its first game Wednesday. Laura has been playing for the Eagles all season, while Hilary was a call-up for the championships. The starting catcher for the Eagles, Laura expects the team to finish near the top at the nationals, al- though she added, “We haven’t seen a lot of the competition yet.” Hilary, a third-baseman with the Chinguacousy Cougars, said, “I think we’re going to place in the top four, for sure.” This is Hilary’s first sea- son with Chinguacousy, playing for them because “they were looking for players and I was interest- ed.” Laura is in her first sea- son with Whitby. “The Pickering team Hi- lary and I played for last year split up because of coaching differences and not enough pitching. So we went our own way,” Hilary said. “Whitby called for a tryout and I made it.” The 16-year-old Picker- ing residents have been playing fastball for 10 years. They are also hoping to land scholarships with U.S. colleges when they finish high school. “I’m trying. I’ll have to get my marks up,” Laura said. Ajax peewees win with Spartan pitching, defence AJAX —For the fourth time this year, the Ajax Spartans minor peewee baseball team came away with a vic- tory over its Pickering counterpart. The final regular season meeting between the clubs, held at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax, came down to the bottom of the seventh in- ning. A single by John Harrington cashed in Preston Rauh-Wasmund from third to give Ajax a 2-1 win. The game was the best-played en- counter between the teams this year; a pitching duel that came down to solid defence and timely hitting. Pickering opened the scoring in the top of the second inning following a leadoff single to left off Rauh-Was- mund. The runner advanced along the base path and in an attempt to catch him at third, the throw was high and the first run crossed the plate. In the fourth, Jason Jacobs led off with a grounder that handcuffed the infield and Tristan Beadle drew a walk. When Beadle drew a throw to first, Jacobs took off for third. A sacrifice fly from Jake Stevens scored Jacobs to tie the game at 1-1. Not only did Rauh-Wasmund score the winning run, but he also pitched five innings of two-hit ball that in- cluded four strikeouts. Steven Cope provided hitless relief and struck out two to keep the Pickering attack at bay. Also turning in sold defensive plays were right-fielder Kevin Jenk- ins, catcher Christopher Harrington, shortstop Blair Cope, left-fielder Ryan Singh and Beadle, the first baseman. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. * State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario KIMBERLEY FROST Agent 641 Kingston Road (Hwy #2 & Whites Rd.) Pickering, Ontario (905) 420-3221 SCOTT ANDREWS Agent 345 Kingston Road, Suite 206 (Hwy #2 & Altona Rd.) Pickering, Ontario (905) 509-1167 PAUL WILLIAMS Agent 1020 Brock Rd. S., Suite #2000 (Brock Rd. & Bayly St.) Pickering, Ontario (905) 839-6306 VIC O’HEARN Agent 467 Westney Rd. 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Call (905) 686-0002 “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling A/P PAGE 16-THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com Ajax Pickering 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: compose@durhamregion.com Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 905-683-0707 E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Web Site: www.durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art & Technique Academy of Hairstyling & Esthetics ❂ Hairstyling Diploma ❂ Esthetics Diploma ❂ 1 Week Beauty & Esthetic Camp (August 13-17) ❂ Reiki Level 1, 2 8 hours/ workshop Now accepting Registrations for Fall - Limited space! 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For an interview call: MAGIC TOUCH CHIMNEY SWEEPS AT 905-686-1414 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. DURHAM REGION NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION Requires a COLLECTIONS OFFICER Reporting to the General Manager, this position assumes responsibility for processing all accounts receivable; maintaining tenant accounts and initiating repayment plans; representing the Corporation at Housing Tribunal hearings and Small Claims Court trials, including all document preparation, mediation and entering into minutes of settlement; and preparing paperwork, initiating proceedings and ongoing liaison with collection agen- cies. Knowledge of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing guidelines for non-profit housing, the Tenant Protection Act, Tribunal and small Claims Court procedures, and social service programs is required. Experience in a computerized accounting environment and excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills are also required. Computer skills such as Windows, WordPerfect, and REMS as well as a Law Clerk degree would be definite assets. Apply in confidence to: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DURHAM REGION NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORP., 28A Albert St., Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 8S5 Fax (905) 436-5361 E-mail: drnphc@idirect.com Closing Date: Thursday, August 9th, 2001. 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help FORCED TO HIRE $22.00/HR. Oshawa distribution company requires people in set up and display dept. Ad- vancement for fast learners. Must have own car, over 18, able to start imme- diately. No experience necessary. We train, students welcome. For interview Call Tues. only 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (905) 720-1507 FULL-TIME DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE PERSON Daily duties include heavy lifting, receiving, shipping, assembly work, driving, and other duties, good driving record, computer skills an asset. Please fax resume:(905)579–6082 HOLY COW ! The boss is away this week. ......WE'LL HIRE ANYBODY! 18+ F/T only Cash $500/wk Call Donovan (905)571-2737 Landscape company has immediate openings: experienced grounds maintenance personnel. Direct work related experience with other land- scape companies. Valid Driver's license. Year round position. Call (905)623–1940 Fax (905)697-1548 Granite Golf is currently seeking service-oriented individuals to join our team and are accepting applications for the following full-time seasonal positions: Golf Course Maintenance Staff Food & Beverage Staff Back Shop Attendants All interested candidates should forward their resume to: Human Resources, Granite Club, Limited Fax: (905)642-2192 E-mail: humanresources@graniteclub.com We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted SALES PERSON/ WRITER requ- ired for established business publication in Whitby. Send resume to: sales@creativemedia- com.com or fax to (905)852-0538 CLEAN UP PERSON required for dealership in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. 905-985-7354. CULLEN GARDENS RESTAU- RANT requires line cook with 3 years experience, good people skills. Supervisory skills an asset. Apply in person to Cullen Gardens Restaurant, 300 Taunton Rd. W., Whitby, Ontario. L1N 5R5. No phone calls. ECE & ASSISTANTS needed for September for for busy daycare in Ajax and Pickering. Fax resumes to (905)420-4534. EXPERIENCE CUSTOMER service reps needed to help with the public relations as- pect of our business. Full-time openings available must be over the age of 18. Call Kayla (905)686–2442 EXP. BARTENDER & EAST INDIAN COOK who can han- dle kitchen by him/herself. Tidy, clean person. Imme- diate, part-time possibly lead- ing to full-time. Delhi Palace, Oshawa. 905-433-2390. EXPERIENCED ECE required for on call part-time. Please send resume to The Children's Place, 320 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 5J1 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST and assistant wanted in well established downtown Osha- wa salon. For interview please call Mrs. Weiss 905-436-6333 EXPERIENCED housekeepers/ Custodians wanted, floor maintenance experience mandatory. $8-$10/hour. Fax resume to (905)721-3200. Fire Your Boss! Work at home on line. above average in- come! Toll free 1-877-418- 1741 www.123ezgold.com FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. FRIENDLY PEOPLE to do tel- ephone work for busy office, no selling. Monday to Friday 5 - 9 pm Saturday 10 - 1 pm, $8 hour base salary can earn up to $15. Call Nichole, after 1 p.m. (905) 655-9053. Must have transportation FURNITURE MANUFACTUR- ER has employment oppor- tunity in its finishing room, sanding, spray staining and lacquering. Evening shift. Fax resume to College Woodwork 905-725-2912 or apply in per- son at 145 Clarence Bie- senthal Dr., Oshawa. GARDEN CENTRE requires part-time sales/office help. Must be computer literate, energetic and self staring with gardening knowledge. Please send resume to: Rundle Gar- den Centre, 1015 King St. E., Oshawa L1H 1H4 Attn: Yvonne HAIRSTYLIST required for busy Whitby Salon. Drop off resume at : 1200 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby. HOUSE CLEANERS. Needed 3-4 days a week (Mon.-Fri.). 5-6 hours per day. Drivers li- cense necessary. Transporta- tion provided in Ajax and Pickering. Call (905) 428-9765. INTERESTING LONG TERM Part time opportunity to be part of a small team em- ployed by a lady who lives with a disability. You will pro- vide personal support and as- sistance at home, work and around town. Qualifications: life experience, mature, crea- tive, energetic, outgoing per- sonality. Valid driver's li- cense, reliable vehicles and good driving record essential. Please send resume with detailed job specific cover letter to: 1801 New St., Pickering, Ontario. LlV 3L9 LABOURERS WANTED for property maintenance. Call (905)640–6330. LITTLE BEAR'S DAYCARE is looking for ECE's and assis- tants for a new centre in Scar- borough. Full time positions. (416) 724–8884. NEEDED: EFFICIENT,thorough house cleaner to clean resi- dential homes in Durham Re- gion. Needed 3 days/week between 9am-3pm. approx 10-15 hours/week to start. Possibly leading into full-time. $10/hour to start. MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE. Call (905)579– 2395, leave message NEW 24 HOUR RESTAURANT requires cooks. Apply within 559 Bloor St. W., Oshawa or fax (905)404-9034 SUPERINTENDENT COUPLES required for a high rise apart- ment building in the Brampton area. Couples only need ap- ply. Female part of the team, must be capable of doing cleaning. Male part of the team must be capable of do- ing cleaning and light main- tenance. Salary plus apart- ment, plus medical and dental plan after three month trial period. Please fax your re- sume to: (905)453-1630. If necessary, we will train the correct couple. SALES PERSON required. Leads provided. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn above average income. Call Vickie (905)426-1322. SUBWAY WHITBY 75 Con- sumers Drive has opening for Full time evenings. Apply in store Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. SUPERINTENDANT required for adult lifestyle apt. building. Suitable for retired couple. Fax to: 416-297-9499 TELEMARKETERS needed. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call (905) 579-7816 for interview. TELEMARKETING- Appoint- ment Setters required. Part- time evenings. No Selling. Hourly wage + Bonus. Call (905)426-1322 PERSON-FRIDAY for ware- house help and assembly in Pickering. Full-time day shift. Clean driving record, capable of heavy lifting. Fax resume and references to (905)428- 0447. WE ARE LOOKING for mature people to expand our Finan- cial Services business in this area. Please call Grace 905- 436-8499 PART TIME STOCKROOM/ RECEIVING ATTENDANT -We have an immediate opening for a Part time Stockroom/Re- ceiving Attendant in the Pur- chasing Department The suc- cessful candidate requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, excel- lent mathematical skills and must be a mature, organized, and detail oriented individual. Previous experience and the ability to operate powered lift- ing devices are assets. Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Please reply to: Human resources Department Web Offset Publications 1800 Ironstone Manor Pickering, Ontario L1W 3J9 or Fax: 905-831-2372 or e-mail:khume@web-offset.com All inquires will be treated in confidence ATTENTION: WORK FROM HOME! Earn $450 - $1,500/ month part-time or $2,000 - $4,500 full-time. 1-888-923- 4812. YOUTH WORKERS required for therapeutic group home for sexually offending and confused adolescents. Part time workers to assist within four resident pro- grams $11-$13/hour pending qualifications. Full time wages to start range from $25,000- $28,000 pending qualifications. Also overnight staff to start at $9.00/hour. Fax resume to Youth Connections 905-432-9885 Skilled & Technical Help515 Automation COMPANY look- ing for personnel with Auto- Cad, panel assembly and PLC programming experience for immediate employment. Fax resume to (905)571-0091. AZ DRIVER-City work for Trucking Co. in Bowmanville to do pickups and deliveries in Toronto & surrounding areas. Must have min. 2 yrs. exp., clean abstract & be flexible with hours. Please call 905-697–1403. EXPERIENCED TRUCK TIRE Repair Person required for Ajax Transport Company. Needed Saturdays only. Call (905)683–7111 HORIZONTAL BORING MILL Setter Operator. Heavy parts. CNC experience an asset. Mail resume to P.R. Engineering Ltd. 249 Toronto Ave, Oshawa, ON L1H 3C2. - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. LARGE Architectural Millwork company seeks cabinet maker in Oshawa area. Fully experienced need only apply please. Please send resume to: P.O. Box 115, c/o Northumberland News, 884 Division St., Unit 212, Cobourg, ON, K9A 5V6. LICENSED ELECTRICIANS requi- red. Must have good code know- ledge, able to work occasional wknds. Good wages, bonuses, commissions. Must be able to work without supervision. Please fax resume to (905)725–1994. LICENSED OR EXPERIENCED MECHANICS,needed imme- diately for busy truck & trailer repair shop. Apply in person to: Advantage Truck & Trailer, 199 Wentworth St. E., Oshawa, 905-721-2788. LICENSED PLUMBER by hour or subcontract, for residential work in Durham Region. Email resume or letter of in- terest to: kingscourts@hot- mail.com LOCAL OSHAWA landscape company requires reliable construction labourers. Must have own transportation and class G license. Start $10/ hour. Call 905-404-6347. PART-TIME AUTOCAD Tech- nician required starting early September. Please fax re- sume (905)436-1075 PURCHASING AGENT re- quired for well established Ajax fabricator. Experience within the steel industry pre- ferred. Top wages and bene- fits. Fax resume to (905)428– 6933 WE ARE LOOKING for an ex- perience full-time labourer in the construction/renovation field. Contact Luisa at (905)649–9998 Office Help525 AP/ACCOUNTING CLERK, ACCPAC familiarity an asset. Junior position full time (40- hrs/week). Pickering. Fax re- sume to 905-420-4216 or e- mail shandex@shandex.com CONSTRUCTION Administra- tion Assistant, Murphy Hilgers Architects Inc., a large Toronto Architectural firm, has an im- mediate opening in Oshawa for a major Health Care Pro- ject currently under construc- tion. Reporting to the con- struction administrator, your duties will entail all aspects of office management for the construction phase including correspondence, filing, routing of documents, tracking of costs & changes, etc. Famil- iarly with computer software is essential. A minimum of five years experience in a construction related position is required. A competitive salary and benefit package will be offered, commensurate with experience. Forward re- sume in confidence to Tony Dela Rama. Fax 416-467- 9182, e-mail delarama@ murphyhilgers.com OFFICE personnel required with the following experience account payable/receivable, payroll, computer skills re- quired for the above tasks and other related functions. Must be capable of working indepen- dently and have good tele-phone skills. Good salary and benefits, casual working environment, some flexibility in hours. Please fax resume to 1-905-474-2336 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE bookkeeper, knowledge of com- puterized bookkeeping an asset. Ability to work with people and good telephone manner essen- tial. Ajax area. fax resume 905- 763-0577 Sales Help & Agents530 EXPERIENCED SALES PERSON required. Leads provided. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn above average income. Fax resume to: (905)426-3194. TWO SALES TECHNICIANS wanted for immediate openings. If you are enthusiastic and believe in good health and clean water please call. Verifiable income of $50,000 +. Paid train- ing and all appointments are pre- set. Call after 1 p.m. Must have car/evening work. Call 1-877- 313-4533 THINK YOU CAN SELL?Busy RV Dealer has an opening for a proven Sales Person. Camping experience an asset. Salary + commission. 905-686-5863 EX. #26. SALES REP.for Durham area required for growing waste man- agement/recycling company. Dir- ect sales experience preferred. Salary+commissions+bonus with benefits/expenses. Mail or fax resume V.P. Sales, J&F Waste Systems Inc., 610 Finley Ave., Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2E3 905-683- 9492 UP&COMING pneumatic distrib- utor is looking for full/part-time outside sales reps/agents for East Toronto, Durham, and Peterborough. Good opportunity for retired Industrial sales rep. If interested fax-resume to; 905- 576-8539. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 AN ENERGETIC, friendly, outgo- ing, well organized Dental Assistant level 1 or 11 with expe- rience needed full-time or part- time for our office in Whitby. Send resumes to: File# 712, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 DENTAL ASSISTANT,full-time experienced PDA. Forward resume to 728 Anderson St., Whitby, L1P 1L5 DENTAL ASSISTANT/Recep- tionist required for general den- tal practice in Ajax. HARP and good interpersonal skills neces- sary. Apply File #709, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST requir- ed for office expansion. Full time with some evenings & Saturdays. Dental reception and computer experience necessary. Mail resume to: Dr. Stephen Murray, 1300 King St. E. Oshawa. L1H 8J4 EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME Dental Assistant required for busy dentist. Fax resume to (905)668-7295. HYGIENIST required full time for large Pickering practice. Some evening and occassional Saturday hours required. Fax resume to (905) 831-7094 or call Joan (905) 831-6666. HYGIENIST REQUIRED for Ajax office for Wednesdays only 905- 683-8400 JOIN OUR DYNAMIC Dental Team. Our fast paced Pickering Dental Practice is seekingan enthusiastic, outgoing and expe- rienced full-time Administrator/ Receptionist to join our extra- ordinary staff. Some evenings & Saturdays. ABEL/Assisting expe- rience an asset. Fax resume to 905-420-4056. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN F/T P/T required for our location in Pickering. We offer excellent hours, wages and benefits. Zadall and Long term care expe- rience an asset. Contact Elaine Akers or Roxanne Tang 905-420- 7335. or fax 905-420-7342 or email operations @medicalphar- macies.com PICKERING ORAL SURGERY office. RN required, 4 days per week, anesthesia experience pre- ferred. Fax resume to 905-837- 1703 RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT required for busy optometric practice part-time potentially leading to full-time. Experience an asset but not necessary. Fax resume to (905)435-4633 RN FOR ORAL SURGERY Part-time no nights/weekends. Critical care recovery. Emer- gency or dental a plus. New rate, benefits optional. send resume to Dr. R. Klein 92 Church St. S. Suit 102 Ajax L1S 6B4 or fax 905-619-0748. RN/ORAL SURGERY full-time or min. 3 days/week no nights, no weekends. Critical Care/ O.R./ Recovery/ Emergency or Dental a plus. NEW RATES. Benefits optional. Send re- sume, in confidence, to Dr. S. Fenwick, 40 King St.W., Su- ite#502, Oshawa, ON LlH 1A4 or fax resume 905-434-2357 Hotel/Restaurant540 CHEF/MANAGER Required in Whitby, Mon-Fri, no wkds, Ca- feteria style service, top pay, benefits. 2 years experience required. Near Go Station. Fax resume to (416)449-3562. Houses For Sale100 FOR SALE PICKERING area. 3-bedroom bungalow with many upgrades. Large mature lot, Liverpool/Hwy 2, close to schools & all other amenities. Private Dave 905-831-7055 anytime. LOVING, FUN TIME DAYCARE 6 months to 4 years. Fenced backyard, playroom music and much more. Hot/Cold lunches and snacks. Strouds Lane E. of Whites Rd. Karen 905-837-9267 LOW OR $0 DOWN,4-closed homes, tax and share of sales, financing available. Toll free 1-800-882-3881. Private Sales103 PRIVATE SALE - AJAX, exec- utive home, 2,800 sq ft., 1 year new. Circular oak stair- case, 2 step-up Roman tubs. c/a, c/v, f/p, main-floor laun- dry, fenced backyard. $279,000. (416)994–4363 Townhouses For Sale105 TOWNHOUSE/CONDO-Ajax, 3, bedroom, 1 /1/2 bath, fin- ished basement, garage, gas heating, AC. By owner. 905- 686–1628, for appointment. Indust./ Comm. Space145 OSHAWA INDUSTRIAL Space: 11,000sq.ft. with load- ing dock and yard space. $5/ sq.ft. net Oshawa Boundary Mall: 8800sq.ft. prestige in- dustrial space with finished offices, loading dock and drive-in door. $5.95/sq.ft. net. New space available Sept. 15th. Call Ed Vanhaverbeke Associate Broker Royal Lep- age Frank Real Estate. (905) 576-4111 or Direct (905) 987- 3211 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 exist- ence. Owners retiring. Call Kathie 905-427-5589 FISH & CHIPS RESTAURANT Close to 401. Fully equipped and clean. Long lease, low rent. Must sell 905-723–3474 Call John. LAWN MAINTENANCE Company in Clarington Durham. Established 8 yrs $150,000 plus, yearly sales. 30% growth from year 2000. In excess of $40,000 in assets. Serious inquiries fax name & phone number to (905)786-2122. SIGN FRANCHISE RATED #1 expanding locally. Turnkey operation. Financing avail- able. Call 1-800-286-8671 or www.signarama.com 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 PICKERING - LARGE 2-bdrm basement, private, big above ground windows, a/c, gas f/p, freshly painted, new carpets/ tiles, fenced yard backs onto park, 4 appliances, 2-car parking. Close to GO, 401, schools, shopping. $825+, avail- able immediately. 717 Kingfisher Dr. Showing Monday, August 6th 7pm-8pm (416)564–9982 ONE BEDROOM apartment, large kitchen/living-room w/ ceramics, large bathroom, fridge & stove, washing ma- chine & dryer, $850/mth. Ca- ble included. Avail. Sept 1. First & last. 905-619-8085. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT, Pickering, kitchenette, 3pc. bath, includes cable, utilities, separate laundry, 2 car park- ing, non-smoker, no pets please. First/last, $800/month. Sept 1st. (905)626–3448 (905)509-1409. 1400 SQ. FT. APARTMENT, Port Perry area, 3-bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, living room, ap- pliances, heating/AC, 1st & last. Available immediately. $1350/month all inclusive. Call (705)-324-2039 2 BEDROOM basement apart- ment, Westney/Kingston, utilities included, separate entrance. $875/month, first/last, available immediately. 905-619-9549 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 - spacious, legal 2 bed- room basement apt., sep. en- trance, laundry, parking, quiet crescent. No smoking, no pets, first/last/references. Avail immediately. $800+. 905-686-8104. AJAX-UPPER level 4-bed- room living room/family room, 2-1/2 baths, full kitch- en, close to school/park/ transportation. Kingston Rd. & Westney. $1250/month + utili- ties. Available Sept. 1. Refer- ences. 905-683–2611. NORTH PICKERING, 1-bed- room apartment. Non-smoker, no pets, hydro, heating in- cluded $850 monthly. Avail- able immediately. Call (905)428–3589 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1ST, two 1-bedroom apartments smoke/pet-free building. Parking, laundry, $550 & $675 inclusive, references. Call (905)576–7540, leave mes- sage. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 2-bed- room September 1 $850. 1- bedroom October 1, $750. In well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m.- 6p.m. CENTRAL OSHAWA,upper 2- bedroom, 2 baths, duplex apartment, enclosed porch, tool shed, laundry, and park- ing. (905)728–6836 $850 in- clusive. LUXURY BASEMENT in Pick- ering, 1-bedroom, walkout separate entrance, large up- graded kitchen, laundry, park- ing/garage, no pets, no smok- ing, cable, single female pre- ferred. All inclusive. (905)686–1333. South pickering 1 bedroom basement apt mature quiet nonsmoker, pet free, 3 ap- pliances, eat in kitchen, full bath parking, a/c inclusive from $680 month. 905-831– 6087 LIVERPOOL/HWY 2 large 2- bedroom upper level apart- ment, spacious living & dining room, close to amenities/GO, available Sept. 1st. $875/ month includes utilities. Call 416-888-6536 NORTH WHITBY - bachelor basement apt. $600/month in- clusive. Avail. July 1st. Also room available immediately. Suitable for working mature female. First/last required. Please call Shirley after 4:30pm (905)665-6267 or leave msg. NORTH/WEST OSHAWA -2 bedroom basement apart- ment, parking, separate en- trance, $800/month inclusive. 3 bedroom main floor, park- ing, $950/month, avail. Aug. 1st, first/last. 905-509–0356. OSHAWA - 1 BEDROOM & 2-BEDROOMS available Oct. lst. Adult lifestyle. Electric heat, washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, No pets. 905-579–9016. OSHAWA - NORTHWEST large 1-bdrm basement apt. 1100 sq ft. Separate entrance, non-smoker, no pets. Avail. immediately or Sept 1. $675/ month inclusive. (905)571– 6558. OSHAWA BACHELOR attic of house, stove, ridge, mi- crowave, parking, private en- trance, Adelaide/Mary St. area, $475 inclusive. no pets. First/last required. Call (905)728-3481 or (905)436– 6085 OSHAWA near shopping cen- tre. Large 2bdrm basement apartment. immediate pos- session, newly renovated, one parking, two separate en- trances, first/last required. extremely clean, all inclusive $850/month. 905-723–9577 PICKERING 1-bdrm base- ment, newly renovated w/large window. Seperate entrance, parking, cable. Close to 401 & Pickering Town Centre. No smoking/pets. Avail. imme- diately. $700 inclusive. 416- 294-7315 PICKERING - Deluxe 1 B/R base- ment apt. Private entrance, laun- dry, parking, A/C. Available August 30th. No pets/smoking. $750/month + 1/4 utilities. Call 905-839-7682. PICKERING - Bayly and Westshore, 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. Suits single/ working person. Non-smoker, parking, separate entrance. First/last $750/each. Available Sept. 1st. 905-839-4857. PICKERING VILLAGE,Avail- able immediately - 2 bed- room basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, no smoking/pets, 1-car park- ing only. $795/month inclu- sive. (416)783-1410 or (905)683-2745 SEPT. 1ST - newly renovated bright spacious one-bedroom apt. Fridge, stove, cable, bus, c/air, one-parking, sep. en- trance, no pets/no smoker First/last $700/mo/inclusive. 905-436-1279; 905-721-7519, Debbie. 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. VERY CLEAN bachelor apart- ment, no pets, non-smoker only, all inclusive, south Pickering, Rougemount area, $495/mo. Call 905-509-0992 WHITBY BRIGHT new 1-bed- room basement apt in private home. Cable, laundry, a/c, 1- parking. Suitable for 1 adult. No smoking/pets. Avail. Sept 1. $825 inclusive. (905)666– 8787 WHITBY downtown Dunlop St. W. 1 bdrm. basement apart- ment separate entrance, utili- ties, laundry and parking in- clude, Avail September 1. $700.905-706-5200 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Condominiums For Rent180 TWO BEDROOM CONDO in Courtice, ground floor, avail. immediately. $1,400/month inclusive with cable, local tel- ephone, 2-car parking, fire- place & storage. First & last, 905-623-0079, 416-875-3221 NEWER 2-BDRM CONDO, greenhouse kitchen, on suite laundry, 2 baths. Avail. Sept 1. $1,200/month. Westney Rd., Ajax. First, last, references, credit check. (416)281–2200 Houses For Rent185 WESTNEY/HWY 2 3-bedroom end unit townhouse, single garage, air, 1-1/2 baths, ap- pliances, suit working couple, near all amenities, $1200+ utilities monthly. Available Sept 1st. Pgr. (416)608-0352, leave message ENJOY ADULT LIVING AT Wilmot Creek. 2 bedroom bungalow, $900 plus utilities, days 905-433-6661, evenings 905-576-9318. (adults pre- ferred) GARDEN/ROSSLAND gor- geous new 3 bdrm detached home. 1400 sq ft., single ga- rage, hardwood, 2 1/2 baths, appliances. $1,400 + utilities. Avail Sept. 1. Call Karen Pe- terson. (905)831–2273 PICKERING Clean detached 3 bed- room 2 1/2 baths, single garage large eat-in kitchen built in appliances, finished basement, central air/vac. Fenced in yard. Walk to school, shops and GO. No smokers, no pets, $1275+/monthly. Available Sept. 1st (905) 839-9227 (705) 426-9397 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 $$ Government Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your business or farm. 1-800-505-8866 PIANO KEYBOARD TEACHERS for group instruction, Pickering, Conservatory of Music (Placement Div.) P/T Saturdays and Monday Eves. Fax 416-281-4140 HARWOOD/401 Several Positions available with leading Canadian Publisher. Salary & Bonus. Full-time & Part-time positions. (905) 426-4246 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001-PAGE 17 A/P CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING Full and Part time maintenance positions available. Duties:cleaning & general repairs Fax resume to:905-686-6440 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Kitchen Managers, Line Chefs, Servers, Hostess (Willing to train) You must be energetic and willing to make $$$$ Apply within with resume before 11am Attention Sheila 105 Bayly St. Ajax Due to our expansion MAGWYER’S PUB Needs You! NOW HIRING: NEW STORE OPENING Steeple Hill Shopping Centre 650 Kingston Rd Pickering Looking for Full and Part Time Cashiers/Merchandisers Shipper/Receiver Beauty Advisors Fax resume to 905-668-7097 Melanie Pringles Restaurant 705 Kingston Road @ Whites is currently looking for Permanent Full-time COOKS Apply in person with resume MUSIC TEACHERS Required with car. Minimum Grade 8 practi- cal, Grade 2 Theory (or equivalent) Vocal and all instruments. Flexible hours. Please email resume to: learnmusic@home.com or call (905) 721–9799 OFFICE / DRIVER HELP REQ. • For deliveries/ company vehicle •Data entry & reception •General office duties Please fax resume to: (705) 277-9400 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE is looking for a Full-time Maintenance Labourer to per- form general maintenance duties and to ensure the parking and exterior of the building is clean. Basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry experience required. Knowledgeable in a variety of trades (i.e. lights, ballasts, doors, hardware, drywall and ceramic repair). Must be able to work shifts (inc. weekends & nights). For detailed job description visit www.pickeringtowncentre.com\ab_job.html Fax resume to (905)420-9379 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 Durham area manufacturer of process equipment and automation requires a Mechanical Designer/ Mechanical Design Engineer. Entry level persons will be considered. References required. Industry competitive wages and benefits. Fax resumes to:(905) 434-7593 Attn: Mr. Lee. H.R. Dept. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help TestForce Systems Inc., a leading distributor in test and measurement equipment requires a Service Technician in our Pickering facility. Ideal candidate would have 3-5 years experience with electronic instruments and test equipment. duties include field and shop service of a variety of test equipment. Must be able to repair to component level. Please e-mail resume and salary expectations to sgurr@testforce.com No phone calls please DURHAM MAZDA currently has an opening for: ❐AUTOMOTIVE SALES PERSONNEL For app't. call General Manager @ 905-668-6881 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents RPN'S & RN'S PART-TIME, EVENING SHIFT Community Nursing Home, at Village Retirement Centre. Please Call 905 831-2522 or 1-866-471-9037 Or fax resume to 905 420-6030 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental UNDECIDED STUDENTS !!! Are you in limbo right now? Here is your chance to make $$$ & have fun @ the same time. CALL NOW ! F/T Must be 18+ Call Christina (905) 571-0102 510 General Help 530 Sales Help & Agents 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent PICKERING 3-BDRM house, main floor. Duplex. Bright, clean, a/c, fenced backyard backs on to park, 5 applianc- es, carpet/hardwood flooring, Close to GO, 401, schools & shopping. 2-car parking, $1,225+. Avail. immediately, 717 Kingfisher Dr. Will show Monday August 6th, 7pm- 8pm. (416)564–9982 Townhouses For Rent190 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE Co-Operative housing, small community. $849 & $870. plus utilities. Please call 905-666- 2008. Applications may be picked up at Pringle Creek Co- Op Unit 85 or Unit 25. 95 Crawforth St., Whitby. SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bed- room townhouse close to schools, shopping. $975 per month plus utilities. First/last. Available Aug or Sept 1st. (905) 579-9956 days. Housing Wanted191 PROFESSIONAL WORKING non-smoking mature couple (no pets) wishing to house sit approximately Thanksgiving- May 1st. References provid- ed. Serious inquiries. P.O. Box 70647 Whitby, ON. L1N 9G3 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AVAILABLE Immediately Fur- nished room in Pickering, ca- ble, kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO. $180 bi-weekly. (905)-420–4318. PICKERING - BROCK/HWY#2 furnished room, upper level in large quiet home. Opposite bus stop, no parking. Septem- ber 1st, $400/month. Call 905- 619–1930 PICKERING-LOVLEY fur- nished room in spacious home, non smoker, no pets, TV, cable, laundry, Go train, Town centre 5 mins., $450, available August. 416-922– 0828. 416-573-4445. WESTNEY & Rossland, small room available for $350/ month, larger room available for $450/month inclusive, available Sept. 1st. Clean home, quiet street. no-smok- ing/no pets 905-426–2812 Shared Accommodation194 LARGE HOUSE on 10 acres, non-smoker, no pets, hard- wood floors, jacuzzi, adult male preferred, 1st and last, $390/month. 905-786-1143. 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. BAYLY & LIVERPOOL, $500/ month all inclusive, first/last, non-smoking, no pets, suits female occupancy, viewed by appointment. Available imme- diately. Call 905-421–0359 and leave message. WORKING PROFESSIONAL/ STUDENT seeks same to share house, in quiet loca- tion, close to all amenities. $400/month, inclusive. Avail- able immediately. Please call 905-644-7862. Vacation Properties200 $6,900; $1000 DOWN; $100 monthly, fully serviced wood- ed trailer lot near Cobourg. Sand beach. Hydro/water/ sewers, rolling hills, next to county forest, great swim- ming/fishing. Call 416-431- 1555 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, per- fect family vacation home 3 bedroom townhouse, pool, ja- cuzzi, tennis court, pond, BBQ, private yard, close to beach and golfing. Available now. For info. & photos (905) 579- 3788. BOBCAYGEON-2 Bedroom cottage available August 6th through September 30th. Great fishing and swimming. 905-431–0871. COTTAGES FOR RENT with excellent fishing, mountain biking, trail hiking, boat rentals.... Bancroft, Ontario - beautiful York River. Call 1- 613-332-1072 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, fur- nished 2-3 bedroom manu- factured homes. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, near beaches, major attractions, NHL Hock- ey, NFL Football, Blue Jay baseball. Children welcome. Photos. $275/week (less than motel) (905)683–5503 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 RENTING New Coleman fold down campers, 6 & 7 sleep- ers, Taos 995lbs, Santa-Fe 1600lbs, sink, stove, refrig- erators, awnings, etc. from $325/week. Brooklin (905)655–8893 Sports Equipment230 FULL SUSPENSION Special- ized MTN BIKE, ground con- trol, comp A1, LX comp. Riser bars, computer clipless peds. Very little use, $700. Port Hope area, 905-797-1174, ask for Earl. Boats & Supplies232 12-FOOT ALUMINUM BOAT & TRAILER. 6-H.P. Evinrude Motor, nearly new, complete ith running lights & accesso- ries. Asking $3500 OBO. Phone 905-725-6491. 17.5FT. CHRYSLER Bowrider 70Hp partial top, runs good, EZ loader trailer, tests avail- able. $2150 o.b.o. (905)725- 7693 (snp) 1987 DORAL 28' OAL, new batteries, new windows, very clean, teak accent, head, wa- ter, fridge, shore power, 8cyl., at Marina near Port Perry. Must sell, have other boat. Asking $20,500 o.b.o. (905)668–6102. 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 mo- tor 5-1/2 Hp, Johnson 1963 $215. Pools & Supplies234 DON'T PAY A cent 20ft. Kayak rectangular pool - decking $3,695 self-installed (on se- lected models) 25yr. war- rantee, installation avail. at additional cost.(416)798-7509, 1-800-668-7564 Hobbies & Crafts237 Horse Supplies & Boarding303 PRIVATE BARN,large box stalls, individual paddocks, sand ring, lessons, minutes to Oshawa. (905)433–8795. STALL AVAILABLE private barn, individual feeding, daily turnout. Raglan area. (905)655–7845 Poultry and Livestock305 AQHA REG. STALLION Sorrel 5 yrs old, and this year's colt for sale. Call for background info, also stud services avail- able. (905)725–7493 NEW DANBY window air con- ditioners - 5,000 - 12,000 btu from $249 - $499. Scratch and dent - Variety of new ap- pliances, Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/ up, re- conditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 14 ft. sports pal canoe with two house power johnson $800, epson colour printer , exercise bike, rower, stepper, punching bag etc. Reasonable 905-725-4973 ATTENTION: Best Price in On- tario! 500W receiver plus speakers only $480. Special- izing in JVC products. Sale 5.1 Dolby digital w/DTS, digital ready Pro Logic High end 2 channel stereo systems. Complete high end packages including receiver, DVD play- er w/digital converter includ- ing DTS. 6+1 CD players, double cassette decks, 5 speakers, for very special price. JVC tuners, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables, signal processors, VCRs, DVD players, tele- visions. 90 day layaway. Oshawa Stereo 905-579-0893 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Wash- ers reg/extra-cap $149/up. Dryers extra/reg $125/up. Large selection of fridges $100/up. Side-by-sides $299. Air conditioners $100/up. De- humidifiers $99. Too much to list, visit our showroom. Parts, sales, service, barbe- cue parts. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 BEAUTIFUL FLORAL plum/ olive coloured couch & chair, 3 years old/excellent condi- tion, $900. Call 905-987-4198. 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 BOATS AND CAMPER Trailers (new +used). Lowest Prices, Best Selection -Holiday World Marine & RV Centre, Hwy#12 (Brock St. Whitby) 3.5kms north of Brooklin. 905-655- 8176 Browsers Welcome! BOWFLEX POWER PRO FOR SALE with extra attachments. Payed $2500 asking $1900 firm. 905-576–8910 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 ROOMS COMPLETE- LY CARPETED $299. (30 yrds.) NO HIDDEN COSTS!!! Commercial carpet at $4.95 yd. Berber carpet at $7.50 yd. 40 oz. Saxony carpet at $11.50 yd. Free shop at home servic- es. Guaranteed best prices. SAILLIAN CARPETS, 905-373- 2260. CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE SALE-Carpet three rooms, completely installed w/premi- um pad, 30sq.yds, from $339. Free/fast service. Guaranteed installation, residential/com- mercial. Financing available. Customer satisfaction guar- anteed. For free estimate Call Mike 905-431-4040 CEDAR TREES for sale, start- ing from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free delivery. Call Bob (705)878–0441 Pager (905)440-7817 DININGROOM 14 PCE cher- rywood. 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 Sys- tems with programmed card $250. Installation available. Plug & play emulation pack- ages from $199. HU program- ming $35. Call 905 626-6092 RCA 4120 SATELLITE SYSTEMS with HU card $380; w/dual L&B $420. H-Cards $250 with bootst- rap $350, HU Hash fix & HU Pro- gramming $50. Installation from $150. (905)426–9394 Ajax. DIRECT TV SYSTEMS com- plete with programed HU Card. Professional installation for all systems. H & HU card programming with special- hash fix. Kirk's Satellite Services. 1-905-728-9670-Bill 1-905-666-9921-Steve. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets Free delivery by tractor trailer load only Oshawa Whitby area. 905-434-0392. (snp) gas lawn mower, 5hp 22" cut w/height adjustment. Like new 1-yr-old, $150-obo. 420–5255 HARDWOOD FLOORING FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $l.99 sq. ft. Also, refinishing old floors & sanding needs. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dun- das St. E., Whitby 905-433- 9218 OSHAWA HARDWOOD FLOORS LTD. JUVENILE bedroom set, sin- gle bed w/mattress, bookcase headboard, side drawers, double dresser w/mirror, ex- cellent condition $650; bunkbed single w/double frame; computer with printer. (905)428–9467. MCKEEN FURNITURE.Buy- 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 MOVING MUST SELL! fridge $300; stove $300; dishwasher $350; microwave $50; air conditioner $250; antique oak desk $2,000 (regular $4000) pine desk $200; chair $20; end table $40; office desk $80; stair master $490; gravity rid- er $125; weights $20; AB cruncher $20; ski's $20; tropi- cal plants $75; lamp $20; filing cabinet $69; drafting table $75; rugs $50; bench $30; bakers rack $190; cupboards $300; hutch $100; Craft Show Booth; fabric cutter $1,000; costume jewellery; ladies clothing. (905)728–3200 MOVING SALE - GE range $125, excellent condition, self cleaning; Window a/c, $25; swing- set $25; 3 kitchen swi- vel chairs $10/each, almond/ cream; GE portable dish- washer $100; 905-686–6367 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Sum- mer Special on now- Pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certificates available. Check out the web at www.bar- bhall.com or call Barb at 905- 427-7631. Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 - $35., PS2 Version 1 & 2 $75., Version 3 $95., Version 4 $125. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Bea- trice/Wilson area (905)721- 2365 POOL TABLE, beautiful 4.5x9', solid light oak, turned legs, 1" slate, leather pockets, acces- sories, brass light, $2800. Pentium 166 starter computer, loaded $350. 905-259-2755 RCA DIRECT TV SATELLITE, complete programmed, ready to go! $250. HU Card pro- grammed $180; HU Program- ming $35; Installation avail- able for $125. Call 905-723- 0973 or 905-668-4964. RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. RIDING LAWN MOWER MTD, 20Hp, 46" cut, 14-speed, 1 yr old, $1800. Call (905)655– 5020 SATELLITE SYSTEM specials $149 installed after rebate. 16 years experience. (905)655– 3661 OAK/PINE FURNITURE...Our Mission Furniture is on the floor...Come and see the Style that has turned the Furniture World upside down..We are also now carrying a full line of HANDCRAFTED MENNONITE FURNITURE in addition to our own lines...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region...Bring your ideas/ plans and let us turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Woodworking facility and let us show you how fine furniture is made..Remember..."There is no Substitute for Quali- ty"...Traditional Woodwork- ing...115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985-8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. PIANO SALE starts August 15th on all Roland digital, Sa- mick acoustic pianos and used pianos. All Howard Mill- er clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Articles Wanted315 ANTIQUES?Absolutely!Ad- vice- always valuable, usually free! Purchasing outright, es- tates w/some antique cont- ents, (no limit to value con- sidered), collections of any sort, quantities or single an- tique items. Special interest in Moorcroft pottery. I'll try to re- spond to all queries. Robert Bowen Antiques- Brooklin, Ontario. (905)655-8049 or (905)242-0890. WANTED - USED TOOL BOX, 3 1/2 - 4 ft. tall. Call 905-438- 8552 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 HELP GIVE A HOMELESS pet a second chance. Healthy kit- tens, vet check with first booster. Adult cats, all spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs available for adoption. Pet supplies and donations always welcomed. Foster homes for medium to large dogs as well as timid cats needed. Call Durham An- imal Adoption at (905) 438– 8411 JACK RUSSEL pups. Beautiful markings. Tri-coulors & brown and white, tails and dew claws done, well tempered, first shots, vet inspected $300. Call 905-655–9899. SOFT-COATED Wheaton Ter- rier puppies, home-raised, gorgeous Teddy bears. Par- ents on-site. Ready to Go! $850. Call Mrs. Green (905) 430–0531. Cars For Sale400 1991 PONTIAC TEMPEST, 224km, certified & emission tested, 4 dr, V6, am/fm cas- sette, very clean, must sell, $3000 obo. Call 905-434-0392 snp 1988 BUICK LESABRE, no rust $2,200 as is, $2,500 certified. 1997 Chevy Lumina SE, safe and reliable $9,800 certified. (905)430-7119.snp 1988 PLYMOUTH RELIANT - 4-cylinder, automatic, 2-door, white, no rust, great shape, runs and drives excellent, economical, air conditioning works ice cold, very clean. $1875.00 Certified/Emissions dealer. (905) 718–5032. 1988 PONTIAC 6000, silver, 4dr, only 150,000km, air, runs perfectly and drives great, mint condition, clean, new winter tires, second owner. $1,700. (905)728–3200 1989 CAVALIER Convertible, good condition $3000. 905- 839–7132. 1989 OLD CUTLESS Su- preme, 2 door, white on bur- gundy, automatic, 2.8 V6, 165kkm. PW, PL, PM, PT, needs little to certify. $1900./ OBO 905-987–2206. 1989 VOLKSWAGON JETTA 4 door, automatic, air, sunroof, runs great, needs some work. 192,000 kms. $1950 as is or best offer. Call 905-668-2236 1990 FORD TEMPO & TOPAZ $1999 each. 1990 Cavalier $2995. 1988 Caravan, 7 seater red, $2995. Above vehicles certified +E-tested. Ask about warranties. 905-683-7301 or 905-4249002 1992 BLACK BUICK SKY- LARK,6 cyl, auto, fully load- ed, new engine 3000 km, car has 146,000 km. Cert. & E- tested $5000. Call 905-985- 7717, Ken Edwards Auto & Sales. 1992 EAGLE TALON ESI,5 speed, private. Certified. Classic mint condition. Spent $$$ for perfection. Complete history file, Serious inquires only. $6,200. (905)427–9382, (905) 839-2097 ext. 1 1992 GEO METRO 5-speed, 4- door, 158,000km, great car for student, emission tested, $2000 firm, as is. 905-430– 2122. 1993 RED HONDA CIVIC, standard transmission, 4- door, good shape, new tires. Asking $5,900. 905-852-5749 between 10 & 5:30 Mon-Sat 1994 GRAND AM GT, black, 5 speed, AM/FM CD, clean, loaded, 100,000 kms. on new engine. $3,900 OBO. Call 905- 885-6863. 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 192,000 km. Excellent shape, tint, bra, American racing rims, 4 cyl, 5 spd, pdl, alarm, stereo system included $3500. 905-720-0774. 1996 CAVALIER,automatic, mint condition, E-test, certi- fied, 2 new tires, low mileage. $7500 O.B.O. Call 905-430– 2647. 1997 JEEP TJ,6 cyl, auto, a/c, cruise, tilt, 160,000 km. $15,500; 1994 CAVALIER Z24, 6 cyl. auto, loaded, mint con- dition, 185,000 km, $6495; 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 6 cyl. auto, 2 dr, 148,000 km. $4500; 1995 CAVALIER, 2 dr, 4 cyl. standard, 175,000 km. $6595; 1988 GMC P.U. 4X4, 5.7, 5 spd, loaded, rebuilt eng. $6995; All vehicles cert. & e- tested. 1 year limited power- train warranty. Call Doug, Days 905-985-0074; Eve. 705- 277-3250. Dealer. 1997 SUNFIRE,2 door, auto, mint condition, 1 owner, 85,000kms, certified, $9000. Call (905)436–1670 2001 BLACK PONTIAC SUN- FIRE GT, 2 dr., almost new, 4,400 kil., loaded sunroof, immaculate, $l6,500. (905) 697–0408 LEASING AVAILABLE New/ Used Vehicles. 8.5% you work, you drive. 100% suc- cess rate over 4 years. No turndowns. Tridell Leasing 905-426-0252 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. LOOKING FOR GOOD '95 Chrysler Concorde transmis- sion for 3.3 litre V6 engine. Low km. Call Kirk 905-261-4397 snp WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 GM 1/2 TON Truck step bar for Year 2000 or 2001 made by West In $150; 1/2 ton truck 1-1/2" aluminum tube boat rack 77-1/2 x 63-1/2 x 26-1/2" High $100. Call after 12p.m. (905)728-5088.snp Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1991 DODGE RAM 350 Ex- tended self-contained camper, 318 V8, raised roof, a/c, awn- ing, light interior w/new fabric, 158K, excellent condition. 2 new batteries. Certified/e-test- ed. $9,900. (905)449–7260 1992 FORD AEROSTAR VAN, V6, auto, 106,000 kms., $1,500 as is. 905-372-7447. 1993 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer Edition. Green & Tan. 180,000km. automatic, load- ed. $8000 certified obo 905- 720-1435 1998 FORD E150 cargo-V6, auto, O/D, 1/2 ton, like new, AM/FM, new brakes, barn side doors, 109,000km, white over grey interior, cert., $15,9000 obo 905-640-6446. 1998 GMC SAFARI VAN, 8- passenger, extra height, cruise, ps, pb, auto, air, dual air bags, am/fm cassette, ABS brakes, tinted windows, silver grey & interior, certified & emission, 135,000 km. asking $13,000. 1-705-324-0930 1999 OLDS SILHOUETTE, leather seats, fully loaded, take over lease @$338 per mo. or purchase for $21,900. For more details call (905) 623–2768 ESTATE SALE 1990 GMC Sa- fari Van, mint condition, p. windows, a/c, 138,000km. $8000 or best offer. Call (905)723–5708 Motorcycles435 1984 YAMAHA VENTURE ROYALE, 53,000 km, onboard compressor, air shocks, am/ fm cassette radio, cruise, many other, asking $4,500. Call 905-728–7249 1996 KAWASAKI NINJA 600R, black, all original, mint condi- tion, only 16,000 kms., comes with cover and disc lock. $6,000 firm. call 905-404- 8242. NO TEST PILOTS PLEASE. 1998 NINJA KAWASAKI ZX6R, green, extra front tire, matching leather suit & hel- met. Must sell!! $7900. obo. 905-985-2034. Announcements255 Personals268 DURHAM'S OWN DATING SERVICE!905-683-1110. Create a private mailbox ad or browse other ads free. Meet a new Friend or Love for life. www.asylumcafe.com HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Mother's Helpers271 MOTHER'S HELPER NEEDED -assist caring for newborn twins. Must be reliable +nur- turing. Light housekeeping also required. Altona/Twyn Rivers. ECE an asset. Full- time hours, 5 days/week. Call or fax resumes/references: Ann 905-509-4440 Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE 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. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 INFANT CARE between the ages 3 mnths to 18-mnths smoke/pet-free E.C.E. 1st Aid & infant CPR Receipts & Ref- erences Shoalpoint Rd. Bayly Laurie 905-426–4954. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smok- ing, receipts. 905-428-1244. SCHOOL-TIME DAYCARE Opening soon in Ajax, across from Costco. Experienced, quali- fied and very caring staff. Call now while space is still available 905-428-8847 Daycare Wanted274 LIVE IN caregiver/housekeeper, required for Pickering family, with 10 and 6 year old. Duties include child care, cooking and housekeeping. Call (905) 421–9269 LIVE IN NANNY wanted, must have experience dealing with twins in Ajax. To start January 2002. Call for interview. 905- 619–1423. LIVE-OUT NANNY needed Mond- ay-Friday 7:30am - 4pm for 3 yr. old. Starting September. Refer- ences required. Westney Rd/Hwy #2 area. Call (905)427–5519 for interview. Mortgages Loans165 DEBT CONSOLIDATION, Trouble paying out credit cards monthly? Use the Equi- ty in your home to save thou- sands of $. Tax arrears, vaca- tions, home improvements also qualify. First Mortgage rates 5.50%. Call J.M.S. 905- 655-8561 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 95%. From 6.5% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686- 2557. 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General improvements All work guaranteed Walter Leaver 428–2145 ALL TYPES OF HOME RENOVATIONS Special tiles, basements, painting, kitchens, bathrooms, hardwood floors Dave (416)788–2386 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com THE AJAX PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, August 5, 2001-PAGE 19 A/P RETIRED CRAFTSMEN & OTHER EXPERTS FOR LOW COST HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting & Much More Insured, Bonded, 1 Year warranty 905-686-7236 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. Fax (905) 686-8072 (905) 686-5211 Minor to Major Renovations including Remodelling for the disabled. Res. Comm. Ind. Free Estimates A & C ROOFING/WINDOWS LTD. • All types of roofing and windows • Full warranties guaranteed • Bonded and Insured • Free estimates • Financing available. 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Clowns, character look-alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED JOHN CURTIS In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who passed away August 5th, 1999 Alone, but never quite alone we face an empty chair; But sometimes in the silence we imagine he is there. Our companion for so many years no longer here with us, And yet in some mysterious way he keeps us company. Greatly missed & lovingly remembered by wife Ethel, daughter Wendy & her husband Brain, grandchildren Scott, Shane and Caroline, Sarah and great-grandchildren Olivia & Autumn. 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 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam 700 Home Improvements 710 Painting and Decorating 905 Adult Entertainment To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. 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Finished in green with grey leather interor. Stk#5476A ✔ (416) 287-7777 *Sale prices are plus GST., PST, Admin, & all applicable taxes. **6 months/6,000 km (whichever comes first, $600 maximum per claim to a maximum of three claims) HWY 401 L AW R E N C E KINGSTON RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.MILITA R Y T R A I L BEECHGROVEOUT OF TOWN? 1-800-465-8142 THE PRICE AND SELECTION LEADERS!THE PRICE AND SELECTION LEADERS! NICK PNICK PASTOREASTORE Used Car Manager CARLO CARDAMONECARLO CARDAMONE Sales Consultant HERB DIXONHERB DIXON Sales Consultant NORNORTON GABRIELTON GABRIEL Sales Consultant RUSSELL ROSERUSSELL ROSE Sales Consultant THE PRICE AND SELECTION LEADERTHE PRICE AND SELECTION LEADER EVEREVERY DAY DA VIDSON CHRVIDSON CHR YSLER CERYSLER CER TIFIED VEHICLES HASTIFIED VEHICLES HAS 100 UUSED VEHICLES TTO CHOOSE FFROM *on selected CPOV vehicles ask for details 1996 CHRYSLER LHS Chrysler’s flag ship. Fully appointed including power moon roof, loaded. 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Stk#68873A ..................$11,888 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX CONVERTIBLE Spoil yourself rotten. Fully equipped including air conditioning, power windows, power locks locks, tilt, cruise,A/C. white top. ......................Hurry Only $23,988 1998 DODGE RAM SLT Only 35 km’s, like new, finished in blue, fully equipped including power windows, locks, tilt, cruise.A must see..................................................$19,888 1997 HONDA ACCORD EXR The ultimate Honda builds. Fully equipped including leather, power moonroof, power windows, locks, tilt cruise. 85,000kms........................................$16,988 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP Ideal work trade fully reconditioned and roady to go. Finished in green. Auto,Air. Stk.# 5500A............................................................................$13,988 1998 DODGE STRATUS Rated as one of the best used cars to buy. 4DR, auto transmission. Finished in white. Low KMS. Local trade. 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