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Have your say at
open house for
women’s shelter
AJAX —An open house is
being held tomorrow (Thursday)
to deal with a rezoning for a
women’s shelter.
The Feb. 28 meeting runs
from 7 to 9 p.m. in the HMS Ajax
Room of the Ajax Community
Centre, on Centennial Drive.
The Ajax-Pickering Women’s
Centre wants to open a 25-bed
shelter for abused women and
children in the Town-owned facili-
ty at the corner of Harwood Av-
enue and Westney Road.
For the past decade, the
Durham Regional Police have
leased the building.
Together with converting the
existing building, an 8,000-
square-foot addition is proposed.
A special open house is
being held at 4 p.m. for the resi-
dents of Westwood Manor, which
is immediately adjacent to the
site.
Ajax council is expected to
deal with the rezoning request
some time in the spring. If ap-
proved, the shelter could open
by the end of the year.
For more information on the
meetings or the women’s shelter
proposal, call Ajax planner Ren-
rick Ashby at 905-619-2529, ext.
207.
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Back against the wall
PICKERING –– Children’s author Eric Walters leads an animated discussion at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
Monday during a visit and talk with students in Grade 5 to 8. Mr. Walters is a well-known author, teacher and social
worker.
Parents demand answers on sex offender
Curtain rises on high school drama festival
JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo
Dunbarton High School students (from left) Shawn Chahar,
Stephanie Lue, Andrew Hoth and Vasu Seegobin are ready
to stage their entry into the Durham Drama Festival, which
gets under way tonight and runs until Friday.
Durham students vie
for top honours in
annual event
BY MICHAEL PELHAM
Special to the News Advertiser
PICKERING —For a
group of Dunbarton High
School students, perfecting
their one-act play for the up-
coming Durham Drama Festi-
val doesn’t include memoriz-
ing lines.
Starting out as a class pro-
ject, the play is a ‘comedia del-
larte’, a style of acting that
dates back to the 13th Century
as a type of street theatre. Al-
though the characters and sto-
ryline remain generally the
same, the comedy-farce is
mainly improvised and often
incorporates the audience.
“You don’t treat this like a
traditional play where the (ac-
tors) are cut off by the fourth
wall,” said teacher Mike
McGuire Feb. 25 after the cast
put on a show for fellow Dun-
barton students.
One big challenge in doing
this type of a play, said Mr.
McGuire, is keeping the act
fresh and original every time
it’s performed. “Part of the
problem was we were trying to
do it too much like a script,” he
said. As a result, he told some
students to change their lines
and actions without telling any
of the other actors. This helped
keep them on their toes and
helped the act keep its edge.
“It’s all about the energy
level and the element of sur-
prise. As soon as they start
doing it too much like a script,
they lose the element of sur-
prise,” he said.
Although Mr. McGuire
oversaw the production of the
play, ‘The Red Hat’, the stu-
dents are responsible for every
aspect, from the storyline to
the costumes, which they made
themselves. “You’ve got to
give them credit, it’s really
their show,” said Mr. McGuire.
It was the students who
arranged their own rehearsal
time and appointed their own
director, student Matthew
Flook.
“I definitely enjoy the di-
recting part,” said Matthew,
who’s making his debut in the
role. The OAC student is pur-
suing his interests in film and
theatre next year at Concordia
University.
“The goal in the practice is
to try and create the play,” he
said of the process followed
from rehearsal stages to the
time it’s performed. “But when
you’re performing the play,
there are certain lines, certain
Flea
market
future in
question
New development
could replace
Pickering landmark
BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE
Staff Writer
PICKERING —It’s open
every Saturday and Sunday
from 9 to 5 at the Metro East
Trade Centre (METC). More
than 800 booths run by more
than 250 vendors make it the
largest flea and antique mar-
ket in Canada.
But, if the owners of the
METC get their way, The
Pickering Markets could be
looking for a new home as
early as spring 2003.
First Simcha Shopping
Centres Limited wants to tear
down the existing trade centre
and replace it with ‘big box’
retail shops, restaurants and a
grocery store.
All that’s standing in its
way is the zoning of the prop-
erty, which requires a trade
centre to operate there, and a
loose-knit group of vendors
and residents who voiced
their concerns at a public
meeting Thursday night.
“We don’t need more spe-
cialty stores,” said Paul Feld-
man, an art vendor. “Thou-
sands of people from across
Ontario are on my customer
list, from Kingston, Oakville,
Catholic board opens new chapter on learning materials
Director to have
final say on what’s
appropriate
BY MIKE RUTA
Staff Writer
DURHAM —The
Catholic school board’s edu-
cation director is to have the
final say when a parent for-
mally challenges the use of a
book or video in a classroom,
according to a draft policy.
Durham Catholic District
School Board trustees at
Monday’s board meeting sent
a new, ‘selection and recon-
sideration of learning re-
sources’ policy out for review
by school councils and em-
ployee groups.
The policy sets out what
criteria the board will use to
select materials and how a
formal appeal from a parent
will proceed.
“It’s always better to have
something in place before you
find a need for it,” Pickering
Trustee Fran Pereira, the
board’s policy committee
chairman, said in an inter-
view, adding she doesn’t ex-
pect a lot of changes to the
policy. “Most of our materials
go through a stringent review
process before they go in to
schools.”
The draft policy states a
person should first try and in-
formally resolve the issue
with the school principal, and
if that doesn’t work, the per-
son can make a formal re-
quest. In that scenario, school
and board staff would review
the resource under the direc-
tion of the program superin-
tendent and give a recommen-
dation to the education direc-
tor, who makes the decision.
“It’s not something that the
board (of trustees) has the ex-
pertise to make the final deci-
sion on,” said Ms. Pereira.
Unlike several policies the
See DURHAM page 4See PICKERING page 2
BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE
Staff Writer
PICKERING —Residents
on Park Crescent in Pickering’s
West Shore neighbourhood
woke up Sunday morning to
discover a man described by
police as a high-risk sex of-
fender, has been living
amongst them for the last year.
Now, they want to know
why they weren’t notified ear-
lier.
The 47-year-old, who has
prior convictions for break-
and-enter, sexual offences
against boys, trespassing at
night and possessing child
pornography, moved to Picker-
ing following an 18-month jail
sentence. Durham Regional
Police say they have concerns
he will reoffend and are at-
tempting to impose harsh re-
strictions on his movements by
invoking a rarely used section
of the Criminal Code.
However, several residents
in the area are wondering why
police didn’t inform them.
“I was under the impression
they had to register and notify
people in the area,” said Jeff
Farr, who lives on Park with
his wife and young daughter.
“My concern is that we
weren’t made aware of this for
over a year,” said another area
resident, who has two boys,
ages 12 and eight.
The provincial Community
Safety Act, which amended the
Police Services Act, empowers
local police chiefs to publicly
disclose information on of-
fenders considered to be a sig-
nificant risk to a community.
Durham Detective Tom
Hart said the local police ser-
vice does a threat assessment
in each case and the chief, two
deputies and their legal counsel
determine whether notification
will enhance the public protec-
tion.
Det. Hart could not say why
the force had chosen not to no-
tify in this case, but police
spokesman Sergeant Paul
Malik said Tuesday afternoon
the department is constrained
by certain legal criteria in the
Police Services Act, which
must be in place before any
public notification can take
place.
Sgt Malik added police are
monitoring the situation and
stressed the importance of the
community in “streetproofing”
their children.
Students at three area ele-
mentary schools, Fairport
Beach and Frenchman’s Bay
public schools and Our Lady of
the Bay Catholic School, re-
turned home with letters from
their principals Monday, advis-
ing parents a sex offender is
living in the area and letting
them know “streetproofing” is
an “ongoing and important
component of the curriculum”.
See STUDENTS page 5
See POLICE page 2
BY MIKE RUTA
Staff Writer
DURHAM —Public school
board trustees have decided to read
to students once a month in a ‘cir-
cle of love’at the Whitby board of-
fice.
That’s what Ajax Wards 1 and 2
Trustee Melinda Crawford named
the program at the last Durham
District School Board meeting,
motioning trustees take an active
role in improving student literacy.
Trustees had just finished laud-
ing the recent ‘Literacy in Durham
@ your library conference’, held at
the board office last week, and dis-
cussing literacy in general.
“We have to put it in practice,”
Trustee Crawford told her col-
leagues. “We can come to the
meetings, we can say, ‘rah rah, it’s
great’, but we have to put it in
practice.”
Circle of love is also one of the
seven components in the ‘Together
we light the way’ program, under
way as a pilot project at four local
schools. The model involves the
wider community in helping stu-
dents develop self-worth, self-re-
spect and responsibility, with the
circle of love seeking to foster in
kids a love of books and reading.
Brock-Uxbridge Trustee Nancy
Loraine wanted to know the
“specifics” of how the program
would work and suggested waiting
until the next meeting to vote on
the issue.
Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hop-
per asked if students would be
bused to the board office to be read
to and how much that would cost.
Individual trustees have several
chances to read to students in
schools and Trustee Hopper said
she has no problem with a trustee
doing so. But she questioned why
trustees should be compelled to.
“Making it a formal board mo-
tion that trustees shall, I don’t
know if that’s something we need
to do,” she said.
Pickering Trustee Paul Craw-
ford proposed he and Oshawa
Mississauga, Brampton and they
come here for the market. They’re
not coming here for another special-
ty store they already have five min-
utes from their homes.”
Oshawa resident and vendor Les-
ley Blackmore agreed.
She said since she couldn’t afford
to lease retail space on a full-time
basis elsewhere, the only way she
could get her small candle-making
operation off the ground and build a
customer base was by renting a
booth.
“Last I checked the parking lot
was full every single weekend,” she
added.
“I can’t believe dollars and cents
are going to wipe it out. What about
all the people who have supported
the Pickering flea market for years
and years? Is it dollars over anything
else?”
Pickering resident Sylvain
Trepanier said he wasn’t speaking in
favour or opposition to the plan, but
wanted to remind City staff the flea
market draws people from around
the Greater Toronto Area, who shop
and dine at other local establish-
ments, giving the local economy a
big kick every weekend.
“We need to keep this tradition in
Pickering,” he added.
Michael Goldberg, planning con-
sultant to the trade centre’s owners,
spoke on their behalf and said he ex-
pected a lot of public outcry over
displacing the flea market, but re-
minded those in attendance just who
runs the facility.
“This is a private facility that’s
privately owned,” he said, adding he
would keep the owners apprised of
public comments. “It’s unfortunate
that private decisions are not always
consistent with the public, but
there’s not a lot the owner can do in
that respect.”
In an interview after the meeting,
Mr. Goldberg added it was unlikely
the owners would be interested in
any kind of compromise that would
leave at least a portion of the existing
facility in place.
And, when asked about the possi-
bility the owners could help find a
new home for the flea market, Mr.
Goldberg said, “I’m not sure it’s the
obligation of the owner to do that.”
He said the trade centre is currently
“underutilized” and has problems at-
tracting larger trade shows because
the facility is occupied on the week-
ends.
All of the public comments and
those of Mr. Goldberg will be includ-
ed in City staff’s report to council
and the planning committee, which
will consider the application at a
later date.
P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 27, 2002
PICKERING from page 1
Pickering flea market supporters speak out
Metro East Trade Centre and its weekend flea markets
could disappear under a new development plan.
Public school trustees plan reading sessions for students
Trustee Susan Shetler, who
seconded Trustee Crawford’s
motion, “form a committee
on the logistics of this and re-
port to...the next standing
(committee meeting)”.
Trustee Melinda Craw-
ford said it wasn’t her inten-
tion to force trustees to read
to children. Since youngsters
often attend public meetings
at the Education Centre, she
hinted trustees could read to
them. “We can incorporate
this,” she said. “It’s going to
be a little bit of a commit-
ment and I know we can do it
together.”
Trustees approved both
the original motion and
Trustee Paul Crawford’s call
for a committee.
Police to host information meeting Thursday
Until a March 13 hearing
where a judge will decide on
imposing the restrictions police
are seeking, police say the man
has agreed to abide by those
terms for now.
They include staying away
from any public pool, arena, li-
brary, school property, arcade,
shopping centre, parks or places
persons under 14 are present or
expected to be; not working or
volunteering in a capacity plac-
ing him in a position of trust or
authority over anyone under 14;
not possessing knives, except
for eating; not associating with
anyone with a criminal record
or involved in criminal activity;
and reporting to police monthly.
Police and the three elemen-
tary schools are holding an in-
formation meeting for con-
cerned parents at 7:30 p.m. to-
morrow (Thursday), in the
gymnasium at Frenchman’s
Bay Public School, 920 Okla-
homa Dr.
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PICKERING —Three young
men told police they were forced
to kneel in a park at gunpoint and
then were stripped of their coats,
shoes and jewelry during an early
morning robbery Saturday.
The victims — two 18-year-
olds and the other 19 — were
walking on Lydia Crescent, near
Glenanna Road, at 2:20 a.m. when
they were confronted by three
masked men, one brandishing a
handgun, Durham Regional Police
said.
They were ordered into base-
ball fields at a nearby public
school and told to get on their
knees and face the ground while
their attackers robbed them of their
personal property, police said.
The trio fled on foot and the
victims, who were not hurt, called
911.
A search by the police heli-
copter and ground units was con-
ducted but the suspects got away.
The gunman was described as
black, 5-foot-9, wearing a black
bandana, hooded jacket and dark
pants.
A second suspect was white,
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Three men robbed at gunpoint in Pickering Recycle!Guns stolen from Pickering home
PICKERING ––Police are in-
vestigating the theft of nine guns
in a Monday evening break-in at a
Pickering residence.
Around 7:30 p.m., a 66-year-
old resident left his Kingston Road
home and walked to the Pickering
Town Centre for dinner, Durham
Regional Police reported. Some-
time between 7:30 and 9 p.m., a
thief or thieves pried open the
front door of his home.
Once inside, they ransacked
bedrooms and stole jewellery and
camera equipment. They then re-
moved the fully functional hand-
guns, of various calibres, from a
locked gun locker in the basement,
police said. The guns had trigger
locks and were secured in the
home before the break-in.
Anyone with information is
asked to call 905-683-9100, ext.
2524 or 905-436-8477.
DURHAM —Veroni-
ca Lacey was a special
guest at Monday’s
Durham Catholic District
School Board meeting.
The former deputy
minister of education is
president and chief execu-
tive officer of the Learning
Partnership, a not-for-
profit organization whose
goal is to unite business,
education, labour and oth-
ers in strengthening pub-
licly funded education in
Canada.
She spoke about Learn-
ing Partnership programs,
including take our kids to
work, in which 400,000
Canadian Grade 9 students
each year go to work for a
day with a parent, relative
or friend.
“Young people develop
a very healthy respect for
what adults do,” said Ms.
Lacey. “We take it for
granted that kids under-
stand what we do; they
don’t.”
Board consultant
Vanessa Taber said over 90
per cent of the board’s
Grade 9s take part in the
program.
Board guest talks
Partnerships
Learning disabled get help this weekend
PICKERING —As
March is Learning Disabil-
ities Awareness Month in
Canada, the Learning Dis-
abilities Association of
Durham is holding an in-
formation day this week-
end.
Twenty-five exhibitors
from in and around the re-
gion will offer services that
could be useful for people
with learning disabilities
and their families. The
event is Saturday, March 2
at Class Act Dinner The-
atre, 104 Consumers Rd.,
Whitby, from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.
For more information,
call Shannon Sheppard
905-571-1145.
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board has introduced in re-
cent years, the learning
materials policy is not a
provincial requirement.
The Durham District
School Board recently re-
viewed its existing regula-
tion after an uproar from
some parents regarding the
use of ‘Harry Potter’ books
in schools. While only
minor changes were made
in the material selection
process, a formal request to
reconsider a resource
would spark the creation of
a new learning materials
reconsideration committee.
The committee, com-
prised of teachers, school
and board staff, and in
some cases students, is em-
powered to make the final
decision on using a re-
source.
While Harry Potter gar-
nered the public board un-
welcome media attention,
the boy wizard doesn’t ap-
pear to be an issue for the
Catholic board.
Ms. Pereira said as far
as she is aware, Harry Pot-
ter books have been used in
local Catholic school class-
rooms.
“It would be used as
supplementary reading,”
she said. “It’s in our li-
braries, let’s put it that
way.”
The draft policy states
“resources will reflect a be-
lief system that is in accor-
dance with Catholic val-
ues”, and that “there will
be a positive representation
of people with varying
abilities, families, genders,
various socio-economic
groups (and) cultural diver-
sity and sensitivity.”
The policy will come
back to the board for sec-
ond and third/final reading
after input is received.
A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 27, 2002
Officer hurt in domestic scuffle
Flower pot strikes
constable in head
PICKERING ––A 16-
year-old Pickering boy
faces charges after a
Durham Regional Police
officer was hit in the head
with a terra cotta flower
pot.
Police were called to a
Thicket Crescent residence
in Pickering shortly before
3 a.m. Tuesday following
an argument between a
mother and her son,
Sergeant Paul Malik said.
When officers arrived, they
found a teenager outside
the front door of the resi-
dence who wanted to get
back inside.
A scuffle broke out be-
tween the boy and the offi-
cers and the youth’s moth-
er then intervened, police
said.
A terra cotta flower pot
filled with soil was thrown
at one of the officer’s
heads, police said. The
mother and son continued
to struggle with the officer,
who called for back-up.
Both residents were even-
tually arrested.
The officer, who police
haven’t identified, was
treated at Ajax-Pickering
Health Centre for two abra-
sions to the left side of his
head.
A 16-year-old boy is
charged with two counts of
assault police, two counts
of assault to resist arrest
and assault with a weapon.
He was held in custody
pending a bail hearing.
A 36-year-old woman is
charged with obstruct po-
lice and cause a distur-
bance.
She appears in court
April 9.
Her name was withheld
to protect the identity of
her son.
FRAN PEREIRA
‘It’s always better
to have something
in place.’
Durham Catholic board looks at materials
DURHAM from page 1
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The World Day of Prayer was first
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Church.
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guides and certain plot lines to
be met.”
The plot in this story in-
volves a loveless arranged mar-
riage that the groom tries to get
out of so he can search for his
true love. It also
involves a psy-
chic with a pre-
monition and a
happy ending.
Putting on
such a style of
play is described
as “stressful” by
19-year-old
Adrienne Kar-
ney, who plays a
crazy gypsy.
“You don’t re-
ally know what’s
going to happen
with the audi-
ence,” Adrienne
said. “You just
hope they’re
going to like it.
The thing with
this is it’s new
every perfor-
mance, so you
just have to hope
it goes well.”
Stephanie
Lue also found
the play a chal-
lenge.
“It was hard
at first, but then I
started getting
the hang of it,”
said the 18-year-
old. “I’m not a
comedy person
or an improv per-
son, but it starts
getting easier the
longer you do it.”
Stephanie
was part of the
play since its
conception in
late October
when it was a
class project.
The students did-
n’t decide to
make it part of
the Durham
Drama Festival
until December.
“The best
thing about im-
prov is that we’re
having fun while
we do it,”
Stephanie said,
who is planning
on pursuing an
education in psy-
chology while
keeping acting as
an interest on the
side.
The festival
takes place Feb.
27, 28, and
March 1, starting
at 7 p.m. each
day at Dunbarton
High School,
655 Sheppard
Ave.
There are
eight schools
participating in
this year’s 36th
Annual Drama
Festival, which
has been hosted
by Dunbarton for
the last 15 years.
The schools are
Uxbridge High
School, perform-
ing ‘Doors’ and
Cartwright High
School perform-
ing ‘The Day
Billy Lived’
tonight. On
Thursday, St.
Mary is performing ‘Heroes,’
Anderson C.V.I is performing
‘Wake-Up Call’ and Eastdale
C.V.I is performing ‘All in the
Timing.’ On Friday, Sinclair
Secondary School is perform-
ing ‘This is a Play,’ O’Neill
Collegiate is performing ‘To
Burn a Witch’and Dunbarton is
performing its play.
The public is welcome to at-
tend. Tickets are $7 for adults
and $4 for students.
Call Frank Luke at 905-839-
1125, extension 472 for more
information.
NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 27, 2002 PAGE 5 A/P
Online at durhamregion.com
STUDENTS from page 1
Students give festival their best
Durham Catholic trustees
enjoy ‘informative’ retreat
DURHAM —Pickering
Trustee Fran Pereira has de-
clared the recent Durham
Catholic District School Board
trustee seminar a success.
Five of the eight board
trustees attended the seminar,
held last weekend at Fern Re-
sort near Orillia.
“It was most informative,”
Trustee Pereira said at Mon-
day’s board meeting. “I found
all of the seminars helpful, es-
pecially the one on expulsions
and suspensions.”
She congratulated and
thanked board chairman Mary
Ann Martin and education di-
rector Grant Andrews for “a
well-run seminar”.
North Durham Trustee Fred
Jones, Pickering Trustee Jim
McCafferty and Oshawa
Trustee Stan Karwowski did
not go to the seminar. They ob-
jected to leaving Durham for a
seminar they said could have
taken place here, at a lower
cost to the board.
Trustee Martin countered
trustees would accomplish
more away from the distrac-
tions of home, noting the
board in the past has gone out
of town for trustee seminars.
The cost of the two-day
seminar was $330 per trustee,
not including taxes and service
charges, according to Mr. An-
drews.
DURHAM —School com-
munity council (SCC) members
will be asked to sign an oath
“confirming their commitment
to Catholic education” when
they accept a nomination to sit
on a council.
A draft Catholic school
councils’ policy requires
Durham Catholic District
School Board SCC nominees to
“solemnly swear to uphold the
tenets and beliefs of the Roman
Catholic faith”.
Fran Pereira, board policy
chairman and a Pickering
trustee, said in an interview the
oath demonstrates council mem-
bers “are going to use our mis-
sion statement and base their de-
cisions on our values and be-
liefs”. She noted some SCCs ob-
jected to the provincial require-
ment that councils keep records
for four years. Trustee Pereira
said she believes they should be
kept even longer.
“That gives the future people
something to review,” she said,
noting, “The turnover (of coun-
cil members) at an elementary
school is slower than at a sec-
ondary school”.
The policy passed second
reading at the board and will re-
turn for third/final reading.
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predicted if Ernie Eves entered the
Progressive Conservative leader-
ship race, it would be “a somewhat
less divisive contest”?
The prophet was Attorney Gen-
eral David Young, whose judgment
may have been clouded since he
supports the former deputy pre-
mier and finance minister.
Mr. Eves’ attempt to return
from big business to take over
from Premier Mike Harris has be-
come the most heated issue in the
most bitter leadership contest in
memory.
Rivals have charged Mr. Eves,
particularly because he is said to
be the front-runner, is yesterday’s
man, a quitter returning when the
pickings look good, bereft of ideas
and, worst, an imitation Liberal.
This campaign has been ex-
tremely divisive and not much fun
for Mr. Harris’s Tories, but odd
bits of humour have popped up
among the pain.
Outspoken Tory backbencher
Morley Kells had a clever turn of
phrase when he scoffed of Mr.
Eves’ resurrection: “The Conserv-
ative party is not like a play toy,
which you can walk away from
when you’re tired of it and when
you feel like playing with it again,
you come back.”
It also was brave, because Mr.
Kells had a cabinet post 17 years
ago, yearns for another, supports
Environment Minister Elizabeth
Witmer for leader and, if Mr. Eves
wins, closed the door on being in-
vited back.
Education Minister Janet Ecker
may feel sheepish at saying early
on it would be difficult for her to
co-chair Mr. Eves campaign be-
cause, “I’m a little busy with my
own candidacy at the moment.”
A few days later she abandoned
her candidacy and was helping Mr.
Eves, which has been a loss to the
campaign because she is among
Mr. Harris’s most effective minis-
ters and a formidable debater.
Leadership candidate and
Labour Minister Chris Stockwell
said Jim Flaherty, the deputy pre-
mier and finance minister who has
turned on fellow candidates most,
resembles a contestant in the
biathlon — “That’s where you ski
along for a while, then take a rifle
off your back and take a shot at
something.”
Mr. Stockwell had homespun
wisdom for Tories considering a
candidate lacking policies: “If a
leader can’t tell you where he
wants to lead you, how do you
know you want to go there? ‘I’m
going to review all the options’ is
not an answer.”
When Mr. Eves said ominously
Mr. Flaherty was not acting like
someone who wants to serve in
anyone else’s cabinet after the
race, the unrepentant Mr. Flaherty
retorted, not solely in jest, he fears
being “banished so far to the back-
benches I’ll need to bring opera
glasses to watch the debates.”
Mr. Eves hinted at a similar fate
for Health Minister Tony Clement,
who replied cheekily he would still
find a place for Mr. Eves in his
cabinet, if only Mr. Eves would
overcome his hesitation and run
for the legislature.
Mr. Clement mocked claims by
Mr. Eves and others he is well in
the lead, which add stature to his
comeback bid, insisting, “if Ernie
looks in his rear-view mirror, he’ll
find I’m right behind him.”
Mr. Clement, the youngest can-
didate but never overawed, said
after Mr. Eves made two flimsy
excuses for being unable to appear
with other candidates in a TV de-
bate, “the next thing you know
Ernie will say he can’t make it be-
cause it’s laundry night.” Mr. Eves
is noted for his immaculate dress.
The campaign will not go down
as a showcase for Tory wit, but it is
giving openings to critics. The On-
tario Federation of Labour scoffed
at candidates who promise to show
a kinder face to workers, saying,
“let’s not forget each time Mike
Harris said jump, all of them asked
where’s the cliff.”
Mr. Flaherty complained the
Liberal federal government spends
a lot delivering health services to
aboriginals and not to “real peo-
ple”, which enabled Natives to
demonstrate outside his meetings
waving placards inviting ‘Pinch
me — I’m real.’
But those who have had most
fun watching the Tories tear each
other apart are the Liberals. MPP
George Smitherman said the most
remarkable thing is not all the in-
fighting, but seeing Mr. Eves, who
was notoriously hard to find as a
minister, up and making an-
nouncements before noon.
Liberal party president and
MPP Greg Sorbara also had the
chance to say, “when all these To-
ries say we need a change in direc-
tion, people are going to feel we
really need a change of govern-
ment.” The Tories are giving oppo-
nents some of their better lines.
It’s starting to get ugly out there
Fight for premier’s job one of the most bitter in recent memory
Eric
Dowd
At Queen’s Park
shouston@durhamregion.com
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Letters to the editor
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Time to let go of
‘apron strings’
To the editor:
Re: ‘Monarchy pertinent part of
our heritage,’ letter to the editor,
Feb. 20.
Peter Mills makes an unaccept-
able extrapolation when he con-
cludes the monarchy, having been
part of Canada’s history, can play a
role in Canadians’ search for our
national identity.
It’s quite the opposite, in fact.
What kind of a nation are we if we
need a foreign monarch, sovereign
by an accident of birth, as our head
of state? Surely a Canadian head of
state would serve the purpose far
more adequately.
Mr. Mill’s assertion that making
such a change would erase part of
our heritage is absurd. Our history
is our heritage. And history is
change. Would he have us living
under the feudal system or the
Family Compact? He should also
realize that for many millions
around the world, and indeed in
Canada, the British crown is a sym-
bol of hundreds of years of oppres-
sion and colonialism. Until very re-
cent times, it was a distinct disad-
vantage to be anything but a white,
Anglo-Saxon Protestant in the
Queen’s Canada.
Mr. Mills’comment that ‘We, as
a country, are only teenagers...’ is
patronizing at best. No, Mr. Mills,
we’re all grown up and have been
for about 135 years. Some of us,
however, can’t bear to let go of
mummy’s apron strings.
Shan Kelley,
Ajax
Both sides
of domestic
violence story
need to be heard
To the editor:
Re: ‘Questions remain following
inquest,’Feb. 13.
It astounds me how newspapers,
TV and radio do not tell the whole
story when it comes to domestic vi-
olence. I do not condone any sort of
violence against anyone. What
worries me about the recommenda-
tions made by the jury in the
Hadley inquest is that men may
now find themselves locked up for
false allegations.
I am involved in a dads’ group
(co-facilitator) and the stories are
heart-wrenching. Equality should
be the aim but since generations of
men before me had it their way,
many other men are now subjected
to lies and false allegations. No
proof is needed, just hearsay. We
are guilty until proven innocent.
The social system is so biased to-
ward the feminist movement you
do not stand a chance in this society
if you are a man. It seems the social
system now treats you as a pocket-
book and a criminal at the same
time.
There needs to be more of a sup-
port system for men during separa-
tion. This was a Hadley inquest
jury recommendation. I noticed
you did not talk about that. Why? I
guess because stating over and over
Mrs. Hadley ran naked into the
street is more important than what
the jury actually recommended.
Come on, tell both sides of the
story.
Nobody seems to ever talk
about men being abused but it does
happen. On July 25, 2000, Statis-
tics Canada issued a report on do-
mestic violence indicating women
are equally guilty of domestic vio-
lence.
Why not do a story that covers
both sides of the issue.
I hope a Hadley situation will
never happen again, but society and
the judicial system need to correct
their thinking and make it a fair
system.
People, whether male or female,
should be accountable for their ac-
tions and not found guilty because
of gender.
Dale Chilvers
The way we were
Lord Elgin Public School
In August 1942, the first tenants of the wartime homes in
Ajax began to move in. The homes had been built by the
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, a Crown
corporation of the federal government. It soon became
apparent that over half the children of the 600 families
were of school age. With schooling mandatory by law,
the Crown corporation had created a problem. The ten-
ants were not obliged to pay school taxes to their land-
lord (the Crown corporation). With no one to foot the
bill, the children were in fact not eligible for acceptance
at any of the township’s existing schools. The corpora-
tion had to build a school. The eight-room schoolhouse
located at 24 Ontario St. was later named Lord Elgin
School and opened for classes in October 1942. The
school is still in use today.
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about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice of intention to pass a by-law to stop-up, close and
sell to the abutting owners those Parts of Lot 31, Concession 1,
Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 40R-20797 as shown
on sketch below.
A by-law to stop-up, close and sell to the abutting owners those
Parts of Lot 31, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and
3, Plan 40R-20797, will be considered by the Committee of the
Whole on March 18, 2002 and if approved at that time by City
Council on that same day.
The plan and description showing the lands affected may be
viewed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Pickering.
Any person who claims his or her lands will be prejudicially
affected by the by-law and who wishes to be heard, in person, or
by his or her counsel, should contact the undersigned on or before
noon on March 15, 2002.
Bruce J. Taylor,
AMCT, CMM
City Clerk
Pickering Civic
Complex
One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario,
L1V 6K7
905-420-4611
DATED at Pickering
this 29th day of
January, 2002.
HAVE YOU LICENCED YOUR PET???
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proper identification to you. They are not Animal Control Officers and have no authority to fine you for failure to licence. They will, however, provide information
to the City on all residents refusing to licence their pets.
CAT OWNERS should note that City of Pickering By-law 5728/00 requires all cats to be
licenced and leashed when off the owner’s property.
DOG OWNERS should note that the same By-law prohibits the keeping of more than
two dogs in any one household.
Dogs and cats are important members of your family. Animal licences identify your pets and
ensure that, should they become lost, they can be returned to their rightful home.
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required licence. Yearly fees are as follows:
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February 27, 2002
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TAKE NOTICE THAT on September 17, 2001, City
Council enacted By-law 5882/01 declaring the
following land surplus to the needs of the Corporation
on an “as is” basis, subject to any easements.
Legal description:
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designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-20835
A copy of the reference plan is attached to the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale.
Sale Price: $77,000.00
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Corporation of the City of Pickering and representing a
minimum 10 per cent of the purchase price set out in
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice of intention to pass a by-law to stop-up, close and
sell to the abutting owner that Part of Lot 28, Range 3 BFC,
Pickering, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-XXXX as shown on
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A by-law to stop-up, close and sell to the abutting owner that Part
of Lot 28, Range 3 BFC, Pickering, designated as Part 1, Plan
40R-XXXX, will be considered by the Committee of the Whole on
March 18, 2002 and if approved at that time by City Council on
that same day.
The plan and description showing the lands affected may be
viewed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Pickering.
Any person who claims his or her lands will be prejudicially
affected by the by-law and who wishes to be heard, in person, or
by his or her counsel, should contact the undersigned on or before
noon on March 15, 2002.
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BY STEPHEN SHAW
Staff Writer
DURHAM –– Nothing seemed
out of the ordinary about the young
Asian couple who purchased the
bungalow at 928 Ridge Valley Dr.
last October.
Claiming to be tool and dye
workers for an aviation firm, the po-
lite pair were quick to strike a deal
for the Oshawa home, paying five
per cent down and financing the re-
mainder of the $223,000 price
through a mortgage broker.
“They looked like they were re-
cent college or university grads.
They said they were quite pleased
with the home and would be refer-
ring me (to other potential buyers),”
their real estate agent recalls.
Unfortunately for the agent, po-
lice nipped those plans in the bud.
In late December, Durham Re-
gional Police drug enforcement offi-
cers raided the home and another on
the same street. Police allege the
residences had been converted into
sophisticated indoor marijuana
growing operations. Officers seized
hundreds of pot plants, thousands of
dollars worth of hydroponics grow-
ing equipment and Canadian and
European currency.
Six people were arrested and
charged with possessing and culti-
vating marijuana, including the par-
ents of a two-year-old boy found in
one home.
The six were originally from
Vietnam, two in Canada on expired
visitors permits.
At one address, officers found a
copy of a police news release detail-
ing an earlier raid on a pot lab - one
of 21 undertaken in Durham Region
since November.
Like most of the real estate
agents involved in purchase transac-
tions of local homes recently target-
ed by police, Brian Lang says noth-
ing struck him as strange about the
Ridge Valley deal, although “one
thing was somewhat peculiar.
“I showed them a couple other
homes with beautiful finished base-
ments but they wanted a wide open
unfinished basement. They actually
wanted to pay more for a house with
an unfinished concrete basement,”
he says.
“That was a little odd.” Mr. Lang
was on his way to drop off a “house-
warming” gift for the couple when
he heard about the arrests.
Durham police have seized more
than 1,100 pounds of pot with a
street value in excess of $5 million,
arrested 21 people and laid more
than 90 charges in connection with
the 21 labs dismantled in the past
two months.
Police believe all the labs but one
are linked to Vietnamese organized
crime groups that have an extensive
network of global resources.
A ‘cash crop’ business
Clandestine hydroponic labs first
sprouted up in British Columbia
during the 1990s and have since
cropped up in overwhelming num-
bers, police there say.
Police say stepped-up efforts on
the west coast to smoke out the drug
labs have driven B.C. growers east
to Ontario, where a sudden explo-
sion in the number of so-called
‘cash crop’ operations has alarmed
local law enforcement.
In Peel and York regions,
police unearthed more than
200 grow-operations con-
cealed in residential homes in
2001, triple the number of the
year before.
Durham police began a
campaign aimed at shutting
down the indoor labs late last
year after doubling the size of
the department’s drug squad.
In spite of their success,
police acknowledge they’ve
only started to scratch the
surface and say the magni-
tude of the problem is mind-
boggling.
The Vancouver Police De-
partment three years ago cre-
ated Drug Unit 2, a special-
ized squad enlisted to weed
out pot factories. In the last
year alone, the unit has shut
down 650 labs in Vancouver,
90 per cent of which they al-
lege were linked to Viet-
namese organized crime.
Police estimate between
7,000 and 10,000 clandestine
labs are operating in Vancou-
ver and perhaps 20,000 in the
Greater Vancouver Region,
says Drug Unit 2 Sergeant
Rollie Woods during a phone
interview.
“In the last couple of years it has
literally exploded. There’s been a
huge increase to the point where we
are overwhelmed with it. There’s
just no end to it. We have patrol of-
ficers tripping over (labs). It is phe-
nomenal,” he says.
It is estimated $4 billion to $7
billion worth of marijuana is pro-
duced annually in the province.
“It is bigger than the lumber in-
dustry,” Sgt. Woods says.
A budding opportunity
The labs, according to police, are
smoothly run - just like franchise
operations.
The lure of new business oppor-
tunities in Ontario, combined with
stepped up pressure from police in
B.C., has led investors to Greater
Toronto.
Police in Durham Region confirm
many of the people arrested here, as
well as in Peel and Halton, have re-
cently relocated from the Vancouver
area.
“I’d like to think
we’ve been
putting enough
pressure to
drive some of
them out of
this
area.
The heat
in Vancou-
ver is too hot,
so they’re
going to (the
Toronto area)
where it’s a lot
cooler,” Sgt.
Woods says.
“There is
also a big oppor-
tunity for expan-
sion (in On-
tario),” he
adds.
A veteran
sergeant in
the Durham
drug enforce-
ment unit,
who asked
that he not
be identified due to the nature of his
work, agreed with Sgt. Woods’s the-
ory and described the recent surge in
the region as a “phenomenon.
“It exploded in Ontario in the lat-
ter part of 2001 and into 2002. Sev-
eral of the people we have arrested
recently moved from Vancouver,” he
said.
Police call individuals arrested in
the homes “gardeners,” the people
hired to tend to the crops, guided by
“how-to manuals” found posted in
the homes.
And while police have yet to pin-
point the shadowy figures behind
the operations, they admit being
amazed by the incredible amount of
resources and effort that go into the
illegal ventures, from the purchase
of property, to setting up and main-
taining labs to harvesting and dis-
tributing the illicit crops.
“We are dealing with organized
crime and organized crime deals
with things globally. There are many
links in the chain. It is extremely
labour-intensive to set one of these
labs up and these people manage to
do it overnight without anyone
noticing,” says the Durham sergeant.
‘Chameleons
in the community’
To neighbours, the all-brick, two-
storey home on Ingleborough Drive
in Whitby seemed the typical subur-
ban family residence. It featured an
inground pool and gazebo in the
backyard, a tidy front lawn, beauti-
ful landscaping and bagged leaves at
the side of the driveway.
When officers armed with a
search warrant entered last month,
they found rows and rows of fans
and 1,000-watt high intensity lights
shining down on marijuana plants in
virtually every room of the 3,000
square-foot home in the quiet north
Whitby subdivision.
Police seized 850 marijuana
plants throughout the four-bedroom
house.
A portion of the main floor
served as a living area for occupants
who tended to the operation. Like
the typical indoor lab it was capable
of producing four crops per year
with annual potential profit
of $2 million.
Police say the homes have
illegally-installed bypasses
to the underground hydro
lines in order to mask the
high levels of power used.
This involves drilling
through the foundation of
the home, which is also
modified to include
makeshift ventilation sys-
tems to clear the house of
the pungent pot odour and
other renovations to help
avoid detection.
Windows are covered to
prevent prying eyes and air
freshener is used in case of
unwanted visitors.
“They are like chameleons
in the community. They use
extensive props such as the
appearance of children living
in the residence, the lawn-
mower in the garage, the
Christmas lights,” says the
Durham drug officer.
Large new subdivisions
provide a perfect cover to
hide the labs, he says.
“It’s easier for them to re-
main anonymous.”
For every marijuana-grow-
ing operation shut down in Durham,
police suspect there may be dozens
of others still running undetected in
the region.
Obtaining a search warrant in-
volves hundreds of man-hours of
surveillance and investigation, fol-
lowed by days to dismantle the labs.
“It’s not like ‘Law and Order’
where the police get a tip and make
an arrest an hour later. These are
time-consuming investigations,” the
officer says.
“We’re trying to knock them off
one house at a time and we’re not
going to let up. We’re not going
away,” the sergeant vows, calling the
operations “blisters in our communi-
ty” and a serious safety threat to
their neighbours.
‘Shocking’ hydro losses
Not only do the indoor labs pose
a fire danger - several recent blazes
in Durham and other GTA regions
were blamed on electrical faults at
such operations - theft of hydro is
costing local utility companies and
consumers thousands of dollars.
In Whitby, where the majority of
Durham busts have taken place,
local utility president Jim Lavelle
says $250,000 worth of power was
stolen last year. And, local users
will be forced to pick up the tab
through rate hikes, he says.
“The financial implications are
quite a lot more than what we origi-
nally thought,” Mr. Lavelle says. On
average, an indoor hydroponics lab
illegally siphons $1,000 worth of
power from the hydro system each
month, he says.
“I knew there was theft of power
but I was completely shocked by the
amount. I didn’t see this activity
happening in Whitby,” Mr. Lavelle
says.
Hydro One, the province’s main
supplier, bills local utilities for the
amounts used regardless of the
amount stolen from the utility, Mr.
Lavelle noted.
He says 2001 was the first year
Whitby Hydro losses were “signifi-
cant.”
“And ($250,000) is probably a
lowball figure. It was a lot more
than what was expected. (The hydro
stolen) could be up to a half-per
cent of all power used in the com-
munity. In the end we have to pay
the bill to Hydro One and that
means raising our rates to compen-
sate for the losses,” Mr. Lavelle
says.
The mystery tenant
Police admit identifying the play-
ers behind what they say is a sophis-
ticated criminal infrastructure is
proving a near impossible task. Who
is responsible for the operations?
Police have tried to track ringleaders
through various avenues such as
home ownership only to find most
of the homes are rented, while oth-
ers have fictitious names on title to
throw off authorities.
In one case police questioned the
owners of a leased home in Whitby,
which was being rented for $2,500 a
month, but found no hard evidence
the absent landlords had any knowl-
edge of what was going on inside
the residence.
“There always seems to be a
‘mysterious tenant. (Owners say) I
rented to a friend of a friend, I don’t
have a phone number, I was paid
cash,’” the drug officer says of the
various explanations given to police
by homeowners.
So while connections between
each case appear obvious, police
have yet to turn up concrete evi-
dence linking the labs.
And, the Durham officer says
“systematic insulation” protects
criminals and prevents police from
seizing homes under proceeds of
crime laws.
Several real estate agents in-
volved in the sale transactions of
homes recently raided - all the prop-
erties changed ownership in recent
months - said they noticed nothing
out of the ordinary about the deals
at the time, though several inter-
viewed made note of subtle pecu-
liarities in hindsight.
One common thread, records kept
by Multiple Listing Services show,
is the speed at which the deals
closed.
Almost all were finalized within
a couple of weeks from the date the
home was sold.
On Tooley Road in Courtice, for
example, where police shut down a
large grow operation in November,
the home sold for $281,500 June 20
and the deal closed in eight days.
The sellers were offering a 60- to
90-day possession but agreed to ac-
commodate the buyer.
A 2,800 square-foot home on
Eric Clarke Drive in Whitby, where
police uncovered one of two opera-
tions on the quiet residential street,
sold for $267,000 in August, also
with an unusually speedy closing
date.
“There were some things in retro-
spect” about the transaction, said
Patricia Lucas, the agent who sold
the home, but she wouldn’t elabo-
rate when pressed.
Ms. Lucas said she never met the
buyers or their Toronto agent, and
the entire transaction was completed
by fax machine.
The Toronto agent did not return
messages left at his realty office.
Cost of business
Police suspect neither the huge
profits nor product remain in the re-
gion.
In reality, there aren’t enough pot
smokers in the country to consume
the amounts of marijuana being
grown by so many operations, cops
joke. Police in B.C. suspect the mar-
ijuana is bought by outlaw bikers as
part of a “co-operative” business
arrangement and distributed south of
the border.
“The information we have is that
bikers are buying up the drugs. One
is in charge of growing and the
other is in charge of distribution.
They (biker gangs) have the net-
works to distribute and move the
stuff,” Sgt. Woods says.
It is not uncommon for police in
Vancouver to come across large
“grocery bags” filled with cash dur-
ing investigations, he adds.
“Our information is that millions
of dollars in cash are being shipped
out by air daily, sent back to the
homeland,” says Sgt. Woods, adding
the money may be invested in other
criminal activity, legitimate business
and property.
Police say the risk of being
caught is minimized by light sen-
tences courts impose. Put simply,
growers view the penalties as the
cost of doing business.
Normally convictions for cultiva-
tion carry probation and a fine of a
couple of thousand dollars, while
jail sentences are rarely handed
down.
New drug war being
fought in Durham homes
This photo shows the sophisticated marijuana hydroponics grow operation inside a Durham luxury home shut
down by police in recent weeks. Police have shut down numerous operations in the region in the last three months.
Massive electrical rewiring powered the high in-
tensity 1,000-watt lights used in the growing
process. The electrical overload of these opera-
tions have resulted in several fires in Durham and
across the GTA.
School Community
Councils seek
written reaction to
recommendations
BY MIKE RUTA
Staff Writer
DURHAM —It’s in writ-
ing: when a school community
council (SCC) makes a recom-
mendation, Durham’s public
school board will let the coun-
cil know what action they have
taken in response.
Durham District School
Board trustees approved the
updated SCC policy and regu-
lation.
Luigia Ayotte, the board’s
Pickering superintendent, said
a provincial regulation re-
quires boards to consider rec-
ommendations and report
back, but one local person
wanted it put in writing.
That would be Sunderland
Public School council co-
chairman Joe Petrie, who at-
tended the meeting.
“People just tend to think
their input isn’t recognized”
when they don’t receive a re-
sponse, he commented during
public question period.
Board chairman Elizabeth
Roy asked if he thought coun-
cils would be satisfied with a
letter indicating the board had
received a recommendation.
“At least,” Mr. Petrie re-
sponded, noting the Province
requires boards to report back
on what they will do with the
recommendation.
In an interview Mr. Petrie
said he has been a council
member for roughly six years
and “there’s been a number of
occurrences where we had rea-
son to provide input on
things.”
But in most instances, he
said the board has not respond-
ed, so council members do not
know if the board even re-
ceived their input.
“I want to make a differ-
ence,” said Mr. Petrie. “I come
out to these (SCC) meetings
and review these documents...
and we keep batting the ball
over to the other side of the net
and we don’t get a return. We
have to bat another ball over
the net.”
He said, “there should be
some kind of consistency” in
board responses so councils
know they are being heard.
As well, Mr. Petrie said
when parents ask what the
board did with the SCC’s
input, councils need to have an
answer.
Mr. Petrie did not under-
stand why the duty to respond
was not in the board’s policy
in the first place.
“It’s understood that it has
to happen,” replied board su-
perintendent Luigia Ayotte,
who in an interview acknowl-
edged its absence might have
been an “oversight”.
Ms. Ayotte said she and the
committee that worked on the
policy only heard from one
source, Mr. Petrie, that the re-
sponsibility to respond should
be in the policy, and it was
added to the final version.
She pointed out the board
might not individually respond
to SCCs, since the board may
receive 100 recommendations
ore more.
In some cases, said Ms. Ay-
otte, the response may be visi-
ble in amendments or changes
made to a policy.
Oshawa Trustee Kathleen
Hopper asked what would
prompt a response, noting, “it
could be a full-time job for
somebody just to respond.”
Education director Grant
Yeo said just as there are a va-
riety of ways in which an SCC
could provide input, there are
several ways in which the
board can respond.
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27
SPIRITUAL WOMEN’S BOOK
CLUB:Join the club at Dunbarton-
Fairport United Church, 1066 Dun-
barton Rd., Pickering, at 7:30 p.m. to
discuss ‘Our Lady of the Lost and
Found’. Call 905-839-7271.
AJAX PICKERING TOASTMAS-
TERS CLUB:Improve communica-
tion, speech giving, listening, presen-
tation and other skills with help from
the club, which meets every Wednes-
day from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the
Pickering Nuclear Information Cen-
tre, Montgomery Park and Brock
roads. Call Michelle at 905-619-2568
or Clifton at 905-619-0270.
FREE MEDITATION CLASS:
Learn how to meditate at a free yoga
class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at
Pickering Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock
Rd., south of Taunton Road. All are
welcome. Call 905-420-7252.
THURSDAY, FEB. 28
LEARNING DISABILITIES
MEETING:The Learning Disabili-
ties Association of Durham is having
its monthly meeting at St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St.
N.,Ajax, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. LDA
has a share-and-learn format that en-
sures all questions and issues are ad-
dressed. Submit concerns in writing
so resources and direction can be pro-
vided for all to share. Admission is
free. All are welcome. Call Shannon
Sheppard at 905-571-1145.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CLUB:
The Ajax-Pickering Christian
Women’s Club holds its monthly
meeting at Gallantry’s Banquet
Room, on the lower level of the Pick-
ering Town Centre, from 9:30 to
11:15 a.m. Local singer Jan Riegert
will perform, Paula Dawson from the
Candy Bouquet will present chocolate
creations, and inspirational speaker
Sue Darlington will share her experi-
ences. Tickets are $3 for newcomers,
$5 for everyone else. Reservations
must be made by calling 905-427-
3072. There is a nursery by reserva-
tion only.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
LE CERCLE FRANCOPHONE:
Ajax and Pickering French-speaking
women who would like to meet with
others in the community can attend
the Le Cercle Francophone d’Ajax
meeting at 8 p.m. Call Genevieve at
905-725-2868.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER:St.
Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 97
Burcher Rd., Ajax, is holding a gath-
ering for the event at 7:30 p.m. This
year’s theme is ‘challenged to recon-
cile’. Refreshments will be served af-
terward. Call 905-683-9162.
ADDICTION HELP:The Serenity
Group meets every Friday at 8 p.m.
for a 12-step recovery program at
Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston
Rd. in Pickering. Group deals with all
types of addictions, including co-de-
pendency. Child care is available. Call
Jim evenings at 905-428-9431.
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The Central Lake Ontario Conser-
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about higher flows in rivers and
streams as milder temperatures are
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Drywall materials
come full circle
More and more recycling
options for this common
construction waste
Gypsum is an inexpensive material
mined throughout the world. During the
last 50 years gypsum wallboard, or dry-
wall, has become the most widely used
material in the construction of inside
walls for homes and offices.
More than 18 billion tons of gypsum
wallboard are produced in North Amer-
ica each year and a significant portion of
that becomes waste. Gypsum consti-
tutes 12 per cent of construction and
renovation waste continent-wide. Fur-
thermore, when combined with other
materials in landfill, drywall becomes
toxic and therefore is part of the prob-
lem adding to the chemical soup that
leaks into groundwater.
New West Gypsum Recycling Inc.’s
recycling facility in Oakville accepts all
post-construction and demolition dry-
wall scrap that is 100-per cent recy-
clable. Shawn Radvanyi, recycling ser-
vices manager, explained the service di-
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assists in good product stewardship. Re-
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products with as much as 20 per cent re-
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paper is recyclable. Here is how the
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• Trucks haul scrap or reject drywall
from construction sites, home renova-
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transfer station or to the New West Gyp-
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• The loads are processed through
machinery designed specifically to pul-
verize the gypsum core and remove the
backing paper;
• Another machine removes all the
ferrous materials, such as screws, nails,
edging and metal studs;
• The recycled paper is pulped and
returned to paper manufacturing compa-
nies where it is mixed with virgin pulp
to make new wallboard paper backing.
Clean paper without paint or vinyl coat-
ing often gets picked up by farmers to
mix in animal bedding. The gypsum
powder acts as a healer for animal sores
and cuts;
• The recyclable gypsum is trucked
back to the drywall manufacturer where
it is mixed with virgin rock to make new
drywall boards.
Mr. Radvanyi has made a solid con-
nection with Pickering’s Can-Sort
Transfer Station located at 1048 Toy
Ave. (call 905-428-2755 for hours of
operation). At Can-Sort, a separate dry-
wall bunker has been created and a
‘walking floor’ (attachment to a truck)
was purchased allowing greater ease in
the loading and unloading processes.
“Can-Sort recently began recycling
drywall and since the beginning of the
new year we have seen a significant
amount diverted from landfill,” reported
Roy Wiltshire, president of Can-Sort.
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throughout Ontario.”
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BY AL RIVETT
Sports Editor
PICKERING —With only one
bout between her and a gold medal,
Pickering’s Amanda Beaulieu was all
business in defending her national box-
ing title earlier this month.
Beaulieu, 17, successfully defended
her female crown of a year ago, defeat-
ing Eliza Breton of St-Hyacinthe, Que.
by a 20-16 point margin in the three-
round bantamweight final at the 2002
National Intermediate Boxing Champi-
onships in Campbellton, New
Brunswick.
“I knew it was going to be a tough
final,” noted Beaulieu. “I was surprised
at how aggressive she came out in the
first round. She came out and beat me to
the game plan, which was to be aggres-
sive. It kind of threw me off.”
The Liverpool Boxing Club member
fell behind after the first round, receiv-
ing a standing eight count. Beaulieu,
however, regrouped in the second round
to turn the tables and hand the Quebec
boxer a standing eight count.
“It came down to the third round and
I started to overwhelm her with my
power. I pulled away by about 10 points
at that point,” said Beaulieu, a Grade 12
student at Pine Ridge Secondary
School.
Liverpool coach Preston Roberts was
ecstatic with Beaulieu’s ring perfor-
mance, saying his fighter stepped it up
when it mattered most.
“She fell behind in the first round,
but she really came on in the second and
third rounds. I thought it was amazing
what she was able to do,” he said.
Beaulieu and Breton were the only
two fighters in the bantamweight divi-
sion at the cham-
pionships.
A Nova Scotian and an Alberta fighter
dropped out prior to the competition.
Next up for Beaulieau is to step up to
the senior division. She’s hoping to
compete at the senior nationals in 2003.
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NEWS ADVERTISER FEBRUARY 27, 2002
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AJAX — Durham West Basketball hosted a tournament at Archbish-
op Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Sunday. Whitby Saints’
Joshua Pidgeon looks to make a pass while being crowded by a Kana-
ta player during the midget ‘A’division final. Teams from across the
province, including those from the Durham West club, with players
from Ajax and Pickering, competed at the tournament.
Down 3-0, Pickering
knocks off top-ranked
Wexford Raiders
BY AL RIVETT
Sports Editor
PICKERING —A never-say-die
attitude served the Pickering Boyer
Pontiac Panthers well in its confer-
ence semifinal series opener against
the powerhouse Wexford Raiders.
The Panthers refused to quit Sun-
day night in Toronto, even though
they trailed by three goals midway
through the second period in Game 1
of their OHA Ontario Provincial Ju-
nior ‘A’ Hockey League South Con-
ference best-of-seven affair.
The Panthers clawed their way
back from the brink with four con-
secutive goals — including the game
winner in double overtime — to
shock the Raiders 4-3. Team captain
Garret Winder scored his second goal
of the game and ninth of the post-
season when he shoved a rebound off
a shot by Mitch Hugli behind Wex-
ford goaltender Will Hooper at the
1:21 mark of the second overtime
frame.
“Being down 3-0, not too many
teams can come back from that, espe-
cially against a team like Wexford,”
enthused Panthers head coach Bill
Purcell. “Certainly (the win) is a
huge lift for our team.”
Game 2 goes in Pickering at the
recreation complex Friday at 7:30
p.m. Game 3 is at Toronto’s Scarbor-
ough Arena Gardens Sunday at 7:30
p.m. Game 4 is at the complex Mon-
day, March 4 at 8 p.m.
Purcell said his players didn’t get
down on themselves after falling be-
hind. He encouraged his players to
keep playing their game and adhering
to the game plan.
“They knew what they had to do.
The coaches just reiterated some of
the things that we had to keep doing.
We were playing well, but we were
down 3-0. We had to just play our
system,” he said.
Wexford’s Steve Devine scored
the lone goal of the first just 1:37 into
the frame.
Within the first seven minutes of
the second, Wexford’s Gus Katsuras
and Jonathan Durno scored power-
play markers to give the Raiders a 3-
0 advantage. Former Panther Matt
Christie drew assists on both.
The rout appeared to be on for
Wexford, the first-place team in the
South Conference standings during
the regular season, against the fifth-
seeded Panthers who needed the en-
tire seven-game allotment to finally
subdue the Thornhill Rattlers in the
opening round of the playoffs. Mean-
while, the Raiders needed only five
games to get past the overmatched
Ajax Axemen.
The Panthers, however, had other
plans. Winder kick-started the of-
fence with a power-play marker at
the 16:56 mark from Dan Schofield
and Kyle Aitken. Then, in the last
minute of the period, Mike Alexiou
scored from Aitken.
In the third period, Schofield pot-
ted the equalizer just past the mid-
way point, with linemates Mike
Hanna and Winder drawing assists.
The Raiders controlled most of
the play in the first extra frame be-
fore the Panthers got the break they
needed in the second.
Scott Gray continued his strong
post-season play in the Panthers net,
facing 40 shots.
Purcell noted his team’s lunch-
bucket work ethic will have to con-
tinue for the Panthers to have any
shot at an upset.
PANTHERS’ POSTSCRIPT:
Purcell is anything but pleased with
the way the series is mapped out as
the clubs could play four games in
five nights between Game 2 and
Game 5 in Toronto, should it be nec-
essary. “Certainly, I’m not happy,” he
said. “Four games in five nights... it’s
ridiculous.”...
Panthers stage
huge comeback
GARRET WINDER
Captain scores game winner
in double overtime.
DAN SCHOFIELD
Two-goal effort in overtime
victory over Wexford Raiders.
She’s got golden gloves again
Pickering boxer Amanda Beaulieu earned top spot in her weight class at
the national intermediate championships in New Brunswick.
VILLAGE SOCCER
CLUB OF AJAX
REGISTRATION
2002 Outdoor Season
Final Registration, March 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cafeteria at Pickering High School on Church St. North of Hwy. 2
Each child will receive their own:
• soccer ball, water bottle, full uniform (shirts, shorts & socks)
• as well as individual & team picture and memento of the 2002 season.
Family discounts available!!! Hotline: 905-426-2733
Mail-in Applications available at www3.sympatico.ca/vsca
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The Pickering Boyer
Pontiac Panthers got a
big goal from one of its
key performers this
season to shock the
Wexford Raiders 4-3 in
double overtime in the
South Conference
semifinal series opener
Sunday night.
Team captain Garret
Winder scored his
second goal of the game
and ninth of the post-
season to give Pickering
the come-from-behind
win and the lead in the
best-of-seven series.
BEER TOUR MAR. 10
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Career
Training500
CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorse-
ment training at Durham Col-
lege Whitby. Job opportunities
for graduates. Call now and
reserve your seat. Completion
could take less than one
month. 905-721-3368 or 905-
721-3340.
CANADIAN FLORAL ACADE-
MY now offers you a three-
week training program in the
floral industry. Complete
training in business, market-
ing and job skills. Enroll now!
Call 905-436-7746,
Careers505
ONTARIO MANAGEMENT
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM at
Durham College. Advance
your position with leadership
skills and management skills
training - certificate program.
The skills businesses are
looking for. $162.40 per
course. Call Colin McCarthy
905-721-3336.
General Help510
WORK AT HOME Health In-
dustry $1000 P/T - $5000 F/T
per month. Training available.
Call for free information
BOOKLET. 416-631-7156. or
www.workathomevc.com
ACCESS TO A COMPUTER?
Work from home on-line,
$1500-$3500 PT/FT, log onto
www.ezeglobalincome.com or
toll free 1-888-563-3617
ARE YOU CONNECTED?
Learn how to earn online in-
come! www.homemoney-
maker.ca
CASHIER - Full time including
days, evenings, weekends in
Pickering & Ajax Speciality
Bulk Food Store. Potential
promotion to Category Man-
ager. Drop off resume to: Bulk
Barn, Durham Centre, Ajax.
No phone calls please.
EARN UP TO $2000/month
working from home. Full training
provided. Call 1-888-212-8971
or visit www.lots2spend.com
EXPERIENCED TELEMARKETER
needed. Please call (905)427-
6040
ATTENTION ALL UNEM-
PLOYED!! Tired of the run-a-
round? Can't get a job b/c you
lack exp? Can't get exp. b/c
because you can't get a job? If
you are available for f/t and
can start immediately ask for
Joey 905-435-0730
FRESH AIR,exercise and
more. Call for a carrier route in
your area today. 905-683–5117.
FRONT DESK CLERK, wai-
tresses/waiters, disc jockeys,
experienced manager, bar-
tenders, maintenance person.
Apply in person at 70 King St.
E., Oshawa.
HOMEMAKERS part time
evening & Saturday morning
telemarketing positions avail-
able. $8.00/hour. Call between
1pm & 8pm to arrange an in-
terview. 905-619-6991
Fun Under the Sun
JOB FAIR
International Pool &
Spa Centre
Wed. March 6th
10am-6pm
• Retail Staff/Cashiers
• Sales Staff
• General Labour
800 Taunton Rd. W.
(Taunton/Thornton)
For more information
phone (905)434–7727
email:
careers@interpools.com
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
company expanding into Dur-
ham. 1-800-572-5360.
www.acareerisonline.com
J.O.B.S.Need immediate
workers. Weekly pay. No ex-
perience necessary. F/T, 18+.
Call Marcus 905-435-0730
JOCUS EDUCATIONAL TOYS,
needs representatives in Dur-
ham Region. Great products,
65% under $15., home parties,
fund raisers & catalog sales.
Canadian company.
1-800-361-4587 ext. 9369
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER to
work freelance, approx. 40-50
designs a year. Fax resume to
Greenbank Garden Centre
905-985-7096.
LARGE Architectural Millwork
company seeks "NIGHT SHIFT
GENERAL LABOUR" in Dur-
ham Region area. Please fax
resume to: 905-433-1463.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long-
term temp, Staff Plus will be
interviewing 9:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at
the Iroquois Sports Complex,
500 Victoria St. Whitby.
LUBE TECHNICIAN PLUS
ASSISTANT MANAGER -full +
part time, hourly wage plus
bonus. Experience needed.
Valid drivers license. Apply at
Pennzoil, 195 Westney Rd. S.
of 401 Ajax. (905) 427-6796
MA-LE ENTERPRISES - 3
people to be hired by Mar.
15th/02. No selling required.
Reliable vehicle necessary.
Excellent opportunity for
mothers at home while kids
are at school. For interview
call 905-983-5412.
MAINTENANCE PERSON re-
quired for large livestock and
cropping farm. Knowledge of
electrical, welding and me-
chanical repairs required.
Must be able to maintain and
service all types of farm
equipment. Long term position
for the right person. Housing
available if required. Apply by
fax to 905-797-2616.
NEED WORK?We need to fill
10 positions! Need money?
We need to fill 10 positions!
Need lots of money? We need
to fill 10 positions!. Need an
interview first? Call Sam for
more info. at (905) 576-4425
NEEDED: RESPONSIBLE per-
son available to work 10
hours per week in the even-
ings. We will train the right
candidate to help implement a
behavioral therapy program
with our 2 year old daughter in
our home. Job references and
criminal reference check re-
quired. Call Daria (905)426–
4761
NO LAYOFFS!!!!First 100
people interviewed. Market-
ing, public relations, customer
service to management. Call
Nicole 905-435-3478
OSHAWA BASED company
requires "AZ" drivers to run
U.S. Favourable pay package
available. For details please
call dispatch at 905-725-5090
PERFORMANCE ORTHOTICS
has an opening for an entry
level position in our manufac-
turing plant in Pickering. Must
have good communication
skills. Will train. Fax resume
to 905-420-0877.
PLENTY OF WORK!!Call
George 905-435-8131
RESIDENTIAL INSURANCE
inspector, immediate. Experi-
enced only. Oshawa, Durham
Region. Fax Resume (905)
660-1995.
SIX FIGURE INCOME plus for
hardworking people. Energy
sales. Call John 1-800-293-
0067.
SKANNA SECURITY requires
part-time evening security
guards. No experience nec-
essary, will train suitable can-
didates. Please fax resume to
416-292-3296 ASAP
STRONG VOICES NEEDED!
Telephone sales re: police
retirees. Work from our office
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. or 4:45 to 8 p.m. Salary
plus bonus plus commission.
Phone (905) 579-6222.
SUNSHINE POOL &Fitness
Centre looking for qualified
aqua fit & arthritic instructors.
Please call (905)985–6944 or
drop off resume.
TELEMARKETERS: Certified
Htg & A/C Service Experts
seek experienced individuals
to work in our Service Call
Centre and perform general
office duties. Must possess
superior people and telephone
skills. Competitive wages,
benefits plus commission.
Call (905)683-0387 or fax
(905)683-3377.
THE THIRSTY MONK,Ajax
now hiring full and part time
experienced Line Cooks,
Dishwashers, Servers and
Bartenders. Apply in person,
Tuesday, March 5th after 5
p.m. 85 Kingston Rd. E.
TIRED OF EARNING mini-
mum wage? Easy phone work.
No selling. Fun environment.
Full & part-time. Call
(905)426–1322
EARN EXTRA CASH - Sunday
Sun carriers wanted. Routes
available in Claremont, Port
Perry, Seagrave, Uxbridge,
and Lindsay area. For info.
please call Debbie at 1-877-
232-9740.
WHITBY FINANCIAL planning
firm requires experienced as-
sistant immediately Should
have worked in money pro-
ducts ie: RSP, RIFF, LIRA,
mutual funds, insurance. Fax
resume to: (905) 428-9922.
WOMENS FITNESS and spa is
now hiring front desk, sales,
personal trainers. (905) 426–
8552. or email:
richard@bodyconcepts.ca
Salon &
Spa Help514
ELEGANCE SALON SPA is
seeking Estheticians and
Hairstylists, full & part-time.
Forward resume to 123 Athol
St. Whitby, Attention: Beverly.
Skilled &
Technical Help515
A RAPIDLY GROWING FIRM
in the Durham Region is
seeking a full-time CAD Tech-
nician/Junior Application De-
signer. A C.E.T. or CTech De-
gree (or equivalent) in addi-
tion to a strong background in
AutoCAD is required. Com-
petitive wages and benefits.
Please email a detailed re-
sume to: xltmanufactur-
ing@sympatico.ca
CABINET MAKERS required
for millwork shop in Whitby. 5
yrs. experience required. Call
905-438-0010.
LARGE Architectural Millwork
company seeks "CABINET
MAKER" in Durham Region
area. Fully experienced
please. Please fax resume to:
905-433-1463.
PIONEER POOLS MARKHAM
requires Vinyl Pool Installer.
Concrete finishing expertise
essential. Own transportation,
excellent wages, lots of work,
five day week. Fax resume to
905-831-4156.
SECOND & THIRD YEAR Ap-
prentices Wire EDM operator,
CNC operator/programmer,
with tool & dye experience
only. Junior Tool Designer
with CADkey experience. Fax
resume to (905)642–6168
DENTAL HYGIENISTS, Assis-
tants & experienced dental
receptionists required for
staffing needs for offices in
the Toronto & Durham areas.
Please leave your name,
number and job title at voice-
mail (905)404–2511
Office Help525
ACCOUNTING CLERK re-
quired for 1 year maternity
leave, 3-5 days per week.
Must have 3-5 years experi-
ence in payroll, payables, re-
ceivables, government remit-
tances, must be able to work
unsupervised. Small office in
Ajax. Fax resume to (905)686-
2156.
ADMIN. ASSISTANT Required
Homebuilder requires pleas-
ant, professional and service-
oriented person to join sales
team. Must have excellent
computer skills, Word, Excel,
Mail Merge. $12/h. Whitby lo-
cation. 4 days/wk incl. Sat &
Sun. Start immediately.
Please fax resume to 416-
628-5581.
BILINGUAL OFFICE Adminis-
trator required for sign com-
pany in Ajax. Must be neat,
professional, computer liter-
ate with typing and telephone
skills. Fax resumes attn. Phil
905-428-1790
EXPERIENCED LEGAL SEC-
RETARY required for sole
practitioner with general prac-
tice, emphasis on family law
and real estate. Please fax re-
sume to (905) 430-8373
Sales Help
& Agents530
FLOOR COVERING store re-
quires a full-time Sales Asso-
ciate. Precious experience in
floor covering or decorating
industry is an asset. Must be
available to work evenings &
weekends. Fax resume to
905-728-4603.
AJAX - DIGITAL PRINT and
copy shop looking for full time
experienced sales person.
Please fax your resume to
(905) 619-1296.
INTERNET COMPANY several
positions available for sales &
development/tech support.
Details available online @
www.nexusisp.com\jobs.
Please email resumes to
employment@nexusisp.com
No phone calls please.
SALES OPPORTUNITY local
business is expanding. Re-
quire an excellent communi-
cator to work closely with new
and existing clients. Fax
resumes between 9-5 to 905-
665-9785
SALES PERSON required for
East Scarborough and Durham
Region. Ideal for retired per-
son with contacts in area. Call
Brent (905)427-8612 btwn
9am- 3pm weekdays.
Hospital/Medical/
Dental535
BUSY COBOURG progressive
Dental Practice committed to
dental excellent is seeking an
ambitious, energetic, detail-
oriented CERTIFIED DENTAL
ASSISTANT to join our team.
F/T availability due to matern-
ity leave, willing to train. Seri-
ous applicants only. Fax re-
sume to: 905-372-9439.
DENTAL ASSISTANT required
for modern office. Call
(905)420–6226
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST for
busy, cheerful East Markham
office. Some dental experi-
ence required. Part time.
Computer skills required. Fax
short resume to: (905) 294-
5324.
ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC,
individual for dental recep-
tionist position in Ajax ortho-
dontic office. Computer skills
a must. Please deliver re-
sume personally to: 95 Bayly
Street, West, Suite 302, Ajax.
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re-
quired, full-time, some even-
ings and Saturdays. 2 or more
years dental computer experi-
ence necessary. Mail re-
sume to: Dr. Stephen Murray,
1300 King St. E. Oshawa. L1H
8J4 or fax to: (905)436-3480.
HYGIENIST needed to cover
maternity leave at Ajax office
starting April 22nd. Hrs: Mon.
1-8; Wed. 8-7; Thurs. 8-5; Sat
9-5 (once a month). Please
send resume to: File #783,
Oshawa This Week, 865 Fare-
well St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5.
MEDICAL SECRETARY/Office
Manager required for special-
ists office -Oshawa. Full time.
Reception, OHIP billing, dicta
typing preferred. Reply to File
#785 Oshawa This Week,
P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, On-
tario. L1H 7L5.
FULL TIME DENTAL recep-
tionist/assistant and part time
hygienist required for Picker-
ing Office. Evenings & Satur-
days a must. Experience pre-
ferred. Fax resume to 905-
683-8494 Attention: Rhonda
PART TIME Dental Assistant
required. HARP certified, fax
resume to (905) 655-7738 or
call Robbyn at (905) 655-
7733.
VERSA-CARE CENTRE Ux-
bridge invites applicants for
permanent part-time RNs.
Previous LTC experience an
asset. Fax or mail resume to
Elizabeth Batt, DOC, 130
Reach St. Uxbridge, ON L9P
1L3, 905-852-0117.
X-RAY/MAMMO specialist for
new office service at 407/
Bayview and to act as coordi-
nator for 2 other sites in the
GTA. Excellent technical and
PR Skills required. Top sal-
ary, benefits and travel ex-
penses. Also general X-ray
position available in Oshawa.
Call (905)731–4000 or fax
(905)731-7405.
Domestic Help
Available555
C'MARIA'S HOUSE CLEAN-
ING. Affordable prices for
cleaning houses and offices.
Free estimates. Call Maria
905-436-8645 or email
kczaj@sympatico.ca
EXPERIENCED cleaning lady
available, quality service at
excellent rates. Call Julie at
(416) 879-7033. (Cell)
Houses For Sale100
OPEN HOUSE March 2+3, 1-
4pm, 88 Large Cres., North
Ajax. Must be seen!! De-
tached all brick 3-bedroom,
double garage, mainfloor fam-
ily room w/fireplace, large
master bedroom w/3pc ensu-
ite. $228.500. 905-686-5808.
www.clik.to/houseforsale
BOWMANVILLE - 3 bedroom
townhouse, 1 1/2 baths, fin-
ished basement, forced air
and gas, 5 appliances,
$99,500. 72 Martin Rd. #9.
Call (905) 697–9289 for ap-
pointment or information. No
agents.
WHITBY'S #1 LOCATION the
best in education facilities, 4-
bedroom 2 story complete
with all upgrades, profession-
ally landscaped & decorated,
full finished basement with of-
fice, 3600 sq.ft $319,000.
(905)576–9933.
N/E OSHAWA spacious 3+1
bdrm, bright, modern, open
concept, 7-yrs-old, cathedral
ceiling, marble gas fireplace,
large fenced ravine lot. 905-
432-7173
Townhouses
For Sale105
FABULOUS END UNIT
$182,900. in very small ups-
cale complex. Steps from
Pickering Town Centre, all
amenities, 401 and bus/Go! C/
air, high-efficiency gas fur-
nace, fresh "Ralph Lauren:
paint, 5 appliances, parking
for 2 vehicles (plus garage).
Very quiet, private patio! 1635
Pickering Parkway #8. Please
call for appt. 905-428-0580.
Houses Wanted130
SOLD OUT!Homes wanted
for clients waiting. Get top
prices, low interest rates.
FREE Evaluation. Ron Barsi,
Assoc. Broker, Sutton Group
Status Realty Inc. (905)436–
0990
Investment/
Bus. Property140
21 SUITES Apartment build-
ing, all brick, N.Oshawa on
huge 214ft. lot. Gas heat, sep-
arate meters, many upgrades.
Exclusive R. Barsi, Assoc.
Broker, (905)436–0990 Sutton
Status Realty.
Indust./
Comm. Space145
2,000 SQ. FT. retail/ industrial
Space for rent, office front, 12
ft. x 14 ft. drive-in overhead
door, 25 ft. ceiling height,
close to 401 (2 exits), Went-
worth St. E., area. Call days
(905) 433-4161, evenings
(905) 579-5909. No Auto Body
or Auto Repair.
HEATED SHOP FOR RENT w/
security system, near 401, 2-
10' insulated overhead doors,
with loft, 12'x52' indoor cold
storage & 30'x60' fenced-in
compound, available imme-
diately. Please call 905-987-
1445
Office &
Business space150
FREE - ONE MONTH.Desir-
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wa location. 400 sq. ft. fur-
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month plus GST. Won't last!
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NEW HOMES
SALES
Excellent
opportunity for
exp. new home
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Fax resume to
416-650-1232
MORNINGSIDE/401,
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person, needs to be
able to use quick
books on computer,
and work on own, be
familiar with all as-
pects of accounting
and office work. Call
between 8am-3pm.
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Pickering Campus
1450 Kingston Rd.
Pickering
(905) 420-1344
At Nokia, we are in the business of connecting people. As the world's largest supplier
of mobile phones, we take great pride in providing our customers with the best
products, and service that is second to none. Our ever evolving business has prompted
the following needs.
Service Technician
The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in Electronics (technologist/technician),
demonstrated PCB soldering skills, and a proven ability to troubleshoot at a
component level. Previous RF experience with 2-3 years experience in the
telecommunications field is preferred. An ability to show leadership along with strong
communication and interpersonal skills and a drive for excellence round off your
profile.
Technical Assistant
The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated PCB soldering skills, experience with
surface mount technology, as well as a high school diploma.
If you are an energetic person with strong drive for success, you will enjoy being part of
the Nokia team. We offer a friendly work environment, excellent benefits, and a
competitive pay structure. Please forward your resume in confidence to:
NOKIA PRODUCTS LIMITED
Attn: HR Department
601 Westney Road South
Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7
Fax: (905) 427-3285
Email: hr.ajax@nokia.com
No phone calls please. We thank you for your interest; however,
only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Lindsey Cooper
introduces
SHAMPOOin Courtice
Opening March 1st.
Our goal; the best in Durham!
Busy location at1427 King East
Seeking stylists/esthetician
with clientele
Minimum 2 years experience
Call 905-720-0027 or
Send resume to; 1300 King East
Box 31114
Oshawa, ON L1H 8N9
The News Advertiser
Is looking for reliable people to insert and
deliver papers and flyers door to door
every Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday in the Pickering area.
Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm.
Must have a vehicle.
For more information
call 905-683–5117
510 General Help 510 General Help
COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM
OF GREAT HAIRSTYLISTS
Hair Fitness Inc. offers above competitive
wages, incentive programs, advanced training,
paid vacation and much more!
If you are an experienced hairstylist and
looking for a friendly bright
atmosphere give us a call
(905) 683-0290, 1-800-618-9684
416-571-8367
Position available in
Whitby & Ajax
Are you a Newcomer to Canada and
looking for work?
We can help with a
3 day Job Search Workshop
Within 3 days you will have:
A resume that 'gets you in the door'
The ability to answer tough interview questions
The knowledge of where to look for work
To register for our free workshops
Call Zena at
The Unemployed Help Centre
(905)420-4010
1400 Bayly, Unit 12 (near the GO Station)
To be eligible you must provide a copy of landed immigrant
papers Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS
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In only 3 days you will have:
➢a resume that gets you in the door
➢the ability to answer tough interview
questions
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To register for our free workshops
Contact Lisa at C.A.R.E.
(905)420-4010
1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering
(near the GO Station)
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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.
COOK'S POSITION
AVAILABLE
Busy Child Care Centre is seeking an
energetic individual to prepare tasty
meals and snacks. This person must
not only enjoy baking and cooking
but must have a love for children. The
cook is responsible for ordering sup-
plies and to effectively monitor a
weekly food budget.
Hours: 8:00 am-1:00 pm. Mon.-Fri.
To start immediately
call: 905-839-2868
Fax: 905-839-3719
EMBROIDERY
Embroidery machine operators required.
Must have a least 2 years exp., on multi
head embroidery machine, Please fax resume
to: "The Personal Touch Embroidery" Ajax,
Ont., 905-683-1803: Attention Wilma
510 General Help 510 General Help
ESTIMATOR/PROJECT MANAGER
Required for a general contracting firm based
in Pickering. A hard working team player with
good interpersonal skills, able to tender to sub
trades and negotiate contracts in the ICI sec-
tor. 10+ years' experience preferred. Salary
with benefits commensurate with experience.
Send resume by fax (905) 686-4804
NATIONAL MARKETING
COMPANY
seeks hands on
PROGRAM MANAGER
to oversee national sampling and event
programs for fortune 500 clients.
Exceptional organizational
multi tasking, computer skills,
plus client service ability.
One year related exp. required.
Fax: 905-619-2944 or email:
soreilly@consumer-concepts.com
PART-TIME EVENINGS
Part-time positions available, $15./per hr.
Car required. Ideal for Homemakers
or as a Second income,
Call from 9am-4pm at
905-686-9842 ext. 302
After 4pm call 905-686–2445 ext. 302
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
WE ARE SEEKING GOAL ORIENTED
INDIVIDUALS TO SELL FOR OUR COMPANY
We are Canada’s largest Lawncare Company & we are expanding
Our company has a 30 year proven track record & an unique
atmosphere that rewards achievers both intellectually & financially.
• Guaranteed $10 per hour plus commission
• Average earnings of $15-$20 per hour with commission
• Additional sales incentives add up to $1,000 per season
• Afternoon & evening shifts available total 34 hours per week
• Great supplemental income opportunity
• Automated dialing system
• Good verbal communication skills essential
AJAX LOCATION:62 Harwood S. (Harwood & 401)
For interview please call: 416-269-8333
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THE UXBRIDGE TIMES
JOURNAL & TRIBUNE
Requires prospects for
RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS
in the following areas:
* Uxbridge
*Sunderland
* Goodwood
Call Debbie
(905)852-9141
ATTENTION: PET LOVERS
Unleash your potential with PET VALU, a
specialty retailer of quality pet products with over
340 locations internationally! If you’re a pet lover
or would just love to have a great job in retail,
PET VALU has a tremendous opportunity
available at its Abbey Lane Shopping Centre
store, located at 91 Rylander Blvd., Unit 15A,
Scarborough.
STORE MANAGER
This position offers benefits, paid statutory
holidays, vacation, personal days, as well as
on-the-job management training.
Candidates must:
• be capable of moderately heavy lifting
• have previous cash/customer service experience
To apply please fax resumes to 1-905-946-1860
or email to hr@petvalu.com
Please indicate your availability.
C & C Motor Sales Ltd.
Sales Professionals
Located in West Whitby
Subaru & Suzuki dealership over
25 yrs. in business. Great customer
base. Requires an experienced
salesperson. Salary plus
commission and demo plan.
Fax resume attn:John Lawlor
905-430-7472
530 Sales Help &
Agents 530 Sales Help &
Agents530Sales Help &
Agents
Sunnycrest Nursing Home
"People Caring For People"
P/T- RN's/RPN's - ALL SHIFTS
Experienced in LTC
Computer literacy an asset.
Mail/fax resume to:
Director of Resident Care
1635 Dundas St. E.
Whitby, ON. L1N 2K9
Fax: 905-576-4712
FOR SALEFABULOUS END UNIT - $182,900 in very
small upscale complex. Steps from Pickering Town
Centre, all amenities, 401 and bus/Go! C/air, high-
efficiency gas furnace, fresh “Ralph Lauren” paint, 5
appliances, parking for 2 vehicles (plus garage). Very
quiet, private patio! 1635 Pickering Parkway #8. Please
call for appt.905-428-0580
105 Townhouses
For Sale 105 Townhouses
For Sale
NEWLY RENOVATED-AJAX
Best Suited for:
✦Professional Offices
✦Private Educational Centre
✦Medical/Dental Clinic
Air Conditioned ✦Kitchenette
Ample Parking ✦Bus Stops at Door
Located in small plaza adjacent to
parkette & close to Lake Ontario
2 Outlets (may be joined)
829 and 1,141 square feet
925/927 Finley Ave., Ajax
(Immediate Occupancy)
May Be Viewed From Exterior
Info On Windows
For Inspection - Joseph 905-579-7252
150 Office & Business
Space 150 Office & Business
Space
THE GOURMET CUP®
Franchise
Opportunity Northumberland Mall
• Specialty Coffee, Tea, etc.
• Great location & return
• Turnkey Operation
• 26+ year national chain
• Full training & support
Please call 1-800-663-4213
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (PST) weekdays
161 Franchises 161 Franchises
510 General Help 510 General Help
100 Houses For Sale
PORT PERRY - executive of-
fice space. Shared reception,
boardroom, kitchen facilities,
internet access; furnishing
optional; security, administra-
tive/bookkeeping support.
Starting from $400/month. Call
416-991-8618
Business
Opportunities160
ARE YOU SICK OF THE DAILY
Commute!!! Take a look at our
business opportunity. Visit our
website www.workathome-
earnmoney.com or call 416-
812-6595.
EXCELLENT ASSOCIATE Part-
nership opportunity with an
established private practice -
Social Worker or Family
Counselling or Psychologist.
Prime Whitby location. Phone
905-665-9652.
Apts. & Flats
For Rent170
1 BIG NEW basement apart-
ment, Whites/Finch, all bills
included, $700/month. No
pets, no smoking. First/lat.
Call Mary (905)420–5975
EXECUTIVE 1-BEDROOM
BASEMENT. Liverpool/Finch.
Large bedroom, 3pc. bath,
laundry, c/air, parking, sepa-
rate entrance, Near 401/Go.
Clean/quiet. March 1st. $800/
month all inclusive. Non-
smokers, no pets. (905)839–
9032
1-BEDROOM NEAR Oshawa
Centre, small quiet building,
newly renovated, all inclusive.
No pets, no smoking, refer-
ences. First/last. $775 month-
ly. Call (905)433–2484
3-BDRM MAIN FLOOR.
Large backyard, shared
washer/dryer, 2 car parking,
Harwood/Bayly, AJAX. $1325/
month inclusive. No smoking/
pets. Avail. Mar. 1. 1st/last.
(905)420-1037, leave mes-
sage.
WHITBY GARDENS - 900
Dundas St. E., One and two
bedroom apartments available
in clean, quiet building. Utili-
ties included. Laundry facili-
ties and parking available.
Call (905)430-5420.
AJAX, 2 bedroom basement
apartment. Bright, spacious.
Close to schools, shopping. 4-
appliances. 2-car parking.
Non-smoking/pets. $800+ 1/2
utilities. Call Mike weekdays
905-427-4077 ext 24, even-
ings/weekends 416-258-7742.
BACHELOR BASEMENT
apartment, separate entrance,
parking, utilities included.
Non-smoker, no pets. Courtice
area. Available immediately.
$560/month, first/last re-
quired. Call (905)728–8979 af-
ter 4:30pm.
BASEMENT 1-bedroom apart-
ment, clean, quiet, fireplace,
cable, laundry, parking, non-
smoker, no pets. Rossland/
Simcoe. Available imme-
diately first/last $625. Call
(905)432–1947.
BRIGHT NEW one bedroom
basement apartment, 1,100
sq. ft. Wilson and Olive, avail-
able immediately. $700 all in-
clusive. Laundry, perfect for
single professional. (416)
809–4362
CENTRAL OSHAWA, 2-bed-
room $800 March 1st; 3-bed-
room $925, March 1st. 1-
bedroom March 1st $750.
April 1st - 2 bedroom $850; 3
bedroom $950. In well-main-
tained building, close to all
amenities. Please call
(905)723-0977 9a.m-6p.m.
COURTICE TWO bright 1-bed-
room apartments available.
Includes c/air, parking, all
utilities. Asking $575 & $685
per month. Absolutely no
dogs. Call Cindy (905)725–
2246
DOWNTOWN WHITBY - 2
bedroom March. lst. $880 all
inclusive, lst/last. Telephone
(905) 669-4009 or after 6 p.m.
or anytime weekends (416)
520-6392.
FULLY FURNISHED 2 bed-
room basement apartment,
separate entrance, all inclu-
sive, no smokers or pets, first/
last required. Avail. imme-
diately $800. Call after 2pm
905-428-9441
AJAX - LARGE SPACIOUS
one bedroom basement apt.
Separate entrance, includes
laundry fac, hydro. Aailable
April 1st. No smoking/no pets.
Pickering Beach/Bayly, 905-
668–7689
LIVERPOOL AND HWY 2,
Pickering - 3 bedroom town-
house, 4 appliances, garage,
$1,150 plus. Phone(416)407–
9305
N.E. OSHAWA,basement-
bachelor, with jacuzzi bath,
washer, dryer, fridge, stove.
Separate entrance, parking,
on bus route. $650 inclusive.
Available April 1st. (905)428–
3149
NEW - SPACIOUS basement
apt. Walkout, one master bed-
room, laundry, living/dining-
room, bathroom. Available
immediately, $750/first/last
includes utilities. One-car
parking. Non-smoker, no pets.
Brock/Hwy.2 Pickering. Call
905-426-7800 or 905-426–
6656
NEW BASEMENT apartment,
Taunton/Fallingbrook, sepa-
rate entrance, parking, laundry
facilities. 1 bedroom and 1 full
bathroom, no smoking, no
pets. First/last, references re-
quired. working person pre-
ferred. (905)430–7063
ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts.
for rent. One bedroom March
1st; Two bedroom April 1st
and May 1st. Conveniently lo-
cated in Uxbridge in adult oc-
cupied building. Appt. to view
call 905-852-2534.
ONE & TWO BEDROOM
apartments, in most beautiful
adult lifestyle building. Avail.
immediately. Stevenson &
Rossland, Oshawa. Call
(905)579-3700 or (905)723–
1009
ONE BEDROOM CONDO for
rent in Pickering. All ap-
pliances. 1 1/2 baths, cable,
parking spot, air, available
April 1st, $1150/month inclu-
sive. Call Rose 905-839-0640
2 NEWLY BUILT 2-BDRM
APTS located downtown
Oshawa. $790 + utilities per
month. Call Anna 905-728–
2258
ONE BEDROOM APT.located
at 782 Ritson Rd. S., $500 &
heat/hydro, 1st & last, Avail.
now, no smoking, no pets,
references. Call 905-263-
8449, 905-579–9008, 905-
723-3345.
OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt.
washer/dryer each floor. Very
quiet, exclusive, adult preferred
building. No pets. 905-579-9016
OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM base-
ment apartment, c/air, parking,
laundry facilities, non-smoker,
no pets. $750/month inclusive
first/last required. Available
March 1st. (905)728–8122.
OSHAWA BASEMENT
Bachelor apartment, newly
renovated, Adelaide/Gibbons,
parking, laundry, air condi-
tioned, single female pre-
ferred. Available March 15th.
$650/month. First/last. Laura
(905)404-1613, Margaret
(905)725–8829, afternoons,
evenings.
OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM main
floor apartment, centrally lo-
cated, available March 1st.
$825 all inclusive. No
smokers, no pets. First/last.
Please call Aurelia at
(905)728-1069 ext. 201.
OSHAWA, Simcoe S of Bloor.
House, main floor, 3 bedroom
apartment. Avail. March 31st.
utilities included $1195/mo.
First/last. Call 905-433-4088
Near all amenities.
SOUTH SIMCOE - 2 bedroom
apt. with deck. Large & spa-
cious living and diningroom.
Available March 1st. No dogs.
1st & last. Call 905-666-4670.
PICKERING- LIVERPOOL RD,
near GO, large 2 bedroom
basement. Full kitchen and
bathroom. Own laundry and
entrance. No pets. $900/
month inclusive. Call 416-
494-3765.
PICKERING,1-large fur-
nished room in new home.
Balcony overlooking French-
man's Bay. $625 inclusive.
Avail. immediately. Single
person preferred. First, last,
references. 905-420–4875
PICKERING - Bachelor base-
ment. Suit female. Very
clean, newly renovated, 4pc
bathroom, large eat-in kitchen,
separate entrance, parking,
cable, utilities incl. 650/month,
first & last. (905) 839–9271
PICKERING BRIGHT walkout
basement 2-bedroom apart-
ment stove, parking, fridge,
carpeted, separate entrance.
All utilities +cable. Walk to GO
bus. $750/month. Full-time
employed person preferred.
No pets/smoking. 905-428-
1652 after 6pm
PICKERING Fantastic 1-bed-
room basement apartment in
Altona area. Private entrance,
private parking, security sys-
tem, appliances included.
Avail. April 1st. Call Don or
Angela 905-509-3043
PICKERING VILLAGE, 2-bed-
room basement apartment in
quiet home, no smoking or
pets. Available immediately.
Call (905)683–6743
OSHAWA - Quiet building
near shopping, transportation.
Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill
1 + 2 Bedrooms immediately,
& Mar. 1. from $719+$829/mo.
905-436-7686 until 7:30pm
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.
WHITBY 3-BEDROOM main
floor of house, 4 pc. bath, liv-
ingroom, diningroom, large
kitchen, shared laundry,
$1200 mo. plus 2/3 utilities, no
pets, no-smoking, first, last
references required. Avail-
able March 1st. Call for appt.
905-655–9624.
WHY rent when you can own
your own home for less than
you think?!! Call Dave Hay-
lock Sales Rep. Re/Max
Summit Realty (1991) Ltd.
(905) 668-3800 or (905) 666-
3211.
Houses For
Rent185
* A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! !
If you are currently paying
between $900-$1400 a month,
I can help you own. Michele
Detering Re/Max Rouge River
905-668-1800
3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW
near Philip Murray. Two-4 pc.
baths, finished basement, re-
cently renovated, private yard,
no smoking/pets. $1175/mo. +
utilities. Avail. April 1st First,
last, references. 905-987-
4873
3 BEDROOM, well-kept exec-
utive home, Bowmanville.
Near schools, downtown, 401
access. Gas heat, 2-gas fire-
places, fridge/stove, washer/
dryer, single garage. March 1,
$1400 +utilities. Apply in writ-
ing: 110 Mill St.S., Newcastle,
ON L1B 1C5
AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From
$500. down, own your own
home starting at $69,900 car-
ries for less than rent. OAC.
24 hrs free recorded message
905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold-
well Banker RMR Real Estate.
Aurelia Rasanu.
AJAX BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom
mainfloor, semi bungalow, air
conditioning, quiet crescent,
laundry, parking, no pets, non
smoking, first/last, references
$975 plus, avail. April lst.
905-686–8104
CHARMING 1.5 STORY 2
bedroom house on quiet
street. Nice yard, laundry,
parking available. Non
smoker prefered. $1075 per
month plus utilites. Call even-
ings 519-249-0820
COURTICE 3-bedroom, ga-
rage, walkout to covered deck
+fenced yard, park +amenities
nearby. $1,250 +utilities,
credit check, 1st/last. Avail.
Mar./Apr. 1. No Pets. 905-213-
4689
OSHAWA - 3 bedroom main
floor bungaslow, newly reno-
vated, 5 appliances, 1 park-
ing, lst/last, no pets, $l,275 in-
cluisve. Telephone (416) 384–
6525 leave message
OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM semi,
main and upper floors, fridge,
stove, hardwood floors, walk-
out to fenced yard & deck,
close to OC. $1000/month plus
utilities. Call (905)213-9035.
TOWNLINE AND BLOOR -
new 1430 sq. ft. townhouse, 6
appliances, eat in kitchen,
fireplace, garage, $1250+ util-
ities. Available from March
1st. 905-619-2495 leave mes-
sage.
WHITBY 3 BEDROOM bunga-
low, quiet neighborhood, near
amenities, recently renovated,
central air, no pets/smokers,
references, credit check.
$l,200 plus damage deposit/
utilities. March lst. (905)
665–8294
AJAX, SMALL 2-bedroom
wartime house, 5 appliances,
all utilities and cable included.
Harwood/401, available im-
mediately. Call after 6pm
(905)706–5200.
Townhouses
For Rent190
PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95
Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby,
is accepting applications for
next orientation for March,
3bdrm. townhouses. $849 &
$870 plus. Applications avail-
able at Community Centre
Unit 85, 10am-4pm.-Mon.-
Thurs. (On Friday, Sat & Sun
pickup points are posted on
Community Centre's door bet-
ween 10am-7pm.) SORRY,
NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE.
3-STOREY LUXURY town-
home Brock Rd/Kingston
Pickering, 3-spacious bed-
rooms, 3 bathrooms, living/
diningroom, kitchen, base-
ment, walkout to underground
parking. Minutes from PTC,
Go train, grocery store.
$2100/month. (905)509–1731
OSHAWA, BEAUTIFUL 3-bed-
room townhouse, finished top
to bottom, garage. Available
immediately. $1150/month
plus utilities. No pets. Please
call Aurelia (905)728-1069
ext. 201.
Housing Wanted191
WANTED TO RENT:Country
home, any size in north Dur-
ham, North York or Scugog for
responsible, handy young
couple. Call Jamie (905)686–
1889.
Rooms For Rent
& Wanted192
WHITBY, ROSSLAND and
Bassett, Spotlessly clean fur-
nished bedroom, central air,
bus at door. Cable. Non-
smoking, suitable for quiet
person. Close to amenities.
$400/month first/last (905)-
665–8504.
$400/MONTH, first/last. Ma-
ture working person preferred.
No parking. Cable, laundry,
phone included. Share kitch-
en, no pets/no smoking. Ref-
erences. Pickering Beach Rd./
Hwy. 2 Ajax.. 905-619–0999
WEST PICKERING, furnished
room in clean quiet home,
prefer employed non-smoker.
Share separate kitchen, bath-
rooms. Parking, references,
first/last. Call (905)509–2459
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Furnished room in Pickering,
cable, kitchen facilities, near
Pickering Generating Station,
PTC/GO. $180 bi-weekly.
(905)420–4318.
5 PC.Private Bath + large
bedroom in North Ajax home.
Share modern kitchen/laun-
dry; cable plus, parking, no
pets, prefer non smoker, $525
lst / last (905) 683–3864
Available immediately.
LIVERPOOL/BAILEY Unfur-
nished bed-sitting room with
private bath in quiet home.
Mature, employed person
preferred. Non-smoker. Use of
kitchen/laundry/patio/parking.
$115/week including cable,
first/last. References. 905-
837–0556 leave message.
FURNISHED ROOMS for rent.
$450 & up, with cable, park-
ing, share facilities. Thickson/
Dundas, Whitby. 905-728-
8938.
Shared
Accommodation194
PICKERING - large house to
share, Sheppard and Whites
area, parking, laundry, serious
replies only call Jeff 905-831-
8739 leave message
Rentals Outside
Canada205
DISNEY UNIVERSAL Studios,
Orlando, Florida. Discount
Rates! 2 new executive, 4
bedroom homes with pools.
Canadian owner. Call 1-800-
246-1996 or website http://
webhome.idirect.com/~cratne
FLORIDA VACATION (1 week
March 17 - 24/02) Westgate
Vacation Villas, Kissimee Fl. 2
bedroom fully furnished,
sleeps 6, 1 mile from Walt
Disney World. On site paddle
boats, fishing, whirlpools,
bikes, fitness, planned activi-
ties. $700 Cdn. obo. Call 905-
721-0498
Motor Homes211
1998 38FT MONACO DYNAS-
TY, 325hp, diesel pusher w/
kitchen slide, 25,000 miles,
like new, loaded. 1991
DUTCHMAN FIFTH WHEEL,
26ft, sharp unit, $11,500. 2001
GULFSTREAM C-body, 23ft,
w/slide. Brand new, loaded.
$79,000 going for $65,800.
Call (905)885–6939
Snowmobiles233
1996 SKI-DOO FORMULA 111
600 with or without trailer.
Good condition. (905)728–
6580
Tutoring
Service279
Bargain
Centre309
END LAMPS - 2 plus swag,
btrd brass, cost $350 sell for
$125; vacuum industrial, wet
& dry $125. Call 905-428–
3563
Articles
For Sale310
DANBY 5 CU. FT.Chest
Freezers, new scratch and
dent $199, new danby bar
fridges, $139 and up. Also
variety of new appliances,
scratch and dent. Full manu-
facturers warranty. Recondi-
tioned fridges $195 / up, re-
conditioned ranges $125/ up,
reconditioned dryers $125 /
up, reconditioned washers
$199 / up, new and recondi-
tioned coin operated washers
and dryers at low prices. New
brand name fridges $480 and
up, new 30" ranges with clock
and window $430. Recondi-
tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost
free fridges now available.
Wide selection of other new
and reconditioned appliances.
Call us today, Stephenson's
Appliances, Sales, Service,
Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.
(905)576–7448.
17 CUBIC FT Beaumark Fridge
and Full Size Admiral Range -
Both Almond Color $250 For
Both 905-831-3054 Evenings
2 TANNING BEDS - commer-
cial, in excellent condition,
$2500/pair. Call 905-725-0314
30" white Moffat range with
self-cleaning oven and Inglis
built-in dishwasher, $100
each firm. Call 905-623-7142.
PIANO SALE- Great prices on
all Roland digital, Samick
acoustic pianos and used pia-
nos. All Howard Miller
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!
AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES
HANK'S APPLIANCES.
Matching fridge/stove, good
condition $249; Washers reg/
extra-cap $149/up. Dryers ex-
tra/reg $125/up. Selection
apt.-size washers/dryers. Se-
lection fridges $150/up. Side-
by-sides $299. White/almond
stoves, full/apt-size $150/up.
Portable dishwashers $225/
up. Visit our showroom.
Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe
St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm,
Sun 11-4pm. (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 $225, 8
mo old dishwasher $275. all
top condition. (905) 767-6598
BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry-
wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser,
mirror, night stands, dovetail
construction. Never opened.
In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri-
fice $3500. 416-748-3993
CARPETS SALE & 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 carpeted with
pad and installation $299 (32
yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz.
Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd.
32oz Berber, 12 colours,
$8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony,
30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO
HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at
Home Service. Guaranteed
Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR-
PETS, 905-373-2260.
ComputerDeals.Net P-4 tower
of power with CD-burner $888.
Pentium internet starter $249.
Laptops, big selection from
$399. New ultrafast 2-way
satellite internet, available an-
ywhere. We love doing up-
grades & difficult repairs.
(905)655–3661
COMPUTER LAPTOPS for
sale. IBM Thinkpad laptop 366
MHz $800. IBM PII 266 com-
puter $250. PII 350 $350. More
computers available. Call Al
(416)569-7104.
DININGROOM 14 PCE cher-
rywood. 92" double pedestal. 8
Chippendale chairs. Buffet,
hutch, server, dovetail con-
struction. Still in boxes. Cost
$14,000. Sacrifice $5000.
(416)746-0995.
DIRECT SATELLITE DISH -
Program your own card, H or
HU programmer $150. Com-
plete emulation $175. Dishnet
AVR6 autoroll board $65. In-
stallations available. 905-626-
6092
DIRECT T.V. Looped HU
cards swapped $60; HU un-
looping $60; Complete sys-
tems $280; HU loaders $100;
AVR boards available. In-
stallation kits $20. Call (905)
259-0320
DIRECT TV new rca systems
$299 private H and HU card
programing $50 90 day war-
ranty. unlooping $70, HU $200
new HU loaders $99. 905-
668–4964 905-683-8565, cell
(905) 213-4514
DIRECT TV $299, system with
"H" $649, "Hu" loader $175,
private full Hu 3M w/90 day
gty $50, Amazing Electonics
NOW! 601 Dundas St. W.
905-665-7732.
DTV RCA SATELLITE sys-
tems, complete with dual LNB,
programmed hu card $300; H
& HU card programming, in-
stallation available. Kirks Sat-
ellite Services, (905) 728-
9670, Oshawa.
DSS SYSTEMS with 90 day
program guarantee $310. H
and HU programming, private
3m script, $50. 90 day guar-
antee. HU cards $225. Card
swap $125., Whitby (905)
721–9953
DIRECT-TV PROGRAMMING
H & HU Cards $20 with 1
month guarantee. Systems,
cards, emulation, loaders on
sale. Call (905)430–9214
DRESSERS $45,6 chairs $25,
beds $25 each, stove $50,
bedroom suites $195, antique
oak buffet $195, diningroom
suite $325, kitchen table & 4
chairs $28, coffee & end table
$30, sofa $150, pictures $5
each, lamp $8, many more
items & antiques. 905-697-
3532.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE -
holds TV up to 38", solid oak/
glass doors, 62" wide x 20"
deep x 52" high, like new,
asking $600. Call 905-665–
6281
GOLF CLUBS Ping Iron set,
0-size, including putter/wedge/
bag plus Goliath, Stiletto II, Big
Bertha, woods & driving irons.
$999.99. Please call 905-655-
7283
HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR
BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished
and unfinished from $2.49
sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood
Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E.,
Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa
Hardwood Floors Ltd.
HOT TUB,6 person unit with
bed, 4h.p. motor with ozonator
and crystal clear cedar skirt,
deluxe cover, 7 month old,
$9,000 new, asking $6,000,
OBO 905-697–5864
INCREDIBLE SCIENTIFIC
Breakthrough in Skin Care
History. Delivered results in
days. Psoriasis, Acne, Ecze-
ma, Sunburn, Rashes, Fine
Lines & Wrinkles. Free Sam-
ples. Call 905-665-7080 or
..Email your address to:
newskin007@hotmail.com
NORMAN ROCKWELL Herit-
age Plate Collection (Boxes &
certificates included) The
Cobbler, The Lighthouse
Keepers Daughter, The Ship-
builder, The music Maker, The
Tycoon, The Painter, The Stor-
yteller, The Gourmet, The
Professor. also 1979 & 1981
Christmas plates. Asking $40
each. Call (905)668-2815 (snp)
LIVING ROOM COUCH - hon-
ey brown $110. 905-373-6082.
MAPLE LEAF Hockey tickets,
at Air Canada Centre. Excel-
lent seats. 905-753–2246.
MEN'S BLACK LEATHER
COAT, 3/4 length, top quality,
size 2X, $250. 905-373-6082.
MOTORIZED WHEEL CHAIR,
almost new. $2,000 o.b.o. Call
(905)686–9921
NEW SNOWBLOWER,10.5 hp
Mastercraft, drift cutter, light,
manual power steering, elec-
tric start $900. WELDER EX-
ERCISER, good condition
$200. 905-725-0694
LUIGI'S "Simmons" Mattress
Saleabration celebrate huge
savings on all Simmons mat-
tresses, including the no-flip
series ($799 Queen Set), and
the do-not disturb pocket coil
mats ($899. queen set). Coil
spring mattresses from $89.,
Futons from $165., Palliser
leather and upholstery reclin-
ers and stationary sofas and
loveseats, priced below
wholesale. Now displaying
pallisers' new spill resistant
furniture. We're clearing our
warehouse and passing on
huge savings to our custom-
ers. Prices slashed on all fu-
tons, mattresses, sofas, love-
seats, wing chairs, etc. no
charge delivery and mattress
removal for customer in this
area. For the best quality at
the lowest price, check us out
first, our prices can't be beat.
Luigi's Furniture, 488 King St.
W., Oshawa (905) 436-0860.
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. Gift
Certificates available. Call
Barb at 905-427-7631 or
check out the web at:
www.barbhall.com Visa, MC,
Amex.
PIANO, mid-size, $950; an-
tique Hoosier $1100; unique
large sofa (blue)-ends recline,
centre converts to table w/
storage drawer, separates for
moving excellent condition,
$750 (paid $1700). 905-831-
6756
PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS
PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth
chip $60; 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
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.
ESTATE FURNITURE for Sale:
solid oak entertainment unit
$1500; solid oak dining suite
$1500; Oriental 4 panel
screen $1200; Oriental end
table $400; Oriental wall
hanging $100; Coffee table w/
brass tray $400; appliances:
fridge, stove, portable dish-
washer $900(3 items) other
small items lamps +side
chairs. 905-655-8563
OAK/PINE FURNITURE....We
have expanded our showroom
and are filling it with exciting
New Designs in Solid Wood
Bedrooms, Dining Rooms and
Entertainment Units. We have
a large selection available,
and if you don't see what you
are looking for, we will build to
your specifications.... Let Tra-
ditional Woodworking be your
own personal FURNITURE
MAKER. We have been build-
ing quality solid wood furni-
ture in the Durham Region for
27 years. We pride ourselves
on being able to take your
ideas/plans and turn them into
reality. Drop in and see our
State of the Art Woodworking
facility and let us show you
how quality fine furniture is
made... Remember..."There is
no Substitute for Quality"..Tra-
ditional Woodworking.... 115
North Port Road (South off
Reach Road), Port Perry. 905-
985-8774. www.
traditionalwoodworking.on.ca
STORAGE TRAILERS AND
storage containers, 24 ft. & 22
ft.. Call 905-430-7693.
WANTED!Will pay cash for
fridge, stove, freezer, portable
dishwasher, washer, dryer;
livingroom & bedroom furni-
ture; solid oak, maple, or
birch dining or kitchen furni-
ture. 905-263-2657
WROUGHT IRON FOR HOME
& GARDEN - Hand forged by
blacksmith, polished steel/
black. Bakers/pot racks, ta-
bles, garden gates, railings,
trellises. Custom orders.
www.blacksmith.2ya.com
905-885-5966.
YAMAHA 350H ELECTRIC
GUITAR wiht 15 watt, Squier
amp, hard guitar case, stand
and patch cord. Asking $375
OBO. 905-377-9983.
Articles
Wanted315
CASH PAID for plastic car
models. Built or still in the
box. 905-435-0747.
OLD COKE MACHINE, old
Coke sign, old gas pump, old
juke box, old penny scale,
airplane ashtray, old pay-
phone, and old coin operating
machines. 905-434–5449
USED, deluxe TENT TRAILER,
preferably equipped with bath-
room / fridge / stove. Please
call 905-373-4871.
WANTED - Men's CROSS-
COUNTRY SKIS and boots,
size 14. Call 905-377-9983.
WANTED - Spring clothing.
Last years prom wear, com-
munion dresses, flower girl
dresses and boys suits. Con-
tact: It's Worth Repeating,
3555 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby
905-579-9912.
Vendors
Wanted316
4TH ANNUAL Garden &
Landscape Show. Children's
Arena Oshawa, April 12, 13,
14. Vendor space available.
Call Sharon Dickson 905-579-
4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your
booth. Sponsored by Oshawa
Whitby This Week
VENDORS WANTED - The
Oshawa This Week Spring
Home Show, April 5th-7th/02
at the Oshawa Civic Auditori-
um. The Durham Spring Home
Show, April 19th-21st/02 at Ir-
oquois Sports Complex in
Whitby. For info. please call
Wendy at 905-579-4473 ext.
2215.
Firewood330
KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex-
cellent very best quality hard-
wood, guaranteed extra long
time fully seasoned, (ready to
burn) cut & split Honest
measurement, free delivery,
905-753-2246.
FREE FIREWOOD - Broken
woodskids and pallets. Deliv-
ery available Oshawa Whitby/
Ajax Pickering area. 905-434-
0392. (snp)
LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE-
WOOD,the best quality wood,
seasoned cut/ split/ delivered.
Discount for pickup. Volume
discount. Serving Pickering,
Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Cour-
tice. Call anytime 905-922-
3417
Pet, Supplies
Boarding370
FREE BABY GUINEA PIGS,
Call 905-428-0132.
Papillon Pups 6 weeks m-
$450 f-$500 14 month f ready
for breeding Call evenings
905-986-9955.
POODLE PUPPIES, toy &
mini, different colours, male
& female, first needles, de-
wormed. Call (705)357-3355
Cars For Sale400
1987 MERCURY GRAND MAR-
QUIS, white/blue interior, inc-
ludes snow tires, mint condition,
certified, $2400. 905-839-3020
1987 MUSTANG,2 dr, LX
hatchback, 150,000 km, auto,
4 cyl, white with blue interior,
body okay, runs great. Certi-
fied, $1400. obo. 905-686-
0053 leave a message.
1987 PONTIAC SAFARI wag-
on. 6-cylinder, 2.8L fuel in-
jected motor, automatic, sun-
roof, luggage rack, AM/FM
cassette, very good condition,
no rust, great running car.
Certified/Emissions. $2100
905-922-8555
1988 CHRYSLER LABARON
GTS, auto. 4 cyl. turbo engine,
4 dr, lady driven, certifiable, E-
tested last Aug. Asking $1500
obo. Call 905-576-2251.
1989 GREY 5-SPD.Cavalier
Z24, mint cond., runs great,
$3000 o.b.o. Call (905)431–
5463
1991 Acura Integra LS Black,
2 door, 5 speed, loaded, 224
000km, $4900 obo. Please
call Justin 905-619–2749
1991 FIREBIRD,$6500, 137K,
certified, excellent cond., 905-
623-4266.
1991 FORD TAURUS, 3.0 L
V6, white, 99,300 kms. auto,
certified, e-tested, $4000 OBO.
Call 905-668–1452.
1992 BUICK LESABRE. Excel-
lent condition, low miles, pdl,
pw, p. seats. $5900. 905-576-
1320.
1993 LUMINA $2950; 1993
SUNBIRD, 140K $3450; 1992
SIERRA 150K; 1991 ACCLAIM
99K; 1992 GRAND PRIX SE
$4450; 1991 RIVIERA; 1989
CENTURY LIMITED 131K; Fin-
ance or Cash. Certified & E-test-
ed included. KARZ KARZ KARZ,
Scarborough 416-283-3897.
1995 FORD CONTOUR, blue,
2.5 L, V6, Duratec, 5 speed,
loaded, traction control, sport
package with aluminum
wheels, $5,800 OBO. Must
Sell! Call 905-435-3442.
1994 SUNBIRD, 4 dr, 4 cyl,
auto, 149,000kms certified,
emission tested $3500
(905)426–8922
1995 GREEN WINDSTAR, pd,
pw, pl, rear heat + air, runs
excellent, no rust, easily cer-
tified. 144K, $5500 firm. Call
905-728–3457
1997 GRAND PRIX SE, 3.8 V6,
excellent condition, lady dri-
ven. P. windows, p. locks, air,
am/fm cassette, cruise,
75,000 km. Asking $13,500.
Call 905-668–5254
1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
station wagon, dark green,
auto, cruise, AM/FM cass.,
roof racks, 155,000 highway
kms., carefully maintained,
excellent condition, certified
and emission tested, $8,500
OBO. Call 905-377-1542.
1999 HONDA CIVIC, auto, air,
e-tested, power doors, am/fm,
80,000km. $13,000 o.b.o. Call
(905)404–1417.
1988 4 DR.Sunbird, $1,495.,
1988 Chevy Corsica $l,995.,
1992 Mercury Topaz $3,495.,
All certified and e-tested. Best
offer. (905) 404–5783
AFFORDABLE USED CARS -
LOW PAYMENTS! 95 Mazda
Protege, air, pwr. 95 Dodge
Spirit 72k. 98 Tiburon, 52K, 5-
spd. 98 Elantra 58K. 98 Accent
2dr. Financing Available.
Pickering Hyundai (905)427–
0111.
CAR FOR SALE 1999 BLACK
Pontiac Grand Am, excellent
condition, 50,000km, selling
cheap $15,500. Nazir 905-
430–9445
LEASE TO OWN
Lease a new or used
vehicle at 8%
regardless of credit
You Work - You Drive
COMES WITH SECURED VISA
905-260-0050 (SAVE $200)
NO TURNDOWNS
WE FINANCE
EVERYONE
First time buy-
ers, bankrupt,
bad credit, no
credit. You
work? You
drive! Lots of
choice. Down or
Trade may be
required.
SPECIAL
FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
SHERIDAN CHEV
905-706-8498
NEED
A CAR?
Rebuild Your
Credit with
Newstart Leasing!
AS LOW AS
$199 DOWN
1-866-570-0045
NEED A
HOME PHONE?
NO CREDIT?
BAD CREDIT?
NO PROBLEM!
No deposit Required
Activated Immediately
Freedom Phone Lines
1-866-687-0863
DIRECT TV: HU Card Pro-
gramming. $10 Pay Per
View Cleaning. $25 quick Fix
(2 Month Guarantee) $50 6
month unlimited programs
(same card only), $100 1
year unlimited programs
(same card only) Bring 5
cards and 1 is free... Any
Package!!!!. Call 905-924-
4223 Anytime.
TUTORING
AVAILABLE
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
MATH STUDENTS
MANY YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
$25/HOUR
(905)-837-9213
SOUTH
PICKERING
Rougemount
New 2 bedroom
basement, modern,
bright immediate.
$750 + 1/3 utilities.
lst/last. Credit-
Check
GOLF REALTY
(905) 426-5664
Sick of
RENTING?
1st Time Buyer?
Professional Renter?
Honest Answers....!
Professional Advice...!
To “Own” Your Next Home!
1-800-840-6275
905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct
Mark Stapley Sales Rep.
PICKERING
Westshore area.
3 BED. MAIN FLOOR
and
2 BED. BSMT. APT.
Parking, laundry.
Close to all
amenities.
905-686-8905
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RENT-WORRY FREE
1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts.
Well maintained, modern
Appliances. All Util. included.
On site super, maintenance
& security.
Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm
Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm
905-579-1626
VALIANT PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
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e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca
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For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats
For Rent
CONTENTS SALE
Saturday, March 2nd
10 a.m. - 3p.m.
1721 CONACHER CRES.,
Brock Rd./Conc. 3, Pickering.
All furniture and art items
310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale
ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!!
Our "Auction Package" consists
of your ad running weekly
in these publications:
• Oshawa Whitby This Week
• Ajax Pickering News Advertiser
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• Northumberland News
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One call does it all!!
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Gary Hill Auctions
(Div. of 1361082 Ontario Limited) Uxbridge
AUCTION
SAT., MARCH 2nd - 10:00 a.m.
Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles & Household items from
a Newmarket home & local estates @ Vanhaven Arena, 722
Davis Dr., Uxbridge. Durham 23 (Lakeridge Rd.) N to Davis
Dr. & W 2 km. or Hwy. 404 N to Davis Dr. (Newmarket) & E
24 km.
To include: English oak sideboard (1650’s) heavily
carved, wood peg constr. (excellent); d/r stes. - 9 pc.
walnut, 8 pc. oak & 7 pc. 1970’s; black lacquer rd. table w/6
chairs, glass top table w/2 lvs. & gl. ped. base; 4 pc. walnut
wall unit w/barley twist front, linen press doors, open book
shelf; walnut server, walnut & Fr. Prov. nest of tables, Fr.
Prov. & walnut inlay leather coffee & end tables w/drawers, 3
marble top occ. tables, rock maple sm. flat to wall bookcase
w/6 panes/door, walnut bookshelf, rock maple hall table,
sofas incl. Braemore w/down filled cushions, sofa w/db.
recliners & chair (new - ex.), loveseats, day bed, Chairs -
heavily carved arm chairs (possibly Louis V) (ex.), burled
walnut inlay arm, Jacques & Hayes needlepoint, Eastlake
parlour, 2 highbacks w/wicker sides, wing back, shield back,
boudoir, lg. pine captains, gunstock, ladder back, pr. wicker
arm & 2 Sklar tub; footstool; qty. area rugs incl. Persian,
Eng. Wilton (12’ x15’) (9’ x 12’) & authentic handmade
Chinese Imperial Palace (9’ x12’) (ex.); gossip bench,
school desk, maple d/l desk, computer table, office chair;
oak paneled canopy bed w/barley twist posts (ex.),
matching bedspread & canopy (high end); 3 pc. blonde
bdrm. ste., pine single bed, maple dresser, lg. upright pine
jewelry chest, Singer treadle sewing mach., cedar chest,
steamer trunk, linens, unique china lamps, RCA 60” TV
(1999), JVC TV, RCA DVD, Woods upright freezer, lg. sub
zero freezer fridge, fridges, built in dishwasher, lg. copper
range hood, GE washer & dryer; China & Jewelry:
Staffordshire dinnerware for 8 - rose pattern, RS Prussia,
flow blue platter, qty. 10 antique gold/silver pocket
watches; Collectibles: Oak bible box - 17th Cent.
w/carved Tudor Rose front & side, carved lions head &
db. brass latches (ex.); 1920’s butter churn, clocks incl.
Bertmar & Sessions mantle, Sports Cards - qty. baseball &
hockey binders & singles incl. 1962 Aaron,1977 Brett; old
frames, qty. 1960’s comics, books, Art - Ltd. Editions incl.
Peter Sellers signed pencil sketch 77/185, Pink Panther
by Hooper, decorator prints, soft sculpture wall mount - 5
people (unusual - ex.), Josh Sielbert original, abstract
paintings; Coins - silver dollars 1930’s-60’s, lg. qty. halves,
25¢,10¢ & 5¢, lg. pennies, 1963-67 mint sets, Olympic &
foreign coins; 3 steer heads, lg. fish aquarium, Hammerhead
stuffed shark, deer head mount, 2 black powder percussion
rifles, lg. qty. 1960’s comics, cream separator, carousel
horse (repro), porcelain doll (new); Outdoor, Tools &
Misc.: Gas powered leaf blower, Lumber - ash, maple, 1/4
cut oak & walnut; bird houses & feeders, Yamaha dirt bike
(as is), metal lathes (2), hand & garden tools, steel shelving,
weight bench & weights, 1950-80 shop manuals, car parts,
basement stairs, qty. California shutters, FinLux sauna unit;
Two auctioneers selling at same time Preview: 8 a.m. Sale
Day Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac or approved cheque
garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Next auction sale:
Sat., March 9th @ 10:00 a.m. for the Estate of Dorothy
Oliver of Queensville
Office 905-852-9538 Toll Free 800-654-4647
Cellular 416-518-6401 Fax 905-852-1067
AUCTION - 2 DAY SALE Thurs. Feb 28th - 5pm &
Sat. Mar 2nd - 10am at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL,
HWY#2 COLBORNE Partial lists only - THURS., 5pm -
good white 2dr fridge & 30" stove, nearly new dishwasher, co-
lour TV, attractive 3pc. wall unit, modern oak dining rm suite,
excellent bed sofa, coffee & end tables, leather sofa, excell
violas maple drop leaf table with leaf and 4 chairs, bedroom
suite, plus selection dressers & chests of drawers, some
tools, small household articles, dishes, cups & saucers, crys-
tal, knick knacks, pictures, several bikes from O.P.P., lawn
mower, chrome set with small table, 2 chairs, pine book
shelves plus miscellaneous articles. SAT. 10:00 a.m. - Se-
lection antique and modern home furnishings, lge chest stirl-
ing silver flatware, 2 antique Treadle sewing machines in ex-
cellent condition, East Lake 2 drawer chest other ant. chest,
oak Hoosier cupboard with enamel tray, Jaco bean twist ext.
table with 4 chairs, Gibbard bedroom suite, ant. drop leaf table,
white 2 door fridge & stove, and good dishwasher, excell. sofa
& chair & love seat, walnut cedar chest, ant. bed, several hand
knotted Persian rugs, selection smalls, dishes, glass, china,
crystal, collectables, pictures, Victorian what-knot, modern
2pc buffet hutch with glass doors, pictures plus miscellaneous
articles. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, M.C., Interac
GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER
905-355-2106
Online at www.warnersauction.com
ESTATE AUCTION SALE
Grist Mill Auction Centre
Newtonville
MARCH 1ST, FRIDAY,6 P.M.
Selling the contents from a Port Hope estate and a
Cobourg estate: Oak table w/6 chairs, oak buffet and
hutch, heritage, maple open cupboard w/matching
table, pine open cupboard, occasional chairs, occa-
sional tables, plant stands, buffet, table and chairs,
table w/benches, Sears television w/remote, Pulser
television w/remote; floor lamps, bridge lamps,
torchere lamp and table lamps, carpets, pictures, HO
train set, sewing machine, sewing cabinet, chest w/
matching dresser, maple chest, rainbow vacuum, chi-
na, glass, dishes, microwave, microwave stand, linen,
bedding for king size bed, tools (not all unpacked),
chainsaw, handsaws,, King Drill press, work bench w/
vice, alum ext. ladder, large blue tool box, (full), hand
tools, lawnmower, pushmower, shop vac, garden fur-
niture, etc, etc.
Check out the website for updates
Preview Fri. after 2 p.m.
Auction starts at 6 p.m.
Terms: cash, Appr. Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac
AUCTIONEERS
Frank & Steve Stapleton
(905)786-2244, 1-800-263-9886
www.stapletonauctions.com
"Estate specialists since 1971"
AUCTION SALE
Contents of Flower Shop, Antiques,
Collectables & Household Effects
Sunday, March 3rd 10:00 A.M. (Viewing 9:00)
MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO at
Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St.
Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd.
Sunday's Auctions features the contents from a
Flower Shop including displays, artificial flower ar-
rangements, ribbons, cards, baskets, crafts, vases
& all articles related to creative flower shop, cash
drawer, computer, desk, counter etc. Starting at
10:00 sharp, followed by regular auction at approx.
12:00 including some antiques, cupboards, dress-
ers, washstand, boxes, country furniture & collect-
ables, glass & china, something for one & all.
Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac & Cheque
Call For All Your Auction Needs
MacGregor Auctions
905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799
AUCTION SALE, Pethick and Stephenson Auction
Barn, Haydon Sat. Mar. 2, 2002 @ 5:30 pm. Open
@4.From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville north 8 mi.
on Hwy 57. to con Rd. 8, turn east at the fire hall to
Haydon. Crafted items form a Blackstock home and
misc. furniture. China, dishes, glassware, coins, Group
of Seven Prints, lamps, Misc. tools, much more still
unpacking. Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, M/C, Auction-
eer: Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829.
Barn hours; Mon.-Wed.-Thurs. Noon to 6pm. Call
Don for all your auction needs. Auction held every
Saturday night.
CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN
Friday, March 1st @ 5:00 pm
3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4
The property of Margaret Southom of Lindsay plus
others. 6pc. walnut bedroom suite (with king size bed),
what-not-stand, grandfather clock, "Anchor" brass
ships lamp, sets of 4 & 6 pressback chairs, coffee &
end tables, pine round table, pine hutch (new), maple
side board, cedar chest, chesterfield (like new), slipper
chair, perfume bottles, walnut corner what-not-stand,
4 balloon back chairs, Sq. dining room extension table,
side board, parlour tables, 6 place setting dishes, ches-
terfield & chairs, dbl. box spring & mattress, modern
dressers & mirrors, 2 door fridge & stove, plus a qty. of
china, glass, household & collectable items, Canox
Arc welder, Beaver 10" table saw, 6" jointer planer,
5Hp Honda (gas) contractors air compressor. For
more information contact:
Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers
RR#1 Little Britain, (705) 786-2183
ESTATE AUCTION
KAHN AUCTION centre at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering
3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd.
"BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables,
Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China
THURS. FEB. 28th, 7:00 P.M. PREVIEW: 12 NOON TO SALE TIME
ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE: mission oak quarter cut sideboard with bookcase
and clock (one of a kind) 7 ft. long, English 5 drawer quality antique dresser
with bun feet, oak panel back double bed with slipper feet, magnificent Fig-
ure carved antique court cupboard, lead glass 2 pc. oak bookcase cabinet,
carved oak sideboards with backsplash, 9 pc. cherry queene ann dining suite
(like new), Thomasville pair of marble top livingroom end tables, solid pine
entertainment unit, pine 4 shelf bookcase with bonnet top, french carved vin-
tage 4 seater sofa, mah. serpentine buffet, carved fireside chairs, Philadel-
phia Low-Boy, 9 pc. mah. dining suite circ. 1930, old ball and claw chest on
chest dresser, too many items to list.
GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Royal Doulton figurines as follows: Rose HN1638;
Janet HN1537; Melanie HN2271; Fair Lady HN2193; Southern Belle HN2229;
Royal Doulton Toby mug, Vintage Royal Worchester platter, crystal footed
bowl, discontinued Royal Winton breakfast set, Welbeck, cups & saucers,
assorted old china, Nippon, old Flow Blue. This sale will have over 85 as-
sortment of lots in this category.
SPECIAL INTERESTS:Pair of cherub Globe vintage lamps, Tiffany, hanging
lamp fixtures (one of a kind), grandfather clock, Maple Leaf hockey tickets
Toronto vs. Buffalo (good seats), lots of household giftwares, estate jewelry
with appraisals, fine selection of new and old oriental rugs.
ART AND OIL PAINTING:Selection of signed Walter Campbell best, Group of
Seven Limited Edition quality framed, Casson, Thompson, Carmichael, Har-
ris, some first time offered in this series, Carl Brenders, Bateman, an op-
portunity to purchase one of Canada's best, a great selection of professional
painted new and old oil on canvas, watercolors etc.
AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This sale will be a great offering of lots of china,
glassware and estate contents of over 350 lots. Note: Winter start time:
Thursday at 7:00 p.m. with preview beginning 12 noon day of sale.
For your info.," there will be a sale every Thursday Night".
This facility has been home to quality auctions for over 20 years.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registra-
tion fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available.
For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer
(Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF HOME ELECTRONICS
SUN. MARCH 3 - 1:OO P.M.
(Preview from 12 noon)
Auction to be held by V.I.P. Auctions
HOLIDAY INN
Harmony Hall
1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa
(401 exit Harmony Rd.)
Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Interac
-Subject to additions & deletions
-Ten percent buyer’s premium in effect
-Delivery Service available
NO ADMISSION FEES
BIG SCREEN EXTRAVAGANZA!
SELLING BY PUBLIC AUCTION television sets
from 13”-61” including Hitachi Digital Projection
TV, DVD players, surround sound home theater
systems, Kenwood home stereo systems, portable
CD players, cordless phones with caller ID &
more, microwaves in various sizes, Gateway
computer packages, Braun men’s & lady shavers,
top quality stainless steel pot sets, Hitachi
camcorders, all types of VCRs, 2.4 Gig phones,
High definition projection TVs, convection ovens,
and much, much more. This is only a partial list of
over 600 pieces to be offered to the highest
bidder by public auction.
ALL PRODUCTS COME WITH WARRANTY
TESS
Tidd Estate Sales Service
EXCEPTIONAL AUCTION SALE
Saturday, March 2nd at 10 a.m.
TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE
Hwy #2 east of Cobourg
Directions- Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go
south to 5th set of lights (King St./Hwy#2).
Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch
for signs. Featured in this sale an excellent se-
lection of Antique and Modern furniture, glass,
china and collectibles. Plus a superb selection of
bedspreads and linens, early prints, pictures
and paintings, Sterling and silver plate, etc. To
view full listing log onto:
www.theauctionfever.com
(Commencing Tuesday, February 26th.) Pre-
view - Fri. March lst 10 a.m. - 4 p.m./Sat. 9
a.m. to time of sale. Terms: Cash, Visa, M.C.,
Interac, cheque w/proper I.D. Lunch Available.
Auctioneer: Patricia Tidd.
TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE
(905) 372-2994/1-877-863-2477.
Specializing in Antique and
Estate Auction Sales
ESTATES & ANTIQUES
STORE CLOSINGS
MCCRISTAL AUCTIONS
(905) 725-5751
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th, 4:45pm
Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Tools for
Mr. Thomas King of Little Britain,
selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.
1km west of Utica.
TO INCLUDE:Parlour table, cedar chest, Celebrity bar
fridge, apt. size freezer, side chairs, 3pc chesterfield
suite, 5pc. oak kitchen suite, wall unit, colour TV, an-
tique frames, 2 hanging lamps, recliner, patio furni-
ture, churn, Karcher power washer, gas weed eater,
30" lawn sweeper, wheel barrow, Ariens rear tine roto
tiller, MTD self propelled lawn mower, Beaver lathe,
chisels, Beaver drill press, plunge router, scroll saw,
Craftsman 12" thickness planer, Delta 10" table saw,
garden tools, block planes, Echo chain saw, grinder,
plus many other interesting items.
NOTE:Mr. King has sold his home and is down sizing.
All items listed are his and are in "like new" condition.
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase exceptionally
clean and well maintained items.
SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY
NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.
905-985-1068
150 Office & Business
Space
185 Houses For Rent
400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale
400 Cars For Sale
NEW & USED SALESPERSON
Bob Johnston Chev. Old’s has a current requirement for:
• 1 NEW VEHICLE SALESPERSON
• 2 USED VEHICLE SALESPERSONS
Experience and a current OMVIC Sales License is preferred.
WE OFFER:
• Excellent Commission Package
• Monthly & Annual Bonuses
• Full Benefit Package
• Company Vehicle Available
Send resume in confidence
Att: Lou D’Amelio or John Cafik
Fax: 416-284-1304
Ph: 416-284-1631
4121 KINGSTON ROAD, SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1E 2M3
Toll Free: 1-866-877-0859
Visit us at: www.bobjohnstonchev.gmcanada.com
Cars
Wanted405
$$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for
scrap cars 7 days/week 1989
Corsica, certified, e-tested,
$2299. Call (905)683–7301 or
(905)424-9002 after 6pm.
CASH FOR CARS!We buy used
vehicles. Vehicles must be in
running condition. Call 427-2415
or come to 479 Bayly St. East,
Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES.
WANTED - '67 or '68 Shelby
Mustang Fastback Parts car -
rolling - complete. Any condition.
Must be authentic #'s. Tel. 905-
723-0374.
WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars,
Trucks, Machinery.. Call 905-
655-4609
WANTED - inexpensive cars or
trucks. Running or not, but not
too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-
434-0392 (snp)
Trucks For Sale410
1991 GMC JIMMY, 4WD,
many new parts, new tires, 2-
tone grey on grey,350,000 km.
$3000. obo. Phone 416-684-
4816 days; 905-436-2440 eve.
1990 CHEV, 1 ton Pick-up,
454 engine, 192kms, certified,
E-tested. Free floating axel,
red with white top, trailer
hitch. $4950. call 905-432–6692
1990 GMC SIERRA, white 4X4,
305, 5-spd, certified & emission
tested, very good condition,
$5500. Call 905-576-1483.
1992 S10 extacab 1 owner truck,
needs engine $1500. Box trailer
12'X6'X4' high. with removable
top. $950. 905-433–0775.
1997 GMC SIERRA LSE 4 x 4,
loaded, 350 motor, matching
cap, 82,000 kil., $18,500. Tel-
ephone (905) 432–9117
2000 GMC Red Jimmy, 4 dr., 4
wheel dr., like new, 42,000kms.,
18,000km left on Gm warranty.
Certified asking asking $27,000
OBO. call 905-263–8139
TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits
long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO.
Call Justin at 905-885-2028.
Vans/
4-Wheel Dirve420
10 CARGO VANS Aerostra/
Windstar 1997-1998. Well
maintained. Ranging in price
from $3000-$6000. 905-429-
7392.
1999 DODGE GRAND CARA-
VAN SE, loaded, 54,000km,
am/fm cassette. $14,900
o.b.o. Call (905)434–2775 or
416-331-2858
TWO 1988 DODGE VANS,one
ambulance, one school bus,
good running condition, ex-
tended, one-ton, V8 ; Also
1988 Ford Custom150 Econo-
line, pw, pl, cruise, am/fm
cassette, carpeted inside, Call
905-434-0392
Legal
Notices261
Personals268
ENERGY WORKER available
(Reiki Master, Crystal Healer,
Ear-coning Therapist) Mau-
reen McBride's Healing/Ener-
gy Clearing media document-
ed, including Toronto Sun.
Four years success treating
leukemia, cancers; chronic pain
management; dissolving child-
adulthood traumas/issues. 905-
683-1360 days, eves, weekends
HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An-
swers. Find the oracle within.
$2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1-
900-451-3783.
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
5 MIN. WALK to Roland
Michener P.S. Westney/
Ritchie area. Full-time/part-
time. Lunch and snacks pro-
vided. Non-smoking, play-
room, fenced yard. Age 3yrs.
and up. Contact Josylin 905-
619-9515
BABYSITTER AVAILABLE,
Monday-Friday after 4pm.
Loving & nurturing environ-
ment. Experienced mother of
2. Call Lucy 905-428-6118.
BABYSITTER WANTED, Pick-
ering Beach & Bayly, before &
after school, good wages, tee-
nagers welcome. Call
(905)428–6743.
HARWOOD/HWY 2, no
smoking/pets, experienced
mother. Close to Roberta Bon-
dar & St. Catherine of Sienna
schools. Fenced yard, play-
room, crafts, snacks & lunch.
Call Linda (905)619–3029
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-
smoking, receipts. 905-428-
1244.
RELIABLE DAYCARE,my
home FT., breakfast, lunch,
snacks, several years. exp.
reasonable, rates, Hwy 2/Dix-
ie, 905-837–2039
WESTNEY/ROSSLAND reli-
able babysitter with 16 years
experience. Hot lunches +
snacks, fenced yard, ICS di-
ploma, References. Receipts,
reasonable rates. Babies wel-
comed. 905-427–4937
Daycare
Wanted274
CAREGIVER REQUIRED.Live
in or out. Full-time immediate
for 2 children 4 & 2. Please
call 905-426-1749 (H) or 416-
763-2883 (W), Elizabeth or
Terry.
Health &
Homecare285
LOSE WEIGHT, Fast, Safe,
Easy www.4everslim.com ac-
cess 68632, or call Axel at
905-420-5046
Psychics294
LOVE Psychics tell all. Love,
job, money. 1-416-976-2288.
$25/call. Adults only yogi.com
Mortgages
Loans165
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
100%. From 5.75% for 5
years. Best available rates.
Private funds available. Refi-
nancing debt consolidation a
specialty. For fast profession-
al service call 905-666-4986/
905-686-2557.
MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP:
judgements, garnishments,
mortgage foreclosures & har-
rassing creditor calls. GET:
Debt Consolidations, & pro-
tection for your assets. Call
now: 905-576-3505
Home
Improvements700
Garbage Removal
Hauling702
Painting and
Decorating710
Dating Services900
FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT-
ING SERVICE!Durham's
Own! Find your mate, or just
share a moment. Listen to all
the voice ads free. Women
free to meet men. (905)-683-
1110.
Adult
Entertainment905
LOUNGE ON BLOOR Oshawa
reflexology therapy plus hot
tub, friendly faces. 2 for 1
available. New faces. 905-
404-8353
Massages910
OSHAWA'S modern wellness.
Aroma full body treatment
plus hot tub. 905-579-2715.
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& DISCREET FANTASIES
Finest Young & Petite
Models
Durham's largest
selection 19-30 years
24hrs. 7 days
NOW HIRING
Natalie (905)213-8155
Dave (905)439-8269
ESCORTS
WITH ELEGANCE
100% discretion
assured
Now ... Serving
Men & Women of
the Durham Region
with Class, Charm
& Elegance
(905) 439–2355
Open for Hire
TMS PAINTING
& DECOR
Interior & Exterior
European Workman-
ship
Fast, clean,
reliable service.
428-0081
ROMEO
PAINTING
Specializing in
interior and exterior
painting. For clean
fast and reliable
service
Call
(905) 686-9128
All Pro
Painting and
Wallpapering
Stucco ceilings, General
repairs, Top quality work
at reasonable prices
20% off for Seniors
Call for a FREE Estimate
404-9669
GARBAGE
REMOVAL
For PeopleWith
Limited Cash Flow
Garage is for cars
Basement for relaxation
Call Joseph
(905) 428-7528 or
cell (905) 626-6247
Kitchen, Bath &
Basement
Renovations & Repairs
Quality workmanship
Flat Rate
R.S. CONTRACT
INSTALLATION
(416)230–9383
Rob/Kevin
J. STUART
RENOVATIONS
• Basements
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Painting
• Ceramics • Flooring
John 416-439–5200
cell 416-606-4508
Bathroom renovations,
new kitchen counters
and kitchens, finished
basements, rec. rooms
and decks, 20 yrs. Exp.
call Mario
(905) 619-4663
Cell (416) 275-0034
BUDGET HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
Barrier Free
Renovations.
NOTICE OF SALE.
Goods will be sold by
McGristall Auctions on
March 19, 2002 at 33
Hall St. Oshawa at 6:00
pm. To satisfy outstand-
ing charges for storage
rental incurred by Saiyid
Afroz Ahmed Dated in
the City of Ajax, in Prov-
ince of Ontario, February
25, 2002. Ajax Mini Stor-
age 180 Station Street,
Ajax Ontario. L1S 1R9.
BAD CREDIT?
NO CREDIT?
EVEN BANKRUPT
CREDIT?
But need a car?
Phone Mel today
576-1800
All applications
accepted.
Bring in this ad & get $100
toward your purchase
Down payment or deposit
may be required
SALES LIMITED
A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 27, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com
LORDY, LORDY
LOOK WHO’S 40!!!!!
If you see Rob on
February 28th, wish him a
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
Mom, Dad, Jen, Deb, Tim.
248 Birthdays
THE DURHAM DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
QUOTATION
SEALED QUOTATIONS will be received in
the envelopes provided by the undersigned be-
fore 3:00 p.m. local time on the specified clos-
ing date.
Quotation 02-16
Grass Cutting 2002 - 2003. Two year term at
various schools and properties.
CLOSING DATE:
THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2002
The lowest or any quotation not necessarily
accepted.
D.M. Homeniuk,
C. P.P., CPPO
Manager of Purchasing
The Durham District School Board
400 Taunton Rd. East, Whitby, Ontario
LlR 2K6
(905) 666-6442
260 Tenders
PERSONAL PRAYER TO THE
BLESSED VIRGIN
Thank you to the blessed Virgin and to
the Holy Spirit.
TH & AH
268 Personals
CANDO
RENOVATIONS INC.
METRO LICENCE B2195
For all your Quality Renovations
Basements, Windows, Bathrooms
Additions electrical gas fireplaces etc.
Off. 905-686-5211 Fax 905-686-8072
ALSO MAKING HOMES ACCESSIBLE
Since 1975
700 Home
Improvements
RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING
Since 1969
Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees
Transferable Warranties
“WE’RE WORTH LOOKING INTO”
(905) 686-9494
or visit www.rdcworld.com
• Porch Enclosures • Garage Doors
Any purchase over $1,500, get a
“Free storm door installed”
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Children's Arena Oshawa
April 12, 13, 14
Vendor Space Available
Call Sharon Dickson
905-579-4400 ext. 2285
to reserve your booth
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AUDIO LISTINGS
Due to technical
difficulties, our
phone line is
temporarily out of
order.We
apologize for any
inconvenience.
STEELE, Henry ("Harry")- Passed away Sun-
day February 24, 2002 at Livingston Lodge
Retirement Home. Beloved husband of the
late Doreen. Loving father of Heather and her
husband Ron. Cherished Granddad of Jayne
and Zoe and her husband Darcy and great
granddaughter Bailey. Also survived by loving
sister Dorothy. "Harry" will be fondly remem-
bered by many friends and family. Friends
may call at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE
FUNERAL CENTRE (1057 Brock Road, South
of 401, 905-686-5589) Wednesday February
27, 2002 from 2:30pm followed by a Funeral
Service to celebrate the life of "Harry" in the
Chapel at 3:30pm. Memorial donations to the
Canadian Breast Cancer Society would be
appreciated by the family.
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268 Personals
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Phone 905-579-4400 or Fax 905-579-2742
• Demonstrations
• Lectures
• Product Demos
Sunday April 7th, 2002
11 a.m. ‘til 8:30 p.m.
at The Jubilee Pavilion
55 Lakeview Park, Oshawa
• Demonstrations
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PICKERING —The Pickering Panthers
Sheridan Dental minor peewee ‘AA’ rep hockey
team will face the Whitby Wildcats the OMHA
East Division finals after battling through illness
and injuries to subdue the Peterborough Nationals
in its semifinal series.
The final opens this week in Whitby, followed
by Game 2 on Pickering home ice at Don Beer
Arena Monday, Feb. 25 at 8:30 p.m.
The peewees defeated Peterborough seven
points to three in the semifinals.
Pickering closed the series with a 4-2 win in
Game 5. Chris Paul scored twice, while Nicholas
Johnston and Travis Hendry potted one apiece.
Hendry, Ian Doherty, Chris Mitchell and Ryan
King earned assists. Netminder James Balsdon
shut the door to end the series.
Peterborough remained in the series with a 3-2
overtime victory in Game 4. Matthew Miller and
Hendry scored; Ryan Lamanna picked up the lone
assist. Kevin Prebble was superb in goal for Pick-
ering.
Game 3 went down to the wire with the Nation-
als taking the lead with 22 seconds to play. The
Panthers, however, tied the score with less than one
second remain-
ing. Overtime
produced no
goals in the 3-3
draw. Scoring
were Kyle Ram-
say, Lamanna
and Doherty,
with assists to
Adam Morra and
Mitchell. Bals-
don saved the
game in overtime
with a sliding,
desperation glove
save on what
looked like a sure
goal.
The Panthers
dominated Game
2 en route to a 6-
0 victory. Prebble
shut the door,
earning a well-
deserved shutout.
Ramsay led the
way with two
goals and an assist, while John Paterson, Doherty,
and Robert Barron each had a goal and an assist.
Michael Mayne also added a goal. Also assisting
were Paul with three, Morra, Mathew Kavanagh,
and Craig Watters.
Pickering opened the series with a 3-2 overtime
victory. Paul scored four minutes into the extra pe-
riod for the victory. Balsdon was outstanding.
Lamanna and Mayne scored the other goals. Earn-
ing assists were Hendry,Watters, Lamanna, Mayne
and Paul.
The Panthers received a bye in the first round by
virtue of their second-place finish in the regular
season.
The Panthers dealt with injuries and illness
through the course of the Peterborough series as up
to three players per game were out of the lineup.
The Panthers played without Shawn Watson and
Michael Hurl due to injuries. Call-ups from the
Pickering peewee ‘A’team — Barron, Mitchell and
King — were of great help when called upon.
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Panthers’ peewees
playoff drive heats up
PleaserecyclePeewees
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DURHAM —
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hockey team
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schedule this week
on a high note
after winning five
consecutive
games.
The Raiders
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best-of-five open-
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starting Saturday,
March 2 at the
Ajax Community
Centre at 8 p.m.
Ajax-Pickering
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ond place in the
West Division of
the Eastern ‘AAA’
loop, two points
behind first-place
North Central.
The Raiders
defeated Markham
5-2, Peterborough
3-2, York-Simcoe
5-2, Richmond
Hill 4-2 and Barrie
3-2 to complete
the schedule. Dur-
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game, the players
and coaches were
allowed a 10-
minute break to sit
around a television
at the host Barrie
bench to watch the
last three minutes
of the Olympic
men’s gold medal
hockey game be-
fore the second pe-
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Eric Nottbeck,
James Jarvis,
Michael Carey,
Steven Shanks,
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A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 27, 2002
Ajax actor makes
transition to
adult roles
BY AL RIVETT
Staff Editor
AJAX — Ajax actor Corey
Sevier feels he’s well on his
way to bridging the great divide
between being a child actor and
taking on more adult-oriented
roles.
Several years after starring
as ‘Timmy’ in the updated ver-
sion of the 1960s classic
‘Lassie’ and, more recently,
playing the lead role of ‘Dan’in
the period series ‘Little Men’
for CTV (PAX Network in the
U.S.), the talented teenage actor
has landed more mature roles in
three projects he’s recently
completed.
The 17-year-old actor plays
the lead role of Hart Greyson on
the teenage sci-fi series
‘2030CE’ currently airing on
Canada’s YTV Network
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The 13
episodes for the first season
were shot over three months
last summer in Winnipeg, fea-
turing a cast of young and up-
and-coming Canadian actors.
He noted the opportunity for
the lead role came up suddenly
and admitted he didn’t know
much about the series when he
auditioned. A week later, he
learned he had the job. Upon
reading the script for the first
time, he knew the part was def-
initely up his alley.
“After reading the first scene
where I’m climbing a sky-
scraper with suction cup gloves,
I was hooked,” he said.
The futuristic series, ex-
plained Corey, is a hybrid of
‘Star Wars’ and ‘X-Files’ that
takes place 30 years in the fu-
ture with the world teetering on
the brink of Armageddon. The
planet is run by the superpower
Nexus, as humans are relegated
to a lesser status and divided
into two social classes: the
medical stream and the
‘ecotechs’, those who clean up
toxic waste left behind in the
wake of the world’s collapse.
Adults only live until age 30 as
PAS (progressive aging syn-
drome) has shortened the
human lifespan.
‘Hart’, after graduating from
medical school at age 15, takes
on superhero status as someone
dedicated to the struggle
against Nexus, while also dedi-
cated to finding a way to eradi-
cate PAS.
Hart is the most demanding
role of his career to date, said
Corey, because of the physical
nature of the part, as well as the
complex array of emotions that
bubble just beneath the surface.
“Hart is a diverse character.
He’s kind of like an action hero,
but I didn’t want him to be in-
vincible, but I wanted to show
his vulnerability,” said Corey,
noting the character is modelled
after Harrison Ford, one of his
favourite actors.
He noted the series expand-
ed his acting skills.
“With this series, I have
more of a chance to be an adult
actor. It’s an all-teen cast, so it’s
a big step in my acting career.
One of the concerns with a
young actor is to make the tran-
sition from youth to adult roles.
I think (this project) really
helps. I’m very fortunate to be
given the opportunity,” he said.
Corey goes further down the
road to adult parts by taking on
one of the lead roles in the fea-
ture film ‘Edge of Madness’
soon to be released by Lions
Gate Productions.
The period piece, set in the
1850s, was filmed in Winnipeg
last March. Corey plays the
younger of two Scottish broth-
ers who builds a house in the
Canadian wilderness. The older
brother buys a French woman
for his wife. Corey’s character
later falls for his brother’s wife
in a love story that’s also a mur-
der mystery.
“My character starts out
being young and innocent, but
he ends up being more like his
brother, very hard,” explained
Corey, adding the movie also
contains his first cinematic love
scene, tastefully handled by
Canadian director Anne Wheel-
er.
Corey said he’s unsure when
the movie will be released, al-
though he’s heard the film’s
producers are trying to get it on
the slate of new releases at the
Toronto Film Festival.
Between ‘2030CE’ and
‘Edge of Madness’, Corey also
played a supporting role in the
feature film ‘Between
Strangers’, starring Sophia
Loren, Mira Sorvina and Mal-
colm McDowell, and directed
by Loren’s son, Eduardo Ponti.
In the film, he played the part of
a troubled street teen, a role
he’s never played before.
Of late, he’s paid a visit to
Hollywood and has done a se-
ries of auditions for major roles.
“To make a name for your-
self, at some point every actor
has to go down there,” said
Corey, who has also hired an
agent in Los Angeles.
NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 27, 2002 PAGE 17 A/P
Corey Sevier is all grown up now
A rts &Entertainment
NEWS ADVERTISER FEBRUARY 27, 2002
Ajax-based actor Corey Sevier has left behind ‘Timmy’ in the
children’s show ‘Lassie’ for more adult film and television
roles. He currently stars in ‘2030CE’on Canada’s YTV.
Symphony
season ends
with top
performers
DURHAM ––
The Oshawa-
Durham Sympho-
ny Orchestra
stage will be
graced by cello
virtuoso Em-
manuelle
Bertrand March
9.
Well-known in
Europe where she
has won praise
from critics for
“the intelligence
of her vision, the
fineness of her
perception and
the ease of her
technique,” the
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“Madame
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ple of quality Eu-
ropean perform-
ers who make the
journey to Os-
hawa to play with
ODSO,” says Tim
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local orchestra.
“In Paris, she has
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critical audience.
In Tokyo, she
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of the Japanese
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talented musi-
cian.”
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Sherry Bassin
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international
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ety of artists from
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PICKERING —The Pick-
ering Panthers major novice
‘AA’ rep hockey team captured
the York-Simcoe league’s East
Division final series by defeating
the Markham Waxers three
games to one.
Pickering closed out the best-
of-five affair with a solid effort in
Game 4, winning 3-1. With
strong forechecking, the Panthers
built up a 3-0 lead and held on for
the remainder of the contest.
Pickering’s Michael Sheram-
eta and Daniel Tomei allowed
only five goals in the four games.
The Panthers won Game 3 2-
0, outshooting Markham by a
wide 35-7 margin. Tomei record-
ed the shutout.
The Waxers evened the series
1-1 after winning Game 2 in
overtime, 2-1. Markham had tied
the game with less than five min-
utes remaining in regulation
time.
Pickering opened the series
with a 4-2 victory despite having
several players out of the lineup
with the flu.
The novices reached the final
after sidelining the Whitby Wild-
cats in a best-of-seven series,
four games to two.
Pickering closed out the se-
ries with a 3-2 overtime victory.
The Panthers had trailed
2-0 in the contest before
rallying to send it to
overtime. Tommy Reid
supplied the tying goal,
while Jordan Bean’s sec-
ond of the game was the
winner. Sherameta and
Dylan Banks were the stars of
the game.
The novices skated to a 5-0
victory in Game 5. Tomei had an
excellent game to record the
shutout. Brandon Wieser, Louis
Del Re and Maclin Crawford,
Jordan Bean and Reid scored.
Other team members are Jay
Boychuck, Adam Cranley, Cor-
rado Gianfriddo, Charlie Graber,
Jake Kelly, Glenn Murphy,
Michael Straub and Christopher
Stuart.
P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 27, 2002
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Children under 12
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SATURDAY:
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Attend this do-it-yourself paver and
retaining wall demonstrated to receive
your chance to Win $500 of Unilock
product. FREE Design Guide.
1:00 & 3:00
Renee Montpellier, host of
“The Decorating Challenge”
will be respectively joined by Interior
Designers Evelyn Eshun and Ellie Chollete.
Create inexpensive custom table lamps and
shades. Second show, colour washing and
smooshing techniques.
SUNDAY:
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Attend this do-it-yourself paver and retaining wall
demonstrations to receive your chance to Win $500 of
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1:00 & 3:00
Dennis Flanagan, popular host of “Indoor Gardener” on
and Landscape Designer on “The
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informative presentation
on tuning up your garden
for spring.
Learn valuable tips and
bring pictures and
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2:00
j a x S p a r t a ns'Minor Baseball Assoc i a t i o nA
REP TRYOUTS
Full tryout schedule is available on our web site at www.ajaxbaseball.org
A tryout fee of $5.00 per session (1.5 hrs) will apply to cover costs.
Only players who are registered for the 2002 season may attend.
For additional information, contact the Manager of your team.
TEAM MANAGER PHONE DATE TIME LOCATION
Min Rookie John Donovan 683-3299 SAT MAR. 2 11:30AM LINCOLN ALEXANDER
SUN MAR. 3 12:00PM WESTNEY HEIGHTS
Maj Rookie Andy Knautz 683-7273 SAT MAR. 2 1:00PM LINCOLN ALEXANDER
SUN MAR. 3 1:30PM WESTNEY HEIGHTS
Min Mosquito Rick Strom 428-1062 SAT MAR. 2 2:30PM LINCOLN ALEXANDER
SUN MAR. 3 3:00PM WESTNEY HEIGHTS
Maj Mosquito Robert Barclay 428-0253 SAT MAR. 2 4:00PM LINCOLN ALEXANDER
SUN MAR. 3 4:30PM WESTNEY HEIGHTS
Min Peewee Bill Boston 428-2302 SAT MAR. 2 4:30PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
SUN MAR. 3 4:30PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
Maj Peewee Bill Stevens 427-8338 SAT MAR. 2 10:30AM DENNIS O’CONNOR
SUN MAR. 3 10:30AM DENNIS O’CONNOR
Min Bantam Gerry McDonald 427-4837 SAT MAR. 2 12:00PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
SUN MAR. 3 12:00PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
Maj Bantam Eric Bergman 420-8042 SAT MAR. 2 1:30PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
SUN MAR. 3 1:30PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
Midget Wayne Murphy 686-3537 SAT MAR. 2 3:00PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
SUN MAR. 3 3:00PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
Midget Greg Beckett 428-1283 SAT MAR. 2 3:00PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
SUN MAR. 3 3:00PM DENNIS O’CONNOR
Bantam Girls Randy Low 683-7637 SAT MAR. 2 9:00AM DENNIS O’CONNOR
SUN MAR. 3 9:00AM DENNIS O’CONNOR
Women Chris Matthews 428-8097 SAT MAR. 2 9:00AM DENNIS O’CONNOR
SUN MAR. 3 9:00AM DENNIS O’CONNOR
Last minute Registration
Houseleague, Select and Rep Teams
Wednesday February 27, 2002 6-9 p.m.
Duffins Room at ACC
Please visit our website at www.ajaxbaseball.org
NP0311202 Copyright 2002. Sears Canada Inc.
SALE PRICES END SUN., MAR. 10, OR WHERE SEARS IS CLOSED, SAT., MAR. 9, 2002, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST
*Complete warranty details at Sears
50%off
RESPONSE RST TOURING ‘2000’ TIRES
#59000 series.Sale, from 55.99 each. P175/70R13.
40%off
ROADHANDLER®VOYAGER LX TIRES
160,000 km Tread Wearout Warranty*.
#63000 series. Sale from 83.39 each. P175/70R13.
Other sizes, sale 84.59-122.99 each.
$10off
DIEHARD GOLD
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INTERNATIONAL BATTERIES
79.99-99.99 each with trade-in**.
Reg. 89.99-109.99 each with trade-in**. #50000 ser.
**There is a $5 deposit when you buy a new battery at Sears,
refundable with the return of your old battery for recycling
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RESPONSE RST TOURING
‘2000’ TIRES
Size Sale, each
P185/70R14 62.99
P195/75R14 63.49
P185/60R14 65.99
P195/70R14 66.49
P185/65R14 68.99
P205/70R14 69.49
P195/60R15 71.49
P205/70R15 72.99
P205/65R15 74.99
P225/60R16 82.99
Other sizes also on sale
130,000 KM TREAD
WEAROUT WARRANTY*
Reg. prices shown are Sears prices
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