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The 17th World Youth Day (WYD) takes place in Toronto July 18 to 28, when young Catholics from around the world, perhaps one million strong, will converge on Toron- to, answering the call from Pope John Paul II. The Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board began the local countdown to WYD with prayer, music and dancing at a launch in Oshawa Friday. Roughly 300 people attended the event at Lviv Hall, includ- ing Cardinal Archbishop Aloy- sius Ambrozic and Bishop An- thony Meagher. Jill Haydicky, a Grade 11 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Picker- ing, was one of several stu- dents who shared their experi- ences of attending a previous WYD, in her case 2000 in Rome. “All of these people, all of these youth were there for the same reason, they were there to celebrate their faith,” she said in an interview. “No one was ashamed; no one was embar- rassed.” Young Catholics often lack or don’t show that enthusiasm for their faith, said Jill. 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The man allegedly pulled a knife, held it close to the 17-year-old and threatened to slash his throat if he didn’t hand over beer, police said. The suspect then returned to the luxury car driven by a female, and the vehicle pulled away. The youth was not hurt and it was not clear if the man obtained any alco- hol, said Sergeant Paul Malik, police spokesman. Witnesses provided police with a description and li- cence plate of the vehicle and a man was arrested a short time later outside his resi- dence. The woman, who was not charged, was apparently unaware of what had taken place in the parking lot, Sgt. Malik said. Ross Norman Wilson, of Krosno Boulevard, is charged with robbery, assault with a weapon, weapons dan- gerous and two counts of breaching probation. Senior charged in city robbery City calls on police to reveal list of registered sex offenders BY SUSAN O’NEILL Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING —City coun- cillors are calling on local police to release the names of all regis- tered sex offenders in Durham Region who have been ordered to stay away from public facili- ties. In a unanimous decision Monday, Pickering council voted to request the Durham Re- gional Police Service provide any such identities so the com- munity will be better informed of potential risks. “The public has the right to know who is at risk in the neigh- bourhood,” said Ward 1 Region- al Councillor Maurice Brenner. “It’s imperative our staff have the information to notify police if anyone of them attend (a City- owned facility such as public pool, library or park).” The request comes on the heels of recent reports that a 47- year-old man, described by po- lice as a high-risk sex offender, had been living on Park Cres- cent in Pickering’s West Shore community for the past two years. The man, who police say has now moved from Durham, has prior convictions for break- and-enter, sexual offences against boys, trespassing at night and possessing child pornogra- phy. He has served his sentence and his probation expired in June 2001. Although he has not reoffended, police are attempt- ing to have him placed under terms similar to those of his pro- bation. “I’m asking council to show some leadership. It’s not accept- able to learn about the presence of sex offenders through the media,” Coun. Brenner said, adding, “This is about educating the community. An informed community is a safe communi- ty.” Ward 1 City Councillor Dave Ryan agreed the public needs to be better informed. “The community at large has every right to be concerned, frustrated and angry,” he said. “It’s right that we take a position on this issue.” However, he believes the root of the problem regarding the re- lease of information about regis- tered sex offenders lies within provincial legislation. “We need the Province to take a look at the situation and ensure the Province is not tying the hands of local police,” he said. Under the Province’s Com- munity Safety Act, which Durham College gets satisfaction GARY POLONSKY ‘Strategies to improve.’ Cardinal Archbishop Aloysius Ambrozic addresses an en- thusiastic Durham crowd during the countdown to World Youth Day in Toronto this summer. AT A GLANCE Weekend RIDE results in charges against five DURHAM —Police arrested five people for drinking and driving during weekend RIDE checks in the region. Durham Regional Police set up spot checks in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Clarington and stopped 1,309 vehicles.They performed 30 roadside breath tests and issued seven 12-hour suspensions, laid two impaired driving charges and arrested five for drinking and dri- ving, Sergeant Paul Malik reported. Police remind residents there are periodic RIDE checks through- out the year. Give a pint Friday in Claremont PICKERING —Local resi- dents can give the gift of life this Friday in north Pickering. The Claremont Community Centre on Old Brock Road hosts a blood donor clinic March 8 between 2 and 8 p.m.To book an appoint- ment, call 1-888-2DONATE (1-888- 236-6283). Seminar series offers tools for parents DURHAM —Many parents sometimes find it hard dealing with their kids. With this in mind, the John Howard Society of Durham Region is holding an eight-week program this month at its Ajax location, 136 Commercial Ave.The program, ‘ac- tive parenting today Canada’, will teach parents how to eliminate power struggles using discipline skills. Parents can also find out how to develop their child’s inner strength and teach them responsi- bility, co-operation and other life skills. For an appointment, call Pat Andrus at 905-427-8165. Kids get their own day PICKERING —Bayfair Bap- tist Church is holding a children’s day over the March break. On March 12, kids aged seven to 12 can participate in games, sports and watch a large screen movie, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regis- tration is $10, which includes a lunch and all activities. Bayfair Bap- tist is at 817 Kingston Rd., in Pick- ering. For more information, call 905-839-4621. See CATHOLIC page 5 Performance results add up to funding for school BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Durham College is three-for-three. While two of its three per- formance numbers fell com- pared to a year earlier, more employers are satisfied with the graduates coming out of the facility and for the third straight year Durham remains the Greater Toronto Area’s top-rated college, according to provincial figures released Monday. Since 1998, the Ontario government has allotted a small portion of college fund- ing based on key performance indicators (KPI) — surveys of graduates and the employers who hired them. This year’s KPI results were released Monday and show Durham’s share of the roughly $16.4 million, shared by the 25 Ontario colleges, is about $570,000. College president Gary Polonsky said Durham re- ceives a lot of KPI data and uses it to find ways to make the college better. “We pause for a minute to celebrate, because that’s human nature... and then after a day or two of that we get into the busi- ness of drilling down and re- specting the data with strategies to improve,” he said in an inter- view. Mr. Polonsky said his col- leagues and the students de- serve all the credit for the col- lege’s consistently high rating. “They’re top-notch, they’re responsible for us continuing to be at the top, so I thank them,” he said. Of the three KPI results, Durham finished with one first- and two second-place results amongst the six GTA colleges, See DURHAM page 2 See PICKERING page 2 amended the Police Services Act, local police chiefs are empowered to pub- licly disclose information on offenders considered to be a significant risk to a community. Councillors agreed to formally re- quest that Durham police review the current legislative procedures pertain- ing to the issue and that the attorney general of Ontario be asked to review the legislation. Local politicians are also requesting a provincial investigation into the case. edging out Humber College, which had a first, second and third. The survey of employers who hired 1998/99 Durham graduates shows 93.2 per cent were satisfied with the college preparation their employees received. That’s the best rating in the GTA and seventh best in the province. In last year’s survey, 91 per cent of employers were satisfied with Durham graduates. However, Durham’s other two KPI scores were lower than in 2001. The percentage of 1998/99 gradu- ates who found a job six months after they graduated fell from 94.1 per cent, tops in the province, to 91.9 per cent, still good enough for fifth in Ontario. “It’s a crapshoot year after year, and the fact that we stand at 91.9 per cent is still pretty heart-warming,” said Mr. Polonsky. As well, fewer graduates said the education they received at Durham helped them achieve their goals when they left. The percentage dropped to 80.5 per cent from 82.7 per cent in 2001. Mr. Polonsky agreed the college rating from students and employers is far more important than the money. He said about four per cent of Ontario col- lege funding is as a result of KPI. “For us the biggest part of all this is to see how we’re performing relative to last year and relative to the system,” he said. Sheridan and Georgian colleges tied for the best employment rate at 92.6 per cent. 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A:Always have your exhaust system checked in the spring. BY SUSAN O’NEILL Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING —Officials from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) reaffirmed the organization’s com- mitment to improvement and its ded- ication to maintaining high safety standards in a presentation to Picker- ing councillors Monday. Bob Strickert, vice-president of OPG, was at Pickering council Mon- day to provide an update on the status of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS). “We’re going to continue to oper- ate our facility to the highest safety standards and in an environmentally- responsible manner,” Mr. Strickert told councillors, noting OPG plans to continue its “culture of improve- ment”, is focused on conducting its business in an open manner, and re- mains committed to “improving the quality of life in the community. We’ve been following these princi- ples and you’ll continue to see that.” In reviewing the nuclear perfor- mance index, Mr. Strickert reported the Pickering plant’s production isn’t up to par due to scheduled outages that have occurred at the plant over the past year and a half. However, he noted it is expected to improve in the coming months. He also reported the plant’s indus- trial safety accident rate is at its best ever level, and noted the radiation dose to the public was lower than tar- get in 2001. As for the status of the Pickering ‘A’ reactors, which have been laid up since March 31, 1998, Mr. Strickert noted the restart is still slated for the third quarter of 2002. He also reported Unit 8 on the plant’s ‘B’ side was on a scheduled outage, which was to be completed late Monday evening. Mr. Strickert also provided coun- cillors with an update on OPG’s cor- porate reorganization plans, saying the organization will be offering vol- untary separation packages to rough- ly 2,000 employees across the province over the next two years as its nuclear improvement program winds down. He also noted OPG is looking at moving its nuclear support staff to Durham Region. “Durham Region is really becom- ing the energy capital of this province,” he said. Mr. Strickert also reported OPG is making progress regarding the re- moval of quagga mussels, a type of zebra mussel, from the intake sys- tems at the PNGS. The removal from units 1 to 4 of the Pickering ‘A’ units is required as part of the return to ser- vice agreement. “We estimate we will remove 1,000 tonnes of mussels from the in- take systems at the plant,” he said. Councillors also heard the plant has completed a major cleanup on the ‘A’ reactors, which Mr. Strickert re- ferred to as “an industry first. We’ve scrubbed the whole place down.” He noted the cleanup will reduce future maintenance efforts and will decrease the potential for contamina- tion. And, although Mr. Strickert would not reveal specific details, he also told councillors OPG has increased security at the Pickering site in recent months, noting the organization signed a contract with Durham Re- gional Police last fall to provide offi- cers on the site. “The arrangement is very benefi- cial to both parties,” he said, noting other security improvements include the enhanced inspection of vehicles entering the site and protection against forced vehicle entry. Company meets all six of its monthly performance standards PICKERING —January was an electrifying month from a performance standpoint at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. All six performance indicators set by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) were met or bettered. Two other targets, the nuclear per- formance index and radiation dose to the public, are measured quarterly and therefore results for January are not yet available. The corporation releases a monthly ‘report card’ in an attempt to make it- self accountable to the public. The following results are for Janu- ary, except for fourth quarter of 2001 performance as indicated. Unless oth- erwise noted, all performance results are for the ‘B’ side. • In an index reflecting 11 industry standard performance measures set by the World Association of Nuclear Op- erators (for the fourth quarter of 2001) — 74.9 per cent, worse than OPG’s target of 77.6 per cent, and short of the industry benchmark of 96 per cent. It is a 0.3-point decrease over the third quarter of 2001. A contributing factor was generation losses because of a number of unplanned outages; • Public safety levels 1 and 2 events reportable to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission — none, bettering the year-to-date target of six. A Level 1 event is defined as highly significant and Level 2 is defined as significant; • ‘Reactor trips’ or the number of unplanned automatic reactor shut- downs per 7,000 hours — zero, better than the OPG target and industry stan- dard of one; • Capability factor or the amount of energy capable of being produced per month as a percentage of perfect per- formance — 74.8 per cent, better than the OPG goal of 68.3 per cent, but below the industry median of 91.3 per cent; • Radiation dose to the public from both the ‘A’and ‘B’stations — 6.4 mi- crosieverts, an international unit of measurement, bettering the 2001 fourth-quarter target of 10 and the reg- ulatory limit of 1,000; • Major and moderate preventable spills — zero, meeting the OPG goal of zero; • Industrial Safety Accident Rate, the number of accidents per 200,000 work hours that result in lost work time, restricted-work injuries or fatali- ties, for Pickering ‘A’ and ‘B’ — zero, which is better than the OPG target of 0.25 and below the industry median of 0.1; and • Accident severity rate or the num- ber of days lost for injuries per 200,000 hours worked, for Pickering ‘A’ and ‘B’ — zero, better than the OPG goal of 2.8 days. OPG states performance listed worse than target is not an indication the reactors are unsafe. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 6, 2002 PAGE 3 A/P A perfect start to year for Ontario Power Generation Recycle! Explore career options tomorrow PICKERING —Looking for a job? If so, the Durham Region Unem- ployed Help Centre in Pickering is starting its March information work- shops tomorrow (Thursday) with ca- reer exploration. On Friday, March 15, participants will learn how to prepare a resume, while the week after, they can hone their interview skills Thursday, March 21. The last workshop date is Thursday, March 28, focusing again on resume preparation. All of the workshops begin at 1 p.m. In addition, there is also a job search workshop for landed immi- grants every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Participants learn about resume preparation, interview skills, job search strategies, maintaining self-esteem and Internet training. Those in any of the sessions must pre-register. 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A double murder is not believed to have occurred because the house was locked from the inside, police added. A spokesman for Durham police would not confirm the names of the mother and son but neighbours say they are Margaret Couperthwaite, 75, and her 54-year-old son, Robert. Neighbours said the two had lived alone in the house for more than a decade. Mrs. Couperthwaite’s husband, Jack, died of congestive heart failure in 1990, a few years after Robert’s marriage dissolved and his wife moved away from the farm, said a neighbour. “It’s very disturbing,” said Kim- berly Campbell, who lives on a farm just west of the Couperthwaites. “We’ve known them for 15 years.” Officers went out to the Couperth- waite’s farmhouse yesterday after re- ceiving a call from Mr. Couperth- waite’s son around 2 p.m. The son had become concerned after neighbours called him to say there had not been any activity around the house in a few days and the family’s beef cattle had not been fed. Upon entering the house, police found Mr. Couperthwaite on the main floor with a gunshot wound. Police found his mother in the basement, also with a gunshot wound. “You never expect to hear of any- thing like that,” a neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, said. Mrs. Campbell described the Couperthwaites as reclusive, though she said Mrs. Couperthwaite would occasionally visit neighbours to col- lect on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society. She noted the woman had also been active at the Greenbank United Church. Mrs. Couperthwaite had been sick for a number of years with cardiac problems, including a heart attack she suffered just days after her hus- band died, said Mrs. Campbell. Police said it is still unknown when the shootings occurred. Mr. Couperthwaite, who worked as a lift operator at Lakeridge Ski Re- sort in Uxbridge for more than a decade, had not shown up for work in a week, the company’s owner said yesterday evening. “He has been a very good employ- ee. I don’t really know the man per- sonally, other than to say (hello),” added Lakeridge owner Rieky Peters. “He was a hard worker,” Mrs. Campbell said of Mr. Couperthwaite. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 6, 2002 Please recycle me! Police probe murder-suicide in north Durham AJAX —It’s tax time again and this year there’s help filling out a return for low-income individuals. The Community Volun- teer Income Tax Program is an initiative of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA). The program is de- signed to help low-income individuals with simple tax situations complete their income tax and benefit re- turns. Possible clients in- clude seniors and single parents. Volunteers will be available evenings and Sat- urday mornings beginning March 11 at the main branch of the Ajax Public Library. It’s free, but clients must book an appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call Lovely Grewal or Yvonne Taylor at 416-973- 4164 or 1-800-959-8281. 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You can: • See a live Peregrine Falcon • Learn about and visit North America’s largest wind turbine – Pickering Wind Generating Station • Make your own “Spirit Stone” • Hike the trails and explore Alex Robertson Park Wednesday March 13 & Thursday March 14 GO GREEN Session 1 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or Session 2 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. So you want to be an engineer?Come and build your own environmentally friendly green energy vehicle! • Explore green energy solutions by building a “Green Energy” car from recycled materials • Work along side a real engineer as you dream and build your own vehicle • Enter your green vehicle in the TVO Kids Contest • Learn how Engineers are Everyday Heroes! • See presentations and displays on green energy • See robots from Woburn Collegiate Robotics Team • Visit the Queen’s Solar race car (Thursday only) To help you build your environmentally friendly vehicle please bring along some recycled materials such as: broken toys, containers, tubing, mechanical items, old jewellery, nuts, bolts, egg cartons, fabric, - anything you can recycle to make a green vehicle!! PRIZES FOR CONTEST ENTRANTS! Be sure to visit the Ontario Science Centre and see the OPG display on green energy all through March Break! Join us at the PICKERINGNuclear Information Centre for some great family fun. All events are FREE. Exciting activities for ages 12 and under. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES! PICKERING — Worry turned to happi- ness for a Pickering man and his brothers recently. George Gomba and his two brothers were concerned when their fa- ther called a family meeting. But their worry was soon replaced with ex- citement as Steve Hor- vath told his sons they had won $2 million in the Feb. 27 Lotto 6/49 draw. Mr. Horvath, son Peter and stepsons George and Leslie Gomba have been buy- ing lottery tickets to- gether for five years. Mr. Horvath realized he had bought a winning ticket the day after the draw. “I called them for a family meeting, but we couldn’t all get together until Sunday (March 3),” he said. Mr. Horvath didn’t tell his sons why he called the meeting, only saying, “it was some- thing very important that couldn’t be discussed on the phone.” When Mr. Horvath opened the meeting by saying, “I don’t know if I can take care of the house any more,” the sons became even more concerned, George said. “After a brief pause, he then said ‘and by the way, we won the lot- tery’,” George added. “Debt relief”, paying off the mortgage and travelling are some of if he’s a long way off in a huge crowd, noting the pontiff’s health is not that good. “It’s in our backyard, in Toronto,” he said of the event. “And it may be his last mass for World Youth Day.” Emma Hyatt, a Grade 12 student at Dwyer, said she expects WYD to be “a great experience”, and is looking for- ward to meeting young people from around the world. “I really want to go to WYD,” she said. “I’ve heard a lot of good things about it. It’s a celebration of faith.” Cardinal Ambrozic, who has at- tended three WYDs, joked that while “us old fogeys” will be at the Toronto event, it is for youths. “This really is a youth day because the young people create their own at- mosphere,” he said. Pickering Trustee Fran Pereira at- tended WYD Rome as a chaperone of young people in her parish, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. “It’s an opportunity for them to share their faith with others who be- lieve likewise,” she said. “It’s very moving, some things won’t impact on students until later in life. The biggest thing is for them to see so many peo- ple their own age willing to show their faith.” Trustee Pereira plans to billet at least two young pilgrims at her house this summer, and urged local people to open their homes to the pilgrims who are coming. “The expectations are very mini- mal,” she said. Trustee Pereira said a household has to commit to take in at least two young people and offer them a bed, pullout couch or even the family room floor to sleep on. “The alternative is sleeping on a gymnasium floor,” she said. Hosts also provide washroom facil- ities, bath towels and a simple break- fast. Taking in pilgrims is an excellent way for local people who are not of WYD delegate age (16-35 years) to be involved in the event, said Trustee Pereira. She added for many pilgrims, stay- ing in a local home would be their first exposure to Canadian life, and an op- portunity for hosts to show Canadian hospitality. Residents who wish to billet young people or find out more can call their local parish. To find out more about WYD in Toronto, visit www.wyd2002.org. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 6, 2002 PAGE 5 A/P CATHOLIC from page 1 Catholic youth ready to spread cheer and faith Lottery win stays all in the family the plans the family has for the money. George and Leslie Gomba and Peter Horvath all work for IBM in various capacities, while Steve Hor- vath is a retired mainte- nance worker at Toronto General Hospital. Leslie Gomba lives in Mississauga, and both Hor- vaths in North York. Arts group invites you to meeting PICKERING —The PineRidge Arts Council is inviting everyone to its upcoming annual general meeting. The festivities begin Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. with harpist Liane James and a musical presentation by The Random Notes. The business por- tion of the meeting is at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Anna Lynn Mur- phy. There will also be an exhibit of members’ artwork and a silent auc- tion. The meeting is at the Waterfront Bistro, 590 Liverpool Rd., S., in Pick- ering. For more information, call 905- 509-3855. It pays to pay your News Advertiser carrier Just ask M. Dowd of Ajax who won a TV in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s recent collection draw. 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The funding is calculated on the employment rate of stu- dents six months after graduation, employer satisfaction with how well graduates were prepared for the workplace, and the satisfaction of graduates with their post-secondary education. Durham College, even in the midst of expansion and the establishment of the new University of Ontario Institute of Technology, has clearly shown it remains committed to its core values: The preparation of students, through academic and hands-on training, for careers in their chosen fields. Durham’s $569,000 in funding is part of a larger $16.4 million in operating grants being given to colleges around On- tario based on the so-called ‘key performance indicators’pro- gram. And, according to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, fully 89.7 per cent of college graduates found gainful employment within six months of graduation. Not surprisingly, Durham’s results were slightly higher than the provincial averages in two out of the three categories. In the six-month employment rate category, 91.9 per cent of Durham graduates found work. In the graduate satisfaction category, the Durham alumni percentage reflected the provin- cial average of 80.5, while in the employer satisfaction col- umn, Durham came in above the Ontario average of 91.4 per cent at 93.2. These are impressive numbers and illustrate both the com- mitment of post-secondary school students attending Durham College, and the dedication of course instructors, whether their focus is on skilled trades, or early childhood education. Moreover, the college should publicize, as much as possi- ble, these numbers as it recruits high school students in the coming months and years. College courses with a high post- graduate employment rate will attract students keen to bene- fit from innovative, challenging and ultimately practical course and program materials. Few could argue the success achieved by Durham College in these last several years. These performance indicator as- sessments simply provide a clear illustration of that success. Certainly, employers are overwhelmingly satisfied with the quality of students coming out of Durham College. That’s a tangible sign that college officials are doing the right thing when it comes to their programs, services and stu- dents. Bring on the future. Durham shows it’s ready for future Latest performance indicators prove college still provincial leader The way we were Heber Down farm c. 1940 At the outset of the Second World War, the federal gov- ernment quickly realized a steady supply of heavy am- munition would be needed. To address the requirement, a shell-filling plant in a safe place was essential. The farm fields of Pickering Township seemed ideal with acreage, water and good transportation. The govern- ment expropriated 2,800 acres from Duffins Creek in the west to Pickering Beach Road in the east and from Lake Ontario to just north of Hwy. 401. Eighteen farm fami- lies, some of them descendants of the original families that had cleared the fields, saw their homes and land ex- propriated for little more than $100 an acre. This was the Heber Down farm which is now the site of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, Ajax Community Centre and residential areas south to the lake. Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343. P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 6, 2002 Proud members of The Ontario Progressive Con- servative leadership race will leave a lot of wounds and all the doctors in the Province’s health-care sys- tem will be unable to heal them. Some Tories already are ex- pressing worry nasty comments candidates have made about each other have created such ill-feeling it will be difficult for them to work together in a future cabinet. The fear is valid because the contest to succeed Premier Mike Harris is the most bitter in memory. It raises questions such as could former deputy premier Ernie Eves, trying a comeback from business, get along with current deputy pre- mier Jim Flaherty, who scoffed at him as a pale, pink imitation of a Liberal, so wishy-washy he would lose the next election? Could Mr. Eves manage a har- monious relationship with Health Minister Tony Clement, who says Mr. Eves does not have enough ideas to run a government and has exulted at managing to “rattle” him? Would either feel at ease in a cabinet headed by Mr. Eves, who has warned they are acting as if they do not want to serve in some- one else’s cabinet? Would any of the candidates feel comfortable anyway in a cabi- net led by Mr. Flaherty, who wants to jail people who insist on living on the streets and privatize every- thing but the front doors of the leg- islature? These injuries are real — this is not the World Wrestling Federa- tion. Some hurt in leadership cam- paigns have swallowed their pride and sometimes have been helped by winners magnanimous in victo- ry. But Ontario history is littered with the corpses of useful politi- cians who left, sometimes with a push, after losing leadership cam- paigns. After Larry Grossman, as Tory opposition leader lost an election and his seat in 1987, Alan Pope, who had been defeated by him for leader, wanted another race quick- ly. Mr. Pope was the only leader- ship candidate ever to make his convention speech by popping up suddenly in the audience carrying a microphone and walking among it speaking forcefully without text, a startling format. But the party establishment wanted the race delayed and the MPP from Timmins left, convinced the Tory bosses did not care much about the north. After Frank Miller was chosen premier to succeed William Davis in 1985, Roy McMurtry, attorney general and a buddy of Mr. Davis since university, quit, saying he was disgusted rival candidates started their campaigns even before Mr. Davis announced he was leav- ing instead of staying loyal to their leader. Mr. McMurtry, now chief jus- tice and still sounding very much like a red Tory, was one of the most persuasive talkers in decades, a reg- ular on open-line shows. His pres- ence could have given Mr. Miller’s government a more moderate and city tone to go with his right-wing, small-town image and that might have saved it. Mr. Davis had been chosen leader with the support of the Tory establishment in 1971 by only a handful of votes over Allan Lawrence, an upstart minister who expressed grassroots concerns, par- ticularly that Mr. Davis spent money lavishly as education minis- ter. Mr. Lawrence’s supporters wanted Mr. Davis to make him al- most an equal partner, but Mr. Davis shuffled him instead into the post of secretary for justice policy development, which kept him hud- dled over law books and out of the public eye, and the frustrated Mr. Lawrence left to run federally. Premier John Robarts put the rival who came close to beating him — and even led on the first bal- lot — Kelso Roberts, into a back- water as lands and forests minister, and he was not heard from and dropped out. It has been much the same in other parties. Murray Elston quit the legislature after Lyn McLeod won the Liberal leadership in 1992 and Sheila Copps left after losing an earlier race to David Peterson. New Democrat Frances Lankin left recently, never having quite re- covered from the feeling she was robbed in the leadership race won by Howard Hampton, in which she got portrayed as the instigator of public service wage curbs when the NDP was in government, although Mr. Hampton also was a minister. Some who lost acrimonious races for leader also stayed on, in- cluding Dianne Cunningham, who bravely called Mr. Harris yester- day’s man in their campaign in 1990 and has lived to run several ministries. But leadership campaigns have ended the careers of a lot of politi- cians, many of them high calibre, because these are the type who run, and it could happen again. Failed leadership bids can be fatal Past runs for premier have left many casualties in their wake Editorial &OPINIONS PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 6, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Objecting to shelter could have dire consequences To the editor: Do we have right to deny abused families the safety of shelter? People need to think about the children in abused families. These are children who live with constant fear and terror as vic- tims of family abuse. How would the opponents of the shel- ter feel if they suddenly discov- ered their daughter or grand- daughter was a victim of abuse? The site is a former police sta- tion and will have officers on the premises? What better place for a shel- ter? The ‘not-in-my-backyard’ syndrome is selfish and cruel. What happened to ‘love thy neighbour’? Gillian Hadley, who was killed by her husband, was someone’s neighbour. Think carefully of the conse- quences of not doing what is right. Please think of the chil- dren and their mothers. Say ‘Yes’ to the shelter. Brenda Mignardi, Pickering Selfish act not patriotic To the editor: I would like to congratulate all the Canadian athletes who competed at the Olympics in Salt Lake City, especially those who brought medals back to Canada. We should be very proud to have people who represent our country so well, win or lose. I am particularly proud of the hockey teams that had a lot of pressure on them to bring home gold medals to a country that places such importance on our national pastime. I felt very proud after our women’s hockey team brought home the gold, and then when our speed skaters brought home a handful of medals and then on Sunday, we finished off the games with a brilliant perfor- mance from the men’s hockey team for a well-deserved gold medal. I had such a feeling of pride that I tied my large Canadian flag to the back of my car in sup- port of the hockey teams and all of our athletes. This is the flag that I hang proudly in my room, the one that goes camping with me July 1, the one that flies at Tragically Hip concerts and the one that I look at and remember how lucky I am to live in such a great country. I hope the thief who stole the flag from my car after the hock- ey game while I was in visiting a couple of friends in Oshawa feels just as proud to be Canadi- an when he looks at my flag July 1, or each night before bed. You are a disgrace. I can buy a new flag for $10 at any store; heck, Sheila Copps would probably send me one if I wrote to her. However, I cannot replace the feeling of disappointment I felt in somebody who selfishly calls himself a fellow Canadian. 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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. 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. CITY OF PICKERING 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. SALE OF SURPLUS CITY LANDS 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: Lot 73, Plan 418, Pickering 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 Offers must be submitted in the form of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale which will be available along with a complete information package at the Civic Complex, Legal Division, 2nd floor, Pickering. The Agreement of Purchase and Sale must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft or cheque certified by a bank, trust corporation or Province of Ontario Savings Office payable to The Corporation of the City of Pickering and representing a minimum 10 per cent of the purchase price set out in the Offer. The Corporation of the City of Pickering makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The City reserves the right to reject any or all offers or accept any offer should it be deemed in the best interest of the City. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered, the relevant land transfer tax, applicable GST and all related legal costs. The purchase transaction shall be closed within 60 days of the acceptance of the Offer by The Corporation of the City of Pickering. Further inquiries can be made to: Denise Bye Manager, Legal Services Division (905) 420-4626 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. PUBLIC NOTICES Tickets for all of these programs will be available at the Children’s Information Desk beginning Saturday, March 2nd. For more information please call 905-831-6265 ext. 6226 or visit our website (www.picnet.org). The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity would like to thank all those that provided dynamic performances as well as informative and interactive displays at the 2002 Heritage Week Celebration Event: Feb. 22nd and 23rd PERFORMANCES BY: Joy Allen Highland Dancers Deanna Dixon - Singer Soloist Fred Gibson - Pickering Caribbean Club Canadian Association Dalliday Highland Dancers Edith Barit - Philippine Singer African Elvis - Valley Farm PS Valley Farm PS - Grade 2 class Pickering Central Library - Storytellers City of Pickering - Karate Class Greek Community of Oshawa Dancers City of Pickering - Belly Dancers Generation Africa - Dance Group Bayview Heights - Classical Indian Dancers Tamil Association of Durham Dancers DISPLAYS INCLUDED: The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity Durham Regional Police Service Durham Catholic School Board Durham Public School Board Pickering Museum Village Pickering Historical Society Amnesty International Pickering Central Library Thanks also to the Pickering Town Centre for the use of its facilities for our Celebration of Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity. 1867 Valley Farm Road1867 Valley Farm Road 905-683-6582 or 905-831-1711905-683-6582 or 905-831-1711 Fitness Classes • Indoor Tennis, Squash and Racquetball Courts Treadmills • Cross-Trainers • Lifecycles • StairMasters Swimming • Sauna • Whirlpool Child Supervision • On-Site Fitness Room Supervision Nationally Accredited Fitness Appraisal Centre Municipally Owned & Operated Since 1983 1/2 Million Square Feet of FunCOMFORTABLEFRIENDLYCARING Operations & Emergency Services Department Culture & Recreation Division Join the Best! 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The novel is set in Dublin and follows two teachers and their students who enrol in an Italian class. For more information, call Jill Nicholson at 905- 683-4000, ext. 24. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 6, 2002 Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 6, 2002 Comedy team fires from Point Blank Ajax native Bob Robertson and partner Linda Cullen take aim at broadcast journalism BY MICHAEL PELHAM Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —Investigative journalism has a new enemy — Ajax native and comedian Bob Robertson. You might remember him from the show ‘Double Exposure’, a political satire that aired on CTV and the Com- edy Network from 1997 to 2000 after a successful 10-and-a-half year run on CBC Radio. Now the target for Robert- son and comedy partner Linda Cullen has shifted from politics to journalism. “It won’t be like (the television show) ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’,” said Robertson in an interview from Vancouver, where the show ‘Point Blank’ is being produced. “There aren’t any laugh lines or punch lines, or anything like that. We leave the laugh- ing to the people at home, as opposed to telling them when to laugh with a laugh track.” Robertson started his comedy career at Ajax High School, where he was a member of the drama club, and also on the basketball team. He and Cullen per- formed a live version of ‘Double Expo- sure’ there five years ago to raise money for an organ for an Anglican Church. The idea for ‘Point Blank’was con- ceived in 1998 when the two were shooting ‘Double Exposure’. Robert- son recalls watching a news magazine program and not being able to see past all its shortcomings. “I remember how overblown it all was, how pretentious the anchor was, how empty the news was,” Robertson said. “And how much hairspray (the re- porters) had,” added Cullen. “They’re set up to look like actual reporters, but they’re not,” Robertson said. “They’re just reading off a teleprompter. I said to myself, ‘this is something that should be parodied’.” The two went to the Comedy Net- work in 2000 and pitched the idea, suc- cessfully getting the development money to shoot the pilot. After receiv- ing a good reception at the Banff tele- vision festival of that year, they were commissioned for 13 episodes, which started March 4. In the show, Robertson and Cullen play the roles of two typical anchors for a news magazine show, Steele Drummond and Diane-Barbara Jane, who do the lead-ins for three stories per episode. “We try to look like the real thing,” Robertson said. “But it’s really an ex- aggeration of real life.” The two employed 200 actors for the stories, instead of reusing the same cast over and over again. This, ex- plained Cullen, gives the show a more realistic feel. “You can’t lose yourself in the concept of it being real life when you know it’s the same people over and over.” Although the show doesn’t single out one particular show or news per- sonality, Robertson said they take shots at the general style of tabloid televi- sion. ‘Point Blank’airs every Monday on the Comedy Channel at 7 p.m. BOB ROBERTSON Memories of hairsprayed television reporters. Ajax book club teaches you a thing or two *Minimum purchase $700 O.A.C.,Taxes & Handling Fee payable at time of purchase. 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Zellers Durham Centre, Ajax 100 Kingston Road East, Ajax (905)683-6363 Friday, March 8th, 2002 Zellers Pickering Town Centre, Pickering 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering (905)839-2452 Saturday, March 9th, 2002 Pickering junior ‘A’club one win away from South Conference final BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —The Pickering Boyer Pon- tiac Panthers are poised to push the top-seeded Wexford Raiders from the playoffs. One more win by the fifth-seeded Panthers would end the best-of-seven OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League series and send Pickering into the South Conference finals against the St. Michael’s Buzzers. Pickering led the series 3-1 heading into Game 5 last night at the Scarborough Arena Gardens (after the News Advertiser’s press deadline). A loss by Pickering Tuesday brings Game 6 at the Pickering Recreation Complex Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers put the Raiders on the brink of elimination after a solid 6-3 victory at the com- plex in Game 4 Monday night. In an atypically undisciplined effort by the Raiders, the Picker- ing juniors made their statement on the ice by capitalizing for four power-play markers. In fact, a frustrated Wexford squad went on a penalty binge in the last three minutes of the game, called for 21 minutes in penalties, 20 minutes in misconducts, and three game mis- conducts. It left Panthers head coach Bill Purcell shak- ing his head. “I’ve lost a lot of respect for the Wexford or- ganization and the undisciplined play of their players. Three of their players slew-footed our guys in the last game,” he said. “How (their coaches) can allow that I don’t know. Wexford teams in the past were well disciplined, but I’ve never seen the stickwork like that.” Purcell mused the Raiders didn’t take the Panthers seriously from the outset of the series. “I think they forgot that during the regular season we played a lot of good hockey against them,” he said. “All of the sudden, the roof has caved in and panic has set in. Right now, I think they’re a panicked hock- ey team.” Team captain Garret Winder con- tinued his dominating post-season presence to the tune of six points (two goals, four assists) on Monday. That brings his playoff totals to 13 goals and 11 as- sists in 11 playoff encounters. “He has stepped up for us all year,” said Pur- cell. “I call him the horse. He took all kinds of whacks and hacks (in Sunday’s game), but he came back last night (Monday).” Pivotal in Monday’s game was a two-man advantage for the Panthers while clinging to a 3-2 lead late in the second period. Pickering went on to score two goals in the last two min- utes, one on the power play, to take a com- manding 5-2 lead to the dressing room. Also scoring for Pickering were Alex Grieg, Dan Schofield, Kyle Aitken and Brent Chan- dler. Also drawing assists were Mike Hanna with four, Dan Schofield with two, Aitken and Paul McFarland. Scott Gray continued to give the Panthers solid goaltending in Game 5, facing 36 shots. Pickering chased Wexford starter Will Hooper in the first period after he gave up two goals on 10 shots. Tim Knight faced 22 shots the rest of the way. The Panthers unloaded on the Raiders by a 7-2 score in Game 3 in Scarborough Sunday night. Pickering broke an otherwise close game wide open in the third with a five-goal outburst. Forwards Dave Tonkin and Winder led the way with two goals apiece. Hanna, Scott Oldfield and Alex Pavloski were the other goal scorers. Assists went to Schofield with three, Aitken, McFarland, Hanna and Pavloski each with two, Scott Mitchell and Tonkin. Wexford scored its lone win by posting a 6- 5 overtime victory over Pickering in Game 2 in Pickering. Raiders’ Luciano Aquino tied the score at 5-5 with 20 seconds to go in regulation time. Stuart Simmons ended the game with a goal at the 6:49 mark of the 10-minute extra frame. McFarland netted a hat trick, while Schofield and Mitch Hugli added the others. Assisting were Chandler and Tonkin each with two, Oldfield, Pavloski, Aitken and Winder. Game 7, if needed, is Sunday, March 10 at the Scarborough Arena Gardens at 7 p.m. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 6, 2002 PAGE 9 P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 6, 2002 Panthers poised for upset GARRET WINDER Registers six-point night in 6-3 win over Wexford Raiders Monday night. FAX: 905-683-7363 a Connecting Canadians initiative brought to you by the Durham District School Board and Industry Canada • to connect with community services? • to search for job opportunities? • to prepare a resume? • to research a project? Now you can access a computer at one of 63Durham District School Board locations across Durham Region. Hours of availability may vary. Technical support is available. You to participate in the Community Access Program. Here is your opportunity to get connected. 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NEW NOW OPEN PSC Competitive Team Tryout Schedule for 2002 Outdoor Season Tryouts run from March 1st to April 14 website: www.pickeringsoccer.com telephone: 905-831-9803 Note 1: Where 2 coaches are listed there are 2 teams at that age group. Note 2: Some gyms are closed during March break. Please speak with the coach. Note 3: Under 17B start on March 22nd. Age/Gender/Y-O-Birth Tryout Location Date Time Head Coaches Under 8 Boys (1994) Dunbarton High School Saturday 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Mike Reynolds Under 9 Boys (1993) St. Mary’s High School Sunday 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Richard Grape & Dave Vieira Under 10 Boys (1992) Dunbarton High School Saturday 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Rocky Guglietti & Fabian Best Under 11 Boys (1991) Dunbarton High School Sunday 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Mike Lynch & Moses Oke Under 12 Boys (1990) Dunbarton High School Sunday 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Leon Gordon & Jeff Nastich Under 13 Boys (1989) Mowatt Collegiate Scarborough Friday 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Summerville Henry & Frank Michaelides Under 14 Boys (1988) Dunbarton High School Saturday 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Tony Helm & Matt Dinunno Under 15 Boys (1987) Dunbarton High School Saturday 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Chris Jadoo Under 16 Boys (1986) Pine Ridge High School Monday 8:30 p.m. -10:15 p.m. Ron Hughes Under 17 Boys (1985) Pine Ridge High School Friday 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Derrick Jones Under 18 Boys (1984) Dunbarton High School Saturday 4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Manuel Silva Under 8 Girls (1994) Dunbarton High School Sunday 5:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m. Ed Arathoon Under 9 Girls (1993) St. Mary’s High School Sunday 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Mairi Hart & Frank Mitchell Under 10 Girls(1992) St. Mary’s High School Sunday 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Christine Sebert & Derek Kudra Under 11 Girls (1991) St. Mary’s High School Sunday 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lorraine Clarke & Hans Toomsalu Under 12 Girls (1990) Dunbarton High School Sunday 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Kevin Pritchard & Mark Orrett Under 13 Girls (1989) Dunbarton High School Sunday 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Brian Henchey Under 14 Girls (1988) Dunbarton High School Sunday 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Karen Michalicka & Vance Palache Under 15 Girls (1987) Dunbarton High School Saturday 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Horace St. Aubyn & Gene Gesualdo Under 16 Girls (1986) Dunbarton High School Sunday 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nixon Bernadino & Bill Black Under 17 Girls (1985) Dunbarton High School Saturday 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Phil Frampton Under 18 Girls (1984) Anderson Collegiate Whitby Monday 8:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m. John Cook Under 19 Girls (1983) Dunbarton High School Saturday 9:30 a.m-11:00 a.m. James Pantin SPECIALSALE Carriers of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. 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Fax resume to: 905-837-5198 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 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....Supplement your family income with a flexible home based business. Our Catalogue features 350 plus quality toys, games, and crafts....65% under $15. Sell though home parties, fun rais- ers, catalog sales. 1-800-361- 4587 ext. 9369. KEDRON DELLS GOLF Course has full & part-time openings. Waiter, Waitress, Short Order Cooks, Hospitality carts. Em- ployment April - December. Fax resume to: 905-723-2016. LANDSCAPING PERSONNEL and maintenance people with experience for well estab- lished North Pickering based Landscaping Company. Must have experience and own transportation. Call Monday- Friday 905-619-6761 or fax resume 905-619-0788. LARGE Architectural Millwork company seeks "NIGHT SHIFT GENERAL LABOUR" in Dur- ham Region area. Please fax resume to: 905-433-1463. PART TIME STYLIST position for Ajax salon. Great working environment. Guaranteed hourly / commission, upgrad- ing, Hiring bonus from $100 - $350. Store discount. Appren- tices would be considered. Call Dee (905) 619-8839. 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 OFFICE/WAREHOUSE CO.F/T immediately! $350-$450 per week. Will train. Call Erin 905- 435-8131 ON CALL ECE needed for an established daycare. Send resumes to: The Children's Place, 320 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa ON L1H 5J1 PART-TIME TO FULL-TIME Appliance Delivery Person. Monday-Friday, must be reli- able, flexible & bondable. Ap- ply with resume and referenc- es to Hank's Appliances, 426 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa PRIVATE FOSTER CARE AGENCY is seeking loving stable foster families training and supervision provided if interested call donna at 1-877- 250-5652 PUT YOUR PC TO WORK - $35-75/hr. P/T, F/T. Full train- ing provided. 1-800-350-9365 www.followurdreams.com RENOVATION ROOFING Crew Needed. Siding Crew needed, top dollar paid. Good fill in jobs. Call (905)655-4320. SENIOR TEST TECHNICIAN required. Must have electron- ics certificate. 2 yrs. hands on experience. Test and repair to the component level. Knowl- edge of MDA testing and fix- ture design. Previous audio assembly experience an as- set. PCB ASSEMBLY person. Must have good hand eye co- ordination. Be punctual and excel in a team environment Both positions are full time af- ternoons. Send resume att: Ian, Yorkville Sound... Fax: 905- 837-8746 EXPERIENCED DRY CLEANING PRESSER familiar with all gar- ments. You will enjoy an attrac- tive salary, good working condi- tions and hours. Call Nicholas after 4pm Monday - Friday (905)668–2831. SIGN CO.requires part time Graphic Artist Assistant. Must be exp. in graphic art programs and vinyl application on signs. Ph. 905-665–5666 or Fax: 905-665- 7859. SIX FIGURE INCOME plus for hardworking people. Energy sales. Call John 1-800-293-0067. TEMPORARY - Administra- tive/Warehouse Helper needed. Computer skills a must. Able to handle multi-tasks: Data entry and warehouse duties. Apply in person: 40 Mills Road, Ajax. WHITBY FINANCIAL planning firm requires experienced assis- tant immediately Should have worked in money products ie: RSP, RIFF, LIRA, mutual funds, insurance. Fax resume to: (905) 428-9922. WORK FROM HOME ONLINE Earn $500-$1500 P/T. Working around your current job! Stay-at- home moms, this could be for you! Earn $2000-$5000+ F/T. Make your own hours! You be the BOSS! Call Toll Free 1-888- 406-8851. www.jointheon- linebiz.com YOUTH WORKERS required for therapeutic group home for sexually offending and con- fused adolescents. Part-time workers to assist within 4 residential programs in the Durham Region, $11-$13/hour pending qualifications. Full- time wages to start range from $25-$28,000 pending qualifi- cations. Also overnight staff to start at $8.50/hour. Fax re- sume to 905-579-3093 Salon & Spa Help514 BEAUTIFUL SALON & SPA has position registered mas- sage therapist. Only those with professional attitude need apply. Telephone (905) 728– 0435 BIG OPPORTUNITY!A Rapid- ly expanding Weight Loss Centre & Health Spa in Ajax is hiring Salespeople, Recep- tion, RMT's & Estheticians. Rae Ann 905-619-2639 ext 241 EXPERIENCED NAIL TECHNI- CIAN with clientele preferred required for salon in Oshawa. Please call (905)720-1991 TIME FOR YOU SKIN CARE is seeking a motivated full time registered massage therapist with clientele an asset. For- ward resume to: 103 Mary St. W. Whitby, ask for Rita 905- 430–4986. Skilled & Technical Help515 AZ DRIVER REQUIRED,LTL Drivers Wanted for US East- ern and southern states. Pays pick up, delivery and mileage. US Medical and disability. Ex- cellent equipment available. Serious drivers with good records only please. Bow- manville Location. Fax re- sume (905)697-1807 or call (905)697–1403 DO YOU HAVE a current AZ licence? Then we are looking for you. We offer great rates and great runs. Short and long hauls to the US. Please fax your current resume to Utility International Inc. at 905-686- 3609 or email to: pirjo@utility- transport.com DURHAM HVAC company re- quires Installers/Service Technicians. Must be fully li- censed. Please forward all info to fax (905) 721-9766 or email to: wagler@bellnet.ca Journeymen/Electricians -Full time, residential subdivision labour. Steady work. Piece work available. Call 905-429- 8257 or fax 905-433-2922 LARGE Architectural Millwork company seeks "CABINET MAKER" in Durham Region area. Fully experienced please. Please fax resume to: 905-433-1463. OWNER OPERATOR wanted to run Southern States, and New England States. All LTL paid percentage. Must have clean abstract. and provide criminal record, must have late model truck call Execu- tive Transportation Group Inc. for information 905-697–1403. Office Help525 EXPERIENCED OFFICE HELP required for growing security compmany. Must be well or- ganized, experience with MS Office, good typing and Cus- tomer Service skills, and able to work flexible hours. Fax resume to: (905)426-3194 EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE Legal Secretary - Minimum 5 years experience in Real Es- tate for Whitby law firm. Fax resume to (905) 668-7037. MARKETING REPRESENTA- TIVE required for Medical As- sessment firm in Whitby. Part to full time hours. Previous experience required. Excellent remuneration. Fax Resume (905) 404-9449. Sales Help & Agents530 AJAX - DIGITAL PRINT and copy shop looking for full time experienced sales person. Please fax your resume to (905) 619-1296. AVON WANTS YOU ! Be your own boss. Flexible hours. Earn extra income. call Cindy at 905-428-7502 FRENCH SPEAKING PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT required. Starting Sept. approx. 7 hours per day, $9.00/hr. Pickering/ Ajax area. Call (905)426-5665 ext.101 or fax (905)509-1959. GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT lose 10- 30 lbs in the next 30 days NATURAL & GUARANTEED Earn potential income www.nowbewealthy.com www.nowbewell.com (905)426-2113 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER TAKERS required $21.00/hr average 24 positions available Full training provided Call Brian 905-435-1052 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser requests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Advertiser will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no liability for non- insertion of any advertise- ment. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occupying the error. All copy is subject to the approval of management of News Advertiser. APPOINTMENT SETTERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Days & Evenings Full & Part-time Earn up to $16/hr. 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Interested candidates should send their resumes to the Personnel Department by fax #905-666-9795 MARKETING SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE We are a well-established distributor of medical devices located in the Markham-Stouffville area. We emphasize team spirit and employee involvement. We have an immediate opening for an energetic and creative Marketing Support Representative to work in our Marketing Support Services Department. This position is best suited for an individual with a creative flair and a willingness to apply their creativity to every day tasks as well as special projects. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Organization and coordination of national and international trade show attendance. • Development of PowerPoint presentations. • Project management of marketing communication programs. • Produce monthly and annual marketing reports. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Applicable post-secondary education (business, marketing, communications). • 2-3 years related experience (event and project management) • Ability to interact with executives and management. • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and Access. Desktop publishing skills such as Photoshop, Illustrator and document layout considered and asset. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. • Highly motivated and energetic strong team player. • Attention to detail and accuracy. Interested individuals please submit resume to: Oshawa This Week, File #771 P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5. School of Business Other Classes Starting Soon: Accounting & Payroll Admin Small Business Manager I.T. Technician Network Administrator Personal Support Worker Web Design/E-commerce Exec. Office Assistant Legal Admin. Assistant Begin your new career in ESTHETICS and SALON OPERATIONS with a diploma from THE TORONTO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • Manicures/Pedicures • Facials • Make-up • Aromatherapy • Client Consultation • Salon Operations/Computers • Skin Treatments • Hair Removal/Waxing • Body Treatments/Aromatherapy • Body Massage/Reflexology • Professional Skills/Jobsearch Training includes: Call for class information. Seats are limited! Helping You Build a Better Life Financial assistance may be available to qualified candidates. Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Rd. Pickering (905) 420-1344 Ventra Plastics Peterborough Ventra Plastics, a unionized auto parts supplier in Peterborough, has openings in the following hourly positions: 3 INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS & 1 ELECTRICIAN Candidates will have completed a bonafide apprenticeship of 4 years of 8000 hours and has a substaining certificate, or has a CAW Journeyperson's Card, or has acquired 8 years trade related experience and/or trade related formal training and can prove same. Shift work including some weekends is required. Must have own tools. Computer skills an asset. We offer competitive wage and benefit package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit resumes to: Human Resources Ventra Plastics Peterborough P.O. Box 660 775 Technology Drive Peterborough, Ont. K9J 6Z8 spost@ventraplastics.com 3 EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS Needed to visit with parents of pre-schoolers on a booked confirmed appointment basis. Dependable car and flexibility a must. Educa- tional background in Education or Psychology a preference. 3 placements, pays $1050/wk Call 9-3, Mon-Fri. 905-763-1176 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 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS Whitby-Oshawa Honda requires a parts counter person with good people skills and a basic knowledge of the sales pro- cess. We offer an excellent pay package for achievers, with good benefits, train- ing, and a strong management support staff. Apply with resume and references to:1110 Dundas St. E. Whitby or fax 905-666-4571 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. NEED A JOB??? Are you over 24 years old? Get started with a FREE RÉSUMÉ Bring this coupon in to our office for a free résumé. Call Sandy today for an appointment (905) 420-4010 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (C.A.R.E.) 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12, Pickering 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 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 GENERAL FREIGHT and SPECIAL PRODUCT SALES REPRESENTATIVE needed by Highland Van & Storage - Logistic Division to generate and establish accounts with commercial shippers in the GTA and Durham Region. • Must have strong communication skills and own transportation • Experience in the transportation industry an asset • Must be able to work with minimal supervision Fax resume to: 905-668-4484 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 ® 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help THE UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE Requires prospects for RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS in the following areas: * Uxbridge *Sunderland * Goodwood Call Debbie (905)852-9141 Wanted - Positive TELEMARKETERS To join our winning team • No selling • No exp. necessary • Hourly Wage • On bus route • Pay Day every Friday Call today, start tomorrow Ask for Liz or Michelle (905)720-1507 WHITEVALE GOLF CLUB now hiring: CLUB STORAGE STAFF full & part time positions available Students & retirees are invited to apply Season runs April to October Fax resume to: (905)294-5115 Or email to: proshop@whitevalegolfclub.com • Need a Job? Are you between the ages of 16-24? • Placement opportunities available through Job Connect • Fast & free services • Find the right job for you (905) 427-7670 or 1-(866) 964-JOBS YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (Hwy 2 & Valley Farm Rd.)Ontario EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES EARN WHAT YOU'RE WORTH Immediate opening for a commissioned Equipment Leasing Representative. Sales & leasing experience required. Please fax resume to: 905-421-9683 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents SALES REPRESENTATIVE. Book manufacturer requires a sales representative in Whitby Sales Office to service set accounts (publishers) in Greater Toronto Area. Experience in Graphic arts, computers, and excel- lent communication skills required. Car/travel required. Salary (+ car al- lowance) to commensurate with ex- perience. Email/fax resume to: Human Resources Manager (tgraphic@idirect.com)/905-665-8501 505 Careers 505 Careers 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. DIRECT SALES CLOSER If you are a self-motivated positive person with direct to the consumer, in-home, one-call closing skills, we can offer you two pre-set appointments in your area per day, gener- ated by national and local TV and direct mailings. Full five- day training program held in Burlington, Ontario on how to sell electric adjustable beds. Commissions range from $200 to $900 per sale. Aver- age Sales Rep earns $50,000 to $100,00 plus per year. Fax resume to: 905-639-9139. Call Mr. Morgan 1-800-387-4169. Head Office, Ultramatic Sleep of Canada Inc, Burlington, Ontario. PART-TIME to full-time Ex- perienced Appliance Sales Person, primarily Thursday- Sunday. Base salary plus commission. Must be re- sponsible, have computer skills, good communication skills, improved closing abili- ties. Wholesale & retail. Apply with resume & references to Hank's Appliances, 426 Sim- coe St. S., Oshawa SALES REPRESENTATIVE, Durham. Ideal candidate has excellent presentation +com- munications skills; motivated, self-starter, high energy +ac- tivity levels. Responsibilities: reaching annual goals, gener- ating cold calls, managing database. Base-salary +com- mission potential $50,000+/yr. Email resume, Word format susan@referlinx.com or fax: 905-426-3526, Attn: Susan Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT full time, evenings and Saturdays a must. Whitby. Fax resume to 905-576-8392. DENTAL HYGIENIST Part time maternity leave available in Ajax to begin Mid March. May extend to permanent position. Includes evenings. Fax cover- letter & resume 905-427-5792 DENTAL ASSISTANT required full-time for Pickering office. Must be HARP certified. Open Mall hours, must be flexible. Fax resumes to Christine at (905)837-0468. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required, full-time, some evenings and Saturdays. 2 or more years dental computer experience necessary. Mail resume 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 Farewell St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. PDA FOR BUSY Oshawa prac- tice, motivated, self-starter, experience preferred. Abel com- puter knowledge an asset. Please fax resume to Mary 905-434- 8520 RMTS NEDED full & part-time for Ajax and Pickering locations. Please call (905)426–8503 or drop off resume in person at 360 Bayly St. W., Unit #2, Ajax. RN or RPN with injection experi- ence needed part-time in family practice office. Monday-Friday 1pm-6pm. Venipuncture skills preferred. Send resumes to: Rossland Medical Centre, 701 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. Holistic Health537 THE PALACE EAST now hiring waitresses, bartenders and door staff. Apply in person at 947 Dillingham Rd., (905)420–2595 Teaching Opportunities545 ECE NEEDED for daycare in Ajax Pickering area. New Grads welcome. Please fax resume to: 905-420-4534. Domestic Help Available555 EXPERIENCED cleaning lady available, quality service at excellent rates. Call Julie at (416) 879-7033. (Cell) Houses For Sale100 3,000 SQ. FT.of finished space for only $259,900. Don't miss this one! 2747 Bellwood Drive, Newcastle. Open House Sat. and Sun. 10 -5. Details and pictures at www.HomeSellCanada.com (code:2614) or call (905) 987- 4421 OPEN HOUSE March 9 - 10, 1 - 4 p.m. 794 Gentry Cres. Oshawa. 3 bedroom semi de- tached home in NE Oshawa. Garage, double driveway, decorated, finished basement, ceramics, hardwood floors, a/ c. $147,000. (905) 404–8508 WILL BUILD TO SUIT - 4 acr- es treed estate lot with running stream. Backs onto farmers fields. Approx. 35 min. from Oshawa. 1 km. from 4-lane Hwy. 35/115. $219,000. 905- 432-4270. AJAX SOUTH,semi bunga- low, legal conforming apart- ment rented from $1650 monthly. New furnace, No agents. $179,900. NO Agents!. Call (905)665–7662 OSHAWA northeast, all brick, 2 storey, double garage, 4 bedrooms, walkout from kitchen, close to schools. $249,000. Call 905-571-1537 or 905-432-1521. PICKERING WEST, backs to Rouge, newer link with sepa- rate entrance to basement apt, 3+2 bedroom, 4 baths, 2 kitchens,$239,000. Call 905- 509–4250. 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. VICTORIAN 3 BEDROOM freehold town home in ?Brooklin, 2 1/2 baths, eat in kitchen, separate dining room, gas fireplace, ceramics in foyer and bath, central air, central vac, landscaped, fenced and cedar deck. Pri- vate driveway, private sale. $174,500. Call (905) 655–5460 for appointment. Apt./Condos For Sale110 PICKERING 3-BEDROOM condo, breath taking view of lake Ontario, flexible closing. Contact (905)509–8600. No agents please. 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 Lots & Acreages135 ATTENTION:Builders & De- velopers - For sale in Peter- borough area, located in cen- tre of developed subdivision, 15 residential lots in cul-de- sac. Serious inquiries only 705-742-9963, leave mes- sage. 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), Wentworth 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 immediate- ly. Please call 905-987-1445 Office & Business space150 FREE - ONE MONTH.Desirable Rossland/Simcoe Oshawa loca- tion. 400 sq. ft. furnished office space. $350/month plus GST. Won't last! Call Steve 905-576- 6999. OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtow- n Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. Business Opportunities160 ARE YOU SICK OF THE DAILY Commute!! Take a look at our business opportunity. Visit our website www.workathome-earn- money.com or call 416-812- 6595 CAFETERIA TYPE, WHITBY- Profitable, Established. $169k. Half down. Alec Leung, C21, Leading Edge Rlty. (416) 505–7328 DURHAM BAKERY FOR SALE.Turnkey, excellent lo- cation, great potential. Large commercial account base plus great walk in traffic. Call Barry McLean for info 1-800- 461-6499. EXCELLENT ASSOCIATE Part- nership opportunity with an established private practice - Social Worker or Family Counselling or Psychologist. Prime Whitby location. Phone 905-665-9652. WHITBY, BEAUTY SALON, 1200 sq.ft., fully equipped, 6 styling stations, 2 tint stations, 3 basins/dryers, 2 esthetic rooms, all equipment included in total rent. 905-655–4623 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2 BEDROOM APT w/balcony in very clean, quiet, well maintained building, available March/April lst. $825. First/ last required. Call (905)721- 0831, (905)728–2969 2 BEDROOM APT.in adult building near Oshawa Centre. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry fac., $800/mo. inclusive. First/ last, references. Avail. April 1st. (905 )404–9167 or (905) 579-6291. 2-BEDROOM basement . Adelaide/Thornton area. Ma- ture working professional pre- ferred. Non-smoker/no pets, $750+20% heat/hydro, in- cludes parking laundry, im- mediate, first & last, referenc- es. call 905-436-8802 A1 APARTMENT FOR RENT! Deluxe, Very Clean one-bed- room basement walkout apartment with 5 appliances, Rougemount & #2, West Pickering. Short drive to Port Union/401. Walk to stores & huge park. Looks on to the forest, big windows. $1100- monthly. No pets/smokers. May 1st occupancy. Call Paul 416-271-7994 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. ADELAIDE/MARY,May 1st, 2- bedroom all inclusive, 3 ap- pliances, $790/month. Har- mony/Rossland, large 2-bed- room house, 5 appliances, garage, ravine lot, gas heat, $950 plus hydro. April 1st. Cindy (905)725–2246 (lm) AJAX - CHURCH/ROSSLAND Spacious 1-bdrm basement, own laundry facilities. Avail. April 1st. $700 inclusive. No smoking/pets. First & last. (905)686–8385 AJAX - large one bedroom basement, sep. entrance, kitchen, washroom, c/air, parking, amenities. No smok- ing/pets. $850 inclusive first/last. April 1st. 416-630-9193 Mike. AJAX, WHITBY, OSHAWA, bright 2-bedroom, eat-in kitchen in low rise. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry, first/ last, references required. Im- mediately., from $760/month. Call 416-457-8801. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, in Whitby Apt. building, spa- cious, carpeted, newly paint- ed, with balcony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1- bedroom $800 2-bedroom, $900. 3-bedroom $1,000 Call (905)767-2565. BASEMENT APARTMENT,1- bedroom, your own laundry, no smoking, adult preferred. Close to Go train, $700/month. Available April 1st. Call (905)420–0069 BASEMENT APT.Westney/ Rossland, spacious 1 bedroom, separate entrance, parking, avail. immediately, $650 +1/3 utilities. Shared laundry. No smoking/pets. Call 905-428- 9695 BEAUTFUL BRIGHT one bed- rom basemen apt. Sep. en- tance, laundry, cable & utilitsi s incuded. Parking. First/last, no pets. $675/month. South Oshawa by Lake. 905-728– 3632 BOWMANVILLE luxury new one bedroom apt., sep. en- trance, inclusive $800. First/ last/references. Air con., ja- cuzzi, much more. Suit mature professional, no smoking/ pets. Available March 31. 905- 623–3522 BROCK RD./MAJOR OAKS, clean 1100 sq. ft. basement apt., 2 bedrooms, separate entrance, 1 parking space, private laundry, fridge/stove/ washer/dryer, 4 pc. wash- room, $925./mo., Avail. March 5, 905-619–2495. BROOKLIN - One bedroom apt. for April 1st. $585/month + hydro. Close to shopping. 905-424-9743. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room $925, March 15th. 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. COUNTRY LIVING - Newcas- tle area. 2 bedrooms living- room, kitchen, tv room, $700. plus utilities. Call 1-905-987- 9854. ask for Kelly; After 7 pm. 1-416-651-7069. HWY 2/ LIVERPOOL - 1 bed- room basement apartment. Own washer and dryer. Sepa- rate entrance. Close to all amenities. $750 + utilities. Immediate. (416) 605–0231. HWY. 2/LIVERPOOL. 1 bed- room basement apartment. Own washer and dryer. Sepa- rate entrance. Close to all amenities $750+ utilities. Im- mediate. 416-605-0231. LARGE 1 BEDROOM base- ment apartment, Krosmo & Liverpool, Pickering, utilities, laundry facilities, parking in- cluded, $700/month. Retiree or senior preferred. No pets. 905-839-3456 or 416-528- 2786 MAY 1ST - One bedroom in Adult lifestyle bldg located in Whitby. Quiet, clean setting, suitable for 50+. Call (905)430–7397 NEWLY RENOVATED spa- cious 2 room apartment on main floor, near Park/401, bus stop in front of house. $650 plus hydro. Available imme- diately. Call (905)571-3538. 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 anytime, $1000/month inclu- sive. Call Rose 905-839-0640 OPEN HOUSE -Testa Heights Apts, March 9 & 10. 12pm - 4pm. Adult lifestyle building, newly renovated. 2 Testa Rd., Uxbridge. 905-852-2534 OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM apt. washer/dryer each floor. Very quiet, exclusive, adult pre- ferred building. No pets. 905- 579-9016 OSHAWA BASEMENT Bachelor apartment, newly renovated, Adelaide/Gibbons, parking, laun- dry, air conditioned, single female preferred. Available March 15th. $650/month. First/last. Laura (905)404-1613, Margaret (905)725–8829, after- noons, evenings. OSHAWA King/Wilson Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities and parking included. 3-bdrm March lst. $975., 2-bdrm May 1st $869. Telephone (905)571-4912 until 6:30 p.m. OSHAWA, BEAUTIFUL 1-bed- room split level apartment in house. Available immediately. $680 includes all utilities cable, parking, laundry. Suit single Non-smoker, no pets. 905- 723–1492 OSHAWA, BRIGHT Large 2-bed- room basement apartment, north of Oshawa Centre, close to all amenities, available May lst $775/monthly. No pets, non- smokers preferred. Call (905) 743-0980 OSHAWA, beautiful one bed- room in renovated triplex, suitable for one working per- son, heat, parking, storage, laundry, yard. $690. Available April. Call (416) 322–7030 PICKERING - Liverpool/Hwy. 2, large new basement apt. Sep. entrance, 4 pc. bath, new win- dows throughout, laundry, park- ing, all utilities plus cable. No pets/smoking, $750/month. 905- 426–4197 PICKERING -1 B/R basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, park- ing, A/C. Available April 1, non- smoking $750/month + utilities. Call 905-839-8388 PICKERING - ONE BEDROOM new basement apartment, very bright, non smoker, no pets. $900 per mo. Available immedi- ately. (905) 509–6363 PICKERING GO,one-bedroom, basement, hardwood bdrm floor- ing, walk-out, private entrance, a/c, laundry, appliances, outdoor patio, parking, $750 all inclusive. No smoking/pets, lst/last. Immediate. Call Sherry 416-345- 5580 leave message. PICKERING -Quality 1 bed- room apartment, newly reno- vated with 4 piece bath and eat-in kitchen. $775/month in- clusive. Suits single profes- sional non smoker first/last 905-420-7347 416-574-0233 PICKERING, NEW LARGE, bright beautiful 1-bedroom walkout basement apartment, private entrance, no smokers, no pets. First/last. Available March 1st. References, utili- ties included. Call (905)839– 2774 ROSEBANK/FINCH,new lux- ury 1-bedroom basement apartment, private entrance, 9' hig ceilings, ideal for single professional, non-smoker, no pets. Avaiable April 1st. For more information call (905)837–3165 RUSSETT AVE.,N. off Simcoe 2- bdrm. apt., good location, well maintained 12-plex. Nice neigh- bourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $850. heating Cable/park- ing included, newly decorated, laundry facilities. No dogs. 905- 576–2982 10am-9pm OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 1 + 2 Bedrooms March, April & May from $729+$829/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm SOUTH AJAX,1 bedroom apt., separate entrance, no smoking, no pets, first & last, $650./mo. Available imme- diately, call 905-426–1709. SOUTH OSHAWA, large 1 bedroom basement apt. no smoking/pets, laundry, park- ing cable, suitable for single, first last, $700., avail. April 1, evenings 905-728–2227 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. TYRONE VILLAGE,North of Bowmanville, spacious 2 bed- room apartment in historical 4 plex, main floor, parking and laundry facilities, $675 plus hydro. (905) 576–3830 WHITBY - one bedroom $730. Available April lst. Office hours 9-5pm Monday-Friday & 6pm-8pm Monday - Thurs- day (905)665–7543. WHITBY - large apt , 1-bdrm, gas f/p, eat-in kitchen, private entrance, parking, $850 inclu- sive. Avail anytime. No smoking/pets. First, last, ref- erences. Call (905)666–7529 WHITBY - ONE BDRM on Go bus route, private entrance, laundry facilities, all inclusive $655/month. First & last required. Avail. immedi- ately (905)655–7277 WHITBY 2-BEDROOM main floor of house, close to down- town, own laundry, large kitchen, $895/month plus hy- dro. Call (905)665–7662. WHITBY BEAUTIFUL one bed- room basement apt. Sep. en- trance, kitchen with laundry, parking, walk to downtown, suitable for single, non smok- ing, no pets. $700/including utilities. 905-666–4866 WHITES/FINCH,One bedroom large basement, laundry, kitchen, sep. entrance, no smoking/pets. Near 401. Available April 1st. $800/month. 905-831–0372 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Haylock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666-3211. Condominiums For Rent180 3 BEDROOM condo on Pickering parkway, main floor unit with washer/dryer, utilities extra. Available immediately. Call 905- 985–9879. WESTNEY/HWY. 2.Two bed- rooms, 2 full bathrooms, newly refurbished, near amenities. Sauna, fitness room, pool, first/last $1275/mo. all inclusive except cable. Available immedi- ately. 905-831-9248. 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 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. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSES for rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. BRAND NEW 3200 sq.ft. all brick home, 4- bedrooms, appliances, hard- wood floors, double car ga- rage, $2700 plus utilities/ Available March 1st. Call Gar- ry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and scheduling). AJAX 3-BEDROOM upper level of house, newly renovat- ed, parking, laundry. $900 monthly plus 2/3 utilities. Availablity flexible, credit check, No pets. Call Frank (416)616–7776 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM bunga- low, clean, hardwood, air, deck, parking, $1150 + 2/3 utilities. ALSO 2-bedroom basement apartment, clean, parking & laundry. $750 +1/3 utilities. Both Available April 1st, first/last. Call (416)568- 1437 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM main floor, bright, spacious. Close to schools, shopping. 4 ap- pliances, 2 car parking. Non- smoking/pets. $1100 + 1/2 utilities. Call Richard week- days (416)865-7864, even- ings/weekends 905-686-9662 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - large private one bedroom house, suitable for single pro- fessional. Dagmar/Lakeridge Rd. area. $800/hydro included. References 905-655–3096 HARMONY/OLIVE - 3-bdrm bungalow, gas heat, $1215+ utilities. No pets. Credit check. Avail. April 1st. First & last required. (905)668–7878 WHITBY,Rossland /Garrard, professional preferred, non smoker, spacious 4 bedroom, basement not included. 2 1/2 washrooms, 5 appliances, ja- cuzzi, fireplace, hardwood floors, central vac, available immediately, $1450 plus utili- ties. Contact Gloria for ap- pointment. 416-994-3751. Townhouses For Rent190 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOME, freshly painted & renovated, 2 appliances, backyard, garage, 1975 Memory Lane, Finch/ Liverpool area. $1160+ utili- ties. Avail. April 1st. Call (416)724-0404. COURTICE - newer area. 3 bedroom end unit townhouse. 6 appliances, close to every- thing, c/air, gas fireplace, fenced backyard, garage, Available April 1st. Fist/last $1200 plus utilities. No pets. Call days 905-436-7551 only til 5; After 5, please call 905- 242-2376. NEWLY RENOVATED 2 + 1 bedroom townhouse in Osha- wa, 4 appliances, parking. First & last. Avail. immediate- ly. No pets. $1150/mo. inclu- sive. Call Ross 1-416-418- 8471 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 Main floor 3 bed. bungalow. Parking, laundry fac., close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 BEST BUY Hotlist Reveals 10 best buys in your specific price range. Free recorded message 1-877-551-0177 ID#1040 Sutton Group Omega Realty Inc. HYACINTH HAIR REMOVAL No need for a salon visit. Sugaring services (similar to waxing) offered in the convenience of your home. Non-irritating, 100% natural. Contact us for prices and appointments. 416-258-9084 hyacinth@inorbit.com NEW HOMES SALES Excellent opportunity for exp. New Home Sales Person. Fax resume to 416-650-1232 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 6, 2002 PAGE 11 A/P LAKERIDGE HEALTH Operating Room Registered Nurses full-time, part-time & job-share opportunities Come to Lakeridge and join our busy 11-room Surgical Suite. Working with a highly skilled healthcare team in a fast-paced environment, we will provide you with an extensive orientation and continuing educational opportunities. The successful candidates will possess: current registration with the CNO; BCLS and ACLS certificates; recent experience in an operating room and/or successful completion of a Certified Operating Room post-graduate course; demonstrated sound judgement, observation, and patient assessment skills; tact and empathy with patients and staff. Lakeridge Health offers: Educational Funding, Flexible Scheduling, and Relocation Assistance!!! Please contact us at: Recruitment, Lakeridge Health 1-850 Champlain Ave., Oshawa, ON LIJ 8R2 Tel: 905-576-8711 ext. 3629 or 1-866-703-2072 Fax: 905-721-4865 e-mail: recruitment@lakeridgehealth.on.ca For more details, please visit the Jobs/Available Positions section of our website at: www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca Join our team of dedicated and skilled professionals! • Oshawa Site • 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER Highly motivated RN with community and administrative experience. Must have computer skills. Experience with Occupa- tional Health an asset. Must be able to problem solve, be flexi- ble, and have excellent commu- nication skills. Fax resumes to: (905) 579-2539 88 Centre St. N., Oshawa, Ontario LlG 4B6 Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted Sassy's Ristorante Full Time/Part Time Now accepting resumes for Kitchen staff & Service Staff. Applicants should be able to work in a fast paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills essential. • Competitive wages • Full benefits Resumes should be submitted in person between the hours of 2-5 Mon. - Thurs. Att: Kitchen Manager No phone calls please. 3050 Garden St. N. Whitby, Ont. 540 Hotel/Restaurant 540 Hotel/Restaurant 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 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 www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent Auction Sale Bruce Kellett Auctions Selling items for Mr. & Mrs. Jim McMullen of Pontypool, house sold & others at Malcolm Sale Arena, 13200 Old Scugog Rd, South of Blackstock Sat. Mar. 9 at 10:30am Double pedestal Phyfe table, red Indian napkin, silver overlay plate, brass items, power weed wacker, new lumber, Stihl Chain Saw (3 years old), dinner set, gar- den tiller, food products: cereal, juices, salmon & many more boxes, hand tools, fur coat, exc. bike, good china & glass. Many more items. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 PLEASE NOTE There is no 10% buyers premium at this location McCristall Auction 33 Hall Street, Oshawa formerly known as Myles King Auction Auctions held every Tuesday’s at 5:30pm AUCTION - 2 DAY SALE Thurs. March 7th - 5pm & Sat. Mar 9th - 10am at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE Selling home & home office from a Belleville home plus contents of home of Mrs. Nayman of Tor- onto, moving to nursing home. THURS., 5pm -2 automo- biles 1991 Dynasty and 1991 Hyundai, both run good but need some work sold as is, 2 dr. FF fridge & 30" stove both white, nearly new excell air conditioner, excell dishwasher, 2 VCRs, kitchen table & chair set, excell oak computer desk, excell oak wall unit, electronic typewriter, 3pc sofa set, personal Xer- ox photo copier, paper shredder, small file cabinets other of- fice related small articles, 3 bedroom sets, selection small household articles, dishes, etc., lamps, pictures, mirrors, desk, chair, selection lawn & garden tools, plus more, SAT. March 9th - 10:00 a.m. - excellent dining room and bed- room sets, both signed Bassett A quality furniture manufactur- er, good bed sofa, excell ant. Dunken Phyfe dining room table with chairs, ant. oak table & chairs, old trunk, walnut cedar chest, sofa & love seat, coffee & end tables, miscellaneous ant. side chairs, what knot stand, ant. child's wicker rocker, cast iron bridge lamp, hall credenza, magazine stand, small tables, selection small collectables, Crown Derby tea set, Limoge tea service, pressed glass, small Royal Doulton figur- ines, post cards, Stirling pcs., collection salt & peppers, oil lamps, books, jewellery, dishes, glass, knick knacks, etc. both sales NO RESERVES. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT SHORT NOTICE Lions Club - Elgin Street, Cobourg (South of 401 East of 45) Thursday March 7th 6:30 pm (Preview From 5:30) FURNITURE PARTIAL LISTING ONLY:Outstanding French Marquetery Desk with leather top, Curved glass corner china cabinets, (9) pce. walnut dining table set with 8 chairs, mahogany carved queen size bed, federal style bookcase with eagle accents; Pr of French Medallion back side chairs (exec. condition); grandfather clock; mahogany 3 dr. china cabinet with bonnet top, Victorian style roll-arm chaise lounge; console ta- bles, elaborately carved mirrors, Lyre-based Duncan Phyfe tables; tea cart; hand painted commode with floral motif; primitive carved bookcase C/W 2 bottom draw- ers; Beautiful salon set; gramophone; primitive carved bench; linen press; approx. 6'6" heavily carved armoire (suitable for entertainment unit); chevelle mirror; Louis XVI medallion-back side chair; several occasional Canadiana style cupboards; ornate inlaid French marble-top commodes and side tables; mahogany bookcases; chaise lounge; drop-front desk; rustic jam cupboard; Pr. unusual birdseye maple side tables with marble tops; French commode with burled Kingswood and subtle Omolu Mounts "A Must See"; deacon's bench; hand painted craft cabinet; 8 drawer, 6 bottle wine rack; hall chest; Library table; country harvest table C/W 6 curved back primitive style chairs; 7-drw. inlaid lingerie cabinet; gentleman's 8-drw. highboy with buried inlaid fronts; Heavily carved mahogany king size bed; French provincial curio cabinet; wardrobe; teak walnut nesting tables with iron legs; Carved pedestals; several occa- sional side tables; Blanket boxes; Unusual carved cabinet; Canadiana dining table with hand forged accents; elaborate 2 dr. wrought iron wine rack 5' high with 71 bottle capacity, mahogany bachelors chest, coat rack. MISC. & COLLECTIBLES Large selection of leaded glass, reveres painted, Puffy and porcelain table & floor lamps; bronze based Torchere lamp; bronze pedestals; candelabra sets; glassware; beautiful selection of collectible art Glass & imported glassware; Royal Doulton Figur- ines; China; Royal Limoge; Chinz Satsums; ETC; Remington Bronzes "After the Mas- ter" - Cheyene - Horse Thief many classic bronze statues & urns, PR. of Bronze cranes 47' & 55" high; Bronze figure Sea Captain 20" high; Bronze Ballerina; 5' Bronze lady holding an Urn; Small wood and hand forged sea chest; - approx. 15 hand knotted Persian Carpets ranging in size 3'x5' to 7'x10' Persian; Chabeh. Ba- lulch, Tabriz. Bukara, Turkman, etc., Collection of oil paintings, limited edition, studio and decorator prints by well known Canadian and American Artists, featuring a tribute collection by the group of seven Artist A.J. Casson, etc. etc., Far too many to list from this great collection; 27" colour television, microwave, etc. AUCTIONEERS NOTE One of our finest offerings ever, a wide variety and selection of superior quality, something for everyone for home or office; Too many items to list; TERMS: No charge to register, payment by cash, approved cheque, interact, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Sale Subject to additions and deletions DIRECTIONS; 401- east to Hwy 45, Cobourg south to 2nd set of lights, Elgin St. turn lest (East) - Hall is on your right 1/4 mile (Watch for signs) AUCTIONEER: Les Brittan ESTATE AUCTION SALE Grist Mill Auction Centre Newtonville MARCH 8th, FRIDAY,6 P.M. Selling the interesting contents from a Leskard home, old drop leaf table, antique oak secretary, 2 pc. wine chesterfield suite (circa 1945), telephone table and chair, pine recreational furniture, household effects, occasional chairs, occasional tables, OG clock, crocks, microwave, 3 door side by side fridge, 30 in. stove, dryer, gas bbq, Johnson 5.5 outboard motor, garden tools, bikes, 30 ft. alum extension ladder, new light fixtures, cement ornaments, misc. tools, numerous collectibles and antiques, Persian carpets, 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 - Pethick and Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon Sat. Mar. 9, 2002 @ 5:30. Open 4. From 401 Ext. 431 at Bowmanville, North 8 mi. on Hwy. 57 to Con. Rd. 8, turn east at Firehall to Haydon. Desk, Misc. furniture, Dishes, Glassware, Coins, Costume jewllery, Group of Seven prints, Lamps, Patio Furniture, Baby furniture, 91 Oldsmobile Sierra, tools, many more articles. Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, M/C. Auctioneer Don Ste- phenson 905-263–4402 or 705-277-9829. Barn Hours, Mon.-Wed.-Thurs.-Noon-6 pm. Call Don Now to con- sign for Good Friday Auction. Upcoming Auctions: Tools and other articles from a Hardware Store Clo- sure to be sold at the barn on March 16 @ 10:30 am. & Sat. night auction @ 5:30 AUCTION SALE MONDAY, MARCH 11th, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. Pre-view starts @ 4:00 P.M. Held at Masonic Hall, 14 Cassels Rd. E., Brooklin ITEMS:Glass and china, small furniture, porcelain dolls, signs, pictures, bear figures, kitchen set. ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES:Radios, lamps, Pine dining room set, oak table & chairs, old "Sylvester" tractor seat, German lamp, too many items to list. TOYS & COLLECTABLES: Dinky, match books. THIS IS A MUST SEE!! Plan to Attend! Terms: Cash or Cheques. For More Information Call Auctioneer BONNIE BROOKS (905) 432-2124 *Snack Bar on Premises* CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 8th @ 5:00 pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Walnut buffet, iron bed brass trim, Ginger bread clock, O.G. clock, mickey Mouse egg cup, modern & antique dressers & chests of drawers, wicker chair, chester- fields & matching chairs, Co-oil lamps, flat-top trunks, single & double box springs & mattresses, wooden high chair, maple table & 4 chairs, crocks, wooden rocking chair, 2 door refrigerator, automatic washer & dryer, 10ft. church pew, coffee & end tables, square extension table, maple desk, pine chesterfield set, Winchester model 1897, 12ga. pump , over under 12 ga., plus other guns, cutter, steel wheeled covered horse drawn wagon, qty. clothes racks, pictures, chi- na, glass,, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers RR#1 Little Britain, (705) 786-2183 DEALS 4 U Presents an Auction at Whitby Moose Lodge Unit 3, 119 Consumers Dr., Whitby Sat. Mar. 9 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. Mar. 10 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tools, musical instruments, videos, CDs, cassettes, housewares, gift items, elect. motors, 3 Hp outboard motor, board games, figurines, sports equipment, much more! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Info (905)666–2609, (905)571-6848 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. March 7th, 7:00 P.M. PREVIEW: 12 NOON TO SALE TIME ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE: pair of matching chalet circ. 1890 oak bowfront carved lead glass buffets (a must), antique wardrobe, washstand, night ta- bles and dresser all matching, french decorated solid cherry sideboard buf- fet, turn of century circ. 1900 5 pc. birds eye maple bedroom set, hand painted Italian commode, pillar carved circ. 1910 magnificent 2 pc. 4 dr. raised panel oak sideboard, pair of kidney french tuff back fireside chairs with age, 9 pc. mah. diningroom suite circ. 1930; mah. serpentine front buf- fet, old marble top oak end tables, vintage hall rack with antique brass hook, mission oak dresser with matching end tables, pine entertainment unit, bookcase and wine rack, too many items to list. GLASSWARE AND CHINA - Waterford crystal clock, old Flow Blue bowl, set of 6 vintage oriental bone dishes, Staffordshire English miniature Toby mugs, Limoges France, Cobalt blue vases, English cups and saucers, German chargers, discontinued Royal Winton Chintz, assorted old china, old cut crys- tal vases. This sale will have over 85 assortment of lots in this category. SPECIAL INTERESTS:Antique clocks as follows: old brass clock, 3 pc. porce- lain clock with stand circ. 1920; figural clock with candlesticks, bronze clock with candelabra, art deco clock (marble) with pillars, Delf (Holland) vintage complete luncheon set, grandfather clock, 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 EXCELLENT ESTATE AUCTION Sunday, March 10th, 10:00 a.m. (Viewing 9:00) Antiques, Collectables, Household Effects & 2 Vehicles 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 a quality selection from an older home, plus quality inclusions, 2 flat-to- walls, exc. oak sideboard, set 5 oak chairs, duncan phyfe table & chairs, couches, washstands, parlour tables, harvest table, bedroom sets, pail bench, blanket & wood boxes, old lamps, hall tree, antique safe, drum tables, vanity, settee, old cupboards, misc. chairs & rockers, quilts, old linen, pictures, glass & china, old pop signs & stands, advertising pcs, cheese & butter boxes, desks, lg. school bell, quality glass & china, collectables kitchen & country, sewing machine, book case, 1994 Transport Van & 1980 Z28 Camaro (reserves), plus many more rare, unique & useful articles. Terms, Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac & Cheque. Call For All Your Auction Needs. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 Gary Hill Auctions (Div. of 1361082 Ontario Limited) Uxbridge Office 905-852-9538 Toll Free 800-654-4647 Cellular 416-518-6401 Fax 905-852-1067 AUCTION SAT. MARCH 9th - 10:00 a.m. Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles & Household items from the estate of the late Dorothy Oliver of Queensville + 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: 1920’s classic style fireplace mantle (painted blue), slightly bowed oak buffet w/beveled mirror, 4’ oak C-roll top & oak child’s desks, walnut corner cabinet w/2 gl. doors, pine jam cpbds., d/r stes. incl. 9 pc. oak repro.; tables - maple w/6 chairs & leaf (1 yr, old), oak ped., pine d/l, pine, 1/4 cut oak side w/drawer & wal. gate leg; washstands, lg. qty, chairs/rockers; Jacques & Hayes platform rocker, Gibbard tea wagon w/tray, plate rail, sofa bed, recliner, wal. hi boy chest w/beaded drawers, unique wal. hi boy, wal. & pine chests of drawers, beveled swing mirrors, high bedstead, wal. db. bed, gossip bench, hall tree, carpets, oak fern stand, early painted pine & lg. blanket boxes, dye cpbd., pine book shelf, sewing mach., TV, stoves incl. 3 yr. Moffat stove & fridges incl. 1 yr. Crosley; washers (1-1yr.) dryers (1-gas & 1 yr.); Restaurant Equipment: 6’ deli counter, 4’ fish counter, 8’ (new) & 5’ freezer w/gl. sliding lids; 4’ pop cooler. 4’ produce cooler, shelving, smalls; China, Glass, Silver & Jewelry: Edward VIII Myotts “Crowning” (setting/8); Bavarian dinnerware (setting/12, white w/gold), chintz, German collector & ironstone plates, qty. teacups, 6 pc. blue enamel bathroom set, enamelware, carnival biscuit jar, sterling coffee pot -hallmark London 1873; s/p tray, cream & sugar; 2 chests of s/p - 1 serv./8; tea service, qty. 10 antique gold/silver pocket watches; inlay jewelry box; Collectibles: Man’s Size 40 black Persian lamb coat w/leather (excellent). black hat; 1930’s dominoes (double nine) in org. box, 1950’s red Christmas bulbs, lg. collection military buttons, pins, badges; parlour lamp, milk glass finger lamp, oil lamps, Aladdin style hanging lamp, art nouveau clock, high neck black duck decoy, qty. old books, accordion, records, maps-Texaco, Shell; sm. loom, sausage maker, cobblers bench, butter table, bread paddle, pine dough box, flax hackle, salesman’s sample cast stove, wooden golf clubs, buggy bench seat, old bottles & ephemera, tins, corn seeder, hunting & butter boxes, crocks, luggage cart, 2 singer feather weight sewing mach., Art - Ltd. Editions, lg. qty. pictures & ant. frames incl. clover leaf; hat boxes, dolls, butter press & ladle, trivets, cast door stops, sealers, copper boiler, Sports Cards incl. 1953 Parkhursts, 1930’s baseball punch out card-mint; Coins: Silver dollars & halves, certified uncirculated Lg. Pennies 1881H, 1894, 1908, ‘14, ‘16, ‘18, ‘20 & certified 5 cent silver 1902, ‘10, ‘13, ‘18, ‘19, ‘20 + other misc., Mint Sets, etc.; Outdoor, Tools & Misc.: Lumber - 1/4 cut oak & walnut; bird houses & feeders, 1950’s Johnson Seahorse 5 hp outboard motor, lawnmowers - 1 self prop., rototiller, old tools, block planes, adzes, qty. hand tools, power & garden tools. 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 sale - “Easter” Sat., March 30th ESTATES & ANTIQUES STORE CLOSINGS MCCRISTALL AUCTIONS (905) 725-5751 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13th, 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Newmarket Home selling at NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and chair, bedroom siute, kitchenette, microwave, TV, VCR, entertainment unit, chests, lamps, prints, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 530 Sales Help & Agents AUCTION NOTICES 160 Business Opportunities 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent FULL TIME employed,single mature lady seeks one bed- room apartment in Pickering to Bowmanville area. Tele- phone (416) 335–7909 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. 1-BEDROOM Westney Heights-Ajax. Everything in- cluded. parking, access to backyard, share kitchen, livin- groom, family room, etc. Phone access. Non-smoker preferred. Immediate. First/last. $425. Near 401/Go. (905)426-6674 2 FURNISHED rooms $100 & $75/week. N.E. Oshawa, nice private home, parking, cable, laundry. Suitable for working person. Call Rita (905)427- 0077 or evenings (905)579– 9499. AJAX - FULLY FURNISHED 2ND FLOOR bed-sitting room, in new home.Digital cable, TV included. Separate full kitchen and laundry, central air, no smoking or pets, (905)686– 3437 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 BROOKLIN - Partially fur- nished room on upper floor in quiet building, available now. Suit adult male. New broad- loom and paint. $475/month. Call 905-424-9743. Furnished room, immediate. Adelaide/Mary. Bath en suite, share kitchen and living room, $400 per mo. lst last. working person prefered. (905) 721– 8795 FURNISHED ROOM in clean luxurious home, non-smok- ing, working person preferred, satellite, parking, central air, lots of extras. Immediate. lst/ last, Westney S. area. $425. (905) 426–2411 TAUNTON/SIMCOE 1 room for rent. $400. First & last, share with 1 other kitchen, living- room, bathroom, laundry, ca- ble, sep. entrance. Avail. im- mediately. No pets. 905-576- 8670. Shared Accommodation194 FURNISHED ROOM to let in executive home. Share all facilities. Suitable for profes- sional. Durham College, North Oshawa area. Call Chris evenings 905-720-4442 HOUSE TO SHARE -North Oshawa, female preferred. $375/month inclusive. Park- ing, cable, phone and laundry. Available May 1st.. Call 905- 571-1902 after 5. 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 Hobbies & Crafts237 FOLK ART classes available, all levels, beginners our spe- ciality, one stroke beginners seminars also available. Shift workers accommodated. Call (905) 576-3947 for informa- tion. Tutoring Service279 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. 13 PCE. DINING ROOM SET Pickled oak finish, hutch buf- fet +table, 2 captains & 8 side chairs w/upholstered seats + backs in green. Asking $3000. Call 905-261-1433 (local) BOX TRAILER 12'X6'X4' high. with removable top. $950. 905-433–0775. 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 2 - pc. front projections systems, over $10,000 new, save thousands on a used system. Watch TV on a 120"+ image. Connect your cable/VCR/DVD/Satellite/ Games/or computer. $1500. Call Tim at 905-571-1963; Graco triple stroller, like new, used one month, $350. 905-571–1963 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Washers reg/extra-cap $149/up. Dryers extra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Selection 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. ANTIQUE MAPLE Hoosier cupboard $850; Settlement House navy plaid sofa, chair + footstool $950; Settlement House Colonial oval braided rug 10'x13', new $1495, ask- ing $750. 905-623-3293 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 surround- ing 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. COMPUTER - PentiumII 266 - 64MB Ram, 4 GBHDD, 56K modem, CD Rom, floppy, keyboard, speakers/mouse, 17" SVGA monitor, good qual- ity, $350. Can deliver and set up. 905-439–4789 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. DINING ROOM GLASS TABLE modern style with 6 chairs, $1500. Kitchen table, glass top with 6 chairs, green wrought iron, $800. 905-571– 9465 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, with hu card $300; H & HU card programming, installa- tion available. Kirks Satellite 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 FRIDGE $300 STOVE $200, 2 yr. old Kenmore. Excellent condition. Must sell. Tele- phone (905) 837–7777 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. SUFFERING - Overweight, stress, fatigue, migraines, ADD, memory loss, eating & sleeping disorders, anxiety and PMS! Guaranteed you will be amazed! For free informa- tion & cassette please call 905-665-7080. KENMORE DRYER $75; Washer $175 or B/o; matching pair, heavy duty, full size, working condition. Call 905- 837-1701 KITCHEN TABLE and 2 chairs, excellent condition $200; used fridge and stove, best offer; wedding dress, new never used, size 9/10 $1,100; 905- 433–0123 LIVING ROOM COUCH - hon- ey brown $110. 905-373-6082. 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. MEN'S BLACK LEATHER COAT, 3/4 length, top quality, size 2X, $250. 905-373-6082. 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 NORMAN ROCKWELL Herit- age Plate Collection (Boxes & certificates included) The Ty- coon, also 1979 & 1981 Christmas plates. Asking $40 each. Call (905)668-2815 (snp) NURSES UNIFORMS, Lab, X- ray Tech, veterinary, dental, Durham College uniforms. Every Sat. & Sun. East Mall Plaza, 600 King St. E. Oshawa, (Wilson Rd., A&P Plaza). Rubi 905-579-0246. ORGAN - CONN 544, ideal for church, community or concert hall. Like new! Only $1100. Info call 905-623-3194 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. 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 POOL TABLE 4x8 Brunswick Anniversary Edition, includes wall rack, 6 cues, 2 sets of balls. Asking $1,350. Call Maurice (905)434–5707 POOL TABLE, excellent con- dition, quality "Olhausen", sol- id oak 4-1/2ft x 9ft. Pool plus snicker balls, cover, cues, etc. $4,900 o.b.o. Also Tiffany (pool table) light. Call 905- 668–9837 REFRIGERATOR (Kitchen Aid; Dryer; Front load washer (Kenmore heavy duty); Player piano rolls; boat heater (new); marine radio VHF Five (hand held); Pine coffee table; buffet; table & 4 chairs (white uphol- stered chairs); Microwave (large Kenmore); workshop shelving; Antique diningroom set - 8 chairs, carved, dark oak, large table; Large crystal chandelier; 4 filing cabinets, sell separately; Selectric typewriter. Call evenings & weekends 905-430–7478 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. TWO 2001 Birel Torsion carts with 6.5 hp Hondas. Immacu- late only used 5 times. Spare parts, 2 suits, tent and stands. 2 Alfanos with laptop. 4x8 - enclosed trailer. Must sell, leaving province. Asking $14,500 may separate. Call Tyler 905-372-5447. 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. WANTED:Above ground swimming pool and/or hot tub in good condition, will remove. Call Randy or Mary Ann 905- 576-3276 days; 905-432-9299 evening & weekends 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 "WOOD GUYS" FIREWOOD delivered. Maple/bush cord, beech/cherry, face, while stock lasts, (905)473-3333 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 CHIHUAHUA, very tiny,blond male, microchip, CKC, shots. Have reg. papers. $600. . 905- 576-4103 or 905-718-2974. I'M AN 8 MONTH OLD MALE shepherd/cross, had shots, with a very friendly personal- ity, and am Free to a loving home. Call 905-985-0365. Papillon Pups 6 weeks m- $450 f-$500 14 month f ready for breeding Call evenings 905-986-9955. Cars For Sale400 1986 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 4-cylinder, 5-speed, 4-door, AM/FM cassette, very good condition, no rust, 164,000 kms, runs great, reliable, cheap on gas, Certified/Emis- sions $1650. 905-922-8555 1987 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, white/blue interior, includes 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. 1988 MUSTANG 5-litre LX, Red, 177,000km, $3500 in up- grades spent in last year. Re- cent body&paint, shocks, front end, rims. Exceptional condi- tion $5900 certified/emis- sions. 905-404-1937 after 4-pm. 1990 FORD TEMPO LE, 4dr, 4 cyl. automatic, p.s., p.b., a/c, buckets & console. Mint con- dition. No rust. Mechanically A1. Must sell $1200. (905)404–8541 1990 PLYMOUTH LASER, 2 dr. auto, A/C, cruise, am/fm cassette, 134K, lady driven, $3000 as is. Call 905-721-1726. 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST LE 6-cylinder, 3.1L fuel-injected motor, automatic, 4-door, blue/silver 2-tone, factory alu- minum rims, air, cruise, tilt, delay wipers, AM/FM cas- sette. Runs and drives great, body no rust. Certified/Emis- sions $2500. 905-431-1209. 1990 TRACKER, great shape, asking $1800. Standard. Call 905-721-1778. 1991 Acura Integra LS Black, 2 door, 5 speed, loaded, 224 000km, $4900 obo. Please call Justin 905-619–2749 1991 CHEV CAVALIER,4dr, V6, auto, p.s., p.b., buckets & console, emission tested. Mechanically A1. $875. (905)404–8541 1991 FORD TAURUS, 3.0 L V6, white, 99,300 kms. auto, certified, e-tested, $4000 OBO. Call 905-668–1452. 1991 HONDA CIVIC DX, 4 dr, 5 spd, white w/tinted glass, only 152,000km, drives very well, and in very good shape. $3,700. Call Newell (905)424– 2116 1991 HYUNDAI EXCEL S.E.4 door, 4 cyl, 5 spd, excellent condition throughout, no rust. P/S, P/B. factory mags, Runs great. $750. 905-404-8541 1992 BUICK LESABRE cus- tom, excellent condition, very clean, cert. and e-tested, ask- ing $5,195 or best offer. Tele- phone (905) 433–0608 1992 BUICK LESABRE. Excel- lent condition, low miles, pdl, pw, p. seats. $5900. 905-576- 1320. 1992 MERCURY COUGAR LS, fully loaded, 2dr., 3.8L V6, auto, bucket seats, console. Mint throughout, no rust, me- chanically A1, needs rear brakes. Must sell $2150. (905)213-8918 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. 1995 GREEN WINDSTAR, pd, pw, pl, rear heat + air, runs excellent, no rust, easily cer- tified. 144K, $5500 firm. Call 905-728–3457 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 CHRYSLER CONCORDE 4dr, 50,000km, loaded. Certi- fied/emission tested, $15,500. Call (905)725–7677 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 2000 DURANGO RT, fully loaded, black AND 2001 Maz- da B3000 pickup, black. As- sume leases. Call Dave 905- 261-7098 CAR FOR SALE 1999 BLACK Pontiac Grand Am, excellent con- dition, 50,000km, selling cheap $15,500. Nazir 905-430–9445 OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED, rolling chassis, best offer. Spare parts available. Call (905)579–2000. USED CAR SALE - Everything Must Go!! '88 Jeep YJ as is; '93 Grand Cherokee; '95 Pon- tiac Sunrunner; '92 Lincoln Continental; '93 Chev. 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Licenced & fully insured (WSIB) 905-831-1706 The Casket StoreThe Casket Store ™ (905) 576-9199 97 King St. E. (Beside Oshawa Clinic) www.casketstoredurham.com SPRING SALE Buy any upright monument, flat marker or bronze marker NOW UNTIL APRIL 6, 2002 and receive a 10% DISCOUNT Order by March 13, 2002 For installation the week of Mother’s Day We Install in any cemetery in Ontario. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 191 Housing Wanted 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 268 Personals 710 Painting and Decorating 900 Dating Services Subscribe for 13 weeks of seven-day home deliver y.$3 4 9SPECIAL O F F E R p e r /w e e k i n c . G S T SUBSCRIBE TO THE STAR TO FIND OUT WHAT TORONTO HAS TO OFFER. Call 416-367-4500, or 1-800-268-9213 outside the GTA Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Weekends 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Offer expires April 14, 2002. Quote offer MLAD 3491. When you pay by credit card you will be automatically billed every five weeks. Delivery will continue after the 13-week introductory period at the regular weekend home delivery rate of $5.46 per week including GST. Offer limited to new subscribers who have not had home delivery for at least 30 days. Offer not valid in all delivery areas. Gift certificate will be mailed to you. Offer expires April 14, 2002. gift certificate. when you charge your subscription to your credit card (for automatic credit card billing only). FREE $25 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 6, 2002 PAGE 13 A/P P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 6, 2002 PICKERING —The St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School Monarchs senior boys’ basketball team will play the best right out of the gate at the provincial high school basketball championships in Windsor, starting tonight (Wednesday). The Monarchs, seeded 12th in the 18-team On- tario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Quad-A Senior Boys’Basketball Cham- pionship, will play the top-seeded Eastern Com- merce Saints from east Toronto in their opener tonight at 6 p.m. St. Mary coach Mike Gordensky notes his team’s ranking and their first-round contest against top-ranked Saints weren’t entirely unexpected. “I figured we would be seeded from 10th to 12th, so we’re ranked exactly where I thought we would be,” he says. “We’ll play anybody. As I said, to be able to compete at OFSAA is icing on the cake (to our season).” While Eastern Commerce is a perennial Toron- to hoops powerhouse that has produced the likes of Charlotte Hornets centre Jamaal Magloire, Gorden- sky is nonetheless upbeat about his team’s chances entering Wednesday’s OFSAA opener. “Obviously, on paper, it’s a mismatch, but they’ve never seen us before and we don’t get much respect out here. I think we’re a good team and I think us, Dunbarton and Pickering High can beat any team in the province. I know our kids won’t be intimidated by them. There’s no pressure on us, that’s for sure.” The Monarchs earned the right to represent the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) at the provincial tournament after shock- ing rival Pickering High School Trojans 63-58 in the regional championship game last Thursday. 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