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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2002_03_31PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER A little nip and Guerrieri off and tuck for you? racing in U.S. FEATURE/8 SPORTS/24 PRESSRUN 44,400 32 PAGES SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2002 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND Pickering Town Centre (905)837-1212 Whitby Mall (905)725-1212 843 King St. W., Oshawa (905)576-1212 Peterborough Portage Place (705)749-1212 ® www.blaisdale.com16 mths - grade 8 6 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Best Private School Blaisdale MONTESSORI School As voted by Ajax/Pickering Readers’ Choice Awards OPEN HOUSE - Elementary Pickering Campus April 3 415 Toynevale Rd. 7 p.m. NOW OPEN!NOW OPEN! Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 12pm-3pm 239 Station St. HWY. 401 Westney Rd.Harwood Ave.See us from the 401 in Ajax! A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo A world of goodness AJAX ––Blaisdale Montessori School students welcomed the world to their classrooms this week as part of Independent Schools Week. Pupils celebrated various cultures and came dressed in traditional clothes. Marking the event are (from left) Rochelle Konn, Asha Ramnarace and Amia Ogieva. Interchange woes continue See TAXES page 5 AJAX — Community Care warns some “isolated and lone- ly people” may not receive their meals on wheels unless more volunteers pitch in. Drivers are needed here Mondays,Wednesdays and Fri- days for no longer than 90 min- utes once a week, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The or- ganization is also looking for someone to pack the meals for distribution. This person is needed for no longer than two hours Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Community Care notes in a press release that packing is an important job for the program, because meals cannot be deliv- ered if they aren’t packed first. Anyone who can donate time can call Community Care at 905-686-3331. Give a care and help Community Care But Durham won’t pull out yet over escalating costs on Hwy. 401 project BY JACQUIE MCINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––Durham council stopped short of pulling back its fi- nancial commitment to two Hwy. 401 interchanges, opting instead to wait until after a meeting with the Province next month. Pickering Councillor Mark Holland called on council to with- draw from a memorandum of un- derstanding with the Province to fund 22 per cent of interchanges at Lakeridge Road in Whitby and Stevenson Road in Oshawa. Under the agreement, the Province is to pay for 67 per cent of the inter- change costs while the Region is on the hook for 22 per cent and the area municipality for 11 per cent. But estimated costs on the two projects, along with an Ajax inter- change already well under con- struction, have almost doubled since the initial agreement and could go higher, said Coun. Hol- land. Originally the cost to the Re- gion was about $17 million. The price tag is now estimated at $29 million. “It is unreasonable and irra- tional. We have talked about core services and we’re having tough debates in our budget process I’d rather not be having. At the very least we should say either you pay for the increased costs or you walk away,” he said. In 1999, the Region ap- proached the Province about con- structing the three interchanges. The Region asked the Province to consider building the interchanges, which are needed to support devel- City taxes headed up 7.5 per cent Pickering councillors vote Tuesday on 2002 budget BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING ––City taxpay- ers are likely to face a 7.5-per cent increase in the municipal portion of their 2002 property taxes, in a bud- get expected to be passed Tuesday by council. “Staff was able to find some ad- ditional revenues,” said Mayor Wayne Arthurs, explaining how budget deliberations last week were able to drive down initial pro- jections of a 9.5-per cent hike. “Subject to approval on Tuesday it’ll be 7.5 per cent, give or take a tenth, and that’s less than two per cent on the total tax bill.” The City’s Chief Administrative Officer Tom Quinn confirmed the actual increase would be 7.66 per cent. He said much of the money in this year’s budget would go to See DURHAM page 7 Hi, I'm Patricia Carley. I live with my husband, Ken. 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Weight Loss A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 Positive Changes Hypnosis BY MARTIN DERBYSHIRE Staff Writer PICKERING –– In what has now become an annual address, one concerned and politically active Pickering resident read his “wish list” to City councillors in a recent visit. Sylvain Trepanier, also the Pick- ering East Shore Community Asso- ciation’s vice-president, read a laun- dry list of ideas, including ways to open the municipal council’s process to the public and improve the City’s image. “We are a city and we ought to act like one and show it,” he said in explaining the City’s sign on the 401 is small and difficult to see and perhaps a larger sign or one indicat- ing directions to the tourism office in the central library would be more appropriate. He also suggested a 30-minute question period for the public once a month at the first council meeting to help improve public involvement in the council process and revive grassroots democracy. He said no statutory meetings should be held in July or August so “hot topics” aren’t addressed during the summer time when many, in- cluding councillors and the mayor, are on vacation and added that lengthy councillors’ speeches at public meetings should be cut off. “As delegations are limited to only 10 minutes why not limit coun- cillors to the same time?” he asked. “It could lead to more productive meetings.” Mr. Trepanier, a fixture in the gallery at council meetings, also asked for council’s full attention during delegations. “You owe it to the people,” he said. “It is simply a matter of respect to listen to them without sideline discussions.” Mr. Trepanier also sits on the li- brary board; an unpaid committee of council, and questioned why some committees are paid and others are not. “If they’re doing it only for the dollars that’s the wrong reasons,” he said. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland addressed the “wish list” saying many of Mr. Trepanier’s ideas “have merit” and added council may consid- er them. He said when Mr. Trepanier first brought the idea of a question period to council he thought it would just be- come an opportunity for those with hidden agendas or ambi- tions to attack councillors, but some “good refinements” to the plan have him taking a more serious look at the possibility of its imple- mentation. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 PAGE 3 P Pickering resident’s ‘wish list’pitched to City councillors PineRidge Arts Council meets Wednesday PICKERING ––The Pine Ridge Arts Council holds its annual general meeting Wednesday, April 3. It’s at the Waterfront Bistro, 590 Liv- erpool Rd., S.. The evening starts at 7 p.m. with harpist Liane James and a mu- sical presentation by The Random Notes. Guest speaker is Anna Lynne Murphy. There will also be an art exhib- it. 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Mr. Quinn added salary increases and debt financing would also be a big part of where ratepayers tax dollars would end up. “The problem is the revenues are just not there,” he said, explaining why a minimal amount of large capital pro- jects received the go-ahead in this year’s budget. “Right now we have just one- per cent growth in development.” And, he said instead of building a new fire hall in the north and funding a pontoon boat and docks connecting the east and west spits of Frenchman’s bay along the waterfront trail, the City will only begin the review and design phas- es of those projects this year. He said GO transit money funnelled back to the municipality and cash from the Provincial Offences Act have gone a long way to reducing this year’s tax in- crease, but additional revenue sources will continue to be a dire need for Pick- ering in the years ahead. Mr. Quinn also said as long as devel- opment is slow in the north and restrict- ed to infill in the south, the days of building additional facilities in the city without partnerships are over. “The (Don Beer) Arena is a prime example. By working it out with the (sports groups) we got it done, but only through partnership,” he said. TAXES from page 1 195 WESTNEY RD. (South of 401), AJAX (905) 427-6796 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, WARRANTY APPROVED RADIATOR FLUSH & FILL SPECIAL $39.95 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL CANNOT COMBINE COUPON WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. from Ask for your VIP oil change card OFFER EXPIRES MAY 31, 2002 How long has it been? $19 from COUPON EXPIRES May 31, 2002 OIL & FILTER CHANGE Includes 21 PT. 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It won’t be easy, of course, trying to get voters to forget Stockwell Day. Mr. Harper’s first order of busi- ness might be to retrench, find out where the Alliance is and then try to rebuild and repair the damage done during two years of Stock. A fiscal conservative to the nth degree, Mr. Harper will have to convince Cana- dians a right-wing government is what they want. Many Canadians have had similar governments for the past few years. Here in Ontario, it goes back to 1995. In that time, we’ve had teacher strikes, overcrowded emergency wards and an overall decline in the health-care system (to be fair, health-care problems predate the current provincial government), tax cuts, a reorganized and reduced gov- ernment. It’s been, to say the least, a contentious time. Perhaps that contentiousness was a reason Progressive Conservatives picked Ernie Eves as their new leader. While he didn’t offer much in the way of policy positions during the leadership campaign, Mr. Eves did indicate he’s not another Mike Harris. The political centre, here we come. Mr. Harris and many in his party would have fit right in with the Al- liance. Several, including Tony Clement, played a big role in form- ing the Alliance. Now, they’ll have to work under a man who wants to take the party — horror of horrors — closer to the centre. Obviously, this further splitting of the right only hurts the conservative cause. A schism is becoming a chasm. If Stephen Harper says he can’t work with Joe Clark and the federal PCs because the party is too centrist, how will he work with Mr. Eves? Mr. Eves won’t want to be too aligned with the Alliance as he tries to put a kinder, gentler face on his party. The hard-right Alliance and the possibly softer-right Ontario PCs are again angering conservatives and somewhere, Liberals are laughing. Which way is the right way? Federal, provincial conservative parties go in opposite directions with new leaders Liberal leader wants board to let gay student bring date To the editor: An open letter to Durham Catholic District School Board trustees: I am writing about the recent decision by principal Mike Powers not to permit Marc Hall, a gay student at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School, to attend the prom with his boyfriend. From statements made by rep- resentatives of the school board, it would appear you support that decision. I urge you to reconsider. Marc is not hurting anyone. He just wants to go to his prom. As Canadians, we are so fortunate to live in a free, democratic society (one founded on equality and mutual respect regardless of gender, background, faith or sexual orientation). I believe your deci- sion is unfair and that it offends the free- doms that have made Canada a welcome home for people in all their diversity. By refusing to allow him to attend the prom with his companion, Marc Hall is being denied some of his most basic rights as a human being and as a Canadi- an. There is nothing more basic than hav- ing the right to choose one’s companions. In Marc’s case, I cannot understand how the decision to invite his boyfriend to his high school prom poses a threat to Catholic education. As parents and educators, we hope to instil good values and judgment in our young people. The Catholic faith may teach, advise and counsel Marc, but ulti- mately we must respect the fact he has been given free will to make his own de- cisions about his relationships. For Marc Hall, the upcoming spring prom is a milestone event, a time to cele- brate the end of another successful school year. Like his classmates, he has been looking forward to it for months. But, un- like his classmates, Marc doesn’t have the right to choose who will accompany him. I urge you to give Marc that opportunity. I am appealing to you as a Canadian, as a Catholic and as the father of four to change your decision. It is the right thing to do. Dalton McGuinty, MPP Leader of the Official Opposition Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 *** The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 31, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Thank goodness decisions at the Region of Durham are not made solely by the Durham finance committee. Showing the good sense to ignore the committee’s odd rec- ommendation to drop three new roving emergency SUV vehicles and the paramedics to man them, council decided to go ahead with the vehicles and staff. The bean counters at finance were concerned about the costs of the paramedics and vehicles - $500,000 each year in wages plus one-time costs of $150,000 for the three SUVs - but reject- ed the opportunity to improve response times and boost public safety. At a time when the Region thinks nothing of $10 million an- nual increases for the police budget, the cost to protect our health should not prohibit needed staff and equipment. It didn’t hurt that the Province jumped in to pick up the cost of four SUVs and related equipment at a cost of $317,253. The Province is also expected to pick up the tab for 50 per cent of the paramedics wages. To top it all off, the Province is providing a $357,747 grant for three previously-purchased ambulances as well. Believe it or not, some regional councillors still expressed reservations about improving emergency services, despite hav- ing to pay just a fraction of the cost. “I think we are over-responding to this money from the Province. We should be thinking of the long-term implications,” said Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond. Mayor Diamond’s overly cautious stand was rebutted by Pickering Councillor Maurice Brenner who saw the new (paid-for) SUVs and the 50 per cent subsidized paramedics as “a no-brainer. I can’t believe we’re de- bating 100 cents on the dollar from the Province. We are talking about people’s lives when we’re talking rapid response. We’re not talking a Cadillac service, we’re talking an essential service.” The bottom line, as the census results released earlier this month clearly indicated, is that Durham is a rapidly growing re- gion. To keep pace with the 10,000 population increase we see each year, to meet response time goals as established by the Province, to offer the best emergency service we can to the citi- zens of Durham, requires more vehicles and staff in service at any given time. Not only is the population increasing annually, it’s also growing older with emergency services demands sure to rise. Yes, we already have excellent emergency services. In order to maintain them, to keep pace with our growth, we must spend the money and devote the resources to ensure they remain excel- lent. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 More emergency units are a good thing Growing Durham Region needs more paramedics out there Keith Gilligan Staff Writer shouston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 PAGE 7 A/P Please recycle me! Durham awaits meeting with Province opment and industry. However, as the interchanges were not in the Province’s capital forecast, a deal was struck where the Province would pay two-thirds of the cost, and the Region and the local municipality would pay the remainder. At Wednesday’s meeting, many councillors expressed dismay at the rise in cost. However, most were not ready to pull out of the deal just yet. “I think the motion is too soon,” said Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle. “We have to give the provincial gov- ernment a chance to respond. I hope this motion as a tool will do more for us tabled than if we move ahead.” Clarington Mayor John Mutton, who had initially seconded Coun. Hol- land’s motion at a finance and admin- istration meeting, suggested tabling the motion until a meeting between Regional Chairman Roger Anderson and the minister of transportation takes place. The chairman said he expects that to occur sometime between April 8 and April 17. The chairman has asked the minister to investigate the cost increas- es. “No decision will be made until the new Premier and cabinet is installed,” Mr. Anderson told council. “I’m not going to be able to give you an answer for at least 30 days.” Mayor Mutton said later, “Council has full intention of moving forward on that motion depending on the out- come of that meeting. It puts the onus on the minister to get it fixed before council is put in the position of pulling out of the memorandum of under- standing.” However, he concedes, “Of all the interchanges, Stevenson is the most important and we may have to proceed with it one way or another.” Council has tabled Coun. Holland’s motion for 60 days to give the Province a chance to fully investigate the cost increases and to present a so- lution. MARK HOLLAND ‘It is unreasonable and irrational.’ DURHAM from page 1 Hike into spring with Frenchman’s Bay organization PICKERING —Nature-lovers cu- rious about how our local ecosystem works can take part in a great learning experience next week. The Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project is hosting two events to raise awareness of the local wilderness and also help maintain it. On Tuesday, April 2, the group is venturing into the dark to learn about “things that go bump in the night” at Alex Robertson Park. The nocturnal hike starts at 8 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. Hikers will listen to frog songs, hoot with the owls, learn how to eco-locate bats, view the stars, and more. Children must be accompa- nied by an adult and flashlights are mandatory. The Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project is also having its first Volunteer Environmental Watch (VEW) workshop of the second moni- toring season, which teaches residents how to collect information that will help determine the success of restoration ef- forts and establish environmental trends. There are three programs volunteers will learn about. ‘Snake Watch’ deals with eastern garter snakes’ winter homes. ‘Turtle Watch’ teaches how to identify local turtle species and tell which ones are benefiting from turtle- basking logs placed in Hydro Marsh last summer. ‘Water Watch’instructs how to monitor local water quality. These programs are hands-on and good for all ages. Call 905-420-4660 ext. 2212 for information. The events are free. The “Anger Factor” Seminar Anger management principles to prevent anger from making us ugly & destroying our relationships. To register call 905-683-4802 or emailabc@spanit.com Preview seminar material at www.ajaxbaptist.ca Date: Sat. April 6 Time: 9:00-11:45am Cost: Free! (includes hot lunch) Who: John Crozier John has been in Christian ministry for 26 years as a teacher, counselor and pastor. He is currently completing doctoral studies and is the new pastor of Ajax Baptist Church. Where: Ajax Baptist Church “The Church on the 401” How to get there: The church is located at 56 Angus Drive. Turn right off Harwood at the 2nd light north of the 401 onto Doric (Left at the 2nd light south of Kingston Rd.) On Doric take the 1st right onto Angus. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 BY JANE McDONALD Staff Writer DURHAM –‘Actinic keratoses’ will get you every time. That’s sun damage in cosmet- ic surgery language and Durham Region resi- dents are doing something about it. Mostly women, but men, too, are heading to the offices of Dr. Mahmood Kara on King Street in Bowmanville. There, they can avail themselves of a free consultation and receive information on the newest developments in skin care and cosmetic surgery - many of which require no surgery at all. “Botox injections can be the choice for those not ready for a facelift,” says Cindy Newman, consultation patient co-ordinator in the busy office. Botox is the commercial name of botulinum toxin type A and is the most pop- ular procedure performed by Dr. Kara. By re- laxing the muscles involved in frowning and squinting, an injection of Botox can help keep deep lines and wrinkles at bay with results once only achieved by plastic surgery. “Some people just want the information package first,” says Ms. Newman, whose own flawless, fair complexion belies her 42 years. “I meet most of the patients Dr. Kara treats to help educate them and give them the informa- tion package.”As a certified Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialist, the Courtice wife and mother is knowledgeable and says she’s also seen a better educated public in the three years she’s worked with Dr. Kara. “Ninety-nine percent of people are realis- tic,” she says. “They know what they want.” The procedures done by the doctor run the gamut: rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), facelifts, liposuction, laser resurfacing, tummy tuck and breast augmentation, to mention only a few. But apart from the purely cosmetic component of his practice, Dr. Kara has transformed the lives of children born with facial nevus (port wine stains) and he performs otoplasty on kids with overly prominent ears. He also removes unsightly moles,scars and veins that can erode an individual’s confidence. The only elective types of cosmetic surgeries he does not do are hair transplants and sex changes. Dr. Kara obviously enjoys what he does for a living, eager to share the reason he chose to practice in his particular field of medicine. “Other surgeries deal with taking things out, like a gall bladder,” he confides. “This (practice) is about reshaping and restructuring, and people are absolutely thrilled ... so many are so happy.” The 37-year-old surgeon placed first in his medical school class, completing his specialty training in plastic surgery at the University of Western Ontario in 1994. His active practice includes the Bowmanville office as well as one in Scarborough where he carries out plastic and reconstructive surgeries at the Rouge Val- ley Health System’s Centenary site. All proce- dures, except relatively minor procedures like Botox injections, are done under local or gen- eral anesthetic in Centenary hospital. Consul- tations are done in Bowmanville for people living in the area and most post-surgery visits, unless a draining tube or sutures are involved, can also take place in Bowmanville as an added convenience to Durham residents. Next to the Botox injections, a bigger bust- line is the procedure of choice for Durham Re- gion women. “If it’s a breast augmentation, I ask the women to look at our Web site,” says Ms. Newman. “Augmentation is very popular and the average age of women having it done is 32, after their childbearing and nursing. Recently, since November, we have been getting so many young people, some women who are 22. There is a wide variety - they ranged from being in their 20s to 56. (Plastic surgeons nor- mally don’t do implant surgeries on teenagers who are not yet fully grown). “With breast augmentation, they want it now,” Ms. Newman has observed. “I have them try on sizes (round saline-filled implants) inside their bra and spend about two hours with them. They watch videotape of the pro- cedure and on a subsequent visit, talk to Dr. Kara. This is when any health issues are dis- cussed or (it’s determined) if they’re unrealis- tic.” The closest thing to a negative comment she says she’s ever heard is when women say they wish they had chosen a larger size. But each woman is carefully measured according to her height and body type in determining the size of implant. “They are just so happy,” says Ms. New- man. “They have that much more confidence.” When it comes to a facelift, however, pa- tients take longer to decide. “That’s why a lot of people, once their (Botox - and newer, longer lasting types of) injections dissipate, then have a facelift and then the laser (resur- facing),” says Ms. Newman. Bernice Pearse is all for what makes people feel good and look better, including cosmetic surgery. But there are alternatives in the quest to look better, such as exercise and proper diet. A certified personal trainer, the Bowmanville woman’s credo is: ‘Live long, strong and healthy.’ Her body shaping business for women is thriving and includes clients well into their 70s. “It isn’t stressed enough to have a balanced diet, frequent meals and smaller portions,” says Ms. Pearse, an advocate of eating fruits, salads and whole grains to look fit from the get-go. “You don’t have to totally eliminate ham- burgers but balance the amount,” she says. “It takes 3,500 calories to make a pound (of body fat). Over the course of a day, to make a pound of fat, you have to eat 3,500 excess calories. If your body only needs 1,400 calories per day, just think of the amount of food you’ve really eaten.” There are no excuses when it comes to not eating properly and exercising. If ‘comfort’ foods are used to soothe the emotions, she urges people to get help if they need it to over- come negative behaviours that can sabotage a healthy lifestyle. “Being healthy is so important,” she im- plores. “Our health care system is on overload. To keep our bodies strong,to ward off diseases like colon and bowel cancers, we need a bal- anced diet.” We all need exercise, too. Not only to have that healthy glow and to keep bones and mus- cles strong, but to relieve stress. “If you walk at a medium pace, it is a tremendous aerobic exercise for the heart and lungs,” says Ms. Pearse. “You give the blood more oxygen and increase the blood supply, increase the metabolism and reduce stress. And if you’re stronger physically, you’ll get better results and recover and heal faster from plastic surgery.” Dr. Kara couldn’t agree more. After all, that’s realistic. The fitter a patient, the better. He declines to operate on people who choose to smoke or who are morbidly obese. Preven- tive measures are encouraged, with his assis- tant Ms. Newman’s countenance a good ex- ample. Her sunblock numbers ‘45’to ward off the bane of aging men and women every- where, ‘actinic keratoses,’or sun damage. For more information on cosmetic proce- dures and services available from Dr. Kara, in- cluding prices, go to his Web site at: www.drkara.com. For more general informa- tion, the Canadian Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons also has a Web site at www.csaps.ca. One of the best things about being a re- porter is never knowing what any given day will bring. When researching cosmetic surgery, I must admit I did so with a bit more interest than an article I once worked on about rid- ding your lawn of crab grass. Not that I would ever suggest anyone change her ap- pearance to look like an unrealistic, mass- produced ‘Barbie’ doll, but for some, vari- ous cosmetic procedures can make a differ- ence and boost confidence. So when Dr. Mahmood Kara offered to give me Botox injections so I could describe the experience firsthand, my only worry was that I might not be a very good subject. (You may have noticed from my column picture that I’ve earned my fair share of lines and wrinkles over the course of my 55 sum- mers). Called the lunch-hour facelift, Botox in- jections are fast with results lasting from three to six months. I could not find one neg- ative about the quick, non-invasive procedure in a rather exhaustive amount of research available from accredited organizations such as the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. No wonder it’s the top choice of most Durham Region residents. After signing a waiver and hearing Dr. Kara carefully explain possible side effects - a temporary drooping of the eyebrows or in rare cases, an interference of eye movement if injections are made too close to the muscles involved - neither of which have ever oc- curred in the many hundreds of patients he’s injected, I was ready to go. Dr. Kara’s ready smile and calm manner were reassuring as he asked me to frown and squint as his gentle but deft hands located those muscles between my eyes, across my forehead and down the fleshy side of the out- side of my eyes. A very fine needle pulled the liquid from a small vile. About a dozen pin- pricks later, it was done. I was told to exercise the muscles by frowning and smiling for the next hour but not to touch the treated area. It would take about a week to see the optimum results. I felt no worse for the experience as I drove west on Hwy. 401, making faces all the way, to my next interview. (Other drivers must have thought me a tad strange). It takes three days to a week to see the op- timum results and yet it was only two days before my daughter said she noticed how “smooth” my forehead was. I did have a fresher, rested look and all those worry and frown lines I’d earned over the past 56 years were much less prominent, with no ill effects whatsoever. As a matter of fact, the unexpect- ed adventure made me want to take better care of myself. Jane McDonald Staff Writer jmcdonald@durhamregion.com Let’s face it: Botox injection feels g-r-e-a-t Little nip and tuck might do you Dr. Mahmood Kara injects Botox into reporter Jane McDonald’s forehead and around her eyes to smooth out some wrinkles. Minor surgery could be the answer for some A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 PAGE 9 A/P ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Egg-citing activity AJAX –– Three-year-old Erin Neville chooses an egg that’s just right during an Easter activity at the Ajax Public Library. Children were invited to cre- ate Easter crafts in preparation for the annual visit from the Easter Bunny. SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Sunday, Mar. 31, 2002 News Advertiser Jennifer Sunday’s Carrier of the Week is Jennifer. Jennifer enjoys playing soccer and hockey. She will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Jennifer for being our Carrier of the Week. Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only * Dr. Green Ajax/Pick. * Durham Vacuum Ajax/Pick. * Kosho Shorer Ryu Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Primo Paving Ajax/Pick. * Revlon Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Sporting Times Ajax/Pick. * Video Ajax Why Should You Choose Montessori? From the moment you become aware of the fact that you are about to become a parent, many overwhelm- ing feelings begin to overtake you. At some point doubt and fear creep in to the equation. Will I be a “good” par- ent? Can I provide all that my child needs, including all the “things” that I didn’t have as a child? The questions seem unending; the answers of course aren’t always straight forward. Somehow we all seem to go the distance on instinct and a few pieces of well chosen advice. Today the most confusing, exasperating, and cru- cial decisions that we as parents will have to make is the choice of education for our children. What can you do and where can you go to provide your child with a sound and all-encompassing method of education? Why not Montessori? There are many misconceptions about the Montessori method of education. A Montessori education is only for the “rich”. The children play in their classrooms all day. Children who start out in a Montessori school have a hard time adapting to “regular” school because they don’t have all that specialized material to work with. Maria Montessori established the first Casa dei Bambini in 1907 in one of the poorest and most deprived areas in Lorenzo, Italy. The teachers and assistants were local peo- ple and the children were defined as “deficients” a most derogatory term. However with the aid of specially devel- oped materials and a properly prepared environment; these so-called “deficients” astounded the skeptics with their ability to learn. Maria Montessori put her medical and engineering training to good use as she developed many of the materi- als used today. It was through extensive observations of the children and their needs at particular times in their development that prompted her to create these materials. The “hands on approach” imprint on the child’s mind, different concepts such as length, width, volume, texture, quantity etc. Once the child has worked with the materials in a concrete way, and the concept has been fixed or incarnated with him, then he can proceed to work in the abstract form without difficulty. The children are taught to care for themselves, oth- ers, and their environment through activities in Practical Life, Cultural and Grace and Courtesy. 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The Ontario Court of Jus- tice in Oshawa heard Bogus- lawa Markiz-Nizynska, 41, operated the massage studio on Kingston Road where at- tendants, herself included, per- formed a sexual act for clients for money. The business, called ABS Anti-Stress, was shut down last April by police as part of an undercover police project targeting illegal massage par- lours. Christophe Preobrazenski, the Mississauga woman’s lawyer, told Judge David Stone during sentencing on Wednesday his client has no prior criminal record and has suffered financially as a result of the business being closed. Prosecutor Michael Hill said illegal parlours are a growing “social problem” which Ms. Markiz-Nizynska contributed to and profited from. She also admitted keeping a common bawdy house. She has six months to pay the fine or faces 21 days in jail. Charges against owners and attendants at other illegal rub parlours in the region, includ- ing Oshawa, have led to simi- lar monetary sentences, police say. 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The EA will examine any possible effects on the envi- ronment related to dry stor- age, including air, water, groundwater, vegetation and wildlife, and the impact on the community. As well, it will determine any actions that may be necessary to mit- igate possible effects prior to the construction of the facili- ty. The storage facility would hold the spent radioactive fuel bundles until the eventu- al decommissioning of Dar- lington. At that point the fed- eral government will deter- mine the final location for long-term storage of the waste. That location may be on-site, may involve geologi- cal burial or another site could be created to hold nu- clear fuel waste from a num- ber of Canadian plants. Anyone who would like to view the draft EA for the fa- cility can obtain a copy at any branch of the the Ajax Public Library, 65 Harwood Ave. S., or the Pickering Public Li- brary, One The Esplanade, Pickering. 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But the land holdings owned by Hydro One are valuable assets that should not be privatized, suggests Re- gional Chairman Roger Anderson. “Hydro One does own the corridors (where electricity lines are located),” said Mr. Anderson. “For the Province to sell the company without offering to sell us - municipalities both upper and lower tier through the province - the land to obtain parkland or transporta- tion corridors, they should at least have a sober second look at this.” Brock Mayor Terry Clayton, who raised the issue to council, said Durham’s rural customers could experi- ence higher rates if the privatization proceeds. Ajax Councillor Jim McMaster, chairman of Veridian Connections Inc. (an electricity distribution company owned by Pickering, Ajax and Claring- ton), added, “Hydro One should be in the business of serving rural customers, protecting rural customers.” Coun. Mc- Master says he supports privatization of Hydro One because he disagrees with the provincially-owned utility compet- ing head-on with other electricity dis- tributors. However, he said, the govern- ment must look at putting in some pro- tections for rural hydro users because rural areas are higher-cost, lower-profit areas to serve. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said selling Hydro One now makes no sense given the fact the company spent taxpayers’ money outbidding other utilities such as Veridian for the purchase of municipal utilities that were sold when local utili- ties prepared for the opening of the electricity market. “Through the whole process they were outbidding other competing interests and spending money like it was going out of fashion to buy smaller, and sometimes large, utilities. To have spent that money buy- ing up utilities and then to sell it off, I don’t understand the logic in that.” Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs, one of only a handful of councillors who feels Hydro One should be sold, says he agrees with the issues raised. However, he said, “It’s best for the gov- ernment to divest itself of Hydro One given its history. Keeping it in the hands of the Province just perpetuates the problems that exist. We should allow it to return money to the taxpayers of the Province of Ontario.” Council passed Mayor Clayton’s resolution to ask the Province to recon- sider the privatization on a 23-5 vote. Savings where indicated are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Brands & selection will vary by store. 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Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. * State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario KIMBERLEY FROST State Farm Representative 641 Kingston Road (Hwy. #2 & Whites Rd.) Pickering, ON L1V 3N7 905-420-3221 SCOTT ANDREWS State Farm Representative 345 Kingston Road, Suite 106 (Hwy #2 & Altona Rd.) Pickering, ON L1V 1A1 905-509-1167 PAUL WILLIAMS State Farm Representative 1020 Brock Road S. Suite 2000 (Brock Rd. & Bayly St.) Pickering, ON L1W 3H2 905-839-6306 VIC O’HEARN State Farm Representative 467 Westney Road S. Unit 20 (Westney S. of Bayly St.) Ajax, ON L1S 4W8 905-683-2251 Call to book an appointment 905-831-7566 Kingston Rd.Brock Rd.Glenanna Rd.Pickering Town Centre 401 Glenanna Dental Centre 1885 Glenanna Rd. 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East of Toronto 401 Thickson Rd.X www.owasco.com 905-683-CAMP (2267) OWASCO RVOWASCO RV SPECIAL SHOWING of the Home & Park 170, 190 & 200 as well as the 22, 24 & 28 Foot Class C, Triple E Regal Motorhomes and 5th Wheels HOME & PARK AND TRIPLE E Factory Representatives will be present. • Refreshments • Prizes • Popcorn • Real German Bratwurst and Live Music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Sauerkraut • Balloons • BRING THE KIDS! • ALL DONATIONS TO THE CANCER SOCIETY & WE WILL MATCH YOUR DONATION. Join us for Coffee & Donuts • Refreshments • Prizes • Popcorn Door Prizes!! Saturday April 6 11am to 3pm Friday April 5 Friday April 5thApril 5th 10am to 8pm Saturday April 6th 10am to 6pm10am to 6pm A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Last man standing? AJAX –– The Big Sisters Association of Ajax-Pickering turned a late- season snowfall into an opportunity for fun and promotion outside its used clothing centre on Bayly Street. Caseworker Susan Nolan (left) and co-operative education student Michelle Gracey dressed up a cou- ple of snowmen in winter togs Thursday while the snow lasted. Durham Regional spell ing bee noun: a spelling competition for students in Grades 1 to 8 Presented by Oshawa Whitby Clarington Port Perry This Week The Canadian Statesman Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Uxbridge Times Journal For information Email: newsroom@durhamregion.com or call your local Metroland newspaper The Metroland community newspapers of Durham Region are pleased, for the third year, to present the DURHAM REGIONAL SPELLING BEE. Nearly 700 students from all over Durham will compete between April 2 and 13 for a spot in the May 4 Final. We are pleased to welcome students from the following schools: Adelaide McLaughlin P.S. Alexander Graham Bell P.S. Altona Forest P.S. Applecroft P.S. Bayview Heights P.S. Beau Valley P.S. Bellwood P.S. Blaisdale Montessori School Dr. C.F Cannon P.S. Cadarackque P.S. Capt. Michael VandenBos P.S. Cartwright P.S. Cedardale P.S. Central P.S. Durham Christian School Coronation P.S. Courtice North P.S.** Conant P.S. Dr. C. F. Cannon P.S. Dr. Emily Stowe P.S. Dr. Robert Thornton P.S. Dr. Ross Tilley P.S. Duffins Bay P.S. Duke Of Edinburgh P.S. Durham Christian Academy** Durham Elementary Private School** E.B Phin P.S. Ecole Cathelique Notre-Dame de la Jeaness F.M. Heard P.S. Faithway Baptist Fallingbrook P.S. Father Francis Mahoney C.S. Father Venini C.S. ** Frenchman’s Bay P.S. ** Gandatsetiagon P.S. Glen Dhu P.S. Glen Street P.S. Glengrove P.S. Good Shepherd C.S. ** Goodwood P.S. Grandview P.S. Greenbank P.S. H.W. Knight P.S. Hampton Jr. P.S Harmony Heights P.S. ** Harwood Montessori Highbush P.S. Hillsdale P.S. ** Holy Redeemer C.S. Homeschool Immaculate Conception C.S. ** J.M. James P.S. Jack Miner P.S. John Dryden P.S. John XXIII C.S. ** Joseph Gould P.S. Kathleen Rowe P.S. Knox Christian. Lakeside P.S. Lakewoods P.S. ** Leslie McFarlane P.S. ** Lester B. Pearson P.S. Lincoln Alexander P.S. Lincoln Avenue P.S. Lord Durham P.S. Lord Elgin P.S. Lydia Trull P.S. Maple Ridge P.S. Meadowcrest P.S. Montessori Learning Centre Mother Teresa C.S. Msgr. Leo Cleary C.S. ** Msgr. Philip Coffey C.S. Newcastle P.S. Ontario Street School Ormiston P.S. Orono P.S. Our Lady of the Bay C.S. Palmerston Ave. P.S. Parkside P.S. Pringle Creek P.S. Quaker Village P.S. R.H. Cornish P.S. Ritson P.S. Roland Michener P.S. Rosebank Road P.S. S.T. Worden P.S. Sir Albert Love C.S. Sir John A. Macdonald P.S. Sir Samuel Steele P.S. Southwood Park P.S. Sri Sanmukawal St. Anthony Daniel C.S. St. Bernadette C.S. St. Bernard C.S. St. Catherine of Siena C.S. St. Christopher C.S. St. Elizabeth C.S. St. Elizabeth Seton C.S. St. Francis De Sales C.S. St. Francis of Assisi C.S. St. Gregory C.S. St. Hedwig C.S. St. Isaac Jogues C.S. St. James C.S. St. John Bosco C.S. St. John the Evangelist C.S. St. Joseph C.S. Oshawa St. Joseph C.S. Uxbridge ** St. Jude C.S.TEAM St. Luke the Evangelist C.S. St. Margeurite D’Youville C.S. St. Marguerite Bourgeoys C.S. St. Mark The Evangelist C.S. St. Matthew The Evangelist C.S. St. Michael C.S. St. Monica C.S. St. Patrick C.S. St. Paul C.S. St. Stephens C.S. ** St.Theresa C.S. St.Thomas Aquinas C.S. St. Wilfrid C.S. S.T. Worden P.S. Sunset Heights P.S. T.R. McEwen P.S. Trafalgar Castle School Uxbridge P.S. Valley Farm P.S. Valley View P.S. Vaughan Willard P.S. Village Union P.S. Vincent Massey P.S. Walter E. Harris P.S. Waverly P.S. Wayside Academy West Lynde P.S. Westcreek P.S. Westney Heights P.S. Whitby Montessori William Dunbar P.S. **Schools that held in-house spelling bees, sending their winners on to the Durham Regional Spelling Bee ‘Best Community Service Project, 2001’ OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Moving Sale We’d Rather Sell it than Move itup to 75 % offframed and unframed prints The Finished Picture Gallery 105 Bayly St. (Baywood Plaza) Ajax 427-2450 Bayly St. Baywood Plaza MonarchKitney St.Harwood Ave.This Week”s DOOR CRASHER SPECIALS also 25% off Custom Framing Prints by Robert Bateman, James Lumbars, A.J. Casson and more Two Out of Three by Steve McNorton reg. $299 $99 only 10 DOOR CRASHER PRICE reg. $299 $99 only 10 The King by Steve Houston DOOR CRASHER PRICE Young Trust by Steve McNorton reg. $299framed $99 00only 10 DOOR CRASHER PRICE NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P SUNDAY, MARCH 31 EASTER EGG HUNT:The Pick- ering Village is having its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children seven and under. The hunt takes place from 9 to 10 a.m.at the cor- ner of Old Kingston Road and Linton Avenue. Call 905-683- 8215 for more information. MONDAY, APRIL 1 PARKINSON SOCIETY:Parkin- son Society Canada, Durham Re- gion Chapter, is having a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, Whitby, at the cor- ner of Colborne and Centre streets.Rebecca Gruber, occupa- tional therapist, is the guest speaker. Call Jean Keary at 905- 619-1469. TUESDAY, APRIL 2 PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOASTMASTERS CLUB:The club holds weekly meetings in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’s main branch, One The Esplanade. Meetings run from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 416-560-3768 or 905-619-0030. PARENT SUPPORT:A local group under the umbrella of The Association of Parent Support Groups Inc. meets locally every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488- 5666. MEDITATION CLASSES:Sahaja Yoga Meditation holds free medi- tation classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ajax library’s main branch, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Call 905-420-7252. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 AJAX PICKERING TOASTMAS- TERS CLUB:Improve communi- cation, speech giving, listening, presentation and other skills with help from the club, which meets every Wednesday from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. Call Michelle at 905-619-2568 or Clifton at 905- 619-0270. PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL: The council holds its annual gen- eral meeting at the Waterfront Bistro, 590 Liverpool Rd., S., in Pickering.The evening starts at 7 p.m. with harpist Liane James and a musical presentation by The Random Notes. Guest speaker is Anna Lynne Murphy. There will also be an art exhibit. The business portion of the meet- ing begins at 7:30 p.m. Call presi- dent Cathy Schnippering at 905- 509-3855. FREE MEDITATION CLASS: Learn how to meditate at a free yoga class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pickering Devi Mandir, 2590 Brock Rd., south of Taunton Road. All are welcome. Call 905- 420-7252. Billboard March 31, 2002 At the Iroquois Park Sports Complex - Henry & Victoria Streets, Whitby April 19 to April 21, 2001 For More Information Contact Your Sales Rep At Or Call Wendy Weber or Devon LeBlanc at 905-579-4400 Fax: 905-579-2742 Oshawa This Week Home Show Oshawa This Week Home Show Friday April 5th, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday April 6th, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. At The Oshawa Civic Auditorium, 99 Thornton Rd. S. 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FABULOUS PRIZES! • Lawn Care • Garden Centres • Landscape Contractors • Guest Speakers Located at Children’s Arena Friday 10am-8pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:30am-4:30pm (Arena Street, Oshawa) 2nd PRIZE PATIO FURNITURE Compliments of: Home Enterprise KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FRIDAY 1:00 Marjorie Mason Hogue 2:00 Graham Beakhurst “The Gorilla Gardener” SATURDAY 3:00 John Valleau (Blue Box Perennials) SUNDAY 1:00 Frank Kershaw R & King St. Bond St.Arena St.Park Rd.Simcoe St.Children’sArena APRIL IS DAFFODIL MONTH Please give generously when a Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Canvasser comes to your door to raise money for cancer research and community services. WHAT WE DO: Thanks to the work of our volunteers and staff, and the generosity of our donors, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way in the fight against cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society: • funds research on all types of cancer • offers comprehensive and credible information on cancer, treatment and risk reduction • provides support for people living with cancer SERVICES WE OFFER Reliable information Information about all cancers, treatment, early detec- tion and resources available in your community. Transportation Help getting to and from cancer-related care. Emotional Support Support from others who have had similar experiences. For information about cancer, our services or to make a donation call 1-888-939-3333 or your local Canadian Cancer Society office (905-686-1516 in Ajax and 905-725-1166 in Oshawa) You can also visit us at our website www.ontario. cancer.ca Let’s Make Cancer History 1-888-939-3333 The Canadian cancer Society is set to host Durham’s second annual Relay For Life. Relay For Life, a non-competitive overnight relay, will once again take place at the Oshawa Civic Fields. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on May 31 and end at 7 a.m. on June 1st. Teams of 10-12 will take turns walking, running or strolling around the track. family members, friends or co-workers are invited to take part in the Relay For Life to honour a cancer survivor or to remember someone who lost their battle with can- cer. “This unique, emo- tionally charged experi- ence celebrates cancer survivorship and pays tribute to the lives of loved ones lost to the disease, all wrapped up in a night of fun, friend- ship and entertainment in an effort to beat can- cer,” said Ron Wilson, Relay For Life Chair. Included in the event is a Cancer Survivor’s Victory Lap where cancer survivors are invited to walk the first lap of the Relay For Life to acknowledge and celebrate in their strug- gle with the disease, said Mr. Wilson. Event Honourary Chair, Jockey Sandy Hawley, a cancer sur- vivor and Durham resi- dent, will lead the victo- ry lap. The relay will also feature a Luminary Ceremony in which sev- eral thousand candles are placed around the track and are lit after sunset to honour sur- vivors and remembered loved ones. With great success last year, the Durham Relay raised over $144,000 for cancer research and support; the Canadian Cancer Society hopes this year’s Relay will bring even more success and is pleased to welcome the Durham Canadian Tire stores back as Event Sponsor. Relay For Life also includes activities, food, cancer information and prizes. The top prize is a one year lease of a 2002 Beetle courtesy of Owasco Volkswagen and Pickering Volkswagen, which goes to the person who raises the most money in pledges. To join this exciting event, contact the West Durham Unit Canadian Cancer Society at (905) 686-1516 or the East Durham Unit at (905) 725-1166. 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Ajax Support Canadian Cancer Society of Durham let’s make cancer history • 25 Hours of In-class • 15 In-car lessons INSURANCE DISCOUNT CERTIFICATE Group discounts (3 or more) • Installment Payment Plan Available Mini Package - 6 lessons & road test $149.00 905-420-8641 924 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Above City Cleaners) ALL SEASONS DRIVING SCHOOLDRIVING SCHOOL MTO & OSO APPROVED Spring Special 4 day courses Full Course $299.00 + GST ROYAL COURIER & CARTAGE • DIRECT • SAME DAY • 5 TON TRUCK SERVICE • RUSH • OVER NIGHT 905-686-7777 SERVICE GUARANTEED ON TIME EVERY TIME In Support of Cancer Awareness Open Easter Sunday for Breakfast & Lunch Come join us! 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1660 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ont.Tel. 905-686-9688 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 Life is a daily battle for those who have cancer. Unfortunately, the war against this often-deadly disease is far from over. Cancer is the leading cause of pre- mature deaths in Canada. In 2001 alone, an estimated 134,100 new cases were reported, and 65,300 cancer-related deaths occurred. Of its various fatal forms, lung cancer is the leading killer. For every 10 Canadian males afflicted with lung cancer, more than three will die. This ratio is slightly lower for women. Other common forms of cancer among adults include breast cancer, which afflicts more than one out of every 10 woman, and prostate cancer, which afflicts approximately the same ratio of men. Among children, cancer usually appears in the form of leukemia, accounting for 26 percent of all new cases. What’s more, an average of 1,266 new can- cer cases are diagnosed every year among Canadian children under 19 years of age. 249 of these children will not survive. While cancer death rates have declined in the last 30 years, the number of new cancer cases has not. Prevention remains one of the best ways to bat- tle this disease. Determining your cancer risk level through genetic assessment is one important preventative step since some forms of cancer are more like- ly to occur in certain families than in others. While the presence of cancer among relatives doesn’t necessarily mean you will develop it as well, it does put you at a greater risk. Supporting research is another winning strategy in the fight against cancer. April is the Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Month so please contribute generously to cancer research. You will be helping scores of men, women and children-perhaps even friends and family members-continue their fight against cancer. The Battle Against Cancer Continues Hope Blooms in the fight against cancer with the Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Month in April. Over 2,000 Canadian Cancer Society volunteers will be knocking on doors in their neigh- bourhoods in Durham Region next month to raise money to help beat cancer. With increasing demand for dona- tion dollars, the Society wants to make people aware of how they can ensure the person at the door is from the Canadian Cancer Society. "Our volun- teers carry an official canvass kit and identification which includes a receipt book for issuing income tax receipts when a donation is made," said Moira Alley, President of the West Durham Unit. "Chances are people may recog- nize the canvassers at their door, because as much as possible, our are recruited to canvass in their own neigh- bourhoods," he added. Another way to verify the person is from the Society is to ask if the person at the door is paid. Canadian Cancer Society canvassers volunteer their time to our annual Daffodil Month campaign because they want to make a difference in the fight against cancer, Moira said. If the person knocking at the door says they are paid, they are not a Society volunteer. "We would not be able to offer com- munity services or fund leading-edge cancer research without the gener- ous help and donors," Moira said. For more infor- mation or to volun- teer to help with door-to-door canvass call 905-686-1516. Durham Region Joins The Fight Kathryn’s Bar & Grill Happy Easter (905) 509-4421 Mon-Fri 7am-10pm Sunday 8am-2pm 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Roughmount & Hwy 2) 610 FINLEY AVENUE AJAX, ONT. L1S 2E3 Experienced flatbed drivers and owner- operators wanted to run U.S. 500-mile radius of Toronto. Home weekends. $0.36 - $0.04 per mile. Fax resume to 905-683-9492 2699 Brock Rd. N., Pickering 3 min. N. of Hwy. 401 or Brock Rd. “BIG ORANGE BARN” 905-683-0041KAHN A UCTI ONcentre It’s been our tradition for quality actions for over 20 years ESTATE CONTENTS is our specialty! Antiques, collectibles, glassware, china, furniture, etc. Sale Every Thurs. Night @6:30 p.m.! Victor Brewda - Auctioneer In Support of the Canadian Cancer Society • basements • decks • all carpentry, plumbing, electrical and construction needs from start to finish (905) 428-8785 We Support Cancer Awarness (905) 426-2433 Kingston Rd west of Church St., Pickering Village www.artand soulgallery.ca let’s make cancer history Why buy from a store when you can buy it Direct? Custom made just for you! Queen Set start as low as $260 ea. Come visit us for your individual sleep comfort. Factory Mattress 1650 Bayly St., Pickering 905-837-0288 or 888-220-2282 FACTORY MATTRESS 1650 Bayly Street, Pickering, OntarioFACTORY MATTRESS 250 Baly St. W. Ajax (905)426-9573 A Unique Dining Experience Amazing Food! Open 7 days a week 7am - 11pm 74 Commercial Avenue Ajax, Ontario (905) 427-7944 ANTIQUE DiscoverieS Antique Furniture & Collectibles EXPERT RESTORATION & REFINISHING 78 Old Kingston Rd. (Pickering Village) 905683-8243 A Total Of 3,000 Sq. Ft. Showroom Proud to Support Cancer Awareness NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 PAGE 17 A/P A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 They just want to be fly guys Local air cadets enjoy adventure, challenges and flight training BY MICHAEL PELHAM Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING —Flight Sergeant Sheridan Sampayo could fly to Florida and back before he was legally al- lowed to drive a car by him- self in Ontario. Seventeen-year-old Sheridan is a member of the 856 Pickering Kinsmen Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets. In its third year, the squadron of 120 cadets is receiving recognition in the areas of community service and training. Sheridan earned his power pilot’s licence last summer while attending the Central Region Gliding School at the Canadian Forces Base in Trenton. Two fellow cadets, Warrant Offi- cer First Class Ben Nasmith, and Warrant Officer Second Class Brendan Johannes, both 17, obtained their glid- er’s pilot licence at the school and are waiting to hear if they have been ac- cepted into the power course this summer. “Up until January 30, I could fly to anywhere in Canada and the U.S. but couldn’t drive to the corner store,” Sheridan said during a recent interview, noting he wants to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. Brendan has applied for the commer- cial aviation program at the University of Western On- tario, and Ben is aiming at one day becoming an astro- naut. For Ben, the air cadets, although not an essential step toward his goal, pro- vides him with experience and preparation. “Cadets isn’t going to get me there, but it’ll give me something to do while I’m waiting to go to university,” Ben said. Among his list of activi- ties is survival camp, sports, and air rifle competitions. Ben added cadets consists of both fun and hard work that can be applied outside the squadron. “After some challenges I’ve had in the cadets, high school doesn’t seem that bad,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of chal- lenges in cadets that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else.” Brendan agreed. “It really teaches you how to manage your time. It makes you more confident,” he said. To be accepted at the Central Region Gliding School, the three had to first attend ground school at the squadron in Pickering to pre- pare for their respective qualifying exams. Then they went on to interviews with the Ontario provincial com- mittee of the Air Cadet Le- gion. The committee makes its decision on who gets se- lected based on the results of the exam and interview, along with other factors such as what camps the cadets have attended, plus the rank, age and training level of the individual. Ben and Brendan were up against the top 98 cadets in Ontario. “If you study hard and know your stuff, it’s not too hard,” said Ben. The cadets started their training with three weeks of ground school. After that, the flying began. “They take you up, show you around,” Brendan re- called. “Before you know it, you’re flying solo.” Sheridan noted it was tough going in power studies — at least at first. “For the first three weeks you don’t even want to be there,” he said. “I was like ‘I want to go home.’High school is a joke compared to power school.” A person must be at least 16 to get a glider’s licence and 17 for a power licence. For more information on the cadets, call 905-626- 8856. Master Richard Buchan teaches his students both young and old the ancient art of Kosho Shorei Ryu at the International Headquarters located in Pickering. “Kosho Ryu is a live art full of enlightenment,” says Master Buchan. “It is more than just martial arts. It is a way of study with a socially significant philosophy that is capitalized in the term "self- defense".” He says that to study Kosho Ryu is to understand one’s self and others. To understand that hitting someone is justify- ing one’s actions and not self-defense. “To truly under- stand self-defense is to control the opponent cre- ating no harm,” says Master Buchan. “Only in the most extreme circumstances should the war arts be brought into play.” Material taught in the Kosho Ryu curriculum include self defense arts, restorative arts, escaping arts, healing arts, psycholo- gy, weaponry, grappling, philosophy, human anatomy and the internal arts such as yoga. Students learn all of these seemingly diverse arts that function by the same set of natural laws and princi- ples. “In doing so, we learn to accept and deal with life as it is, not as we wish it to be,” says Master Buchan. “Kosho Ryu is about the process of study. Its combative arts are devastatingly effective, but they are only a part of what Kosho Ryu is all about.” Master Buchan says the goal of the children's program is to provide young martial artists self confidence and the ability to deal with conflict without the need for violence. This study is more important since most people do not get into fights. “However, they can use these confident skills at school or in the work place to better deal with stressful situations,” he explains. “Violence is often a result of a lack of confidence or inability to deal with a con- frontational situation.” At the Kosho Ryu Centre in Pickering, they provide instruction on self-defense skills, as well as focusing on the individual to help them achieve their mental and physical goals. In addition to this very powerful self-development program, skills are developed to enhance the student's understanding of body mechanics through balance, posture, timing, and flexibili- ty creating a well-balanced and healthy student. These benefits are long lasting and provide excellent cross train- ing for other sports such as hockey or baseball. At more advanced levels Kosho Ryu is the learning of cultural arts such a the beauti- ful art of Shoto (the art of the brush). Kosho Ryu is also a study of restorative and heal- ing arts such as Acupressure. Kosho Ryu practitioners learn the understanding of the human body and its systems. International Master Instructor Richard Buchan operates the International Kosho Ryu Head Quarters School in the Bay Ridges Plaza Pickering. He has recently been ranked to Grand Master status in martial arts and is President of The Kosho Shorei Ryu International Martial Arts Council. He is also Vice- President and Representative for Russian Martial Arts in Canada for I.I.O.R.K Ukraine. Master Buchan has served and trained in the Canadian Military; Conducts Seminars for Police Departments on Psychology & Self- defense; Appeared in Educational Documentary on Women’s Self-defense; Conducts Seminars for Martial Arts Organizations and Conducted Training for Armed Forces Personnel. This year Master Buchan has been asked to visit Bulgaria and Ukraine to share his knowl- edge of Kosho Ryu. At the Centre both Children and Adult Classes are offered. Kosho Ryu Martial Arts Centre is located in Pickering at 1225 Bayly St (Bay Ridges Plaza) rear of plaza on the west side. For more informa- tion call (905) 831-0099 or visit their website at www.koshoryu.com “Ki Power” Using the ancient art of Kosho Shorei Ryu, Master Richard Buchan of the Kosho Ryu International Martial Arts Council demonstrates his “Ki”power holding back 11 students from pushing him over. 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I’ve seen too many distortions of the truth in medicine. I’ve seen too many colleagues sit on the fence rather than take a stand on contro- versial issues. I’ve seen too many fight the use of painkillers when they could ease the agony of dying cancer patients. Above all else, I’ve seen too often a complete void of common sense. Now, I’m seeing it again, patients who need marijuana to ease their suffering but can’t ob- tain it. In July 2001, the federal govern- ment legalized the use of marijuana for terminally ill patients and for pa- tients suffering from cancer, multi- ple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, AIDS, severe forms of arthritis and epilepsy. Marijuana alleviates se- vere nausea, persistent muscle spasm and seizures associated with these diseases. Marijuana can also be legally prescribed for other dis- eases when conventional medica- tion failed. My initial reaction was, ‘Hallelu- jah.’ The government had finally taken a reasonable stance. But it didn’t make the purchase of medical marijuana easy. It’s not like picking up your prescription from the local pharmacy. Patients must first find a physi- cian who will write a letter stating marijuana is needed because con- ventional medication has failed. They must then write about them- selves and their medical condition. They also have to indicate if they wish to grow their own supply or obtain it from a licensed dealer. This information, along with two pass- port-sized photographs, must be sent to Health Canada’s Office of Cannabis Medical Access. But it appears the government has legalized a medication it doesn’t possess. Sources tell me Health Canada is growing some in an aban- doned mine which won’t be avail- able for a year. In the meantime ill patients have to obtain marijuana from authorized “compassion clubs” (there are about 20 in Cana- da) which also require a doctor’s let- ter. And huge parts of this country are without clubs. Even in good health this would be a tough assignment. But if you’re nauseated or vomiting due to AIDS or chemotherapy, this process be- comes a nightmare. The first major obstacle is obtaining a doctor’s let- ter. Since first initiating a study of this problem I’ve been contacted by numerous patients who can’t find either a family doctor or specialist to sign on the dotted line. Physicians See MEDICAL page 23 W. Gifford- Jones, M.D. The Doctor Game shouston@durhamregion.com ADVERTISING FEATURE Fun Foot Fooling For April Fool’s Day I began writing for the news adver- tiser approximately two years ago. The topics I have covered have varied in seri- ousness, from simple plantar warts to fractures and chronic foot pain. Each foot contains 18 muscles, 31 tendons, 107 liga- ments, 30 joints and 28 bones. Is it any wonder that approximately 80 percent of us will experience a foot problem at least once in our lifetime. But for anyone with a foot problem, you know first hand that suffering with sore feet is no laughing matter. For those of you with feet that are nothing to laugh about, I thought that this April Fools might be a good time to hit your funny bone, so to speak, with a few foot riddles and jokes. Some may be moaners while others are groaners but I’m sure one or two will take your mind off of your sore feet. Why should you never put your left shoe on first? Because, your right one would be left! How large is your shoe? About a foot long! Why did the person say he was wearing golf socks? Because he had a hole in one! How does Santa Claus go down the chimney? Feet first! How do ghosts keep their feet dry? By wearing BOO-TS! Billy: Do you have holes in your underpants? Tommy: No, of course not! Billy: Then how did you get your legs through? How did the Podiatry learn each lesson? By keeping footnotes! Why did the architect have trouble finding shoes? 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Love from Steve, Emily, Shane, Mom Rhoda and sis- ter Rachael. Birthday “Happy birth- day to my beau- tiful daughter! Lauren Stan- sens turned 10 on March 27. Best wishes and lots of love from Mom, Steve, Kyle, Dad, Tucker and Shadow.” Birthday “Natasha will be saying that eight is great on April 5. Happy birth- day to our Bella Boo. You have grown up to be such a wonderful young girl and we are very proud of you. Love you Bella from Mommy, Daddy and Nicholas.” 25th Anniversary “Happy 25th anniversary to Rimoon and Mohamed Yassin on March 27. Greet- ings from daughter Shaneeva, son Shamal, your parents, in- laws, brothers, sisters and friends. Wishing you health, happiness and continued suc- cess throughout your life as you celebrate this joyous event. Happy anniversary Mom and Dad.” Birthday “Is our first-born son, who changed our lives for the better, one decade old? We can’t be- lieve you are already in the dou- ble digits. Happy 10th birthday to David Manning on March 21. Love from Mom, Dad, Steven, Nana and P. Dellow, Nana and Papa Manning, Aunt Debbie and crew.” Birthday April 1 is a special day be- cause Dakota Nicholls will be three. The little Leaf fan will cel- ebrate with a Thomas the Tank Engine party with friends and an Easter party with family. “Happy birthday to our little man. You mean so much to us and we thank God every day for you. Lot of love and kisses from Mommy, Daddy, Cassie the dog and all the family.” Birthday Zoe Emma Leigh Paulin turned one on March 1. “We can’t believe a year has already passed. You have given happi- ness a new meaning. We love you more than you will ever know. Hope you had a wonder- ful first birthday. Lots of love, kisses and hugs from Mummy, Daddy and Sasha.” Birthday Happy birthday to Rafee Walji, who turned three on March 30. With love from Grandpa, Salim, Mom and Dad. Birthday “Happy birthday wish- es to Kaprice Veronica Brackenbury, who turns six on April 4. Lots of hugs and kisses from brother Quentin, Mom- my and Daddy.” Birthday Happy birthday wishes went out to Michelle Bedley,who celebrated her birthday on March 22. “We love you tons and tons Chella Belle. Enjoy your day. Love and kisses al- ways from Mommy, Daddy, Kris- ten and Taylor.” Birthday Elise Grange turned 11 on March 23. “Happy birthday wishes to Alicia Keys num- ber-one fan, from Mommy, Daddy and Ashleen.” Birthday “This little character turns six on April 2. Happy birth- day to Chloe Stoyanovski, with love from her family and friends. You are so much fun. We love you to the moon and back.” Birthday Happy first birthday to Matthew Ray Laita. “March 25 was the spe- cial day you en- tered our lives. A day we will always cherish. Love and kisses from Mommy, Daddy and your dog Molly.” Birthday “To our most beautiful daughter Marisa. You are everything that Mommy and Daddy have ever wanted. Happy seventh birth- day with love from Mommy, Daddy and Nicholas.” Birthday Jessica Lee Stewart turned four on March 19. She’s such a busy little girl, swimming, skating,dancing and she’s off to school in September. “Happy birthday sweetie. Lots of love from Mommy, Daddy and Michael.” Birthday “A cutie with a big smile turns four on March 31. Wishing Cas- sandra Leigh Johannessen a happy birthday with lots of love were Mom Shirley, Dad Derek, her pets, family and friends.” Birthday “Loving birthday wishes went out to Ju- liane, who cele- brated her eighth birthday on March 22. All the best with hugs and kisses from Mom, Dad and sisters Lisa and Tina.” Birthday There were happy 10th birthday wishes for Justin Pilon on March 30. “We can’t be- lieve you’ve hit the double digits already. All the best of wishes from Mommy, Daddy, brothers and sisters Chris- tine, Joel, Brandon, Tyler and Chantal. We love you.” Birthday Shane Kennet Fernandes celebrat- ed his fifth birthday on March 26. “Happy birthday darling Shane. Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Chelsea, Nana, Granma and Granpa.” Birthday? Anniversary? Wedding? Let us know. We’ll publish your special occasion in an easy-to-read and easy-to-clip format... ...Send to: Name Dropping, c/o Keith Gilligan, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL SAT., APRIL 6, 2002BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Shane Fernandes 2. Jessica Stewart 3. Elise Grange NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 PAGE 23 A/P RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo The scope on new device AJAX –– Members of the Rotary Club of Ajax turned out to see their series of cash donations turned into state-of-the-art medical equip- ment at the local hospital. The group was shown new endoscopy equip- ment purchased for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering with the club’s $300,000 gift pledged to the hospital in 1996. Here, general internist Dr. Peter Campbell explains the proper use of endoscopy equipment to Rotary Club members and visitors at the hospital. The devices allow physicians to look at the gastrointestinal tract to diagnose ailments, screen for disease and treat other gastrointestinal conditions. Medical marijuana has merit argue more research is needed to test the safety of marijuana. Yet a report from The Harvard Med- ical School says “one of marijua- na’s greatest advantages is its re- markable safety.” Critics forget our so-called ‘safe’ drugs often cause drug re- actions and sometimes death. Most drugs have a list as long as your arm of possible drug reac- tions. But, to my knowledge, no one has ever died from an overdose of marijuana. Tests on mice show the ratio of marijuana needed to overdose to the point of intoxica- tion is 40,000 to 1. By compari- son, for alcohol it’s 5 to 1 to 10 to 1! Opponents always mention ‘the slippery slope theory,’ that people will go from marijuana to a variety of illegal drugs. But this is a legal, political and law-en- forcement problem, not a med- ical one. Besides, patients suffer- ing from these severe diseases are seldom ‘slippery slope cus- tomers.’ I can understand no doctor wants his office loaded with peo- ple seeking marijuana unjustifi- ably. But surely this shouldn’t be a problem. It’s easy to document which patients are receiving chemotherapy or suffer from multiple sclerosis or AIDS. Yet, I could not find a major cancer centre in Toronto or neurologist who was prescribing marijuana. This issue reminds me of the battle I fought in the 1980s to get heroin legalized for terminal can- cer patients. The facts of its ben- efits were documented. But I was fought all the way by the Canadi- an Cancer Society, cancer spe- cialists, pharmacists and the RCMP. Their opposition was all due to political, moral and reli- gious reasons. Like marijuana, heroin was not considered a ‘nice drug.’ Yet the British had been using it for 90 years to treat cancer patients, women in labour, heart attacks and burned children with excellent results. I don’t condone smoking marijuana for pleasure just as I’m appalled to see so many peo- ple still smoking tobacco. But I can’t understand how any doctor could refuse to write a letter for those suffering from the terrible complications of AIDS and other diseases when marijuana can offer comfort. And surely there should be an easier way for pa- tients to eventually obtain mari- juana. The best route, I believe, would be a doctor’s prescription to be filled at a pharmacy. MEDICAL from page 21 NP0411302 Copyright 2002. Sears Canada Inc. 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Pickering Town Centre Direct Line 420-0271 P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER MARCH 31, 2002 Pickering race-car driving phe- nom Chris Guerrieri raced for the first time for the Hyundai Motor- sports team at the Grand-Am Cup series race at California Speed- way in Fontana, California, on the weekend, qualifying in 11th place, but falling back to 20th in the ac- tual race. The 18-year-old driver will be behind the wheel of his Hyundai Tiburon at the next race in the series in Phoenix next month. Pickering race driver on track in Grand-Am Cup event in California Guerrieri qualifies in 11th spot, drops to 20th behind wheel for Hyundai Motorsports PICKERING — A Pickering race-car driver helped the Hyundai Motorsports team to a solid start to the racing season at the Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series race at California Speedway in Fontana, California this past weekend. After securing 11th spot in the qualifying sessions on Saturday, the Hyundai driving tan- dem of Pickering’s Chris Guerrieri and Michael Ciasulli, aboard a Hyundai Tiburon, finished in 20th place in the 54-car field in the Grand-Am Cup series race. Three Hyundai Motorsports tandems com- peted in the 250-mile race on the California Speedway’s 2.8-mile, 21-turn road course. The driving tandem of Steve Gorriaran and Mark Craig had the best result with an 11th- place finish. Wade Gaughra and Justin Marks finished 16th and Guerrieri and Ciasulli 20th. In an interview for a story posted on the Hyundai Motorsports’Web Site, Ciasulli says some mechanical problems in the tandem’s Number 8 Tiburon kept them out of the top 10. “We proved that the cars are fast and carry a lot of potential. Unfortunately we had mechan- ical difficulties on all three cars; without these growing pain factors, we could have very well all placed in the top 10. We will have some time to improve our reliability as we prepare for Phoenix,” said Ciasulli in the story. The next round of the Grand-Am Street Stock Series western tour will be at Phoenix In- ternational Raceway for the United Auto 200, April 18 to 20. PICKERING —The Dunmoore Tennis Club will kick off the 2002 court season with its early registration days. New and existing members can sign up for the upcoming season Saturday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the front foyer of the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. The Dunmoore club, with four courts on Whites Road South, just be- fore Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, offers tennis socials and compet- itive tournaments and organized house league play for adults; lessons by a certified tennis pro (group, private or semi-private lessons can be arranged); competitive leagues; ‘Club 55’ league and a junior development camp. If you are unable to register at any of the above dates, call 905-509- 2167. Dunmoore tennis signups April 6 PICKERING RINGETTE ASSOCIATION 2002-2003 Registration House League and Rep Teams New Players To Ringette Only $150 The Pickering Ringette Association looks with anticipation to the 2002-2003 season. We offer new players to Ringette an introductory offer of $150 (with coupon). We believe once introduced to Ringette, our new players will play Ringette for many years to come, make friends and have fun. We also extend a special invitation to hockey players to give Ringette a try. The emphasis on skating and passing in Ringette will most certainly improve a hockey player’s skill level. Our introductory rate of $150 (with coupon) covers ice time from October to March, individual and team pictures and the end of year banquet. An excellent value when compared to the $450 charged by local girl’s hockey. Many of the better hockey players, including women from the Olympic Hockey Team got their start playing Ringette. House League players are invited to try-out for our Novice C and Bunny Major rep teams in September. REGISTRATION DATES Sunday, April 7, 2002 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pickering Recreation Complex - O’Brien Ice Pad Registration Fees for the 2002/2003 season are: Rep Team ..................................................................... $325 House League Players ................................................. $300 Players New to Ringette ............................................... $150 (with coupon) Players on House League and Novice Rep Team ........ $375 “AA” and “A” Tryout Schedule Our tryout fee is $5.00 per tryout. Any player from another association must present a “Permission to Skate” form signed by their Home Association. You must have this form before stepping on the ice. Junior AA Saturday April 6th 9:30 am O’Brien Arena Sunday April 7th 9:30 am O’Brien Arena Wednesday April 10th 7:00 pm Delaney Arena Belle A Saturday April 6th 10:30 am O’Brien Arena Sunday April 7th 10:30 am O’Brien Arena Wednesday April 10th 9:00 pm Delaney Arena Junior A Saturday April 20th 2:00 pm O’Brien Arena Sunday April 21st 9:30 am O’Brien Arena Wednesday April 24th 9:00 pm O’Brien Arena Tween A Saturday April 6th 11:30 am O’Brien Arena Sunday April 7th 11:30 am O’Brien Arena Tuesday April 9th 8:30 pm O’Brien Arena Petite A Saturday April 6th 12:30 pm O’Brien Arena Sunday April 7th 12:30 pm O’Brien Arena Please visit our web site at www.eteamz.com/pra for further information about Ringette and the Pickering Ringette Association. WANTED: Girls 4 - 11 Pickering Ringette Association Want to Learn to Skate, Learn a Sport and have fun? Ringette is played on ice like hockey with an emphasis on passing, team play, and skating. Girls new to ringette pay only $150 with this coupon. Come on out and give Canada’s other ice sport a try. Other ice sports such as hockey cost as much as $450 to register. For more information, please visit our web site: www.eteamz.com/pra Tel: (905) 426-7884 – Debbie McGarry $50 OFF Expiration Date: September 30, 2002 GOLF MEMBERSHIP Need a 683-3210ANNANDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Full Golf MembershipMembership Incl. Tee Off TimesIncl. Tee Off Times $895 Plus G.S.T. Couples MembershipMembership $1595$1595 Plus G.S.T.Plus G.S.T. Career Training500 CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721- 3368 or 905-721-3340. Careers505 MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYS- TEMS ENGINEERS, MICRO- SOFT OFFICE COMPUTER CERTIFICATE, CCNA, A+, SNIP COMPUTER SECURITY PRO- GRAM. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time avail- able. 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Get in at the ground floor in this explosive customer ser- vice industry. With our two-day workshop training program, and your full commitment and per- sonal goals, the opportunities exist for advancement in the ever-growing "Call Centre" busi- ness. This two-day workshop will run April 13th & 20th: and June 8th & 15th. For info. 905- 721-3340 or 1-800-816-3615. General Help510 MAKE EXTRA MONEY WORKING FROM HOME using your com- puter Call (888) 235-1529 www.crystal1concept.com APPLY NOW!Wholesaler needs to fill 6 F/T positions. Entry level to management. paid training. Only serious need call. 905-435- 8131 ext. 224 AZ PROPANE DRIVER.5 yrs. dri- ving exp. Full time from Oshawa/ Ajax yards. Above average income & benefits + co. uniform and bonus. Propane tanker exp. an asset or will train. Mostly Ont. but some hwy. trips. Tel: 905- 426-3716. BARTENDER/WAITER(ESS)/ COOK for British pub/restau- rant must have experience. Fax resume to 905-655-9212. BUILDING SUPERINTENDENTS - OSHAWA - 57 unit apartment building located at 199 Hillcroft at Ritson Rd. N. Excellent oppor- tunity for mature or retired COU- PLE. Successful applicants must be self-motivated, have public relation skills and be able to han- dle rentals, renewals and collec- tions. Maintenance duties include minor carpentry, plumb- ing heating and electrical repairs. One spouse can have outside employment. Remuneration will include a 3 bedroom apartment and salary. COUPLES preferred. Please fax resume to (905) 527-3633 or mail to: JORDAN AND WILLIAMSON MANAGE- MENT LTD. 125 Forest Ave., Hamilton, Ont. L8N 1X7 Atten- tion: William Fasullo BUSY AUTO BODY SHOP in north end of Oshawa, looking for Detailer/Clean up person. Must be flexible and work in a fast paced environment. Please fax resume to: 905-433-1318. CASHIER FULL TIME position available with a national Com- pany, for their new Pickering store. Must have retail experi- enced and be fluent in English. 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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT We are seeking an analytical, self- starter with the ability to lead people in a positive and constructive manner to join our Accounting team. You will responsible for product costing, cost and account analysis, preparation of financial statements and project accounting. Ideally, you are a 4th or 5th level CGA/CMA with 3-4 years experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment. You have highly effective interpersonal skills and are very strong in Excel. Compensation is commensurate with experience and benefits are excellent. This position is available immediately. Please apply in writing to: Michelle Hamelin Co-Steel Lasco Hopkins Street South Whitby, ON L1N 5T1 mhamelin@costeel.com Co-Steel Lasco appreciates the interest expressed by all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. • Qualified Stylists • Excellent wage and benefits package • Full and part time positions • Busy locations • No clientele required • Advanced training provided HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED Visit our website: www.firstchoice.com AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE. GUARANTEED® Whitby (905) 666-6890 Hourly wage $7.50 to start. Pickering (905) 831-7569 Hourly wage $8.50 to start 510 General Help 510 General Help NIGHT AUDITOR FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPERS / LAUNDRY Part Time weekend staff required. Good people skills. Hotel experience preferred. Transportation needed. Please fax resume to: (905) 436-9544 NEW OPENINGS Various positions now open to promote our safety program to public. Great compensation and benefits. Call (905)434–7618 for more information 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 505 Careers 510 General Help 510 General Help505Careers C O L L E GE EXPERIENCED Server/Bar- tender. Apply with resume to the Fitzrichard Pub, 575 Thornton Rd. N. Oshawa. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. GOING CRAZY!!Wanna come? F/T, Entry level, 18+, no experience necessary. Call Crash at 905-435-0637 GOLF GOLF GOLF!!! ad compa- ny in need of sharp individuals to fill openings in various depart- ments for new golf accounts just signed. Students welcomed. No experience necessary. Paid train- ing. (905) 576-4425 ext. 1616. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS . . . Need 15 people to help with expansion - all areas. Experience not required. Call Jessie at 905- 435-3478 INTERNATIONAL CO. Expand- ing. Put Your PC to Work. $1500+P/T/$3-5000+F/T Toll free 1-800-346-7169 Website: www.321freedomtoday.com LANDSCAPING COMPANY looking for Landscape Con- struction Labourers with DZ drivers license. ALSO Experi- enced Garden Centre Person- nel. ALSO Secretary/Book- keeper (school hours)All re- quire reliable vehicle (no ex- ceptions) Call 905-427-4143 LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Van- dermeer Nursery Experienced Landscape Designer required full-time. Knowledge of cost- ing and installation an asset. Landscape labourers also re- quired. Ask for Linna (905)427–2525. LOOKING FOR PEOPLE with leadership skills who enjoy interaction with others. Finan- cially rewarding. Fun and in- teresting. Must have own transportation. Call 905-430- 3815 MAINTENANCE PERSON re- quired for Whitby body shop, G2 driver's license required. Job entails: clean up of shop, driving customers, detailing vehicles, etc. Hours of work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. $8.50/hour. Fax resume atten- tion manager (905)668–8237 MERCHANDISERS P/T Weekdays for in-store set- ups, detailing, planagram ex- perience an asset. Flexible hours, vehicle required, web access. susan@wing- sink.com or fax 1-800-263- 7882 MONEY!? WORK!? HIRING !? Nuff' said! Call Ms. Lawrence at 905-576-5523. NEWCASTLE GREENHOUSE specializing in tropical foliage, requires a full time grower's assistant. Some experience necessary. Please fax re- sume to (905) 987-1312 or call (905) 987-4291. NOW HIRING full and part- time experienced wait staff, hosts and bussers. Please drop off resume: Oshawa Golf Club, Food & Beverage Office, 160 Alexandra St., Oshawa or fax resume (905)723-7194 ON CALL POSITIONS avail- able at Waterview Child Care. Daycare experience required. Fax resume to: (905)721-0596 PIZZA COOKS needed full and part time. Minimum 1 yr. ex- perience for Gino's Pizza Oshawa. Call for interview 1-3 p.m. or 8-11 p.m. Fax resume (905)438-1236. POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Landscape Foreman & La- bourers, Lawncare & Main- tenance, Garden Centre Sales. Reply with resume to Maple Lane Nurseries & Landscape, 2590 Taunton Rd. East, Bow- manville, Ontario L1C 3K2 RIBO LICENCED BROKER required in Oshawa broker- age. Thorough knowledge of electronic (EDI) systems, out- going personality, client ori- ented and experience with both P. Lines & C. Lines would be an asset. Address resume to Box 2097, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7V4 SIX FIGURE INCOME plus for hardworking people. Energy sales. Call John 1-800-293- 0067. TELEMARKETING SUPER- VISOR needed for outbound Call Centre. Experience re- quired. Fax resume to: 905- 426-3194 WANTED IMMEDIATELY - Live-in couple for Assistant Manager at low-rise adult- lifestyle apt. building in Ux- bridge. Light duties required for rent reduction. Interested parties call Joan 905-852- 2534. WANT A JOB, keep looking! Are you willing to be trained for a professional career with the largest financial services company in the world? Only highly motivated, ambitious self-starters wanting a six fig- ure income need apply. Full training and support is provid- ed. Call Ron Kearn 1-866-787- 3918 WORK ONLINE from home, part-time $500-$1000/month. Full-time $1500-$3000/month, Call 1-800-574-4490 or www.321dreamitnow.com Salon & Spa Help514 AQUILIBRIUM SALON and spa seeking hair stylists and nail technician, spacious vented nail room in unique 3 level salon. Join our motivat- ed staff. Telephone John (905) 404–9097 EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST required for a busy upscale salon in Ajax. Full/part time. With or without or clientele. Call Alison (905)428-0600 or fax resume to 905-428-1626 PART TIME Experienced Hair- stylist and Colourist. For appt. call Mrs. Weiss 905-728- 0951. Skilled & Technical Help515 PRECISION TUNE auto care is growing again and requires a licensed mechanic and a senior apprentice. Send resumes to: 355 Bayly St. W., Ajax Ontario, LlS 6M3 or fax to: (905) 683-0192. COUNTRY WOODWORKING SHOP seeks energetic person to do sanding, finishing and general work. Knowledge of power tools an asset. Willing to train. Location Pickering north of Hwy 7. (905)649– 2477 NEEDED - Full time offset pressperson, experineced re- quired, RYOBY 3302, ABDick 9810 an asset. Fax resume to (905) 831-3977. Office Help525 LEGAL SECRETARIES (Real Estate). We are a law firm dedicated to excellence in closing residential real estate transactions in Durham and beyond. We have both Junior (Coordinator) and intermediate (Specialist) positions avail- able. We offer a modern team oriented work experience at our Port Perry main office with a competitive compensation pkg. Please email to: george@titlers.ca or fax 905- 985-3758. We thank Oshawa This Week for rerunning our ad and apologize that our email and website were down. Retail Sales Help532 NEW RETAILER requires Part time Mature Sales Help. Send resume to GENERATIONS MATERNITY, 3500 Brock St. N. #B5, Whitby L1N 5R5, no phone calls or agencies please. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 EXPERIENCED ORTHODON- TIC hygienist needed for fast past paced orthodontic office in York Region. Minimum 5 years experience required. 2- 4 days, must be flexible. Fax resume to 905-642-9692 or call 905-642–3642. LEVEL II PDA and part time hygentist required for Picker- ing office. Evenings & Satur- days a must. Experience pre- ferred. Fax resume to 905- 683-8494 Attention: Rhonda PHARMACIST FULL TIME needed for Oshawa area. At- tractive hours, wages and benefits. Fax resume to (905) 420-7342 or email rtang@ medicalpharmacies.com PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full/ part-time, friendly customer service essential. Experience in Zadall and/or nursing homes and ability to work in- dependently an asset. Excel- lent wages & benefits. Phone Vincent at Medical Pharmacy (905)728-6277 or fax resume to (905)728-9992. PHYSIO and Registered Mas- sage Therapist wanted for busy Pickering clinic. Fax 905-427-9147 POSITION AVAILABLE for Level 11 PDA, in a relaxed yet highly professional dental office in Oshawa. Mon - Fri. No evenings or weekends. Fax resume to Mary (905) 434-8520. RPN REQUIRED immediately for female M.D. in Pickering. 3 days a week including evenings. Experience an asset. Fax resume to: 905-420-6106. TRANSCARE MEDICAL Transportation has immediate openings for Paramedics Emergency First Responders or other allied health profes- sionals for our Durham opera- tion. Loyalty incentive bonus- es paid, Submit resume and credentials to: TransCare Medical Transportation Inc., Post Office Box 22012, Twin Lakes Postal outlet, Sarnia, Ont. N7S 5P3 Volunteers565 KEEP OUR KIDS in communi- ty schools. Volunteer drivers needed for morning and after- noon school runs. Please contact Gayle at Kinark Child and Family Services. 1-888- 454-6275. Houses For Sale100 SUPERBLY UPGRADED, 3 + 1 bedroom home, in high demand area, sunroom with wrap around deck, detached garage, 2-4 pc. bathrooms, all new kitchen, large treed lot. Vendor selling private- ly, saving on commissions, pass- ing savings on to you. Call now, won't last, $199,900.00 Phone 905-720–2307, leave message. COURTICE - Oke Rd. Newer 3 bedroom 2-storey link. 1/5 ga- rage, garden kitchen with deck, unfinished basement with walk- out, full + 2 half baths. FAG heat- ing )new, fridge, stove & dish- washer. Fenced ravine lot. End of May closing. $183,000. 905- 723-6069. Showings Tues. & Thurs. evening. $185,000 - WILMOT CREEK, custom built, 65 Wilmot Trail, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, large spa- cious home, full basement, attaached garage, beautifully landscaped treed lot and creek. Appointment through Val Lausen Realty. All offers considered. (905) 623–3194 RAVINE - PRINGLE CREEK, beautiful garden, cedar-deck, 4 bedrooms, greenhouse kitchen, familyroom/w/fire- place, hardwood, new carpet, crown-moulding, shutters, near schools, OPEN-HOUSE SAT. MARCH 30, 10-4 P.M. 49 WORFOLK PLACE, WHITBY. $279,900. 905-430–6257 PRIVATE, Built "90" $279,000. Location 7 Auburn Lane, Cour- tice, approx. 1,365sq.ft. x3, 4 bed, 4 bath, ginished basement, heated garage, inground sprin- kler. Call 905-436-1562 ONLY $145,000.New de- tached freehold homes on 60' lots in Millbrook. Baxter Creek Estates. Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Jim 1-800-467-1766. FABULOUS Somerset Es- tates, 62 Whitburn Street Whitby. $344,900. For a pri- vate showing call 905-430- 3974. Open Houses102 LITTLE BRITAIN (North of Port Perry) 2500sq ft bungalow. Skylights, gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, 2 1/2 acres w/spring fed ponds, tennis, putting green. Call John Han- naford 1-888-983-4448 www.finehomes.ca Open House Fri-Sat-Sun 12-5pm Investment/ Bus. Property140 3000 sq. ft. shop with 2 bed- room brick bungalow, indus- trial zoning, Hwy. frontage. Just north of Port Hope on Hwy. 28. $219,000. 905-885- 4188. Indust./ Comm. Space145 INDUSTRIAL UNIT FOR LEASE. 3,665-sq.ft. 10% office space, ground level and dock level access. Located in Pick- ering. Available April 1. For more information call 905- 424-9936 Office & Business space150 DOWNTOWN BOWMANVILLE Great location (previously Canadian Statesman office). 1050 sq. ft., presently divided into reception area & offices, could be used as retail or office. Rent is $1410/month including utilities. Call John Hill, ReMax Spirit Inc. 905- 728-1600. OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY - Driveway sealing business for sale. Make more money in a day than you make in a week. Steady route and equipment with good customers. Work the summer and take the win- ter off. (Owner retiring). Ask- ing price $99,985. Phone Mar- cel Provenzano (905) 432- 7200. VENDING MACHINES and equipment for sale $5,000. 905-721–0601.snp 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 1 BEDROOM basement apart- ment for rent. Parking and shared laundry, Sommerville/ Rossland area, non-smoker/ no pets, $700/mo. inclusive, first/last. Available imme- diately. Call 905-723-1946 leave message. snp 1-BDRM BRIGHT basement apt. Laundry, 1-parking. West- ney/401/Hwy #2, credit check a must, first & last required. $750 inclusive. Avail. May 1. Call (416)494–5891 WHITBY 1-bedroom walkout basement apt. Separate en- trance, non-smoker/no pets, $750/month. Owners on main floor. Call for appointment (905)723–6886 WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX -67 Church St., large 2 bdrm, includes parking & hydro. First & last. Available April. (905)426-1161 AJAX HWY2/CHURCH 1 bed- room basement $800 or 2 bedroom basement $925 utili- ties included, partially fur- nished 1300 square feet, sep- arate entrance parking laun- dry no smoking/pets. 1st/last references. Available June1st. 905- 427–8297 BRIGHT 1 BEDROOM base- ment. 1 parking, utilities, pri- vate patio, shared laundry, no smoking/pets, first./last refer- encs, avail. May 1, asking $750. S. Liverpool-Pickering, 905-420–6650 BRIGHT 2 bedroom in well maintained triplex. Beautiful kitchen, large balcony and yard. Garage parking, laundry, heat. Available May 1st. One or two working adults pre- ferred. $850/mo. Oshawa. (416) 322–7030 BROCK/HWY 2,Pickering, 1- bedroom apartment w/own kitchen & bathroom, separate entrance, parking, bus stop at gate, near shopping. Non- smoking, no pets. $700/ month. Available immediately. Rupert (905)426–2570 CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room $950, April & June 1st; 2 bedroom $850 May 1st; In well-maintained building, close to all amenities. Please call (905)723-0977 9a.m- 6p.m. HALF OF CENTURY HOME near Bowmanville. Newly ren- ovated self contained 2-bed- room. Designer decor, wood floors, garden, quiet upscale neighbourhood.. $900 + half utilities. 905-263–1145 . 1-BEDROOM apt. separate walkout entrance, clean, own parking, air, appliances, ca- ble. Thickson/401, Whitby. avil May 1. $750/month inclu- sive first/last, No pets, non- smoker. 905-666-0179, 905- 431-0202. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Clean one bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance, a/c, security, laun- dry facilities, suit quiet pro- fessional single person, no smoking/pets. $750 inclusive, May 1st. 905-420-3776 NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom upper duplex, laundry, park- ing, yard. Non-smoker, no- pets, $795 inclusive. first & last, avail. May 1st, ideal for working couple. 905-430– 6906. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. available immediately. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied 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 APT. Bright, roomy, extremely clean, available immediately. Well- maintained building, includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, electricity, cable, underground parking, indoor pool, exercise room. Ajax 905 427–7404 ONE BEDROOM, large base- ment apartment, living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, 4 pc. bath, private entrance, laundry, parking. Oshawa Shopping Centre area. May lst. (905) 728–5570 OSHAWA - SHORT OXFORD, 2-2 bedrooms quiet building, living room, dining room, monthly rent $865 inclusive No dogs.April 1st. Call 905- 721-2232. OSHAWA - Quiet, modern one bedroom basement apart- ment. Laundry, parking. No smoking, No pets. $750/month inclusive. First/last. Available May 1st. Call 905-728-7178 after 4 p.m. NEW OFFICE OPENING IN OSHAWA All Positions Available $17.00 per hour avg. comp. Call Ryan 905-435-0518 A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com FS MARKETING has Full/Part-time positions for OUTSIDE SALES Experience in sales an asset. $12/hr+ Interviews April 2nd. Fax resumes: 905-623-7631 or Call Toll Free 1-866-437-6275 Main Office Bowmanville 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents Part-time Home Depot Associate. Full-time Dad. Apply today at one of the following stores: Ajax — 256-260 Kingston Rd. East; Oshawa — 1481 Harmony Rd. North; Whitby — 1700 Victoria St. East; Peterborough — 500 Landsdowne St. West. We are an equal opportunity employer and smoke-free workplace. Apply for a part-time associate position. It’s a great job that works with your lifestyle! At The Home Depot, we know that our associates need flexibility. That’s why we offer a wide range of part-time opportunities in a fast-paced, fun environment. Our competitive pay and variety of schedules make it easy for you to say ‘yes’ to part-time work! Benefits include: GREAT PAY • RRSP EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN PAID SICK, HOLIDAY AND PERSONAL TIME DAYCARE DISCOUNTS EXTENSIVE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND MUCH MORE! Great careers built here!SM • Peak-time associates in all deparments • Temporary summer help • Must be able to work flexible shifts 532 Retail Sales Help 532 Retail Sales Help 532 Retail Sales Help WINBOURNE PARK LTC CENTRE Ajax, Ontario Opening: July 2002 We require the following: • DIRECTOR OF CARE • RESIDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR Geriatric experience essential We offer a progressive, supportive environment Please fax resume to: Patti Wright (905) 472-6455 JOB FAIR APRIL 12 - 2 P.M. - 7 P.M. At McLean Community Centre for other positions available 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental April 4th, 7-8 pm Pickering Public Library 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 510 General Help 510 General Help THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Kerrison Dr. Flectcher Ave. Hibbard Dr. Twigg Dr. Smales Cres. Fishlock St. Hibbons Ave. Todd Rd. Bowles Dr. Maggs St. Delaney Dr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PICKERING Amberlea Rd. Saugeen Dr. Boyre Crt. Sturgeon Crt. Driftwood Crt. Highview Rd. Chiron Cres. Miranda Crt. Strouds Lane Village St. Eramosa Cres. Rosebank Rd.N. Ariel Cres. Springview Dr. Gardenview Sq. Amberwood Cres. Braeburn Cres. Weyburn Cres. Beckworth Sq. Foxwood Trail Sultana Sq. Norfolk Sq. Craighurst Crt. Woodview Ave. Pinegrove Ave. Westcreek Dr. 1995 Pinegrove Oakburn St. White Pine Cres. Valley Ridge Cres. Hogarth St. Waterford Gate Wildflower Dr. Summerpark Cres. Autumn Cres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 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 AVON Sales Dealers Needed MLM earning potential available. For information call Cindy - 905-428-7502 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. EASY PHONE WORK Appointment Setting ~ No Selling National Company modern upbeat office. Permanent F/T days. Great hours. Hourly plus generous bonus$$. Start immediately. Call for interview (905)426-4762 510 General Help 100 Houses For Sale 160 Business Opportunities OSHAWA Ritson/Rossland 1 bedroom basement, 4 pc bath, own entrance/laundry, carpet- ed. No smoking/pets $595 in- clusive 1st/last. Available im- mediately 905-404–1584 OSHAWA, Simcoe S of Bloor. House, main floor, 3 bedroom apartment. Avail. April 1st. utilities included $1195/mo. First/last. Call 905-433-4088 Near all amenities. PICKERING newly renovated one bedroom apartment. Prime location. Close to all amenities. Ideal for professional non-smok- ing single or couple. $800 inclu- sive. Available immediately. Call (905)831–6284 PICKERING - TWO BEDROOM lower walkout to full deck, s/w exposure. Fully renovated. Dual entrance/exits, 6 appliances, full bath, utilities included. Available May 1st, $700 inclusive. Suit couple or young mother with child. No smoking/no pets. 905- 837-1815 PICKERING DELLBROOK & Brock Rd. Brand new one-bed- room basement apartment, walk- out, available April 1, no smok- ing/pets $850 first/last, all inclu- sive. 905-427–4645 PICKERING newly renovated one bedroom basement apt. Close to all amenities. No smoking/pets. Available April 1st. First/last, $750 all inclusive. Call Karen 416-994-9512. PORT UNION/401,clean bright, 2 bedroom basement, adults preferred. Parking, cable, laun- dry, non smokers, no pets. $875 inclusive. (416) 471–1984 SPACIOUS well-maintained1, 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping cen- tre, GO Station. Utilities includ- ed. Call (905)728-4993. TWO BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, available immediate- ly. in Pickering $1050 incl. hydro, appliances, washer, dryer, park- ing, separate entrance. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, credit check. 905-683-9853 WHITE'S AND BAYFIELD - two bedroom, living room, kitchen, separate entrance, really clean, modern, air, close to all amenities Available April lst. (905)839–1695,(416)283-7457 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. AJAX - Oxford Towers.Spa- cious apartment, quiet build- ing, close to shopping, 401, GO. Pool, sauna. 3 bedroom April lst. $1050 + pk. Call (905)683-8421 until 7:30p.m. Condominiums For Rent180 O.P.G.employees preferred. Share newly renovated town- house. Whites Rd/Oklahoma area. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. 905-839–0405 or cell 416-419-0114. Houses For Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668-1800 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, 5 appliances, air conditioning, finished basement with French doors, beautifully showed home. $1350 monthly first/last required. Available April 1st. No pets. non- smokers. (905)426–7154 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. AJAX, SOUTH, 3 bedroom detached back split, quiet street, appliances air carport, finished basement with fire- place, $1300 plus, avail June. Condolyn Management 905- 428–9766 DOWNTOWN WHITBY main floor of house, 2-bedrooms, familyroom, kitchen, garage, fenced yard, laundry room. $849/month all inclusive. Available May 1st. Call 1-888- 811-3729. OSHAWA - 2 bedroom house, available immediately, first/ last/references. Non-smoker, no pets. $1100 inclusive. ALSO AJAX - One bedroom basement apt. $725/inclusive. Call 416-254-2172 PICKERING,3-bedroom, 5 level, townhouse with garage, end unit. Walkout basement, appliances. $1075/month plus. Available May 1st. No pets preferred. Call (905)831– 0323 PRIME location, Nice 3-bed- room main floor c/air, ap- pliances. No pets/smoking. $1100+ 2/3 utilities. ALSO large 1-bedroom basement apartment, c/air, appliances, $700+ 1/3 utilities. Available April/May 1st. First/last. Fur- nished or unfurnished. (905)579–1688 OSHAWA - UPPER LEVEL 3- bedroom semi, $1100 includ- ing utilities or rent to own en- tire house. Dave - Integrity Fi- nancial, (905)666–1189. Townhouses For Rent190 BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM 3- storey townhouse, under- ground parking, $2,000/month plus utilities. Ajax. 905-686- 0681. CARRIAGE HILL TOWN- HOUSES - 2 & 3 bdrm avail- able. Oshawa. Close to school and all amenities. For appt. call (905) 434-3972. NEWLY RENOVATED 2 + 1 bed- room townhouse in Oshawa, 4 appliances, parking. First & last. Avail. immediately. No pets. $1050/mo. inclusive. Call Ross 1-416-418-8471 WHITBY - Dundas/Lupin, 3 bed. townhome, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 4 appliances, c/air, near amenities $1350/mo includes water and hydro. First/last. No pets/smok- ing. Available immediately. 416- 817-4992. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 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 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA LO- CATION - laundry fac., quiet older male preferred. Avail- able April 1st. $350/month. 905-438–9367 FURNISHED ROOM $400/ month. Available April 1st. first/last, very clean, share kitchen and bath. Cable, park- ing, c/air, bus route, perfect for business person or student. (905)434–6210 PICKERING BRIGHT furnished room. Share bath and laundry facilities. Light cooking, suits working gent. Non-smoker, $400, first/last, 905-686-0744. ROOM FOR RENT in quiet clean bungalow. Close to G.M. On bus route or parking if needed. References. Call 905- 434-6456. Shared Accommodation194 2 BEDROOM HOUSE to share, at Liverpool/Glenanna. Working mature male pre- ferred. No smoking, no pets, satellite TV/HSE Internet. $575 inc. first/last, available imme- diately. 905-837-1815 THORNTON/KING non- smoking gay-friendly home, walk to OC and Civic, bus at door, laundry & parking in- cluded. $450/month. Fur- nished if needed. Call (905)438-4805, leave mes- sage. HOUSE TO SHARE with mature working male. Non- smokers only. Very clean, c/ a, parking, furnished, quiet street w/private backyard. No pets. $500 inclusive. Avail- able immediately. (905)720- 1533. WHITBY share luxury house $575, or master bedroom, en suite, Jacuzzi, fireplace, ca- ble $750. Laundry facilities, parking. Short term available. No lease. 905-608-1132 WORKING PROFESSIONAL prefers same to share house, in quiet location, close to all amenities. $400/month inclu- sive. Available immediately. Please call 905-644-7862. Sports Equipment230 PILATES REFORMERS (2) Stott Pilates like new $1300 each. Life fitness 5000 sta- tionary bicycle $700. Call 905- 767-4600. Pools & Supplies234 EARLY BIRD Special - 16x30 O.D. Kayak Pools with decks and fence, limited quantity, from $4,995.00, 25 year war- ranty. 416-798-7509, 1-800- 668-7564. Tutoring Service279 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/ 2 price, leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905-728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686- 2314. 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. PIANO SALE- Great prices on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pianos and used pia- nos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with less- ons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Washers reg/ extra-cap $149/up. Dryers ex- tra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/dryers. Se- lection fridges $150/up. Side- by-sides $299. White/almond stoves, full/apt-size $150/up. Portable dishwashers $225/ up. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Sim- coe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. FRENCH PROVINCIAL sofa & chair $500; IKEA pine table (55x31/74x31) $200; electric lawn mower $50; white/iron day-bed $125; 905-666–3449 APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Also apart- ment-size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell sepa- rately, can deliver. 905-839– 0098 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 (sleigh). 8- pce hand carved Cherry wood. Brand new. Not opened. Cost $9,200. Sacrifice $2,999. 416- 917-5807. 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 BIG SCREEN TV, Toshiba 61", colour stream HD, 15 months old, asking $4000. Call 905- 623–0768 CAR SEAT/SWING SET $30; 1- 2-3 highchair $25; 2 strollers $25 & $5; Sony boombox with cd/cassette $99; photo copier $30. Call 905-619–0270 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, premium pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. WANTED:Bedroom furniture + beds; oak, maple, pine or wrought iron kitchen dining- room/dinette furniture, work- ing fridge, shuffleboard table, 32-35" working TV, wrought iron yard furniture, woodwork tools. 905-260-2200-Oshawa INTERNET READY Computer, Pentium II, complete system 17" monitor, 64Mb RAM, 4Gb HDD, CD. Top quality, only $350. Why wait? Get on the net! Can deliver 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 COMPUTERS - large selec- tion of used Grade A Tier 1 PC's and monitors. Pentium 11's from $250; 14", 15" ,17", 20", 21" monitors; 905-426- 9260 We also buy, repair & upgrade PC's. CONTENTS SALE - Round solid oak table w/5 Windsor back chairs; upholstered red plaid swivel rocking chair; large wooden TV console; an- tique oak carved large cabi- net; Indian rug 9x11; natural gas bbq., st/steel (Grande Cafe); single futon bed, frame & mattress; brown leather sofa & loveseat; trampoline; exercise bike; rowing ma- chine; combination desk/ bookcase; By appt. only 905- 619–0137 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. DININGROOM SET.10 pce hand carved Cherrywood. Brand new. Still boxed. Cost $10,200. Sell $3,800. 416-496- 2926. DSS SATELLITE Program your own DTV HU cards free. HU/H T6 3-in-1 programmer with software $95. H emulation $175. HU Cards $175. HU un- looping $20. 905-626-6092 DIRECT T.V. SALE complete new system $270 (with pro- grammer $350) HU Loader $85 (also H & HU unlooping) with start up disc. Install kits $20. AVR6 $50. 905-259–0320 DIRECT TV HU UNLOOPING $20; HU loaders w/software $99; H & HU cards $200 each; H and HU card programing $20, 30 day warranty. Hu un- loopers $299. Whitby 905- 668-4964, Ajax 905-424- 0364, (905)424-0607 DIRECT TV SYSTEM w/card, loader, & support $499, Hu unlooping $25 while you wait, system w/card $299, 3m 90- day warranty $50 Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas Street, Whitby. 905-665–7732. DIRECT TV SPECIAL - com- plete RCA system $280., Hu loader $95., Hu unlooping $20., Hu programming with 30 day warranty $20. Install kits $20. (905) 767-8571. DTV RCA SATELLITE sys- tems, complete with dual LNB, with hu card $300; H & HU card programming HU card unlooping while you wait, in- stallation available. Kirks Sat- ellite Services, (905) 728- 9670, Oshawa. DSS HU card unlooping $10., Direct TV systems 250 while quantities last. Call (905) 655– 7730 GOLF CARD COLLECTION - over 1200 cards including "Masters Collection" with Tiger Woods. Serious inquiries only. 905-885-4906. 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. DSS HU UNLOOPING While you wait $20. HU Cards $200. Complete systems. Program- ming HU $20, H $25 -1 month guarantee. Pickering 905-831- 6919; 416-409-6855 JET PROFESSIONAL 6" WOOD JOINTER, asking $600; Craftsman 10" professional table saw, asking $900; 905- 434–6922. MATTRESS/ Boxspring. Queen Orthopedic. Brand new, factory sealed. Sell $325. 416- 496-1343 NEED A COMPUTER...DON'T HAVE CASH? The Original IBM PC, just $1. a day. No money down! The Buck a Day Company, call 1-800-772- 8617. www.buckaday.com 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. OFF-WHITE KITCHEN cabi- nets, double kitchen sink w/ taps $950; built-in dishwasher $145; 2 steel furnace filters $75; microwave $95; green 3- seater sofa $145; livingroom pictures/paintings $40 each. 905-430–6138 PANASONIC (new) microwave/ convection oven $500; Viking stove, $200; Kenmore dishwash- er $150; computer desk $100. Call 905-839-0405 or cell 416- 419-0114 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, 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. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 POWER WHEELCHAIR for big men, state of the art worth $9,000 will take $3,000 obo. Used 4 months. Call Marion at 416-754-4778 days or 905- 426–4586 evenings. 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. SCOOTER, 3 WHEEL,Chauf- feur, less than one year old, gold in colour - $2,500. Call (905) 728-4569. SEARS SOFA, honey brown, very good condition, $175. 905-373-6082. SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER All Natural products money back guarantee! www.stop- the-diet.net. SOFAS sofas sofas.Liquidat- ing many finished & unfin- ished 3-pc. sofa sets at man- ufacturers cost. Must sell quick. 416-496-8313. SOLID BIRCH APPX.18 ft. of upper cabinets, 18 ft. lower cabinets, one large pantry 3 ft x 7 ft. Butcher block counter top, $2,500. A white english stove, 2 yrs. old, like new $400., White Panasonic mi- crowave with range hood, like new $400., G. E. electric dish- washer with black front panel, $100. Telephone (905) 985– 7500 STEEL GARAGE DOOR with all hardware & brand new thermal pane window. Also 2 single-speed bicycles. Call 705-878-9757. 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 SHEDMAN - Quality wooden sheds 8' X 8' barn kit, only $299. plus tax. Many other sizes and styles available. Also garages. 761 McKay Rd. Unit 1, Pickering. For more info. call 905-619-2093. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. TICKETS FOR SALE:Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also want to buy Leafs & Rap- tors tickets. 905-626-5568 SHARP COPIER / FAX,Print- ers, Computer/sharing, Server support, service, sales and supplies (new & used). Excel- lent Rates. Garry 1-877-544- 2047 connect2services.com WALNUT DININGROOM suite, table, 4 chairs, china cabinet, buffet $800obo. 2 livingroom chairs, rose velvet, 2 living- room tables, light oak. Kitchen suite, table, 2 leather chairs $100/each. (905)728–6766 Articles Wanted315 WANTED - Men's CROSS- COUNTRY SKIS and boots, size 14. Call 905-377-9983. WANTED - plastic childrens activity swing set. No wood or metal. Preferably a Step 2 or Little Tykes Model. 905-435- 0747. 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 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 FREE TO GOOD HOME de- clawed, neutered, grey tabby cat,"Remy". In Pickering, 905- 421–0173. OLDER CATS need love too! Many young to older adult cats (spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated) looking for homes. Kittens with first booster sometimes available. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs available for adoption. Pet supplies (espe- cially cat food and litter) and donations always welcomed. Please call Durham Animal Adoption at 905-438–8411 PAPILLON PUPS 6 weeks m- $450 f-$500 14 month f ready for breeding Call evenings 905-986-9955. UMBRELLA COCKATOO, 2 year old male. Very friendly and especially good with children. Includes hatch cer- tificate and cage (26x38x71) $1,500. Call (905)666–3449 Cars For Sale400 1987 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4-cylinder, automatic, 4-door, white, grey interior, runs great, very reliable, body ex- cellent condition, no rust. great gas mileage. Certified/ Emissions $1800. 905-922- 8555 1989 FORD PROBE,certified & e-tested. $2199 Call Janice (905)987–3749. 1991 FORD TAURUS,automatic, silver/grey, all power, am-fm cas- sette, good running condition. As is $l,200 or best offer. Telephone (905) 438–8826 1992 BUICK LESABRE,4 dr. auto, air, tilt, p/dl, p/w, p/seats. Black w/grey interior. Lady driven. Economical gas saver, low kms. Excellent condition. $5200 includes certification and E-test. 905-576-1320. 1992 DODGE SHADOW 4-door automatic buckets & console 151,000 km mint condition power stteringm power brakes no rust a/c must sell mechanical- ly A-1 $1650. 905-213-8918 1992 SUZUKI SWIFT,auto, 212,000 km, $2500 certifed & e-tested. New paint.905-434– 0392 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE, high km, $6995; 1994 CHEROKEE, high km, $7295; 1993 CHEV. SILVERADO, Ext. cab 4x4, $10,500; 1992 CHEROKEE 4X4, rebuilt eng. $5995; All vehicles certified & e-tested & Lubrico warranty. Call Doug days 905- 985-0074 days; Eve. 705-277- 3250. Dealer. 1993 MERCURY SABLE, 6 cyl., loaded, a/c, cruise, p.steering, p.w., p.door locks, p.mirrors, tilt, good running condition, as is $1850. Call (905)666–5234 1994 CHRYSLER INTREPID, like new. Light blue, loaded, certified, e-tested, 217,500 km. $4900 obo. 905-404-9920. 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ GS 4-door, auto, 1 owner, power steering, power brakes, A/C, buckets & console, mint con- dition, no rust, factory mags, 145,000km, excellent condi- tion, mechanically A1, must sell. $2450. 905-436-6192 1997 FORD EXPLORER, mint condition, one owner, 93,000 kil., alloy wheels, 4 speed automatic, pw., pl., pm., private sale. Asking $12,900. (905) 571-0991. 1999 SL1 SATURN.Mint con- dition! Automatic, air, tilt, air bags, 4 door. Original. Private! Cert, E-tested. Clean! Clean! 74km. $9777. 905-697-0961. 2000 SUNFIRE 2-dr, assume lease, 4 months left on lease. Auto, air, CD player, rear spoiler, only 26,000 km, $271/ mo. with $9600 buy-out at end of lease. Call 905-432–2340 2001 HYUNDAI TIBIRON SE, black, 5 speed, low kil., cloth interior, loaded, sacrifice $21,500 or best offer. Tele-phone (416)358-1890, (905) 428-1890. 88 HYUNDAI GLS 4-cyl, 4-door, hatchback, P/S, P/B, A/C, P/moonroof. Low Kms, buckets, console, mechanically A1 condi- tion throughout. Factory mags, must sell $700. 905-404-8541 91 ESCORT LX 4-door, 4-cyl, auto, power-steering, power- brakes, air, cruise, tilt, buck- ets, console, factory mags. No rust, mint throughout. Certi- fied, e-tested. Must sell $1450. 905-213-8918 CERTICAR AUTO CENTRE IS OVERSTOCKED. Clearing the fol- lowing pre-owned reconditioned autos.. '99 Montana vans; '99 Venture Vans; '99 Saturns; '99 Sunfires; '95 - '99 Jimmys and Blazers, 97-97 Honda Civics. Other specials from $2,995. See you at Certicar! 155 King St. West at Midtown Mall. 905-579- 2886 Oshawa. CLEAN CERTIFIED cars, under $5,000, under $3,000, under $2,000. warranty available, call Gary 905-436–2239 or cell 905-431-2158. OLDSMOBILE 88 ROYALE, excellent condition, fully load- ed, Whitby, dark green, 3.8 v- 6, auto., starter, fully loaded, a/c, leather seats, cruise, ABS, dual air bags, e-tested, Canadian Tire serviced. This car is in exc. condition, 170,000 km., $8,000. Call Tassos at (905) 431-8432 an- ytime. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1986 CHEV. S10, ext cab. Tool box, 4 new tires in Feb/ 02. New automatic. Fair shape. Asking $800 as is obo. 1-705-328-2212. 1989 CHEVY SILVERADO - 4 x 4, $3000 o.b.o. as is. Phone 905-263-8405. snp 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE 4 X 4, one owner, runs great, air, trailer hitch, auto, am-fm, 244,000 kil., $2,500 or make offer. Telephone (905) 655– 9397 1996 Dodge 4x4 Dakota SLE, ext cab,V8,Auto, Loaded. All synthetic lubes $12,000 cer- tified, E-tested call 905-655 9820. 91 GMC 1500 305 engine, 136,000km power steering, power brakes, air condition- ing, cruise, tilt, new tires, red/ silver, AM/FM cassette. Very clean, well maintained, $6995. 905-404–8468 TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1992 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer safetied, e-tested, new brakes, exhaust, recent tires, battery, leather, factory boards, only 167,000k. $5900. Call (905)686–5594 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 125,000 km. 6 cyl, pwr-side door, 7-passenger, $8900. cert./clean air. Call 905-986- 0326 Brad. 2000 TRACKER,4WD, black, p.windows, p.locks, remote key- less entry, p.sideview mirros, CD, tilt, cruise, roof racks, A/C, 30,000kms. Asking $21,000. (905)432–8405 after 6pm week- nights, anytime weekends. TWO 1988 DODGE VANS,one ambulance, one school bus, good running condition, extend- ed, one-ton, V8 ; Also 1988 Ford Custom150 Econoline, pw, pl, cruise, am/fm cassette, carpeted inside, Also 1990 Ford Aerostar van, Call 905-434-0392 Motorcycles435 TWO 2001 Birel Torsion Go-carts with 6.5 hp Hondas. Immaculate only used 5 times. Spare parts, 2 suits, tent and stands. 2 Alfanos with laptop. 4x8 - enclosed trail- er. Must sell, leaving province. Asking $14,500 may separate. Call Tyler 905-372-5447. Auto Financing446 Lost and Found265 LOST - Female Cockatiel, an- swers to Noel. Grey body w/ white wings, yellow face. Last seen at Morningside/Kingston Rd. Call 416-283-4338 RE- WARD Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Maureen McBride's Healing/Energy Clearing media documented, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain manage- ment; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/issues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED LEASE TO OWN Lease a new or used vehicle at 8% regardless of credit 905-922-5419 905-260-0050 (after hrs) Tridell Leasing NO TURNDOWNS WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $25/HOUR (905)-837-9213 COMPUTER TRAINING At Your Home or Office • Most software programs • Lowest Rates • Senior Discounts Call Colestips ! 905-831–2323 PICKERING Liverpool/Finch Clean 3-bdrm detached, den, appliances, quiet court, partially finished bsmt., double garage. Avail. Immediately. $1295 plus. No pets, No smoking Lemon Tree Properties (905) 839–9227 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. SPECIAL Oshawa 2 B/R apts $700 April, May & June. 280 Wentworth St. W. bright & clean, close to schools & shopping, 3- bedrooms available too. for appointment call (905) 721-8741 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 PAGE 27 A/P 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 OFFICE MOVING! PRICED TO GO! Modern like new condition: Sales desks, swivel chairs, file cabinets, computers, printers, computer carts, misc. stands. SUBLET: 900 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE Great location. Subsidized for 5 mths. Call 905- 837-6578 after 6 p.m. 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale Rent a table at Durham Region's Largest Yard Sale for only $75. for the weekend BARKLAY'S GIGANTIC ANNUAL SPRING YARD SALE Our biggest sale of the year Saturday APRILSaturday APRIL 6TH 6TH & Sunday April 7TH& Sunday April 7TH 423 Bloor St. West, Oshawa. Contact Julie (905)571-3223 (Monday - Friday 9 - 5) 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 310 Articles for Sale 400 Cars For Sale HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 BAYLY/PICKERING BEACH - loving environment for all ages. Outings, crafts, nutri- tious meals/snacks. Non- smoking, full and part time available. References and re- ceipts. Call Laurie at 905-426- 3490. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. Daycare Wanted274 BABYSITTER WANTED,Bayly & Pickering Beach, before & after school, Monday-Friday. My home. Good wages, Call (905)428–6743. URGENTLY NEEDED AFTER school babysitter for 9 year old. Must have own transpor- tation. Rossland/Westney Area. Call 905-427–9770. E.C.E. WANTED to provide care for our 2 boys (1 & 3 years old) in our home, 2 full days/week, to begin mid-May. Successful applicants must be kind, patient and nurturing. Must be able to provide fun & educational activities and ex- periences. CPR & First Aid mandatory. References need- ed. (New graduates welcome). Rosebank/Sheppard area. (905)839–4259 LIVE IN Care giver from china professional, experienced, compassionate care, for children disabled or elderly. Helen (416) 708–8686 LIVE OUT - IN Home NANNY Needed IMMEDIATELY! Must LOVE Children -WE have FOUR (3-13). Should have Drivers Licence, CPR & Eng. as 1st Language. Call after 7:30pm weekdays or anytime weekends. (905)426–2446 Esthetics/ Beauty Services284 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 6.15% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 Computer/Internet Services169 PERSONAL TOUCH Comput- ers - Onsite computer repairs and upgrades by a certified technician. Competitive rates, honest service and flexible hours. Call John 905-665- 8391. Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! Find your mate, or just share a moment. Listen to all the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905)-683- 1110. Adult Entertainment905 Massages910 MODERN WELLNESS relax- ing full body reflexology plus hot tub. 905-579-2715. NEW MANAGEMENT-SPRING SPECIALS! Body reflexology and touch therapy. 905-404- 8353 Exclusively Yours Upscale Escort Service Serving Durham Region Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily (905) 725-2322 Now Hiring 18+Children’s entertainment for any occasion. BLUE RIBBON AWARD WINNER. Clowns, character look- alikes, loot bags, face painting, magic, music. 905-471-5331 KIDS UNLIMITED CLASSIC MOVERS •Affordable •Efficient •Reliable Apartments or homes Antique and Piano specialist Local or out of Town No move too small Mid-month & Seniors Discount Bonded and Insured Call Today! 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TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 HOMEPRIDE IMPROVEMENTS Quality Painting Decorating & Renovations For Free Estimate Call Don (905) 626-2111 Fully Insured allainl@sprint.ca All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 GARBAGE REMOVAL For PeopleWith Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 or cell (905) 626-6247 Windows & Doors by FLORIO • Bay & Bow Windows • Sliding Doors • Free Estimates "Domenic" 905-509-4800 TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING 25 yrs. exp. Fully insured Free estimates 905-433-7140 T.E.P.'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING Additions, basements, decks, cabinets, porch enclosures, tiling, drywall, taping, painting, shelving units, bars, kitchens & baths, counter tops, sinks and taps, windows & doors, garden chairs made to order, etc. Terry for estimate: 432-9115 DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 RENEW YOUR FENCES & DECKS Pressure Washing Service We clean & seal decks (cedar) fences (pressure treated) interlock & concrete walks. (905)683–0190 Environmentally Friendly MURPHY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Hardwood flooring, trim work, decks, fences, ceramic tiles, custom woodworking, garden sheds, drywall, much more. Quality workmanship. 17 years experience Call James (905) 839–4041 Kitchen, Bath & Basement Renovations & Repairs Quality workmanship Flat Rate R.S. CONTRACT INSTALLATION (416)230–9383 Rob/Kevin JOHN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Any job big or small, I can do it all!! 22 yrs. exp. • carpentry • drywall • taping • t-bar • painting Call for free estimates 905-427–5774 Bathroom renovations, new kitchen counters and kitchens, finished basements, rec. rooms and decks, 20 yrs. Exp. call Mario (905) 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Barrier Free Renovations. ONSITE COMPUTER REPAIR & NETWORKING $60/hr business or home. Certified Technicians come to your door. Call Now! 905-686-7785 www.TechsOnSite.net $$ MONEY $$ 100% first, second & third mortgages, for any purpose, debt consolidation/ bad credit ok ONTARIO WIDE FINANCIAL CORP. (416) 913–7878 HAIR AT HOME By Alex Why travel to a salon. Alex can bring hair styl- ing convenience to your home. For prices and appt. (416) 937-1133 A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com Mortgages & Loans Total Debt Consolidations Refinancing, Purchases 100% 2nd Mortgages Free Consultations No up front fees Call & save today A.M.S. Accurate Mortgage Services Inc. 905-436-9292 or toll free 1-877-509-LOAN 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. 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ROOFING Shingles, Flats, Repairs, Aluminum Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Call (416)875–7432, (905)686-8366 DIRECT WINDOW Deal Directly and Save Vinyl Replacement Thermal Windows * Side Slider - Double Hung * Bay * Bow All types of Aluminum Work Free Estimates (905) 426–6342 RETIRED CRAFTSMEN & OTHER EXPERTS FOR LOW COST HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting & Much More Insured, Bonded, 1 Year warranty 905-686-7236 KING HOME IMPROVEMENTS Basement Apartments, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Wet Basements Additions, Electrical, Plumbing 22 years experience Mike (905)683-0190 or (416)885-4682 ROOFING • SKYLIGHTS EAVESTROUGH 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured EAST COAST TREE SERVICE Expert in removal, trimming, pruning & stump removal Free Estimates Full Insured * Firewood Available * Call Daryl 905-619-8798 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Enviroturf Lawn Sprinklers Inc. Inground Automatic Lawn Sprinklers www.enviroturf.ca(905) 837-5195 Design • Sales • Service • Installation Commercial, Residential & Do-it-yourself Seasonal Openings & Closings ❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿ 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 ❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿✾❀✿ RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 DEATH NOTICE AUDIO LISTINGS Due to technical difficulties, our phone line is temporarily out of order. We apologize for any inconvenience. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths The Broken Chain We little knew that morning That God was going to call your name In Life we loved you dearly In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us special memories From which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. Our Family chain is broken now And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The CHAIN will link again. Forever in our hearts and thoughts Your loving wife Shirley Daddy’s little girl Maryanne Son-in-law Mike, Grandchildren Ashleigh, Dylan, Taylor, Noah. In Loving Memory of HARRY HAMILTON who passed away March 24, 2001 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam A CARD OF THANKS ❦❦~❤~❦❦ We the family of the late Sam Kaiser would like to acknowledge our heartfelt gratitude to all who have extended their kindness & generosity to us in our hours of need. A special note of thank you to Dr. Joan Atkinson for the forty ++ years of "doctoring", Dr. E. Salmon and nursing staff - Emerg & 4th floor at the Ajax & Pickering Health Centre; the funeral directors and Papa's friends at McEachnie Funeral Home & above all the many caring neighbours, family and friends for their endless loving support. In the words of M. Marriott- " Life's journey is circular, it appears. The years don't carry us away from our fathers - rather - they return us to them". We thank you sincerely, A. Merici Kaiser-Brown David Bain & Nancy Kaiser-McEachnie 259 Cards of Thanks 259 Cards of Thanks 268 Personals 165 Mortgages, Loans 715 Moving and Storage Fax us your ad at 683-0707 ADVERTISE TODAY CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-0707 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. CALL (905) 683-0707 Some products may vary due to availability. FREE! A Gift for You and Your Baby Expecting? As a parent-to-be simply bring this coupon to your local SEARS retail store and enroll in the Waiting Game Club (it’s Free) and receive your Baby’s On The Way Gift Pac®filled with $20.00 worth of great brand name products (it’s also FREE). (Some conditions apply. Full contest details available from your Sears representative.) ® Baby’s Here Gift Pac and Baby’s On The Way GIft Pac are Registered Trademarks of Advantex Marketing International Inc. Ajax/Pickering The Community Newspaper since 1965 Expect more from Sears Bab y ’ s H e r e Plac e a b i r t h ann o u n c e m e n t i n t h e Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r a n d a s k how y o u c a n r e c e i v e a certi f i c a t e f o r a F R E E Bab y ’ s H e r e G i f t P a c ® worth over $25 00 245 Births 245 Births AJAX —Select Food Products took full advantage of a tiring Bank of Montreal squad to post a 31-24 victory in Ajax Ladies’ Basketball League play Wednesday. Both teams had ample opportuni- ties to score in the first half, but failed to convert for the most part in a low- scoring opening half. The bank was missing its regular bench strength in this game, and that factored into the second half as Select sprinted to the victory. Erinn Lynch netted seven points for Select Foods and Lana Le- tourneau sunk eight for the bankers. The second game of the evening between East Side Mario’s and Et Tu Caesar’s was fast-paced from the tip- off. The first half went to East Side Mario’s, which used quick passing to open up the Et Tu Caesar’s defence and scored plenty of points. Caesar’s came back strongly in the second half to tie the game with ex- cellent outside shooting. Mario’s changed its defence pattern and re- gained its lead and won going away by a 61-46 count. Engrid Carmichael Johnson scored 16 points for East Side and Carol Stephenson posted a game-high 28 for Et Tu Caesar’s. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 PAGE 29 A/P Select Food exploits short-staffed bankers for women’s basketball win A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Drawing to the button? OSHAWA — Annandale Curling Club’s Paul Burns aims his rock toward the house while playing at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club’s men’s an- niversary bonspiel recently. Burns and his team- mates were playing against a team from the host club in this game. Email it News Advertiser Sports arivett@durhamregion.com Pickering Ball Hockey LeaguePBHL BALL HOCKEY Call to Register 905-839-9638 www.ballhockeygta.com $20 OFFKIDS FITNESS MEMBERSHIP $39 OFF SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP $20 OFF O F F E R E X P I R E S M AY 1 s t , 2 0 0 2 PICKERING/AJAX 1755 PICKERING PARKWAY (905) 426-2080 • ROCK CLIMBING • FLOOR HOCKEY • BASKETBALL • TEEN PROGRAM • BIRTHDAY PARTIES* • SWIMMING PROGRAMS • ARTS ‘N’ CRAFTS • DANCE* • PRESCHOOL PROGRAM • TEAM SPORTS • MARTIAL ARTS* * Extra charge applies KIDS BORED? $39 OFF I F R E G I S T E R E D BY MAY 1st, 2002 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR NO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHSNO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS $100$100 905-839-2101 Limited Time Offer. Minimum $1000.00 Purchase before Tax & Installation. No Cash Value. Not valid with any other promotion. One coupon per customer. Must be presented upon purchase. (No Exceptions) Some restrictions may apply. GIFT CERTFICATEGIFT CERTFICATE P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 Pickering atom selects keep championship trophy at home Panthers blank Cambridge in final of own tournament PICKERING —The Pickering Panthers major atom select hockey team laid claim to its fourth tourna- ment title of the season, winning the trophy at its own Pickering Select Tournament recently. The Pickering atoms blanked Cambridge 2-0 in the championship game. Eric Bartholomew scored the first Pickering goal, assisted by An- drew McCann and Richard Doherty. The play tightened up considerably at that point, with goaltenders at both ends of the rink making fine saves to keep their teams in the game. Picker- ing’s Nigel Fleming delivered the knockout punch by scoring to put Pickering up 2-0, assisted by Matt Savage. Pickering advanced to the final after sidelining Richmond Hill 1-0 in the semifinal contest in a tight affair. Doherty scored the lone Pickering goal, assisted by Kyle Kinsman and Matt Fowler. The Panthers opened the tourney with a convincing 4-0 victory over Uxbridge. Savage, Jeff Paul, Zack MacLennan and McCann scored for Pickering. Spencer Etherington, Mc- Cann, Paul, Andrew Nauth and MacLennan drew assists. In the second game, the Pickering atoms faced Cambridge, the same team they would eventually meet in the championship game. This time, Pickering scored a decisive 6-1 victo- ry. Savage potted a hat trick, Paul had two and Doherty one. Fowler had two assists, Doherty, Bartholomew, Nauth, Galen Sleeth and Kevin Mont- gomery all had one. Pickering met Guelph in Game 3, winning 5-2. Savage led the way with two goals; Brian Forrester, Bartholomew and Michael Gilbert also scored. Montgomery recorded two assists, Kinsman, Nauth, Nick Accettone, MacLennan and Eddy Smith had single assists. In seven tournaments this season, the Pickering major atoms selects won four and were runners-up at two others. “This has been an incredible team to coach,” head coach Bruce Kinsman said after the championship game. “Not only have we had great goal- tending (26 shutouts in exhibition, league and tournament games for goaltenders Derrick Herdsman and Andrew Monaco) but every player has stepped up and contributed.” He also praised the work done by co-coach Daryl MacLennan, trainer Doug Paul and manager Mike Mont- gomery. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Week 7 of seven-week round-robin playoffs GAMES PLAYED MARCH 25/02 GAME ONE Verifeye 49 vs. Envoy Business Services 46. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: David Voth 14, Mike Pink 13, Chris Sheldon 6. Envoy Business Services: Randy Filinski 20, Tom Rowen 12, Roger Young 6. GAME TWO Gallantry’s Eatery 50 vs. Van Kempen Insurance 42. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s Eatery: John Christiansen 25, Peter Dundas 7, Frank Tuitt 6. Van Kempen Insurance: Irwin Stanley 16, Paul Vorvis 9, Reynolds Watkis 9, Horace Peterkin 8. GAME THREE West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 57 vs. Melanie Pringles 40. TOP SCORERS West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch: Rod Fraser 16, Tom Pittman 15, George Iordanov 14. Melanie Pringles: Mike Jovanov 18, Gil Milton 10, Tom Recalis 5, Ron Pella 5. GAME FOUR Mud Hen’s 39 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 28. TOP SCORERS Mud Hen’s: Ivor Walker 10, Colin Exeter 8, Luke Lukko- nen 7, Sam Terry 6. Ell-Rod Holdings: Dave Bayliss 12, Bill Hart 8, John Es- posito 5. SCOREBOARD AJAX —An Ajax- based men’s slo-pitch league is looking for new recruits. The Westney Heights Men’s Slo-Pitch League is looking for both team and individual entries (men 18 years and older) for the 2002 season. The league plays each Sunday beginning in May, featuring nine-in- ning games and double- headers. The league offers weekly most valuable player awards, full uni- forms, an all-star tourna- ment and a skills compe- tition. 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All previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. *2001 Finance payments based on 84 months, 2000-72 months, 99/98/97 on 60 months, 95 on 48 months. 8 1/2% interest. **Based on $2,000 *** Based on $3,000 Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 8.5%= $246.48 mo. for 48 mo. COB $1,831.04, total $11,831.04. O.A.C. All prices shown are plus lic., taxes & admin. 2001 feature cars are previously owned. *RDA applied to price, 0% applicable in lieu of $2,500 RDA. $10,000@0%=$208.33 mo. 48 mo. COB 0. 0% on selected new vehicles-see dealer for details. 0 down OAC. 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Automatic P/S, P/B, A/C. A real beauty. Low kms. Stk #P6749B. Sale $9,888* 1999 RAM 1500 Q/C Incl. HD service Grp., sport app. Grp. trailer tow, travel convenience Grp., 5.2 L SMPI V8, rear sliding window, keyless remote, security alarm, AM/FM/CASS. comp. disc, audio ctrls. steering wheel. mounted, 24G Pak. Stk #V7015. Sale $24,988* 2000 HONDA CIVIC Loaded, one owner, low kms. Stk. #R4683B. Sale $15,889* 1999 CIRRIUS LXi 4 DOOR Includes 4 speed automatic, 2.5L V6 SOHC 24V SMPI, 26K package, only 23,000 kms. Balance of factory warranty. Stk. #V7010. 1999 RAM 1500 Q/C Heavy duty service grp, sport pak, trailer tow grp, travel convenience grp, 5.2L mag engine, rear sliding. Stk. # V7015. Sale $24,888* Incl. 4 speed automatic, 2.4L, 4 cyl. DOHC, AM/FM/Cass., 24A package, only 17,000 kms. Balance of factory warranty. Stk. #V7007. Sale $14,888* 1999 INTREPID Auto, p.s., p.b., a/c, V6, power windows/power locks. Plus much more. Low kms. Stk. #V7008. 1999 STRATUS 4 speed, auto, 2.4L, 4 cyl. DOHC, 16V SMPI, AM/FM/Cass., 24A package, only 20,000 kms. Balance of factory warranty. Stk. #V7009. Sale $14,788* 1998 NEON Automatic P/S, P/B, A/C, AM/FM cass., 22D Package. Low km. Stk. #P6736A. Sale $9,688* 1995 CAVALIER Automatic P/S, P/B, A/C. Tilt wheel, cruise control, AM/FM cass., cloth buckets, aluminum wheels. 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Stk. #P7025. $27,888$27,888 ** 2001 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Automatic, 2.0L SOHC 16V FMPI engine, cruise control, 22 D package Stk. #P6887. 2001 NEON $12,988$12,988 ** NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002 PAGE 31 A/P 1999 G CARAVAN CASH PRICE $15,988 CASH PRICE $18,399 CASH PRICE $16,488 CASH PRICE $8,000 CASH PRICE $15,888CASH PRICE $17,988CASH PRICE $25,988CASH PRICE $14,988 1999 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT 2001 LHS 2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID ES2002 NEON 2000 CARAVAN 1996 GRAND CARAVAN SE 15TH ANN. PLAT., FULLY EQUIPPED, AIR, AUTO. STK#5668A 1 OWNER LEASE RETURN, WILD BERRY STK#5690A ONLY 56K, 1 OWNER LEASE RETURN. STK#5700A POWER LOCKS, 3.3 V6, AS IS, STK#68875A GAS-MIZER, 4 DR, ONLY 800KM STK#5633A 4 DOOR, CHRYSLER’S LUXURY CAR. STK#5616A 4 DOOR, BEST OF CHRYSLER, CAR OF THE YEAR. STK#5663A V6, AUTO, AIR STK#5622A 1999 NEON CASH PRICE $8,995 CASH PRICE $6,995 CASH PRICE $5,999 CASH PRICE $8,999 CASH PRICE $22,988CASH PRICE $25,988CASH PRICE $21,988CASH PRICE $16,988 1999 DODGE NEON HI LINE 1999 RAM SLT 1999 RAM 1500 SPORT 1999 RAM 1500 SLT1999 DAKOTA SPORT EXT. CAB 1997 NEON 1996 FORD ESCORT WAGON 4 DOOR, AUTO, AIR, WILD BERRY STK#5602A AS IS SPECIAL, GREAT BUY STK#5563C AS IS SPECIAL, YOU CERTIFY, YOU SAVE. STK#5624A 4 DOOR, AUTO, AIR, PS, PD, PW, PL. STK#60193A 6 CYL., AUTO, PS, PB, CERTIFIED. EXTENDED CAB STK#5657A 60K, QUAD CAB, BOX LINER, V8, AUTO, AIR, FULL POWER GROUP. EXTENDED CAB. REAR SLIDING WINDOW STK#5674A 4X4 SPORT. REG. CAB SHORT BOX. AM/FM/CD. SUPER SOUND. BLACK “LOOKS GREAT”. STK#5671A. CERTIFIED. 1-OWNER, LEASE RETURN.V8, AUTO, AIR, 50 KMS, POWER GROUP, THE FULL LOAD! WHAT A GREAT LOOKING TRUCK! BLACK ON GREY INTERIOR. STK#5675A CASH PRICE $5,988CASH PRICE $19,988CASH PRICE $13,988 1999 JEEP TJ SPORT 1993 JEEP G. CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X41999 RAM 1500 LONG BOX WORK SPECIAL, LEASE RETURN, V8, AUTO. STK#5650A 6 CYL., RED WITH BLACK HARDTOP. STANDARD. STK#5698A 4 DOOR, AUTO, ONE OWNER, TRADE IN. STOCK #75096A BUSINESS IS UP 50% SALESPERSONS WANTED! 4695 KINGSTON RD. SCARBOROUGH MARKHAM RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.401 MILITARY RD.BEECHGROVEKI N G S TONRD.SCARBOROUGH HOTLINE 416.287.7777 AJAX/PICKERING HOTLINE 1.800.465.8142 4695 KINGSTON ROAD **All sale prices are plus GST, PST, gas, lic.fee & admin.OAC. AS IS AS ISAS IS AS IS AS IS M OO DD MANAGERS SPECIALSNTH Thank you for a great month of Business! Have a wonderful Easter. We are Closed Good Friday but come see us Saturday for our sale!! www.davidsonchrysler.com M EEN NNTH 1997 DODGE CARAVAN 1999 DODGE CARAVAN 4 DOOR, AUTO, AIR, TRADE IN. STK#5584B 4 DOOR, AIR, AUTO, V6 WITH POWER GROUP. STK#5682A $10,988 $13,988 GREAT VALUE LAREDO SPECIAL OF THE MONTH A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, March 31, 2002