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PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Strategies to Chloe marks her first combat bullying birthday with a smile FEATURE/9 NAME DROPPING/12 PRESSRUN 44,400 24 PAGES SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2002 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND 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! 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 - May 23 Rotherglen Campus, 7pm 403 Kingston Rd., Ajax OPEN HOUSE - May 25 Village Campus, 2 pm 56 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 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 ® See PICKERING page 4 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Full steam ahead PICKERING ––Ryan Moffatt scampers down the lane in the ‘bungee run’during Valley Farm Public School’s fun fair Thursday before the harness and elastic cord snap him back to the starting point with a soft landing. The fun fair also featured games and musical entertainment. Nuclear plant restart delayed Pickering station officials push back project by nine months Get e-motional at math camp this summer DURHAM —It’s not what stu- dents want to hear, but summer will be here and gone before they know it. And as summer winds down, it’s a sure bet thousands of local students will run out of things to do and will be complaining they’re bored. To keep kids occupied until school starts, and help them pre- pare for September, The Learning Partnership’s ‘Math-e-motion’ camp is coming to Jack Miner Pub- lic School in Whitby this summer. The camp’s purpose is to give students the confidence to succeed by removing the biggest road- blocks to doing well in math: fear of failure, an inability to see how math relates to their world, and teaching approaches that don’t match the way they learn. Math-e-motion takes place Aug. 19 to 23 for Grade 6 to 8 students. The camp costs $75. For more in- formation, contact Lorraine Schroetterat 905-666-6384. BY KEITH GILLIGAN Staff Writer PICKERING —The restart of the first reactor on the ‘A’ side of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Sta- tion has been delayed until the end of this year. Ontario Power Generation has pushed back the project by nine months and the restart is expected to cost $500 million more than originally expected. “Basically it’s a much larg- er project than we first envi- sioned it to be in 1998,” said OPG spokesman Pat O’Brien. The four ‘A’-side reactors have been laid-up since the end of 1997, following a scathing report on the nuclear performance of the former Ontario Hydro. In 1998, the utility approached the Canadi- an Nuclear Safety Commis- sion (at the time called the Atomic Energy Control Board), about restarting the units. The CNSC ruled an envi- ronmental assessment (EA) needed to be completed prior to the restart proceeding. The EA found there would be no adverse environmental impacts provided exten- sive refurbishing and improvement work was com- pleted. Mr. O’Brien noted work on the EA stretched from the planned eight months to 20 months. “During the time of the EA, we didn’t do a lot of PAT O’BRIEN ‘We’ll focus on our work, do it safely and do it right.’. Child protection officials called in after more marijuana labs busted BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––As police continue a crack down on the residential mari- juana growing trade, local child-pro- tection officials are “scrambling” to cope with the family fallout - the youngest victims of the lucrative busi- ness. There is growing concern among the police and Children’s Aid Society over the number of young children found living in residential drug facto- ries. In the latest raids, police on Thurs- day seized $1.1-million worth of pot, arresting seven adults and removing 11 children from homes in Ajax, Pick- ering and Whitby. The six busted brings to 70 the number of homes, used primarily to grow and harvest marijuana, uncov- ered in Durham this year. In Thursday’s sweeps, the 11 chil- dren, ranging from two to 12 years, were declared “in need of protection” and turned over to the CAS, police said. Andrea Maenza, Durham CAS spokesman, said workers were “scrambling” until midnight to find foster homes for the children, from four different families. “They (staff) were running around like crazy trying to place them. It’s a huge amount of stress and creates pressure on our foster homes,” she said. CAS officials have been unable to track down family members of the children, whose parents were arrested and detained pending bail hearings. “There are no relatives for any of them that we have discovered yet, and there is a problem in some cases with a language barrier,” she said, adding many of the children, from Asian families, cannot speak English. Although the children all appeared “reasonably” well cared for, all were living in what police and CAS offi- cials described as dangerous environ- ments. Police say the homes were entirely converted into elaborate drug produc- tion facilities with only small living quarters. All had illegal underground hydro connections, which pose significant fire risks, and a strong smell of mari- juana and production chemicals. “It’s definitely not even close to an ideal home environment, in terms of safety and atmosphere. And then you have the fact criminal activity is in- volved. There is huge concerns (about the children),” Ms. Maenza said. Sergeant Paul Malik, police spokesman, said drug officers are ex- tremely worried about the presence of children when raiding the homes. “In addition to health concerns, there is the trauma caused by the po- lice searches and the potential for vi- olence. A man was found murdered recently in a residence in York Re- gion, while others have been targets for home invasion. “It’s just a dangerous environment for kids of any age,” Sgt. Malik said. Police bagged 2,137 pot plants with a street value of $1,045,512 and approximately $231,000 worth of so- phisticated growing equipment Thurs- day. Warrants were executed at homes on Wilce Drive and Freeston Crescent in Ajax, Dellbrook Avenue, Edmund Drive and Middleton Street in Picker- ing, and Wynfield Crescent in Whitby. Police believe the labs are linked to Asian organized crime rings. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 AJAX —Come eat your way to better bones. A local osteoporosis support group holds a lunch meeting, Wednesday, June 5, at Honey Garlic Restau- rant, 250 Bayly St., Ajax. The meeting starts at 11:45 a.m., and there will be a presentation to the Ajax-Pickering Women’s Shelter at noon. For more information, call Marie at 905-428-6632. 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Cadet of 856 Squadron will be highlighting the training activities they have participated in, this training year.Selected cadets will be recognized for their outstanding performance. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM –– The buildings are under construction, the curriculum writ- ten, but politics could stall the opening of Durham’s new university slated for Sept. 2003. “Each university has its own act with its mission and basic structures,” ex- plains University of Ontario Institute of Technology President Gary Polonsky. “What we need from the government is the act, without delay. It’s very impor- tant all parties get behind this. Unless the act is approved it will be very chal- lenging to persuade top-quality faculty and top-quality students to come here.” The Conservative government hoped to have the act fast-tracked through the legislature in December so the universi- ty could proceed with its preparations. It needed the consent of all parties to skip second reading and the committee process to move bill to third reading. While the Conservatives and Liberals were prepared to proceed, NDP house leader Peter Kormos says he was not. His party supports the bill in principle, but cannot support skipping due process, says Mr. Kormos. “We’re waiting for the government to call the bill for second reading. We are prepared to debate that bill any time,” says Mr. Kormos. “It’s irrespon- sible for legislators to pass legislation without debating it.” Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty, who was finance minister in May 2001 when the government first announced funding for UOIT and its plan to create the school, says there has already been a great deal of discussion on this act and he’s counting on all three parties to move it forward before the house re- cesses at the end of June. The universi- ty already exists and the $60 million is in UOIT’s bank account to prove it, he says. “There has been opportunity for de- bate,” he says. “I just hope neither of the opposition parties will play with it for political purposes. It’s just too impor- tant.” Durham MPP John O’Toole sug- gests the NDP are playing politics with a piece of legislation that is “an innocu- ous administration thing. “They can use it because we want it,” says Mr. O’Toole who adds, “It’s just a matter of using it as another bar- gaining chip. The community here would be very disappointed if this did- n’t happen. Mr. Flaherty says any party who plays politics on this issue better be ready to explain that decision to voters in the next election. “It’s vitally important for Durham Region parents and the students of Durham Region to get this passed,” says Mr. Flaherty, now minister of en- terprise, opportunity and innovation. In 2003, the Province will have the chal- lenge of the double cohort of students in Grade 12 and OAC graduating in the same year. With the added numbers of graduates, students will be counting on UOIT’s opening proceeding as planned, he says. As well, he adds, technology- based industries, such as the auto indus- try, are counting on the university sup- plying skilled graduates to fill jobs and unions are counting on the jobs that come to areas with a skilled workforce. There are many things that cannot be done to ensure the university opens its doors in 2003 until the act is passed, says Mr. Polonsky. On Thursday, Mr. O’Toole pushed to NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 PAGE 3 A/P University’s 2003 opening faces political delay have the legislation introduced as soon as possible. The MPP asked Minister of Training, Col- leges and Universities Dianne Cunningham for that timeline. “We expect, with the help of our colleagues in the legislature, to get this legislation through before the end of this session,” Ms. Cunningham responded. Mr. Kormos suggests there is still time, prior to the break at the end of June, to give the bill due process and have it passed. But, if not he says, his party is willing to sit longer to ensure this bill and others are heard fully. Both Mr. O’Toole and Mr. Flaherty say they too will sit as long as it takes to ensure the bill is passed. But, Mr. O’Toole points out, several other bills are attracting a great deal of atten- tion and lengthy debate from the opposition parties. With other much more controversial bills taking the time of the legislature, he questions the merit of making universities and colleges hold their breath to formalize a bill everyone already says they agree on. ••• Watch for a four-part series on the University of Ontario In- stitute of Technology and Durham College beginning in this Wednesday’s newspaper. JIM FLAHERTY ‘I just hope neither of the opposition parties will play with it for political purposes.’ DRIVER EDUCATION CENTRE CALL TODAY AND REGISTER 4 DAY COURSES START JULY 8 426-9611 68 HARWOOD AVE. S. A Complete Defensive Driving Course Min. of Trans. Approved Course Provider • Get your license 4 months earlier • 25 Hrs. In Class • 10 Hrs. In Car Instruction • Save up to 41% on Insurance • G1 and G2 Road Test Preparation $29900 New Evening Course Starts Thurs. May 9+ GST WE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE A FRESH START Professional and Personalized Service Free Confidential Consultation CLARKE HENNING INC. 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The department will be hand- ing out ‘celebrate in the right spirit’ promotional packages at participating marinas in the re- gion. The packages include a keep- sake plastic cup with tips on re- sponsible drinking, party plan- ning and safe boating. “Driving while impaired also applies to the operation of all vessels, including boats, any- where in Canada and is an of- fence under the Criminal Code,” said Jane Vendrig, a public health nurse with the depart- ment. “Through this campaign, our goal is to promote the enjoy- ment of summer leisure activi- ties both safely and responsi- bly,” said Ms. Vendrig. For more information on the campaign, call the health depart- ment at 905-852-9161 ext. 366. P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 Pickering nuclear plant ‘A’-side restart hits snag Just the fax: 905-683-7363 work. We couldn’t pre-empt the decision on the EA. The EA took a lot longer. That added a bit to it,” he said. Another delay was caused by a strike of workers employed by an independent contractor hired by OPG. “When you put it all together, there have been delays. The nature of the work is very complex,” he added. There are “30,000 separate work packages that have to be done and done in the proper se- quence,” Mr. O’Brien stated. “This work has never been done before and there’s inexperience on our part. “We’ll focus on our work, do it safely and do it right. It has taken a bit longer than estimated. It’s still an economically viable project.” Mr. O’Brien admitted OPG is disappointed with the delays. “Sure, we’re embarrassed as a company. We like to, when we say something and have a deadline, we like to meet the deadline,” he said. The delay will also push back the restart of the subsequent reac- tors and has pushed costs up, he said. “The labour costs will be much more than expected because we’re paying for a longer time,” said Mr. O’Brien. The cost will now be about $2 billion, up from the estimated $1.5 billion. “When we run the numbers and look at the alternatives, Pickering ‘A’ is still the most economically viable source of energy,” Mr. O’Brien said. Gene Preston, OPG’s chief nu- clear officer, is now responsible for the restart, he added. “Gene has taken over direct control and management of the project. “He’s on-site here. He’ll have a more direct hands-on role,” he said. OPG has to report to the CNSC this week, giving the commission its required six-month update on the ‘A’-side’s status. PICKERING from page 1 Stay safe, don’t drink while boating Until now, a flexible mortgage was an oxymoron. Get the control you need, with the protection of a Cap Rate and the flexibility to lock in at any time. Find out more about the Scotia Ultimate Variable Rate™ mortgage at your nearest branch. ™ Trademarks of The Bank of Nova Scotia. AJAX MAIN: 340 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX Mgr. 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On the line recently was Durham MPP John O’Toole, calling to discuss the impending Newfoundland ban, while driving, of using hand-held cell- phones. There was some static — then there was even more static, and then, nothing. My first thought was Mr. O’Toole had taken his eyes off the road and had an accident. My mistake. In fact, Mr. O’Toole was the pas- senger in a car, making his way up north for an event when his cellphone lost contact with a tower. He quickly called back and we were again dis- cussing the merits of the legislation. He likes the idea motorists will be banned from using hand-held phones, but will be able to use hands-free units. Passengers would be able to talk freely on cellphones, too. The tech- nology is such today that going hands-free is simple. Most cellphones have the ability to convert and with on-board navigational and music sys- tems, the distractions just keep adding up. He sees the bill as quite a compli- ment given the fact he tried once in 2000 and again last year to get a hand- held cellphone ban in Ontario only to have his private member’s bills die. Each time he sent out packages to all the provinces and some American ju- risdictions and New York State, which he believes made an impact else- where. He’s optimistic Ontario will get with the program this time round. He believes the next government will adopt the hand-held cellphone ban as policy. It’s a matter of public safety and one the government has to do for the public — whether people like it or not. It wasn’t that long ago when seat- belt legislation was introduced. Mr. O’Toole believes making hands-free cellphones mandatory would go a long way toward making the high- ways and roads of Ontario safer to drive. If you are caught driving with a hand-held cellphone you would be fined in the same manner you would be if nailed driving without a seat- belt. Currently, the charge is careless driving if the use of a cellphone leads directly to an accident, but that can be a hard charge for police officers to make stick. As a frequent Hwy. 401 driver, Mr. O’Toole witnesses distracted drivers on their cellphones, and like other motorists, he’s concerned about the potential for accidents. You have to agree with the MPP when he says the driver’s first responsibility is keeping an eye on roads that are becoming in- creasingly dangerous as they get clogged with impatient drivers. He’s chomping at the bit to intro- duce his legislation again — this time his friends at Queen’s Park better be listening. When his bill makes it through this time, the roads should be a lot safer for all drivers. And for that we can thank Mr. O’Toole. Handy new ammunition for cellphone driving ban Much more needs to be done to help Great Lakes To the editor: Re: ‘Time for Province to do its part here,’editorial, May 10. I agree. However, more investigation and definitely more action are required to stop the dumping into Lake Ontario to begin with. Clean up and update sewer systems pumping raw sewage into the lake. At the rate we’re going, the Great Lakes will be dead bodies of completely contaminated water. Doing nothing, or very little, is obviously not enough; it’s dying at an alarming rate, as is the ozone. It’s all catching up with us. Bonnie Littley Pickering Drug war is hopeless To the editor: Re: ‘Give up unwinnable war — program has it right,’ Martin Derbyshire column, April 21. Why is there a war on drugs? Because the war on (some) drugs makes our police feel good. If we add some higher sentences that our police promote, they will feel even better. But of course, that is all it would do. So at least there is some benefit to this sickness called the war on drugs. Kevin Allan North Vancouver, B.C. 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 MAY 19, 2002 Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Bullying has always been a part of school life, an unfortunate but inevitable byproduct when a large group of children of differ- ing backgrounds, abilities and temperaments are thrown together. In centuries past, bullying largely went unpunished and ig- nored. Those attacked were told to fight back, to stand up to bul- lies to make them stop. The alternative was to just ignore the abuse in hopes it would eventually go away, the tormentor frustrated by a lack of response from his victim. But something horrible has happened over the past decade. Some victims of school bullying have decided to kill their tor- mentors. Not content to just take it anymore, desperate students have come to school shooting away, usually killing themselves in one last miserable act. Clearly, the old methods of handling bullying just aren’t good enough anymore, if they ever were. That’s why initiatives shown across Ontario and in Durham es- pecially, are a positive step toward dealing with this ongoing edu- cation menace. Frenchman’s Bay Public School in Pickering is taking a strong stand. An anti-bullying/racism committee at the school has worked hard to help teachers and students focus on the problem. A bullying survey was filled in by all students. Educators at Frenchman’s Bay discovered much of the problem was not phys- ical but rather teasing and ostracizing of students. The goal has been to report incidents and school officials say bullying seems to be on a downward trend. At the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, social work supervisor Susan McCaig-Campbell said schools are taking a proactive approach. An innovative ‘be cool’program that encour- ages students to be calm when dealing with a problem by not yelling, name-calling or acting out, is a good start. The Durham District School Board’s Students Together Against Racism (STAR) and Kids for Change camps urge young people to accept differences and treat each other with respect. STAR leaders have passed on what they’ve learned through such initiatives as an anti-bullying puppet show designed for primary school students. Ministry of Education policies that mandate zero tolerance for violence in schools have also had a part in ratcheting down phys- ical threats and abuse in school halls. Ultimately each effort made in our schools is a small but vital step toward tackling this huge problem. Each student has the right to a safe, secure environment in which to learn and thrive. 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Jim says bullies aren’t stupid. It’s far subtler so the guilty parties can’t be held ac- countable. Name-calling. A missing jacket. Being left out. Add them up and the change in Brian has been dramatic. Some days he comes home and cries. On early report cards, he was commended for par- ticipating in class. Now the com- ments are the exact opposite. Grade 4 “was so bad we antici- pated pulling him out of school”, Jim remembers. The following year, Brian found himself labelled as one of the “nerds” and not one of the “cool kids. “This was a kid who was incred- ibly gregarious when he started school, who wanted to take part in everything,” Jim says. “Now he wants no part of extracurricular ac- tivities.” He says his son is “adamant” he doesn’t want his parents to get in- volved by speaking to school offi- cials, fearing a new name — tattle- tale. And Jim says it’s hard to know what to say, since this kind of bully- ing often isn’t picked up on a teacher’s radar screen. “What do you do?” he asks. “Do you go in to the teacher and insist, ‘this kid has to be part of the group’.” Susan McCaig-Campbell, social work supervisor for the Kawartha Pineridge District School Board, says the comments in the hall, the whispers,the jokes,the written notes can be as horrendous as physical vi- olence. But she says parents should go to school officials if their child is being bullied. “You need to do it in a placid way,” she says. “You need to know who to speak to and that it will be heard.” A 14-year employee of the board, Ms. McCaig-Campbell says it has a “comprehensive network of strate- gies in place” to combat and prevent bullying, including healthy relation- ship and self-esteem groups. “Start with a small group,practis- ing how to relate to each other,” she says. “Take turns, saying how you feel without saying hurtful things. Sometimes students need extra help with these kinds of social skills.” Ms. McCaig-Campbell says the ‘be cool’ program, for example, teaches students that being calm when dealing with a problem, not yelling, not name-calling or acting out, is the way to go. She says the common notion bul- lies suffer from low self-esteem is not necessarily true. “Many have high self-esteem,” she says. “They are maybe enjoying the power very much, which is feed- ing a need in them.” At Frenchman’s Bay Public School in Pickering, the anti-bully- ing message has been a major focus of the school year. “Personally, I think it’s some- thing we can’t tolerate,” says princi- pal Barb Jones. She says Frenchman’s Bay is a tri-stream facility with English, French immersion and gifted pro- grams. That can lead to students identifying with their stream as a distinct group. “It’s almost like you have three schools in one and I don’t want that; I want us to be one, cohesive group,” says Ms. Jones. “I want them to take pride in the fact that they go to Frenchman’s Bay.” The school formed an anti-bully- ing/anti-racism committee of educa- tors and an anti-bullying subcom- mittee of the school community council. In January, teachers re- ceived resource packages of activi- ties to address the issue in class by raising awareness and helping stu- dents develop strategies to deal with bullying. For education week in late April, a door-decorating contest on the theme was held. Teacher Francine Stowell chairs the anti-bullying committee of edu- cators and liaises with the school council subcommittee. Her commit- tee’s first step was a bullying survey of all students. “We found that there was some bullying going on, not so much the physical kind of bullying, but the more subtle kind of bullying, teas- ing, leaving students out and ostra- cizing, and a bit of pushing and pulling as well,” says Ms. Stowell. The committee then worked on goals, with a key one being “more willingness on the part of students to report and resolve incidents of bul- lying. “I think it’s been very posi- tive, students have been more will- ing to report incidences of bullying, we’ve also seen some students standing up for other students,” says Ms. Stowell. Students who attended the Durham District School Board’s Students Together Against Racism (STAR) and Kids for Change camps returned to the school as leaders and teach what they learned to their peers. “We learned how to co-operate with people and how to work with people we don’t know,” says Grade 7 student Linda Peck, who acknowl- edges she has been bullied. “They pick on me because I’m smarter (and) I’m not going to the office twice a day,” she says. “I look past it; I ignore them.” Linda has also helped a friend use that strategy instead of her in- stinctual reaction, to fight back. “I think what we’re doing has had an influence,” says fellow Grade 7 student Aisha Omar. Grade 8 student Laura Reid notes STAR students shared what they learned at camp through an anti-bul- lying puppet show for primary stu- dents. She says she works a lot with kids at her church and “they think it applies more to them” when they hear a message from a peer and not an adult. Ms. Jones says bullying isn’t as much of a problem at Frenchman’s Bay as it is at other schools. And be- cause staff doesn’t want it to be come a bigger issue, they decided to be proactive by concentrating on the seemingly minor incidents that can lead to larger problems. Ms. Jones says staff makes a big deal about a teasing incident, for ex- ample, and the teaser’s parents are contacted and he or she must apolo- gize. And students who are bullied know that a teacher will listen to them and look into their complaint. “We’re really great detectives around here, because if there’s a problem, we’ll get to the bottom of it,” she says. Ms. McCaig-Campbell says it’s not only the bullies and the bullied that need our attention. Other stu- dents need to be encouraged to speak up and intervene when they encounter bullying, even if it’s not happening to them. “The vast majority of people are courteous,and that group we need to work with most,” she says, referring to them as “the silent onlookers. That is where we have the most po- tential to make a difference.” Jim says Brian’s class has had three different teachers this year, making it hard to intervene and ex- pect action to be taken. He and his wife have, of course, thought of ap- proaching school officials, but it’s so hard to pinpoint the problem. “I don’t like saying to him, ‘this is a rite of passage,’ because it shouldn’t be,” Jim says. “The biggest thing we’ve been working on is to build up his confidence, to make him feel special and worth- while, and to allow him to have friends over whenever he wants.” And Brian appears to be coping better, he says, though there are still days when he comes home and wants nothing to do with school. For all the talk about zero toler- ance in schools, Jim says it’s still geared towards physical bullying and not enough emphasis is placed on emotional bullying. “There needs to be a way to com- municate at the kid level about what’s going on and make the other kids understand the hurt and damage they’re doing,” says Jim. Classroom CONNECTIONS News Advertiser May 19, 2002 A mean, cruel lesson But Durham schools working on bullying issue A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo From left, Laura Reid, Aisha Omar and Linda Peck stand out in a crowd at Frenchman’s Bay Public School. The student leaders, graduates of the STAR program, play an integral role in battling bullying. Bullying help on the World Wide Web www.crime-prevention.org/english/publi- cations/children/violence/ Check out this federal government site. www.nstu.ns.ca/violence/intro.html The Nova Scotia Teachers Union offers a wealth of resources through its anti-violence resource library. www.education- world.com/a_admin/admin018.shtml Tips on how to ‘bully-proof’ your school. ADVERTISING FEATURE When you’re having new dentures made, Go to the “Specialist” Your Denturist is a Denture Specialist to make complete and partial Dentures. He is the only professional legis- lated “specifically” to make Dentures. For Service and “one on one” contact with the person who is actually making your Denture, see your local Denturist for a con- sultation. Do your dentures spend more time in a glass than in your mouth? A prominent biblical figure whose patience was legendary, who withstood pestilence and calamity, was heard to say one Day that the only thing that got to him was “sore gums”. 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The term orthotics comes from the Greek word “ortho”, which means to “Straighten”, thus an orthotic will straighten or align a foot deformity. Orthotics are made out of many different types of materials of varying flexibilities (soft, semi-soft, or rigid) thicknesses and shock absorbing abili- ties. We, as podiatrists, take into account the age and weight of their patient, the activity the orthotic is to be used for and the shoe type it is worn in. It is not uncommon for a patient to have two pair of orthotics, one pair for athletic shoes and the other for fashionable shoes. The athletic orthotic is bulkier, broader and more cushioned, better suited for wear- ing when exercising. The thinner orthot- ic, usually the newer graphite material is better suited for inserting into tighter fit- ting dress shoes. The type of medical problems that can be eased by the use of orthotics are numerous, but most occur as a result of a foot that has a weaker arch (flatter foot) causing the foot to pronate or roll in onto the arch. This type of motion can lead to arch pain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, knee, hip and low back pain, to name a few. The impression taking technique, like the foundation of a house, is most important to achieving a positive orthot- ic result. The preferred method and the one I use in my office is to take a plaster NON-WEIGHT-BEARING cast of the patient’s feet. This will give the exact position of the foot in its subtalar neutral position. This captures the contours of the arches of the foot in its desired posi- tion before it has collapsed. Avoid foam box impressions as they collapse the arch somewhat, and it is more difficult to achieve the neutral position. Don’t be fooled by the high tech illusion of com- puterized gait analysis. This looks state of the art, but again, the arch is collapsed on weight-bearing. No one in the health profession sees more feet than a podiatrist, and therefore , no one is better trained to treat them. Many other professionals as well as retailers are “selling” orthotics. Know to ask the right questions including what impression technique is used. The practi- tioner prescribing orthotics must possess the following qualities: 1. The practitioner must have a detailed understanding of the fabrication of foot orthotics from start to finish, and must understand how errors in the cast can affect the shape and function of the orthotic. 2. The practitioner must be able to treat the patient as an entirety, not just the feet. 3. Lastly, and most important, the practitioner must understand the biomet- rics of the lower extremity and how to adjust or modify the orthotic after it is dispensed. Orthotics, although not covered by OHIP, are usually covered by most extended health care plans. 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To celebrate his last year in ‘single digits’, we rented the ACC for a fun- filled hockey game and pizza party with friends and family. Happy birthday Brent, with love from Mommy, Daddy, Heather and the ‘Mont-ster’.” Birthday Joshua Diniz reached double digits, turning 10 May 6. He cele- brated the big day with family and friends. Wishing Joshua a happy birthday with lots of love were Mom, Dad, Ashley, Jordan, Grandma, Grandpa, Nana and Papa. “We are so proud of you Joshua!” Birthday “A happy birthday to our sweet- ie,Megan Marie Oliver, as she celebrated her first birthday March 26. Your first year was so exciting as you explored your new world. We look forward to your new adven- tures and dis- coveries. Our family is blessed to have you in our lives. We love you dearly, from Mommy, Daddy and brother Cameron.” Birthday “Our baby is fast becoming a big boy. On May 22,Dawson Smith turns four. No matter how old you get Buddy, Mommy will al- ways cherish our ‘cuddle time’. Happy birthday Daw- son. We love you very much and are very proud of you. Hugs, kisses and lots of love from Mommy, Daddy and Taylor.” Birthday “Cameron would like to wish his big sister Brittany Garlin a happy seventh birthday. Enjoy your party! Love from Dad, Mom and Cam.” Birthday A special birth- day wish to Chloe, celebrating her first birthday May 23. “Happy birthday to our little angel.” Love from Mom- my, Daddy, family and friends. Anniversary “‘This day I will marry my friend. The one I laugh with, live for, dream with, love.’ Happy 10th anniversary wishes go out to Bill and Kelly Bedley, cel- ebrating May 23. Ten years and three princesses later, they’re still laugh- ing, dreaming and loving. Wishing you many, many more with love, from your girls Michelle, Kristen and Taylor and all of your family.” 50th Anniversary Norma and Clarence MacCallum celebrated their 50th anniversary May 14. Special love and best wishes for many more anniversaries come from their daughters Valerie and Barbara and son Brad, and their families. Extra special love and best wishes come from their five grandchildren Shelly, Jamie, Becky, Mandy and Erin. Anniversary “Happy 15th anniversary goes out May 23 to Patricia and Blair Keays. It comes from all your family, includ- ing the Ajax outlaws, the Babin, Graham and Stecyk families.” Engagement Art and Sue Kennedy, formerly of Ajax and now re- siding in Paris, France, are proud to announce the up- coming marriage of their son Todd to Teresa Klotz, daughter of Herb and Mary Klotz. The wedding will take place in the bride’s home- town of Rochester, Michigan on Sept. 7 of this year. The couple plans to reside in Royal Oak, Michigan. 40th Birthday May 8 was a milestone day for Chris, as he slammed into another decade. Wishing Chris a happy 40th birthday with hugs and kisses were family and friends, espe- cially his loving wife Susan and his ‘Li’l Rascal’Buttercup the bunny. Birthday “Our honey Melissa turned 15 May 12. Don’t be fooled by her ‘stinging’ personality, be- cause she may tell you to ‘buzz off’. Fifteen long years ago Melissa was ‘pollenized’ and wishing her the very best were her Dad (where she gets her looks),Laurie, Brittany, Nana and the rest of the family.” Wedding “Derrick and Susan are thrilled to announce they have tied the knot. On April 19, 2002, Derrick and Susan Remmer were married at Heron Park Baptist Church in Scar- borough. Together with their son Kyle, they look forward to a long, healthy and happy life together. We thank our parents and family for all their support.” Birthday “Happy first birthday to beau- tiful baby Jet May 16, from Mommy, Daddy, brother Dallas, Grand- ma, Grandpa and all of your family. Special wishes are sent from your proud god-Mama and god-Papa. We love you very much!” Birthday Happy birthday to Amy Hock- enberry,as she turned eight May 12. With lots of love from Rachel, Evan and Ryan. Birthday “Welcome back and a happy 10th birthday to Sier- ra Campbell on May 10. From Grandma and Grandpa Campbell, Alf, Scruffy and Cosmo.” 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., MAY 25, 2002BASKIN ROB BI NS& 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Dawson Smith 2. Amy Hockenberry 3. Brittany Garlin Local Harley group revs up for sixth annual ride to find a cure BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer PICKERING —Local motorcyclists are using their hogs to try and save lives. On Sunday, June 2, bik- ers with all makes and mod- els will join the Harley Owners Group (HOG) for the sixth annual Bikes for Batten Disease Ride. The rare disease, which primarily targets children, kills three in 100,000 peo- ple. When HOG member Matt Flower heard his co- worker Cliff Carr had a son with the disease, he came up with an idea to help. The ride was started to publicize the incurable disease while raising funds for research. “It’s a genetic disease,” said Mr. Carr, whose son Dylan, now 10, contracted Batten at age three. “What that means is the cells do not act properly and because the neurology usu- ally affects cells in the brains, it eventually kills all cells in the brain. It has sim- ilarities to Alzheimer’s dis- ease, but the onset is much earlier. “Children develop nor- mally until they get the dis- ease, then the skills they’ve learned, they lose. Basical- ly, the kids end up on feed- ing tubes and usually pass on from a secondary disease such as pneumonia.” Although Dylan seems to be in remission, leaving the family in limbo and unsure if their son actually still has the disease, many families face a heartbreaking result. “I’ve met too many of these families and their chil- dren and I don’t get to see them again. Too many chil- dren are dying,” said Mr. Carr, who is active as the vice-president for the Cana- dian chapter of the Batten Disease Support and Re- search Association (BDSRA). Mr. Carr said events such as the ride help bring hope to the families and research has progressed; in the last 10 years three kinds of the gene have been identified. BDSRA hopes to soon have DNA testing available for parents, siblings and prena- tal testing, to determine who is carrying the Batten gene. This year, the federal government is going to match the amount raised by the ride. Money for research stays in Canada. Despite last year’s rainy ride weather, the event man- aged to raise $17,000 and 110 bikes took to the road. HOG is hoping to raise as much this year. “It’s almost like a death sentence because there’s no cure,” said Ed Jakiwchuk, co-director of HOG and chairman for this year’s ride. “The more we raise the sooner there’ll be a cure. Helping kids is one of the biggest things you could do. We’re hoping for a big turnout. It’s a good time and you get to meet other people for a worthy cause.” Gus Sevink joined HOG four years ago and has since participated in the annual event. He said the day is a great way to fund-raise for Batten, but it’s also just a fun day and helps show the community not all motorcy- clists are bad. “It is always exhilarating riding with a large number of motorcycle riders. The noise and being in the coun- try is always nice but the fact that so many people come out in aid of a good cause... we’re all out there helping,” said Mr. Sevink. “You get to do something for the community and do it in a way you enjoy, it’s the best of both worlds.” Bikes for Batten will begin with registration from 8 to 10 a.m. at The Metro East Trade Centre in Picker- ing on Brock Road just north of Hwy. 401. The po- lice escorted ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp and is followed by a barbecue with door prizes and a show and shine. Residents who don’t ride a bike but would like to do- nate time or money are wel- come. Those interested in join- ing can raise $50 in spon- sors or pay a $10 registra- tion fee. Sponsor sheets are avail- able for downloading on a Web site at www.durhamhog.com or from event sponsor Ab’s Motorcycle Shop on 2069 Simcoe St. N., in Oshawa. For more information, visit the Durham HOG Web site. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 PAGE 13 P Go HOG wild to beat Batten disease Ed Jakiwchuk is ready to roll with other motorcyclists in the sixth annual ‘Bikes for Batten Disease’event. JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 We are currently looking for Carriers to deliver to the following areas: What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier Tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. Learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. 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Antonio St. Grenoble Blvd. Federal energy minister loves ITER: Mutton BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM —As Durham leaders continue to call for more vocal support from the federal government on Canada’s bid to host the ITER fusion research fa- cility, there appears to be an an- swer from the new energy minis- ter, suggests Clarington Mayor John Mutton. “We’ve found our federal champion,” the mayor said fol- lowing a meet- ing in Ottawa with Minister of Natural Re- sources Herb Dhaliwal last Friday. The minister, who just recently moved to the portfolio from fisheries and oceans, ex- pressed strong support, said Mayor Mutton. Since return- ing from Moscow, April 24, the Claring- ton mayor, Re- gional Chair- man Roger An- derson and Iter Community Council chair- man Gary Polonsky have all publicly lob- bied for federal politicians to become more involved in the international negotiations as other countries stand poised to enter their own bids to host the $12-billion R and D project. “One gets the feeling ITER is just around the cor- ner to be plunked into Durham. That’s not the case,” Mr. Polonsky told regional council last week. “We must be very assertive in get- ting the prime minister on board.” Durham MP Alex Shepherd, whose riding includes the proposed ITER site, said, “I can assure you we’re very much involved. We ’r e support- ive in that we’d love to have it come to Cana- da, no question. I have talked to the prime min- ister about this. We’re supportive to a point, not financially, but we’re supplying all the diplomat- ic channels.” The federal government’s ne- gotiation team is led by Jim Campbell, director of financial and fiscal analysis, energy policy branch, in Natural Resources. Mr. Shepherd said this is the appro- priate representation at the nego- tiation table. But Wednesday night, during The Main Event, a Durham-wide business function in Clarington, Mr. Polonsky reiterated the need for a voice at the highest level. “We’re getting wonderful vi- brations from the federal govern- ment, but it’s time for their boss to come to the table,” he said. David Collenette, the federal minister responsible for the Greater Toronto Area emphasized the federal government’s position during his speech at the same event, where he was keynote speaker. “The federal government is committed to the ITER project,” he said. “I’m heartened to see Durham’s support of this project. 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Tom Blake, president of Optime International, and 16 other North American CEOs (including three women) will compete in the second annual CEO Challenge in Lake Placid, New York July 28. The event is being run in conjunc- tion with the 2002 Ironman USA Lake Placid Triathlon and includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run — all of which must be completed in less than 17 hours. For Blake, it’s an excellent oppor- tunity to rub shoulders and network with his business peers in the U.S., get fit and also have some fun. “It’s a unique competition for CEOs and it’s a great opportunity to meet other executives and have some fun. So far (the training) has been worthwhile and if I complete it, it will be extremely worthwhile,” noted Blake, whose company provides For- tune 500 companies with customized consulting, coaching and training. “Ironman to me is the ultimate physical fitness challenge available to people of all ages, sexes, and levels of capability. “It challenges one’s discipline, de- termination, commitment and goal- setting abilities, all of which are nec- essary in order to be a successful CEO. Time management is critical for a CEO training for Ironman and will enhance one’s ability to be an ef- fective CEO.” Blake said he was approached by one of the organizers of the event, Ted Kennedy, to compete. “He came up with the idea that I should try it,” he said. In order to be completely ready, Blake has been in training for the past year, with most of his work done dur- ing the weekends, so as not to inter- fere with his day-to-day business schedule. A booklet he received prior to making the commitment outlines what participants need to do in order to be successful in a triathlon and he’s been heeding its advice. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 PAGE 15 A/P Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER MAY 19, 2002 Ironman competition not quite business as usual A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Tom Blake, president of Optime International in Ajax, will test his endurance against other CEOs this sum- mer in a U.S. triathlon. See CEO page 16 Don’t Delay - Call Today To Advertise In... Ajax’s Only Local BIG TYPE Phone Book! ############################## Free to over 21,500 addresses in the Town of Ajax! BIG TYPE for easy reading!! One of the most effective tools your business could ever have!!! TO ADVERTISE CALL: Yasmin Hassan (905) 426-4676 ext. 229SAMPLE King Richards Pub THE N E W BREAKFAST SPECIAL UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT SAT. & SUN. 8:00 am - 12 Church St. S at Bayly St. 905-683-3210 4 HOLES OF GOLF ANY DAY! 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In the pool, which he be- lieves is his Achilles heel, he’s been at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool two or three times a week where he spends an hour- and-a-half each session, swim- ming approximately 3.8 kilome- tres. “When I first started in the pool, I would swim a length of the pool and I would be exhausted,” he said, adding he’s training basically on his own, although several peo- ple have offered invaluable advice. Although admitting the Iron- man will be a gruelling experience, he’s nonetheless adamant he will complete the event — which com- mences at 7 a.m. “I fully expect to complete it. It will be disappointment if I don’t. I’m giving up a lot of time, so I want to be able to complete it,” he said. As someone in the business of training top company executives to reach their full potential, he’s a firm believer being successful is all about balance. “There’s more to life than large corporations and going to work. 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Must know how to set posts for fence post company. Please call 905-767-1097 $20.00/hr average Full Training Provided Students Welcome Managers Required Call Ryan 905-435-0518 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER TAKERS CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. AJAX SALES OFFICE has several positions now avail. F/T & P/T. No exp. nec. will train. Call (905)426-4246 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE High rise building in Ajax. Must be motivated. Please fax resume to: 905-619-2901 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS $17.25 per hr/appt Immediate F/T positions available. No exp. needed. Call Now! Mon-Sat. 9am-6pm 905-666-2660 workforstudents.com/on Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 PAGE 17 A/P E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Blackjack As a Career! Would you like to Work at a Casino? Learn the ins and outs of Blackjack Dealing, in just 3 weeks! Successful completion will result in submission of your resume to The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, Port Perry, for consideration. Course Starts: May 27 - June 14, 2002 daily 9:00 - 5:30 Location: Durham College, Oshawa Campus Code: CASI 2600/120Hours/$600 For Further Information Call: Gail (905) 852-7848 To Register Call: (905) 721-3000 or 1-800-461-3260 500 Career Training 500 Career Training 500 Career Training Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundations Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. Get the most effective and shortest possible training with the best instructors. 1-866-5-POLICE Celebrating our 20th successful year. Website: www.policefoundations-cbc.com Proud members of the Ont. Association of Chiefs of Police Police Foundations Department Of Diamond Institute Of Business NOW IN AJAX Corrections, Customs, Court Officers 505 Careers 505 Careers ASSISTANT MANAGER Well established mens formal wear co. requires self motived individual Salary commensurate with experi- ence. Fax resume 1-888-833-3005. Creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer. That’s our vision and together, we can make it happen. Join our team of dedicated volunteers and staff to help us reach our goals. Unit Manager This role with our Central Lakelands Region calls for an effective communicator to provide leadership to a committed team of volunteers and staff in our Durham Region Unit.A strategic thinker with supervisory, recruitment and management experience, you have proven success in developing and supporting a large base of volunteers, and in community fundraising and information/service provision. You have a degree/diploma in a related discipline, and sound financial-management and business-systems knowledge. In addition, you must be familiar with MS Office, and have solid problem-solving, presentation and planning skills. A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle are necessary for travel. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to our mission in a great working environment. This position will be of interest to those earning in the low 40K range. Qualified non- smokers are invited to send their resumes, by May 29, 2002,to: Regional Director, Canadian Cancer Society, 727 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, ON K9J 1Z2. Fax: 705-742-4027. E-mail: dvandertuin@ccsont.org. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The Canadian Cancer Society provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified persons. www.cancer.ca PICKERING CAMPUS www.tsb.ca(905)(905) 420-1344420-1344 20 diploma programs including… INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS • Network Administrator (MCP) • Business Administration • Network & Internet Systems (MCSE) • PSW • Web Site Designer (AWP) • Small Business Management • Web Developer • Accounting & Computers • Information Technology Technician • Payroll Administration ADMINISTRATION PLUS PROGRAMS IN… • Executive Office Assistant • Travel & Tourism • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics & Salon Operations • Legal Administration pickeringtowncentre.com Heather from Jacob MALL WIDE JOB FAIR FRIDAY MAY 24TH & SATURDAY MAY 25TH OVER 80 retail locations at Pickering Town Centre are hiring new employees • Full-time • Part-time • Seasonal THE COLONIAL RETIREMENT HOME WHITBY, ONTARIO RESIDENT SERVICES MANAGER (Contract Position with Future Potential) This 98 suite facility requires an RN or ex- perienced RPN to be responsible for the provision of quality care for the residents. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, staff, families and health care professionals; a self-directed, strong team leader with previous experience in a management position in a similar setting; have knowledge of relevant legislation and computer skills. Resumes for this position to be forwarded by fax to: 1-905-780-0582 Director of Operations Alert Care Corporation 10243 Yonge Street, Suite 200 Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3B2 No phone calls please. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Meekings Dr. Pollard Cres. Mantell Cres. Mapson Cres. Hunter Dr. Todd Rd. Maggs St. Bowles Dr. Hibbins Ave. Hester Ave. Delaney Dr. Robertson Dr. McKie Crt. Home Ave. Morden Cres. Gill Cres. Georgina Dr. Hilley Ave. Mill St. Lincolin St. Duffin St.Carwin Cres. Gregory Rd. Clark Rd. Bryant Rd. McClarnan Rd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PICKERING Wollaston Crt. Glen Eden Crt. Rambleberry Ave. Silverthorn Sq. Honeywood Cres. Deerbrook Dr. Glenanna Rd. Segain Sq. Ermosa Cres. Chartwell Crt. Baylawn Dr. Foxwood Trail Flavelle Crt. Primrose Crt. Ducannon Dr. Hillcrest Rd. Victory Dr. Westshore Blvd. Sanok Dr. Lytton Crt. Toynvale Rd. Rougemont Dr. Summerpark Cres. Rosebank Rd.N. Garland Cres. Wildflower Dr. Craighurst Crt. Beechlawn Dr. Jaywin Cir. 1635 & 1623 Pickering Parkway ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 510 General Help 505 Careers 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 COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM OF GREAT HAIRSTYLISTS Hair Fitness Inc. offers above competitive wages, incentive programs, advanced training, paid vacation and much more! If you are an experienced hairstylist and looking for a friendly bright atmosphere give us a call (905) 683-0290, 1-800-618-9684 416-571-8367 Position available in Bowmanville, Oshawa & Ajax 510 General Help 510 General Help TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 (Ajax) 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. LOCAL COMPANY looking to fill areas throughout. F/T perm. available, seasonal f/t also of- fered. Lucrative compensation and rapid advancement. Strong work ethic a MUST. No exp. req. Paid training. Please call Ashley Madison for interview (905)576–5523. INSTALLATION CREW re- quired for busy HVAC compa- ny, wages commensurate with experience. Please call (905)579–6616 to arrange an interview. LABOURER -Intense, and roust a bout with good hands for mechanical work. Drivers license, resume. 6 days per week. Call Bruce (905)427- 6600 9a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, Staff Plus will be interviewing 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs., May 23rd, Iro- quois Sports Complex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,$12 per hr. Must have experience with air tools such as: Air screw- drivers, air drills. Safety steel- toed boots and 6 months ex- perience, Pickering area. Please fax Christine, Staff Plus at (416) 495-0941 MATURE QUALITY home cleanning help wanted. part- time leading to full-time. Must be non-smoker, bondable, have clean driving record. Wages negotiable. Call Dave 905-420–8500 PART-TIME EVENINGS. Suit- able for homemakers & stud- ents. Easy phone work. Call for interview 905-426–1322 PERMANENT PART TIME po- sition. Financial Services firm requires experienced individ- ual to assist in Mutual Fund and Life Insurance adminis- tration. Compass Wealth Management Ajax. Fax re- sume (905) 428-9833. PT- CURVES FOR Women® Fitness Coordinator position available, evenings 4-8pm, alternate Saturdays, Apply if you're energetic, enthusiastic, and love to work with people. Experience/education in Fit- ness, Health, Sales preferred. Enquire at tel/fax (905)421– 9550, Pickering. RECEPTION POSITION avail- able for busy upscale salon in Whitby. Looking for salon management experience & excellent customer service. 905-668–8046 ask for Louie or Rafael. SALON PARTNERS WANTED junior stylist needed, also chair rental and esthetics rooms for rent. Pickering. Call Joe 905-831–6531 STRONG VOICES NEEDED! Telephone sales re: police retirees. Work from our office Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 4:45 to 8 p.m. Salary plus bonus plus commission. Phone (905) 579-6222. STYLIST POSITION for Ajax salon, guaranteed salary/ commission, hiring bonus from $100 - $350. Store dis- counts. Call Cheryl (905) 723- 7323 THINK SPORTS!We do! Ad co. is seeking sports minded, hardworking and motivated individuals, to fill areas throughout organization. F/T perm and season full time available. No exp. required. Paid training. Call Ingrid for details @ (905) 576-4425. TRUCK DRIVER for small sheet metal company, knowl- edge of GTA, and valid G li- cense required. Must be over 25. Some heavy lifting. Call 905-428–9881 or fax resume to (905)428-7420. TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE: one DZ Driver, one D Driver, mature, clean cut, apply in person with resume, 377 Mc- Kenzie Ave., Unit 10, Ajax. or fax (905)426–3005. VAN & TRUCK WORLD re- quires reliable Installation & Sales staff-f/t. Must have valid driver's license. Pay based on experience. Apply directly: 1051 Brock Rd.S., Pickering, or fax resume: 905-426-5771 WAREHOUSE POSITIONS Looking for hard working, conscientious people for a fast paced distribution center located in Markham. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Experience in a warehouse environment is an asset. Please fax re- sume to Attn: Operations Manager- Fax: 905-946-8435 WE WILL PUT YOU IN BUSI- NESS...in one of the largest industries in the world. You can work your own hours, at your own pace, and be your own boss. Unlimited oppor- tunity. Wide open growth po- tential. Call Tammy Jones 905-436–8499 or 1-866-787- 3918 THE WINCHESTER ARMS is seeking employment for the following positions in all Dur- ham locations. Floor Manag- ers, full and part time Line Cooks, wait staff. Please send resume, 1210 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa. Attention Lisa Miller LlH 4M1 WORK FROM HOME, Nanny placement. Coordinator re- quired, p/t, sales & HR exp., ambitious, organized, moti- vated, business minded, top $$. Email resume to: nannie4hire@yahoo.ca YOUTH WORKERS required for therapeutic group home for sexually offending and con- fused adolescents. Part-time workers to assist within 4 residential programs in the Durham Region, $11-$13/hour pending qualifications. Full- time wages to start range from $25-$28,000 pending qualifi- cations. Also overnight staff to start at $8.50/hour. Fax re- sume to 905-579-3093 stating position applying for. Salon & Spa Help514 ESTHETICIANS Experienced in threading & waxing required immediately in Pickering. Must be available to work evenings & weekends. Call 905-831-6259 Skilled & Technical Help515 CARPENTERS wanted for custom home building,min. 10 yrs. framing and trim exp. Own tools and transportation a must. GTA and surrounding areas Apply by fax with refer- ences to (905) 619-2831. LARGE Architectural Millwork Company requires FINISHED TRIM CARPENTER for site in- stallations in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to: 905-433-1463. SHEET METAL WORKERS fabricators and installers and apprentices for Durham and Toronto area, full time for busy company. Please fax 905-430- 3803 or call 416-410-0035 YARD/SHOP MAINTENANCE person required immediately to to maintain small engines & roofing equipment (Briggs, Honda) & inventory manage- ment. If you are a motivated, organized self-starter seeking an excellent wage & benefit package & working condi- tions. Call us now, DZ license an asset. Call Matt or Ron days (905)668–3244. Office Help525 BOOKEEPER - A/R, A/P, some payroll. Pickering Area, avail- able immediately, Send Re- sume, salary expectations to; IC3 Fluid Innovations Inc. 40 King St. West, Toronto, Suite 5210 M58 3Y2. LEGAL SECRETARY for Osha- wa law firm 3 days per week commencing July 15, 2002. Litigation and family experi- ence essential. Send resume by June 7 to: Greer, Seiler & Zochodne, P.O. Box 917, Oshawa, L1H 7N1, attention Linda. RIBO LICENSED CSR required for busy Pickering Village of- fice for maternity leave. Could lead to permanent position. Please fax resume to 905- 683-4276 SCARBOROUGH LAW OFFICE requires full & part-time Legal Secretaries for general prac- tice with focus on Real Estate and Family Law. Suitable ap- plicant must have minimum 5 years experience and be pro- ficient in Cakesoft Realti-Plus; E-Reg; Teraview 5.0; Title- PLUS; WPWIN8; Hotdocs. Please fax resume to: 416- 752-8434 after 5 p.m. Sales Help & Agents530 INSIDE SALES/Customer Service - Bilingual. Nasco Ca- nada is a leading wholesaler of welding, industrial and safety supplies. We are pre- sently seeking a person for our Pickering office to service our Quebec and Maritime customers. The ideal can- didate must be bilingual and possess sound computer skills. A minimum of five years experience in the weld- ing/industrial supplies field is required. Competitive sal- ary and benefits offered. Please forward resume to fax: 905-427-4230 or email to: donna.stead@naso-inc.com SALES REPRESENTATIVE - Urgent ! Large cellular retailer looking for motivated, respon- sible, economist, sales peo- ple for lucrative full and part time positions in the Ajax area. Req. sales exp. and mobili- ty. Fax resume (905) 850-8916. SUPER STARS ONLY - Bay Oshawa Portrait Studio. Con- fidence and enthusiasm re- quired to join our in-store pro- mo team. 905-686-4121 Retail Sales Help532 PATIO RETAILER looking for experienced Sales Person. Store is open year round sell- ing mid to high priced furni- ture. Above average renumer- ation. Fax 905-428-7968. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT/Recep- tionist required for new office opening soon. HARP certified Experience preferred. Fax re- sume Attn: Carole 905-430- 1778 DENTAL HYGIENIST required Tuesday evenings for Picker- ing office. Please fax resume to (905) 509-4667. ECG/HOLTER/STRESS Tech. for busy Scarborough prac- tice. Holter analysis and typ- ing an asset. Full/Part time. Fax resume to 416-284-0141 FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE in Oshawa is looking for a part- time Dental Assistant. Please fax resume to: 905-435-0863 RMT REQUIRED for estab- lished massage therapy cli- nic, downtown Whitby. Please call 905-665-7111. Hotel/Restaurant540 WAIT STAFF WANTED imme- diately in Pickering (Brock/ Hwy. 2). Evenings. Please call Debbie at 905-683-7444 Teaching Opportunities545 TEACHER WANTED,Grades 4 - 6 Must be well organized. Our preference would be a teacher capable of individual- ized or multi-level teaching. We are a small private school located in Oshawa. Please fax resume to D.E.P.S. @ (905) 432-0050 or email: depsgbms@aol.com Houses For Sale100 WELL MAINTAINED 2 story detached, 3-bedroom, 2 baths, C/air, C-vac, hardwood, inter- lock, 5 appliances, land- scaped, greenhouse kitchen, Westney/401. By appointment only (905)683–5784 or 647- 287-5784. SALES PERSONS required for immediate openings. Earn above average income. Leads provided. Must have reliable ve- hicle.Training provided for the right candidate. Call Tony 905-426-1322 $20.00/HOUR AVERAGE Registration Officers Required We Train You Also spring and summer program for students Call Kim 905-435-0280 PUT YOUR PC TO WORK Work from home P/T $1,400 F/T $5,000 Training provided Call 416-631-3650 www. nowbewealthy.com A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com Looking for mature staff with ladies wear experience. Friendly atmosphere. Permanent 20-25 hours per week, every 4th weekend off. Applications available at: Pickering Village Courtyard, Hwy. #2, 3 lights east of Brock Rd. 905-426-2088 511 Retail Opportunities 511 Retail Opportunities YWCA of Durham JOB OPPORTUNITIES PART TIME CARETAKER: reply by May 24, 2002 •Assist with maintenance/repairs of buildings and grounds •Must have grade 12 or equivalent, hands on experience and knowledge of maintenance/repair equipment, the ability to work independently and a valid drivers' license. COOK 1: reply by May 27, 2002 •Provide the highest quality of food service to both the housing environment and Y's Choice Catering service. •Post secondary education in Hospitality/Food Service Mgmt or three years experience in the Food Service industry is required •Preference will be given to Specialty Food Preparation Certificates i.e. baking •Experience in marketing, promotion and management of Food Services is an asset Mail or Fax Resume and Cover letter, quoting job title, June English, Human Resource Assistant 33 McGrigor Street, Oshawa, ON, L1H 1X8 Fax (905) 576-8919 We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. QUALITY INSPECTORS (Full-time Permanent and Part-time On-Call) Engineered Solutions Corp. is an industry leader in providing custom- ized solutions to quality problems in the parts industry. We are currently seeking Junior Level - Quality Inspectors to provide inspection, sorting, light assembly and repair in the Oshawa area. Ideal candidates must enjoy working in a constantly changing work environment and are flexible with their work schedules including overtime. Must provide own transportation for off-site customer lo- cations. Excellent communication skills written and verbal, grade 12 or equivalent, lifting up to 25 lbs. and good customer service skills. ESC provides competitive wages and benefits. Qualified team players are invited to submit their resume indicating to: Engineered Solutions Corp. Attention: Human Resources Manager 321 Sheldon Dr. Cambridge, ON N1T 1B1 Fax: 519-624-1090 or email: swehrie@escorp.on.ca Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by phone. No calls or agencies, please. Local trucking company has immediate openings for company drivers and owner operators. Requirements : •A-Z license with clean abstract • Minimum 2 years experience • U.S. experience an asset We offer: •Benefit Package available •Company cards •Full-time position •Home on weekends •Paid weekly ✱ Team owner operators wanted to run South & Midwest U.S.✱ Please call Rob or Pam at 613-392-5180 or 1-800-267-1888 or fax resumes to: (613) 965-6001 THE MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL REQUIRES COURTROOM CLERKS AND CLERK RECORDING MONITORS AND COURT SERVICES OFFICERS IN OSHAWA, WHITBY AND NEWMARKET To perform courtroom duties within assigned courts The positions are scheduled on an "as required" basis. Applicants may be required to pass testing requirements prior to the interview process. A copy of the job ads may be obtained at the Court Offices located at 242 King St. East, Oshawa, 33 King St.West, Oshawa, 605 Rossland Rd.,Whitby or 50 Eagle Street, Newmarket Restoration Company located in Durham looking for a worker with min. 2 years experience in fire and flood restoration. Valid drivers license a must. Fax Resume to (905)428–9811 510 General Help 510 General Help New Hair Salon and Spa is opening soon in the Durham Centre, Ajax. We are presently seeking an artistic team of highly skilled and professional: •Hairstylists •Estheticians •Massage Therapists •Nail Technician Come see the latest in Salon Design. At Salon Concepts Spa, we encourage your creativity and ongoing technical training, in a bright friendly atmosphere, Call (905)683-0290 or (905)571-8367 SUMMER + FULL TIME POSITIONS Team leaders required to supervise outside sales people. Will train for top earnings. Call for interview (905)723-1437 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 A GOURMET FAST FOOD CHAIN Now has opportunities for ambitious individuals seeking rapid personal growth and financial gain. We have the following full & part-time positions available: Management, Food Prep, Grill Cook & Cashiers Candidates please apply in person Mon.-Fri. 2-5 or fax 1163 Kingston Rd. Call: (905) 839-5425 Fax: (905) 839-7459 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 KING RICHARD'S PUB Experienced Servers and Part Time Cook required. Apply in person 11a.m.-5 p.m. 1163 Kingston Rd. Pickering or call Bob at 905-837-1552 LIKE TO BE MOTIVATED OR MOTIVATE? Like to laugh? Have fun? Be part of a team? AND MAKE ABOVE AVERAGE INCOME? Call Gary between 9:30am - 4pm Monday (905)426–1322 Local Home Renovations Company is seeking EXPERIENCED INSTALLERS for ROOFING, WINDOWS & SUNROOMS Call Bill at 905-686-9842 ext. 228 (9am-4pm). After 4pm call (905) 686-2445 ext. 228 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help $20 - $25 / HR Nat’l company with lots of work for Painters, Plumbers, Electricians Remodellers & Carpenters. Flexible hrs, immediate pay, be in- dependent. Need tools, vehicle and must be bondable. Call Mr. Woods, Monday 10-2 905-686-7236 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help DYE & DURHAM CO. INC. A progressive printing company is currently seeking experienced personel for the following positions Please fax resume to 416-321-2175 Troy A. Zaban Manager Print Services 1060 Tapscott Road Toronto, Ont. M1X 1G3 or email: Troy_zaban@dyedurham.ca PLEASE NO PHONE CALL 1. Feeder for 2 colour 40” press. 2. Cutter 3. Proof Reader/Typesetter 4. Estimator 5. Production Coordinator 6. Junior Shipper/Bindery Helper Property Management Co. requires: LEASING/REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT Preparation of legal documents. Strong organizational/computer skills a must. Fax resumes to: CentreCorp, Attention: Legal Dept. (905)477-1961 525 Office Help 525 Office Help BOOKKEEPER PART TIME Required by a Non-Profit organization providing a range of housing supports for the homeless. Proficiency in Accpac and Excel an asset. Opportunity for advancement. Please include previous experience, relevant training and education. Fax resume by May 27, 2002 to: Cornerstone Community Association Durham Inc. (905) 433-2363 Attention: Lynda Marrison RECEIVER & CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Good intentions to detail and superior communication skills. Tues-Fri 1-9 p.m. and Sat. 9:30-5:30 p.m. Call Susan 905-839-7747 or Fax resume 905-839-9471 New Restaurant Opening Requires full and part time COOKS & WAIT STAFF experience preferred Please apply in person to: 44 Commercial Ave, Ajax Tuesday, May 21 -- 2:00-5:00 pm 540 Hotel/Restaurant 540 Hotel/Restaurant 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 530 Sales Help & Agents Fax us your ad at 683-0707 BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT 4 bedroom home, 75x250' lot, 323 Carnegie Beach Rd., Scu- gog Island, Port Perry. Infor- mation and pictures at www.bytheowner.com or call 905-767-5196 or 905-985- 9631 $289,500 BACKS ONTO treed green belt, detached, 3-bedrooms, 3-baths, family room with gas fireplace, walkout to sun room addition, $209,900. Won't last. Call Kim Jones Remax Hall- mark Reality 1-877-709-9849. WHITBY TWO STORY THREE Bedroom. Thickson & Hwy 2 near 401. Gas fireplace, C/A C/ V, family room, two tier deck with pool. $189,900, 905-436– 6002. Open Houses102 Circa 1860 Carriage House Rich in History & Charm, 17 Lovers Lane, Bowmanville. $100k in renovations, just completed. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large mature lot in beautiful old neighbourhood. Walking distance to all amen- ties. Feature sheet available at yard signage. OPEN HOUSE, Monday May 20th 10am - 4 pm Out-of-Town Properties120 ONTAGUE,PEI summer re- treat or year round 2 storey home, 2 baths, large country kitchen, many renovations, large treed lot w/private back yard. Five minute walk to town marina. 15 minute drive to sandy beach at Pamure Is. 10min drive to 2 renowned 18 hole golf courses at Bredenell. $89,000 Phone (905)838-4532 weekdays after 6pm, anytime weekend. Pictures upon re- quest. snc Lots & Acreages135 P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on quiet paved country road. 7 acres clear, 3 wooded with brook running through wooded area. 10 min. to Panmule Is- land Beach, 15 min. form (2) 18 hole renowned golf cours- es at Burdenell. $49,000 each. Phone (902) 838-4532 week- days after 6 p.m., anytime on weekends. Investment/ Bus. Property140 MINI GARDEN CENTRE - Pre- cast concrete business for sale. Established 30 yrs. In- cludes 3-bdrm bungalow, land, greenhouses, moulds. Good cash business. Scar- borough location. Owner retir- ing. $510k. Gordon Shirbon, Coldwell Banker Terrequity 416-495-2280. Indust./ Comm. Space145 OVER 4, 000 sq. feet, Indus- trial/Commercial space near 401. Three 12 x 14 doors. Available June 1 /02. call 905- 576-0498 or 905-725–9503. Office & Business space150 1200 SQ FT. available imme- diately for rent. Located in Pickering Village. Ideal for Studio and/or Health related business. Call 416-578-7060 or 905-426-6800 or fax 905- 686-1872. AJAX PROFESSIONAL office, furnished 10 x 10, V-Mail, HS - Internet, Security, $550 per month. (905) 428-0956 OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL SPACE. 400-2400 sq. ft. Prime downtown Whitby location. Ground floor. Private entrance and parking Call Joanna @ 905-579-6245. Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 FOR LEASE - Commercial/ Residential, downtown Osha- wa, living in one portion, op- erate business. Suitable for office, retailer, professional. Lots of traffic and parking, landscaping. (905) 438-8800 or (905) 723-3939. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 ACTORS AND MODELS! Looking for an agent? www.myscreentest.ca The Agent Finding Solution ™ ARCADE EXCELLENT Cash return located across street from 1500 Student highschool. 47x220ft. lot, 2000sq.ft build- ing, 12 car parking, machines, pool tables, snack bar. $269,900 including building, or offer. (905)683–5503. UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! Make big money every time someone buys groceries. No selling,. FREE details 1-888- 748-5486 ext. SK383 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 AJAX - LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, parking, laundry, separate entrance. $725 in- clusive. June lst. ALSO 3- BEDROOM mainfloorSEMI- bungalow, $1375 inclusive. No smoking/pets. References. July lst. first/last. (905)686– 6773 AJAX, BEAUTIFUL 1-bedroom basement apartment, Maple kitchen & neutral decor throughout, suits mature prof, non-smoker, separate en- trance, parking. $750/month inclusive. Available July 1st. Call 905-426-6795. AJAX 2-LEVEL BACHELOR with skylight. Shared laundry & yard, parking. No dogs/cats, non-smoker, $825 per/month, available June 1. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext.24 evenings/weekends 416-258-7742. AJAX LARGE bedroom in basement, no pets, no smok- ing, $700. inclusive. Available immediately lst/last, refer- ences, (905)472–0924 AVAILABLE JULY 1ST,large clean 1-bedroom apartment, clean, quiet area, Olive/Wil- son area. $600/month plus hydro, first & last. Call (905)655–7996 or (905)243- 3116 Beatrice/Somerville - 2 bed- room. Main floor of quiet du- plex home. Fridge/Stove/ Parking. No dogs/pets/smok- ing. First/last. Available June 1st, $800 plus 1/2 hydro. Ref- erences. Leave message. 905-571–4471. BRIGHT ONE BDRM walk-out basement. Stevenson/Ade- laide area. Quiet residential area, separate entrance, park- ing, share laundry, avail June 1st. $675 inclusive, first/last. 905-721–1528 BROCK RD., Pickering 1 bed- room walkout basement apt. Very nice unit. Includes heat, hydro, air conditioning, alarm, washer/dryer. Best location, best area. Serious inquiries contact 905-428-8920 BROCK/FINCH,beautiful large 1-bedroom basement, sepa- rate entrance, laundry, park- ing, cable, jacuzzi. Non- smoker, no pets. Available July 1st. $800/month inclu- sive. (905)428–3965. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 3-bed- room from $899-$950, May, June/July 1st; 2-bedroom from $799-$850 for May/June/ July. 1-bedroom $750 for June/July. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723-0977 9am-5pm EAST OSHAWA,1-bedroom with full bath, close to all amenities and 401. $600 all inclusive. Including air, laun- dry, 1 parking spot, satellite, available as early as June 1st. Call (905)434–5934. GORGEOUS renovated houses and apts. in Oshawa. Bachelor, 1, 2, 3 bedrooms, main floor of houses. Price range $550-$1250 all inclu- sive per month. Avail. June 1, & June 15. call 905-683-9103, or 416-358-6404 LARGE BRIGHT 2-BDRM basement, separate entrance, 4pc bath, separate laundry, parking. Liverpool/Bayly area. Avail. July 1st. $900/month inclusive. First & last. 905- 421–9391. REGENCY PLACE - One bed- room in Adult lifestyle bldg located in Whitby. Quiet, clean setting, suitable for 50+. Avail. July 1st. Call (905)430–7397 NEW VERY LARGE,bright 1- bedroom plus, beautifully fin- ished basement apartment. Fireplace, self-contained in executive home. $790 month- ly inclusive. Available June 30th. Call 905-426-8552 NORTH OSHAWA/HOSPITAL AREA, 3-bedroom, separate entrance, walkout to private yard, fireplace. Available July 1st. $865/month includes utili- ties and cable. First/last, ref- erences required. Non-smok- ing building. Leave message (905)433–7663. ONE BEDROOM basement. Whites/401 area. Separate entrance, newly painted, park- ing, suitable for single occup- ant. Avail. July 1st. $575 in- clusive. First/last. Call 905- 420–2050 OSHAWA 2 1/2 BEDROOM kitchen, family room., walk out from basement. $825 per month no pets no smoking available July 1st. 905-839– 8388. OSHAWA, ASCOTT AVE large unique basement apt, 3 rooms, 4pc bath, big windows, sep entrance, for couple or single. $750. incl. Available June 1. 905-432–2681 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM plus TV room or office, separate diningroom, large backyard, located in a quiet neighbour- hood, close to everything. Would suit non-smoking, ma- ture adults. Call (416)702- 3126. PICKERING - immaculate one bedroom large basement apt. 4 pc. bath, kitchen, laundry, tiles, carpet. Single, non- smoker. Available July 1. $750/month inclusive Call Pat 905-428-8740. PICKERING Brock/Dellbrook, Immaculate 1200-sq.ft. one bedroom. Large kitchen, fire- place, separate entrance, lots of living space, shared laun- dry, no pets, non-smoker pre- ferred, $900/month. Call Ro- han 416-716-4735 ROSSLAND / BROCK legal 2- bedroom basement apart- ment, private entrance, fire- place, private laundry room, private parking, central air, spacious, cable included. $800/mo. Available July lst. (905)430–6772. OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/ Mill. 1-bdrm, avail. June & July 1st, $739/mo. 2-Bed- rooms avail. immediately, June & July $839/mo. 905- 436-7686 until 7:30pm. SPACIOUS one bedroom up- per level apt. Beautiful country setting in Solina. $675/month inclusive. Non-smoker. Avail- able June 1st. 8 min. to 401 (E. of Courtice). Phone 905- 263-4739. SPACIOUS well-maintained - 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. UXBRIDGE NEW 1-bedroom basement apartment, June 1st. $750/month inclusive. First/last, references, no smoking/pets. (905)852-0159 or (416)678-3260. WHITBY - 1bdrm basement apt w/private entrance, fire- place, parking. Non smoker. Avail July 1st. $650 inclusive. First/last required. (905)666– 4668 WHITBY - IMMACULATE 3- bdrm upper level, freshly painted, new driveway, 5 ap- pliances, A/C. Near amenities, Go/401. $1245 incl. utilities. Avail. July 1. Call 416-996- 1941. WHITBY, ONE BEDROOM basement apartment on GO bus, private entrance, recently renovated with oak cupboards, laundry facilities, $650mo. Available June 1. (905) 655- 7277 WHITBY CLEAN and quiet 1- bedroom apartment, on sec- ond floor of historical down- town building. Suitable for sin- gle, working person. Non- smoking building. $575 plus hydro. June 1st. (905)668– 3011. WHITES/FINCH - brand new 1- bdrm basement apt, separate entrance, no smoking, no pets. $750 inclusive. Avail. June 1st. First & last. Call btwn 4-10pm. 905-421–9778 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, I have a home for you! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $29,500+ family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Asso- ciate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728- 9414 or 1-877-663-1054 email:kcollis@trebnet.com AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-1 3-BDRM in excellent Oshawa area, walkout from LR, renovated top-to-bottom, walk to O.C., first/last, $1175+ utilities, includes 4 applianc- es, condo fees, water. June 12th. Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status 905-436-0990 AJAX - Chatfield Dr., 3-bdrm detached, 1 1/2 baths, finished bsmt, 5 appliances, 2 wood f/p a/c, single garage, no pets, avail. June 1st. $1,400 plus. Leave msg. 905-428–8498 Bowmanville - Newer 3 bed- room home, 5 appliances, C/ A, gas fireplace. $1200/mth plus utilities. No smoking/ pets. References required. Available June 1st. Call 905- 697–0390. EXECUTIVE HOME for lease, 5 plus one bedrooms, 2 - 3 yr. lease, Pickering, $2,500 per month plus utilities. (905) 666-1333, Mary Anne Murphy, Royal LePage Frank R. E. LIVERPOOL/FINCH area, 2- storey home, 4-bedrooms, basement semi-finished, ap- pliances, jacuzzi, garage, C/A, C/Vac, many other features, no pets, no smoking. July 1. $1500+ utilities. (905)831– 6136. Townhouses For Rent190 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby, is accepting applications for our next orientation (3 bed- room only). Applications available at Community Cen- tre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.-Mon.- Thurs. (On Friday, Sat & Sun pickup points are posted on Community Centre's door bet- ween 10am-7pm.) SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. NORTH OSHAWA -Rossland Harmony, 3 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, finished walkout basement, including water, $1050. Hydro and gas extra Available July 1st. 416-292- 8358 for details. Housing Wanted191 UNIVERSITY MOM with 3 girls looking for housing in the Simcoe St. S. - Conant St., area, near Cedardale Public School. South Oshawa. Prefer upper level or main floor, 2 or 3 bedrooms, reasonable rent. Available for June lst. Do not wish to share accommoda- tions. Please call (905) 432- 0067 after 6 p.m. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 HARMONY/OLIVE rooms for rent, furnished or unfurnished, shared facilities, parking, ca- ble, non-smoking family home. Suits working profes- sional. $350 & $400/month, first/last/references. Available immediately. Call 905-436- 7938 OSHAWA - Furnished room with kitchen and private en- trance, parking. Working gen- tlemen preferred. No smoking/ pets. $100/week. First & last. (905)434-7532 or (905)579- 0596. ROOM FOR RENT IN AJAX - Nice clean home, quiet area. 5min. from Go Train. Available Immediately. No pets. Clean person. Call 905-427–1041.af- ter 5pm weekdays, weekends anytime. ROSSLAND/GIBBONS area. One room, private entrance, cable, all inclusive $400/ month. Call 905-436–3363 Shared Accommodation194 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share large kitchen & bathrooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities. $440/month. 905- 404-8479 LUXURY HOME TO share 1- bedroom, private livingroom, diningroom, & bathroom. ca- ble included. share kitchen, Use of garage. Laundry facili- ties included $700/month util- ities included. Lots of privacy, quiet home. (905)686–1168. OSHAWA SMOKERS wel- come! Wilson/Rossland share whole large 4-bdrm. corner- unit townhouse. Free laundry/ parking/water. 2-responsible working females preferred $550/month first/last secured security deposit references available June 1st. 905-723- 4343. LARGE BEAUTIFUL 2 bed- room condo in Oshawa to share with non-smoker. Prefer working person. Indoor pool, central air, 2 bathrooms, un- derground parking, furnished room, $450 monthly lst/last. (905)723–7213 Vacation Properties200 $8,900; $1500 DOWN; $125 monthly, fully serviced wood- ed trailer lot near Cobourg. Sand beach. Hydro/water/ sewers, rolling hills, next to county forest, great swim- ming/fishing. Call 905-885- 6664 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ful- ly furnished, air conditioned, 2-3 bedroom manufactured homes. Pools & hot tub, near beaches & major attractions. Children welcome. Photos $275 weekly (less than motel) (905)683–5503. Cottages209 COTTAGE LEASE.. why own? Mortgage, taxes and main- tenance costs $7-$10,000 per yr. for ownership. Lease for as little as $3,500 per season for as long as you want. 2-bdrm, hot water, shower, deck, 200 ft. waterfront, 120km North of Whitby. (705)833-2002 or (905)831-4709. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 1989 CITATION 33ft,2 tip-out, new awning, new air, shed/ deck, excellent shape. Con- veniently located in year- round park, 15 min. north of Bowmanville. $11,500 o.b.o. Call evenings 905-263-4062 27ft MASTERCOACH,4 vent forced air furnace. 4 burner stove & oven, electric fridge, 6ft 6" head room, double & queen beds, canopy, best off- er. 905-404–8574 NEW PARK -RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking, rec. hall. North Lander Trailers for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandre- sort.on.ca Boats & Supplies232 HUNTING OR FISHING Alu- minum boat, 12' with outboard Evinrude 7 HP motor. Call 905-723-7964 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 Bargain Centre309 USED OFFICE FURNITURE desks $25, filing cabinets $25, chairs $25. new wallpaper $2/ roll. 905-686-0002 Articles For Sale310 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. PIANO SALE- Annual Year End Sale starts May 1st on all 2001 models of Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! AIR CONDITIONERS - New Danby 5,000 btu $225., 7,000 btu $325, 10,000 btu $445 12,000 btu $499 new danby bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manu- facturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195 / up, re- conditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and recondi- tioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 13 PCE. DINING ROOM SET Pickled oak finish, hutch buf- fet +table, 2 captains & 8 side chairs w/upholstered seats + backs in green. Asking $3000. Call 905-261-1433 (local) 32' REGAL PROWLER trailer, 1988, hydraulic operations, air conditioning, excellent condi- tion $9500. 1987 16' Grew boat with trailer, 55 horse Evinrude, reconditioned motor, $1900. (705)786–3535 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. ANTIQUE dresser circa 1850, 3 drawer, hand carved two finger drawer pulls, valued at $1,500. Bob 905-373-6082. 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 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 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:Good fridge and stove, wood dining set or kitchen set, living room set and bedroom furniture. Will pickup and pay cash. 905- 263-2657 CEDAR TREES for sale, start- ing from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free delivery. Call Bob (705)878–0441 CHER TICKETS!!for sold out Farewell Tour, 4 excellent tickets for June 14th concert at Air Canada Centre. Best Offer. Call 905-436-2174 or 905-435-2174 COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE for sale. 4yr old, 14-24" height, $10 each, 1yr guarantee. Cell & msg centre 1-877-416-5566 Great fundraising idea, please inquire. www.spruceitup.ca CONTENTS OF HOUSE - beautiful 7 pc. dining set, matching sofa/chair, coffee table, Ladies triple dresser. All in excellent condition, Make an offer. Call . (905)579- 2445. DININGROOM SET.10 pce hand carved Cherrywood. Brand new. Still boxed. Cost $10,200. Sell $3,200. 416-496- 2926. 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 SUITE, 9pc. oak hutch & buffet, large table with leaf, 6 chairs, 6 years old, $900. Call (905)725–3189 Direct TV HU FIX, $25. 30 day warranty. Private script. Un- looping $30. Also do H cards. Call 905-424-8615 DIRECT TV SYSTEM w/card, loader, & support $449, Hu unlooping $25 while you wait, system w/card $249, 3m 90- day warranty $50 Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas Street, Whitby. 905-665–7732 EMERALD & DIAMOND Cocktail ring, appraised $4800 asking $1400. Loveseat bleached carved wood, very formal, elegant, asking $600. Sofa, shabby chic, beige, asking $525. Coffee & end ta- bles Deboers. Sports memo- rabilia, all types. All excellent condition. 905-839–6635 ANTIQUE GRANDMOTHER Clock Duncan Fyfe Mahogany in beautiful & excellent work- ing condition Asking $3,500. 905-985-7018 snp FOR SALE:2 year old Whirl- pool washer & dryer $750 or best offer. 905-720-2609 snp MATTRESS/ Boxspring. Queen Orthopedic. Brand new, factory sealed. Sell $280. 416- 496-1343 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 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 PICKERING Luxury Condo Tridel Millennium 2 bedrooms. Balcony. 6 appliances. For Sale by Owner $219k No agents 905-420–0475 leave msg. Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 PAGE 19 A/P TREED LOTS FOR SALE 100' X 600' approximately 1.5 acres across from lake from $69,000. LOTS FOR SALE Spectacular view of Lake Scugog in Port Perry, approximately 2 acres nestled in with prestigious homes. $155,000 INDUSTRIAL LAND, PERFECT LOCATION Thickson/Wentworth, 1 minute to the 401, backing onto Lake Ontario and walking trails. From block of 2 acres to 21 acres. Priced $169,000 per acre. Zones M/A. Ready for immediate building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION email: rick@fourteenestates.com (905) 985-3724 or (905) 427-0390 135 Lots & Acreages 135 Lots & Acreages 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 Now you can own a new home suite in Clarington Aspen Heights II only 25 min. east of TO For only $660 per month guaranteed for 5 years including P&I and CMHC fees. Hurry! Limited # of 2 bedroom suites for $119,990. Only $789 per month Guaranteed It's easy! $500 initial deposit, total 5% down. On Approval. Call 905-427-8605 185 Houses For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 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 325 Auctions HUGE ESTATE AUCTION KAHN AUCTION Estate & Consignment Our Specialty at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" MONDAY, MAY 20, 10am Start Preview from 8am HUGE HOLIDAY SALE Selling:Antiques, Furniture, Dining Sets, Bed Sets, Solid Pine Furniture, Glassware & China, Art & Oil Paintings, Estate Jewelery, Decorative Art, Mirrors, Estate Contents, Italian Furniture, Ltd. Edition Art, Bronze Sculptures, Clocks, Too Many Items to List Auctioneer's Remarks This sale will be a special offering, lots of estate contents & liquidation items over 400 lots. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registration fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH: 4:45PM Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Stouffville home, selling at Neil Bacon Auc- tions Ltd. 1km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and chair, bedroom suite, table and chairs, entertainment unit, TV, VCR, coffee and end tables, lamps, prints, quantity of glassware and collectables, weed eater, lawnmower, plus many other interesting items (still packed). SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 100 Houses For Sale SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 194 Shared Accommodation 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale FURNITURE FOR SALE - 4 pc. wall unit $300., 6pc. Chinese antique redwood sofa set $2,200., dining table, 8 chairs $2,000., hutch and buffet $2,800. Plus more articles. (905) 428–8649 I HAVE YOUR PERFECT WED- DING GOWN! Princess Wed- ding gown, size 7 with jeweled tiara and veil included. Bought for $2500, sacrificing and giv- ing up for $500. You won't be disappointed with this dress! Call Tanya (905)432–4960. KENMORE WASHER $200, In- glis dryer $200. Both heavy duty models. 905-839-4857 LUIGI'S FURNITURE - We're moving from 488 to 500 King St. W., Oshawa. Watch for our grand opening coming soon. Huge moving sale on now - All furniture priced for quick clearance. We would rather sell it than move it. Coil spring mattresses from $89, futons from $165, Simmons Queen set mattresses from $699. set. Palliser leather at whole- sales prices. Sale priced, re- cliner sofas, chairs, swivel rocker recliners, nice selec- tion of fabrics. Always in stock, ready to take to the cottage, ten different styles of futons, all at the lowest guar- anteed price. Same quality at a lower price, we'll beat it by 10%. Cottage country delivery available. Priced to sell, all headboards, bunk beds, fu- tons, mattresses, sofas, leather etc. Check us out first - our prices can't be beat. Lui- gi's Furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa, (905) 436-0860 MOVING SALE 7pc Pine bdrm set $1,200; Sears wooden bunk bed $550; computer desk $150; wooden crib $200; Singer sewing machine $200; baby swing $60; silk/wool carpets etc. 905-665–5194 MOVING SALE:Various household furniture, student desk, vacuum cleaner, wind- ow coverings, dart board with cabinet, futon, lamps, umbrel- la clothes line, treadmill, patio table, Christmas decorations (905)728–6583 NEED A COMPUTER...DON'T HAVE CASH? The original IBM PC, just $1 a day...no money down! AOL & Interest FREE for 1 year! The Buck a Day Co., call 1-800-772-8617. www.buckaday.com PHOTOCOPIER with ADF & 10 bin sorter, zoom & shrink copy sizes from 8.5x11 to 11x17 $850 obo. 2 fridges both 60Hx28wx28d $275 each. 905-619-3446 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYOFF TICKETS:for Tor- onto Maple Leafs & Toronto Raptors & concert tickets. Will also buy tickets. 905- 626-5568 PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 Version 1 & 2 $75; Version 3 $95; Version 4 $125; All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Bea- trice/Wilson area (905)721- 2365 PONY CART, excellent condi- tion. Washing machine, heavy duty. Produce wagon, good shape. Two 1989 Buick Park Ave cars (one ceritifed). Call (905)655–4500. 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. RENT TO OWN: New and re- conditioned appliances. Full Warranty. Peter's Appliances 905-837-9000 or 416-282- 0185 ROYAL DOULTON CHINA - 'Reflection' pattern. Excellent condition, place setting for 8 (approx. 75 pieces in total) in- cluding teapot, cream & su- gar, soup bowls. Call (905)725-3170. (snp) SOLID PINE BEDROOM suite, dresser with mirror, two nightstands, 4 poster queen bed, armoire, $1900. Call 905- 576-7165. SPAS...SPAS...SPAS...SPAS Broken partnership forces sale. Over 30 spa's still in wrappers. Must be sold at cost or below. 416-727-9599 STORE FIXTURES FOR SALE. Metal counters, metal bins, racks, spinners, slat wall, 8" hooks, check out, 2 Sharp registers. Call John (905)697– 0316. TANNING BED excellent con- dition, 31B 2F, Commercial/ home $2000. Call Allen 905- 725-0314 TARPS Woven Poly Tarps, All sizes from 6'x8' to 30'x50'. Priced $5 to $90 (tax includ- ed). Call 905-623-5258 Bow- manville 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 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 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. Articles Wanted315 WANTED - Diesel engine L10 Cummings for Louisville or 32/8 Cat diesel engine. Call 904-434-0392 WANTED - one or two good used basic KAYAKS with pad- dles and life jackets, plastic acceptable. Call 905-377- 9983. WANTED - MATERNITY WEAR.Current summer styles for quick sale at It's Worth Repeating, 3555 Thick- son Rd. N., Whitby. Call for details (905) 579-9912. WANTED ELECTRIC FORK- LIFT,4,000 lbs. & up. Call 905-683-5117 ask for Abe. Vendors Wanted316 VENDORS WANTED for new Sales area being opened on August 1st to flea market ven- dors in building 1 at the Cour- tice Flea Market. 4km east of Oshawa. Call early for best location. (905)436–1024. Firewood330 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 FREE KITTENS to good homes. Males & females. 905-655–7845.snp LHASA APSO PUPS - ador- able, bred for smaller body structure, paper training started, first needles, vet checked, dewormed, health guarantee. (705)786–3124 OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting June 3rd. Novice and Open. To Register call Bev. (905) 435-0868 PUREBRED ROTTWIELLER pups for sale. First shots, dew claws, tails and dewormed. German bloodline, great tem- perament, $500 each. Serious inquiries only. (905)576- 4342.snp. Cars For Sale400 1988 CHEV CELEBRITY,ma- roon color, excellent condi- tion, 144,000 kil., fully cer- tifed, e-tested $3,000. like new. (905)697–8863 1989 OLDMOBILE DELTA Royale 88 Brougham, 4-door, 3.8,V-6 litre, fully-loaded, split power seats, white w/blue ve- lour interior, am/fm stereo cassette, wire wheels, new tires, mint condition, mechan- ically A1, $1450. 905-436- 6763 1990 GMC TRACKER, brand new clutch, soft top, runs great, $3495 OBO - must sell. 1993 Corsica $2495. Both cer- tified & E-Tested. Call Sam 905-706-0188 1990 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM, 4-door, automatic, power steering/power brakes, A/C, tilt/cruise, buckets, console, in excellent condition throughout, low kilometers, no rust, will certify/emission test $2375. 905-404-8541. 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 4- cylinder, automatic, 2-door, sunroof, luggage rack, hidea- way headlights, factory alu- minum mag rims, body good shape, no rust, reliable, eco- nomical. Certified/Emissions (905)718-5032, $2700. 1992 BONNEVILLE SSE1 Su- percharged, white with brown leather interior, tinted wind- ows, sunroof, CD player bass booster, fully loaded, new transmission, $6,400 certified & E-tested. Call Taylor at 905- 438-8552 1992 OLDS CUTLASS Su- preme, 4 dr, auto, 178kms, certified, e-tested $4000 o.b.o. (905)434–0392 1993 AUDI 90 SEDAN white 153km fully loaded, alarm system & keyless entry, mint condition. Service records available, e-tested, certified, new tires/brakes. $9,500 o.b.o. Newell 905-434–1780, 905-424-2116. 1993 PLYMOUTH GRAND Voyageur, good condition, loaded, 3.3 motor, white, well maintained. $3800. Pontypool 705-277-3300 1994 CAVALIER RS,2-dr 3.1 V6, auto, air, 156,00kms, $4800. 1993 Ford Taurus, 3L, 4dr, auto, air, all service records, 200,000kms $3000. Both certified, e-tested. (905)426–8922. 1994 CHEVY ASTRO van, ext., 4.3 v-6, power group, grey with wine interior, lots of new parts. Certifieid, e-tested, one tax 208,000 kil., $5,000. Call Jay (905) 242-2460. 1994 GRAND AM, 4 door, ex- cellent condition, automatic, keyless entry, AM/FM, E- Tested & certified, $4600. Pontypool 705-277-3300 1994 MERCURY SABLE,3.8, p/doors, p.seats, windows, trunk, cruise, hwy. miles, well maintained, all tests, asking $3500. call 905-571–7378. 1995 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer, 4litre, 4wd, auto, air, power everything, mint. $10,900 o.b.o. 1988 MAZDA RX7, 10th Anniversary, turbo, new engine, summer ready $7,000 o.b.o. Must Sell-Mov- ing! 905-831–5285 1996 CHRYSLER INTREPID 1 owner, well maintained, 203,000kms; fully loaded in- cluding AM/FM/CD and power sunroof. Asking $5100 certi- fied & E-tested. Call 905-430- 4821 Whitby 1997 CHEV CAVALIER, only 61,000 kms.! Very clean, like new condition. Must sell, bought a trailer! Asking $10,500. 905-373-4871. 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA station wagon, dark green, auto, cruise, AM/FM cass., roof racks, carefully main- tained, excellent condition, certified and emission tested, $7,500 OBO. Call 905-377- 1542. 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT, air, cruise, sunroof, 5-spd, new tires, cd player, rust check, 118,000km, well- maintained by careful mature owner. $8,500 o.b.o. certified. Call 905-576–4362 or 905- 621-6001 1999 CHEV CAVALIER red, 2 dr., auto, air, power door locks & mirrors., cruise, tilt, cas- sette, certified & E-tested, Fi- nancing avail., 128, kms., $8900 no GST, 905-579–9444. 1999 FORD TAURUS Sedan, 4dr. auto, fully loaded, non smoker, 118 kms., certified, E-tested, $9,900. Excellent condition. Call 905-427–0797. 1999 TAURUS,must sell, like new, am-fm cassette, air, abs, cruise, tilt, loaded. 89,000 kil., new price - $9,500. obo certi- fied, e-tested. (905) 576–3549 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA 5 dr, C.E. pkg., owner, like new, 72 mth/200,000km extra care protection Toyota warranty. 7 passenger, fully loaded, safety & emissions, (905)259–6267, $22,900 financing & all records available. 2001 MALIBU low kms, lease take over, $370./mo. or pur- chase. Call 905-665–0852. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, automatic, 4 dr., 3.8 v6, driftwood exterior, tan leather interior, fog lights, polished alloy wheels, power sunroof, spoiler, power and heated bucket seats, dual climate control air conditioning, am- fm stereo with cd player, pow- er windows, locks, mirrors, cruise control, tilt steering, dual air bags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti- theft keyless entry, compass, auto dim mirror and $5,000 anti-theft guarantee. Absolute- ly mint with only 13,000 kms, Asking $27,900. Call (905) 725-0858 after 5 p.m. Ask for John. 2001 MALIBU low kms, lease take over, $370./mo. or pur- chase. Call 905-665–0852. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, automatic, 4 dr., 3.8 v6, driftwood exterior, tan leather interior, fog lights, polished alloy wheels, power sunroof, spoiler, power and heated bucket seats, dual climate control air conditioning, am- fm stereo with cd player, pow- er windows, locks, mirrors, cruise control, tilt steering, dual air bags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti- theft keyless entry, compass, auto dim mirror and $5,000 anti-theft guarantee. Absolute- ly mint with only 13,000 kms, Asking $27,900. Call (905) 725-0858 after 5 p.m. Ask for John. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, black, 4 door, take over GM lease, $0 down, $346/mo., 22,000kms. 905-576-9253 88 OLDS, 98 touring sedan, black with grey leather interior great shape must be seen to be appreciated $3000 obo 416-996-1075 89 FORD TEMPO GL 4-dr, 4- cyl, auto, P/S, P/B, A/C buck- ets, console. Excellent condi- tion throughout. Mechanically A1. AM/FM stereo cassette, no rust, E-tested. Must sell $950. 905-404-8541 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 1997 GMC EXTEND CAB 2Z1, 4X4, fully loaded, high perfor- mance engine & tranny and all the toys, $26,000. Must See. Call days 705-439-1981 or cell 705-879-7211.snp 1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Lare- do, certified, well maintained, 140,000km, asking $16,500. Call Corey 905-852-4934 Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1990 TRACKER 4X4 - "Toytally Custoon", keyless entry, se- curity system. Best offer. 905- 263-8405. snp 1994 CARAVAN, green & grey 170,000kms, new tires, back brakes, great condition, needs emission, $4500 takes it. Omemee (705) 799–2533 1995 GMC SAFARI SLT capt. 8 pass., Dutch, roof rack, run- ning boards, rear a/c & heat AM/FM/CD, P/W, P/L, tinted glass and alloy. 165k. $9995. 905-427–9199. Auto Financing446 Announcements255 Lost and Found265 LOST-diamond tennis brace- let. very sentimental if found please call (905)430–8921 (snp) Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear-coning Therapist) Mau- reen McBride's Healing/Ener- gy Clearing media document- ed, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, cancers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood traumas/is- sues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends HEAVENLY PSYCHIC An- swers. Find the oracle within. $2.99/min. *18+*24 hrs. 1- 900-451-3783. Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 COUPLE available to assist large family with household chores. Gardening, house- keeping, etc. Call Boots (416)928–1904 EXCEPTIONAL,experienced, home daycare Harwood/Bayly area. Newborn to 12 years, nutritious meals and snacks. Fenced backyard, lots of TLC and attention. Outings, re- ceipts, great environment. Call Laurie (905) 683–9129 MOTHERLY LOVE DAYCARE Hwy 2 & Liverpool. Stay at home Mom, nutritious home- cooked meals & snacks, non- smoking/no pets, receipts & references provided. Call Maria 905-837–5538 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 LIVE-IN CAREGIVER needed for 2 small children in Picker- ing area. Min. 2 yrs experi- ence required. 905-831–6890 NANNY REQUIRED, Monday - Friday, Call (905) 686–9346 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. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 Bus. Services/ Personals168 NEED ASSISTANCE in organ- izing your business? I will assist in File system creation, Labeling, File listing, Organ- izing, Administrative Assist- ing and more. Call Jean 905- 428–9361 House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Painting and Decorating710 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 T.E.P.'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING Additions, basements, decks, cabinets, tiling, drywall, taping, paint- ing, shelving units, bars, kitchens & baths, counter tops. Also Custom PIne furniture Garden chairs, plant- er boxes, wishing wells and more made to order Terry for estimate: 432-9115 STONE PROPERTIES Fence Holes & Posts $17 Garage door openers $55 Grass cutting $12+, Decks, Fences, Windows & Doors, Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Sanding, Wooden Flooring, Laminate Flooring, Tiling + Painting (905)428–7964 DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 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 GEORGE'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Decks, Fences, Doors, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Drywall, , Ceramic Tiles & General Repairs (905)837–0702 cell (416)835-3689 As seen on CTV News! 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. REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow. Small job Specialist Plumbing, electrical, Garbage Removal, installations Call Joseph 905-428-7528 cell - (905)626-6247 MAGICAL MAIDS Professional cleaning service for your home, office, after party clean-ups. For free estimate call 416-930-8895 We will earn your business & trust CLEANING PROFESSIONAL to make your home sparkle. Honest reliable, reasonable rates. Ajax/Pickering area Call Sandra 416-562-7678 HAPPY ENTHUSIASTIC FUN mom providing before/ after school full or part- time, attending William Dunbar P.S. daycare. We offer: a large carpeted toy room with Barbies, dress- up, cars, action figures, crafts, music, games, etc. 7yrs experience. Fenced yard. Smoke and pet free. Receipts provided. Come & enjoy all the fun with our 9year old daughter and 4year old son. Glennana/ Rawlings area, Dixie/Hwy 2. Call Clara (905)837–9485 l.m. 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 905-579-4218 NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit with Newstart Leasing! AS LOW AS $199 DOWN 1-866-570-0045 A ABLE TO PAY up to $2000 on cars & trucks 24 hours, 7 days. 905-686-1899 NEED A CAR? 1-800-BUY-FORD Formula Ford * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country Ask for Mike Williams • Pickering – 905-839-6666 • Oshawa – 905-427-2828 • Toronto – 416-289-3673 • Fax – 905-839-6008 WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS • 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 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 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com $$CASH$$ FREE TOWING Especially trucks & vans. Free friendly service Call Ed’s Auto Recycling 24 hour service (416) 281-3499 Parts & insulation available, motors, transmissions, tires, rads, batteries, etc. UNWANTED CARS 405 Cars Wanted 405 Cars Wanted INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD In caring, safe, fun home environment. Licensed by M.C.S.S. Reasonable rates Receipts, flexible hours. Call DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE 905-509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available Mortgages & Loans Total Debt Consolidations Refinancing, Purchases 100% 2nd Mortgages Free Consultations No up front fees Call & save today A.M.S. 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Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Fax us your ad at 683-0707 710 Painting and Decorating 715 Moving and Storage A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 19, 2002 MONDAY, MAY 20 FAMILY FIREWORKS SHOW:The fourth annual Pickering Village United Church fireworks event is in the church parking lot at 300 Church St. N. at 9 p.m. There is no cost. Refresh- ments available. TUESDAY, MAY 21 PICKERING POWER- HOUSE TOASTMASTERS CLUB:Improve communi- cation and time-manage- ment skills, along with self- confidence, every Tuesday through the club’s weekly meetings in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Li- brary’s central branch, One The Esplanade. Meetings run from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Hazel at 416- 560-3768 or Marva at 905- 619-0030 for more informa- tion. PARENT SUPPORT:A parent support group 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 par- ent abuse. Call 416-223- 7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for the location or more infor- mation. DIABETES:The Durham Branch of the Canadian Di- abetes Association holds a support group meeting at 7 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., Pickering. It’s for people in Ajax and Pickering living with diabetes. Guest speak- er is podiatrist Kel J. Sherkin and the topic is di- abetic foot. Phone 905-426- 5522 (Barbara Fleming) for more information. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 AJAX PICKERING TOAST- MASTERS CLUB:Improve communication, speech giving, listening, presenta- tion and other skills with help from the club, which meets every Wednesday from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pickering Nuclear Infor- mation Centre. Call Michelle at 905-619-2568 or Clifton at 905-619-0270 for more information. ONE PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Family Association meets at the Ajax Cricket Club, corner of Monarch Avenue and Clements Road, Ajax. It’s for custodial and non-cus- todial parents. Meetings are every Wednesday at 8 p.m. except the second Wednes- day of the month when start time is 8:30 p.m. Call 905- 426-4646 or visit the Inter- net Web site at www.geoci- ties.com/opfaca. MACINTOSH USERS EAST MEETING:Macin- tosh Users East meets at Henry Street High School in Whitby the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Gloria Jones of Kutoka Interactive, a children’s software com- pany. Admission is free. New people are always welcome to attend the meetings. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP:Alzheimer Durham holds its next Ajax support group meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 487 Westney Rd. S., Units 19 & 20. For more information contact the office at 905- 576-2567. News Advertiser Billboard May 19, 2002 St. Francis de Sales Knights of Columbus host event DURHAM —Every- one is invited to swing into a day of golf activities. The Knights of Colum- bus of St. Francis de Sales is hosting its annual golf tournament, dinner, dance and a silent auction Satur- day, May 25. Tee off is 8 a.m. at the Seaton Golf and Country Club on Brock Road south of Taunton Road. Tickets can be pur- chased for the entire day or just the dinner, dance and auction. All proceeds go towards building a new church. For more information, call Antoine Hagge at 905- 427-1914. Work on your golf game, help build a church Please recycle me! Ajax Kinsmen FIREWORKS On sale at the Lowest Prices in Town Visit our trailer located at Canadian Tire - Ajax (Kingston Rd. & Pickering Beach Rd.) Open Friday - Monday to 9:00 pm or while supply lasts OPEN HOUSE Saturday May 25 • 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. 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