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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2002_09_01www.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 Limited Spaces Available Call now for a tour 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! See ONE page 4 PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER U.S. hoops scene Upon further faces new Fear provincial review SPORTS/16 FOREVER YOUNG/26 PRESSRUN 44,400 28 PAGES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND JASON LIEBREGTS/ News Advertiser photo They’re back!! AJAX ––Yes, the familiar sound of the school bell returns Tuesday for thousands of children around Durham as another year begins. Danielle Close was in ahead of the game last week, making sure everything was just right for her incoming Grade 1 and 2 class at Lincoln Alexan- der Public School. Board crunching numbers Superintendent preparing submission for funding review BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM — Ron Trbovich is working this long weekend. The Durham District School Board business superintendent is preparing the board’s submission to the Education Equality Task Force, which is conducting a re- view of the Province’s education funding formula. At Tuesday’s standing commit- tee meeting, Mr. Trbovich will present a draft of the board’s sub- mission to trustees. “We’re going to look at the need for more resources,” he told trustees last week. “We’re going to say where (the funding formu- la) works, and also suggest im- provements.” “We don’t want any flexibility, thank you very much. We want our needs met. To get it right, you don’t need flexibility.” The task force is accepting written submissions and in Sep- tember is holding public meetings in six Ontario cities, including Toronto. In addition to a written submis- sion, Education director Grant Yeo said the board would try and address the task force in person. “We will attempt to reserve a spot and the task force will decide what boards are heard,” he said. Pickering Trustee Paul Craw- ford suggested the board should not be confrontational in its sub- mission, noting the media and school boards “are not the opposi- tion parties. “Leave the politics out of it and The water’s OK in Pickering Latest tests offer swimmers green light DURHAM — The majority of Durham public beaches are open following testing the week of Aug. 30. Of the 14 Durham beaches sampled by the Durham Region Health Department, only four are posted as unsafe for swimming: Rotary Park, Ajax, Lakeview Beach East and Lakeview Beach West, Oshawa and Kinsmen Beach, Scugog. Beaches that remain open fol- lowing testing are: Frenchmen’s Bay East and West, Pickering, Pickering Beach, Ajax, Whitby Beach East, Whitby, Newcastle Beach Central, Clarington, Beaverton South and North Beaches, Thorah Centennial Park, Brock and Bowmanville East and West Beaches. Yeo begins the long goodbye BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM — Grant Yeo says he prefers to work behind the scenes. So, when Durham District School Board trustees sang his praises at Monday night’s board meeting, the education director thanked them — and said nothing further. Mr. Yeo is beginning a long goodbye after it was announced he would be retiring in January after six years with the board. Mr. Yeo said the prospect of a lengthy farewell, and the attention it will bring to him, makes him a bit uneasy. He would prefer to simply slip away quietly. “I have never wanted to be in the limelight, the centre of atten- tion,” he said. He was just that Monday, when Ajax Wards 1 and 2 Trustee Mari- lyn Crawford announced the “bad news. We are going to be losing one of the most respected men in Durham.” Brock-Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine thanked Mr. Yeo “for the 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 ® Solo ™ Bell Mobility Audiovox CDM-8200 $99Complete Packages From $99Complete Packages From STUDENT CAMPUS SALE Visit the Bell World Kiosk in the Student Centre at Durham College Main Campus, Simcoe Street North from 10 AM - 4 PM, September 3RD - 6TH packages FREE High Speed Internet Kit with activation FREE High Speed Internet Kit with activation See BOARD page 2 approach it on a practical basis.” Trustee Roy and Mr. Trbovich dif- fered on the nature of the submission. She believes the board should empha- size its particular needs, while Mr. Tr- bovich favours a provincial context for the presentation. Referring to several requests the board has made in recent years, urg- ing the Province to provide the board with more funding in areas such as special education, Trustee Roy said, “I think we should still keep asking.” Brock-Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine said provincial support for technology, or the lack of it, should be a part of the presentation. “It was at the behest of the Province that we began to implement the technology plan,” she said. “At the midpoint we had to stop because the adequacy of the funding formula was totally insufficient.” Whitby Trustee Doug Ross empha- sized the funding formula has not kept pace with the increased costs school boards face. “We’re dealing in eight-year-old dollars and we can’t afford to do that,” he said. “Everything’s gone up and this government needs to recognize that if they want to give us a formula to work in, it has to be funded.” The task force is holding three days of meetings in Toronto Sept. 18 to 20. PICKERING —The United Way of Ajax-Pickering launches its 2002 cam- paign Sunday,Sept. 8 with the Third An- nual Community Power Challenge. A five- or 10-kilometre run, part of the Ontario Timex Series (race 10), starts and finishes at the Ontario Power Generation Information Centre parking lot. There will also be a three-kilometre walk so everyone in the community can get involved. Early registration for runners is $25, and $30 on the day of the event. Walkers’ registration fee is $15. All registration fees are waived with pledges of $100 or more. All proceeds go to the United Way of Ajax-Pickering, which also serves Uxbridge Township. Registration (at the OPG parking lot) begins at 8:30 a.m., with runners starting at 10 a.m. and walkers at 10:15 a.m. Aerobic instructors will be on hand to ensure participants are warmed up and a registered massage therapist will help walkers and runners wind down after they cross the finish line. 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This exemption permits the Ministry of Transportation to carry out various aspects of highway construction during a time least likely to interfere with normal traffic flows. Should there be any concerns, please contact Rinaldo Rossi, Ministry of Transportation at 416-235-4016. This exemption expires May 31, 2003. Hells Angel jailed in teen’s ‘vigilante’ beating BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM –– A Hells Angels mem- ber has been sentenced to 14 months in jail after imposing his own brand of “vigilante justice” on a teenager he sus- pected of stealing from cars. Gary Malcolm Livingston, 38, plead- ed guilty to assault causing bodily harm in the 2001 beating of the 17-year-old boy. A charge of forcible confinement was withdrawn by the Crown. Mr. Livingston was sergeant-at-arms for the Hells Angels Oshawa chapter when arrested last December, according to Durham Regional Police. Court heard the former Bloor Street West apartment resident spotted five youths he suspected of breaking into cars in his parking lot at 2 a.m. Nov. 26. While four of the teenagers ran off, the 17-year-old victim was confronted and punched several times by Mr. Liv- ingston, court was told. Mr. Livingston took the teen up to his apartment, where the victim received several more blows and was shown a Hells Angels patch. Defence lawyer Michael Block ad- mitted his client “acquainted the youth with his club membership” and issued the warning to the teenager, “He was doing crimes at the wrong location and should stay away from 123 Bloor.” The youth needed 10 stitches to close two cuts to his face and also suffered a bloody nose and numerous bruises to his head and body. Mr. Block said Mr. Livingston’s stereo had been stolen from his parked truck several weeks earlier and that sev- eral neighbours were also victimized. When Mr. Livingston spotted the youths on the morning in question, he believed they were responsible for the break-ins. “He took (the victim) up to his apart- ment for the purpose of having the youth call his friends to find out the where- abouts of his car stereo,” said Mr. Block, adding the teen was carrying a screw- driver and later admitted to breaking into cars in his statement to the police. “Obviously vigilante justice has to be punished... But the experience this (vic- tim) had may well have deterred him from further crime,” Mr. Block said. In fact, residents of the building who had been victims of vehicle break-ins expressed support for Mr. Livingston following his arrest, the lawyer said. After being charged, Mr. Livingston was released on $10,000 bail with terms not to associate with any Hells Angels or wear club colours or logos. He was arrested for breaching his conditions and spent four months in jail, credited as eight months pretrial custody during sentencing. Judge Paul Bellefontaine ordered Mr. Livingston serve another six months. Mr. Livingston was also placed on three years’ probation, prohibited from possessing firearms or any other weapons for a five-year period and or- dered to submit a sample of his DNA to be kept on file with the national data bank. We want to hear your news. Give us a call at 905-683-5110. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 www.durhamregion.com WHEN YOU PAY YOUR CARRIER! If you don’t receive “Service Worth Paying For” or have any questions or delivery concerns please call The News Advertiser at: 905-683-5117 CARRIERS COLLECT EVERY THREE WEEKS SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR 100% is kept by the carrier as payment for their delivery. You RECEIVE Valuable coupons. You could WIN a $1,000.00 Shopping Spree! COLLECTIONS BEGIN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 kind of vision and leadership you have been providing to this organization.” Board chairman Elizabeth Roy, say- ing, “we’d like to thank you for your contribution,” called for a standing ova- tion. Mr. Yeo said it was time to go after a 30-year career when he still had time, at age 55, to enjoy his retirement, noting his wife retired two years ago and has since travelled to Africa and China. As well, Mr. Yeo said he might get back into farming. He has been a teacher, a principal, a co-ordinator of curriculum and a chief superintendent. After a three-year stint as director of the Lambton Board of Ed- ucation, he came to Durham in 1996. “I enjoyed the teaching and the prin- cipal role because you were involved with people over time, and that’s re- warding,” Mr. Yeo said. “I don’t think there’s anything more meaningful than to work with other people and see growth.” His tenure with the public board has coincided with the current provincial government’s complete remaking of the education system. Mr. Yeo said one of the changes, to the way the Province funds capital construction, has benefited the board in that over six years the board has reduced the number of portables by over half to roughly 300. “The opportunity for kids in terms of the learning environment has definitely improved,” he said. Through all the changes, Mr. Yeo said the central question is, “what should education do?” Durham’s an- swer, he said, is that it should level the playing field so every student has the same learning opportunities. His philosophy is education should encompass more than just what students learn in the classroom and involve the entire community. At the end of the day, the goal is “to have our students become contributing members of society and all that encompasses.” “We’re an outreach board,” said Mr. Yeo. “I encourage teachers not to teach with their classroom doors closed. I think the community should be in our schools.” He said the board’s designation as the best in the world, in 1996 by the Bertelsmann Foundation, put the board on the world stage, where it continues to earn the respect of educators. Still, the board has often faced criticism that it is not account- able to parents. Mr. Yeo said that goes with being one of the largest school boards in the province. “There’s always that ques- tion,” he said. “We are a large in- stitution. We try to be responsive to parents in terms of consulta- tions.” Without being prompted, Mr. Yeo said his leaving “doesn’t have anything to do with the cur- rent board” of trustees. The board’s internal disputes have often overshadowed the agenda this term. Trustee Roy said the board hasn’t decided on a process to find a new director. One of Durham’s ‘most respected men’ heads for retirement GRANT YEO ‘We’re an outreach board... I think the community should be in our schools.’ ONE from page 1 Yoga Spirit 2002 Heighten Self Confidence - Vitality, Energy and well-being Today healing has come to mean more than overcoming illness or disease. 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You will be prompted to spend time working independently with yourself, tak- ing the initiative and assuming greater responsibility for improv- ing your life and your growth as a person. As you become involved with Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation, you will feel more at ease with your body; you will become more flexi- ble, stronger and leaner and you will exercise your mind. The Yoga postures and Tai Chi movements teach you how to relate to yourself, how to balance your life, how to stay calm and take another breath. As you find the cold judgements of conformity melting away in the warmth and comfort of your grow- ing self esteem, you will start to witness your life changing. Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation practice are ways to honour your- self by striving to become the best person you can be. Your environ- ment in turn will reflect the posi- tive changes in you as you become more respectful, loving and gentle. Why Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation? Because they work! 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Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Grant Yeo’s just about seen it all in his six-plus years with the Durham District School Board. From changes to the way the provincial government funds ed- ucation, to fewer school boards, to trustees being stripped of all but the most basic of responsibilities, to school closings, to multiple teacher and support staff strikes, to the extended loss of extracur- ricular activities for high school students, and cuts to special edu- cation, it’s been quite a ride. Mr. Yeo, as he began to settle here in Durham back in 1996, could never have imagined just what lay ahead as former educa- tion minister John Snobelen uttered his now infamous crisis speech. But, weather the storm Mr. Yeo did. He led Durham through arguably its greatest moment — the Bertelsmann Award as the best school board in the world — steered trustees and staff through the challenges of changes to the funding formula and oversaw tough budget decisions. Put simply, he has been instrumental in keeping the Durham board moving forward, while all around us boards are closing schools by the dozens, refusing to balance their budgets and en- during ongoing power struggles with the Province. It’s no wonder word of Mr. Yeo’s resignation, effective this Jan- uary, was met with so much regret this week in Durham. Parents, students, teachers, trustees, superintendents, board staff, friend and foe, greeted the news with regret and sadness. When taken together, however, Mr. Yeo’s decision and another announcement this week offer an important opportunity for the board — a chance at rebirth, if you will. At both his and board chairman Elizabeth Roy’s request, a provincial facilitator will soon be arriving in the region to work with trustees on better understanding their role in the education system. Too much of the last two years have been marred by trustees in- fighting over the procedures of holding a meeting, over whether or not a legal bill should be paid, over the demands for the increased frequency of financial statements. Too often the education of our children has been lost in the mix. But, as the mandate of the current board gets set to enter its final year in the run-up to the November 2003 municipal election, now more than ever trustees must put aside past differences and work together to solve pressing needs in the coming 15 months. They must work with the facilitator to grow into effective lead- ers in delivering education. And, they must ensure the transition from Mr. Yeo to his successor is as smooth as possible. It’s time for the Durham District School Board to resume the progressive ways it has known for much of the past six years. Pilgrims have abounded in the GTA of late. Thousands from across the world made their pilgrimage to Toronto in July to join Pope John Paul II in the celebration of World Youth Day. While pilgrimages are generally made to the Holy Land or to Mecca, one man from the Netherlands jour- neyed to a place not usually known as a hot destination for pilgrims. Twen- ty-two-year-old Maarten Tijhuis made his way from his home near Amsterdam, via the U.S., to Ajax, the Canadian town that shares the name of his beloved Ajax (pronounced ay- ax) Soccer Club of Amsterdam. Tall, bespectacled and with a clean-shaven head, Maarten proudly wore his authentic Ajax Amsterdam soccer jersey around town during his two-day visit recently. He was the guest of, ironically enough, the Hol- land family, who opened their home to the foreign guest who had dropped by Wendy Holland’s ‘The Gift Gallery’to purchase any and all man- ner of souvenirs relating to the town. Maarten notes he had heard of Ajax, Canada, but hadn’t planned to come here until taking part in a news- group chat on one of the soccer club’s many Web sites while visiting Dallas. Someone suggested he visit Ajax, Canada. Thus, his pilgrimage began. Without a hint of sarcasm, Maarten says he was overjoyed to see the population sign as he drove into town in his 1987 Toyota Corolla, pur- chased in L.A. “I almost got emotional when I saw the letters of the town and the population as I drove on Hwy. 401. I saw the sign of Ajax and took a pic- ture from my car.” And see Ajax he did. He took in the sites, sounds, smells and soccer pitches of our fair town, met numer- ous friendly locals, including soccer leader Henry Nelson from Ajax Unit- ed, and spoke on the phone with Greg Evans of the Warriors. He visited the mayor’s office and the mayor’s assis- tant, Cherry Sevigny, who gave him several Ajax keepsakes. He also pur- chased the Ajax history book and a number of articles of clothing embla- zoned with ‘Ajax’. On his final day, Aug. 23, he stopped by the News Ad- vertiser office to look through old editions. Maarten intends, on his return to Amsterdam, to serve as a liaison be- tween the Ajax, Amsterdam Soccer Club and Ajax, Ontario, to see if there is common ground for a twin- ning of the two. “I think there’s a chance for Ajax Amsterdam to get together with Ajax United and the Ajax Soccer Club (Warriors).” Maarten invites Ajax citizens to keep in touch. His e-mail address is maartentjhuis@hotmail.com. Pilgrimages can be to anywhere...including Ajax Al Rivett Sports Editor arivett@durhamregion.com Good luck and thanks for a job well done Grant Yeo has steered Durham board through a tumultuous time in Ontario education DURHAM —It takes more than a backpack full of pens, paper and notebooks to prepare for the start of school. Michael Luther, an education- al specialist with Kumon Math and Reading Centres, offers the following tips for parents on how to make a successful transition from the carefree days of summer to the classroom. Focus on posi- tives • Downplay your child’s fears about the coming year and prepare for any potential prob- lems that may arise; and • Don’t put extra pressure on your child or make unrealistic demands, which can hinder moti- vation and po- tential. Create an edu- cational envi- ronment at home • Set up a quiet, clean, smoke-free and well-ventilated area for your child to study with minimal traffic. Ideally, the area should be off-limits to siblings and pets and free of stere- os, TVs, tele- phones and other distractions. En- sure your child has a neatly or- ganized area with proper seat- ing and a solid flat surface on which to work; • Develop a consistent home- work routine early in the school year to help your child keep up and learn effectively beyond the school day. Homework is often your child’s first chal- lenge. Set aside a common ‘study time’ period for studying, read- ing and quiet ac- tivities; and • Schedule time to help your child by answer- ing questions, explaining con- cepts, extending lessons and proof-reading papers, reports and projects. Balance your child’s lifestyle • Avoid overbooking your child in sports, dance, skating, second-language training and other organized activities. One leisure and one educational ac- tivity a season may be enough; • Be there for your child by attending plays, field trips, school events, teacher meetings and homework sessions; • Give your child up to two hours a day of quality time to en- gage in learning, reading or even playing together. • Let your child play, be a kid and develop independent cre- ativity; and • Try not to make your chil- dren fulfil your dreams by forc- ing them to be gifted, artistic, athletic or beautiful children. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 PAGE 7 A/P FALL REGISTRATIONFALL REGISTRATIONFALL REGISTRATIONSo You Want To Be A Rock star We Can Help Qualified Private Instruction in: Guitar, Bass, Piano, Drums, Violin, Voice and Flute. All Levels & All Ages Preparation for conservatory exams in classical guitar and piano The Alternative Music Store Where Service Is #1 And Learning Is Always Fun SALES EXPERT REPAIRS LESSONS LEGEND MUSIC ENTERPRISES CORP. 905-837-2839 www.legend-music.com 1211 Kingston Rd., Pickering Between Liverpool & Walnut Lane Located At Scarborough-Pickering Border, First Street South-East of Hwy. 401 at Port Union Rd Exit OPEN EVERYDAY! MON-FRI 10AM-9PM SAT 10AM-7PM SUN 12 NOON-5PM THE VERY BEST PRICES & SERVICE IN CANADA! BEST DISCOUNTS OFF ALL MANUFACTURER PRICES WIDE CHOICE OF STYLES, COLOURS & SIZES FULL SELECTION OF ALL DANCE SUPPLIES & TOP MANUFACTURERS SPECIAL SEPTEMBER MONDOR PROMOTION: BUY 3 ITEMS (Bodysuits or Tights) & RECEIVE FREE DANCE BAG or POSTER, while quantities last! ALLDANCEWEAR & Supplies 111 Island Road, West Rouge Plaza, Scarborough 416-286-7668 Toll-Free 1-866-68DANCE Visit our Website: ALLDANCEWEAR.COM IF WE DON’T HAVE IT IN STOCK, WE WILL GET IT FOR YOU FAST! NEW 3000 sq ft Second Floor Addition plus Parking for more than 300 cars! Register now for summer camp, 2002-2003 gymnastic season Director: Cynthia Helmer, R.A.D., C.D.MA. (905) 420-3001 Phone us to register at our new spacious location 1735 Bayly St. Unit #18 (S.E. Corner of Brock/Bayly) • Jazz • Tap • Acro/Gym • Hip hop • Ballet • Pointe • Stretch & Strength • Tiny Tots Strictly boys hip hop Instructor Wayne Corinaldi • Professional Dancer • Personal Trainer • Fully Qualified Adult hip fit Our students are performing at Valleyview Park in Pickering on Saturday Sept. 14th 1:00-1:30 and 2:30-3:00 Jacqueline’s School of Dance Established in 1984 Visit us on the web www.jacquelines-schoolofdance.com Over 300 Awards won in 3 competitions in 2002 Lia, Elissa, & Jacqui • Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe • Acro • Lyrical • Highland • Hip-Hop • Musical Theatre Highland IV Snow White Combo II Readers' Choice Awards 1998 Readers' Choice Awards 1999 The Ants Go Marching Fully Qualified Staff DANCE IS LIFE! OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION At the Studio 5 - 8 pm Tues. September 3 Wed. September 4 All classes based on British Assoc. of Teachers of Dancing (B.A.T.D.) Syllabus. Ages 3 to adult. Special teen & adult classes. 1215 Bayly Street, 2nd Floor (above Florist) Bay Ridges Plaza (Price Chopper Plaza) (Just West of Liverpool)420-7399Call today for an appointment Feel free to drop by for a visit! Please bring your dancer. We’d love to meet you. •competitions •exams under B.A.T.D. •Field trips • Spring recital •Workshops • Summer performing arts program •Woodsprung floor •Bright air-con. studios •Reasonably priced costumes and recital tickets We Offer As school returns, stay positive for your kids’ sake Education specialist says focus on positives, create right environment and find that balanced lifestyle A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 www.durhamregion.com ROMEO MUSIC Private Guitar Lessons All ages & Levels Reasonable Rates Also professional repairs to stringed instruments Call: John Rome 416-562-0935•905-427-8867 Ajax FALL REGISTRATIONFALL REGISTRATIONFALL FALL R REGISTRATIONTIONFALLR REGISTRATIONTIONREGISTRATION O’Donnell School of Traditional Irish Dancing Ajax * Pickering * Scarborough Beginners Welcome Help develop your child’s * confidence * co-ordination * social grace For Fitness & Fun * boys & girls * ages 3 years & up * adult ceili classes available School offers students direct contact with the professional dance world. Professional Instructor: Anne-Marie O’Donnell, A.D.C.R.G., T.C.R.G. Registered Member of: • An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha, Ireland • Irish Dance Teachers Association of Canada • Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America for further information call 416-267-9833 Also available for shows “Great Actors are Born... And then Trained Here” Finest training in theatrical arts, theatre & film for ages 5 to adults. Fall & Winter Classes Start Sat. Sept. 7th All classes are in 4 wk. sessions. The Following classes have limited openings. • Sun. Musical Theatre 8-11, 12-16 yr. olds • Mon. 5-7, 8-11 yr. olds • Tues. 5-7, 8-11, 12-16 yr. olds • Wed. 8-11 yr. olds & adult • Thurs. completely full • Fri. improvement club (improvisation group) • Sat. 5-7, 8-11, 12-16 yr. olds O’Leary’s School of Drama “Great actors are born...then trained here.” 1755 Plummer St. Unit 1 & 2 Phone: (905) 420-8129 Many classes already full N 401 Bayly St. Plumber St.Brock Rd.Sept. 4, 5 6pm-8:30pm Sept. 7 11am-1pm INC. I once read, “You don’t stop dancing because you are old, you are old because you stop dancing.” I’ve danced with the O’Briens Dance centre for many years, starting with Adult Tap class, adding Ballroom and Swing (with my husband) and just last year, Adult Hip Hop. I look forward to the fun, exercise and the non-stop smiles on our teachers’ face, at the weekly lesson. And of course who could forget the year-end recital. Karen Brittain and her team of instructors at the O’Briens Dance Centre are amazing. Brenda Balment 50 years young and still dancing •5th Over-all high score for all ages all categories •1 Platinum medal •1 Gold • 1 1st place 1-2nd place •1 Special award Area resident Bill Boyce would like to see either Pickering or Ajax have a Web site that lists agencies needing donations. In the meantime, the following should help you find good homes for your stuff, rather than tossing it away. • Scientists in School program — 905-509-1984 — is always looking for any scientific-related toys, animal skulls and pelts, and good microscopes; • Autism Society Durham Chapter — 905-426-6802 — needs office supplies, equipment and furniture. Presently, staff is looking for a fax machine; • Kinark Child and Family Ser- vice Organization — 1-888-454- 6275 — can use toys, games, and puzzles for children ages six to 12; • Durham Pregnancy Centre — 905-720-3252 — requires strollers, playpens, high chairs and cribs (1987 standards); • Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary — 905-649-8282 — is usually in need of building sup- plies; • Big Sisters — 905-428-8111 — welcomes good quality clothes and accessories; • Recycling Matters — 416- 446-1620 — Canadian Diabetes — 1-888-511-4555 — and Cere- bral Palsy — 416-244-0899 — contact homeowners regularly to ask for donations of clothing and small household items. They also have special furniture collections day too; • St. Martin’s Church — 905- 839-4257 — has a monthly ‘new- to-you’ sale and is always looking for donations of toys, games, white elephant items, and all types of clothing in good condition; • Project Linus — 905-420- 5633 — is a group that supplies blankets for children dealing with trauma across Canada. They are always in need of acrylic and cot- ton fabrics to knit and quilt blan- kets; and • Any non-profit organization is invited to be listed in the monthly Treasure Chest column, which ap- pears the first Wednesday of every month in the News Advertiser. As well as organizations need- ing donations, keep the following in mind: • Clean linen, towels and blan- kets can be taken to pet salons and veterinarians; • Coat hangers might be wel- comed by bowling alleys, bingo halls, etc. or take them back to a dry cleaner; • Seedling trays and flowerpots can be returned to some nurseries; • Garments can be sold to a consignment shop, dropped into a clothing box, given to an organi- zation, and if they are in really bad shape, take them to your car me- chanic for rags; • Textbooks can go to teachers and students; • Send computers to Sears’ back door to be shipped to Hull, Que. for a computers-in-schools program; • Old cars can be recycled by calling the Recycling Council of Ontario line at 1-888-CAR-DIED or the Canadian Diabetes Associa- tion at 1-800-226-8464; and • Scrap metal can go to Miller Waste on Squires Beach Road in Pickering. Where there is a will to ensure things get reused or recycled, there is a way! Where there’s a recycling will, there’s always a way Larraine Roulston Recycler’s Corner roulstonlp@sympatico.ca Officer bitten, teen charged after arrest turns violent PICKERING ––A Durham Re- gional Police officer was pushed, punched and bitten by a 15-year-old boy during a violent struggle in the Hub Plaza parking lot. Two patrol constables were trying to arrest the Pickering teenager at the Kingston Road plaza for trespassing about 12:30 a.m. Thursday when the youth attacked one of the officers, knocking him to the ground, police said. The teen, who was pepper sprayed and eventually subdued, was charged with trespassing, assaulting a police of- ficer, assault to resist arrest, possession of marijuana and breach of probation stemming from a robbery conviction. The officer suffered cuts to his hand and a bite mark on his arm, police said. He was treated at Lakeridge Health Os- hawa and released. Hit-and-run car ditched on rural road PICKERING –– A car involved in a hit-and-run collision that left a teenag- er critically injured was found aban- doned in a rural area of Pickering. Durham Regional Police said the 1988 Mustang struck a tree and was ditched by the driver on Sideline 14, north of 9th Concession Monday night. The vehicle had front-end damage and a smashed front windshield, smeared with blood and hair fibres. The car has been turned over to OPP investigating a pedestrian hit-and-run near Stouffville, in which the driver of a Mustang struck a 16-year-old boy walking with friends on the shoulder of Hwy. 48, north of Aurora Road. The teenager suffered serious head injuries and was listed in critical condi- tion earlier this week at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, OPP said. No arrest has been made and the in- vestigation continues. N ame D ropping NEWS ADVERTISER SEPT. 1, 2002 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., SEPTEMBER 7, 2002 & 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Naomi Campbell 2. Elijah Harvey 3. Celina CordeiroBASKIN ROB BI NSwww.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 PAGE 9 A/P “Special birthday wishes to our little high-mainte- nance princess, Naomi There- sa Campbell, who turned three Aug. 29. You are a won- derful daughter and a great sis- ter to Nicholas. We love you very much. Hugs and kisses from mommy, daddy, Nicholas, grandpas and grandmas.” Birthday “Aug. 29 was a very special day at the Kotsopoulos house as our beautiful daughter Alexandra cel- ebrated her 13th birthday. Spe- cial hugs and kisses go out to our new teenag- er. Where has the time gone? We love you very much. Mom, dad, Tyler, Jor- dan, Joshua and Victoria.” Birthday “Happy second birthday to Elijah Harvey who celebrated Aug. 31. To the ‘lil man who amazes and charms us all every day, as you would say, we all ‘love you lots!’ Love mommy, daddy, your grandparents, great-grandpar- ents, aunts, uncles and cousins.” Birthday “It’s birthday time at the Cordeiros. Brandon turned six May 2 and Celina turned four Aug. 21. Sharing in the fun, games and ice cream cake are mom (Kristin), dad (Paul), great grandma, vovo, great aunt and uncle, aunts, uncles and cousins.” Birthdays “Happy 18th birthday to Lauren Ayla Daws. Hope you had a great day Aug. 29. I love you more. From mom (Jan) and poppa and grandma (George and Evelyn Daws).” Birthday “Happy birthday to our special lit- tle man Teddy . We love you very much, sweetie. Love from mommy, daddy, big sister Made- line and all your aunts, uncles and grandparents.” “Happy birthday to Serena Beesla who turns five Sept. 19. Hugs, kisses and best wishes from mom, dad and little brother Jas- deep (Jesse). Jesse will do some celebrat- ing of his own when he celebrates his second birthday Oct. 15. Happy birthday from mom, dad and sister Serena.” “Happy second birthday,Kevin! Aug. 2 was a great day in the Staines house- hold. All our love,Monica, mommy, daddy and Nick Nick.” Birthday Birthday Birthdays “Our little ‘Angel’Jenny Podlovics turned nine Aug. 26. Jenny will cel- ebrate her birthday with friends when school starts. Sending our love and wishes for a wonderful year ahead are mommy, daddy, Kristina, Amy, Kelsey and Sugar. We love you, baby!” Birthday “Happy birthday to the Bentham sisters. Shannon turns eight Sept. 22, while Megan turned five Aug. 25. Love from Theresa, Kieran and Sean.” Birthdays “Look who turned 40! Do- minic Piemontese officially joined the over-the-hill club when he hit the big 4-0 Aug. 24. Send- ing along best wishes were Ben, Sara, Alex and mom. You’re not getting older — just better!” Birthday Garry and Linda Kennedy announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Stacey Erin,to James Michael Tallman, son of Ron and Linda Tallman,of Beamsville. The wedding takes place in October. Love and best wishes from mom, dad, Kerri, Ethan and Mark. Engagement Allan Clark and Sheila Hackett were married Aug. 10 with many friends and relatives attending. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii and will reside in Whitby. Congratula- tions from all your family and may you have lots of fun years together. Wedding “Nana celebrated her 75th birthday Aug. 27. Love from Erin, Jay, Char- lotte and William.” Birthday “The parents of Paul Robb and Michelle Rew would like to con- gratulate the love- ly couple on their marriage, which took place June 1 at Grace Presby- terian Church in Scarborough. The reception was held at Fantasy Farm. The happy couple now re- sides in Whitby.” Wedding “Char- lotte cele- brated her eighth birthday Aug. 28. Love from mommy, daddy, William, Blackie and Adia.” “Happy birthday wishes to our two precious grandsons — Jef- frey who turned five Aug. 30 and Michael who’ll be four Sept. 6. Love, hugs and kisses from nanny and poppa Dalton.” “Big birthday wishes and lots of love went out to Katie Briell who turned four Aug. 13. Hard to believe! Hope you had a great birthday! Love mommy, daddy,Rebec- ca, and Snitch and Sirius, too!” Birthday Birthday Birthdays A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 www.durhamregion.com BY CHRISTY CHASE Staff Writer DURHAM - Decades ago, before the advent of television, people went to movie theatres to see the latest films on the big screens and check out the newsreels. Then came TV and people caught their news and watched TV shows on the small screen. Since it really was a small screen (and black and white at first) peo- ple still preferred to watch movies at the theatres. But TVs were popular and soon took the place of the radio in the family. Today, technology has advanced, with movie the- atres getting smaller and TV screens getting bigger. TV picture quality has sig- nificantly improved too. People are using that tech- nology to bring the theatre into their homes. Big- screen TVs and surround- sound systems means you can have a mini movie or music theatre in your liv- ing room or family room. You can enjoy your favourite TV show, sports event or movie on a big screen and with sound all around you, just like in the movie theatre. You can even add custom-built cab- inets for the components and theatre-style seating if you really want to do it up right. Home theatre is “huge,” says Mark Jones, one of the owners of Whitby Audio Video. It’s what customers are looking for when they come through the store’s doors, even if they don’t know much more than that, he says. Good planning is essential for a quality home theatre, he says. You’ll need a sur- round sound system (five speakers plus a sub woofer, a receiver), a DVD player and a TV. But before you get anything, you’ll need to consider the top two priorities - speaker position and set-up. “Your room and the way it’s laid out are more important than the components you buy,” Mr. Jones says. “You could buy the most expensive components and if they’re not placed properly, it will sound bad.” Speakers have to be placed just so to get the proper sound. But looks play a huge role, too, so there often has to be a balance, a compromise, to get lo- cation and looks, he says. “I’ve had some customers who based the (speaker) position on looks ... where surround sound wasn’t an option,” he says. A drawing of the intended home theatre room, with mea- surements, will go a long way to helping determine speaker posi- tions, he says. Or a store repre- sentative may need to make a visit to the home. Installation is the next priori- ty. “It’s as high as 75 per cent of surround sound systems that are digital, the customers have never heard it digital because it’s not hooked up correctly,” he says. As for the components, don’t go with a package, he suggests. Speakers in packages are usually the weak point, he says. And don’t worry about brand names. Go with a system that meets your needs, financially, room-wise and entertainment-wise. With speakers, look for good Canadian-designed and made speakers, which are the best in the world for the price, Mr. Jones says. Do you like loud sound? Will you be playing music more than movies? Do you have a small room or a large one? Are there chil- dren? All of these will influence the speaker location and type, Mr. Jones says. As for TVs, look for one that’s high de- finition compatible. HD is the next big thing coming but there are few HD chan- nels available yet, he says. Picture quality is four times that of regular TVs and twice as good as DVDs, he says. Newer TVs are much wider than they are high, he says. This isn’t for movies but for TV shows and commercials, more of which are being broadcast in a wide for- mat. ‘ER’ and the ‘West Wing’ and some music videos are broadcast in that format. If you can’t afford a wide, HD compat- ible TV, go for a regular-shape TV that isn’t HD compatible, he says. Then you can keep it for four or five years and pick up a new one when prices have gone down. Don’t get confused about “flat” TVs. The quality is no better than other TVs and, in some cases, a bit worse, he says. And they aren’t necessarily HD compati- ble. Plasma TVs, the ones that hang on the wall, are one of the new things on the hori- zon. They are expensive but the perfor- mance isn’t any better than other TVs, Mr. Jones says. “There’s always something around the corner. That’s never going to end.” Wiring is critical and there’s a lot of it with home theatres, he says. If you’re building a home theatre into a new home or are putting one into an unfinished base- ment, consider putting the wiring in be- fore the drywall, he says. In a basement, another thing to think about is sound- proofing. It might be advisable to sound- proof the ceiling, he says. A growing part of the business is one sound system that’s hooked into several rooms, allowing the owners to control vol- ume and other items with a simple dimmer switch or a complicated keypad, he says. These custom systems can also include controls for lights and air conditioning, he says. What’s a home t h e a t r e c o s t ? The averag e c u s t o m e r s p e n d s between $3,0 0 0 t o $ 5 , 0 0 0 o n a T V a n d $2,000 to $4,0 0 0 f o r a s o u n d s y s t e m , s a y s Mark Jones, o f W h i t b y A u d i o V i d e o . W i t h tax, t h a t ’ s a b o u t $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 , w h i c h g e t s y o u a “truly rema r k a b l e ” q u a l i t y s y s t e m , M r . Jones says. Of course, i t ’ s p o s s i b l e t o s p e n d m o r e , say up to $10 0 , 0 0 0 , b u t m o s t p e o p l e won’t notice t h e i m p r o v e m e n t s i n s o u n d and picture q u a l i t y , h e s a y s . The minimum s y s t e m w o u l d b e $ 2 , 0 0 0 for a TV and $ 1 , 5 0 0 f o r t h e s o u n d s y s t e m , he says. 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You RECEIVE Valuable coupons. You could WIN a $1,000.00 Shopping Spree! COLLECTIONS BEGIN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Trump or no trump: it’s your bid AJAX –– The Ajax Se- niors’ Friend- ship Club plays every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. and every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Newcomers should come a little earlier to the St. An- drew’s Commu- nity Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Help for first-time play- ers. For informa- tion on Tuesday games, call Lisa at 905-428- 6160, for Thursday, call Peter at 905- 683-8023, or Friday, call Dave at 905- 839-3471.Community news online: infodurhamregion.com Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. 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It usually affects the hips and knees. The last group includes forms of arthritis such as fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, etc, and is called soft tissue rheumatism. While those suffering from this type of arthritis tend to experience severe pain, the affected joints appear to be normal. Living with arthritis is not always easy, particularly when it interferes with a person’s ability to perform regular tasks, activities or work. For children who suffer from arthritis, these day-to-day challenges can be even more difficult. Since chil- dren might not even be able to under- stand what is happening to their bod- ies, they will not be able to properly verbalize their symptoms. That’s why it is vital for parents to keep a close eye on children suffering from this disease. Parents need to ensure these children regu- larly take their medication, get lots of rest and enjoy a wide range of activities that will not harm them. To learn more about arthri- tis, visit the Arthritis Canada website at www.arthritis.ca. PETER BARNARD ‘Will be remembered as a great Canadian.’ A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 www.durhamregion.com more than you came for sale save an extra 30% • already-reduced women’s, men’s & kids’ fashions, lingerie, shoes, jewellery & accessories. • already-reduced linens & non-electrical housewares Off our last ticketed prices housewares, china & more save 50% allcookware sets over $300 plus matching open stock Excludes Henckels. save 40% allCorningware, Lagostina & T-Fal non-stick cookware save 30% • crystal gifts Excludes Swarovski & Bay Value. • allframes, candles & decorative accessories See below for store availability. save 20% • allHenckels Includes cookware. • allToGo™dinnerware save 10% allstationery, candy & fine foods Excludes Godiva & licensed save an extra 50% our entire assortment of Outdoor Living accessories Includes acrylic drinkware, garden accessories, serveware & more. See below for store availability. 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Excludes Jockey, 3-For sock programs, all Hudson Room and West End fashions, Nautica, Tommy Hilfiger, Chaps Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren, Izod, Timberland, Tommy Bahama, Woolrich, Claiborne, Kenneth Cole, 4You, Australian Outback, Far West, Rainforest, Guess Jeans, Tommy Jeans, CK Jeans, Polo Jeans, Nautica Jeans, DKNY Jeans, Parasuco Jeans & Mexx Collection. 2 day Garden accessories not in: Fairview, London Masonville. Decorative accessories not in: Burlington Mapleview, Centerpoint Mall, Markville, Oakville Place, Erin Mills. EARN UP TO 50% MORE POINTS* WHEN YOU USE YOUR HBC CREDIT CARD AND HBC REWARDS CARD TOGETHER *Some exceptions apply. See in-store for details. Iter Canada ‘captain’ dies Barnard remembered as great Canadian BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM ––The Iter Canada team is mourning the loss of its president and visionary this week following the death of Dr. Peter Barnard, the driving force behind the project despite a lengthy bat- tle with cancer. Iter Canada is bidding for an interna- tional $12-billion energy research and development facility - the largest in the world. It hopes Clarington will be se- lected for the project when a site is cho- sen from four international competitors late this year or early 2003. “Peter was absolutely the most dedi- cated and tireless ambassador for Iter Canada. He was the captain of the who’s-who of the Iter team,” says Clar- ington Mayor John Mutton. “He had the ability to negotiate and motivate. He has put us in a position to land one of the most coveted research and development facilities on earth.” Dr. Barnard’s contribution will not just be felt by Canada but globally, says Dr. Murray Stewart, director of Iter Canada. “Really Canada’s bid started the international negotiations. The whole project wouldn’t be where it is today without Peter,” he says. Dr. Barnard, a Toronto resident, was committed to the idea of a better energy source for the globe and Canada’s abili- ty to contribute the best location for the final stage of research, says Gary Polon- sky, chairman of the Iter Community Council, and president of Durham Col- lege and the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology. But even prior to leading the charge for Iter Canada, Dr. Barnard was an in- fluential presence in Canadian business and culture, Mr. Polonsky says. Dr. Barnard worked on many com- munity projects including Toronto’s Olympic bid. In business, he served as Chairman of Ontario Hydro Technolo- gies between 1994 and 1997. At age 28, he founded his own management con- sulting firm, Peter Barnard Associates, and grew it into a firm with 25 staff and global clients. In total he founded seven different organizations and led major transitions in four others. “I think Peter Barnard is a great Canadian and will be remembered as a great Canadian because of how he con- ducted his life in general, apart from (his role) as president of Iter Canada,” says Mr. Polonsky. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 PAGE 13 A/P REGISTRATIONAges 4 and up Recreational & Competitive Classes Dance Classes also available For more information call Denise at 665-2272 Certified OBTA instructors REGISTRATION: Thurs., Sept. 5th, 6-8p.m. at Ajax C.C. AJAX COMETS BATON CLUB Children’s & Adult 1289 REGISTRATION EXTENSION (905) 436-6921 e-mail: disc@rogers.com http://www.durhamindoorsoccer.com Durham Winter Indoor Soccer League Oct. 2002 - May 2003 Play on Grass! Sat. Sept. 7th 9 am - 3 pm at 1289 Terwillegar Ave. Oshawa Registration FINAL TERWILLEGAR AVE. 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PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOAST- MASTERS:Improve communication, time-management and self-confidence skills every Tuesday through the club’s weekly meetings in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’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. HEALTH BREAKTHROUGHS:Join Dr. Noble every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Chiropractic and Massage Clinic, 8 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, for ‘a half hour to optimal health’. Learn the latest information on health breakthroughs. Program is free, but seating is limited. Call 905-427-3202 for reservations. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP:The group meets at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in conference rooms B and C from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker is nutrition- ist Leslie Laycox. Call Marie at 905- 428-6632 or Bernie at 905-839-2026. 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Meetings are at 8 p.m. except the second Wednesday of the month when start time is 8:30 p.m. Call 905-426-4646 or visit www.geocities.com/opfaca. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 UNIVERSITY WOMEN:The Canadian Federation of University Women of Ajax-Pickering holds its September meeting at 7 p.m. in the Kinsmen Her- itage Centre, 120 Roberson Dr., Ajax. Shelley Featherstone of The Carnegie Institute discusses ‘leading yourself and others in action’. New members welcome.Call Sandy at 905-428-0003. PICKERING NATURALISTS MEET- ING:Group meets at 7:45 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Seton School Library, 490 Stroud’s La., at Rosebank Road. Ray- field Pye discusses the joy and re- wards of monitoring hawks. Everyone welcome. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Thanks to you, the days went swimmingly. We’re happy that so many people enjoyed the Tim Hortons Free Swim – complimentary pool time sponsored by your local Tim Hortons. 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Alexander hopes a solid senior sea- son with the Rebels will open the door to a top-flight college scholarship, possibly to the University of North Carolina where his hoops heroes, Vince Carter and Michael Jordan, once held court. Cape Fear Academy has a high placement rate of basketball players into college programs. “I’m pretty excited, yes,” said Alexander, in an interview prior to leaving for the U.S. “One of my dreams is to play for the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and this opportunity came up, so I’m really ex- cited.” A shooting guard with the Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cougars senior boys’ basketball team last season, Alexander also spent sev- eral seasons with the Ajax-based Durham West Basketball’s Ontario Basketball Association squad. Alexander acknowledged his Durham West coach, Chris Briggs, helped him make contact with Scott Robinson, a scout from Cape Fear, who asked Briggs if he knew of any Toronto-area players good enough to play in the U.S. Briggs recommended Alexander, setting the stage for the six-foot, 160-pound guard to study and play in North Carolina this year. Besides his high school and club coaches, Alexander credits his older brother, Derek Alexander, who plays basketball for the University of Cape Breton Capers, with helping him de- velop his hoops skills. “He’s been my mentor in basketball,” he said. Alexander helped the Cougars win the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AA’ senior boys’ championship and also the Durham- York Secondary School Athletic Asso- ciation (DYSSAA) title. At the On- tario high school championships, Notre Dame lost in the quarter-finals to the number-one seeded Timmins squad. He was later named to the Durham Region all-star team. With his Durham West OBA squad, Alexander was instrumental in pacing the team to a third-place result at the OBA Division II Championships in Hamilton in late May. He was the re- cipient of the Raptors Fair Play Award at the championships. During the sea- son, he also tried out and earned a spot on the juvenile development team. In addition to playing basketball for the Rebels, where he hopes to earn a starting role, he also plans to contin- ue his musical studies at the academy. A budding pianist, Alexander plans to be a music teacher if his aspirations of eventually playing in the National Basketball Association don’t material- ize. “It’s pretty much going to be bas- ketball and school and piano also,” said Alexander. 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Sept 6, 6:30 pm Don Beer 2 $500 per tryout (Pickering Residents Only) Fear a factor in area teen’s hoop dreams ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Advertiser photo Anthony Alexander, of Ajax, will play basketball at Cape Fear Academy in North Carolina this fall. Please recycle this newspaper PICKERING SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION COACH PITCH MIXED STANDINGS As of Aug. 16, 2002 TEAM GP W L T PCT. GBL Mulberry Bush 8 6 0 2 0.875 --- Ontario Power Generation 7 2 1 4 0.571 2.5 Speedy Auto Service 9 3 2 4 0.556 2.5 East Side Mario's 8 3 4 1 0.437 3.5 West Pick. Ladies Slow-Pitch 8 2 3 3 0.437 3.5 Lick's 8 0 6 2 0.125 6.0 June 17: Mulberry Bush 25 (Adam Virani ) vs.West Pickering Ladies Slo-Pitch 16.July 10: Mulberry Bush 25 vs. Licks 12. July 15: Mulberry Bush 25 vs. Ontario Power Generation 22. 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SQUIRT GIRLS STANDINGS –– FINAL TEAM GP W L T PCT. GBL Air Plus Heat & Air Con. 14 14 1 0 0.933 --- Dr. Warren Cohen 14 11 4 0 0.733 3.0 Air Sponge 14 4 10 1 0.300 9.5 Celtech Plastics Ltd. 14 0 14 1 0.033 13.5 July 24:Air Plus 17 (Rachel Perkins) vs. Celtech Plastics 13; Dr Warren Cohen 19 (Sara Lake) vs. Air Sponge 15 (Olivia Greer). July 31: Air Plus 20 (Katie Hodge) vs. Air Sponge 13 (Diana Cappa); Dr. Warren Cohen 15 (Chantal Forder) vs. Celtech Plas- tics 8 (Natasha Stepko).Aug. 7: Dr. Warren Cohen 10 (Corinne Rivers) vs. Air Sponge 8; Air Plus 20 vs. Celtech Plastics 15 (Lau- ren Spigarelli).Aug. 12: Air Sponge 15 vs. Celtech Plastics 9 (Brit- tany Robson);Air Plus 7 vs.Dr.Warren Cohen 6 (Shaniqua Brown). SQUIRT BOYS STANDINGS –– FINAL TEAM GP W L T PCT. GBL Bud's Auto 16 11 2 3 0.781 --- Employment News 16 11 3 2 0.750 0.5 Trillium Pontiac Buick 15 7 6 2 0.533 4.0 HFM Construction 16 8 8 0 0.500 4.5 Ontario Power Generation 16 7 9 0 0.438 5.5 Herongate Barn Theatre 16 7 9 0 0.438 5.5 O.J. Muller Landscaping 16 6 10 0 0.375 6.5 Cleansales 15 2 12 1 0.167 9.5 May 28:Buds Auto 19 vs. Ontario Power Generation 17.June 11: Bud's Auto 13 (Daniel Wilkins) vs.Trillium Pontiac Buick 13.July 4: Employment News 8 vs. O J Muller 7 (Matt Muller);Trillium Pontiac Buick 19 vs.Herongate Barn Theatre 10.July 9:Employment News 14 vs. Trillium Pontiac Buick 14; Ontario Power Generation 20 (Wyatt Williams-Cook) vs. O.J. Mueller 13.July 16: Employment News 13 vs. Cleansales 9.July 18: Cleansales 7 vs. Ontario Power Generation 0 – default.July 23: Bud's Auto 16 (Michael Lindenas) vs. Cleansales 9 (Addison Rodney Auguste); Ontario Power Gen- eration 19 (Bradley Robinson) vs. Herongate Barn Theatre 13 (Patrick Donnelly); Employment News 14 vs. HFM Construction 13 (Andrew Lindars); Trillium Pontiac Buick 10 vs. O J Muller Land- scaping 9.July 25: OJ Muller 16 (Kevin Roffey) vs. Cleansales 12 (Steven Mysko); Bud's Auto 20 (Greg Cammisuli) vs. Herongate Barn Theatre 11 (Stephen McEvoy); Ontario Power Generation 15 (David Grant) vs. Employment News 14; Trillium Pontiac Buick 12 vs.HFM Construction 10.July 30: O J Muller Landscaping 9 (Bran- don Wills) vs. Herongate Barn Theatre 7 (Andre Sidiropoulos); Tril- lium Pontiac Buick 12 vs. Cleansales 6; Ontario Power Generation 19 (Michael Bujna) vs. HFM Construction 10.Aug. 1: Cleansales 20 (Chris Chapman) vs. HFM 11 (Peter Riccardi); Bud's Auto 6 (Nathan Conway) vs. Employment News 6; Trillium Pontiac Buick 14 (Chris Riches) vs.Herongate Barn Theatre 10 (Sammy Misseri). Aug. 6: Herongate Barn Theatre 14 (Andre Sidiropoulos) vs. Cleansales 13 (Justin Ashman); Bud's Auto 15 (Matthew Darling) vs. Ontario Power Generation 14; Employment News 10 vs. O J Muller Landscaping 9.Aug. 8: O J Muller Landscaping 17 vs. On- tario Power Generation 13; Employment News 15 vs.Trillium Pon- tiac Buick 5;Bud's Auto 16 (Craig Dixon) vs.HFM 10 (Steven Frost). NOVICE GIRLS STANDINGS –– FINAL TEAM GP W L T PCT. GBL CAN-TRUCK INC. 15 11 3 1 0.767 --- Century 21 Percy Fulton 15 9 6 0 0.600 2.5 W. Pick. Ladies Slow Pitch 15 7 8 0 0.467 4.5 Canada Cutlery Inc. 15 2 12 1 0.167 9.0 June 18:West Pickering Ladies Slo-Pitch 13 vs. Canada Cutlery 8.July 2:Century 21 Percy Fulton 7 vs.West Pickering Ladies Slo- Pitch 0.July 4: Can Truck 10 vs. Canada Cutlery 7.July 9:Can Truck 16 vs. Century 21 12.July 11: Can Truck 17 vs.West Picker- ing Ladies Slo-Pitch 12; Century 21 22 vs. Canada Cutlery 16.July 16: Can Truck 14 vs. Canada Cutlery 10.July 18: Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd 18 vs.West Pickering Ladies Slo-Pitch 5.July 23: Cana- da Cutlery 16 (Marg Cappa) vs. West Pickering Ladies Slo-Pitch 13; Can Truck 16 vs. Century 21 9.July 25: Can Truck 15 vs. West Pickering Ladies Slo-Pitch 4; Century 21 Percy Fulton 7 vs. Cana- da Cutlery 0.July 30: Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd 7 vs.West Pick- ering Ladies Slo-Pitch 0.Aug.1: Can Truck 15 vs. Canada Cutlery 6.Aug. 6: Can Truck 17 vs. Century 21 8; West Pickering Ladies Slo-Pitch 12 vs.Canada Cutlery 9 .Aug. 8: Can Truck 16 vs.Ladies Slo-Pitch 8; Canada Cutlery 7 vs. Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd 0. PEEWEE/BANTAM BOYS STANDINGS –– FINAL TEAM GP W L T PCT. GBL Leslie & Palmer 14 9 3 2 0.714 --- Maracle Press 14 9 5 0 0.643 1.0 Cleansales 13 7 4 2 0.615 1.5 Canadian Progress Club 13 6 7 0 0.462 3.5 T. Hamilton & Son Roofing 14 6 8 0 0.429 4.0 Air Plus Heat & Air Con 14 1 11 2 0.143 8.0 May 27: T. Hamilton & Sons Roofing 12 vs. Canadian Progress Club 11.June 3: Canadian Progress Club 19 vs. Air Plus 8.June 5: Leslie &Palmer 20 vs. T. Hamilton & Sons Roofing 9.June 10: Canadian Progress Club 14 vs. Cleansales 7; T. Hamilton & Sons Roofing 20 vs. Air Plus 9.June 19: Cleansales 13 vs. Air Plus 13; Leslie & Palmer 16 vs. Canadian Progress Club 11.July 3: Cana- dian Progress Club 7 vs. Air Plus 0.July 10:Maracle Press 16 vs. Air Plus 11 (Jordan Cahill); Leslie & Palmer 14 (BJ Hann) vs. T. Hamilton & Sons Roofing 9 (Sean Furlong); Canadian Progress Club 24 (Grant Swaby) vs. Cleansales 17.July 15: Canadian Progress Club 14 (Brent Watt) vs. Maracle Press 5 (Brian Mysko); T.Hamilton & Sons Roofing 15 (Dan Moon) vs.Air Plus 13.July 17: Maracle Press 12 (Mathew Bligh) vs. Cleansales 11 (Zach Ever- ingham); T. Hamilton & Sons Roofing 23 (TJ Terranova) vs. Cana- dian Progress Club 11 (Nick Franz); Leslie &Palmer 16 vs. Air Plus 16.July 24: Cleansales 17 (Adam Marrocco) vs. T. Hamilton & Sons Roofing 8 (Matt Wilson); Air Plus 11 vs. Canadian Progress Club 8.July 29: Leslie & Palmer 13 (Andrew Gay) vs. Maracle Press 11.July 31:Maracle Press 17 (Joshua Mutch Prosser) vs. Air Plus 9 (Ryan Graham); Leslie & Palmer 10 (BJ Hann) vs. T. Hamilton & Sons Roofing 7.Aug. 7: Cleansales 19 (Mark Anto- niadis) vs. Leslie & Palmer 2 (Tyler Hyduk); T. Hamilton & Sons Roofing 22 (Nick Fellion) vs.Air Plus 3;Maracle Press 20 vs.Cana- dian Progress Club 9. BANTAM/MIDGET GIRLS STANDINGS –– FINAL TEAM GP W L T PCT. GBL Century 21 Percy Fulton 15 13 2 0 0.867 --- S&R Carpentry Ltd. 15 9 6 0 0.600 4.0 Steve & Peggy's No Frills 14 6 7 1 0.464 6.0 Papp's Restaurant 15 5 9 1 0.367 7.0 Class A Electronics 14 5 9 0 0.357 7.5 Maverick Envelopes 15 5 10 0 0.333 8.0 June 12:Maverick Envelope 15 (Mallory Hendry) vs. Steve & Peggy's No Frills 6.July 3:Century 21 11 (Alana Hubley) vs. Mav- erick Envelope 9 (Aryin Nicholl); Papps Restaurant 7 vs. Class A Electronics 0.July 8:Papps Restaurant 11 (Lenita Leufkens) vs. S&R Carpentry 5; Century 21 Percy Fulton 13 vs. Steve & Peggy's No Frills 5.July 10:Maverick Envelope 11 (Nyasha Jadunandan) vs. Papps Restaurant 0; Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd 12 vs. S&R Carpentry Ltd 7.July 15:Maverick Envelope 8 vs. S&R Carpentry 6; Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd 9 (Meagan Woodrow) vs. Class A Electronics 0; Papps Restaurant 6 (Amanda Pritchard) vs. Steve's No Frills 2.July 17:S&R Carpentry Ltd.10 (Laura Conlin) vs.Class A Electronics 9; Steve & Peggys No Frills 11 vs. Maverick Envelope 10 (Megan Scholfield); Century 21 Percy Fulton 7 vs. Papps Restaurant 0 (default).July 24:Class A Electronics 11 (Melissa Crump) vs. Maverick Envelopes 3 (Melissa McCraig); S&R Car- pentry Ltd. 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If you have strong organizational, administrative and customer service abilities, and with to join a progressive and solution oriented team please submit a detailed resume on or before September 13th, 2002 to: The Human Resources Division, City of Pickering Mail/Drop-off: One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 E-mail: hr@city.pickering.on.ca Fax: 905-420-4638 Reference Posting 23-02 A City of Opportunity Due to growth, StonCor Group, the world leader in corrosion protection systems, has an entry level opportunity in Whitby, assisting the Operations Manager for our Stonhard Division. Field Engineer ➢Civil or Chemical Engineering Graduate (recent Grads welcome) ➢Construction site experience ➢Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel) ➢Enthusiasm, self-starter and willing to travel Forward your resume to: 95 Sunray Street, Whitby, ON L1N 9C9 Fax (905)430-3056 or e-mail tboudreau@stoncor.com visit our website at http://www.stoncor.com 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help We are hiring 60 General Labour workers for a high end manufacturers environment in the Scarborough East area. ASSEMBLY WORKERS, MATERIAL HANDLERS & MASKERS Positions pay: $9.00/hr for Days and $9.50/hr for Nights Grinders: $10.00/hr. Raymond Reach Certified FL $12.00/hr Please contact our Pickering office to schedule an appointment. Telephone:905-831-3400 Fax: 905-831-3080 Address: 1794 Liverpool Rd., Unit 21 (Just East of Scarborough) Register today • Work tomorrow! Experienced staff needed for upscale pub & eatery. 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The successful candidate will have/be able to: • answer bilingual calls from a queue in an efficient and professional manner • utilize their computer skills for data entry/queries. • multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. • excellent listening and communication skills and enjoy being part of a team with an "above and beyond" attitude. Those interested should fax their resume including salary expectations to 905-666-2334 attn Kim Aus. International Careers Teaching English! If you speak English, you can teach English. There're thousands of new jobs every month! Become a Certified TESOL Teacher This is a real opportunity for adventure! 5 day intensive course scheduled for Durham Region September 18th - 22nd (Evenings & Weekends) To attend a OPEN HOUSE September 4th at 7:00 p.m. CALL 1-888-246-6512 www.intlcollegeoflinguistics.com Fax us your ad at 683-0707 510 General Help 510 General Help A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 www.durhamregion.com AZ PROPANE DRIVER.5 yrs. driving exp. Full time from Oshawa/Ajax yards. Above average income & benefits + co. uniform and bonus. Op- portunity to advance. Propane tanker exp. an asset or will train. Mostly Ont. but some hwy. trips. Tel: 905-426-3716 BUSY HEATING and air con- ditioning company in Durham region requires GAS TECHNI- CIAN III and GAS TECHNICIAN II, must be motivated individ- ual with good people skills. Fax resume to: 905-725-2482 or call 905-725-2716. CAM-SCOTT TRANSPORT re- quires FT & PT AZ drivers, Ontario/Quebec. Paid on P/U's and drops plus flat rate. Trail- er loads and LTL. Two years experience required. Fax re- sume to (905) 831-5979 or call (905) 831-3656, #228. DELIVERY people needed car required call (905)579-7815. EXPERIENCED LINE COOK for busy restaurant in Port Perry. Good wages, incentive monthly bonus. Experienced Waitstaff, minimum 2 years. Weekend Host(ess) required. Call (905)985–7224 or fax (905)985-0957 FORKLIFT $11.00 per hr. Must be licensed on Ray- mond Reach and Counter Bal- ance. Minimum 2 years ex- perience. Pickering area. Fax resume to Christine (416) 495-0941. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. FULL & PART-TIME positions. Oshawa & Ajax. Cashier/ Stock. Busy fast paced frozen food outlet. Retail/merchan- dising experience preferred. Opportunity to advance. Fax resume to: 905-683-2655. FULL and part time positions available for HAIRDRESSERS, ESTHETICIANS and NAIL TECHNICIANS. Established salon and spa with full clien- tele, offering flexible hours, ongoing training, educational programs as well as industry leading salaries and commis- sions, are only a few of the benefits this innovative salon has to offer. Please call Vicki Irwin @ home to ensure total confidentiality. Call now for immediate hiring to start Oct. 1, 2002 and for further expan- sion in January, 2003. Mys- tique Roots and Aveda Con- cept Salon & Spa, Cobourg, Ontario. Home Phone: 905- 373-0540; Fax: 905-377-9721; email: cstv@sympatico.ca FULL OR PART TIME servers needed apply within at Blue Ocean Restaurant Fish & Chips 2200 Brock Rd., Pickering. FULL TIME HELPER position available for Pickering based air duct cleaning company. Drivers license an asset. Training provided. Call (416) 258-5807 or (416) 293–1800. HEATING & AIR Conditioning helper with experience need- ed immediately. Contact Larry at (416)706-9861. HOMEMAKERS, MATURE students, part-time telemar- keting positions. Must be 18+ years of age. $8.00/hour. Training provided for those who qualify. Call 905-619- 6991 for interview between 1pm-8pm. HOUSE CLEANER with ex- perience required by local company. Daytime shift. Call Jill at White Glove Cleaning Services 905-767-7663 JANITORIAL CO.has full & part-time cleaning positions avail. in Ajax. Call 1-888-349- 3497 or fax resume to: 905- 688-5122. LANDSCAPE FORE PERSON - for Ajax based company, 2-3 yrs. exp. in stonework. Valid drivers license, own transpor- tation, $18/hr. to start. Start immediately. Fax resume to: 905-683-2681. SUPERVISORS & PERSONNEL. A progressive growing land- scape company in Oshawa has openings for Senior Key People eager to meet new challenges. In addition to your extensive and diverse landscape construction, maintenance &/or garden centre experience, your communication and management skills will be rewarded. A clear abstract is essential, A, DZ license is an asset. PERSONNEL - Whether your experience is in landscape construction or maintenance we have a position for you. A driver's license is an asset. To explore these opportunities fur- ther call 905-623-1940 or fax your resume to: 905-697-1548 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL,long- term temp, Staff Plus will be interviewing 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, September 5th and Wednesday, September 11th, Iroquois Sports com- plex, 500 Victoria St. Whitby. LOCAL DURHAM House- cleaning Company requires Part-time House Cleaner, daytime hours, Monday-Fri- day. Must have own vehicle and be bondable. 905-666– 0727 or drop resume off to: 52 Slater Cres. Ajax. LOOKING FOR night time/ weekend cleaners. Full/part time, Only serious applicants apply. If you are hard working, self starting, dependable, Send resume to Oshawa This Week P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5, File # 832. or call 428-4938 LOOKING FOR SHOWROOM help with organizational, cus- tomer handling, basic com- puter keyboard skills, DrivLic. Responsibilities - in-store sales, answering telephone, scheduling sales calls, data entry. 9-5 Mon-Fri. $8/hr. Fax resumes 905-720-2198. LOSE WEIGHT like crazy for the last time!! 1-800-352-3228 MANAGER REQUIRED for Tim Horton's located in Bowman- ville. MUST have minimum 3 years FAST FOOD EXPERI- ENCE & proven management skills. Fax resume & cover to 905-479-9218. MATURE SNACK bar help re- quired for days, nights & wee- kends. call Manger at 905- 831–6959, or drop off resume to Delta Bingo, 975 Dillingham Rd., Pickering. MOLLY MAID in Ajax/Picker- ing. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. No weekends or evenings. Training and trans- portation provided. Drivers li- cense required. Call 905-427- 6466 NOT GOING BACK to school? Need work? You're in luck! Local ad company needs to replace students going abroad now! No exp. req. Paid train- ing available. Requirements included immediate availabil- ity, must be able to work in a team environment. Call Cas- sie for interview @906-576- 5523. LOOKING FOR 2 experienced band saw operators and gen- eral labourers. Fax resume to (905)723–3945 PART-TIME EVENINGS. Suit- able for homemakers & stud- ents. Easy phone work. Call for interview 905-426–1322 PART-TIME HELP WANTED. Busy sporting goods specialty shop looking for energetic sales persons with good communication skills and an outgoing personality. Evenings & weekends. Please fax 905- 683-2505 or email your re- sume to source@look.ca PRIVATE FOSTER CARE AGENCY is seeking loving stable foster families training and supervision provided if interested call Donna at 1- 877-250-5652, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. RECEPTIONIST & THERAPIST needed for busy weight loss center. Must be positive, friendly & lead a healthy life- style. Call Audrey @ 905-619- 2639 ext. 257 SEEKING highly motivated in- dividuals interested in sales leadership position. one of the fastest growing marketing or- ganizations in the country. ex- cellent income potential. call tammy jones 905-436-8499. or 1-866-787-3918. SERVICE AND DISPLAY work must have own transportation. $500 per week. Call (905)579- 5318. SHANDEX TRUCK INC.AZ Drivers needed immediately. Excellent pay package. .35 per mile. US Experience. 70" hi-rise sleepers. Please con- tact. Rick (905)420–7407 800- 219-6225 SHIPPER REQUIRED (Day shift) An established printing firm in Ajax requires a person experienced in all aspects of shipping: local, across Cana- da, and US shipments. Must be experienced in Custom documents, record-keeping and be computer literate. Job may involve some heavy lifting, and forklift experi- ence is required. Starting rate: $14.68/hr, $15.02 after 2 months. E-Mail resume to: atlastags@yahoo.com or fax 905-683-2075. Attn: R. Kirk SMALL MANUFACTURING plant in Pickering looking for part time, leading to full time work, will train, please fax re- sume to 905-831-1114 SNOW CONTRACTORS - We seek a diverse list of snow fighting equipment with op- erators. Snow blowers, vans, plow trucks, loaders etc. Guaranteed hours and dedi- cated local routes are avail- able. Operators and relief staff are also required. 905-623– 1940 or fax to 905-697-1548 SODEXHO FOOD SERVICES now hiring F/T, P/T, for fall- winter employment cashiers grill cooks and Tim Hortons. Please Fax or Email Resume 906-697-2854 or howbas.ca- nada.com STUDENTS WITH CARS for evenings work. Hours 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Call (905) 579-7816. STYLIST POSITION for busy Oshawa and Ajax salons. Guaranteed salary and com- mission. Hiring bonus from $100 - $350., store discounts. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. HANDYMAN - RENOVATOR Full or part-time - Oshawa. Experienced carpentry, me- chanical Repairs & main- tenance. Please fax resume to 416-485-7859 TAXI DRIVERS full time nightshift wanted. Must have Oshawa taxi permit and clean abstract. Apply in person at 164 Bloor St East, Oshawa THE OSHAWA COMMUNITY health center is hiring part time help at $10. per hr. to assist in recreational activi- ties for children. Drop off re- sume attention Ana at 777 Simcoe St. S. or email apachecorye@ochc.ca before September 5th. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION requires labourers. Min. 3yrs experience a must. Valid drivers license & own trans- portation required. Contact Scott at (905)666-9690. WANTED IMMEDIATELY - Live-in couple (suitable for semi-retired couple) for Assistant Manager at low-rise adult-lifestyle apt. build- ing in Uxbridge. Light duties re- quired for rent reduction. In- terested parties call Joan 905- 852-2534. WANTED restaurant staff, all position especially super- visors Williams Coffee pub 'Whitby across from Future shop and Home Depot CALL 905-767-0492. 905-767-0754. WAREHOUSE POSITIONS Looking for hard working, con- scientious 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. Shift hrs.10:30a.m. - 7p.m. Please fax resume to Attn: Operations Manager- Fax: 905-946-8435 WORK FROM HOME ONLINE Earn $500 - $1500/mo PT working around your sched- ule or $3000+/mo FT. No door- to-door sales, soliciting friends & family. Visit: www.321seethedream.com Salon & Spa Help514 VALENTINO'S customer care receptionist for busy hair sa- lon, must have outgoing per- sonality, flair for fashion and basic computer skills. Please apply in person 210 Brock St, downtown Whitby. Skilled & Technical Help515 EXPERIENCED AUTO BODY Prepper required for a busy qual- ity oriented shop guaranteed wage and benefits package call between 8 & 5 905-430–1165. FRAMERS NEEDED - Minimum 3 years experience. Pay depending on experience. Hourly or on con- tract. Call Phil 905-426-0701 or Joe 905-433-7297 FRAMING CREWS needed. New Site opening. We are still looking for our base crews, could be year round. Bow- manville area. 905-372-7176. LICENSED MILLWRIGHTS re- quired for temporary work, potential long-term. Fax re- sume including photocopy of Millwright's certificate to 416- 757-2225 SHEET METAL INSTALLERS wanted immediately. Basement crews. Work is throughout the GTA. Pay is top rate. 5 to 6 days per week. Please call 416-493- 2581 ask for Luigi Manza or Wadih Samaha, The Watson Group Ltd. SIGN MANUFACTURER requires Plastic Fabricator with general sign experience. 905-420–0504 TAPERS & BOARDMEN with 3-5 years experience needed to join busy teams working in Durham & eastern GTA. Call John 416-505-6649 Office Help525 SMALL PICKERING COMPANY looking for an individual to perform Bookkeeping and inven- tory duties. Must have a com- mand of the English language and experience in Accpac, Excel & Word. 15-20 hrs per week. Please fax resume to: (905)420- 2919. LAW CLERK/SECRETARY (Real Estate). We are a law firm dedi- cated to excellence in closing residential real estate transac- tions in Durham and beyond. We have an entry level position avail- able. We offer a modern team oriented work experience at our Port Perry main office with a competitive compensation pkg. Please email to: george@ti- tlers.ca or fax 905-985-3758. RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED - With computer skills, and knowledge of Microsoft. Fax resume to 905-619–2549. Sales Help & Agents530 DE BOER'S DESIGN/SALES. De Boer's furniture in Pickering is seeking an enthusiastic profes- sional with sales skills & Interior Design background. This person should be Sales Motivated with the ability to communicate effec- tively and prepare design pro- posals for our clients. Fax resume to (905)683-9908 or email to:pickering@deboers.ca PLUMBING AND PARTS (Whitby) - Full time retail sales position. Sales experi- ence and plumbing knowledge are definite assets. Driver's license necessary. Room to grow with the company. Con- tact David (905)430-1502. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 DENTAL ASSISTANT require for office in Pickering. Recep- tion exp. an asset. Must be HARP cert. Fax resume to 905-837-2099 DENTAL HYGENTIST - maternity leave with permanent future hours. If you are a bright, ener- getic organized person who has great people skills and who wants a challenge join our pre- ventive health team. Evenings and weekends required. Bring re- sume to Source Dental, 555 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa. EXPERIENCED MEDICAL typ- ist with excellent computer skills for approximately 20 hours per week. Busy medical imaging clinic. Fax resumes to (905)723–9045. FULL-TIME/PART-TIME - Dental Receptionist, in Whit- by. Fax to 905-576-8392. LEVEL II PDA, for Tuesdays + Thursdays beginning September. Please fax resume to Mary 905- 434-8520 or bring to 172 King St. E., Suite 201 Oshawa. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired including evenings & weekends. Experience pre- ferred. Please fax resume to (905)831–8749. PART-TIME HYGEINIST in Scarborough Area. McCowan/ 401 Monday & Tuesday 3pm- 9pm, 1/3 Saturdays 9am-3pm. Contact Verna (416)296–0400. PART-TIME DENTAL recep- tionist/assistant required in Oshawa area. Send resume to: 2727 Courtice Rd., Unit 3B, Courtice, ON L1E 3A2, or fax to (905)436–9672. PART-TIME Medical tran- scriptionist required for busy Medical Clinic in Oshawa. Minimum of 5 years experi- ence. Experience in all spe- cialties. Fax resume to: Hope Clough Fax 905-725-3110 PART-TIME NURSES re- quired, rotating shifts, from 9am-9pm. $18/hour. Fax re- sume to (905)428-1501. PART TIME PHARMACIST, also P/T Pharmacy helper re- quired. Experienced or will train. Please fax (905) 665- 1919 RMT NEEDED FOR BUSY center. Existing clientele in place of approx. 6 to 8 mas- sages daily. 60/40 pay struc- ture. Call Audrey @ 905-619- 2639 ext. 257 SELL AND DELIVER automo- tive batteries. $120 per day cash. Van provided. Good driving record, good with cus- tomers. Apply in person 264 Fairall St., Ajax. (Back of building) STAFF required for Retire- ment home in Oshawa, Part/ full time Cook. Part/ full time Dietary Dept. Worker. Part/full time housekeeper. Salary to be discussed. Experience not a necessity but an asset. Will train. Fax information to 1- 416-293-6440 Attention Neil. or Call Neil Mon.-Fri. from 8:30-3:00 1-416-293-9427. Hotel/Restaurant540 COOK FOR STEAMERS,28 King Ave., Newcastle. Family restau- rant, be creative with home made soups and daily specials. Fax Resume (905) 987-4770. SERVER required Fine dining experience an asset. Please call (905)428-9777 Houses For Sale100 253 NASSAU ST. OSHAWA Adorable 2 storey 2+1 bdrm home with eat-in kitchen, large fam rm, fenced-in back- yard w/partly ins. garage. Covered porch, shed, pond. Walk to parks, schools & shopping. Asking $124,000. Steven 905-436-0857. No agents. snp WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM,4th bedroom in basement, all ap- pliances, paved driveway. Fully carpeted with hardwood underneath. Shed with lawn mower. Fenced yard. Private sale, good neighbourhood. www.houseforsale.ca/on/whit- by/544 OSHAWA: PRIVATE SALE: Older 1-1/2 storey detached, 3 separate dwellings, all with 4 pc. baths, coin laundry. Good investment, flexible financing. $110,000. Phone (905)983– 5705 BOWMANVILLE DETACHED raised bungalow, open con- cept large 4 bedroom, 2 full baths. Fenced yard with large deck, CAC. Close to schools. On new bus route. $165,000. (905)623–0419. SOLID BRICK HOME (com- mercial or residential) $129,900. South end handy- man special. Phone Ann 905- 725-7493 Private Sales103 OAKWOOD PRIVATE SALE Lrg. bungalow - att. garage elec/opener and dog run, Re- tirement home poss. W/C ac- cess no basement, new totally renovated-3 lrg bdrms & liv.rm hd/wd flrs. Country kitchen 18x22, sep. laundry rm & much more. MOVE IN CONDITION for appt. call 1- 705-953-9197 snp Out-of-Town Properties120 CUSTOM BUILT LOG HOME, open-concept bungalow w/ walkin basement, on 11 acres, south of Bethany, 5 minutes to 115. Asking $329,000. Call evenings (705)277–3561, leave message (705)793-2249 MONTAGUE,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 (902)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. snc Office & Business space150 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 STORE FOR RENT on the best location in Downtown Whitby. Approx. 1200 sq. ft. Available October 1 Call for details. 905- 430–8327 STORE FOR RENT,approx 900sq ft. + 900sq ft full basement at 111 Byron Street S, downtown Whitby. Excellent for any retail store business or professional office. Very good rent. Long- term lease. Avail. Sept. 15. Call Peter 416-691-4200. Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 AWESOME OPPORTUNITY! Portable sign manufacturer requires reliable, responsible, self-motivated individual to develop and manage sign rental business. Van or pick up needed. Great career op- portunity. No capital required. 1-800-266-6674 BE YOUR OWN BOSS!! Quaint cafe located on Hwy 2 in Ajax. Established turn key operation. For more informa- tion contact (905) 619–8893 DO YOU HAVE A STRONG religious belief? Do you re- spect everyone's belief no matter how different it may be? Do you find our high di- vorce rate bothersome? Do you enjoy speaking to small groups? Do you think of your- self as exciting and motiva- tional? Do you have transpor- tation? Do you like to make money? Call 905-430-3815 GREAT location for a self-mo- tivated experienced FOOD SERVICE PROPRIETOR. Join the Artisan's Village at the Port Hope Granary. For more information call 416-599-0505. FAMILY RESTAURANT - For Sale. Seats 175. Whitby loca- tion. Call Vince. 905-438– 1894. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BDRM BASEMENT apt. Suitable for single profession- al over 26. Shared accommo- dation. Kitchen/bath. Avail. Oct. 1st. $600 incl. Michelle 416-418-9195. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT ret- rofit apartment, separate side entrance, parking for 1, laun- dry, $650/month, first/last. Also Room for rent $500/ month share kitchen & bath- room facilities. Call (905)666– 0727. 1 BEDROOM apartment, $695/mo. including utilities, October 1st. Immaculate, newer building, accommodat- ing quality tenants only, in de- cent Oshawa neighborhood, 905-439-8893/ 905-743-0823 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM apartment, heat, hydro includ- ed, laundry available, $700/ month, first/last required. Olive/Simcoe area. Call (905)723-9781. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, freshly reno- vated, suit professional cou- ple/single. No smoking, $875/ month inclusive. First/last ref- erences. Call (905)686–6137 AJAX, BRAND NEW 2-bed- room apartment available Oc- tober 1st, new appliances, new kitchen, $975/month in- cludes utilities, cable, a/c, laundry, no pets, no smoking. First/last, references. (905)683–3966. WESTNEY/RAVENSCROFT 1- bedroom large basement apartment available October 1st. $750/month includes all utilities and 1 parking space, separate entrance. No smok- ing, no pets, first/last. (905)619–9428 BACHELOR BASEMENT, own bathroom & entrance. Share kitchen/laundry. Close to GO, OC, 401, on bus route. Suit- able for non-smoking working female. No pets. $500. First/ last. (905)404–0120 BEAUTIFUL LARGE bright brand new one bedroom basement apartment for rent in family neighhbourhood., Whitby/oshawa border. seper- ate entrance, own laundry, central air, $900 inclusive. Oct. lst. (905) 728–7342 BROCK/HIGHWAY 2 - room for rent. $400 mth inclusive. No pets, no smoking. Avail- able immediately. Call 905- 683–4387 or 416-857-8240. BROOKLIN -Bachelor apart- ment, $525/mth,1 bedroom apartment, $625/mth. Both plus hydro. Available now. Call 905-424-9743. CENTRAL OSHAWA, 2-bed- room $799 for October 15, 1- bedroom $750 immediately, also Oct. 1. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723-0977 9am-5pm RMT WANTED Here we grow again. Pickering. FAX(905) 427-1779 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. 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)426-1322 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER TAKERS $21.50/HR. AVG. Full Training Provided Managers Required Call Brian 905-435-0518 $21.50/Hour Average Registration Officers required We train you Call Tim 905-435-0280 FULL TIME FACTORY morning shift Morningside & Sheppard $9/hr to start Some heavy lifting. 416-283-2830 Class 'A' Technician required •excellent working enviroment • well equipped facility Flash Automotive Repair Inc. 701 Brock St North, Whitby Call Fred or Ken 905-668-1255 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help FULL TIME Help required for busy factory outlet. Some heavy lifting and deliveries. Must have a valid G drivers license with clean abstract. PERMANENT PART TIME Must be available days and weekends. Previous retail experience required. Please fax resume to: (905) 683-1541 525 Office Help 525 Office Help RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED Must have excellent computer skills in Microsoft Windows especially Excel and Word. Good communication and customer relation skills are required. Fax resumes to 905-436-9605 ADEPT PERSONNEL We are currently recruiting for the following positions in the Durham Region • Line Assembly • General Labourer • Assembly/Heavy • Picking/Packing All positions require steel-toed safety shoes. Reliable transportation and shift work (days, afternoons, midnights) Fax your resume today to 905-427-6623 We will contact you to set up an appointment 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help OWASCO Collision Centre is in need of a 2nd or 3rd year AUTOBODY APPRENTICE High quality workmanship required. Apply by fax or email only to: Walt Sabadin fax:(905)668-9734 or email: walt.sabadin@owasco.com 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. Full-Time AZ Driver(s) Wanted Abstract required Load/Unload U.S. Experience an asset. Single day trips Starting Rate $14.50 per hour Please apply in person@ Lennox Drum Limited 233 Fuller Road Ajax; ON L1S 2E1 Architectural Technologist required for our estimating department. Must have excellent computer skills. Experience in Softplan an asset. Fax resume to 905-436-9605 HIRING IMMEDIATELY Openings for 10 people For easy phone work Will train, experience is an asset Competitive salary + bonus Full & part-time positions Call for interview 905-426-1322 MUSIC TEACHERS Required with car. Minimum Grade 8 practi- cal, Grade 2 Theory (or equivalent) Guitar, Piano, Vocal and all instruments. Flexible hours. Please email resume to: jobs@lessons2u.com or call (905) 721–9799 NOW HIRING $16.75/HR. TO START Large appliance firm has opening in all departments • Sales • Service • Warehouse No experience necessary due to excellent training program. Must be able to start immediately. Call for interview TUES ONLY 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 905-720-1507 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 BUSINESSES WANTED We are interested in growing our business into new areas by acquisitions or partner- ships. If you have a Durham Region / Northumberland County area business that would benefit from more promotion, we may be interested in talking with you. Our interest is primarily, but not restricted to, businesses in the areas of publishing, distribution, printing, customer fulfillment, consumer and trade shows, and advertising agencies. Please write to: File #825, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 or email:businesswanted911@hotmail.com describing the nature of your business with addresses / phone numbers to contact you. We will only contact businesses of interest. 160 Business Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 510 General Help 510 General Help 525 Office Help 160 Business Opportunities www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 PAGE 19 A/P CLEAN ONE bedroom $760/ month utilities included. Sim- coe and Mill area, small quiet apartment building. Call for appointment (905)579-9890. FURNISHED BACHELOR basement apartment, Liver- pool/Bayly area. Available immediately. Ideal for single working person. $600/month all inclusive, non-smoker, no pets. First/last, references re- quired. Call (905)420–9497 HWY #2/CHURCH Street area, 3 bedroom apartments avail- able, close to schools & shops. call 416-444-7391. LEGAL 2 bedroom basement apt, Harwood / 401, includes laundry, utilities, parking for 1, no pets/smoking, credit check, first/last, $875./mo., 905-619–1539. LIVERPOOL/GLENANNA 1- bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, all inclu- sive, first/last available im- mediately $600/month. Call (905)420–2399 or cell (416)576-0809 OSHAWA APTS.- Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, newer build- ings. Includes utilities, park- ing. Laundry on-site. No dogs. Building #1 905-432-8914, Building #2, #3, #4 905-571- 0425 or for all 1-888-558-2622 OSHAWA, BRIGHT Large 2- bedroom basement apart- ment, 5 min. from Oshawa Centre, close to all amenities, available Oct. lst, $775/ monthly all inclusive. No pets, (strict) non-smokers pre- ferred. Call (905) 743-0980 OSHAWA, spacious, quiet, 2 bedroom apt. in small clean building, freshly painted, parking, laundry. $725 plus hydro. Avail. immediately. Call (905) 434–9844. PICKERING,Large 1-bdrm base- ment. Very clean/must be seen, bright, private entrance, own laundry room, parking. $795 inclusive. No smoking/ pets. Female preferred. Also, 1-room available $395, 905-831-6311. PICKERING - Basement apartment, one bedroom, one full bath. Appliances. Sepa- rate entrance. $750/month plus 25%. lst/last. References. No pets. Available September 15 (905) 428-0678 PICKERING bachelor base- ment apt. kitchenette, 3pc. bath, utilities, cable, plus laundry privileges Separate entrance. Walk to GO, gro- cery. No pets/smoking, prefer single female. $500.mo., Fist/ last/ ref. 905-839–4769 PICKERING-WEST super 2-bed- room basement, central air, gas fireplace, parking, separate entrance, shared laundry, excel- lent neighbourhood, near busstop, no smoking/pets, avail- able immediately, $845 inclusive, references, 905-509-9508 PORT UNION/401,clean bright, 2 bedroom basement, adults preferred. Parking, cable, laun- dry, non smokers, no pets. $900 inclusive. (416) 471-1984 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, luxury 3 bedroom, air, 5 appliances, $1,425. per mo. Available Oct. lst. Call (905) 571–3760 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA- Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities included. 1- bdrm, avail. Sept. +October 1st, $729/mo., 2-Bedroom avail. Sept. 1st $829/month 3- Bedroom avail. Sept. 1st $929/mo. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm SOUTH AJAX newly renovated 1 bedroom legal basement apart- ment, available immediately, gas fireplace, new ceramic, broad- loom, non-smoking, no pets please. Great neighbourhood. $750/month, first/last. 905-619- 0985 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apts. available Octoober and No- vember. Conveniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Appt. to view call 905-852-2534 PICKERING-WEST 1 bedroom brand new bright executive walk- out, 2 private entrances. 5 new appliances, forest view, quiet cul- de-sac $1095/mth includes utili- ties. No pets/smoking, Oct. 1st. Call 905-509-2708 WESTNEY/HWY#2, spotless, 2 bedrooms, 2 parking spaces, lots of amenities (pool, gym, sauna, etc.), storage, security system. Walk to GO, shop- ping, medical. No pets. $1450/ mo. inclusive. 905-649-2788 WHITBY 1-BEDROOM basement apartment, Brock St. S., near 401. $700 plus utilities, newly renovated, parking, laundry. Call John at (416)729-0685 WHITE'S RD South,1-BDRM walk-out basement, full kitch- en, 4pc bath, separate laun- dry, private patio, parking, ap- pliances, no pets, non-smok- ing female preferred. Avail. Oct 1st. $975 incl. 905-839– 0067 WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Hay- lock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666- 3211. Condominiums For Rent180 WHITBY LAKE VIEW CONDO for lease. Available August 31, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $1595 all inclusive. Sail Winds. Carol Norris, Remax First Reality Ltd. 905-668- 3800. WHITBY Rossland/Garden, October 1, one bedroom plus den, solarium, 4 appliances, central air, indoor parking, exercise room, lap pool. No smoking/pets. $950. first/last, references. 905-430–1586. Houses For Rent185 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 months free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+ 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, kencollis@sympatico.ca 2-3 BEDROOM HOUSE,upper level, parking for one. Avail- able Oct. 1st. $975/mo. inclu- sive. Near bus route. Osha- wa. Call 905-723-1475 3+1-BEDROOM semi in quiet Oshawa neighborhood. Eat-in kitchen, F.A.G., a/c, c/v, hard- wood, private backyard. Near park, schools. $1400+utilities. Sept 1. Open House: Sat 10am-noon/4-6pm. Sun 10- noon. (905)721–8607. 3-BEDROOM BACKSPLIT main floors beautiful Grandview/ Cherrydown Oshawa 4-appli- ances gas fireplace fenced yard double driveway available sept. 1st flexible deposit $1050 plus share utilities. no pets/smok- ers/loud music references 905- 404-8551. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free record- ed message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. BROOKLIN 3 BEDROOM Tribute home. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, high ceilings, fully furnished, sheets, towels, ect. From January 8 to April 30, $1400/ month. 905-655–5628. BUNGALOW 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths, garage, one-family oc- cuupancy, near Oshawa Cen- tre. $950/month plus utilities, first/last plus utilties required. Available Oct 1. 905-725- 9862; 905-259-2539 CENTRAL OSHAWA, large furnished 4-bedroom, 3 storey house to share. $400/room or $1200 for lower 2-storey in- clusive. Students welcome. (905)571-1072. MAIN FLOOR BUNGALOW luandry facilities Whites/Hwy 2. Steps to Lake, $1100 plus utilities. (416) 684–3215. MORNINGSIDE/LAWRENCE - 3 bedroom house. A West hill beauty!! With huge family room, CAC, close to ameni- ties, parking. $l,195 + utili- ties. (416) 282-2810 NEWER 3 bedroom home n Bowmanville, finished base- ment, air, 5 appliances, close to amenities, first & last, ref- erences, $1150 plus utilities, avail., Dec. 1, call 905-623– 8821. NORTHWEST OSHAWA 2+1 bedroom home near schools, shopping, churches. $1,200/ month +utilities. First/last, ref- erences. NO PETS 905-576- 5581 PICKERING VILLAGE emacu- late 3 bedroom plus 1, 4 bath- rooms, finished basement, main floor family room with fireplace. Hardwood, ceramic floors, air, 5 appliances, walk- out deck. Available imme- diately, $1700/month plus utilities. No pet/smoking. Ref- erences, credit check. 905- 837–2189. TWO BEDROOM bungalow, attached single garage, Somerville/Switzer area. Pri- vate yard, quite street, new gas furnace, avail Oct., 1, $1350 plus utilities, first/last, no pets, 905-436–8846 Townhouses For Rent190 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP 95 Crawforth St., Unit-85 Whitby, is accepting applications for our next orientation (3+4 bed- room). Applications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.-Mon.-Thurs. (On Friday, Sat & Sun pickup points are posted on Com- munity Centre's door between 10am-7pm) SORRY, NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bed- room townhouse close to schools, shopping. $975 per month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Sept./Oct. 905-579-9956 days. AJAX TOWNHOUSE,$1250 plus heat & Hydro. 4 ap- pliances, gas heat, central air, 3-bedrooms, no pets. Early possession possible. Call Ge- ary White, Remax First, (905)831–3300. Housing Wanted191 WANTED: TO BUY OR rent condominium at 1000 Es- plande building. 2-bedroom with balcony. Call (905)644– 2752 or after 4pm call (905)328-4359 WORKING COUPLE looking for accommodations in the Durham Region area. Parking for 2 vehicles needed, prefer separate entrance, both are smokers, they have a cat. References are available. Please call (905) 985-5478. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 BOWMANVILLE-Liberty/401. Furnished room available. quiet, clean, T.V., cable, park- ing, shared bathroom, kitchen & livingroom. $85/week, first & last week required. 905- 697-0760. BROCK RD./HWY 2. Fur- nished clean room, imme- diate, steps to Bus, Mall, 401. Non smoker, first & last, must like cats, $425/mo. 905-619– 2603 WHITBY -Basement 1 room & upper level 1 room, Suit- able for female. Each $500 monthly inclusive. Available immediately. Call after 7p.m. 905-665–6946 LIVERPOOL/KINGSTON Rd., avail. immediately, bright cozy room, suit professional / F/T student, female preferred, non-smoking, own phone, laundry, cable, shared kitchen +bathroom, $400 month inclu- sive. 905-839-8682 PICKERING BROCK RD/401 Large room (23'-12') on main floor of quiet clean home, ca- ble, A/C, $400 available im- mediately. No smoking/pets. 905-424–0860 PICKERING BRIGHT furnished room. Share bath and laundry facilities. Light cooking, suits working gent. Non-smoker, $400, first/last, 905-686-0744. BED & BREAKFAST STYLE Accommodations in profes- sional Oshawa home, quiet, clean, suits professional male, non-smoker, first/last references $110/week. Hill- croft/Mary area 905-723-6761. EAST OSHAWA.Private clean room with large closet, private 3- piece bath and partial kitchenette for preparing light snacks. Cable & laundry included. Suitable for professional. $115/week. Phone 905-721-0601 THICKSON/BURNS area, fur- nished room, new bed, fridge &microwave. Suit student or quiet working person. No smok- ing/pets. $450/month. Avail. immediately. 905-668-7479 Shared Accommodation194 AJAX - SHARE LARGE newer home. Parking, laundry, own phone, cable, storage. Own bath. Close to all amenities. Phone (905)683–9213 BOWMANVILLE Large execu- tive home, 2200-sq.ft. 4 bed- rooms, 2-1/2 baths, 5 ap- pliances, main floor laundry, family room, large eat-in kitchen. Available Oct or Nov 1. $1450+utilities. No smok- ing/pets (905) 623–2766 MAIN FLOOR APT of house to share in Whitby. Share all facilities. Backyard & parking. $450 inclusive, avail. imme- diately. Suitable for single mature female. No smoking/ pets. First/last. 905-259-5089. Vacation Properties200 GREAT FISHING and family holiday Rice Lake. One hour from Oshawa. Modern cottag- es. Playground, sandy beach, low prices. Available August & September weekly. (705)696-2601 Sunnymead Cottages ORLANDO 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo, minutes to all Orlando attractions, complete with pool, tennis, hot tub, etc. Sleeps eight. $500 U.S./week. Call 905-571-3732 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($8/seat), NFL football, Blue Jay/Yankee Baseball. Children welcome. Photos. $275/week. (905)683–5503. Cottages For Rent209 CABINS, TRAILER SITES,camp- ing, great beach and fishing on Indian River. Very reasonable rates. 10 min. east of Peterborough. (705)295–4848 2-3-4 BR COTTAGES, still available in beautiful family park, located in Campbellford for Labour Day weekend, September and October. Heated pool, rental boats, rec. hall, store, beach, playground. Call regarding fall specials 705-653-1317 or www.wood- landestate.com Mobile Homes & Parks210 MOBILE HOME,well main- tained seniors park. Large 2- bedroom, 2 bathroom, living room, kitchen, laundry, 4 ap- pliances, low rent, excellent condition. Must sell due to poor health. $38,000. Call (613)476–6396 Recreation Vehicles212 2000 PROWLER,19ft. ultra- light, with expandable ends, sleeps 6, 2-way fridge, fur- nace, stove, toilet, shower, awning. $12,500. After 6pm (905)436–3351. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 1976 CORSAIR TRAILER, good condition, new uphol- stery, sleeps 6, 3 piece bath, fridge, stove, and furnace. 20ft. sunroom attached $4500 or best offer. Call (905)668– 2894 COLEMAN TENT TRAILER, Chesapeake, extra long, sleeps 7, attached dining tent, roof racks, furnace, well maintained, hardly used, very clean. Must see, asking $5200. 905-668-6504 Boats & Supplies232 16 FT.FIBERGLASS RUN- ABOUT, 60 HP merc., E/Z loader trailer, $2,600. 905- 809-1525. 1968 30' CHRIS CRAFT blue/ white, sleeps 6, TV/VCR, a/c, microwave, twin engines, in- cludes slip & storage at La- goon City. All for $15,000. Call (905)509–1395. 85 THUNDERCRAFT bowrider 16.2 LOA. 140 HP. Johnson, elec. tilt & trim, seats ten, complete new canvas, roller trailer, $ 6,800 call (416)346– 1070 cell/mess. FOR SALE - 2 SEA-DOO'S 95 & 96, both run super fast and clean, also comes with dual gal- vanized steel trailer, winterized yearly. Must see! $8,000 OBO. 1- 877-818-9606, 9 am - 5 pm ask for Jesse or Delon 905-619-1081 after 5 pm. Pools & Supplies234 PAY 2003 0% INTEREST - Kayak Woody Pools from $3,995. 4 or 5 ft. depth avail- able, 25 year warranty. Phone 1-800-668-7564, or website: www.kayakpools.on.ca Tutoring Service279 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. NEW DANBY bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dry- ers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" rang- es 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. 1998 SKIDSTEAR with 60inch bucket & 7 ft. Myers angle plow. Less than 500 hours on machine. $16,500. Trailer also avail. Call 905-432-3578. A-1 CARPETS!CARPETS! CARPETS! 30 yds. commer- cial carpet installed with pre- mium pad from $285. Or 30 yds. of Berber carpet installed with premium pad starting from $375. We will beat any competitors written prices by up to 10%. Free shop at home service, servicing Oshawa to Cobourg area. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 905-373-2260. PINBALLS, POOL TABLES, Video games for sale or rent. Ideal for Stags, Jack & Jill, Corporate parties, Bar Mitz- vahs, Birthday Parties etc. Call 905-438–1162 PIANO/CLOCK SALE Back to school sale, starts Aug.`19, all new 2002 models of Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, 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! ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. ANTIQUE 3 drawer dresser circa 1840, hardcarved moustache drawer pulls. Valued at $1,100. 905-372- 6082. ANTIQUE European server, "H" frame, solid oak with burled chestnut inlays, 2 cupboards, 2 drawers, half columns, truly beautiful piece, private sale only, no dealers. Asking $2500. Call (905)655–5569 after 4pm. APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Also apartment-size wash- er & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905- 839–0098 BANKRUPTCY SALE, Mat- tresses, bedrooms, dining- rooms, sofas, coffee tables, bunk beds. 70-90% off. $250,000 in inventory must be sold by Monday. Sat.-Mon. 10am-3pm. 300 Don Park Rd. #14, Call 416- 895-7207 for directions WANTED: Beds and bedroom furniture, good fridge and stove, living room furniture (sofa, chair/loveseat), wood table and chairs. Call 905- 260-2200 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, LAMINATE and VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq. yds. for $339 including prem- ier underpad and installation. Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click System. Residential, com- mercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. 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. MIKE'S SERVICE FLOORING - Carpets, laminate and vinyl. Carpet 3 rooms, 30 sq. yds. $339 with padding. Commer- cial carpets including premi- er underpad and professional installation. Sub floor vinyl/ carpet repairs. Customer sat- isfaction guaranteed. Free Es- timate. Call 905-428-6764 CARPETS:Brand new, resi- dential $1.50/ft installed with pad; commercial $0.99/ft in- stalled; many choices, pro- fessional installation, quality guaranteed, best price. Free estimates. Call Clyde 416- 803-2818 ComputerDeals.Net (www) Back to school specials P-4 Tower of Power $799. Tons of off-lease laptops from $499. Dell monitors $89. P-2 Inter- net starter $399. We love do- ing upgrades & difficult re- pairs. (905)655–3661. 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 (Maple), table with 2 leaves, 4 chairs, buffet & hutch with matching wooden chandelier. $1200 Call after 5:00. 905-668-7977 DININGROOM SUITE,by Deilcraft, solid oak, 1970's, 6 side & 2 arm chairs, padded seats & backs, trestle table with 2 leaves, buffet, hutch. asking $4000. Call (905)655– 0489 after 4pm ESTATE SALE, sofa (beige / rose), $700, recliner (lazy Boy) $700, Wall unit light wood $50. Daybed $500, bicy- cle $75., rowing exerciser $75, call 905-433–0050. EVERYTHING FOR 1ST year hockey players (all size small). Helmet, pads, skates, etc. Call (905)430–8921 (snc) GARDEN TRACTOR,John Deere 2 cyl., water cooled, 20 gal. liquid fertilizer & tree sprayer, garden trailer. All ex- cellent condition, $5000. Call 905-666-2894 LOOKING FOR LOCATIONS to share high profits on pool ta- bles, golden T's, video games, jukeboxes, counter tops, etc. Do you have a bar, restaurant, laundromat, pizza parlor, donut shop or similar business? Give us a call! Do you already have an operator on-site? We can offer more! Call 905-438-1162 MEDICHAIR 9000XT, hardly used. Cost $1,800, asking $1,000 o.b.o. Call 905-432- 6991 MOVING SALE Recliner, Stereos, Speakers,Dining Room Set, Wall Unit, Exercise Equip., BBQ, & more. Call 416-994-5854. NEC ELECTRA PHONE SYS- TEM, 40 voice mailboxes, conference, ID battery backup, 8 phone sets hand-free, other features. Firm has outgrown. Cost $8,995. Assume pay- ments $123.50/month, 31 payments left. For more infor- mation call 905-985–0712 NEED A COMPUTER?- Don't have cash? The original IBM PC, just $1 a day...no money down! Unlimited AOL and in- terest Free for 1 year! The Buck a Day Co. 1-800-772- 8617 www.buckaday.com NEW ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR Jazzy 1120, Never Used. Best Offer. 705-437-1246. NURSES UNIFORMS for sale. 600 King St. E. at Wilson Rd, Oshawa (A&P Plaza) Rubi 905-579-0246 Fri & Sat OAK DINING SET,table & 6 chairs, including 2 captains chairs, extra leaf, asking $800 call 905-428-9692. OAK KITCHEN CABINETS for very large kitchen, excellent condition, $2000. FRIDGE, full size, almond, excellent shape. $100. Call 905-666-2894 PIANO SALES - Metro East Trade Centre, Sept. 26-29. Call 1-800-281-7172 for more in- formation or to make an appt. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth chip $60; PS2 $95; Inquire about our games in stock. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice /Wilson area (905)721-2365 POOL TABLE 4.5'x9' solid oak turned legs, 1" slate, leather pockets, accessories $2500. PENTIUM II-300 computer, 64Mb Ram, floppy, CD, 56k modem, kbd/spkrs/mouse, $250; 15" monitor $75. Can deliver/set-up. 905-439-4789 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. SAMSUNG FLAT SCREEN TV'S 27", 20" and DVD player all fur just $999 or a $1 a day...no money down! The Buck A Day Co. 1-800-332- 8318, www.buckaday.com SATELLITE SERVICES Call 905-424–8615. 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 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. LPs to CDs Convert all your music to CDs Call Joanne 905-666-4340 NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM? No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $25/HOUR (905)-837-9213 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office905-432-7200Ability R. E.Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA Family Bldg., Large 2 & 3 B/R units. $765 & $875 Utilities in- cluded. Easy access to schools, shopping. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call (905)728-4993 RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental Office:Mon - Fri. 12 noon - 8pm Sat & Sun 1pm- 5pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent BID AUCTION SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL AUCTION GROUP IMPORTANT OUTSTANDING AUCTION NOTICE EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST ESTATES * LIQUIDATIONS * CONSIGNMENTS* OVER 1000 ITEMS TO BE SOLD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE * DINING ROOM SUITES * COLLECTIBLES * BEDROOM SUITE * LIVING ROOM SUITE * ART COLLECTION * GOLD & DIAMOND JEWELLERY * DECOR & ACCENT COLLECTION * SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTION * SILVER JEWELLERY * ESTATE COINS * GRANDFATHER CLOCKS * TIFFANY LAMPS* CATALOGUE SALE - WILL BE SOLD IN DETAIL WITH NO BUYERS PREMIUMS BY: WED. SEPT. 04 AT 7:PM (PREVIEW 6:PM) THE HOLIDAY INN OSHAWA 1011 BLOOR ST. E., OSHAWA (Watch for Auction Signs) JEWELLERY Large selection of ladies & gents 10-14kt gold diamond and genuine stone rings, Earrings, bracelets, designer watches, pearls, pendants, Sterling silver, estate coins, notes, mint items etc. COLLECTIBLES Tiffany glass lamps, Satsuma Porcelain collection, Royal Dux, collector plates, wildlife sculptures, floor lamps, clocks, decor accent items, floor vases, hand made unique nostalgia items, signboards, depression glass, hand made model ships, cd cabinets, Carved storage trunks, Murano clowns, collector showcases, Limoges, Cast iron toys, fountains, die cast collection, garden sculptures, Six-foot Mermaid lamp. 5 foot Dolphin Sculpture, Bronzes. FURNITURE Hand made desks, consoles, mirrors, hall tables, salon chairs, occasional tables, dining table & chairs, china cabinets, 8 pc. Oak Dining Room Suite, Vanity & Mirror, tables French commodes, Consoles, trunks, dressers, tables, accent items, selection of iron accents, quilt stands, fern tables, washstand, tilt wine tables, Leather sofa set, Dining Room Suites, Quilt stand, marble top consoles, Chiming Grandfather Clocks, Pine tables, Sleigh Beds, Bedroom suites, Armoires, Italian Leather Sofa, Loveseat & Chair, (Very High end) GENERAL ITEMS Limited edition art of The Group of Seven, accent & decor art, Port Stereos, cordless phones, framed sports memorabilia, water fountains, 36x48 Grand Foyer Mirrors, and various accent sizes, all from Italy with Museum frames. Cast iron accents, A.J. Casson collection including “Serigraphs with Estate Seal (Last known Works of Artist) Electronics, phones, TVs, etc. Many more items too numerous to mention. NO BUYERS FEES OR PREMIUMS* ARRIVE EARLY- LIMITED SEATING Terms: Cash, Visa, Mc, Interac, as per posted & announced, additions & deletions apply. Information call - (905)-940-0713 PUBLIC AUCTION 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions IMPORTANT HOLIDAY SALE PUBLIC AUCTION KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estate & Consignment Our Specialty at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China Monday Sept. 2nd 10:00am Start ✩ Plan to Attend! ✩ Selling:Bedroom suites, dining room suites, antiques from France, England, Pennsylvania and North Carolina; grandfather clocks, leather sofa sets, decorative arts, limited edition art including Group of 7, collectibles, glassware & china, several carved mahogany sideboards, cabinets and consuls; bronze statues, Victorian furniture, French furniture, estate jewelry, an opportunity to purchase the most beautiful items to decorate your home or office. Auctioneer's Remarks This sale will offer over $250,000 in merchandise. Plan to attend this great sale. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registra- tion fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 185 Houses For Rent 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 232 Boats & Supplies 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 www.durhamregion.com NO PST/NO GST SALE - NOW ON! WE have expanded our showroom and have filled it with exciting New Designs in Solid Wood Bedrooms, Dining Rooms and Entertainment Units...We have a large selec- tion available, and if you don't see what you are looking for, we will build to your specifi- cations.... Let Traditional Woodworking be your own personal FURNITURE MAK- ER. We have been building quality solid wood furniture in the Durham Region for 27 years... We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/ plans and turn them into reali- ty. 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 Sub- stitute for Quality"..Traditional Woodworking.... 115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry. 905-985- 8774. www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca TICKETS FOR SALE Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, and other concerts. Buy & Sell. 905-626–5568. VARIETY OF PERSIAN hand woven woolen rugs for sale. Very reasonable price. Differ- ent sizes & designs available. Please call Moshiur at 905- 686-4394 ZAK'S CARPETS, excellent prices on carpets and in- stallation. Call 905-260–8855 Articles Wanted315 GLADYS KNIGHT TICKETS wanted for Sept. 20 at Casino Rama. Please call if you have any available. Call 905-261- 4397 Vendors Wanted316 Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 AMERICAL COCKER SPANIEL pups. Adorable bundles of love, tenderly home raised, lifelong, loyal companions. Tails & dew- claws done, first shots, vet checked 905-985-8021 OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting Septermber 9th. Basic and Novice. To Register call Bev. (905) 435-0868 PUPPIES, collie cross, husky cross, sheppard cross, springer spaniels, shih tzu, jack russells. $200. CATS - Persian & Himalayan, $200. (905)831-2145. PUREBRED POMERANIAN puppies, parents on site. (705) 878-7066. SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES males/females, tails/dew- claws/1st shots/de-wormed/ vet checked, home raised with children, parents regis- tered & on premises, excel- lent temperament, great hunt- ing dogs & companions, paper training started. $350 call-905- 720-0903 TSURO DOG TRAINING offer- ing the widest range of training options. 905-797-2855, Osha- wa 905-432-8313. Cars For Sale400 '95 TAURUS WAGON, 230,000-km, seats 8, excel- lent condition, power windows & locks , air, $5000 obo. e- tested, 905-420-1028 1940 PONTIAC COUP,350 Chev engine, tonker intake manifold (Edelbrock), 650 double pump holley carbure- tor, turbo 350 3speed auto transmission, fatman fabrica- tion front suspension with coil over shocks/springs, Mustang ll rack & pinion steering. Ask- ing $16,000. call Phil 905-404- 0881 1986 FORD TOPAZ, 100,000km, white, auto, 4- door, $1200. Call 905-725- 7298 1987 CHRYSLER LEBARON Town & Country stationwagon. In family since new. Automat- ic, fully loaded, buckets/con- sole, wood sidegrain digital dash. Original 157k. New was $17,000 $1650. 905-436-6788 1987 NISSAN SENTRA,4dr., excellent running condition, well maintained $2800. 1985 CAMARO Z28, fully loaded, 1 owner, well maintained, $3000 o.b.o. (905)428–3690 1989 FORD CROWN VICTOR- IA wagon, lots of new parts, needs work, as is $650 or best offer. 905-665-3396 Call Mike snp 1989 JAGUAR SOVEREIGN, silver, V6, nicest one between Toronto & Montreal. Only 112,000kms, immaculate condition, stored winters, hand washed only. Full leather interior, sunroof, woodgrain dash/console, heated seats/ mirrors, plenty of extra toys, Looks/drives like a dream! Only $9,900. (905)623–1043 evenings or weekends 1989 MAZDA 626,loaded, 5 sp. manual, km mostly high- way, good condition. $2000 o.b.o. Call (905)721-9086 1990 CAVALIER 4-door, 4-cyl, automatic, P/S, P/B, A/C, buckets/console, 188k, runs excellent, must sell $650. ALSO 88 Cadillac Seville 4- door, loaded w/Rolls Royce grill. $775 as is. 905-404-8541 1990 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Beautiful car, excellent condi- tion. Certified $3400. Private 905-985-7018 snp 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 4- cylinder, auto, 2-door, excellent condition, no rust, very clean, eco- nomical, runs and drives perfect. Certified/Emissions, 6-month, 10,000 km warranty included. $2995 dealer (905) 718-5032 1992 BONNEVILLE SSE1, super- charged, brown leather, sunroof, fully loaded, new transmission, nice car, $3,400. OBO call Taylor, 905-438–8552 1992 CADILLAC SEDAN Deville, excellent condition, certified & e-tested. $5300. Call (905)579–6731. (snp) 1992 JEEP CHEROKEE 4x4, auto, hunter green, new tires, new exhaust, 4L, good condition, $6995 o.b.o. (905)430–2081 1993 DODGE SHADOW, Au- tomatic, Rung great, good in- terior. $1295 or best offer. Must sell 905-718-0266 1994 INTREPID,fully loaded, leather seats, certified/emission tested, $5,500. 705-786-0550.snp 1995 BUICK LESABRE custom V6, 4 dr., a nice riding car in excellent condition, e-tested & certified, 121,000km. Asking $7,500. Call (905)213–8695 1995 CHRYSLER INTREPID - 168,882 kms., fully loaded, blue/teal exterior, grey interi- or, floor shift automatic trans- mission with console. Call Doug at 905-377-1725. 1995 FORD ESCORT, 2 dr., red with grey interior, 5 speed stan- dard transmission, 116,000 kil., air, cd, $4,700. certified. Telephone (905) 434–5816 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 3.1L V6, 111,000kms, p.w., p.l., p.trunk. tilt, air, cruise, keyless entry, am/fm stereo, $8700. Call (905)725–0928. 1996 SATURN SL2 4dr., 5 speed, air rear defog, power lock, 142,000km $7,000 Call 905-436-2631 2000 SATURN SL2, 4 door, 66k highway kms, auto, key- less entry, alarm, cruise, power group, one owner, all receipts, must sell, asking $12,900 OBO. 905-697-7981 2000 VW GOLF GLS, 50,000km, excellent condtiion, standard, p.w., keyless entry, air, cruise, priced to sell, $17,500. Call (705)786–0459 (Port Perry) 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE air auto 30,000km take over pay- ments, or best offer this is not a lease 905-697-3456. DODGE CARAVAN/SHADOW, 1992/1991. Price $2500 for each O.B.O. 905-686–8581. DREAM MACHINE 1976 Dat- sun 280Z for sale. Orig. bronze colour, 66000 miles, 4spd. inline 6cyl. Very good cond., new paint job, tires. Pleasure to drive. Appraisal available. Cert. Asking $5000 OBO call 705-277-3281 local to Oshawa. 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. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1989 FORD F150 truck, 5 speed, V8, less than 100,000 miles, completely tuned up, 4 new tires, all new brakes, new exhaust, emission tested and certified, $3,450. 905-373- 4368. 1992 CHEV. VAN, full size, 2500 Series, new rotors, ball joints, brakes all around. E- tested & certified. Looks good & drives good. $3500. Call 905-725-9587 2000 GMC 1/2 ton pick up, 4 speed uto, QCC p255 tires, firm ride, air conditioning, am/ fm stereo, cloth seats, box liner and tonneau, oiled every year from Krown rust, less than 9000km yes you read correct less than 9000km Asking $22,500. Call Phil 905- 404-0881. Trucks Wanted415 WANTED - 1966-71 JEEP parts. V6 Buick 225 engine, oil bath air cleaner assembly. Call 905-721-2844 snp Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1989 JEEP YJ white, 2 tops, 5- speed, 4x4, excellent condi- tion, certified & e-passed. $4300 o.b.o. Private Sale. Call (905)440-9470 1996 SAVANNA,3/4 ton, new tires, transmission & fuel pump. Insulated, great work truck. Certified & e-tested. $12,500. Call 905-438–1999 2001 MONTANA VAN 4dr, ful- ly loaded, 34,697km, take over 96,000km lease, $379/ monthly. Call 905-655–9568. Motorcycles435 1985 KAWASAKI GPZ 750. 60,000kms, hardly ridden last 4 years. $2400 or best offer. 905-666-5175 snp 3.5HP BRIGGS & STRATON mini bike (new motor) $500 firm. (705)328-2212.snp Auto Parts & Repairs440 350 CHEV ENGINE/305 heads, 4 bolt main block, .30 over flattop pistons, performance cam, arp rod bolts, double roller timing chain, high vo- lume oil pump, high perfor- mance fuel pump, low miles, $l,000 firm. Call (905) 438– 0428 Announcements255 Legal Notices261 Lost and Found265 LOST - WOODSMERE CRES. Pickering since Aug. 22/02 Black cat, white paws look like mitts (extra toes) white chest, large male, gold eyes, no collar, approximately 12 yrs. old. Answers to Bart. Call (905) 831-1668 LOST CAT black, short hair, spayed female, 5 gray hairs on chest, thin face, sleek coat, pointy tail. 2-years-old. Miss- ing from Ajax since early Au- gust. 905-665-6000. $1000 Reward REWARD Lost - all - black fe- male cat, no collar, thin face, sleek coat, pointy tail, "Spun- kie". Bayly S between Har- wood to Shoal Point. (905) 665-6000 (905) 428-8160. Personals268 S.W.F. early 50's,seeks S.W.M. aged 45-60, non- smoker, caring, honest, sin- cere for companionship, maybe develop into long term. Enjoys gardening, dancing, cooking, walking & dining out. Mail to: File #830, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Daycare Available273 "JUST LIKE HOME CHILD- CARE"is currently accepting infant to school-aged children for full or part-time. Mom with 10 years ECE plus assistant, Outings, activities, crafts, nu- tritious meals, Rossland & Brock Rd. Transportation to St. Wilfred & St. Anthony Dan- iel. Please call Carm 8a.m.- 5p.m. (905)426-8849. COUGHLEN/CARRICK reliable non smoking daycare avail. in my home. Any age welcome, 2-3 mins. to Lester B Pearson School, lunches & snacks provided. Marie 905-426– 7190. CHILDCARE AVAILABLE in my home. Whites Rd./401. For more info. call 905-831-9566. DIXIE/HWY. 2-Affordable daycare in loving home, near Vaughan Willard P.S. Ages 2 and up. Non-smoking, no pets. Fenced yard, outings, meals and snacks, Colleen 905-831– 0868. MAPLE RIDGE AREA energe- tic mom with loads of experi- ence. Spaces available im- mediately. Call Julie at 905- 839-4472 MOTHERLY LOVE DAYCARE Glennanna & Liverpool. Stay at home Mom, nutritious home-cooked meals & snacks, non-smoking/no pets, receipts & references provid- ed. Maria 905-837–5538 MY LITTLE ONES are growing up. Spaces available in a nur- turing and safe home environ- ment from 6 months& up. Holy Redeemer C.S. (re- ceipts, references) Kelly (905)837–0403. PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-smoking, receipts. 905- 428-1244. RN, ECE exp. provides in- home childcare in South Ajax. Close to Lakeside P.S. before/ after school or days 2yrs +. Fenced yard, playroom. 15yrs exp. Excellent references. 905-683–7689 Daycare Wanted274 LIVE-IN OR live-out nanny wanted. Please call Peggy (905)837–1311 Registration278 BOWLERS WANTED monday night mixed fun league (smok- ing). Starting September 9th, 2002. 7pm-9:30pm. Information call Marg MacNeill evenings (905)837-5642 or Tina Noseworthy (905)839-7865. Tax & Financial164 SMALL BUSINESS and personal debt collection. 0% COMMIS- SION. Assistance with small claims court if required. $105/month flat fee small busi- ness. Maximum 10 debts per month new or old. $25/month flat fee personal debt collection, unlimited. 905-430-3815 Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.55% 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 MORTGAGES:First, second & third, refinance up to 90%. Commercial loans, Industrial loans, Business financing, Lines of credit. No matter what the situation we can find financing/mortgage for you. Call Natasha Demattos Frank's Fund 416-817-6908/ 905-426-1616. House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 CLASSIC MOVERS •Affordable •Efficient •Reliable Apartments or homes Antique and Piano specialist Local or out of Town No move too small Mid-month & Seniors Discount Bonded and Insured Call Today! (905)428-1717 THE HONEST MOVER Professional Service Licensed - Insured Local - Long Distance Small - Large Moves Rubbish Removal (905) 665-0448 Pager 720-8438 A& A EXCELLENT MOVING 2 men, 26ft truck Small/Large Moves $55/hr. For free estimates Call 416-396-3766 ACTIVE MOVING SYSTEMS Houses, Apartments, Offices, Appliances & Piano Specialists. Packing & Storage, boxes available. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates. Professional service. Call (905)436-7795. TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 "GUARANTEED PAINTING & STUCCO CEILINGS" Residential - Commercial Interior - Exterior Refinish - Repair - Repaint Stucco Ceilings "PAY AS YOU ARE SATISFIED" Call Scott for Free Estimate @ (416) 414-5911 (32 years experience) Senior's Discount 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,planter boxes, wishing wells and more made to order Display at Courtice Flea Market Terry for estimate: 432-9115 www.tepwebpr.ca 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 HOME RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS Electrical, plumbing carpentry, drywall painting, flooring, fin- ished basements/ apts. etc. Guaranteed. 10 plus years exp. Trevor (905) 619–2258 DECKS FENCES & RETAINING WALLS Call Jim (905) 426-2971 All work guaranteed 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. 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! 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 HONEST, Reliable, Mature, Experienced Lady will do cleaning by the day every other Thurs. avail. Reasonable Rates Excellent references 905-576-9865 pls leave message 30 Days After Aug. 31, 2002, Ajax Mini Storage will sell by Public Auction, the following accounts thatare delinquent to cover the rent and expense: Rafeek Baksh Mrs. Baksh Sylvia Lorraine Smith Maggie Waltron Andrew Sweetland Tracy Sweetland Alan Darnbrough Jacqueline Kennedy Lucy Porter Any of the above tenants may pay amount owing in cash, and redeem their merchandise, at any time prior to the auction. 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? 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 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 VENDORS WANTED FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY MARKHAM HOME SHOW OCTOBER 25-27 Markham Fairgrounds. Prime Booth Space Still Available Call 1-888-211-7288 ext. 227 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 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 HOLIDAY AUCTION Mon., Sept. 2 - Start 10am View: Sun. Sept. 1, 1-5pm, Mon. Sept. 2 from 8am JOHNATHAN'S AUCTIONS 1750 Midland Ave., Scarborough is Presenting a Holiday Auction Sale Consisting of antiques, fine furniture, china & collectibles to include: Harvest table; mah. china cabinet; side- boards; 9 pc. walnut DR suite; walnut BR su- ite; dressers; press back chairs; Florentine furniture; secretary desk; mah. armchairs; kitchen & dining tables; sofa set; crystal; Royal Doulton; Aynsley; silverware; mirrors; water colours; Group of Seven prints; cups/ saucers; Wedgewood vases; tapestry; old cash register; candelabras; old wall sconces; Tonka toys; oil paintings, etc. This is only a fraction of the items to be auctioned that day! Auctioneer: Randy Potter For more Info Call John 416-285-0022 Snack Bar & Delivery Available Terms: Cash, known cheque, Visa, Interac, M/C NEED A CAR? Rebuild Your Credit With newstartleasing.com As low as $199 down, $199 /mth. 1-866-570-0045 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 310 Articles for Sale 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding WINTER ICE TIME Ice time Available - September spots, Daytime, and late night winter contracts. Call (905)725–6951 or email: oshawa@icesports.com 255 Announcements 255 Announcements THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM, THE TOWNS OF AJAX AND WHITBY, THE CITIES OF OSHAWA AND PICKERING, THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON LAKERIDGE HEALTH CORPORATION, AND THE DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE SERVICES COOPERATIVE TENDER FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL T-257-2002 SEALED TENDERS,clearly marked as to contents will be received by the Regional Clerk until 2:00 p.m., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 Specifications and tender forms may be secured from the Purchasing Section, Supply and Services Division at tel. (905)571–3311 Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ROGER ANDERSON REGIONAL CHAIR. J.S. LORNE C.E.T., M.B.A., CPPO, Manager of Supply & Services, Finance Department 60 Bond Street, West, 2nd floor, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8B6 260 Tenders 260 Tenders 2 Spacious Teaching Studios Visa, Amex, Debit, Mastercard Extended Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 10:00 to 9:00 Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 5:00 Classes, seminars in: Full Retail Outlet Acrylics, Oils Delta, Unfinished Furniture DecoArt, Jo Sonya Giftware Wood, Brushes Guest Teachers Packets, Books 235 Bayly Street W., Unit 12, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3K3 Phone: 905-683-6109 Fax: 905-426-4673 Email: judymcdonald@idirect.com Web Site: http://www.creative-pastimes.com OVER 3200 SQ. FT., ONE LEVEL LOCATION “OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION” SEPTEMBER 3 to SEPTEMBER 7 278 Registration 278 Registration 278 Registration Mortgages & Loans Residential/Commercial/Industrial 1st Mortgages up to 100% Refinancing/Purchases Debt Consolidations Previous Bankrupts No up front fees Call & save today A.M.S. Accurate Mortgage Services Inc. 905-436-9292 or toll free 1-877-509-LOAN 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans 700 Home Improvements www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 PAGE 21 A/P PAINT & WALLPAPER * Applied to perfection * Precise detail * Best price Dan 905-649–2212 Gardening & Landscaping735 Party Services753 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE!Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 Massages910 GRAND OPENING - New Management. Russian At- tendant, Summer Special. Call 905-579–2715. Passion Paradise Serving you with the utmost respect 100% Discretion In & Out Calls Avail. Fine fun ladies 19-34 Call Nikki (905)427-4818 (905)767-4607 Selectively hiring classy slender ladies Children’s entertainment for any occasion. BLUE RIBBON AWARD WINNER. 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Free estimates. 905-571-0755 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements RETIRED CRAFTSMEN & OTHER EXPERTS FOR LOW COST HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting & Much More Insured, Bonded, 1 Year warranty 905-686-7236 COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 F ACTOR Y PRICES RDC WINDOWS, DOORS & ROOFING Quality Products - Workmanship Guarantees Transferable Warranties “DEAL DIRECT & SAVE” (905) 686-9494 •Porch Enclosures •Garage Doors 6 mo. No Interest, No Payment o.a.c. ROOFING • SKYLIGHTS EAVESTROUGH 905-427-8613 1-866-688-5923 Free Estimates Fully Insured TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. 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BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM –– It’s a dream to retire at 55 or even at 65, but not everyone can. Commercials illustrate free- dom 55 with sailing, time to rest and enjoy life, and do the things you’ve always dreamed of, but for many the picture is changing. More seniors are remaining ac- tive instead of relaxed; some be- cause they still feel healthy and others because they simply can’t afford retirement. 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Call 416-232-2243, Fax 232-9138, visit us at www. bermudarentals.com or write to: Bermuda Rentals, 184 Prince Edward Dr., Toronto M8Y 3W9. ARTICLES WANTED COLLECTOR looking for old hi-fi components, speakers, 35 years or older, also old audio amplifiers, pre amps, tuners, etc. No factory consoles. Call 519-853-2157. CLASSIFIEDS VACATION/TRAVEL Please recyclethis newspaper know what to do.” She said a big reason for the financial shortfall is divorce. Many people are getting divorced in their 40s and are left with only half of what they had ac- cumulated in their life. “These women never thought they’d be divorced or wouldn’t be cared for and their husbands have the pension plans and are just living the ‘life of Riley,’” said Ms. Auld. “They’re (wives are) told don’t worry about it, we’ll take care of you and they’ve never questioned it. “It’s an awful thing to hope you die five years after you retire because that’s when your money is going to run out,” she added. Widowed or divorced women seem to be taking the biggest hit. In many cases, when a man dies, so does his pension, Ms. Auld explained. Some men didn’t know that in many cases they had to make a request while they were working to have their pen- sion continue for their wives after they died. Women who stayed at home to raise a family never questioned a retirement plan. Now,some are getting Canadian pension plans of $2.50 a month. “They can’t afford to live where they’ve lived. Look at apartments, they’re $600 to $1,000,” said Ms. Auld. “It’s wonderful to retire if you can afford to, but that’s not going to be the majority of people.” Stephanie Hoskin, job club facilitator with the Durham Regional Unemployment Help Centre, said there has definitely been an increase in the number of older people using the centre to find work. “What we’ve noticed in my program is over the last year there has been an 11 per cent increase in the 45-plus group using our programs,” she said. “Last year I saw 659 clients and of those, 51 per cent where 45 and over. That’s a fairly large num- ber of our clients.... We always have had a large por- tion of our numbers in the 45-plus.” The centre provides free resources and services such as workshops, access to computers and fax machines, one-on-one or group counselling, and more. Many from the age group are also interested in upgrading their skills because they are concerned about re-entering the workforce after so many years at the same job. She said some haven’t had a job in- terview in 20 years. “Some (45-and-older) may be in the position where they need or want to continue working but for a lot of them I think it’s because they’ve been re- structured in their job. A majority of the time it’s downsizing, they’ve been laid off, some companies have folded, it’s not just their age,” said Ms. Hoskin. Of those clients, 64 per cent are women. Janet Hill (not her real name) is still selling real estate at age 70 because she enjoys work, but also because she won’t feel financially prepared to retire for another two years. “I went through a divorce from an abusive situ- ation,” said Ms. Hill. “I left with just the clothes on my back, my car, and the bills I thought he paid.” While married, she worked part-time as an in- tensive care nurse, but because she only worked part-time, money never went into a pension for her. Around 1970, shortly before she got divorced, she got her real-estate license and ended up working on the side. Money isn’t the only reason she hasn’t rushed to retire. Ms. Hill won’t take on a big workload and push to sell houses like many others in the field, be- cause if she retires too soon, she feels she may get bored. “You just can’t stop. I don’t want to push myself. If I had a pension maybe I would have retired and done some art,” she said, and added the age some- one decides to retire may also depend on the level they want to retire. “I don’t keep up with the Joneses,” added Ms. Hill. “If you retire, you have to downgrade every- thing. If you don’t have a good pension, you have to be frugal.” She said she also likes to make sure there is enough money set aside to support her if she were to fall ill. “I always make sure that if I was sick, that I have enough money, but it doesn’t take long to spend savings,” said Ms. Hill. “Even the younger people don’t think tomorrow they might have a problem; I can see it when I’m selling houses.” Those interested in obtaining services from the Durham Unemployment Help Centre can visit at 15 Colborne St. E. in Oshawa or phone 905-579-1821. 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BY TIM FORAN Staff Writer DURHAM –– When the Province announced in late July that it would be phasing in over three years its contro- versial 15-per cent rent hike for resi- dents of Ontario’s nursing homes, there was some additional good news for Durham’s 15 homes for the aged. Along with the delayed impact of the rent hike, the Ministry of Long Term Care also announced $100 million in funding for more nursing and personal care staff across the province and it promised to review the $112 monthly al- lowance many nursing home residents receive, a figure that hasn’t increased in a decade. “This is going to help,” says Brock Regional Councillor Larry O’Connor, chairman of Durham’s health and social services committee, which oversees three non-profit nursing homes in Os- hawa, Whitby and Beaverton. Coun. O’Connor says Durham Re- gion’s share of the $100 million will allow it to hire the equivalent of 26 full- time employees for its three nursing homes, the majority of them going to Oshawa’s Hillsdale Manor. He says the staff is desperately need- ed. “Residents are needing more hands on care and this is going to help address that,” he says, describing current care levels as “unacceptable”. But while the staffing situation may be tough in Durham’s three non-profit nursing homes, the Region does provide $35 million in top-up funding for the fa- cilities. It is a resource not available in Durham’s 12 privately run, for-profit fa- cilities, which rely strictly on provincial funding. Earlier this year, the Ontario Long Term Care Association, a lobbying group which represents 10 of those 12 homes, asked the Province to provide $750 million in funding for nursing and personal care staff over the next three years, with half of that to be spent this year. For them, the $100 million an- nouncement was “a good first step,” says Colleen Haley-Wicklam, director of operations for Community Life Care management, which runs nursing homes in Pickering, Port Perry and Port Hope. The Province’s $100 million funding boost translates to the equivalent of about one extra nurse and three more personal care aides for a 100-bed nurs- ing home. Ms. Haley-Wicklam says she knows exactly what she’d like to do with the additional staff. “I want to see more staff out on the floor,” she describes. “I want them to spend time listening to our residents, finding out what their real needs are and really devoting time to nursing as op- posed to getting residents up and fed and their beds made. “I want to get them away from the task-oriented (care) and right now, that’s what we’re doing because the staff out there are running as fast as they can.” Whether or not that’s possible with- out more money is up for debate. The Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors says, while the $100 million is helpful, it will only add up to 15 more minutes of nurs- ing and personal care per day for resi- dents. A more immediate benefit to many residents may be the Province’s review of monthly allowances for low-income nursing home residents. Currently, residents who apply to the Province for a rent subsidy are allowed to receive only $112 a month for per- sonal use, including transportation, hair- dressing appointments or going to see a movie. “Yeah, $112 is pretty thin,” says Ms. Haley-Wicklam. “The people that really have problems are anyone who is a smoker (or) who enjoys a lot of social activities - $112 doesn’t cut it.” That money is also needed to help pay for necessary items like walkers and wheelchairs, she adds. A basic wheelchair costs about $1,500, she points out, and only two- thirds of that cost is covered by govern- ment grants. 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She was dressed in black, not really fashionable then but on her it looked, well, shapely. I said I wasn’t sure I liked the German language. She turned to me put an el- egant arm around me, looked deep into my eyes and said, in that throaty voice: “But the German language is so beautiful, the language of Goethe and Schiller.” She was pulled away from me, as is wont to hap- pen with celebrities, and I lost her in the entourage. But I felt as if I had found her again during last spring’s Hot Docs 2002 National Spotlights. Amidst the provocative German films that were shown was the documen- tary ‘Marlene Dietrich - Her Own Song’. Lovingly directed by Ms. Dietrich’s grandson, J. David Riva, the film pre- sents the life of a compli- cated and intelligent woman, gifted with unusu- al beauty and a unique voice, not really a singing voice but one with the tal- ent and charm to put over a song. She was a woman who had the misfortune to be born into one of Eu- rope’s turbulent eras, who could have succumbed to the Nazis and returned to her native Germany from her early Hollywood suc- cesses. Leni Riefenstahl re- mained in Germany and made her much-acclaimed ‘Triumph of the Will’, the most powerful propaganda film ever produced, but suf- fered world-wide condem- nation, was jailed by the French after the Second World War and never made another film. Actress Dita Parlo, starred in ‘L’Ata- lante and Grand Illusion’, returned to Germany from the French Camp de Gurs where she had been in- terned as a German citizen, and her career fizzled. The Nazis had banned ‘Grand Illusion’, as they thought it unsuitable for Germans. Too pacifist! The list goes on. Not so Marlene. She married a young Czech production assistant, Rudolf Sieber, and had a daughter, Maria. They never divorced but lived apart as friends for the next four decades. She was cast by Josef van Sternberg as Lola Lola, the seductive vamp in the classic ‘The Blue Angel’, with Emil Jannings as the besotted professor. She left Germany for Hollywood in 1930, leaving her husband and daughter behind and quickly rose to sweet- heart/femme fatale star- dom. One of the MGM writers of one of her most successful films, ‘Destry Rides Again’, was my men- tor, Henry Myers. But then anti-German sentiment threatened to tor- pedo Dietrich’s career. She received urgent entreaties and offers from Nazi agents and from Hitler himself to return to Germany but turned them down. Her films were banned in Ger- many. She became an ar- dent anti-fascist and filed for U.S. citizenship, an act considered traitorous by the German government but endearing by the Amer- ican public. She joined the USO, and entertained American and Allied troops on the front lines, giving of herself un- stintingly, while painfully aware that her actions could endanger her mother and relatives in Berlin. In fact, when she returned to Berlin in 1960 she received a hostile reception from some residents. But others acclaimed her as she gave a concert to tumultuous ap- plause. Still, she vowed Dietrich – her song Accomplished actress lived through turbulent political era Acclaimed actress Marlene Diet- rich is the subject of ‘Marlene Di- etrich - Her Own Song’, directed by her grandson, J. David Riva. never to return to the city and finished her last days in Paris. She received the Medal of Freedom and was named Chevalier of the French Le- gion of Honor. Combining fascinating archival footage, never-be- fore-seen home movies, personal documents, and in- terviews with friends, rela- tives, fellow artists such as the late Hildegard Neff and Rosemary Clooney, and vet- erans from both sides of the war, the Dietrich film gives us a glimpse of an extraor- dinary life marked by polit- ical intrigue, passions, artis- tic struggles, disappoint- ments and triumphs and monumental integrity. Now, 10 years after her death, the government of Berlin, where she is buried, has made her an honorary citizen. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, September 1, 2002 www.durhamregion.com