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SAVE TODAY AT Carroll Home Improvements 905-686-2445 Roofing Windows Doors STOPSTOP DON’T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY City wants say on GO upgrades Pickering commuters should be heard: Pickles BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The city’s GO Train commuters deserve a say on changes to Toronto’s Union Station, say local councillors. Wider platforms, better ac- cess for people with disabilities and enhancements to the un- derground walkway system are some of the suggestions Picker- ing has for the City of Toronto and GO Transit in their reno- vation of the station. Thousands of people com- mute from Pickering to Toron- to every day, said Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles. “Someone who uses (the GO A.J. Groen/News Advertiser photo Hawaiian bunch PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Barbara Jaffray beams during a Hawaiian-themed night at Parkway Retirement Home featuring sun-drenched fashions, tropical heat and entertainment by the Harmony Show Band. Songs such as Don Ho’s perennial favourite ‘Tiny Bubbles’ were a favourite of the night. Waiting for the dough Rouge Valley hospital officials want details of health-care deal BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer AAJJAAXX ——Local hospital officials are pleased a new health care deal has been reached in Cana- da, but they want to know when they’ll start to see some relief. Hume Martin, president and chief executive officer of the Rouge Valley Health System, said he was meeting with inves- tigators from the Ontario Min- istry of Health and Long Term Care to discuss operating deficits this year at the Scarbor- ough and Ajax hospital sites just as the federal government was announcing the deal Wednesday. “But most of the funding is being directed at other areas of health care rather than hospital funding,” said Mr. Martin. Ottawa plans to spend $12 bil- lion more over five years in health transfers to the provinces, plus invest in a $16- billion, five-year reform fund for home care, primary health care and a new catastrophic drug plan. The federal government is ex- pected to start by injecting $2.5 billion in immediate help by this fiscal year ending March 31. Hospitals need help sooner rather than later, said Mr. Mar- tin. He pointed to a commitment from the ministry last November for an additional $300 million to address hospitals that find themselves in a deficit situation this year. But that won’t be enough funding, he said, as col- lectively, hospitals are facing al- most a $400-million shortfall. “That money won’t start to flow till March, we think,” Mr. Mar tin said. “And we’re not sure how much money we’ll receive, if any.” Rouge Valley is carrying over a $16-million deficit from last year and expects an $18-million over- run this year. It has entered into a financial and services agree- ment with the ministry to find savings by reducing overhead administration and operational expenses, finding clinical effi- ciencies and eliminating jobs. “We’re hoping by taking some strong action ourselves, it may help,” said Mr. Martin. Rouge Valley retained outside consultants, the Hay Group, to find potential savings at its sites. Its report identified $12 million in operating efficiencies. The hospital is a little more than halfway toward that goal, having found $7 million, said Mr. Mar- tin. The reduction in staff is under way, with Rouge Valley, which delivered eight clinical programs across its two sites, consolidat- ing them down to five by com- bining women and children ser- vices, medicine and emergency services and surgical and car- diac services. That resulted in the loss of 15 management positions, said Mr. Martin, adding the hospital hopes to minimize other job losses through redeployment, retraining and early retirements. ✦See PICKERING page 5 Finance committee proposes $10-million gift BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Some politicians are proposing to take $10 million out of a reg ional fund set up to guard against rainy days in order to bring some sunshine to local municipali- ties. “There is enough set aside in re- serves. The rate stabilization fund was set up to smooth ebbs and flows” in the tax rate, said Oshawa Councillor John Gray at a regional finance meeting Wednesday. Coun. Gray suggested the fund’s original purpose has been lost since it was set up in the mid-1990s. “What’s hap- pened over the years is it has grown exponentially to $40 million with an- other $4 million going in this year,” said Coun. Gray, who added later the fund has been used for “back- door capital projects” instead of its intended purpose. But Jim Clapp, the Region’s com- missioner of finance, says the coun- cillor’s math isn’t quite correct. He says the account has $40 million cur- rently plus $4 million surplus from 2002 for a total of $44 million. How- ever, he says, much of that money is already earmarked: • $20 million for homes for the aged; • $10 million proposed as down- payment on the new regional head- quarters if it is approved; • $3 million worked into the 2003 budget to offset the tax rate; • the proposed $10 million gift to municipalities. That would drain the account to $1 million, Mr. Clapp says. The Region’s Chief Administrative Officer, Garry Cubitt, said maintain- ing the fund is essential if the On- tario Works caseload rises again in the event of a recession. The number of cases has dropped substantially throughout the GTA in recent years but if they were to increase to levels of the mid-1990s, Durham’s share of GTA-pooled funds could rise sharply and the money in the fund would be needed, the CAO said. Mr. Cubitt added other regions have “tens of millions” set aside for these types of contingency purposes and Durham is not in a position to give its re- serves to the municipalities for their projects. Pickering Councillor Mark Hol- land says he believes the average $4 million to $5 million surplus the Re- gion has been seeing annually in re- cent years should amply cover any unexpected social service costs. As well, he adds, the Region has thou- sands of dollars more in reserve ac- counts for other specific purposes that could be drawn on if there’s a serious funding shortfall. Although the Region has $350 mil- lion in reserve funds, a large portion of those are water and sewer re- serves or development charge re- serves and $220 million of those are already committed, says Mr. Clapp. Those reserves could not be used for social service needs. Coun. Holland added an amend- ment to Coun. Gray’s motion that suggests the funding be used for re- g ional projects, within each area municipality, that have not been al- located funding at the regional level. Later, he said in Pickering, there is an urgent need to widen Brock Road and to address pedestrian safety on Kingston Road. “I am desperate to have those projects done,” said Coun. Holland, noting each munici- pal government is in a good position to determine which regional projects are a high priority for them. Meanwhile, the Pickering council- lor has spearheaded a request from the Rouge Valley Pickering and Ajax hospital for a $3.5 million contribu- tion from the Region. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology has also asked for $10 million from the Region. If the hospital and uni- versity requests are approved, the rate stabilization fund may have been one avenue of funding those projects without a tax increase. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 9, 2003 www.durhamregion.com PORT PERRY ON. 905-985-4888 888-29-HERON Licence #C000011. Baagwating Community Assn. Must be 19 years of age or older. We have a winner. 9:00am OPENING 9:00am OPENING 9:00am OPENING Monday - Thursday NEW NEW NEW 24 Hour Weekends 195 WESTNEY RD. (South of 401), AJAX (905) 427-6796 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, WARRANTY APPROVED RADIATOR FLUSH & FILL SPECIAL $39.95 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL CANNOT COMBINE COUPON WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. from Ask for your VIP oil change card OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 31, 2003 How long has it been? $19 from COUPON EXPIRES MARCH 31, 2003 OIL & FILTER CHANGE Includes 21 PT. 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Mrs. Somnath, who is married to Mrs. Raghunauth’s brother, said she was “like a sister” to her. “Did Geeta ever talk to you about suicide or hurting her- self?” prosecutor Frank Gior- dano asked. “No,” she answered. During their lunch conversa- tion two days before Mrs. Raghunauth died, Mrs. Som- nath said, they discussed their plans for Mother’s Day. Mrs. Raghunauth was going to have a family portrait taken with her husband and their son on Mother’s Day, and later visit her father in the hospital, the wit- ness said. Instead, she was found dead on the bathroom floor in her Beaton Way residence Moth- er’s Day afternoon. Ms. Somnath testified she spoke to Mrs. Raghunauth on the phone at about 10 a.m. that day, and nothing seemed wrong. “She was happy,” Ms. Som- nath told the jury. Doubt was cast on Ms. Som- nath’s conversation with Mrs. Raghunauth during cross-exam- ination by defence counsel Donna Kellway. Ms. Kellway confronted the witness with conflicting prior testimony, given during a pre- liminary hearing in 2001. At that time, Ms. Somnath said she had not talked to Mrs. Raghunauth on Mother’s Day. “I’m going to suggest to you, ma’am, that you never spoke to Geeta on Mother’s Day,” Ms. Kellway said. Ms. Somnath insisted she did talk to her sister-in-law that morning and was “nervous” when she testified earlier. In other evidence, Mrs. Som- nath said Mrs. Raghunauth was often sick with unusual symp- toms, such as drowsiness, in the months before she died. “She was sick about four or five times. 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Moira Alley received an indi- vidual volunteer award at the City of Picker- ing’s annual Civic Awards Monday, Jan. 27 in recognition of her service to the Canadian Cancer Society. The News Ad- vertiser regrets the error. Find Serenity at home PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––A local group that helps individu- als deal with ad- diction meets here Friday. The Serenity Group meets every Fe b. 14 at 8 p.m. for a 12- step recovery program at Bay- fair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with all types of ad- dictions, includ- ing co-depen- dency. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. OVERT seeks volunteers Volunteer force focuses on search and rescue DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team is seek- ing new recruits. The group, a dedicated ground search and rescue team based in Durham Region, will hold an infor- mation session on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Hwy. 2 and Regional Road 57 in Bowmanville. OVERT is seeking recruits who are over 20 years old, physically ca- pable and able to pass a criminal background check. Applicants are asked to take a re- sume to the information session. For more information on the or- ganization, call 905-404-2889. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——Safety is the top priority at the Picker- ing Nuclear Generating Station and it shouldn’t be compromised by “inappro- priate behaviours”. That’s the message workers on the laid-up ‘A’ side nuclear reactors have received following meetings between managers and staff, Ontario Power Gen- eration spokesman John Earl said Friday. The message came fol- lowing claims some work wasn’t being done properly or was being compromised in the rush to have the first reactor back in service and producing electricity by this summer. “The schedule should never compromise the safe- ty,” Mr. Earl said in an in- terview. “That’s not what we’re trying to say to staff.” The first reactor on the ‘A’ side, Unit 4, was origi- nally scheduled to be pro- ducing power at least a year ago. But delays and cost overruns have pushed the project back. When the return to ser- vice was first announced in 1998, the cost was pegged at $800 million. However, its budget is now about $2.5 billion. “We want it back to be safe and reliable. We’re say- ing to staff safety is the pri- ority. The schedule isn’t a priority,” Mr. Earl stated, adding during meetings staff were told “don’t feel there’s a need to do any- thing to schedule. 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To ronto is considering leasing Union Station to private development con- sortium Union Pearson Group Inc., which propos- es at least $115 million in renovations. Recently, a number of questions have been raised about the bidding process for the deal, said Coun. Pickles at Monday’s council meeting. There is a lot of speculation many of the enhancements needed to keep up with a growing ridership won’t be includ- ed in the plan, he said. “It’s already congested and crowded,” Coun. Pick- les said. “It’s important this council send a message to the City of Toronto and GO Transit we won’t ac- cept anything less.” Wa rd 1 Regional Coun- cillor Maurice Brenner said it’s important to re- spect another municipali- ty ’s right to make deci- sions about its own assets. But in this case, the ser- vice’s users must be con- sulted, he said. Coun. Pickles’ motion, which passed unanimous- ly Monday night, calls for any changes to Union Sta- tion to enhance its use and not “disadvantage com- muters”. Improvements should provide better access for persons with disabilities as set out by the Ontari- ans with Disabilities Act, and platforms at Union Station should be widened as well. “They are too narrow now, and will become more crowded once the number of passengers doubles as GO Transit predicts will occur within the next decade,” read the motion. 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The 18-year-old's pugilistic tal- ents have paved the way for two na- tional titles at the intermediate level in the previous two years. Ear- lier this month, she made the move up into the senior category at the nationals in Montreal. Not missing a beat, she entered the 66-kilogram welterweight division and earned a bye into the final against British Columbia boxer Shannah Hook. Wanting to take out her western opponent as quickly as possible, Beaulieu went to work from the opening bell, landing numerous point-producing punches and earning a standing eight count in the first round. By the second of the three-round bout, it was all over. The point spread had reached 15 , which meant the fight was stopped, and the match awarded to Beaulieu. The step into the senior ranks and the work that accompanied it for Beaulieu seems well worth the trouble now. She recalls working three jobs, while also training at the Liverpool Boxing Club in west Pickering under the auspices of boxing coach Preston Roberts in preparation for nationals. That was just the beginning. As part of that training, she entered the ring against older and more ex- perienced opponents last summer, including Jen Smith, of Sarnia, a world champion who's one of Cana- da's best boxers. Although she failed to win any of her four bouts in the summer, not to mention being tired and ex- hausted from the her activities both inside and outside the ring, Beaulieu believes the work and dedication prepared her well for her time at the Canadian champi- onships. After six years and more than 25 bouts and countless hours of train- ing, Beaulieu has made it to the pinnacle of ring success, the na- tional team. As such, she'll accom- pany the club of both male and fe- male boxers to competitions throughout the world in the months to come. It didn't come easily, though. In fact, in her early days in the sport with a club in Oshawa, she was dis- couraged after winning only one of five bouts. She took a year off, but later resumed the sport in Picker- ing at the Liverpool club. She's glad, however, she came back and stuck with it. "I'm so determined now to suc- ceed because of how far I've come.” Impressive punches for women and sport AAll RRiivveetttt ss pp oo rr tt ss ee dd ii tt oo rr arivett@durhamregion.com P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 9, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Region must protect its reserves Stabilization fund must be maintained for rainy day The Durham Region finance committee decided it wants to give Durham municipalities a tasty $10-mil- lion gift, straight from the Region's own rate-stabiliza- tion reserve fund. Thankfully, the proposition might get some sober second thought at regional council Wednesday. The whole idea came as a bolt out of the blue to Region chief administrative officer Garry Cubitt and Region com- missioner of finance Jim Clapp, who expressed shock. Mr. Cubitt said the money would be needed in the event of a recession when the Region's share of payments for On- tario Works caseloads inevitably rises. Mr. Clapp said if councillors vote to take the $10 million out of the fund, re- serves will drop to $1 million. Both scenarios are worrisome for taxpayers. Oshawa Councillor John Gray, who chairs the Region fi- nance committee, pushed forward the $10-million motion and was backed by fellow committee member and Pickering Councillor Mark Holland. The pair make the case the $10 million won't be missed at the Region but will be a boon to each municipality, which would receive a proportionate share of the cash. But what the councillors are missing is the need to main- tain reserves for any number of projects and concerns that arise. It really is similar to a pay-me-now or pay-me-later proposition. As Mr. Cubitt pointed out, other regions have "tens of millions" set aside in rate-stabilization funds for the inevitable rainy day. The more the Region sets aside, the better prepared it is to contribute to such projects as re- quests for funding from the new university or pleas for cash from hospitals desperate to make improvements to serve the people of Durham. Draining away the reserves for municipal use, while it may work well for short-term gain, could lead to long-term pain. Do we want to be desperately in need of funds, and face large regional tax increases, should we come up short in our reserves? Do we want a bare cupboard when well-intentioned groups come forward in need of cash they may not be able to get anywhere else but at the Region? The decision to clean out our rate-stabilization reserves doesn't augur well for our future needs. All regional councillors will have a chance to consider this $10-million recommendation at an upcoming council meet- ing. They should keep the money in the rate-stabilization fund where it belongs. Lawful owners of guns the wrong focus of our judicial system TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: It is unfortunate the judicial system, rather than enforcing the laws already in place, tends to let technicalities and just plain liberalism allow violators to escape punishment. A vocal minority blames lawful own- ers of weapons and manufacturers of these weapons for the violations by the criminal individuals in our society. Nowhere do I see these same liberals blaming the manufacturers and owners of automobiles, knives, baseball bats (smokers), etc., for the injuries and deaths dealt by these weapons. Yet, there are more injuries and deaths caused by the illegal use of these items. It is time the silent majority in our so- ciety raises its voices to say enough is enough! In 1933 in Germany, Adolf Hitler required the registration of all guns and then proceeded to confiscate them all but his fellow travellers. Do we want this to happen here? It's time we stood up and let the legis- lators know how we feel. 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Denture Clinic PICKERING TOWN CENTRE (LOWER LEVEL) 420-5020 •Toll Free 1-800-661-5020 *© July, 1992 FREE CONSULTATION TO ADVERTISE IN THE HEALTH & BEAUTY FEATURE CONTACT MARILYN BROPHY AT 905-683-5110 • Stand when you are talking on the telephone. Use a headset, cordless or cell phone if needed. • Get up every 20 minutes to an hour and walk around. (Set an alarm if you need to remind yourself). If you really can’t get up, change your position in your chair or take a deep breath. • Speak to people in your office in person and give them documents yourself instead of calling them on phone or sending them an e-mail. • If you commute to your office via mass transportation, get off the bus or subway a few blocks early and walk the rest of the way to your office home. If you drive, park further away from the door. • Ta ke the stairs instead of the elevator whenever you can. Or get off the elevator a few floors early and climb the stairs the rest of the way. You can also use the restroom on a different floor and take the stairs to get there. • Brainstorm ideas with a co-worker while taking a walk. Get In Shape While On the Job It’s easy to fall into the routine of just just sitting at your computer all day, calling or e-mailing colleagues who are down the hall and ordering in lunch. And after work you have to drop off dry cleaning, make dinner and do the laundry. All that leaves little time to care of you. No matter how hectic your daily schedule may be, you should incorporate exercise into your lifestyle. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon cancer and other diseases. It also improves y our well-being by helping you manage stress, reduce your anxiety and promote better sleep. You can get the benefits of exercise even if you are low on time. These easy tips will help you add fitness to your workday in sneaky but simple ways. • Use half your lunch break to go for a walk. Or, instead of getting your lunch delivered, go and pick it up. NO MATTER HOW HECTIC your daily schedule may be, you should incorporate exercise into your lifestyle. Winter Tips for Your Workout Just because its cold outside doesn’t mean you have to stop your outdoor workout regimen. Here’s some tips on how to exercise properly in the winter. • Be prepared for outdoor workouts by dressing in layers to create better insulation. The first layer next to your skin should be lightweight and snug. The next layer, the insulation layer, should be heavyweight wool or fleece. The third layer can be of light nylon or anything that will protect you against the wind, rain or snow. Don’t overdress — dress so that you are slightly chilled when you first step outside because as you start exercising you’ll quickly wa rm up. Keep your head, hands and feet warm since these areas lose heat the quickest. • Move your workout to midday if you prefer to exercise in the sun. And remember, you are still susceptible to sun damage in the cold. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, moisturizer and lip balm. • Be careful on wet or icy roads and wear reflective clothing at night. • Drink water before, during and after exercising to prevent dehydration. When exercising in the cold, you have to increase how much you drink because your body is losing lots of heat. • If you must work out indoors, vary your activities so you don’t get bored. Try squash, racquetball, aerobics or yoga. You can work out on the bike or treadmill on other days. You can also try exercise videos, a jump rope or dancing to music — anything that will get you moving. FIBROMYALGIA? If you suffer from FIBROMYALGIA or CHRONIC FATIGUE then attending this free workshop may be the most important thing you do this year. It can show you an amazing new way to get immediate and lasting relief from many fibromyalgia symptoms. You will discover what the true cause of these conditions are, and how a natural pro- cedure is giving sufferers their “lives back” - with miraculous results for many. Dr Allen Turner, whose methods have been featured on the Dini Petty Show, National News and Canada AM will present a free workshop on February 13, 2003 at 9:00 am at the Stouffville Chiropractic Health Centre. Call (905) 640-4440 for reservations. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 9, 2003 www.durhamregion.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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This reality can have devastating consequences that are often invisible and imperceptible to the wearer of a worn-out denture. Here is a short list of the most harmful possible effects suffered by wearers of prothesis more than five years old: • softening of the tissues • painful irritated tissues • more labourious chewing and difficult digestion • headaches, earaches, neck pain and joint problems • sagging mouth, point chin & prematurely old face • accelerated resorption of the bone and this is only a partial list! Ve ry few people maintain their prosthesis properly. Some even neglect to remove it for the night. Don’t take chances with your health! See your denturist annually. When was the last time you saw your denturist? Pickering Denture Clinic offers free consultations. For more information call Andre Maragh, (Denturist) at 905-420-2652, located at the Loblaws Market, 1792 Liverpool Rd. Pickering. 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Regardless of the situation - heart attack, crime scene or acci- dent - paramedics typically enter a scene of turmoil when they reach a call. “Generally, patients are terri- fied. It’s frightening. They are likely experiencing the worst event of their life. We try to bring calm and reassurance to the moment,” says Advance Care Paramedic Jodi Dockman. “It’s the paramedic’s job to bring order to chaos,” colleague Ron Sistermans adds. With nine stations scattered throughout the region, a fleet of 41 ambulances and other EMS vehi- cles and a temporary headquar- ters in a commercial plaza in Ajax, one of the region’s most vital ser- vices will be moving to a new home in Whitby, with construction of a new headquarters in Whitby scheduled to begin this year. With an average of 52,000 calls each year - a rate that has increased 12 per cent annually - average EMS re- sponse time is 8.5 minutes from dispatch. Depending on the call and training - there are two levels of paramedic, primary and ad- vanced care - paramedics perform a split-second assessment of a pa- tient’s condition and can provide a range of life-saving medical treat- ment. Durham EMS boosts its service this month with the addition of four Ford Expedition ‘Rapid Re- sponse’ vehicles to its fleet, which will patrol “hot zones” in the re- gion with the intent of reducing re- sponse time to emergencies. Left, advanced care paramedic Ron Sistermans draws medication from an ampoule during a training exercise. Top photo and above, Bruce Polley co-ordinates medical efforts as paramedics and firefighters move a woman from a car wreck in Courtice. Paramedics are asked to respond to life-threatening situations day in and day out, but maintain necessary calm in dealing with each situation. Above, Steve Rowland, advanced care paramedic, talks with dispatch on route to an emergency call. 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He grabbed the woman’s arm and de- manded she open the door and give him money. She began struggling with the suspect when a bystander noticed the commotion. The suspect fled when the bystander approached the victim. He was last seen running west toward Valley Farm Road to a possible waiting vehicle, described as a two-tone green/beige sports utility vehicle, police report. The suspect is described as dark- skinned, in his 20s, 5-foot-6, weighing 170 pounds, with a stocky build. He is described as wearing a green/beige winter jacket with a hood pulled over his head. Crime Stoppers pays cash for any in- formation leading to an arrest in a crim- inal incident. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court. 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With Oxford's personalized programs and low teacher-student ratio, your child will see results almost immediately. - Improved Confidence - Higher Self-Esteem Grade 1 - 12 Oxford's Little Readers® half day programs offer an enriched, individualized curriculum intro- ducing three to six year olds to reading, writing, math, music and French. Half Day Preschool www.oxfordlearning.com Recently, a parent brought me a sample essay she had written when she was in grade eight. We compared it to the work of her grade 8 son. The difference was amazing! Her essay contained no spelling or grammatical mistakes, was well organized with its ideas were clearly presented. Her son’s project wandered. It suffered from spelling, grammatical , and organizational mistakes. It was interwoven with passages which obviously he had copied from a text book. Thirty years had passed since his mother had been in Grade eight. What has happened? The answer can be found not only in whole-language reading programs which do not teach grammar or structure, but also with programs that encourage creative spelling and free form writing without editing or correcting mistakes. These disastrous mistakes have produced students who do not know the difference between a noun and a verb who cannot write or think clearly. Those of us over 40 years of age remember “English Grammar” classes with varying degrees of satisfaction or fear and loathing; however, not only did we learn the parts of speech, but during those classes we also learned to write and think, Our thoughts had to be expressed clearly. It was unacceptable merely to fill a page with writing and hand it in. Our teachers demanded excellence! We had to try our hardest. The result of those old programs was that we learned to express ourselves in writing. This clarified our thinking and improved our comprehension. This taught us to think, to integrate, to understand and to explain. WAIT! If that is true, then what about the claims made by the “progressive educators” of the day? They said that those “old style classes” were dull, mindless repetitions of memorized material that was completely divorced from the “new reality” of the child’s life. Starting about 40 years ago, “progressive educators” claimed that those classes were reductionistic and did not teach the “whole child.” They drummed structured classes right out of the school curriculum. I don’t want you to think that I completely endorse those old grammar classes. In fact, I think that they were not an overly effective method of teaching writing skills. Teaching writing should be an integral part every subject not simply reserved for a “grammar class”. Students should spend time writing in history, geography and science classes. Even math class in an opportunity of students to write! When a student can explain in writing what the math teacher is trying to teach, you can be sure that the students understands the principle. Writing is more important than memorizing formulas or equations! When a student is capable of clearly explaining a concept in writing, that student has demonstrated that he/she will not have to memorize it. For example, in history class, if we crammed less “stuff” into our students heads, such as dates, times, and names and asked them instead to understand integrate and explain the process (the reasons for the sequence of events, the probabilities of other Why Can’t Kids Write Anymore? MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand” E.H. - PLUS - • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed PICKERING 905-509-1722 401 KINGSTON RD. 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The force’s Sexual Assault Unit began its investigation Jan. 3 after one of the victims came forward, said Sergeant Paul Malik. The sex- assaults allegedly took place in Durham Region over 13 years be- tween 1969 and 1982. Police did not disclose the ac- cused’s relationship with the vic- tims, and said they were separate- ly assaulted. The man previously lived in Whitby and Pickering and investi- gators believe there may have been other victims over the years, said Sgt. Malik. “He was known to frequent places where there would be chil- dren,” said Sgt. Malik, such as a now-closed go-kart racetrack in north Whitby. Mr. Raedisch, who currently lives in Fort Myers Beach, faces six charges: three counts of gross inde- cency, two counts of indecent as- sault on a male and one of indecent assault on a female. The investigation continues, Sgt. Malik said, and police are taking steps to bring him back to Canada. Anyone with information about Mr. Raedisch can call the Sexual Assault Unit at 905-579-1520, ext. 5324, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 9, 2003 PAGE 14 A/P NNaammee DDrrooppppiinngg SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ KEITH GILLIGAN, STAFF REPORTER, 905-683-5110 EXT. 251 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., FEBRUARY 16, 2003 & 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Maria Naccarato 2. Tristan Forgie 3. Paulysha MeikleBASKIN ROB BI NSTHIRD BIRTHDAY Ali Stacey turned three Jan. 13 and shared her Tinkerbell cake with her Uncle Mike, who turned 25. Wishing Ali a happy birthday are Mommy, Daddy and Scott. 10TH BIRTHDAY Happy birthday wish- es went out to “our angel” Brittany Barton, as she turned 10 Dec. 30. Happy double digits with love from Mom, Dad and Bryan. FIRST BIRTHDAY “Party time! Lauren Noelle Anthony celebrat- ed her first birthday Dec. 25. You were our extra special Christmas gift and will surely continue to be a blessing to our fami- ly forever. You add so much love and laughter to our lives. Love and kisses from Mama, Dada and Chrissy.” SIXTH BIRTHDAY Jason Wise turned six Jan. 14 and celebrated with a bowling party. Happy birthday to “our special boy. Love from Mom, Dad, Ty, Nat and Nana.” FIFTH BIRTHDAY “Five years ago, on Jan. 19, this precious gift was given to us. Happy birthday Nyal Higgins. From Mom Sandra, Dad Nyron (in Bosnia peace- keeping), sister Janique, brother Dwayne, your un- cles, aunties, grandfa- thers, Great-Grandmoth- er and Grandmother Esmie. Love and blessings from us all of us.” FIFTH BIRTHDAY Happy fifth birthday Feb. 1 to Sabrina. “You’re such a big girl now! Love from Mom, Dad, sisters Olivia and Melissa, and all the pets.” 59TH BIRTHDAY “To Joanne Guerrieri, who turned 59 Jan. 10. To a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who is always full of love and smiles. Happy birthday and love always from your husband, children and grandchildren.” NINTH BIRTHDAY “A happy birthday goes out to a princess in the Meikle household. Paulysha Meikle turned nine Jan. 23. We’ve been blessed to have a won- derful girl like you and we’re so proud of your beautiful personality. Lots of love, blessings and kisses from Mom, Dad and sisters Shaniqua and Chauntae.” FOURTH BIRTHDAY Motaz turned four Jan. 20. “You’re growing up so fast! Happy birthday and lots of hugs and kisses from Daddy, Mommy, and sister Oala. We love you.” FIFTH BIRTHDAY Happy fifth birthday Feb. 5 to “a very special girl, Maria Naccarato. Lots of love from Nonno, Nanna, Mommy and all your aunts and uncles.” 13TH BIRTHDAY On Feb. 9, Josh Billinger becomes an offi- cial teenager! He’s grown from ‘my little baldie’ into a “handsome, hockey- playing blue-eyed boy. Josh, continue to strive for the best and use your talents well. Happy 13th birthday. Love from your family, friends and all the girls that keep calling.” FIRST BIRTHDAY On Feb. 3, Rachel Morgan Ross celebrated her first birthday. “We can’t believe it’s been a year already since you came into our lives. Al- ways happy, smiling and making friends every- where you go! Hope you enjoy your birthday party. Love and best wishes from Mommy, Daddy and doggy Critter too.” SIXTH BIRTHDAY Feb. 13 is a special day for Cole, as he turns six. “Happy birthday Cole! Love always, from Aman- da, Mom and Dad.” FIRST BIRTHDAY “We wish you so much, little one. But most of all we wish you to be your own true self. To take all the gifts that you were born with and make of them marvels of beau- ty and ingenuity and as- tonishment. Happy first birthday Jan. 24 to our lit- tle angel Gabrielle. From Mom and Dad.” FIRST BIRTHDAY “Our angel Bryleigh Hannah Littlejohn turned one Jan. 17. Mommy (Cheryl Dyson), Daddy (Frank Littlejohn), Grand- ma Dyson and Uncle Bill wished her a great day. She celebrated her birth- day with all her friends from Daddy’s hockey team in Queensbury, New York.” FOURTH BIRTHDAY “On Jan. 21, Tristan Forgie turned four. You’re turning into such a big boy. We love you so much and hope you have a wonderful birthday. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from Mommy, Daddy and Liam.” EIGHTH BIRTHDAY “Who’s funny and sweet, with a heart of gold? It’s Rachel Elise, our adorable eight-year- old. Big hugs and giant kiss- es Jan. 28. Love from Mom, Dad and Wesley.” THIRD BIRTHDAY Michael Marro turned three Jan. 24. Happy birth- day and love from Nana, Al, Mommy, Daddy, brother Jordan and sister Nicole. EIGHTH BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to Tr avis, eight Jan. 16. “Our little goalie is turning eight, Now it’s time to cele- brate! Hockey’s his life — we knew it would be, All of his games, so thrilling to see. The Wall he’s called by his hockey team, ‘Stack the pads’ we hear them scream. But for his parents look- ing on, They’re just proud The Wall’s their son!” Happy birthday to Travie Q., with love, from Mommy, Daddy and Michaela. NINTH BIRTHDAY Wishing Hana a happy ninth birthday Jan. 18. “To a very special girl, we send lots of love and kiss- es. Love from Baba, Mom, Ali, Nadia, Adam and Dixie.” THIRD BIRTHDAY “A happy third birthday went out to Leeah Mar- lene Machado Jan. 13. We can’t believe you’re al- ready three. You’re grow- ing up so fast, so fast. We love you so much ‘Bea’. All our love, Mommy and Daddy. 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Ontario Volkswagen Dealers, 97.3 EZ Rock and Metroland newspapers present a chance to win a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. To enter, simply drop off a completed ballot below at the feature area on the 600 level, South MTCC or AutoShow office, Room 201. Or enter online at www.metroland.com. Listen to 97.3 EZ Rock on Monday, February 24 at 7:10am as Mike and Christine make the Grand Prize draw! And don’t forget to watch for a special AutoShow section in your Metroland community newspaper on February 11-14. EZ WIN A NEW BEETLE First Name: Last Name: Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Your Email: Mail to: Metroland Corporate Sales,10 Tempo Avenue,Willowdale, ON M2H 2N8. For full contest details, please visit www.metroland.com www.durhamc.on.ca New! Dispute Resolution Certificate In this intensive program of study you will learn negotiations, mediation, alternative dispute resolution and general conflict management for professionals. Our pro- gram is 120 hours of study through a combination of five weekend workshops and online independent study modules. March 8 – June 8, 2003 Course Code: DR 1350 Fee: $2,175 For more information, please contact Jan Burnett at 905-721-3111, ext. 2496 Register by: Phone 905-721-3000 or in person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Registration Office. Please use the course code when registering. Durham College Continuous Learning First aid kits offered to residents during heart and stroke month DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The month of Feb- ruary has the Durham Region Branch of St. John Ambulance supporting Heart and Stroke Month. And to show its heart is in the right place, the time-hon- oured organization is offering 10 per cent off the price of any first aid kit. Ranging in size and price from wallet-size kits for a couple of dollars to sports first aid kits that include splints and cold compresses for $45, there are several to choose from. Depend- ing on the type of use - home, of- fice, cottage, car, boat or even key ring with disposable one-way valve CPR mask, wipes and gloves - there is a first aid kit for any situation. A $2-compact first aid kit, for example, is so light and compact that it can be tucked into a back- pack or simply looped onto a belt. Contained inside are all the materials necessary to tend to small and medium-sized wounds. For more information call 905-434-7800. Mayors served up for breakfast AAJJAAXX ——Learn about the state of Ajax and Pickering over breakfast this month. The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade presents its annual mayors’ address Friday, Feb. 21 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Annandale Golf and Curling Club. Guest speakers are Ajax Mayor Steve Parish and Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs. Registration is at 7:30 a.m., with a full buffet breakfast from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Presentations and a question- and-answer period follow from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 plus GST for members and $35 plus GST for non- members. For more information, call the board office at 905-686-0883. Annandale is on Church Street in Ajax, just north of Bayly Street. Our kids are our future and we want to help make it bright! ✩ For further information on Community Newspapers in Education call: Metroland Durham Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt 905-579-4400 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, February 9, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Denture Clinic Professional Arts Hunt St. Bayly St.Monarch Ave.Harwood Ave.Bill Callander D.D. 282 Monarch Ave., Unit 25 Ajax, Ontario L1S 2G6 905-686-2412 DON’T MOVE....IMPROVE! STEVE SMITH CARPENTRY LTD 905-427-7400 Complete Remodelling & Improvement Service BARS & CABINETRY Licensed & Insured Service Durham Since 1979 DON’T MOVE....IMPROVE! 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The member of the Liverpool Boxing Club in Pickering won the bout after opening up a 15-point lead in the second of the sched- uled three-round amateur fight. The referees thus stopped the match, giving the decision to the Pickering boxer. In the first round, Hook took a standing eight count. Beaulieu said her strategy was to get busy in the early going, ag- gressively taking the match to her opponent. “Going into the championship bout, I was bound and deter- mined that I didn’t want it to go two rounds, so I was out for blood, so to speak,” she said. Beaulieu received a bye into the championship round. Preston Roberts, head coach at the Liverpool club, was im- pressed with his star pupil’s ef- fort. “I thought she did excellent. She had trained really hard,” he said. Beaulieu wasn’t the only club member at the Canadians. Tara Willoughby, of Pickering, lost by a 15-point spread to Nathalie La- combe of Quebec in the semifi- nals of the senior female 48-kilo- gram featherweight class. La- combe went on to capture the championship. A summer of intense training as well as being tested in a series of tough matches helped her pre- pare, said Beaulieu. She had four bouts, losing each one, including a match against Jen Smith of Sarnia, who’s one of Canada’s top female boxers. “Preston put me in a lot of dif- ficult matches to get me ready for the nationals. I was physical- ly and mentally exhausted in the summer but he insisted I do it for the experience,” she said. As champ, Beaulieu is now a member of the national team and will travel with the Canadian club to international competi- tions this year. She doesn’t, how- ever, know when she’ll get her first chance to box on the world stage. “I’m so determined to succeed because of how far I’ve come,” said Beaulieu, who has been in boxing for the past six years and has stepped into the ring 25 times. ••• Roberts is high on another one in his stable of boxers. Marlon Barrington, a 6-foot-2, 172-pound middleweight, heads to Sarnia Feb. 20 for the 2003 Canadian Na- tional Junior Boxing Champi- onships. The 15-year-old has had nine bouts so far in his young career, and will have one more today (Sunday) in Peterborough. Roberts believes his young boxer will make an impact at the national showcase. “I think his chances are good, the way he’s training right now,” he said. “Some of the technique he has, he will not embarrass himself, let’s put it that way.” News Advertiser file photo Amanda Beaulieu, 18, of Pickering, captured the title in her 66-kilogram weight class at the recent 2003 Canadian Na- tional Senior Boxing Championships in Montreal. She was a two-time champion at the intermediate level the previous two years. Durham special Olympians glitter at Winter Games Figure skaters, speed skaters, skiers combine for 30 medals in Barrie DDUURRHHAAMM ——Area athletes skated and skied their way to multiple medals while competing at the Ontario Special Olympic Winter Games in Barrie Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. Athletes with Durham West Special Sports — which encom- passes the Ajax Rising Stars fig- ure skating club, the Durham West Gliders Speedskating Club and the Durham West Ski Pack Nordic ski club — earned 30 medals, including six gold. The games attracted a number of athletes from across the province. Debbie May, president and founder of the Rising Stars, noted it was an exciting competi- tion for everyone involved with the club. “They did incredibly well at provincials. Each and every one of them had the skate of their lives,” said May. Eleven Rising Stars skaters qualified for the games, with nine returning with medals. Ashley May, of Ajax, led the way with three, including gold in level 2 solo dance and level 2 pairs, with partner Mathieu Servant. She also skated to silver in level 3 free skate. Servant, of Pickering, also won gold in the level 3 free skate. Erin Rynberk, of Ajax, glided to gold in the level 5 free skate, Annie Strain, of Toronto, earned silver in the level 1 solo dance and was the bronze medallist in the level 2 free skate, and Whit- by’s Catherine Partlow was the silver medallist in the level 2 free skate. She also won bronze in the level 1 solo dance. In addition, Alexander Graves, of Pickering, captured silver in the men’s level 2 free skate, Niki Mitchell, of Ajax, won silver in the level 1 free skate, Karen In- wood, of Whitby, and Alecia Smith, of Uxbridge, tied for the bronze medal in the level 1 free skate, and Tracy Muro, of Picker- ing, finished fourth in the level 1 free skate. Kris Fiset, of Toronto, was fifth in the same event. Meanwhile, the speed skaters, who train with the Rising Stars at the Ajax Community Centre, sent two skaters to the meet, re- turning with six medals. Blake Feetham, of Pickering, skated to silver in the 500 metres and the relay. He won bronze in the 333m and in the 1,000m. Matthew Tataryn, of Ajax, was the gold medallist in the 500m and skated to silver in the 100m. The ski team, which trains at Rotary Park in Ajax and at Dag- mar Ski Resort, finished the provincials with 10 medals. Andrea Bartal, of Whitby, cap- tured three medals, including gold in the 4-x-1,000 relay, silver in the 1K event and bronze in the 500m. Darren Forbes, of Whitby, won silver in the 1K, 500 metre and 3- x-1K events. He was also the bronze medallist in the 100m. Jennifer Trochanowska, of Pickering, won bronze in the 1K, 500m and 100m events. EERRIINN RRYYNNBBEERRKK Figure skating gold. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——The Pickering petite ‘C’ team was sporting silver upon its return from the Waterloo Win- terfest Ringette Tournament. Facing London in the champi- onship final, the girls overcame an early deficit to get within two goals at 6-4, but went on to lose 10-5. Samantha Dawe and Laura Brighton, with two each, and Meghan Donnan scored for Picker- ing, with two assists to Dawe and another to Amy Gmataore. The petites opened the tourney against the same London squad by losing 8-1. Dawe had the marker on a feed from Brighton and Jazmin Ve rgera. In Game 2, the offence was on fire as Pickering rolled up a 14-5 victory over Kitchener. Brighton led the way with five goals and two assists, while Dawe was hot as well, scoring three and helping on just as many. Donnan, with a hat trick, Anna Mulgrew with two, and Leigha Johnston rounded out the scoring. Drawing assists were Re- becca Legere and Caitlin Sebert, with three, Johnston with two, Mulgrew, and Donnan. In a must-win game with a trip to the final on the line, Pickering ral- lied for a 6-4 victory over Waterloo. After falling behind 2-0, Brighton, unassisted, and Johnston from Donnan got the petites on the board. In the second, Brighton’s second of the game, from Katie- Lee Ross, pulled Pickering to with- in one, before Mulgrew tied it up. Brighton fired two more to end the scoring, with assists to Johnston and Mulgrew. Also contributing to the team’s success were Jamie-Lee Ross and Megan McRae. P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 9, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 5959 Anderson St. (at Hwy 7 in new medical centre) 905-655-0611 Brooklin 1822 Whites Rd (Amberlea Plaza) 905-426-PACE Opening Feb. 17/03 Pickering 85 Kingston Rd. E. 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The final featured Pickering against Guelph with the result in doubt right to the end. Guelph came out strong with Pickering racking up numerous penalty minutes. Despite the pressure, Pickering kept its com- posure and focus, eventually shifting the momentum in its favour. Picker- ing tied the game 7-7 with just over a minute left in the game and the win- ning goal came with 44 seconds on the clock for the 8-7 victory. The Pickering petites chalked up 26 goals and 32 assists in the tourna- ment. Pickering opened the event against Mississauga, a team Picker- ing hasn’t beat all season. In this game, however, the local petites were at their best in a well-deserved 5-4 victory. In the next game, Pickering dropped a 5-4 decision to Guelph be- fore bouncing back in Game 3 for a solid 8-2 win over host Waterloo, thereby setting up a re- match against Guelph in the final. Team members are Tiffany Allen, Chelsea Bar- bosa, Kelsey Fran, Ashley Gaudet, Cassidy Holt, Shannon Sauve, Keri Shanks, Maddy Snowden, Laura Taglioni, Sarah Thomson, Patricia Tillert and Hillary Trentadue. Petites score last-minute win to clinch Waterloo tourneyPickering squad rings up silver at tournament Career Training500 CLASS A, D, AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham Col- lege Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- 721-3340. Careers505 BROKER/CSR,Durham's lar- gest insurance brokerage, re- quires dynamic person to join our team, as a personnel lines CSR. Must R.I.B.O. licensed, Fax resume to 905-427-4615 Attention Laura. COMPUTER COURSES at Durham College. MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS EN- GINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, ORACLE DATABASE, BUSI- NESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST, CCNA, A+, IC3, MCSA. Chang- ing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. 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Duties include assembly of mechanical, electrical, and electronic sub assemblies compliant with quality control procedures. Assembly Technician Ideal candidate has an electro-mechanical college diploma or a strong electrical and/or mechanical background with excellent inter- personal skills. Please email your resume to mkube@buskro.com or fax 905-839-6023 MPP, a newly acquired subsidiary of ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc., is a leading supplier of high quality, micro-precision injection moulded components and tooling to a diverse number of leading companies in the automotive, electronics and consumer products areas. Opportunities presently exist for the following professional to join their team in Bowmanville. ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER • Handle new projects from the quotation stage through to production. • Prepare quotations. • Coordinate the design, build and testing of new moulds. • Work with production in turnover and maintenance of injection moulds. • Post secondary education in Mechanical Engineering coupled with at least 5 years design experience in injection moulding industry, a must. Complete details available on the ATS web site, Careers section. For immediat e consideration, apply on line at: www.jobsats.com QUALITY INSPECTORS Contract Opportunity, 30-day minimum, Shift Work, Overtime Required, positions in the London (West) through to the Oshawa (East)areas. Applicants must have experience in an automotive / manufacturing environment performing quality inspection, technician or materials management functions. Post secondary training in quality, engineering, or related field is an asset. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and leadership abilities.Transportation is required. The PIC Group appreciates your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Please fax resumes to Recruiter @ 905-720-2778 or 1-877-806-2121 For More Information Please call 905-665-6752 or email: albionhills@on.aibn.com We Provide: • Late Model Equipment • Satellite Dispatch • Excellent Maintenance Program • 24 Hour Dispatch • Competitive Pay Package • Benefit Package • Weekly Pay-Direct Deposit • No NYC • No Slip Seating • Home Every Weekend We Require: • Valid AZ License • Clean Driving Abstract • Professional Attitude We are a Whitby, Ontario Based Carrier specializing in expedited service to and from the U.S. Albion Hills Industries Ltd. AZ HIGHWAY DRIVERS 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 509 Drivers 509 Drivers JOB FAIR A busy public golf course is seeking enthusiastic & energetic staff for the following areas: FOOD & BEVERAGE PRO SHOP GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Please apply in person Saturday, February 15 or February 22 between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Bushwood Golf Club 10905 Reesor Rd., Markham 510 General Help 510 General Help GolfOperations Starters, Marshals, Golf Services Staff, and Back Shop Staff Hospitality Cooks, Bartenders, Supervisors, Servers, Beverage Cart, Dishwashers, and Housekeeping Staff Turf Operations General Turf Labourers, Mechanics, and Horticulturists We will be holding an open house at Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club. Please drop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to submit your resume and meet some members of the management team. ClubLink is Canada’s largest owner, operator and developer of some of the finest Golf Clubs and Resorts that feature golf as their key amenity. We are gearing up for another great season of golf. If you are a high energy, service-oriented individual, we welcome you to join us in one of these dynamic full-time or part-time positions: If you can’t make it to this open house, please visit our web site and fill out an on-line application form. For property location information, please visit our web site at: www.clublink.ca. February 15th Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club Pickering, Ontario 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help COUPLES CAREER The COURT AT PRINGLE CREEK,a gracious seniors retirement residence is now accepting resumes for a live-in CO-MANAGER COUPLE in Whitby. This position requires a highly motivated mature couple with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to work in a team environment with seniors. Applicants should be people focused professionals with at least three years of management or supervisory experience. Salary includes health and dental benefits, housing and meals. If you possess these qualifications and are looking for a career with a dynamic growing company, please send your resume to: The Court at Pringle Creek 3975 Anderson Street Whitby, ON L1R 2Y8 ADVANTAGE PERSONNEL Professional AZ Drivers Full time positions. Ontario or U.S. runs also available. Singles & Teams. 2 Years Minimum Experience Clean Abstract/CVOR Call: 905-430-2120 Or visit us at: 605 Brock St. N., Unit #5 Whitby AZ DRIVERS City - Local & US Hwy • City Local Days & Afternoon shifts • Etobicoke Ont. to Detroit Michigan daily dedicated runs We Require • 2 years experience • Clean current abstract & CVOR • RCMP criminal search Please call or fax to: SST Personnel Inc. Tel: 416-255-1419 Fax: 416-255-1829 Toll Free: 1-866-377-0177 HERBAL MAGIC Weight Loss Clinic now hiring. Full-time positions available. 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DZ DRIVER We are currently looking for a driver with mini- mum two years experience. Driving for a major Transport company, you will be con- ducting City Pick-up/delivery duties, lifting involved. You will need to provide police search along with current driver's abstract/CVOR. This is a day position paying $15.00/hour. Please fax re- sume: 1-905-670-3815 or email: sdillon@bellnet.ca NOW HIRING Truck Drivers for march 2003. 20 new trucks being added to the fleet in flatbed & van (Long-haul) Di- visions. If you possess an AZ class license, a 2 year min. work experience & are looking for a stable & innovative com- pany to work for Please call 1- 800-255-4473 General Help510 $100/DAY Sell, deliver, occa- sionally install automotive batteries. Van provided. Good driving record. Monday-Fri- day. Apply Energized Battery, 855 Westney S. Ajax 90days2success Be your own boss. $500 part time/$3000 full time weekly. Full training provided. 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AZ DRIVERS,Local and hwy work, nights required. Recent abstract needed. Call (905)427-4608 between 9- 5pm weekdays. AZ/GZ DRIVERS needed for Pickering area, call 905-982– 1269, for more information BAKERY CLERKS required. Also meat & deli clerks. Ex- perience preferred. Fax re- sume to 905-430-0771. BREAKAWAY STAFFING So- lutions We are currently look- ing for the following position in Whitby: Experienced Certified Forklift/Cross Dock Operator. Long term placement position working the twilight shift (2:00am-10:30am) Monday- Friday. Experience in sorting freight and waybills for deliv- eries a definite asset. Paid weekly and direct deposit, po- lice search required. Fax your resume 905-670-3815 or email sdillon@bellnet.ca PICKERING CHILDCARE centre hiring full time ECE teacher and supply staff. Fax resume to 905- 831-9347. NO LAYOFFS!!! First 100 people interviewed! Whole- sale company has openings in Office/Sales/Warehouse. Call today, ask for Mary 905- 571-4738 CLEANERS, EXPERIENCED light and heavy duty cleaners required for the Ajax/Picker- ing, Oshawa and Bowmanville areas. Call George (905)571- 2716 (3pm-6pm) or after 6pm 1-800-786-7559 leave a mes- sage. CRUISE THE WORLD and get paid for it! $1,200 - $2,500 US/ month, free room/board. Inter- views 613-744-6209. DEPARTMENT STORE PRO- MOTIONS!Join our promo- tions team this fall! You will promote a major credit card for one of Canada's Leading Retailers. Excellent customer service skills and an outgoing manner are required. Posi- tions available in: Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and surrounding communities. Perm. FT/PT positions available. No ex- perience necessary. Everyone receives comprehensive training and a Guaranteed Hourly Wage. Average Earn- ings $12-$14 per hour. Start now and be eligible for our 'Special Bonuses' Call Today! 1-800-661-2118. PEOPLES TAXI Taxi drivers, mechanics and auto-body person needed immediately for fast-growing company. Male or female, part-time or full 905-427–7770 DO YOU LIKE CANDLES? PartyLite Gifts, Ltd., offers you an Opportunity to ear extra in- come while enjoying beautiful candles and accessories. You have the freedom to deter- mine your own income and hours. We offer excellent compensation. For more in- formation, Call Independent Consultant, Jennifer Kemp (905) 434-5124 EXPERIENCED FIRST COOKS & Experienced Wait Staff for Italian Cuisine. Flexible hours are a must. Fax resumes to: 905-430-0771 EXPERIENCED INCOME tax preparer needed for tax sea- son. Fax resume to Roberta (905)430-7094 or visit the of- fice: R & S Tax Service, 115 Brock St. S., Whitby. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. MANAGEMENT AND SALES positions open with previous experience. Also daycare and receptionist required. Apply within Body Boomers, 600 Grandview St. S. Oshawa. 905-725–2639 NO LAYOFFS, steady work, several people needed to work full and part time, own car a must, $400 per week to start, full training provided. To schedule interview call (905) 426–1849. PART-TIME CATTERY ASSIS- TANT. Experience working with cats an asset. Transpor- tation needed. Call (905)665– 1534. ENERGETIC, RELIABLE, self starter needed for a residential cleaning company. Vehicle required. Call Diane 905-655- 7563 HowsonHomeOrganiz- ers.com SUPERINTENDENT required for adult lifestyle apt. building located in Oshawa. Experi- ence required. Fax to: 416- 297-9499 TEACHER ASSISTANT,Cook, and Supply staff required for P.R.Y.D.E Learning Centre. Fax 905-427-8155. SHOP HELPERS required for Ajax based company, to ass- ist in all areas, including Paint Bay, Wash Bay, general maintenance and yard duties. Sandblasting and forklift skills would be an asset, but willing to train the right individuals. Must be reliable and able to work in a fast paced environ- ment. Benefits and uniforms provided. Fax resume to 905- 686-8546 THE FACIAL PLACE, 216 Brock St. S., Whitby requires Estheticians and Registered Massage Therapists. Call (905)668–8128 to arrange in- terview. THE PALACE EAST now hiring full & part time wait staff, door staff, shooter staff & short or- der cook. Apply in person at 947 Dillingham Rd., Pickering. THIRSTY MONK, busy pub in Oshawa NOW HIRING. Part & full-time experienced Servers and Bus Staff. Apply in person with resume to: 36 Athol St. E. Oshawa., after 11:30 am Fri- day, Monday & Tuesday. Salon & Spa Help514 HEALING CENTRE in down- town Whitby has a Healing room available. Reasonable rent. Please call Lyn (905)665–4775 for further in- formation. CREATIVE HAIR DESIGN in Brighton is seeking a full-time licensed Hairstylist who wants to be part of a rapidly growing dynamic team. Call (613) 475-0364 Tuesday-Sat- urday. HAIR STYLIST required full- time with experience for es- tablished salon, Classic Hair Care, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa. Minimum 2 years experience. Salary plus commission. Ask for Charlie or Laurie, (905)579-2525 RMT, NAIL TECHNICIAN, hairstylist Spacious loft ideal for RMT. Second level vented nail room, hairstylist with Clientele. To join our comfort- able atmosphere at Aquilibri- um. 905-404–9097 Skilled & Technical Help515 AJAX GM Dealer, requires li- censed bodyperson. Fax re- sume to: 905-686-5869. CABLE HARNESS MANUFAC- TURER requires Warehouse Manager, Production Assis- tant, and Quality Inspector. Recent related experience necessary. Email cwal- ton@10-10.com with resume and related references. CNC MACHINE Operator re- quired for Ajax Company, mould experience preferred, Moulding machine operators also required Fax resumes to 905-427-0137 to Email to ifno@rouen.ca DESIGNER for retail and offic- es, must have excellent A- CAD skills, Pickering . Fax re- sume to 905-837-1453 DESIGNER, for retail and of- fices, must have excellent a cad 2000 sills, Pickering. Fax resume to 905-837-1453 ELECTRICIANS Residential new home wiring. Full time, 905-579-4543. EXPERIENCED MECHANIC required for Chrysler dealer- ship in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. (905) 985–7354 EXPERIENCED PAINTERS re- quired. Minimum 5 yrs ex- perience. Durham area. Ex- cellent pay, piece work. Call (905)428–9037 GAS WATER HEATER install- er/helper required. Experience preferred. Fax resume to (905) 430-2894 or call (905) 430- 0108. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE tech. for general repair shop in Oshawa. Must be able to do all diagnostics and/or repair work. Qualified candidates will get $25.20/hr flat rate to start and benefits after 3 months. Call 905-433-0355 PLUMBERS or 3rd-5th year apprenticeship needed imme- diately full-time. Clean ab- stract required. Heating & drains an asset. Call 905-725- 7549 WELDER/FABRICATOR re- quired for growing, fast-paced Ajax based company. Stick, mig, tig, arc, plasma, blue- print reading, hand layout ex- perience required. AutoCAD or AutoSketch experience pre- ferred. Competitive wages, benefits and uniforms. Fax re- sume to 905-686-8546 WELDERS/FITTERS/Labourers wanted for Steel Fabrication Company located in Ajax. Po- sitions available immediately. Fax resume to: 905-686-4763 XEROX 5390 OPERATOR re- quired for small printing com- pany. Experience an asset but not required. Fax resume to: 905-665-1144. Office Help525 ADMIN./CUSTOMER Service- We are currently looking for dynamic experienced individ- ual with Transportation ex- perience. This position is a long term placement working from am to pm. Supporting the terminal manager, you will complete broker payroll +dai- ly reports. Please fax your re- sume to 1-905-670-3815 or email: sdillon@bellnet.ca DENTAL FIELD requires re- ceptionists 5 week course trains you for this rewarding career. Call (416)269–9291 or email: drt@look.ca EXP. BOOKKEEPER/Account- ant for growing leasing com- pany in Pickering. AP/AR/GL, Payroll & Statement Prepara- tion using Quickbooks. Fax 905-839-7002 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR for busy Pickering Church. Im- mediate. 35 hours per week, reduced summer hours. Com- puter literate, organized. Con- fidentiality, good interpersonal skills required. E-mail resume with salary expectations to chrchsec@hotmail.com RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY, full time, wanted for a small construction company in Ajax. Good telephone manners and computer skills a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Serious inquires only. Please fax resume to (905)619-1999. Sales Help & Agents530 PLUMBING AND PARTS INC. (Whitby) - requires energetic enthusiastic person for retail sales and deliveries. Sales experience and plumbing knowledge are definite assets. Driver's license necessary. Room to grow with the com- pany. Contact David (905)430- 1502. WANTED SALES REPRESEN- TATIVES.We offer excellent salary plus profit sharing. All leads supplied. Full training provided. Vehicle required. Call (905) 426-1855. Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT Required Immediately. Ex- perience required, Part-time Afternoon/Evenings AND Sat- urdays,15 to 25 hours/week for busy Wellness Clinic in Whitby. Fax Resume Attn. Mrs. Lott 905-728-5030 (Dur- ing business hours 8am-6pm) DENTAL HYGIENIST required for Oshawa Family practice. Full-time, Tuesday-Friday, daytime hours, approx 31 hours per week. Please call (905)433–2023. F/T DENTAL RECEPTION- IST, P/T HYGIENIST. Come Join our Dynamic Team! Must have Dental Reception/ Hygiene experience, Tracker software knowledge benefi- cial. Please deliver resume in person to: Whitby Dental Cen- tre, Attention: Dr. Ho. 3-1101 Brock St. South, Whitby. GROWING BROOKLIN prac- tice seeking Dental Assistant/ Receptionist. Must be HARP certified. Fax resume to: 905- 432-2522 att: Carole. KING RITSON DENTAL is currently accepting resumes with experience in Dental Re- ception and Receivables. F/T including day, evening & weekend shifts. Drop off re- sume at 255 King St.E., or email to slake@on.aibn.com LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT with experience required for progressive family practice located in Scarborough. Full time. No weekends. Fax re- sume to: 416-261-8190 MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired including evenings & weekends. Experience pre- ferred. Please fax resume to (905)831–8749. PT WITH POSSIBILITY of F/T, experienced Cardiac Stress Technician to work in very fast paced Cardiology office in the Durham Region. Fax re- sume to: 905-725-2348, Only experienced need apply. REGISTERED NURSE for Oral Surgery office in Scarborough, OR, ICU, ER experience an asset. 8:30 to 5:00. No wee- kends. Call 416-751-4842. Fax resume to 416-751-0361 Houses For Sale100 PRIVATE SALE - Luxury Free- hold Victorian Townhouse (Bowmanville). Shows 10+. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, A/C, finished basement, hard- wood, ceramics, eat-in kitch- en, gas fireplace. Backs onto park. Commuters Dream. Walking distance to schools. Just move in and enjoy! Priced to sell at $164,900. Call for an appointment (905) 242- 6015. Open house this Sat. Feb. 8 and Sun. Feb. 9 (2 - 4 p.m.) $160,000 - PICKERING,im- maculate 2 storey freehold town- home, 2 bedrooms, en-suite bathroom, numerous up-grades, c/a, dishwasher, garage, private drive, private backyard. (905) 686–8717 or stephanie. freeman@ca.pwcglobal.com WHITBY/OSHAWA -Lovely homes for sale. Zero down payment $885.00-$1,200.00 monthly. 24 - hour free recorded message. Invis-1- 800-891-2402 code 2021. 3-BEDROOM BRICK bunga- low with garage, near Oshawa Centre. Large lot, hardwood floors, open basement. Private $169.000. Call 905-723-0722 OPEN HOUSE, Sunday Feb. 9, 1-4pm. 2100 sq ft. Tormina home, desirable Fallingbrook area. $279,999. 9 Clune Place, Whitby, 905-430–6466. PRIVATE SALE?Online as, 6 dig- ital pictures and professional sign. $299.95 no commission. www.bytheowner.com 1-888- 239-4190. Apt./Condos For Sale110 AJAX 1-BEDROOM condo, (groundfloor), indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, tennis, near lake and conservation area. $124,900. No agents please. 1- 613-334-1808, 1-613-333-1415 Out-of-Town Properties120 LOG HOME delivered anywhere in Ontario. 1200 sq. ft. log cabin shell materials package on now for an unbelievable $35,750., that's only $29.79 per sq. ft.!! This incredible value is only offered for first 10 sold so call now. Serenity Homes 1-800- 455-9289. ✰3 BEDROOM ✰ HOME $187,000. Newer freehold townhouse in North Ajax. 3 baths, upgrades throughout, garage, fenced yard, w/deck, mint condition. 905-686-5493 AJAX/ PICKERING HOMES & TOWNHOUSES From $145,900 -$300K. CONDOS from $134K 5% down, 5% cash back o.a.c. Mtg. Financing avail. Call Rob New World 2000 Reality 905-626-3542 -NURSES (RN & RPN) LAB TECHNOLOGISTS Needed for Insurance Medicals for the Oshawa and sur- rounding areas. Venipuncture skills and reliable vehicle essential. Fax resume to: (800)-644-4011 or call (800) 461-6367 D.O.C./R.N. Required for Retirement Residence in the Durham Region. Please fax resume to 905-985-1881 Att; Managing Director CUSTOMER SERVICE/ Order Takers Required $17.50 per hr. avg. Plus bonuses & trips Full training provided Call Dave for an interview 905-435-0280 International Careers TEACHING ENGLISH . 5-day TESOL Certificate Program is sponsored March 19-23rd (Evenings & weekend) at Durham District Educational Centre To register for the Open House, Feb. 12th,7 p.m. Call: 1-888-246-6512 www.intlcollegeof linguistics.com We have the job for you! * Full & Part Time * Live-in & Live-out * Long & Short term * Drivers Preferred 905-666-2228 or fax 905-666-9689 CARDINAL NANNIES & COMPANIONS INC. Nannies for Children Call us for an interview Time on your hands! 519 Dundas St. E. Unit #3 Whitby, ON 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. ATTENTION Personnel Required Home Heating/ Service Protection Program Avg. $1200.00 per week Car Required Call Brian 905-435-0518 JOCUS EDUCATIONAL TOYS A Canadian company NEEDS CONSULTANTS for Spring season ahead. 350+ quality toys, games, crafts....60% under $15.00. Home party plan easily adaptable for fund raisers, catalogue sales. Information Open House Wed. Feb.12th, 8 - 9 p.m. Travelodge 940 Champlain Ave. Oshawa or call Marianne 1-800-361-4587 ext. 9496 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of The Toronto Star in Whitby, Ajax, or Pickering. Earn up to $1100 per month part-time. Call 1-800 804-9663 noon-8 pm. Openings in • customer service • marketing/ sales • entry level mgmt. F/T. 18+ Call Kelly 905-576-4425 $400-$600/wk.PROPERTY MANAGER Durham Region's fastest growing condominium specialist is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Property Manager. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, sound knowledge of residential building systems, working knowledge of the Condominium Act, and a minimum of three years experience in property management. Please send resume & salary expectations in confidence, to; Newton-Trelawney Management Service 95 Bayly Street West, Ste. #03 Ajax, Ont. L1S 7K8 - Fax 905-619-2705 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 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 WHITE CLIFFE TERRACE is currently recruiting for the position of F/T RECREATION CO-ORDINATOR responsible for the organization, planning and involvement in the recreation programs. A degree in recreation or activation is required. Management training and experience in geriatrics would be an asset. Must possess a current, valid Driver's License. Submit resume by February 14 to: The Administrator, White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence, 1460 Highway #2, Courtice, Ontario L1E 3C4seeking E.C.E.TEACHERS and ASSISTANT TEACHERS for Part-Time/Supply positions in the Pickering area. Current criminal reference check required. Please send resume to Att:Tracy Beer Fax (905) 420-3133 Phone (905) 831-9724 Are you between the ages of 15-30? Looking for work? Y O U T H J O B F A I R TUESDAY, February 11th, 2003 1:00pm - 6:30pm YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road (Valley Farm & Hwy. 2) For more information call (905) 427-7670 * BRING YOUR RESUME * * TONS OF JOB POSTINGS * * EMPLOYERS ON SITE * WINNERS STITCHE S R etails, Sales, Food Services, Office, General Labour, Customer Servic e R efreshments, Snacks and Prizes! Check out your prospects Call (416) 223-1700 One of Metro’s larger Unisex Hairstyling chains has openings in Ajax/Pickering for recent hair school graduates and experienced stylists. • Your own styling station immediately • Guaranteed basic and commission • Convenient hours in clean, modern salon • Advanced technique and management training • Progressive promotion opportuni ties • Benefit plans 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help Immediate opening for: Licensed Technician Excellent Working Environment Dental & Medical Plan Busy Flat Rate Shop Hourly Bonus Tremendous Dealership Growth Call (905) 668-5100 or fax (905) 668-2753 Attention: John Orton 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help WANTED Busy semi-trailer shop in Whitby has immediate openings for 2 LICENSED 310J MECHANICS Candidates must be experi- enced in all facets of semi trailer repair, both structural and mechanical. We offer ex- cellent rates, benefits and working conditions Please contact Robert at (905) 430-1262 x 2 or fax resume to (905) 430-0914 Only qualified candidates need apply. is seeking PACKAGING MECHANICS Must have Ontario industrial Millwrights license, experience with high speed PLC controlled packaging equipment. Shift work required. Start rate $24.63 Send resume to: 144 Mills Road, Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H1 Fax: 905-683-5087 careers@mother-parkers.com If you have 10 arms & can handle 20 things @ 1 time all with a smile on your face and sense of humour then our busy chiropractic office is looking for you! Front desk/Assistant Part-time 4 days/wk, 15-19 hours. No Experience Necessary, We will Train Previous applicants need not apply. Bring resume to Group Interview on Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 pm sharp 1420 Bayly St, Unit #4, Pickering No phone calls please Only successful applicants will be contacted 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Laser Hair Removal Technologist RN, RPN or Certified Electrologist For Pickering/Markham area required to be F/T & P/T Supervisor. Should be efficient & organized, bookkeeping an asset. Fax: (416) 763-3874 Email: wnycz@rogers.com 510 General Help 510 General Help 514 Salon & Spa Help 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 9, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 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 Indust./ Comm. Space145 CENTRAL WHITBY, HEATED storage units in clean indus- trial building, various sizes, dock level, 10'x10' $100/ month. Movers available. ALSO new speakers less than half price. Karen (905)576– 1685. RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES AJAX - 110 Ritchie, Westney, north of 401. 1560 sq ft, $14/ft; OSHAWA- 245 King St. King/ Park, "Teddy's Plaza" 1,150- 3,100sq. ft. $16/ft. Givalas R. E. Ltd., Nick Givalas, 905-479- 4436. Office & Business space150 400 SQ. FT FURNISHED of- fice space immediately avail- able. $350/month plus GST. One month free. Prime Osha- wa location. Call Steve or Steven 905-576-6999 or 905- 434-0041 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 515-sq.ft to 2495-sq.ft. For more infor- mation call: 905-623-4172 BROOKLIN, RETAIL ground floor w/loft in lovely restored heritage bldg in the heart of town. Avail. immediately. Call (905)771-1168 Stores For Sale Rent/Wanted155 APPROXIMATELY 700-750 sq.ft. store. Downtown Whitby, $750/month plus utilities. Call Dave Watkins, ReMax First (905)668–3800. Business Opportunities160 CANDY ROUTE - (Risk Free), Many success stories!! Prov- en Earner: $4K - $8K Month. www.uturncanada.com $$ GOVERNMENT FUNDS $$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 SALES. ADVANCED Commis- sions. Working from home. Helping Attorney. Get paid da- ily. 905-430-3815 Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT, Whitby Regency Cr., sep. en- trance, no smoking/pets, all inclusive $675/month, first/ last. Credit check +references required. March 1. 905-666- 1472 HWY#2/BROCK RD. BRAND NEW one bedroom basement apt. Separate entrance. Avail- able immediately. No smok- ing/no pets. $800. Call 905- 831-3830 or 416-219-7339. 2 BEDROOM APT.596 Chaucer Ave, $825 mo. inclu- sive, first & last, avail. immed. Call Farida at 905- 427–5580/ 905-576-5512 (days) 2 BEDROOM basement apt. available March 1st. 4 pc. bath, fridge, stove, parking. $775/first/last. No dogs. 905- 434-9892 2 LARGE MULTI-LEVEL units, 1-2br, 1-3br, freshly painted, hardwood refinished, no dogs. Near schools, shopping Dun- das/Cochrane, Whitby. Call to view 905-666-4145 before 9pm AJAX 67 Church St. Large 2- bdrm avail. Feb. & March in clean, quiet building. $1050 includes parking, hydro, new appliances. (905)426-1161 AJAX, LARGE 1-bedroom walkout basement, side en- trance, couple/single pre- ferred, non-smoker, no pets, 1 car parking, 4 appliances, utilities, separate ADT securi- ty system. Available March 1st. $900/month. (905)428– 8356 AJAX - small one bedroom basement apt. Will suit quiet single adult. Shared laundry and c/vac. One parking spot. Close to all amenities. Avail- able now. $625/inclusive. Call 905-852-4747 or 905-621- 4566. AJAX 2-Bedroom basement, 4-appliances, 2-car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $850+1/2 utilities. Avail- able March 1. Call Richard Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/ Weekends 905-686-9662. AJAX HWY#2 / WESTNEY, Large professionally finished one bedroom basement. Air, one-parking, separate en- trance, 4-piece-bath. No pets, non smoking. $800 in- clusive, available March lst. Call 905-427-6405 AJAX, 1-BDRM basement, bright & clean, new carpeting, share laundry, $800 inclusive, Available Feb. 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 24, Evenings/Weekends 905- 442-0020 AJAX, BRIGHT, CLEAN base- ment apartment, own en- trance, close to all amenities. Suitable for 1 person. Call 905-427–7436 after 3pm. AJAX, HWY 2/401,Westney Rd., 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, kitchen, washroom, utilities, parking, cable included. $700/month. March 1st. First/last. Credit check. No smoking/pets. (905)683–6475. AJAX, NICE WALKOUT base- ment apartment, small 1-bed- room. Eat-in kitchen, private laundry, use of backyard. $700 monthly including utili- ties. Call (905)404–4409 AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST.Lg. 2 bdrm bsmt, quiet. Pr. Pkng/ sep. ent. No smoking/pets. $900 Incl. (647) 290-6067 AVAILABLE NOW, 2-bedroom clean quiet lower duplex. Fridge/stove, window blinds, electric heat, parking. No pets/smoking. OC area. $915/ inclusive. Laundry facilities available. 905-728-7850 BRAND NEW 2-bedroom apartment downtown Oshawa. $799/month plus utilities. Available March 1st. Call Anna (905)728-2258. CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bdrm Avail. March & April 1st $825. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905-723- 0977 9am-5pm COURTICE - LOWER LEVEL of raised bungalow, country set- ting, peace and quiet, 2 bed- room,s living room,, dining room, full kitchen, 3 pc. bath- room, laundry facilities, park- ing, huge lot, close to 401 and all amenities. lst/last required. $l,200 per mo. all inclusive. no pets. For further details contact robert at (905) 431- 4504. or (905) 728–8979 FOR SINGLE EXECUTIVE - Ajax, brand new large one bedroom apt. at ground level. Approx. 800 sq. ft. available. $800 plus utilities. Avail. Feb. 28th. No pets/No smokers. Call Fred 905-619-9500. GREAT OSHAWA LOCATION- 2 apts. available March 1st in clean well-managed building - One bedroom $750; Two bed- room $875. Call 905-721-0831 or 905-728-2969. PICKERING SPACIOUS, clean 1-bedroom apartment sepa- rate entrance, kitchen, new appliances. Available imme- diately. Single professional preferred. No pets, no smok- ing. $700/month, first/last. Pauline, (905)426–6208 LARGE 2 BEDROOM base- ment apartment with lots of windows in Oshawa. Good central residential area. All incl. NON-SMOKER ONLY! First and last, $875/month. Please call Brian 905-243- 7055 NEWCASTLE - large 2 bed. apt. Lease $825/mo. + utilities Beautiful country setting, available March 1st. Refer- ences. Days 416-925-4247; Eve. 905-893-9146. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700. ONE BEDROOM basement, walkout, quiet residential, north Oshawa. All amenities included, parking. $650. first/ last. Available March 15. 905- 576-1320. OSHAWA SPACIOUS 2-bdrm in duplex. Kitchen w/fridge, stove, living-room, dining- room. Backyard access. Available immediately. $925 inclusive. No pets/smoking. Call after 5:30pm 905-728- 1963 OSHAWA Beautiful large 2 bedroom apartment in very quiet and clean adult lifestyle building near Oshawa Centre. $750. lst/last. Available March lst. Local call: (289)314-3651. OSHAWA - one bed. base- ment apt. 3pc. bath (shower), 4 appliances, parking, back- yard, c/air, non-smoker/no pets. $600+hydro. First/last/ references. Available imme- diately. 905-623–6034 OSHAWA - WHITBY,modern 2 bedroom apartment, from $795 plus hydro, in low rise, fridge, stove, parking, laundry included. lst/last, references required. Available imme- diately. For Oshawa (905) 728-8066, for Whitby (416) 818-3886 OSHAWA 2 AND 3 BEDROOM apartment, laundry room each floor. Very quiet, exclu- sive, adult lifestyle building. No pets. 905-579-9016 OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM upper half of duplex. Parking for 1, $640 + hydro, first/last re- quired. Available March lst. No pets. Call (905)430–0249 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/ 416-473-9173. OSHAWA APTS.professional new ownership/management, newly renovated 2+3 bed- rooms from $800, new ap- pliances. Building upgrades to include: security cameras, new windows and more! On transit route, near schools/ amenities. 905-404-4002 PICKERING VILLAGE, luxury executive 2 bedroom, walk- out, parking, cable, a/c, alarm, 4 appliances, separate laun- dry, centre island, no pets,/no smoking, $1200 inclusive, call (416) 712–2008. PICKERING,nicest 3 bed- room, main floor, bright, clean, a/c, new windows, yard back to park, parking, 5 ap- pliance,s hardwood floors, $1,245+ (416) 459-2350. OSHAWA WOW!!!!!2 bed- room apartment on two levels of backsplit home. Main floor: private entrance at side door, entry hallway, closet, bath- room and bedroom. Stairs to bright basement, living room, eat-in kitchen, bedroom, own laundry room and storage. in- cludes parking, cable all utili- ties. Backs on to ravine with creek and walking trails. Suite working couple. $800/mo. lst. last, references. Available March lst. Open house times, no appointment needed: Tues., Feb. 11th - 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. Feb. 15th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., After Feb. 15th call (905)686-8979. Address - 214 Lorindale Drive, Oshawa. Take Hwy. 401 to Harmony Rd. North, right on Olive, 2nd left is Keewatin, first left is Lorindale. OSHAWA, ONE BEDROOM open concept 1,500 sq. ft., fireplace, a/c, includes laun- dry facilities, all appliances, hydro, cable, no pets/smok- ing, mature person preferred. March lst. (905) 431-9210 or (905) 434–6255 OSHAWA,Freshly painted updated decor, 2-bedroom, $725 plus hydro in clean, quiet bldg includes parking, laun- dry on site. Available March lst. (905)434–9844. OSHAWA - very clean, legal bachelor apartment, private entrance, utilities included, without laundry facilities. No pets/smoking. $500/month, available immediately. 905- 576-7691 OSHAWA/WHITBY AREA- 2 bedrooms, new basement apt. in lovely home for quiet ma- ture working people. Excellent job references required. Close to all amenities. All inclusive $950/first/last. No pets. Avail- able immediately. Days 416- 282-4694; after 6 p.m. 905- 438-1935. PICKERING gorgeous bright walkout basement apt. Self contained, 4 appliances, 2- parking, Brock/Major Oaks, March 1st. $900. 905-428- 2015. PICKERING Basement apt. Laundry/cable. 1 minute from 401, plaza within walking dis- tance, newly renovated, full kitchen, ceramics, non- smoker. $725. Suits one per- son. 905-626-5882 Mike. PICKERING 2-bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance. Utilities & parking included. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call 905-837– 2884. PICKERING BACHELOR- basement apt. March 1st. 5- min. walk-Pickering Town Centre/ Go-Station/bike-trails/ other amenities. Street-park- ing, no pets. Non-smoker pre- ferred, First/last/all inclusive/ $550, shared entrance. 905- 837–9764 PICKERING Newly renovated large 2 bedroom basement. Seperate entrance, parking, Whites/401, laundry, no pets/ smoking, suits professional. $975 inclusive. References required. 905-837–1949 PICKERING- Large 2 bed- room, basement apt, 1500 Sq.ft. Separate entrance. $900/ mth. inclusive. Avail. immed. No smoking/pets. First/Last. 647-229-2035. (leave mes- sage) REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. 50+ Adult Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to downtown. Dai- ly activities incl. All utilities included. Call 905-430-7397. www.realstar.ca RENOVATED DOUBLE APT Main & Lower 3 Bedrooms, 2-Kitchens, 2-New Baths, 2- Entrances. No smoking/pets, End Feb. Whitby $1250. 905- 665-6666, 416-989-8080. ROSSLAND/ATTERSLEY spa- cious one bedroom, walkout to ravine, C/air, utilities included, private entrance, laundry facili- ties. $750, first/last, March 1st, references, 905-571–0889. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities includ- ed. 1-bdrm, Feb 1st, $729/ mo., 2-Bedroom, immediately & March 1, $829/mo. 905- 436-7686 until 7:30pm AJAX main floor, 3-bedroom semi bungalow. March/April 1st. $1075plus. BASEMENT apartment, suit single, April 1st. $725. No pets/smoking. First/last, references. (905)686–6773 SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM apt. available immediately. Ap- pliances, cable, laundry, parking, utilities included. No pets/ no smoking. $850/ month/first/last/references. South Oshawa. 905-721-2018. TESTA HEIGHTS -2 TESTA RD. UXBRIDGE One & two bedroom apts. available. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WEST SHORE, BRIGHT,2- bedroom basement apartment in nice Pickering neighbour- hood. $700/month plus utili- ties No smoking, no dogs. 1 parking spot. Credit, referenc- es, first/last required. For more info call Liz Quinn Pru- dential Achievers Realty, (905)428-7677. WHITBY - 3 BEDROOM main floor, 5 appliances, 2 car parking, close to schools, shopping. $1200+60% utili-ties. Available Immediately. Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Evenings /Weekends 905-686-9662. WHITBY TWO 2-bedroom apartments, March 1st. $825, Very spacious, clean, quiet building, parking. Near GO train/401. Fridge/stove. No dogs. 905-404-1414. WHITBY - Thickson/Burns, furnished bachelor apt. for student or day worker pre- ferred. Not sep. entrance. No smoking/no pets. $600/mo. inclusive. 905-668-7479 WHITBY LOCATION, 1-bed- room apt. Fridge, stove, park- ing, heat, water, coin laundry, basement storage. Available immediately. $680/month. plus hydro. Near GO/ameni- ties. 905-686-1533. WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E.,One and two bed- room units park like setting, close to downtown, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balco- ny, parking. 905-430–5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDAS, large 3-bdrm top floor of tri- plex. Appliances, coin laun- dry, 1 parking space, $990- $1040+hydro. References / application required. James (905)509–1805 WHITBY, THICKSON/401, near schools, 3 + 1 bedroom, rec room, available imme- diately. First/last, no pets. $1250 plus utilities. Call (905)728–0147 Condominiums For Rent180 AJAX-Westney/Hwy.2- 2 bed- room condo, 2 bathrooms, ensuite laundry, walk to Go, first/last, references required, $1400/mo/inclusive. March 15th. No pets. 905-649-2788 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. EXECUTIVE CONDO, 2 bed- rooms +library, 2-baths, out- standing 1500sq.ft., large bright kitchen, NW exposure balcony, underground parking. Thickson/Rossland. $1350+ heat/hydro. 905-986-0257 GORGEOUS PICKERING Tri- del condo, one bedroom, un- derground parking, security, pool gym, available April lst. Utilities included. $l,350 monthly. Barry (905) 420-0468 or (416) 421-8588 PICKERING PARKWAY, 3 bedroom, spacious, quiet building, $1400 per month plus hydro. Avail. March 1, first and last. call (647) 271– 6999 (local) WHITBY, Garden/Rossland one bedroom w/solarium, 1&1/2 baths, 5 appliances, air- conditioning, indoor lap pool w/hot tub, party & rec-room, indoor parking, west view. Available immediately. $1100/ inclusive. 905-728–3276 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 3 BEDROOM DETACHED in Bowmanville with walkout basement, garage, deep lot, close to 401 +schools. $1025.00/mth. +utilities. Non- smoker Avail. April 1/03. Call (905)436–2399 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 Cosma. A PICKERING,large 4-bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, familyroom w/ fireplace, walk-out to deck, garage, 5 appliances, $1500. www.upscalerentals.ca More rentals available. 647-280- 4074. A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/ TOWNHOUSES for rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,400 to $6,500 per month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, associate broker, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990. $1,350. PER MO.Rossland/ Thickson - Four bedroom house, double garage, base- ment not included. Pet restric- tion. References. $l,350 per mo. plus utilities. Avail. im- mediately. lst/last, Sherry or Tim Webster Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500 AJAX,4-bedroom, senior ex- ecutive 3200-sq.ft. home, family room, fireplace, office, crown mouldings, loaded, $2500. Also available 4500- sq.ft. home. 905-686–4070 BRAND NEW BUNGALOW 1700sq.ft. 2-bedrooms, 2 baths, facing lake ontario in adult community near New- castle. Suit couple wanting to try out lifestyle. No smoking/ pets. $1450/month. June 1/03. 905-294-1954 BROOKLIN 3+2 bedroom new bungalow, hardwood, ceram- ics, large kitchen, 3-baths, finished basement, security system, no pets/non-smoking. March 1st. References. $1600+. 905-655–0035 COURTICE - newer 3 bed- rooms, 3 washrooms, finished basement, no smokers, ga- rage, 1st/last/references re- quired. $1050+utilities. Near 401. 905-666-5290 after 4p.m. EAST OSHAWA 3 bedrooms, approx 1200-sq.ft. C/air & vac, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, large deck close to all ameni- ties, no pets. $1200/month all inclusive, first/last references required. Call Brian 905-655- 4164 evenings. Please leave message. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom main floor of bungalow, appliances, c/air, no dogs, first/last $1025+utilities. Available Feb. 15th. Call 905-576–7677 TOWNLINE / COURTICE - 2 bedroom brick bungalow plus extra room in basement could be used as 3rd bedroom, just painted/new windows, large lot, available now. $980 per month plus utilities. Call (905) 725-0646 after 6 p.m. WATERFRONT PROPERTY - 4 bedrooms, $1250 + utilities, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, available March 1st. First/last/ references required. South Pickering. 905-839–4789 WHITBY 4-bedroom house, near Go/401, gas fireplace, mainfloor familyroom, 2 car parking. $1300+ 65% utilities. First/Last, credit check. No smoking/animals. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, FEB 22, 2-4 905-430–6979. WHITBY - DESIRED AREA on court main floor 3 bedroom bungalow, in ground pool, 2 large decks, big backyard, $l,350. March lst. (905) 430– 6014 Townhouses For Rent190 BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM townhouse, Bowmanville. End-unit with garage, all new appliances, $1200/mo. plus utilities, March 1st. First/last/ references. 905-623-5762.. CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. www.realstar.ca TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground Close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.realstar.ca WHY RENT?? $3,995 moves you in. $1350/month. Brand New! 3-bdrm, 2 bth, free cable & internet. Call (905)686– 4891. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 FAMILY HOME SETTING, Townline/King, Courtice. Shared accommodations, room for rent. Mature adult preferred. Call (905)576–9462 FURNISHED -shared facili- ties, no smoking/pets, many extras, 1 km from college, country setting, no bus, $400/ month inclusive, first/last, ref. Mar. lst (905)725–5624 AJAX - 2 NICE CLEAN rooms $350/monthly. Available im- mediately. Call (905)427- 6106. PICKERING BRIGHT furnished room. Share bath and laundry facilities. Light cooking, suits working gent. Non-smoker, $400, first/last, 905-686-0744. WHITBY - ROOM in home, own bath, share kitchen, laun- dry, cable, parking, no smok- ing/pets. $400 per mo. Phone (905) 666–3478 Shared Accommodation194 AJAX BEAUTIFUL new 4-bed- room home to share with fe- male. No pets, no smoking $575/month plus shared utili- ties. Immediate, first/last 416-835-1090. AT THICKSON/ROSSLAND- LARGE bedroom female pre- ferred, spotless bungalow, kitchen, laundry, cable, inter- net, telephone, large back- yard, gazebo, must see. $450. 905-571-1811 WHITES RD/OKLAHOMA- rooms in semi-detached home. $500/month includes laundry-facilities, telephone, cable & utilities. Avail. immed. first/last/references, no smoking/no pets. 905-420- 1337, 416-420-1258. 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), Horse/dog Tracks, Blue Jay/Yankee Baseball. Children welcome. From March 1st on. Canadian Owner (727)538-2123 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds, stove with oven, fridge, furnace, washroom and hot water, can be seen at Castle- ton Hills Trailer Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241-2224 or 905- 344-7838. Horse Supplies & Boarding303 FAMILY ILLNESS FORCES SALE.96 AQHA Stallion sor- rel, 2001 colt, not reg. sorrel 905-725–7493 Bargain Centre309 TRADITIONAL STYLE 3 seat sofa, with slip cover, $200. Call 905-619–9635 Articles For Sale310 DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT. SCRATCH AND DENT $199. 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. A KING pillowtop mattress set with frame. New in plastic, cost $1599. Sacrifice $650. 647-271-4534. A-1 CARPETS & HARDWOOD SALE - 20 oz. Commercial carpet, installed with pad $285 (30 yds.). Berber carpet in- stalled with pad from $375 (30 yds.). Special Buy - 40 oz. Cy- lon carpet, neutral colours $10.50 yd./$1.16 sq. ft. Hard- wood flooring 3/4" thick from $4.95 sq. ft. Other great deals available. Free shop at home service. Durham to Northum- berland area. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 905-242-3691 or 905- 373-2260. PIANO/CLOCK January Clear- nance Sale starts Jan. 24th on all Models of Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg- es $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr. Washers $175/up, dryers $150/up. Stackable washer/ dryer $499/up. Portable dish- washer $175/up. Large se- lection of appliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/serv- ice. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11- 4pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. ANTIQUE VICTORIAN table and 4 upholstered chairs, hand carved with inlaid wood, table has marble top, $1800. Also leather tufted loveseat $300. Call 905-720–3250 ANTIQUE WALNUT DINING Room set. Glass china cabi- net, Buffet Table w/1-leaf, five side chairs, 1-arm chai,r $2500, 905-655-3743 after 6pm. APARTMENT-SIZE piano, ex- cellent condition $1200 obo. 56" RCA projection TV $1500 obo. Call (905)623–1066 AREA RUGS,3 available, tra- ditional, size 44"x26". Antique pink and green. (905)697– 9462. (snp) BAKERS pride electric con- vection oven, $1500, 6(Cold stream) pastry case-$500, Curtis, stainless steel cooler, 2 dr. $1,000. Stainless steel deli counter 14 ft. with refrig- eration and steam table $1800. 5ft. curved glass pas- try case-$1500. 10 tables, 30 chairs (new refurbished), Cof- fee grander $250, plus food display boards and counters, open to all offers for complete purchase call Allen 905-725– 0314 BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packaged cost $1025, sell $450. Call 647- 271-4534 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 BOYS 6PC. BEDROOM $475; white captain's bed $150; double bedroom $300; antique hope chest $225; sofa+chair $300; maple pedestal table+ chairs $450; oak office desk $250; 3yr gas stove $350; 1yr apt. size washer $400; fridge $175; stove $150; antique 9pc dining room $750. 905-260- 2200 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 $329. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: carpet, pad and in- stallation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Dur- ham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam 905-686-1772. COMPUTER Pentium II-400, 64Mb Ram, 6.4Gb Harddrive, CD, floppy, video/sound cards, 56k modem, kbd/spk/mouse, $250. 15" SVGA monitor $50. 905-439-4789 COMPUTERS: Bits and Bytes Computer Services, Complete Systems Internet Ready: P200-$185; P2/350-$275; P3/ 500-$435; P2/233 Toshiba Laptop-$399. New CD-RW in- stalled for $85 w/system pur- chase. Computer accessories avail. 90-day Warranty on Re- furished Systems, Layaway Plan avail. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsand- bytes. DININGROOM 13 PCE cher- rywood. Double pedestal. 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. DO IT YOURSELF Pool Kits. How To Seminar Included. Limited class size. We Train / You Work. Save Big Time! Book Now 905-686-2831 DOWNSIZING!Cherry dining room suite; living room furni- ture; oak kitchen table with 4 chairs; maple rocking chair. All appraised 905-576-1084 FRIDGE & STOVE, almond, good condition, $150 fridge, $100 stove, $200 pair. Call 905-885-6863. AJAX 3 bed. main floor semi, Mar. 1st. $950. plus 60% util. First/last, References No smokers/pets. 905-839-5223 Sick o f RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 Office 905-432-7200 Ability R. E. Direct Line 905-571-6275 Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 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 Email:morebusinesswanted@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 MANORS OF BRANDYWINE 45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________ Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools, shopping and Toronto Zoo. Call to view:(416) 284-2873 Email: brandywine@goldlist.com 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 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 1011 Simcoe St., N . • 3-bedroom renovated townhouses • Available immediately. • Inquire about our Move-In Bonus • from $995 including parking & utilities • On-Sight Resident Manager (905) 579-7649 190 Townhouses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent COME ANTIQUING THIS WEEKEND AT ANTIQUE DISCOVERIES! Oak bookcase, oak and mahogany buffets, ce- dar chests, victorian chairs, games tables, pine kitchen cupboard, pine blanket boxes, pine dresser, mahogany table and dressers. Hum- mel figurines, china and glass. Great variety of new inventory has arrived and free delivery for furniture sales this weekend only! ANTIQUE DISCOVERIES 78 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax (Highway #2 near Church) Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 11- 5, (905) 683-8243 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale AUCTION SALE Sunday Feb. 9th, 10:00 a.m. (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens, Take 115/3 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs. Sunday's Auction features a quality selection of Household Effects, Antiques, Collectables, Fur- niture, Quality Glass & China, Couches, Chairs, Bedroom Sets, Tables, Pictures, Misc. Tools, Industrial Sewing Machine, plus much more. Call For All Your Auction Needs MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 THURS. FEB. 13th - 10 a.m. Auction of INVENTORY & TOOLS for Bradler Mechanical (owner retiring) @ 10997 Kennedy Rd., Markham. GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/800-654-4647/Cell 416-518-6401Details garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 120 Out-Of-Town Properties 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 9, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:kitchen cupboards, solid oak; kitchen set; windows; doors; bath- room fixtures; etc. Call 905- 509-0123 KING SIZE BEDSPREAD, bed skirt and two pillow shams. Moss green, suitable for tradi- tional bedroom. 905-697-9462 (snp) MINK COAT -Full length ma- hogany, w/crystal fox sleeves/ collar, Size 12. Immaculate condition, worn less than 10 times. Lining in perfect con- dition. Made in Canada (Wil- liams Fur Group, now Hollan- derizing.) Professionally stored. Retail $4,000, sell $1100 obo. 416-484-8740 (snp) MOVING - leather sofa, love- seat; antique chair $499; bombay chair $270; original prints & pictures, authentic figurines, new shoes, table. Open to offers. 905-432-2102 or 905-261-0633. SOLID PINE round pedestal table with leaf and 4 chairs, medium brown, excellent condition, $350. 905-579-3076 days; Also 905-924-3076 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 Stealth chip $60; PS2 neo 2.5 $95, Applechip $200, XBOX chip now avail. All work guar- anteed. Call East of Whitby (905)721-2365 or West of Whitby 416-456-4953. 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. SLOT CAR RACING - Mac- Donalds Life Like Road race set. Includes 20 lifelike new cars, 4 controllers-new, 77 feet of track, 20 ft. fencing, & much, much more! New, $900.00. Sale $350. 905-434- 2970. snp STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. WASHER/DRYER- 7yrs. old Maytag -$600 pr.,Refrigerator $400., Stove electric $250, (both frigidaire, white, 4yrs) old. All excellent condition (416) 831–3341. Articles Wanted315 WANTED: Children's bedroom furniture, Adults' bedroom fur- niture, solid maple or oak kitchen +dining furniture, liv- ing room furniture, good working major appliances. Will pay cash and pick up. Call 905-260-2200 Vendors Wanted316 5TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show. Children's Arena Oshawa, April 11th 12th, 13th, Vendor space available. Call Sharon Dick- son 905-579-4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth. Spon- sored by Oshawa Whitby This Week VENDORS NEEDED - The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. New promotion, new format. Call Devon 905-579-4400 ext. 2236. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. AAA-LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for acreage to cut. and landclearing work. 905- 427–1734 FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) ONTARIO MIXED hardwood, seasoned, delivered, stacking available. Evening calls (705) 484–0512 Pet, Supplies Boarding370 PUPPIES-Poodles , Husky X, Shepherd X, Lab X; Fox& Boston Terriers, Yellow Lab, Shi-tzu, Border Collies, Bea- gles, Jack Russell & Cocka- poos. 905-831-2145. LHASA-POO PUPPIES cute, adorable, non-allergenic, non- shedding, first shots, de- wormed. male/female, ready to go. (705) 878–0314 POODLE PUPPIES - minia- ture, mother & father CKC registered, $450 (No papers). $650 with papers. Call Eileen 905-623–9971 Bowmanville Cars For Sale400 10 SUNFIRE SLXs!$13,100 or $311/mo./60 mos w/$0 down!! All colours available, 4DR, aluminum wheels, air, tilt, CD, rear spoiler, remote entry. 1-2 yr warranty remaining, low kms. Call Jeff Burt 705-708- 4876 1980 GRAND PRIX,no rust, no emissions, 132,000 km, as is $1500. obo. Need exhaust work. Call 905-623-9316 or 705-328-0402 after 6 p.m. 1990 CHEV CAPRICE Classic, mint condition, 132,000kms, last Caprice with rear wheel drive, reduced $4500. obo. Call (905)576–1280 or cell (905)447-0761. 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST 3.1L, auto. body in good con- dition, motor runs great, $1800 obo. cert/e-tested. 905-242- 3425 after 6 p.m. 1990 PONTIAC TRANSPORT 7 -seater, $2999; 1989 Blazer 4X4, $2999; 1992 Cavalier $2499; 1993 Regal $3295; Over 15 vehicles, 4 others un- der $1999, certified & e-test- ed. 905-683-7301 or 905-424- 9002 after 6 p.m. 1992 PONTIAC Sunbird, red only 97000 kms. Senior dri- ven, Certified/E-tested, $3795. As is $3195. call 905-436– 9793 1993 FORD FESTIVA, a great little car! New tires, block heater, 180,000kms. $2000 certified or $1800 uncertified. Please call Steve (905)720– 1161 1994 GRAND AM, 4 dr., 3.1L, certified, e-tested, new brakes, highway miles. $3700. (905)576–0614 (snp) 1995 DODGE NEON 4-cylin- der, 5-speed, 4-door, white, grey interior, excellent condi- tion inside and out, great fuel economy, reliable, runs and drives like new. Reason for selling--bought a new car. $3650. certified/emissions 905-718-5032 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER XE V6 4X4 Automatic, loaded, CD w/remote. 220 Hwy kms. e-tested. Excellent condition. Must sell, $7900 cert. OBO 905-987-9966. 1995 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-dr, 4-cyl, auto, 195k. A/C works great! Certified & e-tested. Awesome shape! Asking $4600. 905-571-5138 1998 SATURN 2dr. coupe, 100,00kms, 4 cyl., auto, air, p.s., p.b., p.windows & locks, stereo, extended warranty. Certified/e-tested $8400. (905)666–1434, (905)767- 6748. 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT GS, black, gray interior, 5 spd., ps, custom stereo CD/speakers, tinted windows, alarm, 95,000 km, $9800. One-owner. 905- 831–6369 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 GMC 4x4 pick up, 155,000 kms., good condition, $6,000. Call 905-665–5062 af- ter 3. 1990 GMC SIERRA 1500, Ex-hydro site vehicle with 53,000k. Mint body, new paint, alternator & cap. 305 motor. $8,500. Call Days 905-683– 0087 or evenings 905-683- 9778. 1991 DODGE DAKOTA,ext,. cab, auto, remote starter, box liner, tool box, Pioneer CD, all new brakes, E-tested/cert. $5400. OBO uncert. 905-259– 5589 1994 CHEVY S10 pickup, V6, automatic, power steering/ brakes, extended cab, cap, box liner, 85,000kms, open to offers. Call 905-438-9101 1996 DODGE RAM - 1500 series, V6, short box. 200+ kms on truck, not engine. Tough little truck! $6800, obo. Call 905-431-7252 after 6pm. snp 1999 FORD F150 XLT,pick- up, 4 dr. 4X4, short box, ex- tended cab, V8, 4.6L, fully loaded, bucket seats, 6 CD changer, tonneau cover, run- ning boards, 111K, $21,500. (905) 655-7661 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 69,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $19,999. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) 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 1990 CHEVY LUMINA APV van 170,000 kil., excellent condition, fully loaded, alumi- num wheels, certified, e-test- ed, $2,600 or best offer. (905) 579–7633 1992 GMC SAFARI,8 pas- senger van, certified & e-test- ed, looks good, runs very well great family transportation with your proper care this should last a long time. Pri- vate sale, one tax only, priced to sell quickly, $5,495. 00 call 905-433-7548. 1994 CHRYSLER VOYAGER, only 137,000km. Excellent condition. Certified, e-tested. $3,000. Call (905)686–3396 1997 CHEVY ASTRO VAN, loaded, immaculate condition, 57,000km. Open to offers. Call 705-878-7011 snp 1998 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 black, automatic, loaded, air, cruise, roof racks, 5 new tires, 117,000km, asking 17,900. 655–5541 between 6- 9pm 2001 FORD EXPLORER XL, 4 dr, 4X4, fully loaded, excellent condition, 67K, $21,500. (905) 655-7661. Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 F.C.S.LIVE-IN NANNIES from Overseas. No Agency Fees. Chosen to suit your needs. 905-885-8459. F/T LIVE-IN NANNY req'd to look after 18 month old. Non smoker. Willing to work dif- ferent shifts. Minimum wage. Please call btwn 7-9pm 905- 428–8661 Daycare Available273 AFFORDABLE LOVING DAY- CARE non-smoking, reliable/ experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P.S. on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Play- room/crafts/outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd. / King- ston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839– 7237 EDUCATOR/MOTHER will provide caring, stimulating environment for your child. Main emphasis on learning through play, healthy nutrition and outings. (905)427–2602, (905) 767-1632. LOVING MOTHER,ECE De- gree, 14 yrs. experience, of- fering home daycare for chidlren 2+ yrs. of age.. Lots of fun, educational. Servicing Lester B. Pearson & Alexan- der G. Bell. Lunch, snacks, receips. Andrea 905-619-3138 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Loving daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced backyard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nu- tritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. RELIABLE AND LOVING li- censed home daycare avail- able. Reasonable rates, re- ceipts, flexible hours. First Aid/CPR certified, non-smok- ing. Near 401/Brock Picker- ing. (905)428–1671. WHITES/FINCH - Daycare available, my home. 16 yrs. experience. one year & up. First-Aid, CPR, non-smoking. Receipts/references. Call Cheryl 905-420–0206 Daycare Wanted274 DAYCARE REQUIRED, South Ajax to care for 6 month and 6 year old in our home. Refer- ences required. Call (905)619–2295 DAYCARE WANTED in my home, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5:45-10:45am, some weekends. Must like dogs. Harwood/Hwy. 2 Ajax (905)619–9162. Tax & Financial164 PERSONAL TAX SERVICES FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Accounting Services: Tax re- turns (Efile) Personal & Self Employed. Fast and prompt @ reasonable rates. Weekdays 8am-7pm Saturday 10am- 4pm 1-866-TAX-5959 Mortgages Loans165 $$$MONEY FOR ANY PUR- POSE$$$ -Specialized in hard to place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as low as 4%. When your bank says no, call us! Debt console, mortgage or tax arrears okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591-6057. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any pur- pose. All applications accept- ed. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668– 6805. APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!! All type loans within 24 hrs. Car loan specialists. Call (416)888-9936 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.35% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986. CONSOLIDATE All your bills into one easy payment. Up to 100% first mortgage with no money down oac. All types of mortgage financing 1st, 2nd & 3rds. Residential and com- mercial mortgages. Call Ro- bert Brown at Accurate Mort- gage Services. Local 905-436- 9292 or toll free 1-877-509- LOAN. Online application www.accuratemortgages.com ALL Applications Considered 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES. Payoff high interest credit cards and collection agencies with one small monthly pay- ment. Refinancing, Debt Con- solidations, Prior Bankrupt- cies, Poor Credit, Self-Em- ployed. To book an appoint- ment call R/E Active Mort- gages 905-428-0055 ext 200. OAC, Subject to Change with- out notice. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 AAMAZING CLEANING INC. Too busy? Too tired? or Just don't like cleaning? Bonded & Insured. Serving Durham Re- gion Since 1998. Call Teresa (905)571–0080. Home Improvements700 Yellow & Green Home Improvement General Contracting Maintenance Repair Carpentry, Renovations & Electrical (416)410-4536 RENOVATIONS Metro license#B3132 * basements *kitchens * windows *flooring * crown moulding * doors etc. "REFERENCES" Call Ed. 905-686-4384 cell: 416-837-4502 NEED A PLUMBER? Call LEE'S Prompt, courteous & fair service. Call 579–2666 New Work & Alterations A service to fit all your plumbing needs. J. Stuart Renovations • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting • Ceramics • Flooring Call JOHN Ph:416-439-5200 Cell:416-606-4508 DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 WB RENOVATIONS • Interior & Exterior • Custom Additions • Specialties • Full Finish Bsmts Bathrooms Kitchens • Custom Painting • Fully Licensed Free Estimates 905-430-2461 Wayne (905) 767-3086 (cell) Bathroom renovations, new kitchen counters and kitchens, finished basements, rec. rooms and decks, 20 yrs. Exp. call Mario (905) 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Barrier Free Renovations. REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow. Small job Specialist Plumbing, electrical, Garbage Removal, installations Call Joseph 905-428-7528 cell - (905)626-6247 Two Cleaning Ladies Avail. Mon.- Fri. All floors hand washed 905-837–5786 KLASSIC CLEANING Weekly , Biweekly, or Monthly Service Reliable, thorough Mary (905)428-1648 Helen (905)427-6622 HOUSE CLEANER Mature & Reliable Please call 905-839-8457 DAGMAR HONEST, Reliable, Mature, Experienced Lady will do cleaning by the day evert other Fri. avail. 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No payment for 12 months (416)882-3263 REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRSREPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRSREPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS & ROOFS “R” US • CHIMNEYS • SKYLIGHTS • SHINGLES • FLAT ROOFS • EAVES CLEANING OUR REPAIRS COME WITH A 5 YEAR WARRANTY!! 236-6662 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 BUSY PARENTS PARTY PACKS Loot Bags, balloons, decorations Free delivery in Ajax area. Sharon (905)426-6455 or busyparents2003@yahoo.ca CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 BLUCK, Una (nee Bassnett) Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 6, 2003 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Mother of Estelle (Ed Hawkins), Barbara (Dave Hartin), Sheila (Jim Desjar- dins), and Kenneth (Nicole). Beloved grand- mother of 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She will be missed by her spe- cial friend Phyllis as well as many other friends. The family will receive friends at THE MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428– 8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Sunday. Fu- neral service to be held at St. George's Angli- can Church, Randall Drive and Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) on Monday, Febru- ary 10, 2003 at 11 am. Interment St. George's Anglican Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to St. George's Building Fund or to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. 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Step 700 Home Improvements 710 Painting and Decorating 715 Moving and Storage Please read your classi- fied ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 9, 2003 PAGE 23 A/P Andrew Iwanowski/ News Advertiser photo Tipping the sledge DDUURRHHAAMM –––– Wendy Voelkel, from the Royal Bank in Ajax, tips her sledge while going for a loose puck while taking part in a charity game of sledge hockey at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby recently. The event was sponsored by the Royal Bank. Many taking part in the event, like Wendy, were playing the sport for the first time. AJAX SOCCER CLUB Indoor season As of Jan. 26 UNDER-EIGHT DIVISION TEAM G W L T F A PTS Huskies 12 11 0 1 42 7 34 Shepherds 12 6 3 3 30 18 21 Beagles 12 4 6 2 15 26 14 Dalmations 12 4 6 2 15 24 14 Retrievers 12 3 8 1 14 28 10 Terriers 12 3 8 1 9 22 10 Jan. 26 –Retrievers 2 vs.Dalmations 1;Huskies 1 (MVP Michael Pham-Hung) vs. Terriers 0 (MVP Alana Picov); Shepherds 6 (MVP Jessica Corson). UNDER-10 DIVISION TEAM G W L T F A PTS Cobras 12 11 1 0 54 15 33 Rattlers 12 6 6 0 45 35 18 Scorpions 12 5 6 1 37 60 16 Vipers 12 5 7 0 46 36 15 Tarantulas 12 4 6 2 34 39 14 Iguanas 12 3 8 1 24 55 10 Jan. 26 –Vipers 10 (MVP Terry Macko) vs.Scor- pions 0 (MVP Nicholas Abu-Janb); Cobras 6 (MVP Paulysha Meikle) vs.Tarantulas 3;Rattlers 8 vs. Iguanas 0 (MVP Ryan Paghlialunga). UNDER-12 DIVISION TEAM G W L T F A PTS Roadsters 12 8 2 2 58 25 26 Mustangs 12 7 3 2 65 57 23 Berrettas 12 7 4 1 64 49 22 Spitfires 12 5 6 1 41 49 16 Camaros 12 3 7 2 33 47 11 Corvettes 12 2 10 0 24 58 6 Jan. 26 –Roadsters 5 vs. Berrettas 2 (MVP Haley Brauer); Camaros 7 (MVP Patrick Bradley) vs. Corvettes 1; Mustangs 6 vs. Spit- fires 5 (MVP the team). UNDER-14 DIVISION TEAM G W L T F A PTS Roadsters 12 8 2 2 58 25 26 Mustangs 12 7 3 2 65 57 23 Berrettas 12 7 4 1 64 49 22 Spitfires 12 5 6 1 41 49 16 Camaros 12 3 7 2 33 47 11 Corvettes 12 2 10 0 24 58 6 Jan. 26 –Belugas 4 (MVP Jessica Dempsey) vs.Barracudas 1 (MVP Michael Dillon);Sharks 1 (MVP the team) vs. Dolphins 1 (MVP the team); Orcas 4 (MVP Stephan Shenik) vs. Marlins 1. UNDER-16 DIVISION TEAM G W L T F A PTS Huns 12 6 2 4 39 30 22 Warriors 12 5 4 3 45 43 18 Gladiators 12 5 5 2 27 22 17 Knights 12 5 6 1 35 35 16 Rebels 12 3 4 5 39 49 14 Crusaders 12 3 6 3 33 39 12 Jan. 26 –Warriors 3 (MVP Jessica Cane) vs. Rebels 3; Huns 3 vs. Crusaders 1 (MVP Jeff Yeung); Gladiators 6 (MVP the team) vs. Knights 1 (MVP Nicole Tingey). DURHAM WEST GIRLS’ HOCKEY MIDGET STANDINGS TEAM G W L T F A PTS Source 4 Sports 15 10 3 2 55 28 22 Royal Bank 15 10 3 2 51 26 22 Sabourin & Kimbell 14 3 8 3 19 36 9 OPG 14 2 11 1 14 53 5 Feb. 3 –Sabourin & Kimbell 6 vs. Source For Sports 4; Royal Bank 8 vs. Ontario Power Gen- eration 1. AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TYKE DIVISION STANDINGS AS OF FEB. 5 TEAM G W L T F A PTS John Boddy Homes 14 12 1 1 94 26 25 OPG 14 11 2 1 10028 23 Fujiki Dental 14 9 1 4 98 40 22 Cdn. Air Tech 14 9 4 1 82 41 19 Tide/Wal-Mart 14 9 4 1 63 37 19 Kinsmen Club/Ajax 14 8 5 1 61 50 17 Electrolux 14 5 8 1 57 77 11 Bay Cycle Sports 14 4 9 1 51 70 9 McDonald’s of Ajax 14 3 9 2 52 76 8 Play It Again Sports 14 2 10 2 23 96 6 Rodman’s Heating 14 2 11 1 32 95 5 Carroll Home Improve14 2 12 0 36105 4 PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL Week 2 of nine-week round-robin playoffs. Results of games played Feb. 3/03. GAME ONE The Base 76 vs. Accent Building Sciences 59. TOP SCORERS The Base: Conrad Davis 33, George Iordanov 17, Peter Dundas 8, Jim Burke 8. Accent: Rod Fraser 20, Bob Pfizer 10, John Fleming 9, Roy Christiansen 8. GAME TWO Envoy Business Services 69 vs. Brown, Pineo, Van Kempen Insurance 52. TOP SCORERS Envoy: Kari Elouarri 23, David Voth 13, Roger Young 12, Derek Jaggall 8. Brown, Pineo, Van Kempen: Bob Nickleford 15, Irwin Stanley 9, Fred Dever 9, Carl Sassman 6. GAME THREE Verifeye 48 vs. Laker Carpentry 42. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Mike Jovanov 15, Karl Hutchinson 12, Damon Alyea 7, Charlie Denchfield 6. Laker Carpentry: Tom Pittman 17, Ivor Walker 12, Colin Exeter 11. GAME FOUR Warwick Publishing 57 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 40. TOP SCORERS Warwick: Gord Brown 22, Rueben DeFrance 10, Sam Terry 8, Ian Campbell 6. Ell-Rod: Sandy Smith 12, John Esposito 11, Rick Jones 9. GAME FIVE Gallantry’s Eatery 46 vs. West Hill Men’s Slo- Pitch 33. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Don Leahy 13, Jim Bowen 9, Randy Filinski 9, Ray Fox 6. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch: Owen Officer 11, Bruce Briard 8, Eric Hamdic 4. AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results from Feb. 4/03. STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS FLIGHT ‘A’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Evelyn Black, Gord Humphrys; 2. Merryl Chin, Bob Macdormand. EAST-WEST 1. Fred Day, George Creighton; 2. David Sawic- ki, Irwin Schwartz. FLIGHT ‘B’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Tad Stawski, Larry Grey; 2. Wallace Browne, Ron Haney. EAST-WEST 1. Judy Denby, Nancy Adams; 2. Blair Breen, Dale Beaudette. Scoreboard FEBRUARY 9, 2003 AAJJAAXX ——A strong second half by East Side Mario’s paved the way to a close 36-33 victo- ry over Donlands Jewellers in Ajax Ladies’ Basketball League play Wednesday night. Donlands was unstoppable in the first half, using the give-and-go to create many chances inside the zone. Mario’s fought back in the second half with accurate out- side shooting and aggressive defence. Foul trouble for Don- lands sent East Side to the free-throw line, enabling them to capture the close victory. Anne Whitehead and En- grid Johnson netted 10 points apiece for East Side; Connie Joseph replied with 12 for Donlands. In the second game, the Bank of Montreal posted a narrow 52-51 victory over Se- lect Food Products. Betty Chan netted 12 points for the bankers; Marie John had the game-high 29 for Se- lect. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. East Side Mario’s, bankers hoop it up for wins Children’s T-Ball (year of birth 1996-1998) Children’s Softball (year of birth 1984-1995) Sign up for sponsors, umpires and coaches Tuesday FEB. 11th 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Meeting Room 3 Pickering Recreation Complex & Arena On Valley Farm Rd. South of Hwy. 2 Both Birth certificate and Ontario Health card must be presented upon registration first child each additional sibling FEES PRIOR TO Feb 12 Visit us on the web at: www.pickeringsoftball.com INFORMATION 905-420-6050 UMPIRES, SPONSORS, & COACHES 905-837-0606 a non-profit community softball association recognized by the City of Pickering, community services and facilities. 256 Deaths 256 Deaths To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. 2002 PT CRUISER YOUR FRIENDLY FIVE STAR DEALER 19 HARWOOD AVE. 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