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Briefly... Pickering:Spend the evening learning more about the environ- ment. Pickering Ajax Citizens Togeth- er (PACT) for the Environment hosts its annual public meeting tomorrow (Thursday) from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. The session is in meeting Room 1, above the service counter at the front entrance. Topics include plasma technolo- gy, Pickering’s watershed study, three-stream waste systems, the Seaton lands, and Notion Road. PACT will also elect new officers. For more information, call 905-837-0117. Durham:Knock on a few doors for a good cause this spring. Volunteer canvassers are need- ed for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s (CNIB) annual door-to- door campaign, which runs May 5 to 25. “We hope the public will wel- come the canvassers who come to their doors,” said Doug Downer, dis- trict manager of the CNIB’s Durham District. Donations received remain in the community from which they came and help fund CNIB services such as counselling and referrals, sight enhancement, rehabilitation, orientation and mobility, career de- velopment and employment. Can- vassers are asked to volunteer a minimum of two hours of their time and approach 20 to 25 homes in their community. For more information, call 705- 745-6918 or e-mail doug.downer@cnib.ca. What’s On... Friday:The Serenity Group meets at 8 p.m. at the Bayfair Bap- tist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Picker- ing, to help people cope with addic- tions, including co-dependency. Childcare is available. Call Jim at 905-428-9431 during the evenings. Inside... Inserted in today’s edition of the Pickering News Advertiser is the City of Pick- ering’s brochure of programs and services offered to residents. Enjoy! Index... Editorial Page, 66 Entertainment, 99 Sports, 1100 Classified, 1111 Give us a call... General 905-683-5110 Distribution 905-683-5117 General FAX 905-683-7363 Newsroom FAX 905-683-0386 Death Notices 905-683-3005 OMB decision means trouble for Pickering: De Baerermaeker BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ——An Ontario Municipal Board ruling last week in Richmond Hill will have serious implications for water quality and future wet- land protection in Pickering, warn environmentalists. “The rejection of the Rouge Park north manage- ment plan sets a horrible precedent for everybody,” said Glenn De Baerermaek- er, president of the Save the Rouge Valley System Inc. “What it means for the town of Pickering is an open sea- son on the environment.” His group is fighting a new 5,000-unit development pro- posal in the northern part of the Rouge Valley, just south of the Oak Ridges Moraine. But at a pre-hearing confer- ence, OMB panel member Wilson Lee ruled the Rouge Park protection plan has no legal authority to save wet- lands on the proposed site. “As a result, residents in Pickering who live down- stream will have warmer, dirtier water filled with chemicals like salt from roads and oil, lead and nick- el from cars,” he said. The management plan outlines protection for a net- work of rivers, wetlands, ket- tle lakes and large blocks of forest throughout Markham, Richmond Hill, Stouffville and the western edge of Pickering. “The plan is the most sci- entific, the most democratic and the most comprehensive document protecting good planning,” said Mr. De Baer- ermaeker. It took seven years to cre- ate and has the support of five municipalities, including Pickering council, he said. But because the plan hasn’t been included in any Official Plan or made part of any fed- eral or provincial govern- ment policy, the OMB reject- ed its validity to the develop- ment proposal. “Most documents munici- Young lab has new lease on life, thanks to Ajax, Pickering men BByy KKeeiitthh GGiilllliiggaann Staff Writer AAJJAAXX ——Thanks to the ef- forts of a couple of Bobs, Anna Westney is alive and well. Bob Dingle of Ajax and Bob Anderson of Pickering at first separately and then to- gether saved a stray L abrador retriever living along the Duffins Creek val- ley south of Hwy. 401. Over the course of three weeks, they were able to trap the fe- male dog, which is now living in London at a rescue centre for Labrador retrievers, un- dergoing rehabilitation be- fore being adopted. Mr. Dingle called her Anna, shortening the name from Annandale, while Mr. Ander- son was calling her Westney. The story began last July when Mr. Dingle spotted an animal walking around the Annandale golf course. He had a contract with the own- ers to keep geese off the course. “We weren’t sure if it was a wild dog or a coyote,” Mr. Dingle said. “I noticed her a few times over the season.” Last Christmas, one of Mr. Dingle’s German shepherds was off its leash running around the golf course and had a run-in with the dog. “Our dogs chased it across the river, when it was ice. It was out there starving, eat- ing rabbits.” On Christmas Eve, he began to feed the dog. “In the evening, she’d come up for her meal.” Mr. Dingle didn’t know it, but Mr. Anderson was feed- ing the dog each morning be- hind the Mercedes-Benz dealership on Westney Road. Mr. Anderson and his daugh- ter Becky were shopping for a car when “I saw this brown furry thing running around in the field. I went back the next day and the next and the next and it was still there. So, I started feeding it.” Mr. Dingle said Anna stayed within the area bounded by Church Street, the train tracks south of Hwy. 401, Westney Road and Bayly Street. It wasn’t until Mr. Dingle and his wife Patricia tracked Anna over to Westney Road Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Diane Ploss from the Labrador Retriever Rescue organization helps secure a dog that has been living around a local golf course through- out the winter. A Pickering man and an Ajax man fed the dog over the winter months, but he’s now headed to London, Ont. for continuing care. ‘Anna Westney’ is one lucky dog Ec ker touts budget release plan ‘We thought we’d use 21st century tools’ DDUURRHHAAMM ——The Ontario government is standing firm in its decision to deliver a budget outside the legisla- ture next week. “We thought in the 21st century, we thought we’d use 21st century tools,” said Janet Ecker, finance minister and Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP. Premier Ernie Eves said last week the budget would- n’t be delivered in the legisla- ture, as tradition dictates. The budget delivery “won’t be in a TV studio”, Ms. Ecker said yesterday, adding the actual location hasn’t been announced. She noted the budget has the “biggest impact on peo- ple’s lives,” and “it’s impor- tant people are communicat- ed to more directly on some- thing that can make a differ- ence in their lives.” The budget will be “tabled Eco-group fears for the Rouge ✦ Please see Decision, 5 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering pyjama party PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Local children Jessica Oberlander (left) and Holly Scott share a laugh during a pyjama party hosted by the Pickering Town Centre during the March break. The event featured entertainment, face paint- ing, temporary tattoos and other events for children. It was all part of a reading week event at the shop- ping centre. 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Health department probes suspected case BByy KKeeiitthh GGiilllliiggaann Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——At least one per- son in Durham Region is being monitored in the out- break of a potentially deadly strain of pneumonia. Dr. Donna Reynolds, the associate medical officer of health for Durham Region, wouldn’t release where the person lives, adding it’s only an investigation and not a confirmed case. The health department expects results within days. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is also being called ‘atypical pneu- monia’, she said, and symp- toms include high fever, coughing, chills, and breath- ing difficulties. Two Canadi- ans have died from the dis- ease, along with seven others worldwide, while hundreds more have become ill. The outbreak seems to be linked to Guangdong Province in southern China, where the first suspected case was identified in Novem- ber. Since then, cases have been confirmed in Toronto, ✦ Please see Durham, 2 in the house and debated” there, she added. “The only difference is the ac- tual, physical delivery is in another location. “All the budget papers that are usually produced will be produced. Legislation will be tabled. The laws that need to be enacted will be passed. We’re not changing that de- mocratic process at all. The opposi- tion will still have the opportunity to tell the public what they think. The public, as they always do, will decide if they like it or not. “It’s an attempt to do something different, more direct.” Eric Dowd, who has covered provincial politics for decades and is the Queen’s Park columnist for Metroland’s Durham Region Media Group, said this would be the first time a government has delivered a budget outside the legislature. “One year, the NDP issued a bud- get statement, but that’s not a bud- get itself,” he said, adding issuing a statement is “done from time to time to amplify what they’re doing”. The NDP released the budget statement in 1995 because “they were motivated by not wanting to come into the legislature. They knew they’d be attacked in the legislature, so they stayed away,” Mr. Dowd said. Mike Brown, a Liberal MPP and one of the legislature’s deputy speakers, said, “I believe it to be of- fensive to anyone who cares for democracy in the British parliamen- tary system. “There’s nothing more fundamen- tal than the right to tax and to spend, and for all members of the legislature to scrutinize that,” Mr. Brown stated. “It should offend everyone who lives in a democracy. In its arro- gance, the government would super- sede those traditions for one pur- pose, its own re-election,” Mr. Brown added. “The rules aren’t there for fun. They’re there to guarantee the gov- ernment of the day doesn’t’ act like a king in the 16th century,” he said. Mr. Brown added Speaker of the Legislature Gary Carr, a Tory MPP, is opposed to the idea. “The speaker believes this to be a most serious threat to democracy,” Mr. Brown stated. As for having the budget delivered in Durham Region, Ms. Ecker noted, “If there’s an appropriate venue, cer- tainly.” All MPPs are being invited to the event, as are members of the public. “It’s an innovative, exciting oppor- tunity to reach out to the people whose lives are affected by the deci- sions,” Ms. Ecker stated. “At the same time, we’re obeying all legal processes. Nothing says it has to be delivered in the house. “There are many times when it’s not delivered in the normal fashion. We thought it was a good idea to take an approach to reach out to people,” she said. The budget is to be delivered March 27. 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For 10 weeks, every day, we were going down and calling her out,” Mr. Dingle said. “In the initial stage, we didn’t know anything about her.” After its capture, the dog was taken to the PAW shelter in Whitby for initial treatment before being taken to London. Whitby resident Diane Ploss, a member of Labrador Retriever Res- cue Ontario (LRRO), drove Anna to London. “She’s doing very well. She’s tak- ing it nice and slow. She has a sig- nificant mistrust of humans. Some- thing terrible must have happened to her,” Ms. Ploss said. ✦ Golden from page 1 Golden retriever gets new lease on life Ec ker defends budget release in face of widespread criticism Durham health department on alert Vancouver, Edmonton, Hanoi, Sin- gapore and Hong Kong. Dr. Reynolds noted the difference with SARS is the cause isn’t known. “Pneumonia mostly has a known cause. Despite an intensive investi- gation, the agent causing this we don’t know. We can’t find the organ- ism,” she said, noting it could be a virus or bacteria. “Because we don’t know the or- ganism, there’s no specific treat- ment.” Patients have been given antivi- rals and antibiotics, but “their ef- fectiveness is uncertain,” she said. Those with the illness are being quarantined or isolated. “Right now, it’s not a direct threat to the general public,” she added. Public health officials are collect- ing as much data as possible and will “take all actions to prevent it being a threat to the general pub- lic”. Updates are being provided to health-care workers in Durham, she said, and Durham officials are responding to public inquiries. ✦ Durham from page 1 JJAANNEETT EECCKKEERR ‘It’s an attempt to do something different.’ ✦ Ecker from page 1 Big three issues set aside, union, Durham public board to discuss other items BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ——School board and teacher representatives plan to move away from the big three contract is- sues tomorrow and address other items on the table. Negotiations between the Durham District School Board and Elemen- tary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) continue Thursday. Roughly 2,400 teachers in the Durham unit have been working without a con- tract since last summer. The union in December received a strike mandate from its members and over the past two months has engaged in an esca- lating work-to-rule action in local schools. At the last negotiating session, the board offered a 3.1 per cent wage in- crease, to pay 90 per cent of benefit costs, up from 80 per cent, and 150 minutes of preparation time per week. Rachel Gencey, Durham ETFO unit president, said the salary in- crease and share of benefit costs is still not enough. And the board’s preparation time offer would take ef- fect next year, leaving teachers in the lurch until September, she said. However, beyond the big three is- sues, Ms. Gencey said there’s more on the table, referring to working condition issues such as teachers re- ceiving an uninterrupted lunch, med- icating students and accessing sick leave after the birth of a baby. “There’s still a few outstanding items and we can’t settle with three items,” said Ms. Gencey. “They know that; we’ve told them that.” Sally McIlveen, the Durham Dis- trict School Board’s employee rela- tions superintendent, said the union identified the three main issues as priorities and the board has moved on them “beyond what other boards have been able to do”. But she agreed it’s time to look at some of the other items that are important to teachers. A board offer for both sides to each take five issues, focus on them in ne- gotiations and leave the rest for an- other time was rejected by the union, said Ms. McIlveen. “We feel we’re close to a pretty rea- sonable offer,” she said. “So let’s see what we can do on these (other) is- sues.” Ms. McIlveen noted that a provin- cial budget is about a week away and is expected to answer a question that has been hanging over the negotia- tions: how much money will the Province provide for a teachers’ raise next year after announcing funding in December for roughly a three per cent increase for this school year. “I’m concerned that a lot of what is going to take place locally amongst boards is going to depend on what happens provincially,” she said. While both sides appear to be on the same page as far as the direction of tomorrow’s talks are concerned, neither Ms. Gencey nor Ms. McIlveen suggested a deal was imminent. Ms. Gencey said the board’s last contract offer was “more in the ball- park” of what teachers are looking for. And if the two sides come closer to an agreement, the work-to-rule ac- tion won’t escalate. However she said teachers are not ruling it out. Whatever happens, Ms. McIlveen said her priority is to keep talking. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 19, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P Highway 2 Brock RdLiverpool RdKingston Rd. Pickering Home Design Centre PICKERING OUTLET HWY 401 Sears Pickering Furniture & Appliance Outlet 1755 Pickering Parkway (Formerly Sport Mart at the Pickering Design Centre) Store hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 am - 6 pm Thurs. & Fri. 10 am - 9 pm Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm SEARS CLUB CardsWelcome Shop often...save big on Sears quality at discounted prices Special offers in effect 6 days only.Thursday, March 20th, 03 until Tuesday, March 25th, 03 or while quantities last.Copyright 2003. Sears Canada Inc. SEARS® Personal shopping only. 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But, they at least must signal to the Province that they have considered doing so. There are 11 trustees on the Durham District School Board. Based solely on population, the north would receive 1.454 trustees and Oshawa 3.48. Whitby Trustee Doug Ross lamented that over the years Os- hawa has dropped from seven to five to three board members. “I think Oshawa covers a larger number of schools between the trustees,” he argued at Monday’s board meeting. “With all due respect to the trustees of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, they are in declining pop- ulation areas and they have fewer schools.” Trustee Ross cited “tremendous” population growth in north Oshawa, suggesting the area will soon require more representation. Ajax Wards 3 and 4 Trustee Melin- da Crawford agreed, however other trustees opposed the idea. Brock-Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine said she does not cover fewer schools as a northern trustee. “In fact, for example, the Brock- Uxbridge number of schools is the same as what any trustee in Oshawa would be carrying,” she said. Oshawa schools superintendent Chris Ward said Oshawa’s three trustees cover 32 elementary and six high schools. There are 10 elemen- tary and two high schools in Brock and Uxbridge. Scugog has six ele- mentary and two high schools. Trustee Loraine argued the north is a large geographic area and a trustee representing all three munic- ipalities would be unfairly burdened. Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers also argued for two trustees in the north. “I think it’s important that the voice of the north be heard, that the north be well represented,” he said, adding urban trustees should have “special consideration for the board’s rural areas.” Trustee Ross maintained it wasn’t fair. “When you lose three trustees out of the city the size of Oshawa, you’ve done that community a disservice,” he said. Six years ago, the Province in the Few er School Boards Act slashed the number of school boards and trustees across Ontario. The public board at that time dropped from 15 to 11 trustees, with north Durham and Oshawa each losing two board members. A second trustee was sub- sequently added to the north when it was designated a low population area. www.magwyerspub.com PUTT FOR CASH 9:00pm Prepare For Spring Thurs. March 20 Win $200 Youth agencies needed to assist police DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Durham Regional Police want to hear from youth service agencies in the com- munity. With the new Youth Crimi- nal Justice Act coming into ef- fect April 1, replacing the Young Offenders Act, the force is updating its database of youth service organizations in the community. Under the new law police are expected in certain circum- stances to issue warnings to young people for minor crimes, instead of laying charges. The act also requires police to refer a young person to ap- propriate local service agen- cies in the region. “The referrals would deal with youth at risk and those who need some assistance and intervention,” a Durham police statement says. Agencies that support at- risk youth are invited to con- tact police. For more information call Constable Dean Roy, youth crime co-ordinator, at 905-579- 15 20, ext. 5282 or email at droy@drps.ca. Humane Society seeks agents DDUURRHHAAMM –––– The work in- volved can be difficult, include evenings and weekends and there is no pay. Such is the plight of volun- teer agents in- vestigating cru- elty complaints with the Hu- mane Society of Durham Re- gion. Mo re volun- teer agents are needed in Durham to re- spond to com- plaints received by the humane society. “It’s not an easy job,” says Inspector Betty Van Seters. “It can be very in- tense. As for the training, there is a lot to learn in a short peri- od of time.” Applicants who make it through the in- terview process attend a week- long training session at the society’s head- quarters in Stouffville, fin- ishing with an exam. Insp. Van Seters says she hopes the Durham protec- tion agency winds up with five to six agents. Cur- rently, there is only one work- ing with the two staff members of the non-profit agency. “We need the volunteers to be able to devote one day a week and maybe one evening,” she says. “There will be a rotation and people will be on call.” But even if the volunteer is willing to give up evenings or weekends and work for no money, they must also be prepared to see and deal with the neglect and abuse of ani- mals. The Durham Humane Soci- ety is a branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- mals. Last year, the society re- sponded to more than 15 ,000 reports of animal abuse. Call Insp. Van Seters at 905- 433-2022. BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––A decision to set up a new provincial testing lab to verify West Nile virus samples in Ontario is getting a strong endorsement from Durham’s health unit. “We’re very pleased they’re build- ing the capacity in the province to do tests here,” says Dr. Donna Reynolds, Durham’s associate med- ical officer of health. “It will give us better access to timely lab informa- tion.” Durham had three “probable” human cases of West Nile Virus last summer but as of yet, the federal testing lab in Winnipeg has not con- firmed the results. In healthy people, the West Nile virus can go undetect- ed and may cause no side effects, al- though there have been cases where otherwise healthy people do become ill with the virus. For some people, including the elderly, the risk can be greater and infection can lead to flu- like symptoms and may lead to en- cephalitis. The Province has also given mu- nicipalities authorization to use a pesticide, malathion, considered to be highly toxic. Some studies have linked the chemical to aggravated asthma incidents. But Dr. Reynolds says in Durham the plan is to prevent mosquito breeding through distribution of a larvicide this spring, to head off the potential for large populations of the insect and the need for more invasive pesticides. “We are not looking to use adulti- cide,” says Dr. Reynolds. The larvi- cide is out of public access in water catch basins, she notes. “We’re trying to be proactive and preventive.” Durham’s health department will begin monitoring early this spring and at the appropriate stage, will apply the larvicide, she says. The Re- gion and the Province fund the larvi- cide campaign on a 50/50 basis, says Dr. Reynolds. Meanwhile, Canadian Blood Ser- vices says it is just finishing develop- ment of a test to screen the blood of donors who may have unknowingly contracted West Nile virus and could spread it. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 19, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Metropolis Lives, Eats & Breathes Downtown Sundays F ew people realize that Traffic Tickets can cost you thousands of dollars on your insurance rates. A conviction for even a minor offence can stay on your insurance record for up to six years, and on your driving record for three years. Upon reviewing your driving record an insurance company can see you as a high risk and raise your rates! As well many Traffic Tickets carry a hidden penalty called DEMERIT POINTS. Two to Three tickets with demerit points can mean a Licence Suspension, which besides the loss of driving privileges could put your insurance rates into the thousands of dollars! Most people never expect to receive a traffic ticket. When they do they often don’t know what the proper course of action is. Some people never seek the free advice and consultation that the Traffic Ticket People offer. The proper thing to do is call Chris Conway at the Traffic Ticket People at 905-424-XOPP. Chris made a career out of writing Traffic Tickets for 27 years as a Police Officer for the Toronto Police Service, and with the Ontario Provincial Police. As a former Traffic Cop, Breathalyzer Technician, and Detective, Chris’s experience with the Ontario Traffic laws has helped him successfully represent hundreds of people with Traffic problems and Criminal charges. For a free consultation or to discuss any Traffic Ticket or Criminal Charge call the Traffic Ticket People 110 Ritchie Ave. at Westney Rd. 905-683-510 0 w ww. 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The bidder must include with the tender submission a bid deposit of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars or a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total tendered amount available for sixty (60) days from date of tender closing; and an original Agreement to Bond form ensuring that 100% performance and 100% labour & materials payment bonds can be supplied. After tender closing for evaluation a bidder will be required to provide a copy of their Health & Safety Policy, current Cost and Frequency Report issued by WSIB; current Certificate of Clearance issued by WSIB; certificate of insurance - $5,000,000 Comprehensive Liability including premises and all operations. This is not a conclusive listing of requirements - it is solely the bidder’s responsibility to review the tendering document for full requirements. Te ndering packages are available upon a non-refundable payment of $100.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering by contacting Supply & Services tel. 905.420.4616, located on the 2nd Floor of the Pickering Civic Complex. Request for a list of bidders is to be in writing, faxed to Supply & Services, 905.420.5313. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LlV 6K7 Vera A. Felgemacher, C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, CMM I Manager, Supply & Services I was a real junk food enthusiast This was the old me, Colette Ouimet, before I shed 55 lbs. I was a junk food enthusiast. Pop, chips and chocolate. I loved to bake for my husband and my kids (and of course myself). I could drink up to 24 cola drinks in a week! I was always having second helpings of the food I cooked. 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Wa rd 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson said he agreed with the intent of the bylaw, but felt local conservation officials should determine if the removal of the tree in question would negatively impact surrounding areas. If there are no impacts, the tree should then be able to be removed without a permit, he argued. “I agree we need to protect our streams from soil erosion,” he said. “But I don’t want to create so much red tape for homeowners. You can say it costs money to bring out the (Toronto Region Conservation) but this bylaw means costs for a homeowner.” Wa rd 3 City Councillor David Pickles worried the 30-metre setback from the boundary of the shorelines or streams could be interpreted in some residen- tial areas to include entire back and front lots as well as proper- ties across the street. “It’s an extreme example,” he said. “But I think you have to do the detailed mapping or pro- vide a level of latitude for the reasonable expression of the bylaw.” “I don’t think anyone wants a lot of people coming in for a sapling on their front lawn, which doesn’t even impact a ravine.” The likelihood of that hap- pening is slim, said Ward 2 Re- gional Councillor Mark Hol- land. When you consider a stan- dard road allowance is 20 me- tres wide, a ravine property would have to be less than 10 metres for the homeowner across the street to be affected. “I don’t know how many nine- metre lots we have but my guess is zero,” he said. Director of planning Neil Car- roll said the bylaw would have to be interpreted with some flexibility based on the map of the tree protection area, which is being provided as good back- ground but not as an actual survey of Pickering. City clerk Bruce Taylor also defended the 30-metre setback as the proper distance to allow for adequate protection of streams, watercourses and other environmental lands. Saplings, dead, dangerous, diseased or severely injured trees are exempt from the bylaw, he stressed. “Staff have investigated the 30 metres and it’s not onerous,” said Coun. Holland. Referring to Ward 3, he ar- gued rural lots in north Picker- ing are much larger in compari- son. However, Coun. Johnson pointed out he also represents some 3,300 urban residents and those living along the Duffins Creek corridor are bound to be affected. Information about the tree bylaw will be posted on the City’s community page Web site and in the recreation brochure. Notices will also be sent out to any residents whose property is affected by the bylaw. RRIICCKK JJOOHHNNSSOONN ‘This bylaw means costs for a homeowner.’ Head injured meet for support DDUURRHHAAMM ––––The Head In- jury Association of Durham Region meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E., for a support group meeting. Two meet- ings run simultaneously: survivors on the main f loor and family and care- givers upstairs. Call 1-905- 723-2732 if assistance with transportation is needed. Group meets to talk and pray PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— The second ses- sion in a series on prayer is being held t onight (Wednesday) at Pickering Peace Lutheran Church. Conversa- tional prayer: praying togeth- er in groups is being led by Henry Fischer from 7:30 to 9 p.m. It’s part of the series ‘prayer in the 21st century’. Everyone is welcome to the free event. The church is on Liverpool Road, immedi- ately south of Bayly Street in Pickering. For more in- formation, call 905-839-3521. The News Advertiser Newsroom: 905-683-0386 palities use to make decisions aren’t in their official plans,” ar- gued Mr. De Baerermaeker, adding those official plans do, however, state the importance of protecting natural heritage. He predicted the ruling could have serious implications for the future of Seaton and the Duffin- Rouge Agricultural Preserve. “It says all those areas are up for destruction and paving because the Official Plan doesn’t say you should protect specific areas,” Mr. De Baerermaeker said. Jim Robb, of Friends of the Rouge Watershed, also believes the OMB decision will destroy valuable Rouge lands and affect water qual- ity but has faith the Province will protect the two-thirds of Seaton scientifically proven as environ- mentally sensitive. “The Ontario Liberal Party is al- ready calling for it and I’m hopeful the Conservative government will do the right thing,” he said in an in- terview. However, the chance developers in north Pickering will seek out the OMB is slim since they are involved in the City’s growth management study and agree to its conditions, added Dave Steele, chairman of Pickering Ajax Citizens Together for the Environment. An extensive environmental map of the area should be completed by the end of April, said Mr. Steele, a member of the study’s steering committee. Decision doesn’t bode well for environment, Rouge Valley group says ✦ Decision from page 1 The way we were Photos supplied by the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee on behalf of the Ajax Community Archives. For more information about either, please call Brenda Kriz at 905-619-2529 ext. 343. Burnside-Bryant house In 1836 Alexander Burnside of Toronto purchased this land at 104 Kingston Rd. E. for 500 pounds. It would change hands several times, the last owners being Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, who bought the house in 1946. The Burnside-Bryant House was built around 1840 and was a Georgian-style farmhouse of granite fieldstone. The house was torn down in 1993 and a plaque to mark the site was erected in 1994 by Ajax LACAC (now known as the Heritage Ajax Advisory Committee). The plaque is located at the Durham Centre, by the Black’s Photo store. P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 19, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Taunting a sure sign of an election You can tell an election is coming when politicians start calling each other names. This is starting to hap- pen. The Liberals have been trying to pin the name 'Say Anything Ernie' on Progressive Conserva- tive Premier Ernie Eves on the claim that, because he has re- versed some policies his party once held dear, he will say any- thing to win an election. The premier has responded by gleefully calling Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty 'Don- ald McKwinty', after a chamber of commerce official introduced him as such at one of its gather- ings. Mr. Eves wanted to demon- strate Mr. McGuinty is so unim- pressive even those charged with introducing him at meet- ings have difficulty remember- ing his name. The Liberals have not seen much humour in this and ac- cused Mr. Eves of being so bank- rupt of policies he has to resort to making fun of his opponent's name. The Liberals also suggested the Tories may stoop next to making fun of Mr. McGuinty's face, as federal Tories once mocked Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chretien's facial twitch in an election. The federal Tories were roundly rebuked for it, so the provincial Liberals may be fearing a worst that will not happen. But the Tories did get fairly close to the bone in the 1999 election, when they circulated a news release referring to 'Squin- ty McGuinty', who they said had an election platform with blind spots on many issues, including how he would create jobs and balance the budget. Mike Harris, Mr. Eves's prede- cessor as premier, dubbed the L iberal leader 'Six-pack McGuinty', explaining the To- ries had put huge effort into clearing up problems, including getting the economy working. Mr. McGuinty seemed to think all that was required now was to sit back with a carton of beer. Mr. Harris's supporters called the Liberal leader 'McNasty', al- though it could be said the To- ries and Liberals were equally short-tempered with each other in a campaign in which Mr. McGuinty called Mr. Harris a "thug". Mr. Harris also dubbed Mr. McGuinty 'Mr. No' and 'Mr. Neg- ative', arguing the Liberal leader criticized Tory policies without proposing alternatives, but there was nothing original in this name. New Democrat premier Bob Rae, Mr. Harris's predecessor, called Lyn McLeod, Liberal leader and front-runner for a while in the 1995 election, 'Dr. No' on the same grounds. Ms. McLeod, who will step down as an MPP when the next election is called, had some- thing of a raw deal, because the Liberal campaign team had de- cided the party would not reveal policies publicly until the cam- paign got under way. The pur- pose was to avoid opponents criticizing them, and Ms. McLeod allowed herself to go along. Mr. Rae also pinned a joint label "the twins of doom and gloom? on Ms. McLeod and Mr. Harris, who was then merely leader of a small, third party in the legislature. Mr. Rae explained the two op- position party leaders blamed NDP policies for putting the On- tario economy into decline, when almost all jurisdictions had the same problem and a sil- ver lining was already visible, but voters went with the nega- tives. Mr. Rae also named Mr. Har- ris 'Mike the Knife' after the character in the 'The Threepen- ny Opera', because of his promises to slash government and taxes, but Mr. Harris rel- ished the name. Mr. Harris was already calling himself 'The Taxfighter', claim- ing to be the only leader serious- ly interested in cutting taxes, and Mr. Rae's label merely rein- forced his image. Tory William Davis, the most durable premier in the last half- century, won a campaign a cou- ple of decades ago by pinning the name 'Dr. No', at a time when it was more original, on a Liberal leader, Stuart Smith. The cerebral Mr. Smith, who was seen often as resembling Liberal prime minister Pierre Trudeau, had got wind of gov- ernment studies showing On- tario was slipping economically and would soon do the unthink- able and fall behind other provinces in economic growth. The reports had some truth to them, but Mr. Davis said Mr. Smith was a prophet of doom and gloom and Ontario voters did not want to believe this was happening to their superior province. Mr. Smith lost and it was one time name-calling hurt. For decades, Eric Dowd has been covering provincial politics as a freelance columnist based out of Queen's Park. 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Whatever the reason, Mr. Eves has decided to have Fi- nance Minister Janet Ecker deliver the budget March 27 from an as-yet undisclosed location -- outside the legisla- ture. The TV event will feature a small handpicked studio audience. What it will not include is the presence of opposition MPPs. That's because the March 17 start of the spring sit- ting has been postponed until April 30 when the govern- ment will deliver its throne speech. Between March 27 and April 30, the Eves government will take its show on the road, ostensibly seeking input from Ontarians on what the government's spring agenda should be. Until April 30, debate over the budget will essentially be a one-sided affair. No doubt opposition politicians will criticize Ms. Ecker's offerings but the minister or another government-designate will not be required to answer di- rect questions or provide justification for the govern- ment's priorities. The break between the budget and throne speech is most likely to be used as an opportunity for the govern- ment to shore up its policies and test the waters for a possible late spring election. It does buy the Tories time. Should Mr. Eves decide an election can wait, he has until June 2004 to hit the campaign trail. If he wants to deliver an election writ shortly after the April 30 throne speech, well, he can do that too. How convenient. Mr. Eves should be concerned over the outrage sparked by this decision -- notably that of the govern- ment's own Speaker of the Legislature, outgoing 13-year Progressive Conservative MPP Gary Carr. Mr. Carr has contacted lawyers to see whether Mr. Eves's budget plan violates any constitutional conventions. Even NDP leader Howard Hampton and Canadian Taxpayers Federation Ontario director John Williamson, normally mortal enemies, have joined forces on the issue. The pair has decried the budget studio plan as an anti- democratic move. Finally, Bill Somerville, the director of the legislature's broadcasting service, in conjunction with Mr. Carr, said the network would not telecast the budget. Executives at other networks have said they would not telecast it ei- ther. That could leave the government in the embarrass- ing position of having to spend taxpayers' money to buy expensive TV time. No matter how you look at it, the move by the premier is more than just a simple break with long-standing tra- dition. It's a slap in the face to our democratic principles and doesn't augur well for policy under Mr. Eves's leader- ship. This wrong-headed idea needs a serious rethink. The name game begins Council to blame for commercial parking by our homes TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'Parked buses, commercial vehicles nuisances on city streets,' letter to the editor, March 9. While it may seem logical to penalize school bus companies and other commercial vehicle companies for allowing their vehicles to be parked in resi- dential neighbourhoods, unfor- tunately we have only the mayor and Pickering council- lors to blame. On April 6, 1999, they passed a bylaw that permits commer- cial vehicles, such as tow trucks, school buses, service ve- hicles, etc. to be parked in a residential neighbourhood. No matter how unsightly these ve- hicles may be, if they are parked in the owners' driveway, you have no recourse. If they are parked on the street for more than three hours, your only recourse is to complain to the Pickering bylaw enforcement office and they will eventually ticket the offending vehicle, but only if they first verify the vehicle was actually in violation of the parking offence. Please don't give up on this f ight. By passing the bylaw, council confirmed it had no re- gard for the difference between residential, commercial and in- dustrial zoning. With this atti- tude, what do you think will eventually happen to your resi- dential property value? JJ..AA.. JJeennsseenn PPiicckkeerriinngg British is not an ethnic group TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'Little international flavour,' Eric Dowd column, March 12. Mr. Dowd classifies 'British' as an ethnic group. I must dis- agree. The Scots are an ethnic group. So are Welsh people. My numerous Irish relatives will testify the Irish definitely con- stitute an ethnic group. So do the English people. If Mr. Dowd really wants to put his classification to the test, I would suggest he travel to Ireland. He should go to a working- class pub in a rough neighbour- hood, and share his opinion with all the people there. I sus- pect that he would quickly change his mind. KKeevviinn LLoovvee,, PPiicckkeerriinngg Province should step up in feds’ absence TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'Seniors get a lesson in healthy lifestyles,' March 2. I would suggest Jim Flaherty would appear more sincere and genuine if he picked up where the federal Liberals failed and cajoled his government into providing a generous property tax decrease for seniors and others on a fixed income. Obviously, widespread amal- gamation is the only answer. TToomm LLoonngg,, PPiicckkeerriinngg LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: With the number of traffic fatalities and accident-related injuries continuing to fall in Durham, do you feel safer driving on the region's roads? ✦ No 68.8 per cent ✦ Ye s31.2 per cent Vo tes cast: 109 Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Do you agree with the Conservatives breaking from tradition and introducing the Ontario budget outside the legislature? ✦ Yes ✦ No Click and say www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 19, 2003 PAGE 7 P 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com905.420.2222 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME March 19 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm March 20 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm March 24 Finance & Operations Committee 1:30 pm March 24 Budget Meeting 7:30 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit the website. Recreation Complex Fitness & Health Orientations Call Now 905.683.6582 The PIckering Recreation Complex has all the facilities of a private club at community prices. Adult memberships include use of 3 health club facilities, pool privileges, whirlpool & sauna. The Pickering Recreation Complex has 6 international squash courts, 2 racquetball, 4 indoor tennis courts and variety of fitness classes including Yoga. Very affordable and a convenient payment plan makes it even easier to get started. DON’T WAIT to Get in Shape! NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 2003 CURRENT AND CAPTIAL BUDGETS In accordance with Section 291 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Pickering will be considering the 2003 Current and Capital Budgets, as recommended by the Committee of Whole, at a Special Meeting of Council to be held on March 24, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Pickering Civic Complex. Any person wishing to address council with respect to the Budgets must contact the City Clerk on or before noon of Friday, March 21st, 2003. Bruce Taylor, AMCT, CMM City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 905.420.4611 Free Teen Programs “Bring It On” Call now 905.420.6588 In the Matter of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.26 and amendments thereto NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND In the Matter Of an application by The Corporation of the City of Pickering for approval to expropriate land being Part of Water Lot 3, on Registered Plan No. 65 for the City of Pickering in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Being Part 3 on Registered Plan 40R-17343 for the purposes of completion of construction of a municipal waterfront park and waterfront trail known as “Progress Bayfront Park” in the vicinity of the east shore of Frenchman’s Bay west of Front Street. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Part of Water Lot 3, on Registered Plan No. 65 for City of Pickering in the Regional Municipality of Durham, being Part 3 on Registered Plan 40R-17343 and municipally known as 670 Front Street, Pickering, Ontario. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, a. in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; b. in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of The Corporation of the City of PIckering Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 The Corporation of the City of Pickering Thomas J.Quinn, .C. A.O. Dated at the City of Pickering in the Province of Ontario this 10th day of February, 2003 Safe Communities of Pickering/Ajax (SCOPA) SCOPA is a not-for-profit organization committed to improving the level of health and safety in Pickering/Ajax In Pickering/Ajax, unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and death for seniors. If you would like to inquire about SCOPA’s Health and Safety Programs or join SCOPA’s Senior Sub-Committee please call: 905-420-1701 ...making Pickering/Ajax a Safer place to Live, Work and Play! Never Smoke in bed It’s just too easy to fall asleep. Don’t smoke if you’re drowsy ...Especially if you’re sitting down in a comfortable chair or if you’ve been drinking or taking prescription drugs. Check between the cushions for any smokers items that may have fallen into the cracks. Don’t leave a lit cigarette ...Or a cigar or pipe. They can easily overbalance as they burn down, land on a carpet, newspaper or between sofa or armchair cushions, and start a fire. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com Seniors Big Band Sunday, March 30, 2003 Pickering Recreation Complex 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased at the following locations: East Shore community Centre Petticoat Creek Community Centre Pickering Recreation Complex George Lake big Band will be performing for listening and dancing pleasure Light Refreshments will be served Property Naturalization & You ! Property naturalization involves transforming a section of your property from manicured lawn into a space that reflects a more natural and healthy ecosystem. Attend the Property Naturalization workshop to learn more about this growing trend. Where: William Dunbar Public School When: March 27 th Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm While at the workshop why not go one step further by taking part in the “Ten Steps’ program? You will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with experienced staff to develop a property plan that is specific to your property and interests. For more information Contact the Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project at 905.420.460 ex. 2212 We’re in Your Backyard! MONDAY WEEK OF MARCH 17 6:50 am Fat Burner 10:30 am Fat Burner 12:30 pm Fat Burner 5:30 pm Fat Burner 7:15 pm Fat Burner TUESDAY 6:50 am Fab Abs 10:00 am Fab Abs 12:30 pm Fab Abs 5:30 pm Fab Abs 7:15 pm Fab Abs WEDNESDAY WEEK OF MARCH 17 6:50 am Shoulders 10:30 am Shoulders 12:30 pm Shoulders 5:30 pm Shoulders 7:15 pm Shoulders THURSDAY 6:50 am Core Conditioning 10:30 am Core Conditioning 12:30 pm Core Conditioning 5:30 pm Core Conditioning 7:15 pm Core Conditioning FRIDAY WEEK OF MARCH 17 6:50 am Amazing Arms 10:30 am Amazing Arms 12:30 pm Amazing Arms 5:30 pm Amazing Arms 7:15 pm Amazing Arms SATURDAY 10:30 am Powerful Legs 3:00 pm Powerful Legs SUNDAY 12:00 noon Fat Burner 3:30 pm Fat Burner At the Pickering Recreation Complex we want to make your workouts with us fun and effective. The Pickering Recreation Complex is offering free Quick Learn Sessions to all Complex Members and paid Health Club Admissions. Discover how easy it is to get effective results. We’ve made it easy for you to find out how straight-forward our equipment is to use. At the Rec Complex we want you to feel confident that you are doing the best workout you can to get the results you expect. Our Fitness Staff offer you support, variety and motivation so you can have an uncomplicated exercise program that seems effortless and pain-free. Your skill level will increase by participating in these Quick Learn Sessions. @ your library™ Free Income Tax Preparation Clinics Representatives from the Certified General Accountants of Ontario - Durham Chapter will help low income earners complete their 2002 income tax form. These clinics will be held on March 20th (Petticoat Creek), March 22nd, April 8th and April 12th (Central Library). Those interested must meet certain financial requirements. To book an appointment, please call 905.831.6265 and press 0 or email the library at help@picnet.org. Wa tch today for Your City Brochure Delivery PARENTS: GUILT-FREE KIDS NUTRITION FREE! FREE! FREE! •quick & easy breakfast ideas •how to get kids eating veggies •break the fatigue cycle Sunday 30 March 1:30 pm Pickering Rec Complex FREE childcare for kids 6 months & older FREE swimming for kids 8 years & older 905.683.6582 A QUICK and Effective Workout You Can Do It! 1867 Valley farm Rd. Pickering 905.683.6582 Using, cleaning cloth as easy as 1, 2, 3 A lawmaker in Sacra- mento, California wants to give parents an extra in- centive to get their young- sters potty trained. To pay for local diaper recycling programs, Democratic Senator Don Perata has introduced a bill that would impose a twenty- five cent tax on each dis- posable diaper sold in Cal- ifornia. More than 20 bil- lion diapers were sent to U.S. landfills in 2000. Thirty years of market- ing has produced parents, with some exceptions, who cannot even compre- hend the use of cloth dia- pers. Yet, doing a cloth diaper load of laundry is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Once becoming accustomed to changing the baby more often, nothing could be easier than placing soiled cloth diapers in a pail, then transferring them into the washing machine and pushing a button. Aside from the cost to the envi- ronment with their pro- duction, distribution, and disposal, the personal cost saving of over $2,000 alone should be inviting. I have printed the fol- lowing before, but it is worth repeating to en- courage parents to give it a try. The cost of the dia- pers will pay for them- selves in few weeks: • Purchase at least three-dozen diapers, sev- eral good pairs of plastic pants and a couple of good quality safety pins. The diapers can be a com- bination of the thick-fitted type with Velcro tabs and the plain-square flan- nelette; • Deposit any waste in the toilet for proper sewage treatment, rinse, and wring out if necessary. Whether using cloth or disposable, baby’s waste should be flushed and not sent to landfill; • Place in a diaper pail with cold water; • When ready to do laundry, which is about twice a week, transfer all water and diapers into the machine and put on the last spin cycle. Then, set machine to the load set- ting you want, using hot water and soap. Give an extra cold rinse; • Transfer to a dryer or hang to dry. Sunlight bleaches and sanitizes; • When you fold the dia- pers, the extra thickness of the flat diapers can be placed either at the back or front depending on the gender of your baby; and • Do not double diaper during the daytime as it may cause bowlegs. When putting in the pin, place your fingers between baby and the cloth. Good quali- ty pins are important — cheaper pins make it al- most impossible to push through the layers of cloth. If you are unable to give it a try, take a few mo- ments to search the Web under the words ‘dispos- able diapers and recy- cling’ and discover how you can have them picked up for recycling. Weekly and monthly services (for those that use cloth and some disposables) are available. This service also applies to day-care centres and nursing homes. FFAACCTT::One baby uses 7,000 to 10,000 disposable diapers by the time he or she is toilet trained. ❑❑❑ Larraine Roulston is a Pickering-based freelance columnist, covering the latest in community recy- cling and waste reduction initiatives. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 19, 2003 www.durhamregion.com BEAUTY at the bay with any Fashion Fair purchase of $27 or more. • New Full-size Drama Lipstick • Full-size Garnet Lipstick • Dark Plum Lip Liner Pencil • Plum Rich Blush • Gentle Facial Shampoo • Special Formula Lotion • Make-up Brush Set Fashion Fair Gift One gift per customer, please. 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IT’S SALE TIME Dispose of those diaper habits LLaarrrraaiinnee RRoouullssttoonn rr ee cc yy cc ll ee rr ’’ss rr ee pp oo rr tt rr oo uu ll ss tt oo nn ll pp @@ ss yy mm pp aa tt ii cc oo ..cc aa Groups gather to celebrate women, eliminate racism DDUURRHHAAMM ——A gathering is being held tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate International Women’s Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Racism. Women Together for Peace and Harmony is being held March 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Durham YWCA, 33 Mc- Grigor St., Oshawa. It’s sponsored by the Women’s Rights Action Coalition, the YWCA, Denise House, the Os- hawa Rape Crisis Centre, Bethesda House and Her- izon House. It’s free, although dona- tions will be accepted to cover costs. For more information, call 905-427-7849 or 905- 576-8880. Provincial art award for short film BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Thinking outside the box, a Grade 11 Pickering student re- cently received an arts award from the province's public high school teachers' union. Mike Boers, who attends Dunbar- ton High School, is one of just eight Ontario students to receive the Mari- on Drysdale Award from the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federa- tion this year. Boers won in the French or English video/audio/animation category for his four-minute, 18-second, colour film, 'Reciprocation.' The award came with a $300 cheque and a framed cer- tificate. This year's theme for the awards was, 'A defining moment'. Most of the filmmakers took a black-and-white approach, speaking about a key mo- ment as good or bad. However, Boers had a different take and made a film about defining moments themselves, and how they are not wholly positive or negative. "I used 9/11 as my main example, and I say that this is an absolutely horrible tragedy and so many people died... yet they were still able to flour- ish," he said of New Yorkers' and Americans' response. "If anything, it made them stronger." Boers used an image of a street with American flags hanging from windows to show how the tragedy unified Americans. He cited "watching too much TV" as the spark for his interest in film, adding his mom "has always been a creative influence". Boers has made films before and intends to pursue a career in film, but not as a director or producer. "I'm interested in compositing," he said. "It's basically taking two or three or more elements from video or still photography and layering them on each other so it looks like one shot." Model airplane club meets regularly to enjoy common love BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Bill Penny has spent most of his life flying airplanes of one kind or another. Today, with his feet firmly on the ground but his head still up in the clouds, the 81-year-old dreams of passing on his passion for flight to the next generation through the Pickering Model Airplane Club. The idea, he said, is to offer a forum every Friday night where children can learn how to build fly- ers and purchase the right equip- ment from experienced hobbyists. "A lot of children start out buying planes which are above their abili- ty," said Penny. "When they can't put them together they lose inter- est." He built his first plane, a stick body model, in 1929 at the age of seven. It was an experience that changed his life. "I had typhoid fever and it put me in the hospital the first week of Oc- tober 1928," the Pickering native re- called. "I didn't get out until April 19 29 because I was in a coma." When he regained consciousness he was unable to walk. His parents couldn't afford to send him to a re- habilitation centre so they took him home. "Before they took me home, the doctor asked my mother if I liked to do anything and she said I loved playing football and other sports," he said. "Well I couldn't even walk. He told her she better find some- thing for me to do like a hobby. She knew I had always loved airplanes so she bought me a model airplane kit." Penny remembers spending the rest of that summer flying the plane from his veranda. Still unable to walk, he would wind up the plane, let it go and the neighbourhood kids would bring it back to him. His mother credited the exercise with helping get the youngster back on his feet again because when Penny's friends weren't around to play with him, he would retrieve the plane himself by crawling on and off the veranda. Designing his first model airplane at age 14, Penny took a break from the hobby for the real thing, joining the air force in 1941. He took to the air not as a pilot but as a flight en- gineer tagging along on test flights during the Second World War. After the war ended, Penny got his pilot's licence and stayed in the air force reserves for several years. He instructed others to fly until a slight heart murmur grounded him in 1991. "I've built airplanes all my life ex- cept during the war. There was too much going on at the time," Penny said. His workshop is full of flyers of all types and sizes, including indoor and outdoor planes and single f loats. All have the capability to take to the sky. "If it doesn't fly, why build it?" added Penny. "That's what they're made for." He suggested newcomers to the hobby start by learning how to read plans to build their own models rather than buy expensive 'almost- ready-to-fly' brands. "It's good to start with the basics, that way if you fly it into a wall, you're not losing a lot of money," he said. The Pickering Model Airplane Club meets Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at the East Shore Communi- ty Centre, or when space is avail- able, at the Pickering Recreation Complex. For more information, call 905- 420-6588. Andrew Iwanowski/ News Advertiser photo It was a childhood illness that turned Bill Penny onto his passion for model airplanes. The Pickering man and other members of the Pickering Model Airplane Club meet Friday nights to talk shop and share tips of the trade. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 19, 2003 PAGE 9 A/P McDonald’s Restaurants of Ajax would like to thank those who participated in our recent hockey promotion. Restaurants of Canada Limited 222 BAYLY ST W AJAX Congratulations to the winners of the Matts Sundin jerseys shown above from left; Marvin Marcelo, Bill Valkanas and Jason Huxhold. CONGRATULATIONS! A DRAMATIZED REAL LIFE PRESENTATION YOU’LL NEVER FORGET! PLAYED BEFORE CAPACITY CROWDS•CAST OF FIFTY•SOUNDS AND LIGHTING EFFECTS SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2003-6:00PM MONDAY & TUESDAY, MARCH 24 & 25-7:00PM The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, On Sponsored By Pickering Pentecostal Church Free Admission-nursery & Children’s Ministry Provided For More Information Call: 905-428-6888 COME AND BRING A FRIEND! FREE ADMISSION ABOVE: Laura Lackner of Toronto with Mike and Christine of 97.3 EZ Rock. LEFT: Laura Lackner with Eric Gregory of Volkswagen Canada Inc. Laura Lackner of Toronto is the lucky winner of a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle awarded on 97.3 EZ Rock with Mike and Christine. Laura filled out a ballot at the International Autoshow in February and won a New Beetle from Volkswagen Canada Inc., 97.3 EZ Rock and Metroland Community Papers. WINNER! CONGRATULATIONS TO OURCONGRATULATIONS TO OURCONGRATULATIONS TO OURCONGRATULATIONS TO OURCONGRATULATIONS TO OUR wheels CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL 2003 Printing, Publishing and Distributing Ltd. AArrttss &&EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ TONY DOYLE, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 254 Dreamcatcher New movie opens this week Read up Friday SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Wed., Mar. 19, 2003 News Advertiser Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only * City of Pickering Pick. * Coast Mountian Sports Ajax/Pick. * Danier Leather Ajax/Pick. * Dave McIntyre Remax Ajax. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Giant Tiger Ajax. * JCB Contract Ajax. * Little Caesars Ajax. * Millwork Building Supplies Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. Richard Wednesday’s carrier of the week is Richard. He enjoys playing baseball and computer games. He will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Richard for being our Carrier of the Week. Heads in the clouds Jump through hoops for these deadly roles PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Murder's in the air, but a local group hasn't yet rounded up a list of suspects. Auditions are being held Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8 for the 13 r oles in the comedy-mystery, 'Whodunit? Murder Under the Big Top'. Written by Partners in Crime Inc., the production runs July 5 and 6 and is presented by the Backwoods Players and Pickering Museum Vil- lage Foundation, at the village. It's the Dirty 30s and the circus is passing through town by train, only to have the last two cars disconnect- ed, which strands many performers and a reporter. What begins as a pleasant summer's day for residents is thrown into chaos and comedy, and, of course, murder. Directed by Fran Stecyk, there are seven male roles for ages 18 and over, and parts for six women 20 and over. The characters are: the ringmaster, the freak show boss, a female aerial- ist, two clowns (one male, one fe- male), a knife thrower, fortune teller, bearded lady, a female lion tamer, a reporter, an old woman, her spinster daughter and the nephew. Anyone interested come prepared to perform a monologue of their choice, an improvisation based on a supplied character and to cold read the script. Characters for the improv will be supplied, but time should be allowed before appointments for get- ting accustomed to the role. Auditions are in the tower room at the Pickering Civic Complex and can be booked by calling Fran or Christi- na Stecyk at 905-686-2735. Boers’ war look his defining moment Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Dunbarton High School’s Mike Boers was one of eight students in Ontario to earn a Marion Drysdale arts award from the On- tario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. The Grade 11 stu- dent’s short film looked at how Americans dealt with Sept. 11. www.magwyerspub.com 911 WEDNESDAYS Emergency Services Welcome New senior ‘B’ lacrosse team begins league play next month BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor DDUURRHHAAMM —— The Rock is ready to roll into Ajax and Pickering. The Ajax-Pickering Rock senior ‘B’ lacrosse team begins its inau- g ural season in the Ontario L acrosse Association (OLA) league this spring, joining the Kitchener- Wa terloo Kodiaks as new additions to the nine-team loop. The league’s newest franchises received the go-ahead at the OLA’s annual general meeting in Toronto last November, joining the Brooklin Merchants, Owen Sound Woods- men, St. Clair (Wallaceburg) Storm, Ennismore (Peterborough) Shamrocks, Arthur Aces, Burling- ton Chiefs and the Mohawk (Brant- ford) Stars. Training camp for the local team opens Monday, April 14 at the Vil- lage Arena in Ajax, with the regu- lar-season debut Saturday, May 3 against two-time defending league champion Owen Sound at the Pick- ering Recreation Complex’s De- laney pad at 7 p.m. While it may be the Rock’s first season, co-owner Rob Roche noted he expects nothing less than a com- petitive team right off the mark. “We want to be in it to be com- petitive. We don’t want to go into it and be a bottom-end club or a laughingstock,” said the Ajax resi- dent, who owns the club with gen- eral manager Paul St. John, for- merly with the Merchants. “I’ve always been someone who wants to win; we don’t want to do it for the sake of doing it.” To that end, the club has already locked in 65 to 70 hopefuls for train- ing camp. Roche noted he has a couple of “surprises” up his sleeve in terms of his training camp roster, but wouldn’t divulge any more informa- tion. “We’re working on a couple of things,” he said. Roche said lacrosse has been growing at an incredible pace, spurred along by the National L acrosse League (NLL), which has boomed across North America. He said the sport has a big upside in the Ajax and Pickering areas. “There is so much room for growth it’s unbelievable,” he said. “Toronto Rock games are always selling out and it’s an inexpensive night out. The game itself is really intense and exciting, so I think it will grow.” Head coach Keith Begley will be at the helm of the Rock after a long association as a player with the To r onto Beaches lacrosse organi- zation. He played last year with the Merchants and has also played on several Senior ‘A’ championship teams with the Brooklin Redmen. St. John also has a long history with the game, having played pro lacrosse back in the early ‘80s. He retired two years ago from the Redmen, after having achieved a number of championship victories, including a Mann Cup, the nation- al championship of senior ‘A’ lacrosse. Roche hopes the Rock will grow along with the West Durham Rock Minor Lacrosse Association. “It gives (the minor players) something to look up to,” said Roche. The senior ‘B’ loop, noted Roche, has been the league of choice for National Lacrosse League players looking to keep in shape. These players also like the fact the senior ‘B’ loop is not as competitive as the senior ‘A’ level and has less time commitments (three times per week). NNOOTTEESS::The RRoocckk plays a 16- game regular-season schedule, with eight home dates — five on Saturday nights and three Sunday afternoons — all at the complex’s Delaney pad... The Rock will adopt the same colours and logo design as the TToorroonnttoo RRoocckk of the Nation- al Lacrosse League... The team is in the process of building its Web site at ww ww ww..aajjaa xxpp iicckk ee rriinnggrroo cckk..cc oomm ... The Rock hosts a fund-raising golf tournament at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club Sunday, May 4, starting at 1 p.m. Cost is $100 and includes a round of golf, golf cart, dinner and prize. A silent auction will be held in conjunction with the golf tournament... The KKooddiiaakkss had a long history in senior ‘B’ lacrosse before folding in 1985... A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 19, 2003 www.durhamregion.com FINAL REGISTRATION FOR 2003 SEASON Saturday March 22nd. 10:00AM to 2:00PM Ajax Community Center 2nd. Floor Avoid being disappointed. Those not registered by March 22nd. will go on a waiting list with no guarantee of playing. If there is enough demand shown at the registration we will reconsider fielding Minor Select teams. Visit our website at www.ajaxbaseball.org or call our hotline at (905) 683-0706 Pickering Hockey Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Numerous Positions Open For Election Sunday, March 23rd 9:00 a.m. Don Beer Arena Banquet Hall WHITBY • OSHAWA Dundas/Thickson B ehind C asey’s 723-8507 2 1 F O R GRIP SALE INSTALLATION INCLUDED Ends March 31/03ycbhl.com B a l l H o c k e y 905-427-4153 PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE ARE HERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Scott Newman, 13, of Pickering, finished third in the novice (under 14) division at the Ontario Snowboarding Championships at Mount St. Louis/Moonstone Ski Resort, near Barrie, recently. Newman qualified with the fastest time during the preliminary run. 12th Annual Conditioning Camp Be prepared for Spring tryouts (Tryouts begin April 14th) Limited positions. Call today to reserve 905-839-3794 www.ontariohockeyschools.com Inquire about our Summer Conditioning Programs and Hockey Camps Ajax and Pickering APRIL - REP PRE-TRYOUTS Elite AAA, AA, A Levels Approximately 30 skaters, 4 goaltenders per session 2003 - 04 Age Category Born Time Major Novice, Minor Atom 1995/94 6 - 7 p.m. Major Atom, Minor Peewee 1993/92 7 - 8 p.m. Major Peewee, Minor Bantam 1991/90 8 - 9 p.m. Major Bantam thru Midget 1989/86 9 - 10 p.m. $8000 includ e s G . S . T . Ontario Hockey Schools Don Beer Arena (Pickering) #1 April 7 - 10, 2003 (4 nights) • Power Skating • Checking Skills • Puck Control • Tryout Drills • Shooting • Goaltending Pickering Ball Hockey LeaguePBHL BALL HOCKEY Call to Register 905-839-9638 www.ballhockeygta.com Stretching the body and mind AJAX ACROS GYMNASTICS CLUBAJAX ACROS GYMNASTICS CLUBAJAX ACROS GYMNASTICS CLUB AJAX ACRO'S GYMNASTICS Space still available in the following classes for our Kindernastics Age 3 Kindergym Ages 4 to 5 Junior Gym Ages 6 to 10 Parent & Tot Over 25 years of experience Fun filled atmosphere for learning Certified and experienced coaches Low coach to athlete ratio Skills progression based on CanGym system All levels from beginner to experienced Recreational and competitive programs March 17th & March 19th 6:00 - 8:30 SPRING SESSION: The Ajax Acros Offers: REGISTRATION 48 Exeter Rd. Ajax 905-427-0036 For more information ajax.acros@on.aibn.com Children’s T-Ball (year of birth 1996-1998) Children’s Softball (year of birth 1984-1995) Sign up for sponsors, umpires and coaches Sunday Mar. 23rd 11:00am to 1:00pm, O’Brien Room Pickering Recreation Complex & Arena On Valley Farm Rd. South of Hwy. 2 Both Birth certificate and Ontario Health card must be presented upon registration $95 first child $75 each additional sibling LAST CHANCE WALK-IN REGISTRATION 2003 PROGRAM REGISTRATION Visit us on the web at: www.pickeringsoftball.com INFORMATION 905-420-6050 UMPIRES, SPONSORS, & COACHES 905-837-0606 Information For Other Adult Softball Programs Will Be Available a non-profit community softball association recognized by the City of Pickering, community services and facilities. PICKERING SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Ice wars Tr ojans ready for OFSAA tourney... See page 14 Rock rolls into Ajax and Pickering Saturday, May 3 — 7 p.m. vvss.. OOwweenn SSoouunndd WWooooddssmmeenn Pickering Recreation Complex Saturday, May 10 — 7 p.m. aatt BBrrooookklliinn MMeerrcchhaannttss Sunday, May 11 — 2 p.m. vvss.. AArrtthhuurr AAcceess Pickering Recreation Complex Saturday May 24 — 7 p.m. aatt SStt.. CCllaaiirr SSttoorrmm Saturday, May 31 — 7 p.m. vvss.. MMoohhaawwkk SSttaarrss Pickering Recreation Complex Sunday, June 1 — 7:30 p.m. aatt BBuurrlliinnggttoonn CChhiieeffss Friday June 6 — 8 p.m. aatt EEnnnniissmmoorree SShhaammrroocckkss Sunday June 8 — 2 p.m. vvss.. SStt.. CCllaaiirr SSttoorrmm Pickering Recreation Complex Saturday, June 14 — 7:30 p.m. aatt KK--WW KKooddiiaakkss Sunday, June 15 — 2 p.m. vvss.. BBrrooookklliinn MMeerrcchhaannttss Pickering Recreation Complex Saturday, June 21 — 7 p.m. vvss.. KK--WW KKooddiiaakkss Pickering Recreation Complex Sunday, June 22 — 7:30 p.m. aatt AArrtthhuurr AAcceess Friday, June 27 — 8 p.m. vvss.. EEnnnniissmmoorree SShhaammrroocckkss Pickering Recreation Complex Saturday, June 28 — 7 p.m. aatt MMoohhaawwkk SSttaarrss Saturday, July 5 — 8 p.m. aatt OOwweenn SSoouunndd WWooooddssmmeenn Saturday, July 12 — 7 p.m. vvss.. BBuurrlliinnggttoonn CChhiieeffss Pickering Recreation Complex Rock’s 2003 schedule Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ready to rumble PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Pickering boxer Marlon Barrington takes a break from sparring while taking part in a training session at the Liverpool Boxing Club recently. Barrington will be on the fight card at the upcoming Quebec Cup in Montreal, starting Friday. Barrington, a middleweight (75 kilos, 172-pounds), won his weight class at the National Junior Box- ing Championships in Sarnia last month by a walkover. AAJJAAXX ——Area youth can sign up this month for basketball with the Trojans’ spring league at Pickering High School. Registration for the Grade 7 and 8 boys’ league is Monday, March 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Pickering High’s south gymnasium. Cost is $60. Start times for games are 6, 7 and 8 p.m. each Monday night from March 31 until June 16. Pickering High is at 180 Church St. N. Fo r more information, call Ron Parfitt at 905-683-4760. Players sought for Trojans’ youth basketball league FAX GAME RESULTS TO NEWS ADVERTISER Main 905-683-7363 Newsroom 905-683-0386 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. CALL CENTRE Workshop Training at Durham College, Whitby. Get in at the ground floor in this explosive cus- tomer service industry. With our two-day workshop training program, and your full com- mitment and personal goals, the opportunities exist for ad- vancement in the ever-grow- ing "Call Centre" business. This two-day workshop will run: March 22 & 29th, Apri. 26th & May 3rd, June 14th & 21st. For info. 905-721-3340 or 1-800-816-3615 COMPUTER COURSES - Have you been unemployed in the last 5 years? You may be eligible for funding. MICRO- SOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OF- FICE, ORACLE DATABASE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% in- structor led courses. Full/Part time available. 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ESTIMATOR REQ'D for paving & interlocking company. Must have previous exp. and own vehicle. Commission based. Call Frank 905-619–9176 EXPERIENCED LANDSCAP- ERS and laboureres required. Must have valid drivers li- cense. Call or fax resume to: (905)428–2789 for interview EXPERIENCED SKIP Tracers/ Private Investigators needed for busy agency. Great loca- tion in Whitby. Salary based on experience. Fax resume to 905-430-8207 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683– 5117. COOK/WAIT STAFF/SERVER experience preferred for fish & chip restaurant. Apply within: Blue Ocean, 2200 Brock Rd.N., Pickering (2 blocks North of Hwy#2) HARMONY CREEK GOLF CENTRE - jobs available for the following positions exp. wait staff for daily restaurant and ban- quet hall, driving range and pro shop staff, greens maintenance staff, dishwashers, Fax resume to (905) 433-7996. Specify posi- tion applying for. 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Your responsibilities will include: assigning workforce to meet daily requirements, investigating and determining root cause analysis of manufacturing defects, implementing corrective actions and identifying product shortages. You bring to this role a degree or diploma in a related field, experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, injection moulding, JIT, QS9000, lean manufacturing and the Ontario Health & Safety Act. Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes quoting the appropriate file number PSOTH01 by March 28, 2003 to: C andice Leeder Human Resources Specialist C ollins & Aikman Plastics 165 Milner Avenue, S carborough, Ontario M1S 4G7 or Fax: (416) 298-9050 No telephone calls or agencies, please. C&A is an equal opportunity employer. NATIONAL MARKETING COMPANY is currently recruiting EVENT PERSONNEL to promote products. Candidates must be out going with excellent communication skills, must be reliable and speak fluent English. We offer competitive rates.Vehicle and valid drivers license is an asset. Fax: 905-619-2944 or email: dmcdonald@consumer-concepts.com CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Fast-paced local children's music company seeks well-organized, confident person 3-4 days/week 9-5. Must enjoy speaking to customers and be able to manage time independently. Main responsibilities in- clude assisting customers, taking, processing, and shipping orders. Accuracy crucial, some heavy lifting required. Previous customer service and/or ware- house experience an asset. For more information, please visit www.childrensgroup.com/careers HANDS ON PROGRAM MANAGER required by National Marketing Company to oversee national sampling and event programs. Must have Exceptional organizational skills, multi tasking, computer skills, plus client service ability. Fax: 905-619-2944 or email: dmcdonald@consumer-concepts.com • Legal Administrative Assistant • Law Clerk • Medical Office Assistant • Esthetics and Salon Operations • Personal Support Worker (PSW) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE • Network Administrator (MCSA) 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 509 Drivers 509 Drivers Is seeking 1 s t & 2 n d Line Cooks for t he 2003 season **Only those with prior experience need apply** Fax resume to 905-427-1611 Attention: Chef NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE We are centrally located in Ajax Are you driven, motivated and a team player? We have an exciting new opportunity. As a result of continued success and growth in the Canadian marketplace, Volkswagen Canada Inc. has openings in their Parts Distribution Centre, located in Ajax, Ontario. In partnership with Volkswagen, Adecco is recruiting experienced, energetic warehouse staff for the afternoon shift in various positions in Shipping and Receiving. You must have a minimum of a high school diploma. College/University education, computer skills and a forklift license would be definite assets. Volkswagen Canada Inc. offers excellent compensation and benefits as well as a superior work environment. If you possess the above qualifications and have a great attitude, then we would love to hear from you! Please email or fax your resume, with a cover letter, to Adecco Employment Services Limited, Attn: Zsa Zsa Czop Email: zsazsa.czop@adecco.ca (Word format only) Fax: (905) 831-4922 Tel: (905) 831-7359 (Previous applicants need not apply.) 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help F/T & P/T AZ DRIVERS • 8 -10 hour shifts •Paid hourly • Paid weekly • Retirees' welcomed • Must have 2 yrs OTR experience Professional Personnel Call Melissa or Todd (905) 571-1603 CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. CULLEN GARDENS AND MINIATURE VILLAGE JOB FAIR 2003 SATURDAY, MARCH 22ND 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. Qualified persons required for the following positions: • Snack Bar/Cafe Supervisor, Clerks • Restaurant Servers, hostesses, Supervisor,Bussers • Kitchen Line Cooks, Dishwashers • Kid's Camp Director & Counsellors • Front gate and retail cashiers • Gardeners & Maintenance Personnel Other Full-time & Seasonal positions Apply in person with resume 300 Taunton Road West, Whitby (905) 686-1600 Choose Your Hours! Choose Your Income ! Freelance ad Sales Rep s required for upscale magazines and special interest publications in Durham and GTA. You must be seasoned sales professional; • choose the products you sell • flexible hours • competitive commissions • professional growth opportunities Please forward resumes to: Director of Advertising 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. L1S 2H5 fax: 905-619-9068 dfletcher@durhamregion.com Metroland Torstar Media Publications GARDEN CENTRE/LANDSCAPE COMPANY We have immediate openings for the following positions: Garden Centre Assistant Manager- must have relat- ed experience Garden Centre Retail Clerks- experience an asset Grounds Maintenance Foreperson-Must have valid drivers license and experience as crew foreperson Landscape Labourers- experience an asset If you fit any of these positions fax a detailed resume to:905-697-1548, Only those granted an interview will be contacted. Integrated Dealer Systems,Pickering HUMAN RESOURCES/ACCOUNTING Opening for an individual with 3+ years experience as a Human Resources Generalist to take responsibility for: •Recruitment and Staff Orientation •Benefits Administration •Semi-monthly payroll on proprietary system. Position will report to the Controller and provide general accounting assistance to the Finance Department. You should be detail- oriented, possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced organization. Please forward resume with salary expectations to: Fax: 905-420-2801 or E-mail: HR@IDS-Astra.com NEW TO CANADA? LOOKING FOR WORK? Join our 3 day Job Search Workshop Within 3 short days you will: Have a resume that works Understand the labour market Know how to look for the best jobs Be able to ace an interview To register for our FREE workshops Call Sandy or Patricia at The Unemployed Help Centre (905)420-4010 1400 Bayly, Unit 12 (near the GO Station) Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada NORTHERN LIGHTS vocational services Established in 1985 OSHAWA Tel: 905-436-2957, ext 312 or 303 Fax: 905-436-035 3 LINKS TO • Career Direction • Employment Maintenance • Job Search • Skill Enhancement AJAX Tel: 905-426-8337, ext 10 Fax: 905-426-833 5 H.I.R.E. Helping Individuals Reach Employment Real Work For Real People Programs funded by Human Resources Development Canada PART TIME POSITION IN AJAX An Ajax firm is currently seeking a person to help out in the shipping department, Mondays to Thursdays. Hours will be from 7:00am to 10:00am each day, or could be less, depend- ing on the work available. Ideal for retired or semi-retired person living in Ajax area. Some light lifting involved. Hourly rate $13.77. Phone 905-683-2040. Ask for Bob ACTORS - MODELS Busy Spring 2003 filming starts soon. Starquest Model & Talent Search is cur- rently scouting all looks, shapes and sizes (newborn to senior) for TV, movies, catalogues. (No experience required). Info and audition sessions to be held in: Whitby/ Oshawa Friday, March 21st Quality Suites Hotel 1700 Champlain Ave. Audition fee of $39+ gst (includes photo) is refunded if you do not qualify. Please plan to attend anytime between 5pm-7:30pm THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 505 Careers 510 General Help SSI OF PICKERING Requires another team member Looking for enthusiastic, confident per- son with great communication skills, and a desire to work in a terrific at- mosphere, within a team philosophy. We offer a great compensation plan, benefits and a company demonstrator to the right applicant. Automotive experi- ence is a definite asset. Please fax your resume in confidence to: John-Paul Craig, Sales Manager Fax (905) 839-7919 Thank you for submitting your resume, only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted. REGISTER TODAY!! WORK TOMORROW!! Short & Long Term Assignments AJAX/PICKERING • Assemblers • Labourers Transportation an asset Apply in person 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE Behind Fire Station (off Monarch) WALTZING WEASEL Courtice NOW HIRING: Experienced bar and wait staff. Must be able to work nights and wee- kends. Smart Serve Certified. Also Host/Bus Persons re- quired. Please submit resume in person Mon. and Tues. March 24 & 25, 11-5 p.m. pre- ferred. No phone calls please. 1437 King St. East Courtice. WANTED TELEMARKETERS, students welcomed. Full and part time available. No ex- perience necessary. Hourly plus bonus. Call (905) 579– 6222 WEEKLY PAYCHECKS!! Simp- ly processing grocery cou- pons PT/FT. 1-800-279-0019 www.supermarketking.com/3497 WORK AT HOME ON-LINE, Part-time, Full-Time, $500- $2000. 1-888-250-5497 www.321itisreal.com WORK AT HOME People needed to do education awareness surveys for early childhood development. Must have a strong command of the English language. No selling or appointment setting. Free training provided. Apply in person to: 286 King St. W., Lower Level, Oshawa, ON Tues. Mar. 25 at 10am or 3pm Thur. Mar. 27 at 10am or 3pm ATTN: MOTHERS & OTHERS . Work from home online. Earn $500-$3,000+/mo PT/FT. No door-to-door sales, soliciting friends & family. Visit: www.321seethedream.com Salon & Spa Help514 BEAUTY SALON for sale or lease. -Turnkey transaction. 1500sq.ft. Best offer. Available April 1st. 905-432-8026 Estheticians & Hairstylists- Elegance Salon Spa seeking career minded individuals full time and part time available. Minimum 2 yrs. experience preferred. Drop off resume or mail, Att: Beverly, 123 Athol St. Whitby, L1N 3Z1. F/T HAIRSTYLIST required with experience for busy, friendly salon in mall location. Guaranteed wages +commis- sion. Start immediately. John 905-725-2080 (days) or 905- 728-3720 (after 9p.m.) SALON CO-ORDINATOR - Valentino's Grande Salon seeks a charismatic individu- al to join our team, if you are a "people person" possess cashiering, retail, and sched- uling experience. *Excellent communication skills, com- puter literacy, a professional voice, a professional ap- pearance, and have an inter- est in the beauty industry. * Are able to work approx. 32 hours, some evenings, and weekends. Bring your resume to 210 Brock Street (Down- town Whitby) Skilled & Technical Help515 CLASS A TECH/EMISSIONS Inspector, possible repair, honest, reliable, team player, top rate, Fax resume to: 905- 728-3442. EXPERIENCED BRICKLAYERS required. Sub division work. Unionville area. Top rate of Pay. Call 905-985–4208 F/T TRANSMISSION RE&RE person required. 3rd-5th year apprentice or licensed techni- cian. Tools required. Wages dependent on experience. Full benefits. Hours Mon-Fri 8- 5:30. Call 905-432-3935; fax resume 905-432-2384 HVAC COMPANY is looking for a Service Technician. Ap- plicant must have a gas-fitter 2 Certificate, clean driving ab- stract and refrigeration li- cense. We offer excellent wages, benefits, tools & clothing allowance. All applic- ants interested please fax re- sume to 905-683-0817 Computer & IT520 COMPUTER TECH wanted, full time in Oshawa. $10/hr, 40- hrs/week starting ASAP. A+ preferred. Send resume by fax 905-404-1905 Office Help525 ALL ROUND BOOK KEEPER for accounts receivable, and payable, excellent computer skills in ACCPAC plus series 4.1A, and Excel. Pleasant tel- ephone skills, for customer contact and natural ability to adapt to busy small office in Newcastle. Please fax re- sume to 905-987-1312 or Email to: BarbieJen@aol.com CORPORATE OR ESTATES Wills Secretary needed at a Pickering law firm. Minimum 5 yrs. experience. Please fax resume to: 905-509-2370. Sales Help & Agents530 BELL SERVICES AGENT Now hiring Established Direct Sales company Promoting Sympatico High Speed, and Bell Express Vu's Rental Pro- gram for Durham Region. Previous Cable Sales experi- ence an asset. 1-866-588-3767 INSIDE SALES REP full time, for progressive metal distributor. Eastern GTA/Durham Region. Sales experience required. Renumeration package based on qualifications. Please reply to File # 900, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 RETAIL SALES PEOPLE want- ed for cellular phone industry. F/T & P/T avail. Salary, com- mission and bonuses. No ex- perience necessary. Please fax resume to: 905-850-8916 SALES TEAM REQUIRED. Contact Bedwell Freight Sys- tems for appt. 905-686-0002. SALES/ACCOUNT MANAGER self-motivated sales person/ account manager for Ajax based Crane & Equipment rental company. Crane ex- perience an asset. Must be computer literate. email: resumes@dwightcrane.com Retail Sales Help532 CANADA'S LARGEST mat- tress manufacturer looking for full time and part time sales associates for retail show- room in Durham. Thorough sales training provided. Please fax resume to (905) 624-3054. RETAIL SALES PERSONS re- quired for busy sporting goods specialty shop. Part time evenings and weekends. We are looking for friendly, outgo- ing people with some retail sales experience. Please fax or email your resume to: Source For Sports, Fax: 905- 683-2505. E-mail to: source@look.ca Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 CERTIFIED Dental Assistant required for Pickering office. (Go train accessible). Mon. Tues. Thurs. 7:30 a.m - 3 p.m Fax resume to: 905-839-9381. CERTIFIED LEVEL 2 PDA Full- Time position in Oshawa. Great opportunity for a self motivated, individual with good people skills & a posi- tive, pleasant attitude. Excel- lent hours. Please reply to fax number (905) 434-8520 Attn. Mary CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT required to work along with the chiropractors and perform other duties. Please call (905) 728-5512. FRIENDLY DENTAL Hygienist required for busy Ajax office, 2 Saturdays/month and possi- bly one evening/week. Call Lucy (905)427–1443 or fax resume to (905)427-9651 DENTAL HYGIENIST required for eight month maternity leave starting May /03. Full time preferred, Port Hope. Please fax resume to: 905- 885-6492 or mail to: 249 On- tario St., Suite 105, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 3Y9. DENTAL, ESTABLISHED,car- ing Ajax office required recep- tionist F/T maternity leave. Must be organized with excel- lent language and computer skills. (905) 683-3811 P/T DENTAL ASSISTANT/RE- CEPTIONIST. Every 2nd Tues- day 1-8pm, every Friday 12- 4:30pm w/possibly more hours time-to-time. Must be Harp Certified, computer exp. preferred. Fax resume to: 905- 728-6736 PART-TIME HYGIENIST, po- sition required 1 Saturday per month, please deliver resume in person to Whitby Dental Centre, Attention Dr. Ho, 3- 1101 Brock St. S., Whitby. RMT POSITION available. Successful candidate must be a team player and experi- enced. Fax resume to (905) 666-4887 or Email to: nadera@the-stress-shop.com VERSA CARE CENTRE Ux- bridge Immediate openings for part time RN & RPN. Please fax resume to: 905-852-0117 Attn: Elizabeth Batt 905-852- 5191. Domestic Help Wanted550 CERTIFIED Live-In Caregiver Housekeeping, cooking, $9.00 a hour. fax resume to 905- 665-5608 between 5:00-9:00 pm. Houses For Sale100 OPEN HOUSE on child friend- ly court SAT - SUN 1-4 p.m. 109 Foxhunt Trail Courtice/ Oshawa. This deceptively large 5 level side split JEF- FERY-BUILT home is located on a huge fenced 60' pie shaped lot. 3200 sq.ft., open concept living space featur- ing; main floor laundry, fire- place, 2 walkouts with deck, 4 bath's, 3+1 bedrooms, 2 car garage, 2 fridges, 2 stoves, dishwasher, gas heat, central vac., huge basement apart- ment (large full-sized wind- ows, walkout, 2 storage rooms, cold room). $279,900 (905) 434-7238 (Townline S. to Kingsway Gate - Empire Cres.-Foxhunt Trail) LOCATION LOCATION,brand new Coughlin luxury town- house. In the heart of Picker- ing. l,800sq.ft. All brick design, 5 appliances, 2 plus one bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, balcony off kitchen, ceramic tile, foyer kitchen and bath- rooms. High efficiency gas furnace, central air condition- ing. $230,000. Open house 2 - 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 1653 Avonmore Square. (416)520– 4479. RAVINE DREAM high on a ridge overlooking city. Spec- tacular sunsets, 2 walkouts, spa room with sunken hot tub suspended on illuminated glass blocks and gas fire- place. Very private 4 bed- rooms++, Big kitchen. Close to schools, shopping, nature in Suburbia. $248,900. Private Sale. Oshawa. $500 Finders Fee (905)433–7083 www.area46.com/house IMMACULATE BRICKED D/C gar. home in Courtice near 401, school/parks. 4 bath/R, 3+1 bed/R, ensuite, h/w floors, W/O deck, 2 F/Places, main floor L/R, F bsmt., in-law apt. Cvac, A/C, F/A gas, fenced lot, landscaped b/f, include appl/ win. covering. Price $288,000.00. Contact (905) 718-8579. COURTICE,81 Pinedale Crescent. Detached raised bungalow, finished basement, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, 2 car garage, large lot, near school/transit/ 401. 905-404-9235. OPEN HOUSE March 23, 1-4pm DURHAM AREA, Bunga- low, 3-bdrm with 2-bdrm basement apt w/separate en- trance. Also 3-bdrm link $168,885. Call Mincom First, Frank Hawes 905-261-6767. Fast closings available. 3+1 BEDROOM HOME for sale by owner, Westney Heights, Ajax. Many upgrades and ingound pool. Call (905)686–3428 for viewing appointment. NORTH OSHAWA,346 Pom- pano Crt. $171,000. 3-bdrm, 2 storey, park behind, separate basement apartment/office, private mature court, uniquely decorated. SHOWS 10! Leave message 905-432-2554. NEWCASTLE - 3 bedroom bungalow, beautiful lot, new garage, finished basement. Open-House March 23rd, 1-4 p.m. 492 Sunset Blvd. $190,000. NORTH WHITBY,3 bedroom, air, fireplace, hardwood, cus- tomer shutters, on court, fenced, 4 yrs. old. Immacu- late. $218,000. (905)668– 5610 0% COMMISSION.The expo- sure you need to sell private- ly. On line website ad and free biweekly newspaper www.privateexchange.com 905-426-5699 Apt./Condos For Sale110 LUXURY CONDO FOR SALE 360 Watson St. Whitby, 2- bdrm, 2 bathrooms, 5 ap- pliances, overlooking Whitby harbour, all facilities, 1150sq ft, well-maintained, $205,000. Call Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group (416)783–5000 1540 PICKERING PARKWAY Condo for sale by owner. 2- brdms + den, 2 full baths, parking, quiet bldg. $159,000. Call 905-831–4528 Out-of-Town Properties120 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 INDUSTRIAL UNITS- Ware- house Storage close to Osha- wa Centre, 1 1/2 bay with roll up door, accessiable for trucks, plus side door, $850 inclusive; one bay unit $650; storage, 24 hour access. Short lease considered. 905- 576-2982 or 905-626-6619. PICKERING, 10,000SQ FT truck & car repair shop on 1 acre. 9 drive indoors, 16' clear height. Suit user or in- vestor, $100,000 income w/no renewal options. Zoning al- lows sales, auto body, etc. Hwy location seconds from Hwy 401. Asking $1,150,000 with vendor mortgage. John Ward, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate 905-686-5877. SHOP FOR RENT - approx. 1600 sq. ft. suitable for auto repair, woodworking or land- scaping etc. Located at Brock Rd./ Hwy 7, close to 407. Available immediately. $1250+utilities/month. 905- 649–2680 or 705-657-8116. WHITBY - For lease 13,000 sq.ft. Office/Warehouse, will divide. Call 905-720–1995. Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Space ranging from 760-sq.ft to 2496-sq.ft. For more infor- mation call: 905-623-4172 MAIN FLOOR PROFESSION- AL office, 1305sq.ft. Dundas/ Garden, $1958/month in- cludes taxes & utilities. Ran- dolph Lengauer, Sutton Group Status (905)436–0990. 1100-SQ.FT. OF BUSINESS space for rent in Whitby. Four rooms, ideal for law office, telemarketers etc., reason- able rates Please call Rita 905-430-4986 Business Opportunities160 HOLLANDIA BAKERIES Limit- ed is now looking for a quali- fied Independent Sales Dis- tributor for the Durham Re- gion. For more information please fax inquiries 519-264- 9697. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 1 AVAILABLE ONE BED- ROOM Penthouse Apt, Osha- wa N. Corner unit, balcony, appliances, utilities, laundry, quiet building. $768. /mo. available April or May 1st. 905-436-9785. 1-BDRM BASEMENT,King- ston Rd/Brock, avail. April 1st, close to all amenities. Separate entrance, own laun- dry, cable/utilities incl., park- ing. $750/month. No smoking/ pets. 905-427-2676 or 905- 619-0771. 1-BEDROOM BSMT quiet home, SE Oshawa; suits sin- gle non-smoker; parking, util- ities, basic cable, appliances included; no pets; April 1st. $655/mo; references. first/ last. 905-433–1197 after 1pm. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, 1 bath, $625/month plus utilities. ALSO Share house 2 rooms available, N.E. Oshawa, clean, quiet, April 1st. (905)433–5088 PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM basement in exclusive en- clave. 10ft. ceilings, gas fire- place, dishwasher, cable, sat- ellite, laundry, separate en- trance, gorgeous and huge! $1100 inclusive. May 1st.. (905)619–9176 AJAX - 2 BEDROOM base- ment, separate entrance, 1 car parking and utilities, no smoking/pets. $850. Even- ings. (905) 427–3172 AJAX - 1 bedroom clean basement apartment. Female preferred. Shared accommo- dations, kitchen/bath. Avail- able April 1. $575. Call Michelle 416-418-9195. AJAX 2-BEDROOM BASE- MENT apartment, separate entrance, one parking, ap- pliances, basic cable, sepa- rate laundry, suits non-smok- ing professional couple/sin- gle. No pets, available imme- diately $865/month. First/last/ references. 905-426-5857. AJAX LEGAL 2-bedroom basement, sep entrance, laundry, parking, quiet neigh- bourhood, no pets/Smoking, first/last. May 1. $775 inclu- sive. (905)686–8104 or (905)767-2642. AJAX, WESTNEY/DELANEY, One bdrm split level apt, $675 + 30% utilities. ALSO avail. rooms $450 each. Avail. im- mediately. First/last. 905- 619–8799 AJAX,Westney/Monarch, up- per level, 3-bedrooms, park- ing space, 5- appliances, util- ities included. Close to all amenities. $1200 month, first/ last/references, no pets, 905- 686–7086. AJAX - KINGS' CRES.,base- ment-apt., recently renovated w/fireplace, private entrance, laundry, 2-car parking, CAC, large yard, close to 401. $725. 905-426–4213 AVAILABLE May 1ST. 2 bed- room apt. downtown Oshawa. Large fenced yard, sep. en- trance, landlord pays utilities $875/month. First/last. 905- 725-2108. BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT bachelor apartment in north Oshawa. Fully furnished, all inclusive with cable plus. $675/mo. No smoking, no pets. (905)432–3852. BASEMENT APT.available immediately. Appliances in- cluded. Private entrance. Near 401/Oshawa. Parking. $500+/ month. First/last. Call 905- 201–0449 BEAUTIFUL 3-BEDROOM mainfloor bungalow. Liver- pool/Bayly, hardwood floors, 4-appliances, central-air, newly decorated, well main- tained, steps to mall/Go, am- ple parking, half utilities, no smoking/dogs. $1175/month 416-518-8730. BLOOR/RITSON one bedroom basement apt, no smoking/ pets, heat, hydro, cable, laun- dry, parking included. $750/ month. Available April 1. First/ last, references required. 905- 720–1168 BOWMANVILLE,2-bdrm basement, includes applianc- es, shared laundry, well lit, close to 401, no pets please. $675 + shared utilities. Avail. Immediately. Call Sal 905- 697–9949 CLEAN 1-BEDROOM $770/ month, utilities included. Sim- coe and Mill area, small quiet apartment building. Call for appointment (905)579-9890. HARWOOD/KINGSTON RD. Rooms for rent in quiet exec- utive home. Washer, dryer, cable incl. Available imme- diately. 416-595-9526, 416- 826-0340. LARGE 1 bedroom, 2nd-floor apartment. Quiet N/E Oshawa A/C, parking, $675/all inclu- sive. References/first/last re- quired. Available April 1. After 6, 905-728-2840. LARGE RAISED BASEMENT 1-bedroom apartment with eat-in kitchen, $800/month, first/last required, April 1, non- smoking house. Call Kris or Lee (905)728–7693 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY,1-bed- room 2-level apartment. No pets, non-smoker. Separate entrance. Available April 1st. First/last, references required. Call (905)831–8259 or 647- 287-8259. N. OSHAWA, 1 bedroom, basement, quiet street, non smoker, no pets, $725 inclu- sive. Parking. Call 905-436– 1623. NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bed- room basement apartment. North Oshawa, quiet street, laundry, dishwasher, central air, parking, yard, storage shed. $850 incl. First/last, non-smoker, avail April. (905) 619-1385. NEWLY RENOVATED, large 1- bedroom, bsmt. apt., Otter Creek-Whitby. 1-parking, sep. ent., shared laundry, ap- pliances, cable incl. no pets/ smoking, $800./mo. Avail. Apr.1. 6:30-10:00pm 905-430– 8659 OSHAWA CENTRE - WHITBY, 2 bedroom from $795 - $810 plus hydro in low rise, fridge, stove, parking, laundry in- cluded. lst/last, references re- quired. Available immediately. Oshawa (905) 728-8066. Whitby (416) 818-3886. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700. ONE BEDROOM CENTRAL Location, Downtown Whitby. First/last, $600 plus hydro, Available April 1st. Clean, well kept, includes fridge & stove. 905-666–1450 or 905-686- 0315 1 BEDROOM,newly renovat- ed basement, Oshawa. Sepa- rate entrance, on bus route, near all amenities, no smok- ing/pets, $700 inclusive, Avail Apr. 1st. First/last. 905-438- 9818 OSHAWA - bright one-bed- room main-floor, large yard, close to Hospital. Non- smoker/no pets. Suitable for mature responsible person. $575/mo+utilities. April 1st/ May 1st. Mike 905- 697–8166 OSHAWA - OXFORD OFF MILL One, Two & Three bedrooms in quiet building. Balcony, living room, dining room, monthly rent $715., $865, $930. inclusive. No dogs please. April lst. Call 905-721-2232. 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 OSHAWA ONE-BEDROOM Available April 1st, 350 Mala- ga Rd. $670/month all inclu- sive. No pets. Please call any time 905-576-6724 or 289- 314-1999 OSHAWA, available April 15, 3 bedroom main floor of house. $1,000 all inclusive, first & last, call 905-576– 4751. OSHAWA,large 3 bedroom upper 2 floors of house, new carpet, hardwood, paint & electrical. Available April 1, $985 inclusive, first/last. Call Pete at 905-439-2187. OSHAWA,2 bedroom near- bus route/schools, laundry, facilities, new windows, new carpet throughout, new kitchen floor, parking for 2, $800+, first/last req. 905-431–3396 PICKERING BASEMENT apt. Laundry/cable. 1 minute from 401, plaza within walking dis- tance, newly renovated, full kitchen, ceramics, non- smoker preferred. $725. Suits one person. 905-626-5882 Mike. PICKERING - Brock/Finch. ONE bedroom basement apt.,. walkout, sep. entrance, ap- pliances, laundry fac., garage, parking, $800/inclusive. First/ last. Available immediately. 905-831-0951 PICKERING quiet self-con- tained basement apt. Close to major transportation/shopping centre, quiet neighborhood. Separate entrance, utilities in- cluded. Non-smokers. $750/ month. Avail. May 1st. (905)839-6176. PICKERING - Rose Banks/ Strouds. 2 bedroom, base- ment apt., separate entrance, a/c, parking. Available April 1st, First/Last $900. No pets/ smoking. 905-837–2576 PICKERING 1-Bdrm +extra room. Large basement apart- ment, $875 inclusive, first/ last, references. Non-smoker, no pets, separate entrance. Avail. immediately. Call 905- 686-6259 PICKERING,Brock/Delbrook, gorgeous new bright legal 2- bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, laundry. No pets/smoking $850 inclusive. First/last/ref- erences. Available imme- diately. 905-426-1109. PICKERING, Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, quiet neighbourhood. Separate en- trance. $850 inclusive. First/ last. No pets, non-smokers please. Available IMME- DIATELY. Hasan 416-600- 8157 (cnc) PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/ BAYLY, large bright spacious bachelor bsmt apt., a/c, cable, private entrance, share kitch- en/bath. Close to shopping/ GO. $480+utilities. Prefer professional person. No pets/ smoking. 1st/last/ref. Avail. immediately. 905-831-3655. WHITBY EXECUTIVE-central location- 3 large bedroom apt. in very nice-quiet building. Washer/dryer/parking. Avail- able April 2003. 905-728-8041 weekdays after 5 . 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 SIMCOE NORTH on Russett 2-bdrm. good location, bright well maintained quiet 12-plex. Nice neighbourhood; Close to shopping, bus. $860. heating Cable/parking/included, newly decorated, laundry facilities. No dogs. 905-576–2982. after 9am. Also storage units avail- able 24/hr. access. SIMCOE S. TRI.- 3 bed- rooms, appliances, laundry, parking, $875/month+hydro. Available April 1st. 905-666– 8004 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux- ury 2 bedroom, air, 5 ap- pliances, $1,360. per mo. Available from May 15 lst. Call (905) 571–3760 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities included. 1-bdrm, immediately, April 1st, $729/mo., 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm. 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 VICTORIAN MANSION, large, sunny upper 1 bedroom apart- ment in Olde Whitby. Near downtown, amenities and Go station. Available May lst. For more information (905) 697- 8476. WALKOUT 1-BDRM base- ment apartment, prefer work- ing professional. $850/mo. utilities included, private laundry. Available April 1, May 15 or 31. First/last. (905)831–4068, (416)882-1248. WHITBY - 2 bedroom apt. in small building. April 1st. $860 inclusive. First/last. Parking one-car. Laundry avail. Minutes N. of Go Train/401. New fridge, stove, no dogs. 905-666- 3338 days; 905-832-2722 eve. WHITBY bright new 1 bed- room basement apt. Separate entrance, 48"x30" windows, A/ C, ADT security, fridge/stove, microwave, 3pc. bath +laun- dry. No smoking/pets. $750 all inclusive, available imme- diately. 905-424-3450 WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN- DAS ST. E.,One and two bed- room units available, park like setting, close to down- town, low rise bldg, laundry facilities, balcony, parking. 905-430–5420. www.realstar.ca Condominiums For Rent180 1625 PICKERING PARKWAY. Immaculate, spacious 1-bdrm w/den & ensuite. Near 401/Go & Pickering Town Centre. 5 appliances, 1-underground parking. $1275 inclusive. Call Brent 905-619-8000 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. GARDEN/HWY 2,3 bedroom condo, 1,300 sq. ft. quiet building, $l,100 per mo. inclu- sive. Call (905) 666-4723. Leave message LARGE ONE BEDROOM, den, solarium, s/e exposure, one 4pc ensuite, one-3pc, lots of amenities, available May 1st. $1300 inclusive. Pickering. 416-434-5829. SOUTH PICKERING,large 3- bdrm condo, spectacular lakeview, near shopping/GO, $985 inclusive, first/last. 905- 839–4659 TWO - 2 BEDROOM condos, 2 baths, Westney/Hwy 2. Avail- able May lst and June lst. $1,300 per mo. plus utilities. Telephone(416) 462-7365. 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 A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000+family income and good credit. Short of down payment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/ Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. COURTICE 3-bedroom house, 2yrs old, detached, 1825sq.ft., 2-1/2 baths, FAG, C/A, fire- place. 3 appliances, 2 car ga- rage, available May 1st. $1375/month plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. First/last. (905)432-9485. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE East Oshawa, $1200/month plus utilities, first/last. Available immediately. Call Dave 905- 259-6760. AAA-Grandview North/Atha- basca Oshawa. Excellent neighbourhood, extra-clean duplex, upper unit 2 bedrooms $1350/inclusive; lower unit 3 bedrooms $1250/inclusive. Appliances included, laundry available. No pets/no smok- ing. Full use of yard. Plenty parking. 905-424-1125. AA 3 BEDROOMS in Oshawa 4 appliances, $975+. ALSO AVAILABLE large bedroom shared accommodation $400. Both available April 1st. 905- 721–0443 AJAX, SOUTH, 3-bedroom 2 floors. $1000 plus part utili- ties. Available April 1st. Park- ing. Steve (905)428–2853 leave message. BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW 3 bedroom home. Whites/401. Available immediately. Gas fireplace, laundry, parking, garage, backyard, newly painted. 2 min. walk to Go, near amenities. $1200/mo.+ 2/ 3 utilities. Call Inez 905-420- 5789 COUNTRY HOME on horse farm. 2 bedrooms, nicely decorated. Non-smokers, no pets. $1150 including utilities. Blackstock area. Call 905- 986-5618. BLACKSTOCK: IMMACULATE 3 bedroom bungalow no pets, no smoking, close to school, $1100 plus utilities, referenc- es, available immediately. 905-721-1778. OSHAWA, 2 1/2 Bdrm. Park & 401, near school, 2 entranc- es, $1,200 plus utilities, 4 ap- pliances. Available April lst, First/last, references/credit check. (905)666-1519 PICKERING ALTONA Rd., nearly new 4 bedroom de- tached home, quiet St., ap- pliances, air, available May,1 $1650 plus. Condolyn Man- agement 905-428–9766 RENT OR LEASE to buy, available April 1st. Large 4- bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, ap- pliances included, $950/ month plus utilities. $500 de- posit. (905)433–5088. TAUNTON/SOMERVILLE 3 +1 bedroom home available April 1. Close to school +shopping. No pets. References. Call 905- 430-2905 WHITBY, 4 bedrooms, Man- ning/Anderson area, available May 1st. Appliances included. No pets. First/last required $1375/month +utilities. Call 905-986-4358 WHITBY, Rossland/Thickson, 3-bdrm, 2-1/2 baths, fenced backyard, close to amenties, $1400+utilities, avail. April 1st, no pets, first/last, refer- ences, 905-686–7098 Townhouses For Rent190 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to school and downtown shopping. (905) 434-3972. www.realstar.ca NORTH OSHAWA - Rossland Harmony. Renovated 4 bed- rooms, air, garage, finished basement, including water, $1200. Hydro and gas extra. (905) 472–8947 NORTH OSHAWA - very clean 3 bedroom, walkout base- ment. 4 appliances, exterior maintenance, pool, and ga- rage included. $1175+utilities. Available May 1st. Leave message 416-358-8492. PICKERING 3 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse 5 ppliances air conditioning ga- rage $1400+utilities (416) 505- 8845 www.homerental.com PICKERING,3-bdrms, garage, appliances, laundry, deck, across from parking & shop- ping. No smoking/pets. $1400 plus utilities. Avail. April 4th. 905-775–5222 ROSSLAND/BROCK Whitby -3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 5 ap- pliances, air con, freshly painted, parking, garage available May 1st. $1250 + utilities. (416) 992–8541 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 backyards. 905-436-3346. www.realstar.ca WHITBY 3-bedroom, fire- place, fridge, stove, parking (2), laundry hookups, walk to GO & lake, gas, no pets. $1050+. 905-725-3090, 613- 253-2389 Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX ROOM for rent - Use of facilities. Working female pre- ferred. $425 monthly first/last required. Call 905-686-4126. HARWOOD/ROSSLAND, for those who want something better, fully furnished bed/sit- ting room, TV, cable, air, kitchen, laundry, all inclusive. Just bring your toothbrush! No smoking/pets. (905)686–3437 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL, spacious beautiful room in upscale large house looking for occupant. Ajax/Pickering. Non-smoking preferred. Facilities/parking. $475/ month. First/last, references. (416)995–6138 LOOKING FOR 2 mature gen- tlemen preferred to share completely furnished 4 bed- room top-floor of bungalow across from Oshawa Centre. TV, cable, parking, laundry fac. available. Big backyard, $490/each/first/last. 905-723- 5325. NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE, rooms with TV and cable, kitchen, laundry facilities, with some meals. $100. per week. Female preferred. Telephone (905) 438–0946 WHITBY,GARDEN/MANNING large bedsitting room with 4pc. bath & fridge, $650 inclu- sive, avail. April 1st. 905- 665–8462. Shared Accommodation194 A LARGE ROOM in beautiful, clean, non-smoking home. Share with gay owner. Near King/Stevenson, walk to O.C., parking. $450/month. (905)723–0880 HARMONY/ROSSLAND 3- bedroom house to share w/ owner. Furnished, appliances. Includes laundry. Working, non-smoking female pre- ferred. $400/month inclusive . Immediate. 905-626–6024. NON-SMOKING professional, to share 4-bedroom home. Heated pool. Full use of all facilities. Rent negotiable. Liberty/Hwy.2. Bowmanville. Available now. (416) 888– 3451 PHILLIP MURRAY/VALLEY 32-yr old male 4-bedroom house w/rooms or basement for rent. Share kitchen. Rooms $125/week, basement $600/ month, parking. Available im- mediately. 905-721–1618. BRAND NEW BACHELOR apt in Whitby house w/separate entrance. Includes h/w floor- ing, laundry, deep tub in bath- room, share large deck. $625+ phone. (416)209-4857. WHITBY, THICKSON/ROSS- LAND share home with owner Non-smoking, mature female preferred or mother with well- behaved child. $475/month plus utilities(negotiable), Call (905)579–8118. 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. Bargain Centre309 FRIDGE $150.AND STOVE $200., white, good working condition 905-471–3280 FURNITURE - couch-set, di- ningroom-set, bunkbeds, deep-freezer, work-station. All items $400 or under 905-619– 1627 or 416-302-5466. LARGE FREEZER, FREE,good working condition, chest- style. Ajax. 905-427–6961 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, 1/2 price, purses from $9.99, lug- gage from $29.99, wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 905-728–9830 (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686- 2314. DANBY 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. 7 PCE. DARK OAK dining room suite, pedestal table, two extension leaves, seats 12. $l,000. Telephone (905) 665–4776 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. Nylon 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. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 chip $60; PS2 chip $95- $200; XBOX chip $200. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our new/used games. Call East of Whitby (905)924- 2097 or West of Whitby (905)420-8829 FRIDGE $225; stove $225; washer $200; dryer $200; sofa & love seat 4yrs $400; Childs bedroom set $350; Oak office desk $175; old hope chest $200; 7 pc bedroom, paid $2900 ask $1100, Craftmatic bed, 1yr, pd $2100, ask $950; oak coffee tables set 3yr paid $800 sell $300. 905-260-2200 PIANO/CLOCK SALE Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! 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. Dehumidifi- ers $100. Chest freezers $175/ up Large selection of ap- pliances. Visit our showroom. Parts/sales/service. 426 Sim- coe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, mattress, box, frame. Never used. still packaged cost $1025, sell $450. Call 647- 271-4534 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. 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 BRIDAL GOWNS - Store Clo- sure, 50 gowns. Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14. $300-$500. Call for appt. 905-706-5540 or 905- 427-7699 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. 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. COMPLETE B&W dark room for sale: Enlarger holds 35mm to medium format negatives. Call for complete list of in- cluded equipment. Shawn at 905-723-1798 or photo- wiz@sympatico.ca COMPUTER Pentium II-400, 64Mb Ram, 6.4Gb Harddrive, CD, floppy, video/sound cards, 56k modem, kbd/spk/mouse, 15" SVGA monitor $300. Can deliver+set-up. 905-439-4789 COMPUTERS: Bits and Bytes Computer Services, March Special PII/350 Tower com- plete system only $255.00, PIII/500. Desktop complete system $375.00, P200 Tower complete system $185.00. Complete systems starting at $150.00. All systems internet ready, w/15" Monitor, kb and mouse. Limited quantities. Warranty, Lay-away Plan, Other accessories. Call (905) 576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes 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. ESTATE SALE - furniture and garage contents including 11 pc. dining room set, all items negotiable. Contact Trevor (416) 236–3506 leave mes- sage. BRAND NEW scratch & dent filing cabinets $149.99, 4- drawer legal w/lock; 4x8 glass shelving-on-wheels $299; 4x6 lighted showcase, asking $799 obo; chairs from $30 & up, lateral filing cabinets from $99 & up. 905-668-0800. SPEEDY BUSINESS CENTRE. FREE TO AIR Satellites sales and service +++. Satellites in- stallation and repairs avail- able. Mike (416)888-0978. FRIDGE, 32" almond. Also small apt.-size microwave, asking $125 both. (905)426– 1556 JUNIOR GOLF CLUBS/Bag Spalding driver, 9, 7, 5 irons. Bag w/side pocket, ball pock- et, tee pocket. Perfect for ju- nior beginners. Asking $50.00. Darryl 905-728-9400. A must see! (snp) KING PILLOWTOP mattress, brand new, retail $3000, ask- ing $900 obo. Used washer & dryer $250 obo. (905)839–7961 KING SIZE BEDSPREAD, bed skirt and two pillow shams. Moss green, suitable for tradi- tional bedroom. 905-697-9462 (snp) LIVINGROOM FURNITURE, matching 2 loveseats & chair, beige in colour, rarely used. Excellent condition. Asking $1250. 905-427-8326 MOVING SALE March 22/23. TV stand, 35" Panasonic $790. Home Theater System (Am- plifier, Front speaker, rear speaker, stand, centre chan- nel. $1600 (orig.)$3,100. Component (turntable, ampli- fier, CD-player $1,100. ($2,500) Available to sell indi- vidually. 3 way speaker (JBL) $2,000/pair (orig. $4,000), (B& W) $800/pair.(orig. $2,000). Sofa set $450. Call 666-3256 for more info. PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL tri-light table lamps, silk beige shades with brass/marble stand & base. Various collectors plates - please call (905)725- 3170. (snp) 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. POOL TABLES 8' & 9' slate Billiard tables, Foosball/Jetto- ni table and table hockey for sale. Call 905-420-6113 PROF-IND. CLEANER - For home or business. By single/ bulk case's. Licensed Dealer. For more info 1-905-432-1637 ask for John or leave mes- sage. 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. STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. UPRIGHT APARTMENT SIZE piano, Fischer New York, wal- nut, 40 yrs. old, bought from Heintzman's, very good con- dition, $2,000. Telephone (905) 655–8959 Articles Wanted315 WEDDING GOWNS taken on consignment. ALSO new, pre- viously enjoyed gowns, some designer gowns for sale. All sizes. Call Sheila after 5pm & wknds 905-697-1676. WANTED ANYTHING Ninten- do, N64, super, NES, I buy it all. Also estates, antiques. If it's resaleable, give me a call. (9050 427–6260 WILL PAY CASH for your un- wanted video games & sys- tems. Looking for all titles and systems. Pick up available. For more info call Oliver 905- 432-2855 or email: gamexchangers@hotmail.com or go to www.gamexchangers.com Vendors Wanted316 ONLY 10 VENDORS NEEDED- The Oshawa This Week Home Show March 28 - March 30. new format. Call Devon 905- 579-4400 ext. 2236. WANTED - Home Show Ven- dors for the Whitby This Week Home Show April 17th-20th, selling out fast!! Limited space. 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. 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)728-4993AJAX newly renovated, 1-bdrm bsmt apt, ceramic tiles, hollywood kitchen, carpet- ing, cedar bathroom. Sep. ent., near amenities, Avail. April 1st. $750 basic util. incl. Prefer single, non-smoker. (905)427–1416 AJAX LARGE NEW professionally finished 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, own laundry, parking, close to all amenities. $1100 inclusive 905-428–8946 AJAX Legal 2 bedroom basement apt. Available April 1st. $725/month plus 40% utilities. First/last/ references/no-smoking/ pets. Call for details 905-839–5223 AVON Earn extra money today! FREE GIFT No quotas Call Heidi now 905-509–1163 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ RECEPTIONIST Edac Inc. Required by Scarboro manufacturing compa- ny. Excel and Word an asset. Please fax resume to Human Resources (416) 754-3299 ATTENTION: Registration officers required. $17.50/hour avg. We train you Call Tim 905-435-0280 A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 19, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 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 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help RN'S Canadian company recruiting for short or long term U.S. contracts. Great wages, expenses paid, benefits, completion bonuses & incentives. Fax resume (905) 576-3952 or email:recruitment@tnehealthpros.com 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental Join our Leadership Team We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced management and nursing professionals for our new Long Term Care Centre in Scarborough. Trilogy will be managed for the Rockport Group by Specialty Care Inc, a family operated company that has been providing innovative LTC services for over 25 years. We are committed to providing the highest standards of service and responsiveness to seniors and other adults with special needs Director of Care Responsible for managing our nursing and personal care services, ensuring that quality resident-focused care is provided. The DOC will be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, has a BScN and 3years LTC management and strong team leadership skills and experience in geriatric nursing and dementia (GENTLECARE model helpful), and computer skills. We are also accepting applications for Associate DOC and RN, RPN positions at this time. A commitment to innovation and the ability to work in a progressive, multi- disciplinary team environment are essential. Please fax or email resume with covering letter summarizing your experience by March 24, 2003 to: Specialty Care Inc Attn: Human Resources FAX: 416-443-9085 or hr@specialty-care.com We thank all candidates for applying; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted . Visit our website www.specialty-care.com for more information about our growth opportunities OPENING EARLY SUMMER 2003 SCARBOROUGH (McCowan & Eglington)) 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 535 Hospital/Medical/ Dental 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 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. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiant@speedline.ca FURNITURE LIQUIDATION CENTRE Sofas, bed sofas, sectional sofas, wing back chairs, recliners, 3 pc sofas from $599, coffee tables & end table, rockers, iron & brass headboards, dressers, chests, desks, ceramics, table & chairs, china cabi- nets, diningroom suites, approx. 25 sofa sets at Simcoe St. Store. Mattress & box springs, all sizes, including king, singles from $99.00, king set at $399.00, available at 3 locations. 1188 Simcoe St. South Oshawa, former IGA store, below Wentworth 905-571-4610 1975 Taunton Rd. E. Hampton at Solina Rd. 905-263-2517 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby at Garrard Rd. 905-576-7550 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 316 Vendors Wanted 316 Vendors Wanted ✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀ 5TH ANNUAL Garden & Landscape Show Children's Arena Oshawa April 11th, 12th, 13th Vendor space available. Call Sharon Dickson 905-579-4400 ext. 2285 to reserve your booth. Sponsored by Oshawa Whitby This Week ❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿❀✿ 510 General Help 530 Sales Help & Agents 100 Houses For Sale 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale Pet, Supplies Boarding370 BROOKLIN KENNEL offers family dog obedience classes, starting Tues., March 25th, Beginner and Advanced lev- els. Small fun classes. (905) 655-4721. FOR SALE - 2 purebred male Pomeranium puppies, 8 weeks old, parents on site. Call (705) 878-7066. FREE TO GOOD HOME 2 year old male cat fixed, playful & affectionate. Does will with children. Cannot keep due to allergies. 905-427-8391. JACK RUSSELL puppies for sale. Ready to go. First shots, $400. Call Paul (905)260–3095 OSHAWA OBEDIENCE Assoc. Classes starting March 31st. Basic and Novice. To Register call Bev. (905) 435-0868 LABRADOR RETRIEVER pups, adorable bundles of love. Tenderly home-raised. Parents hips certi- fied. CKC registered, shots. 905- 985-8021. Cars For Sale400 1985 CHEV C20, 6.2L Diesel 3/4 ton, solid body, 141,000kms, $2600. ALSO, 2- 1984 Olds Delta 88's, $900/pair. Call 905-579-1548 1985 CAMARO Z28,T-roof, power windows, air and more. Excellent running condition. Needs some body work, but worth it. $1,500 OBO as is. Call Bren at 905-404-2593. 1986 MERCURY Grand Mar- quis, good condition, blue, hwy & city driven, as is, best offer, loved by owner. 905- 728–8547 1991 PLYMOUTH SUN- DANCE,affordable transpor- tation, runs well, good body, includes quality CD stereo system. $l,200 or best offer. Telephone (905) 576–7433 1990 TOYOTA TERCEL 5-spd, 2-door, 178000-km. Needs windshield and rear shocks, as is $1500. or certified $2000. 905-837-6746 1992 GEO METRO, 4-door, 4- cylinder, 5-speed manual transmission. Runs well. Me- chanically in A-1 shape. A gas miser. All general upkeep done to date. $2,000 obo. 905- 665-7684 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL,many new parts but needs engine, $350 o.b.o. Call (905)242-2496 or (905)579-3186 leave mes- sage. (snp) 1994 GRAND AM $2500 as is. 1993 Saturn $1200 as is. Both run well. 905-697-7931 after 6pm. 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ - 6 CYL, auto, air, 171 KM, CERT., $2600. 905-697–9730. 1995 HONDA CIVIC CX 2-dr hatch dark blue excellent me- chanically and body 215,000k am/fm/cassette $4400 905- 649–6777. 1997 CHEV CAVALIER - only 76,000 kms., air, CD player, like new condition, blue, ask- ing $8,300. Call 905-373-4871. 1997 CHRYSLER CONCORD Loaded, Excellent Condition. $6800 MUST SELL! 905-668– 5944. 1997 SATURN,4 dr, EXCEL- LENT condition. 105,000 km. a/c, p/d, "Pro Remote Starter", certified. $8,000. Call 905-436- 9374. 1999 BEETLE, black, 90,000 kms, fully loaded, non smoker, will sell certified and E-tested. $13,500. Please call Jennifer or Kevin 905-655– 8689. 2000 FORD FOCUS SE WAG- ON, 35,000 km, $11,750. obo. Call 905-728–8247 2000 WINDSTAR SEL $7,999. Good condition. High mileage, all highway. Call 905-420- 3088 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, auto, $236/month 0 down. Take over lease 27 months, 24,000 km. (905)665–9754 or (905)442-4652 2001 SONATA GL,37,000 original kms, automatic, 150Hp, 4cyl., air, cruise, tilt, p.windows, p.locks, heated mirrors, am/fm CD player, remote start, pearl white. Bal- ance of warranty to 100,000kms. Very clean, cer- tified, e-tested. Asking $17,500. Financing available. Chuck 905-242–9337 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4- DOOR SLX A/C AUTO POWER LOCK KEYLESS ENRTY TILT STEERING AM/FM/CD SPOILER 15" WHEELS AS- SUME LEASE 39-MONTHS @ $257.47 11,500KM. CHRIS 905-261-7527 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. $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for scrap cars 7 days/week Call (905)683–7301 or (905)424- 9002 after 6pm. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1991 CHEV SILVERADO, Ext. Cab. loaded, mint condition, no rust, 305, 220,000kms. $8000 cert, e-tested. $7700 as is. 2nd owner. 1-705-277- 1389. 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, pewter colour, 69,000kms, mostly highway, fibreglass tonneau, box liner, etc. $19,999. Call (905)404– 8242 (snp) Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1993 CARAVAN 3.3 -Excellent condition certified, and e-tested $2900 Mazda MPV 1990 Good running condition. $1700 as is. 905-428-8954, 905-428-0541. 1996 SAFARI SLT,extended mini van, all wheel drive, loaded, excellent condition. $7,300. Call 905-786-1047 or 416-407-2964. 2002 MONTANA VAN, low mileage, under warranty, assume 4 year lease. No money down, $408 monthly. Call (905)436–8784 1998 DODGE GRAND Cara- van SE, 3.3, V6, loaded, se- curity, quad seats, alloy, can- dy apple red, 119,000km, ex- cellent condition, $11,500. Call 905-837-2019 Lost and Found265 FOUND - small tropical bird in south Ajax area. Owner may identify by calling 905- 683-2320 ext. 3276. FOUND CAT, declawed, neu- tered, male, short-haired tab- by with collar. Found corner of Bayly/Westney March 10. Call 905-686-4090 to claim or adopt Personals268 WIDOWER young senior, ac- tive and fun-loving, looking for companion for good times and esy going lifestyle. Between 50-65 with plenty of free time. Reply to File #896, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 FAMILY CAREGIVER DOMES- TIC SERVICE Nannies from Overseas. Highly trained & experienced. No Agency Fees. Chosen to suit your needs. 905-885-8459. NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER, live- out, Finch/Whites area. Mon.- Fri. 7:15am-6pm. 3 boys (14, 11, 9 years). Driver's license a must. Call after 6:30pm 905-839-1627 Daycare Available273 BRENDA SHEDDEN E.C.E. loving mother of 4 with over 20 years of experience in- childcare has openings for infants and up. Amberlea Area east side of Whites/north of Sheppard, references avail- able. Call 905-831-6806 or bsheddc596@rogers.com for more details. HARWOOD/HWY #2 AREA. I offer lots of fun and activities for your wee one. All ages ex- cepted. Flexible hours, great rates! Daily Reports! Tax Re- ceipts! Call Mary at (905)426- 8204. IN MY HOME DAYCARE,ex- perienced Mom. Crafts, story time, outings, much more. Breakfast, lunch, 2 snacks daily. Near Lord Elgin P.S. Harwood/Hwy #2, all ages. 905-427–4926 LIVERPOOL/HWY.#2 ECE mother of 1 would like to take care of your child. 10 years experience. Hot meals, fun activities, fenced yard, re- ceipts. 905-837-0315 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 home daycare available. Reasonable rates, receipts, flexible hours. First Aid/CPR certified, non- smoking. Educational activities. Near 401/Brock. (905)428-1671 Babysitting275 LOVING AND RELIABLE Mother of two will babysit your child in my home. Affordable rates,meals and snacks. Between Dixie/Liverpool, 905-421–8887 Tax & Financial164 Mortgages Loans165 $$MONEY$$ 100% lst, 2nd and 3rd mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307- 7799 $$$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 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. HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable, ex- perienced person with flexible hours. Reasonable rates. Call 905-434-9767. Home Improvements700 Painting and Decorating710 Moving and Storage715 Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE! NOW WITH CHATLINE!Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. 905-683-1110 Adult Entertainment905 2's Company 3's Party It's our party come join if you want to . . . special spring rates in/out call service Call Felicia 905-621-0967 Discretion at your comfort THE HONEST MOVER Professional Service Licensed - Insured Local - Long Distance Small - Large Moves Rubbish Removal (905) 665-0448 (905) 666-4868 A& A BEST RATES IN TOWN starting at $30/hour 26ft. Truck 2 men, 26ft truck For free estimates Call 416-396-3766 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, anywhere, anytime. Commercial or residential. Packaging, storage and boxes available. Senior & mid month discounts. Free estimates. 905-571-0755 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 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 KW DESIGN - Architectural Design & drafting - Building permit services - General Contracting for Additions & Renovations www.kwdesign.ca Call for free estimate (905)686–9437 PERFECT MAID SERVICE $ 30.00 OFF FIRST CALL (905) 686-5424 No messing around • Excellent staff • Bonded • Friendly people • Supervised • Excellent prices CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Bookkeeping & Tax Services Free Pick-Up. Call Carlos at Business Solutions 101 905-426-3541 NEED A CAR? 1-800-BUY-FORD Formula Ford * Previous Bad Credit * Discharged Bankruptcy * New in Country Ask for Mike Williams • Pickering – 905-839-666 6 • Oshawa – 905-427-282 8 • Toronto – 416-289-367 3 • Fax – 905-839-600 8 WE CAN HELP - FAST APPROVALS • Bad Credit • No Credit • Even Bankrupt Credit • But need a car? Phone Mel today 905-576-1800 All applications accepted. Downpayment or trade may be required. • APR from 9.9% • eg. Car $10,000 • APR 19% • Payment $322.78/mo. • 48 months • C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history. SALES LIMITED RESTART CREDIT CALL MIKEY BANKRUPT NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT • DISCHARGED • UNDISCHARGED DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2003 OR USED 90 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905)683-5358 WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 19, 2003 PAGE 13 A/P AUCTION SALE Bruce Kellett Auctions Selling Various Collectibles At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd. South Of Blackstock Saturday March 22, 2003 @ 10:30am Cast iron implement seat, old movie screen-in-box, wood Schweppes advertis- ing wall clock (United Clock Comp. USA), collectible tins (honey, food, etc.), arm chair, sports, cars & hockey posters, lim- oge tea set, hand crank music book, pic- ture autographed of the Beatles, 1936 Coke tray (The Hostess), carnival glass, cast toys (new), spode liquor bottle, hand painted Nippon, black Americana salt & pepper, Eatons qt. sealer, Scotch Whisky Beswick bottle, old TTC tickets, Royal Winton plate, small Duncan Phyfe table, parlour chairs, lightning rod w/milking glass, Mr. Peanut salt & pepper, many more items. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 ART AUCTION Sunday March 23, 2003 12:00 noon preview - 1:00 Auction Start ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 117 BYRON ST.,WHITBY (Hwy.# 2 and Brock St.) Featuring Todays Most Popular Artists: ✥Robert Bateman ✥James Lumbers ✥Trisha Romance ✥Doug Laird ✥A.J.Casson ✥Laura Berry ✥Plus many more. ✥125 Pieces in all All limited edition prints are conservation framed using acid-free materials and wood frames No Buyers Premiums All 3 major credit cards accepted Don't miss this special opportunity For more information call Images 21 Inc. 905-839–1756 or email: images21inc@rogers.com ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" con- sists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/ Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 905-576-9335 Fax 905-579-4218 AUCTION SALE Antiques, Collectables, Household Contents Sunday, March 23rd, 10:00 a.m. (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Sunday's Auction features estate & consignment articles including antiques in rough & refinished, cupboards, side by side china cabinet, bench, blanket box, ice cream table & chairs, wrought iron table set, parlour tables, side tables, settee set, Eastlake chairs, shelves, misc. parts & pcs, harps, tops & cupboard bottoms, artwork, quality glass & china, country & kitchen collectables, plus a selection of household articles, sports cards, misc. hardware, gas & push mowers, snowblow- er, curio cabinet, washstands, misc. chairs & rockers, dough box, old radio, plus many more in- teresting pcs. Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac & Cheque. Call For Consignment & Auction Info. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 AUCTION SALE PETHICK & STEPHENSON AUCTION BARN 2498 Con. Rd.8, Haydon, On. Sat. March 22@2pm Collectible coins & currency auction, regular Sat. night auction at 5:30. Uncirculated sets, Silver Can.50, 1912 Can Gold $5.00, Commemorative Coins. etc. for list call Don or e-mail stephensonauctions@sympatico.ca Sat. March 22, @ 5:30 Pine Poster bed, Colour TV's , Black lacquer Furn., Kit. Set Glass Top, Mates Bed, Oak dining table/ 6 chairs, Chesterfield Suite, Upright Freezer, Dale Earnhardt Sr. mem., Pokemon Cards, Beanies, Carousel Horses, Dishes, etc.Terms: Interac, M/C, Visa. Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402, 1-866-357-5335 AUCTION, 2 DAY SALE selling the contents from the large 3 family dwelling of Mrs. Shelly Larmon of Brighton to be held at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE: THURSDAY, MARCH 20th at 5:00PM & SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd at 10:00AM We will sell for 3 hours on Thursday and remaining to be sold Saturday. Everything from this large home will not fit in our hall for one sale. Contents in- clude antique and modern home furnishings, appliances, small household articles, collectibles, etc. 3 door side by side fridge, excellent 30" stove both white, other single door fridge, washer & dryer, pool table, metal bunk beds single over double with mattresses, large selection dressers, chests of drawers, some antique, selection wicker & rattan pieces, 3 sofa sets, love seats, occasional chairs, antique parlour chairs, antique arrow back rocker, slouch couch, Jacobean twist side table, antique wood framed sofa, ice cream parlour type tables & chairs, an- tique sofa set needs upholstering, exceptional mahogany 9 pc dining room suite, rare antique chest of drawers, selection garden, patio and sun room furniture, antique upright piano & stool, wicker cabinet, other cabinets, entertainment stand, knick knack shelves, some tools, benches, jewelry chest on Queen Anne legs, cherry desk & chair, antique gate leg table, other small antique tables, lamps, pictures, paintings, dishes, glass, china, collectibles. Something for everyone! No re- serves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac GARY E. WARNER - AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 Online at www.warnersauction.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 21st at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The Contents of a Newcastle home plus others, walnut gate leg table, modern & antique dress- ers & chests of drawers, oak credenza, 8pc. modern dining room suite, reproduction pine harvest table, dry sink, medicine cabinet, pine blanket box, chesterfield & matching chair, odd wooden chairs, Delta 16in. scroll saw, Delta drill press, 4x6 belt sander, power tools, also consigned from Kawartha Lakes OPP to be sold at 6:00p.m.Honda EM 3500 Generator, 15 Hp Honda outboard motor, 25Hp Evinrude out- board motor, 9.5 Evinrude outboard motor, 6Hp Johnston outboard motor, 7.5 Hp Mercury out- board motor, 220 Transit Laserplane, TVs, VCRs, Cameras, prints, bicycles, helmets, etc. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705)786-2183 FURNITURE LIQUIDATION CENTRE Sofas, bed sofas, sectional sofas, wing back chairs, recliners, 3 pc sofas from $599, coffee tables & end table, rockers, iron & brass headboards, dressers, chests, desks, ceramics, table & chairs, china cabi- nets, diningroom suites, approx. 25 sofa sets at Simcoe St. Store. Mattress & box springs, all sizes, including king, singles from $99.00, king set at $399.00, available at 3 locations. 1188 Simcoe St. South Oshawa, former IGA store, below Wentworth 905-571-4610 1975 Taunton Rd. E. Hampton at Solina Rd. 905-263-2517 870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby at Garrard Rd. 905-576-7550 ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTER, NEWTONVILLE FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST - 6 P.M. Selling the contents from a Toronto Estate and a Port Hope apartment, 5 pc. art deco bedroom suite, 7 pc. walnut dinette, chesterfield suite, 2 door wardrobe, sofa bed and matching swivel chair, teak desk, recliners, antique rockers, ex- tension table, double bed, chest, occasional ta- bles, china, glass, 2 fridges, stove, washer and dryer, band saw, etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check out website for updates. Terms: Cash or good cheque, visa, m/c, interac. Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'Estate Specialists since 1971' Robert Gosse Auctioneer McLEAN COMMUNITY CENTRE 95 Magill Dr., Ajax (From 401, exit Westney Rd., 2 lights, north of Hwy. #2) Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Interac -Subject to additions & deletions -Ten percent buyer’s premium in effect -Delivery Service available NO ADMISSION FEES BIG SCREEN EXTRAVAGANZA! SELLING BY PUBLIC AUCTION television sets from 13”-61” including Hitachi Projection TV, DVD players, surround sound home theater systems, Kenwood home stereo systems, portable CD players, cordless phones with caller ID & more, microwaves in various sizes, home mini-systems, top quality stainless steel pot sets, Hitachi camcorders, all types of VCRs, 2.4 Gig phones, HDTV High definition projection TVs, convection ovens, small kitchen appliances and much, much more. Also offering a wide variety of Persian carpets. This is only a partial list of over 600 pieces to be offered to the highest bidder by public auction. ALL ELECTRONICS COME WITH WARRANTY PUBLIC AUCTION OF HOME ELECTRONICS (Preview from 5:30 p.m.) Fri., March. 21st - 6:30 p.m. AJAX KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estate & Consignment Our Specialty at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. "BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables, Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China THURS. March 20th, 6:30 P.M. Start NEW PREVIEW TIME - 4:00 P.M. ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ANTIQUES & FURNITURE - Prime pcs. of Canadiana early antiques including coun-try, Victorian & oak furnishings to include early kitchen cupboards and cab- inets, dropleaf tables, selection of sets of chairs, variety of dressers and chests, com-modes & washstands, blanket boxes & benches, tables & stands, Vict. relat- ed cabinets, parlour chairs, mirrors, plus more fine furnishings of the era, col- lection of oil lamps, crocks & jugs, primitive to decorative collectables, articul- tural pieces, plenty of prime pieces relating to early 1900's, selection of good quality end tables, coffee tables, rockers, & quality used bedroom & diningroom furniture, too many items to list. ✧ HUGE ✦✧ ✧✦ ANTIQUE AUCTION ✧ SPECIAL INTERESTS: Aged set of 4 8x5 iron fencing, collection of gallery frame mirrors, new grandfather clocks, brass fireplace screen with age, balance of container of 18th Cent. style furniture includes many new fine furniture items. ART AND OIL PAINTING:Trisha Romance, Group of 7 Limited Edition quali- ty framed from Casson, Thompson, Carmichaels, Harris, some first time of- fered in this series, many other Canadian artists Limited Edition, some first time offered, a great selection of professional painted new & old oil on can- vas, watercolours etc. GLASSWARE AND CHINA - 2pc. Pink Depression cream & sugar, Nippon dish, 5 pc. Wedgewood serving set, cookie jars, silver syrup jug, Vict. flat- ware set, 2 Made In Germany platters, satin glass with bronze urn, 2 pc. Cornflower, English cake dish, Carltonware, old cups & saucers, Bohemian crystal, lots of old & new decorated china arriving daily. AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This sale will be a great sale offering of over 350 lots. Please be sure to attend. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registra- tion fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041 SAT. MARCH 22nd -10AM- ESTATE AUCTION AT ORVAL MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - LINDSAY Selling Lindsay and Balsam Lake estates Furniture and antiques - 9 pc. mahogany dinner, beautiful buf- fet banded top, large ornate mirror, modern bedroom suite, teak dining room and bedroom suites, new Grandfather clock, new oak curved glass china cabi- net, lead glass cabinet, corner cabinet, 2 gentleman chairs, new round oak table and pressback chairs, new lead glass lamps, marble top tables, brass table lamps, desk. Collectables -pictures, ltd ed prints, oil lamp. Glass, China - Antique glass, china, crystal, cornflower, Royal Albert dinnerware. Tools: Hand and garden tools, hundreds of interesting and collect- able items, don't miss this estate sale. ORVAL AND BARRY MCLEAN AUCTIONEERS (705) 324-2783 or view at www.mcleanauctions.com WEDNESDAY, March 26th: 4:45pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Mount Albert home, selling at Neil Bacon Auc- tions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and chair, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, coffee and end tables, chests, vintage clothing, microwave, small appliances, prints, lamps, jewelry, coins, tools, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting and quality items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY ASHLEY Love: Mom, Dad and Chris 248 Birthdays 248 Birthdays www.homesforkids.ca 1 •877•567•KIDS FOSTER A FUTURE. Homes For Kids is a network of children’s service agencies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. 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Dear father of Julie, Jeffrey and Jodie. Cherished Grandfather of Amanda, Tyler, Zackery, Conner, Jacob, Ryan, Quinn and Paige. Dave will be dearly missed by his brothers Mike, Robert, Dan and Stephen, and his many friends on and off the golf course. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Monday March 17 from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. PEREIRA, Nazario (Deacon and Educator) - It is with heavy hearts that the family would like to inform friends and relatives of the sudden passing away of Nazario Pereira at his home, peacefully in his sleep, in his 88th year, on Tuesday, March 18th, 2003. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Olga, his children Olivia, Lalita, Angelo, Marilyn, Ter- esa, Juliana, Nirmala and their spouses, 21 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. 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The Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) champion Trojans face the second-ranked and defending champion Our Lady of Mount Carmel Crusaders, the Peel Region champs; the seventh-ranked St. Thomas More Knights, the Hamil- ton-area champs; 15th-seeded Fenelon Falls Secondary School Fal- cons, the Central Ontario champs; and the 18th-ranked Frontenac Sec- ondary School Falcons, the Eastern Ontario champions. The Trojans face a formidable foe right off the bat, starting pool play today (Wednesday) against Mount Carmel, of Mississauga, at 2:30 p.m. at Peterborough’s Kinsmen Arena. Pickering High plays two games Thursday: against St. Thomas at 10 :30 a.m. and against Fenelon Falls at 5 p.m. The final preliminary-round con- test is against the Falcons Friday at 8 a.m. Pickering High must finish in the top two slots in its pool in order to ad- vance to the quarter-finals Friday evening. Semifinals are Saturday morning, with the gold-medal final at the Memorial Centre Saturday night at 8 p.m. Budokan club fine in Philly AAJJAAXX —Members of the Ajax Budokan Judo Club returned with a raft of medals from a major U.S. tournament last weekend. The club competed at the Liberty Bell Judo Tournament in Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania, which featured more than 750 competitors from the U.S. eastern seaboard, as well as a number of Canadi- ans. In the junior division, Adrienne Kalmanzhey, Matthew Konichowsky and David Ancor all re- turned home with gold in their respective weight classes. Mark Welsh fin- ished second. In the IJF junior cate- gory, for judokas 16 to 19 years old, Patrick Trem- blay was golden in the minus-55 kilo weight class. In addition, Tanya Bur- den earned first-place ho- nours in minus-63; Moni- ca Majka placed second in the minus-57; Jakub Majka placed third in minus-73 kilo; and Sasha Mehmedovic was third in minus-66. In the senior division, Slava Rogov finished sec- ond in minus-73. Hockey Trojans face tough test Ajax judokas golden