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Home My WebLink AboutNA2003_05_25SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 45,600 ✦ 24 PAGES ✦ SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND DOG DAYS Some owners misbehaving Community, 9 SET FOR SCHOOL McNeely earns scholarship Sports, 15 www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Best Private School Blaisdale MONTESSORI School As voted by Ajax/Pickering Readers’ Choice Awards OPEN HOUSE Rotherglen Campus 403 Kingston Rd. W, Ajax Tues. May 27 at 7pm 16 months SAVE TODAY AT Carroll Home Improvements 905-686-2445 Roofing Windows Doors STOPSTOP DON’T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Shooting from the hip PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Friendly rivalries were on the line this week as snooker action was under way at the East Shore Community Seniors Centre. Cec Turner made sure his line was just right as he prepared for this shot. Pickering wants you in pictures Pickering, par tners sell share in energy retailer First Source customers will still be served BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––First Source Energy Corporation, an electricity retail- er owned in part by Pickering, Ajax and Clarington serving cus- tomers across the GTA, has been sold. But the 8,200 customers who signed contracts with First Source will continue to get unin- terrupted service by new owner Ontario Energy Savings Corpo- ration, says Rebecca MacDonald, CEO of Energy Savings. "We ex- pect a smooth transition from First Source and look forward to continuing the provision of fixed price commodity supply during this time of electricity price volatility." First Source was established as a shared business venture be- tween Veridian Corporation, owned by the municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Clarington and Belleville, and Enersource Corpo- ration of Mississauga. It was cre- ated in anticipation of a move to an open electricity market. Late last year the Province backtracked on its open market strategy and capped electricity prices for residential and small commercial properties at a rate paid prior to the new market reg- ulations. While the government committed to providing the dif- ference between the capped price and the contract price for retail- ers like First Source, the capping effectively closed the electricity retailing market to just those larger commercial and industrial City investigates red-light cameras for local streets BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ––––Say, "Cheese", red- light runners. You may soon be on candid camera. Red-light cameras are being considered as one way to make some of Pickering's most dan- gerous intersections safe again. "Statistics show accidents are reduced drastically with red- light cameras," said Ward 2 City Councillor Bill McLean at Tues- day night's council meeting. Council unanimously ap- proved his recommendation to work with Durham Regional Po- lice and Durham Region to in- vestigate "the feasibility" of using the cameras. Coun. McLean said the cam- eras fit in nicely with the use of photo radar on residential streets, another pilot project the councillor is spearheading. Pick- ering has been lobbying the Province to allow municipalities to use radar to improve safety. "We have four of the five worst intersections for accidents in the Region," said Coun. McLean. Brock Road and Hwy. 2, and Whites Road and Hwy. 2, are just two examples, he said, adding with the help of Durham Region, Pickering could identify other "high-accident locations" where the cameras could be installed. At Brock and Hwy. 2, police enforcement is difficult with sometimes as many as four offi- cers needed to spot and chase down red-light runners, said Coun. McLean. The cameras would not only make streets safer but it would also cut down on the use of police manpower to enforce and prosecute such of- fences, he said. The future of safe roads does- n't lie in more police cruisers but better use of technology, said Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland. It's just more cost-effective, he said, suggest- ing cameras should be consid- ered region-wide. Pickering isn't the first munic- ipality to request Durham Re- gion look into the cameras, Bob Szwarz, the region's manager of traffic engineering and opera- tion, said in an interview. In 1999, regional councillors decided to defer any decision on ✦See Red-light page 4 ✦See Proceeds page 5 Janet Ecker asked he r g o v e r n m e n t t o f r e e z e A g r i c u l t u r a l L a n d s in North Pickering. A M i n i s t e r i a l Z o n i n g O r d e r w a s i m p o s e d . .Minister Ecker, stop taking advantag e o f t h e f a r m e r s ! It’s NOT about the farmers • Because this order t o o k a w a y t h e i r r i g h t s . It’s NOT about protecting the f a r m l a n d • Because the Provin c e o r i g i n a l l y h a d n o i n t e r e s t in saving these lands o r c o m p l e t i n g a n y a g r i c u l t u r a l s t u d y . It’s NOT about containing urba n s p r a w l • Because by freezing t h e A g r i c u l t u r a l L a n d s , g r o w t h i s b e i n g pushed further away f r o m t h e e x i s t i n g u r b a n a r e a o f P i c k e r i n g i n t o S e a t o n It’s NOT about saving taxpayer s m o n e y • Because disconnecte d g r o w t h c o s t s m o r e . It’s not about the in t e r e s t s o f the taxpayers of Pick e r i n g o r the property rights o f t h e farmers in Pickering WE WANT TO KNOW WHY? SO WHAT IS IT REALLY ABOUT? Paid for by Bob Reeso r , 6 8 0 E l m R o a d . , S t o u f f v i l l e , O N . , L 4 A 1 A 3 4 1 6 - 7 3 2 - 3 4 9 2 Janet Ecker, quit pl a y i n g p o l i t i c s w i t h o u r r i g h t s , w i t h o u r l i v e s On behalf of A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Public trustees approve new busing setup with Catholic system BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writers DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Merg ing the busing policies of Durham's two school boards will create "winners and losers," says Lynda Smyth. "It could eliminate some of the children but it could bring some in to transportation," the transporta- tion manager at the Durham Dis- trict School Board said at Tues- day's board meeting. She was allud- ing to the fact some children in both boards could no longer receive bus- ing as a result of the merger. A joint system is intended to bet- ter utilize buses and save money, al- though there's no indication from the boards of the savings that could be realized. Ms. Smyth told trustees the amount saved would depend on the number of bell time changes that are brought in at the various schools. Her report to trustees indi- cated the public and Catholic boards immediately saved roughly $1.2 million in Pickering, where they have shared bus routes with the Catholic board since 1997, by reduc- ing the number of buses they re- quired. With potential cost savings in mind, trustees unanimously ap- proved staff's recommendation to approve in principle the creation of a transportation consortium with the Durham Catholic District School Board. The boards hope to bring transportation staff together under one roof this fall to begin the transition to a joint system. Trustees heard the earliest date the boards could be busing together throughout Durham would be the start of the 2004/05 school year. The boards already have trans- portation partnerships in north Durham and Pickering. Catholic board trustees approved the same recommendation last week. While Catholic trustees had concerns about the plan, such as who would be in charge of the joint system, public board trustees wel- comed the move. "I'm grateful that we're at this point," said board chairman Eliza- beth Roy. "I think this is a great ef- fort in showing how both boards have worked together." "We will end up doing best prac- tices for both boards..." said Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers. "We'll end up with better services and cost savings." Trustee Roy cautioned trustees the move wouldn't be completely positive. Some services currently provided could be lost, she said, stressing, "There will be a plus and a minus in this." Brock-Uxbridge Trustee Nancy Loraine said there are "hurdles" to overcome. She noted most of the board's late busing costs, about 80 per cent, are spent on north Durham students involved in ex- tracurriculars. She said the Catholic board does- n't have a high school in the north, suggesting that service could be cut back or lost. After years of talking about a joint system, Pickering Trustee Paul Crawford asked why the mo- tion read, 'approve in principle'. "Shouldn't we just approve this?" he asked. Trustee Roy replied following the release of funding in the wake of the release of the Mordechai Rozanski report in December, the two boards are starting the process again from scratch. Immediately following that re- view of the funding formula, the Province announced $20 million in transportation funding for school boards. The Durham boards received about $241,000 to set up and run a consortium. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P When we value Canadian research, we value the lives of all Canadians. It’s simple. 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As part of the investigation of five potential cases of Severe Acute Res- piratory Syndrome (SARS) at the St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital, Durham Region is asking anyone who visited, who's been a patient or who's been employed at the North Yo rk hospital between May 9 and May 20 to place themselves in isola- tion and call the health department immediately. "Local hospitals and long-term care facilities have also been notified and will be following pre-established provincial procedures," says Dr. Donna Reynolds, associate medical officer of health. The health department can be reached at 905-723-8521 or 1-800-841- 2729. Mo re information is available at www.region.durham.on.ca. DDUURRHHAAMM –––– The Rotary Club of Pickering pre- sents its annual golf tour- nament early next month. The 19th annual event plays the Whitevale Golf Club Monday, June 2, with registration begin- ning at noon and tee-off at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds from the shotgun-format tour- nament go to Rouge Val- ley Ajax and Pickering hospital. The cost is $165, which includes green fees, use of the practice range, an electric cart, dinner and prizes. For more information about the tournament, call Scott McEachnie at 905-428-8488 or Nicholas Vukovic at 905-839-6017. SARS alert for Durham residents the cameras until a con- sultant report from Toron- to's two-year pilot project. It has since been extended and Mr. Szwarz said he hopes the results will be available soon. "But everything we're hearing is, it's not revenue- neutral," he said. "Basically, it costs more to implement and run the technology than the rev- enue generated from tick- ets. Its not a revenue gen- erator but a traffic engi- neering device." Municipalities have to pay a legislative fee to be included under the Bill 102 Red Light Camera Pilot Project Act, Mr. Szwarz said. The cameras them- selves cost $90,000 each and the installation and any preparation of an in- tersection costs another $50,000 per traffic ap- proach. The ongoing operation is at least $3,000 a month per approach, he said. Ticket processing costs are another $80,000 annu- ally per municipality. "We'll have to wait for the report to determine if improving technology is better than hiring more police officers for enforce- ment," Mr. Szwarz said. P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 195 WESTNEY RD. (South of 401), AJAX (905) 427-6796 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, WARRANTY APPROVED RADIATOR FLUSH & FILL SPECIAL $39.95 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 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PAYDAY LOANS 310-CASH CALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. Ajax-Pickering off icer sparks investigation BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––A veteran Durham Regional Police officer is facing charges of fraud over $5,000 and possession of two stolen vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz, after an investigation sparked by an expired sticker. A colleague at 19 Division, the Ajax-Pickering Community Police Office, noticed the con- stable driving a vehicle with an expired licence plate sticker last month, police officers said. A subsequent investigation involving Durham and Peel Re- g ional Police revealed the vehi- cle was stolen, as was a second allegedly in his possession. As a result of the probe Con- stable Terrance Benjamin Mc- Colm, 39, has been charged with two counts of possession of stolen property and one count each of fraud over $5,000 and public mischief. The possession charges re- late to a 1998 Mercedes Benz reported stolen in Vaughan in December 2001, and a 1998 To yota Sienna van reported stolen in Mississauga in Au- gust 2001, police said. The fraud and mischief charges relate to an insurance claim on a 1997 Pathfinder he previously owned and reported stolen from his home in 2000, police said. Const. McColm, a 14-year po- lice veteran, transferred to Durham in 2002 and was sta- tioned in 19 Division. He has been suspended with pay and is scheduled to appear in court June 25. He is also being investigated under the Police Services Act for possible misconduct charges, said a statement is- sued by Durham police. Meanwhile, a 39-year-old man is also charged in connec- tion with the stolen-auto inves- tigation. Joselito Abad, of Fewster Drive in Mississauga, faces three counts possession of stolen property. Cop charged with theft, fraud companies still affected by market commodity price for electricity. The financial effect of the sale on Veridian and its municipal shareholders, which owned 42.3 per cent of First Source, is not yet known, says George Armstrong, manager of regu- latory affairs and key projects. "The proceeds of the sale are about $6 mil- lion." However, he says, there are a number of adjustments that will be made in the next few months as the books are closed on the sale. "We don't really know the net position yet," of First Source, says Mr. Arm- strong. If the company had contin- ued to operate, it was expected to be profitable, he adds, noting the deci- sion to sell the company was based on a number of factors. "We had to make a decision whether to continue operating or to sell and take the proceeds." Through Veridian Connections Inc., a subsidiary of Veridian Corpo- ration, the corporation distributes electricity to more than 90,000 cus- tomers in Pickering, Ajax, Claring- ton, Uxbridge, Port Hope, Belleville and Brock. It also owns Veridian En- ergy Inc., providing billing, call cen- tre, fibre-optic communications and rental equipment service to clients in central and eastern Ontario. Proceeds about $6 million ✦ Proceeds from page 1 Join the discussion at durhamregion.com Flood bulletin for this weekend DDUURRHHAAMM –––– Weather fore- casts for an un- usually wet weekend has prompted the Central Lake Ontario Conser- vation Authority to issue a Flood Safety Bulletin, effective through to Monday, May 26. Anticipated moderate to heavy rains last- ing throughout the weekend were cause for concern early Friday when CLOCA issued the bulletin. "Given the rainfall amounts forecast, all rivers and streams in our watershed will rise this evening and continue to run at very high levels through- out the remain- der of the week- end," reads the alert. The conserva- tion authority particularly urges parents and caregivers to keep children away from fast- moving, swollen bodies of water and to supervise their activities. Get updates at www.cloca.com or call 905-579- 0411. Mad cow disease only the latest challenge This can be overcome too Our country just got a lot smaller as a positive test in Al- berta for mad cow disease began hurting Durham's multi- million dollar cattle industry within hours of the revela- tion Tuesday. A number of countries followed closely on the heels of the United States to ban sales of Canadian beef until we can get a clearer picture of how many cattle might be affected and the source of the infection of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease). It's a condition that destroys the brain in cattle and can be transmitted to humans through consumption of infected beef. It's going to take a lot more than pictures of politicians loaded up with steak and potato platters to avert a crisis. The govern- ment must go full-tilt to ensure everything that can be done is done, to avert a major economic catastrophe like Britain experi- enced almost a decade ago. "It's turned the whole industry upside down," said Grant Hill, a cattle farmer just outside of Zephyr, north of Uxbridge. Mr. Hill adds, "I don't really know what the total impact is, but it can't be good." Harvey Graham, a Scugog farmer and past president of the Ontario Cattlemen's Association has a clear idea of the effect it will have. "With the (U.S.) border closed it's going to have a major financial impact on Canada. Our markets have closed - there's no sale of cattle going on." Mr. Graham says nothing has had the severe financial down- fall possibilities as Tuesday's announcement. "I'm very concerned," he says. "This is our livelihood and all of a sudden it changed overnight." In 1999, the Durham cattle industry was worth $30 million, says Pat Olive, the Region's commissioner of economic develop- ment. Across Canada, exports are worth $3.9 billion annually, with $2.8 billion of that going to the U.S. So far, says Mr. Olive, the impact of the mad cow discovery in Durham has been isolated to the beef industry. Restaurateurs and other business people here are not yet feeling much effect. But these are early days and the experience in Britain suggests if the ban continues, the ripple effect will soon be felt by one in- dustry after another. In recent months Canada, and particularly the GTA, has had a lot of practice dealing with health and world policy crisis as we went from a war in Iraq right into a full-blown SARS outbreak, just as health departments were getting a grasp on a strategy to deal with a potential West Nile virus issue this summer. Our health officials are being lauded internationally for their swift ac- tion on SARS. All indications suggest our agriculture officials are following suit and working around the clock to track down the origin of the disease, isolate it and eradicate it before our farmers are hurt beyond recovery. Our track record to date is good. All levels of government must work together swiftly to stop this latest po- tential crisis in its tracks. Let's make it two for two. The more things change... TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: 'We're getting what we pay for in trustees,' Mike Ruta column, May 11. Well, we have come full circle. Back in the golden 60s it was advocated that politicians and civil servants deserved better pay in order to attract better can- didates. Today we know that we have reaped tremendous benefits from that foresight. Tax increases barely register. Pigs are no longer at the trough. Squandering of taxpayers' money is unheard of. Ac- countability is now so obvious. Pensions are reduced to a mere pittance. A ma- jority always supports controversial new laws. The military is about as lean and mean as it should be. Fisheries are in the best shape ever. Exotic junkets to study mating habits of whatever are gone. Debts at all levels of government have decreased dramatically. This could go on and on. But, of course, you get the drift. For as long as most of us can remember, we have al- ways been able to get rid of inferior politicians and civil servants by contin- uously and generously raising their re- munerations. By the way, back in those far-off heady days many politicians set aside lucrative careers to serve the public. And trustees were willing to serve with- out any pay at all. That is correct, zippo, nada! Those must have been some dogs in the 60s, right? However, since then the quality of ed- ucation was on a steep and continuous upward curve commensurate with trustees' constant salary increases, while costs per student reduced sub- stantially. Until 1995, that is, after which all we have to show for the changes are improved test scores, no thanks to re- calcitrant, unco-operative unions, teachers, et al. Am I missing something here? 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A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Referendums, ads fill void with voters The Road Ahead seems to have been written while looking in the rear-view mirror. The Tories have released their 60- page plan on how they'll run On- tario, if they're returned to power after the next election. We sit and wait for the actual dropping of the writ, so the official electioneering can get under way. It promises to be a spirited month of politicking. To get elected, Premier Ernie Eves and his team have decided to return to their roots. Such as the Taxpayer Accountability Act, which will require a municipality to hold a referendum if it wants to increase taxes. Sounds great on paper, but wait until that rubber hits the road. For instance, municipal fathers and mothers sharpen their pencils and come up with a budget calling for a one-per cent tax hike. A mod- est amount and below the current inflation rate. What happens next? Is a referendum held so property owners can give thumbs up or thumbs down to the increase? It will probably cost the community more to hold a referendum than the one per cent will bring in. In a community the size of Ajax, a referendum would probably cost the municipality about somewhere between $25,000 and $50,000. It would be roughly the same for Pick- ering, Whitby and Clarington. Every three years, each munici- pality in Ontario already holds a referendum -- it gives the populace the opportunity to voice its opinion of those running the show. Now, how much of a turnout would you expect for a referendum on a tax increase? Consider that during a municipal election, it's con- sidered great if 33 per cent cast a ballot. No one doubts if the commu- nity leaders come back with a dou- ble-digit tax increase, the voter turnout would be significantly high- er than it would be for a rate-of-in- flation increase. Rather than silly appeals to vot- ers prior to a much-anticipated election, perhaps the Tories could have come up with new policies, ideas and initiatives to go with a re- newed mandate. How about giving municipalities the opportunity to develop new revenue streams? How about turning over some of the gas tax the Province currently collects, ostensibly for road repairs, and let municipalities have it to spend on roads? Here's an idea -- instead of run- ning ads, paid for with taxpayers' money, featuring the premier telling us what a great job he's doing, give that dough to communities. I'd rather my tax dollars patch a pot- hole than fill the void the Tories have created for themselves with the electorate. 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Call your Oxford Centre today, and give your child a brighter summer - and a brighter future.©2003 OXFORD LEARNING CENTRES, INC.905-420-3141 1105 Finch Ave. @ Dixie Pickering www.oxfordlearning.com • JK / SK • Grades 1 - 8 Preparing your kids for those end-of-year tests? It can be a fruitful and relatively painless process if you follow a few easy steps, say experts at Oxford Learning Centres, a supplemental learning organization based in London, Ontario. “Every year, parents come into our centres shortly before exams. Many don’t know how to help their child learn the material and do well on those tests,” says Tom Hawks, owner of the Oxford Centre in Pickering. “Throughout nearly 20 years of helping children reach their full potential, Oxford has developed some practical study tips. Implemented correctly, they can help every child ace those tests -and recapture the joy of learning.” Nick Whitehead, Ph.D., president of Oxford, explains that studying involves more than rote memorization. It involves understanding the subject matter, and the best ways to organize and manage your work. Here are some basic steps to test-taking success: 1. Create a study place. Set aside an area of your home for homework and study time. It should be a quiet corner with few distractions. Place it far from the noise of television, radios and people. Pay close attention to what distracts your child. Some kids, for instance, may do well next to a window. Others may f ind it distracting. If possible, this space should not be used for other activities; mixing functions can send mixed messages. 2. Shift to an active mindset. Most students today have a passive mindset. The teacher teaches and they listen. An active mindset, on the other hand, takes charge of learning. It is more effective and aggressive. Students who have this mindset ask questions, propose solutions and integrate what they learn into other lessons and subjects. Simply put, they take it upon themselves to learn. And by learning, they retain information more easily. 3. Summarize the day’s lessons. Before the day’s lessons can go in one ear and out the other, have your kids begin each homework session by spending 10 minutes per subject summarizing the day’s work. They can break down this information into main ideas, supporting details and sub details. These summarizations should be short and in their own words. That way, you’ll know whether or not they understand the information. 4. Keep a student day book. Kids can get ov erwhelmed by the amount of material they need to master. You can calm their fears by teaching them to keep it all in an organized format. Start a student day book where they can keep track of assignments, tests, homework and personal information. They can bring the book to class, and enter assignments and due dates as they receive them. When they get home, you can review the material together - and set up a plan to complete it. 5. Stay focused. It’s easy to get caught up in the frustration of studying for a difficult test. Keep your kids focused on their long- range goals and dreams. School isn’t supposed to entertain us; it’s supposed to teach us. But it’s up to us to learn. “I have found that students who follow these five, easy steps are calmer, more focused and more successful at taking tests,” says Whitehead. “Exams shouldn’t cause undue stress. They should challenge students to master their lessons and their academic lives.” Oxford Learning Centres have been helping students for years build their skills, confidence and motivation, and develop more active minds for learning. Call Oxford today in Ajax/Pickering at (905)420-3141 to learn how a personal learning program can help your child develop the skills and motivation for success in school. MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand” E.H. - PLUS - • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed PICKERING 905-509-1722 401 KINGSTON RD. (ROUGEMOUNT & HWY. 2) Call for a Visit PRIVATE SCHOOL AGES 1 1/2 - 14 YEARS OPEN HOUSE DATES June 26, July 29, August 27 7 - 9 PM 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite #103 Ajax/Pickering 905-420-9930 Enroll Now For All Classes • Grade 1 to O.A.C. • Low Student/Teacher ratio • Individualized Program • Complete Assessment • Grade 1 to O.A.C. • Low Student/Teacher ratio • Individualized Program • Complete Assessment CHOOSE AN EDUCATION FROM THE START (905) 428-3122 For information about our program and summer school call for an appointment to view the school, Please call AJAX • PICKERING • WHITBY of Ajax 250 Bayly Street West (MacKenzie Plaza) Principal: Dorothy Graziani, A.M.I. First Montessori School in the area serving Ages 18 months - 12 years New modern facility with large annex for lower and upper elementary classes Extended hours/Hot lunch in Junior School Now Celebrating 15 yrs. MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 31 FROM 10 AM TO 12 PM TO ADVERTISE CONTACT MARILYN BROPHY AT 905-683-5110 Prepare Your Child for Test Time Oxford Learning Centres Offer Tips to Get Parents Started PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Some of the marks were good and some weren't in the first report card for the Pick- ering Nuclear Generating Sta- tion in 2003. Two of eight performance indi- cators set for the station by On- tario Power Generation were missed during the first quarter, including one that was signifi- cantly off the mark. Also, two sub-category targets on the 'B' side were missed because of an automobile accident. The capability factor, which represents the amount of elec- tricity the stations can produce as a percentage of perfect perfor- mance, was 63.8 per cent, well below the goal of 82.3. The factor was off because three of the four 'B'-side reactors had unplanned outages during the first three months of the year. The fourth reactor, Unit 7, was offline for a planned outage. One reactor shutdown came when a technician removed the wrong fuse from a control panel, while the other two units were taken offline when a water leak on the non-nuclear side was found. All three reactors have since come back online. The corporation releases a 're- port card' in an attempt to make itself accountable to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all per- formance results are for the 'B' side. Results for the other seven cat- egories were as follows: • The Nuclear Performance Index, reflecting 10 industry standard performance measures set by the World Association of Nuclear Operators -- 69.1 per cent, worse than OPG's target of 71 per cent. The mark is well short of the industry benchmark of 96 per cent; • Public safety levels 1 and 2 events reportable to the Canadi- an Nuclear Safety Commission -- zero. That's better than the year- to-date target of one. A Level 1 event is defined as highly signifi- cant and a Level 2 is significant; • 'Reactor trips' or the number of unplanned automatic reactor shutdowns per 7,000 hours -- one, meeting the OPG target and the industry standard of one; • Radiation dose to the public from both the 'A' and 'B' stations -- one microsievert, an interna- tional unit of dose, bettering the first quarter target of 2.5 and the reg ulatory limit of 1,000; • Major and moderate pre- ventable spills -- zero, meeting the OPG goal of zero; • Industrial safety accident rate, the number of accidents per 200,000 work hours that result in lost work time, restricted-work injuries or fatalities, for Pickering 'A' -- zero, which was better than the target of 0.15. For the 'B' side -- the rate was 0.29, worse than the 0.15 target. A motor vehicle accident in February involving a Pickering 'B' employee affected the rate; and • Accident severity rate or the number of days lost for injuries per 200,000 hours worked: Pick- ering 'A' -- zero days, better than the OPG goal of 2.5 days. On the 'B' side -- 8.12 days, worse than the OPG goal of 2.5 days. Again, the motor vehicle accident affect- ed the rate. OPG states a performance in- dicator listed worse than target is not an indication the reactors are unsafe. The two previous quarters saw all eight indicators either met or bettered. Mixed grades on latest nuclear report card Problems with neglectful dog owners come to the fore in spring BByy AAlliissoonn BBeellll Special to the News Advertiser DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Unfortunately, spring showers don't solely bring the aroma of flowers. Birds are chirping. Trees are in blossom. The snow is gone. But, there is one rather malodorous residue from the long winter that litters the street and boulevards: Dog poop. It's a gross, harsh reality. During the winter months, some dog owners don't clean up after their dogs. Snow- fall after snowfall buries the reminder of the dirty deed, until the snow melts in the spring. And, if the spring's ex- cessive amount of mess doesn't pro- vide enough incentive to stoop and scoop, bylaw officers try to enforce the habit. It's the time of year when calls of complaint about the problem seem to be most abundant. Ajax is the first municipality in Durham Region to open two leash- free areas: at Westney and Clements roads and at the Greenwood Conser- vation Area. The first rule for using the leash- free area, as laid out by the Town, is, 'clean up all dog feces'. A recent trip to Greenwood revealed most of the park's dog owners do just that. There were bags of waste in each of the garbage cans along the park's path. "Most of the users who visit the leash-free areas are responsible own- ers overall," said Jeff Stewart, manag- er of environmental services in Ajax. Of course, there was the odd little package hidden in the grass, but for the most part, the park was clean. Jane Bailey of Ajax and her two poodles, Search and Rescue, frequent the park. She doesn't find spring to be the park's worst months. "It's worse in the winter," she said. "A lot of people don't pick up in the woods." Barb Anderson of Pickering agreed. While she cleans up after her German shepherd, Major, if he mess- es on the path, she admits to not hunting for his excrement in the woods. The story is the same at Alex Robertson Park in Pickering. "If their dog goes in the woods, peo- ple don't pick it up," said Jeanette Dwyer of Pickering. She has been a reg ular walker in the park for more than five years, and has noticed a de- cline in the park's cleanliness. She said she has heard of people being ticketed, and has occasionally seen bylaw officers. The City's definition of cleaning up after dogs is picking up the waste, bringing it home, and flushing it down the toilet. "Since the boardwalk opened, there has been a lot of doggy doo and peo- ple are leaving their garbage a lot," said Ms. Dwyer, adding she and other users have gotten together to clean up some of the trash. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 PAGE 9 P NE061A103 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc. the brand names you want Sale prices end Saturday, May 31, 2003, while quantities last *Complete warranty details at Sears Sale, from 5499 each. P155/80R13 DUNLOP CITATION PASSENGER TIRES 115,000 km Tread Wearout Warranty*. #22000 series. Other sizes, sale 67.49-103.49 each Sale, from 9899 each.P225/70R14 DUNLOP RADIAL ROVER AT SUV/LIGHT TRUCK TIRES 100,000 km Tread Wearout Warranty*. #25000 series. 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Paul Williams 1020 Brock Road South Suite 2000 Pickering, ON 905-839-6306 Kimberley Frost 641 Kingston Road Pickering, ON 905-420-3221 Vic O'Hearn 467 Westney Road South Unit 20 Ajax, ON 905-683-2251 Scott Andrews 345 Kingston Road Suite 106 Pickering, ON 905-509-1167 • Hearing Tests • Repairs To All Makes • Hearing Aid Selection • Ear Protection • Swimplugs • All Prescription Services • Assistive Listening Devices • Audiologist On Staff 340 King Street West, Oshawa (905) 432-7464 In house all makes repair DON’T MISS OUR OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY MAY 27 WEDNESDAY MAY 28 THURSDAY MAY 29 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 Sun., May 25. 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 Michael Sunday’s carrier of the week is Michael. He enjoys writing and playing hockey. He will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Michael for being our Carrier of the Week. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between June 4-June 8/03 * Beach Diving Academy Ajax/Pick. * Durham Dental Ajax/Pick. * Fairport Guardian Drugs Pick. * Glenanna Guardian Drugs Pick. * Little Caesars Ajax * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Westney Guardian Drugs Ajax MMOONNDDAAYY,, MMAAYY 2266 DDAAIILLYY LLUUNNCCHHEESS:: The ladies Auxiliary runs lunches at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St. in Pickering, Monday to Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m. Everything is $4 and under. The auxiliary accepts takeout calls. Call 905-839-2990. SSCCOOUUTT SSIIGGNN UUPP:: It's registration night for the 1st Pickering Scout Group of Beavers, Scouts, Cubs, Venturers and Rovers. The sign up is open to all youths, male or fe- male, between the ages of five and 18-plus years. It takes place at 7 p.m. at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., in Ajax. SSEENNIIOORRSS'' AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS:: The Ajax Seniors' Friendship Club plays bridge and cribbage every Monday at 1 p.m. at the St. An- drew's Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. In addition, bridge is also played Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573. GGAARRDDEENN LLOOVVEERRSS:: The Ajax Garden Club runs its annual plant sale beginning at 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 11 Hunt St. on the upper floor. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Call Victor at 905-426-1268 or visit www.ajax- gardenclub.bravepages.com. TTUUEESSDDAAYY,, MMAAYY 2277 SSUUPPPPOORRTT MMEEEETTIINNGG:: The Autism Society, Durham Chapter meets at the Dunbarton- Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd. for a West CHAT support meeting. Meeting begins at 7:30. Call Leah at 1-866- 495-4680. WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY,, MMAAYY 2288 UUNNIITTEEDD WWAAYY:: The United Way of Ajax- Pickering-Uxbridge hosts its 33rd annual general meeting at the Ajax Public Library. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call 905-686- 0606. AANNNNUUAALL PPLLAANNTT AAUUCCTTIIOONN:: The Canadian Organic Growers, Durham Chapter hosts its annual plant auction at 7:30 p.m., at the Durham District School Board’s adminis- tration building, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whit- by, Room 2007. Social time and refresh- ments to follow, so bring your own mug! Everyone welcome. Call 905-433-7875. SSEECCRREETTAARRIIEESS MMEEEETT:: The Oshawa Branch of the Ontario Medical Secretaries Asso- ciation meets at 7 p.m. in the Oshawa Clinic's staff lounge at 117 King St. E., Os- hawa. Guest speaker David Brannon is the clinical nurse co-ordinator for Ontario and Manitoba with the Generic Clozapine Ac- cess Network. Call Tina at 905-668-0202. HHEEAALLTTHH CCOOUUNNCCIILL:: The Durham Halibur- ton Kawartha and Pine Ridge Health Coun- cil meets regularly on the fourth Wednes- day of every month. Tonight's meeting is at 6 p.m. in the dining room at Goreski's Lakeside Recreation, 225 Platten Blvd. on Scugog Island (Port Perry). Please RSVP at 1-800-833-7543 if you pan to attend. Billboard MAY 25, 2003 P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Ajax Marketplace Presents Free inspection Bicycle safety Free inspection Bicycle safety Saturday, May 31, 2003 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon Have your bicycle and helmet inspected by the experts at Receive Bicycle can of for all bicycle safety inspection participants! for bicycle ! And ! safety Pedal Performance! FREE Safety Tips! FREE pop Free stickers helmets more Corner of Westney Road N.& Magill Drive Ajax Marketpla With Special Thanks to: Ajax Marketplace Refugee worker visits Amnesty AAJJAAXX ––––People really can make a difference. Amnesty International, Group 90 in Ajax and Pickering, holds its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 28, at 9:30 a.m., at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N. Catherine Balfour is one of two co- ordinators of the refugee program of Amnesty International Canadian Section (English-speaking). Ms. Bal- four works to protect the refugees in Canada through the Amnesty refugee network. She also ran a small non-governmental organiza- tion, VIGIL Toronto, which assisted refused refugees and lobbied against the deportation of people at risk if sent back to their country. For more information about the local Amnesty chapter, call 905-666- 4485. Durham safe from mad cow border closings down repealed, Mr. Wolfe says. "The City of Toronto got people to call down" and Canada's fed- eral ministry of agriculture got involved to have the U.S. relax the conditions, Mr. Wolfe says. The Ontario waste manage- ment council and industry members "engaged senior lob- byists in Washington" as well, he adds. To r onto and Durham began shipping their garbage to Michigan in January following the closure of the Keele Valley landfill site in Vaughan. BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM ––––Contractors hauling Durham's garbage to Michigan re- routed trucks Wednesday to On- tario sites after U.S. borders were temporarily closed to them due to mad cow disease. "We had to quickly get a C of A (certificate of approval) for emer- gency approval and we re-routed the trucks to Ontario landfills," says Scott Wolfe, general manager of Miller Waste Systems. When Durham signed its contract with Miller last year to send garbage to Michigan, there was a contingency plan included in which the contrac- tor would find an alternative landfill for the Region's waste if required. Unfortunately, Toronto, with a much larger garbage load, does not have the same luxury, notes Mr. Wolfe, who says that city's transfer stations began piling up Wednesday during the delay and they were "still digging out" Thursday. The U.S. re- cently went to a 'code orange' secu- rity alert for terrorism, its second most stringent state of alert, which has exacerbated the situation, adds Mr. Wolfe. Thursday, the border was opened but haulers were facing three-hour delays at the border, he says. Although Durham is not directly affected by the delays because of the alternative arrangements, Mr. Wolfe points out, "If Toronto has a problem everyone has a problem," because of the ripple effect on the economy. The border was closed by U.S. federal agriculture authorities in re- sponse to concerns regarding a pos- itive test for bovine spongiform en- cephalopathy (BSE), known as mad cow disease, on an Alberta cow earlier this week. The discovery was made during a routine brain analy- sis after the animal was determined to have pneumonia several months ago. Wednesday, a number of govern- ment agencies and industries acted quickly to have the border shut- Correction DDUURRHHAAMM ---- A story in the May 21 edition, 'Martin looking closely at ITER' should have stated Paul Mar- tin said he supported ITER while in cabinet but, "I understand the (ITER) file has evolved," and there- fore will require further review be- fore he can give it unqualified sup- port. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 905-683-1391 •A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. •Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. •Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. •A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. Like all sports and athletics, baseball should be played sensibly. Regardless of the age of the participants, proper preparation and technique should be taken to avoid injury. Even children starting at the age of 6 or 7 who have no physical or pre-existing conditions will find baseball a relatively safe game. Adults who play the game more casually and who are in a less than optimum condition, should take it slowly at the start of the season. If you are over 40 years old, overweight, a diabetic or a smoker, you should see your M.D. before seeing your first pitch. If you have a pre-existing foot problem, you should see your podiatrist. Baseball involves a lot of sudden stops and starts, as well as lateral movements, therefore, it is important to loosen up before the game. Even young children should do simple stretches before taking to the field. Before beginning the game, both teams should make sure the playing field is free from hazards such as holes, rocks, branches, glass or tin cans. This is the easiest way to prevent injuries. One of the most important pieces of equipment in any sport is the footwear, and baseball is no exception. For children under the age of 10, sneakers will suffice. When f irst introduced to cleats, the player should wear them gradually before the game. Although traction is improved with cleats, it leaves the ankle more susceptible to twists and sprains. Never put a child in hand-me- down cleats, as ill-fitting cleats also increase the chance for ankle injuries. When sizing cleats, always measure feet while standing, and use a game type sock when trying them on. When wearing spikes, the player must have the maturity to appreciate the danger they can inflict. When wearing cleats or spikes for the f irst time, watch for irritation, redness or blisters, as they can indicate a biomechanical problem, and the cleats should be discontinued for 2 or 3 days. If the pain returns again, see a podiatrist to evaluate a possible gait abnormality. Injuries associated with baseball involve repetitive stress, especially in a pitcher’s feet and ankles. The squatting of catchers has associated knee problems. Coaches should ensure the players know how to slide properly, and bases should not be firmly secured to avoid ankle sprains and leg fractures. Contusions can occur quite often in baseball from pitched balls, foul tips or sliding base runners. Often an ice pack and a few days rest will help ease the pain. The sudden stops and starts in the outfield or on the base paths, without proper stretching can lead to Achilles tendonitis and shin splints. Regular stretching can ease this problem. Plantar fasciitis, especially for catchers, can lead to heel pain. 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The report reveals a very concise breakdown of a person’s elemental chemistry, which includes Nutritional Elements, Toxic Elements (heavy metals), and also the Significant Ratios. Nutritional Elements serve as co-factors and coenzymes making reactions complete, and when imbalances occur, homeostasis (equilibrium of the internal systems of the body) is susceptible. When imbalances in any of these areas are exposed, specific recommendations are made providing a solution to correct troublesome symptoms at the root cause. For example, the thyroid gland may not function optimally without adequate iron, the pancreas may need a certain amount of calcium to release insulin, and high levels of tissue calcium may indicate that the body is not metabolizing calcium efficiently, as excess calcium shows up in the soft tissues (hair), rather than in the hard tissues (bone). Perhaps the body is too acidic from dietary intake, and calcium is being utilized to neutralize acid. Osteoporosis and many other diseases may be a result of nutritionally induced metabolic difficulties. The HMA lab report will indicate the status of calcium, as well as iron, chromium, and zinc and many other elements. How do we get mineral imbalances? Culprits of mineral imbalance are poor diet or acidic diet, medications, poor digestion (absorption), and stress. Karen Steward interprets HMA lab reports in Pickering, for more information call (905) 837-6627. Hair Mineral Analysis By Karen Steward, R.N.C.P., C.N.P. Karen Steward, R.N.C.P., C.N.P. Formerly Karen Tazar • Custom Foot Orthotics • Full Veteran’s Coverage • Sports Medicine • Diabetic Feet, Corns & Calluses • Children’s Foot 831-FEET(3338) Hub Mall Kingston Rd.Glenanna Rd.GET READY FOR SUMMER! Pickering-1822 Whites Rd. 905-420-8222 Brooklin-5959 Anderson St. 905-655-0611 Ajax-85 Kingston Rd. E 905-426-7223 www.pacefitness.com The 30 Minute W o r k o u t t h a t w i l l c h a n g e y o u r l i f e . 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A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Your Skin Is The Outfit You Wear Everyday Remarkable new Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™) improves the appearance of photo-aged skin on the face and body with no down time. By treating broken capillaries, and age spots (sun-induced freckles ), IPL creates smoother-looking skin through a process called Photorejuvenation. Photorejuvenation is far more effective than creams and medications. We now offer these brief treatments in our offices. Please call to learn more. Monday, May 26th 7:30 p.m. LIVE IPL DEMONSTRATION please call to reserve seat. Dr. M. Kara , Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon 1-800-390-5611 helps restore the skin’s youthful look www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 PAGE 15 P SSppoorrttss SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Pitch in Teams, players still needed... See page 23 McNeely ready for 'pioneer' life Pickering girl earns volleyball scholarship to North Carolina school BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ----A Pickering vol- leyball player is being counted on to breathe some new life into a U.S. college program and she's ready and willing to take up the challenge. Jenna McNeely, 18, signed on for a full, four-year athletic scholarship to Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, a small city lo- cated just east of Charlotte. The women's volleyball pro- gram at the private campus has struggled mightily since joining the NCAA Division 1 ranks three years ago. Last sea- son, their first time playing solely NCAA Division 1 oppo- nents, the Lady Bulldogs won only two matches in the At- lantic Sun Conference. The Dunbarton High School Grade 12 student, however, is unfazed by the college's recent volleyball history, instead fo- cusing on being among the new recruits brought aboard to im- prove the Lady Bulldogs' long- term court fortunes. "Actually, five girls are com- ing in this year. They're trying to change the program. They have a new coach (Cole Tall- man) coming in and he calls us 'pioneers' because we'll be the ones leading the program. He wants to get it going and have more success than it has had before," said McNeely. A standout middle and out- side hitter with the Dunbarton Spartans last season, McNeely had several scholarship oppor- tunities to mull over, including offers from Delaware State Uni- versity, St. Francis College in New York and the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Gardner-Webb University offer was the right one on a number of counts: the location, the aca- demic program, the ability to make a difference on the volley- ball court and, to a lesser ex- tent, the mild North Carolina climate. "It was everything -- the whole package," said McNeely, who'll be studying business. "The location is really nice. It was a good fit both academical- ly and athletically. Academics come first before anything else. I'm not going there just to play volleyball, but to get an educa- tion. But, the warm weather is something I didn't mind ei- ther." Volleyball has been a large part of her life since suiting up for her B.C. elementary school team in Grade 8. While living there she played on a provincial club team before moving to On- tario. She played two years for the Scarborough Vipers before switching to the York Stingrays last year. She has also been a big part of the Spartans volleyball pro- gram over the years, helping the team get to the Lake On- tario Secondary School Athlet- ics (LOSSA) semifinals last season in her senior year after the squad went undefeated during the regular season. She noted playing on the Dunbarton volleyball team helped her in a number of ways. But, she credits her father, Larry, with helping her achieve her dream of a scholarship. "My dad has been really sup- portive. He helped me through the recruiting process. I would- n't have received a scholarship if it wasn't for him," she said. McNeely said her versatility on the court is what garnered interest from Tallman. "They said they were really interested in me because I was an all-around player, not just a hitter, but also to dig and set. That's what drew him to me," said McNeely. She leaves for North Carolina Aug. 5 and immediately begins workouts. The season gets under way in September with non-conference and conference play extending until the end of November when playoffs com- mence. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Jenna McNeely will be on court with the Gardner-Webb University Lady Bull- dogs next season after earning an athletic scholarship to the North Carolina- based campus. McNeely was a standout with the Dunbarton High School Spar- tans senior girls’ volleyball team this year. Ajax, Pickering ball players lay weekend worth of beatings on Canadians DDUURRHHAAMM ----An all-star baseball team that includes local players went undefeated at a recent weekend showcase of teams from eastern On- tario. The Eastern Ontario Baseball As- sociation (EOBA) high-performance bantam team, for players ages 14 and 15, competed at the High Performance Showcase Series in Kingston and Ne- pean against the Ottawa Nepean Canadians. In the opening game of the dou- bleheader, EOBA defeated Ottawa 5-3 in Nepean. Brent Tamane of Pickering led the way with two hits and two runs. Dwayne Proudlove of Pickering also contributed a hit and a run. Mark Phillips of Pickering had a single. In the nightcap, EOBA squeezed past the Canadians 7-5. Travis Liv- ingston, of Ajax, led the all-stars' seven-hit attack with a double. Singles came off the bats of Kyle Kotchie, Tim Cozier and Phillips, all of Pickering. Tamane walked twice, had two hits and scored three runs. Cozier also saw some relief work on the mound. In doubleheader action Sunday in Kingston, the all-stars opened with a 2-0 victory. Ajax's Preston Rauh-Was- mund pitched two innings striking out four batters. Tristan Beadle of Ajax registered two strikeouts and held Ot- tawa to only one hit. Beadle also had a single. In the weekend closer, EOBA bat- tled Ottawa to a 4-4 draw. J.R. Faulkn- er, of Pickering, provided the defen- sive play of the game, catching a line drive and, while on his back, throwing a strike to first base for the out. Bea- dle singled, stole second and was dri- ven home by Jason Jacobs, of Ajax. The EOBA all-stars play double- headers each day of each weekend in May and June. Dolphins’ football bantams in tough right out of the gate DDUURRHHAAMM ----The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins bantam football team faces a formidable foe when it begins its 2003 season on home turf today (Sunday). The Dolphins waste no time in facing a quality opponent this season, meeting the 2002 Central Ontario Minor Football League (COMFL) ban- tam champion Burlington Stamped- ers. The game is slated for Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering Sunday at 7 p.m. The local bantams placed third in the COMFL bantam standings last sea- son with a 5-2 record after winning the league crown in 2001. John Reid serves as head coach of the 42-member Dolphins' bantams. Sports Briefs MAY 25, 2003 Notre Dame hurler spins one-hitter AAJJAAXX ----The Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cougars' senior baseball team continues to roll. The Cougars chalked up their fifth consecutive win with an 8-0 rout of the Ajax High School Rams in Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) baseball action Tues- day afternoon. A victory over the Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School Chargers Friday (the re- sult wasn't available at press time) would wrap up an unde- feated regular-season cam- paign. The game was resched- uled from an earlier rainout. In Tuesday's victory, Matt Firth worked a complete-game (six inning) one-hitter, record- ing four strikeouts and allowing two walks. The game was called in the bottom of the sixth in- ning. Offensively, Brian McDonald led the way, going 2-for-2 with a walk, two runs, a double, stolen base and two RBIs. Firth con- tributed three RBIs, a double, one run scored and a base on balls. Chris Dahiroc went 2-for-3 with a single, double and a stolen base. With a win over DO'C, Notre Dame locks up first place and a bye into the playoff quarter-fi- nals set to commence Wednes- day afternoon. Firth fantastic in rout of Ajax Rams WHITBY • OSHAWA RULES QUALIFYING SITE PRIZES • Hole in One wins a Buick Golf Bag courtesy of Cliff Mills Motors. • 1st, 2nd & 3rd wins... Golf Passes, $25 Dinner Certificate courtesy of The Thirsty Monk , a 1 Hour Gift Certificate courtest of Metro Golf Dome & a $25 Pro Golf Gift Certificate. 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Over the years they have changed their basic look and have turned towards a consignment store that carries everything from books to antiques to col- lectibles. “We are a consignment store says” says Holger. “You will get paid for the items you bring in after we sell it.” Items accepted for con- signment include, sets of dishes, silverware, crystal and glass ware, collectibles and antiques, lamps, Wall mirrors and much more. Holger and Birgit would like to ask everyone to make an appointment before loading up the truck and driving down. All pricing for items that are brought in are decided by Holger and Birgit and you, the consignee. All consigned items are kept for a maximum of three months. “We went the store inventory to change every few week so there is a variety of items,” says Birgit. For more information on The Merry-Go-Round, or to make an appointment call 905-420-6484 or visit their website at www.themerrygor- ound.ca. The Merry-Go-Round Invites You to Come and Take a Look Holger and Birgit Omland, owners of The Merry-Go-Round EDITORIAL TO COME www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 PAGE 17 P Careers505 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: June 14th & 21st. For info. 905-721-3340 or 1-800- 816-3615 COMPUTER COURSES at Durham College. MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS EN- GINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% in- structor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to qualified. These certifications are highly sought after skills in today's IT environment. 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Must Have: • 3 yrs minimum U.S. Border cross- ing experience • Clean Abstract We Have: • Late Model Equipment • Satellite Dispatch • Competitive Pay Package • Benefit Package • Weekly Pay-Direct Deposit • No NYC • Home Every Weekend For More Information Please call Bryan -- 905-665-6752 e-mail: albionhills@aibn.com 509 Drivers 509 Drivers 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. F/T SERVERS, BARTENDERS for very busy upscale pub/ restaurant. Experience, great attitude, friendly, caring & personable need only apply. Sense of humor, outgoing personality a great asset. Great money, great custom- ers. Apply in person at the Black Dog Pub 87 Island Rd. just east of Port Union Rd., South of 401, or send resume web site www.blackdogpub.com or E-mail resume to bark@blackdogpub.com FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Suitable for students Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! Assembling Products, Mail- ing/Processing Circulars, Copy/Mailing/PC Disk Pro- gram. FREE INFORMATION at www.gifts-plus-online.com or send S.A.S.E.: Crafts, 8-7777 Keele St., Dept 113, Referent 7-107, Concord, Ontario, L4K 1Y7 HAIR STYLIST required for Ajax/Pickering areas. F/T & P/T positions. Hourly wage and profit sharing. Benefits, paid holidays, start ASAP. Please call 905-683-3650 for an interview. LOOKING FOR general la- bourers for woodworking shop. Fax resume to (905)723-3945. QUALITY HOME CLEANING help needed. Permanent part- time mornings. Monday- Thursday 9am -3pm. Must be bondable. Call Dave 905-420– 8500 NEED EXTRA INCOME?Use the internet? We just might have what you are looking for. Call: (905) 576-8635 or email: The_Prosssers@on.aibn.com INSTALLATION COMPANY of- fice furniture installers. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Fax resume to (905)475-8407. MAMMA MIA OPENING SOON! Now hiring: Kitchen staff - Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Bus Persons and Dishwashers. Experience a plus! Apply in person week- days, Mon-Fri. 10-4p.m. 1615 Dundas St. E. Whitby Mall. OWNER OPERATOR looking for experienced AZ drivers, full time or part time. Canada/ US experience, steady runs, good wages, good equipment. Kerry 905-433-7316, 905-623-0711 PAINTER WANTED, minimum 5 years experience. Must have own tools & transportation. Fax resume to 905-430-8588 STUDENTS WANTED!Event marketing and Promotional company has 30 summer openings. Enjoy what you do... Earn your tuition & Scholar- ships avail. Call Tina 905-436- 8866 PHONE CHAT LINE needs P/T operators to work from home. Must have great voice & be over 18 years. Call (416)445-1549. TELEMARKETING,suitable for women. Work from home. Will teach. Call after 6pm 905-655–4145 SUMMER IS HERE and we can't keep up!! Busy ad firm seeks 20 enthusiastic individuals for cus- tomer serve and account manage- ment. work with sports and enter- tainment clients. FT only. Paid train- ing. Call Julie @ (905) 576-5523. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE for 62 unit nice and quiet apartment building in Oshawa as of June 12. Able to do re- pairs and maintenance,e cleaning, renting and basic office skills. Salary plus 3 bedroom apartment. Fax re- sume to (416) 694-3983 or 1- 905-856-3012. TRUCK DRIVER,1 year exp. AZ lincesed, LTL work to the US, start at .38 cents per mile, will increase. Start im- mediately. (905)448–1479 WINDOW CLEANER WANTED. Must have 3 years residential experience. Own vehicle, Good wages for right person. Call 905-432–1102 Salon & Spa Help514 ELYSIAN FIELDS DAY SPA currently seeking full time and part time estheticians. Experi- ence preferred. Please call 905-430–5952 or drop resume at: 159 Brock St. North Whit- by. STYLISTS required, full time. Natural Solutions Salon & Spa, Oshawa Centre. Call 416-417-3218 Skilled & Technical Help515 ARCHITECTURAL MILL WORK company requires CABINET MAKERS in the Durham Region area. Fully experienced. Please fax re- sume to (905)433-1463 ARCHITECTURAL MILL WORK company requires NIGHT SHIFT WOOD MA- CHINIST able to, Operate Sticker, Shaper, Jointer. Must have experience. Please fax resume to (905)433-1463 ARCHITECTURAL Millwork company requires Sales Rep/ Project Co-ordinator. Must have experience. Please fax resume to: 905-433-1463. CARPENTERS WANTED: Res- idential framing carpenters for new home site in Millbrook. Call Javier or Steve (705)932- 5026. CLASS A MECHANIC knowl- edge of fuel injection and computerized cars. 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Call Louie or Fred (905)852–6971 DRYWALLER with 2 years ex- perience and experienced TAPER required to work in Durham. Call Ivan 416-677– 9681 or Harvey 416-738-6032 HVAC INSTALLER required minimum G2 Gas License, experienced for service and installation. Durham area. Call (905)260-0172 or fax resume (905)448-7941. LICENSED MECHANIC or 3rd- 5th year apprentice needed immediately for a very busy 8-bay shop in Ajax. Must have own tools. (905)683-7301 LICENSED MECHANIC re- quired for Chrysler dealership in Port Perry. Call Don Jr. (905) 985–7354 LOCAL AERIAL LIFT rental company requires qualified mechanic. Electrical, hydrau- lic and propane experience an asset. Please forward resume fax (905)743-0750 PLUMBER, 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Work with the leading emergency service Plumbing company in Canada. Must be customer oriented. Great team to work with, ben- efits and opportunity for growth. Call Kevin 1-800-472- 7668 SALES PROFESSIONAL & IN- STALLER required for 40 year old Business. Self-moti- vated, experienced outside Sales Professional with prov- en sales track record and a go-getter attitude. GTA area. Must have own vehicle. IN- STALLER Minimum 5 years experience. Window wise & WSIB-certified. Fully equipped. Siding/windows/ doors. Forward resume by fax to: (905)668–2592 TOW TRUCK OPERATOR wanted. Must have towing experience in past 2 years. Guaranteed salary. Apart- ment available. Please call: (905)852-3447 $15.00/hr. Avg. Full Training Provided Managers Required Call Paul 905-435-0518 CUSTOMER SERVICE ORDER TAKERS International Careers TEACHING ENGLISH Thousands of new jobs monthly! The College of Applied Linguistics is offering a 5-day TESOL Certificate Course June 18th-22nd (Evenings & weekend) Centennial College at Progress Campus.To register for the Open House, June 3rd 7 p.m. Call: 1-888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com CIRCLE THIS Students sick of minimum wage? Great Starting Pay •As Seen on CNN & CNBC • No experience nec. / will train •No telemarketing no door-to-door Call or apply online summerwork4you.com Durham Region 905-430-7672 Crazy World Simple Work F/T only. 18+ Event Promotions Trade Shows Business to Business Earn up to $800/wk No Experience Necessary Call Julie 905-436-1546 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 PAGE 19 A/P WHITEVALE GOLF CLUB requires COOKS AND SHORT ORDER COOKS Fax resume to: 905-294-5115 or apply in person 2985 Golf Club Road, Whitevale Tel: (905)294-9600 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Actively supporting Employment Equity A Convenient Place To Work! Flexible Hours! 7-Eleven is the world’s largest convenience store retailer and a part of every day life in communities across Canada. We’ve been the industry leader for more than 25 years because we believe in hiring the best. We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic individuals for our brand new store opening in Ajax @ 130 Rossland Road East Sales Assistants, Assistant Mangers/Post Office Clerks and Manager Trainees positions available. You must have excellent customer service skills and a flexible schedule. Shifts include days, evenings and sunrise (11 pm to 7 am). 7-Eleven offers you comprehensive training programs, competitive wages, opportunities for career development and company benefits. If you are interested in joining a winning team, please fax your resume 905-686-7023 Attn: Sam Halabi We’re Expanding in Your Town! & We Want YOU! Don’t blink ... because before you know it, you will be heading for a dynamic future with Black’s, Canada’s foremost retailer of photographic equipment and photofinishing. We currently seek an organized and mature team player for our Ajax Superstore at the Riocan Durham Centre. Part-Time Digital Technician Let your true colours shine! If you have the enthusiasm and drive to make a picture perfect career with an industry leader ... we want to talk to you! This Position demands proficient knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Windows and related software. You must have excellent colour vision, fine motor skills and attention to detail. Solid interpersonal and customer service skills are required, as is the flexibility to work retail hours. Black’s offers more than a job. We offer long-term career satisfaction, a friendly work environment, and comprehensive training and development. We invite you to apply in person at Black’s, Riocan Durham Centre, or contact the Store Manager at (905) 423-6401.www.blackphoto.com DETAILER REQUIRED Busy Five Star Dealership requires an Auto Detailer Experience in previously reconditioning used vehicles an asset but not necessary as we will train the right candidate. Salary depends on experience. Fax resume 905-404-1764 Attn. Doug Pollock or email roberta@durhamchrysler.com *No phone calls please * NOW HIRING The Durham facility for ADT SECURITY requires people immediately for sales, customer service and telemarketing positions. $2200 monthly minimum (guarantee + bonus, sales and customer service) No experience necessary. Immediate start. Student scholarship program. Call for interview Mon., Tues. only 9 a.m.-6 p.m. DRP SECURITY 905-434-6149 LOOKING FOR WORK? WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!!! Manpower is currently recruiting in the Durham Region for INDUSTRIAL: General Labourer-Heavy Forklift-Licenced/Counter Balance/Reach Shipping and Receiving Must have Steel toed safety shoes, avail. for all shifts and have reliable transportation OFFICE: Data Entry Operators, 10,000ksph/Afternoons Bilingual Customer Service If Interested in any of the above positions, please fax or email resume attn: Kristen @ 905-831-8134 or kristen.barker@na.manpower.com Free Cell Phone*Referral Bonus*Great Benefits NOW HIRING $18.75/HR. TO START Distribution co. has openings in all departments: • Sales • Service• Warehouse • Delivery No experience necessary due to ex- cellent training program. Must be able to start immediately. MON -TUES ONLY 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. 905-720-1507 We've got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits or RRSP savings program? Also other incentive programs We are now hiring for ALL SHIFTS Apply in person or call 1750 Bayly St. W. Pickering (905)428–0883 "An employer you can count on" YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Road) 905.427.7670 ***Must be age 16-24, out of work & school, not collecting E.I. “P e ople W o rking to Get Y o u W o rking” Y OUTH E MPLOYMENT O PPORTUNITIES A VAILABLE Retail Sales General Labour / Landscaping Customer Service Office and more! Drop in Tuesday, May 27, 2003 *** 9:30 am - 12:30 pm to register *** “WELCOM E ” D OES YOUR YOUTH NEED A JOB ? ATTEND OUR PARENT INFORMATION EVENING! • Learn how YMCA Durham Employment Services can help your youth find a job - whether they are in or out of school! • Access free services & resources! • Handouts and Job Search tips available! Thursday, May 29, 2003 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free Coffee, Tea & Snacks Bring a Friend! YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Road) (905) 427-7670 Please call ahead to register Your YMCA charitable is 11930 7060 RR0001 “People Working to Get You Working” A TT E NTION PARENTS Salon opportunity now available in the Durham Centre, Ajax. We are presently seeking an artistic team of highly skilled and professional: HAIRSTYLISTS Come see the latest in Salon Design. At Salon Concepts Spa, we encourage your creativity and ongoing technical training, in a bright friendly atmosphere, Call (905)683-0290 514 Salon & Spa Help 514 Salon & Spa Help We are in need of additional staff to continue to serve our valued customers. We have an opening for the following positions. Goodwre n ch Service Advisor This entry-level position in our service department is an excellent opportunity for someone with basic knowledge of automotive mechanics. This position entails consulting with our customers on their maintenance requirements. We seek someone neat in appearance, fluent in English and well spoken, friendly, and polite, with a positive attitude. Computer skills are an asset. Remuneration commensurate with experience; complete medical and dental plan. Rust Pro o fing/Lube Tec hnician This is an entry-level position involving application of rust proofing materials to new and used vehicles. Other duties would include general vehicle service such as LOF tire work, and fluid changes. This is a flat rate position with benefits. We can offer you ongoing professional training, in a friendly, team atmosphere. In exchange we ask for quality work and professionalism. Please send your resume and a hand written cover letter to: Jim Heffering or Tony Budkowski 140 Bond St,. W., Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L8 We thank you for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ontario Motor Sales is an equal opportunity employer. A family owned & operated business serving Oshawa for 80 Years. • CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE • CADILLAC • CHEVY TRUCKS 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help We are a World Class Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. Located in Richmond Hill, we manufacture metal stampings and welded/non-welded assemblies, in a state-of- the-art facility. Due to increased business, we require the following skilled professionals to join our team: PRODUCTION OPERATORS In a team oriented environment, you will be required to operate various types of production machinery and tools used to assemble product for our customers. You will ensure that products manufactured conform to strict company and customer quality requirements. You will be expected to record production data, identify potential quality concerns and work to production standards. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a busy manufacturing environment, be a grade 12 graduate, have excellent problem-solving skills, be team oriented and able to work any shift. We offer challenging opportunities for growth and develop- ment, in addition to a competitive benefits and compensation package. If you are team-oriented and want to be a part of a dynamic and progressive organization, please submit your resume, in confidence to: File #912, c/o Oshawa This Week PO Box 481, 865 Farewell Street Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help ARE YOU READY? Office Help525 CHIROPRACTIC receptionist required for a busy Ajax clinic. Part-time evenings. Experience a must. fax 905-428-0495. DURHAM"S LARGEST in- surance brokerage requires a dynamic individual to join our team as a personal lines CSR. Must be RIBO licensed. Please fax resume to: 905- 427-4615 att: Laura. Sales Help & Agents530 $500/WEEK SELL & Deliver Automotive Batteries. Van provided, good driving record, honest & reliable, Monday- Friday. Apply Energized Bat- tery 855 Westney Rd.S., Ajax DOOR TO DOOR SALES with national marketing company. High commissions, above average income. Co-op placement available. Great for students. Start immediately, work in Durham Region. Fax resume to 905-720-1568 Call 905-427-7969. EARN $300 A NIGHT - FAST! A unique line of health & beauty products for women in a creative home party system. Hostess plan-customer sav- ings - great earnings. NEW to Canada - ground floor. call for free info pack. 1-866-496- 7866 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 ADMINISTRATIVE/HOSTESS position available at busy family chiropractic office. You have a true interest in a healthy lifestyle and are look- ing for a longterm position. You are a sincere, positive person who enjoys people. Of interest are continuous edu- cation seminars, as you are a lifelong learner. Fax to Lisa 905-432-5444. DENTAL ASSISTANT/RECEP- TIONIST required immediate- ly, full time, Evenings and Saturdays are required. Den- tal experience a must. Fax resume to (905)683-2980 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for permanent part time, able to work flexible hours, including evenings and Saturdays. Experienced pre- ferred. Call Nicole (905)666– 1555 or fax resume to (905) 666-1905. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, full-time, part-time, must know Pro Pharm. Reply to; Oshawa This Week, file # 911, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5. PHARMACIST required for professional bldg in Oshawa. Excellent wages and benefits for a pharmacist with good communication and patient care skills. Fax resume to Roxanne Tang 905-420-7342 or e-mail: rtang@medi- calpharmacies.com DENTAL ASST./Receptionist for Orthodontic office. recep- tion experience required. Send/drop-off resume: Dr. E. Pong, 1050 Simcoe St.N. Su- ite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5 or email ejpong@yahoo.com REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST required imme- diately for a Pickering busy physiotherapy clinic. New Grads Welcome. Apply to Oshawa This Week, File #908, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 RN'S & RPN'S for general duties, private care, excel- lent pay scale. Gentle Care Nursing Agency (905) 683- 4149, or 1-877-845-1018 Domestic Help Wanted550 HOUSEKEEPER, NANNY, light cooking position avail- able at north Ajax home. Starting on July 14th. 45 hours per week starting at $12/hour. Must have own tranportation, be a non-smoker, be in good physical condition, provide references & a police report. Please call Bert Krista at 905- 665-8119 ext. 226 Houses For Sale100 $264,900-COURTICE-Lovely 2-storey-professionally land- scaped/rec-room, w/o fenced backyard, family-room, gas fireplace, elegant neutral decor, crown mouldings, main-floor laundry/mud-room, double garage, CAC/Vac, 2 1/2 baths, schools/park/tennis Immaculate. view-905-436- 0219 ( 9 am - 8 pm) GRAFTON - custom built ex- ecutive bungalow, 2000 sq. ft. main floor, 4 bedrooms, fin- ished basement, new kitchen/ bath/wraparound deck, other upgrades. Private setting, manicured garden/2 acres, near 401. Excellent view of Northumberland Hills/Lake Ontario. $279,000. 905-349- 3109. MEARNS/CONCESSION, Bowmanville, 4-bedroom brick detached home, 10s of thousands in upgrades, less than 2 years old, ravine view, walkout, mint condition, too many upgrades to list. $287,222. Call Trevor Aristotle 416-483-4444 COURTICE, exclusive White Cliff Estates custom built 4- bedroom, 3-bathroom, loaded with upgrades, immaculate inside & out. $325,000. 905- 438-9952 COURTICE 3yr old, large yard backing onto parkette. Walk- out from eat-in kitchen to 2- tier deck. 3bdrm, 2-bath, CAC/ VAC, second floor laundry. Near amenities, transit +high- way $189,900. 905-436-6305 webhome.idirect.com/~ralphe Apt./Condos For Sale110 ADULT LIFESTYLE CONDO Adelaide/Kaiser, Oshawa. Large 1-bdrm, move in condi- tion, underground parking, possession September. Call 905-438-1310 8-5pm or leave msg WHITBY 1-BEDROOM condo, freshly painted, a/c, many up- grades including carpeting & taps. Parking, rec facilities, pool, secure building. $129,900. (905)655–9840. Out-of-Town Properties120 62.9 ACREAGE with 3 bed- room bungalow, 2 baths, hardwood floors, detached ga- rage. Mixed bush. Call 1-613- 756-2181. 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 $9,900 Fully serviced wood- ed trailer site, hydro, water, sewers, telephone. Near Co- bourg. Sandy Beach, great fishing, will finance. Call 905- 885–6664. 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 AVAILABLE immediately. Park & Bloor, commercial unit, 1,425 sq. ft. Good location. call 905-579–5077 or 905-571- 3281 after 5. CENTRAL WHITBY, HEATED storage units in clean indus- trial building, various sizes, dock level, 10'x10' $90/month. Also ideal for household stor- age. Movers available. Call Karen (905)576-1685. OSHAWA - 2000 sq. ft. indus- trial unit, no loading dock (drive-in door), no automotive. $1500/mo. plus utilities. Easy 401 access. 905-433-4161. Office & Business space150 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. 68 King Street East. Office/Re- tail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. 3 spaces available: 390-sq.ft to 760-sq.ft. & 2495-sq.ft. For more information call: 905- 623-4172 Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT FUNDS $$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866 BAR & GRILL,20 yr. estab- lished, $500K sales/year, Oshawa downtown, Price $150K, Alec Leung, C21 Leading Edge, 416-505-7328. Apts. & Flats For Rent170 A LARGE ONE BEDROOM Apartment, Wilson/Bond. 2 entrances, laundry & parking included, no pets, first/last, $725 heat/hydro included, avail. June 1st. 905-434-6481. 2-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, avail immediately. Simcoe/Ross- land area. 835 + hydro. First & last. No dogs. Call 905-435- 0551 1-BEDROOM apartment available. Located 309 Cordo- va Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Available June 1. Please call 905-579-2387, after 5pm. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, furnished, bright, laundry, parking, Liverpool/ Bayly area, $900/month inclu- sive. Short or long term. Available immediatley. (905)420–1612 2 +3 BEDROOM brand new, in duplex. Walk to downtown Whitby. $1000/$1075 plus. First/last required. Large yard +decks. 416-498-1200 ext.26 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT, downtown Oshawa, $725 in- clusive, June 1, first/last/ref- erences, suit 1 or 2 working persons. Days 416-917-5568, evenings 905-509-6326 OSHAWA CENTRAL 1-bdrm $595+ Clean, quiet, bright. No dogs, First/last, references required. Avail. June. Call 1- 416-899-3813. PICKERING 2-BEDROOM newly renovated apartment. Bright/airy layout does't feel like basement, separate en- trance, private laundry, no smoking/pets. $950-inclusive 647-280-4074. www.upscalerentals.ca A BEAUTIFUL basement apt 401/Harwood, 1-bedroom large livingroom & dining- room, open kitchen, full washroom, central air condi- tioning, parking, sep entrance, available now, no pets/smok- ing. $800. Call after 6pm: Shahbaz 647-280-9055, Sha- hid 416-707-8840. A RENOVATED basement bachelor, White's Rd. South, Pickering. 2 entrances, walk- out to garden. Includes under- ground parking, laundry, ca- ble, a/c, heat, steps to bus. No pets/non-smoking. Available June 1. $700. (905)420–0958 AJAX, 1-BDRM basement, bright & clean, full bath, new carpeting, share laundry, 2- car parking, $850 inclusive, Available immediately. Call Mike weekdays 905-427- 4077ext. 24, Evenings/Wee- kends 905-442-0020 AJAX - HARWOOD/401 large 1-bedroom basement apt. fully renovated, fireplace, a/c, $750 +utilities. First/last, referenc- es. No pets/smoking. Avail- able now.; 905-509-2335 after 4pm. AJAX -1 bedroom basement, new and spacious, sep. en- trance, cable, one-car park- ing, $750/inclusive first/last. No smoking/pets. Available June 15th. 905-428–1255 AJAX LARGE 1 BEDROOM main level, private entrance, $875 inclusive. Avail. June 1, 1 Parking. Ideal for single professional. 905-686-9751 AJAX WESTNEY/DELANEY Room w/separate 2pc bath, in bsmt apt. Executive style, brand new, w/all facilities. Separate walk-out entrance, close to amenities, suitable for respectable lady. $110/wk. No pets/smoking, references. 416-738-5150 AJAX SOUTH - IMMEDIATE. Large bright one bedroom bsmt. apt. Suit single working. Parking, laundry. No pets/ smoking. Sep. entrance, First/ last/references $750 inclu- sive. 905-686–6773 AJAX - NEWLY renovated bright legal one bedroom apartment, $750 inclusive. Available June lst. Call (905) 427–2867 2 APARTMENTS - 3 bed. main floor semi, walkout, $1275/inclu- sive. Also 2 bed. basement, 4pc. bath, $875/inclusive. Both Bayly/Harwood. No dogs. Available July 1st. 905- 294–0760 AVAILABLE JUNE 30TH spotless 1100sq.ft. 1-bedroom basement apartment. N.W. Oshawa. Fireplace air, parking, fridge, stove, suit quiet single/working couple. $750/mo- nth inclusive, first/last, references. No pets/smoking (905)579–9505 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY $600 inclusive. Clean bright bachelor basement. Laundry, parking, non-smoking. Harmony/ Adelaide. First/last & references required. Call 905-404-2002 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 2- bedroom basement apt., Liverpool/Bayly. Walk to GO. Separate entrance, shared laun- dry, $875/month includes hydro, gas, water, cable. 1-Parking. 1- 905-791-5653 AVAILABLE June/July - Large 2 bedroom basement apartment in Whitby. Seperate entrance, park- ing, laundry, utilities. $800 inclu- sive. Call 905-421–9781. Leave message. BOWMANVILLE - attractive 2- storey 4-bedroom home, spacious, newly-renovated, cedar deck, gas fireplace, office, whirlpool. Parking. Utilities included $1350/first/last. (416) 287–7894 PICKERING, BRIGHT & large 2- bdrm, 2 full washrooms, walk- out bsmt w/patio. Avail. June 1st. $1000/month. No smoking. Days (647)298–3677 or evenings (905)426-5118. BROOKLIN- 2+ 1 bed. apt. 2nd floor, totally redecorated, new broadloom, 4 new appliances, no dogs. Available July 1st or to be arranged. $1125/mo.+ hydro. 905-424-9743. CENTRAL OSHAWA 1-bdrm apts. $750/mo., 2-bdrm apts. $850/mo., +3 bdrms $950/mo. Avail. July/Aug. Well-maintained building, near all amenities. 905- 723-0977 9am-5pm CLEAN 1-BEDROOM $770/ month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apart- ment building. Call for appoint- ment (905)579-9890. COURTICE -BACHELOR APT.no pets, lst/last required. Separate entrance, everything included. $625/mo. For more information contact Robert 905-259-7014 or 905-728-8979 FINCH/WHITES RD 1-bedroom basement apt self-contained, pri- vate entrance, parking, utilities included. Available June lst. . $650/month. Call Harry 416- 283–5463, Jennifer 416-283- 6570 LARGE BACHELOR apartment, North Oshawa. $650 all inclusive, first/last. Available immediately. Parking. Call (905)743–9146 BEAUTIFUL WHITBY 2-bedroom basement apartment, Rosedale Park, separate entrance. Includes utilities, cable, parking, backyard, washer/dryer, $975/month, Immediately, non-smoker. (416)579-9941. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY,Large 1-bdrm bsmt. Parking, seperate entrance, a/c, cable. $775 inclusive. Close to shopping/GO. Available June 1st. (905)839-3317 NORTH AJAX new 1-bedroom basement apt. $750 utilities/cable included. Close to all amentiites. No smoking/pets. Prefer professional and mature persons. Contact 905- 683-6567 or 416-587-9696. NORTHEAST OSHAWA Clean, bright, 1-bedroom on quiet court. Private entrance, yard and central air. Non-smoker only, July 1st, $675 inclusive, 905-576–3830. ONE BEDROOM & bachelor apts., living room, dining room, kitchen, parking, hardwood floors, first/last, no pets, refer- ences. Available June lst. Near hospital. Call (905)723-1647, (905)720-9935 ONE & TWO BEDROOM apart- ments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-579-3700, 905-723-1009. ONE-BDRM,upper duplex, Townline/Bloor, avail. July 1st. Suit single business women. No smok- ing, $600/month inclusive. 905- 579-9358 OSHAWA duplex, laundry, cable, internet. renovated 3 bedroom, main floor and finished basement, 5-appliances, $1025+hydro. one bedroom upper $685 inclusive, avail. June. 905-725–1223 OSHAWA APTS.-Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom, newer buildings. Includes utilities, parking. 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 bedrooms from $800, new appliances. Building upgrades to include: security cam- eras, new windows and more! On transit route, near schools/ameni- ties. 905-404-4002 OSHAWA KING/WILSON Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities and parking included. 1 bedroom July 1st, $789; 2 bedroom immediate, June 1st & July 1, from $879; Telephone (905)571-4912 until 6:30p.m. OSHAWA ONE BEDROOM, fridge, stove, parking included. Private entrance, Adelaide / Mary st. area. lst/last, no pets, $675 mo. inclusive. Call (905) 436–6085 or (905) 728-3481 OSHAWA, one bedroom apt $620./mo. No pets, first/last, call 905-720-4923 GEORGIAN MANSIONS OSHAWA Luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Laundry facilities, close to all amenities Seniors incentive (905) 579–9016 GREAT OPPORTUNITY to own a well established residential cleaning franchise, operating M-F daytime in Durham Region. Selling due to illness. Call 905-579-9449 for appt. to discuss further details. INDUSTRIAL UNIT, 1000,sq.ft./,drive-in door, office & wash- room from $495. ALSO a car fully equip Oshawa, body shop. spray booth air compressor etc. 4,000 sq.ft. For sale 8 unit indust. building, owner financed great investment. 905-725–1171 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN 6 Month Contract Busy pharmacy in medical building. Min. 2 years dispensary exp. Fax resume (905)576–1533 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 www.durhamregion.com ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR (13 Month Contract Position) We are seeking a highly motivated individual, experi- enced in accounts receivable and payable to fill a 13 month contract position at Scarborough Town Centre. The successful candidate will also have excellent com- munication and organizational skills, be able to work in- dependently and be proficient with Microsoft Office/ Windows software. This position commences July 2nd, 2003. Resumes should be directed to: Pat Tennant Scarborough Town Centre 300 Borough Drive, Suite 26 Scarborough , ON M1P 4P5 Fax: (416) 296-9949 Email: ptennant@scarboroughtowncentre.com No Telephone Inquiries Please 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help 525 Office Help ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Experienced A/P clerk with excellent computer skills needed for Pickering distribution company. Email resume to: kmtginn@yahoo.com Metroland Durham Region Media Group Is Seeking Sales Representatives to work selling advertising in Big Print Phone Books within Durham. F/T, P/T or Contract Positions Avail. Requirements: • Proven Sales Record • Excellent Communication Skills • Aggressive Cold Calling & Closing • Outstanding Customer Service Interested applicants should forward resume by Fri., May 30 to E. Kolo Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Fax (905)579-4218 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents ENTHUSIASTIC? SELF MOTIVATED? Looking To Be Part Of A Customer Focused Sales Team? We are looking for MOTIVATED and ENERGETIC Sales Representatives for our AJAX location. Must be capable of working PART-TIME Days, Evenings and Weekends as required. Retail Experience An Asset Wine Knowledge An Asset, But Not Required Orientation and Training is Provided Please drop off your resume before the close of business May 30, 2003 at: Vineyards The Wine Shoppe, Inside IGA, 955 Westney Rd. South CloverRidge Mall While we thank all those who apply, we will only respond to those under consideration and ask that no response be made by phone. WINBOURNE PARK LONGTERM CARE is a 110 accredited bed facility. Positions will be available for the following qualified and experienced candidates: •RPNs- Part time, days, evenings & nights Please submit resume to: Director of Care 1020 Westney Rd. N. Ajax Ont. L1T 4K6 FAX 905-426-6297. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 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 The best, friendly Italian-American restaurant in the neighbourhood. • Exceptional franchise opportunity • Complete training and on-going support • 35 years of experience 120 restaurants in Eastern Canada MIKES RESTAURANTS ARE FINALLY COMING TO PICKERING! FOR FRANCHISE INFORMATION Call: Louis Clavet ext.232 lclavet@mikesrestaurants.com or Elki Imbeault ext.262 eimbeault@mikesrestaurants.com 13 New Mikes Restaurants Opening in Ontario TOLL FREE: 1-866-34MIKES Fax: 514-341-6236 15% return on equity guaranteed* *certain conditions apply 161 Franchises 161 Franchises 161 Franchises 33 & 77 Falby Crt., Ajax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (905) 686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 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 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: valiantproperty@rogers.com 100 Houses For Sale 145 Industrial/ Commercial Space 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent OSHAWA spacious & sparkling, newly renovated, 3 bedrooms, parking, laundry, All inclusive. Available June 1, Call for appointment 705- 755-0208 OSHAWA large 2-bedroom w/ new windows & storage, laun- dry facilities, parking for 1. $800/month plus hydro. Avail- able July 1. No pets. 905-576– 4229 PICKERING very large 2-bed- room basement, stone fire- place,. 4 appliances, 2-car parking, close to schools, shopping, GO. $1000+1/2 utili- ties. Available July 1st. Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Evenings/Wknds 905-686- 9662. PICKERING, Brock/Delbrook 1-bdrm basement. Clean, freshly painted, separate en- trance, 4 appliances, no pets, 1-parking, suit working per- son/couple. First/last, refer- ences. $795/month inclusive. Available June 1. James 905- 619-2289, cell 416-991-2083. PICKERING Bayly/West Shore (at lake), new 2 bedrm. base- ment apt, separate entrance, laundry, parking, A/C, 1st/last, credit check req‚d, no smok- ing/pets, prefer quiet working tenants. $850 inclusive, avail- able June 1st. Call: home 905- 421-9150,work: 416-396-5643. PICKERING Dellbrook/Major Oakes walk-out basement apt. 2 bedroom near bus stop & schools. $980/month includes maintenance & parking. July 1st. 905-426–3691 PICKERING newly finished 2- bedroom basement apt. Sepa- rate entrance, parking, CAC, cable. No smoking/pets. First/ last, $950 inclusive, June 1. 905-619-9578 PICKERING WEST,clean bright 1-bdrm walk-out, close to 401. A/C, suits single pro- fessional. No smoking/pets. Avail. June 1st. $800. Call 905-509–4058 PICKERING, bright, clean 1- bedroom basement apt., min. to 401/all amenities. Suit sin- gle person, no smoking/pets, first/last, references required. $775/month inclusive. 905- 831-3152 PICKERING, FRENCHMAN'S Bay, basement apt in friendly home, suitable for 1 person. Bright, clean, 3 rooms +3pcs. bath. Shared entrance, incls. parking for small car, all utili- ties, laundry, a/c. Longer term preferred. No smoking/pets. $725/mo. First/last, imme- diate. (905)831-0162 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 ROUGE VALLEY,gorgeous newer 1-bedroom walkout basement apartment. Beauti- fully renovated & furnished. Includes cable & telephone. $995/month. Call Trish (905)426–3288. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA Quiet building near shopping, trans- portation. Utilities included. 1-bdrm, immediately/June 1 $729/mo., 2-bdrm, June 1, $829, 3-bdrm, July 1st $929. 905-436-7686 until 7:30pm. TAUNTON/SIMCOE, Bright one-bdrm basement aot. No smoking/pets. $700 inclu- sive. Avail. now.. Call 905- 720-2210 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 WEEKLY HALL RENTALS 1955 Valleyfarm Rd. Picker- ing. Hourly rates, air condi- tioned, seats 250 people. Please call Donald Lafontaine at 905-666-8431 after 5:00-pm WHITBY BROCK/MANNING Quiet Cul-De-Sac. 2 bedroom down, separate entrance, fireplace, 4 appliances, air, no pets, available now/June 1, $800+1/3 utilities. 905-665- 2264 after 6:30 WHITBY Large 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Clean, quiet, private en- trance/deck. Near GO. First/ last/references. Avail June 1 & July 1. $645+ & $1050+. 905-655-3107 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.reals- tar.ca WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, separate en- trance, full bath, 1 parking, utilities included. $700/month. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)666–3478 NORTH OSHAWA, 2 bedroom June 15th or July lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, and laun- dry facilities. (905) 723–2094. Condominiums For Rent180 COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace, fully equipped, ski season $6500. 905-294-6776. LIVERPOOL/401 new 1+1 bedroom, steps to shopping, GO, highway, 5 appl., parking, $1250 inclusive. Available immediaetely. 416-540-2653, 905-428-7581 WESTNEY/HWY. 2.Furnished two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, near amenities. Sauna/fitness room, pool, first/last, $1600/ mo/inclusive. June 1st. Short/ long term rental. 905-831- 9248. Houses For Rent185 1 & 2-BEDROOM apartments & 3-bedroom house for rent. July 1st. No pets. For more information call John (905)213-9035. 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 4-BEDROOM newly reno- vated dream upper, w/2.5 bath, prime north-Pickering location, double garage, 5-ap- pliances, deck, LR/DR/FR w/ fireplace $1700+70% utilities no smoking/pets. 647-280- 4074 www.upscalerentals.ca AAAA1 HOUSES from $1200- $4,000/month. Bowmanville $1600/mo & country 5-acres at $1400/mo & many others. Call Garry Bolen, Associate Broker, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. 905-436-0990 AJAX - MAIN FLOOR of bright 3 bedroom bungalow, hard- wood floors, gas heat, large lot, detached garage, 3 car parking. Easy access to 401. Available immediately. $1,250 plus 2/3 utilities Call Jeff (647) 224–8230 AJAX, Newly-renovated semi, 3-bdrm main floor, $1300/ month inclusive; First, last, credit check, references. No pets. Available June 1st. 905- 683-5641 or 416-315-9432. AJAX, GREAT LOCATION, basement apt in detached house, separate entrance, c/a, appliances, share laundry, $675 + 20% utilities. 1st/last. No smoking/pets. June 1st. 905-509-1437. AVAIL NOW!N.W. Oshawa, 2800sq ft, 4-bdrm, fenced lot, masterbdrm w/jacuzzi & f/p, ceramic kitchen, dishwasher, microwave, double garage, c/ v, c/a. $2200/monthly. 905- 725-2228 BAYLY/LIVERPOOL, detached spotless 4-bedroom, 2-bath- room home, 5 appliances/air- con., 3-parking, fenced back- garden, walk to Go, PTC, available June 1st. $1600+ utilities. 905-509–5061 BEAUTIFUL 4-BEDROOM brick country home, overlook- ing Lake Scugog. Quiet re- treat, above ground pool, north of Port Perry. Horse barn and pasture available. Call (905)655–3393 FARMHOUSE - close to Bow- manville, off Hwy. 2 on busy working farm. $1100/month plus utilities. First/last/finan- cial-references. 905-623-2895 or 905-725-0815 by appt. only. FOR RENT, South Pickering, 3 bedroom, main floor, detached bungalow, $1,200 per mo. plus utilities days (905) 831-3244 or evenings (905) 420–1688 NEW 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, avail. June 1, off Brock St., Whitby, 5 new appliances, $2100/month +utilities. Call 905-640-7653 for appt. NORTH WHITBY 3-bedroom bungalow, parking, large lot, quiet residential court, Avail. immediately. $1300+. ALSO double car garage avail. for storage. $200/month. 905-655- 0081; 905-666-0246 SOUTH OSHAWA,bright 3+1 bdrms, hardwood, 5 applianc- es, 2 bathrooms, parking. Open House Sunday June 1st, 3-5pm. No pets/smoking. First/last, references $1200+. July 1st. (416)875–1550 OSHAWA,Wilson/Dean 3 bedroom semi, appliances, gas heat, finished basement, fireplace, July 1, $1050 plus. Condolyn Management 905- 428–9766 OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE! No money down. Closing costs only. Call Wade Kovacic, Sales Rep., Re/Max Corner- stone 905-623-6000 and 905- 428-1206 RITSON/ADELAIDE quiet neighbourhood, detached house, 3-bedroom, 2-baths, finished rec-room, 5 ap- pliances, fenced backyard, avail. June 1, $1200 +utilities. First/last. 905-427-8211 SMALL 2-BEDROOM house, Oshawa, finished basement, deck, fenced yard, $875 plus utilities. References, credit application required. Available June/July 1st. (416)287–8403 WHITBY 4-BEDROOM house, near Go/401, gas fireplace, main- floor familyroom, 2 car parking, backs park w/tennis courts. $1195+ 65% utilities. First/Last, credit check. No smoking/ani- mals. 905-430–6979. WHITBY - available June 1st. $1300+utilities. New 3-bed- room detached, 5 appliances, credit-check/employment ref- erences. No pets. 905-471- 6190 after 5 pm. WHITBY, IMMACULATE 3- bdrm upper level, new carpet, recently painted, 5-applianc- es, A/C. Near amenities, GO/ 401. $1245 incl. utilities. Avail. July 1. Call 416-996-1941 Townhouses For Rent190 A1 OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus util- ities. First/last. Avail. June 1st. Toll-free 1-866-922-6422, 905- 579-9956 days AJAX Beautiful 3-bedroom townhouse in quiet lakeside community, 2-parking, June 1st. $1400+ utilities, first/last, credit check required. Poten- tial rent-to-own 905-428–9246 BOWMANVILLE-end-unit-town- house. Clean & bright. 3 bed- rooms, 3 bathrooms, large kitchen, absolutely no pets. $1200/mo. plus. Available July 1st. 905-431–8336 CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL- BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to downtown and shop- ping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utitlles includ- ed. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca NEW 4-BEDROOM, 3 baths, 5 appliances, parking/garage, $1400/month plus utilities. Non smoker, Rossland & Cochrane. Leave message Available June 1. 905-884- 2848 OSHAWA, CLEAN 3 bedroom townhouse, appliances, fin- ished rec-room, close to amenities, $1200 per month, plus utilities. June 1. Call 416- 402-3184 PICKERING - 3 BEDROOM townhouse, finished base- ment, close to all amenities. $l,250 water and cable includ- ed. June lst. Telephone (905) 839–3778 PICKERING Luxury Tridel-Ca- sita 3 bed., 3 baths town- house. Approx. 1800sq.ft. Gated-security, underground - parking. $1500/mo + utiliites. Available June 1st. Barrie Cox, Remax Rouge River, 905-839-7449. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA 3 bedrooms w/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground Close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.realstar.ca OPEN HOUSE, Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 WHITBY-ROSSLAND/GAR- DEN Spotlessly clean fur- nished bedroom, central air, bus at door. Cable. Non- smoking, Suit quiet person. Near amenities. $400/month first/last 905-665-8504 AJAX -FURNISHED ROOM includes parking, cable, share facilities, separate en- trance, non-smoker, first/last, $425/month inclusive. Avail. Immediately. Call 905-427- 6932. AVAILABLE JULY 1ST. Clean, large room, private bath, shared facilities, parking. close to Oshawa Centre, Go, 401, and amenities. $475/in- clusive. References (905)721–0940. ROOM FOR RENT in 3 bed- room home. Cable, washer/ dryer $100/weekly. Quiet neighbourhood Grandview/ Olive area. Working person preferred. No smoking. (905)576–3737 or (905)442- 6760 LIVERPOOL/FINCH Pickering - Use of kitchen, laundry, share bathroom. Cable in room. Suitable for mature single non-smoker. $380/ month. Available May 31st. Call (905)831-4983. NORTH OSHAWA - furnished room, share kitchen and bath. $100/weekly, first/last. Call weekdays after 6 p.m 905- 432–2710 NORTH WHITBY, room avail- able immediately, first/last. For more information call (905)665-6267, ask for Shir- ley. PICKERING, Fieldlight / Gle- nanna, furnished or unfur- nished room avail. immed., non smoking, no pets, laun- dry, cable, $425 inclusive, prefer working female. 905- 421–9762 ROOM FOR RENT Ajax 1 bedroom, share kitchen & Bath, no smoking, first/last $400.mo., available imme- diately. 905-428–1205. ROOM FOR RENT in a clean south-end home. No pets, non-smoker, suit working male. $100 weekly. Share kitchen and bathroom. (905)743–9186 SHORT TERM ACCOMMO- DATIONS,pay by the month. Fully furnished 2 bedroom suites with kitchenette and bathroom, weekly house- keeping and daily breakfast included. On-site laundry facilities. Utilities, cable TV and internet included. No lease, no hassles! Call today (905) 728-8700 WHITBY - near Thickson/ Dundas. Private bath, share kitchen and laundry, parking. Non-smoker/no pets. First/last $450/mo. 905-430–0088 Shared Accommodation194 PERSON TO SHARE house, close to bus stop, GM and all amenities. Phone and cable included. $425 lst month plus $200 deposit. Available now. Gina (905)728-4446. Vacation Properties200 BUCKSHOT LAKE -14 new 2 acre waterfront lots, 3 hrs. East of Pickering. 200ft. sandy shorelines, large deep pristine spring-fed lake, no weeds. Power/phone/driveways. Ex- cellent year-round access. From $94,900. 1-800-870- 2107; www.couram.com GREAT FISHING and family holiday on Rice Lake. One hour from Oshawa. Modern cottages. Sandy beach, play- ground, children's programs. Available May thru September Family prices. (705)696-2601 Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3 bedroom furnished manufac- tured homes. 85º pool, 105º hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, Horse/ dog Tracks. Children wel- come. Photos shown in your home. $275 weekly (less than motel) (905)683–5503. Cottages For Rent209 COBOCONK AREA - 1 hour 20 minutes from Oshawa - 3 bedrooms, huge living room and kitchen, very private, great swimming, boat includ- ed, sandy beach. $725/week. Call Helen at 905-576-4111, 905-434-5624 KAWARTHA DELUXE 2-bdrm Lakefront cottages (Peterbor- ough area) Fishing, swim- ming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, attractions. June $210 weekend / $595 weekly, July/ August -from $745 weekly. www.bluemountainlodge.ca (705)877–2159 OWN A COTTAGE For less than your vacation budget. Under an hour away. I will find your cottage. Matt Murphy, Re/Max Eastern 1-800-567- 4546 Campers, Trailers,Sites215 1991 12' x 40'park model trailer. Registered year round retirement park, Hastings. 10 x 10 addition, 10 x 30 covered deck, bbq and all inside/out- side furnishing,s new furnace, paved double drive, 10 x 10 garden shed, overlooks large pond, swimming pool/shuffle board/hall. $49,000 or best offer. (705) 696-3313. 1997 VANGUARD 17ft. Fridge, stove/sink/toilet & shower, sleeps 6, newer custom deck, located in Havelock at Cedar Resort. Great family-park. $2500 as is. Must be sold. 905-743-0919 or bus. 905- 626-0854. 1998 THOR WANDERER Lite, 19 1/2 ft. Travel trailer, sleeps 5, bunk model and queen bed, lots of amenities, excellent condition, asking $9,499 OBO. Call 905-373-1486. 2000 COLEMAN TENT TRAIL- ER, Grand Tour Series, Santa Fe, Fully loaded, excellent condition, asking $9400/nego- tiable. 905-665–7515. 2000 STARCRAFT CAMPER TRAILER, brand new, one owner, lots of extras, consider trade for good motorcycle. $7000 obo. 905-420–4170 2002 COLEMAN Cottonwood trailer, sleeps 6, fridge, fur- nace, screen room, barely used. Asking $8,200. Call 905- 576–0343 21FT. 2000 FLEETWOOD Mal- lard Featherlite, sleeps 6, air, 4pc bath, all options. Used only 1 season. Immaculate. Non-smoker, no pets. $15,500 obo (905)436–5827 Boats & Supplies232 14' FIBREGLASS BOAT, 9.9 Evinrude, trailer. $1500 OBO. Call 905-697-2388 14' PETERBOROUGH RUN- ABOUT 35hp Evinrude, elec- tric start, galvanized trailer $1800. Call 905-420-3893 ask for Ivan WANTED: FISHING BOAT, 14ft aluminum or equivalent. Motor not req'd. Call 905-433- 1962 Tutoring279 Horse Supplies & Boarding303 QUIET 12 STALL complete equine facility, now accepting new boarders. Call for further information (905) 655–4030 Bargain Centre309 1/2 PRICE fabric, custom made draperies, valences, swags, lace, sheers, embroi- dered table cloth/runner, bed- spread, sofa covers. $5.00- $100. 905-683–5610 Articles For Sale310 CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premi- um pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. NEW DANBY WINDOW air conditioners, 5,100 btu's, to 12,000 btu's. $189 and up. 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. 18 FT. CHESTNUT cedar can- vas Prospector canoe. Excel- lent condition, perfect for cot- tage, $950. Call 905-623– 6868. 3PC LEATHER SOFA SET, new, never used, still in pack- aging, value $3200 must sell $1675. Call 416-319-6302 Pickering OAK DINING ROOM, 1 yr, cost-$3500, ask $1600; cherry 8pc bedroom 4yr cost-$3500 ask $1600; washer 1yr $350; dryer 1yr $275; fridge 3yr, $300, stove $275; king pillow- top sleep set, 1yr, cost-$2000, ask $550; bunkbeds 2yr $300; girls' matching pair twin beds $300/set; sofa, chair, loveseat $275. Can deliver 905-260- 2200 7pc.light brown livingroom set $350; Sears Kenmore mi- crowave $25; 13" Baycrest television $25; Cockatiel bird cage $25; Ceiling fan $7; stained glass chandelier $5; Beer making machine $25; 2 girls bikes $20/$30 (3-speed) obo. 905-697-3085. A KING pillowtop mattress set, New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416- 746-0995 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. FREE - 12 ft. wide x 24 ft long x 4 feet deep Kayak pool to anyone willing to take it down, no liner, just structure. Call 1- 705-878-0588 PIANOS/CLOCKS Scratch & Dent Sale on all Roland digi- tal pianos, Samick pianos. All Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! ABSOLUTE Bargain. Mirror sliding doors. We are the manufacturers. Any size. De- livered and installed. 416-618- 8805. 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. Large selection of appliances. Visit our show- room. BEAT THE RUSH, keep cool get your Air conditioner now! Barbecue Parts. Parts/ sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9- 5pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665–7732. ANTIQUE FURNITURE:drop leaf diningroom table $295; 5ft Basswood Harvest table $250; Cherrywood music bench $95; Victorian parlor sofa $1400; Oak swivel chair $75. O.B.O. Call 905-655–9450 ANTIQUE oak diningroom table with 6 chairs, matching buffet. Asking $1300 obo. 905- 626-0854 or 905-743-0919. APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment- size washer & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905-839–0098 BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP, orthopedic Mattress set, Nev- er Used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741- 7557 BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $2800. 416-748-3993 PENTIUM III computer 128Mb ram, modem/CD/sound/video, kbd/spek/mouse, 15" monitor. Amazing deal $350. Can de- liver +set up. 905-439-4789 BLIND CLEANING machine for sale. Call after 6pm. 705-799- 2441. 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, 30sq. yds. for $319 Commercial carpet including premier un- derpad and installation. Lami- nate $1.69sq. ft. Click System. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CHERRY WOOD CRIB, changetable, dresser, night- table, mattress, Classic Pooh duvet, skirt, curtains, bumper pads, sheets, highchair, baby carriage, carseat. $1000. o.b.o. 905-579-9479 CHESTERFIELD,excellent condition. Purchased at Rous- seau's $2000, will sell $900. 905-655-3772. ComputerDeals.Net (www) Pentium Internet starter $299. Brand new powerful custom built computers from $599. Off lease lap tops, big selection from $449. Monitor 17"@$149, 19"@$199. 18 years experi- ence, we love doing upgrades & difficult repairs. (905)655– 3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND Bytes Computers Services. P-200 Tower complete system $185.00, P2-350 Tower com- plete system $255.00; P3-450 tower $320; Complete system includes: 15" monitor, key- board and mouse. Layaway Plan, Warranty (90 days) and Other Accessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes DININGROOM 13 PCE cherry, 8 chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $3000. (416)746-0995. ESTHETIC EQUIPMENT for sale. Manicure table/chair, bed, Nail-Pro system. 905- 623–7101 after 5:00pm FREE FREE FREE - Television antenna to anyone willing to remove it from my property. Call (905) 655-9626 evenings for more information. HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. (416)746-0995. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, lovely dark-oak diningroom set, includes 6-chairs, table, buffet, hutch + side-table. Will sacrifice for $1100. Cynthia 905-571–5735 LEATHER SOFA 'L-shaped" $2500; dining table & 6 chairs & hutch $2500; TV with stand $250; Cut glass chandelier $400; 2 floor lamps $100; chest freezer $150; bedroom- bed-dresser-wardrobe $2000; 2 bar stools $120; sofa with loveseat $600; leather reclin- ing chair & footstool $100; all items obo. 905-839-0441. LUIGI'S FURNITURE - 500 King St. West, Royal Bank Plaza, across from Oshawa Centre. Luigi celebrates spring with a massive inven- tory clearance!! Palliser leather... always at wholesale prices! Simmons pocket coil queen sets from $699, lowest price in Durham. We will not be undersold. Father's day special. Recliners from $499, wing chairs for Mom, 1/2 off, $499. Cottage season has ar- rived always in stock, large selection of the best quality futons at the lowest price !! Mattresses for the cottage start at $89. Delivery to cot- tage country is available For the best quality furniture al- ways at the lowest price, check us out first, our prices area unbeatable. Luigi's Fur- niture, 500 King St. West, Oshawa (905) 436-0860. MOVING SALE:Quality Furni- ture for sale. Curio cabinet $4000; white wicker 7pc patio set, cushions & glass top $1500; 4pc Bombay Co com- puter desk w/bookshelf & file cabinet $2000. Call 905-721- 0962 MOVING SALE: queen size sofa bed/ matching loveseat, freezer, storage shed, Maytag stackable washer/dryer. Lazy- boy reclining loveseat, matching recliner rocker & more. (905)697–0629 MOVING: MUST SELL wash- er, Kenmore, 2-yrs $400-obo; Futon, wood, 8" mattress $350-obo; Dinette Table, 42" rnd w/chairs $50-obo; shelv- ing, wood, $40-obo; sewing machine console, $40-obo; Filter queen Vac. $50-obo; Storage, metal/drawers $30; Carbon monoxide detector $35-obo; Lattice Sheets-b.o.; Numerous other items. 905- 430-2917 PLAYSTATIION MOD CHIPS, Play backed-up and foreign ti- tles. PS1 Chip: $65. PS2 Chip: $95 (vs 1-4), $175 (vs 5-7). XBOX Chip: $175. All work guaranteed. Inquire about our list of used games. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 PHOTOCOPIER ADF & 10 bin sorter, zoom & shrink. Free- standing on wheels, copy up to 11x17 $750-obo. Hitachi laptop $300-obo. 905-619- 3446 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur- chase consultation on all makes & models of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintz- man, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. POOL EQUIPMENT:Pump, Filter, Slide, Ladder & Diving Board. All for $750. Please call 905-509–8286 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. STAIRMASTER 4000PT, (yes the same one that's in the gym) Like brand new, asking $1500 or best offer. Call (905)665–0693 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. VACUUM CLEARANCE -new instock models. True clearance prices, up to 40% off! Making room for new models. Oshawa Vacuum, 30 Taunton Rd.E. (905)720–9991. WANTED: 70CC-125CC quad. Please call (905)725-2383 (snc) Articles Wanted315 WANTED -Cash for wood din- ing or kitchen furniture, living room sets, bedroom furniture, newer fridge and stove, wash- er and dryer. Will pick up & pay cash. Call 905-260-2200 WANTED-Pressure treated wood for deck approx 10 ft. x 30 ft., or complete deck alrea- dy built. Also wanted, shed, approx. 6'x8', good condition. Call 905-428-7391 leave mes- sage WANTED: 70CC-125CC quad. Please call (905)725-2383 (snc) Pet, Supplies Boarding370 HIMALAYAN KITTENS, ador- able bundles of love, tenderly home raised, printed and sol- ids. Vet checked, first shots. 905-985-8021. PUPPIES, Shitzu, Pomeria- nian, Cocker Spaniels, Poo- dles (standard, Miniature, Toys), Bichon-poos, Husky- reg'd, Golden Retrievers, Shelties, Pekingese, "Shep- pard-X, Collie-X $175." Kit- tens, Himalayans. 905-831- 2145. Grooming Services avail. PUREBRED TOY POODLE, 12 wks. old, very cute, $400. 905- 831-4849 Brandy. SEAL POINT HIMALAYAN kit- tens $300 firm/first shots. Raised with kids. (905)434– 7184 (snc) SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale $200. each, 3 females, 4 males. 905-720–3335 SHIH-TZU PUPPIES, 9 weeks old, non registered, for pets only. Shots and dewormed. Health guarantee. Mom and Dad on site. $500. (905)432– 9791 Oshawa. TSURO DOG TRAINING - real training for real dogs. 905- 797-2855, Oshawa 905-432- 8318. www.tsurodogtraining.com Cars For Sale400 1984 CHEV, V8 305, good motor+trans, needs body work; 1986 Caprice wagon, good shape, needs rear brake line. Asking $600/each. 905- 725-9711 1989 CHRYSLER DYNASTY, 6-cyl. automatic, very good condition, new timing belt, rad and water-pump, clean air and safetied, $1800-obo. Please phone 905-404-0540 1989 NISSAN SENTRA, 256,000 km. Sell as is $500. 705-357-3552. 1990 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, good condition, 150km, $1500 firm, as is. 1991 Mazda 323. $500. Call 905-987–4342 or 905-743-9295 1991 FORD TEMPO, 200,000kms, good condition, Call for more info 905-686- 1206 1992 CHEV. CAVALIER, 2dr, 5spd, tilt, cruise, p.lock/wind- ows, new clutch, exhaust, windshield. Body 2yrs. old, excellent-running-condition $2500/obo. 430–7167 after 6 pm. 1993 FORD ESCORT LXE, 5- speed, runs well, as is $1500 o.b.o. (905)668–2137. 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY, beau- tiful condition, taupe ext., taupe velour int. V-6, all op- tions, certified and emission tested. 237K kms. Leave message at (905) 668-1499. Asking $6,900. 1994 CADILLAC Deville, 222,000km. $6750; 2000 Pon- tiac Sunfire, 52,000km, $8900; 1998 Pontiac Sunfire 157,000km, $4750; 1991 Che- vy Cavalier-Z24, 160,000km, $2550; 1994 Grand-Am, 167,000km, $3350; Phil 905- 686-3803. 1994 Dodge Spirit,151,000 km, 4 cyl, ice cold a/c, auto, $3400; 1993 Plymouth Sun- dance, 4 cyl, 4 dr, 177,000 km, ice cold air, both E-tested and certified. 905-426-8922; 416-729-3612 Dealer 1994 SATURN SL1 260kms, all highway driven, 5-speed, 4 door, $1500 uncertified. Call 416-697-2621 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta black, Auto, 185k, A/C, tinted, no rust, in good condition. Lady driven, non-smoker. $5900 O.B.O. 416-573-5624 or 905-686–6590. Paul 1995 FORD TAURUS wagon, green, 6 cyl., air, cruise, extra seat, very good condition, 179,000 hwy. kilometers, pri- vate sale, low price, $3600 certified, (705)340–5550 Lind- say. 1995 MONTE CARLO SS from Arizona. Rock solid, needs paint and interior work. $4500. 905-441-1461 1996 Z34 Monte Carlo, fully loaded, red w/charcoal interi- or. Professionally maintained w/receipts available. Hwy. driven. Asking $4800. Call 905-435-9960. 1997 CHEV CAVALIER - only 77,000 kms., air, CD player, like new condition, blue, ask- ing $7,700. Call 905-373-4871. 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP 3.8 turbo charged engine, power windows, power door locks, Power remote mirrors, heads-up display, cruise con- trol, overhead console, a/c am/fm c/d player with equal- izer, factory mags, this is an extremely clean car with 220,000 very easy Highway kms. This car is certified and emission tested. asking $7995.00 Phone 905-571-5138 1999 CHEV LUMINA LS 4- door, 81,000-km, all options, certified, e-tested on May 5. Like new. 905-435-0572 TUTORING AVAILABLE Math Grades 8 to OAC Many years of experience (905)837–9213 Sick o f RENTING??? HIRE ME...FOR FREE T o “Own” Your Home In 2003 (800)-840-6275 Ability Real Estate Ltd. Mark Stapley Sales Rep. (905)-432-7200 (905)-571-6275 CALL ME DIRECT SPRING FLING 1 MONTH FREE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Senior Discounts Call(905)728-4993 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATIONS Pay by the Month Fully furnished suites with Cooking Facilities & Bathroom Weekly Housekeeping & Daily Breakfast included On-site Laundry Facilities Utilities, Cable TV & Internet included NO LEASE, NO HASSLES! Call today 416-438-2216 174 Short Term Rentals 174 Short Term Rentals 316 Vendors Wanted 316 Vendors Wanted170Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 200 Vacation Properties 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale 2000 Cavalier, white, air, p/s, p/b, CD, am/fm 84k asking $9000. 905-579-2939 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE1, black 4dr/auto, CD, air, keyless-entry, fully-powered, lady-driven, 16,0000 km. Take over 3yr. remaining lease, payments $364/inclusive. Tammy 905-626–1195 EXCEPTIONAL BUY - 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo 24 valve, 5-spd, loaded, ps, pw, pb, a/c, stereo system, Targa roof, grey, no rust, excellent condi- tion, never winter driven, 172,000 km. A real beauty! Cert. $4700 obo. Must be seen. 416-271-5889 or 705- 277-3281. Serious inquiries only please. A CLASSIC SPORTS CAR- 1976 Datsun 280Z with 73,000 original miles. New paint job, tires and battery last year. No rust. 4-speed standard, bronze with rear window louvre. A real beauty to see and drive. Asking $4300 obo. 705-277- 3281. Serious offers only please. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 Trucks For Sale410 1992 CHEV PICKUP,v6, 4- speed automatic Tranny, Cert & e-tested. Nice clean truck. $4,900-obo. Call Dennis 905- 213-1889 or 905-404-8109 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER XE, V6, 5spd, 4X4, 175,000 km, p.windows/locks, cruise, certified/e-tested, $7,000. 905- 619–3595 1997 DODGE RAM 1500, 4x4 pickup, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, low mileage, $16,000, 905-342- 2704. 1997 FORD RANGER, excel- lent condition, tonneau cover, box liner, new brakes, $6,200 certified +E-tested. Call 905- 721-8279 1999 DODGE 4X4 Model 2500 loaded, PS/PB, A/C, towing package, keyless entry. White. 100,000kms. Step bumper, sport package. 8' box. $20,500. L&H Heating & Air Conditioning 905-263-8154 2000 GMC JIMMY,4x4, 4-dr, red, 82,000kms, p/w, p/l, a/c, cd player, $18,500 certified, Call 905-665–8048 2001 GMC SONOMA SLS, Vortec V6, 4-spd auto, 3rd door, CD, 16" alloy wheels, pewter with matching fiber- glass tonneau cover, etc. $2000 in accessories, 79,000 highway kms, certified, e- tested. $17,999. Call (905)922- 9017 Oshawa (snp) Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1992 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER, 225,000 km, air, auto, tilt, p.mirros, tinted windows, running boards, new brakes/tires, certified, $2900. 432–7467 1994 FORD EXPLORER XLT, loaded, full power package, Black w/grey leather interior, sunroof, CD player, E-tested, $5000. Call 905-983-6175 1996 GMC SAFARI SLX,4.3L Vortec auto, air, rear heat, JVC CD player, loaded all options, quad captains chairs, Dutch doors, 125,000km, Cert/e- tested. $5600. 905-440-5220, 905-432-1813 1996 GRAND CARAVAN, seats seven, 5 doors, excel- lent condition, certified/e-test- ed, cd player, fresh tires, $7,100. Call 905-430–3124 2000 CHEV BLAZER,4 x 4, 4 dr., v-6, am-fm cd, sunroof, pewter, loaded. Only 38,000km., $18,495. (905) 986–1781 or (705) 324-1003 Coming Events249 LAURENTIAN Bank of Cana- da's Home buyers Show. Sat. May 31st, 10am-2pm. at Lau- rentian Bank of Canada (up- stairs) 165 Queen St. Port Perry (905)985–8435 Public Notices262 Lost and Found265 FOUND young cat, 2wks. ago, white paws & chest., tabby gray, in Pickering Village area 905-619–3075. FOUND: AT IROQUOIS Park, female chocolate Pitt bull on Wed. May 14th. Please call (905)571–7618. (cnp) MISSING: 2000 HONDA 100XR dirt bike, red +white, went missing from East Oshawa May 14/15. Please call 905-579-3517 with ANY info. Reward for return. Daycare Available273 ECE STUDENT,loving day- care for summer holidays. Available now. Activity pro- grams, nutritious meals/ snacks, non-smoking, first Aid/CPR, police check, refer- ences, South Ajax. 905-686– 9677 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. Daycare Wanted274 DURHAM PROFESSIONAL Home Day Care needs child care Providers. Work with children of all ages in your home. For more information call 905-509-1207. GUYANESE FAMILY requires live-out babysitter for 2 year old girl, 7am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Whites/Hwy 2 area. Receipts & references. Call (905)839– 9705 Tax & Financial164 Mortgages Loans165 $$ MONEY $$100% 1st, 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. VISA/MASTERCARD Limits up to $15,000. BAD CREDIT OK. 1-866-274-5005 Ext. 10 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.45% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refi- nancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast profession- al service call 905-666-4986. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 House Cleaning556 Home Improvements700 Garbage Removal Hauling702 Handyman705 Painting and Decorating710 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service. 905-428-0081 PAINTING & PAPER- HANGING Reasonable rates Interior & exterior Serving Oshawa & surrounding areas for 30 years 725-9884 "GUARANTEED PAINTING & STUCCO CEILINGS" Residential - Commercial Interior - Exterior Refinish - Repair - Repaint Stucco Ceilings "PAY AS YOU ARE SATISFIED" Call Scott for Free Estimate @ (416) 414-5911 (32 years experience) Senior's Discount All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative Finishes & General Repairs 20% off for Seniors (905)404-9669 HANDYMAN SERVICE Spring Clean up Lawn Maintenance- Painting brick work concrete repairs eavestrough cleaning Garbage Removal 905-431-7762 or 905-655-5085 FAIRMAN CONTRACTING Custom Decks & Trash Removal 1-888-579-0077 905-621-0180 WB RENOVATIONS • Interior & Exterior • Custom Additions • Specialties • Full Finish Bsmts Bathrooms Kitchens • Custom Painting • Fully Licensed Free Estimates 905-430-2461 Wayne (905) 767-3086 (cell) T.E.P.'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING Additions, basements, decks, cabinets, tiling, drywall, taping, pain- ting, shelving units, bars, kitchens & baths, counter tops. Also Custom Pine furniture.Garden chairs,planter boxes, wishing wells and more made to order Display on Web Site Terry for estimate: 905-432-9115 www.tep.webpr.ca MURPHY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Hardwood flooring, trim work, decks, fences, ceramic tiles, custom woodworking, garden sheds, drywall, much more. Quality workmanship. 17 years experience Call James (905) 839–4041 G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig 905-686-1913 DOORS “R” US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 Bathroom renovations, new kitchen counters and kitchens, finished basements, rec. rooms and decks, 20 yrs. Exp. call Mario (905) 619-4663 Cell (416) 275-0034 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS Barrier Free Renovations. REAL HANDYMAN Small job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, electrical, Painting, Drywall etc For people with limited cash flow. Call Joseph 905-428-7528 cell - (905)626-6247 NO MESSING AROUND Perfect Maid Service Excellent Service Great Specials Insured, Bonded and Reliabl e “We do windows inside & out.” (905) 686-5424 HOUSE CLEANER Are you looking for an experienced and reliable housecleaner I work alone Reasonable rates References available upon request Ajax/ Pickering area (905)428-8346 or (cell) (416)-809-9387 SIMPLY ACCOUNTING let me set up your simply accounting and provide the training to let you do your own bookkeeping, or I can do it for you! (416)418-9835 DURHAM REGION ATTENDANT CARE INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Tuesday June 24, 2003 At the Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby, Ont. Seminar Room #2007 at 6:30 pm By-laws and Auditors Report available upon request. please contact Sylvia Spice 905-576–5603 NEED A CAR? 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 ROMAN 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 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 25, 2003 www.durhamregion.com ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions Karen & Troy Teklenburg would like to thank everyone who attended their May 10, 2003 wedding. You made our day extra special and we hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did. A special thank you to Peter, Vikki and Karen of Carruther’s Creek Golf Centre in Ajax who came through for us at the last minute when our other hall closed. Your location and expertise made it a fairy tale wedding. KAREN & T ROY KAREN & T ROY KAREN & TROY TEKLENBURG TEKLENBURG TEKLENBURG 252 Marriages 252 Marriages INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD - safe home envionment - programming - personal attention - receipts - full or part-time - caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections - Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 273 Daycare Available 273 Daycare Available STAY ON TRACK THIS SUMMER!! Computer Instruction: K-12 Web-Based Learning K- 2 Tutorial Services for French Immersion and English: K-6 Math Language Reading Writing Science Information Skills Workforce Readiness Skills Daily or weekly programs Start NOW!! www.canadacyberschool.com Canada Cyberschool Ajax/Pickering: 905-427-8205 Toll Free: 1-866-774-7738 276 Private Tuition/Schools 276 Private Tuition/Schools ✞COME & WORSHIP ✞ Is a regular Friday feature in the News Advertiser. (Copy deadline is Wednesday noon for the Friday paper.) 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In Loving Memory of ALAN DUNNING - Age 37 taken from us suddenly from Canine Anaphlylaxis "Dog bite" on May 25th, 1995 "A TRIBUTE OF LOVE" Dear Lord put your arms around him And give him a great big hug Tell him its from his Mum And give him all my love It only takes a little space To write how much I miss you But "Al" it will take the rest of my life To forget the day I lost you. Lots of Love "Mum Lyn Dunning" & Tony Brothers Steve & Gary, Sisters Lynda, Donna & Sandra all formerly of Bay Ridges Pickering 256 Deaths 256 Deaths 259 Cards of Thanks 259 Cards of Thanks 735 Gardening& Landscaping 735 Gardening& Landscaping To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Bowled over PICKERING –– Pickering Lawn Bowling Club members took to the lanes against Pickering City council in a friendly challenge re- cently. Here, Councillor Bill McLean learns the rules of the game from Agnes Woodburn who explains how to measure for closest bowl to the jack. The challenge raised $500 to assist cadets who will be attending the official opening ceremony of the Juno Beach Memorial in Normandy, France on June 6. AJAX -- An Ajax-based men's slo- pitch league still needs players and teams for 2003. The Westney Heights Men's Slo- Pitch League has openings for men 18 years and older. All games this summer are scheduled for the dia- monds at the new Sportsplex fields in northeast Ajax. For more information, call the league at 905-428-6708. Players, teams still sought LADIES ONLY or Co-ed only (905) 427-3716 C.P.G.A. Professionals Register now for Junior Classes and Camps from $ 79 GOLF CLASSES Ken Fulton Golf Centre Hwy#2, Ajax $ 169 00 FREE LARGE BUCKET OF BALLS • With purchase of another at full adult price • With this advertisement • Valid Monday – Friday till May 30/03 • Not valid with any other offer Beginner or Intermediate Attention Wine lovers... Watch for details in next Friday’s paper to order quality Ontario VQA wines delivered right to your door. Only Limited quantities Available! Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step HETTICH, Helmut Suddenly passed away at home with his family by his side, on May 20, 2003, at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Lieselotte. Loving father of Stephan and his wife Joanne, Shelly and her partner Nick, Lu- cas, David, and Adriana. Cherished "Batti" to Tyler, Amanda and Papa to Matthew, Joshua and Zachary. Helmut was a loving brother-in- law to Marlies and her husband Hanspeter, and Dorli and her husband Hansjorg. The fami- ly will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428–8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service in the Chapel on Saturday, May 25, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Cre- mation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to The Arms of Jesus would be greatly appreciated. MURPHY, Joseph Francis - On may 22nd in his 78th year Joe, beloved husband of June (nee Murden), father to Douglas, Michael, the late Dennis, Joey, Susan and husband Da- vid, passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in his home. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. Joe worked as a cab driver in Toronto CFTO & Co-op. A private family ceremony will be held at ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME in Ajax. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. DURHAM’S LEADING FIVE STAR DEALER 19 HARWOOD AVE. 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