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Home My WebLink AboutNA2005_05_06 The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Free - Paint a Pot & Plant a flower for MO M! Sun. May 8, 11 am - 3 pm Pickering Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 Give your home a new look for Spring We are Durham’s fl ooring experts! Thinking ofThinking of Hardwood?Hardwood? >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê À}ÊV° >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê À}ÊV° 1547 Bayly St., Pickering 905-420-3285 TOUCHDOWN The gospel according to Pinball Clemons Page 9 DUE NORTH Iqaluit or bust for journalists Page 17 HEAVEN Kingdom comes to theatres Page 28 Site will be ‘sea of concrete,’ councillors say By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Some say the site of the new Regional head- quarters will be a sea of concrete after council voted not to finish a fifth level of a parking garage. In a 21-to-4 vote (with four absent) on Wednesday, Re- gional councillors voted not to spend $2.7 million and keep the $14.5 million headquarters at four levels. That means grass, trees and mini parkettes that were to hug the north and northwest sec- tions of the site at 605 Ross- land Rd., at Garden Street in north Whitby, will now have to be paved over to accommodate parking. Whitby Councillor Joe Drumm voted for expanding the garage to include an additional 177 spots, saying he did not want to see a “sea of parking.” “Parking will always be a problem,” he said. “We’re going to need it eventually (as the Re- gion grows).” The Region will also spend more than $100,000 to grade and pave the front lawn of the property across the street on Rossland to create 130 spaces. But that will still leave the site short of the needed 1,630 spots, after the Province announced it needed additional parking for staff that will move into the Durham votes down parking garage addition Lack of pediatricians could force closure of Ajax-Pickering maternity ward By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — The maternity ward at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital could be closed because of a lack of pediatricians. Three pediatricians with Rouge Valley are leaving, while a fourth is on maternity leave. Two of those leaving are at the Ajax site and two are at Centenary. Hospital officials are looking at contingency plans to deal with the shortfall and Hume Martin, presi- dent and chief executive officer of Rouge Valley said one option is to “temporarily close” the Ajax mater- nity ward. “We’re doing everything we can to avoid that. Ajax needs a maternal new born service in west Durham,” Mr. Martin says. “If we’re not able to provide safe care, i.e. a physician with skills in the area of newborn resuscitation and ongoing care, then it becomes unsafe to offer that service.” One pediatrician is moving to the United States, one to Hamilton and another overseas. As of June 8, there won’t be enough pediatricians to cover all shifts, he adds. “Basically we’re facing, as of June 8, we do not have all of the shifts covered, in terms of pediatric avail- ability within 20 minutes, which is the standard we have in place,” he states. “If we don’t have coverage, then it is possible (stopping births THE BATTLE LINES ARE DRAWN A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — The Pickering Public Library recently hosted the regional Battle of the Books final. E.B. Phin Public School faced off against Ajax’s St. James Catholic School in the competition that had students answer questions about books they’d read. 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Let it go.” As roads become increasingly con- gested and people race to cope with hectic schedules, common courtesy all too often goes out the window, Sgt. Galipeau of the Durham Regional Po- lice traffic unit said. Officers in Durham regularly deal with incidents that in- volve varying degrees of what could be classified as road rage, he said. “We don’t see it increasing, but it’s out there,” Sgt. Galipeau said. “It is hap- pening on a daily basis.” He made the comments in the wake of a disturbing incident on Hwy. 401 that Ontario Provincial Police are de- scribing as a possible example of road rage. Police said a 43-year-old Pickering woman was seriously injured after her SUV left the freeway near Port Union Road during the morning rush hour Wednesday, apparently after she was involved in an angry confrontation with a Toronto woman in a minivan. According to reports, the showdown between the two drivers may have begun a few kilometres to the east of the accident scene, as traffic merged on the busy roadway. The Toronto woman was charged by OPP with dangerous driving and failing to stop. The Pickering woman, who was trapped in her vehicle for an hour after her SUV crashed and rolled, remained hospitalized yesterday in Toronto. Sgt. Galipeau said that, while Wednes- day’s incident is at the extreme end of the road rage spectrum, it appears to have begun in the way so many freeway confrontations do. “I use the term, ‘It’s all about me,’” he said. “People don’t respect one another. They don’t share the road.” Officers regularly receive calls report- ing confrontations in progress or bad behaviour by drivers. Cops have visited motorists at home after their licence plate numbers were provided by victims or witnesses. 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One would be to have other doctors, such as family physicians, help with deliveries. “The second option is to tem- porarily transfer to Centenary” all obstetrics and pediatrics. There have been six pe- diatricians available at Ajax. Additionally, other doctors were on call to help. Physi- cians called in were paid a per diem of $1,500 per day during the week and $1,800 a day during weekends, Mr. Martin says and adds “There’s been a push to in- crease that amount to get us over that difficult period.” He notes that “hospitals don’t have the money in their budgets to pay physi- cians. So it adds to our chal- lenges. We’ve been willing to do it to maintain the ser- vices.” For the fiscal year of 2004- 05, Rouge Valley spent $372,000 on pediatric pay- ments. Another possibility for Ajax would be to have it classified as a Level 1 hos- pital, meaning it would only handle low-risk deliveries. Other, more complicated deliveries would be trans- ferred to Centenary. The hospital has set up a Physician Recruitment Task Group, with the primary focus on finding pediatri- cians. “We have three recruit- ment firms looking for these specialty physicians and we are attending pediatric job fairs in Vancouver, New York and Ireland in the coming months,” said Katie Cronin- Wood, hospital spokeswom- an. Ms. Cronin-Wood adds there would be no layoffs be- cause of the situation, noting “job security is guaranteed.” durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 5 P )4 )3 !,7!93 "" / Halal •Pakistani •Indian Cuisine Halal • Dine - In • Take - Out • CateringMonday - Friday Lunch Buffet $7.99 Friday - Sunday Dinner Buffet $9.99 1660 Kingston Rd. (just west of Brock)905-428-0310 • ALL YOU CAN EAT • 140 Bond St. W., Oshawa140 Bond St. W., Oshawa 1 -8 7 7 -7 2 5 -1 7 7 71-877-725-1777 Prices plus taxes, lic., admin fee. Former daily rentals DURHAM’S CHOICE FOR USED CARS! 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Pat Perkins, who also voted to expand the garage. “I have no faith the Prov- ince will be out of here when they say they will,” she said. Residents can expect the old and new headquarters to remain for at least three more years, and possibly longer: The Province’s lease with the Region says it must be out of the build- ing by Dec. 31, 2008, but it has the option to renew the lease for an additional 18 months, with a stiff finan- cial penalty. Several councillors ques- tioned whether staff had looked into renting off- site parking, such as at the AMC theatres at Thickson Road and Hwy. 401, and busing staff in. “I can’t put a gun to their heads and make them do it,” said Works Commis- sioner Cliff Curtis, adding that on bad weather days staff will just park as close to the building as possible. That option would also force the Region to pur- chase buses, he said. Oshawa Coun. Brian Nicholson suggested of- fering financial incentives to staff to carpool or take public transit. The General Motors plant has only 8,400 parking spots, but employs 16,000 to 18,000 people, he said. The Region’s internal website already has a sec- tion for staff to carpool with others in their neighbour- hood, Mr. Curtis said. Council passed a motion asking staff to take “aggres- sive parking action” to en- tice employees to carpool and take transit. ✦ Region from page 1 Re g ion grapples with lack of parking spaces at new home at Ajax). We’re doing every- thing we can to avoid that. Right now, we only have half the shifts covered after June 8. Two options are being considered, Mr. Martin says. One would be to have other doctors, such as family physicians, help with deliveries. “The second option is to tem- porarily transfer to Centenary” all obstetrics and pediatrics. There have been six pe- diatricians available at Ajax. Additionally, other doctors were on call to help. Physi- cians called in were paid a per diem of $1,500 per day during the week and $1,800 a day during weekends, Mr. Martin says and adds “There’s been a push to in- crease that amount to get us over that difficult period.” He notes that “hospitals don’t have the money in their budgets to pay physi- cians. So it adds to our chal- lenges. We’ve been willing to do it to maintain the ser- vices.” For the fiscal year of 2004- 05, Rouge Valley spent $372,000 on pediatric pay- ments. Another possibility for Ajax would be to have it classified as a Level 1 hos- pital, meaning it would only handle low-risk deliveries. Other, more complicated deliveries would be trans- ferred to Centenary. The hospital has set up a Physician Recruitment Task Group, with the primary focus on finding pediatri- cians. “We have three recruit- ment firms looking for these specialty physicians and we are attending pediatric job fairs in Vancouver, New York and Ireland in the coming months,” said Katie Cronin- Wood, hospital spokeswom- an. Ms. Cronin-Wood adds there would be no layoffs be- cause of the situation, noting “job security is guaranteed.” durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 5 P )4 )3 !,7!93 "" / Halal •Pakistani •Indian Cuisine Halal • Dine - In • Take - Out • CateringMonday - Friday Lunch Buffet $7.99 Friday - Sunday Dinner Buffet $9.99 1660 Kingston Rd. (just west of Brock)905-428-0310 • ALL YOU CAN EAT • 140 Bond St. W., Oshawa140 Bond St. W., Oshawa 1 -8 7 7 -7 2 5 -1 7 7 71-877-725-1777 Prices plus taxes, lic., admin fee. Former daily rentals DURHAM’S CHOICE FOR USED CARS! 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No-hassle exchange privilege • 150+ Point Inspection • 24-Hour Roadside Assistance 2004 OLDS ALERO 2004 OLDS ALERO 2004 OLDS ALERO from $13,888from $13,888 from $ 13,888 2004 IMPALA 2004 IMPALA 2004 IMPALA from $14,995from $14,995 from $ 14,995 from $17,888from $17,888 from $ 17,888 2004 VENTURE 2004 VENTURE 2004 VENTURE 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE from $36,888from $36,888 from $ 36,888 2004 CAVALIER 2004 CAVALIER 2004 CAVALIER from $11,888from $11,888 from $ 11,888 $ 44,995$ 44,995 $ 44,995 2004 TAHOE 2004 TAHOE 2004 TAHOE ✦ Hospital from page 1 Hospital looking at all options for pediatric services Hume Martin entire existing Regional headquarters. Staff also de- termined that more spots were needed for the public and regional staff visiting for training. The site will be “in abso- lute turmoil” until the Prov- ince vacates the premises and builds a promised new Durham courthouse, said Whitby Coun. Pat Perkins, who also voted to expand the garage. “I have no faith the Prov- ince will be out of here when they say they will,” she said. Residents can expect the old and new headquarters to remain for at least three more years, and possibly longer: The Province’s lease with the Region says it must be out of the build- ing by Dec. 31, 2008, but it has the option to renew the lease for an additional 18 months, with a stiff finan- cial penalty. Several councillors ques- tioned whether staff had looked into renting off- site parking, such as at the AMC theatres at Thickson Road and Hwy. 401, and busing staff in. “I can’t put a gun to their heads and make them do it,” said Works Commis- sioner Cliff Curtis, adding that on bad weather days staff will just park as close to the building as possible. That option would also force the Region to pur- chase buses, he said. Oshawa Coun. Brian Nicholson suggested of- fering financial incentives to staff to carpool or take public transit. The General Motors plant has only 8,400 parking spots, but employs 16,000 to 18,000 people, he said. The Region’s internal website already has a sec- tion for staff to carpool with others in their neighbour- hood, Mr. Curtis said. Council passed a motion asking staff to take “aggres- sive parking action” to en- tice employees to carpool and take transit. ✦ Region from page 1 Re g ion grapples with lack of parking spaces at new home P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Trustees must be more frugal E nough already. The Durham District School Board just can’t leave well enough alone. OK, not everyone wants to bring criminal background checks back to the table, but some do, with Ux- bridge-Brock Trustee Gordon Baxter leading the charge. With 5,000 volunteers in Durham public schools, it could end up costing the board $50,000 per year in background checks and $50,000 to hire someone to administer all those checks. Trustee Baxter wants the school board to foot the bill for all volunteers because he feels people shouldn’t have to pay to volunteer. He has a good point, but for just $10 if someone is looking to help out her neighbourhood school she will find the way to afford the price of a background check. The mo- tion states volunteers who have direct and regular contact in the schools, and who have not been reimbursed by another source, have their checks paid for by the board if they provide a receipt. Trustees voted 8-2 to refer the motion to the budget talks. That must have been music to the ears of Trustee Baxter who will once again make the same argument about spending this money. He should save his breath. If you want to play, you can pay a nominal amount. On the other hand, Trustee Elizabeth Roy must be ready to throw her hands in the air now that her colleagues have altered the definition of what expenses they can claim. Currently, trustees can claim $5,000 in expenses but tra- ditionally they fall short of that number. Within that $5,000 limit, each trust has $1,700 in discretionary spending for items like laptop computers, personal communication de- vices and board-related retirements, celebrations, events and now child-minding. Trustee Roy is concerned that, by allow- ing trustees to claim child-minding expenses, presumably for times when they are off at board functions, overall expenses will increase across the board. She points out everyone has the ability to claim child-care expenses on income tax forms and that this initiative be dropped from the new policy. Her motion failed. Her col- leagues argued trustees are not volunteers and that if child- minding were excluded, potential trustees would reconsider. It’s a weak argument to rationalize frivolous spending. This board needs to look at saving money, not spending unnecessarily. That applies both for volunteers and for the trustees themselves. Politicians need to listen to constituents To the editor: When I heard the outcome of a recent poll, and learned that politicians are held in a lower regard than used car sales- men, I could understand why the public at large feels this way. The City of Pickering signed on with the Province and Durham Region in 1999 to perpetually save a portion of Pickering’s agricultural lands from sprawl and development. Now, even in the face of public pressure to back off, Pickering continues to attempt to develop portions of this agricultural preserve. Listen up, Pickering mayor and councillors. Do what you were elected to do. That is, listen to your constituents. The electorate does not want the ag preserve developed. Do not pursue your own developer-backed growth management study. Give us a reason to believe that you are more believable than used car salesmen. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. An election call now would leave cities in terrible shape T he Conservatives should hold off from forcing a June election. It’s not because we should allow the Gomery inquiry to wrap up, but instead to allow the passage of the budget. For the sake of all Canadians, this is too important. Municipalities are waiting for much- needed funding as are social programs and all those important initiatives that have been promised by this govern- ment. Currently they are being pushed aside while the order of business is scandal. We can’t afford to have all this money tied up while an election is waged and a new government steps in. Cash-strapped municipalities would be forced to jack up already too-high taxes. This Liberal government should be held accountable for the scandalous behaviour that occurred on its watch. But Canadians aren’t eager to head back to the polls. It’s obvious the Conservatives are champing at the bit. Stephen Harper can almost feel the rug in the Prime Minister’s office under his feet, but he needs to look at all the possible pitfalls before making a move. His- tory shows people tend to vote parties out, not parties in, and the Liberals have set themselves up for a major fall. The Liberals near the end of Jean Chretien’s reign made some huge mis- takes, but Canadians didn’t seem to care in 2000 when it came to a vote. That, coupled with no real opposition, made it difficult to clean house. While the latest polls show the Lib- erals dropping, Mr. Harper’s Conser- vatives must tread carefully. Calling an election could upset voters when they begin to see the affects of a stalled budget. There are still a lot of Grits who are just looking for an excuse to stay with their party. There are those on the fence who want to believe that Paul Martin had nothing to do with the sponsorship scandal in the Chre- tien government, even though he was finance minister. Canadians aren’t likely to forget ad- scam and the mismanagement of our tax dollars. Opposition parties will en- sure this issue doesn’t fall by the way- side. But all Canadians, regardless of political slant, want action. They don’t want to shoulder the financial weight of a stalled budget. Chris Bovie is a managing editor with Metroland Durham Region Media Group. E-mail cbovie@durhamregion. com. 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If you know of someone who’s gone above and beyond to help someone in need, let us know. E-mail dstell @durham- region.com, or call 905-683-5110. NEWS ADVERTISER Argo coach preaches about life By Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — A Canadian football legend kicked off an inspirational church service on the weekend. Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons, coach of the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts, was at Picker- ing Village United Church on Sunday to deliver his message about the importance of having faith in God to overcome personal obstacles. He used personal examples of times when his faith helped carry him through hardship. Mr. Clemons grew up in a tougher part of Florida, raised by a young mother in the absence of a father. He explained to the congregation that in order to succeed they must first know who they are, not necessarily what they can accomplish. “Football is not who I am… I essentially carried a piece of leather for a few miles,” he said, refer- ring to his record-breaking career. “A thletes often measure who they are by what they do (on the field)... If they fail in sport, they think they’ve failed as a person. I am a husband and a father first above all.” Mr. Clemons stressed fear is a big challenge for many. He used another sports great, Michael Jordan, as an example of someone famous who worked past this challenge. “(Jordan) was cut from his high school basket- ball team,” said Mr. Clemons. “He didn’t let it get him down… He practised every morning at 6 a.m. He was 14 years old, and there were no scouts around. He overcame his fear by working on it.” Now the Argonauts coach, Mr. Clemons noted Mr. Jordan has missed thousands of shots during his career, some of them that would have made the difference in a game. He mirrored it to his own career. “I failed over and over again, which is how I fi- nally succeeded,” he said. “The Argonauts learned by losing to (eventually) become champs… The way I see it, we never lost a game. We just kept running out of time.” He offered his definition of courage. “(Courage) is living not with your own interests in mind, but with the interests of others. We’re all on the same team. If you build someone else up, you build yourself up too.” He said his faith in God changed his perspec- tive of winning or losing in life. “You’ve already won when you know where you’re going,” he said. Rosie Sharp made a special trip from Bowman- ville to hear what Mr. Clemons had to say. “What struck me is that he (Clemons) doesn’t think he’s special at all… He’s very humble and modest,” she explained. “He showed us that ev- eryone has something to share.” She was impressed by Mr. Clemons’ ability to keep everyone’s attention through humour and personal anecdotes. “He’s a really big presence in the room,” she said. “He really commands the audience.” Reverend David Jones said the church was ex- cited to receive Mr. Clemons as a speaker, extend- ing the invitation last December. “Pinball had expressed an interest in speaking to people on the east side of the Greater Toronto Area,” he said. Rev. Jones said Mr. Clemons’s talk helps the church reach out more. “There is no doubt that a public figure such as Pinball draws more attention. His high profile in- creases the number of folks who will take the time to listen,” said Rev. Jones. “Hearing an inspiration- al story can change lives, offering a new sense of hope, a better direction and a greater purpose.” Also on hand was Argonaut player Clifford Ivory, to offer his rendition of ‘Amazing Grace.’ To find out more about the Pickering Village United Church, visit www.pvuc.ca. Pinball touches down for sermon in Pickering Village Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo To r onto Argonauts head coach Mike ‘Pinball’ Clem- ons, right, was the guest of honour at Pickering Village United Church last weekend, offering an inspirational story. A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com • Up to twice as fast as dial-up.ˆ • Doesn’t tie up your phone line. • Instantly connected -no need to log on or dial up. • Create and share online photo albums with Rogers Yahoo! Photos. • Fully featured e-mail with spam and anti-virusprotection. • Unlimited hours online.† ROGERS YAHOO! 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All are welcome. Call Jim in the evenings at 905- 428-9431. SATURDAY, MAY 7 HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The Pickering Horticultural so- ciety holds its annual plant sale with everyone invited to bring their surplus plants and to buy someone else’s. The sale is at the gazebo in Pickering’s Esplanade Park. Start time is 8 a.m. Visit www.pickeringhorti- culturalsociety.com. GARAGE SALE: Dunbar- ton-Fairport United Church holds its fifth annual Summer Spectacular Garage Sale and Barbecue from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the east salon of the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Call 905- 839-7271. YOUNG SINGERS: St. George’s Anglican Church presents The Young Singers in concert at 7:30 p.m. The church is at 77 Randall Dr., in Ajax. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the church. Call 905-683-7981. TUESDAY, MAY 10 PICKERING HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY: The group’s monthly meeting is a ‘create a planter’ workshop. It’s in the O’Brien Room at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm Rd., starting at 8 p.m. Bring an eight-inch pot and transform it. Visit www.picker- inghorticulturalsociety.com. PICKERING HISTORI- CAL SOCIETY: The group’s monthly meeting features Ruth Clarke and her discussion on County Fences. PTHS meets at the East Shore Community Centre, back entrance, 910 Liverpool Rd. (south of Hwy. 401). Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and refreshments are available. Call John Sabean at 905-831-3811. BID EUCHRE: Enjoy an after- noon playing cards with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m., and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Newcomers should come a little earlier. Games are at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., in Ajax. Call Lois at 905-686-8040 or Dave at 905-839-3471. PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOASTMASTERS: The club invites anyone interested in improving and developing interview, leadership, public speaking, listening and other communication skills to its weekly meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’s cen- tral branch. Call Sherrif Kara- mat at 905-509-6769 or Ron Ve r eggen at 905-837-9478. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 MEDITATION: Learn how to meditate at a Sahaja Yoga Meditation Class held each Wednesday at the Duffin’s Creek Co-op, 1555 Finch Ave. Unit 76 in Pickering. The pro- gram is free and newcomers are welcome. Classes start at 7 p.m. Call Deo or Farida at 905-420-7252. ONE PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax Pickering chapter of the One Parent Families Associa- tion meets every Wednesday at KMW Health Care Services, 158 Harwood Ave. Unit 22, in Ajax. Meetings are at 8 p.m., except for the first Wednesday of the month when it’s 8:30 p.m. Call 905-683-1082, or visit www.opfa.net. FITMOM: Fitmom is hold- ing a ‘Healthy Body, Healthy Baby’ seminar focusing on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy, birthing positions, trimester changes, nutritional requirements, and more. The free seminar is at A Growing Experience, 1750 Plummer Rd. in Pickering, starting at 7 p.m. To register, call 416-908-4127. BINGO: Play every Wednes- day at 1 p.m. and Friday at 7:30 p.m. with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club. Games are the St. Andrew’s Community Center, 46 Exeter Dr., in Ajax. Call Mary at 905-427-9000 and Tom at 905-683-6565. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIA- TION: The Head Injury Asso- ciation of Durham Region Con- nections plays games, cards and has conversation in the games’ room at the Ajax Com- munity Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. in Ajax. The session runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 1-905-723- 2732. AJAX-PICKERING TOAST- MASTERS: The club wel- comes anyone interested in improving and developing quick-thinking, self-confi- dence, personal growth, and prepared speech skills. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. each Wednesday and the meeting runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Meetings are at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre, Montgomery Park Road, just west of Brock Road. Call Re- nata at 905-426-9786, Dianne at 905-619-6716, or visit www. toastmasters.org. THURSDAY, MAY 12 CARPET BOWLING: Play with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Monday and Thurs- day at 9:20 a.m. Games are at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. Begin- ners should come earlier. Call Evelyn at 905-683-2947. FRIDAY, MAY 13 BREASTFEEDING: The Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre holds a new mothers and mothers-to-be support group from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m concerning breastfeeding. The group covers breast- feeding and other motherly responsibilities connected with childbirth. The centre is at 1822 Whites Rd. Unit 202. Call 905-509-0995. E-mail billboard items to dstell@durhamregion. com. 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Guests can tour the campuses, enjoy a crime scene investigation demon- stration, discover how much alcohol is in wine, listen to live entertainment, and take children to a carnival where there will be a reptile zoo, jumping castle, and games. In addition, there will be a barbecue. For more information, visit www.dc-uoit.ca/open- house or call 905-721-2000. Durham College and UOIT host community open house Local fundraiser to benefit families of four slain Alberta RCMP officers By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM — Durham Regional Police Con- stable Darryl Rice was driving back from Sar- nia in March when he heard the bad news. A raid on a farm in Alberta had left four RCMP officers dead — the single worst mul- tiple killing of RCMP officers in Canadian his- tory. His thought then turned to the vic- tims’ families, and he knew he had to do something to help. “Just something inside said ‘I’ve got to step up to the plate and do something for these families,’” the 34-year-old of- ficer said. “I want them to know that we haven’t forgotten about them.” After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Const. Rice spearheaded a fundraiser for victims’ families by using T-shirts and hats. Now, after learning about the tragedy out west, he’s selling wristbands to raise money for the families in Alberta who lost a son, husband or father that day in March. The blue wristbands, inscribed with the motto ‘True Blue Heroes,’ are mod- elled after bracelets being sold by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to sup- port cancer research. They cost $4 each, and Const. Rice said his goal is to raise $100,000 so he can present each family with a $25,000 cheque at the next police officers’ memorial in Ottawa later this year. “I’m hoping with the bracelet wrist- band, it will show a solidarity amongst police officers that we continue to re- member our fallen brothers and sisters. But also for the members of the public to wear them, it shows a strong apprecia- tion and support to the police as well,” he said. “It’s basically a tribute to all police officers and law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Const. Rice said the support he has re- ceived from residents and fellow officers has been amazing, adding he’s received orders for wristbands from as far away as Hawaii. Ultimately, he said he wants the fami- lies of the slain officers in Alberta to know that the lives that were lost have not been forgot- ten. “We are back here doing this for them,” he said. “We’re remembering all the other fami- lies that have lost a police officer in the line of duty. That’s what this bracelet is for: It’s a reminder to us, and a tribute to those families and those officers.” The wristbands, which come in adult and child sizes, can be purchased by e-mailing Darryl Rice at drice@drps.ca or by dropping by the Durham Regional Police Association at 725 Conlin Rd., in Whitby. A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com AT V-related injuries have increased by almost 50% in the past 5 years (Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), 2003) Rates of AT V-related hospitalizations are higher in Durham Region than the Ontario rate (CIHI,2003) Children and teens account for 36% of all AT V-related injuries (CIHI, 2003) For more ATV Safety Information Contact: Durham Region Health Department at 905-723-5338 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2144 or www.region.durham.on.ca Ride Safely! Free Durham Region & Municipalities Proclaim All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Week May 9 to May 15, 2005 ATV SAFETY DAY SUNDAY MAY 15 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Ganaraska Forest, North Entrance (Hwy. # 115 North to Clarington/Manvers Boundary Road Exit on Boundary Road and travel East approx. 2 Km.) Discuss your ATV concerns with local Politicians HEALTH DEPARTMENT WORKS DEPARTMENT TOWNSHIP OF BROCK THE PERFECT GETAWAY.CA Durham Region ATV Safety Coalition MarMarMarMarMar k Hollandk Hollandk Hollandk Hollandk Holland Member ofMember ofMember ofMember ofMember of P P P P Pararararar liament,liament,liament,liament,liament,Ajax-PicAjax-PicAjax-PicAjax-PicAjax-Pickkkkkeringeringeringeringering www.markholland.ca 92 Church Street South, Suite 106, Ajax, ON L1S 6B4 Tel: (905) 426-6808 Can I be of help?Can I be of help?Can I be of help?Can I be of help?Can I be of help? Your Constituency Office • Citizenship & Immigration • Employment Insurance • Canada Pension Plan • Old Age Security • Ve terans’ Allowances • Federal Income Tax • Passports & more... Mark Holland’s Constituency Office is a non-partisan office that aims to help all constituents without regard for their political affiliation. 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East Need help getting it done? Call 310-CASH A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM — Constable Darryl Rice, left, has started a fundraiser selling wristbands inscribed with ‘True Blue Heroes.’ The campaign is in memory of officers killed in action and the proceeds go to the families of the four RCMP officers recently killed in Alberta. With Const. Rice, are, from left, constables Craig Dunfield, Brad Durst, Phil Graham, Tim Martin and Scott Mitchell. O fficers banding together DURHAM — Support local children’s charities by visiting McDonald’s restau- rants on May 18. On McHappy Day, McDonald’s is donat- ing $1 from every McMuffin, Big Mac, and Happy Meal sold to children’s charities that help children in need across the country. Proceeds are going to Ronald McDonald House Charity, and in some communities a portion will go to local organizations. 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Volunteers give one or two hours of time once a week to visit with a lonely senior. For more informa- tion, call Sharon Alipanopoulos at 905-837-0017 ext. 227. Individuals are also needed to deliver or pack meals one day a week, for approximately one or two hours. Meals are delivered Monday to Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in both Ajax and Pickering. For anyone interested in volunteering once a month, help is needed with the upkeep and delivery of the Meals on Wheels van to scheduled maintenance ap- pointments. For more information on helping the Meals on Wheels program, call Nancy Reid at 905- 837-0017 ext. 231. Finally, Community Care’s transportation program requires a commitment of one or two hours a week. Volunteers assist seniors to medical appointments or with grocery shopping. For more in- formation on the transportation program, call Diane Browett at 905-837-0017 ext. 227. 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Just days after he was to have appeared in court to face one set of fraud-related charges, the real estate broker was arrested by Dur- ham Regional Police and charged with three more counts. Police allege that in February of this year a man accompanied a woman to a bank in York Region and gave her a false letter of em- ployment to help her obtain a line of credit. Once the line of credit was established, the man con- vinced the woman to hand over $16,000, police said. Police also allege the man con- vinced the woman to let him han- dle her financial affairs, and that in April he went with her to a bank where she withdrew $25,000. The money was then deposited in a suspect’s business account, police said. Larry John Guimond, 52, of Golf Street in Oshawa, is charged with fraud over $5,000, causing a forged document to be uttered and theft over $5,000. The charges came after a court date last week when Mr. Guimond had been scheduled to appear on several charges laid in March of this year. He was charged with four counts of fraud over $5,000 and 31 counts of uttering forged documents, after an employee at Golf Realty in Pickering alleged real estate documents had been altered and that loans had been secured using forged signatures. Mr. Guimond was being held for a bail hearing yesterday. More fraud charges laid against Pickering real estate broker Tempur-Pedic Now At MasterBedroom One third of your life is spent in sleep, so how well do you spend your time there? There is no substitute for a good night’s sleep, and there is no equal to TEMPUR for deliv- ering. Discover the sleep you have been missing your whole life. This product was developed by NASA’s Ames Research Center to relieve pressure expe- rienced by the astronauts during lift off and their return home. A Swedish Company took this NASA foam and spent the next decade and millions of dollars perfecting the new advanced formula for the ‘Tempur-Pedic’ Sleep products. 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The centre’s number is 905-428-8654 and the hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aj a x, Pickering b usinesses, youth have job help AJAX — While doing spring cleaning, It Ta kes a Village Family Resource Centre wants you to keep in mind the old adage — one person’s trash is another’s trea- sure. The centre holds a fundraising ga- rage sale next week and is looking for donations of quality unwanted items. Donations can include household items, gently used clothing and toys, books, CDs, dishes and other possessions in good condition. Items can be dropped off at 72 Old Kingston Rd., at the northwest corner of Church Street and Kingston Road, in Pickering Village. The garage sale is at the same location on Thursday, May 12 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be a barbecue start- ing at 11 a.m. Other highlights include children’s activities and raffles. It Ta kes a Village is a non-profit orga- nization dedicated to strengthening Af- rican-Canadian and immigrant families, enhancing cultural values, and fostering community involvement. For information, call 905-427-7511. AJAX — Support is available this month for individuals with head inju- ries. The Head Injury Association of Dur- ham Region, a non profit organization that supports people with brain inju- ries, is holding a support group meeting Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. on the second floor. For assistance with transportation or for information, call 905-723-2732. Head injury victims have support It takes donations to help Village centre durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 17 A/P It’s Iqaluit or bust for reporter Mike Ruta and photographer Walter Passarella By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — We’re off. To day, photographer Walter Passarella and I fly to Iqaluit, the capital of Canada’s new territory, Nuna- vut. We took the train from Oshawa to Ottawa, and this morning board a plane for the three-hour trip, 2,087 kilometres north to Baffin Island, the world’s fifth largest. We’re tagging along with Durham soc- cer players and their coaches, mostly from Ajax and Pickering, who are participating in a tournament at Inuksuk High School, starting this weekend. They have an interesting itinerary and we’ll be docu- menting some of what they experience in Iqaluit. We’ll meet the premier, Paul Okalik, see traditional Inuit games, clothing and throat-singing, and gener- ally immerse ourselves in the culture of the north. We leave with high hopes for what should be an unforgettable trip. With the creation of Nunavut by the federal gov- ernment in 1999, Canada’s map was redrawn for the first time in 50 years, since Newfoundland became a part of Canada. Nunavut is a land of contrasts. Divided into three regions, the territory is huge, almost two million square kilometres, one-fifth the size of Canada. If it was a country, Nunavut would be the 13th largest in the world, a bit bigger than Mexico. Yet, there are only 29,000 people there, including about 6,500 in Iqaluit. To add another twist, Nunavut’s population is the youngest and fastest-growing in Canada. Winter is nine months long, with temperatures in some parts averaging -35 C in February and March. Spring and summer are brief and precious. In the far north, the sun doesn’t set for six months at a time, and it’s total darkness for most of the winter. We’ll experience around 18 hours of light per day and there will be lots of snow. Pickering resident Maureen Coleman points out another contrast. The daughter of a fur trader, she spent several summers in the 1950s in Chesterfield Inlet on Hudson Bay, where her father opened and managed a Hudson’s Bay store. “Once you’ve been there, they tell you, you’re ei- ther hooked or you never want to go back,” she tells me. “And if you’re hooked, it’s bad.” We put out a call for Nunavut connections in Durham and, to be honest, I had my doubts that there would be much of a response. An e-mail or two trickled in at first, but two weeks before the trip it became a flood: on a recent Monday when I arrived at work, I had seven e-mails and received three phone calls. And they’re still coming. Sheepa Papatsie of Whitby was born and raised in Pan- gnirtung on Baffin Island, which in the Inuktitut language means “place of lots of caribou bulls.” Janice Seto, formerly of Bowmanville, has been in Nunavut’s second-largest community, Rankin Inlet, for three-and-a-half years, teaching at Nunavut Arctic College. Hugh MacLellan, brother of George MacLellan of Oshawa, has been there for 20 years. Thirty years ago, when he was the drummer in rock outfit Abraham’s Children, Brian Cotterill of Ux- bridge went to Frobisher Bay (renamed Iqaluit) to play at an event where Prince Charles was the guest of honour. And on it goes. Durham residents have a son or brother, mother or niece in Nunavut. Everyone’s been very helpful, sharing stories and tips. “In case you are going out on the land, you will need clothes that will keep you very warm,” Ms. Pa- patsie says. Even though it’s a relatively warm time of year, anywhere from -15 to 0 C, Mrs. Coleman, who’s re- tired from full-time teaching but still supply teach- ing in Durham, reminds me to consider the wind chill. She also says good sunglasses are important: the reflection off the snow is blinding, and suddenly I’m thinking my clip-ons aren’t going to cut it. Both Mrs. Coleman and Ms. Papatsie advise me to try the country food, the term for indigenous foods like Arctic Char salmon, caribou, seal and even maktaa, which the latter tells me is narwhal, a whale with a long tusk-like tooth. I’m game, if you’ll pardon the pun. Mrs. Coleman describes the Inuit as “honest” and “ingenious. “Take the opportunity to speak to as many native people as possible of all age groups. Experience as many things as you can.” It’s great advice. There is much to see and learn in a short time. Of course, Walter and I will only see a corner of Nunavut. Heck, Baffin Island alone is big, almost 1,500-kilometres long. One could spend a year or more exploring it. I should pause here for a commercial break to thank Ontario Power Generation for sponsoring our trip. Without its support we simply wouldn’t be going. We’re bringing letters from students at three Durham schools, Dr. S. J. Phillips in Oshawa, Good Shepherd in Port Perry and Newcastle Public School. We’ll deliver them to Iqaluit’s three elemen- tary schools and thereby set up a pen-pal relation- ship between the students. Walter and I recently visited the schools and met students who are, as you can imagine, enthusiastic and full of questions about Nunavut. What games do the kids play? What do they eat? What kind of pets do they have? They are anxious to make new friends. Our stories and pictures will appear in Metro- land’s Durham newspapers this summer. In the fall, we’re producing a special section for elementary students to teach them what we’ve learned about Nunavut and we’re also visiting classrooms to give presentations. Everything will be posted on line at www.durhamregion.com. Well, that’s it for now. We’ll have much more to say and show in the coming months. Stay tuned. N o r t h t o N u n a v u t DURHAM — The Metroland Durham Region Media Group, in partnership with Ontario Power Generation, is going to school on Canada’s newest territory. Reporter Mike Ruta and photographer Walter Passarella are travelling to Nun- avut to experience life in the north. The stories they hear and see will be told to our readers through special coverage this summer, and be used to produce a special publication for junior-aged students across Durham. A/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com BROOKLIN 5959 Anderson St. 905-655-3522 Hours 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Age 6 wks. to 12 years PICKERING 734 Kingston Rd., Suite 201 905-837-CARE Hours 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Age 6 wks. to 12 years Helping Hands Daycare in Pickering is expanding!! Limited spaces available for Preschool and Toddlers. Feel confident leaving your child in a warm, nurturing environment with award winning, fun and exciting programs and awesome summer trips. Meals and snacks are always included. Drop in for a tour or give us a call at 905-837-2273. 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Spring was in the air PICKERING — The Women’s Multicultural Resource Counselling Centre held a fundraising Spring Fling recently, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of supporters. The centre’s Esther Enyolu, left, and Inez Pinder wel- comed guests to the West Shore Community Centre. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 19 A/P oome awn ardenHLG&adver tising feature Painting by Roger Goodridge ome awn ardenHLG&ome awn ardenHLG&advertising feature Painting by Roger Goodridge PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. Pick. 905-831-6040 RECOVER YOUR SOFA BAYLY 401 HWY 2 BROCK RD.$49900 fabric included Ask about our In-Home Service When driving through Pickering, be sure to drop in at Th e Amish Furniture Outlet lo- cated at Brock Road and High- way 401. Craig and Donna Stewart started this business eight years ago. 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Featured on Home & Garden TV as a premier spa dealer, Dolphin Pool & Spa is proud to off er a full selection of energy-effi cient Catalina Spas for your family’s year-round enjoyment. Enjoy the comfort of contour seating. Softub portable spas require no special site preparations or installations. Simply roll it into place, fi ll with water, plug it in, select the desired temperature and get ready to relax. We are currently having a Clearance Sale on Catalina Spas and Softub at our Ajax location. Created in 1970, Dolphin Pool & Spa off ers installation of above-ground and in-ground pools. Opens and closes pools and off ers a full selection of equipment, supplies and toys for backyard fun. Visit Dolphin Pool & Spa at 65 Kingston Rd. at Harwood Avenue in Ajax. 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ONLY IN PICKERING Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 1755 Pickering Parkway (NEXT TO STAPLES) (905) 427-3043 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 23 A/P oome awn ardenHLG&adver tising feature Painting by Roger Goodridge ome awn ardenHLG&ome awn ardenHLG&advertising feature Painting by Roger Goodridge EDGE 7`ÜÃÊEÊÀÃÊÌ`°1735 Bayly Street, Unit 12, Pickering www.thermaledge.cafactory 905•420•5450 showroom 905•837•3090 toll free 1•866•808•6246 Call for details on additional services BEL-AIRBEL-AIR TOURNESOLTOURNESOL “R e t r a c t a b l e P r a c t i c a l ” means • widths up to 18’ •4 projections •self-supporting •spring loaded lateral arms •fully adjustable angle •self-storing • widths up to 51’ •4 projections •self-supporting •spring loaded lateral arms •fully adjustable angle •self-storing Awnings To advertise in this feature call S andy Trantos 906-683-5110 ext 242. To advertise in this feature call Sandy Trantos 906-683-5110 ext 242. (NC)—A lawn is a valu- able addition to every home environment, regardless of its size. Today, most homeown- ers want to keep their lawn looking green and healthy so it adds beauty to the house and enjoyment to the family. At the same time, people are increasingly aware of the en- vironmental aspects of lawn care. For many, natural or “or- ganic” options seem to be the way to go. However, there is a lot of confusion in the lawn and garden market about exactly what is meant by the terms “Natural” or “Or- ganic”. Let’s take a look at lawn feeding from the plant’s point of view. All plants re- quire 3 major nutrients – ni- trogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potash (K) – to survive. Th e plant cannot distinguish between nutrients from nat- ural fertilizers and nutrients from conventional fertilizers; they perform the same plant functions regardless of their source. Also, a plant takes up only as much nutrients as it needs, whether the source is conventional or organic. Any excess amount can be leached away into the environment. On the extreme “organic” side, cattle manure (for ex- ample) contains less than 1% each of N, P and K. It will not be able to supply enough food for healthy plant growth. Higher quality natu- ral fertilizers, however, deliv- er much more nutrients. One such product is Green Earth 100% Natural Lawn Food. It is guaranteed burn-proof, and provides a balanced diet for your lawn. With modern conven- tional fertilizers, you can economically provide your lawn the nutrients it needs in an environmentally friend- ly way by using a fertilizer containing Double-Coated Nitrogen. It was developed to help reduce the potential for nitrogen leaching into groundwater. According to Mark Cul- len, one of Canada’s leading gardening experts, Double Coated nitrogen is the best way to feed your lawn in an environmentally respon- sible way. “In a high-end lawn fertilizer such as C-I- L Golfgreen, the nitrogen is Double-Coated to release slowly, giving your lawn only the amount it needs, over an extended period of time. Th is makes your lawn greener, longer and provides continu- ous feeding for 2 months.” Th e key to maintaining a healthy, environmentally friendly lawn is in providing it with just the right amount of nutrients for healthy growth, without over-fertil- izing. You can achieve this with either “all-natural” or “conventional” fertilizers. For more information, visit www. cil.nu-gro.ca. - News Canada Th e “Environmentally Fr iendly” Lawn Organic or conventional fertilizer? www.durhamregion.com Your Millwork flyer is now available on-line at hotnerhotner greenhouseSgreenhouseS hotnerhotner greenhouseSgreenhouseS hotner greenhouseS Hotner Greenhouses operates a seasonal garden centre serving Brooklin for over 20 years 905-655-5866 905-655-5866 Brooklin Columbus Hwy 12 * * Thickson homegrown flowers • excellent quality • wide selection GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE O p e n 7 Day s a W e e k Open 7 Days a Week 9:00am - 7:00pm • Ample Parking SPECIALS! 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BBQ AND LIVE RADIO ON SITE WITH 94.9 THE ROCKS’ DAVID MARSDEN ASK ABOUT OUR $20,000 ADVANTAGE nationalhomes.com TM By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The City’s consultants now say two will do the job. That is the number of pub- lic nuclear alerting sirens recommended in a draft re- port. On April 26, members of council received a summary of the consultants’ report regarding public alerting sirens stating just two are required to meet the provin- cial public alerting standard and three sirens would be needed to fulfil the Region’s redundancy standard. Ward 2 Regional Council- lor Bill McLean and Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dick- erson broke the news to some members of the com- munity at last Wednesday’s Pickering East Shore Com- munity Association’s annual general meeting. “The bottom line is they’re saying two sirens would do the job,” said Coun. Dick- erson. To which the crowd responded by saying, “Two? Thank you. Thank you.” Provincial policy requires that an alerting system be erected within a three-kilo- metre radius of a nuclear sta- tion. The Region of Durham’s plan, which was released last spring, called for 27 sirens in Pickering and two in Ajax. It had already purchased the equipment (which was paid for by Ontario Power Gen- eration) but Pickering coun- cil and residents expressed concern and outrage over the location and number of sirens, as well as the system purchased — 45-foot con- crete poles with a siren on top — so the City hired con- sultants to see if the require- ments could be met with fewer units. Susan Carlevaris has been watching the issue closely. She was relieved by the con- sultants’ findings. “The fact that they’ve cut it down from 29 sirens to the proposed two to three sirens, I think that’s an ac- ceptable level,” she said. “So we have the warning system but our community doesn’t look like a war camp. “The sirens would have looked ominous.” Although the report is good news to members of council and the community, it doesn’t mean the issue is resolved. Tom Melymuk, division head of corporate projects and policy, said the con- sultants’ report would be finalized over the next week and then have to go to chief administrative officer Tom Quinn and council. There would then have to be discussions with the Re- gion. The draft report also iden- tifies Pickering’s east indus- trial area as the preferred location for the three sirens. 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Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. up to 1850 sq. ft. 11'6" (10'6") x 20'0" LIVING/DINING ROOM DW D W 9'9" x 6'0" BALCONY MASTER BEDROOM 10'6" x 13'0" LIN.BOXLOCKHANGDBLSTORAGE HEAT LAMP KITCHEN 8'0" x 7'6" News from all over Durham Reg ion Online at durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 25 P By Jennifer Bradley Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Step into a faraway cause. Participants are needed for a five-kilometre walk-run for Mission Zambia, which supports and raises funds to help build a better future for children in Zambia. Yo uth Pastor Dwayne Hutchings at The Gathering Place in Pickering is leading a group of students to the Vil- lage of Hope School where students from preschool to Grade 12 learn. Most stu- dents there have parents liv- ing with AIDS or having died of AIDS, and some of the pu- pils have AIDS themselves. As a team, the Pickering contingent heads to Zambia in July to build a school for preschool children at a cost of $10,000. “I wanted to take a team to leave something tangible behind,” said Pastor Dwayne Hutchings. “Since I have gone there, AIDS is more than an acronym, AIDS has a face to me. “You go down with the in- tention to give back but you get back so much more.” Anyone interested in sup- porting the cause can take part in the five-kilometre event on Saturday, May 14. Participants raise funds and collect pledges and then embark on the walk. Volun- teers are also needed with the setting up and winding down. The day begins at 8 a.m. at The Gathering Place, with registration and a morning stretch at 8:30 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m. and prize presentations and giveaways are awarded at 10:40 a.m. The day concludes with a pledge mystery draw at 11 a.m. Registration forms, pledge forms, or more information is available at The Gather- ing Place, 1920 Bayly St. in Pickering, or by calling 905- 428-6888. Mission walk in Pickering helps build preschool Tw o is the magic number for nuclear sirens in Pickering, says report A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com Exciting Courtyard Townhomes in a Fabulous Location TAUNTON RD. E.TAUNTON RD. W. ROSSLAND RD. W.COCHRANE ST.BROCK ST. N.GARDEN ST.ANDERSON ST.ROSSLAND RD. E. KENNETH HOBBS AVE. DRYDEN BLVD. DUNDAS ST. E.DUNDAS ST. W. 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Michelle Cam- eron-Smith had 14-month-old Christian finger-printed. DURHAM — Miracle makers in Ajax and Pickering could earn a financial boost. The CIBC World Markets Children’s Miracle Foundation is searching for ex- ceptional young volunteers for its second annual Young Miracle Maker Awards program. The foundation selects up to 13 young Canadians, aged 18 or younger, to be recognized for their contributions to the health, education, and well-being of children in their communities. Award nominations must include a summary of the nominee’s contribu- tions to children in their community as well as three references to confirm their charitable involvement. Winners receive a $500 Canadian Sav- ings Bond and a $2,500 donation in their name to a qualifying children’s charity of their choice. “Young people across Canada have clearly taken it upon themselves to bet- ter our communities for children and we hope this awards program will encour- age them to continue doing so,” said Susan Storey, chairwoman of the foun- dation. Nomination forms are available at www.childrensmiracle.com. Completed forms must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 30. Miracle youths can cash in for good work A/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com Starts Friday, May 6th; ends Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th 55%ff 10 Kt. & 14 Kt. gold jewellery Excludes Principles® and Charter Collection®. 40%ff women’s & men’s Tommy Hilfiger Denim tops buy 1, get 1 FREE women’s discontinued fashion bras andpanties by ToGo™& Versailles. Free item must be of equal or lesser value. 30%ff kids’ shoes and sandals by Brooks, Kangaroos, Tommy & more 40%ff Urban Oasis outdoor drinkware & serveware 35%ff women’s Mantles™ pantyhose and socks $199 ea. Mantles™ “Bar None” stemware Reg. $5.99 ea. 40%ff men’s Perry Ellis Portfolio casual pants and shirts 30%ff • women’s selected fashions by Nygård Collection and mac & jac • women’s sleepwear and robes 30%ff • men’s dress shirts & ties • men’s casual shirts &knits by Pacific Trail, Dockers, Arrow Authentics, Daniel Hechter and more 25%ff women’s Jockey bras & intimates 30%ff • men’s casual twill pants by Haggar, Dockers, Calvin Klein • men’s dress pants by Dockers, Perry Ellis and Mantles™ 30%ff • men’s sleepwear Excludes CK robes & Hugo Boss • men’s underwear by Stanfield’s, Joe Boxer & Harvey Woods 30%ff • women’s handbags by Roots, Relic, Cornell, Frankie & Johnnie, ToGo™ and more • women’s slippers and sandals. In the footwear & hosiery dept. 30%ff sterling silver jewellery by ToGo™& Mantles™ $5 off watches by Global Mind & Outline® 55%ff when you buy 2 or more luggage pieces; 50%ff when you buy 1 by Samsonite, Skyway, Travelpro and more 25%ff women’s footwear by Mantles™, ToGo™, ToGo™Sport, Naturalizer, Brown’s Landing and Aerosoles 40%ff kids’ outerwear 30%ff kids’ fashions Sizes 2-16. Excludes Green Dog and Sportek. 40%ff assorted discontinued bedding Including sheet sets, duvets, comforter sets, quilts and more 40%ff Royal Doulton vases & bowls 25%ff • bedding by Croscil, Charter Club, Raymond Waites and more • Beaumark® cookware, bakeware and kitchen accessories 25%ff • women’s accessories • women’s swimwear Excludes mix & match separates and Everyday Bay Value items with 99¢ endings. 25%-40%ff women’s and men’s selected designer fashions Includes women’s petites and Above Average. With any Lancôme purchase of $35* or more, receive this fantastic gift with your choice of shades *Before taxes. One bonus per customer. While quantities last. Cannot be combined with any other special offer. Offer ends Sunday, May 8th, 2005. Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced,Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Home Studio, Liz Claiborne Home, Vera Wang, GlucksteinHome, Mantles home fashions are excluded. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. * 10% offer exclusions: cosmetics & fragrances, Gucci watches, electronics, music, video & gaming, software, computers, major appliances, furniture, mattresses, just-reduced items and licensed depart- ments. Other exclusions may apply. See in-store for details. shop early $4999 women’s Melrose sateen print jacket Comparable value $79.99. ALL STORES NOW OPEN AT 8AM ON SATURDAYS! $10 Ultimate Mother’s Day Weekend Sale! Valid only at the Bay on May 7, 2005 up to $100 off dishwashers 50%ff mattress sets by Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Simmons and Marshall 20%ff Henckels 15%ff living room and bedroom furniture now $35 Mikasa “Cheers” boxed stemware Was $85. 25%-70 %ff selected decorative accessories $100 off Blake & Morgan “Pinstripe” patio sets Reg. $699.99 & $799.99. Now $599.99 & $699.99. Saturday, May 7th and be one of the first 200 customers to receive a $10 Gift Card Hbc Gift Card redeemable Sat., May 7th only at the Bay. One gift card per family. on sale & clearance-priced merchandise save 10%*on regular-priced merchandise. *See below for exclusions. when you use your Hbc Credit Card Friday, May 6th SATURDAY-ONLY SPECIALS!May not be combined with any other offer.SUNDAY-ONLY SPECIALS!May not be combined with any other offer. more than you came for Need help getting it done? Call 310-CASH New brand, slogan for Durham Region DURHAM — Durham Region: an emerging power. The slogan will be part of a new image and brand for the Region, a re- port to a recent finance and administra- tion committee said. Creative Infusion of Po rt Perry and Aftershock Creative of Oshawa were hired to come up with the slogan. Staff said a new image and market- ing look was needed to represent “the tremendous change and opportunity being experienced in Durham,” the re- port said. A consultant company spoke with schools, businesses, municipalities and developers in and outside while develop- ing the new marketing tools, which will be used to advertise Durham as a prime investment location and to set the region apart from neighbours. The move cost $22,500. Slow-moving vehicle signs now on roads DURHAM — The Region has devel- oped the sign featuring a silhouette of a person driving a tractor and the words, Share the Road, to warn motorists of farm vehicles. About 50 of the signs will be in- stalled by the end of October. Operation Haywagon is being launched by the Durham police to coin- cide with the signs. During the week-long campaign, police will patrol the rural community, targeting aggressive driving and unfit vehicles. Slow-moving farm equipment not displaying the required orange and red caution sign will also be ticketed. A sec- ond campaign will be launched Oct. 10. Region needs amendment for Whitby plans DURHAM — The Region’s official plan must be amended before a large commercial plaza with big-box stores and smaller retail receives the rubber stamp for north Whitby. Minthollow Estates (Liza Homes) wants to build the 39,809 sq. m. (428,515 sq. ft.) plaza on the northeast corner of Taunton Road and Garden Street. The tentative list of tenants includes two an- chor department stores, a fashion out- let, a bookstore, a home decor centre and shoe, pet, sporting, home electron- ics and men’s clothing stores. The 41-acre site is currently des- ignated as a living area in the Region’s official plan. The plan must be amended to allow 110,000 sq. m. of leasable floor space, a report to a recent planning meeting said. The owner of a nearby Catholic cemetery wants to make sure proper lights and turn lanes are installed to ensure traffic flow moves smoothly and allow for turning in and out of the site. Another resident said he opposed the development on behalf of his neigh- bours. The developer must submit a traffic impact study and planning, servicing and stormwater management reports. Durham in brief MAY 6, 2005 A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 29 A/P ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Orlando Bloom prepares for battle in ‘Kingdom of Heaven’. Program teaches students graphics as a fine art By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — A walk through the space where students in Durham College’s computer animation courses create their works of art, reveals a computer lab like any other, with neat rows of monitors and mouse pads. That is, until a student ap- proaches the full-length mirror on the wall and begins crawling on the floor, waving his arms or making faces. “If you didn’t know what they were doing, you’d think they were crazy,” says Ryan Miller, a first-year computer animation student. “But that’s the best way to learn how a character would move.” Using mirrors, sculpture and performance classes to help stu- dents appreciate the complexity of movement and gesture is just one tactic that sets Durham’s fairly young animation programs apart from the competition. Program coordinator Dar Laz- dins says it’s all part of teaching animation as a fine art. She worked with painting, draw- ing, sculpture and textile arts be- fore opening her own animation school in Toronto in 2000. When asked to bring her unique vision to Durham College, she was adamant that it be taught as an arts program, not a computer one. “It’s not just about learning to use computer software. You need to have an understanding of co- lour, lighting, storytelling, perfor- mance, cinematography, audio — the whole picture,” she says. “The computer is just the tool we use.” This appreciation for the artistic was evident last week, when stu- dents from the school’s three-year diploma program and one-year graduate program showcased their work at an open house on cam- pus. “They really let us be creative... all the stories and characters are our own original creations,” said Yo usef Shaloufe, 21, admiring work by his classmates. “I remember how people were when Toy Story first came out. I want to be able to do something that different.” While students are encouraged to embrace their creative whims, it’s important to lay the founda- tion first. Students in the first year of the diploma program learn the basics of light, shade, movement and line in their drawing class, and labour over traditional animation exercises, like a bouncing ball. So far, two classes have graduat- ed from the program and students have gone on to careers ranging from making corporate informa- tion videos to video games. Ms. Lazdins says students are well-received because the school keeps on top of what studios want, such as the recent trend toward realistic facial expressions and movement. “If you look at a movie like The Incredibles, you see that they’re not just moving the character from A to B, there’s a real sense of hu- manity,” she says. “Great anima- tion feels comfortable and easy for the audience, and that’s what we’re teaching here.” DURHAM — The Brigham Young University Singers bring their ver- satile music stylings to Ajax this month. The singers perform various styles, including classical, Ameri- can theatre, and hymns. The choir originates from the School of Music of the College of Fine Arts and Communications at Brigham Yo ung University in Provo, Utah. In past years the group has per- formed in more than 20 countries, including being invited as one of only two choirs to represent the U.S. at the Fourth World Sympo- sium on Choral Music in Sydney, Australia. Other countries the choir has visited include Romania, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Ger- many, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, England, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Russia, and a tour of West Africa. The choir has just begun a tour of the northeastern U.S. and Can- ada. On May 12 they are at the Ajax Community Theatre, 1355 Har- wood Ave. N. The show runs from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available from Lori LaFrance at 905-426-8129. ITAV hosts concert May 12 DURHAM — A lyrical concert will benefit a community group. It Takes a Village Family Re- source Centre hosts Lyrics in the Village Thursday, May 12. Among those performing will be EvE of the I.S.I.S. Circle, Soul-R of 8Rooks Enlightment, and Allison and Katrina Johnson. The concert features both spo- ken words and vocalists. It’s at 72 Old Kingston Rd., at the northwest corner of Church Street and Kingston Road, in Picker- ing Village. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 and proceeds go to the centre’s capital fund. For more information, call 905- 427-7 511. Spend a magical night in Whitevale PICKERING — Heritage United invites guests to enjoy some madri- gal magic. The Marion Singers present Magical Madrigal Music Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitevale Church, 570 Whitevale Rd. The event is a fundraiser for youth performing arts and outreach programs. Tick- ets are $12, which covers the cost of refreshments, and can be pur- chased in advance or at the door. For more information, call 905- 294-0312 or visit www.marionsing- ers.com. Youth Orchestra holds spring show DURHAM — The Durham Youth Orchestra will travel abroad for its spring concert on May 7. John Beaton will direct the orchestra in Finlandia by Sibelius and the Russian Easter Overture by Rimsky-Korsakov. Also featured will be Sketches in Blue for Orchestra by Shelley Marwood. The concert will also feature solo performances by senior or- chestra members. Pianist Marianne Turner will accompany the orchestra. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Hebron Christian Reformed Church, Anderson Street, north of Taunton Road. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students and children and are available at the door, from orchestra members and at Walters Music and United Way In- formation Services, both in the Os- hawa Centre, Wilson and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Thomas House of Music, 1001 Burns St. E., Whitby, and Lafontaine, 106 Dundas St. W., Whitby. House of Wax sure to melt audiences as secrets revealed The following movies open in theatres this weekend: Kingdom of Heaven Directed By: Ridley Scott Starring: Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson and Nathalie Cox Rated: R This 12th century journey through England and the ex- otic east follows young peasant, Balian of Ibelin, who becomes a renowned knight, saves a king- dom, and falls in love with the princess. He must find the courage to protect his people from foreign invaders and risk everything to obtain victory. House of Wax Directed By: Jaume Collet-Sera Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Jared Padalecki, Chad Michael Mur- ray and Paris Hilton Rated: R When six friends leave for a weekend getaway, they embark on a journey that will leave them fighting for their lives. After discovering their car may have been deliberately tampered with, the friends accept a ride into the town of Ambrose. There they are drawn into the city’s main at- traction, The House of Wax, and they marvel at the remarkable life-like figures found inside. After discovering the town’s se- cret, they must then find a way out of Ambrose or become per- manent members in the House of Wax. Also opening this weekend is ‘Crash.’ Entertainment in brief MAY 6, 2005 Computer animation goes to college Katie McCarten/ News Advertiser photo First-year Durham College animation students, from left, Jackie Mills, Jay Stukless and Christoffer Pedersen work on clay models used to help under- stand the movement of figures before creating anything on the computer. Brigham Young choir comes to Canada to sing in Ajax Orlando Bloom fights evil to save his people in ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P A/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The 25th anniversary edition of the Mayors’ Cup of baseball goes tonight and all day Saturday at Whitby’s Iroquois Park and the Ajax Sportsplex diamonds. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Making a splash AJAX — Ajax Aquatic Club’s Meghan Miller takes a breath while concentrating on her finishing kick in the 50-metre freestyle event at the Trent Long Course Invititation Meet at the University of Toronto pool recently. Accolades pile up for city fastpitch player By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — It’s been a whirl- wind of accolades and activity for city fastpitch player Tessa Thomas. The 18-year-old recently received the prestigious honour of being named the 2005 Harry Jerome Award winner for athletics at the an- nual awards dinner in Toronto. The honour followed on the heels of the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Grade 12 student signing her letter of intent to attend Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where she will play with the NCAA Division 1 Lady Eagles. The Harry Jerome awards have been given out for more than 20 years in several different categories, including lifetime achievement, community service, academics and athletics. They recognize and cel- ebrate excellence in achievement in the African Canadian community. Thomas says an application was submitted in January and she found out in March she was a winner. “I was shocked. It was in a phone call and I was so surprised,” she says. “It was just an amazing experience. It was so unbelievable because of the person the award represents. It’s awesome to be recognized in that way.” As for the scholarship, Thomas says Winthrop was a good fit in a va- riety of ways: The program, the coach and the fact she knows many players on the roster all played a role in her final deci- sion. “I know a lot of people there and I like the coach,” says Thomas, who says that despite being a right fielder and a catcher through her softball career, she may be groomed as a centre fielder at Winthrop. Asked if changing positions at the collegiate level would be a hard task, Thomas says she doesn’t think so. “I played centre field on occasion with my club team, but not very often. The skills and the techniques are the same, so I don’t find it posing a problem. It will be just a little bit of an adjustment.” Thomas admits she’ll be in good company there, as she’ll be joining a Big South Conference team that is well-stocked with Canadians, espe- cially those from the GTA, including three others from Pickering: infield- ers Stephanie Reid, Laura Hill and Hilary Peacock. But, she notes arriving at her decision was a long one for her, as she had several other offers to consider. She also had offers from Campbell University in North Caro- lina, Youngstown State University on Ohio and also considered going to Princeton University. But, she notes the interest shown by Winthrop head coach Mark Cook, who was re- lentless in his pursuit of yet another talented Canuck on his roster, was a strong factor in her decision. “I talked to the coach and e-mailed him. We talked every week or so and then the scholarship offer came last month,” says Thomas. She is finishing a success-filled local career with numerous team and personal achievements. An outfielder within the Scarborough Spirit organization, she has played in five consecutive Canadian National Fa stpitch Championships, winning two gold and three silver medals. She was an all-star outfielder in 2004, 2003 and 2000. At last year’s under-18 nationals in Alberta, she was awarded the top batter award. Before college Thomas is to play fastpitch for Team Ontario in the 2005 Canada Summer Games in Regina. She tried out for the team three years ago and, after the team was chosen, the players got together each August for a training camp. “It’s a great team and a great group of girls. I think we have a good chance to win (gold),” she says. On top of all her other accolades, Thomas was also nominated by her St. Mary teachers as a ‘Faces of the Future’ representative. The annual publication of the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser, honours the best and brightest among Durham Re- gion students each year. Those that know her say Thomas fits that bill. “Tessa is every teacher’s dream student, every coach’s fantasy player and every parent’s gift from God. She is a model student of our school motto, ‘Amare et Servire’ — to love and serve,” noted St. Mary educator Pat Roach. An honour roll student at St. Mary, Thomas plans to major in art and history at Winthrop. Thomas hopes to be a hit in Carolina Tessa Thomas Local players available for OHL draft Juniors’ rights up for grabs tomorrow via the Internet DURHAM — The Ontario Hockey League hosts its an- nual draft tomorrow (Saturday) via the Internet and seven local players are on the eligible list for OHL squads. The players all come from the Ajax- Picker- ing Raid- ers ‘AAA’ minor midgets and they are: • Marcus Carroll, centre, who scored 28 goals and 23 assists for 51 points this past season; • Ian Doherty, right defence- m an, who scored a goal and added 15 assists for 16 points in 32 games for the Raiders; • Nick Holmberg, left defence- man, who potted six goals and added four assists; • David Johnson, right wing, who had seven points (five goals and two assists) in 24 games; • Steven Koufis, centre, who scored 16 goals and chipped in with 10 assists in 34 games; • Kyle Ramsay, centre, who had nine points (six goals, three assists) with the Raiders; • David Jenkins, goaltender, who posted a 1.21 goals against average for the Raiders. The online draft begins at 9 a.m. The entire proceedings are on- line in real time at www.ontario- hockeyleague.com. The 2005 OHL Priority Selec- tion will consist of 15 rounds. 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BYOW in effect Attractive Dining Room and Seperately Ventilated Smoking Lounge 4505 Sheppard East (West of McCowan) 416-335-0120 www.joeybravos.com JJ o e y b r a v o ’ss ’s r i s t o r a n t e Adult 7-a-Side Outdoor Soccer League (Durham’s only all weather outdoor Fieldturf field) Regn: Tues. 10 th , Fri. 13 th May, 6pm-9pm at Durham Indoor Soccer Centre 1289 Terwillegar Ave., Oshawa Game Nights Men’s U35’s: Mon./Wed. 7-11pm Men’s Over 35s: Fri. 7-11pm Ladies’ Open: Tues./Thu. 7-11pm 17 game season - June to Sept. Individual Regn: $85/player Team of 13: $77/player Cash or cheque only Ph: 905-436-6921 E-mail: DISC@rogers.com www.durhamindoorsoccer.com Visit us online for Kids Summer Camp Info Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Getting the hook PICKERING — A player with team ‘Gray’ hooks a ‘Red’ player during the Pickering Panthers’ annual rookie camp at the Pick- ering Recreation Complex last Monday night. We’re looking for a few good people If you know an interesting local athlete who could be profiled in the News Advertiser, e-mail the sports department c/o Al Rivett at arivett @durhamregion. com, or call 905-683-5110 . NEWS ADVERTISER A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.comP PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING ONLY 1735 Pickering Parkway (at Brock Road), Pickering • 905-686-2308 Many more unadvertised specials available instore. Hurry in for best selection. Sorry, no rainchecks or substitutions. Sale ends Monday, May 9, 2005 or while quantities last. Limit 1 item per coupon. Original coupon only. Don’t Forget MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 8th Mother’s Day Bonus FREE WORMIE WATER SENSOR with a minimum $20.00 purchase of fl owers or shrubs from our GARDEN CENTRE 59-4707-8. 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Proceeds go toward Community Care Durham’s services and programs. Com- munity Care Durham is a multi-service registered charitable organization pro- viding services free of charge or for a minimal fee, administered through nine service locations across the region. “The need for home support, mental health and respite services continues to grow with the aging population, resulting in an increased need for health services in our community,” says executive direc- tor Brent Farr. “This annual event contributes to help- ing more than 6,000 adults with needs re- lated to physical disability, aging and/or mental health who continue to live at home in a supportive environment.” To register or for more information on sponsorship and donor opportuni- ties, call golf tournament co-chairwoman Elizabeth Fulford at 905-428-7955. Tee off for a good cause The sports department can be reached at 905-683-5110 Ext. 250 NEWS ADVERTISER Hoops signups DURHAM — Area youth can get set for a ‘summer shootout’ with the Dur- ham City Basketball Association. The youth hoops organization holds registrations for its Summer Shootout program in the community room at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Ave. on Monday, May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, May 18 at the Ajax Com- munity Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. (Meet- ing Room 1) from 7 to 9 p.m. Call the DCBA at 905-427-4253. Due to expansion and growth, Metroland Community Newspapers, publisher of 67 newspapers in the greater Toronto area and south-central Ontario seeks an experienced Careers & Classified Advertising Sales Representative for the corporate sales office. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in selling careers & classified advertising over the phone in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 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Fax resumes to 905- 986-5979, e-mail asselstine.country@sympatico.ca Asselstine Country Yamaha + Suzuki, 905-986-4437, Toll free: 877-986-4437. ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITY with growing company. Must have mechanical aptitude, also knowl- edge of machinery an asset. Self- motivated and able to work with minimal direction. We are willing to train the right candidate. Fax re- sume to 416-665-8614, attention Manager. EXPERIENCED HARD working reliable landscaping labourers wanted. Must have flagstone, in- terlock, concrete, and retaining wall experience and drivers license required. Call (905)831-6072 FAST-GROWING company re- quires Residential Cleaners imme- diately for permanent position. Room for advancement. Compar- able pay, excellent conditions. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723- 6242 FORK LIFT OPERATOR required for building supply company. Warehouse and yard work. Full- time + benefits. Starts at $12/hr. apply in person 1028 Toy Ave (Bayly/Brock) GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER - Local garage door installation company is looking for installer(s). Experience not necessary but an asset. Must be physically fit, me- chanical aptitude, reliable, respon- sible, bondable. Must have valid Driver's License, be able to pro- vide a Driver's Abstract, PRC. Own transportation Durham/Scarbo- rough. Long hrs in summer, year round work. Fax resume with work history to: 905-720-2198. HARMONY CREEK GOLF centre requires small engine mechanic to maintain golf course and driving range equipment. Position part time, approximately 20 - 25 hrs. per week. Call Ron Milne (905) 433-0211. HAYES LANDSCAPING is cur- rently seeking an AZ Driver, Equip- ment Operators, Experienced Landscape Construction Labour- ers, and Labourers who are expe- rienced with interlock and wall sys- tems. Wages depend on experi- ence. Please call Glenn between 7:30pm-9:30pm at 905-649-1858. HIRING FOR IMMEDIATE posi- tions: Housekeepers, Lawn Care workers and Flyer delivery Ajax/Pickering/Scarborough areas. Must have own transportation. Call 905-426-2872 or Fax 905- 665-8770 Securechoice Services Inc.. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical Work Available. No Experience Needed! Free Information: www.homeworkersnetwork.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yonge St., Reference #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070. HOUSE CLEANING HELEN'S HOME SERVICES Hiring Full Time Cleaners for the Ajax-Pickering area Please leave message for Lora (905) 426-6041 or email: loraservice@rogers.com SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. LOCAL musicians seeking manager. Call: 905-852-8050 NEEDED! 40 Opinions about our line of personal care products! Call today to schedule your FREE facial! 888-239-3308 NORTH PICKERING company re- quires Driver/Labourer for evening & weekends for Portable Toi- let/Septic Company. Heavy lifting required, portable toilet deliver- ies/pick ups, septic tanks pumping. $11/hour. ALSO Toilet washers for yard units, piece work. Call (905)831-8189 or email: aanda- portabletoilets@powergate.ca PA CKAGER req'd full-time days. Must have experience in fast- paced environment. Forklift experi- ence an asset. Apply in person only to: 819 Farewell. St., Oshawa. PART TI ME person required 7am to Noon. Duties include cleaning & light factory work. Drop off resume to: Gantrex, 132 Barr Rd. Ajax To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5 Closed SaturdayEmail: classifieds@durhamregion.com Classifieds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 6, 2005, PAGE 33 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 A non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and enhance the mental health and emotional well being of the residents of Durham Region We are currently seeking: VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS A background in business planning, fund raising, marketing, communication, volunteer leadership, community service and/or knowledge of policy development would be an asset, but is not essential. Interested parties seeking a position on the Board Please send a resume to: Bonnie Davies, CMHA-Durham Branch 60 Bond Street,West Oshawa, ON L1G 1A5 For more information please phone 905-436-8760 x118 Fax: 905-436-8761 Please respond by May 16th, 2005 All applications will be kept confidential VOLUNTEERS WANTED To serve on the Board of a 126 unit non-profit housing corporation in Ajax. Interest in social housing and experience in finance and investment practices and property management would be definite assets. Directors are unpaid. Board training will be provided. Please forward your resume no later than May 9,2005 to: Region of Durham Housing Services, 2 Simcoe Street, 2nd Floor, Oshawa, ON L1H 8C1 Attn: Madeleine Cheesman E-mail:Madeleine.Cheesman@region.durham.on.ca Fax:905-721-0849 or for further details Call:905-434-5011, ext. 215 S C H O O L B U S D R I V E R S SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Call:1-800-889-9491 today If you: • Live in the Region of Durham? • Are a stay-at-home parent? • Are “too young to retire”? • Want to drive charters? Then driving a school bus may be for you! FREE TRAINING PROVIDED We provide: • Complete training • Free licensing • Competitive pay package LIVE-IN CAREPROVIDERS Providing quality care since 1974, STOREY HOMES is pleased to announce they are collaborating with NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES in providing a short term mixed modality assessment home in the City of Toronto. STOREY HOMES is seeking skilled, enthusiastic and caring couples/individuals to provide live-in care and support to aboriginal children within an established home. Excellent remuneration, support and respite relief. Applicants should possess, at minimum, a degree or diploma related to social services. An understanding of aboriginal culture would be an asset. Forward resumes to don@storeyhomes.ca Or fax to (905)434-1775 CATCH A THIEF! WE TRAIN AT NO COST TO YOU !!! Come join our team of Loss Prevention Operatives. We are looking for entry level Loss Prevention Officers and Private Investigators. Must have access to a vehicle, be 18 years of age or older, be able to read and write fluently in English, must be able to work shift work. Positions available in the Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa areas. Interested candidates should fax resume to 416-469-8106 reference # 6952 MODELS & ACTORS NEEDED Extremely busy principal tv/film/modeling agency is seeking men, women and kids, 4 yrs and up for tv commercials, music videos, print & catalogue work etc. IF accepted, agency will cover training and reg. fees. BBB Member. Projects featuring our talent: •Bell Canada Print - Buffalo Jeans Print •Axe Body Spray Comm. - Tragically Hip Video •Hugo Boss Fashion Show •To r onto 416-482-5392 •Whitby 905-665-3199 •www.maxagency.com Club Administrator Position A local sports organization is currently looking for a full-time Club Administrator. Candidates for this senior position must possess excellent command of the English language (both written & oral), interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task and plan ahead. Previous experience with a sport organization is an asset but not required. Please submit your resume including salary expectations by fax to: 905-426-6504 by Fr iday May 13th @ 5pm. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NEEDED NOW!!! GENERAL LABOUR Day/Aft/Mid/ 12 hr shifts Must have safety shoes. Apply:Weekdays 10am-3pm to: 185 Brock St. N Whitby #206 HANDY PERSON A Pickering Firm requires a flexible person to perform building maintenance, maintain equipment + do general duties at various sites. $10 - $13.00/hr. email: rupke5010@rogers.com Join our community in •Uxbridge •Scugog •Ajax •Pickering AND TRANSPORT OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL! •Training provided •Great for retirees & stay at home parents 1-800-263-7987 HOST FAMILIES NEEDED ! Spanish & French students are coming to Ajax/Pickering to improve their English and experience Canadian lifestyle for July & August. A warm friendly family willing to share their hospitality would complete their stay. Remuneration provided. Please call Arlene @ 905 428-6829 RED LEAF STUDENT PROGRAMS Automotive Service Professional We w ant only Top Performers to apply for this outstanding career opportunity in our Service Department. We need a proven Service Advisor to share our success. Are you ready for the next step? Fax your resume to 905-668-2753 Bob Lawrence General Manager Wood Pattern Maker CNC Programmer/Operator with Mold Shop Exp. Mold Assemblers (hand & air tool exp) Courtice area Fax 905 434-7939 FORKLIFT OPERATOR Required for a construction company working in the Durham Region. Telescopic Boom experience and previous formal training preferred. References are required. Fax resume to: 905-655-9138 PLUMBER - required for very busy service company. Up to $25/hr de- pending upon experience plus benefits. New service vehicle sup- plied. Well experienced would be an asset. Looking for energetic person with good people skills. Residential/commercial. Please call (905)424-2066 PRIMERICA, a subsidiary of Citigroup. You can be part of this growing financial services company on a full or part time ba- sis. We are seeking mature, moti- vated, and hardworking individuals who seek high income potential to represent our company. We offer full training to licensing by the Province; experience not a re- quirement. This is an exciting ca- reer with a dynamic company. Fax resumes attention Simon Hill at 905-436-5876 or contact me at 905-436-8499 ext. 175. PUT YOUR PC TO WORK 1,400 P/T – 5,000 F/T Training Provided www.4yourtotalwealth.com 416-631-4180 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We Train You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 TAXI DRIVERS WANTED FREE TRAINING Earn Cash first day! Min. age 25 years City Wide Taxi. (905)571-1331 between 11am-4pm Jensen Trailer Sales & Service Parts/Service Assistant Needed For Trailer Sales and Service operation located in Oshawa. Must be able to order parts, take care of stock inventory, move trailers in lot for customers and unload trailer deliveries. Forklift experience would be an asset. Must have valid Driver's license. Starting date:Immediate Please fax resume to: 905-571-0404 REQUIRES:Experienced Tinters & Experienced Electronic Installers. To p salary paid. Call: 905-723-1125 343 Bloor St. W., Oshawa Located in Ajax, Designers and Builders of Robotic Welding Systems and Assembly Automation. Administrative and Accounting Assistant: Responsibilities include: reception, switch- board, accounts payable, timecards and other office administration. Min. 3-5 years experience. Must be computer literate. Accpac experience an asset. All correspondence, attention Russ: •Email: russb@autodyne-inc.com or •Fax: 905 427-0409 No phone calls please. We will contact those to be interviewed. Sales Agents/ Managers $100/ HR+ Piece Work Compensation BNA Smart Payment Systems www.bnasmartpayment.com BNA Agents and Territory Managers are talented self-employed entrepreneurs, with outside sales experience, who enjoy unlimited earning potential.Hire, train and maintain your own sales team, or simply work on your own. BNA provides leading edge Payment Solutions, Merchant Services, and Loyalty Programs. Our Agent Program Offers You: •High Commission : Sales Output ratio •Extensive training program and coaching •On-going residual income •Monthly sales contests for cash and prizes •Flexible hours •Self-employment tax advantages •Canadian & U.S. territories available Call Dieter Kirner (905)409-4533 or email resume to dwk@bnasmartpayment.com Fast growing import dealer requires USED CAR MANAGER SALES CONSULTANT OMVIC license required Apply by fax 905-571-3130 or drop off resume at 510 Taunton Rd. Oshawa TELEFUNDRAISER REQUIRED, experience preferred, full or part time, work from home. Telephone (905) 476-6762 THE BAKER'S TABLE requires full-time Cake & Pastry Decorator, Par t-time Counter help. Good working environment. Benefits avail. Apply with resume to 227 Bloor St. East, Oshawa or fax to 905-435-0634 URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals part time and full time with cleaning experi- ence for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious inquires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. WE'RE EXPANDING!Are you sacrificing time away from your family due to lack of flexibility in hours or earnings? Take control of your time and income potential. Call to request an interview with one of North America's fastest growing financial services companies. Full or part time. Tr aining provided. Call Karey Bauch at 1(888)269-0737. ZINN'S BISTRO,Port Perr y, now hiring: F/T Sous Chef, F/T Line Cook, P/T Dishwasher. Fax re- sume to 905-982-1709. ELITE UPSCALE medical spa in Durham requires medical Estheti- cians. Must be available evenings and weekends. Call Elaine at (905)619-2639. OSHAWA SALON/SPA FOR SALE/LEASE. Unique 3 level, ex- clusively located. Beautiful decor. 7 stations. Colour room, 4 basins, spa rooms, custom cabinetry. Ask- ing $25,000. John (289)314-0671. WHITBY'S NEWEST CONCEPT spa OpusGlow is looking for exceptional self-motivated Regis- tered Massage Therapists to join our dynamic team. If you are look- ing for an excellent opportunity in a unique, growing environment submit resume to: opus- glow@yahoo.ca AJAX MACHINE SHOP requires full time General Shop Help imme- diately. Duties to include: drilling, deburring, forming stainless screen. Experience an asset. Safety knowledge a must. Fax resume to: 905-427-4993 HANDS ON PARTNERSHIP wanted. To build Viceroy Homes throughout northern Ontario. Must be able to live on-site. Small investment required. Call Jim at 905-706-5501 or 905-619-4579 Free For Sale By Owner Seminar May 10 th Tuesday 7.00 pm Sports Garden Cafe Fi reside room 500 Victoria St. West Whitby *Guest Speakers* Call 905-426-5699 EXPERIENCED FLAT ROOFERS Required by 40 year old company in Whitby. Must know all types of roofing systems. We provide the highest wages in the industry, a company paid medical and dental plan. Retirement plan available. 905-668-3244 EXPERIENCED SHINGLER want- ed for all of Durham crew. Start im- mediately. Tools supplies. Wage neg. Call 647-206-9122, ask for Jake. FRAMING CARPENTER - Min. 5 years experience. Own Tools & Tran sportation. Call 905-427-6013. FULL-TIME Millwrights, Machinery Movers & Metal Fabricators for growing Pickering business. Fax resume to: 905-831-7100 or call 905-831-3500. JOURNEYMAN (M/F) ELECTRI- CIAN,residential subdivisions / commercial. Must be licensed. No cover letter please. Fax resume (905) 433-2922 LICENCED truck body repairer needed immediately. Experienced in body and fibreglass repair. Full- time. Reply to: Quality Collision East Inc. 92B Orchard Rd,., Ajax, L1S 6L1, Fax 905-428-8275 Attn: Gene. e-mail: qualitycollisio- neast@bellnet.ca LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician with min. 5 years and A/C experience is required for busy Pickering area 6 bay General Repair Shop. We offer the right candidate very competitive flat rate pay with a guaranteed base and an excellent work environment. Drop your resume in person to: R&G Auto Centre, 1600 Bayly St. Pickering (905) 420-1389 or fax to: (905) 420-7183. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE ME- CHANIC required. Please bring resume in person to Northumber- land Tire, 79 Peter Street, Port Hope LOOKING FOR HANDY- MAN/WOMAN.Good knowledge of dry wall, painting, plumbing and electrical. Good driver's abstract required. Start immediately. Please send resume with qualifica- tions to (905)571-0152. MECHANIC WANTED:Truck and/or trailer mechanic shop locat- ed in Pickering. Excellent wages and benefits. Day shift. Valid li- censes. Call Bryce (905)728-2346 or 416-297-1712 Requires Experienced Sign Installers Great Wages & Benefits Please call 905-420-0504 or fax resume to: 905-420-6919 ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR required for Blaisdale Montessori school Pickering. Must have a strong understanding of account- ing software, computer knowledge and organization. Start ASAP. Preference given to Pickering/Ajax residents. Fax resume, 905-509-1959 or email hwilson@blaisdale.com ADMINISTRATION - Entry level opportunity in fast-paced financial services business, Ajax. Must have Microsoft Office, math/peo- ple skills. 3 days/week leading to full-time. Fax resume/salary ex- pectations: 416-987-5563. OFFICE HELP for small office, day to day office duties, phones, taking orders. Must be proficient in Sim- ply Accounting. M-F 8am-4:30 p.m. $9.50/hr to start. Email re- sume to: aandaprotabletoi- lets@powergate.ca ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT needed for small industrial supply company in Pickering. Experience in computerized order entry, cus- tomer service and purchasing/ex- pediting, and internet/email an as- set. To schedule an appointment, call between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday ONLY. Ask for Matthew (905) 428-9209. BOOKKEEPER/ASSISTANT re- quired full time for land developer in Oshawa. Close to transporta- tion. Full knowledge of manual bookkeeping, up to and including year end working papers, with knowledge of computer accounting an asset. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to: 905-725-7162 att: Lynn. PA RT-TIME ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECEPTIONIST Required in Whitby. Must be detailed oriented. Good communication skills, Microsoft office, data entry, customer service & invoicing. Knowledge of French a definite asset. Please fax resume to:(905) 430-8449 RECEPTIONIST needed part-time for permanent position 2 half days/week. Telephone, computer, dictation skills and past Medical of- fice experience required. Fax re- sume: 905-686-1295 NEW HOME SALES AGENTS required for award-winning builder in Oshawa. Must have new home sales experience, motivation, good presentation, closing skills, and good computer skills. Excellent communication skills are essential. Please fax or e-mail resume and covering letter to Ann Finlay at (905) 697-3078 or afinlay@baywoodhomes.com New Home Salespersons Licensed Real Estate salespeople with experience needed for two new home sites this year. Unlicensed, exp'd. new home sale people will be given consideration. Must be fluent in English with good communication skills. Salary, Draw, Commission, commensurate with experience and skills. Please Fax Resume to: 905-509-6112 SALES REPS required for door to door sales. Generous commission paid to sell lawn care services. Evening/weekend shifts. Fax re- sume 905-571-2927. DENTAL TREATMENT COORDI- NATOR/RECEPTIONIST, are you a team player with a great atti- tude? Are you looking for an office that meets your expectations? If so, we are looking for you! Over 3 years dental front desk experience required for busy all digital Picker- ing family practice. Chair-side ex- perience an asset. Fax 905-839- 3322 email: smilecare@rog- ers.com EXP. SERVERS and COOKS required. Apply in person with re- sume 2-4pm 603 Kingston Rd, Pickering, (905)831-2629 SECOND STOREY (Under New Management) - Help needed! Bar- tenders, Waitstaff, Bar Backs, Se- curity. Apply within after 12pm to: 88 Harwood Ave., Ajax. Call (905)683-2940. A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 6, 2005 www.durhamregion.com FEATURE HOME 1800 Rosebank, Pickering Open House Sat. May 7 from 1 to 5:00 PM Well kept 4-Bedroom, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, Decorative pillars , cournice mouldings, walk-out to deck. $$ Thousands spent on landscaping. Please call A. Khan, Homelife New Star, 416-288-0800 FOR SALE BY OWNER Altona & Strouds $319,900 OPEN HOUSE Sat May 7 & Sun May 8 12PM - 4PM Fabulous 2150 SQ/FT Executive To wnhouse. Upgrades galore!!! You need to see it to believe it. Double door entrance with grand foyer. Ceramic tiles and hardwood on main floor. Stunning 3D gas fireplace. Open concept spacious great room. Main floor laundry room with access to garage. Automatic garage door opener and security system installed. 5 appliances; including stainless steel Fridge, Range, & Dishwasher.Washer & Dryer included. Walk-out to upper deck from kitchen. Double door walk-out backing onto green space and river from basement. Windows, Window, Windows… let the sun or moon light shine in!!! 3 large BDRMS. Master BDRM has double-door entrance, 4pc ensuite with oval tub & separate shower, and large walk-in closet. Computer niche with walk-out balcony just off 3rd BDRM. All bedroom closets upgraded with 2-tiered shelving for more storage space. 21 baths - all with upgraded towel racks. Don't miss out on this amazing deal. Come and see this fabulous home today. Shows 10+++ FSBO: Call Roger @ 416-918-9045 check my listing on www.4salebyme.ca. BOWMANVILLE’S FINEST LOCATION OWN NEW! FROM $699/MONTH New Suites from $113,990 2 bedroom from $136,990 • Appliances included • Juliet balconies or patios • Ensuite Laundry • Close to 401, public transit & GO • 25 minutes east of To ronto Buy now with $500 initial deposit Ask sales rep for details CALL ERIC (905) 697-0513 www.kaitlingroup.com for virtual tours visit our model suite. Prices & Specifications subject to change without notice. E&OE Need help getting it fixed? Call 310-CASH and get it done ALTONA / PINEGROVE Near Rouge Valley Park. Detached 2 story, 4 bedroom, brick. Family room, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, central air. 5 years new, im- maculate condition. Call Mo Khan (416)633-6666 BOWMANVILLE,17 Prout Dr. 2-storey, 3-bedroom, with single garage. 35x295 lot, on quiet court, premium lot. 1-full, 2-1/2 baths. Finished basement. $211,900. (905)623-5394 COURTICE CONDO,in Parkwood Village, open concept, upper end unit with loft. Asking $175,000. Inquiries or to view (416)717-7733 HOUSE FOR SALE.Backsplit, Northeast Oshawa. Walkout, deck, ravine lot. New kitchen, hardwood throughout. Schools, parks nearby. Asking $249,900. (905)576-8714 NEWLY RENOVATED duplex, triplex. Live in one unit - rent the others. Great starters. Don't miss out on owning. Financing. No mon- ey down. 905-243-7435. PRIVATE SALE WHITBY - 4 bed- room, 2-storey, lots of upgrades, inground pool, in private yard. $337,500. (905)668-5689 WHITBY - 4 BEDROOM, brick, 2 1/2 storey, open concept with 12 ft. ceilings. Surrounded by 1100 sq. ft. patterned concrete. More info and photos at www.bytheowner.com #23569 or call 905-424-2500. 3 3 & 7 7 F al by C r t ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.aja xa pa r t m en t s .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $700. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe COMMERCIAL SPACE,Reach Road, Port Perry. 1,200 &1,300 sq.ft. units. Overhead doors, 16' ceilings. Available immediately. Days 905-985-8507, evenings 905-985-8786. INDUSTRIAL BAYS, near OC, roll-up, side entrance, parking, auto repair, machining, other uses. All inclusive, Month-to-month con- sidered. Budget storage units. (905)576-2982 NORTH PICKERING,two shops for rent 47.5x38.5 for $1350/mth and 47.5x16.5 $700/mth; ALSO 1- bedroom $625/mth and 2-bedroom $775/mth. Please call 905-831- 8189 A KINGSTON RD.busy Lick's pla- za. 1021 sqft. retail space. Many uses, plenty of parking. Low rent, high traffic. Close to residential. Call to inquire further: Stephen (416)617-9997. APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905)427-7400 AVAILABLE Now!Office or work- shop/warehouse space, 1 units, 1150 sq. ft. Brock/Bayly, Call Dan (905)686-2075 or (416)543-6177. PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED offices (3), show exceptionally well. Reception/admin. functions, internet, phone-system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. Whitby-4min. from 401. $300- $600. 905-433-0040. BE YOUR OWN BOSS!Work from home and earn 6 figure in- come. Have time and freedom. Tr aining, No Experience Neces- sary. Not MLM. Call now: 1-800- 679-3661, ext. #1. FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity, exclusive territories. www.fastway.ca Call 1-877-739-2520. GAS STATION for sale Spring- ville, Ont. Close to Kawartha Downs. Car lot and coffee shop also on site $300,000.00 Owner will assist in some financing. Call Mark before 9p.m. 705-749-9422. PITA PIZZAZ-Scarborough-Mor- ningside Hyw 401. Extremely busy location, other AAA locations coming to Mississauaga, Bramp- ton, Oakville, Toronto. 1-877-602- 7482 ext 26. WANT YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Chip truck for sale. 3 fryers, 2 fridges, 1 freezer, bbq, full steel venting system, 4 x 100 tanks, steel tables, gas water heater, hy- dro ready, various utensils. Ready to roll - your location. Best offer and I sell. Mike (905) 433-0857 $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To c onsolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$100% FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.55% or Variable @ 3.45% OAC, Cash take-outs, Refi- nances, Self-employed, Commer- cial even poor credit. Call Kevin: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$Money$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. DEBTS out of control? Mtgs, con- solidations, auto loans, private funds available. We can help!!! Better Credit Solutions (416)878- 2323, (416)876-2106 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 $500 Cash Back plus scratch & win prize! Harwood & Bayly 1 & 2 bdrms from $915 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 www.gotransglobe.com (1) SPACIOUS two bedroom main floor apt in Courtice bungalow. Laundry, parking great neighbour- hood, $950-inclusive. Avail. imme- diately. 905-404-3999 (1+1) BDRM OSHAWA large, bright, in triplex bldg, Jacuzzi tub, laundry, shed, fenced yard, quiet street, parking. June 1 $695 first/last. ref. (905)571-5814. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, south Ajax, available imme- diately. Own entrance, no smok- ing/pets, suitable for single person. $700/month. Call (905)428-2034. 1-BDRM $725,2-Bdrm $775 all in- clusive. North Oshawa/Oshawa Centre. Available May 1. First/Last. No pets. for more info call (905)723-1647, (905)720-9935 1-BDRM WALKOUT BSMT. APT., Oshawa, Bloor/Grandview. On bus route, near shopping. New paint, carpet. Quiet neighbourhood. No smoking/pets. Single professional preferred. $680/inclusive. First/ last. June 1st. 905-432-0937 or 905-767-4140 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS, $745/month inclusive, June/July 1st. Immaculate newer building in decent Oshawa neighbourhood, Prefer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905-439- 8893 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., brand new, located on quiet street in North Whitby. Includes beautiful gas fireplace, full kitchen & large bathroom, parking, laundry, cable, c/vac, a/c. Suitable for clean, work- ing professional, female preferred. Available June 1st. $800/month, inclusive. (905)655-6795 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., all utilities included, Finch/Dixie. $675/month, first/last required. Available June 1st. Call (905)839- 8191 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 1st Class Executive Apt. PORT UNION/401 Area Newly Renovated & Spacious 1 Bedroom. W/I Closet, New Kitchen. Laundry. Big Backyard. Par king. FREE Cable/internet. Minutes to GO Station NO PETS/SMOKING $1095.00 Monthly Call Paul 416-271-7994 2 BEDROOM -Walkout basement in quiet neighbourhood -Hwy2 & Brock, Pickering. Separate en- trance. No pets/smoking. $1000- inclusive. June 1st. Please Call (905)428-1087. 2-BDRM APTS,renovated, large & bright rooms, hardwood floors. walking distance to malls, near 401 exit, well maintained, quiet Oshawa neighbourhood, applianc- es, lots of extras, from $845/month. No dogs please. May/June. 905-665-0945. 2-BDRM. SIMCOE NORTH- Rus- sett Ave. Good location, well main- tained quiet 12plex. Utilities, heat- ing, cable, parking included, $885/month. No dogs. (905)576- 2982. 3 NEWLY RENOVATED bachelor apartments, downtown Oshawa. $550 - $700. + hydro. Laundry fac., private entrance, 905-404- 0410. 3-BEDROOM UPPER floor, $1000/month plus hydro. Also 1- bedroom bright walkout to spa- cious yard, $800 all inclusive. Laundry facilities., parking, fenced yard, appliances included. Quiet Oshawa area. No pets, first/last. Available now. (905)433-7887 ADELAIDE & PARK RD.Oshawa Large 1 bedroom bsmt. apartment, parking incl. $625/mo inclusive. First/last. Available immediately. (905)571-1537 or (905)432-1521. ADORABLE Northeast, Oshawa 2-bedroom main floor, central air, suitable for professional/couple. June 1st. First/last, no smok- ing/pets. $875 inclusive. (905)720- 2307 AJAX (Pickering Village)- best one bedroom basement apt. A must see. Sep. entrance, parking, cable, laundry. $800/month. No smoking/pets. Available immed. (905)619-1208. AJAX BACHELOR basement apartment, suit mature single pro- fessional person, furnished, private bathroom, near all amenities, no pets/smoking, $525, lst/last, refer- ences, Westney South, avail. im- mediately. (905)428-6385. AJAX SOUTH - One Bedroom very bright and spacious basement apt. All appliances including laun- dry. Sep. entrance, parking, very clean. Available immediately. $800/all inclusive, for single occu- pancy. References. 905-706-8171 or evenings 905-683-1300. AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow. $1075+part utilities, June 1st. ALSO 1-bed- room basement apt. Suits quiet single female. Sep. entrance, $725/inclusive. Immediately. No pets/smoking. First/last/references. Parking&laundry. 905-686-6773. AJAX,2-bdrm bsmt. Close to all amenities. Utilities, cable incl. No smoking/pets. $900/mo. Avail.June 1st, First/last req'd. Call days 416-219-7230 or evenings (905)426-9136 AJAX, Church/Kingston,legal 3- bdrm bsmt., spacious, separate entrance, laundry. $950/mo + util- ities. First/last, avail immediately, no smokers/pets. (905)426-1940 or (416)496-0600 AJAX,Elizabeth/Kingston. New 2 bedroom plus living room, 3pc bath, kitchen, spacious basement apartment. Immediate, no smok- ing/pets. $750/inclusive. Call 416- 884-4755. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY 2,1-bed- room basement apt., walkout, air, laundry, 1 car parking, utilities in- cluded, no pets/smoking. $750/month, first/last. Call (905)686-4931 AJAX,Large 1-bdrm plus den basement. Includes dishwasher, own laundry, private entrance, minutes to Go. Available immedi- ately. Ideal for couple or single fe- male. No smoking/pets. $750 in- clusive. (416)579-7324. BACHELOR PAD!Inclusive. On Lake Ontario. Pickering South. Single occupancy. Totally private. 5 min. to GO. Avail. Now. $580/mo. First/last. Please call (905)471-6217. BACHELOR,$635/inclusive, avail- able immediately. 2-2 bdrm apts. $700+hydro, $650+hydro. Both avail. immediately. First/last. Downtown Oshawa area. (905)725-8710 BASEMENT APT.-with spacious rec room, one bedroom, kitchen, 4pc-bath, laundry/parking/cable, sep. entrance, Avail. immediately. $600/all inclusive . First/last. 905- 718-8949. BEAUTIFUL ONE BEDROOM basement apartment, desirable North Oshawa location, $650 monthly includes all utilities and laundry facilities. Available June lst Call (905) 655-5264. BEAUTIFUL,Spacious 3 bedroom upper and 2 bedroom basement apt, many windows. Separate en- trances, common laundry, central air/vac, minutes to GO, lake, 401, shopping. No pets/smoking. $1200 and $800 plus utilities, avail. July 1. AJAX (905)626-5654. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Convenientl near No Frills /401. 1- BEDROOM $635+hdyro (approx. $30), May/June 1st. 2-BED- ROOMS, $745+hydro($50/mo). May/June 1st.. First/last, 1-park- ing. Immaculate, well-maintained, bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. No pets. 905- 668-1946. ORONO-large 2-bedroom base- ment apt. gas fireplace in living room, eat-in kitchen parking for-2, swimming pool, laundry, utilities in- cluded, no-dogs. ready June1st. $700.00 first/last after 5:00pm Wayne - 905-983-8164" BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE quiet, modern clean, one bedroom plus den, available June lst./ July lst, park- ing, laundry, backyard, would suit mature, non smoking couple, no dogs. (905) 725-1052. BOWMANVILLE,quiet modern clean 3-bdrm w/walk-out to back- yard. Avail. July 15/August 1st. Parking, laundry, suit mature emp- ty nest or retired non-smoking adult. No dogs. (905)725-1052 BRAND NEW basement apt., 401/Westney, walk to Go. No pets/smoking. Available anytime. $600/inclusive. Sep. entrance, laundry, one parking. (905)426- 7291 BROOKLIN - 2 bed, apt. 2nd floor, redecorated, 4 appliances, no dogs, available soon. First/last $925/mo.+hydro. 905-424-9743. CENTRAL NORTH Oshawa 2 bedroom main floor, clean, quiet small building, private entrance, in- cludes, fridge, stove, parking, all utilities. $750. (905)723-0393 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE -Bright 2 bdrm. apt. Townline/Bloor area. Near amenities/schools/park. $800/mo., appliances/utilities incl. First/last. Avail. June 1st. 905-404-8548. HUGE 3 BEDROOM,1160 Sim- coe St. S., Oshawa. Available im- mediately. $950/mo. Heat and hy- dro extra. Call 9a.m.-4p.m. Week- days. (905) 725-9991. KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, Util- ities included, $825/month, avail- able May or June 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. LARGE CLEAN SPACIOUS walk- out bachelor. Whites/Bayly, Picker- ing. Full kitchen & bathroom, laun- dry, parking. $750/mo inclusive. First/last. Avail. June 1st. (905)839-5333 LIVERPOOL/401 1-bedroom basement + den, bright, high ceil- ings, private entrance, shared laundry, on bus route. Available June 1. No smoking/pets. $750 in- cluding utilities. (905)839-4274. MARY/ADELAIDE 1-bdrm main floor Oshawa Avail. immediately. Must be a non-smoker, clean, quiet, no pets. Cable, parking. $725/mo inclusive. (905)448-0422. MARY/ADELAIDE,1-bdrm base- ment. Separate entrance, laundry, parking. No smoking, phone/cable. Would suit single working adult. $700/month. 1st/last. 905-576- 0679 N.W. OSHAWA,new 1 bedroom in Adult home, private entrance, parking, fully equip eat-in-kitchen, 4pc. bath, avail. July (905)728- 2395 NORTH BOWMANVILLE,3+1 bedroom raised bungalow, 1600 sq.ft., main floor/finished base- ment. detached garage, 6-appli- ances, C/A, A/G pool, wrap around deck, 6 skylights, 20x100 ft. paved drive, no pets/smoking, first/last, $1350 + utilities,. avail. July 1, 905-697-1998, 905-697-0737. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, May lst./June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom apt for rent $710 per month avail im- mediately, included utilities, fridge stove and parking, 905-579-9777 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom apart- ment, eat in kitchen, parking, laun- dry. In a clean low rise building from $750. (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. OSHAWA - Beautiful spacious se- cure one bedroom in quiet neigh- bourhood, Parking available, non- smoking, Available June/July. $795+hydro. (905)429-2072 OSHAWA - OLIVE/RITSON. Clean, 1 bdrm. apt. $650/month inclusive. Central air, separate entrance, no smoking, no pets. First/last. Available immediately. Call 905-576-4242. OSHAWA - Spacious 3-bedroom basement apt. in raised-bungalow, near shopping and schools. Non- smoker/no pets. $910+hydro, (gas & water included). First/last. Laun- dry fac., available June 1st. Call Kevin or Kristy 905-885-6973 or 905-377-5953 OSHAWA - SPACIOUS,1 bdrm. apt., available June 1. Beautifully decorated, conveniently located, $749/mo. inclusive. If interested, please call 905-728-8217. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM.Grand- view/Bloor. Eat-in kitchen, deck, yard, 2-parking, no smoking/pets. $750/mo+utilities Avail. June/July First/last. 1-416-432-6605 OSHAWA King/Wilson Quiet build- ing, near shopping, transportation. Utilities and parking included. 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms available June/Ju- ly 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- rooms available. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $765/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA, 1 & 2-BEDROOM apts. very clean, located in residential area. New carpets, ample parking. Available immediately. Absolutely no pets/smokers. Call (905)259- 7118. OSHAWA, 1-bedroom $650 all in- clusive, parking included, available now. 2-bedroom, June 1st, $740. No pets, first/last required. (416)996-2022 OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM base- ment, $625/mo, walkout, separate entrance, near bus/shopping, park- ing, no pets, single professional preferred, Bloor/Grandview, imme- diate/June 1st. (905)571-4689, 905-433-0839 OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM walkout basement apt, separate entrance, patio, parking, very quiet neigh- bourhood. Easy access to 401, To wnline/Bloor. $675 inclusive. No pets/smoking. (905)433-2049 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM, large bright basement in bungalow, walk to OC/Transit/schools, separate entrance, fridge/stove/laundry, 2-parking, no smoking/dogs First/last. $825/inclusive, June 1st, (905)430-8493. OSHAWA,one bed. basement apt. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, appliances, gas fireplace, near 401/all amenities. Harmo- ny/Olive. Non-smoking/pets. $750/incl. June 1st. (905)626-6726 PICKERING - Brock/Hwy#2, 3- bdrm. bsmnt. apt, separate en- trance, parking, laundry, 5 appli- ances. Near school/park/bus, new- ly renovated. Was $1200, now $850+hydro, no pets/smoking, avail. June 1. 905-619-1311. PICKERING (Fairport/Finch) Bright & spacious 2 bedroom basement. Close to amenities. Separate entrance. Parking. Laun- dry. A/C. Utilities. No pets/smok- ing. $1000/mo. First/Last & Refer- ences. Call (905)420-0848 PICKERING -Altona/Sheppard, newer 2-bdrm bsmt. apt., separate entrance, 2-parking, laundry, no smoking/pets, $850+1/2 hydro. Avail. June 1st. 905-509-7353. PICKERING - Liverpool/Glenanna, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separate en- trance, laundry, cable, non-smok- ing, no pets, $690/mo. first/last, suitable for single, working person. Available now. 905-420-2399. PICKERING - ONE MONTH FREE Clean, bright 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, eat- in kitchen, C/A, laundry, cable, parking, utilities included. Non- smoking, 1st/last, $750. (905) 837-0227 PICKERING - Whites/401. Beauti- ful bachelor basement apt. with fireplace. A/C, sep. entrance, laun- dry, cable, utilities included. $650 first/last. Avail. now. Call 905-839- 3622. PICKERING 2-BEDROOMS Base- ment Apartment. Brock Rd/401. Sep. Entrance. Available immedi- ately. Very low rent, Utilities, Park- ing & TV-Cable included. Near amenities, 416-894-2778 PICKERING Brock/Hwy 2 - Very Spacious, Clean, 1 Bdrm bsmt. apt. New appliances. Single, non smoke/pets. $690 utilities/cable incld. First/Last, available immedi- ately. Pauline 905-426-6208. $120.00 discount off first months rent. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly large new bright 2 bedroom. Walk to GO/Lakeshore, laundry/parking, separate entrance, no pets/smok- ing $850 month + 1/3 416-844- 6306 PICKERING lovely 1 bed- room/bachelor basement apt. up- scale neighbourhood, $675 all in- clusive, references no pets. call after 4pm. (905)509-2335. PICKERING Rosebank South, walk to lake, large 1-bedroom apt., full bath, $750 inclusive. Par king for 1. No pets/smoking. Nice area, near parks. 905-509- 0992 PICKERING Whites/401, one bed- room basement apt, sep entrance, parking, laundry $650. No smok- ing/pets 416-428-8607 PICKERING, FURNISHED APT. lovely neighbourhood, large house, separate entrance, parking, cable, raised insulted floors, sound insulted ceiling. Suits Single Person. Furnished Room with private bath also available. (905)509-6072. PICKERING,Brock Rd/Hwy #2. 2-bdrm walk-out bsmt. Nice, bright, appliances, laundry, parking available immediately. Suitable for working couple. $775/mo inclusive, No smoking/pets. First/last/refer- ences. (905)686-1650, (416)712- 3937 PICKERING,Hwy#2/401 2-bed- room basement apartment, all ap- pliances, kitchen/living room. Sep- arate entrance. $925/month. All utilities included, first/last. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediate- ly/June 1. (905)420-4576 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, stunning large 2-bedroom main floor apt., garage, parking, laun- dry, non-smoker, steps to Go, $1200/mo. inclusive, available immediately. (905)420-2104. PICKERING, NEAR GO,3-bed- room main floor apt., separate en- trance, livingroom w/fireplace, A/C, appliances, laundry, cable, 2-car parking, neat as a pin. No smok- ing/pets. $1300 plus 60% utilities. (905)831-9329 PICKERING, TRIDEL MILLENNI- UM,2-bedrooms, 1 bath, 5 appli- ances, parking, $1400/month, June 1st. Paul (416)399-5377 PICKERING,Whites Rd/Hwy #2, 2-bdrm bsmt, Suits 1 or 2 people. June 1st. Spacious, a/c, laundry, parking, separate entrance, no pets/smoking. First/last/ referenc- es. $975./inclusive. (905)420-8584 PORT PERRY- Quiet, well kept large 2&3 bedroom deluxe apart- ments in low-rise, walk to lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. From $950/month plus utilities. 905-985-6938, 905-430- 7816. REGENCY PLACE 15 Regency Cres. Whitby 50+ lifestyle apt. complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All utilities incl. Call (905)430-7397 www.realstar.ca RITSON/OLIVE - Jr. One bed., fresh reno., 4pc. bath, parking, May/June, $525. 416-657-2217. ROUGE VALLEY 1-bedroom apt, w/out basement, fireplace, Avail June 1. $1050/mo-inclusive. first/last. No pets/smokers. Call T French 905-428-6533 SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 THORNTON/ADELAIDE - 3 bed- room upper, parking, minutes to bus,401 and go, near OC, quiet area. No smoking/pets. $l,200 plus 60% utilities. 416-967-5720. or email: osydor@hotmail.com UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, air cond. pat- io/garden, parking, storage. (905) 852-4777 Signing Bonus. Free BBQ! WHITBY - 1-bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin-laundry, basement storage. Available June 1st. $690. Near Go bus/amenities. (905)686-1258. WHITBY - Bright clean 1 bed. basement apt. 8ft. ceilings, den, eat-in kitchen, Brock/401. Walk to Go, no smoking/pets. $850/incl. Avail. June/July 1st. (905)666- 8787 WHITBY - Large 1 bedroom apart- ment in Country setting. 4 appli- ances. C/A/C. Parking. No pets preferred. $900 inclusive. Avail- able May 1. Lilian: (905)655-4321, 416-716-2839. WHITBY - large 2 bedroom, eat in kitchen hardwood floors, in clean 6 plex from $795. (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. WHITBY - New bright clean 1 bed- room walkout basement apt. Sep. entrance. No smoking/pets. Walk to Go. All utilities included. Avail. immediately. First/last $850/mo. Call cell 416-949-6489 after 6 p.m. WHITBY Dundas/Brock. large 2- bedroom main floor, 3-plex, fridge/stove, coin wash, no pets. Parking, avail. immediately, $925/month inclusive. (905)983- 9082. WHITBY one bedroom basement apt located near Cochrane/Hwy 2. Avail June 1 $695/month inclusive. cable, phone extra. 905-424-2985 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY'S BEST, large bright newer one bedroom basement, eat in kitchen, fireplace, laundry, park- ing, nice neighbourhood, $750/mo. inclusive. Call (416)838-1026 WHITBY,1-bedroom basement apartment on GO route. Laundry, private entrance, all inclusive $640/month. Available immediate- ly. (905)655-7277. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 6, 2005, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com ‘91 Prowler Trailer, 34’. Terrific floorplan for the growing family, rear bunks and double bed. Sleeps 9. A family oriented park on a dead end street - no traffic. Att. large deck w/ awning & w/o patio doors. Close to playground & beach. Neighbours only on one side. Beautiful Walloston Lake in Coe Hill. $15,000. Call Red Eagle Trailer Park, Coe Hill 613-337-5587. PERSONAL ATTENDANT CARE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will be held on Wednesday June 15, 2005 At Whitby Mental Health 70 Gordon Street,Whitby, Ontario Conference Room D & E at 5:30 P.M. By-Laws and Auditors Report available upon request To request contact Sylvia Spice at (905) 576-5603 Come & Worship publishes every Friday To Advertise your Church Service or Special Events Contact: Janice Samoyloff at 905-683-0707 or Fax: 905-579-4218 or Email: jsam@durhamregion.com Come and Worship with us at: Intercultural Worship Center 377 Mackenzie Ave. Unit #10 Ajax, ON. Tel: 905-619-9095 Fax: 905-571-5616 An E.M.C.C.E.D. member church. We are a local community church based on principles of: Love, Faith, & Power that teach the Holy Scriptures in its entirety We are located behind the Burger King On Bayly between Harwood & Westney Our service times are: Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m. WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 15 27 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us ! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 15 43 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME & & & C OME Worship Summer Registration for Vacation Bible Schools, Church Day Camps Special Section Publishing June 17 th . To advertise your upcoming Summer Church Programs call Janice at 905-683-0707 (ext. 2218) or fax to 905-579-4218 Email: jsam@durhamregion.comWHITBY,Brock & Dundas, 109 Craydon. 2-bedroom apartment. $775/month, heat & water includ- ed. 1 parking. First/last. June 1st. Call (416)493-1927 WHITBY, BROCK/HWY 2.Large bright 1-bdrm+den bsmt, own en- trance, parking, laundry, a/c, cable. Near amenities. No pets/ smoking outside. $800/mo inclu- sive. Immed. (905)668-2362 WHITBY,Cochrane&Vernon, lrg 3 bdrm main floor apt;$850 + utilities avail June 1st; first/last; laundry and parking available;no pets; for appt call 905-430-0196 WHITBY-2-bedroom suite $860 - all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Monday - Friday. (905)666-4589. WHITES/FINCH,2-bedroom bsmt, very clean with w/o, full kitchen, parking, separate entrance. No pets. Available immediately. $950/m includes Hydro. (905)421- 8865 or (647)284-3273. 3 BEDROOM condo apt. $900 first/last. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove. 905-668-8441. A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 1 BEDROOM + den. Renovated bungalow. Rosebank Rd. Picker- ing. Garage, laundry, beautiful lot. Outside maintenance. Suit mature couple. $1300+. June 1st. (905)831-3315. 3 BEDROOM house in Ajax. $1100/mo. Parking. Laundry, Fridge, Stove. No pets. Also, very bright 2 bedroom basement. Avail- able Immediately. Please inquire to: (416)721-1314. 3 BEDROOM sunny bungalow main floor. Ajax. New carpet, dish- washer, laundry. Large yard w.deck. Near Pickering Beach Rd., 401 & transit. $1350incl. Please call 905-472-4702. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE - Lu- pin/Hwy. 2 Whitby area, available immediately $1200 + gas. First, last, references. Call (905)666- 1685 3 BEDROOM,2 bathroom bunga- low. Large lot, quiet street. North Oshawa. Includes appliances. Available June 1st. $1275/mo. + utilities. 905-725-1764. 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom town homes, fenced in backyard, private garage & driveway, carpeted, family room, appliance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apart- ments(s). www.realstar.ca 416- 292-0118 A LOVELY DETACHED house Ritson/Olive. Available immediate- ly, 3-bdrms, M/F fam, single gar- age, private drive, Park & school nearby $1500/mo/inclusive. Lilian (905)655-4321, 416-716-2839. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 BOWMANVILLE, LARGE 3-bed- room bungalow. 1-1/2 bath, 5-appliances, A/C, garage, 200ft lot. Near mall, schools, transporta- tion. No smoking/pets. $1375 plus utilities, first/last/references. Avail- able June 1st. 905-623-2624. COURTICE 3-bedroom home. 1-1/2-bathrooms, 2-livingrooms on main floor. 2-finished rooms in basement. garage, fenced yard. $1350+utilities. C/air. July/Aug 1. first/last (905)623-0854 HOUSE, 2-BEDROOM,central lo- cation, Oshawa. Close to all amenities, 1-car garage w/remote door, 6-appliances. No smok- ing/pets. $900/month + gas + util- ities. Available immediately. Ref- erences required. (905)721-0293 LIVERPOOL RD.,5-level 3-bed- room townhouse, $1150 monthly plus, July 1st. 2-bedroom base- ment apt, all inclusive, Wash- er,dryer. $800 inclusive, June 1st. (705)484-5222. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-PLUS bdrms. Avail. June/July. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5 appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Marie 1-416-693- 8924. OSHAWA - ADELAIDE/CENTRE Newly renovated 3-bed. main floor of house. Parking, own laundry, C/air, large backyard. Avail. imme- diately. $1200+utilities. 416-695- 4667. OSHAWA 4-bedroom house, close to civic/401, newly renovat- ed. No smokers/pets, lease & ref- erences, credit check, first/last. $1250+ utilities. Available June 15th. Chris 905-259-5138 OSHAWA HOUSE beautiful de- tached 3-bdrm bungalow, main floor, newly renovated, suits quiet adult couple. No smoking/pets. $1000-inclusive. first/last/referenc- es. Immediately or June 1 905- 721-9789, 905-922-4751 OSHAWA,clean 3-bdrm main floor of house. Parking, laundry, separate entrance. Avail. immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. $975/mo + utilities. Call 905-431-1872 OSHAWA,detached 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, 5 appliances, central air, gas fireplace, no pets/no smoking. lst/last. $1,400/mo. plus utilities. Available immediately. (905)723-3790. OSHAWA, NORTH-WEST,3-bed- room bungalow,close to all amen- ities, first/last. No smoking/pets. $1265 monthly plus utilities. Avail- able June 1st. Call (905)728-5344 PARK/KING - 3 bedroom semi, to- tally remodelled with deck, 3-park- ing. $1095+utilities. Bloor/Ritson 1-bed. $595+; 2 bed. $750+ (suit- able for business/live.) (416)417- 0379 PICKERING main floor 3 bed- room, 2 1/2 baths, A/C, single gar- age. Available June. $995 + util- ities. 905-837-8090 PICKERING, 401/BROCK RD.,3- bedroom detached 2-storey house, clean, 5 appliances. No smok- ing/pets. $1300 plus 2/3 utilities, first/last, available June 1st. (905)619-0842 PORT UNION /401,3 bedroom raised bungalow, garage applianc- es, air. Immediate $1400 plus, Condolyn Management. (905)428- 9766 RITSON/KING.3-bdrm (1st,2nd & 3rd floor). Newly renovated, eat-in kitchen, dishwasher, private laun- dry, deck, 3 parking. $1100-inclu- sive. Immediate. 416-706-0989, 905-243-0989 SEMI,near Oshawa/Centre suit- able for couple, all inclusive, park- ing, no smoking/ pets, first & last, references, $920 month. Available June/July call (905)728-9499. WHITBY - Rossland/Cochrane, 3 bedroom detached, 5-appliances, no smoking/pets. $1595+utilities. Carport, 3-parking, near schools/shopping. 416-587-5453. WHITBY-easy access to 401 - 3 bed. upstairs apt, July 1st, $1050. Also 3 bed. basement apt., June 1st, $855. Appliances, bus at door. (705)932-7519 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes, fenced in backyard, private garage & drive- way,carpeted, familyroom, appli- ance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apartment(s). www.realstar.ca 416-292-0118 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca EXECUTIVE Oshawa 3-bdrm townhome. 5 appliances, ceram- ics, fireplace, c/air, cathedral ceil- ing, garage. No pets/smokers. First/last $1295/mo. June 1. Call Deb 905-987-1139 OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- houses, close to schools, shop- ping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Available June 1st. 905- 579-9956 or Toll-free 1-866-922- 6422. SIMCOE/TAUNTON,clean 3 bed- room finished basement applianc- es, garage. Available June, $1125 plus. Condolyn Management (905)428-9766 STUDENTS OR FAMILIES,pets welcome!!! Available immediately! North Oshawa, 3-4 bedroom town- home, walking distance to shop- ping, transit, university, gym. $1200.monthly plus utilities. Please call Terry Canning 905- 432-7200. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. AJAX - Furnished bedroom with own kitchen in quiet home in south Ajax. $500/mo. First/last. Avail. Im- mediately. Call 905-619-1476. BROCK ROSSLAND bed sitting room in basement of new home, suitable for clean, quiet working person, no smoking/pets, parking cable laundry, $450. (905)666- 1460 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT (female preferred), $550/month in- cludes all utilities. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Immediate. Share kitch- en/bath. References required. (905)426-2314 ROOMS for rent in new home: Taunton and Brock St. Shared kitchen, bathroom, laundry. Cable/utilities included. $425- $450/month. (905)666-9940 SOUTH AJAX- furnished beautiful bedroom, lvingrom and bathroom, share kitchen, near hydro plant, hospital & bus. Suit professional. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. $500. negotiable. (905)686-6672 CLOSE to Durham College, suit- able for students. Share house. In- ternet & utilities incl. Avail. immedi- ately. Call for info (416)727-1607 or (905)686-5206 OSHAWA Bloor/Townline, lone male occupant has 2 bedrooms $450 each, shared kitchen, bath- room, laundry, includes/cable/AC available immediately, no pets 905-925-2883 PARK/HWY. 2 - OSHAWA.Seek- ing non-smoking professional to share all facilities. $450/mo. First/last. Includes parking, cable, all utilities. Call 905-728-1850. PICKERING,Altona/Hwy 2, large room for rent cable, laundry, in- ternet, parking, near all amenities, TTC, Pickering Transit. $350/month. Working Female pre- ferred. Immediately. (647)882- 8237 PICKERING,Liverpool/Finch area, large basement room, private bathroom, non-smoker preferred. Available May 16th/June 1st. $575/monthly. Use of all facilities. On bus route, near amenities. Call (905)831-7778, (LM). WHITBY - share luxury house, master bedroom, ensuite, jacuzzi, fireplace, parking, cable, short or long term, $750/inclusive., avail- able immediately. (416)427-7892 MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage Hours: Mon to Fri 10-6 & Sat 9-5 121 BROCK ST. N., WHITBY 905-665-3092 761 McKay Road, Unit #1 Pickering, Ontario L1W 3A3 Phone: 905-619-2093 Fax:905-619-3366 west 401 east Brock Rd 1 Montgomery Pk. Rd. Pickering nuclear plant X 761 McKay Rd Unit #1 WHITBY,share quiet home w/re- tiree, $480/mo inclusive, (wkly avail.) includes internet, 1-parking, no smoking/pets, first/last, refer- ences. (905)259-8959, (905)430- 8189 WHITBY,townhouse to share. Garden/Dundas, near bus stop/401/schools. Non-smoker, no pets, first/last, $475 + $500/month inclusive.905-404-5586, (519)241- 9586, (519)894-1843 CLEARWATER FLORIDA,fully furnished, air conditioned 2-3 bed- room manufactured homes. Close to beaches and major attractions 85º pool, 105º hot tub. Children welcome. $300/week (less than motel.) Photos Available. Call (905)683-5503. BUCKHORN AREA -PRIVATE. 3 bedroom cottage, (all facilities), sandy-lake, west-exposure. Near shopping, 1 hr. from Oshawa. By the week or more. George 905- 432-6508 or 905-576-8126. FENELON FALLS,Sturgeon Lake. Private lakefront, 3 bedroom modern cottage, all conveniences, cable. No pets. $650 weekly. Call (905) 623-7637 ISLAND VIEW.2 and 3 bedroom spotless housekeeping cottages. Satellite/colour TV. Wollaston Lake (Coe Hill). Sandy-beautiful beach, walking trails/playground boat/motor rentals. Senior/week- ly/monthly rates. (613)337-5533. LOVELY 3-BEDROOM Cottage on Buckhorn Lake, safe swimming, beautiful view, pine interior, ca- noe/paddleboat, Weekly bookings starting June. Call 647-284-4658. 1998 PROWLER,26ft, separate bdrm w/queensize bed, l/r & d/r tip out, a/c, awning, sleeps 6, great condition. $17,000 o.b.o. Call (905)571-5018 99 JAYCO 5TH wheel trailer 14ft slide, sleeps 6. Fridge, stove, ov- en, microwave, propane & gas, awning. Excellent condition. $21,000 o.b.o. Call (905)668-0029 1988 GOLDEN FALCON, 27" fifth wheel, great condition, sleeps 6, located at beautiful Glenn Alan Park in Marmora on Crowe Lake. Includes large deck and storage shed. $7,500 OBO. Call 905-885- 6863 1989 SIERRA COBRA, 39', front bedroom, back bunks, sleeps 10, lots of extras $10,500 obo. Call 705-324-8030 2000 COLEMAN SANTE FE camper, sleeps 6, 3-way fridge, screen room, 2 stoves, $6500. (905)686-3356 or 647-388-1830. 35 ft. TRAILER for sale. Awning, fridge included, sleeps up to 9, lo- cated in Shelter Valley Park, Graf- ton, $6,000 negotiable. 905-895- 6685 CEDAR PARK RESORT - 1991 Legend, 35ft, with 8x26 ft Add-a- room, on large lot, 2 patios, 2 sheds, $6,000 obo. (905)720-1460 RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking. North Lander Trailers for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca BOAT FOR SALE - 1995 Starcraft Tourney Fish 17.5' with 75 Mari- ner, great condition, $12,500. obo. Call John 905-428-8595 or 416- 727-9076. 2002 LEGEND, 179-EXCALIBUR fish/depthfinder, trolling motor, built-in battery charger, CD-player, full covers, extras, glide-on trailer, 2003 125-hp Mercury, oil-injected, low hours. $21,500-firm. Bowman- ville (905)623-4384, 905-242-3246 SAKHO; SPIRITUAL MEDIUM specializes in solving problems, re- moves negativity, reunites loved ones, protections, legal problems, business success, etc. Quick re- sults guaranteed. Call NOW! (416)785-3499 or 1-866-258-2192 SINCERE SINGLES introduction service. Specializing in long-term relationships. Toll Free 1-866-719- 9116. www.sinceresingles.ca. 1/2 price special, now on! LIVE IN CHILDCARE GIVER for 4-children 11,9,6,4 yrs old, Mini- mum wage, drivers license re- quired. Pickering. Call (905)839- 6113 evenings LIVE-IN Caregiver to look after Child & Senior. Early Hours. Min. Wage. Call (905)426-4699. LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. NANNY REQUIRED,new born & 6yr old. Light housekeeping, mini- mum wage. Driver's license an as- set, SIN #. Lisa, (905)837-9643, 4-6pm only. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND - daycare available TLC, non-smoking, no pets. CPR training. Crafts, nutri- tious meals, bus stop at door to french school, near 401. (905)428-0097 D & D BEAUTY SUPPLY 1477 BAYLY PICKERING 905-420-8189 SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT (ESTHITICIANS) PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. 11 TABLETOP vending machines, locations in Durham. Work 2 hours a week, net 50%, all cash. $5,500. Call 905-985-0289 after 4:30 p.m. 160 JOHN DEERE 12 hp. 5-speed, grass bagger, snow blower, 38" mower deck, tire chains, excellent condition, $1800 obo. 705-438-5620 after 6 p.m. 24" propane CHARBROILER for sale. Like new, $575. Call 905- 377-8083 4FT COMMERCIAL SCOOP ice cream freezer, excellent condition. $1000. Call The Baker's Table (905)435-1036 9PCE DININGROOM,light oak, buffet, hutch, double pedestal ta- ble,4 sides, 2 arms, Also, 9pc. bedroom, light oak, queen bed. Call 905-721-7202. A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. PIANO,upright Evans Brothers. $800. Call (905)571-9377 A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service. FTA $218! Cable & telephone lines. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES AT HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, bbq parts, Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ANTIQUE spinning wheel, $50, antique steamer trunk $100. Can- nonball queen sized bedroom set, including pillow top mattress $750.(905)720-2762 ATTENTION PARROT HEADS!2 Jimmy Buffet tickets. After 10 years, Molson Amphitheatre, June 13. Sold out show. 905-982-1999. BAR EQUIPMENT,walk-in cooler, 2 bar fridges oak with compressors and display, popcorn machine, glass washer, 4ft electronic sign, wooden tables & chairs, bar stools. To view call (905)579-4081 ask for Nick or Charlie BBQ TIME SPECIALS - Beef sides $1.89/lb., hamburg, roasts, and steaks & 40 lb. specials. 905- 986-4932 (days), 705-432-3031 (anytime) BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. MOVING - Roxton maple table, 8 chairs, 4 leafs ($6500 new) selling for $2490; 3 Lexington white wicker bar stools, $295 all; Body Solid gym, 4 stations, 2 wt. stacks, mint, $2250; comm. grade Stair- master $900; 2 office desks, $50/ea; Chippendale clawfoot mahogany desks, $990 & $575; email: jennyskoky@rogers.com (905)432-7111 HALF WHISKEY BARRELS, $30/ea. or 2 for $50 delivered. (905)448-9757 BRAND NEW 1 of a kind, cocktail dress from Straw- berry Threads, hand beading, sea blue, spaghetti straps, size medium, perfect for weddings & proms. 905-642-1908 ext.241 905-852-4055 leave message CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham 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 pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting avail- able. Free delivery. Call Bob 705- 341-3881 COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services: Special Limit- ed Quantities: FREE CD-RW w/P3/500 purchase only. (tower) $219; P2/400 (desktop) $119.; Add 17" (beige) Monitor w/system pur- chase for only $50. CD-RW up- grade only $30. w/system pur- chase. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whitby. Minimal Charge other areas. Interac, Visa & Mas- tercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Systems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). (905)576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com CRAFTSMAN 30" ROTOTILLER with scraper blade; 23' older boat, motor & trailer; 1987 Dodge truck with cap, as is. 905-852-5128, leave message. DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. ELECTRIC SCOOTER,Bruno Regal, hardly used, excellent con- dition, works well $1200 obo (905)571-5138 FREEZER $175; corner curio $300; sofa & chair $500; cannon- ball 8-pc bedroom $1200; pine ta- ble 4 chairs buffet hutch $800; washing machine $125; dryer $200; stove $250; fridge $275; queen sleepset $250; camcorder $200 (905)260-1123 FRIDGE, STOVE,washer, dryer all for $400; 18,000 BTU window air conditioner $185; table saw $50; All excellent condition. (905)579-2835 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 6, 2005 www.durhamregion.com More Classifieds on Page 39 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 37 A/P A/P PAGE 38 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com Last Mi n u t e Last M i n u t e Gift Idea s Gift I d e a s For For Mother’s Mother’s Day Day N o r t h A j a x D e n t a lNorth A j a x D e n t a l 475 WESTNEY RD. N., AJAX 905-427-9160 Evening & Sat. 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(905) 428-1597 GREEN THUMB FLORISTGREEN THUMB FLORIST Family Owned & Operated Since 1976 “Where Service & Quality Come First” FRESH FLOWERS Plant, Silk Flowers, Gift & Fruit Baskets, Balloons for all occasions. PERSONALIZED WEDDING SERVICE, DAILY DELIVERY TO DURHAM REGION, TORONTO & SURROUNDING AREAS 36 HUNT ST. AJAX L1S 3M2 Fax 905-683-5252 • 905-683-5251rrsTM BAYWOOD CENTRE Corner of Bayly St & Monarch Ajax (No Frills Plaza) ATTENTION VENDORS Tables available for you to sell your treasures at our 10th Annual SIDEWALK & YARD SALE Saturday May 28th, 2005 8am to 2 pm Rain Or Shine Cost per table is only $20 with proceeds in support of the Children's Wish Foundation.Those interested may contact Wendy Holland at The Gift Gallery 905-427-5588 SUNDAY FLEA MARKET 9 - 4 P.M. "THIS AND THAT MARKET" 870 Taunton Rd. East (east of Thickson Rd at Garrard) We ha ve: Collectables, Antiques, Wood Products, Jew- elry, Memorabilia, Glassware, Electronics, To ys, Craft, New & Used Furniture, Books, Movies, CD's, Records, Musical Related Items, Gardening, Plants & Folk Art Artist etc. New Treasures Weekly. Snack Bar (great selection). Attention Vendors Wanted: Want to have a yard sale why not give us a try New Vendors Welcome Ed 905-985-7715 SUMMER SPECTACULAR GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, May 7th, 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX, EAST SALON Valley Farm Road Also: HOME BAKING ~ BARBEQUE, Put on by Dunbarton Fairport United Church 905-839-7271 Pickering Community Yard Sale 7:30am -2:00pm Squires Beach & Bayly (across from Pickering Flea Market) Car Wash 10-2 ~ BBQ 11-2 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Great Beginnings Day Care Centre Open House - Fun Fair & Silent Auction Something for everyone Young & Old Huge Garage Sale - Don't Miss This Sale! Saturday May 7th 8am - 2pm 17 Brand Crt., Ajax off old Harwood & Top St., south of Fishlock Lots to choose from, great prices. Selected ladies & kids clothing~fill a bag for $5.; Toys ~ fill a bag for a Toonie; Partylite candles gift wrapped for Mother's Day $5-$10 (some discontinued products still avail.) MOVING / DOWN SIZING SALE Sat. May 7 & Sun. May 8, 8am 1007 Sherman Cres. Pickering 11 pc. dining room suite, bikes, filing cabinets, fridge, mirrored screen divider, assorted furniture, household items & more. GIANT GREENWOOD COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Sat, 7th May 2005 -- 9am - 2pm (Rain or Shine) In The Hamlet of Greenwood (Westney Rd & Hwy 7) Fo llow the purple and yellow balloons!! New & used household items, furniture, infant/kids stuff, books, vi- nyl records, puppy items, crafts, baked goods & lots lots more… GARAGE SALE 28 Annie Crs. Ajax (Elizabeth St/Hwy. 2) Sat. May 7th, 8-1 p.m. oak kitchen set, Louis XV ladies writing desk, glassware, dishes, collectibles, Starcraft Tourney Fish Boat (17.5' with 75 Mariner) and much more! Perennial Flower Plant Sale From May 6th on..... Large selection, good prices 704 A Krosno Blvd., Pickering Opposite Olco gas station MOVING - GARAGE SALE Sat. May 7th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 50 Kirkham Dr. Ajax (s. of Hwy. 2, off Rotherglen Rd. S.) Multi-Family Street Sale Saturday May 7th, 8:00am - 1:00pm Mountain Ash Dr, Pickering (Rougemount Dr./Hwy #2 area) ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES SALE Crystal & Glass 2 Saturdays -- May 7 & 14 -- 8 -12 p.m. 14 Burningham Crs. Ajax (Hwy. 2/Mill) Old Pickering Village GARAGE SALE SAT MAY 7, 8am-2pm 1510 Eagleview Dr. (1 Str. E. of Fairport & Glenanna) furniture, electronics, drapery, candles, kitchen & bath items odds-n-ends hundreds of collectible books, music, movies & magazines A little something for everyone. STREET SALE Sat. May 7th, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Windgrove Square (Mapleridge area) Lots of treasures GARAGE SALE 1 HIlls Road, Ajax SAT. MAY 7, SUN. MAY 8 Tools, scaffold, collectibles & furniture. Electronics - Closing Sales Saturday & Sunday 4 Moynahan Cres., Ajax - 416-727-4103 ( Major intersection: Bayly & Audley Rd.) DVD Players, Surround Systems, Mini Players & home contents. HUGE 2-FAMILY GARAGE SALE May 7th, 8 a.m. Raindate May 14th 368 Dyson Rd. Pickering (s. off Rougemount) STREET SALE Flint Cr. & Glen Dhu (off Rossland between Thickson & Anderson) Sat. May 7th -- 8am - 3pm Furniture ●Books & Videos ●Golf Clubs ●Kids Stuff ●Household Trea sures ●plus much more *Something for everyone!* 17 FAMILY YARD SALE Sat. May 7th -- 7am - 2pm Vaughn Willard Public School (1911 Dixie Rd. - Dixie/Glenanna) Rain Date: May 14th COME EARLY - TONS OF GREAT STUFF! 5th ANNUAL STREET SALE Sat. May 7th -- 8am - 1pm Norfolk Square, Pickering (Whites Rd. & Strouds) Tools, Baby Items, Furniture, Household Goods and much more! Over 15 Houses taking part. GARAGE/DEMOLITION SALE Sat. May 7th & Sun. May 8th -- 9am - 3pm 1477 Rougemount Dr., Pickering (East of Altona - North of Hwy 2) GARAGE/MOVING SALE Furniture, Households, Baby stuff & Clothing for all and more! 921 Mountcastle Cres. , Pickering (Off Glenanna & Finch @ Huntsmill) Sat. May 7th -- 7am - 1pm REED DRIVE ANNUAL STREET SALE Sat. May 7th -- 8am-1pm (AJAX - off of Ritchie: turn right onto Reed Drive) STREET SALE Sat. May 7th -- 8:30am - 1pm Beech St., Ajax (Harwood & 401) MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Lots of children's items, household items, sports equip. & much more! 383 Grange Crt., Oshawa (off Hillcroft between Wilson & Harmony) SATURDAY MAY 7TH,2005 YARD SALE - SAT. MAY 7 TH 8am - 1pm @ 41 Reed Dr., Ajax (Westney & Hwy 2) Everything from...Books to baby clothes,...Cookies to cabinets. Proceeds to Renewed Strengths, Assisting Cancer Clients to Regain Their Strength. HOUSE CONTENTS SALE Moving Sale: Sat. & Sun. May 7 th & 8th -- 8am - 3pm 535 Barry Dr., Pickering (Whites Rd. & Sheppard) Dining Room & Kitchen Table, Bedroom Furniture +++ (Rain Date: 14 th & 15th) STREET SALE Sat. May 7th -- 8am - 2pm (Rain Date: Sun. May 8th) Tr ellis Court, Pickering (Off of Liverpool South of Bayly) 6+ Families Emerald Point Condominium Garage Sale Saturday, May 7, 2005 -- 8:00 am to 1:00 pm 1655/1665 Pickering Parkway, Pickering (in the parking lot) FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE Sat. May 7th -- 10am - 6pm 2014 Bloomfield Court., Pickering (Finch & Valley Farm Rd.) All proceeds go to Canada World Youth GARAGE/MOVING SALES Sat. May 7th -- 8am - 3pm 2109 Theoden Court, Pickering (Brock Rd. & Major Oaks) Coke Collectable's, Antiques, Household Items and much more! MOVING/GARAGE SALE Sat. 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(905)686-8181 (416)806-1808 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul marshallgroup@rogers.com A BETTER DEAL 416-501-7054 Friendly & Dependable Removal of all Household & Construction Garbage, Furniture and Appliance Disposal. Please call Peter ROCK BOTTOM RATES BriCo Home Improvements ✓Basements ✓Framing ✓Drywall ✓Crown Moulding ✓Home Repairs FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian: 905-686-8841 Cell: 416-606-9881 EASTPORT INTERIOR SYSTEMS Drywall, Insulation & Acoustics. Additions & Basements. Residential, Industrial and Commercial Call John (905)427-5774 (905)424-1601 F & M HOME RENOVATIONS Carpentry for all your needs! Framing basements, trim work, refacing kitchen cabinets, new counter tops, interior door installations You supply the material, we'll do the work! Call (905)420-7394 HOME RENOVATIONS Ceramic Tile specialist 25 years experience Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Additions, Drywall, Paint, Carpentry, Electrical, Roofing, Masonry (905)655-6918 LODCOM CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 No Job is too small ✓Bathrooms ✓Basements ✓Kitchens ✓Painting ✓etc Let me help you get rid of your TO-DO Lists For an estimate call Ian at 416-606-0195 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 Taurus Hardwood Flooring Installation of laminate & hardwood floors Please contact Mike (905)999-2442 905-409-9903 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? Junk Removal/Disposal Light Hauling, Odd Jobs Cottage Deliveries Avail Reasonable Rates Call Hans (905) 706-6776 ELECTRICAL WORK Basement Wiring, Stoves & Dryers Breaker Panel Installation 100amp-200amp upgrades Repairs & alterations Fully licensed Call (905)391-8692 PIONEER ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD. We provide services for the selective customer. ●Rough in customized electrical system to renovated & new homes ●Upgrades to accommodate pools & jacuzzi ●Exterior lighting installation Call (416)992-0631 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 P & H Painting Professional, Experienced, Reliable Interior/Exterior **Fully Insured** Call for free estimate (905) 686-7889 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 $45/hr 2 movers + truck 24' trucks available. www.triumphmoving.com 416-802-9849 905-883-4406 Triumph Moving CLEAN IT!A fast, affordable, hon- est clean for home & office. We specialize in organization, closets, rooms, homes, offices. 905-259- 1127. AFFORDABLE WINDOW CLEANING $60.00 (905)767-7939 HOME CLEANING SERVICES Satisfaction Guaranteed Excellent competitive Rates References & Criminal Record: Av ailable Upon Request (905)686-6969 SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL We fully GUARANTEE our work. All employees are full trained and supervised. We are fully bonded. If you are looking for excellent service, excellent rates and a clean house call The Perfect Maid Service Call now - Sat. available 905-686-5424 SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone, 20 yrs. in business. I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners. Bi-weekly & weekends available (905) 426-3711 CARPETS LAMINATES HARDWOOD Super Deal on Laminate & Carpets Free 10mm pad w/inst. Repairs & Restretch Fully Licensed & Insured * Free Estimates * Sam (905) 706-3206 Arctic Lawn Landscaping Flagstone porches, patios and walkway's interlocking stone retaining walls garden design waterproofing. 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CLOSET ORGANIZERS Caspian Woodworking (905)837-0894 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, May 6, 2005, PAGE 39 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper Please read your classified ad on the first day of publi- cation as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. 790 Home Decor790Home Decor ~ GET APPROVED ~ Fe e l i n g l i m it e d b e ca u s e o f : • NO CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • COLLECTIONS • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCES • REFUSED BY BANK C a l l D e r r i c k 90 5 -426 -0 05 1 Looking for a second chance at rebuilding your credit? With a variety of New & Used Import and Domestic Vehicles, put the past behind you - Start driving towards your new future today!! ezautoapproval.com 1-888-283-7701 Michael Boyer Pontiac YOU'RE APPROVED! www.ezautoloan.net 1-800-269-1687 '24 hrs. live' TOAD HALL SPRING SALE HORSE AUCTION TOAD HALL 1658 Uxbridge/ Pickering Townline 4 miles E. of Stouffville, 1 mile N. of Claremont. SAT. MAY 15, 2005 11:00 A.M. HORSES & TRAILERS NO TACK Beautiful Location- Indoor Riding Facilities CONSIGNMENT FEES HORSES/ PONIES Entry Fee $50.00, 7% commission TRAILERS:15% commission Commission must be paid on all transactions. Call Dan Barkey (The Toad) (905)649-3718 Looks Who's 65th May 9th is a special day for ELLA CAMPBELL as she celebrates birthday 65. Best wishes to a dear friend! Love from all her family and friends Happy Birthday Pal Annie Presents BOOK NOW! (905) 576-9335 (905) 683-0707 FAX: (905) 579-4218 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Tos ca Banquet Hall • 800 Champlain Ave., Oshawa For More Information Or To Reserve Your Booth Call Your Classified Sale Representative Special Section: Sunday, May 15th, 2005 FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING Open To The Public From 1:00 PM til 7:00 PM HILLOCK, Edward "Ted" after a short illness on Wednesday, May 4th, 2005. Ted loving husband of Pauline. Beloved father of Jodie, Char, and Brenda. Cherished Papa of Mackenzie and Oasis. Devoted son of the late Bernice. Brother of Glenn, Joanne, Jeri, and Laurie. Friends will be received on Satur- day, May 7th at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) from 2p.m. until the time of remembrance in the chapel at 4p.m. The family would like to acknowledge the support and compassion received from all of Ted's friends and family and a special thank you to the staff of the Toronto General Hospital. Ted will be missed by all those he touched. In lieu of flowers, as a tribute to Ted's memory, kindly sign your organ donor card. WELSH, Harold Paul (Harry) - Peacefully at his home in Ajax on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2005 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Kellar). Dear father of Troy Welsh and Kelley Giroux and her husband James. Loving Grampy of Erin and Ky le Welsh. Loved son of Alma and the late William Welsh. Brother of Don. Brother-in-law of Bob Kel- lar and his wife Kaye. Visitation will be held at THORNTON CEMETERY CHAPEL (1200 Thornton Rd. N.) on Monday, May 9th from 12 Noon until time of Memorial Service at 1:30 P.M. Memorial Dona- tions to the Charity of Your Choice would be appre- ciated. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St.West (905-721-1234). GOLF CLUBS - Tour Pro 4, right, Rocket Bubble shafts, 2-SW 2 Wood, 5 Wood $300. 905-436- 3453. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS - Best price, best quality. All shapes and colours available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER HOT TUB/SPA 2005 model, all options, cover, never used, still in wrapper, cost $8,900, sell $3,800. 416-746-0995 JUKE BOX (45's);air hockey ta- ble; hot wheel cars; novelty items, 2 large wooden cats; furniture; household items. 905-404-6716 af- ter 4 p.m. LITTLE TYKES car bed, twin mat- tress incl. $200. Please call (905)686-0683 MOVING SALE-snowblower, electric lawnmower, sofabed, glass dining table + 4 chairs, side tables, desk. (905)837-2696 POOL-TABLE 4x8, light oak, can- nonball legs, leather pockets, 3/4" slate, accessories, $1600; poker table, brand new, oak trim, folding legs $400; (905)439-4789 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. PIANOS - Clearance sale on all Grand Pianos. Also huge selection of upright, digital pianos. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc). Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons? Tr y our rent-to-own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PINBALL MACHINE "Firepower" Dual player, Arcade size with voice audio. Asking $950. Good working condition. (905)725-6210 PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. SOLID PINE/WROUGHT IRON bedroom suite, queen size, head- board, footboard, two nite tables, dresser, mirror, armoire. Piilowtop mattress/box spring included. Ask- ing $1800 obo. (905)686-9421 TARPS - Spring Clearance, Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowmanville 905- 623-5258. WANT TO SELL on Ebay? Not sure how? Or where to start? I can get you set up and sell- ing! Please call Gregg at (905)449-2682 or e-mail at gregg_logan@hotmail.com XANGO HEALTH BEVERAGE. Health, wellness & the business opportunity of a lifetime. Don't put off your good health & good for- tune. www.kpvb.natureswellness- secret.com. xango4life@rog- ers.com. (905)576-8730 TOP $$$ PAID for Videos, CD's, DVD's and records. Will pick up if large collection. Call Alex's CD WORLD, 905-728-5369. AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL pups, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home raised, tails & du- claws done, first shots, vet checked, 905-447-5131. BOSTON TERRIER PUPS, 2 fe- males. Ready to go May 10th. $1100 each. Call 905-424-1395. COCKAPOO/SNOODLE PUP- PIES.First shots, dewormed, tails docked, dew-claws removed, vet checked. Home raised. $550.00 Ready to go May 21. (905)985- 0731. COCKATIEL.Small, dark grey, 3-yrs-old, female. Hand-trained and great with kids. Asking $125- obo. Cage included. Serious call- ers only 905-665-7071 Jackie or Dana. FREE DOG to responsible people, 4yr. old, Beagle Lab cross, all shots. Good with children/seniors, must have fenced backyard, call (647)219-4301. LAB PUPS, 8 weeks. Black, Yel- low and Chocolate. Home raised, parents on-site. CKC registered, micro-chipped, 1st shots. (905)431-9851 LABRADOR PUPS.Black fe- males, dewclaws removed, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. CKC registered. 2 year guarantee. Ready April 30/05. $800.00 plus tax. Glen 905-985-6281 (Port Perry). RAGAMUFFIN/RAGDOLL male wanted for breeding. Call Crystal at 905-786-1161 WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER pup- pies, vet checked, first shots, home raised, ready to go, $800. 905-342-2095 WOULD YOU ENJOY your DOG more if he were better trained? TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1987 CAMARO BERLINETTA, 2.8L, 5-spd, T-tops, factory stereo, recent tires, interior black, 189,580kms, nose bra. As is $1200. (905)433-0520, leave mes- sage, with name/number. 1988 TOYOTA COROLLA,auto, 4-dr, 123,000kms, e-tested. Needs some TLC. $1,250 o.b.o. Call (905)571-9382 1990 CHEVROLET CORSICA, 2.8L, new trans., red, new tires, brakes, exhaust. Oiled every year, no rust, as is $900.00 (905)985- 4753. 1990 HONDA ACCORD,auto, p/w, air, am/fm/cd player, 177,000kms. $2,500. o.b.o. as is. Call Mon.-Fri. (905)623-8701. 1991 BUICK ROADMASTER es- tate wagon, v-8, loaded, excellent condition, certified, e-tested. 230 k, $3,000. (905) 723-7221. 1991 Chev Lumina APV 3.1, au- tomatic. Tilt, pdl, a high miler, but is in excellent cond, certified and e-tested. $2250 obo. (905)571- 5138 1992 BUICK LESABRE, 201,000 km, excellent condition, $1,000 obo. 905-244-2256. 1994 BUICK REGAL, good run- ner, $3,00 or best offer. Call Dale (905) 433-4623 1994 CAVALIER 4cyl, 4-dr, air, tilt, am/fm cassette, excellent condi- tion 170K, asking $2,850, certi- fied/e-tested. (905)404-8728 1994 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA, white, excellent condition, some engine work. $2,500 or best offer. Gordon (905) 665-5930 1994 SATURN SE1,2-door, 5-spd, 158,000km, Air, am/fm cas- sette, rear fold-down seats, e-test- ed/certified, good reliable car. MOT retail $2975, asking $2000- obo. (905)728-1648 1995 MONTE CARLO,$3999; 1995 Grand Am $2699; 1995 Windstar, 7-seater $2999; 1998 Saturn SL2 $3999. Others from $1699; Certified & E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). 905-683- 7301 or 905-424-9002. www.kel- lyandsonsauto.com 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,auto., a/c, cert., e-tested, new brakes and newer tires, am/fm cassette, dark purple. 163,000 km. Well maintained & very reliable.My daughter is leaving for university, $4295 obo. Call 905-444-9404 1996 SUNFIRE,2 door,Red, dark grey interior, 4 cyl., auto, 69,000km, clean car, $4,995.00 cert./e-tested + taxes. Nick Oram Auto Sales 905-985-1991. 1997 DODGE Neon, auto, 185,000km., black, 4 door, E-test- ed, great shape, $3,500 OBO, call (905)420-1334. 1997 PONTIAC GRANDPRIX CP, 2 dr., black exterior, tan leather in- terior, plus 200 hwy. kil., Bargain $4,500 or best offer. Telephone (905?) 426-4246 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU 6 cyl automatic, Loaded, 190K, two owners, Good Condition, Clean, Certified/E-tested $3,750. Must Sell. Private sale 905-619-1091 1998 HYUNDIA ACCENT,160K, green, am/fm, new tires&battery. Great on gas. $2,000 as is. (905)- 837-9213. 1999 CHEV MALIBU,white, 89,000kms, new brakes, tires, bat- tery, rust proofed, e-tested, $7000. Call (905)665-0268 2000 CHEVY MALIBU LS, V6, au- to, upgrade interior, spoiler, alloys, air, CD, power package, very clean, E-tested/certified, $7900. (905)242-5941 2003 CIVIC HYBRID like new, save money, 61mpg highway, leather, sunroof, alloys, fully load- ed, lifestyle change to truck. 40,000kms. $28,000. Call (905)987-5090 2003 PT CRUISER,turbo, 5 speed, power everything, sunroof, blue, warranty balance, low profile tires, heated leather, air, AM/FM CD, 27,000 km's, $19,500. and 2003 Hyundai accent, automatic, 4 dr., power everything, air, warranty balance, both excellent, no GST, certified, E-tested, $11,500. (905)697-9238 2003 Trailblazer $535.00 down payment, take over remainder of lease (2 years), $600.00 per month, 55,000kms. 905-852-3692 BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 Need a Car? Problem with credit? Previous Bankruptcy? We can help! Call our credit specialist Julie Maitman at Ajax Nissan 905-686-0555 ext 224 1-800-565-6365 or e-mail sales@ajaxnissan.com NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRU PTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$Aaron & Leo Scrap Cars. Cash paid for your scrap vehicles. Please call 7 days/week anytime 905-426-0357 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. 1A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE scrap cars & trucks . Cash and/or Free Removal. 24hr. prompt service. Call (416)281-3499. 1972 FORD F100 302, auto, pow- er steering, from North Carolina, restored, ready to drive, $8,000. 905-885-8163 1989 CHEVY PICK-UP, Full size, V6, $1800 OBO. Call 905-725- 9989 1997 FORD EXPEDITION Eddie Bauer 5.4 L V8, 4X4, White on Tan Leather Tow Package, running boards, Loaded. Immaculate con- dition inside and out. Only 116,000 Km $13,500.00 or best offer Certi- fied and e-tested. Cell: 905-431- 2694 Home: 905-986-0670 1998 DODGE RAM - 1500 V6, 3.9L. 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For more pictures go to: www.sandyyoung.ca lrackham@trebnet.com MLS# E651037.Renascent Realty *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner ****Licensed Assistant CHARLES LIM Sales Representative 416 298-6000 SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2-4 P.M. 47 MONK CRES., AJAX An absolutely gorgeous open concept 3 bdrm. home with over $40,000 in upgrades with 9 ft. and vaulted ceilings, ceramics on main floor and in all bathrooms, mn. flr. laundry, CA, CVAC, skylight, flagstones and fishpond. Home on quiet crescent, too much to mention. Leading Edge Realty PAUL ST. AUBIN* 905 831-3300 FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker SAT. MAY 7, 2-4 P.M. SUN. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 1019 COLONIAL, PICKERING NORTH PICKERING • Pride of ownership • 4 bedrooms • Walkout basement with rec rm., office and big workshop • Eat-in kitchen with island • Family room on main floor • AGENTS WELCOME, WE CO-OP SHARON ABERNETHY* 905 686-3330 SUN. MAY 8 2-4 P.M. Enjoy the sunshine throughout this new home, too many things to brag about - approx. 2700 sq. ft., 4 large bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with centre island and walkout to yard, family room with gas fireplace and much more. Drop by or call for details. 56 GABRIELLE CRES., WHITBY $ 399,000FIRST Realty Ltd. FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker GERRY KORENTOS* 905 831-3300 SAT. MAY 7, 1-3 P.M. 14 WARWICK AVE., AJAX RARELY OFFERED MODEL WITH MEDIA LOFT FOR SALE Stunning 2868 sq. ft. family home in high demand Lakeside waterfront community of South Ajax. Premium pie-shaped treed lot . 4 lge. bdrms. w/ensuites, master w/ jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Main floor family room w/gas fp. and open to spacious kitchen with centre island and breakfast bar. INCLUDING high-quality kitchen appliances. Formal dining room w/illuminated coffered ceiling. Sunny south facing second floor balcony and convenient mn. flr. laundry. Offered for sale at $399,900. JAY VANULAR* 905 831-3300 VERA CONRAD* 905 831-3300 FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker SAT. & SUN. MAY 7 & 8, 2-4 P.M. 1974 LODGE RD., PICKERING PRICED TO SELL • Lovely mature street in Pickering • 3 plus 1 bedrooms • 20 ft. cathedral ceiling with floor to ceiling stone fp. • Finished bsmt. with additional stone fireplace • Separate entrance & spacious backyard www.veraconrad.com $ 287,500TO VIEW CONTACT JOE PALACKA 905-655-9387 or 1-877-365-9555 K. HARLEY REAL ESTATE LTD. DESIRABLE AREA IN THE HAMLET OF BROOKLIN. 1770 SQ. FT. 3 bdrm. home on deep lot. Features 2nd flr. laundry rm., ensuite in master bedroom with oval tub and separate glass shower, garage access door, 3-pc. rough-in basement, close to school, parks and shopping. $253,990 DON’T MISS THIS ONE! 1895 SQ. FT. 4 bedroom beauty on oversized corner lot! Laundry on main floor, ensuite in master bedroom with oval tub and separate glass shower, garage access door, 3-pc. rough-in basement, close to schools, parks and shopping. $271,490OPEN SAT. & SUN. MAY 7 & 8 BETWEEN 1-4 P.M. ROBERT ATTERSLEY EAST and BALDWIN STREET WHITBY - HUTCHISON MODEL LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! 2130 SQ. FT. 4 bedroom home, 9’ ceiling on main floor, cathedral ceiling in parlour, gas fireplace in great room, designer entrance, garage door access, double car garage, 2 bath plus powder room. Close to schools, parks and shopping. $323,290WHITBY - TRAFALGAR MODEL QUICK CLOSING 60-90 DAYS! 1945 SQ. FT. 3 bedroom brick bungalow. Flush breakfast bar, main floor laundry room, gas fireplace, 2 4-pc. baths, 3-pc. rough- in bsmt., garage door access, double car garage. Close to schools, parks and shopping. OPEN SAT. & SUN. MAY 7 & 8 BETWEEN 1-4 P.M. ANDERSON ST. and WINCHESTER RD. BROOKLIN - WALKER MODEL BROOKLIN - MATTHEWS MODEL JIM POCOCK Sales Representative 905 434-5128 SUN. MAY 8, 2-4 P.M. 498 GRANDVIEW ST. S., OSHAWA Get ready for summer fun. Fully fenced rear yard on 50’ lot with fruit trees. Detached 2 storey house with garage. Located close to schools, shopping plaza and Hwy 401 for commuters. MLS #E627439. $209,900ANNA SIMPSON* 905-430-9000 1-866-430-9900 SUN. MAY 7, 2-4 P.M. 40 AMANDA AVE., BROOKLIN LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! PEACE & TRANQUILITY!!! Enjoy morning coffee on balcony overlooking pond and fountain. Approx. 2000 sq. ft. spotless 3 yr. old, open concept home. Main flr. laundry with direct access to 2 car garage. Upgrades include - decorative pillars, 9’ ceilings, ceramics, wide trim and baseboards, vinyl windows, glass door & light in ensuite shower PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE!!! Home Shows Pride of Ownership!! $329,900classic realty inc. SUNDAY, MAY 8 2-4 P.M. 3695 TRIMBLES LANE, GREENWOODHamlet of GreenwoodRON SHUTE* 905-619-9500 • Country living close to the city • Beautiful open concept bungalow, large lot (approx. 1 acre) • Most rooms overlook groomed gardens • Fully finised basement with w/o to patio. • Many extas. $599,000. Call Ron Shute at 905-619-9500 or visit www.johnshute.com Group Heritage Realty Inc. SUNDAY, MAY 8 2-4 P.M. 3600 PADDOCK RD., GREENWOOD1.74 ACRESJOHN SHUTE* 905-619-9500 • Country living in hamlet of Greenwood • Cozy 3 bedroom bungalow • Fully fenced paddock • Newer shingles, windows, furnace • Easy access to Hwy 401 & 407 • $329,000. Visit web at www.johnshute.com Group Heritage Realty Inc. SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2-4 P.M. 2133 BLUE RIDGE CRES. ROB HULL* 905-619-9500 Large 3 bdrm. home with many upgrades. Double car garage with direct entry to house. Large family room w/gas fireplace, new ceramics in kitchen & hallway & stunning hardwood in living & dining rooms. Home is located on a quiet cres. in great family neighbourhood. Includes all appliances. This home shows extremely well, a must see. Group Heritage Realty Inc. SAT. & SUN., MAY 7 & 8, 2-4 P.M. 1894 BROOKSHIRE SQ.$369,900SARAH O’NEILL* 416-487-4343 • Lovely & spac. 4 bdrm. in fabulous John Boddy neighbourhood • Rarely available “Gableton” model • Gracious principal rooms • Fabulous 2nd flr. fam. rm. w/woodburning fireplace • Finished basement • Quiet location w/incredibly private backyard • Simply a must see! The Mills Team BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!!$287,988JUDY STACEE*** 905-428-4557 Quiet Cul-De-Sac & Pie Shaped Lot • Spacious 3 bdrm., 3 bath home • Bright open concept • Walkout from liv./din. rm. to yard & I/G pool w/wrap around cedar deck • Family sized kitchen • Finished rec room with wood burning fireplace & dry bar • Pickering location www.judystacee.com www.rpt.ca/minstrel REALTY LTD. NEW CHOICE MEMBER BROKER *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner ****Licensed Assistant SONIA SINCLAIR* 905 427-1400 SUN. MAY 8, 2-4 P.M. 14 CUMBERLAND LANE Beautiful end unit townhome with view of lake! Spacious layout, 3 bedrooms plus den, 2 balconies, fireplace, steps to waterfront park... Only $219,900... for directions call Sonia at 905-427-1400. ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. say it’s SOLD by Sonia Sinclair www.SoniaSinclair.com RANDY LAFLEUR* 905-428-2926 905-428-3753 RANCH BUNGALOW ON 60X263 FT. MATURE, TREED LOT ROUGE VALLEY!! TWYN RIVERS AREA!! 2,000 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, able to access backyard for trucks, boats, RVs etc., 36x24 ft. storage shed w/hydro, inground pool surrounded by multi- tiered decking, 3 w/os, fabulous great room - fireplace, wet bar, beamed ceilings, new roof, recently renovated kitchen and baths.$319,900 Exit Realty Experts FIRST Realty Ltd. BILL McLEAN* 905 831-3300 1005 HONEYWOOD CRES., PICKERING FOUR LARGE BEDROOMS Over 40K spent in upgrading. Improvements in this large spacious open concept home including 3/4” hardwood flooring, ceramics, windows. Much more. Call now and you won’t be disappointed. Call Bill McLean now! at 905-686-3300 see virtual tour at www.sellingwithbill.com $339,900SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2-4 P.M. 1850 BANBURY CRT., PICKERING$294,000LOUISE SABINO* 905-649-3300 Super clean 3+1 bdrm. home with ash and oak plank hrdwd. flrs., huge raised family room with fireplace, newer broadloom, double car garage, 2 tiered deck with finished basement. There’s more to tell you but you should come and see it for yourself! www.louisesabino.com Results Realty Inc. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY POOL! POOL! POOL!$264,900JAAN KRULL* 905-683-2100 Percy Fulton Ltd. Fabulous freehold end unit with 12x24 inground pool, over 1800 sq. ft. plus a fully finished bsmt., 3+1 bdrms., m/f family room with fireplace, huge master bdrm. w/4 pc. ensuite & large walk-in closet. Don’t miss this great home! Call today! TRACY LACEY* 905 683-2100 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Beautiful 4 bedroom with finished basement situated on extra deep lot with huge deck. Lovely ceramics throughout, formal living room and dining room with crown mouldings. Asking $319,900. $319,900PPerc y Fult on Ltd ., Broker BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AJAX Percy Fulton Limited Family Sized Home Walking Distance to GO Station Renovated and updated home features large country kitchen w/breakfast bar, ceramic flrs., liv./din. combo w/picture window and laminate flrs. 3 bdrms., 3 baths. Extra include appls., newer furnace and air cond. Shows very well. ELVIRA LAROCQUE Sales Representative 905- 683-2100 ELVIRA’S FEATURED HOMES Call ELVIRA at 905-683-2100 to arrange a personal viewing.$267,500BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FRENCHMAN’S BAY Townhome on the Ravine Updated family sized kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, updated mn. bath, prof. finished rec room in basement, open concept living and dining rooms. A great home - carries like rent. Close to Lake Ontario, schools, parks & GO Station.$165,000BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SOUTH AJAX End Unit Townhome, Walking Distance to Lake Ontario Just listed. Beautifully updated home features newer broadloom and gleaming hardwood floors. Updated eat- in kitchen, updated baths, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Extras include fridge, stove, CAC. Great south Ajax location.$179,900durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 PAGE 43 A/P A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Andrew aims AJAX — Carruthers Creek’s Andrew Seto shoots while being defended by Ormiston’s Jacob Hutchcroft in the DEAA junior boys’ basketball title game in Ajax on Tuesday afternoon. Young ball squad to take the field for team’s fifth Intercounty season By Paul Futhey Staff Writer DURHAM — There may be a large contingent of new and younger faces on the Oshawa Dodgers’ roster, but the goal for the fifth-year Intercounty League club remains the same. “We made an effort this year to get a lot younger,” commented manager Troy May before adding: “Our goal is .500 and to get a top four spot.” It was the same target the team shot for last season and, for a while, was one that looked feasible as Oshawa posted a 9-7 record out of the gate. The wheels began to wobble, however, and eventually fell off as the Dodgers skidded to a nine- game losing streak to end the season with a 13-23 record. A first-round sweep in four games at the hands of the Brantford Red Sox followed. “We played some good ball but we couldn’t get a win,” May recalled. Oshawa, which opens the season on the road Saturday afternoon in Guelph against the two-time defending cham- pion Royals, has had a large turnover from last year’s squad. Indeed, 1B Dar- ryl Reid, DH Ken Calway and hurlers Scott Robinson and Travis Gilligan are the lone returnees that started the previ- ous season with the club. A number of call-ups, however, that did spend time with the team for portions last season will be on the roster full-time in 2005. Among players who fall into that category are Chris Sereda and Ryan Crotin. Pitcher Matt Tosoni, recovering from surgery, will practice, but not play, with the club this season, rehabbing for college ball in New York in the fall. One of the reasons for moving toward a younger roster was that work and other commitments forced the Dodgers last year to frequently field lineups (road games especially) that would have play- ers — pitchers, in particular — out of position. “That’s what we’re going toward this year,” May acknowledged. “It’s not as hard for them (young players) to get home at three in the morning. May said fans can expect aggressive- ness from this year’s club, “Small ball,” he said. “A lot of hit and run, a lot of base stealing. We have some speed on this team and we’re going to be a lot more aggressive.” As for this season, May has the two- time defending champion Guelph Roy- als and last year’s first-place finisher, the To ronto Maple Leafs, a cut above the rest of the league at the moment. Kevin Hinton, the Royals’ general man- ager, is a little more reluctant to name his club — or any, for that matter — as a favourite. “I’ve lost a lot of players and I’m trying to replace them,” he commented. By Hinton’s estimation, 35 home runs and more than 200 RBIs from last year’s lineup have either moved on or retired. With the final day for roster moves two months away, a lot can happen in the meantime. “It’s hard to tell at this time of year,” Hinton said. “The team we have in May may not be the team we have in July.” By way of illustration, the Royals added three players at last year’s deadline, two of whom were pitchers that won eight playoff games (its takes 12 to win the title) between them. Indeed, as the London Majors showed quite convincingly last season, the play- offs are a whole different matter. London, who had finished sixth with a 14-21 re- cord, did the improbable and knocked off Kitchener (22-14) and league goliath To- ronto (28-8) before Guelph overmatched them in the final. In terms of other changes within the league, Hamilton has seen an ownership transfer; the franchise formerly known as the Cardinals is now the Thunderbirds. NOTES: The Dodgers have launched a new website, www.dodgersgameday. com...There’s a significant local con- tingent on this year’s roster, including Darryl Reid, Craig Megill and Morris Watson (Oshawa), Sean Cunningham, Chris Sereda, Matt Tos oni, Ryan Crotin and Ken Calway (Whitby), Scott Robin- son and Kevin Brown (Ajax) and Brad McConnachie (Pickering)....the Dodg- ers’ home opener is May 14 at 2 p.m. when the Hamilton Thunderbirds come calling. Dodgers gear up for ball season A/P PAGE 44 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, MAY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer. Prices and total obligations listed exclude freight, licence, insurance, applicable taxes, registration, retailer charges and $50 PPSA. offers are subject to change without notice. Financing and leasing are subject to approval by Chrysler Financial. 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Stk. #P8209. $$154.154.2727 Bi-wk. 2004 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT * 4x4, auto, 4 wheel disc brakes, deep tint, only 27,000 km. Stk. #P8272. $$159.159.7744 Bi-wk. 2004 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT Auto, deep tint, off road group, heated mirrors, only 51,000 km. Stk. #V8188. $$154.154.4747 Bi-wk. 2002 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 3rd row pass., 5 speed auto, Hemi Magnum 5.7L SMPI V8, trailer tow group, only 10,000 km. Stk. #P8091. $$226363..0303 Bi-wk. 2004 DODGE DURANGO LTD. 4X4 Air, auto, cruise, power locks & windows. Stk. #J7311A. $$101.101.0000 Bi-wk. 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA 3.3L V6, auto, climate group, power convenience group. Stk. #T7219A. $$9696..8585 Bi-wk. 2001 DODGE CARAVAN SE 4.7L V8, Infi nity speakers, power heated mirrors, trailer tow group. Stk. #M7101A. $$189.189.4949 Bi-wk. 2003 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 3.5L V6 24V MPI, auto, cargo con- venience group. Stk. #P8273. $$196196..6688 Bi-wk. 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING Auto, chrome wheels, 3.2L V6, power sunroof. Stk. #N6950B. $$9696..8585 Bi-wk. 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI Auto, balance of warr., cruise, keyless entry, power locks, mirrors, window. Stk. #V7840A1. $$116.116.2525 Bi-wk. 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA AM/FM/CD, balance of warr., power steering, sunroof. Stk. #V7403B. $$9911..1515 Bi-wk. 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT GSI 5 speed auto, anti-spin differential, Magnum 4.7L V8, security group, under rail box bedliner. Stk. #V8275. $$216216.00.00 Bi-wk. 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB Balance of 3/60 warranty, cruise, tilt, power locks & windows. Stk. #T7143A. $$131.131.0000 Bi-wk. 2002 BUICK CENTURY AM/FM/CD, power locks & windows. Stk. #V7730A. $$109.30109.30 Bi-wk. 2000 CAVALIER CONVERTIBLE Auto, 26G pkg., 5.7L Hemi Magnum V8, 6 disc CD, Rumblebee group & more. Stk. #P8231. $$223322..2424 Bi-wk. 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 Auto, anti-lock 4 wheel disc, cus- tomer preferred pkg. Stk. #P8223. $$155.155.6464 Bi-wk. 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LX Aluminum wheels, auto, customer preferred pkg., security alarm *& more. Stk. #P8215. $$133133..0077 Bi-wk. 2005 CHRYSLER 300 Auto, customer preferred pkg., only 4,000 km., bal. of warr. Stk. #P8253. $$141.141.9696 Bi-wk. 2004 PT CRUISER LIMITED 2.0L 4 cyl. auto, anti-lock brakes, only 13,000 km. Stk. #P8220. $$101.101.2525 Bi-wk. 2004 DODGE SX 2.0 SXT 2.0L, bucket seats, customer preferred package 21D. Stk. #8213A. $$6868..0404 Bi-wk. 2002 NEON LE Δ 2.4L I4 DOHC 16V H.O. turbo, bucket seats. Bal. of warr. Stk. #P8148. $$140.140.2299 Bi-wk. 2004 PT CRUISER GT ** Auto, air, customer preferred pkg., bal. of warranty. Stk. #P8132. $$113.113.9292 Bi-wk. 2004 SX 2.0 SE 4.7L V8, customer preferred pkg., trailer tow group, benliner & more. Stk. #P8163. $$169.169.3232 Bi-wk. 2004 DAKOTA SLT Auto, 5.7 Hemi, 6 CD/full map GPS display nav., full luxury. Stk. #P8197. $$225599..6060 Bi-wk. 2005 CHRYSLER 300C Auto, air, 2 tops, 7 speakers with sub woofer. Stk. #V7991. $$171.171.2525 Bi-wk. 2002 WRANGLER SAHARA *** $$25002500 CASH BACK OR CHOOSE 00%%PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS 20052005 PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE *** ** *****ΔΔ ****Δ*** Δ ******Δ* ***** VILLAGE CHRYSLER IN AJAXVILLAGE CHRYSLER IN AJAX