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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2004_01_21Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo A national youth program, Passport to Safety, is giving high school students the health and safety training and information needed for on the job. Dunbarton High School student Brandon Dixon tried out a full face air purifying respirator with the help of Loretta Georghiou of Drew Canada in Ajax. Ms. Georghiou was at the Pickering high school to offer demonstrations of available safety equipment. For the good of their health Students find passport offers key to safety By Mike Ruta Staff Writer PICKERING – Me gan Woodrow knows a passport takes you places. But she’s obtaining one this year to avoid ending up somewhere, namely a hos- pital bed. The Dunbarton High School Grade 11 student is taking safety training and will then write a test to receive her Passport to Safety (PTS). The national youth program en- sures young people under- stand what they need to know to remain injury-free at work. “I think it’s a good idea... be- cause a lot of students and people don’t know how seri- ous it is to be injured on the job,” says Megan. Passing the online test means a youth is much better prepared to benefit from health and safety training of- fered at work. More impor- tantly, it demonstrates a com- mitment to workplace safety, crucial since young people are six times more likely to be in- jured at work during their first month on the job than at any other time. Megan currently works at Dairy Queen, where as a new employee she was given seven safety videos to watch and was later quizzed on them. After obtaining her passport, she feels she’ll be more aware of her rights and responsibili- ties as an employee. “All of the Grade 11 stu- dents, as part of the teacher advisor program, are taking the program,” says Keith Wainwright, Dunbarton’s vice- principal. He explains students are first taking the young workers’ ✦See Youth page A4 Burghardt gives and now gets News Advertiser editor-in-chief wins Community Service award DURHAM –This week, in ad- dition to news of an incredible 27 nominations for Ontario and North American awards for individuals and newspa- pers she oversees, Joanne Burghardt received a personal honour. Mrs. Burghardt, who has been editor-in-chief of the con- stantly expanding Durham Region Media Group division of Metroland for the past 14 years, has been awarded the prestigious Mary Knowles Aw ard for Community Service for 2003. Established in 1996, the award is given annually to a community newspaper em- ployee in Ontario who is an outstanding volunteer and who helps make her communi- ty a better place. The award came as no sur- prise to publisher Tim Whit- taker, who has watched Joanne’s career from the time she joined Oshawa This Week right out of Durham College in 1981. “It has been my pleasure to watch Joanne develop profes- sionally to become one of Canada’s very best editors. BIG HITTERS Wilson, Butler swing for the fences with new venture Sports, B1 ON THE LIGHT SIDE Honda Canada continues to expand in truck market Wheels, Pullout Briefly... Pickering: The City wants to know who made a difference in Pickering in 2003. Residents are being asked for nominations for the 2003 Civic Awards. There are a variety of cate- gories, including volunteer, bravery/heroism, service group, local business, and youth. Individuals, groups and businesses making a sig- nificant contribution to Pickering can be nominated. Forms are available at the Picker- ing Civic Complex, Pickering Recre- ation Complex, Pickering Public Li- brary branches and on the City’s Web site at www.cityofpickering.com. The forms must be returned to the Pickering Civic Complex, clerk’s di- vision, by 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Award recipients are to be noti- fied by Monday, March 15 and the pre- sentations take place in Pickering council chambers Monday, April 26. For more information, call 905- 420-4660 ext. 2099 or 905-683-2760. Pickering: A Pickering breastfeeding support group has set its meeting dates for the coming months. The Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre Breastfeeding Support Group for both pregnant and new mothers, provides an opportunity to share in- formation on getting breastfeeding off to a good start, maintaining the rela- tionship, and other related topics. The group meets Fridays on the following dates: Feb. 13, Mar. 12, Apr. 16 and May 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OEYC, 1822 Whites Rd. Unit 202, Pickering. Mothers are welcome to bring their breastfeeding babies along, while pregnant moms or any women think- ing of having a baby are encouraged to attend as well. For more information, call Kelly Matijcio, a registered nurse and lacta- tion specialist, at 905-509-0995. Sign up by calling or visiting the OEYC. What’s On... Pickering: Join the Pickering Township Historical Society next month as Ze- badiah Zonk discusses Victorian phrenology - history and humour. The meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Shore Communi- ty Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Picker- ing. Learn about what phrenology is and the role it played in 19th century society. Also meet John Dale Warbur- ton, an authority on the United Empire Loyalists. For information, call presi- dent John Sabean at 905-831-3811. Index... Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B5 Give us a call... 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FROM +GST $52$52 + grat. and taxes $52 $355$355$355 per person 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE For Reservations •OR• Great Take-Out 509-9888509-9888 ✦See Editor’s page A2 Durham officials wonder about Liberal priorities By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM –In order to deal with a $5.6-billion deficit, nothing has been ruled out when it comes to provincial spending, Wayne Arthurs says. “Everything is on the table to tackle the financial situa- tion we have and to meet our program priorities of educa- tion, health and the environ- ment,” the Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge MPP adds. Since taking office in late October, the Liberal govern- ment has made a series of an- nouncements in an attempt to deal with the deficit. Mea- sures include eliminating some personal tax cuts ap- proved by the previous Pro- gressive Conservative gov- ernment, rolling back tax cuts to large corporations, raising tobacco taxes and keeping personal income tax rates at their current level. Still, with discretionary spending being scrutinized, there’s a concern in Durham Region about funding for ex- pensive initiatives. Durham Chairman Roger Anderson says the provincial government is “going to have to start making some deci- sions. We have a cancer cen- tre with a big hole in the ground. They’ve got to start making some decisions soon.” Mr. Arthurs, who is also the parliamentary assistant to the Management Board chairman, says he isn’t aware of the Province putting the brakes on spending in Durham. “I’m not directly engaged in that decision making. I’m not aware of any commit- ments being held back. I’m not aware of it, but I don’t an- ticipate that,” he says. “Ministries are being very cautious of their spending. Discretionary spending is under pretty wide con- straints.” Mr. Anderson is optimistic about Durham’s position. Cash crunch questions Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Back in the swim of things PICKERING –– Stephanie Peters powers through the 100 metre backstroke event at a recent swim meet for high schools around Durham Re- gion. Stephanie was competing for Pickering’s Dunbarton High School. More to photo radar picture than cash McGuinty cheapens value of system, Pickering councillor says By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –Bill McLean wants photo radar brought back but not for the same reason Premier Dalton McGuinty does. The Ward 2 City council- lor is upset with Mr. McGuinty’s statements that it should be reintroduced to generate revenue. “The premier is missing the point that safety is paramount on the streets and roads of Ontario,” Coun. McLean said. “I sup- port the use of photo radar to implement safe roads and streets in our commu- nities.” L ast week the premier said bringing back photo radar is just one of the op- ✦See Anderson page A5 ✦See Proposal page A4 While successfully carrying a heavy workload at our newspapers and raising a lovely family, Joanne has managed to invest considerable per- sonal time and energy benefiting a large number and variety of local community organizations. “We are very proud of her contribu- tions in positively shaping our com- munities with her volunteer work,” said Mr. Whittaker. Volunteering is nothing out of the ordinary for Mrs. Burghardt, 42, a very busy mother of three teenagers. She has been a constant presence throughout the region for many years, and has been recognized in the past for her efforts. “For a long time I reasoned that being involved with community orga- nizations would be in conflict with my responsibilities as a newspaper edi- tor. In fact, the opposite has proven to be true. Working with non-profit organizations and public institutions, I’ve met many wonderful people whose experiences and knowledge have been very helpful - you just never know where you’re going to find a good story,” she said. And it’s a lot of fun. Mrs. Burghardt says one of the most rewarding expe- riences she has had has been working with the parents, staff and students at Glen Dhu Public School. “They’re a great group of people...very energetic and commit- ted to education... and they let me play with their Web page! “I’m looking forward to the next few years on the Durham College and UOIT boards; it’s a different type of community service than I’m used to. There’s a lot to learn and a tremen- dous amount of growth happening on the campus, but it’s all very exciting.” In addition to overseeing the edito- rial operations at 10 Metroland news- papers in Durham Region and Northumberland County, Mrs. Burghardt has somehow found the time to, among other community ac- tivities: • Serve as chairman of the Glen Dhu school community council, working to organize projects from fun fairs to resource nights. She was rec- ognized recently with a Volunteer of Distinction award by the Durham District School Board for her efforts; • Take a seat as a governor with the new University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology in addition to sit- ting as a governor for Durham Col- lege; • Found and chair the Durham Re- gional Spelling Bee, which sees 800 students in Grade 1 to 8 participate annually; • Create the ‘Newspaper Club’ for Grade 7 and 8 students, which pro- motes literacy as students create their own newspapers; • Join the board of the Ontario Press Council in October 2003; • Serve on a number of boards and committees including the Durham YWCA, Heritage Community Hous- ing Corporation and the Durham College Journalism Advisory Com- mittee. Mrs. Burghardt has been honoured in the past, having been named a YWCA Durham Region Woman of Distinction and a Durham College Alumnus of Distinction. 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A successful year was capped off by the announcement Monday that the local group of community newspa- pers picked up 10 Suburban Newspa- per Awards. The group is also up for an additional 18 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) Awards. The winning entries for the SNA are: • Best Feature Photo, 1st place Class D - Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser - ‘She’s Not Going,’ by Jason Liebregts • Best Sports Photo, 1st place Class D - Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser - ‘Collision Course’ by Jason Liebregts • Best Editorial Cartoon, 3rd place Class C-D - Ajax-Pickering News Ad- vertiser - ‘The Amazing Ernesto’ by Tim Dolighan • Best Special Section, 1st place Class C - Northumberland News - ‘Faces of the Future’ • Best Special Section, 1st place Class D - Port Perry This Week - ‘Faces of the Future’ • Best Editorial Cartoon, 1st place Class A/B - Port Perry This Week - ‘Livestock’ by Tim Dolighan • Best Breaking News, 1st place Class D - Oshawa-Whitby This Week - ‘Power Outage,’ Aug. 16, 2003 • Best Editorial Cartoon, 1st place Class C-D - Oshawa-Whitby This We ek - ‘Real Truth’ by Tim Dolighan • Best Special Section, 2nd place Class C - Canadian Statesman - ‘Juno Beach’ opening section in June 2003 • Best Special Section, 2nd place Class C - Canadian Statesman - Elec- tion Coverage Also announced Monday, Metroland Durham Region Media Group Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt has been declared by the OCNA as the winner of the Mary Knowles Award for community ser- vice. OCNA also released the list of nominees for its 2003 awards. The Durham Region Media Group received the following nominations: • Best Sports Photo - Ajax & Picker- ing News Advertiser - by Jason Liebreg ts for ‘Collision Course’ • Photographer of the Year - Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser - Jason Liebregts • Best Arts and Entertainment Cov- erage - Ajax & Pickering News Adver- tiser • Best Broadsheet Front Page - Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser • General Excellence - Class 6, circu- lation 25,000 plus - Oshawa-Whitby This Week • Best Editorial - Oshawa-Whitby This Week - By Tim Kelly • Best Investigative News Story - Os- hawa-Whitby This Week - By Stephen Shaw called ‘Released Killer Roamed Free’ • Best Sports Section - Oshawa- Whitby This Week • Best Feature Story - Oshawa-Whit- by This Week - By Jeremy Lepage called ‘Whitby Jail Closes’ • Reporter of the Year - Oshawa- Whitby This Week - Stephen Shaw • Best Use of Art-Service - Oshawa- Whitby This Week • Community Service - Oshawa-Whit- by This Week - UOIT opening section in June 2003 • Best Sports and Recreation Story - Uxbridge Times-Journal - By Brian McNair called ‘Sweeping Success’ • Reporter of the Year - Canadian Statesman - Jacquie McInnes • Best Special Section - Canadian Statesman - ‘Juno Beach Centre’ opening section • Community Service - Canadian Statesman - ‘Juno Beach Centre’ • Best Special Section - Port Perry This Week - ‘Faces of the Future 2003’ News Advertiser, sister publications making news Editor’s work ‘benefits’ numerous groups ✦ Editor’s from page A1 JOANNE BURGHARDT Extensive community involvement. By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM -Ontario’s colleges are a good investment for taxpayers, pro- viding a generous return in addition to saving Ontarians tens of millions of dollars a year, according to a new study. Commissioned by the Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Tech- nology of Ontario (ACAATO), the CCbenefits Inc. analysis was per- formed to discover how the Ontario economy benefits from the province’s 24 colleges. The U.S.-based firm says taxpayers see a return of 12 per cent per year on their investment in col- leges and recover all investments in 10 .7 y ears. In addition, higher educa- tion produces citizens who are not a drain on the public purse, since they are less likely to smoke, drink too much, go on welfare or commit crimes, adding up to almost $160 mil- lion a year in government savings. “This is no surprise to us that col- lege graduates, Durham graduates, get great jobs and pay high taxes,” says Gary Polonsky, president of Durham College. “(Now) we have the data to reinforce it.” The analysis provides good ammu- nition for the colleges as they seek $362 million in provincial funding over four years. If the government comes through, per-student funding would increase by 34 per cent to $6,300 in 2007/08. However even then, Ontario funding for colleges would be behind other provinces, according to ACAA- TO. Mr. Polonsky says “he fully ap- preciates” that elementary and sec- ondary schools, health care and the environment are areas that could use more cash from the government, faced with a multibillion-dollar debt. However he believes increased fund- ing for colleges and universities is in “the top four or five” of the govern- ment’s “doable priorities.” Mr. Polonsky recalled a moment in the leadership debate before the provincial election last year, when Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty con- fronted then-premier Ernie Eves with the fact that Ontario is “dead last” in funding post-secondary schools. “Dead last in Canada, but also on the continent when it comes to in- vestment in post-secondary stu- dents,” he says. “He was right, and I believe he said that because he plans to do something about it.” Bargaining chairman says members being urged to vote in favour By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM –The writing is on the wall, but the presidents of Ontario’s 24 colleges of applied arts and tech- nology aren’t reading it, says Ted Montgomery. The chairman of the faculty bar- gaining team, representing about 7,000 teachers, including some 300 full-timers at Durham College, says members are being urged to vote in favour of a strike if management does not come up with a better con- tract offer in the next month. “I have every expectation that the members will vote to strike,” says Mr. Montgomery. He says a Feb. 17 strike vote has been set, and while a legal strike could begin sooner, staff would walk on March 3 at the earliest. The faculty bargaining team had until midnight Friday to accept man- agement’s latest offer, but turned it down without even going to mem- bers because “it was so off base,” says Mr. Montgomery. Gary Polonsky, Durham College president, said in 40 years of working at colleges, “I’ve lived through com- parable moments; most resolve themselves at the end.” He says while the threat of a strike is serious, there have been no strike preparations at the college yet be- cause “it’s still January” and a walk- out, if it occurs, is more than a month away. “Everyone can bet that if we’re get- ting closer to the final hour and plans need to be in place we will have full plans in place and they will in- clude doing what we can do for our colleagues,” says Mr. Polonsky. Faced with striking workers, he said college management would re- spond with a heated trailer to keep them warm and coffee and dough- nuts. However Mr. Polonsky says he is hopeful there will be an agreement. “I do not envision a personal con- frontation on our campus,” he says. Salary and workload remain the two big issues. Management, represented by The College Compensation and Appoint- ments Council, is offering a three- year deal with salary increases of three per cent in the first and third years, and 3.5 per cent in the second. Mr. Montgomery says faculty are seeking the same 9.5 per cent, but over two years. It is well-established by both parties that faculty salaries are to be between what high school teachers and university professors make, he says. “The high school settlements have been (on average) 3.86 per cent (per year). The most recent ones, since the government deficit announce- ment, have been 3.9 per cent,” he says, adding university teachers have seen increases of 3.94 per cent. If faculty accepted management’s current wage offer, college teachers would be at the low end of the com- parator groups’ salaries, and before the end of the deal they would be making less than many high school teachers, Mr. Montgomery claims. As for workload, he says manage- ment’s proposal of individual work- load negotiations by faculty mem- bers at their colleges is “a non- starter. “The members told us they need some changes to the workload, some relief,” says Mr. Montgomery, calling the workload issue “critical.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2004 PAGE A3 A/P pickeringtowncentre.com Yo u ’ll have it MADE in the SHADE with your FREE Car Visor Organizer when you spend $50 or more (same day sales, before taxes) at one or more Pickering Town Centre stores. Just redeem your receipts at the Guest Services kiosk to receive your free gift. Receipts must be dated after January 18, 2004. One gift per person, per visit. While quantities last. Actual size: 12”w x 6”h. Kimberly from Ajax Winter Sidewalk Sale Monday, January 19th – Sunday, January 25th We’re b aaaaack!We’re b aaaaack! 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Report finds colleges offer return on the tax dollar Richmond Hill man killed in Pickering crash PICKERING –Police have identified the victim of a fatal two-vehicle crash last Friday in west Pickering. Blagojce Mustakinovski, 27, of Richmond Hill was pronounced dead at Markham Stouffville Hospital Fri- day. He was transported there after the late-morning collision. Durham Regional Police responded at 11:20 a.m. to the accident, which occurred on Taunton Road at Altona Road. Mr. Mustakinovski was travelling east in a Mercedes SUV and crossed into the westbound lane into the path of a Chrysler minivan, say police. The driver of the minivan, a 20- year-old Unionville man, was also taken to Markham Stouffville Hospi- tal where he required surgery for non- life-threatening injuries. Alcohol and road conditions are not believed to be factors in the colli- sion. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call 905-683- 9100 ext. 5213 or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-8477. awareness program at school, and in February write the on- line test to receive their pass- port. Mr. Wainwright is the school representative on the board’s joint health and safety committee, and felt PTS was a good fit for the school’s Grade 11 students. “I figured that was about the age when they were going to start looking for jobs,” he says. Mr. Wainwright says the pitch to students included a blunt message about what would happen if they were in- jured on the job, namely how their ability to enjoy life and earn a living would be in jeop- ardy. Sue Boychuk, PTS’s director of program development and partnerships, spoke recently with local employers in Whitby. “PTS doesn’t replace any ex- isting health and safety pro- grams,” she said. “It is simply a test and a transcript program. It is not a training program.” After obtaining a passport, she says youth understand they have the right to refuse unsafe work, how health and safety works in the workplace, and feel confident asking ques- tions. PTS came to Dunbarton through Safe Communities of Pickering Ajax (SCOPA), on which Gary Gibson, the Durham District School Board’s health and safety offi- cer, is a volunteer. Ms. Boychuk says SCOPA had the highest success rate in Canada in getting local em- ployers on board, enlisting about a dozen in fairly short order. Dupont Automotive Finishes in Ajax was the first local business to endorse PTS. Jim McKinnon, personnel supervisor of occupational health and safety, explains why the already safety conscious employer went the extra step to get involved in PTS. “Number one is we believe in outreach to the community and this is an opportunity for us to do that,” he says. “It’s part of our philosophy as well that we share our expertise with the community.” The not-for-profit program was launched nationally late last year, however Dupont be- came involved last summer, when it hired 19 students who were given safety training be- fore they started work and prior to taking the online test. Passport to Safety is for youths 24 and under. For $9 they receive a life membership, access to PTS resources and the test, and a wallet card. When they receive additional safety training, youths can add it to their online PTS record, and print off the transcript to attach to their resume. Employers can become PTS members, with access to an employer-only section of the site, for prices ranging from under $100 for a small business to roughly $3,000 for a large employer such as General Mo- tors. For more information, visit www.passporttosafety.com. P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2004 www.durhamregion.com WALLPAPER CENTRE “We go to the wall for you!” ALL IN-STOCK WALLPAPER & BORDERS VISIT OUR “KIDS KORNER” 2004 COLORS FOR THE HOME AS SEEN ON CITYLINE STOREWIDE MARKDOWNS 1652 Bayly St. W. Pickering Just West of Brock Rd. 905-831-7747 rrs TMMON.-FRI. 9:30-9:00 SAT. 9:30-5:30 SUN. 12:00-4:00 LTD. NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY OR RECENTLY HAD A BABY? Let Us Welcome You! Our Hostess will bring gifts & greetings, along with helpful information about your new community. 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Photo radar was introduced in Ontario in 1994 under Bob Rae’s NDP government, but was later scrapped when Mike Harris and his Conservatives were elected to power the next year. It featured cameras mounted in unmarked police vans parked along the sides of the 400-series highways, snapping licence-plate pho- tos of vehicles exceeding the speed limit. Regardless of who was at the wheel, the vehicle’s owner would get a copy of the photo in the mail, along with the corresponding fine. Coun. McLean, a retired police sergeant, said when in place photo radar worked. “When I was a police offi- cer they had it on the 400-se- ries highways and I noticed a reduction in cars speeding,” he said. “If used properly it can save lives and slow people down.” He is such a strong sup- porter of the technology, last March he introduced a mo- tion asking the Province to allow the City to own and op- erate its own photo radar on municipal streets. “My proposal, while it would also generate revenue, was primarily intended to protect the citizens who walk and play on our streets,” he said. “How can anybody complain about photo radar when it’s pro- tecting their kids on our streets?” Coun. McLean’s motion was passed unanimously, but Pickering has yet to hear back from the Province. Transportation Minister Harinder Takhar said last Thursday the money gener- ated from photo radar would not be used to pay down the debt but rather go to munic- ipalities. Coun. McLean noted money from speeding tickets and traffic violations already go to municipalities. – with files from Torstar news service Proposal intented to ‘protect the citizens’ ✦ Proposal from page 1 “I’m not under the impres- sion they would stop con- struction contracts and EAs (environmental assessment) that are in the process,” he says. “They just can’t stop everything, they can’t. “Our costs keep going up. They just can’t shutdown. They have to keep going.” A freeze on spending above the government’s baseline budget might be in order, he suggests. “Spending over and above their baseline, I can un- derstand that.” He adds the Region has a signed deal for Hwy. 401 inter- changes at Stevenson and Lakeridge roads. “I can’t picture them going back on their deals,” he says. “I hope it’s not cancelling con- tracts. If they cancel a promise made during an elec- tion, I can understand that.” Gary Polonsky, the presi- dent of both University of On- tario Institute of Technology and Durham College, says the new university has previous commitments for $75 million from the provincial govern- ment. The remaining $230 million will come from part- nerships the school has with private industries. The university submitted a business plan last week to the government, answering 31 questions it was asked. Also last Friday, “a number of gov- ernment officials visited us. It was a very positive morning,” Mr. Polonsky adds. “We will be hearing from our govern- ment friends later this month. “It’s our hope that the vi- sion for the university will re- main as it was announced. We believe it to be critically im- portant, not only for Durham Region and Northumberland County, but for all of On- tario,” he says. “We demon- strated why we believe that in the business plan.” The business plan is “chock full of numbers why it’s sus- tainable and important for Ontario,” he states. “Again we recognize the times are tough and we’re trying to do this re- sponsibly and paying for most of it through non-governmen- tal means. It will help all par- ties and the government, to pay for it over time.” Mr. Arthurs notes the gov- ernment is undergoing bud- get preparations, which in- cludes public consultation. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2004 PAGE A5 A/P Shop It First... Shop It Weekly! Priced to Sell Quickly! Hurry In for Best Selection! Top Quality Home Accents • Wooden Accent Tables • Decorative Designer-Style Table Lamps • Unique Wall Mirrors Plus Much More In-Store! 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The eight- storey building will be next to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa facility and include the cancer centre, a new emergency room and critical care units, 200 additional acute- care beds and a central plant. • The Hwy. 401 interchange at Stevenson Road in Oshawa is mov- ing to the detailed design stage and the cost is pegged at $36 mil- lion. Construction could begin next year. The original estimate was $8 million. • Planning for the Hwy. 401 in- terchange at Lakeridge Road on the Whitby-Ajax border continues. The cost is expected to be $21 mil- lion, while the initial price tag was $13.8 million. • A new courthouse is being planned, although where it will be built is still to be decided. Sites across the Region have been put forward, although downtown Os- hawa was the original location. Durham Region Chairman Roger Anderson says the cost would be in the $70 million to $80 million range and his understanding is that the project is still moving forward. • The University of Ontario In- stitute of Technology needs $75 million from the Province to com- plete its $305-million building plan. UOIT officials met with provincial staff last week and university pres- ident Gary Polonsky is optimistic the full funding will be on the way. • The next step in the expan- sion of Hwy. 407 through Durham is in the Province’s hands. Mr. An- derson says the Region is waiting for the terms of reference for the environmental assessment. Anderson hopes Liberals realize a deal is a deal ✦ Anderson from page 1 WAYNE ARTHURS ‘Not aware of any commitments being held back.’ Support group helps with grief process Bereavement the focus of sessions at hospital DURHAM –A group for those who have experienced the re- cent death of a family mem- ber or friend started meeting this week. The grief support group runs for six weeks, beginning Jan. 20 at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Facilitated by Richard Newland, the group explores the grief and bereavement process by dealing with such topics as accepting a death has taken place, coming to emotional terms with a death, and dealing with an- niversaries. It’s for those who have lost someone more than two or three months ago. Sessions are from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and registration is necessary as space is limited. Each session is in the mental health outpatient depart- ment, third floor west wing. The program is sponsored by the McEachnie Funeral Home. Applications are available in the mental health depart- ment or at McEachnie, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax. For more information, call 905-683-2320, ext. 3263 or 905- 428-8488. P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Proud members of Pickering News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief jburghardt@durhamregion.com Tony Doyle Managing Editor tdoyle@durhamregion.com Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising dfletcher@durhamregion.com Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising ekolo@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager afakhourie@durhamregion.com Lillian Hook Office Manager lhook@durhamregion.com Cheryl Haines Composing Manager chaines@durhamregion.com Janice O’Neil Composing Manager joneil@durhamregion.com News/Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 News Fax 905-683-0386 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail tdoyle@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com Mailing Address 13 0 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opin- ions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be print- ed. Editorials &Opinions WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Letters to the Editor Give student trustees some respect To the editor: Re: 'What's in a title?' Jan. 11. Students are elected by their peers to represent them at the public school board level, and they are doing a fantastic job. They have brought a high level of enthusiasm that, I'm sure, spills over to the student popu- lation in Durham Region. They have brought forward such ini- tiatives as the Youth Corner Television show and the Durham Youth Association Web site. When a public school trustee responds "So?" when told stu- dent trustees are steamed, I have to ask myself this question: If you don't care about the stu- dent trustees who sit at the Durham District School Board, then why did you become a trustee? These student trustees represent the student body of all of Durham Region; to slight them is to slight all students. Instead of wasting time dis- cussing criminal background checks and what to call student trustees, trustees should start finding ways to better the edu- cation system for our children here in Durham Region and find ways to curb the bullying that exists in schools today. Maybe the board should open its ears when the student trustees are speaking about ongoing student projects and ideas; at most of the meetings I attend, the stu- dents are the only ones who make any sense most of the time! Bravo, student trustees Liam Mooney and Carolyn Arbuckle. Continue on with the hard and dedicated work. I respect the dedication put forth by the two of you! Scott Templeton Whitby Conservatives broke the welfare system To the editor: Re: 'Don't fix it if it isn't bro- ken,' editorial Jan. 14. I disagree with the statement that the welfare system isn't broken - it is and has been. The lifetime ban had no effect on reducing numbers (with the exception of those who have died). Our booming economy has had a tremendous impact on the declining numbers and also the fact that the Conservative government changed the eligi- bility. This reduced the number of payments but made life far more difficult for many people - hence the drastic increase in homelessness and food bank use. It's a little like a doctor who won't see patients until they are dead and then claims there are no sick people. I am not sure what the Conservative govern- ment did with all the money they apparently saved but I am glad the Liberal government is at least attempting to help those in need. Rev. Glen Eagle Ajax Caging of boys, judicial system, disgust reader To the editor: Re: 'Couple pleads guilty to abusing boys,' Jan. 14. I was thoroughly disgusted upon reading this article. How could two people be caged for over a decade without a word being said to the authorities? It is people like the aunt of the two boys who ruin our society by bullying people. When I then read the couple was out on bail and the sentenc- ing was set for April, I became utterly enraged. Saddam Hussein isn't out on bail after the crimes he's com- mitted and what these people did to these children was just as wrong - it just happened to fewer people. As it is, the judicial system takes far too long for anything to be accomplished and I think things should (but probably won't) change. Ian Dasri Oshawa M y dad has always had a lot of colourful ways of expressing himself. Don't misunderstand me, he's not foul-mouthed by any means -- I can count on one hand the number of times I've heard him use any convention- al cuss words. No, my dad, I am afraid, is one of the last of a dying breed, a master of the colloquialism. In this age of literalism, where "reality" reigns supreme, people seldom have the time or imagination to employ collo- quial or euphemistic speech. For instance, on the rare occa- sion when I or one of my many siblings had displayed some form of inappropriate behav- iour in the house, such as, say, smashing one of my father's crystal pilsner glasses with a purportedly "safe for indoor use" Nerf frisbee, he would not say something like "Boy am I mad!" or "You guys are gonna get it!" or even a bellowed "Goddammit!" He was much more likely to unleash some- thing like, "I'll have your guts for garters!" Startlingly clear, horrifyingly efficient. At times my dad would utter things whose literal meanings still elude me but whose practi- cal applications were always very plain. If an outboard engine would not start, for instance, it was said to be "deader than Toby's dog." I have no idea who Toby is, but it is clear the epithet illustrates a very serious condition. If someone were not up to scratch in the intellect depart- ment or had simply done some- thing stupid, such as, say, play- ing with a Nerf frisbee in the house, they might be described not as unthinking or moronic, or even as an idiot. They would more likely be referred to as a "banjo-eyed nitwit‚" or the highly perplexing but nonethe- less damning "Scandinavian window-shutter." I can understand how being banjo-eyed might not be par- ticularly attractive, but, having never travelled to Scandinavia, I don't understand why win- dow-shutters would be pejora- tive. Never theless, if you were to hurl that phrase at any of one of my now fully-grown brothers or my sister, they will still in- stinctively flinch. My Dad's collection of collo- quialisms is so extensive, any ordinary adjective immediately reminds me of one his sayings. A warm day was "hotter than a two-dollar shotgun‚" a tardy pizza delivery man was said to be "slower than the second coming‚" a particularly senior citizen might be categorized as "two years older than dirt‚" and someone who was not thinking clearly or was surprised was said to be in a state where he "didn't know whether to wind his watch or go blind." All of these expressions are colourful and perfect descrip- tions of who or what he was talking about. I worried for some time that when men like my Dad disap- peared their wonderfully musi- cal lexicon would go with them and all that our generation would be left with only the pal- lid, hackneyed phrases fed to us by television and movies. I worried about it until I recent- ly heard myself warning one of my own children to "Get on the ball or get on the bus, Charlie!" The torch has been passed. Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. No one talks quite like dad Neil Crone e n t e r l a u g h i n g Editorial Tr ansit plans must move forward Waiting for road improvements a dangerous game Whenever Durham Region politicians and staff look for guidance from the public about what their top priorities should be, they hear a clear message: transit and roads. That's what Durham chairman Roger Anderson says he's been told and he, along with many other politi- cians across the region, feels it's time to give the people what they want. And what we want, and need, is a top-shelf, fully in- tegrated regional transit system. Such a system will require the merger of all of Durham's disparate transit systems under one umbrel- la with one budget and managed by a single entity. Think of the unification of the various police depart- ments several decades back to form the Durham Re- gional Police or the way a number of school boards were amalgamated to form the Durham District School Board as models for a proposed Durham Transit Au- thority. The goal would be to blend all the schedules, buses and services so Durham citizens could travel across the region in timely and convenient fashion on a single fare, and could transfer into other GTA regions. Of course, proper implementation of such a plan will need tremendous work and will likely require a major cash infusion from upper levels of government. Some, including Ajax Mayor Steve Parish and Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle, are concerned Durham doesn't have the population density or the stomach for tax increas- es such a system will involve. However, Durhamwide transit will require a number of years to perfect and, with growth constant in Durham, it won't be long before the region's density, es- pecially in the five southern municipalities, is as heavy as York or Peel. It makes little sense to wait until the problem hits hard before taking action. Councillors should be proactive and get moving now so the system is ready to go before our over-crowded roads and high- ways make it the only alternative. The delays involved in getting an extension of Hwy. 407 through the region and making other road im- provements that have been put off make it all the more necessary to move this plan ahead. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share from your community we'd like to see it. The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser invites submis- sions from readers with up to 80 words describing the cir- cumstances under which the picture was taken. 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DATE MEETING TIME January 21 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm January 21 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm January 26 City Executive Meeting 7:30 pm February 2 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm Public Computing Centre The Public Computing Centre at the Central Library offers access to computers with Word, Excel,Power Point and the Internet.This service is free to library members and is open Monday to Wednesday evenings as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons. For more information,call 905.831.6265 and press 0 or email the library at help@picnet.org. @ your library™ ATTENTION TEACHERS! EDUCATION & HERITAGE PROGRAMS For more information or to book your program 905.683.8401 “I liked (the instructors) in character. They spoke to the children as if they really were pioneers.” ~Cornell Jr.P.S. “A r eal, child-centered approach ...I hope our students will be able to return again.” ~St.Jude C.S. “The instructors are fantastic! They involved all of the students and enable them to actually believe they are in pioneer days and at the same time have fun! ~Quaker Village P.S. “Lots of ‘take-homes’and hands-on activities!” ~Frenchman’s Bay P.S. Bring the Pioneer Era Back to Life! For School Groups of all grade levels, Guides, Brownies, Pathfinders, Scouts, and Cubs. * Also available for group camping* Heritage Programs To Go • Outreach Programmes available all year round • In your classroom,meeting location or community facility • Programs developed include:Buzz Saws and Building Blocks,Christmas Past,Fraktur,Settlers’Workshop,Sheep to Shawl,Stunning Stencils,Thingamajigs,Weaving Wizards, Wo nderful Wool,and Wordsmiths. 2003 Civic Awards NOMINATION FORM AVAILABLE The City of Pickering will once again be presenting Civic Awards to members of the community who have exemplified outstanding service, and to celebrate the activities and achievements of those deserving individuals and local groups. We invite and encourage you to submit nominations for individuals, groups and businesses who have made a significant contribution to the City of Pickering. Please note that all nominations must be received by 4:00 pm on Thursday,February 12 ,2004 by: The City of Pickering Civic Awards Committee Clerk's Division Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Nomination Forms are availabe on the website or at Pickering City Hall, Pickering Libraries and Pickering Recreation Complex. “CIVIC AWARD DESCRIPTIONS” Special Citation Award:given to one or more individuals,groups or businesses from Pickering,whose outstanding achievement(s) over the last year or more,within or outside of the City,brought provincial,national or international recognition to the City. Award for Bravery / Heroism:given to one or more individuals for their selfless act of bravery or heroism within or outside of the City during the last year. Lifetime Achievement Award:given to one or more individuals living within or outside of Pickering,for a significant contribution over their lifetime,to the betterment of the community. Individual Volunteer Award:given to one or more individuals who stand out amongst all other valuable individuals in Pickering for their volunteer service to the City over the last year or more. Service Group Award:given to the service group whose activities stand out amongst all other service groups in Pickering for their contribution and service to the City over the last year. Community Group Award:given to the community group whose activities stand out amongst all other community groups in Pickering for their contribution and service to the City over the last year. Amateur Sports Award:given to one or more individuals or teams from Pickering to recognize excellence in amateur sports over the last year. Youth Volunteer Award:given to one or more Pickering youths for outstanding volunteerism within or outside of the City,over the last year or more. Youth Leadership Award:given to one or more Pickering youths for outstanding leadership within or outside of the City,over the last year or more. Arts and Culture Award:given to one or more individuals,groups or businesses from Pickering to recognize significant artistic or cultural achievements within or outside of the City,over the last year or more. Urban Design Award:given to one or more individuals,groups or businesses for their significant contribution to architecture,urban design,or parks and open space design within the City,over the last year or more. Economic Development Award:given to one or more businesses from Pickering who have made a significant contribution to the City's economic prosperity over the last year or more. Local Business Award:given to one or more businesses from Pickering who were outstanding in their support of,and participation with community activities over the last year or more. Environment Award:given to one or more individuals,groups or businesses from Pickering who have made a significant contribution to conserving or enhancing the City's natural environment. Healthy Community Award:given to one or more individuals,groups or businesses from Pickering who's actions during the last year or more exemplify the principles and objectives of the City's Healthy Community Initiative. Please see the website,cityofpickering.com for award descriptions and additional nomination forms. A selection committee will review the nominations and determine recipients from each of the categories.Award recipients will be notified by Monday,March 15 ,2004,and the presentations will take place in the Council Chambers at the Pickering Civic Complex,One The Esplanade on Monday,April 26 ,2004. If you have any questions,please contact the City of Pickering at 905.420.4620,or from telephones in north Pickering at 905.683.2760,or our toll free line at 1.866.683.2760 Written by Rachel Lyman Field Directed by Samantha Williams Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French (Canada) Ltd. The City of Pickering in partnership with YMCA Durham Employment Services invite you to a RESUME WORKSHOP Wednesday January 28th, 2004 7:00 — 8:00 pm (Youth Room) Friday, February 13th & Saturday, February 14th doors open at 7:30 pm Written by Rachel Lyman Field Directed by Samantha Williams Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French (Canada) Ltd. Performed in the Brougham Community Hall $15.00 per person dessert included For tickets and/or info contact the Pickering Museum Village 905.683.8401 Carbon Monoxide - Silent but Deadly Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous gas that you cannot detect with any of your senses. It is odourless, tasteless, colourless, silent and deadly. Carbon Monoxide is the result of the incomplete combustion of fuels such as natural gas, wood, heating oil, kerosene and charcoal. Common sources of Carbon Monoxide in the home are: Gas or oil furnace (leaky chimney pipe or flue, cracked heat exchanger),Fireplace or wood stove (blocked or clogged chimney), Gas appliances such as a stove, dryer, refrigerator or water heater, Garage (car exhaust, operating fuel burning appliances such as barbeques, lawnmowers or chainsaws in an enclosed area) Carbon Monoxide poisoning can take place over a short period of high exposure, or a long period of lower exposure. Carbon Monoxide can cause you to experience cold & flu like symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion and burning eyes. Prolonged exposure can lead to unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiac trauma, brain damage, coma and death. Carbon Monoxide detectors should be installed in or near the sleeping areas of the home. Additional detectors should be installed on each level of the home. Carbon Monoxide mixes evenly in air so detectors can be mounted at any height but it is recommended they be mounted between knee and chest height (sleeping height). Make sure they are not blocked by furniture, drapes or other obstructions. If you have a combination smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector mount it on the ceiling where smoke will reach it. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or Email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com MARCH BREAK CAMPS 2004 • MINI PIDACA • SPORTS CAMP • FULL DAY CAMP • ARTS CAMP • BUSSING FOR REGULAR DAY CAMP The Recreation Complex is proud of your fitness equipment line-up: CARDIO EQUIPMENT Tr eadmills Cross-Trainers CYBEX SELECTORIZED WEIGHT MACHINES Arm Curl Arm Extension Pulldown Glute Rotary Hip Leg Press Chest Press Low/Rear Delt Fly Functional Trainer Assisted Chin/Dip CYBEX PLATE-LOADED Leg Press Hack Squat Squat Press Advanced Chest T-Bar Row 2 Smith Machines Seated Calf + almost 4,000 Pounds or rubberized plates! Pickering Recreation Complex Winter 2003-2004 MEMBERSHIPS TO MEET EVERY NEED! We’ve Expanded our Services to Better Serve the Community! MAKE IT YOURS! MAKE IT YOURS! 1867 Valley Farm Road 905.683.6582 pickeringrecreation@city.pickering.on.ca EXTEND-A-CAMP 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm. Before & After Camp care takes place at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Campers will be taken to their regular day camp location at 9:00 am and returned to the Recreation Complex (Creative Centre) at 3:15 pm. Transportation to and from Sports Camp is provided by bus. Campers are responsible to bring their own lunch and drink daily. We are peanut free at camp! REGULAR CAMP 9:00 am to 3:15 pm. For bus routes, please see the website. Buses are not provided to campers enrolled in the Half Day Camp (Mini Pidaca) FULL DAY CAMP PROGRAM 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Ages 3 to 12 years March 15th to 19th, 2004 REGULAR DAY CAMP PROGRAM 9:00 am to 3:15 pm INCLUDES BUSSING CALL 905.420.4621 FOR REGISTRATION AND BUSSING DETAILS Sports Camp (Ages 5 - 12 years) For the active camper a week full of sports and games. Join in the fun as we learn Indoor Soccer, Floor Hockey, Basketball, Indoor games and many more team events. Daily swim will be provided by qualified lifeguards. Location:Dunbarton High School Half day Mini Pidaca (Ages 3 - 5 years) (ALL CHILDREN MUST BE TOILET TRAINED) Mini Pidaca provides children with a learning and cooperative experience in arts & crafts, music and singalongs, indoor games, theme days and special events. Arts Camp (Ages 5 - 12 years) This action packed week will provide campers the opportunity to develop new skills and express themselves through a variety of activities: Drama, Art, Creative Games, Crafts, and special theme days. A daily swim is available By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM –Sometimes a fur coat isn’t enough on a very cold day, even when it’s part of one’s anatomy. Animals are prone to frostbite and hypothermia, says the local humane society. And pets should be allowed reasonable shelter when the mer- cury dips or the wind chill is ex- treme enough to warrant alerts. “It’s just common sense,” said Ruby Richards of the Durham Hu- mane Society. “Don’t leave your pet out for extended periods and pay at- tention to bulletins.” For pets living in outdoor shelters such as dog houses, Ms. Richards suggests making sure there is suffi- cient insulation and protection from the wind. As well, the Humane Soci- ety proposes elevating the structure and maintaining clean and dry bed- ding. As well, the size of the shelter should also be appropriate for the size of the animal. “Even small animals like rabbits are susceptible to pneumonia,” said Ms. Richards. “Keeping them in a shelter made of straw, or bringing them into the garage for the dura- tion of a cold spell can make a dif- ference.” Ms. Richards says some people feel their deck offers enough shelter to keep a pet safe but recalls a dog that froze to death on a deck last year. “Pets don’t realize when they have frostbite,” said Ms. Richards. “You have to think for them. If your pet prefers to be outside, force him into the basement. At least he won’t die outside because of exposure.” Frostbite appears as crusty patches that eventually turn black on an animal’s skin. It most com- monly affects the ears, chest, legs, tails and pads of paws. Eventually, the blackened spots will fall off. “When it’s totally frozen, it’s never going to come back,” said Ms. Richards. “We’ve seen cat’s paws so frozen they’ve had to be amputat- ed.” Cats have a tendency to seek warmth and shelter under car hoods on cold days and are killed when the motorist attempts to turn the en- g ine over. Banging the hood of the car or honking the horn should be sufficient to encourage cats to get out. Ms. Richards says there are other things owners can do to keep their pets safe and warm. “There’s nothing wrong with sweaters, coats and booties for pets,” she said. “Some owners feel embarrassed putting clothes on their animals, but the animals don’t care. They’re thrilled to be warm.” Sweaters and coats come in all sizes and protect organs said Ms. Richards. The booties can help pro- tect an animal’s paws against cold, but also road salt and sand that irri- tate pads. “An older pet may not take to booties, but if you start training them to wear them when they’re small, you’ll have better success,” she said. Ms. Richards says if an owner sus- pects their pet has frostbite or hy- pothermia, they should take it to the vet immediately. “Hypothermia can cause an ani- mal’s organs to shut down,” she said. “The vet can get the body tem- perature raised and may be able to save the animal and its limbs.” CAA, police ask motorists to be aware of dangers By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM –With a rash of acci- dents reported in Durham Region, police and the CAA are asking dri- vers to adjust to weather condi- tions. “There’s black ice and other ob- structions out there,” said Sergeant Paul Malik of the Durham Regional Police. “When it gets cold, back off.” While the number of accidents re- ported on regional roads did not seem to be on the increase due to cold weather, some of the accidents on Hwy. 401 were weather-related. One recent accident occurred when a car lost control on black ice and slammed into a tractor-trailer. When traffic slowed down, another tractor-trailer jack-knifed, hitting the centre median, while a mini- van slid partway under the trailer portion of the truck. “When cars get cold, fluids get sluggish, tires get tight,” said Sergeant Malik. “Fluids that make a car stop could cause the car to react slower in cold weather.” The Canadian Automobile Asso- ciation recommends safeguards to prepare drivers who venture out in harsh conditions. “Leave extra time to get to your destination,” says Carey-Ann Greenham, spokesman for Central Ontario CAA. “When in a rush, that’s when things tend to happen.” Ms. Greenham also suggested drivers make sure to leave room be- tween themselves and the car ahead because it can take longer to stop when roads are icy or snow- covered. As well, drivers may not notice hazards such as black ice be- cause it can appear to be part of the asphalt. Black ice tends to form easily on bridges, off-ramps and in shady areas. “Scan the road ahead, don’t get caught in a trance,” she said, “and abide by road signs. Speed limits are set for optimal conditions.” Packing cars with emergency kits containing blankets, flares, a first- aid kit, extra clothing, non-perish- able foods and non-alcoholic bever- ages is also recommended. A cell- phone is considered an excellent option in an emergency. “But don’t talk on it when vehicle is in motion” said Ms. Greenham. “Focus on driving.” To help drivers stay alert, Ms. Greenham says it’s important to pull over every two to three hours during long trips, even if the stop is just for 10 minutes. “People often don’t realize they’ve become a little drowsy, and could be driving in a trance,” she added. Ms. Greenham also advised dri- vers who haven’t already done so to visit their mechanics to make sure their cars are tuned up. 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The Home Run Baseball Academy represents the closing of one chapter for Ajax's Nigel Wilson and his busi- ness partner and former pro Rob Butler in their baseball lives and the start of a new one. Although it opened to the public Jan. 1, the offi- cial grand opening is slated for Jan. 29. But, most of all, the facility -- the first in Durham Region and one of only two in the GTA -- is the culmi- nation of a long-held idea by Wilson to open an indoor practice venue in his hometown. And, having come up through the Blue Jays' minor league system with Butler and having similar aspira- tions after their diamond careers ended, Wilson says it was only natur- al to strike up a business alliance with his longtime friend. "I used to e-mail Rob from Japan. I told him when I get back, we're going to do something together," says Wil- son, 33, who is semi-retired from baseball after a 10-year pro career spent in Japan and with Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays, Florida Marlins, Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds. "I wouldn't have done it by myself or with anyone else. If I went into it with someone without previous pro ball experience I wouldn't have been on the same level. I wanted to team up with someone who I can relate to and is on the same level. I've always said Rob and I are cut from the same cloth; we're both on the same page." For Butler, a member of the Jays' 19 93 World Series championship team who also spent time with the Philadelphia Phillies, the opening of a major-league calibre operation was a no-brainer. "I've been doing camps for the past four years and I always wanted to have a facility. One of the things Nigel and I talked about was opening a fa- cility," says Butler, 33, an East York native who now calls Pickering home. After formulating plans, the two fanned out over Durham Region and parts of east Scarborough in an at- tempt to find the right mix of office and baseball space. The three-month search led them to an Ajax industrial unit at 695 Westney Rd. S. The spacious facility is impressive. It sports an 8,000-square-foot batting area with four cages, or mesh-lined tunnels, fitted with a home plate, pitching machines and spongy As- troturf flooring. There are bleachers off to one side and a dugout will be part of the indoor landscape. The venue also includes office space, a pro shop, as well as a party/meeting room. On the walls, photos from their respective major league careers are hung. "We know that, for us, having played in the major leagues, we work out here, so if it's good enough for us it should be good enough for others," says Butler. "You do feel like you're in a major league facility here." Adds Wilson: "Once people see it we hope that they'll always want to come back." But, the facility itself, says Butler, is only part of what the academy is about. The venture will draw upon the 20 years of combined pro base- ball experience he and Wilson pos- sess. "What's important is the programs we have and the knowledge we have. We can show people how to actually use the batting cage," says Butler. Wo rd of the new facility has trav- elled fast, notes Butler, as several teams, including two baseball clubs from Agincourt and the Team On- tario girls' under-18 fastpitch squad, have used the facility this month. The academy caters to all teams on a year-round basis, whether it's elite baseball, softball or slo-pitch clubs. "They can work with us, or come in and do their own practices," says Butler. Among the programs they plan to promote at the facility are an after- school program, a 'Hit Club' for bat- ting instruction, and summer in- structional clinics. In the future, Wil- son and Butler plan to manage and coach an elite Ajax-based travelling team that will play in fall U.S. tour- naments. In addition to baseball instruction, the facility also offers softball in- struction, headed up by Pippa Ed- wards and Wendy Dobbin. For more information, call the academy at 905-426-8825. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Former major leaguers Nigel Wilson, left, and Rob Butler, of Pickering, hope to train the next wave of Canadians in Major League Baseball at their recently opened Home Run Baseball Academy in Ajax. The indoor facility has been a longtime dream for Wilson. AJAX --Although Nigel Wilson be- lieves his baseball playing days are over, he's reluctant to put any plans of a comeback completely to rest. "If somebody calls, I'm not going to say no. I will go, let's just say that," says Wilson, who was in the New York Yan- kees training camp in Florida last win- ter, but it was apparent he wasn't in the club's plans. Wilson says the Cincinnati Reds and Canadian Olympic Baseball team have expressed interest in getting him back on the diamond. He's also been pursued by Troy May, manager of the Oshawa Dodgers of the Intercounty Major Baseball League, about joining the squad this summer. His partner at the Home Run Base- ball Academy, Rob Butler, has played in the Intercounty league with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the past several sea- sons, where he's been joined by anoth- er former Blue Jay, pitcher Paul Spol- jaric. But, to these offers, Wilson's non- committal. "I've been playing a long time and (opening an indoor baseball facility) is what I really want to do," he says. "I re- ally love teaching kids. If I do stay around here, I probably will play with Oshawa." ••• Wilson says his top baseball memo- ry is his very first at-bat as a major leaguer, mostly because it resulted in a home run. "I was with Cleveland at Jacob's Field. It was a 440-foot shot into the second deck on Sept. 8, 1996 off of Mike Jackson of the Seattle Mariners," says Wilson. Running a close second was a four- home run game with the Nippon Ham Fighters of the Japanese Pacific League against the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes during the 1997 season, his first year in the league. He ended up winning the league's home run crown with 27 round-trippers that year. Wilson played with the Fighters from 1997 until 2001. ••• Butler says his shining moment in baseball was being part of the Blue Jay's 1993 World Series team, especial- ly being in the dugout to see Joe Carter hit the series-clinching home run against the Philadelphia Phillies. He recalls getting two at-bats in the World Series, going 1-for-2 and scoring a run. "It was so much fun playing with those guys. I always dreamed of playing with (Roberto) Alomar, (Paul) Molitor and (Jack) Morris." Wilson never says never... Pickering bantams wrap up Aurora tourney crown PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers minor bantam 'AA' rep hockey team knocked off the hosts in impres- sive fashion to capture the champi- onship trophy at the recent Aurora Rep Tournament. In the final, Pickering scored a con- vincing 8-2 victory over Aurora. Cole Wa tkins led the way with a hat trick, and also bagged player-of-the-game hon- ours. Andrew McConnell followed with a two-goal effort, while Jesse Metzger, Kyle Becker and Jeff Paul notched sin- gles. Shawn Lant and Joe Demarinis chipped in with assists. The Panthers earned a 2-1 win over Newmarket in a hard-fought semifinal. Daniel Schofield scored first, assisted by Cole Crerar and McConnell. Chris Wright finished the scoring, assisted by Becker. Goaltender Kyle Bateman was named player of the game. Pickering started off slowly, losing Game 1 to Mississauga 4-1. McConnell beat the Mississauga goaltender with a wrist shot from the blue-line. Andrew Rhodes was named player of the game. Pickering regained its scoring touch in Game 2 to trump the Toronto Aces 8- 1. Ryan Lee and Rhodes led the scoring parade with two goals apiece. Schofield, Watkins, Wright and Jeff Paul had singles. Assists went to T.J. Angrove and Eric Bartholomew. Aaron Williams played a solid game in net. Michael Ross earned player-of-the-game honours. Pickering came out flying and played a flawless Game 3 to beat New- market 1-0. Bateman earned the shutout, an assist and was player of the game. Watkins scored. Strong finish leaves Panthers in seventh heaven for playoffs PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers Carlos Delgado/Karadjian and Courcy/Lone Star major atom 'A' rep hockey team ended the regular season on a hot streak by winning three and tying two of its last six games. The strong finish enabled the Pan- thers to earn the number-seven seed for the Lakeshore League playoffs, which commence soon. The Panthers finished regular-season play with more wins and points than in their previous two years combined. The regular season ended Jan. 10 with a 3-3 tie in Ajax against the Knights. Lucas Guerriero scored twice and Derek Luening once for the Panthers. Connor Farag, with two, Christian Di- mopoulos, Doug Lalach and Luening earned assists. The penultimate game of the regu- lar season saw the Panthers tie the Port Perry Predators 2-2. Port Perry scored late in the game to gain the tie. The Panthers carried much of the play with some key saves by the Port Perry goalkeeper ensuring the draw. Guer- riero and Andrew Eng each contributed a goal and an assist; Jamie Baker recorded an assist. Pickering defeated then first-place Oshawa 3-1 in its first game of 2004. The Panthers fell behind 1-0, but rallied in the third period with three late goals. Luening with two, and Guerriero scored; Aidan Massé, Bryan Knopf, Guerriero and call-up Matthew Farrell earned assists. Grant Tamane was stel- lar in the nets. Corrado Cammisuli, an- other call-up, contributed strong defen- sive play. The atoms' only loss of the streak came Dec. 20 in Picton as they fell to the Prince Edward County Kings 4-2. The Panthers were flat in the first two periods, falling behind 3-0 before rally- ing in the final period to make the game close. Luening, assisted by Khalid Alli, and Guerriero, unassisted, provided the scoring. Pickering defeated the Peterbor- ough Nationals 3-0 Dec. 16. Knopf with two and Guerriero provided the goals. Alli, Adam Spiers, Cody Malloy and Lalach drew assists. Cameron Jarmain earned the shutout. The streak began Dec. 11 with a 5-4 win over the Lindsay Muskies. Adam Watson, with a natural hat trick, Dimopoulos and Luening provided the scoring. Assisting were Luening with three, Farag and Lalach each with two, Knopf, Baker and Eng. John Dimopoulos coaches the team, assisted by Steve Spiers, Steve Knopf, Terry Lalach and Denis Massé, who's also the trainer. Kevin Malloy and Greg Watson are the goalie coaches. Panthers pound home stake on seventh spot PICKERING —The Ajax Axemen are bearing more than a few claw marks after two weekend losses to the neighbouring Pickering Boyer Ponti- ac Panthers. The Panthers swept the Axemen in back-to-back meetings between the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League rivals. The Panthers began the weekend Friday night with a decisive 8-3 drubbing at the Picker- ing Recreation Complex. Pickering closed out the set with a 5-2 win at the Ajax Community Centre on Sun- day. The victories lift the Panthers, who began the weekend in last place, into seventh spot in the South Conference standings with a mark of 12-24-7-0 for 31 points. The Axemen (12-29-2-2 for 28 points) now dwell in last place. The home-and-home set was the last in the six-game season series be- tween the clubs. The Panthers won the series four games to two. Panthers' coach John Winder was glad to get past the Axemen. "We can't kid ourselves, we're both pretty equal. On Friday, we scored a lot of goals; Sunday was more like it. We 're happy to come out on top, but they're a good team, comparable to us." Missing a host of players for both contests, Axemen head coach Larry Labelle says his club was in a hole it couldn't climb out of. "We were short too many bodies," he summed up, noting his club was missing stalwarts Matt Harris, Jor- dan Weinberg, Brett Jackson and Adam Fabiano. In Sunday's victory, the Panthers rode strong individual efforts to vic- tory. Derek Lynden led the way offen- sively with a hat trick, his last marker into an empty net. Goaltender new- comer Brian Schermele, acquired from the East Conference's Trenton Sting at the league trade deadline, earned his second consecutive win for the cats, stopping 30 shots. In Friday's game, the Panthers re- ceived another strong effort from for- ward Craig Johnston, who netted a hat trick. NOTES:The Panthers took a step back with a 5-2 loss to the Thornhill Major Islanders on Monday. GAME SUMMARIES Sunday, Jan. 18, Pickering 5 at Ajax 2 1st PERIOD 1. 5:33 Pickering - Derek Lynden (Andrew Dissanayake) 2. 6:38 Pickering - John Scrymgeour (Phil McIlhone, Ryan Annesley) 3. 8:40 Pickering - Lynden (Jeremy Whelan, Dissanayake) 2nd PERIOD 4. 13:01 Pickering - Paul Michael Rivest (McIlhone, Annesley) 5. 18:49 Ajax - Steve Tamaridis (Lucas La- belle, Chase Deleon) 3rd PERIOD 6. 3:46 Ajax - Chase Deleon (Adam Wein- berg, Brent Clarke) 7. 19:59 Pickering - Lynden (Annesley) EN Friday, Jan. 16, Ajax 3 at Pickering 8 1st PERIOD 1. 0:16 Pickering - Craig Johnston (Danny Sullivan, Chris Wood) 2. 9:33 Ajax - Lucas Labelle (Steve Ta maridis) 3. 15:28 Pickering - Kyle Robinson (Chris Wood) PP 4. 17:14 Ajax - Chase Deleon (Brent Clarke, Josh Weinberg) PP 5. 17:27 Pickering - Paul Michael Rivest (Phil McIlhone) 6. 19:11 Pickering - Jeremy Whelan (Michael Banwell, Kyle Robinson) 2nd PERIOD 7. 11:30 Pickering - Michael Banwell (James Roseborough, Derek Lynden) SH 8. 12:54 Pickering - John Scrymgeour (Unassisted) 3rd PERIOD 9. 2:06 Pickering - Johnston (Unassisted) 10. 4:14 Ajax - Adam Weinberg (Chase Deleon) 11. 9:17 Pickering - Johnston (Rob Toomey, Roseborough). 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Troy Hockley, 16, a skater with the Ajax Skating Club, and partner Lauren Peltier, 13, of Scarborough, compete against 15 other pairs in the pre-novice dance event at the junior nationals from Feb. 4 to 7. It's their first time competing at the national level. And, although they'll be facing the elite dance pairs in the country (eight from western Canada, eight from eastern Canada), Peltier says they're not just going to Nepean for the experience, they believe a high finish is within their grasp. "We think we can place in the top four," says Peltier, who skates out of the Scarborough Galaxy Skating Club. For Hockley, he's hoping to sur- pass training partner and friend Simon Gagnon and partner Anna Stanislavka, who are representing the Eastern Ontario section at ju- nior nationals. "I guess I want to beat one of my friends and the guy I train with," says Hockley of the friendly rivalry. Peltier's bold prediction for na- tionals is based on a strong year of competition for the two, who've been skating together for the past four years. In order to advance to nationals, Peltier and Hockley put together an outstanding program at the BMO Financial Group Skate Cana- da Eastern Challenge in Dollard des Ormeaux, Que. from Dec. 11 to 14. Representing the Central On- tario section, they finished second after the first two compulsory events, but fell to fourth-place over- all after the free skate. The finish, however, was good enough to push the pair on to junior nationals. The duo also finished fourth overall at the Central Ontario Sec- tionals in North York from Nov. 14 to 16 . They finished fourth in both compulsory events, and main- tained their placing in the free dance. The success this season -- their first at the pre-novice level -- is due to a couple of factors, says Peltier. First, the duo continues to work hard under the tutelage of coaches Jon and Carol Lane and Juris Razgulajavs. They train five to six times a week at the Ajax and Scar- borough clubs. When they aren't on ice, they put in three days of off-ice training each week. Secondly, the on-ice chemistry between the two has translated well on the ice. "We've been skating together for four years, so we know what the other one wants to do on the ice," says Peltier. Hockley nods his agreement, while adding: "We're evenly matched ability-wise." Peltier and Hockley are hoping their free dance routine, a 'Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire-esque' program set to the music of Henry Mancini, is as big a hit at nationals as it has proven to be at other events. "The judges seem to like it a lot," says Peltier. Junior nationals represent the last major competition for Peltier and Hockley for the season. Next season, they plan to step up to the novice division. Please recycle FAXit:905-683-0386E-mail sports editor Al Rivett with all your sports news at arivett@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser We ’re online at www.durhamregion.com Sally Wildman draws upon her own world for inspiration By David Stell News Editor CLAREMONT – If a building could ever be a reflection of its owner, Sally Wildman's home is her spitting image. A unique woman and talented artist, Wildman has now lived for about 11 years in a converted town- ship storage building, one with roots all the way back to the 1800s when wagons were made there. Now it's her home and inspiration for drawing. "Living in a rural area growing up, you can't help but be influenced by your surroundings," she says. "(Paint- ing) is the only thing I really like to do." Living upstairs in the building, she has an open concept loft where she is surrounded by an eclectic collection of antique furniture. It's here that she creates her spectacular artwork, with a variety of subjects. Lately, she says, animals have been a common focus. Looking around and leafing through some of her work -- the ones that aren't already on dis- play at Stouffville's Latcham Gallery in a solo exhibition -- it's easy to be- lieve her. On one wall, a seagull stands in a puddle, where it is reflect- ed and in several others, pigs are de- picted in a number of ways. "I love painting pigs," she laughs, a little sheepishly, when it's pointed out how many of her pieces feature this particular farm creature. In many others, people are her sub- ject and the expression and moods of each are subtle and stark at the same time. A smile or a sad look depicted in one of the pieces may not dominate the work, but it is the easily identifi- able focus. Being affected by her surroundings starts her thinking about art. It's the only way she can explain her motiva- tion to draw. "(It's) seeing something that moves me, to give me an idea that inspires me to paint." 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Shakespeare-inspired plays to be created and performed by Driftwood, March 12 DURHAM – Driftwood Theatre Group will usher out winter with a glimpse of summer in its annual gala, fund-raising production. On March 12, Trafalgar 24 will be staged. It features 40 artists writing and staging 10 new plays at Whitby's Trafalgar School within 24 hours. All the plays will be based on Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' which is fitting, since 2004 is Driftwood's 10th anniversary and the comedy was the first play presented by the troupe. For the special event, writers, di- rectors, actors and technicians will create the plays and then present them to the audience on March 12. Guests will view three of the plays in the many rooms and hallways and on the grounds of Trafalgar Castle. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with registration and cocktails, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The theatrical journey starts at 8 p.m. and is fol- lowed by coffee, tea and desserts. Tickets are $125 per person, $1,000 for a table of 10. L ast year's fundraising gala, a multilevel presentation of 'Hamlet' was sold out. This summer, Driftwood will once again stage 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' for its anniversary in out- door locations throughout Durham Region and beyond. Tickets for Trafalgar 24 are avail- able by calling 905-576-2396. The play’s the thing AJAX – Visit the Ajax Public Li- brary during January to view a wide assortment of children's book illus- trations. The main branch is displaying the illustrations, created for Canadian children's books, during regular li- brary hours when the Rotary Room is not in use. The original works incorporate a wide variety of media and tech- niques. Artists on display include Brenda Clarke ('Franklin's Secret Club'), Kim Fernandes ('Sleepy Lit- tle Mouse'), Pheobe Gilman ('Some- thing from Nothing'), Maryann Ko- valski ('The Wheels on the Bus'), Michael Martchenko ('Moira's Birth- day') and Barbara Reid ('The Gold- en Goose'). Ajax library tries to draw your attention Reporting to and under the direction of the Manager of Engineering and Development Services, the CAD Technician is responsible for: preparation of engineering design drawings, standard drawings and display drawings for tenders, presentations, reports, hearings and manuals; development and maintenance of system maps, reports, plans and manuals; assisting with the design and preparation of cost estimates for municipal projects; assisting with investigations and special projects; municipal consents; road occupancy permits; and, responding to telephone and counter inquiries as required. As the successful candidate, you must be a Civil Engineering Technician graduate from a recognized Community College with a minimum of two (2) years related experience, preferably in the municipal field; possess a thorough understanding and working knowledge of AUTOCAD, V 2000, and Eagle Point, experienced in Quattro Pro, WordPerfect ,Visual dBase, and a Windows NT environment; must have surveying experience; possess the ability to work independently, and with a minimal amount of supervision; and, must possess and maintain, in good standing, a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence. $34,416 - $43,007 per annum CAD TECHNICIAN MUNICIPAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGIST Reporting to and under the direction of the Manager of Engineering & Development Services, the Municipal Services Technologist is responsible for assisting with the preparation and review of project design elements, including calculations and field surveys, checking and commenting on engineering submissions and reports (provided by consultants and/or outside agencies); assisting with the administration of municipal consents and other utility related functions; coordination and input with recommendation on various engineering data and record functions; and, undertaking and reporting on technical investigations associated with typical Municipal Engineering problems and issues. As the successful candidate, you must be a Civil Engineering Technologist graduate from a Community College in Municipal or Civil Engineering; possess a minimum of five (5) years of diversified experience in the municipal field, with specific emphasis relating to roadway and storm sewer design and construction; be registered with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT); possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of municipal design criteria and engineering requirements, surveying, computers, and Ministry processing; be able to communicate orally and in written form in a clear and concise manner; possess well-developed interpersonal and public relations skills; the ability to work with a minimal amount of supervision; possess and maintain, in good standing, a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence; and, be experienced in Quattro Pro, WordPerfect and a Windows environment. A working knowledge of AUTOCAD applications is also required for this position. $39,731 - $49,650 per annum To be considered for these challenging opportunities, please fax, mail or email your confidential resume, stating position applying for, no later than Wednesday, February 4th, 2004 to: The Corporation of the Town of Whitby Corporate Services Department - Human Resource Services Division 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 2M8 FAX: (905)430-4340, E-MAIL: jobs@town.whitby.on.ca mailto:jobs@town.whitby.on.ca We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. The Town of Whitby, Durham's Business Centre, a quickly growing and progressive community is currently seeking highly motivated and energetic individuals for these challenging opportunities. Myron encourages all qualified applicants to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Myron is a world leader in imprinted promotional material. We have been in the business of helping our clients grow their business for over 50 years. Inside Sales Professionals At this time we are seeking motivated and progressive Inside Sales Professionals to focus on our Customer Reactivation Program. We offer: •Base plus commissions plus bonuses with a minimum guaranteed rate of $12/hr •Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. •Comprehensive benefits package •Paid training & modern office facilities including employee gym •Company paid parking and other great perks •Located in N.E.corner of Scarborough with easy access by highway and TTC •Fast-paced sales environment We re quire: •Motivated and progressive entrepreneurial individuals •Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written •Basic computer skills •Strong negotiating and closing skills Potential: •Advancement to other Selling Teams where the specific objective is ongoing account development for an assigned account base. Qualified candidates interested in rising to the Myron Challenge are urged to forward their resumes by email to hrcda@myron.com or by fax to 416-291-8786 or call our recruiting hotline at 416-291-1834 ext. 599. www.myron.com The Leader in Personalized Business GiftsTM MANAGING EDITOR with exemplary leadership skills to manage its satellite newsrooms in Etobicoke and Bloor West Village. Responsibilities will include assigning stories and photos to staff and freelancers, copy editing, page layout, strategic planning, coaching and involvement in community. The ideal candidate will: - be an enthusiastic, resourceful self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills; - have at least two years experience as a managing editor; - demonstrate a commitment to quality content and a passion for community newspapers; - exhibit superior writing, editing and layout skills. In addition, the candidate will be willing and able to work with other managers to meet all the needs of the newspapers various departments. Proficiency with QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and the Internet, as well as knowledge of the Toronto area, will be considered assets. Interested applicants should apply in writing by Friday, January 30 to: Deborah Bodine Editor-in-Chief, 100 Tempo Ave. To r onto, ON M2H 3S5 or Fax to: 416-493-4400 or E-mail to: dbodine@torontocommunitynews.com No phone calls please. To ronto Community News is seeking a Canadian manufacturer located in Durham area requires: Accounting/Admin.Assistant Min. of 3 yrs exp. in an industrial manufactur- ing environment Accounting to trial balance, A/P, A/R collections, Intermediate MS Office skills, computerized payroll exp. Accounting Diploma or similar training/exp. Network Administrator Min. of 5 yrs. exp. (MS certification helpful). The focus will be on project management of new client application implementation as well as maintenance of current systems including MS multiserver network, TCP/IP configura- tions, MS Exchange/SQL/Access, anti-virus, ensuring network compliance. Trai ning experience helpful. Salary commensurate with experience. Reply to:File # 972, Oshawa This Week P.O.Box 481 Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 7L5 www.central.on.caa.ca An excellent communicator with strong customer service and proven sales abilities, you have two years’ experience as a travel consultant, a travel diploma/certificate, and, ideally, experience with Apollo/Sabre. We offer a competitive compensation package. Please apply to: Human Resources, CAA Central Ontario, e-mail: jobs@central.on.caa.ca Fax: (905) 771-3447 Travel Consultants - Oshawa Branch, full & part-time NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP LTD. HERE WE GROW AGAIN! INVESTMENT MANAGER We need a successful, dynamic, well orga- nized candidate. Mortgage investment, bank- ing, financial services experience a must. Supervising our province wide investor net- work. ADMIN.ASSISTANT We need a well organized candidate with basic computer skills to work in our Dealer Services Dept. Fax resume to:905-839-7002 15-20 LOCAL CLASS AZ DRIVERS HARMAC TRANSPORT INC. A recognized leader in the Bulk Tr ansportation Industry has acquired new Business, and currently has IMMEDIATE Openings for 15-20 Class AZ licensed drivers, in our Petroleum Division. We Offer: •Local Routes •Competitive Compensation Package •Comprehensive Group Insurance •Safety Bonus paid twice per year •Driver Referral Bonus Program •Lucrative Signing Bonus Requirements: •Class AZ License •Clean Abstract, Criminal Search, CVOR •2 Years Verifiable Driving Experience •Pre Employment Drug Screen •Professional Attitude, Qualified Applicants should Contact Jeff at (416) 642-0515 or (800) 828-6615 ext. 3050. 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Call 1-800-804-9663 noon-8 p.m. ATTENDANT REQUIRED:reliable and caring individual needed to as- sist with light household & cooking. 2-6pm, Mon-Fri. for a 3 month pe- riod. $13/hour. References re- quired. (905)509-5697 AVON Free Registration Jan.26-30th inclusive Give yourself a raise! Earn Cash$$ Sell AVON Products Fr ee Kit, Samples and Free Brochures For information Call to-day Mary 905-427-2292 ECE needed for busy daycare in North Whitby. Please fax resume to (905)420-4534. ECE AND ASSISTANTS needed for supply positions for P.R.Y.D.E. Learning Centre. Please fax re- sume to (905)427-8155. ENERGETIC support person re- quired. Young woman looking for morning person to help start day and maintain apartment. Mornings 7-9 plus 10 additional flexible hours. Please submit resume to ges@interlog.com or call 905-839- 3406. FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Suitable for students. Call for a carrier route in your area today. (905)683-5117 FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER/Office Assistant. Duties include organiz- ing and filing paper work, comput- er data entry, and customer ser- vice. Contact Tim, 905-623-5756. GARDERIE "Les Lucioles Inc." Ajax, est à la recherche d'une per- sonne qualifié(e) possédant un diplôme en " Education des Petits " ou un diplôme équivalent recon- nu, pour travailler 7h-9h et 15h- 18h. Expérience de travail est re- quis. Veuillez communiquer avec Natalie Crawford au (905)728- 1421 ou par courriel au lesluciole- sinc@bellnet.ca HAIR STYLIST wanted for busy Whitby salon. Great atmosphere, part or full-time. (905)668-2299 CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2004, PAGE B05 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Mon. 2:30 p.m. for Tues. paper. 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 publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. CARE TO DONATE SOME OF YOUR TIME? The Denise House needs volunteers for its Board of Directors. 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BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE DENISE HOUSE OSHAWA CENTRE POSTAL OUTLET P.O. BOX 30560 OSHAWA, ONTARIO. L1J 8L8 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! JOIN THE REFINANCE BOOM Expanding Company in local area looking for motivated professionals with Sales or C.S.R. background. Call 1-800-590-7203 ext 2320 LOOKING for Snow Plow Drivers Loader Operators also required. To work in shopping malls in Ajax, Pickering & Whitby. Call Brock Property Maintenance 905-640- 6330. MATURE FULL TIME experienced cook required for Italian cuisine restaurant located in Ajax. Call (905) 428-9000 NEEDED IMMEDIATELY ENER- GETIC self starter needed for a residential cleaning company. Ve- hicle required. Call Diane 905-655 -7563 HowsonHomeOrganiz- ers.com NOW SELECTIVELY HIRING Adult Entertainers for very busy Escort Referral Booking Agency. Must be sexy, 19+, transportation and child care provided. Cash paid nightly. Minimum $800 - $1200 weekly. Call for interview 905-434- 7128. ORDER DESK/CLERICAL POSI- TION Part-time possible full time (3 days/week to start). Food Man- ufacturing Company in the Brock and Bailey area requires an indi- vidual who is a self starter, very or- ganized and detail-oriented. A re- sponsible pleasant person who can work independently. Candi- dates should have previous order desk/clerical experience (i.e. shipping papers, custom papers, order entry and invoicing etc.) Well developed computer skills - Office 97 and ACCPAC Advantage and strong communication skills. Ex- perience an asset. Position avail- able immediately. Mail resume to: File # 963 Oshawa This Week, P.O.Box 481 Oshawa, L1H 7L5. Order Takers/ Enumeration type work $20./hr avg Bonuses Available Full training provided! Call Tom at 905-435-0518 OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR for handling steel plates and la- bourer required for After- noons/Midnights. Fax resume to 905-434-2870 by Monday/Janu- ary/26th. PA RT-TIME Janitorial cleaners, 3-4 hours per clean. 5 days per week. Walk behind auto scrubber, propane buffer, teams welcome. transportation required. Call 1-877- 226-2536 ext. 221 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 STUDENT EXPRESS,Progres- sive growing company, Routes available, Charter Opportunities. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANT- ED. B or E license preferred. Tr aining for unlicensed drivers. Call STUDENT EXPRESS today (905)883-6665 ext. 225, or email: safety@studentexpress.org SUPERINTENDANT required for adult lifestyle apt building located in Oshawa. Experience required. Suitable for a couple. Fax resume to: 416-297-9499 TELEMARKETERS /Canvassers wanted immediately for local es- tablished charities. Guaranteed wages and bonuses up to $15.hr. Students welcome - Will train. Call Wayne (905) 743-9137 TERMS of employment available for full time hours and on call posi- tions at Waterview Child Care. DAYCARE EXPERIENCE RE- QUIRED. Fax resume to 905-721- 0596. THE CANADIAN NATIONAL IN- STITUTE FOR THE BLIND (CNIB) is looking for assistance in recruit- ing volunteers for its annual door to door campaign. Previous experi- ence in marketing or telemarketing an asset. Hours are from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thurs- day. Some weekend work avail- able. $8-$10/hour. We are looking for recruiters for Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa areas. Please be sure to note which area you are in.. Contact CNIB area co-ordina- tor at 416-454-9253 before 7 p.m. WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals with clean- ing experience for great new op- portunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $9. - $10 per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious in- quires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. AESTHETICIAN, NAIL TECHNI- CIAN AND RMT space available inside spa. Must have own equip- ment. Good location in Pickering. Established Clientele. Call 905- 837-7641. EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST required for 'trendy salon' in Pickering 905-426-2005 FULL/PART time stylist required for busy salon in Bowmanville. Hourly wages plus commission. Benefits & paid holidays. Yearly upgrading provided. Please phone Barb or Bonnie, (905)623-6444 UPSCALE & TRENDY West Hill salon has an opening for an EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST, full time position. For appt. call Rosario 416-281-2504. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Drain cleaning company requires PLUMBER. Willing to work on call hours when necessary. Snake and pipeline video camera experience an asset. Clean driver's abstract required. Please fax resumes to: 905-420-9868 Att: Lisa or email us at: hpitre@robojet.ca ADVANTAGE AIR TECH looking for H.V.A.C. Service Technician. Must have service experience and gas fitter ll. Company offers good wages, benefits, pension plan, truck phone. Fax resumes to: 905- 683-0817. No Phones Calls. EXPERIENCED SIDING Contrac- tor - Peace work for new homes east of Oshawa. Please call 1-800- 242-0665. HVAC INSTALLERS Helper re- quired G3 preferred but will train right person. Mechanically inclined & dependable. Fax resume to (905)430-2894. MANAGER REQUIRED for Auto glass shop. Minimum 1 yr. installa- tions and managerial experience. Must have high school diploma, drivers license, able to work week- ends. Fax resumes/references. to 905-686-3744. PICKERING AREA tool & die shop is looking for a CNC Set up/Operator for vertical machining centers. Jobbing shop experience and knowledge of mastercam an asset. Must be enthusiastic and work well with others. Please fax resume to: (905) 420-4473 or email: bg-smartdie@rogers.com WANTED:Class A Mechanic or apprentice required for a busy au- tomotive shop. Start immediately. Call Tawfik (905)426-9943 DENTAL FIELD needs reception- ists. Dental seminar upgrades your skills for this rewarding career. Contact Donna at 905-655-7062 or e-mail drt_donna@rogers.com for further information. OFFICE CLERK for busy property management company in Ajax. Good computer skills, accurate typing & spelling. 65wpm with ex- cellent people skills and command of the English language. Able to keep ledgers of accounts receiv- able/payable plus collection of outstanding fees together with all aspect of office work. Please fax resume to 905-427-8039 AVON Free Registration Jan.26-30th inclusive Give yourself a raise! Earn Cash$$ Sell AVON Products Free Kit, Samples and Free Brochures For information Call to-day:Pauline 1-866-888-5288 AVON Join the ranks of the self-employed. Call to find out about Avon's opportunities. Free Gift Call Heidi (905)509-1163 SALES HELP Wanted full time and part-time sales people needed for juice bar/supplement store in local gym. Nutrition and sales ex- perience required. Hourly wage plus commission. Flexible hours. Fax resume to 416-736-1225. SALES,Advanced commissions, work from home, FT/PT. A need- ed service, no competition, estab- lished NYSE company. Diana Thompson O.M.C., 416-244-3312 A SUCCESSFUL Dental office, open 7 days a week requires 1 Level 2 Dental Assistant and 1 Dental Receptionist. Candidate must be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends. Call: 905 -721-8444. DENTAL ASSISTANT position available . Part/full time required for busy Pickering office. Evenings and alternate Saturdays. Please fax resume to (905) 837-0468 DENTAL ASSISTANTS RE- QUIRED. The Family Dental Cen- tre requires an outgoing Level Two Dental Assistant for our Frankford and Cobourg facilities. Experience with cosmetic and implant dentistry is necessary for this comprehen- sive dental practice. If you have excellent communication skills and enjoy people, please apply in con- fidence to Lois at 613-398-8888 or fax resume to 613-398-6979. DENTAL HYGIENIST required Wednesdays 8am-5pm for tempo- rary position. Please fax resume to (905)509-4667. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST full-time experience preferred. Some eve- ning shifts. Please call Koral (905)831-6666. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/OF- FICE MANAGER position, full- time, Whitby. Successful candidate must possess excellent interper- sonal and leadership skills, rele- vant dental experience. Should be able to work independently and in team and pay attention to detail. We are looking for a person who likes challenge, takes responsibil- ity for their action, s an optimist and is willing to contribute ideas to help develop our team and office. Excellent wages, bonus system and benefits.. Please send typed resumes with a hand written letter of introduction to: Dental Careers, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ONT. L1N 9G3. LEVEL 11 DENTAL ASSIST- ANT/PDA sought for a full and part -time positions in Whitby. Must have a least 1 year experience, good peoples skills, is neat and or- ganized. (RESTORATIVE DET- NAL HYGIENIST with ortho and restorative experience wanted for full and part-time postions in Whit- by.We offer good wages and ben- efits. Send resumes to: DENTAL CAREERS, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON. L1N 9G3. MAPLE RIDGE DENTAL office is currently looking for a Dental Hy- gienist to work in our practice 3 days/week. Interested candidates please contact Angela, phone (905)831-3603, or fax resume (905)831-7375 ORTHO OFFICE requires part time dental hygentist. Send re- sumes to File #974, Oshawa This Week. P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, On- tario. LlH 7L5 Surgical Assistant Wanted for private surgical clinic in Scarborough. Part time position. No previous experience required. Fax Resume to: 416-287-3957 TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH. Free Health Seminar with Dr. William Code, Jan 24 To- ronto, Jan 26 Bowmanville. 1-877- 905-7923 for more information. Seating is limited. COOKS required south Ajax loca- tion, days only, part time and full time, call for appointment, (905)428-0903 FULL TIME MORNING COOK experience required, Oshawa. Mon-Fri. Fax resume 905-723- 7194 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" The Perfect Maid Service Fully insured, bonded and staff supervised. Excellent service Best prices We are available Mon. - Sat. Call today! 905-686-5424. ATTN: ALL PLUMBERS Are you looking for an apprentice?? Self- motivated, mechanically inclined, hard-worker w/10 yrs exp. in plumbing (commercial/residential) References available. Call Greg at (905)987-0536 3+1-BEDROOM semi. Quiet area near 401/Harmony. Available March 1st. First/last/references No pets/smoking. $1,000/month plus utilities. 905-723-2608 GORGEOUS NEW TOWNHOUSE 3-bedrooms, semi ensuite and main floor p.room. Broadloom throughout, 5 new appliances, ce- ramics in kitchen and bathrooms, single garage. Whitby, $181,900. 905-665-8577. PRESTIGIOUS Rouge Valley ar- ea, 3+1 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, hardwood throughout, 2 walkouts. Completely renovated home, pro- fessionally landscaped and fenced tree line lot. Minutes walking dis- tance to Petticoat Creek Park, Rouge Beach and close to Go train. A must see! $395,000. Call 416-520-8469. NO AGENTS PLEASE. WHITBY:Brand New 1635sq.ft., single detached, walking distance to new Walmart. Large 3-bedroom, upgrades include: kitchen cabi- nets/ accessories, over-sized his/hers glass shower stall, ceram- ics throughout, Moen faucets, up- graded carpet/underpad, upstairs laundryroom, garage access, $235,900. (905)430-3972 WANTED:3 bedroom house or semi, handyman’s special. Prefer Ajax/Pickering, full basement, 4 car parking or expansionable, quick closing. Call with details: 905 -420-0081 cell: 416-804-4867 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 COMMERCIAL space for lease, 138 Simcoe St. S, Oshawa, 1200 sqft. Parking, available immediate- ly, $850/month + GST. Call 905- 626-0756 PRIME EXECUTIVE office space in Pickering. Great for Accoun- tants, Financial people etc. In- cludes phone system, voice sys- tem, fax, internet. Call Rick 416- 771-2729. $150K+ 1ST YEAR POTENTIAL!! Think it's too good to be true? DON'T CALL! 1-888-373-1715. BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED for local internet business. www.informationoshawa.com Contact Karri (905)433-0880 or karri@informationoshawa.com DYNAMIC FOOD Franchise Avail- able. Brockton Power Centre, Whitby. Very profitable franchise system, proven track record. $50- $60K down with balance OAC. Call Walt 1-877-602-7482 ext. 26. $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, refinancing, credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/com- mercial. Call Dennis at (289)314- 1102 www.mortgagebid.ca $$MORTGAGES$$ Best rates available.!!! 1st/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- 699-0792 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd mortgage bank/pri- vate money available for purchase, consolidation, reno, bank turn- downs, problem credit etc. Upto 100% financing available. Call In- vis Inc. Where low mortgage rates are just the beginning. 416-984- 5584. AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson 905-436-9292. Toll free 1- 877-509-5626 or Online applica- tion: www.accuratemortgages.com ATTENTION HOME OWNERS - BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preapprovals, purchases & refi- nances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, Toronto. BUSINESS Finance Specialist. Business loans for all purposes. From Prime+1%. 905-690-9875. CONSOLIDATE DEBTS, 100% fi- nancing, Cash Back, Self-declared income. No brokerage fees. Call 905-426-2900. DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stops garnishments and harass- ment from creditors. Call (905)721- 8251 For Free Consultation. MORTGAGE MATURING in the next 4 months. Lock in your rate at 4.9%. Call Alton (905)426-2297 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 STOP BEING DECLINED! Mort- gage approvals, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, self- employed, poor credit, purchases, re-financing, excellent rates on the money. Call (905)420-8866 Steve ext 301 or Rick ext 222 UNIPARTCAPITAL - Mortgage fi- nancing specialists residential, commercial, industrial, debt con- solidation, private funds. We sim- plify the complicated variety of mortgage choices, to suit your per- sonal needs. (905)686-7094. 1-BEDROOM with separate kitch- en for rent, available Feb 1st. Har- wood/Cloverridge. $450/month, first/last, must have references. Call (905)619-1476. 1-BEDROOM,bright spacious walkout basement apt. in northeast Oshawa. All utilities, cable includ- ed. $750/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last/references. Available now. Call 905-576-4798. 2 BDRM.- Recently decorated, Russett Ave. Simcoe N., $835. Good location, bright well main- tained quiet 12plex. Nice neigh- bourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, parking in- cluded, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 2 BEDROOM & 1 bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, park- ing, hardwood floors, first/last, no pets, references. Available Feb. 1. (905)723-1647, (905)720-9935 2 BEDROOM - Rossland/Ritson. Quality newer well maintained clean quiet adult-lifestyle building. Suits retired mature working adult. $875/inclusive. March 1st/Feb. 1st. No pets. 905-720-2352. 2 BEDROOM basement apartment .Luxury, laundry and parking in- cluded. Westney/401/Hwy #2, beautiful, sunny. $900 per mo. Available February 20. Call (905) 428-8752 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Hwy 2/Brock Rd, Pickering. Sep. entrance, washer/dryer, No smok- ing/pets. Available Feb 1st. $800/inclusive. First/last. Cell (905)426-1417; 416-896-4296 2-BDRM basement, full bathroom, separate entrance, $750/mo inclu- sive. First & last Ajax, close to 401. Avail. immediately. (905)430-8613 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, Harmony/King area, upper floor in duplex, fridge, stove, close to amenities, $750/month including heat & hydro, first/last. Available Feb 1st. (905)263-2939 2-BEDROOM APT.- Available Feb.1, $750+hydro, first/last, Ux- bridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 905-709-8152. 534 Mary St. Whitby. Bachelors, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet low-rise building. Park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown. Bus at front door.(905)666-2450. www.realstar.ca NORTH OSHAWA,nearly new 4-plex. 3-bdrms 1600 sq ft., balco- ny, a/c, garage, suitable for 2 pro- fessional people. No smoking/pets, $1200/mo + utilities. March 1st. (905)725-0162 AJAX - 3-bdrm main floor apt w/hardwood floors, bright & spa- cious, 4 appliances, Jacuzzi tub, close to all amenities, 2-car park- ing, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities, avail. February 1st. Richard - Days 416-865-7865 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2-bdrm $965/mo, avail Jan & Feb. 1st; 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail Jan & Feb..1st. (905)683-8421 or (905)683-5322 AJAX - SUPER Clean newly reno- vated 2 bedroom basement. apt., no smoking/pets. $750. plus util- ities, seperate entrance, parking, laundry. Avail. immediately. Near Delaney/Westney. (905)686-1648. AJAX 1-bedroom basement. $700. Separate entrance. Immediate. Parking 416-286-5320. AJAX BRIGHT 1 & 2 bedroom available. All appliances, One - $750 Av ail immed. Tw o - $l,000 March lst. (905) 426-2983 AJAX Legal, one bedroom basement apartment. Large, bright, appliances $650/mo. + 40% utilities First/last, references, no smoking/pets Available Immediately 905-839-5223 AJAX,2-bedroom, neat and clean, walkout basement apartment. Near GO, shopping and bus. $900/month inclusive, washer available 1-parking. Available January 10, first/last. No pets/smoking. Call (905)427-1779 AJAX,3-bdrm main floor apt., nicely decorated, h/w floors, 5 ap- pliances, eat-in kitchen, 2-car parking $1175+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. Feb.1st. Call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442- 0020. AJAX, BASEMENT apartment, 1+1 bedroom, large livingroom, eat -in kitchen, separate entrance and parking. Appliances, close to shop- ping and transportation, $800 plus utilities. Call Dan Bartley (416)281- 2200 AJAX,new 2-bedroom apartment, available March 1st, new applianc- es, new kitchen, $975/month in- cludes utilities, cable, a/c, laundry, no pets, no smoking. First/last, ref- erences. (905)683-3966 AJAX.Bright bachelor on upper floor of house. Private entrance. Partially furnished. Close to GO station, buses. Non-smoker. $775 all inclusive. (905)619-9867 AJAX/PICKERING new one bed- room apt. in south Ajax, $750 in- clusive. Laundry and parking. Available Feb. lst. (905) 427-2867. bright, new large one bedroom apartment, Pickering, $850 inclu- sive. laundry parking, available now. (905) 420-1896 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom near hospital. All inclusive with fridge and stove. Available Feb. 1/04. $800/month. Call 905-623-6000. BOWMANVILLE,1-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, 1-parking, shared laundry, avail. immediate- ly/Feb. 1st. No smoking/pets. $500/mo inclusive. First/last. 905- 623-9856. BRIGHT, SPACIOUS one bed- room basement, good neighbhour- hood, south Oshawa, close to all amenities, working professional(s) preferred. No pets. $680 /mo. lst/last, references, available immed. (905)725-3745. CENTRAL OSHAWA 2 levels 2 bedroom 2 baths glass enclosed front porch laundry parking for 1 first/last required available immedi- ately $900/month inclusive NO PETS! 905-213-0769 CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 -Large 2-bedroom available March lst. in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclu- sive with parking and new appli- ances. 905-426-1161 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, new carpets, appliances and paint. Parking, all inclusive. $1150 monthly. First/last. No pets. Call (905)665- 1905. DOWNTOWN Uxbridge, 2 bed- room , family room, large eat in kitchen, recent reno. $900/mo, in- cludes heat. (705)657-3933 or (705)761-4250. DOWNTOWN WHITBY 2 bedroom apt, $895 includes heat, hydro, air, 1 parking, laundry facility. No pets Avail Feb 1. First/last References. 905)430-8327 EXCELLENT Whitby Location, close to downtown, clean quiet 1 bedroom apt., separate entrance, parking, $750 month, utilities in- cluded, avail Jan. 1, 2004, call 905 -261-7300. FURNISHED 1 bdrm. basement apt. with seperate entrance in North Oshawa, near University. $550+ 1/3 utilities monthly. Credit check required. Immediate occu- pancy. Call 905-442-6761. HARMONY/OLIVE - one bedroom basement, cozy, bright, clean, eat- in kitchen, parking, extra storage, laundry, cable, non-smoker, no pets. $650 inc. Immediately. Pen- ny (905) 435-0440, (905) 259- 1249 HARWOOD/BAYLY,2 bedroom basement apt., $950 inclusive, no pets, no smoking, avail. immedi- ately. Close to all amenities, (905)420-1281 LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement apt. $750 all inclusive. Laundry fac., fenced backyard, newly deco- rated, available immediatelyt. 905- 435-0251. LARGE 1-BDRM bsmt apt., separ- ate entrance. North Oshawa, laun- dry facilities, c/a, on mature quiet street. Non smoking. $725/mo in- clusive. Avail Feb/March 1st. (905)436-1623 LARGE BASEMENT APART- MENT.Walkout, Whites/Bayly, own laundry, living room, dining room w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen. No pets. Available immediately. Call Frank 905-831-1979. NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE, 2-bdrm bsmt w/solarium, separate entrance, cable, own laundry facil- ities, 1-parking, $950/month inclu- sive. Avail. immediately. First/last, references. 905-571-0631 NEW,attractive 3-bedroom in house with big back-yard, close to GM. Own laundry. $1050/month first/last. Available January/Feb- ruary. Call 905-436-9793 NORTH OSHAWA - 2 bedroom from $825 inclusive, Oshawa 2 bedroom, clean, parking, laundry from $750., Whitby - 2 bedroom, clean 6 plex, parking, from $795. (416) 818-3886 or (905) 6896- 0470 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, December lst/January lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723-2094 ONE BEDROOM basement pat.,, avail. Feb.1 , separate entrance, shared laundry, non smoker, no pets, $640./mo, first & last, Ander- son/Taunton. call (905)655-1607. ONE BEDROOM bsmt apt. Par k/Adelaide, Oshawa. Beautiful, new, gas f/p, parking, laundry, yard. Avail. March 1st $725/mo in- clusive. Call 416-892-0195 OSHAWA - Large finished fur- nished basement apt. in nice area. Share kitchen and bath. Laun- dry, cable, parking, $500/mo first/last/references. Available im- mediately. Call Renata days: 416- 298-8700 or eve: 905-571-4115.. OSHAWA - near Oshawa Centre, 1 bedroom, basement, parking, no pets, no smoking, near bus route, $700. month, first, last, references, available Feb. 1. 905-259-1132. OSHAWA 1 bedroom $150/week- ly. Clean quiet, parking, applianc- es, utilities included. Available Jan. 15th or later. 905-579-5927 leave message. OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM walkout basement apartment, Harmo- ny/Adelaide, covered parking, shared laundry, no smoking, no pets. $650 monthly includes util- ities except hydro. Call (905)259- 7828 or (905)242-8370. OSHAWA,all inclusive 1-bedroom apartment, private entrance, close to all amenities, available February 1st, 2004. Call (905)404-8669 af- ter 5:30pm. OSHAWA,John/Simcoe St. area, 2-bedroom second floor apart- ment, available immediately, $700/month plus hydro, call 905- 626-0756. OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson, 1-bed- room basement apartment. Re- cently renovated. Satellite, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. All in- clusive $760/month, available im- mediately. Call (905)438-8846 OSHAWA,quaint, 1-bedroom apartment. Large country kitchen, porch, parking, coin laundry, bus at doorstep, non-smoker only. $725 plus hydro. first/last (905)786 -2413, cell 905-431-3829 OSHAWA,Spacious sparkling 1-bdrm, main floor of quiet house, avail. immediately. $690/mo inclu- sive, ALSO 1-bdrm upper level plus loft, $790/mo inclusive, Both 1-parking, private entrance. First/last. (416)284-7502. OSHAWA-4-BEDROOM 1ST/2ND LEVEL OF SEMI. 1-1/2 baths, 3 appliances, parking, fenced yard, custom kitchen with walk out to deck, Close to amen- ities and lake, $1275. include util- ities and cable, available February 1st, no pets, first/last/credit check. (905)728-9906 after 6pm. PICKERING - Great location, close to 401/GO, 5 min. walk to Pickering Town Centre. 1 extra large bedroom apt. in newly built home. Laundry, parking included. Available immediately. Call 905- 837-6754. PICKERING 1-bedroom base- ment, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, non- smoker/no pets, suits single work- ing person. Avail. Feb. 1st. $800/mo inclusive. First/last. (905)427-8243. PICKERING LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Newly renovated 2 bedroom base- ment. Separate entrance, walk to school/GO, mall, no pets/smoking. Avail Feb. 1st. (905)831-7638 after 5pm or 905-509-1409. PICKERING VILLAGE (John Body Subdivision) 2 bedroom basement apt, sep entrance, full kitchen, bath, 2 parking, Feb 1st. No smok- ing. (905)683-6335. PICKERING VILLAGE,legal 2-bedroom basement apartment. $795/month inclusive. Separate entrance. 1 car parking. No smok- ing/pets. References. Available im- mediately. (905)683-2745 (416)783-1410 PICKERING, 2-bdrm bsmt apt, avail immediately, very spacious, great neighbourhood, no smok- ing/pets, a/c, separate entrance, parking. Major Oaks/Alpine. (905)426-2400 PICKERING,Brock/Dellbrook. NEW spacious 2-bedroom base- ment apt, sep entrance, 1-parking, full bathroom, separate laundry, appliances, cable. Opp busstop. No pets/smoking. First/last/refer- ences. Available immediately. $900/mo-inclusive. (905)683-2443 PICKERING,Brock/Hwy#2. Big, beautiful 2-bedroom walkout base- ment apartment. Bright and clean, strictly no smoking/pets. Suit working couple, references, first/last, $875/inclusive. March 1st. 905-686-1650. PICKERING-large one bedroom basement apt. Bright, clean, quiet, close to Go and bus. Laundry, no pets. Non-smoker, parking for one. $750/inclusive. Call 905-420-3774 PORT PERRY--3-bedroom apart- ment in quiet building. No pets. $905 +utilities. Call Garry 905-982 -0826 or 905-243-4700 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. SIMCOE / BOND Spacious 1 bed- room, $660 +hydro. Available Feb. 1st. Laundry fac. on-site, parking. Call 905-434-7931 SOUTH OSHAWA,across from park, by the lake, 2 bedroom apt, main floor of house, parking, laun- dry. No pets. First/last, references. $850 plus 3/4 utilities. Call (905)655-4846 UXBRIDGE - Lovely one bedroom basement apt. with walkout to yard. Large livingroom, eat-in kitchen, laundry. Private entrance. Walk to amenities. $800/mo. in- cludes utilities. 905-852-8854. SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available. Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Weekly tenant activ- ities. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. WHITBY DOWNTOWN,large 2 floor open concept. Must be seen to be appreciated. $l,200. plus hy- dro. Available Feb. lst. Call (905) 430-1986. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,immaculate 1 and 2 bed- room apartments available Febru- ary 1st. $705 and $829, rent in- cludes appliances, heat, parking and laundry facilities. 905-666- 1074 or 905-430-7520 WHITBY,Rossland/Garden. 2-bedroom basement apartment. Appliances, all inclusive, no smok- ing/pets. Available February 1st. Firs/last required. (905)430-3580 WHITBY,Rossland/Garden. Large 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Seperate en- trance, shared laundry, parking. Close to all amenities. Avail. March 1st. No smoking/pets. $700/mo inclusive. First/last. Call Heather (905)668-3615. WHITBY,Taunton/Anderson, bachelor basement apartment, new home, full-bathroom, full- kitchen, 1-parking, laundry, stor- age, private entrance. $750/month inclusive, available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call 1-905-874- 4973 or 647-283-5687. WHITBY-2 bedroom, $860. 3 bedroom $950., Feb. lst. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITES/SHEPPARD,1-bedroom basement apartment. Bright interi- or, 4-pc washroom, walk to Gro- cery/Bus/Go. No pets/smoking. $625/month. Call (905)837-0337 SEEKING APT.and mature sin- gle working female preferred to share 2 bedroom apt. Only bed- room furn. and personal effects re- quired. Ajax/Pickering area for April 1st. No pets or smoking. (905)839-7956 NEWER 2 bedroom condo, green- house kitchen, ensuite laundry, 2 baths, available immediately, $1350/mo. Westney Rd. Ajax. First/last/references/credit-check. (905)619-2791 ONE BEDROOM CONDO.Picker- ing Village. Beautifully upgraded. Large balcony. Underground park- ing, great facilities. $1150. all in- clusive. Avail. immediately. R. Glendinning, Remax Rouge River, 416-286-3993 PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- rooms, 1 1/2 baths, one-parking, ground floor, avail. Feb. 15/04. New low price - $1300/mo+hydro. View at www.tinyurl.com/x89y 416 -270-1213. A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! From $550/month OAC.FREE - up to $10,000 cash back to you. $32,500+family in- come. No down payment re- quired! For spectacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As- sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- lis@sympatico.ca. 3 BEDROOM CLEAN SEMI,North Oshawa. 1 1/2 baths, a/c, laundry, 2-car parking, $1100 - 4 applianc- es/utilities included. Available im- mediately..March 1st. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. 905-435-1050 3 BEDROOM HOUSE,close to Durham College. 4 appliances, gas, $1100/mo. + utilities. First/last. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)725 -4414 AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wn- houses semis & fully detached homes from $1200 - $4000/month plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice & Bow- manville, Call Garry Bolen, Asso- ciate Broker, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. (905)436-0990. AJAX HARWOOD & BAYLY 3-bedroom upper level, separate entrance, fully renovated, laundry, parking, $1000/month + utilities, first/last, references, no pets/smoking. Immediately (905)509-2335 after 4pm AJAX,Available immediately, 4-bedroom house, garage, 2-1/2 baths, fenced, air, 2 mins. to plaza, schools, recreation centre, Go train. Easy 401 access. $1450 plus utilities 416-274-2667. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $30,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888 -732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY main floor house, 3 bedrooms, close to GM/401, fridge, stove. $1250/mo. all inclusive No pets, Adults preferred. Very clean. Ref- erences. 905-728-9175. COUNTRY HOME WITH BARN,2 apartments, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, livingroom, familyroom. Share laundryroom. Brougham. First/last/references. (905) 887- 1024 FARMHHOUSE with 2 acres five minutes east of Oshawa (in Bow- manville) Completely renovated, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry. Available immediately. $1600/mo+utilities. Horse barn/pasture also available. Call (905)623-8200 GREAT area of Pickering upper. Gorgeous 3-bedroom home, laun- dry, parking, central air, skylight, $1295 plus 60% utilities. Absolute- ly beautiful. Liz Kendall 416-281- 0027. HWY#7/WESTNEY,small cozy 3-bedroom FARMHOUSE, suit couple. Available immediately. (barn available). Call (905)428-7407. LAKEVIEW PARK OSHAWA- Minutes to beach. 2+2 bedroom raised bungalow. $990+util. 3 bed. main floor $985+hydro. Newly ren- ovated, no dogs, 905-435-2433 OSHAWA,3+1-Bedroom house. 2 car parking, close to 401. $1100 plus utilities. First/last/references. (905)477-9713 OSHAWA,close to OC, 4 bed- room, fenced yard, partially fin- ished basement, no pets, $1100, first & last, plus utilities & $200 wa- ter deposit. Avail Feb 1st. (905)430-0249 PICKERING WHITES/FINCH. 4-bdrm newly renovated dream upper, 2 1/2 baths, garage, 5-appliances, deck, lr/dr/fr w/fire- place. $1700+. No smoking/pets. 416-657-2079. www.upscalerentals.ca WILSON/OLIVE area, 3 bedroom, brick bungalow on quiet street, newly decorated, new windows, updated bathroom, $1,100 plus utilities, first and last, references required. 905-342-2459 between 5 & 9 pm only. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE - Central Oshawa location. Bright, clean, $1100/month all inclusive. Available Feb. 1st. Call Justin 905- 723-9329. 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.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. OSHAWA - Near the Oshawa Shopping Centre. 3 bedrooms, 2 storey townhouse with attached garage. Finished basement, walk- out from kitchen to private back- yard. Fridge, stove, washer, and dryer included. $1350 plus utilities (includes water). Available Feb. 1st. Call Garry Bolen, Associate Broker, Sutton Group Status Real- ty 905-436-0990. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Feb. 1. Toll-free 1 -866-922-6422, 905-579-9956 OSHAWA,Be a part of a commu- nity in a community. Now accept- ing applicants for 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact James 905-576-9299. Please, no calls after 9pm. PICKERING-3 bedroom renovat- ed townhouse, avail. now. (Liver- pool/Kingston), close to 2 schools, Mall. Library, bus routes, 401, & GO, $1,300+ utilities. References required. (905)426-6728. 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. Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. UXBRIDGE RENTAL.New 2 bed- room units, 4 appliances, air condi- tioning, private patios, parking, storage. Available Immediately. Call Steven 905-852-4777. A SPOTLESSLY CLEAN -Ross- land/Garden. Whitby. furnished bedroom, central air, bus at door. Cable. Non-smoking, suit quiet person. Near amenities. $400/month first/last (905)665- 8504 AFFORDABLE ROOMS for rent. Starting at $400/mo. Altona/Hwy. 2 Pickering. Separate entrance. 905- 509-1377 or 416-315-1652. AJAX, LARGE BEDROOM w/ bal- cony for rent. $550/mo inclusive. In new home by-the-lake, parking, laundry, cable incl. Avail. immed. First/last. Call (905)426-7613. AVAILABLE immediately- Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathroom, run of house, non- smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities, $450/month. 905-424- 0881 PICKERING - Two separate bed- rooms for rent in home, price ne- gotiable, available immediately, near shopping & amenities. Shared utilities. Female preferred. Call anytime, leave message (905)426-1974 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly 2 rooms available furnished, $350+$450. Kitchen privileges. Im- mediate + Feb 1. Non-smoker. Working males preferred. (905)839 -2016 ROOM FOR RENT in Ajax - work- ing female preferred. Underground parking, share kitchen and bath- room. $450/month. Cable and tele- phone included. (905)427-4794 WHITBY - 2 rooms available. Full share of new clean home. Cable, laundry, parking, new appliances. $375/mo. + $400/mo. No smok- ing/pets. Call 905-668-7325 or 416 -917-1717. BASEMENT APT.to share, $500/mo/util. included. One-park- ing, side entrance, share laundry, appliances included. available Feb.1st. Liverpool/Krosno, Picker- ing. 905-420-5596 ask for Mike. FIVE bedroom farmhouse, Stouff- ville/Claremont area. 2 acres, pool, parking, laundry, storage, satellite t.v., children welcome. Available immediately. $400 inclusive. (905)640-6275. LARGE LOFT BDRM,2 bath- rooms, laundry, satellite, internet, mall & transit nearby. Oshawa near 401. $425/mo-inclusive. Avail Feb 1/immed. Female preferred, working or student. 905-448-1155 PICKERING,Liverpool/Finch area, bedroom with shared bathroom, non-smoker preferred. Available February 1st. $425/monthly. Use of all facilities. On bus route, near amenities. Call (905)831- 7778, leave message. WHITBY,Ta unton/Baycliffe area Shared accommodation in 4-bed- room home, mature person. $500 monthly, all inclusive. Call (905)665-2728. 1998 SKI DOO,700 Formula, cov- er, low mileage, stored indoor, mint condition, $3,900 obo. Call (905)434-5988 ASPIRING artists and writers of Fantasy wanted for publication contest. Call (905)420-4305 for details. All submissions become property of Gamers Magazine. Deadlines February 6th. DO YOU have a good sense of hu- mour & know how to treat a lady? Yo ung widow would like to meet kind, caring gentleman 55-65, will- ing to enjoy life. I like DANCING, travelling, dining out. Serious re- plies only: File #950, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. QP assumes no liability when using service.18+.FM/04. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! Outside Oshawa,call 1-888-482-8282 LIVE-IN/OUT NANNY required for 6 month old baby in the Rose- bank/Finch area of Pickering. Flex- ible hours. Please call 905-837- 9793. ABC HOME DAYCARE. Children have fun while learning. Bright, spacious and loving environment. Meals/Snacks. Visit us and then decide Whites/Hwy#2. 905-839- 9705. ALTONA/HWY #2,ECE, beautiful home daycare. Full/part-time spac- es avail. for 3 months - 4 years old. Fluent English & Hungarian. Receipts & references. Call Judit (905)509-5802 BEAUTIFUL DAYCARE and sur- roundings offering your children quality care. Reasonable rates. Family discounts and subsidy available. Spaces now available for children 16 months to 6 years. Conveniently located at the 401 and Port Union Rd. For additional info. call Little Bears Daycare 416- 724-8884. EXCELLENT RATES - now is the time to look for a good caregiver. All ages, full or part time, home- made meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 A Licensed Agency Please call: 905-686-2328 When Only The Best Will Do! Wo rking as partners with parents and Providers, Wee Watch caters to the growth and development of children in a safe, home environment. • Stimulating Daily Programs • Unscheduled Home Visits • Income Tax Receipts • Full and Part Time Care INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 COME & WORSHIP Is a regular Friday feature in the News Advertiser. (Copy Deadline is Wednesday noon for Fr iday paper) To advertise all your Church Events, News and Upcoming Special Services Call Janice Samoyloff at (905)683-0707, Or fax your information to 905-579-4218 email: jsam@durhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED for the 8th Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 5, 6, 7 at the new Pickering Markets Trade Centre. For more info: 905-426-4676 Susan O'Brien, ext 229 sobrien@durhamregion.com Lisa Matthews, ext 227 lmatthews@durhamregion.com IN-MY-HOME Day care, experi- enced Mom. Crafts, story time, outings, much more. Meals/snacks. Near Lord Elgin P.S.Harwood/Hwy #2. All ages welcome. (905)427-4926 WESTNEY/ROSSLAND - daycare available TLC, non-smoking, no pets. Crafts, nutritious meals, close to bus and 401. Call (905)428-0097 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 12 STALL BANK BARN,suitable for horses and huge fenced pas- ture between Oshawa & Bowman- ville. $800/mo. available immedi- ately. (905)623-8200 12' Deli Case-curved glass, new compressor $2250. Call Dave 905- 432-1382/ 3-WHEEL MEDICAL SCOOTER, Rascal, model #200, new batter- ies, excellent shape $1495. 1984 Quicksilver ULTRALIGHT AIR- CRAFT 377cc Rotax, complete with skis, not running, best offer. (905)655-3096 36" SONY FLAT SCREEN T.V. with stand & full 5-year warranty. Have all bills & warranty. 1-year old. Paid $3300, sell for $2000 firm. (905)697-9985 A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 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. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ANTIQUE DINING ROOM SUITE 90 years old, dark walnut. Table, 6 chairs, buffet & hutch. Must sell! $2500. (905)725-1790 leave mes- sage. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 ATTITUDE COMPUTERS - Brand new P4 2.66 GHz Computers with CD/DVD Burner, 17" flat screen CRT Monitor, 512MB PC2100 Kingston Memory, 120GB 7200rpm Hard Drive, Spks/Kb/Mouse, 1.44MB Floppy, Windows XP, 1 year Parts and La- bour on Hardware, only $999. Call 905-431-7751. BEAUTIFUL 7pc. black Italian lac- quered bedroom set, $1800, single bed $200, Lamps $80, total gym $850. All offers considered. 905- 718-6681. BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 BEDROOM set, 5pc Queen, head- board/footboard, triple dresser, mirror, 1-night table, solid wood, $750 OBO. Large TV/Armoire, holds up to 32"-TV, solid wood, $500 OBO. 416-618-9467. BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE box spring from Sears, "Top of The Line", will not fit upstairs in new house, $250. Call 705-786-7405. BEDROOM SET,8 pce. cherry- wood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night stands. Dovetail construction, never opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $2,800. (416) 748 -3993 BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services:Complete systems, In- ternet ready: P2/350 only $219 P3/450 only $299. Other systems available. CD-RW upgrade only $50. NOW OPEN at 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond) Call 576-9216 or www.bitsandbytestech.com 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 CHERRY-WOOD Curio Cabinet. Precious moments plus Yester- day's Child's. Wooden shelf, ca- noe shaped, clock inserted. Clus- tered diamond ring-2months old. 2-swivel Lazy-Boy Chairs/Foot- stools. Moving. Much more. (905)579-9119 CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) CUSTOMIZED wood items for sale (bookcases, shelves, tables, cabi- nets, etc.) Call Connor or leave message at 905-404-8676 DC METAL VAN divider, for full- size van, asking $150. Call 905- 837-6662 DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT/wed- ding ring set. 1KT T.W. Engage- ment ring (.5kt diamond/diamonds on band), matching diamond wed- ding band (never worn) Mark (905)576-0503. DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 EIGHT-PC 1930 bedroom $1500; 1-yr sofa & loveseat cost $2800, sell $1200; 7-pc Duncan Phyfe style dining $650; old 9-pc dining rm $600; 4-pc bedroom $400; 5-pc stereo $350; ant dresser & mirror $175; two pine end tables $100; fridge $200; (905)260-1236 FOR SALE:Linon Welder w/long line for working outside; water puri- fier w/blue light & filters; large wa- ter pump industrial; spray gun & hand sander; central vac cleaner; 5hp motor; saws, doors, windows etc. Call Ann 905-725-7493 FORMAL 10-pc oak dining rm $1400; 6-pc queen bedroom $850; girl's bedroom 6-pc $450; ant oak din table $300; rocker $75; antique chair $100; ant brass stand $150; King-size head & footboard $125; kitchen table 6 chairs $200; sm freezer $150. (905)260-1236 FRIDGE AND STOVE,4 years old, Whirlpool Designer Plus. Fridge - 19 cu. ft., spill guard, frost free, humidity control. Stove - ce- ramic glass, self clean, digital. Asking $l,200. Telephone (905)427-9305. GUNS, Registered.For Hunters & Gun Collectors only. W.W. 2 Lee Enfield 303 army rifle, modified w/web sling; Marlin lever action, model #45 rifle; 410 gauge shot- gun, model #183 D.C.; Mark II re- peater, 22 cal. rifle; Metal gun cab- inet, 2 locks. Asking $700 o.b.o. Will sell individually. (905)623- 8401 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LEAF TICKETS,Saturday March 6th, vs Buffalo. Prime seats. $500/pair. Call 905-576-9034snp MOVING SALE:Matching so- fa/chair $300. Standing lamp $40. Tannoy Speakers $100. Call (905)619-3039 PIANO -Kawai, with bench, still under warranty, black lacquer, 45", barely used, like new, asking $3500. Call 905-668-8155. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2004 www.durhamregion.com For more info. or for consignment please call A uctioneers - VICTOR BREWDA - ANTHONY WAGLER - 905-683-0041 (Members of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) PUBLIC AUCTION - KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estates & Consignments Our Specialty 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. ‘BIG ORANGE BARN’ Thurs. Jan. 22nd, 6:30 PM Start - 4:30 PM Preview HUGE ESTATE SALE ★ ★ Antiques from village store closing Lots of quality old vintage, old tables, cupboards, sideboards Rugs and Carpets Sell-off Persian Rugs valued up to $4,000...bids will start at $100 Old collectables and crystal from Germany, Cheq Republic from gift store overstock Diningroom, bedroom sets, new selection blow-out This is a sale not to miss! ★ ★ ★ ★ PUBLIC AUCTION EXCITING LIVE AUCTION! BY: B.I.D. AUCTION SERVICES Acting Under instructions received: We will sell in detail lots: OUTSTANDING LIQUIDATION AUCTION NOTICE *EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD - $500,000.00 RETAIL* ESTATES * CONSIGNMENTS * CLOSEOUTS * SAMPLES* Poster Bedroom Suite * Collectibles * Major Art Collection * Gold & Diamond Jewellery * Decor & Accent Collection * Tiffany Lamps * Sports Memorabilia * Grandfather Clocks * Jewellery * Dining Room Suites * Platform Bedroom Set * Home Furnishings * Leather Sofa Sets * Home Theatre* SUN., JAN. 25 AT 1 PM (PREVIEW 12: NOON) THE PICKERING SPORTS COMPLEX 1867 VALLEY FARM RD., PICKERING LARGE SELECTION- PLAN TO ATTEND PARTIAL LISTING OF OVER 500 QUALITY ITEMS TO BE OFFERED Diamond Jewellery * Original Signature Works of A.J. Casson * Indoor Outdoor Sculptures* Large Sports Memorabilia Collection * Queen Anne, Nostalgia, Modern, Contemporary Home Furnishings * Bedroom Suites * Collector Plates * Die Cast Toys *Electronics * Accent Lamps * Kenwood * Sanyo * Stereos * Cordless Phones * Limoge Collection * Accent Furniture * Home Theatre * Oak & Mahogany Dining Room Suites * Sofa, Loveseat & Chair Ensembles * Limited Edition Prints of Group of Seven Members * Quality Collectibles * High Quality Offering This Sale * Ladies & Gents Diamond & Gold Rings, Estate Rings, Watch Sets, & More. Many items will be sold on the basis of NO MINIMUM - NO RESERVE! COME AND ENJOY THE FUN, EXCITEMENT, AND THE GREAT DEALS! Ter ms: Free Admission, Free parking, we accept Cash, Visa, MC Debit as available, additions & deletions apply, delivery available, as per posted & announced at sale. Auctioneers reserve the right to refus e entry and have removed any person from the Auction. Information call: 905-940-0713. 10% Buyers Premium on all items, discounts available. Sorry, no children please. * As per printed terms. CATALOGUE SALE- WILL BE SOLD IN DETAIL BY: AUCTION SALE Bruce Kellett Auctions Of Day Care Centre & House Hold Items for Sybil Reid - House Sold At 5245 Langmaid Rd. Oshawa Go East of Oshawa on Taunton Rd. to Langmaid Rd.Turn North This is an in house sale boots to be removed. Saturday January 24, 2004 @ 10:30am Viewing 3pm-6pm Friday Night Piano Winter (17yrs. old) modern, 8pc. Dining room set, 5pc. French Provincial King Bed Room Set, Hot & Cold Water Dispenser, Digital Laser Copier (3yrs. old.), Daycare Cots & Toys, 12pc Setting of Silverware Dishes, 40ft Storage Trailer, Approx. 400 Square Bales (3yrs. old), Aluminum Ladders.Many more items. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 or www.theauctionfever.com AUCTION SALE Sunday, Jan. 25th, 9:30 A.M. (Viewing 8:00) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Take 401 to 115 Hwy. North 10 km. to Main St. Orono & follow signs. Auctions features a varied selection from past to present, including contents from a local home - furniture, diningroom set, bedroom sets, misc. tables, chairs, glass & china, kitchen contents, stove, freezer, TV's, linens, collectables, old books, misc. tools & hardware, engine stand, plus many more useful articles, come early, bring a box & enjoy a day at the auction. Call For All Your Auction Needs MacGregor Auctions (www.theauctionadvertiser.com) 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE January 23rd, Friday, 6 p.m. Selling the contents from an Oshawa home: Gerhardt piano and bench, chesterfield suite, coffee and end tables, lamps, 5 pc. kitchenette, wood table and four chairs, occ. chairs, oil lamps, glassware, china, cups and saucers, nu- merous collectibles, household goods, furni- ture and several other articles. Check the web- site for updates. Preview after 2 p.m. Terms: Cash, App. cheque, visa, m/c, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, Jan 23rd at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 The property of Mrs. Margaret McNeill of Toronto plus others, walnut double pedestal hall table, walnut curio cabinet, washstands, large 1/4 cut oak side- board, walnut sideboard, Victorian washstand, an- tique dressers, refinished pine harvest table, mahoga- ny sideboard, lift top desk, round oak pedestal table, oak dining chairs, pine cupboard, oak rocking chair, occasional chairs, modern dressers, chests of drawers, qty. enamel ware, qty. old full soap boxes, Fire King mugs, lead soldiers, Dinky toys, Doulton figurines HN 1955, HN 1988, HN 1679, HN 1834, HN 2330, HN 1913, 1988 Polars Sprint, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Don or Greg Corneil, Auctioneers info call (705)786-2183 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Unionville home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and chair, dining room suite, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, prints, chests, VCR, TV, microwave, entertainment unit, lamps, coins, quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items.Terms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON Sat. Jan 24/04 @ 5:00 pm. Household articles -furniture, glassware, pictures, and a Full line of mechanics tools: Craftsman, Mastercraft, Snap On tools, Sockets, Grinders, Air tools, Impact guns, 3/8" & 1" adj. torque wrenches, 1 " hammer drill, Ford computer code reader, Power steering pump/alternator pulley remover/installer set, Power fist jack, Floor jack, Automatic transmission jacks, 7 hp air comp, 1 hp drill press, Top Dog battery charger & tester & starter, Rotary tool kit, Gear ratchet, Brass Heavy Duty vacuum pump and brake bleeding kit, Dent puller Heavy Duty, Husky tool box, Craftsman tool box , Work bench Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 AUCTION SALE MONDAY, JANUARY 26 TH,2004 at 6:00 P.M. Pre-view starts @ 4:00 P.M. Held at Masonic Hall, 14 Cassels Rd. E., Brooklin ITEMS:Glass, china, small furniture, 1940's sofa & chair, old army medals, old stamps, stamp books. This sale con- tains many articles still arriving daily. Please attend. For more information Call Auctioneer BONNIE BROOKS (905)432-2124 Consignments Welcomed ESTATE AUCTIONS at WARNERS AUCTION Thurs Jan 22 at 6pm, Sat Jan 24 at 10am & Sun. Jan. 25 at 12 noon for complete listing visit warnersauction.com or call 905-355-2106 for a fax, or email gwarner@eagle.ca. Gary E Warner Auctioneer RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 OWEN, Sheila M.(Former long time resident of Bay Ridges) Peacefully at the Northumberland Health Centre on Monday January 19, 2004. Sheila in her 75th year. Loving mother of Barbara Evans. Dear grandmother of Katrina and Gregory. Dear great grandmother of Devyn Gail-Ann. The family will re- ceive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) from 10 a.m. Thursday January 22, 2004 till time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be appre- ciated by the family. DEATH NOTICES Now updated Mon-Fri on our websiteNEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NEW NOV. 02,Frigidaire gallery convection oven, with cook top, self cleaning slide in model, in- cludes silver maintenance pack- age. $1250., 2 cherry speak- ers/display cabinets, each 48 1/2 " by 19" by 29". $750 pr. (905)655- 3193 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. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS - Play backed-up games. XBOX Chip: $150; PS1 Chip: $65; PS2 Chip: $150 (versions 1-8), $185 (versions 9, 10). Mobile computer repairs... virus protection, firewalls, internet sharing, networking, parts/accessories. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, Prep table cooler, stainless steel; large black cooler w/sliding glass doors; hardwood w/glass top ta- bles w/rod iron fancy legs & matching upholstered chairs. 1yr old, like new. (705)786-3262 RUGGED REPLAYS WINTER Clearance Jan. 19-25. Save 30% on everything in store (No exclu- sions). Many items from $4. Don't miss this "Once A Year Sale". Ta ke a look at these savings: Pric- es from: Suits $49; sport jackets $20; shirts $3; pants $4; plus, plus, plus! Since 1994 we've been offer- ing only the best in new and next to new clothing for men, teens and boys at up to 70% BELOW RE- TAIL. From jeans to tuxedo's, we've got it all. Take Hwy. #2 to Thickson Rd. (South 3 lights) to Burns Street, turn left, first Plaza on left (Burn's St. Plaza). Mon- Wed. 10-6, Thurs-Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-5. Call 905-404-2063, SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ- ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com panion1. htm TORO 8-H.P. SNOWBLOWER, $600. Viking 18-cu.ft. upright freezer $100. Both items well maintained. Call 905-686-4551 VENDING MACHINES for Sale. Snack and Beverage Combos. With or Without Locations. Great All-Cash Small Business Opportu- nity. FROM $1500. Call (905)831- 9228 VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Ask us about our specials. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 LOOKING for 2 pair of good condi- tion cross country skiis and equip- ment. Skiis 175-185cm and 200- 210cm., boots 5-6 or 9-10. Please call 905-404-8676 ask for Hope or leave message. WALK OFF MATS - needed Janitorial co. looking for good used comm'l mats, cheap. Prefer black, rolls (613)966-3435 WANTED:Beds & bedroom furni- ture, sofas & livingroom sets, cof- fee & end tables, oak or maple kitchen furniture, diningroom furni- ture, armoires, bookcases, an- tiques, tools, exercise stations ex treadmills and any other house- hold content. Will pay cash and pickup (905)260-1236 WANTED:standing timber, top prices, forest management - not destruction. Call Russ (905)432- 4221. VENDORS WANTED - For the Bowmanville Home Show. April 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2004 Call Aubrey Rees at 905-623-7632. KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. (905)753-2246 AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree work and lot clearing. 905-427- 1734. COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905-242-6577 BASIC DOG TRAINING for dogs of all ages. TURSO DOG TRAIN- ING 905-797-2855 Port Hope, Oshawa 905-432-8313. HORSE OWNERS - Tired of mucking out stalls - reduce the time and bedding costs by 50%. Install a Comfort Stall flooring sys- tem (10'x10' = $430.00). Call Windstead Farms at 1-877-277- 4895. LABS,2 chocolate males, 2 black females for sale. 6 weeks old. $700 each. ALSO female Black Lab, 3yrs old, fixed, very loving, passive dog. $400. (905)655-5789 OSHAWA Obedience Association. Classes staring February 2nd. Ba- sic/novice at 8 p.m. To register call Bev. (905) 435-0868 or email: bwiggans@sympatico.ca PUPPIES,Boston Terriers, Schnauzer, Golden Retrievers, Shitzu, Poodle, English Bull dogs, Shelties, Doberman, Great Danes, Kingcharles Cavaier, Rott- weiller, Westhighland. (Britnui Spaniels, Samoyed, German Pointers & more at $250 each). Collie-X's, Sheppard-X's, Lab-X's $175 each. Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Groom- ing Services available. PUREBRED MINIATURE Schnau- zer puppies, 1 female, 3 males, non-shedding, lst shots. Vet in- spected home raised. Ready Feb. 5 - 12 $700. each. (905)655- 9745905) SHITZHU PUPS ready Feb. 14-20th, Home raised with parents on site. $550. Evenings: 905-668- 9834; Days 905-242-5659. BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY makes great Valentines gifts. Evenings (905)773-0597 or marshts@hotmail. com Studio or your home. 1989 CHEV CAVALIER,4-door, no rust, 85,000kms 4 cyl., auto, certified & e-tested $2495. 1995 Chev Corsica, 4-door., 4 cyl auto, 210,000kms $3500 certified & e- tested, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, 2-door, 4 cyl, 130,000kms, red, $2995, certified & e-tested. Call 905-213-6677 or (905)433-8050. 1989 PONTIAC LESABLE, 3.8, 4 door, loaded, under coated every year since new, new alternator, new tires, new rear brakes, all new exhaust, as is $1,500, certified $1,900. Excellent shape. 905-372 -4720. No rust. 1990 CORSICA LTZ,3.1 L, 6 cyl- inder, auto. $1,000. uncertified. Great condition. 905-668-0987 snp 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER,re- mote starter, Keyless entry, Tilt, cruise, A/C, p/w seat, p/w win- dows, heads-up display, loaded, excellent condition, E-tested/certi- fied. $3950. (905)435-0178 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 4 cylin- der, 119,000 km., 4 door, loaded with remote car starter, new Mich- elin tires, new exhaust, new rear brakes, white, as is $2,500, certi- fied $2,900. Call 905-372-4720. Must see, like new. 1995 CHRYSLER Sebring LXI, 2 door, loaded, certified/e-tested. Must sell $2800 o.b.o. Call (905)430-0289. 1995 HONDA CIVIC SI, 2 dr coupe, air, auto, am/fm sunroof, black, 200k, certified, $5500 obo. Call (905)448-8777 1996 MERCURY SABLE,V6, au- to, air 188km, $3400. 1992 Cava- lier 4dr, 4 cyl., auto, 188km, $2200. 1991 Acura Integra RS, 2 dr, 5-speed, 287km, new motor, $3400. All e-tested & certified. (905)426-8922 dealer. 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cyl- inder, automatic O/D, 2-door, air, C.D.player, factory rear spoiler, al- loy rims, excellent condition, no rust, very reliable, economical & clean. Certified/Emissions $3995. 905-718-5032 1997 ESCORT WAGON.5-speed manual trans, A/C, 40-45mpg. $3500-obo. 905-725-9964 after 5pm. 1997 SUNFIRE GT, red, PW, brakes and steering, good condi- tion, 118,000kms, asking $6000.00. Call 905-377-1937 1999 VW Jetta, Black, 4-door, sun- roof, 5-speed standard, VW alarm, pw doors/locks, 91,000kms excel- lent condition, certified, asking $10,200 OBO. (905)426-2514 2000 VW JETTA GLS, great con- dition, immaculate, new tires, sun- roof, heated seats/mirrors, keyless entry/alarm, CD & cassette/8 speakers. Silver on black, 5-speed, 67,000kms, $14,950. (905)666-2196 2002 NISSAN Sentra GXE Take over lease payments for 24 months @ $265/month Excellent condition 905-655-6315. 2003 CHEV CAVALIER Take over lease @ $296/mo. Nothing up front. Will pay for 2 months lease. Medical reasons. 4-door, dark green. Phone 905-668-8639 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT, take over lease, at $201./mo. will pay bonus $1500. 2 dr. red, (905)655- 5469. SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B.$4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history 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 SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV. 905-706-8498 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1993 F150 XLT Super Cab, load- ed, 1-owner, (905)579-4573 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, shortbox, green. Excellent condition. $5800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. 1991 CHEV ASTRO Luxury Tour- ing Van 195,000-kms. Clean, tilt, cruise, power-mirrors, power-seat w/headrest, pw,pdl, rear heat, front & rear a/c, overhead console, fac- tory mags, roof-racks. Certified e-tested. $2990. (905)571-5138 1991 FORD AEROSTAR VAN, $900 obo as is. Call Tina 905-686- 4237. 1996 FORD Aerostar, very good condition, 235klm. mostly hwy., in- cludes snow tires, CD, AC & E- tested. asking $3,000. call (905)426-2231. 2002 CHEVY 3500 cube van, au- to, white/grey, am/fm radio, 16' box, walk through, air, buckets, only 32,825 km. Take over lease or purchase for $28,500. obo. Phone (905) 987-1865 2003 XR5OR,bought new Aug/03, less than 10 hrs. Mint condition, starts easy, speed governor. $1900, must sell! 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(905)728-8973 GRAND OPENING AJAX Massage Special 122 Hunt St.,Ajax (416)835-2694 PRIVATE MASSAGE Russian Touch 25 years old Open 9am-9pm $60.00 (416)358-3006 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2004, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remem- ber to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 PERSAUD, Mark Passed away at Centenary Hos- pital on January 16, 2004 at the age of 44. Beloved husband of Cecilia. Loving father to Mark Jr., Nata- lie and Devi. Also grandfather to Salena and Bran- don. Loving son of Johanna Persaud. Brother to Patrick, Patricia, Stanislaus, Lauren, Rudolph, Pre- scilla, Roberta and Richard. Uncle to 38 nieces and nephews and their families. Brother in law to Rose (Trevor), Ann and Hannah (Asgar). Mark will be missed by many family and friends. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of 5 East Wing at Centenary Hos- pital. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) (905)428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday January 23, 2004. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church (82 Church Street, S. Ajax. ON) at 11:00a.m. on Saturday January 24, 2004. Cremation. To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Service with a smile! For Great Job Opportunities check out our general employment section Azevedo's latest work is now at the nuclear information centre By Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser AJAX – An Ajax artist is enjoying international success right here at home. Mia Azevedo, who arrived in Canada from her birthplace of Portugal in 1964, has had her paint- ings displayed in several local and international exhibits. Her most recent display runs until March 15 at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. 'Impressions of Nature' has been well received so far, said Azevedo. "The (attendance) looks very nice," she said, adding anyone already at the information centre can stop to look at her work. She prefers working with oil on canvas, howev- er she also works in watercolour. Azevedo has been painting since a very young age, starting in grade school in Portugal, and is self-taught. "Everyone (in Portugal) told me to go further with it," she said. She attributes some of her international suc- cess to a Paris magazine, which approached her for an interview while she was visiting Portugal two years ago. They had learned about her from contacts in her hometown. She describes her work as being very realistic, and also stated that is what makes her unique. "My paintings are on the same level as the view- er," she said. Although paintings of a realistic nature can take great amounts of time to complete, Azevedo said she can finish a work in two days. She added interest in her work seems to be growing, and that the art industry is healthy as a whole. "I think people are very interested," she ex- plained. "I've done a lot of shows (with others) and we've always had good success." The information centre is at 1675 Montgomery Park Rd., just west of Brock Road, and is open weekdays for public viewing between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. 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