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Home My WebLink AboutNA2004_01_28NO SACRIFICES You don’t have to surrender SUV clout with Toyota’s RAV 4 Wheels, Pullout CHALK IT UP Pickering woman brings her art tips to the community Arts and Entertainment, 8 Briefly... Durham: At t end the January meeting of the Canadian Organic Growers, Durham Chapter for its annual seed exchange. The meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the cafeteria at the Durham Dis- trict School Board’s administration building, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. Refreshments are provided and members and visitors have the oppor- tunity to share their favourite seeds. For more information, call Dianne Pazaratz at 905-433-7875. Durham: Durham’s university has ap- pointed Garry Cubitt chairman of its board of governors. Mr. Cubitt has worked for the Re- gion of Durham for 30 years and is currently its chief administrative offi- cer. The Oshawa resident will serve a one-year term as the University of On- tario Institute of Technology’s chair- man. Also appointed to a one-year term, as vice chairman, is Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann. She is program leader of the Lakeridge Health Corpo- ration’s maternal child program. The UOIT appointed KPMG part- ner Beth Wilson as a community mem- ber on the board, while Joanna Camp- bell, Dr. Christa Colyer, Pierre Hinse and Manon Lemonde were elected governors. Durham: The Canadian Cancer Soci- ety is looking for a few sets of wheels. Volunteer drivers are needed to take cancer patients to appointments, with more now being scheduled in the evening and on weekends. Drivers pick up patients, take them to their appointments, and then return them to their homes after the treatment. Across Durham Region, 145 dri- vers delivered 800 people to 7,500 cancer-related appointments last year. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer, should call the Canadian Cancer Society’s Durham unit at 905- 430-5770. What’s On... Durham: Westney Heights Baptist Church is hosting a men’s breakfast on the last day of January. The Saturday, Jan. 31 breakfast is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the church, 1201 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax. Don Cousens, mayor of Markham, is the guest speaker. The price is $5 at the door, and all men are welcome. Index... Editorial Page, 6 Entertainment, 8 Sports, 10 Classified, 11 Give us a call... General 905-683-5110 Distribution 905-683-5117 General FAX 905-683-7363 Newsroom FAX 905-683-0386 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 47,600 ✦ 40 PAGES ✦ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Campaign is taking flight But officials say information out of date By Danielle Milley Staff Writer AJAX – The Rouge Valley Health System didn't score badly in a recent provincial hospital report, but officials still contend the evaluation isn't accurate because it's based on out-of-date informa- tion. Rouge Valley, with sites in Ajax and Scarborough, scored at or above the provincial aver- age in most areas of Hospital Reports 2003, which covered acute care, emergency depart- ment, complex continuing care and rehabilitation. Anne Marie Males said the reports aren't as helpful as they may have been in previous years. "Overall the whole idea of report cards is valuable," said the director of communica- tions for Rouge Valley. "The problem is this report is based on information from 2001-2002 and we've made so many changes to our emergency de- partment and services that it's not that valuable to us." The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the On- tario Hospital Association re- leased the reports Monday. They were independently pre- pared by the Hospital Report Research Collaborative and the Canadian Institute for Health Information. The breakdown for individ- ual hospitals are divided into four sections; in patient satis- faction Rouge Valley scored at Peregrine Foundation raises awareness of dwindling populations By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM – The Grade 4 stu- dents inch closer on the floor of Dr. Roberta Bondar Public School's library as Maya Bas- deo reaches for the box. The educator from the Canadian Peregrine Founda- tion is about to introduce the Ajax students to Ariel, a 20- to 22-year-old female peregrine falcon. Ariel steps on to Ms. Basdeo's arm and the stu- dents are impressed when the majestic bird emerges. Ms. Basdeo and Ariel are on a school visit, one of sever- al to local schools across Durham this year sponsored by Ontario Power Genera- tion. "Our whole mission is to help save raptors at risk across Canada; all raptors are birds of prey that kill with their feet," she says, her voice rising for emphasis. The peregrine is endan- gered in Ontario and five other provinces, Ms. Basdeo says. The students learn that the insecticide DDT, used for about 30 years in Canada, drastically reduced the popu- lation of peregrines because their eggs weren't sturdy enough to survive. Today, peregrines in south- ern Ontario generally live in big cities like Toronto. "A re they nuts?" Ms. Basdeo asks. "Why would a peregrine falcon choose to move to ✦ See Program, page 2 Hospital scores aver age A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo This tourney’s a slam dunk PICKERING – Frank Jonke proves he plays above the rim. He and the rest of the St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School Monarchs are ready to take another shot at winning the News Advertiser/St. Mary Classic senior boys’ basketball tournament, getting under way tomorrow. For more details, see Sports, page 10. City's appeal of Johnson variance dismissed by OMB By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING – The Ontario Municipal Board has upheld a decision to let Rick John- son and his wife build their retirement home in north Pickering. The OMB upheld the deci- sion made last March by the City's committee of adjust- ment to approve the minor variance the Ward 3 regional councillor needed to use Uxbridge-Pickering Town Line Road as the frontage for his 100-acre lot. "Now we have the ability to apply for permits to build on the property," said Coun. Johnson. The Johnsons are plan- ning to build a home and several barns on the proper- ty. "Since we purchased the property four years ago that's been our plan, to build our retirement home," he Hurdle cleared PICKERING – A 25-year-old Hewson Drive man faces three charges related to child pornography. The OPP's child pornogra- phy section, called Project P, and the OPP's electronic crime section, in conjunction with Durham Regional Police arrested and charged the man following a two-month investi- gation. Yesterday, the OPP and Durham officers executed a search warrant and two computer systems were seized, along with floppy diskettes, compact discs and other items. Michael William Alexander has been charged with one count of distributing child pornography and two counts of possessing child pornogra- phy. The accused is to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Oshawa today (Wednesday). Pickering man hit with child pornography charges ✦ See CITY, page 4 ✦ See NOT, page 2 Maya Basdeo introduces Ariel, a peregrine falcon, to an attentive Grade 4 class at Gandatsetiagon Public School during a recent presentation. They were learning about endangered species. BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE Offer valid with activation on new 24-month service agreement on plans starting from $35 monthly service fee. Monthly fees are exclusive of system access fee, 911 emergency access fee, long distance, roaming charges, and any additional service options that are selected and applicable taxes for these items will also be billed monthly. Pricing is subject to change without notice. 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S. ( @ 401) at Ajax Trai n Station PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS •most returns *GST INCLUDED Health system receives highest rating in evaluation AJAX – Rouge Valley Health System has received the high- est evaluation rating possible. Rouge Valley was granted last week a full, three-year ac- creditation from the Canadian Council on Health Services Ac- creditation. "To get a three-year accredi- tation is quite a significant achievement because it is the highest you can get. We've got- ten it in the past but to get it with SARS and everything is quite a coup," said Katie Cronin-Wood, vice-president of communications. Accreditation is a national, voluntary system for assessing quality in health-care organiza- tions. As part of this process, a surveying team made up of pro- fessionals from other hospitals toured both the Scarborough and Ajax Rouge Valley sites, ex- amining all aspects of the orga- nization, and interviewing staff, doctors and patients. Ms. Cronin-Wood said the ac- creditation proves the health system passed a rigorous process and has high stan- dards. "It shows you're committed to patients and to quality care," she said. Mo re than 100 people partici- pated in the process and pre- pared the hospital sites for the surveyors. Some of the highlights of the report from the council regard- ing Rouge Valley included the cardiac program's use of the cardiac care community advi- sory group, which was high- lighted as a best practice na- tionwide, and the organiza- tion's response to and handling of severe acute respiratory syn- drome (SARS). "We're very pleased with this report - it is extremely positive," says Hume Martin, Rouge Val- ley president. "The surveyors made special note of a number of projects that I know staff worked very hard on, so it's gratifying to see that hard work pay off. "Despite the many challenges we faced this year, like SARS, we kept quality patient care as our focus, and I think this re- port reflects that focus." the provincial average in all areas except support services where it came in just below the average; in system integration and change it scored at the provincial average in all areas in- cluding co-ordination of care, continuity of care and support- ing hospital staff; and in finan- cial performance and condi- tions, Rouge Valley's expenses exceeded its revenues, as did many community hospitals. Rouge Valley fared best in clinical utilization and out- comes, where it scored above av- erage in access to coronary an- g iography and hysterectomy length of stay, while it scored at the provincial average in all other areas. "There weren't a lot of surpris- es in there, we would have liked it if some of them (the scores) were better, but given the vol- ume we weren't surprised," Ms. Males said. She added the hos- pital was pleased with its scores in continuing care and the 42.1 to 69.8 per cent it received in ac- cess to coronary angiography, which is the percentage of heart attack patients who received the test to measure the flow of blood through the heart. The average for hospitals was only 29.5 per cent. "We're at the provincial aver- age in most areas and above av- erage in a few and we're very happy with that," Ms. Males said. She said as Rouge Valley only received the report Mon- day, departments hadn't yet had a chance to sit down and decide which areas to build on. "That's what we use them for. We take those reports and sit down and go over them," she said. "We just go through and see what areas we can improve on." Provincewide the reports overall showed patients are sat- isfied with the care they receive in hospitals. A copy of the report is available on the OHA Web site at www.oha.com. Go to the forums section at durhamregion.com and have your say on the performance of our local hospitals. downtown Toronto?" After watching a short video excerpt, the students have the answer. The tall buildings in the city are like the mountains and other high places where pere- grines prefer to nest. There's lots of their favourite prey, pigeons, as well. In addition, it's warmer in the city than in the wild, and there are less predators there. Before coming to the founda- tion, Ms. Basdeo says Ariel worked for the Canadian govern- ment, laying eggs to help repopu- late the country with falcons. At less than a kilo, Ariel isn't the biggest bird in the sky. But Ms. Basdeo says when peregrines are in a hunting dive, or stoop, they have been clocked at speeds of 400 km/h. The bird hurtles down at an unsuspecting bird, slam- ming into it and breaking its neck, she says. Ms. Basdeo says the birds have baffles in their nose, "like a series of plugs," to prevent too much air from surg- ing into their heads when they're travelling at such high speeds - and so they can breathe. Ariel's a bit edgy, flapping her wings, but the students don't mind: they want to see her fly. No dice, says Ms. Basdeo: Ariel isn't toilet trained. In an interview she explains the bird's jumpy because there's a window behind her and her nat- ural instincts are triggered. Even though the shade is drawn, Ariel can see outside and doesn't like that something could sneak up on her from behind. Stephen McElhinney was amazed at how big Ariel ap- peared once she spread her wings, and the fact peregrines prefer to live in a city environ- ment like Toronto. Cole has an answer when asked why we should care if there are peregrines around or not. "They keep down the popula- tion of pigeons," he says. "If the population grew too big, that would be a problem. There would be poop everywhere." 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Patient satisfaction: Physician care support services unit-based care 83.2-84.8 per cent (avg.)73.3-75.4 (below average) 84.5-86.8 (average) Clinical utilization and outcomes: Asthma readmissions hysterectomy stroke length of stay (days) 0.6-4.7 (average) 0.7-1.3 (average) 4.9-7.9 (average) System integration and change Co-ordination of care supporting hospital staff continuity of care 79.9-82.1 (average) 62.2-67.7 (average) 84.6-87 (average) Minimum-wage increase not enough, critics warn Liberals By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM – The Ontario Liberals are raising the adult minimum wage from $6.85 to $7.15. But, while the hike will affect approximately 11 per cent of workers provincewide, critics argue the increase is not enough. "It's far below the poverty line," said Michael Desroches, of the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty. "The mini- mum-wage increase is barely up with inflation." The Ministry of Labour reports minimum wage has been frozen for nine years and will be raised incre- mentally to $8 per hour by 2007. As well, minimum wage for students under 18 will be immediately in- creased to $6.70 from $6.40 per hour beginning Feb. 1, and will rise incre- mentally to $7.50 per hour by 2007. The ministry advocates phasing in- creases in over time to allow compa- nies time to adjust to the increased cost of doing business. Bob Malcolm- son, CEO and general manager for the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is concerned young workers will suffer as small businesses feel the crunch. "It's a competitive market out there," he said. "(Businesses) have to determine where to save money. If students working 20 hours per week to save for college are cut back to 15, they'll end up losing money." To illustrate his point, Mr. Mal- colmson says a company with 50 stu- dent employees working 20 hours per week would cost the company an ad- ditional $1,150 or 157 work hours. Stephanie Skelton, a third-year marketing student at Durham Col- lege says she doesn't think the boost will make much of a difference to young workers. "Most students work part-time," she said. "Most of us will be out of school and have good jobs by the time they raise it to $8. Nobody will be blown away." While young workers are unlikely to notice a change, Mr. Desroches says the increase by the Liberal govern- ment is almost entirely without sig- nificance for poor working families. "$10 an hour would make a differ- ence in quality of life, but for anyone trying to live on less than that, it's far below the poverty line." According to the government-fund- ed Career Circuit Canada, which op- erates a network of non-profit youth employment services agencies, infla- tion has climbed 15 per cent since 1995. During the same period, the minimum wage remained frozen. For a single person living in a city of 10 0,000 to 500,000, Statistics Canada sets the poverty line, or Low Income Cut-off (LICO) at $16,407. After the hike takes effect, an individual earn- ing minimum wage and working 40 hours per week will earn a gross an- nual income of $14,872. John O'Toole, MPP for Durham Region says the solution is tying min- imum wage to the consumer price index or inflationary index formula. "I believe all people should receive adequate employment, that's the first requirement," said Mr. O'Toole. "It's not an easy tightrope for the government to walk," added Mr. Mal- colmson. "Businesses coming into Canada are looking for qualified labour, wages and tax rates. They may make a choice in another province or jurisdiction." The minimum hourly wages across Canada are as follows: British Co- lumbia, $8; Alberta, $5.90; Saskatchewan, $6.65; Manitoba, $6.75; Quebec $7.30; New Brunswick, $6.20; Nova Scotia, $6.25; Prince Edward Is- land, $6.50; Newfoundland, $6; Yukon, $7.20; Northwest Territories, $8.25; Nunavut, $8.50. Interest growing in Durham for turbine energy By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DUR HAM – A new group in Durham Region is trying to find out if Bob Dylan was right about the answer blowing in the wind. For the past few months, the group has been meeting to examine the possibility of developing a wind turbine industry in Durham. "We started out looking at hydro and energy and we moved on to wind energy," says Pat Olive, the Region's economic development commissioner. Frank Grieco of PR Engineering in Oshawa adds, "We're trying to get a (larger) group together. There are a few people in (already)." He noted in Durham there is an extensive wind turbine technology and expertise base, pointing to tur- bines at the Pickering nuclear gen- erating station and also one on the Toronto lakefront near the CNE grounds. Mr. Grieco's company helps in the manufacture of large bases and towers for the units, while he says others have skills in designing tur- bines. There is also "one of the few groups to do installations, and some inventors in wind turbine concepts," he says. "Some have electrical know-how with turbines. "We have a nice blend of people. We can merge and potentially we can put Durham on the map for wind turbine technology." He notes, however, "We have a long way to go." The group sprang from "a few of us having done a little work on it. We had a number of meetings at Pat's office. It was during those that various people came together," Mr. Grieco says. "We have some pretty good expertise in and around the area and we didn't know this until we started putting out the word. "It's not just a matter of manufac- turing these things. There's a lot in- volved in this. We had a core in the area, business people get together and throw ideas together. This is one that fell out of a group discus- sion." Mr. Olive adds, "They've been meeting as a small little group. They want to see if they can get into the market on a bigger scale." There's still much to be done to get to that point, but progress is being made, says Mr. Grieco. "We're still talking, still formulat- ing how and what each of the par- ties can bring to the table," he adds. "It's premature to launch any- thing, but we are making steps to- wards that." He said there are government grants and subsidies available for locating a manufacturing facility. "The (federal) government dropped the ball on ITER," said Mr. Grieco. "We have to do something. It was a heartbreak for our area." 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The Ministry of Labour reports minimum wage has been frozen for nine years and will be raised incre- mentally to $8 per hour by 2007. As well, minimum wage for students under 18 will be immediately in- creased to $6.70 from $6.40 per hour beginning Feb. 1, and will rise incre- mentally to $7.50 per hour by 2007. The ministry advocates phasing in- creases in over time to allow compa- nies time to adjust to the increased cost of doing business. Bob Malcolm- son, CEO and general manager for the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is concerned young workers will suffer as small businesses feel the crunch. "It's a competitive market out there," he said. "(Businesses) have to determine where to save money. If students working 20 hours per week to save for college are cut back to 15, they'll end up losing money." To illustrate his point, Mr. Mal- colmson says a company with 50 stu- dent employees working 20 hours per week would cost the company an ad- ditional $1,150 or 157 work hours. Stephanie Skelton, a third-year marketing student at Durham Col- lege says she doesn't think the boost will make much of a difference to young workers. "Most students work part-time," she said. "Most of us will be out of school and have good jobs by the time they raise it to $8. Nobody will be blown away." While young workers are unlikely to notice a change, Mr. Desroches says the increase by the Liberal govern- ment is almost entirely without sig- nificance for poor working families. "$10 an hour would make a differ- ence in quality of life, but for anyone trying to live on less than that, it's far below the poverty line." According to the government-fund- ed Career Circuit Canada, which op- erates a network of non-profit youth employment services agencies, infla- tion has climbed 15 per cent since 1995. During the same period, the minimum wage remained frozen. For a single person living in a city of 10 0,000 to 500,000, Statistics Canada sets the poverty line, or Low Income Cut-off (LICO) at $16,407. After the hike takes effect, an individual earn- ing minimum wage and working 40 hours per week will earn a gross an- nual income of $14,872. John O'Toole, MPP for Durham Region says the solution is tying min- imum wage to the consumer price index or inflationary index formula. "I believe all people should receive adequate employment, that's the first requirement," said Mr. O'Toole. "It's not an easy tightrope for the government to walk," added Mr. Mal- colmson. "Businesses coming into Canada are looking for qualified labour, wages and tax rates. They may make a choice in another province or jurisdiction." The minimum hourly wages across Canada are as follows: British Co- lumbia, $8; Alberta, $5.90; Saskatchewan, $6.65; Manitoba, $6.75; Quebec $7.30; New Brunswick, $6.20; Nova Scotia, $6.25; Prince Edward Is- land, $6.50; Newfoundland, $6; Yukon, $7.20; Northwest Territories, $8.25; Nunavut, $8.50. Interest growing in Durham for turbine energy By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DUR HAM – A new group in Durham Region is trying to find out if Bob Dylan was right about the answer blowing in the wind. For the past few months, the group has been meeting to examine the possibility of developing a wind turbine industry in Durham. "We started out looking at hydro and energy and we moved on to wind energy," says Pat Olive, the Region's economic development commissioner. Frank Grieco of PR Engineering in Oshawa adds, "We're trying to get a (larger) group together. There are a few people in (already)." He noted in Durham there is an extensive wind turbine technology and expertise base, pointing to tur- bines at the Pickering nuclear gen- erating station and also one on the Toronto lakefront near the CNE grounds. Mr. Grieco's company helps in the manufacture of large bases and towers for the units, while he says others have skills in designing tur- bines. There is also "one of the few groups to do installations, and some inventors in wind turbine concepts," he says. "Some have electrical know-how with turbines. "We have a nice blend of people. We can merge and potentially we can put Durham on the map for wind turbine technology." He notes, however, "We have a long way to go." The group sprang from "a few of us having done a little work on it. We had a number of meetings at Pat's office. It was during those that various people came together," Mr. Grieco says. "We have some pretty good expertise in and around the area and we didn't know this until we started putting out the word. "It's not just a matter of manufac- turing these things. There's a lot in- volved in this. We had a core in the area, business people get together and throw ideas together. This is one that fell out of a group discus- sion." Mr. Olive adds, "They've been meeting as a small little group. They want to see if they can get into the market on a bigger scale." There's still much to be done to get to that point, but progress is being made, says Mr. Grieco. "We're still talking, still formulat- ing how and what each of the par- ties can bring to the table," he adds. "It's premature to launch any- thing, but we are making steps to- wards that." He said there are government grants and subsidies available for locating a manufacturing facility. "The (federal) government dropped the ball on ITER," said Mr. Grieco. "We have to do something. It was a heartbreak for our area." Winds of change PAT OLIVE ‘They want to see if they can get into the market on a bigger scale.’ JOHN O’TOOLE Tie minimum wage to the consumer price index or inflationary index formula. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 28, 2004 PAGE 3 A/P PICKERING SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION www.pickeringsoftball.com 24 Hour Info Line: 905-420-6050 Please Remember To Include A Copy Of Your Child’s Birth Certificate And Health Card Sign Up Now And Be A Part Of The Largest Youth House-league Softball Program In Ontario!! Register early to avoid disappointment. Register Now! Still The Best Buy In Durham, For Your Summer Sports Dollar!! 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Pickering council disagreed with the decision of the committee of adjustment and decided by a 4-2 vote to launch an appeal to the On- tario Municipal Board (OMB) in April. Coun. Johnson declared a conflict of interest and didn't vote. Wa rd 1 Regional Councillor Mau- rice Brenner had disagreed with the committee of adjustment's de- cision. "The Ontario Municipal Board hearing dealt at arm's-length from the municipality and obviously we will adhere to the recommendation of the Ontario Municipal Board," he said. The Durham and Toronto Re- g ion conservation authorities were also part of the appeal as the prop- erty is part of the Oak Ridges Moraine and abuts Toronto Region Conservation lands. Coun. Brenner said although the OMB upheld the committee of ad- justment's decision, it also upheld the standards and conditions per- taining to the use of the road con- tained in the original agreement. "The decision grants the vari- ance but still adheres to the safe- g uards that the City had in place with the applicant," he said. Coun. Johnson said four days were set aside for the hearing, but it wrapped up in four hours Jan. 19 with the only verbal evidence being given by his planner. With the decision coming down in his favour, Coun. Johnson is also seeking costs from the three par- ties that appealed the original de- cision. He doesn't plan on applying for a permit until all matters are settled. "Until we get the legal bills out of the way we won't apply for a build- ing permit," he said. P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 28, 2004 www.durhamregion.com The 5th annual Durham Regional Spelling Bee School teams welcome Hold a classroom, division or school-wide spelling bee and send your winners on to the Durham Region semifinals. Deadline for your school to secure spots is Friday, March 12. For further information call To ny Doyle, Managing Editor, Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser 905-683-5110 ext. 254 Public registration begins Feb. 29. Watch the News Advertiser for details. Coming So o n ! An award-winning news team! RICK JOHNSON This kind of building approval not uncom- mon. City appeal turned down by OMB PICKERING – Two Pickering men re- ceived minor stab wounds during a weekend confrontation outside a Bayly Street convenience store, po- lice say. A 22-year-old was slashed in the arm and his 23-year-old associate was stabbed in his side and leg during an altercation with two other men, which police believe occurred some- time Friday night in the area of 893 Bayly St. Durham Regional Police said the injured victims, who were uncoopera- tive with investigators and provided few details of the incident, drove themselves to Rouge Valley Health Ajax early Saturday. The pair were treated with stitches and released. The investigation is con- tinuing into the attack and no descrip- tion of the suspects was available. Police probe double-stabbing ✦ CITY from page 1 A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Snowed under PICKERING – Glenanna Street resident Ed Hoiko had the snow coming right back at him as he tried to keep up with the snow falling on his driveway Tuesday. The weather caused many traffic accidents and even cancelled some GO train routes between Union Station and Pickering. By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM – Durham Regional Police are warning the public to slow down after a rash of fatal accidents. Icy roads, alcohol and poor driving resulted in six serious collisions and have left seven people dead so far this year. Sergeant Paul Malik of the Durham Regional Police says Ajax experienced one fatal and one non- fatal accident; Pickering and Brock each had one fatal accident; Oshawa had two and Whitby had one. While Clarington was the site of one serious accident near Newtonville that sent two to hospital, neither the munici- pality nor Scugog Township have re- ported any traffic-related fatalities. In contrast, Durham Regional Po- lice were called in January 2003 to one fatal collision that resulted from a driver having a heart attack. There were no fatalities last January, though there were two other serious collisions. Between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday while the region was under a winter storm watch, 15 accidents were re- ported. Two of the accidents were se- rious but not fatal. The previous Tuesday when weather was favourable but cold, there were 12 ac- cidents. "Obviously, people listened to the weather report coming out of Toronto and adjusted their driving according to conditions," said Sergeant Malik. The Traffic Services Branch says speed was a contributing factor in collisions in 2004, but unfamiliarity with roads and alcohol were also fac- tors. Winter storms over the weekend are being blamed for 16 fatal crashes in the northern U.S. The weather sys- tem dumped sleet, snow and freezing rain over the area before settling over southern Ontario midweek. To help remind drivers to slow down, traffic-enforcement officers will be issuing tickets. To avoid get- ting one, police are advising drivers to obey all rules of the road. Speed signs suggest the maximum safe speed for driving under ideal road conditions. Drivers should ad- just their speed according to condi- tions. Road accidents on the rise in Durham City's fingers are crossed Mayor, CAO looking for provincial support By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING – Mayor Dave Ryan is optimistic about a meeting tomor- row (Thursday) with the minister of municipal affairs. Mayor Ryan and chief adminis- trative officer Thomas Quinn are meeting with Minister John Gerret- sen to ask for a commitment from the Province to participate in the City's growth management study. "I view this as a positive step that he's going to sit down with us," Mayor Ryan said, adding the City wasn't able to get anyone to meet with it under the previous provin- cial government. The growth management study is going to guide development in cen- tral Pickering, which includes the provincially owned Seaton lands and examine the city's urban boundary. Mayor Ryan said Pickering wants input from the Province in order to meet the growth needs of the City, as well as the needs of the provincial government in terms of the land swap involving Seaton. In order to decrease the number of new homes built in a development on the Oak Ridges Moraine in Richmond Hill, the Province swapped land with the developer in Seaton. The City still has no details about the swap. The second phase of the growth management study should be fin- ished next month. Public consulta- tions on the second phase are ex- pected in April. 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Kit for sled: • Extra warm clothes, such as woollens and fleece (sweater, socks, hat, long johns, etc.) * Bearpaw shoes, or lightweight aluminum snowshoes in case you have to hike out or stay put. • Personal flotation suit or vest (worn) in case you crack though the ice or find open water. • Communication equipment such as a VHS radio or satellite phone. • Space blankets, 8x12 lightweight Bivy tent, lightweight minus 35-degree Thinsu- late or Polarguard sleeping bag, folding saw, chopping knife, rope and duct tape. • Tin can for boiling water. • Launching flares, road flares, smoke flares. • Silva compass and 1:50,000 topographi- cal maps of your route, GPS unit. • First aid supplies • High energy, non-freezing foods like gra- nola bars, trail mix, lard and margarine, power bars. Items that can be stored in a fanny pack in waterproof containers include: Ice-picks, cellphone, extra socks, hat, compass or GPS unit, maps, first-aid sup- plies, high-energy foods, waterproof matches, flint stick, fuel cubes, candles, flares Mr. Arama says it's possible to break down or have an accident 20 to 100 kilo- metres from civilization on a typical day out on the trails. He adds most lost victims are located in the first 24-48 hours if they remain stationary and avoid further mishaps by staying put. Mr. Arama recom- mends learning how to use a compass, GPS unit and topographical maps. Survival and first-aid training courses are available. Strategic plan surveyed teachers, school councils and board staff By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM – Durham Directions, the public school board's strategic plan, is in the hands of trustees for possi- ble amendments -- but does any- body care? The written survey portion of the plan review -- 1,715 were returned to the Durham District School Board -- asked respondents how important it is for the board to share information with the community about the devel- opment and monitoring of the plan. Just one in three respondents, in a group that included teachers, school council members and board staff, felt it was "very important" to do so. "It might tell us that we need to communicate the plan more than we have in the past," education director Craig Burch said in an interview. He noted 44 per cent of school principals, the highest of any stake- holder group, felt it was important. Asked how well ingrained the plan is in the system, seven of 10 adminis- trators said it was a "well refined and routine practice." "They are the people we want this to be in front of," said Mr. Burch. "I hope the next time we review this, it will be higher." At the Jan. 19 board meeting, he asked trustees to answer a number of questions posed by the review, which in addition to the survey in- cluded stakeholder review groups. Trustees will make suggestions in a private session, possibly this week, before the first draft of the amended plan comes back to a public meet- ing. What Mr. Burch calls "themes of change" coming out of the review prompted him to ask trustees if the board's mission statement should in- clude the phrase, "in a safe learning environment." It currently reads, "students will be prepared to em- brace the challenges and inspired to create opportunities for their futures in a dynamic and complex society." He also asked if the mission state- ment should include a reference to staff and/or parents. Mr. Burch said the results of one survey question were a "surprise." The questionnaire asks how impor- tant it is to share the board's survey of student attitudes. Overall, one in three respondents felt it was very important. He says student attitudes are to be taken seriously and he would "strongly argue" against the survey being discontinued. Mr. Burch wants the new plan to be finished by the end of the school year. The survey results also show: • Only 23 per cent of stakeholders believe it's very important that stu- dents' performance on provincial tests be shared with the public. • Just 38 per cent of parents feel the board as a matter of course shares how educational dollars are spent, though 81 per cent feel it's very important. • Ninety-two per cent of stake- holders say a program focus on liter- acy and numeracy is very important, and 91 per cent feel it is a "well-re- f ined and routine practice" in schools. By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM – Snowmobilers can cut the risk of injury by heeding a few safety tips - and not drinking and rid- ing. 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STK#P-7902 $83/WK$14,888† SALE PRICE OR 1999 SABLE WAGON Nicely equipped, 42V Mach, cass/cd sound system, STK#4-8209A $9,888†$55/WK $22,888†$128/WKSALE PRICE OR 2000 CADILLAC STS Loaded, leather, 126K $18,888†$105/WKSALE PRICE OR 1999 MERCEDES C230 Loaded $19,888†$111/WKSALE PRICE OR 2001 EXPLORER XLS 4X4 4 dr., V6, loaded, ready for winter. STK#P-7839 SALE PRICE OR 2001 WINDSTAR SPORTNicely equipped, quad, chairs, aux, heat & air. STK#P-7924 $103/WKSALE PRICE OR 2001 F150 4x4 V8, auto, air, AM/FM CD, only 50K. STK#P-7884A $18,488†$14,988†$84/WKSALE PRICE OR 2000 EXPLORER SPORT 4X4 2 DR $15,888† $134/WK $24,888† SALE PRICE OR 2003 CROWN VICTORIA Fully loaded, all power group, 8 IN STOCK†† $22,888†$128/WK SALE PRICE OR 2000 HONDA CIVIC 5 speed, 4 cyl, 2 dr, coupe, am/fm, cd, air, spoiler, 69K. STK#4-8170A $11,988†$67/WK 4dr, auto, air, pw, pl, cd. STK#P-7843A $14,488† SALE PRICE OR 2003 MUSTANG V6 COUPE Auto, air,alum. wheels, pw, pl, pwr. group, spoiler, tilt, cruise, like new ††. STK#P-7871 $15,888†$89/WKSALE PRICE OR 2002 MUSTANG V6, auto, air, pwr. group, remote keyless, am/fm, cd, only 32K, leather interior. STK#P-7901 $17,488†$98/WK $11,488†$64/WKSALE PRICE OR 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT Auto, air, am/fm cd, power locks. STK#3-1423A MUSTANGS CARS $15,888†$89/WKSALE PRICE OR 2002 MUSTANG COUPE V6, auto pw, pl, pm. STK#P-7751 IMPORTS Must be seen. Loaded only 75K. STK#3-1446A Loaded, leather, auto, air, V6 & more. STK#P-7784 SALE PRICE 5 speed, air, fog lamps, aluminum wheels, only 27k. SALE PRICE OR 2001 WINDSTAR LX V6, power group, air, tilt & cruise. 2 TO CHOOSE $13,888†$72/WKSALE PRICE OR 2000 WINDSTAR LX $13,488† V6, auto, air, power & more! 3 TO CHOOSE FROM. $16,888† $190/WKSALE PRICE OR 2002 F350 CREW CAB 4X4 V10, XLT pkg duelly. STK#4-8269A $201/WKSALE PRICE 2003 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 Kingranch, 5.4L V8, pwr, sunroof, leather, full size cap. STK#P-7878 $35,988† $29,988†$167/WKSALE PRICE OR 2003 EXPLORER EB 7 pass, leather, pwr group, 6 in dash CD, auto dual climate control. STK#P-7906 $33,888†OR $77/WK$12,888† Auto, air, pw, pl, fog lamps, side step rails and more. STK#P-7916 $22,888†$23,888† FROM 2001 FORD RANGER EDGE 4X2 $78/WKOR 2000 FOCUS SE SPORT 4 dr, auto, air, PW/PL, AM/FM/CD, STK#P-7846 $10,888†$61/WKSALE PRICE OR $81/WK $89/WK 4.6L, V8, auto, air, pwr, captain seats, pwr group, AM/FM/CD & more, 75K, STK#P-7946 $21,888† 2001 F150 SUPER CREW XLT 4X2 $122/WKSALE PRICE OR $11,888†$66/WKSALE PRICE OR 2001 FOCUS WGNAuto, air, pw locks, remote keyless entry. 2 TO CHOOSE. STK#P-7638 OR 2002 TAURUS SE SEDAN SALE PRICE OR 2003 FOCUS ZTW WAGON Auto, air, moonroof, leather, 3 TO CHOOSE FROM†† SALE PRICE OR 2000 CHRYSLER 300M Fully equipped, leather, moonroof. STK#4-8194A $17,488†$98/WK$16,488†$92/WK SALE PRICE OR 2003 TAURUS SE WAGON Nicely equipped, V6, auto, air, pwr. group, ABS, remote keyless, 3 TO CHOOSE FROM†† $16,988†$111/WK Loaded, V6, p/grp., tilt, cruise, pd/seat, keyless & more. 2 TO CHOOSE †† $12,888†SALE PRICE $72/WK OR 2003 FOCUS ZTS $66/WKSALE PRICE OR 2001 FOCUS SE SPORT Nicely equipped, 4 dr., auto, air, alum. wheels, spoiler, pwr. grp. AM/FM/CD, P-7382 $11,888† Loaded, auto, air, pw, pl & more†† 2 TO CHOOSE $14,888†SALE PRICE $83/WK$13,888†$78/WKSALE PRICE OR 2002 FOCUS SPORT WAGON Auto, air, pwr. grp, alum. wheels, tilt, cruise & more. P-7887A SALE PRICE OR 2002 FOCUS SE SPORT Air, p/grp., alum. wheels, spoiler, 5 speed & more. STK#P-7761 $13,488†$78/WK $9,488†$52/WK Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper Metroland Durham Region Media Group Survey says... feedback unnecessary CRAIG BURCH ‘I hope the next time we review this, it will be higher.’ Don't drink and ride Ta ke care out on the snowmobile trails P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 28, 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 28, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Letters to the Editor Save money by cancelling retreat To the editor: Re: 'Council gets away from it all,' Jan. 23. Citizens of Durham Region: How would you like to spend an all-expenses paid two days and two nights at Fern Resort? How do you accomplish this? Easy, become a regional coun- cillor. Yes there is a catch, you must spend a few hours of your day talking about ways to spend and save money in Durham. Here is one way that just came to me: Don't have two- day conferences at a resort when there are perfectly good conference rooms (for free if they are owned by the Region) right here in Durham. Hey, you can even drive home at the end of the day and save on meals and accommodations. Mr. Anderson had a great quote following the $14,500-plus (I'm sure more will be ex- pensed) getaway: "Now we have an idea of where we are and how much money we need to do things." Wo w! You needed to go to a resort to find this out? Doesn't the Region employ finance staff? It may not seem like a lot, but $14,500 could go towards a new outdoor children's play g ym. Ian Shaw Pickering Time for f inancial support of museum To the editor: Re: 'Time to polish up our past,' editorial, Jan. 18. On behalf of the Pickering Museum Village advisory board, foundation, and count- less volunteers, both past and present, this is an excellent en- dorsement of the museum's plans for renovation and ex- pansion and the need for the City of Pickering to commit fi- nancial support to bring them to fruition. The village is unique among municipal museums and cer- tainly deserves enhanced fund- ing to carry out its long-de- layed plans. Your editorial highlighted the walking history lesson ex- perienced by many school chil- dren each year, the historical re-enactments, and the highly successful theatrical produc- tions of the Backwoods Play- ers. Indeed, just walking down the wooded trail, over a section of corduroy road and Duffins Creek into the superb valley setting of the village, trans- ports one back to a Pickering of 150 years ago. The surrounding vintage homes and old general store in Greenwood simply extend the historical venue. In the past, Pickering has supported the museum village, but in recent years budget pri- orities have resulted in contin- ual shelving of renovation plans, including the restora- tion of the Brougham Central Hotel, a unique temperance hotel that has languished for 25 years in spite of the fund- raising activities and 'hands- on' work of many volunteers. In my opinion, the time has come for commitment of finan- cial support by the City of Pick- ering. The $150,000 over the next three years represents pennies a day for the individual property owner and pales in comparison to the $500,000 fund-raising commitment of the museum foundation. Let's get on with the job of preserving the past with the fi- nancial support that has been lacking in recent years. Rod Mason Pickering Editorial Why do we have an obsession with perfect teeth? Have you noticed how many children are sporting orthodontic devices these days? Seems like every second kid you bump into has a mouth full of train tracks, or a retainer, or spacers, or God knows what. I'm starting to smell a big fat titanium rat folks. Either some- thing in the drinking water is all of a sudden producing millions of dentally deformed children or we're getting drilled and hosed at the same time. When I was a kid, I might've known one or two kids at the most who needed braces. And I mean needed. These were the kids whose teeth were so funda- mentally bad that they could, as my father likes to say, "eat an apple through a keyhole." These kids had teeth that were so crooked their speech was suffer- ing. Everybody remembers one of these kids - the poor soul who slouched along wearing that rubber and stainless-steel mon- strosity resembling a medieval torture device, the kid who was parentally forbidden to come within a square mile of a sandlot baseball game for fear of dam- aging those teeth, which were paid for with a second mortgage on the house. Lots of us grew up with im- perfect teeth and we seem to be doing fine. Most of my friends have a gap here or a slight over- bite there and only a handful of them are socially maladjusted. So, why this current push for dental symmetry? Aren't my slightly crooked or bucked or gapped teeth part of my identi- ty? Don't they make my smile, my smile? Would Lauren Hut- ton be nearly as sexy if we fixed that gap? Take away Barbara Streisand's famous nose and who have you got? Céline Dion. Tell me that's not criminal. Where does this push for per- fection end? Do we really want a society full of flawlessly similar mouths, identically straight noses and surgically enhanced breasts? Okay, well, maybe we could keep one of those three. I mean, I don't want to stand in the way of scientific progress or anything. Honestly, I don't mean to ma- lign the wonderful orthodon- tists and dentists out there who are genuinely making life better for a lot of people. One of my own children made a mess of his teeth in a skateboarding acci- dent and the orthodontist was an invaluable help in putting him back together again. And if, God forbid, I should ever have my own chiclets knocked out, I won't think twice about seeing an orthodontist. But this braces thing is get- ting out of hand. Remember that old saying 'Nobody's per- fect?' It's a good one. Our very imperfection is one of the things that make us human and unique. By all means let's help those people who are seriously in need of corrective appliances, but if it's simply a matter of a kid growing up with a quirky, in- teresting smile, I say let it ride. If you want to get the braces when you're an adult, go ahead. If you think perfect teeth are going to make your problems go away, knock yourself out. Why not pop for a membership at one of those melanoma tan joints while you're at it? I guess there's some kind of security in knowing there are a million oth- ers who look just like you do. Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. The dental conspiracy Neil Crone e n t e r l a u g h i n g Good reasons to bring back photo radar Safety alone a logical basis to help slow down drivers There aren't many no-brainers in politics, but re- turning photo radar to our streets is as close as it gets. The good that comes in a snapshot far outweighs any of the purported negatives - and the line of supporters is a long one. Police officers, politicians, and residents in gen- eral know that if there's a camera on the side of the road, motorists are more likely to slow down and obey the law. It's just too bad Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty had to throw fuel on the fire of opponents' argument recently with his comment the cameras are great revenue genera- tors. While the system may produce funds, it's the extra sense of safety that it brings to our roads that gives the idea its real value. The Canadian Safety Council reports speed is a factor in 30 per cent of fatal crashes and 12 per cent of all traffic accidents in general. For those pushing for higher speed limits on our 400-series of highways, consider that the chances of being killed in a vehicle travelling at 120 km/h are four times higher than at 100 km/h says the council. While Durham Regional Police Chief Kevin McAlpine said specific numbers are hard to track locally, regional of- ficers are regularly coming across single-vehicle or other accidents where speed has been a factor. He noted the On- tario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Durham force have always endorsed photo radar and red-light cameras as effective enforcement tools. There are some issues that would have to be addressed, not the least of which would be prosecuting cases. Be- cause the tickets fall under the Provincial Offences Act (POA), a relatively new responsibility for the Region, more staff and resources would be required. Brian Roy, regional solicitor for Durham, noted having enough justices of the peace is always an issue in general and the Province is regularly being petitioned for more to be available in the region. Another factor is the courtroom space to hear cases. Currently there are only two courtrooms, plus an intake court for POA charges. (That problem should be alleviat- ed with the new Durham Region headquarters, as five POA courtrooms are part of the plans). It's time for the Province to make good on the idea and make photo radar available to our provincial and local po- lice forces. It must also deliver enough justices of the peace and other tools to make the system truly effective. The funds from tickets will go a long way to offsetting start-up and ongoing costs to the Region. The Province must make photo radar one of its first pri- orities in its upcoming return to the legislature. 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. So dig through your old photos or go out and capture a new one. Mail your pictures: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave, Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. or e-mail photos in jpeg format to: dstell@durhamregion.com. If you want the photo returned, include a self-ad- dressed, stamped envelope. This week’s question: Where do you stand on the possibility of the Province bringing back photo radar? ❏Bring it back ❏Use it on city streets too ❏Terrible idea Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last week’s question: Are cellphone cameras a real concern to you in public changerooms? ❏Ye s 61.8 per cent ❏No 30.1 per cent ❏Somewhat 8.1 per cent Vo tes cast: 173 Heritage Day Event Celebrate Pickering’s heritage and cultural diversity Sat. February 14th at 11:00 am Pickering Town Centre (Centre Court) For info or to participate call 905.420.4660 x 2099 Winter Fitness Classes and Memberships Try us out! Call now 905.683.6582 Pickering Recreation Complex 905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME February 2 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm Febraury 9 Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm February 11 Committee of Adjustment Meeting 7:00 pm February 12 Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm GST/PST Seminar for Small Businesses Representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency will present a free,joint seminar on the similarities and differences between the GST and PST on Wednesday,February 11th at 6:30 pm in the Central Library.To register,call 905.831.6265 and press 0 or email the library at help@picnet.org @ your library™ 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. Yo uth 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 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) Get Out and Stay Out! A fire in your home can turn into a raging inferno faster than you could ever imagine. If a fire breaks out in your home, don't waste time trying to save possessions. Get everyone out and away from the building as quickly as possible and go to your designated meeting place. Then call the fire department from a neighbour's phone. Never re-enter a burning building. Remember: your most valuable possession is your life. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and the Pickering Fire Services. 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 SALE OF SURPLUS CITY LANDS BY PUBLIC TENDER TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of those parts of Blocks 7 and 13, Plan 40M-1599, Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and 5, Plan 40R-21767 (Glen Eden Court). Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned no later than 2:00 pm local time: Wednesday, February 18, 2004. The tenders will be opened in public on the same day at approximately 2:15 pm Tenders must be submitted in the form of a signed Agreement of Purchase and Sale which will be provided in the tendering package. Tenders must include a bid deposit in the amount of 10 per cent (10%) of the total tendered amount and have a closing date within 60 days of February 18, 2004. The City of Pickering makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser. Tendering packages are available from the Corporate Services Department, Supply & Services, upon receipt of a $10.00 payment made in cash or by cheque payable to the City of Pickering. Any questions respecting this property please contact Denise Bye, Property & Development Services, 905.420.4660, extension 2052. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Vera A. Felgemacher, C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, CMM I, CPM Manager, Suppy & Services Ages 13 - 19 experience art at the Pickering Civic Complex NAOMI MCQUADE-BALoCH Paintings in Watercolours & Acrylics Drawings in Graphite & Charcoal Communit y C u l t u r a l & H e r i t a g e A s s o c i a t i o n s Y ou are Inv i t e d ! 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Please join u s a s w e c e l e b r a t e P i c k e r i n g ’ s r ich herita g e a n d c u l t u r a l d i v e r s i t y ! www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 28, 2004 PAGE 7 P Cash for Cancer campaign back to help new Durham centre By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM – It may sound funny, but Trish Thompson can’t remem- ber what kind of car she won three years ago in the Cash for Cancer Lottery. “I didn’t keep it because it wasn’t big enough. I have four children,” she explained. “I traded it in at a dealership and upgraded to a van.” Needless to say, she’s been a faithful ticket holder in the lottery ever since, going in on them with relatives and even purchasing them as gifts. “I just thought it was something I wanted to support,” said Ms. Thompson, of the lottery, which raises money for the Durham Re- g ion Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. A redevelopment project leader at the hospital, Ms. Thompson al- ready has her ticket for this year’s draw. She’s not alone. Just a few weeks into its fifth run, the Cash for Cancer Lottery has al- ready sold more than 80 per cent of its 86,000 tickets, priced at $100 each. The number of charitable lotter- ies is steadily growing in Ontario. The Alcohol and Gaming Commis- sion of Ontario issued 12 lottery li- censes to charities in 2003, com- pared to only seven in 1998. Among those hosting a lottery this year are the Princess Margaret Hospital (which is conducting two this year), the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, the Canadi- an Red Cross, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer’s Society, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and the Ottawa Hospital Foundation. Each lottery brings respective ticket-holders the hope of winning a $1-million grand prize, cars and trucks, exotic vacations and, as in the case of the Cash for Cancer Lottery, a Muskoka dream cottage. Coming back each year with “dif- ferent twists” in the form of unique prizes and early bird draws is what has made the Cash for Cancer lot- tery such a success, said its founder Jim Szeman. He credits a well-thought-out for- mula for the $9 million the lottery has raised since its inception five years ago. “We were very careful to do a lot of research beforehand,” said the executive director of the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation. The number of tickets has been intentionally kept to a modest number to allow the Cash for Can- cer Lottery to maintain what Mr. Szeman says are among the best odds in Canada, one in 7. Your chances of winning all six numbers in the Lotto 649 draw are one in 13 million, according to the game’s Web site. “We also don’t use consultants to manage our lottery. I do it,” Mr. Szeman said, estimating the move saves the lottery almost $120,000 in consultant fees annually. A lot of the prizes are either do- nated or negotiated down in price with partnering businesses. The Cash for Cancer lottery is also care- ful to stretch its advertising dollars as much as possible. Of the $8.6 million the lottery is expected to pull in this year, Mr. Szeman anticipates $2.5 to $3 mil- lion will be left after administration costs, prizes, and licensing fees, to go towards the cancer centre. The Alcohol and Gaming Com- mission of Ontario (AGCO) charges a lottery license fee equal to 3 per cent of the lottery’s prize value - that’s the retail value of prizes, too, pointed out Mr. Sze- man. “You have to be careful not to saturate the market,” he added. “I think it’s important to stick to only one lottery in a 12-month period. When others try to do more that’s when they run into trouble.” Even with the better odds going for them, charitable lotteries aren’t a concern for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), which operates such weekly draws as Lotto 649 and Super 7. “We don’t see it as direct compe- tition. They’re one-offs. Our games have been played each week for years,” said spokesman Theresa Roncon. The AGCO sets aside $100 million of its gaming proceeds each year to- wards the Ontario Trillium Foun- dation for the Province to distrib- ute to charities and non-profit or- ganizations. If hospitals and some of these other groups can raise money through their own lottery, the more power to them, Ms. Roncon said. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 28, 2004 www.durhamregion.com We Are Open 7 Days A Week! Hurricane Slams Into Houston Suburb! 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World Kickboxing & Muay Thai Champion from Liverpool, England Arts &Entertainment WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Friday flicks Check out what’s new in movies Friday’s entertainment Nothing’s as it seems in Buffalo Little theatre farce hits stage next week DURHAM –Members of Oshawa Little Theatre are over the moon about the next production. “We’re having a ball doing it,” said director Michael Roantree about ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ by Ken Ludwig. “It’s a farce so it’s got doors and dropped pants and mistaken iden- tities,” Roantree said. “It’s a play of timing and delivery of lines, quick-paced delivery of lines.” The play, OLT’s entry in this year’s Association of Community Theatres for Central Ontario’s fes- tival, features the acting couple George and Charlotte Hay, who are toiling away in a slightly seedy theatre in Buffalo in the early 50s. They hope to someday make it to Hollywood but haven’t quite yet. Then, they learn the great direc- tor Frank Capra is looking for re- placements for Ronald Coleman and Greer Garson, who’ve dropped out of his latest project. Capra is coming to look at the Hays. But, of course, this is a farce and nothing is straightforward or easy, Roantree pointed out. There’s a deaf mother, a daughter’s new and old boyfriends, misunderstandings and mistaken identities. George and Charlotte end up thinking their daughter’s new boyfriend is Capra, thanks to a badly mangled message from Charlotte’s deaf mother. “It gets quite complicated and it’s great fun,” Roantree said. “They’re doing ‘Cyrano de Berger- ac’ and ‘Private Lives’ in repertory. When Frank Capra is supposedly coming, one group of people thinks one play is being performed and the other group thinks the other play is being performed. It’s quite a contrast.” The eight-member cast has been rehearsing for several months. George is played by Steve Foote, well-known in local community theatre. Charlotte is Shari Thorne- Kowalski, who was seen in OLT’s ‘Streetcar Named Desire’ last sea- son.’ ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ runs Feb. 5 to 21 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Feb. 15 . OLT is located on Russett Av- enue in north Oshawa. For ticket information, call 905-723-0282. Pickering artist enjoys first exhibit, teaches tricks of trade to community By Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING – A local artist knows success is a hard thing to come by — but is helping others achieve that dream. Pickering artist Naomi McQuade- Baloch is currently enjoying her first solo show, a collection of unique paintings and drawings on display during regular business hours at the Pickering Civic Complex until Feb. 20. Yet despite keeping busy working in fine arts, graphic design, art direc- tion and set decorating, she still finds time to help kids develop their skills. McQuade-Baloch is a volunteer art director for a local theatre group, Kid- Safe Productions, where she uses her experience to guide aspiring perform- ers in the design and creation of set props. “They’re a wonderful group,” she said. “I’m helping out kids who have self-esteem issues; it’s a great cause.” McQuade-Baloch said she has con- sidered being a teacher in the past, but her artwork now occupies her time. “It took years of volunteering (in the art field) to get where I am,” she explained. “You have to get your foot in the door, you have to get your name out there... you have to do your share of the grunt work.” A lot of her inspiration comes from her foster father, and she’s building interest in a new generation as well. McQuade-Baloch works at home so she can watch over her young son, who seems to be taking an interest in art. “It’s never too early for him to start learning,” she said. “He started paint- ing at six months old. It’s one of the best parts of being a mom (to hand down my interests).” McQuade-Baloch works under the label Wooha Creations. Samples of her work can be viewed by visiting www.geocities.com/naomi_mcquade. www.durhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo The work of Naomi McQuade-Baloch can be viewed until Feb. 20 at the Pickering Civic Complex. This is the first exhibit for the Pickering artist, who showcases paintings and drawings. What’s black and white and read all over? ? News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Showing us how it’s done Get a read on your auditions DURHAM –The upcoming Back- woods Players audition workshop has been pushed back a week. The workshop is now Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. A panel of di- rectors will offer tips to sharpen ac- tors’ techniques, such as how to se- lect a monologue, how to prepare for a cold read, what to wear, and what not to say. They will also give actors the op- portunity to turn the tables and have the chance to ask questions of the people on the other side of the audition table. Skits will be used to demonstrate how to avoid the ‘the audition from hell’ and to ease panic. The Players are a theatre troop operating out of Pickering Museum Village. The cost is $10, or free to Back- woods Players members. To register and for location, call Mary Delaney at 905-294-2031. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 28, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Sports &Recreation WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Fri., Jan. 30, 7:35 pm vs Erie • Sun., Feb. 1, 2:05 pm vs Kitchener www.icesports.comscarborough@icesports.com CANLAN HOCKEY ACADEMY CANLAN SKATING ACADEMY POWER SKATING & HOCKEY SKILLSWinter PROGRAMS STARTING NOW YOUTH: Improve your skating, puck control and positioning. 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Peterborough CVI Team name: Raiders Coach: Dave Goulding League: COSSA (Central Ontario) Record: 8-0 (league); 26-6 (overall) Strengths: Solid inside game; won Hein- buck tournament in Waterloo. We aknesses: Losses to Eastern Com- merce, Father Goetz twice, Windsor St. Anne's, Hamilton Sherwood, George- town. Players to watch: Forward Greg Sur- macz, centre Tom Baginski, guard Chris White. Coach's prediction: "If we show up, we're OK." St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Brampton Team name: Cardinals Coach: Gary Fleming League: ROPSSAA (Peel Region) Record: 2-4 (league); 5-4 (overall) Strengths: Starting to play well as a team; good quickness. Weaknesses: Team size. Players to watch: Jeff Darkwah, Dwayne Chung, Andy Smith. Coach's prediction: "Might surprise a few teams..." Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mississauga Team name: Crusaders Coach: Robert Tucci League: ROPSSAA (Peel Region) Record: 7-0 (league) Strengths: Height and speed. Weaknesses: Consistency. Players to watch: Joe Dako, David Stephens, Jordan Henry, Patrick Wil- son. Coach's prediction: "Play to our poten- tial." St. Marguerite d'Youville Secondary School, Mississauga Team name: Panthers Coach: Head coach Carlo Zoffranieri. League: ROPSSAA Northeast Confer- ence (Peel Region) Record: 6-2 (league); 23-6 (overall) Strengths: Depth. Weaknesses: Consistency. Players to watch: Guards Shane Cox and Jose Araujo. Coach's prediction: None given. Pickering High School, Ajax Team name: Trojans Coach: Ron Parfitt League: LOSSA 'AAAA' Record: 4-3 (league), 15-8 (overall) Strengths: Plays hard. Weaknesses: Young. Players to watch: Steve Lopez, and Eric Roberts. Coach's prediction: "In tough, may win one game." St. Joan of Arc High School, Barrie Team name: Knights Coach: John Grace League: Simcoe County Record: 5-1 (league), 12-4 (overall) Strengths: Good depth, collective size - no 'real big' guys, but overall height. Weaknesses: Coming off two-week bas- ketball moratorium due to exams; con- ditioning might be a concern. Players to watch: Centre/forward Se- bastian Kasiuk, point guard Christian Lucas. Coach's prediction: "We will be at St. Mary at 1:30 p.m. on Friday." St. Michael's College School, Toronto Team name: Blue Raiders Coaches: Emile John, Vaulton Reece, Jeff Zownir League: TDCAA Record: 2-4 (league), 6-11 (overall) Strengths: Improved drastically from beginning of year - have played difficult schedule; tough team defence; smart team. Weaknesses: Young team; not a deep bench; can be inconsistent. Players to watch: 6-foot-5 Dusan Petkovic - leading scorer at St. Mike's tournament; 6-foot-2 forward Charlie Houghton (Grade 11); 5-foot-10 point guard Marcel Hyde (Grade 9). Coach's prediction: "Will be competitive and may surprise people despite youth of team." Northern Collegiate, Toronto Team name: Red Knights Coaches: Ehoud Farine, Jim Hutton League: TDCAA - South Conference Record: 3-2 (league), losses to Oakwood, Central Commerce, wins over Jarvis, Western Tech, Central Tech; 7-5 (overall). Strengths: Discipline, hustle, guard play. Weaknesses: Rebounding, not a big team. Players to watch: Guard Simon Farine, forward Yannick Walcott, guard Andrew Day, forward Trevor Potts. Coach's prediction: None given. Earl Haig SS, Toronto Team name: Haigmen Coach: Eric James League: TDCAA - North Conference Record: 6-2 (league); 15-8 (overall) Strengths: Good overall size. Weaknesses: Average guard play. Players to watch: None mentioned. Coach's prediction: "We could make the final if we play well or we could lose our first two games. That's the nature of my team this year, very inconsistent." Notre Dame Catholic SS, Ajax Team name: Cougars Coach: Shawn O'Hare League: LOSSA 'AAA' Record: 8-2 (league); 15-4 (overall) Strengths: Team speed and defence. Weaknesses: Plays down or up to oppo- nents; doesn't always come out with a strong effort. Players to watch: Mike Dahiroc, and Alex DeSilva. Coach's prediction: "A team that could surprise." St. Mary Catholic SS, Pickering Team name: Monarchs Coaches: Mike Gordensky, Mark McCann League: LOSSA 'AAAA' Record: 8-0 (league); 20-7 (overall) Strengths: Balanced scoring, defence, depth. Weaknesses: Rebounding. Players to watch: Erik Glavic, Nathan Thomas, and Jason Bulgin. Coach's prediction: "Unknown first-round opponent, if we win, will have a very tough second-round in (very probably) Westview. Hoping to make finals on Sat- urday night, but it will be tough to do so." Markham District High School Team name: Marauders Coach: George Kraus League: York Region Record: 7-1 (league); 13-11 (overall) Strengths: Decent defensive team; look good when playing together and not forc- ing the offence. Weaknesses: Lack of quickness and size. Players to watch: Point guard Andrew Kraus, guard Matt Cole, forwards Mike Folker, Tyler McGarrity and Andrew Hobbs. Coach's prediction: "Hard to predict. School is coming out of exams and will not have practised for two weeks." Senator O'Connor College School Team name: Blues Coach: Robert DiZio League: TDCAA - 'A' Division East Record: 0-7 (league) Strengths: Core of the team is hard- working, intense, first-year seniors; Andre Daley and Dwight Farren both Grade 11 kids. Weaknesses: Lacks depth and experi- ence. Playing in a very tough conference. Tough schedule early resulted in a couple losses that could have been wins. Lack of confidence and stress of losing factored in two games noticeably. Players to watch: Semoi Hines (shooting guard/small forward) a good, steady out- side shooter and a good slasher, too. Coach's prediction: "Although our league record is abysmal, we've been playing much better recently. Intensity on de- fence is picking up. We're hoping that our best game is yet to come." Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI, Scarborough Team name: Blue Devils Coach: Mike Jovanov League: TDCAA - East Division Record: 7-0 (league); 12-2 (overall), loss- es to Jean Vanier and Central Com- merce. Strengths: Pressure defence, very athlet- ic, balanced scoring, high tempo -- run, run, run. Weaknesses: Struggle at times with a slowdown game, especially if we fall be- hind, (this has not happened often), and opponents pack in a tight zone. Players to watch: Shevon Thompson and Dale James. Prediction: "Tough draw for us. If we can get past the first two rounds it means we are playing well and then I like our chances of hopefully winning it all. We will see." Note: No information was received from Westview Centennial school of Toronto. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs hope to shoot the lights out at their Classic tournament, set to begin tomorrow. Will the Monarchs reign this year? News Advertiser- St. Mary event shaping up to be another classic By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Mike Gordensky has taken his St. Mary Monarchs to the final of their own News Advertiser/St. Mary Classic senior boys' basketball tournament the past two years. The coach admits, however, getting to that point once again at the 2004 edition of the tourney from Jan. 29 to 31 should prove a tough task indeed. This year, the third annual tourna- ment has grown from eight to 16 teams, is hosted at two schools (St. Mary and Ajax's Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School) and is spread out over three days of compe- tition. Most importantly, it features many teams currently ranked in the top 20 in the province. All of that, says Gordensky, makes for an extremely competitive event. And, he notes, the Monarchs will have their mettle supremely tested if they are to reach those heights once again. "We have a better team this year, but the calibre of the tournament has gone up so much that it will be diffi- cult to make it back to the final," says Gordensky. "If we get by Joan of Arc (in the first round), I have a feeling we could be playing Westview (of Toron- to) in the second game, which may be the best team in the tournament." This year's tournament has defi- nitely drawn a strong field of con- tenders, including the two-time de- fending champion Pickering High School Trojans of Ajax, which should- n't be overlooked in its quest for a third consecutive title. Gordensky predicts any one of seven teams could win, pointing to strong entries from Peterborough Collegiate, Laurier from Scarbor- ough, Markham District Secondary School, Westview, St. Marguerite d' Yo u ville of Mississauga, as well as Pickering High and St. Mary. Other teams, such as Northern Col- legiate, Earl Haig, St. Michael's and Senator O'Connor, all of Toronto, and St. Thomas Aquinas of Brantford, St. Joan of Arc of Barrie and Mount Carmel of Mississauga are unknown quantities, but will still be in the hunt. Two other Durham Region entries -- the co-host Notre Dame Catholic Secondary Cougars of Ajax and the G.L. Roberts Lakers of Oshawa -- are both having strong seasons, with the Cougars, playing at the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) 'AAA' level, and the Lakers competing in LOSSA 'AA'. As for the Monarchs, Gordensky says this year's edition of the team distributes offence evenly among the backcourt and frontcourt players. "We're a much more balanced team in terms of scoring," explains Gorden- sky. "A different player is the high scorer every game. In any given game, seven kids can score in double fig- ures, which is nice." While last year's team relied heavily on the scoring touch of point guard Sydney Bookal or forward David Fer- dinand, this club features a kind of 'pick-your-poison' type of offensive structure. Up front, Erik Glavic and Frank Jonke have led the way. Of Jonke, Gordensky calls him "a ferocious rebounder. He's probably the most aggressive player I've ever coached at St. Mary." As well, the team has a host of out- standing guards who are talented ball handlers and distributors, who can also drive to the basket or make the outside shot on a consistent basis. Nathan Thomas, Duane Howard, Sean Maingot and newcomer Jason Bulgin make up a lethal backcourt. The Monarchs are also blessed with bench depth, with players who can come into the game and provide a spark when needed. Leading the way is Stephen Salvador, who has been a consistent shooter from three-point range. Grade 10 forwards Chris John- son, Andre Tucker and backup point guard Ryan Lerma have also been im- portant contributors. Rounding out the bench are Tristan Walker, Dan Han, George Lalata and James Buchanon. The tournament kicks off tomor- row (Thursday) at 3 p.m. with the Pe- terborough Collegiate Raiders facing the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Blue Devils at St. Mary. The Trojans draw the St. Michael's College Blue Raiders in their first- round game, at St. Mary on Friday at noon. The Monarchs' first-round con- test against the St. Joan of Arc Knights of Barrie follows at 1:30 p.m. The consolation final is slated for St. Mary Saturday at 6 p.m. The championship goes at 7:30 p.m. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is at 1918 Whites Rd. in Picker- ing, and Notre Dame is at 1375 Har- wood Ave. N. in Ajax. NOTES:St. Mary dropped the inau- gural 2002 News Advertiser/St. Mary Classic final to Pickering High 72-59. In the 2003 event, the Trojans defeat- ed St. Mary 67-53 in the final... In ad- dition to St. Mary and Pickering High, Laurier has played in all three events... NATHAN THOMAS Monarchs’ guard having fine season. ERIK GLAVIC St. Mary forward player to watch. Prepare for industry certification in Dental Chairside Assistant (905) 723-1163 Oshawa Centre 419 King Street W. Oshawa Centre Train for an exciting and creative career in the dental health field, helping people and making a difference. Program Overview: • Anatomy & Histology • Pharmacology • Radiology (H.A.R.P.) • Preventive Dentistry • and more Apply for a position in: • General or Specialized Practice • Public Health • Dental Sales & Administration Visit: www.trilliumcollege.ca Are you looking for MORE than a Job? Invest in becoming a Professional! Develop the skills required to work as a Member of the Medical Profession. Upon successful completion you may find Employment in: Medical Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician 419 King Street W. Oshawa Centre 905.723.1163 Hospital Physicians Office, Private Labs, or Federal or Provincial Labs Starting J a n . 2 6 To view an online copy visit www.metroland.com For more information on our Spring and Fall issue call 416-493-1300 ext. 335, careers2004@metroland.com METROLAND CAREER & EDUCATION MAGAZINE careers20042004 HAVE YOU RECEIVED YOUR COPY? Distributed to specially selected households in South Central Ontario THE WEEK OF JAN. 26, 2004 Metroland Community Newspapers ASSISTANT MANAGER Growing Real Estate Firm looking for Assistant Manager for their offices in Oshawa and north Whitby. Great opportunity for the right individual to grow and expand with us. Brokers Registra- tion preferred but will consider all applicants. Send resume to: John Hill, 21 Drew Street, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4Z8 Growing Markham Insurance Brokerage requires an INSURANCE BROKER (RIBO licenced and minimum. 1 year experience) Apply in confidence to: Phone: (905)472-6293, ext.27 Fax: (905)472-0183 Help us drive the future. Children are our future. And helping them get to school will ensure the future is bright. If you'd like to drive a School Bus, we'd like to hear from you. We're Northstar Passenger Services, Ontario's fastest-growing School Bus Transportation Company, and are now training. Interested? Just call (905)420-6619 and help drive the future. •Routes in Ajax •Paid training •Paid medical required to obtain Class B License •Signing bonus for people who already have a Class B License We offer: Tired of Going Nowhere? We’ll get you moving…. Albion Hills Industries Ltd. 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To register for our workshops Call Patricia at the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (905) 420-4010 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12 (near the GO station), Pickering Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada AZ/DZ DRIVERS & PROFESSIONAL MOVERS Scarborough based High Value Products Moving Company. Posi- tions available immediately. Min. 2 yrs. exp. Clean abstract. •Local / Long Distance •Canada / US •Steady Work •Competitive Wages & benefits 1-888-271-9997 www.northerncanadian.com Co-ordinator - Pickering Contract Position to start To co-ordinate purchase, delivery & installation of business furniture •Superior MS Office skills; organized •Detail oriented; customer service experience •Strong written and interpersonal skills •Project management/co-ordination exp. •Min. 5 years exp. In computerized bus.environment Salary $28,000.00 Fax Resume to 905-420-1961 Attn: Office Manager TELEMARKETER'S NEEDED $10/per hr., Mon.-Thurs. 5-8 pm Call from an existing database. Experience preferred. 905-686-9842 Ext. 305 SALES REPRESENTATIVE SANTA MARIA FOODS CORP. is a leading food manufacturer of premium quality deli products under the MASTRO & SANDANIELE brand names.We currently have a career opportunity for a dynamic individual responsible for the OSHAWA and surrounding areas. Preference will be given to applicants with a business degree and proven experience in sales within the food industry We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence to: H.R. DEPT. Fax: 416-675-7554 email: kramsahoye@sandanielemastro.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. is seeking EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE SALES PROFESSIONALS to join our expanding sales operations.We offer an excellent commission and bonus package as well as a company demo. Please fax resume to: 905-576-6078 RPNS OR NEW GRADS (Pending registration.) Positions available Pa r t-time & Casual Please forward resume to: Virginia Comandante Extendicare Oshawa 82 Park Road north L1J 4L1 Fax: 905-579-1733 CARE TO DONATE SOME OF YOUR TIME? The Denise House needs volunteers for its Board of Directors. The Denise House is a residential shelter and support service for abused women and their children. Our mandate is to pro- vide safe accommodation supportive counselling, advocacy, re- sources and referrals to women whose lives have been affected by violence. In the Region of Durham we also reach out into the community through public awareness and education. We are seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their skills and experience to the Board of Directors. We would ask that you respond in writing highlighting your qualifications for this role as well as how your expertise may benefit The De- nise House. Our goal is to have a Board of Directors that is representative of the community including those who have used our services. Please submit your qualifications on or before January 30, 2004. While we thank all who are interested, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check. BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE DENISE HOUSE OSHAWA CENTRE POSTAL OUTLET P.O. BOX 30560 OSHAWA, ONTARIO. L1J 8L8 CLASS D, F AND Z Endorsement training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- 721-3340. THE OFFSITE OFFICE provides "small" businesses with adminis- trative assistance on an as needed basis - hourly, daily, weekly, etc. from a fully equipped/furnished of- fice. Call Fax (905) 432-2212 or email: offsite@auracom.com AZ Drivers & O/O's- Northeastern US, lots of miles, good pay+bene- fits. Clean abstract, some experi- ence preferred. Fax resume to 905-513-6001 attn: Dispatch, or call 905-513-6051. CASH PAID WEEKLY for present- able experienced Couriers. Must have own reliable small vehicle and able to start immediately for light local pick ups. Call Bobby 905 -434-4343. ADVERTISING SALES REP.Ajax publisher seeks an experienced ad sales rep. for trade magazine. Candidates should have a proven sales record in trade publishing. Email resume to Mr. R. Hurst, rwh@istr.ca ALL POSITIONS WANTED for start up, volunteer/charity musical theatre company. Positions re- quired: accompanist, light- ing/sound, set design, choreogra- pher, male vocalists. Call 905-686- 8351 or 905-428-2512. AVON Free Registration Jan.26-Feb.2nd inclusive Give yourself a raise! Earn Cash$$ Sell AVON Products Free Kit, Samples and Free Brochures For information Call to-day Jennifer 905-831-9751 CALLING ALL DIRECT Market- ers. 23 openings for Marketing Personnel. $300 per week guaran- teed + bonuses. Call Jen 905-571- 6444. DADDY O'S GRILL - Experienced waitress/waiter/cashier. Part time, 3 days/week, 7 a.m. - 2p.m. 981 Brock Rd. S. Pickering. 905-420- 2547 before 5 pm. EL RANCHO looking for kitchen staff, dishwasher & weekend serv- ers. apply in person 3500 Brock St. North Whitby (north of Ross- land) EXPERIENCED SALES REP needed by Ajax publisher to sell web-site design and SEO services to new and existing clientele. Must have minimum of 3 years web-based design services sales experience. Salary plus commis- sion. Send resumes to: rhurst9119@rogers.com FALCONHURST (Cobourg area) has Child Care Worker positions available. Diploma in Child Youth Worker, Outdoor Education, Law and Security, or a B.A. in Psychol- ogy is required. Vehicle required. Please fax resume to: 905-349- 3517, Attention: Rochelle FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Suitable for students. Call for a carrier route in your area today. (905)683-5117 FRONT STORE MANAGER re- quired. Excellent opportunity for goal oriented self motivated indi- vidual, established local retail pharmacy. Send resumes to: P.O. Box 54015 Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 8T2 FULL TIME and part-time counter help wanted. apply at the baker's table 227 Bloor St. E., or fax re- sume to (905)435-0634 FULL-TIME MARKETING Assist- ant South Pickering, must have computer experience, pleasant phone manner, French an asset. Salary $30,000. Fax resume to (905)831-4187 or email djones@qualitytool.on.ca HOMEMAKER - a woman in her 20's is looking for a morning per- son to help her start her day and maintain her home. This person must: be able to provide support in a meaningful and respectful way; have an understanding of how to make a place where you live a "home"; have knowledge of how to maintain a home; be able to pro- vide transportation around Picker- ing; be available Mon. - Fri. at 7 a.m. Submit resume to: ges@interlog.com or phone: 905- 839-3406 Genia. MANDARIN Restaurant requires Host Staff, Bartender, Bus Person, Dishwasher, Cleaner & Grill Atten- dant. Experience not necessary. Apply in person with photo ID from 2pm-5pm at 1725 Kingston Road, Pickering (Kingston/East of Brock Rd.) MOBILE Wash, looking for person to work weekends & afternoons. Must be able to drive standard. Please call (905)831-3630 NO LAY OFFS! Oshawa whole- sale company looks to fill 23 posi- tions immediately, from office to warehouse. $350 - $450/wk. Full training provided. Call Amanda 905-571-6444 Order Takers/ Enumeration type work $20./hr avg Bonuses Available Full training provided! Call Tom at 905-435-0518 REGISTERED MASSAGE Thera- pist req'd immediately for part-time Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10- 6pm, two Saturday's per/mo. 10- 5pm. Call for interview (905)721- 0363 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We T rain You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 SETTLEMENT HOUSE Shops re- quires Delivery/Maintenance per- son. G license required. Weekdays and weekends. Reply by fax (905) 985-4082. E-mail: www.set- tlementhouse.com Mail: 183 Queen St., Port Perry, On L9L 1B8 or drop off resume to:Terry Wilson, Operations Manager. WA ITSTAFF Full/Part Time including weekends Bring resume in person after 11a.m. to: Joe's Sports Bar & Billiards 2200 Brock Rd. Pickering (North of Hwy #2, at Dellbrook Plaza) 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 EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST required for a busy salon immedi- ately. Full and part-time,. Call Joe (905)686-1918 UPSCALE & TRENDY West Hill salon has an opening for an EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST, full time position. For appt. call Rosario 416-281-2504. HICKORY DICKORY DECKS seeking licensed carpenter to build custom decks. Must have own ve- hicle, tools, neat appearance. Builders Helper to assist contrac- tors. Valid drivers license and own transportation required. Call Garth at (905) 665-9579. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Foreman wanted. 4 years min. exp.Must have clean driving record. Must be reliable. Serious inquiries only. Fax resume to: 905- 655-5891. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE Ser- vice Technician is required for Pickering area general repair shop. Diesel experience would be an asset. We offer to the right candidate a competitive compen- sation and an excellent work envi- ronment. If you are looking for a progressive change in the automo- tive field drop your resume in per- son to R&G Auto Centre 1600 Bayly St, Pickering (905)420-1389 or fax to (905)420-7183 PRECISION TUNE is growing! We are seeking a licensed Class A Mechanic and/or a Senior Appren- tice to join our team. Fax resume to (905)683-0192 or call (905)683- 9699 to arrange an interview SYSTEMS Furniture Installers & Movers needed. Experience not req'd. Must have valid driver's li- cense. Call (905)686-1845 or email to: obriens@bellnet.ca BUSY REAL ESTATE office requires part-time receptionist. Real estate experience preferred. Fax resume to attention Gem at 905-432-1260. 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. ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER SALES POSITIONS An estab- lished Salon seeks charismatic qualified individuals to join our team. We are looking for confident people with excellent communi- cation skills, proven sales records, and the ability to lead. We offer competitive wages and paid training in a fast paced environment. If you are results oriented and able to work some weekends and evenings please email your resume and cover letter to: deanna@valentinos.ca ATTENTION:AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS. We have out- standing Customers. We need outstanding Sales people. A ca- reer opportunity exists for an AU- TOMOTIVE CONSULTANT at Co- bourg Honda. Top income and benefits paid from an excellent in- ventory of new and used vehicles, backed by one of Honda's best service departments. You must deliver at least 2 years automotive sales experience, with strong CSI and closing skills, preferable in an import or premium product envi- ronment, OMVIC license and valid Ontario driver license. Send re- sume to: Sales Manager c/o Co- bourg Honda, 884 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5V2. Fax 905-372-4404, e-mail scotth@eagle.ca AVON CALLING Free Kit Free Samples Free Gift. No appointment fee Jan. 26-30 Inclusive Call Heidi today (905)509-1163 GREETING CARD COMPANY re- quires Part time Sales Rep. to ser- vice existing Pickering/Durham Region, develop new accounts, security of guaranteed commis- sion, flex. hours, potential corpo- rate advancement. Own vehicle re- quired. Fax 905-625-5995. ONE SALESPERSON and one leasing person required for small dealership in port Perry. No high pressures, top commissions paid. Call Don Sr. (905) 985-7354 SALES REP NEEDED for Durham Region. Training provided. Car is an asset. Send email to: human.resources@moneypak.ca 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 BUSY CARDIOLOGY office in Durham Region, seeking Cardiac Assistant/ Receptionist P/T with F/T potential. Fax resume to (905)725-2348. 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 28, 2004, PAGE 11 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Our Classifieds will get you what you want. Place one today for fast results call 905-683-0707 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiantproperty@rogers.com 33 & 77 Falb y C r t ., Aj a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 ww w.aja xa pa r t me nts.c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 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 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 RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 DENTAL ASSISTANT,full time in Whitby. Saturdays a must. Fax to: 905-668-0350. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/Typist for Busy Specialist's Office: 3 to 4 days per week. No night/No week- ends. Dental experience required. Dictaphone and "Tracker" experi- ence preferred. Minimum 50 wpm (by test). Please fax resume to 905 -434-2357. EXPERIENCED MEDICAL recep- tionist needed for family prac- tice/walk in clinic. Experience a must. OHIP billing an asset. Must be willing to work nights and week- ends. Please fax resume to: Jan- ice (905) 430-6416. OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT, Tuesday-Saturday. 35-40 hrs/wk, energetic, professional, quick learner, detail oriented. Willing to train right candidate. Fax with cov- er letter to: 905-666-8160. Serious replies only. PA RT-TIME RN NEEDED for busy practice in Pickering. Days/even- ings. 905-839-2471. WE ARE still looking for an ener- getic outgoing person for a Recep- tionist position at our orthodontic office. Computer Dental knowl- edge a must. Please drop by and bring your resume to: 95 Bayly St., W.Suite 302. Ajax. X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST required for a multi-clinic practice. Casual or regular part time available. Call (905)434-6889 or (905)576-8249 for more information. JAPANESE Restaurant in Picker- ing seeking kitchen and table staff, experience with Japanese cuisine preferred. Call Nobu 416-617-7791. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" 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 weekday evenings (905)985-8829, weekends (905)987-0536 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER- Do you have a room(s) in your home in total chaos but don't know where to start? You have found your organizing, clutter clearing angel. Please call for details, April 905-404-4656. BAD CREDIT yet good pay?? We have special program that helps you own your own home. 416-256- 4372 FIND OUT WHAT your home is worth.Visit: www. durhamhomeevaluation.com ILLUSION OF COUNTRY 3+1 bedroom 2-storey brick home backing onto woodlands in desir- able Mapleridge area of Pickering. Features include professionally fin- ished basement with bar, two car garage, 3 bathrooms with full en suite off master bedroom and main floor laundry. Recent upgrades in- clude extensive landscaping, new- er roof, high efficiency gas fur- nace, central air, central vac and freshly paved driveway. Asking $329,900. Evening and weekend appointments only. No agents please call 905-839-1461. OSHAWA,3-bdrm semi, 4 & 2pc bathroom, family room w/gas f/p, updated Oak kitchen, windows, front deck/porch, roof, furnace, fencing, h/w floors, a/c. Pie lot on quiet court. 31/2% assumable mortgage. $169,900 (905)436- 2185 OSHAWA,No Money Down - OAC,newly renovated home $$ up grades. (416)347-5686 UNIQUE PROPERTY for sale. 1572 Townline Rd.N. RR#5, Oshawa, 1/4 mile north of Taun- ton, enquire within. WHITBY BUNGALOW,1/2 acre, prime location, desired neighbor- hood. Asking $299,900. www.countryhomecustompinefur- nitre.com Call (905) 665-1664 (days) or (905) 665-5307 (evening) for more information. WHITECLIFFE Subdivision, Cour- tice. Approximately 2000sq.ft., 8-rooms, 1-4pc., 1-3pc., 1-2pc Bathrooms, main floor laundry, garage access, Fireplace, Treed lot approximately 55'x110'. Large deck off familyroom/kitchen. By appointment only (905)432-7845 PICKERING,Brand new TH condo on water, end unit. 3-br + loft, gas FP, roof deck. Close to 401, shop- ping + schools. $400K. Call (905)427-5562 CONDO - Oshawa Adelaide/Sim- coe. Near hospital. Large 2 bed- room, fresh, newly renovated, ex- ceptionally clean and quiet, faces west, extra large balcony, $189,000. Phone (905) 725-3152 (416)233-6449. SAILWINDS CONDO 1586 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms plus den 2 parking spots and balcony many upgrades call 905-666-2455. INDUSTRIAL 900 sq.ft., Fox St. Oshawa. $500 monthly. Available March 1. Call 905-576-0498 or 905 -725-9503 AJAX PLAZA,lower level office or retail space. Separate entrance. Avail. immediately. Avail. to rent separately or as one unit. Call Robert (905)626-3542 or (416)492 -3543 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 PRIME retail store or professional office space for lease in Whitby on Brock 4 blocks south of Dundas. Approx 2000sq.ft. with parking at rear of building. Available in 30days. Inquiries please call 905- 666-0111. STORE for rent, main street Bow- manville, suite many businesses, 700sq.ft. plus 800sq.ft storage, ample parking, $1500+ heat/util- ities. Call 905-623-5206. $150K+ 1ST YEAR POTENTIAL!! Think it's too good to be true? DON'T CALL! 1-888-373-1715. BE YOUR own boss. Established Oshawa based courier/delivery service for sale. Call 905-436- 3733. DISTRIBUTOR wanted in Durham. Well established int's Co. Excellent financial. Possibility work from home. Product show and info meeting Oshawa. Sunday Febru- ary 1st, 2004, 1:00pm. Call Sherry to register. 647-282-3166. Add. 471 Simcoe St. S. Legion VIP Room. $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, purchases and renewals, refinancing up to 100% available oac. Credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/commercial. Call Dennis at (289)314-1102 Visit web application at 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 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. 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. MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 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 & 2 BDRM apts in large 4-level backsplit, North Oshawa, A/C, parking, laundry facilities, 1-bdrm/$700 plus utilities, 2-bdrm/$850. plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)728 -9706 1-BDRM BSMT APT,Central Oshawa, no parking, avail. imme- diately $575/mo inclusive, laundry, separate entrance, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last. (905)884- 6922 1-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available immedi- ately. Simcoe/Rossland area. $770, satellite included First/last. Immediately. No dogs. Call (905)435-0551 2 BDRM.- Newly decorated, Rus- sett Ave. Simcoe N., $835. Good location, bright well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, parking included, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 2 BEDROOM basement apartment .Luxury, laundry and parking in- cluded. Westney/401/Hwy #2, beautiful, sunny. $900 per mo. Available February 20. Credit check is a must. Call (905) 428- 8752 2 BEDROOM central location on Go line, in Pickering Village on Kingston Rd. C/air, cathedral ceil- ing, new appliances, private en- trance/parking. $1050/mo. Phone: 905-579-0807 2-BEDROOM APT.- Available Im- mediately, $750+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 905-709-8152. 3 BEDROOM APT., 1300 sq. ft., raised bungalow. Hardwood floors, private backyard, shed, interlock- ing patio, air con, laundry, Oshawa, avail. immediately, $1175 inclusive. David 905)436-7524 or Sam 905-571-0554. 3 BEDROOM BASEMENT Apart- ment for rent. No pets/smoking, nice, clean. $950/month, first/last, March 1st. 905-839-9729 3-BDRM new bsmt apt, Pickering, seperate entrance, own laundry, no pets/smoking, $1100/mo inclu- sive. Avail. immediately/Feb. 1st. (905)509-6463 401/PARK,Furnished 1-bdrm. basement, private entrance, fire- place, cable, parking. Available im- mediatley. Suits single working person, $690./mo inclusive, Also furnished room, $110./wkly., no pets.(905)576-6127 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 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 -Brand new, spacious 2 bedroom basement apartment, available Feb. 1, 4 appliances, separate entrance, ceramics throughout, first/last, $950+1/3 util- ities, close to all amenities. 905- 426-2068. AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail March 1st. (905)683-8421 AJAX 1-BEDROOM basement apartment, livingroom, separate entrance, parking, own laundry. $650 monthly plus utilities. avail- able Feb 1st. no smoking/pets. (905)893-7384 or 416-577-5917 or 416-577-6680 AJAX South newly renovated one- bdrm apt in raised basement. Very spacious & bright. Air, parking, laundry, cable, Jacuzzi, first/last references. $750+1/3 hydro. March 1. 905-683-5088 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. ALEXANDRA PARK,1+2 bed- room newer apt., "Old charm build- ing." Totally renovated, new kitch- ens, baths, hardwood floors. In house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. (905)579- 9439. ALL NEW,available now, two apartments, one bedroom $675 + $750. all inclusive, downtown Oshawa. Please leave message 905-434-7012. ANDERSON/TAUNTON,Whitby bachelor basement apartment, new home, full-bathroom, full- kitchen, 1-parking, laundry, stor- age, private entrance. $700/month inclusive, available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call 1-905-874- 4973 or 647-283-5687. 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 BASEMENT APT.-with rec room, one bedroom, kitchen, 4pc-bath, laundry, parking, sep. entrance, Avail. Feb. 1st. near downtown Oshawa. $560/all inclusive. 905- 718-8949. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BROCK ST. WHITBY/401,beauti- ful large basement laundry, 4 pc. bath seperate entrance, two park- ing, available anytime. $700 per mo. plus 40% utilities. (416) 917- 4614 BROCK/HWY#2 - 1 bdrm. base- ment. Separate entrance, full bath- room, walk-in-closet, laundry, clean, new carpet, close to bus, amenities. Suitable for family. No pets/smoking. Available Feb. 1. 905-619-1028. CENTRAL OSHAWA - Rit- son/Olive area. Bachelor apt. $525+hydro. Available Feb. 1st. Call 905-987-3422. CENTRAL OSHAWA,avail March 1st, 1-bdrm top floor, separate en- trance, parking, $795/mo inclu- sive, laundry, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last. (905)884- 6922 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. PORT PERRY--3-bedroom apart- ment in quiet building. No pets. $905 +utilities. Call Garry 905-982 -0826 or 905-243-4700 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 WHITBY 2 bedroom apt, $895 includes heat, hydro, air, 1 parking, laundry facility. No pets Avail Feb 1. First/last References. (905)430-8327 HARWOOD/KINGSTON RD.- spotless walk-out bsmt, avail. March 1st, separate entrance, 1 bdrm apt., quiet, parking, cable, near all public transport. Inclusive. References req'd. Call evenings 905-619-9464. LARGE 1-bedroom apt on To wnline Rd. North, Courtice, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. Private 12x12 deck, no smoking/pets. $750/mo + hydro. Available Feb 1/04 (905)723-6321 LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement apt. $750 all inclusive. Laundry fac., fenced backyard, newly deco- rated, available immediatelyt. 905- 435-0251. NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE - Spa- cious bright 3 bedroom apt. avail- able immediately. $945/mo in- cludes utilities, first/last required. Betty Crook, RE/MAX Ability 905- 434-7777. 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) 686-0470 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 OLDE WHITBY - 3 bedroom main floor house, large private treed yard, 4 appliances, parking, laun- dry, great area, suit professional couple, references. No pets. $l,125 + heat. March lst. (905)985-3355 ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Private entrance. Flexible occu- pancy, $650 first and last. All inclu- sive. Southeast Oshawa. Also 2 bedroom upstairs to share $500. Call (905)767-5670 OSHAWA 304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ing. 1-bdrm apt $520 & $620, plus heat & hydro. First/last required. Stephen (905)571-3229 or 905- 259-5796. 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 - spacious 2 bedroom in duplex. Very clean, appliances in- cluded, parking. First/last required. Available immediately. $700/month plus utilities. 905-420-1846. OSHAWA large clean bachelor apt. on second floor of house shared bath with 2 others, avail. Feb.1, $500 inclusive, first /last ref- erences. call(905)430-6440. OSHAWA,2-bedroom apartment in Tri-plex near OC, very nice place, quiet tenants. Parking, laundry, fridge/stove, no pets, ref- erences. Call (905)447-2292 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM upper half of duplex. Parking for 1, $670+hydro, first/last required. Available immediately. No pets. 3+1 SEMI, King/Wilson 1-1/2 baths, fenced yard, parking. No pets. Feb. 1st or immediately. $1050/month + utilities. First/last. $200 water deposit. Call 905-430- 0249. PICKERING - Exclusive base- ment apartment, 2 or 3 bedrooms, fireplace, laundry room, parking, cable, air included. Starting from $900 plus utilities. (905) 509-3063. PICKERING - Brock/Major Oaks, one bedroom+den basement apt., renovated, new appliances, kitch- en. Livingroom, sep. entrance, laundry, parking, a/c, near 401/Go. clean/quiet. Available immediately. $750/mo/inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Cell: 289-314-9652; 905- 426-5819. 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 one bedroom on third floor with solarium, balcony & en- suite laundry. A/C, indoor pool etc. Located at 1665 Pickering Park- way.$990/mo. 905-885-0363 or 647-280-9278. PICKERING waterfront basement apt for rent. Walking distance to Pickering Mall & GO Station. $800-incl. Avail Feb 1. No pets/smoking. Please call for ap- pointment (905)837-8436 PICKERING Westshore, large 3-bedroom main floor apt, 4 appli- ances, a/c, parking, first/last, available February 1st. $1200/mo., utilities included. (905)831-3681 PICKERING Whites/Strouds, large, bright 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, $900/month, utilities included. Gas fireplace, a/c, patio area. Available immedi- ately. Firs/last, non-smoking. (905)420-4442 PICKERING,large 2-bdrm main floor, large yard, a/c, c/v, garage, ceramics, h/w, appliances, laun- dry. $1,000/mo inclusive. Avail. Jan/Feb. No pets/smoking. (905)426-2077 (leave msg) PICKERING,Whites Rd/Hwy #2, 2-bdrm bsmt, March 1st. Spa- cious, f/p, a/c, satellite, laundry, parking, separate entrance, no pets/smoking. Suit working couple/person. First/last/referenc- es. 1 person-$900/mo, 2 people- $950/mo inclusive. (905)420-8584 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. ROSSLAND RD. WHITBY - Spa- cious private legal 2 bedroom basement, own entrance, laundry, parking, all inclusive $850 mo. cable included. March lst. (905) 430-6772. SIMCOE / BOND Spacious 1 bed- room, $660 +hydro. Available Feb. 1st. Laundry fac. on-site, parking. Call 905-434-7931 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 - brand new large 2 bed- room main floor duplex, walk to downtown. $950 month plus. Avail- able March lst. Non smoking, suit quiet couple. Message (416) 930- 2520 WHITBY - Dundas and Brock, Main floor of triplex - 2 bedrooms, fridge, stove, coin wash, no pets. Parking, avail. Feb. 1st. $975/all inclusive/month. (905)983-9082. WHITBY EXCEPTIONAL 2-bed- room apt., walk to Go, newer bldg, laundry facilities. $815 + hydro. No pets. March 1st. First/last. (905)723-8697 after 6pm. WHITBY GARDEN/ROSSLAND - 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, $860/mo. in- cludes heat/water/hydro. No smok- ing/pets. Available March 1. 905- 665-5248, cell 416-254-2417 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,1-bdrm spacious bsmt apt. Gas f/p, 4 appliances, 2-park- ing, $800/mo inclusive. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY,3-bdrm main floor of spacious house, gas f/p, a/c, 4 ap- pliances, 2-parking. $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. WHITBY,Brock/Rossland, large bed/sittingroom, own bath, light cooking, parking, cable and laun- dry. Suitable for clean, quiet work- ing person, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. $485/inclu- sive. (905)666-1460 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 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, main floor bunga- low, 5 appliances, fenced yard, central air/vac. Walking distance to GO, schools, and shopping. Avail. immediatley. 905-983-5433 or 416 -676-2091. 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. 3 BEDROOM,4 level backsplit, 2 bedroom up, one down in self con- tained apartment, central air, laun- dry, 3 car parking. 8 appliances. North Oshawa $l,395. plus util- ities. lst/last. (905) 728-9706. AJAX -Harwood/Bayly, 3 bdrm house. Laundry, parking, central air, fridge, stove, & fenced back- yard. $1200+ partial utilities. No smoking. Call 905-427-6890 AJAX - WESTNEY/HWY#2,spa- cious, 4 bedroom upper, 2 1/2 baths, 5 appliances, family room, laminate, fireplace, garage. Close to GO, schools, non-smokers/no pets. Avail. immediately, $1300+. 905-426-1339, cell 416-882-0312. AJAX SOUTH - detached 3 bed. backsplit, 5 appliances, window coverings, carport, no smok- ing/pets. Steps to lake. $1450/mo. + util. (905)686-7546 AJAX,3-bedroom house, renovat- ed, finished basement. Perfect for couple or small family. No smok- ing/pets. $1350 plus utilities. Call 905-404-7555 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. BEAUTIFUL Whitby, large 3-bed- room detached, almost new, full house, c/a, hardwood floors, 6-appliances, 2-car parking+gar- age. $1490. Available February 1st. Call Cindy (905)725-2246. L/M BLACKSTOCK,McKee Rd., country living, main flr 2-bdrm of log home, beautiful setting, woods, open concept, five appls., deck, February, $1100 incl. Realty-Pro Mgmt. (905)433-0270 9-5pm. BOWMANVILLE,large executive home, 2200sq.ft., 4-bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 5-appliances, main floor laundry, familyroom, large eat -in kitchen. Available February-15 March-1. $1600+utilities. No smoking/pets. 905-697-7010. HOUSE WITH BASEMENT APT. Central Oshawa. 2 bedroom main floor $900+utilities. 1 bedroom basement $650+utilities. Fridges stoves, C/A, avail immediately. (905)261-8305 NEWCASTLE, quiet older neigh- bourhood. Clean, spacious, 3 bed- room bungalow. 1 1/2 baths, 2 fire- places, 5 appliances, finished basement. $1500 utilities included. Available immediately. 416-821- 2278. SOUTH AJAX - Pickering Beach, steps to Lake, completely renovat- ed bungalow, 2 + 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, finished basement/ laundryroom, 5 appliances, No smoking/pets. $1300+Util/month. Avail. March 1st. 905-706-6558. WHITBY - Rossland/Anderson - Executive detached 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, double garage, den/dining/family/fireplace. Air, in- tercom, deck, fenced. Available immediately. $1895+utilities. Days 905-579-7013; Eve. 905-940- 3060. WHITBY 2-BEDROOM,spacious home, livingroom, diningroom, eat- in kitchen, 2 car parking, walkout to deck, large corner lot, $1000/month + 60% utilities. Call (905)665-3222. WHITBY,Garrard/Hwy #2 lovely clean 2-bedroom, huge private lot fireplace, security, deck, basement possible for short term rental, $1265 plus utilities, Mar.1. l 905- 767-6704. WHITBY,new three bedroom de- tached house, 1500sq.ft. $1375 plus utilities. First/last. February 1. No smoking. Call evenings 905- 686-8783. 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. Fr i. 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. $1295 plus utilities (includes water). Available Feb. 1st. Call Garry Bolen, Associate Broker, Sutton Group Status Real- ty 905-436-0990. OSHAWA,Be a part of a commu- nity in a community. Now accept- ing applicants for 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Call 905-576-9299. Please, no calls after 9pm. 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. 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 BED & BREAKFAST style accom- modations in professional Oshawa home (for the work week), suits professional male or university stu- dent, non-smoker, first/last & refer- ences req., $110/week. Call 905- 723-6761. BROCK/DELBROOK,Pickering.3 Large rooms available top floor in family home, Cable included. Stu- dent welcome, parking. On bus route, close to school. Call any- time 416-460-8609 FURNISHED large bedsitting room $500/mo inclusive. Laundry, park- ing, share kitchen/bathroom. 5 minute drive to Pickering GO. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. 905-839-8018. LIVERPOOL/FINCH Pickering Use of kitchen, laundry, share bathroom. Cable in room. Suitable for mature single non-smoker. $380/month. Call (905)831-4983. OSHAWA-N.1-room full use of house, laundry, parking, air, satel- lite, internet. Must be neat & tidy. First/last $500-all inclusive. Suit- able for non-smoking, student or working person. (905)626-7555. 1-BEDROOM furnished or unfur- nished, private bathroom, share kitchen. Available Feb 1st. Alto- na/Hwy 2, Pickering. Call (416)305 -5619 or (905)509-8038. 2-BEDROOM basement apart- ment in Courtice. Share kitchen & laundry. Utilities & parking includ- ed. First/last $600/month. Avail- able Feb 1st. Call (905)434-1674 BASEMENT APT.to share, $500/mo/util. included. One-park- ing, side entrance, share laundry, appliances included. available Feb.1st. Liverpool/Krosno, Picker- ing. 416-238-5116 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 bedroom in quiet home, North Whitby, own bathroom, share kitchen & laundry with one other female. Non-smoker, no pets $550-inclusive. Avail. immediately. (905)665-6205 ONE BEDROOM available, share kitchen and bath with one other. N/E Oshawa. No pets. $380/mo. Available Feb. lst.(905)721-0122 SHARE 3-BEDROOM bungalow, Whitby area, Rossland/Brock, on bus route, $500 monthly all inclu- sive, even cable. Call Lynn (905)665-3113. Female preferred. WORKING PERSON to share full use of new large Chemong lake- front home on 2/3 acre and snow- mobile trail. 15 minutes north of Peterborough. Includes private bedroom with own express vu and bathroom, No pets/non smoker. lst/last, $800 per mo. (705) 657- 2525 EXPERIENCED NANNY Wanted for two boys in Ajax (416)590-7429 ext. 101. PA RT TIME NANNY needed, Car- ing, reliable and responsible per- son needed to care for 3 children under 5 yrs. old. Flexible hours if possible, 2 half days a week. Gle- nanna/Dixie area. (905)420-4044 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 SHOALPOINT & BAYLY AREA. All ages, lots of games, books & great ideas in my home. Snacks/crafts, library trips. (905)683-8021 Teacher/Tutor Child with Reading Difficulties? Certified Teacher has private practice in Ajax. 416-616-2504 TUTORING Gr. 10 Literacy Test Do you need help writing/re-writing your Gr. 10 literacy test? Expert preparation by; ● a Certified Ontario teacher ● an E.S.L. specialist, ● an experienced EQAO marker. Take t he worry out of October! Phone to enroll (905)839-2400 LIVE IN CAREGIVER for 78 yr. and 81 yr.old couple for Pickering location. Call 416-708-8686. Tec hocan Intl. STRESSED?Learn to manage your stress and relax with proven techniques. Individuals/groups. In home. Jac (905) 439-9083 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 2 OAK TWIN sized captains beds with mattress' 1 oak night stand 1 chest of drawers. Excellent Condi- tion hardly used. $700 obo. Call Hasan Jaffry after 6:30pm 905-509 -4546. BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 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 IRON BED $150; An- tique mahogany buffet $600; dresser-hutch $75; pine kitchen buffet-hutch $150; oak dining-ta- ble/chairs $500; oak coffee & end- tables $150; fridge $50; Barbie house/clothes/dolls $30; portable pool-table $25; wood shelving $25. 905-427-2079. APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) 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. 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 BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE box spring from Sears, "Top of The Line", will not fit upstairs in new house, $250. Call 705-786-7405. 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 CHILD'S BEDROOM SUITE, solid oak, crate design bunkbeds, 3 beds, dresser, bookshelf, desk, entertainment unit, underbed drawer, excellent condition. $1,500 Call (905)655-9250 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Complete systems, Internet ready: P2/350 only $219 P3/450 only $299. Oth- er systems available. CD-RW up- grade only $50. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond). www.bitsandbytestech.com Call 905-576-9216. 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 DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 DON'T MISS OUR SPECIAL at PINE RIDGE PACKERS. 40 lb. of steaks, roasts and hamburger. Gov't. inspected, aged for 14 days. $120. per order. Book Now!! 905- 986-4932. STORE HOURS: Mon. to Fri. 8-5 p.m.; Saturday 8-noon. 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 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 $950. Telephone (905)427- 9305. HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LADIES DIAMOND earrings for sale. Total weight .33 carat. $300. (905)-837-9213 MOVING SALE:wall unit, sofa ta- ble,end tables, antique tables, fur- niture, crystal, oil paintings, nic nacs, and much more. Call (905)683-4829 MOZART upright piano good con- dition, stool with Eagle glass feet. $650 call (905)797-2998. NEW COOPER pool table (wood), 7' x 4', inc. balls, brush, triangle, cues, chalk and table cover. Re- tails for $l,000, accept $500 (or nearest offer). (905) 428-2155 Ajax. 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 NEW 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,Fr igidaire gallery convection oven, with cook top, self cleaning slide in model, in- cludes silver maintenance pack- age. $1250., 2 rosewood speak- ers/display cabinets, each 48 1/2 " by 19" by 29". $750 pr. (905)655- 3193 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by side, split side or whole. @ $1.83 lb. cut & wrapped. 705- 432-3031. PIANO -Kawai, with bench, still under warranty, black lacquer, 45", barely used, like new, asking $3500. Call 905-668-8155. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS XBOX chip: $150; PS1 chip: $65. PS2 chip: $150 (versions 1-8), $185 (versions 9, 10). Inquire about console repairs... laser is- sues, disc read errors, parts and accessories. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 RETIRING,500,000 Greeting Cards, fill a bag $5.00. 1500/5 cents each, lot price $15,000. 2 days only, Sat, Jan. 24 & Sun. Jan 25. at Courtice market, building 3, 401 - Courtice Rd. 2 lights north. or call (905)697-2412. RUGGED REPLAYS WINTER Clearance. Many items from $4. 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 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. WANTED TO BUY - Car carri- er/roof topper for a minivan in good condition. CAll 905-665- 7684/ 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 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. DRIED FIREWOOD for sale by Canuck Tree Service. Absolute best prices. (416) 876-0007 or (905)509-4449 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 1 YEAR OLD neutered Rottweiler. Great temperment. Good with kids & other pets. Currently being fos- tered in our home and now ready for a loving family to adopt. 905- 686-0726. 2 ADULT CATS, 2 & 3 yrs. old. Male and female, both fixed, vacci- nated & declawed. Black and white. Very friendly. Both cats were rescued but cannot keep due to allergies. Can be adopted to- gether or separately. 905-686- 0726. AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL Pups, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home-raised. Duclaws and tails docked. Vet checked, first shots. 905-447-5131. 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 PUPPIES,Boston Terriers, Schnauzer, Golden Retrievers, Shitzu, Poodle, English Bull dogs, Shelties, Great Danes, Pit Bulls, Pekingese, Kingcharles Cavaier, Rottweiller, 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)655-9745 SHITZHU PUPS ready Feb. 14-20th, Home raised with parents on site. $550. Evenings: 905-668- 9834; Days 905-242-5659. 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. 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, p.w,pdl, air con, am/fm CD stereo, certified, e-tested. 167,000 km, $4500. (905)767-0397 1993 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE van, 3.1, auto, 7-seater, air, tilt, am/fm cassette, rear heater, excel- lent condition 200K's, certified/e- tested, asking $3,250 o.b.o. ALSO 1994 Cavalier, 2-dr, 4cyl, auto, 160K's, air, am/fm cassette, one owner, very good condition, asking $2,800 o.b.o. certified/e-tested. (905)404-8695 (private) 1993 SAFARI XLE all options, like new, $5995 certified. 1992 LUMI- NA, 4-door, all options, $2995 cer- tified. 1993 SUSUKI, 4-door, auto, certified, $3995. 906-666-2628 1994 MAZDA 626, 4-door, Cronos, Sunroof, leather, 5-speed, mint, $6995 certified. 2001 HYNDIA ACCENT GS, 2-door, auto, air, 67,000kms, $8841 certified, $1000 DOWN, $159/MONTH. (905)666-2628 1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, tilt, cruise, pw, pdl, very clean, 180,000 kms, certified with incred- ible e-test reading. $3,400 or b.o. (905)571-5138 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. 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. 1996 NEON $2899; 1995 Saturn $2899; 1992 Voyageur $2299; 1991 Ranger dual fuel $2499; oth- er cars from $1699+up certified & e-tested. Kelly & Sons since 1976. (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002 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 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 4-dr. V-6 auto, high kms. but extremely clean! Factory mags, pw/pdl, am/fm/cd, tilt, power mir- rors. Cert, e-tested $4400. 905- 404-0540 1997 SUNFIRE GT, red, PW, brakes and steering, good condi- tion, 118,000kms, asking $6000.00. Call 905-377-1937 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO.v-6, automatic, red, 4 dr., loaded. Pow- er package. Balance of extended warranty. Excellent condition. 103,000 kms. Cert. and E-tested. $ll,500. obo. Call (905)985-3621 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 SUNFIRE COUPE automat- ic trans, 25,000-km CD player, $199/mo + tax, assume lease, no down. (905)433-7548 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 INDOOR SHOWROOM SATURDAY: 9am-3pm 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, red, 2 dr, auto, air, CD, 52k, $8,900 2001 Chev Venture LS, ext silver, 4dr, loaded, p.sld., rear heat, 113K $13,300 2000 Chev Venture ext.sand, 4dr., p.w., p.l., 73k, $13,200. 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE,burgundy, V6, auto, air, loaded, 72k, $11,200 1998 GMC Suburban SLT, black, 4 dr, load- ed, leather, 4x4, 225k, $12,900 MORE TO CHOOSE FROM FINANCING OAC MycRush Auto (905)668-2467 evening & weekends (905)260-1012 405 Mary St. E. Whitby 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 A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899 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. 2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe, Copper brown/beige interior with tinted windows, standard, am/fm, cd, air, pwr windows and locks. Only 13,800 kms. Take over lease $312.56 per month plus a $l,000 down. Phone (905) 987-1459. 1991 AEROSTAR,good condition, new snow tires, $700 o.b.o as is. Call (905)922-4462 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 1996 FORD Aerostar, very good condition, 235klm. mostly hwy., in- cludes snow tires, CD, AC & E- tested. asking $3,000. call (905)426-2231. 2000 FORD,E-150 Cargo van, auto 4.6 with over drive, AM/FM, barn sized doors, 169,000kms., $12,900, certified and E-tested. (905)579-6950. 2003 GMC 2-door Jimmy 4x4, black, 2200 km, take over lease @ $430/month. Leaving country. (905)432-2302 GARBAGE REMOVAL For People With Limited Cash Flow Garage is for cars Basement for relaxation Call Joseph (905) 428-7528 cell (905) 626-6247 "Guaranteed Painting, Plastering Stucco Ceilings & Crown mouldings" "Pay as you are Satisfied" Call SCOTT for free estimate (416)670-6119 35 yrs exp; Seniors discount also Complete Interior Renovations ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 28, 2004 www.durhamregion.com PUBLIC AUCTION Kahn Auction Centre Estate & Consignment Our Specialty 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. 'BIG ORANGE BARN" THURS. JAN. 29th 6:30 P.M. Start - 4:30 P.M. Preview •Estate Contents - Antiques •New Furniture Liquidation •New Bedroom & Diningroom Sets •Brand New Pillowtop Box Spring & Mattresses •Persian Rug Blowout!! For more info. or for consignment please call VICTOR BREWDA - ANTHONY WAGLER AUCTIONEERS 905-683-0041 (Members of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) SHERIFF'S SALE OF LANDS UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Superior Court of Justice at Milton dated the 15th of May 2003, Court File Number 1210/03 to me directed, against the real and personal property of Eric Robert Treadwell, Defendant, at the suit of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Plaintiff, the Enforcement Office of the Superior Court of Justice located at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario has seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Eric Robert Tr eadwell, Defendant in, and to: Part of the west half of Lot No. 4, Concession 5, To wnship of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham as more particularly described in instrument Number D411443 and municipally know at 1629 Regional Road #1 Uxbridge, Ontario L0C 1K0. All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Eric Robert Tr eadwell, Defendant, in the said lands and tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at the Superior Court of Justice, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G7 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes, and other encumbrances. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s). TERMS: Deposit 10% of bid price or $1000.00, whichever is greater * Payable at time of sale by successful bidder by cash, certified cheque or bank draft * To be applied to purchase price * Non-refundable Ten Business days from date of sale to arrange financing and pay balance in full at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G7. All payments in cash or by certified cheque made payable to the Minister of Finance Deed Poll provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price Other conditions as announced THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITH- OUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. NOTE:No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. January 7, 2004 Andrew McNabb Court Enforcement Officer 605 Rossland Rd. East Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G7 AUCTION SALE Household Contents & Store Liquidation & Sports Collectables Sunday Feb. 1st, 9:30 A.M. (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono (10 km. north of 401) & Follow Auction Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features the contents from a flower shop, craft store & clothing store, plus contents from a local home & sports collectables (cards, posters & pictures, gloves, sticks etc.), Store contents in- clude flower shop related items, cash register, 2 door cooler (glass doors), displays & related merchandise, craft articles from craft store, clothing, display racks, 3 glass showcases, misc. clothing, plus household contents & collectables, couches, bedroom sets, tables & chairs, glass & china, kitchen & garage contents. Sports collectables sell at 9:30, 10:00 store contents, followed by crafts, collectables & household contents. **Watch For Our Outstanding Antique Auction Sunday Feb. 8th, 9:30 a.m. (www.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 SAT. JAN.31-10AM Antique & new collectable auction at Mclean Auctions-Lindsay Selling 3 local estates & others, furniture an- tique hoosier cabinet, grandfather & grand- mother clocks, new oak dinette sets, chester- field love seat & wing chair (like new), wicker side chair, sofa (2mo old), victorian style chairs, fancy tables, antique parlor table, dressers, beds, double wardrobe, new lead glass lamp, glass & china: qty glass, china, 6 royal doulton figurines, collectables: 27 porcelain dolls in- cluding june ellis, aston drake, anne of green gables, victoria ashley, bradley, etc, old quilt box, old hump back trunk, 3 autographed framed hockey pictures, prints, new tin signs, qty antique bottles, qty of new & reproduction cast ornaments, bells, bird baths, glass, etc, ap- pliances: 32" jvc tv, pioneer stereo, tools: qty hand & power tools, new tools, etc, vehicles: 91 gmc sierra 2500 pickup, hundreds of items. ORVAL & BARRY MCLEAN AUCTIONEERS 1-800-461-6499 or view at www.mcleanauctions.com LARGE AUCTION Antiques, Collectables & Modern Furniture & Potter’s Wheel. To be held at Classique Country Auctions at Cobourg Burnham St. N. of the 401 Hwy on Sunday, February 1/04 at 11am. Viewing from 9am day of sale. As new potter’s wheel, beds, dressers, tables, chairs, sofas, lamps (table & floor), drafting table, trunks, elec. lawnmower, china, glass, prints & much much more. Sale conducted by CLASSIQUE COUNTRY AUCTIONS. To book an auction, consign or for info please call 1-905-372-1225 or 1-888-633-1050. Go to www.theauctionFever.com Antiques, Estates, Farms - Our Place or On Site The Professional Estate Settlers AUCTION SALE BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Contents from Toronto & Uxbridge Homes & Others at Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd. South of Blackstock Saturday, January 31, 2004 @ 10:30am Console Table (Wooden), old wooden shipping box, Print of Dumas Timber Wolves & Mother Wolves, Glen Loates print & Rose Shul, computer compon- ents, barrister bookcase, chunky knitting machine, bar fridge, oak dresser (Rawlin- son arts & crafts), silk flowers, copper fire extinguisher, video camera, old radio, dishes, fancy wooden easel. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 or www.theauctionfever.com CORBETT, Gertrude Kathleen (Longtime Teacher with Ontario County, Whitby Board of Education and Durham Board of Education) At the Markham Stouffville Hospital on Sunday January 25, 2004. Gertrude Kathleen Corbett, beloved daughter of the late Stewart and Nellie Corbett. Loving sister of the late Mildred Elizabeth Corbett. Friends will be re- ceived 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. Wednes- day. Funeral Service in the chapel on Thursday January 29, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Salem Ce- metery. Should family and friends so desire, dona- tions to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. DEATH NOTICES Now updated Mon-Fri on our website KHAN, Edith peacefully on Sunday, January 25th, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Mahamed Zahied. Cherished mother of Janet, Lila, Farida and Ken- neth. Devoted grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 5 great - grandchildren. Friends may call at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday January 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Thursday January 29th at St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Road (south of Bayly and east of Harwood) at 1p.m. CADE, Alexander William Peacefully, in only his 16th month on Thursday, January 22nd, at the Hospital for Sick Children. Held closely by his Mom Susan, with his Dad Jeff at his side, listening to his favorite music. Alex is grandson to Cyril and Rene Cade, and John and Judy Ford, all of Ajax. Alex and his parents were supported by a great family that were always present when needed. Alex was the bravest little boy that anyone could ever imagine, putting up the strongest fight that most of us could not equal, all the time without complaint. He is at peace now, and his family could not be more proud or thankful to have him in their lives, even if for such a short time. Alex, you taught us all how to be stronger and how not to be afraid of anything. We couldn't have asked for anything better. We love you Alex, you will be missed so much. Family and friends were received at the ACCETTONE FUNER- AL HOME,384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905)428-9090 on Monday January 26th, 2004. Receiving from 10am- 12 noon, Service at 12 noon. Interment at Erskine Cemetery, with Reception to follow at Accettone Fu- neral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hos- pital for Sick Children, Cardiac Care Unit would be appreciated. CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, Jan 30th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 East Lake dresser with bevelled mirror, refinished press back rocker, open face washstand, refinished dressers, 6pc. oak dining room suite, matching ches- terfield & chair, Duncan Phyfe end table, jam cup- board, 8pc. modern walnut dining room suite,. Co-oil lamps, glass top coffee & end tables, wing back chairs, set of Johnson Bros. "Chintz Rose" dishes, sectional chesterfield, Maple coffee & end tables, crocks, 28 new wooden fan back chairs, new 2 door Frigidaire refrigerator 3 new 2 door propane/electric combo refrigerators, 30 in. G.E. Electric stove, 2 door GE Refrigerator, side-by-side GE Refrigerator, apartment size freezer, qty. pictures, frames, china, glass, household & collectable items. Don or Greg Corneil, Auctioneers R.R. #1, Little Britain (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:Kenmore washer and dryer Frigidair gas stove like new, wrought iron table and chairs, iron queen bed, Chesterfield and chair, dining room suite, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, prints, chests, VCR, TV, micro- wave, entertainment unit, lamps, coins, quantity of collect- ables 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 Randy Potter Estate Auctions Sat. Jan. 31, Start: 6 p.m. View: from 4 P.M. Day of Sale Randy Potter Estate Auction is located at 15 Cavan St., downtown Port Hope. We will be selling approx. 300 lots of antiques, fine furniture, glass, china & collectibles incl: several signed Wm. E. 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Lean 1 (Prashan Rajaratham, MVP Prashan Rajaratham) vs Lightning 1 (Joshua Trentadue, MVP Matthew Mulgrew); Dec. 14:Pickering Slo Sports 4 (Aydan Nankoosingh 2, Iain Reid, Suroy Thamotharam) vs Suedamaster 1 (Jayden Dias); Lightning 0 vs Dr M.Lean 3 (Biyanka Chambers, Alex Houde, Leon Mohorovic, MVP Biyanka Chambers and Arjun Vaja); Al- most Doesn't Count 1 (DJ Cushway) vs United 0 (MVP Cameron Norlock); Jan.4:United 1 (Matthew Ruscitti, MVP Alexander LeGresley) vs Suedamaster 1; Dr M. Lean 1 (Alexandre Houde , MVP Graham Hart) vs Almost Doesn't Count 0;Pickering Slo Sports 5 (Jamie Reece 3, Iain Reid, Nicolas Servos, MVP Nicolas Servos) vs Lightning 0 (MVP Taylor Easson); Jan. 11:Pickering Slo Sports 1 (Jamie Reece) vs United 1 (Nicholas Campbell, MVP NicholasCampbell);Suedamaster 0 (MVP Jayden Dias) vs Dr M. Lean 3 (Micahel Mariano 2, Prashan Rajaratham, MVP Michael Mariano); Lightning 0 (MVP Hadi Abouhadi) vs Almost Doesn't Count 1 (Cameon Hepburn, MVP Cameron Hepburn); UNDER-11 DIVISION Dec. 14:United Soccer 2 (Ivor Mohorovic, Shane Ples, MVP Shane Ples) vs Binns 1 (Richard Yeates); Ensurco 2 (Ryan Faraone) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Michael Wright);Pick- ering Slo-Sports 0 (MVP Brandon Ralph) vs Lightning 5 (George Meszaros 3, Sahil Chodha 2, MVP Alexandra Maxwell). Jan. 4:Binns 3 (James Guest, Rizwan Thawer, Richard Yeates, MVP Ravikkumar Rajasingham) vs Pickering Slo- Sports 0 (MVP Branden Lajko); Ensurco 2 (Ryan Persaud, Liam Lexousky) vs United 1 (Shane Ples, MVP Damon McLeod); Lightning 2 (Teresa Haza, George Meszaros) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 0. Jan. 11:Lightning 5 (George Meszaros 3, Teresa Haza, Eric Miatello, MVP Sahil Chodha) vs Binns 0 (MVP Jonathon Abate); Ensurco 2 (Ryan Faraone, Liam 1, MVP Ryan Faraone) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 1 (Gregory Lake, MVP Shouvik Datta); United 1 (Ivor Mohorovic, MVP Katherine Tremblay) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Michael Wright). Jan. 18:Ensurco 2 (Ryan Faraone, Liam Lexovsky, MVP Iesha Mitradeo) vs Lightning 2 (Teresa Haza, Sahil Chodha, MVP George Meszaros); United 2 (Jamal Drysdale, Damon McLeod, MVP Jamal Drysdale) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 2 (Jor- dan, Brandon Ralph); Boyer Pickering Panthers 3 (Julian Medeiros 3) vs Binns 0 (MVP Helena Arhontakis). UNDER-13 DIVISION Dec. 14:Kicks 1 (Deanna Norlock, MVP Layla Hussain) vs Speedy Auto 5 (Shantelle Brown 2, Dominic Mitradeo 2, Lisa Summers, MVP Shantelle Brown);Rotork Controls 1 (Scott Si- mons, MVPs Shannon Murphy,Ashley Riding) vs Cosmos 0 (MVP Eric Thomas); Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Kiara Brownsell, MVP Kyle Nazareth) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 0 (MVP Jacquelyn Somerville); BMO Nesbitt Burns 2 (Bryndon Fry,Sarah Kelly, MVP Bryndon Fry) vs Creative Space Rock- ets 0 (MVP Jessica Dempsey). Jan. 4:Cosmos 2 (Julia Watson, Natalie Watson, MVP Natal- ie Watson) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Stephanie Nella); BMO Nesbitt Burns 0 (MVP Christopher Button) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 0 (MVP Jessica Stasiuk); Speedy Auto Service 3 (Dominic Mi- tradeo 2, Brianne Diemert, MVP Brianne Diemert) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Bianca Diquattro, Imran Tharani, MVP Samantha Gylys); Rotork Controls 4 (Scott Simons 2, Megen Scott, Terry Tambacoupoulos, MVPs Ashley Riding, Megen Scott) vs Creative Space Rockets 1 (Michael Dougall, MVP Chelsea Hazlewood). Jan. 11:Rotork Controls 1 (Christopher Murphy 1, MVP Shel- don Camacho) vs BMO Nesbitt Burns 1 (Bryndon Fry, MVP Alex Cleary); Pickering Slo-Sports 3 (Adam Aly 2, Krystina Marolias, MVP Adam Aly) vs Kicks 1 (Malcolm Wright, MVP Laura Corkum); Speedy Auto Service 4 (Chantelle Brown 2, Dominic Mitradeo 2, MVP Shauna Kutt) vs Cosmos 1 (Keegan Murphy, MVP Corin DeSousa); Boyer Pickering Panthers 3 (Shakeel Johaadien, MVP Shakeel Johaadien, Samantha Gylys) vs Creative Space Rockets 2 (Evan Aziz, Michael Dougall). Jan. 18:Rotork Controls 2 (Scott Simons 2) vs Pickering Slo- Sports 1 (Jacquelyn Somerville); Boyer Pickering Panthers 4 (Imran Tharani 2, Shakeel Johaadien 2, MVPs Giulia Molti- santi, Shakeel Johaadien) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Layla Hussain); Speedy Auto Service 2 (Chantelle Brown, Dominic Mitradeo, MVP Chantelle Brown) vs BMO Nesbitt Burns 0 (MVPs Alexa Lupinacci, Stephanie Mill); Cosmos 0 (MVP Nichole Carson) vs Creative Space Rockets 0(MVP Chelsea Hazlewood). UNDER-16 DIVISION Dec.14:East End Bindery 0 vs Kicks 1 (Alex Pace, MVP Crys- tal Garcia); Cosmos 0 vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 3 (Nicole Bates, Robert Jaipaul, Erik Mrockowski, MVP Mallory Cain); Almost Doesn't Count Stables 0 (MVP Shane Kerslake) vs Canada Hardwood Flooring 3 (Amreen Thawer, Matt Wilson, Mitchell Chudziak, MVP Natalie Diquattro). Jan. 4:Kicks 0 (MVP Emily Prior) vs Almost Doesn't Count Stb.0 (MVP Shane Kerslake);Cosmos 2 (Sasha Faraone, An- drew Morari, MVP Andrew Morari) vs East End Bindery 1 (Evan Kirkpatrick, MVP Warren Fernandes); Canada Hard- wood Flooring 5 (Mitchell Chudziak 4, Amreen Thawer 1) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 3 (Robert Jaipaul 2, Julian Pedis, MVP Jennifer Convery). Jan.11:Cosmos 2 (Jessica Bevan, Lindsay Karner, MVP Jes- sica Bevan) vs Almost Doesn't Count Stb 1 (Mario Capo, MVP Mario Capo); Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Robert Jaipaul, Ju- lian Pedis, MVP Mallory Cain) vs East End Bindery 0 (MVP Lauren Civello); Canada Hardwood Flooring 5 (Amreen Thaw- er 3, Greg Mitchell, Mitchell Chudziak, MVP Nicole Vareta) vs Kicks 2 (Crystal Garcia, Justin Prasad). CORRECTION NOTICE To our valued customers. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by an error in ourJanuary 23rd to January 29th flyer For the XGO Computer Package (Computer & Monitor Sku#'s 10030544 & 10038127, the Computer Creation Station logo was inadvertently omitted from this package. 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Beechlawn Dr. Fairfield Cr. Liverpool Rd S. 1975 Rosefield Rd. Wildwood Cres. Marshcourt Dr. Burnside Dr. Larksmere Cres. 1370 Fieldlight Cres.. Anton Sq. Shay Dr. We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: *Streets listed not necessarily available GIRLS U8 Marty Rose (905) 428-7725 GIRLS U9 Paul Meikle (905) 428-1084 GIRLS U9 Kurt Haisley (905) 683-3205 BOYS U8 Easton Luke (905) 427-7474 BOYS U9 Jose Flores (905) 426-6378 SOCCER REGISTRATION 2004 The Ajax United Soccer Club will be holding Registrations for the 2004 Soccer Season Re g istration Date: REGISTRATION FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE AT: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Registration is open to girls & boys ages 4 and up. Proof of age and health card number is required. Nelson Hobbies in the Ajax Plaza - (905) 683-0351 The Soccer Connection, 71 Station St., Ajax - (905) 427-8829 Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm After March 1st: $135 per player ~ $390 per family of 3 or more Saturday, January 31st - Admirals Room - Ajax Community Centre www.ajaxunitedsoccer.com SELECT TEAMS Tryouts are presently being held for Girls/Boys Rep Teams. Please contact the appropriate coach or call the Club at (905) 683-0351 for details: REP TEAM TRYOUTS GIRLS U14 David Desouza (905) 831-1128 GIRLS U16 Al Lees (905) 427-0239 BOYS U11 Mala Singh (905) 428-0891 BOYS U12 Dean Thomson (905) 686-0739 BOYS U15 Sandro Dipoce (905) 427-4088 GIRLS U10 Ashley Williams (905) 428-8610 GIRLS U11 Mark Lee (905) 428-3265 GIRLS U11 William Dover (905) 426-8576 GIRLS U12 Tony Lancia (905) 686-3006 GIRLS U13 Hugh Crumplen (905) 436-6515 Technical Director Richard Hirst (905) 404-0509 Head Coach David Desouza (905) 831-1128 Rep Fee: $250 per player Select Fee: $195 per player Registration Fee: $125 per player ~ $360 per family of 3 or more As playoffs loom, Pickering juniors far from ready By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — With little more than a week before the regular-season schedule ends, the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers need to deliver bet- ter efforts -- and fast. Only three games remain (the Pan- thers played the Wexford Raiders after press time Tuesday night), but the juniors seem nowhere near ready to compete at a playoff level. That was borne out by a lacklustre 7-0 defeat at the hands of the North Yo rk Rangers (28-17-2-0 for 58 points, third in South Conference) at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday. The game was a significant one for the Rangers as they're cur- rently fighting for second place with the Wexford Raiders. And, with a 'must-win' game on the line, the Rangers came up with a solid effort, while the Panthers com- pletely wilted. In fact, the Rangers threw everything but the kitchen sink at the Pickering net, registering a staggering 61 shots. It was the high- est number of shots the Panthers have given up this season. The lone bright spot for Pickering was the continued strong work of goaltender Brian Schermele, who kicked out 54 saves despite a tepid defensive effort by the players in front of him. With the loss, the Panthers (12-26- 7-0 for 31 points) are perilously close to f inishing in the cellar of the On- tario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League's South standings. They're one point ahead of the last-place Ajax Axemen, but have three games in hand. The Panthers play in Newmarket against the Hurricanes Thursday night and play their final regular-sea- son home game Friday against the Raiders. They close out the schedule in Oshawa against the Legionaires on Tuesday night. No matter what the result of those games, the Panthers likely won't fin- ish higher in the conference stand- ings than eighth. The Vaughan Vipers (15-28-1-1 for 32) have seventh place all but locked up as two of their remaining four games are against the Huntsville Wildcats, which has sus- pended operations, thus the Vipers will earn automatic default victories. The Panthers will likely suit up against the Raiders or the Hurri- canes in the best-of-seven opening playoff round. Both will be massive favourites against Pickering, but playoffs are, by and large, unpre- dictable. "With our team, on any given day, we can do well," says Panthers head coach John Winder. "I'm still confi- dent. That's what we're trying to im- press upon the boys." Incredibly, the Panthers have fared reasonably well against both Wexford and Newmarket so far this year. Pick- ering has a tie (5-5 on Nov. 9) and a loss (4-3 on Oct. 10) to show against Wexford, while in its only meeting with Newmarket, the Panthers came out on the short end of a 5-2 score on Nov. 30. "We don't care which team we play," says Winder. "You never know what can happen. We've given Wexford some good games this year." PANTHERS' POSTSCRIPT:The Pan- thers are still without forwards Kyle Cunningham (back) and Matt Caranci (shoulder). Although Caran- ci is day-to-day, Cunningham is doubtful to return to this season... 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