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Home My WebLink AboutNA2004_02_15HEROIC PARA crew receives honour News, 2 SWEPT AWAY St. Mary Rams Ajax Sports, 30 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 40 PAGES ✦ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School TODDLER OPEN HOUSE Thurs. March 7 at 7:00 pm Ages 16 months to 2 1/2 Years 403 Kingston Rd. Ajax Limited Spaces Available SAVE TODAY AT Carroll Home Improvements 905-686-2445 Roofing Windows Doors STOPSTOP DON’T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY McTeague confident inquiry will reveal squandered money By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM –Dan McTeague said he feels betrayed by the individu- als who squandered millions of dollars from the federal sponsor- ship program. The Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MP responded Thursday to the report released by Auditor-Gen- eral Sheila Fraser Tuesday in the House of Commons. “I have been betrayed for the serious actions of a few individu- als,” he said. “For someone to go out and squander $100 million is criminal and fraudulent.” Mr. McTeague said the actions of those involved may undermine his integrity and that of every Member of Parliament. “I’m held to the highest stan- dard of integrity. All of that could be rendered useless by the selfish actions of the handful of individu- als who were squandering the money,” he said. In her report Ms. Fraser said that between 1997 and 2001, the sponsorship program cost $250 million of taxpayers money and more than $100 million of that went to a few Quebec advertising firms with political connections. The same day the report was released, Prime Minister Paul Martin announced an indepen- dent public inquiry into the scan- dal. Also Tuesday, Mr. Martin fired former Public Works minis- ter Alfonso Gagliano as Canada’s ambassador to Denmark. The RCMP is also investigating 16 of the sponsorship contracts. “I have every confidence the in- quiry will do its job and criminal charges will be laid and the money will be returned,” Mr. McTeague said. “I expect nothing less.” He defended the Prime Minis- ter against those who have said Mr. Martin, who during that time was the finance minister and a Quebec MP, should have known something was going on. “A nyone making the suggestion MP says he’s been ‘betrayed’ ✦See MP page 8Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Police join forces for tow truck safety blitz PICKERING –Durham Regional Police Service Constable Ryan Edgar checks out a truck-trailer combo during a tow truck safety blitz Friday in conjunction with To r onto Police, the ministry of transportation and Ontario Provincial Police. Trucks were pulled from Hwy. 2 and surrounding streets near Glen Rouge Park, west of Pickering, at Kingston Road to be checked. For more, see page 4. By Stephen Shaw Staff Writer DURHAM –A disgraced prose- cutor who admits he arranged plea-bargains to “settle a score” for a friend and swindled $48,000 from a trust fund told a judge he is deeply ashamed of his crimes. “I take full ownership of my conduct. I was wrong. I com- mitted terrible, terrible of- fences in respect to the manner in which I conducted myself as a Crown attorney,” Bryan Davies said in an emotional court address Friday. Mr. Davies, 45, of Whitby, pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts each of fraud over $5,000 and breach of public trust by a person in public office. It is only the third such case in Canada of breach of trust by a Crown. Referring to his ongoing 13- year battle with bipolar disor- der, a mental illness that caus- es manic behaviour and im- paired judgement, the 45-year- old added: “I had total, total control of my life and it slipped away from me, and I blame no one but myself... I honestly don’t know why it all hap- pened.” The former assistant Crown attorney admitted Thursday to abusing his prosecutorial pow- ers by fleecing money from a trust fund and negotiating Crown admits to fraud, breach of trust ✦See Faith page 10 A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Sunday February 22, 2004, 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. 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PROM DRESS SHOWCASE featuring the latest in prom wear and evening wear. fantastic door prizes courtesy of Tu x edo Royale, The Bay and Bonnie View Inn WINONE OF 3 Pickering Home Outfitters Pickering THE NATIONAL GIFT REGISTRY PA RT OF THE Hbc FAMILY OF STORES Sponsored by: Overcoming a damaged boat, auxiliary unit persevered to save man By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM –Five people were honoured recently for putting their own lives in danger while attempting to rescue two men from Lake Ontario. On Sept. 26 coxswain Miles Thompson of the Pickering Auxiliary Res- cue Association gathered his crew together to re- spond to a call of a fishing boat had overturned and its passengers, three Brampton men, were in the water. The weather was bad that night; there were high winds making waves of up to seven feet. “It was extreme,” Mr. Thompson said. “We were looking at waves that were clearing the channel mark- ers and coming over the front of the boat.” While trying to get out of the channel near French- man’s Bay, the PARA crew ran into trouble. The high seas on Lake Ontario meant there wasn’t much water in the channel and the boat bottomed out, Mr. Thompson explained. The boat had been dam- aged leaving the vessel without power steering and a crew member had been hurt, but the crew - made up of Mr. Thomp- son, Robert Anderson, Paul Murphy, James Cole- man and Al Smith - decid- ed to continue. “We had to weigh the conditions with the fact there were two men still in the water,” Mr. Thompson said. One of the fishermen had been carried to shore by the waves and was taken to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. The PARA crew was able to reach the over- turned boat and were able to pull in the 42-year-old fisherman. Once aboard the boat, the man told the crew that another person was still missing. The crew searched around the vessel but couldn’t see anyone. The 39-year-old man was later found dead, floating along the shoreline near the Pickering nuclear power plant. PARA was able to get safely back to shore de- spite the extensive dam- age the boat had sus- tained. The actions of those five crew members that night earned them the Opera- tional Medal of Merit for Heroism and Life Saving from the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. The men received the honour in front of more than 200 of their peers last month. Mr. Thompson knew they were going to be receiving the award but he kept it a surprise for his crew. He said they felt excited, proud and humbled. “The one thing they all noted was a sense of ex- treme pride,” Mr. Thomp- son said, adding they felt privileged to be honoured by their peers for the work they do. The Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association is a volunteer group of 60 indi- viduals who handle any- thing from rescues, such as the one on Sept. 26, to fires on boats to vessels running out of fuel. PARA is a member of the Canadi- an Coast Guard Auxiliary. Five members of the Pickering Auxiliary Res- cue Association received Oper- ational Merit Medals from the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. They are, from left, Rob Anderson, Jim Coleman, Paul Murphy, and Miles Thompson. Al Smith was absent. Local men recognized for heroic rescue DURHAM –A new Web site makes it easier for new im- migrants to find help with English. L anguage Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), which provides free English as a Second L anguage courses and child-minding services to landed immigrants has launched a Web site at www.durhamLINC.ca that provides information about the program and how to apply for courses. For more information on the LINC program, visit the web site or contact Ewa Dufrat at edufrat@estart.com or call 905-686-2661. English classes for new Canadians offered at new Web site St. John Ambulance looking for donations DURHAM –The Durham branch of St. John Ambulance has partnered with a telemarketing firm to con- duct a fund-raising campaign in the reg ion. The mission of St. John Ambu- lance is to improve health, safety and quality of life in the community in which they serve. In Durham, volunteers with the or- ganization provide first aid at local public events, such as fairs, rodeos, concerts and sporting events. Members are present at each Os- hawa Generals home game played at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium for do- nations to be made. St. John Ambulance currently needs funds to provide uniforms to their members, as well as first-aid supplies and new equipment. The fundraiser will also give their com- munity service members up-to-date training to better serve residents of Durham Region. For more information or dona- tions, call St. John Ambulance Durham Region Branch, 64 Col- borne St. E., at 905-434-7800 or e- mail durham@on.sja.ca. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 3 P 195 WESTNEY RD. (South of 401), AJAX (905) 427-6796 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, WARRANTY APPROVED OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL CANNOT COMBINE COUPON WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.Ask for your VIP oil change card How long has it been? COUPON EXPIRES February 29/04 Includes 21 PT. 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Excludes tires and batteries. Minimum invoice cost $150. $25 Administration Fee applies. ****** (filters extra) Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details Participate in Building Our Future Rouge Valley Health System is committed to providing patients and their families with a full service, integrated healthcare delivery system with two 24/7 Emergency Departments Our goal is to provide the best patient care experience and improve the health of our community.We are looking at options that will help us continue to meet this goal. We want to share these options with you and hear what you have to say. It’s important that the needs and desires of members of the community we serve are included in the decision-making process. This is an important first step in a process that will shape the future model of health care delivery in East Toronto and West Durham. Please join us. Let’s talk about what this means for you and your family. Please call to confirm your participation at one of the above sessions. 905-683-2320, Ext. 5299 or 416-284-8131, Ext. 5299 This is the beginning of the consultative process and, depending on the number of people who want to participate, we will announce more sessions as needed. In addition, if you would like to host a consultation session with your community group or service club, please let us know and we will be happy to attend. Session A Session B Tuesday, February 24 Ajax Public Library — Rotary Room 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax 6:30 — 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6 Centennial Community Centre 1967 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough 2 — 3:30 p.m. Session C Session D Wednesday, March 10 Pickering Public Library — Auditorium 1 The Esplanade, Pickering 6:30 — 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 Iroquois Park — Whitney Hall 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby 6:30 — 8:00 p.m. Catholic Family Services program seeks teen volunteers DURHAM –Catholic Family Services of Durham is looking for high school fe- males to volunteer in their Free to Be Me program. The program uses music, role-play- ing, videos, crafts and discussions to as- sist girls 9 to 12 on issues such as body image, relationships and self esteem. Volunteers are needed for the next session at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic High School, 1020 Dryden Blvd. in Whit- by, from March 23 to April 20 between 6 and 8:45 p.m. For more information, contact An- gela at 905-725-3513, ext. 18. Open house offers heart help DURHAM – The Heart Healthy/Healthy Aging open house on Feb. 21 is offering free cholesterol read- ings, cardiovascular risk assessment, healthy aging assessment and tips for successful aging. Visitors will have the opportunity to chat with cardiologists Dr. Rakesh Bhar- gava and Dr. Betty Hrycyshyn. The open house is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coronary Prevention and Cardiac Rehabilitation Program centre, in the Medical Sciences building at 372 King St. W., Oshawa. Call 905-720-0999 for more informa- tion. Durham in Brief FEBRUARY 15, 2004 A call for funds PICKERING –The Pickering Public Li- brary Board welcomes a new chair- man for 2004. Hans Vanleeuwen was elected to the position last month. Mr. Vanleeuwen joined the library board in January 2001 as a member at large. Paul Savel was elected as vice-chair. This is Mr. Savel’s first term on the board. The library board was appointed by Pickering Council in December. The nine-member board is made up of Councillor Kevin Ashe, Katherine Cummings, Jim Duncan, Pamela Irwin, Julie Lucas, Councillor Bill McLean, Kam Rathee, Mr. Savel and Mr. Vanleeuwen. The first meeting of the board was Jan. 22 and the next meeting is Feb. 26. Library board elects chairman for 2004 A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 300 Kingston Road, Unit #6 Pickering, ON Hwy #401 Hwy #2 (Kingston Rd.) The Gates Plaza Whites Rd.Altona Rd.• FREE 2nd Opinion Consultation • Nitrous Oxide Gas • Collect From Insurances EMERGENCY PAGER 905-831-6666 DEBT-FREE WITHOUT BANKRUPTCY! 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The Durham Regional Po- lice Service held a truck safety blitz Friday at Glen Rouge Park targeting mainly tow trucks. “We try to do this once every month to take unsafe vehicles off the road,” said Constable Jason Spooner, traffic safety officer. “We’ve probably had seven or eight trucks taken off the road and we’ve only been doing this for a couple of hours.” Durham police worked with the Toronto Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and safety experts from the Min- istry of Transportation for the blitz. Officers began corralling trucks into the park at 8 a.m. and continued until 1 p.m. Dozens of tow trucks lined the parking lot of the park, while safety inspectors in or- ange suits checked tires, brakes and suspension. As of noon, 30 vehicles had been inspected including a dump truck with bald tires and brakes out of adjustment. In the end 49 tow trucks were in- spected. There were 13 unsafe trucks removed from the road and of- ficers laid 40 charges such as unsafe motor vehicle, insecure loads and defective brakes. Penalties ranged from a $90 ticket to an automatic court appearance for unsafe vehicles. Const. Spooner said one dri- ver was fined for driving with- out the proper license to oper- ate a tow truck. Although the police hold safety blitzes on a regular basis, Const. Spooner said Fri- day’s was also in response to calls from the public. “We’ve had a lot of communi- ty complaints over the last lit- tle while and we’re addressing that as well,” he said. Const. Spooner wasn’t sur- prised by the conditions of any of the vehicles. “We always seem to have a high number of unsafe vehi- cles,” he said. Ministry of transportation officer Alan Gibson checks under the hood of a tow truck during a joint truck safety blitz on Friday. To w trucks blitzed www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 5 A/P GRAND GRAND OPENING OPENING GRAND GRAND OPENING OPENING PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OPERATED BY HWY 401 DUNDAS STREET THICKSON ROAD HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM - 9PM SATURDAY 9AM - 6PM SUNDAY 9AM-5PM *Pictures not exactly as illustrated. All purchases final sale. Limited Quantities. MEGA LIQUIDATION 20 MINUTES FROM DVP OLD WALMART LOCATION WE ACCEPT: rrs TM FINANCING AVAILABLE OLD WALMART LOCATION EVERYTHING MUST GO! EVERYTHING MUST GO! FEBR U A R Y 22FEBR U A R Y 21FEBR U A R Y 20FEBR U A R Y 19FEBR U A R Y 18 AT PRICES WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH AT 10:00AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH AT 10:00AM OOLDD WWAALMMAARRTT LOOCAATTIIOONN OLD WALMART LOCATION WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH AT 10:00AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH AT 10:00AM OOLDD WWAALMMAARRTT LOOCAATTIIOONN OLD WALMART LOCATION DOOR CRASHER! ASSORTED COLOURS. ONLY 50 AVAILABLE. 107,000 SQ. FT. 107,000 SQ. FT. BANKRUPTCY BANKRUPTCY AT PRICES 107,000 SQ. FT. 107,000 SQ. FT. BANKRUPTCY BANKRUPTCY $ 10,000,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY $ 1 29 99 Loveseat Vast abuse of taxpayers’ money inexcusable We deserve better of our politicians Has it ever been a miserable time to be a taxpayer. Not that it's ever fun, but...The latest bombshell, of course, is the revelation that commercial firms scooped up approximately $100 million out of a $250 million sponsorship program intended to boost support for the federal govern- ment in Quebec. The program was created after the sepa- ratists nearly won the October 1995 referendum on Quebec separation. While many questions remain, and a public inquiry is need- ed to find all the answers, this much is clear: nobody, includ- ing Prime Minister Paul Martin, former Public Works minister Alfonso Gagliano or anyone else is willing to take responsibil- ity. The ill-used $100 million follows by a few years the billion- dollar boondoggle at Human Resources Development Cana- da, the ministry that was then headed up by Jane Stewart. In- credibly, the ministry couldn't account for $1 billion in con- tracts, subsidies and spending. The money, our tax dollars, had just disappeared into somebody's pocket somewhere. Let's not forget the rampant overspending on the gun reg- istry, either. Mr. Martin, while admitting the registry is need- ed, admits the spending, which will top $1 billion, is way out of line. But there are few answers from the feds about how to control or reduce it. Governor General Adrienne Clarkson's polar tour to Russia, Finland and Iceland last year wound up a tad over budget. The tour, which was supposed to cost about $1 million, cost $5.3 million. Dozens of guests - who obviously didn't pay a dime - went along at our expense. Why? Evidently the federal government feels we're a bottomless pit of ready cash. Our hard-earned tax dollars get chewed up in vast bureaucracies where fast-buck artists with no scruples gobble up whatever they can. In the end, nobody pays, except of course, us. If only it stopped there. We also have the provincial govern- ment promising us the moon and delivering nothing but com- mittees, consultation, delays and the likelihood the vast ma- jority of its promises will be broken. Regional politicians give themselves massive raises saying they have to keep up with their neighbours while we get stuck with the bill. And it won't be long before some local councillors want rais- es too to, you guessed it, keep up with their regional col- leagues. Regional council pay increase ‘disheartening’ To the editor: It's disheartening for anyone inter- ested in making the world a better place for everyone to see such indifference from the regional chairman to the peo- ple of Durham. I would like a pay raise, however, vot- ing myself one is a conflict of interest. All of us get raises based on perfor- mance. Regional council would be better served if the raises were distributed as a bonus to those elected for a second term. I would like a better transit service, however forcing change on the system never works well. Supporting the people running the system today will always at- tain better results. The Region would be better served if council helped remove the existing barriers to improvement. There is an abundance of great ideas f loating around in transit staff's minds waiting to be implemented. That would be the better way. Al Williams Ajax News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Tony Doyle Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Cheryl Haines Janice O’Neil Composing Managers 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 E-mail tdoyle@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com Mailing Address 13 0 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distribut- ing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circula- tions Audit Board and the Ontario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any ad- ver tisement. Credit for ad- ver tisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unau- thorized reproduction is prohibited. Letters Policy We w elcome letters that in- clude name, city of resi- dence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline an- nouncements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions ex- pressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905- 683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publi- cation. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com A reasoned approach needed at upcoming hospital meeting Let's get this out of the way right off the top. Anyone stor- ing up anger and planning to go to meetings prepared to blast off on hospital officials, don't bother. You won't be doing anyone any good. This phenomenon has taken place in other communities, to- wards hospital and government of- ficials, and it has no positive results and quite often causes harm. A sur- prising thing happens when you yell and berate people: they very rarely try harder to please you. So here's some advice, it's an old adage that has stood the test of time: You catch more flies with honey, than you do with vinegar. Unfortunately, only a relative handful of people who want to be in attendance will be able to get into the session at the Ajax Library on Feb. 24. But those that do should be prepared to listen, really listen, and ask thoughtful questions, instead of hurling accusations. You may be surprised by this rev- elation, but quite honestly, it's un- likely the folks running the show at Rouge Valley Health System are ac- tively plotting ways to deprive the community of services. Who would- n't be more comfortable playing the hero's role, maintaining or even ex- panding services? But, unfortu- nately, they're not throwing a smokescreen when they say the money's just not there. It's not because the hospitals merged either. Ajax and Pickering hospital has historically had a hard time getting its fair share of funding from the province. It is a small site and in actual fact benefits from the extra clout of being twinned with Centenary. But, to get away from looking like an apologist here, it's about time of- ficials with RVHS sat down with the community and laid all of this out for us. The media spokesman says the hospital knows it has done a poor job of communicating with the public so far. We can complain it didn't happen sooner, but let's stay positive and recognize that we finally do have the opportunity. And with this op- portunity, it's up to the public to go in with an open mind and listen to what they have to say. Donations to the hospital are down of late. That's a major prob- lem for a hospital the community has clearly shown it loves. Confi- dence has to be restored. Have your questions ready and keep your anger in check. If we keep a cool head, we'll find out what RVHS has planned at the hospital and we can once again get behind them with our full support. David Stell’s column appears every second Sunday. E-mail dstell@durhamregion.com. Check your vitriol at the door Editorials &Opinions SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor David Stell n e w s e d i t o r www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 107,000 SQ. FT. BANKRUPTCY AT $ 10,000,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY OPERATED BY HWY 401 DUNDAS STREET THICKSON ROAD HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM - 9PM SATURDAY 9AM - 6PM SUNDAY 9AM-5PM *Pictures not exactly as illustrated. All purchases final sale. Limited Quantities. 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He went on to say no minister is able to know how each dollar is spent. “No one at the ministerial level could have known how the money was being dis- pensed.” With an expected spring election just around the corner, Mr. McTeague said he didn’t think the incident has damaged the reputa- tion of the Liberal Party. “The fact is that mem- bers of Parliament were not responsible for this,” he said. “The buck stops here with this MP.” Mr. McTeague was talk- ing from Ottawa while on his way to his office at For- eign Affairs. As an example of how seriously reporting financial information should be taken, he said he paid the taxi driver with a chit and gave a tip out of his own pocket. “I have to account for every penny that is spent, so for somebody to walk in and believe the kingdom is theirs and spend recklessly is a betrayal,” he said. 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An 18-page agreed statement of facts read by Mr. Humphrey detailed a convo- luted series of frauds, including the mis- appropriation of the W. Bruce Affleck Memorial Scholarship Fund, that has left in ruins the career of a prominent prosecutor considered among his peers as a brilliant legal mind. Mr. Davies admitted that while he was a prosecutor and a director of the fund, he swindled $48,000 from the Durham College scholarship, and pocketed por- tions of donations that were made as part of “court-approved diversion.” Court heard he “squeezed payment” out of an accused criminal who owed money to Mr. Davies’s friend by “negoti- ating a resolution” of charges while “se- cretly representing the interests” of the friend. “He did good work as a Crown attor- ney... The public was very well served by Mr. Davies, he was a highly effective Crown attorney but ultimately, and sadly, he abused that position,” Mr. Humphrey told Judge Mary Devlin. Mr. Humphrey, a Toronto defence lawyer hired by the Attorney General’s office to prosecute Mr. Davies, said the public’s confidence in the administration of justice has been damaged by conduct he called “shameful.” The agreed statement of facts filed in court outlined the series of frauds and bizarre behaviour by Mr. Davies, such as giving away thousands of dollars from the fund to a sexual assault victim, his church choir and a defrauded Uxbridge store owner out of compassion. Mr. Davies, while then a Crown, was one of three directors named to the trust fund established in 1996 as a tribute to late Oshawa lawyer Bruce Affleck, to provide Durham College scholarships. In 1998, one director resigned and an- other fell sick, leaving the prosecutor as the sole director. That year saw Mr. Davies prosecuting the case of more than a dozen prominent local women charged with operating a money pyramid scheme. In a process called “diversion,” many of the accused women received dis- charges - meaning no convictions were entered - in exchange for their pleading guilty and making donations to a local charity approved by the Crown. “In several cases, a diversionary pay- ment was made to the (Affleck) Fund as part of a larger court-sanctioned dispo- sition... The cases were judicially pre- tried... Bryan Davies was the assistant Crown attorney responsible for each case,” said the statement of facts. In one case, a $5,000 cheque was made out to the fund by defendant “Bonnie W.,” following her guilty plea in March 1999. Mr. Davies deposited $4,200 into the fund, keeping $800, court heard. Another pyramid player identified as “Norma B.” made a $30,000 “diversionary contribution” to the fund, in exchange for the lenient disposition. Mr. Davies deposited $26,500 to the fund and kept $3,500, court heard. “There were no legitimate expenses for the fund requiring Bryan Davies to take the money in cash,” said the statement read by Mr. Humphrey. Mr. Davies later provided the lawyer for “Norma B.” with receipts bearing false charitable registration numbers, court heard. Apart from skimming a total of $4,300 from the pyramid donations, he went on an unauthorized spending spree drain- ing the fund of another $44,000. Court heard he issued a $3,555 cheque to the All Saints Anglican Church Choir, of which he was a member, and a $5,000 bank draft to a Pet Value store. During this 41-month time period from 1998 and 2001, he issued another $24,000 in cheques from the fund to himself, court heard. By April 30, 2001, the trust fund was overdrawn by $68.46. Mr. Davies said he gave the money to the choir when he failed to secure dis- counted plane tickets, as he promised, for a group trip to Barbados, though he did not go. Court heard he also gave $5,000 to the owners of an Uxbridge Pet Value after an ex-employee he convicted for theft failed to pay a restitution order. “Bryan Davies had made no commit- ment or obligation to Pet Value and had inappropriately issued the draft as a compassionate measure to the victim,” said Mr. Humphrey, adding the owners assumed the money was restitution. The trust fund thefts only came to light Dec. 5, 2000, when the father of a sexual assault victim contacted Durham’s Crown Attorney and voiced concerns that Mr. Davies had given $6,300 to his 19-year-old daughter. When asked about the money, Mr. Davies explained he gave the victim money from the trust fund “because he felt sorry for her and wanted to assist her with her education,” court heard. “Bryan Davies provided these funds to the then 19-year-old complainant with- out any legal, moral or kinship obliga- tion, nor for any other apparent pur- pose,” read the statement of facts. Mr. Davies eventually paid back $30,000 to the fund - $19,000 of which he obtained by defrauding a friend - and $18,336.14 remains outstanding. The col- lege now administers the fund. Mr. Davies admitted he abused his prosecutorial power by assisting a friend in collecting on a civil debt. Court heard he agreed to help out Alexander Lamont, a retired brick sales- man, who was owed $80,000 by Ronald O’Connor. When Mr. Lamont demanded the money, Mr. O’Connor told him, “back off, saying he knew the Satan’s Choice and there would be big trouble,” court heard. Mr. Davies told Mr. Lamont “he knew Bernie Guindon,” a founding member of the biker gang who later converted to the Hells Angels, and that he would speak to Mr. Guindon about getting the money from Mr. O’Connor. In May 1998 Mr. O’Connor was facing a slew of serious criminal charges, which had nothing to do with Mr. Lamont, and somehow Mr. Davies ended up in charge of the prosecution. In a conversation with Mr. Lamont, Mr. Davies said he “had him,” referring to Mr. O’Connor, and promised to get the money owed to him, saying he had the “power to do anything.” Mr. O’Connor faced charges of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, possession of a prohibited weapon, threatening, and pointing a firearm. “It is unknown how Bryan Davies be- came involved in the prosecution,” how- ever, court documents revealed he nego- tiated a “global resolution” that would see Mr. O’Connor placed on a peace bond and all charges withdrawn. The deal had one catch: that Mr. O’- Connor pay $17,500 in restitution to Mr. Lamont. On Nov. 30, 1998, Mr. O’Connor agreed to the Crown’s offer, signed a peace bond - similar to a restraining order - and his charges were dropped. While he never paid the money to Mr. Lamont, Mr. O’Connor was charged two weeks later by Durham Regional Police with three counts of possession of stolen property. Once again, Mr. Davies handled the prosecution and negotiated a deal that would see Mr. O’Connor plead guilty to one charge and receive a suspended sen- tence, one year’s probation and make a $600 donation to Crime Stoppers. “This was contingent upon Ronald O’- Connor first paying Mr. Lamont $17,500... Not surprisingly (defence counsel), George Wright recommended to his client that he accept the Crown’s offer,” said the statement of facts. This time Mr. O’Connor paid, and his plea was entered Aug. 9, 1999. Court heard Mr. Lamont had previ- ously agreed to give Mr. Davies 10 per cent of any money he collected on his be- half, and paid Mr. Davies $1,750. Mr. Davies later defrauded Mr. Lam- ont of $19,500, giving the money back to the trust fund. An assistant Crown attorney in Durham from 1994 to 2001, Mr. Davies prosecuted numerous high-profile cases, including the Gagnon Sports murders. He specialized in child pornography cases and had been teaching a justice studies program at Durham College when he was charged. The married fa- ther of two is also an active volunteer in the community and coaches girls’ bas- ketball. Mr. Humphrey asked Judge Devlin to impose a jail term of 18 to 24 months. De- fence lawyer Bernie O’Brien, who was to make sentencing submissions today, is seeking a conditional sentence of house arrest. Court heard mental illness was a con- tributing factor in Mr. Davies’s miscon- duct, although to what extent his illness influenced his behaviour is in dispute. He has suffered for more than a decade from bipolar disorder, which causes dra- matic shifts from manic to depressive behaviour and can be responsible for im- paired judgement. Dr. Esmail Arafi, now Mr. Davies’s psy- chiatrist, said Mr. Davies takes a mood- stabilizing drug and that his therapeutic dose was too low prior to 2001. He said this might partly explain Mr. Davies’s criminal actions. People suffering from bipolar are prone to periods of hypoma- nia, leading to bizarre behaviour, he said. Giving money away to strangers is a typical trait, said Dr. Arafi, who suggest- ed Mr. Davies was in a hypomanic state when he committed some of the offences. However, Mr. Humphrey pointed out Mr. Davies performed as a “capable, high-functioning Crown Attorney” dur- ing the same period. He also noted it’s the second time Mr. Davies, who was called to the bar in 1984, has misappropriated trust funds. In 1994, while in private practice in Port Perry, he was found guilty of profes- sional misconduct for misappropriating $58,000 in client funds and improperly borrowing $50,000 from another client. He was spared disbarment by the Law Society of Upper Canada and later hired as a full-time Durham Crown. “He’s taken trust money in the past, he’s then given the break of a lifetime,” said Mr. Humphrey. A Law Society discipline committee ruled the misconduct wasn’t motivated by greed and that his actions were part- ly due to “impaired judgement” caused by a mental disorder, that being manic depression. The Law Society committee found at that time Mr. Davies was unlikely to re- peat the misconduct. “As a part-time Crown Attorney Mr. Davies practises law in a structured and supervised setting and does not handle trust funds... I do not hesitate to con- clude that the public is well protected,” the committee decision stated. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Faith in justice system ‘shaken’ Former assistant Crown Attorney Bryan Davies pleaded guilty to fraud and breach of trust in court this week. 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AT DIXIE RD.) www.oxfordlearning.com Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds Street, Whitby 905-668-3358 www.castle-ed.com An independent day and residential school for young women, Trafalgar Castle is committed to providing university-bound young women an extraordinary centre of educational excellence they’ll never forget. Grade 6 to 12. SATURDAY FEB R U A R Y 2 1 , 2 0 0 4 1 0 : 0 0 A M - N O O N OPEN HOUSE & S C H O L A R S H I P E X A M S Even if your child thinks homework is useless or stupid, it still has to be done. Fortunately, there are ways to help kids complete homework assignments...and give parents peace of mind. First, don’t try to change your child’s opinion about the value of homework. Instead, acknowledge that its very existence is a blight on his or her potential for a happy life. Instead of berating them for bad attitudes and sermonizing about responsibility, concede this: “You do seem to have a lot of homework. It seems that you don’t have any time for anything else.” W hen your child believes that you understand his or her perspective, he or she won’t consider you a cop from school. That’s why we start not with speeches but with listening. After you have established trust, here are some things to talk about: 1. “I know you believe that homework is stupid. But it exists. So we must do it somehow.” 2. “Wouldn’t it be cool if we could discover a way to get the homework done and still have some personal life left over?” 3. “What if I could show you a way to cut your homework time in half?” You may have to spend a little time selling this, but persevere because there are almost no kids who wouldn’t like an easier way to do things. What you have to do is help your child organize and learn how to do homework. Let’s begin with organization. 1. Set up a study area in your home and stock it with all the tools needed for homework. 2. Sit down with your child and a large calendar to analyze his or her commitments. P lot out all the activities, lessons, sports, jobs and so on that your child has. This may reveal that your child is doing too much. 3. Once you know the schedule, you can begin to plan certain times for homework every night. Work with your child while you make this schedule. Don’t try to cut the number of homework hours down yet - that will come with practice. Simply plan for the number of hours currently being spent or the number of hours the teacher suggests. Now, let us look at how to do homework. The most common problems are not knowing what to do or how to start. Begin by making sure that your child is able to determine what is needed to complete the assignment. Most kids tend to glaze over instructions without really understanding them. Then, decide how long it will take. Make sure he or she knows all the essential requirements: 1. What am I supposed to do? 2. Do I know how to do that? 3. Do I have all the tools (books, material, etc.) necessary? 4. How long will it take me? In the beginning, you will have to help your child plan and track the time each section takes. Work toward the goal of completing each section within the allotted time. It will seem like a hassle, but follow these simple rules and homework will be done faster and more accurately - I guarantee it. Oxford Learning Centres teach students skills for success in school - how to read and write more effectively; how to master math challenges; and how to plan and accomplish their schoolwork and homework more easily and happily. If you want to help your child learn how to succeed in school call Oxford in Pickering/Ajax at (905) 420-3141 or in Whitby at (905) 668-6800. Homework hassles By R.N. Whitehead, Ph.D. Oxford Learning Centres Online software helps match people with agencies DURHAM –Volunteers will soon be able to match themselves on- line to agencies that need help. The Volunteer Resource Cen- tre for Durham is relaunching its Web site, www.volunteer- durham.org, with new software to make it easier for volunteers to f ind work. Volunteers will be able to sign up for positions through an on- line registration form that goes directly to the agency. In turn, the not-for-profit agencies will receive a free li- cence that will allow them to post volunteer opportunities in a database. High school students, who need 40 hours of community ser- vice to graduate, will be able to keep track of their hours through a personal account on www.myvolunteerpage.com. www.volunteerdurham.org will launch Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Nancy Burke at VRCD at 905-430-0479 or nburke@volunteerdurham. org. Volunteer Web site the place to go www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P Videos Also Available Wedding Show Specials B&W Available Call us for an appointment (905) 426-7833 Check o u t o u r H a r l e y & F e r r a r i f or use in y o u r c o m p l i m e n t a r y engage m e n t p h o t o . NEW STUDIO 475 KINGSTON ROAD PICKERING VILLAGE Serving Toronto And Surrounding Areas Photography By Chuck Shumilak Renowned portrait & wedding photographer widely acclaimed for artistically unique images. A professional reputation for personal service & the highest quality prints. or check out www.pickeringphoto.com NOW BOOK I N G FOR 2 0 0 4 Visit us at our new studio in Historic Pickering Village AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHY in the Village Sunday February 22, 2004, 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Fashion Show 3:00 pm Featuring: Sherwood Bridal Co., KvH Fashions, & Tuxedo Royale Decor by: KvH Fashions Hair & make-up by: Medoro’s Hair Design DJ & lights: Sight and Sound Master of Ceremonies: Steve, Sight and Sound Tickets available at: Tu x edo Royale, The Bay Pickering, Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser, Galbraith Jewellers, Sears, K.V.H. Fashions, Sherwood Bridal Company or at the show. 2 for $10 or $6 each Refreshments & hors d’oeuvers compliments of Bunny’s Catering Enjoy the Beautiful Sounds of Con Brio • Flute • Violin • Cello Complimentary Show Bags with We d ding Bells Magazine New This Year! PROM DRESS SHOWCASE featuring the latest in prom wear and evening wear. New This Year! PROM DRESS SHOWCASE featuring the latest in prom wear and evening wear. New This Year! PROM DRESS SHOWCASE featuring the latest in prom wear and evening wear. fantastic door prizes courtesy of Tuxedo Royale, The Bay/Home Outfitters and Bonnie View Inn WINONE OF 3 Pickering Home Outfitters Pickering THE NATIONAL GIFT REGISTRY PA RT OF THE Hbc FAMILY OF STORES Sponsored by: Presented by: Advertising Feature A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com THE NATIONAL GIFT REGISTRY PA RT OF THE Hbc FAMILY OF STORES PICKERING 905-837-8691 EXT. 341 WWW.THEBAY.COM Home Outfitters PICKERING 905-831-8506 WWW.HOMEOUTFITTERS.COM More than a Gift Registry... Everything you need and all that you wish for... from Canada’s largest Wedding Registry. @ Wedding Decorators Formal Wear All instore for you at Pickering Get up to 50% more Hbc Reward points. Use both cards together on every purhcase at the entire Hbc family of stores. Saturday, March 6, 2004 6:45–9:00pm at the Bay Pickering www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P NEWS ADVERTISER SPRING WEDDING SHOW 2004 ADVERTISING FEATURE • we offer custom designs & wedding packages • fresh, silk, & dried arrangements • rentals & decorating services available • invitations Book your appointment at the Wedding show & receive a $25 voucher plus a chance to win a $100 voucher toward your wedding order (for wedding orders over $600) We offer delivery day of weddingVioletBloomsDFGVideoFashion Show Four Seasons Jasmine Tree Tu x edo Royale Pelican Catering The Bay/ Home Outfitters Bonnie View Inn 3:00 pm Featuring: Sherwood Bridal Co. Tu x edo Royale & KvH Fashions Sponsored by: Tu x edo Royale, The Bay - Home Outfitters Hair & Make-up by: Medoro's Hair Design Decorations by: KvH Fashions D.J. and Lights by: Sight & Sound Master of Ceremonies Sight & Sound Memories Forever Royal Ashburn City of Pickering The Photo Studio TicketBoothSight & Sound Syd Silver SEA R S JMS Special Effects New Wave Tra vel Make-up by Lena Con Brio P i c k e r i n g P h o t o KvH Fashions Adrienne's Flowers Curves Pickering Bunny's Catering Sherwood Bridal Co. Medoro's Hair Design Creative Memories Fabulous Photo Tania SpringSutton GroupDeer Creek Brides Best Friend A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com ask for details Visit us at the Wedding Show for details on our new Wedding Packages “Longer lasting flowers at affordable prices” 905-839-6035 FAX 905-839-1899 705 Kingston Rd. (at Whites Rd. - Pickering) rrs TM Call 905.420.4623 to speak with our Facilities Coordinator or visit us at cityofpickering.com & search facility bookings The Bay and Home Outfitters part- ner together to offer you Canada’s largest National Gift Registry—where you’ll find more than you came for. The perfect gift registry will offer you everything you need for today, tomorrow and the rest of your lives together. Location and Convenience With 100 Bay stores nationwide and over 45 Home Outfitters loca- tions, your family and friends will know exactly what you need most with easy access to your wish list in each store coast-to-coast as well as worldwide access online or by tele- phone. Plus, the National Gift Registry makes gift giving easy with gift-wrapping and door-to-door delivery anywhere in Canada, while your guests earn valuable HBC Rewards points on their gift purchas- es for you. Personal Consultants and Scanners Don’t know where to start or what you’ll need? Building the perfect gift registry is simple with hand-held scanners and personal consultants to help create your registry specifically for your wedding and the events leading up to it. Selection, Style and Value You’ll be inspired by Canada’s largest product assortment of top brand names and private brands that make styles easy and affordable. Many great choices for the look you want in all price ranges. More than a Gift Registry So many details, so little time to co-ordinate everything needed for your wedding! Many of your choices can be made at one location—The Bay at Pickering. Themes Come True Wedding Decorators for the unique look you want for your wedding day. Choose from a wide variety of floral designs and arrangements, to hand-made invitations and bridesmaid dresses. Classy Formal Wear (new to Pickering) for men that have impec- cable taste and style. Classy’s collec- tion of colours, luxurious fabrics, and stylish designs will have you looking your best for your wedding and any other formal occasion. Classy— Canada’s most trusted name in for- mal wear since 1919. Maritime Travel @ The Bay knows destination weddings and honey- moons best! After the busy planning and excitement of your wedding day, you’ll be more than ready to take off for the honeymoon of your dreams. The best part is you can travel first and pay later. Don’t forget to register for HBC Gift Cards for the most romantic gift—your honeymoon! Making It All Complete In the weeks following your wed- ding and after settling into married life, your gift registry consultant will introduce you to the Completion Program. It’s the perfect way to fill in the missing items from your wish list, all the items you may want more of, or maybe some new things you had- n’t considered before. The National Gift Registry at The Bay and Home Outfitters in Pickering— for everything you need and all that you wish for. Don’t miss the Gift Registry Gala, a special evening to help get you started on Saturday, March 6, 2004 at 6:45 p.m. Get your ticket at the Bridal Show. The Bay and Home Outfitters offers Canada’s largest gift registry NEWS ADVERTISER SPRING WEDDING SHOW 2004 ADVERTISING FEATURE “Building the perfect gift registry is simple with hand- held scanners and personal consultants to help create your registry...” After anxiously and patiently awaiting for him to pop the big question, the time has finally come for you to make preparations for your wedding. You’ve set a date and told your parents. You’ve basically taken the first few steps in planning a wed- ding. But there’s still the wedding gown, bridesmaids dresses, ceremony and reception locations, the cake, flowers, disc jockeys, and photographers to choose, among many other difficult decisions. Although there are many great wedding ideas available in magazines, you can be witness to some of the hottest trends and services that are offered in your area. The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser is proud to host the 2004 Spring Wedding Show. This resource- ful event will be packed full of ideas, and suggestions for your big day. Vendors from the Durham Region will feature their newest trends, most up-to-date fash- ions, as well as let you sample some of their services. “This year’s fashion show will be different,” says show organizer Laurie Thompson of the News Advertiser. “This year we’re featuring a prom dress feature in the fashion show. It will feature lots of dif- ferent styles, colours and lengths.” “The whole show has a lot of colour,” Ms. Thompson continued. “ The theme this year is Wedding Showers and Fresh Spring Flowers.” The prom dresses are a refreshing change to this year’s event, which also gives brides the opportunity to get ideas for their bridesmaid’s gowns. 2004 Spring Wedding Show a must-see for all brides- and grooms-to-be By: Toni-Rose Cabanero • Continued on page 8 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 19 A/P Are the photos of your walk down the aisle in boxes bulging with neglected memories? With hands-on assistance, I can teach you how to turn those boxes of precious photos and memorabilia into safe, keepsake scrapbook photo albums. • Photo-safe Scrapbook Photo Albums • Classes and Workshops •Business Opportunities For more information Call: Kerry North Consultant 905-426-4309 Where are your wedding photos?Where are your wedding photos? 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Although it probably isn’t as prominent as choosing a wedding gown, church, or hall, it’s certainly an impor- tant element to any wedding reception. When you get married and begin looking for a DJ, you’ll want to look for someone who is qualified, has client testi- monials as well as years of experience. It’s important to hire a reputable, full- time music service. The people at Sight & Sound DJ have been in the music business for over 26 years, pro- viding its clients with quality service, and giving them what they want. You don’t want one of the most important days of your life in the hands of someone doing it as a part-time hobby. As you choose your DJ, pay close attention to the professionalism. When you phone them do they answer in a professional manner? Are they a registered business? Do they belong to a trade organization like the Canadian Online Disc Jockey Association or Wedding Council of Ontario? Will you receive a contract? Let Sight & Sound exceed your wedding dreams and expectations. They’ll cater to whatever music tastes you have. Probably the worst way to choose a DJ is by basing your choice on price alone. Some are more expen- sive than others. The higher the price, the better the service and understand- ing of the customer’s needs. Sight & Sound DJs are more experienced and professionally trained. Usually, the prices of DJs are based on their worth. Generally DJs on the low end of the price range are new to the business and are trying to get estab- lished. They can’t charge more because they don’t have the experi- ence and can’t invest in the music or professional equipment. They might do a great job, but is it really some- thing you would want to risk on your wedding day? Everyone you invite to your wed- ding deserves a good time. Sight & Sound plays music that is suited to you and your guests, not the DJ. Song requests and dedications are always welcomed. You will want a DJ who has a variety of music for every age group and ethnic background. Give your music careful consideration, for the music will be the last impression your guests will have of your reception. Above all, remember: “Good music is not cheap, but all too often cheap music is not good.” Sight & Sound DJ will be providing the music for the fashion show at the 2004 Spring Wedding Show. For more information call 905-686-4810 or toll free 1-800- 411-3294. Sight & Sound DJ will have your wedding guests dancing the night away • Mother of the Bride • After Five • Cruise • Upscale Casual • Work-a-Day-Clothes Sizes 6-22 (incl. Petites) In-House Alterations Accessories 374 Old Kingston Rd.(Highland Creek Village)416-281-9966 Scarborough • Please call for direction The Mother of the Bride has wonderful choices...the guest of the wedding does too! 401 W. (from Whites Rd.) •Exit Kingston Rd. Right at 1st exit (Lawson Rd.) At lights turn left to Felicia’s NEWS ADVERTISER SPRING WEDDING SHOW 2004 ADVERTISING FEATURE P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Bunny’s Catering offers its cus- tomers top-notch catering and rental services. Anita Oortwyn co-owns Bunny’s with husband John, who is the execu- tive chef, and Nancy and Ted Oortwyn. She says it’s the family’s commitment to customer service that has given Bunny’s a lasting reputa- tion. “We strive on customer service here. The four of us who own and operate the business handle all of the sales. We’re the only ones who deal with customers directly when it comes to catering. We look after everything from the beginning to the end. One of us will always be at every function to ensure it runs smoothly.” Since 1963, Bunny’s Catering has made meals at many types of func- tions an unforgettable experience at an affordable price. It has won the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Readers’ Choice Award seven years in a row, a testament to its revered status in the Durham community and elsewhere. Bunny prides itself in not only maintaining a level of excellence but in accommodating customers’ indi- vidual needs. “We’re very flexible,” Oortwyn says. “Everyone has their own ideas of what they want for a function. We have menus and guidelines for peo- ple to see what’s popular but they cer- tainly don’t have to stick by those.” For your meal, Bunny’s will help you find the perfect course to suit your budget. You can choose from a wide variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Plus, you can pick four different dinner styles including plate, buffet, buffet stations, or the very popular country style. It’s suggested you book three months to a year in advance, depending on whether your wedding day falls during the peak months of May, June or September, or in the less hectic months of the year. On the day of the wedding, Bunny’s uni- formed staff will serve your dinner and take care of all the clean up. In addition to preparing sumptuous dinners and cocktail receptions, Bunny’s has a rental division that provides all nec- essary rental and decorating items to complete the picture. Bar services are also provided at the venue and refer- rals for such necessities as florists, halls, and photographers can be made with Bunny’s as well. Oortwyn says her company offers a variety of services under one roof because of a growing trend. “We’re trying to gear towards more one-stop shopping. That seems to be very important to brides now a days; the less stops they have to make, the easier it is.” For more information call 905- 434-2444 or visit the company’s web site at www.m-m-t.com/bunnysfood- service. 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Over 6,000 locations to serve you. www.curvesinternational.com 905-421-9550 1050 Brock Rd., Unit #5, Pickering (between 401 and Bayly) Mon, Weds, Fri 7:30am-8:30pm, Tues, Thurs 8am-8:30pm and Sat. 8am-1:30pm 905-509-5578 300 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Gates Plaza at Altona) Mon-Fri 6:30am-8:00pm and Sat. 8am-1:30pm. EXTENDED HOURSGet fit and feel your best on your wedding day www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 21 A/P KvH FASHIONS Custom Designed Bridal Gowns Head Pieces & Hats • Silk Flowers • Table Centres • And lots more Be sure to visit our booth February 22nd at the Wedding Show (Pickering Rec. Complex) KvH FASHIONS 224 Brock St. N., Whitby (905) 666-KVH5 (5845) For the latest updo’s for the bride & her wedding party! OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF HAIR &MAKE-UP Spring Wedding Show 2004 Call us today for a free consultation! Medoro’s Hair Design unisex pickering 1900 Dixie Rd. (Dixie & Finch) 905-420-8528 ajax 475 Westney Rd. N. (Ajax Marketplace) 905-686-1918 For exciting colour and the latest cuts! “Fabulous Food, Top Notch Service & Great Memories Guaranteed!” We cater to a variety of locations in Durham Region and Scarborough area 804 Ritson Rd. S. Oshawa 905-728-5167 email info@pelicancatering.ca J o i n U sJoin U sJoin Us f o r O u rforOurfor Our O p e nOpenOpen H o u s eHouseHouse a n dandand F o o dFoodFood S a m p l i n gSamplingSampling Saturday, February 28th For a lot of women, weddings are something they often dreamed about and planned in their minds ever since they were little girls. Now that they’re all grown up, many want to turn to a wedding advi- sor that has experience, and pays attention to current trends and details. KvH Fashions, a Whitby-based business that specializes in for- mal occasions, is one of Whitby’s most renowned and respected wed- ding consult- ants offering over 20 years of experience to brides-to-be. Karin Millar, the owner of KvH Fashions, is proud to present a full line of gowns, everything from wedding gowns, to bridesmaid and flower girl dresses, all at a reasonable price. A current trend in the wedding world that Ms. Millar says is catching on is the subtle tint that brides are opt- ing for in their gowns, and the increase in rich colour with bridesmaid dresses. “Some of the more popular colours are pink and burgundy,” Ms. Millar says. “Brides are also choosing a lot of floral patterns for their bridesmaids.” KvH Fashions doesn’t just focus on the bridal party’s attire, but also offers wedding packages so the bridal party doesn’t have to constantly shop around for decorations, or flowers. Their wedding package includes a wide variety of services, such as deco- rating the hall, as well as the tables, at an affordable price. “You don’t have to buy a huge package to make it look nice,” Ms. Millar says. “You can make it look nice without going overboard.” KvH Fashions also specializes in silk floral arrangements, with a large selection of different silk flowers to choose from, to match or complement your bridal party. There are many advantages to hav- ing a silk bouquet, especially since they replicate actual flowers without the threat of having them wilt. Silk flowers and bouquets also have no lifeline, so if you would want to renew your vows 20 years down the road you can use the same bouquet you used on your actual wedding day. “The new florals are so natural- looking that you can’t even tell they’re not real,” says Ms. Millar. “They have movement and shape to them; a realis- tic feel, and some are even scented.” You can get a glimpse of some of KvH’s silk flowers, along with their gowns at the 2004 Spring Wedding Show. For more information visit KvH Fashions at 224 Brock St. N. in Whitby, or call 905-666-5845. KvH Fashions has all of your wedding needs under one roof By: Toni-Rose Cabanero NEWS ADVERTISER SPRING WEDDING SHOW 2004 ADVERTISING FEATURE A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Abeautiful wedding veil, an exquisite wedding gown, matching shoes, and a radiant bouquet are elements of a memorable marriage ceremony. But what distinguishes those components from all the other brides? You, of course. At Medoro’s Hair Design they’ll create a hairstyle especially for you. They’ll take your face shape, length of hair, veil, and dress into account to accentuate the natu- ral beauty that every bride possesses. Mario Medoro, owner of Medoro’s Hair Design, has been in the hairstyling business for over 40 years, which means that he’s seen trends come and go and that he’s up to date with the look that modern brides want to achieve. When planning your hairstyle for the big day, it’s a good idea to book your appointment three to four weeks in advance to ensure availability. Two to three weeks before the wedding Mr. Medoro or one of his stylists will meet with you for a consultation to see which style complements you the best, and to assess what you think about your overall look. This gives you a great opportunity to take advantage of all the possible looks you’d consider before the big day. During this consultation it’s a good idea to bring a photo of your wedding gown, as well as magazines of styles that you prefer to help give the stylists an idea of what you’re looking for. There are a number of different styles that brides can opt for. Mr. Medoro says the most popular style is an up-do, which creates an elegant and alluring look for more formal weddings. On the other hand, half-dos create a more casual look, and are better suit- ed for daytime weddings. As for brides or bridesmaids with shorter hair, Mr. Medoro and his team have all the tools they need to accessorize a shorter mane. Combs, beads, barrettes, clips, and even flowers can significantly alter any image, creating a stunning look for this special occasion. Of course, beauty of this calibre takes time. That’s why Medoro’s Hair Design opens earlier to accommodate the bridal party on the day of the wedding to ensure that she arrives at her venue on the dot. Mr. Medoro and his team of stylists will be the sole styling group for the 2004 Ajax-Pickering Spring Wedding Show, and will showcase the most popular hair- styles that modern brides prefer for their big day. There will be a mixture of styles to show brides all the possibilities. For your convenience, Medoro’s Hair Design has two locations in the Durham Region—1900 Dixie Rd., Pickering, 905- 420-8528 and 475 Westney Rd., Ajax, 905-686-1918. Wedding up-dos and stylish hair trends for a different runway By: Toni-Rose Cabanero NEWS ADVERTISER SPRING WEDDING SHOW 2004 ADVERTISING FEATURE 1st time home buyer?Visit me at my booth at the Wedding Show Sunday February 22. I have the answers to all your questions. www.taniaspring.com 50 - 250 by the Fireplace or on the Covered Terrace. Semi to all inclusive Wedding Packages for your reception and/or ceremony DATES STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2004 NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR 2005 1900 Concession 8 4 km North of Hwy. 7 East of Brock Rd., Pickering www.ontarioweddi ngs.com/4 seasons Accommodating 90 5 -6 49 -2 436 ask fo r K are n Specializing in: wedding cakes and decor Visit us at our booth... next Sunday,February 22nd 905-427-4243 or 905-839-6873 “During the consultation it’s a good idea to bring a photo of your wedding gown, as well as magazines of styles that you prefer to help give the stylists an idea of what you’re looking for.” The fashion show is an experience that the brides won’t want to miss. There’ll be dozens upon dozens of wed- ding gowns, and formalwear to see for the brides, and various tuxedo styles and colours for the grooms. Brides can also get a glimpse of the latest styles in hair and make-up, cour- tesy of Medoro’s Hair Design, who will be creating all the looks this year. Brides- and grooms-to-be will also have the chance to win some marvelous door prizes. The grand prize this year is a $1,000 package from Tuxedo Royale. The second prize is a $500 gift package from The Bay and Home Outfitters, while third prize winners get a weekend getaway for two at the beautiful Bonnie View Inn, courtesy of the News Advertiser. Throughout the day, guests of the 2004 Spring Wedding Show can take in the ambient sounds of Con Brio, a flute, violin, and cello trio, as they stroll along the venue looking at what the vendors have to offer. As the fashion show begins the staff at Sight & Sound DJ will take over, pro- viding the music and lights, as well as being the MC. The 2004 Spring Wedding Show will be the perfect event for brides, grooms, prom attendees and wedding hopefuls to attend for great ideas. It will take place Sunday, Feb. 22 in the Pickering Recreation Complex at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. from 12 to 4 p.m. Tickets are two for $10 in advance or $6 each at the door. Show a must see • Continued from page 4 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 23 A/P Experience the peacefulness. A small romantic Inn with full resort amenities. Picturesque post and beam dining room. Cozy and rustic cabins in the exhilarating wilderness. Spacious suites, most with fireplaces and large Jacuzzis. Personal Spa services and snow sports. Located directly on over 500 feet of private lakefront. Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, skating, ice hockey, ice fishing. Great shops in a quaint village setting. Casual Fine Dining Meals served with unpretentious hospitality. Full packages available. MAP. South Kashagawigamog Lake Road • Box 419, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0 TEL: 705-457-2350 • Toll Free: 1-800-461-0347 • FAX: 705-457-9462 www.bonnieview.com One of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding day is shopping for your bridal gown, perhaps one of the finest and most pho- tographed garments you’ll ever wear. One shop that can help you every step of the way on this very important quest is Sherwood Bridal in Ajax. In business for 32 years, Sherwood Bridal believes in offering their customers an excellent selection of dress- es and great value. As soon as you walk through the doors you’ll see that Sherwood is true to their word, as there are dozens and dozens of wed- ding gowns. Some of the labels they offer include Surangi, Pronovias, St. Patrick, Party Time, Private Label, Sincerity, Impressions, Alfred Angelo, Sposabella, Cosmobella and Mon Cheri. You’ll notice that many of the gowns have photo- graphs attached to their garment bags, which means that these are the dresses you’ve been eyeing in your bridal maga- zines. If you don’t find a dress that’s “the one” don’t worry, you’ve still come to the right place. Sherwood Bridal also offers custom designed dresses. Imagine having your wedding gown made just for you! At your service is Rose de Mel, a designer with over 32 years of experience, who will pro- vide you with a free, no obligation consul- tation to help you design the dress of your dreams. Believe it or not, custom design- ing your dress at Sherwood Bridal isn’t as expensive as you think. Due to their unique partnership with the manufacturer of the Surangi Collection—Rose, one of their designers—Sherwood is able to offer custom-made creations for the same price as the dresses you find on the racks. A Sherwood sales repre- sentative can give you more details about this service. In addition to wedding gowns, Sherwood Bridal offers fashions for all the women in the bridal party, including flower girls and mother of the bride and groom. They also carry popular designer labels including After Six, Alfred Angelo, Avanti, Party Time, Nu Mode and the Dessy Collection. So what can brides expect to see on the runway at the 2004 Ajax-Pickering Spring Wedding Show? For the bride, elegance and simplicity are still enduring characteristics of this season’s bridal fashions. Many of the dresses are made of smooth, matte satins while others feature a combination of satins and chif- fons. Designers are giving brides what they love as strapless, spaghet- ti-straps and hal- ter-top style gowns are still dominat- ing the spring fashion line-up. Skirts remain relatively plain and simple, continuing the trend of less is more, however many gowns fea- ture over- lays with beading or embroidery peeking out from underneath. Some of the styles that are coming back are gowns with highly stylized sleeves with deep necklines. The tops are very fitted, in almost a ‘bustier’ style. For texture and colour, some gowns incorporate minimal beading or rhinestones and embroidery in different colours such as red, blue, gold or silver. Bright, bold colours are the trends for this season’s bridal party fashions, with deep jewel tones such as reds, bur- gundies, purples, and even oranges are making the list of top picks. While retro may be popular in automotive and home furnish- ing industries, brides- maids don’t have to worry about the return of bow- laden, puffy bridesmaids gowns. Styles are sleek and simple, like bridal gowns, with many differ- ent shapes to choose from. Some companies even have two-piece gowns with tops and bot- Find the wedding dress of your dreams at Sherwood Bridal NEWS ADVERTISER SPRING WEDDING SHOW 2004 ADVERTISING FEATURE • Continued on page 10 A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com We have been specializing in honeymoons for almost 30 years! Let our team of “Certified” Honeymoon Consultants assist you on your very special occasion! Knowledge is the key to a perfectly planned Honeymoon! •Stop by our booth for your free bridal package •Enter your name in our draw to win a deluxe bridal basket •Come and check out our special show offers!! 416-928-3113 WEDDINGS AT ROYAL ASHBURN GOLFCLUB THE ROMANCE OF OUR GAZEBO THE BEAUTY OF THE BRIDAL GARDENS THE ELEGANCE OF OUR BANQUET ROOMS WE ARE DURHAM REGION’S PREMIER WEDDING FACILITY WHEN YOU HOST YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION AT ROYAL ASHBURN YOU WILL HAVE THE PERSONAL SERVICE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL FOR WHICH WE ARE FAMOUS. • WE OFFER ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES • FRESHLY PREPARED MENU • FACILITIES FOR 50-240 GUESTS • LARGE FOYER WITH FIREPLACE • WEDDINGS AT THE GAZEBO • PHOTOGRAPHIC OPORTUNITIES ON SITE VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR INFORMATION www.royalashburngolfclub.com info@Royalashburngolfclub.com CALL 905-686-1121 995 MYRTLE RD WEST ASHBURN ONT LOB 1AO 527 Kingston Rd. W. Ajax Tel: 905-426-6669 • Fax: 905-426-7902 Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 10-8, Fri. 10-9, Sat. 8-4, Sun. & Mon. Closed Come and experience the ultimate in relaxation & luxury. We are a full service salon, spa and aesthetics facility dedicated to providing our clients with a sense of health and inner peace in a serene and opulent setting. • hairstyling • great lengths hair extensions • pedicures & manicures • facials • sea algae mud wraps • paraffin treatments • make up applications • make up lessons • massage • hot stone therapy • gift certificates Please call or stop in for further detail. We also offer wonderful Bridal Packages and Spa Packages. We also offer wonderful Bridal Packages and Spa Packages. toms that can be mixed and matched to ensure everyone in the party finds a flat- tering style. Enduring fabrics are satin and chiffon with strapless, tank and spaghetti-strap style dresses still ruling the runway. Sherwood Bridal will be showcasing over 40 different styles of gowns during the fashion show, which begins at 3 p.m. For more information about their serv- ices visit Sherwood Bridal at 46 Church St. S., Pickering Village in Ajax or call 905-619-9799, or toll free 1-888-707- 1111. You can also visit them online at www.sherwoodbridal.com. Design the dress of your dreams • Continued from page 9 Join us at the Fashion Show for your chance to WIN 1 of 3 fantastic door prizes courtesy of Tuxedo Royale, Bonnie View Inn, and The Bay / Home Outfitters Pickering Gift Registry Fill out your ticket to win Imagine the perfect wedding. Now picture it as your wed- ding. Whether you want to cele- brate your wedding in tradi- tional fashion at a church, or by the scenic Lake Kashagawigamog, Bonnie View Inn located near the Village of Haliburton, makes it possible for you to do both. You can plan the wedding you’ve always dreamed of, with all the resources you need nearby. The Bonnie View Inn knows that each couple is different and has their own preferences, which is why they let the cou- ples decide whether they want to have their wedding in a church, or on the grounds. They’ll work with you to make sure your day’s special, just how you imagined it. They’re flexible with the type of meal or reception you decide on. For couples that opt to be married at the Bonnie View Inn, wedding packages include the gorgeous scenery of the lake, and a choice of having the entire inn exclusively for their wedding party. Their overnight guests would have full use of the available facili- ties such as boats and bikes in the summer, and skis and skates in the winter. The staff at the Bonnie View Inn will help plan the wedding and sit down with couples to discuss the details to help ensure that things go smoothly, just how you envisioned your big day to be. After the wedding the new- lyweds can take advantage of the Bonnie View Inn’s Honeymoon Chalet, compli- mentary for the wedding night when you book 50 guests or more. In the Honeymoon Chalet you can watch the picturesque sunset, as it provides a spec- tacular view from its large bay window. If the evenings are a little chilly, you can snuggle up to your new spouse by the centu- r y-old stone fireplace for warmth, and later on relax in the four-poster king size bed while watching a movie on the room’s 36-inch TV. For a lot of newlyweds, the wedding can be very stressful. At the Bonnie View Inn couples can take advantage of the four-person Jacuzzi and soak their stress away, just steps away from the bed. After a little rest and relax- ation you can explore your surroundings and absorb nature at its finest. You can take a romantic stroll in the for- est along one of its many trails, or take an aerial tour of the area with Compton Airways Tours. When dusk rolls around you can continue your date by taking in a movie or watch a theatrical presentation at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion. With so much to do in the area, having your wedding and reception at the Bonnie View Inn is a refreshing alter- native to the traditional setting. A romantic getaway is the per- fect way to celebrate the beginning of the rest of your life together. Now, imagine that your friends and family are there, celebrating all of that with you. At the Bonnie View Inn, imag- ining it isn’t necessary. For more information call 705-457-2350, or toll free 1- 800-461-0347. You can also visit the Bonnie View Inn’s web- site at www.bonnieviewinn.com. Honeymoon suites and a lakeside view, in one picturesque location at Bonnie View By: Toni-Rose Cabanero NEWS ADVERTISER SPRING WEDDING SHOW 2004 ADVERTISING FEATURE www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 25 A/P 905-427-3855 www.memoriesforever.ca DECORATING * VIDEO * BRIDAL ACCESSORIES Decorating: Convert any hall into a room of elegance. Table Decorations, Archways, Back drops, Pillars, Flower Baskets, Candelabras, Ceiling Caponies and much more. Video: We use professional 3-chip digital camera, wireless microphone and computer editing. Choose from the following list to build your special package. Scrolling invitation, Photo history, Bride’s house, Groom’s house, Ceremony, Park (with special effects), Background music of your choice, Reception, Recap, Honeymoon photo montage. One DVD & two parents VHS with any video package “Free”. Only $200.00 down, with the balance not due until pick-up. (Pick-up date flexible). Bridal Accessories: Our booth at The General Store in Pickering Town Centre (upper level Sears wing) will provide you with a large variety of Veils, Head pieces, Attendant’s Gifts, Gloves, Photo albums, Frames, Cake Sets, Guest Books, Pens, Toasting Glasses, Shower Gifts and much more.Cindy Younan 416-450-8648 conbrio@excite.com W hether an intimate dinner or formal business function, an afternoon tea or evening soiree, your wedding or anniversary, our music will enhance your special event. Our repertoire includes favourite work by Bach, Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart ... Beautiful Music For Every Occasion ~ fire fx ~ streamer cannons ~ dry ice fx ~ smoke fx ~ snow fx ~ dreamstar fx ~ pyrotechnics ~ waterfall fx ~ bubble fx ~ kabokee cannons While a lot of the attention will be focused on the bride on your wedding day, it’s just as important for you, the groom, and the groomsmen to look your best. Don’t forget all eyes (and cameras) will be on you throughout the day as you and your bride tie the knot and celebrate your nup- tials. Not sure where to start? That’s OK because there’s lots of help and advice available for today’s grooms. At Tuxedo Royale, a company in business since 1979, their for- mal wear specialists are there to help select your wedding attire. They have years of experience in providing all the male members of the wedding party—from the ring bearer to the father of the bride—with the latest tuxedo styles and colours of vests to comple- ment the bride and the brides- maids. Tuxedo Royale has the largest col- lection of formal wear with many of the designer brands such as Chaps by Ralph Lauren, Fumagalli’s Lubiam, Oscar de la Renta, Perry Ellis, Calvin Klein and Andrew Fezza. Coordinating the groomsmen’s attire with the bridesmaids’ dresses also shouldn’t be that difficult as Tuxedo Royale offers over 100 styles and patterns of vests and cummer- bunds. New for this season are fullback vests in dozens of colours, including the company’s latest designer additions Lubiam Bellissimo, Andrew Fezza, Herringbone, Enchantment and Special Edition International Collections. The tuxedos are designed for com- fort, to fit well and most importantly, to look fabulous. They are available in sizes from three to 70, to fit all shapes and sizes. And to ensure your tux fits you to a tee, the groom and groomsmen are invited in for a second fitting two days before the event. For those ush- ers who live out of town, Tuxedo Royale has a special mail-in meas- urement system where they can get measured where they live. When they arrive for the wedding, their formal wear will be ready for pick up. Tuxedo rentals start at $59 and included with every rental is the jack- et, pants, and your choice of shirt, cummerbund, tie, suspenders, cuf- flinks, and studs. To catch a glimpse of all the latest styles in men’s formal wear, don’t miss the fashion show at the 2004 Spring Wedding Show. Tuxedo Royale will be showcasing some samples of their tremendous collection. For more information visit the com- pany’s website at www.tuxe- doroyale.com or call the Pickering location at 905-831-0222. Tuxedo Royale can help you look your best for any occasion Celebrating their 25th Anniversary NEWS ADVERTISER SPRING WEDDING SHOW 2004 ADVERTISING FEATURE Floral Centrepieces Hot & Cold Hor D’oeuvres on Arrival Punch Fountain - Non Alcoholic 2 Bottles of House Wine (per table of 8) Champagne (per table of 8) After Dinner Liqueur Late Night Coffee & Sweets Choice of One Branded Sirloin of Beef or Half Chicken Forestiere or Chicken Imperial or Gourmet Hot & Cold Buffet $46.95 Per person - All Inclusive Gourmet Wedding Dinner To Remember Serving Durham for Over 35 Years Serving Durham for Over 35 Years Church St. S. at Bayly St. 905-683-3210 ANNANDALE Gourmet Wedding Dinner To Remember Advance tickets available at: Tuxedo Royale, The Bay–Pickering, Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser, Galbraith Jewellers, Sears, KvH Fashions, Sherwood Bridal Co., or at the show 2 for $10 or $6 ea. Got Your Show Tickets Yet? Got Your Show Tickets Yet? “To catch a glimpse of all the latest styles in men’s formal wear, don’t miss the fashion show at the 2004 Spring Wedding Show.” A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com free tuxedo for the groom! Book Your Tuxedo Now and receive a PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Pickering (905) 831-0222 Visit our website www.tuxedoroyale.com * Special $25 off each tuxedo rental for your wedding party Book your wedding formalwear on or before March 14th, 2004 for anytime during the 2004 or 2005 wedding season and the Groom’s Tuxedo Rental is FREE when accompanied with 5 paid tuxedo rentals for the wedding party. OR Choose Book your wedding formalwear on or before March 14th, 2004 for anytime during the 2004 or 2005 wedding season and take $25 off the price of each tuxedo in your wedding party. Best Price Guarantee* Tuxedo rentals start at $59. With our Best Price Guarantee, we’ll match competitors’ prices on identical tuxedos. *See staff for full details. To receive your book early price the bride or groom must register by March 14th, 2004. Selection of Style, Colour and Measurements may be done at a later date. Anniversary Tw o-year strategy up for debate tomorrow night DURHAM –A new school build- ing plan is to be made public Monday night. The first draft of the Durham District School Board’s third system-wide accommodation and school improvement plan is the key item on the board meet- ing agenda. The plan, covering the years 2005 and 2006, sets out where new schools and school addi- tions are to occur. It might also recommend school closures, de- spite a request from education minister Gerard Kennedy that boards not close any schools until the fall. Board chairman and Whitby Trustee Elizabeth Roy says this version will be smaller in scope than the last, which carried an estimated price tag of $89.5 mil- lion, although not all projects have been tendered. The last three-year plan resulted in a new Whitby high school, major additions to Dunbarton High School and Uxbridge Secondary School, and new elementary schools in Ajax, Brock and Os- hawa. Trustees also approved the closure of five elementary schools. Along with the draft plan, trustees are expected to an- nounce public meetings to be held in affected communities. The board meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the education centre at 400 Taunton Rd. E. (at Ander- son Street) in Whitby. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 27 A/P Comfort Care is a brand new business in the Durham Region that is focusing on providing affordable in home care for our growing seniors community. This new and unique business is a way for seniors to stay in the comfort of their own homes and avoid the has- sles and waiting lists of moving into a Government subsi- dized retirement home. Upon calling Comfort Care you will be in touch with our Client Care Manager who will come out to your or your loved ones home and discuss your requirements for everything from meal preparations, light housekeeping, laundry, groceries or even just to chat. Comfort Care also has registered Personal Support Workers on staff to provide supplemental care for clients in long term care facilities. "No one wants to leave the comfort of their own home, but the truth remains that running your own home sometimes becomes a challenge, and you need some help, and that is what our service offers." For more information on Comfort Care Please call 905-426-6683. . Comfort Care, a New Service for Seniors A c t i v e S e n i o r s A c t i v e S e n i o r s Active Seniors o f o f of D u r h a m D u r h a m Du rham Whether you’re 50, 65 or 85, there’s always something you can do to keep your strength up. The trick is to stay active through exercises and activities that are appropriate for your endurance and ability. Don’t think that the more you sweat, the stronger you’ll become. Overdoing it can often be worse than not doing anything at all. As soon as you start to experience pain or feel out of breath, stop or reduce the intensity of your movement. You can exercise in a group and take advantage of this opportunity to enlarge your circle of friends. Not only can exercise classes help you get in shape, but they can also be a great way to have fun with others who share the same interests. Besides, the more fun you have, the easier exercise always seems to be! Having fun is also the surest way to stick with any exercise routine. If you don’t like being in a large group, invite a friend to come over and exercise with you. And why not make walking or biking a regular part of your week? Not A R O L L I N G S T O N E G A T H E R S N O M O S S ! A R O L L I N G S T O N E G A T H E R S N O M O S S ! A R O L L I N G S T O N E G A T H E R S N O M O S S ! only are these activities great for your cardiovascular health, but they will also give you a chance to get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air. Who knows who you will bump into? Not sure where or how to start? There are exercise guides designed specifically for those 50 years of age and older. They generally contain exercises that are easy to do, require little space and can be used with everyday objects usually found at home. 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The course’s launch is at the church, 56 Angus Dr., on Sunday, Feb. 29 at 5:30 p.m. The church has received complimentary feedback from those who have taken the course. To register call 905-683- 4802, or e-mail ajaxbapt@durham.net or fill in the registration form at www.alphacanada.org. On course for faith www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 29 A/P Noble Beauty Salon welcomes Rita with over 18 years experience she is an excellent addition to our salon. • Perms • Colour • Highlites • Cuts for the whole family Walnut Grove Plaza 1163 Kingston Rd. Pickering (beside Lick’s) CALL 905-831-1403 FOR AN APPOINTMENT Highlights $10off Colour or Perms $5off Haircut $3off EXPIRES JULY 31/04 Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The purchase of mutual funds using borrowed money (i.e. leverage) magnifies the gain or loss on the cash invested. 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We hope you had a great time at your swim party with your friends. Have fun with your family and friends. We love you lots and lots. Hugs, kisses and love from Mommy, Daddy, little sister Megan and family.” 80TH BIRTHDAY Gay Minto Walsh (nee Shultis) marks a milestone Feb. 23, as she turns 80. There’s loads of love from daughters Gini and Carin, son-in-law David and grand- daughter Alexis. An open house for Gay’s many friends is being held Feb. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m., at G7-313 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax. It’s best wishes. THIRD BIRTHDAY “Our wee man is three! Jacob Scherer celebrated his third birthday Jan. 23. Happy birthday sweetheart. Lots of love from Mummy, Daddy, Christopher, Nannie and Grandad Gray, Gramma and Punka Scherer and all your family and friends.” FOURTH BIRTHDAYS A pair of little cuties are four years old. Jaeden and Jessica celebrated their birthday on Feb. 5. Wishing them a happy birthday, with oodles of love, are Nan, Pa, Auntie Amy and Uncle Brad. 90TH BIRTHDAY The family of George Willson is holding an open house on Feb. 22 in honour of his 90th birthday. Family, friends and neigh- bours are invited and it’s being held from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. “Help us celebrate Dad’s birthday.” It’s best wishes only. 13TH BIRTHDAY “Guess who turned 13, Feb. 1? Mehboob, we wish you a happy 13th birth- day and all the best in life. Birthday wish- es from Dad, Mum, brother Adam, Nasir Chacha, Rosa Aunty, Nuruddin Chacha, Nana, Nani, aunts, uncles and cousins in Ke nya, Tajikistan, Vancouver and Toronto.” P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Interest rates and offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Interest penalty for early withdrawal. 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(Step 1) WH ITBY RUST CHECK Family owned business Beat the rusties before they put the bite on you!$10 OFF$10 OFF Book your Rust Check today Rust Protection Car Clean-up Centre Dripless Rust Check (also available)with this ad 200 Dundas St.W., West of Brock St. Whitby • 905-668-8759 Whitby location only. C A L L T O D A Y C A L L T O D A Y CALL TODAY FOR... TEE TIME 905-720-4040 1255 TERWILLEGAR AVE. OSHAWA Indoor Golf Licenced Restaurant Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Jumping for joy DURHAM ––From left, Julie Trantan, Brandon Thompson and Thomas Hadfield get up and down at Glengrove ublic School in Pickering, participating in the Honda Books For Kids program. It raises funds for needed books by matching donations made in the community to the school library. Initiative to focus on reduction of emissions and waste DURHAM –Residents are needed for a new environ- mental board. The Durham Environ- mental Initiative will focus on the reduction of household emissions and waste, helping Durham Region residents to lower their energy consump- tion. The initiative also hopes to help people make their homes more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The group is looking for people to volunteer on a board of directors to be made up of Durham resi- dents, one from each mu- nicipality. The board will meet once a month. Send a letter detailing why you want to represent your community, as well as a brief summary of your skills and interests by Monday, Feb. 16 to Shawn Murtagh, sdmurtagh81@ Hotmail.com or call 905- 718-3315. Get on board to help the environment DURHAM –The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region’s will hold its 13th annual Chocolate Lovers’ Lun- cheon on Sunday, May 2. Lunch and desserts will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Guild Hall of the Oshawa Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E. The afternoon will fea- ture a fashion show, auc- tion and raffle. Dan Carter of CHEX-TV Durham will emcee the event. Proceeds from the Choco- late Lovers’ Luncheon will benefit services for those af- fected by Alzheimer’s Dis- ease and related dementia. Tickets are $50 before April 7, and $60 after. Con- tact the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region at 905- 576-2567 or 1-888-301-1106 to purchase tickets or re- serve a seat. Chocolate lovers can have sweet time The 5th annual Durham Regional Spelling Bee School teams welcome Hold a classroom, division or school bee and send your winners on to the Durham Region semifinals. Deadline to secure spots is Friday, March 12. For more, call Tony 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 Soo n ! Sports SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 The fine print Standings, scores and lots more... See page 33 Ashley Brine advances to nationals after top-four placing at provincial 10-pin event By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING —A Pickering teen hopes to bowl over the competi- tion at the Canadian Youth Team Canada Trials in Calgary in May. Ashley Brine, 16, will get rolling against 10-pin keglers from across Canada at the tri- als, which are expected to at- tract more than 100 players under age 21 from across Cana- da, May 20 to 24. The Pine Ridge Secondary School student is looking for- ward to the challenge of advanc- ing to the youth team that will travel throughout the country. "I hope to make it on the team; I'm going to try my hard- est," says Ashley, who's been on the lanes every year since age eight. Bowling at the Young Ameri- can Bowling Alliance (YABA) provincials at Woodlawn Bowl in Guelph last month, Ashley fin- ished in the top four, which was good enough to earn her a spot at the national team trials. After two days of preliminary- round play at provincials, Ash- ley emerged in fourth, thus qual- ifying as one of six bowlers for the final, which used a steplad- der format. The six competitors rolled four games, with Ashley putting up scores of 184, 217, 193 and 157 to nail down fourth spot. Bowling competitively for only the past two years, Ashley reached the Canadian trials for only the first time in her young bowling career. She bowls in a youth league at Paradise Lanes in the Danforth and St. Clair area of Toronto, where she's coached by Sharon Hung and two others. City teen bowls over competition to reach Canadian youth trials Trojans now have sights on Anderson in semifinals D URHAM —The defending champion Pickering High School Trojans are on track to get back to the Durham Region senior boys’ hockey final after a clean sweep of Courtice Sec- ondary School in playoff action. The Trojans closed out the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AAA’ quar- ter-final playoff series with Courtice after a 4-1 victory on Thursday afternoon. Michael McFarlane led the way with a two-goal effort. Mar- cus Carroll and Stephen Dizig added single markers. The Trojans handled Cour- tice 9-5 in Game 1 of the series. McFarlane netted a hat trick; Michael Rocca and Darryl King potted two apiece. Carroll and Paul Kent added single mark- ers. Pickering High co-coach Ted Snetsinger is confident his Tro- jans can continue their fine play in the semifinals against Whit- by’s Anderson Collegiate Raiders. The best-of-three se- ries begins Tuesday in Whitby. “I think we can beat them. I think we can beat any team when we play well,” says Snetsinger, who coaches the team with Lou Manserra. Anderson Collegiate ad- vanced to the semifinals after putting away a stubborn Uxbridge squad 3-2 and 4-2 in the quarter-finals. The St. Mary Secondary School Monarchs are also a step away from a return engage- ment in the Durham Region se- nior boys' hockey final. The Monarchs advanced to the semifinals after a 5-2 victory over the Ajax High School Rams at the Ajax Community Centre on Thursday afternoon. The win allowed St. Mary to sweep the best-of-three quar- ter-final series two games to none. Brian Crandles scored a pair of goals. Jason Krasnowki, Ryan Jackson and Greg Riggs added singles. Ryan Dawe and Jason Winder replied for the Rams. The Monarchs will face the winner of the Eastdale Eagles- R.S. McLaughlin Trojans quar- ter-final series, which is cur- rently deadlocked at one game apiece. Eastdale forced a third and deciding game after a 2-1 win over McLaughlin on Wednesday afternoon. The deciding game will be played in Oshawa on Monday afternoon. Pickering High sweeps Courtice out of playoffs Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Bowler Ashley Brine has qualified for the Team Canada trials in Calgary in May. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo St. Mary Monarchs’ Kevin Cryan, right, knocks an Ajax High School Rams’ player off his skates with a solid open-ice check during Durham Region senior boys’ hockey playoff action in Ajax on Thursday afternoon. St. Mary won 5-2. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 31 A/P A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CLUB Year 2004 Registration (905) 619-9180 www.dolphinsfootball.ca Ages 8 & up (equipment supplied) Pickering Rec Centre-Saturday Feb. 21 from 9am-3pm FINAL REGISTRATION - NO EXCEPTIONS House League Registration 2004-$200.00+(assist with one Bingo event) Birth Certificates Required New Coaches Welcome - Training provided PICKERING MEN’S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE If you are interested or if you have any questions, please call the league at OR go to www.pickeringmensslowpitch.ca and send an email to the Registrar. OPEN REGISTRATION Individuals and teams MEN’S SLOW PITCH 905-839-7765 You must be 18 years of age or older to join the league. You must be a resident of Pickering or Ajax or a Business owner in Pickering or Ajax to be eligible to join the league. The league plays from mid May to the end of September on Sundays only. No play on long weekends. 2 internal tournaments, one in June and one in August, played on Friday nights and Saturdays. There is a regular schedule on the Sundays after tournaments. Umpires, bases and balls provided by the league. Cost is set by teams, usually between $75.00 and $100.00. There are 4 open divisions and 3 Masters divisions (35 and over). FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS STOP PAYING RENT OWN YOUR HOME! You are invited to: Let us guide you through the buying process with our team of professionals. Find out how to get as much as $8,000 per person in Tax Rebates, using the Government’s First Time Home Buyers’ Program. Free Information Session Monday, February 16th, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Pickering Central Library 1 The Esplanade (beside Pickering Town Centre) Guest Speaker: Mortgage Specialist Arpad Komjathy of Funds to Go Inc. This special occasion is sponsored by: Pixie Roney** and Gordana Lynch* Limited seating, please call for reservations (905)619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Hurry, hard! AJAX –– Pat Janssen, centre, watches the progress of his rock, while teammates Tyler Anderson, left, and Peter Tak prepare to sweep during action at the 2004 Provincial Bantam Curling Championships at the Annandale Golf and Curl- ing Club on Thursday afternoon. Anderson, Tak and Janssen curled as part of the Tim March rink representing the Ajax-based club at the provincials. On the girls’ side, Annandale’s Kaitlyn Leslie rink is one of eight teams at the Ontario showcase. The provincials wrapped up Saturday, with the results unavailable at press deadline. Ringette novices slip past St.Mary’s for Guelph crown Ajax girls lock up third tourney title AJAX —The Ajax Shooting Stars Shanks Auto Body major novice ringette team pocketed its third tournament win of the sea- son, this time conquering West- ern Region opponents at the an- nual Guelph Ringette Tourna- ment this past weekend. The final game pitted Ajax in a rematch against St. Mary's. The Ajax squad came back from one goal down on three occasions and finally potted the go-ahead marker with just over a minute left to play to post a nail-biting 6- 5 win. Lindsay West dominated, scoring five times to pace the Shooting Stars. Previous Ajax tournament vic- tories this season came in Os- hawa and Whitby. The Ajacians started the Guelph tourney by playing to a 5- 5 tie against St. Mary's. Sydney Johnson was the game star, notching a hat trick. West and Courtney Taylor each added a goal and an assist apiece. In game two, Ajax handily de- feated the St. Thomas Thunder 7-0. Andrea Larney roofed what proved to be the winning goal just seven seconds into the game on a pass from Lindsay Shanks off the opening whistle. Miranda Pilon netted two goals and Melis- sa Kay picked up two assists. Melissa Cho earned the shutout. Ajax stung the previously un- defeated Elora-Fergus Stingers 8-1 in game three. Ajax quickly took a 3-0 lead on goals by Samantha Rogers, Lana Mc- Mullen and Erica Drexler, filling in for injured sniper Robyn Sal- vatore. The win was good enough for Ajax to earn first spot in the round robin and a trip to the final. The Stars go for the grand slam at the Ajax Silver Ring Tournament on Feb 20 to 22. Aerials’ athletes post solid efforts at North Bay P ICKERING —Pickering Aerials Gymnastics Club athletes soared to the heights at the Power Tumbling Second Provincial Cup event in Nor th Bay recently. L aura Garber paced the club in the provincial number-two women's senior class. She placed first overall after finishing first on the first pass and second on the second pass. In the provincial number-two women's senior class, Sasha Year- wood finished second overall with two second-place efforts on her first and second passes, respective- ly. Garber and Yearwood both qual- ified for the provincial power tum- bling championships in April. Meanwhile, Erin McFarlane fin- ished third on her second pass in the provincial number-one senior women's category. In the provincial number-two se- nior women's bracket, Christina Matos finished sixth on her first pass. 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To advertise in this feature Please call Inside Sales at 579-4400 ext. 2303, 2271, 2304 PICKERING SOCCER CLUB Recent indoor results UNDER-SEVEN DIVISION Jan 18:Parmalat 3 (Alonzo Addae 2, Andrew Jegg) vs Vachon 0 (MVP Joseph Atkinson-Orlando); Jets 2 (Michael Fleming, Nathaniel Giunta, MVP Nathaniel Giunta) vs Pickering Slo Sports 2 (Jordan Follies, Daemon Dias); LabelTech 3 (Michael Boyd 3, MVP Michael Boyd) vs Boyer Pickering 4 (Matthew Derlis 3, Jonathan Chetram). Jan 25:Jets 1 (Michael Fleming, MVP Michael Fleming) vs La- belTech 10 (Christina Conely 4, Michael Boyd 4, Cameron Mof- fitt 2, MVP Christina Conely); Vachon 4 (Dayne St Clair 3, Keenan Schneider) vs Boyer Pickering 2 (Jonathan Chetram 2); Pickering Slo Sports 0 (MVP Jordan Seely) vs Parmalat 8 (Andrew Jegg 4, Alonzo Addae 2, Zack Palantzas 2, MVP Zack Palantzas). UNDER-NINE DIVISION Feb 1:Dr M. Lean 0 (MVP Amanda Chetram) vs United 2 (Gar- rett Scheider 2, MVP Lindsay Carson); Almost Doesn't Count 1 (Natalie Estrada, MVP Natalie Estrada) vs Pickering Slo Sports 1 (David Dearness); Suedamaster 2 vs Lightning 0. Jan 18:United 2 (Cameron Norlock, Merissa Jaipaul, MVP Kristen Bettencourt) vs Dr M. Lean 1 (Alexandre Houde , MVP Alexandre Houde); Suedamaster 9 vs Lightning 0; Almost Doesn't Count Stables 1 (MVP Natalie Estrada) vs Pickering Slo Sports 0 . Jan 25:United 2 (Nicholas Jaglal 2) vs Suedamaster 1; Almost Doesn't Count Stables 1 (Sharlon Smith, MVP Dwayne Jarvis) vs Dr M. Lean 1 (Graham Hart, MVP Graham Hart); Lightning 0 vs Pickering Slo Sports 3 (Tazio Bigioni, Jamie Reece, Aydan Nankoosingh). UNDER-11 DIVISION Jan 25:Binns 1 (Rizwan Thawer, MVP Helaina Arhontakis) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 0 (MVPs Maxim Lewycky, Billy Pearson); Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Michael Belgiorgio, Patrick Gregor, MVP Julian Medeiros) vs Lightning 1 (Sahil Chodha, MVP David Collict); United 1 (Ivor Mohorovic) vs Ensurco 1 (Ieshia Mitradeo, MVP Patrick Morrow). Feb 1:United 2 (Ivor Mohorovic, Kevin Watterson) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 2 (Jordon Marshall 2, MVPs Jordon Marshall, Billy Pearson); Lightning 2 (George Meszaros) vs Ensurco 0; Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Christie Fregona, Patrick Gregor, MVP Robert Hart) vs Binns 0 (MVP Rizwan Thawer). Feb 8:Pickering Slo-Sports 3 (Jordon Marshall 2, Gregory Lake, MVP Jordon Marshall) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 1(Patrick Gregor, MVP Maxine Cudlip); United 2 (Ivor Mo- horovic, Kevin Watterson, MVP Kyelah Desvignes-Francis) vs Lightning 0; Ensurco 3 (Ryan Faraone 2, Ryan Persaud, MVP Ryan Faraone) vs Binns 2 (James Guest, Richard Yeates, MVP James Guest). UNDER-13 DIVISION Jan 25:Speedy Auto Service 2 (Dominic Mitradeo, MVP Shau- na Kutt) vs Creative Space Rockets 0 (MVP Jessica Dempsey); Pickering Slo-Sports 4 (Adam Aly 2, Krystina Marolias 2, MVP Krystina Marolias) vs Cosmos 1 (Keegan Murphy, MVP Corin DeSousa); BMO Nesbitt Burns 1 (Bryndon Fry, MVPs Alex Cleary, Sarah Kelly) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Imran Tha- rani, MVPs Bianca Diquattro, Shakeel Johaadien); Rotork Con- trols 3 (Christopher Murphy 2, Scott Simons, MVPs Sara Lake, Christopher Murphy) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Laura Corkum). Feb 1:BMO Nesbitt Burns 6 (Bryndon Fry 4, Muriel Schvartz- man 2, MVPs Bryndon Fry, Muriel Schvartzman) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Stephanie Vella); Creative Space Rockets 1 (Jennifer Mendoza, MVP Jennifer Mendoza) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 1 (Adam Aly, MVP Jessica Stasiuk); Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Imran Tharani, MVPs Giulia Moltisanti, Kyle Nazareth) vs Cos- mos 0 (MVP Nichole Carson); Speedy Auto Service 2 (Chantelle Brown, Dominic Mitradeo, MVP Ryan Bulmer) vs Rotork Controls 0 (MVP Ashley Riding). Feb 8:Speedy Auto 4 (Chantelle Brown 2, Dominic Mitradeo 2, MVP Adam Jankrewicz) vs Slo-Sports 2 (Adam Aly, Krystina Marolas, MVP Samuel Cudlip); Creative Space Rockets 2 (Michael Dougall, Chelsea Hazlewood, MVP Evan Aziz) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Laura Corkum); Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Giu- lia Moltisanti, MVP Shakeel Johaadien) vs Rotork Controls 0 (MVPs Sara Lake, Megen Scott); BMO Nesbitt Burns 3 (Bryn- don Fry 2, Sarah Kelly, MVPs Sarah Kelly, Cayla Gartner) vs Cosmos 1 (Eric Thomas, MVP Eric Thomas). UNDER-16 DIVISION Jan 25:Almost Doesn't Count Stb. 0 (MVPs Kena Carol, Chantel Smith) vs Kicks 0 ; Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Nicole Bates, Mallory Cain, MVP Mallory Cain) vs Canada Hardwood Flooring 2 (Amreen Thaw- er, Mitchell Chudziak); East End Bindery 1 (Kylie Burt, MVP Danielle Murphy) vs Cosmos 1 (Lindsay Karner, MVP Jennifer Oliver). Feb 1:Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Nicole Bates, Robert Jaipaul, MVP Nicole Bates) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Melanie Thomp- son); Canada Hardwood Flooring 4 (Matt Wilson 2, Amreen Thawer 2, MVP Lorena Moltisanti) vs Cosmos 1 (Laura Barnes, MVP Sasha Faraone); Almost Doesn't Count Stb. 1 (Shane Ker- slake, MVP Andrew Alford) vs East End Bindery 0 (MVP War- ren Fernandes). Feb 8:Kicks 1 (Jordan Lianza) vs Cosmos 1 (Atish Chodha); Almost Doesn't Count Stables. 0 vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 0; Canada Hardwood Flooring 2 (Amreen Thawer, Mitchell Chudziak) vs East End Bindery 1 (Lauren Chivalo). PICKERING MENS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played Monday, Feb 9 –– Week 2 of nine- week round-robin playoffs GAME ONE Brown, Pineo Van Kempen - 56 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings - 43 TOP SCORERS Brown, Pineo: Chris Stanley - 15, David Yoth - 14, Orin Taylor - 9, Irwin Stanley - 8. Ell-Rod: Tony Driver - 21, Roger Young - 10 GAME TWO West Hill Mens Slo Pitch - 65 vs. Lakar Carpentry - 43 TOP SCORERS WH Mens Slo Pitch: Conrad Davis - 20, George Iordanov - 17, Jude Calliste - 15, Craig Yakimshyn - 8. Lakar: Gord Brown - 12, Kevin Walker - 12, Bob Nickleford - 8. GAME THREE Ve rifeye - 40 VS. Knights Corner Pub+Grill - 34 TOP SCORERS Ve rifeye:Ivor Walker - 15, Pat Roach - 13, Collin Exeter - 7. Knights: Randy Filinski - 8, Don Macdonald - 8, Mike Jovanov - 6. GAME FOUR Synergy Trade Group - 62 vs. Gallantrys Eattery - 53 TOP SCORERS Synergy: Bill Warren - 19, Sherwin James - 13, Tom Rowen - 12, Jim Bowen - 9. Gallantrys: Frank Gallo - 14, Alonzo Starling - 13, Reuben De- france - 11 Peter Dundas - 8. GAME FIVE Accent Building Sciences Inc. - 40 vs. Warwick Publishing - 32 TOP SCORERS Accent: Elman Mclean - 15, Rick Jones - 7, John Esposito - 6, Mike Horn - 6. Warwick: Karl Hutchinson - 6, Ian Campbell - 5, Don Leahy - 5, Luke Lukkonen - 5. AJAX MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results from league play on Wednesday, Feb. 11. GAME ONE Dickson Printing 41 Michael's Eatery 41 TOP SCORERS High Scorers for Dickson Printing: John Esposito 14, Sher- win James 10. High Scorers for Michael's Eatery: Mike Stoddart 11, Clayton Gall 9. GAME TWO North Alliance Press 46 The Top Shelf Sports Bar 40 TOP SCORERS High Scorers for North Alliance Press: Ken Russell 13, Bob Nickleford 10 High Scorers for Top Shelf: Mike Gordensky 15, Dennis Dillon 9, Tom George 6 points , 11 rebounds. GAME THREE ESN Packaging Services 67 The Portly Piper 44 TOP SCORERS High Scorers for ESN Packaging: Roger Young 14, Dave Jackson 13, Pat Roach 11. High Scorers for The Portly Piper: Finbar Strachan 18, Gregg McGuire 8. AJAX SOCCER CLUB Indoor season standings and results for week of Feb. 8. UNDER-EIGHT DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Dalmations 12 9 2 1 44 11 28 Retrievers 12 4 4 4 11 22 16 Beagles 12 4 4 4 21 19 16 Sheppards 12 2 9 1 13 37 7 DIVISION RESULTS Feb. 1:Dalmations 5 vs. Retrievers 0; Sheppards1 vs. Beagles 4. Feb. 8:Beagles 3 vs. Retrievers 3; Dalmations 7vs. Sheppards 3. UNDER-10 DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Scorpions 12 9 3 0 39 15 27 Iguanas 12 8 3 1 32 24 25 Cobras 12 6 6 0 34 34 18 Rattlers 12 0 11 1 11 43 1 DIVISION RESULTS Feb. 1:Rattlers 0 (MVP Scott Gelbert) vs. Scorpions 6; Cobras 1 (MVP Sivi Pradeepan) vs. Iguanas 3. Feb. 8:Iguanas 2 (MVP Andre Villanueva) vs. Scorpions 1; Rat- tlers 2 (MVP Mikao Dias) vs. Cobras 4. Scoreboard FEBRUARY 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 33 P ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF DURHAM REGION Public Education Coordinator (Full time, Contract, 8 months) Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is accepting applications for a high energy Public Education Coordinator to fill an eight (8) month contract to manage the agency's educational programs including public education and skills development training for a full range of target groups. Responsibilities include initiating and maintaining public edu- cation activities in the community to raise awareness of Alzheimer Dis- ease and related dementia, designing and coordinating training events, designing and delivering public education presentations, evaluating training and education programs, act as a resource for inquiries from the general public, co-ordinate, update and maintain the agency's resource centre, supervise part time Public Education Assistant. Qualifications: University degree or college diploma in Health or Social Services or a related field, excellent public presentation skills, experi- ence working with people with Alzheimer Disease and related dementia and their care givers, knowledge of Alzheimer Disease, related demen- tias and current education and training programs, computer literacy, ability to work co-operatively with volunteers and staff, supervisory skills, experience designing educational programs, a valid driver's li- cence and access to a vehicle. Apply in writing with cover letter and resume by March 22, 2004 stat- ing salary expectations and relevant work experience to: Joan Skelton, Executive Director Alzheimer Society of Durham Region Suite 207, 419 King St. W., Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5 FAX: 905-576-2033 Email: info@alzheimerdurham.com Alzheimer Society of Durham Region thanks all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Alzheimer Society of Durham Region acknowledges the financial sup- port of the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. A concurrent Internal and External search is being conducted for this position. 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Minimum experience - clean abstract - criminal record clearance Fax resume to (416) 249-3039 or contact (416) 249-2095 Global Driver Services Inc. The choice of Professional Drivers for over 27 years Visit our website at www.fordrivers.com JOIN THE TOMMY HILFIGER TEAM! We are in the process of recruiting personnel for all positions for our new location in Pickering. We are looking for motivated and spirited people to build our retail business. If you are a strong leader, dynamic, ambitious, possess strong interpersonal skills and are customer service driven, please apply to: Vince Bauco, District Manager E-mail: vince.bauco@tommyhilfiger.ca Fax: (416) 703-9901 Tommy Hilfiger is an equal opportunity employer with international success and a growing presence in Canada REAL ESTATE CAREER TRAINING AND LICENSING Offered by North America's premier full service real estate organization with locations throughout Durham Region and The City of Kawartha Lakes (Lindsay). For complete career information call: Mary Noakes Directory of Career Development Coldwell Banker R.M.R. Real Estate Toll Free 1-877-663-1054 COMPUTER COURSES at Dur- ham College. MICROSOFT CER- TIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Trai n at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca ECE TEACHER required for well established daycare centre in Cen- tral Pickering area. Friendly work- ing environment. Call Kathy at 905 -831-9161. 2 OWNER OPERATORS required, dedicated US runs available. Phone 905-373-0606 or fax 905- 372-7048. AZ DRIVERS required, clean ab- stract, US experienced. Phone 905-373-0606 or fax 905-372- 7048. CASHIER and short order cook needed part time for Pickering lo- cation. Call Peter 905-839-0250 between 12pm-10pm. WORK HARD,Play Harder....New company in the Oshawa area is hiring at all levels. We offer a fast paced fun atmosphere with the pay to match. No hard sales or telemarketing involved. Call today for a preliminary interview. Ask for Cynthia Kelly. (905) 571-3260. CYW'S/ DSW'S - D.L.C. Residen- tial Services requires Part Time CYW's / DSW'S to work with se- verely delayed children and youth with developmental disabilities and autism in the Scarborough area. Experience with complex and ag- gressive behaviours essential. Po- sitions available immediately, evenings and week-ends required. Driver's license an asset. Criminal Reference Check and Pre-Employ- ment medical necessary. Only those selected will be contacted, no phone calls please. Fax/email resumes to: 416-281-4529 / debdlc@on.aibn.com DRIVER WANTED WITH VAN Pickering Ajax area 5 hr. anytime on Sundays only, Suitable for student or retiree CALL (905) 839-3366 GENERAL LABOURERS required for a renovation company. Must have own transportation. $8-10 per hour based on experience. Start ASAP for short-term work. Call 416-799-4182. HANDYPERSON,/building mainte- nance. Full time position for Ajax based company, experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, with a mechanical aptitude and ex- cellent trouble shooting skills. Valid drivers license, with clean abstract a must. Fax resume to: 905-686- 8546 PA RT-TIME daily afternoon help required for cafeteria. Call (905)683-2052 ext 396 between 6pm-8pm. I NEED SOMEONE to learn my business. Must have leadership ability desire for above average in- come. Team spirit an asset. Con- tact Steve 1-888-319-1213. International Careers TEACHING ENGLISH A real opportunity for adventure ! Thousands of new jobs monthly! The College of Applied Linguistics is offering a 5-day Certificate Course March 17th-21st (Evenings & weekend) Centennial College at Progress Campus. To register for the Open House, Feb. 19th,7p.m. Call: 1-888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com LORCO Quality Inc. provides qual- ity containment services to the au- tomotive industry and is expanding its areas from Kitchener, ON to Durham Region. We are recruiting the positions of Parts Sorter and Lead Hand. Grade 12 preferred. Must pass tests in the areas of reading, math and color variations. Previous experience in a manufac- turing and ISO environment is con- sidered an asset. The ideal candi- date will be able to work various shifts and have reliable transporta- tion and be an effective communi- cation. Please respond by fax to 905-987-4129 or on line at man- power@lorcoquality.com Still Job Searching? Age 16-24, Out of school & work, Not eligible for E.I.? CALL US! We have our ears to the ground for who’s hiring. Put us to work for you! Ajax 905-427-8165 Whitby 905-666-8847 Oshawa 905-579-8482 Bow. 905-623-6814 ** NEED A JOB?! ** ORDER DESK/Shipper-Receiver - Machinex Recycling Technologies is looking for an ambitious, self- motivated, team worker. Forklift experience is necessary. Duties in- clude receiving and processing customer placed orders, loading and unloading trucks, assisting our servicemen when required, and shop housekeeping. Please fax re- sume to Machinex Recycling Technologies: 905-420-0319. No phone calls please. HEAD HORTICULTURIST Deer Creek Golf Club invites applications from qualified horticulturists to head our expanding landscape department. Candi- dates should have formal horticultural train- ing, an exterminators licence,supervisory experience, valid drivers licence and a will- ingness to practice IPM. Please fax resumes to the attention of Neil Acton CGCS or email neilacton@idirect.com. Thanks to all that apply but only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted! No phone calls please Tr ucking Company has immediate openings for owner operators- both team and single to run Iowa. (ex Quinte area). Requirements: •AZ License •max. 5 points on abstract •minimum 2 years experience •U.S.experience an asset We offer: •benefit package available •company cards •home on weekends •pay weekly •pay $1.12 per mile (all miles) Please call Pam or Bill at 1-800-267-1888 or fax resumes to: 613-961-1255 Thursday February 19, 2004 1:30pm - 4:30pm “People Working To Get You Working!” YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Rd. (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Rd.) Suite 7 Pickering, Ontario (905) 427-7670 or (905) 686-7060 This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada APPLY FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS • Customer Service • Office • Labour • Technical CHECK OUT OUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES • Employment Resource Centre • Youth Foyer • Summer Job Service • Job Connect ® Y M C A D u r h a m E m p l o y m e n t S e r v i c e s JobJob FestFest Bring Your Resume! Check Out New Job Postings! Register for Employment Programs! Speak to a Job Skills Specialists hips! JOB FAIR A busy public golf course is seeking enthusiastic & energetic staff for the following areas: FOOD & BEVERAGE PRO SHOP MECHANIC & GROUNDS Please apply in person Saturday, February 21 or Sunday, February 22 between 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Bushwood Golf Club 10905 Reesor Rd., Markham 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.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND 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 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com You want a better career! Yo u need a plan for success. CDI College can help you get ready for a rewarding, new career—in less time than you think! Classes starting soon—call now!Classes starting soon—call now! 1-800-89 8-54891-800-89 8-5489 www.cdicollege.comwww.cdicollege.com Focused Training • Flexible Schedules • Financial Assistance • Accounting & Payroll Administrator • Business Administrator • Legal Administrative Assistant • Medical Offi ce Administrator • Police Foundations • Network & Internet Security Specialist Diploma programs in: 46 campuses across canada The Island Plaza, 560 King St. West, Oshawa TOLL-TOLL- FREEFREE LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS We offer: •Above industry Standard Starting Salary •Full training •Advancement Opportunities •All Uniforms Provided You Provide: •A Clean Valid Drivers License with Abstract •Good Communication Skills •Excellent Customer Service Skills •Ability to Work with Minimum Supervision Starting Wages Range From: •$12.50/hour with Landscape license •$11.50/hour without Landscape license Interested candidates should apply by: Phone: (905)434-7992 Ext. 5009 Fax resumes to: (905)579-2619 Email to: oshawa@greenlawncare.com www.greenlawncare.com Due to continual growth we require LICENSED TECHNICIANS •Excellent working environment •Dental and Medical Plan •High volume flat rate shop •Hourly bonus "Join our winning organization" Call (905) 668-5100 or fax (905) 668-2753 Attention: John Orton Corporate Broadcast Network in Oshawa requires a computer operator for evening shift.The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years professional IT experience. Some of the duties will include computer operation, database management, configuration, troubleshooting and diagnostics of hardware and software at local and remote sites. Bilingual (Eng/Fr) is a definite asset. Fax your resume and cover letter to: 416-777-0935 to the attention of Ken. RECEPTIONIST / HOST Required immediately to work weekends/long weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for new home sales office in Ajax. Candidate must possess excellent people skills and have access to a vehicle. Fax resume to: (905) 426-4081 Order Takers/ Enumeration type work $20./hr avg Bonuses Available Full training provided! Call Tom at 905-435-0518 OSHAWA Warehouse Co. looks to fill 20 F/T openings immediately. Various positions, full training pro- vided. $350-$450 to start. Call To- day, ask for Frank (905)571-6444 PEOPLES TAXI - Taxi drivers, Dispatchers & Mechanics needed immediately for fast growing com- pany. Male or female, part or full- time. (905)427-7770 SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE ex- perienced, excellent tenant rela- tions and leasing skills. Admin. maint, cleaning. Oshawa Highrise. Apt. plus wages. Fax resume to 416-449-9105. PRIMERICA,A member of Citigroup, the largest financial services company in the world. Financial services is the number one industry career choice, offering unlimited earnings potential. You could be part of this. As a representative of our company you will possess a wining attitude, be hard working and dedicated to helping our clients in all aspects of their financial wellbeing. We offer full training to licensing by the Province, experience not required If you are currently licensed, tired of quotas, been down sized or not reaching your full potential, I would like to talk to you. This is an exciting career with a dynamic company. Fax resume to 905-436-5876 or call Jill Roberts at 905-436-8499 ext 117. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We T rain You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 GLACIER WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Requires hard working outgoing individuals to train as water quality specialists. Applicants must have high school diploma and minimum 2 years customer service or sales experience. 40K per year to start. CALL 905-720-1507 MONDAY AND TUESDAY 9:30AM-5PM Hypnosis Certification Become a Certified Hynotherapist, PLUS a Certified Practitioner of Meditative Conditioning, all in one course. Learn how to use the powers of hypnosis and guided meditation to help yourself and others lose weight, stop smoking, eliminate emotional baggage and reduce stress. Program is taught by award winning trainer and best selling author, and leads to Hypnosis Certification by the National Guild of Hypnotists, the world’s largest hypnosis organization. Small local class starts Feb. 27th Call today: (905) 683-9133 Is the box on the ceiling, or on the floor? Keep looking. Perspective is everything. Do you want to change your answer? Nursing & Health Care Job Expo Wednesday, May 12, 2004 Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa Open to Public. Free Admission. Free Parking Make a "Healthy Career Choice" For more information or to book a booth Call Classifieds @ 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Email:classifieds@durhamregion.com PORT PERRY IMAGING X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST Full time CR Benefits/Pension plan Remuneration 10% greater than Hospital rates Fax Resume to 905-985-7535. SPORTS MARKETING!!No expe- rience necessary!Promotional sports and entertainment firm deal- ing with professional sports teams, golf courses and fine dining estab- lishments throughout Ontario needs to fill positions in customer service, promotional advertising and management training. Paid training!! $500 - $600 week. No hard sales or telemarketing. Call (905 ) 571-7346. Ask for Adrienne Lee. SUPERINTENDANT required for adult lifestyle apt building located in Oshawa. Experience required. Suitable for a couple. Fax resume to: 416-297-9499 WORK FROM HOME - Using Your PC. $500-$2000/mo PT. $2000- $5000/mo FT. From the Comfort of Your Home. 1-888-373-6169 www.gainhealthandwealth.com. FULL/PART time stylist required for busy salon in Bowmanville. Hourly wages plus commission. Benefits & paid holidays. Yearly upgrading provided. Please phone Barb or Bonnie, (905)623-6444 HAIRSTYLIST URGENTLY re- quired full or part time, for Ajax salon, $400 per week plus com- mission. Call Ramzi (905)683- 5911 or eve. (905)683-1884 HAIRSTYLISTS required full and part time positions available. Call (905)728-4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. UPSCALE & TRENDY West Hill salon has an opening for an EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST, full time position. For appt. call Rosario 416-281-2504. HANDYMAN/MAINTENANCE, must have experience in electrical, woodwork, painting, plumbing. Must be punctual and have trans- portation, tools and be willing to work overtime. CABINET/WOOD- WORK installer, must have previ- ous experience installing custom cabinetry, countertops, hardwood trim. Must supply own tools & be cable to work in a fast paced envi- ronment. Marine/RV experience an asset. Commensurate pay/bene- fits. Email resume and references to: harleycraig@pdqyachts.com LANDSCAPING-IRRIGATION. Installation/service technician. April-October. Remuneration based on experience. Mail re- sume to: Water Works, 6 Hailey Court, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3X5, or visit www.lawnsprink- lers.ca. LICENSED AUTO TECHNICIAN required for busy, well established Oshawa shop. Diagnostic skills a must. Applicants must have complete set of tools. Drive clean inspection/repair & a/c certification an asset. No weekends! Reply with resume in strict confidence to: File # 976, Oshawa Whitby This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5. LICENSED MECHANIC,$20/hour first 40 hours per week guaran- teed. Ed Plant's Auto Service, 1430 King St. E., Hwy 2, Courtice (905)725-8542 MACHINE OPERATOR $12/hr. Lead hand experience req'd. 3-5 years knowledge of manufacturing equipment. Product is Polystyrer- en. Apply in person February 17th from 9:30am-2pm at 1614 Dundas Street East, Suite 203, Whitby (Thickson & Dundas). If you can- not apply in person please contact Christine 1-888-509-3222 PA RT TIME Crane Operator with possibly of full time if desired. Must have 339A operating license. Tele- phone 1-800-551-7155 PLUMBER,3rd or 4th year ap- prentice. Work with the leading emergency service Plumbing com- pany in Canada. Must be custom- er oriented. Great team work with benefits and opportunity for growth. Call Kevin 1-800-472- 7668 or 905-953-6634. SEWER & WATERMAIN CONTRACTOR Require •Operators (excavator/dozer/ rubber tires) •Flagpersons •Skilled labour Exp. in Municipal Road Reconstruction Work Call (905) 859-8800 after 6 p.m. CLIENT SERVICES Representa- tives. We are a Real Estate Law Practice with a keen focus on qual- ity service delivery. We are looking for someone with outstanding Cus- tomer Service abilities to work as part of our client service team, pri- marily in our Port Perry office. We offer benefits and a competitive salary based on qualifications. Please email your resume to george@titlers.ca or fax to:905- 985-3758. ORDER desk person (entry level) for distribution company in Picker- ing (Brock/Bayly). Full-time posi- tion also involves, purchasing, general office and occasional warehouse duties. Fax resumes 1-800-363-9040 specify file#202. PART-T IME entry level position for data entry, occasional warehouse duties and general support for our sales staff. Pickering location (Brock/Bayly). Fax resumes to 1-800-363-9040 Specify file#101. RECEPTIONIST/GENERAL office required for busy Pickering office, F/T. Pleasant telephone manner, must have working knowledge of Word/Excel. $400/week salary. Please fax resume to 905-420- 5040. Wires Jolley, downtown Toronto lit- igation firm, seeks bright senior liti- gation secretary to fill a one year parental leave position. We offer competitive compensation, sophis- ticated work and a collegial envi- ronment. Please send resume to Susan McDonald, 416-366- 0002(Fax) or shmcdonald@wires- jolleyllp.com DURHAMREGION.COM has im- mediate openings for 2 online sales specialists. Sales experience and familiarity with the Internet are assets. Progressive commission- driven packages are available to individuals with the right stuff. This is an exciting sales position. Join Durham Region's leading ebusi- ness today! Send resume in Word or PDF format:T To Todd Blayone, Manager, Web Publishing: tblayone@durhamregion.com.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SALES REPS Cosmetic/Beauty experience preferred. New to Can- ada with a hot, unique product. Call 800-597-8519 or email re- sume to: sreps@sympatico.ca (Attention: Jay or Bea) Chiropractic / Massage Therapy Clinic looking for another health professional for multi-discipline setting in Courtice. Low overhead. Te r ms Negotiable. Fax resume or response to 905-404-1526 DENTAL ASSISTANT,experi- enced. Pickering office. 416-494- 2127 DENTAL RECALL/RECEPTION position available. Part/full time re- quired for busy Pickering office. Evenings and alternate Saturdays. Please fax resume: (905)837-0468 F/T, P/T PHARMACISTS required for New Shoppers Drug Mart in Brooklin. Fax resume to 416-285- 8473. FULL TIME front desk person with a business background in a busy podiatry practice in Whitby. Drop off resume to: 1631 Dundas St. E.., Whitby. Attention Eileen. LEVEL II DENTAL ASSIST- ANT/PDA sought for full and part- time positions in Whitby. Must have orthodontic experience, good peoples skills, be neat and organized. We offer good wages and benefits. Send resumes to: DENTAL CAREERS, 1801 Dun- das St. East, PO Box 70567, Whit- by, ON. L1N 9G3. PHARMACIST req'd in Scarbo- rough. Excellent hours, wages and benefits. Experience dispensing to long term care facilities an asset. Contact Elaine 905-420-7335 ext 266 or email: eakers@medical- pharmacies.com PICKERING DENTAL office re- quires Dental Assistant. Full time, HARP certified. Call 905-420-3980 PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assistant Level 2 for Orthodontic office. Or- thodontic experience preferred. Send/drop-off resume: Dr. E. Po ng, 1050 Simcoe St. N., Suite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5, or e-mail ejpong@yahoo.com RESTORATIVE DENTAL Hygien- ist full-time or part time in Whitby, Orthodontic experience preferred. Health benefits available, please send resume to Dental Careers, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567 Whitby, Ont, L1N 9G3 RMT & PHYSIO WANTED Here we grow again!! Pickering FAX (905 )427-9147 ILLU SIO N O F CO U NTRY Three plus one bedroom two storey brick home backing onto woodlands in desirable Mapleridge area of Pickering. Features include professionally finished basement with bar, two car garage, 3 bathrooms with full en suite off master bedroom and main floor laundry. Recent upgrades include extensive landscaping, newer roof, high efficiency gas furnace, central air, central vac and freshly paved driveway. Asking $319,900. Evening and weekend appointments only. No agents please call 905-839-1461. REDUC E D T O $319, 9 0 0 773 ARTISAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 1-866-993-0099 416-679-9799 www.artisanfinancial.ca DEALERSHIPS AVAILABLE •Rent trucks and trailers •Make extra cash and improve your traffic flow •All web based contracts •Brand name recognition •Sell moving supplies www.uhaul.com or www.emove.com CALL 1-800-270-2792 Terrific Ad-on for any existing business SACRBOROUGH dental office is seeking an experienced dental re- ceptionist/co-ordinator for a full time position. Candidate must be self-motivated, creative and willing to take on the challenge of orga- nizing the office. Also seeking par time Dental Hygienist. Call 416- 265-0422 or E-mail benny- groups@hotmail.com. SUPER RX Pharmacy, Pharmacist assistant needed for new store, no experience necessary, will train. Please apply to 1725 Kingston Rd. Pickering, (Mandarin Plaza) No phone calls please. We thank all who apply however only those se- lected for interviews will be con- tacted. EXPERIENCED VETERINARY receptionist required in Pickering. Flexible shifts, please fax resume and cover letter to (905)420-5799. COOKS required south Ajax loca- tion, days only, part time, call for appointment, (905)428-0903 KLASSIC CLEANING Weekly, Biweekly or Monthly Service Reliable & Thorough Mary (905)428-1648 Helen (905)427-6622 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 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. 1500SQ.FT detached house in Ajax north. Near Westney Rd. 3-bedroom, 3 baths, c/air, fire- place, walkout to large deck, ce- ramic entrance, eat-in kitchen, fin- ished basement, close to 401, go train. Asking $222,900. (905)683- 9695 AJAX - Luxury 4 bedroom Resort- style Home, Quiet Crescent, Pro- fessionally Finished Rec. room, workshop, sauna, hot tub, Cedar deck, new carpet, fresh paint, in- terlock. 416-704-8657. 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. Reduced to $319,900. Evening and week- end appointments only. No agents please call 905-839-1461. OSHAWA,No Money Down - OAC,newly renovated home $$ up grades. (416)347-5686 PICKERING Finch/Dixie beautiful Coughlan executive 4-bedroom home. 2800-sq.ft. + professionally finished basement. Huge master w/ensuite (shower & tub) walk-in closet, beautiful kitchen w/raised panel oak cupboards, laundry & family room on main floor. Asking $383,900. Call 905-831-2050 or 416-898-2052 for appt. PRESTIGIOUS Rouge Valley ar- ea, 3+1 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, hardwood throughout, 2 walkouts. Completely renovated home, pro- fessionally landscaped and fenced tree line lot. Minutes walking dis- tance to Petticoat Creek Park, Rouge Beach and close to Go train. A must see! $395,000. Call 416-520-8469. NO AGENTS PLEASE. CONDO - WHITBY.712 Rossland East. Luxury 1200 sq. ft., 2 bed- room, 2 baths, Terrace balcony. 9th floor. Great view. Indoor park- ing. Private. 800-267-3339 Benton. WE BUY HOUSES!Take over payments. No equity, no problem. Phone 416-998-9933. Website: www.webuyhouses-toronto.ca AJAX PLAZA - Retail space 1,600sq ft, Office space 690sq ft. Available immediately. Next to 401. Low rates, good parking. Call Mr. Harari (416)630-0111. ReMax Realtron Realty. 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 $150K+ 1ST YEAR POTENTIAL!! Think it's too good to be true? DON'T CALL! 1-888-373-1715. A WORK AT HOME job on your computer. Training provided, FT, PT. Code :n4. www.MyHomePCJob.com LOOKING for an opportunity to promote your business? We have tables and tickets still available for one night of business to business networking, sure to create opportu- nities for your business. Keynote addresses will be given by local speakers. Call 905-430-5466. NEED SOME EXTRA MONEY!If the largest communications com- pany in North America wanted to pay you every time someone paid their monthly phone bill and used any other communication service ... would that interest you? Jim 1- 877-691-0412. $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, purchases and renewals, refinancing up to 100% available oac. Credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/commercial. Call Dennis at (289)314-1102 Visit web application at www.mortgagebid.ca $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd, and 3rd mortgages. Bad credit ok. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 $$MORTGAGES$$Best rates available!!! lst/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- 699-0792. 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 or Robert Brown 905-436- 9292. Toll free 1-877-509-5626 or Online application: 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. CAN'T GET A MORTGAGE?? We can help. We have special program that helps you own your own home. 1-800-309-9824 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. HOME LOANS CANADA - Mort- gage Specialists. 100% Financing OAC.Free ADT system with each approved loan. Call Elfie Hayes and save, 1-866-HLC-1100 LET me show you how to reduce your monthly bills by using your equity. Get the best rate on your new home. Call Deborah Allin at SGH Mortgages Inc. Apply on line at deborahallin.com. or call 905- 697-3540. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 UNIPARTCAPITAL - Mortgage financing 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-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available immedi- ately. Simcoe/Rossland area. $735, satellite included First/last. No dogs. Call (905)435-0551 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT,new, separate entrance, Altona/King- ston. No smoking/pets. $750/month. Available March 1st. Call (905)509-4361 1-BEDROOM,bright spacious walkout basement apt. in northeast Oshawa. All utilities, cable includ- ed. $750/mo. No smoking/pets. First/last/references. Available now. Call 905-576-4798. 2-BEDROOM APT.- Available Im- mediately, $750+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 905-709-8152. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com- pany needs help filling out their simple worksheets. P/T or F/T. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7. 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 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y C r t ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w ww.a j ax a p a rtme nts .c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 2-BEDROOM APT.Mary/Adelaide area. No dogs. $825/month all in- clusive, first/last. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)442-1405 2-BEDROOM basement apart- ment in Whitby, west of Brock. Newly renovated, $900/month. No smoking, no pets. Available imme- diately. Call (905)665-6049. 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 A ONE BEDROOM Simcoe/Mill St.., clean, quiet, fresh paint, bal- cony, available immediately, $735 per mo. inclusive, laundry facilities, near Go, 401. Telephone 1-800- 486-9826. AJAX - #16 Shale Dr. - brand new 2 bedroom basement apartment, seperate entrance, seperate bath- room and laundry room, parking. $900 inclusive. Available March lst. (905) 426-8666 AJAX - 3-bdrm main floor apt., carpeting throughout, bright & spa- cious, 4 appliances, Jacuzzi tub, close to all amenities, 2-car park- ing, $1100/mo + 1/2 utilities, avail. immediately. Call Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail March 1st. (905)683-8421 AJAX -2-BEDROOM bright spa- cious apartment, parking, separate entrance, living/dining separate ar- eas. First/last, no smoking/pets $900/month, inclusive. Referenc- es. 416-414-4221 or 905-619-0392 AJAX NORTH,bright, clean, self- contained basement apt., Sep. en- trance, suitable for one person. Non-smoker/no pets. Call (905)427-7436 AJAX, 1-BDRM,extra large, walk- out, private entrance, parking, 4pc bathroom, kitchen/livingroom, pro- fessionally finished. Avail immedi- ately or March 1st. $750/mo inclu- sive, first/last, no smoking/pets. 416-347-6910 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM apartment, recently renovated, $1000 monthly all inclusive. Available March 1st. Call (416)567-6559. 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. immediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905- 442-0020. CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 AJAX, OFF HARWOOD:1-bed- room basement apt., separate en- trance. A/C, appliances, shared laundry, $650 plus utilities. Avail- able immediately. First/last, no smoking/pets. (905)509-1437. AJAX/PICKERING Village, 1-bed- room basement apartment, private entrance, parking. Quiet non- smoker preferred. $600/month, first/last. Available March 1st. Call 905-427-5287. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE NATURE lovers paradise large beautiful, sunny 1-bedroom basement apt., lake- front walking trails, shared en- trance. $700 all inclusive. single person preferred. first/last, refer- ences. (905)697-9920 BOWMANVILLE,on Taunton Rd, 1-bedroom apartment, $650/month, heart/hydro included. 2-stories, sperate entrance, No pets. Call (905)983-9861 BOWMANVILLE.Clean 1-bed- room basement apartment, $725/month plus phone and cable. Shared Laundry. First/Last. Avail- balbe March 1st. No smok- ing/pets. (905)697-0080 CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 -Large 2-bedroom available March/April in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo in- clusive with parking and new appli- ances. 905-426-1161 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - big two bedroom apartment with balcony, available March lst. $880. plus hy- dro. First /last. April - big one bed- room, $820 inclusive. lst call Call (905) 669-4009 after 6 p.m. (416)520-6392. DOWNTOWN WHITBY 2 bedroom apt, $895 includes heat, hydro, air, 1 parking, laundry facility. No pets Avail immediately. First/last Refer- ences. (905)430-8327 DUNDAS/COCHRANE - Large Multi-level 2 & 3 bedroom apt. available. Close to school/shop- ping/transit. Some with hardwood, freshly painted. 905-666-1525 EXCELLENT LOCATION close to downtown Oshawa, clean, quiet, 1-bedroom. New broadloom, win- dow blinds, separate entrance, parking, Suits 1 person. $675 in- cluding utilities. Leave message (905)434-7012. HARMONY/ROSSLAND 1 bed- room basement with fireplace, walkout, share kitchen. $600/month, no parking. Fist/last. Available March 1st. (905)436- 8032 HARWOOD/BAYLY,2 bedroom basement apt., $950 inclusive, no pets, no smoking, avail. immedi- ately. Close to all amenities, (905)420-1281 HARWOOD/KINGSTON RD.spot- less walk-out bsmt, avail. March 1st, separate entrance, 1 bdrm apt., quiet, parking, cable, near all public transport. $850/mo inclu- sive. References req'd. Call even- ings 905-619-9464. LARGE 3 bed. apt. available March 1st. First/last required. All inclusive $1150., Oshawa, near all amenities. Parking, Appliances, laundry. Call (905)683-5995 or 416 -409-0553. LIVERPOOL/FINCH Clean bright legal 2 bed. 4 appl., 1-car parking.Walk to stores, schools, Go. $800+. No Pets/ smoking. Avail. immediately Lemon Tree Properties 905-839-9227 705-426-4666 N. AJAX- BSMT.APT. 1 bdrm. Avail. Mid March-April 1st. No smoking,/pets/laundry. Sep. side door. Incl. fridge/stove/Cable /parking. $850 inclusive. Specify rental leaving name&nbr. to J. Tanner, sales rep, sutton grp-heri- tage realty inc. (905) 619- 9500/(905) 263-8269. 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. ONE BEDROOM legal bsmt apt. Par k/Adelaide, Oshawa. Beautiful, new, gas f/p, parking, laundry, walkout to yard. Avail. April 1st $725/mo inclusive. Call 416-892- 0195 OSHAWA - Olive/Wilson, 2-bed- room apartment, upper level of house. Available March 1st. $700/inclusive. Call Mary or Alan 905-426-7086. 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 -Taunton/Harmony ar- ea. Brand new bright spacious aboveground 2-bedroom base- ment apartment, walkout, fire- place, fridge/stove/washer/dryer. Separate entrance, parking. $1200/inclusive. First/last, avail- able immediately. Call 905-433- 9992. OSHAWA 3 bedroom, main floor house, near lake heated shop/gar- age, deck, laundry facilities, shared yard, parking for 2, non smoker/pets, $1150 inclusive, avail Apr.1. 705-786-1842 OSHAWA near Oshawa Centre. 3-BEDROOM upper level of home, $950 plus utilities. 1-BEDROOM basement apartment $700 plus utilities. Call (905)436-6824 OSHAWA very spacious, bright, clean, newly renovated/freshly painted 2-bedroom apt in triplex. Appliances, outdoor parking, near schools/shopping/parks. No smok- ing/pets. $850 & $895-inclusive. Immed & April 1 (905)576-0294 OSHAWA,2-bdrm bsmt in quiet home. Private entrance & laundry. 5 appliances, c/a, usage of yard & driveway in exchange of mainte- nance of same. No smoking/pets. $775 inclusive. First/last. Avail. March 1st. (905)404-8695 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM upper half of duplex. 1-parking, $670+hy- dro or $780/mo inclusive, first/last required. Available immediately. No pets. Call 905-430-0249. OSHAWA, Bright 1-bedroom basement apartment, newly fin- ished, no smoking/pets. All utilities, satellite, laundry and parking in- cluded. $700/month, first/last re- quired. Available anytime. Call Rock 905-720-3496 OSHAWA,legal 2-bdrm newly renovated bsmt, h/w floors, park- ing, laundry, private entrance, near Oshawa Centre, avail March 1st. $775+utilities. First/last. (905)720- 2186 OSHAWA, OLIVE/WILSON, spa- cious, cosy 1-bedroom basement, newly renovated, fireplace, a/c, separate entrance, parking, shared laundry, $750/month inclu- sive. First/last. Suit quiet non- smoker, no pets. March 1st. 1-866 -935-1234. OSHAWA.Large 2-bedroom apartment, storage, laundry facil- ities. $800/month plus hydro. Available March 1st. No pets. (905)576-4229 PICKERING - 1 large BACHELOR bedroom available immediately. Brock Rd/401. Very low rent. Util- ities included. Cable TV/Internet access available. Excellent for stu- dents/professionals. 416-894- 2778. PICKERING - Liverpool Road/Hwy2, Basement Bachelor Apt., satellite and utilities included, close to all amenities. Available April 1st. Call 905-831-8383. PICKERING Bayly/Sandy Beach Large 1-bedroom basement apt, quiet home, no-smoking/pets, sep entrance. $750/mo inclusive first/last, references. Avail Immedi- ately. Call (905)831-6950 before noon or leave msg. PICKERING Go Station, spacious 2-bedroom, own facilities, separate entrance, parking available, central A/C, available March lst, $850/month + 40% utilities. Call 416-917-4614 PICKERING, BROCK RD.and Hwy 2. one bedroom basement, new appliances, new renovations, seperate laundry, seperate en- trance, parking, full kitchen, bath, prefer non smoker, includes util- ities, no pets. March lst. $825 lst/last. (905) 619-3115 or cell (416) 566-5465. PICKERING,Glennanna/Dixie, Spacious 2 bedroom basement apartment, appliances, profession- ally done kitchen. No smok- ing/pets. lst/last. Call Ted (905) 831-4866 PICKERING,large bright 1 bed- room basement, seperate en- trance, Whites/Hwy.#2, close to shopping, GO., $700./mo. inclu- sive, non-smoker, shared laundry, available immediately. (905)421- 9563 PICKERING,Whites Rd./High- view. New 1 bedroom basement, semi-furnished with sep entrance. Laundry, cable, parking, CA/CV, no smoking/pets, behind Amber- lea Plaza, on bus route, first/last references. Avail. Immediately. $825 all inclusive call (905)831- 6582. PICKERING,Whites Rd/Finch, large, clean, 1-bedroom basement apartment, living, eat-in kitchen, bath, carpeted, separate entrance, non-smoking/pets. $650 includes utilities, available March 1st, first/last, references required. 905- 420-6532. PICKERING,Whites/Sheppard, 1-bedroom basement apartment. Bright interior, 4-pc washroom, walk to Grocery/Bus/Go. No pets/smoking. $625/month. Call (905)837-0337 PICKERING-beautiful 2-bedroom basement apartment, Separate en- trance, 1-parking. Available April 1st. No pets/dogs. $1000/month inclusive, first/last required. Call (416)275-2308. PORT PERRY- very special 3-bedroom apartment in quiet well- kept low rise building. No pets. $905 +utilities. Call Garry 905-982 -0826 or 905-243-4700. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. ROSSLAND RD. WHITBY - Spa- cious private legal 2 bedroom basement, own entrance, laundry, parking, all inclusive $850 mo. cable included. March lst, April 1st. (905) 430-6772. SOUTH AJAX, $800.New base- ment apartment, separate en- trance. Laundry and dishwasher included. Ceramic throughout, parking, non-smoker, no pets. Call 905-686-3396. SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TAUNTON/BROCK,new bsmt, seperate entrance, 2 large bdrms. share kitchen/bath. Prefer single. No smoking/pets. Avail. immedi- ately. $450/mo inclusive. Call (905)444-9742 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available immediately. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. TWO BEDROOM main floor apart- ment, quiet Brooklin neighborhood, seperate entrance, laundry, central air, central vac, dishwasher, park- ing, basic satellite included. $l,l00 utilities included. Absolutely no smoking/pets. Available March lst. (905) 683-3729. UXBRIDGE new apartment rental. 2 bedroom units, 4 appliances, air conditioning, private patios, park- ing, storage. Available immediate- ly. (905) 852-4777 WESTNEY/FINLEY.brand new basement bachelor, close to all amenities. Sep entrance/yard, 4-pc bath, parking, cable, 5 minutes from GO $680-inclusive. immedi- ate. (905)686-2441 WHITBY - Feb.lst or immediate 2 bedroom, $840. 3 bedroom $950., March lst. 2 bedroom $860, 1 bedroom. $760. April lst. 2 bed- room $840, $860. 1 bedroom $760. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Fr iday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday- Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITBY - 3-bedroom main floor of bungalow with appliances, laundry, parking, shed. Quiet area, large backyard, no pets. $975/month plus part gas/hydro. First /Last. Call Mrs. Evans - 905-427-6522. WHITBY - SPACIOUS 3 bedroom main floor house, great area, large yard, 5 appliances, big sunny kitchen, hardwood floors, laundry, parking, suit professional couple. references. no pets. $l,090 plus 1 utilities. (905) 985-3355. WHITBY -1 bedroom, in well main- tained building. 4 Sevens Realty Ltd. Broker. 905-668-7777. WHITBY Downtown, 1-bedroom apartment, close to amenities. $625 includes utilities, first/last re- quired. Parking. Newly renovat- ed. Immediate. Call 416-494- 1017 or 416-705-1786. WHITBY GARDEN/ROSSLAND - 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, $800/mo. in- cludes heat/water/hydro/laundry. No smoking/pets. Available March 1. 905-665-5248, cell 416-254- 2417 WHITBY large brand new bachelor apt. Separate entrance, all inclu- sive, cable, parking, laundry. Large deck to share with owner. $650/in- clusive. Avail March 1st. Call (416)209-4857. 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,large, bright Basement apartment, 9' ceilings. Separate entrance. Cable, internet, full kitchen, parking, laundry. Near bus route. On 1/2 acre lot. $800/inclusive. first/last. (905)723 -5653 or (289)314-9774 WHITBY,2 bedroom apt., new re- no., $990+hydro. Avail. immediate- ly, no-smoking/pets, hardwood, coin laundry, parking, backyard, 5-min. walk to GO, shops, suitable for prof. couple, (905)665-6707 WHITBY,NEW LISTING, Gar- den/Dundas. Very spacious 1-bed- room basement apartment. Separ- ate entrance, parking, full kitchen, shared laundry, renovated bath- room. No pets/smoking, first/last, available immediately. 905-444- 9392. ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED for May and June/04, prefer north Whitby area, for family (new house not quite ready) retired police offi- cer. Please call cell 289-314-0812 (Durham Region #) 2 LEVEL condo available April 15. North Oshawa 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms; private laundry. $975 monthly + utilities. 905 242-7684. A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $950/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3-BEDROOM on 3 acre lot. Church/Taunton, Ajax. newly reno- vated, first/last, references. $1250 plus utilities. Finished 1-bedroom basement, $650 plus. Call (905)426-3040 or (905)767-0072. 3-BEDROOM semi Oshawa, close to all amenities/401, 1-car garage, 4-appliances, fenced yard. $1175/month plus utilities, first/last/references. Available April 1st. Call 905-668-8865 or www.houseforrent1.netfirms.com. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. o.a.c. Up to $7,500 cash back to you! Require $30,000 +family income and good credit. Short of down payments? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600 AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY, 3-bedroom upper bungalow, 2-bedroom basement apt, 3 appli- ances, share laundry, parking, a/c, storage. Renovated upper, no smoking/pets. March 1st. Liz (416)281-0027, Mike (416)315- 7986 AJAX,spacious 3-bdrm upper lev- el of house, 4 appliances, 2-park- ing, h/w floors, walk-out deck, $1550-inclusive. 1-bedroom base- ment, 1-parking, $800-inclusive. Both: own laundry, avail immedi- ately. Call (905)426-7341. 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. BOWMANVILLE -SPOTLESS 4 bedroom detached. Familyroom, gas heat, central air. Freshly paint- ed, newly renovated gem. Close to schools, parks, shopping, $1375/mo. Call Rob (905) 436- 1336. BOWMANVILLE/ORONO - 3 bed- room country home on 3/4 acre, overlooking countryside, freshly painted with new and newer floor- ing, 2 washrooms, all inclusive, washer, dryer, new fridge and stove. $l,600. (905) 432-4094 CHARMING Pickering Village 2+1-bedroom house, on beautiful, deep, treed lot. Perfect for home- based business. Walking distance to shops/restau- rants/401/GO/schools/parks, laun- dry/3-parking. $1175/plus utilities. Business use negotiable. (905)428 -7143 NORTH OSHAWA,3 bedroom semi, close to schools and shop- ping, 2 appliances and utilities in- cluded, $1275/mo., no smok- ing/pets, avail. March 1st., call (905)263-4426 PICKERING 3 bedroom semi, close to GO and 401. $1200 plus. Available March 1.(905)686-9048 PORT PERRY, NORTH,large beautiful bright home, cathedral ceilings, double sided fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, sunroom, formal diningroom, office. $1400/month+ utilities. Call (905)982-0853. WHITBY -Murkar Cres., 3 bdrm home, walkout basement, central air, 1-1/2 car garage, double drive, $1400+utilities, first/last, available April 1st.Call 905-668-6464. AJAX south side of #2 west of Salem. 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, 5 appliances, 2 underground parking $1500/mo+utilities. 905-999-0230 AJAX detached house. 3-bed- rooms, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, livingroom, diningroom, den, 4 appliances, gas heat, non-smokers $1150+utilities (905)686-0096. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. NORTH OSHAWA -Rossland & Harmony, 4 bedroom townhouse, air, garage, finished basement. In- cluding water $1200/mo. Hy- dro/gas extra. 905-472-8947 OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. March lst. Toll- free 1-866-922-6422, 905-579- 9956 OSHAWA south 4 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $1050/month plus utilities. First/last. 3 bed. $975. Avail.April lst. Toll-free 1-866-922-6422, 905- 579-9956. OSHAWA,Be a part of a commu- nity in a community. Now accept- ing applicants for 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. 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. UXBRIDGE RENTAL - new 2 bed- room units, 4 appliances, air condi- tioning, private patios, parking, storage. Available immediately. Call Steven (905) 852-4777 WHITBY,Rossland & Cochrane NEW 4-BEDROOM,3 baths, 5 appliances, A/C, parking/garage, $1400/month plus utilities. Non- smoking. Leave message. Avail- able March 1. (905)884-2848 WHITBY,townhouse available im- mediately, 3-bedrooms, close to 401/GO, 4-appliances, finished basement, hardwood floors, gar- age, yard. No pets/smoking. $1200 plus utilities. Call 905-509- 9929 ext 211. 1 MASTERBEDROOM with 5pc. ensuite $550/month inclusive, also 1-bedroom $450/month inclu- sive. In a nice family home in Ajax (Westney/Hwy 2). Share laundry. Female preferred. (905)426-8284 after 6pm. AJAX,Rossland/Westney. New bright bedroom for rent in new home, private bathroom. No pets/smoking. $550/month inclu- sive. Fist/last, available immedi- ately. Call (905)427-3680. AJAX: HARWOOD/Rossland,for those who want something better, fully furnished bed/sitting room, TV, cable, air, kitchen, laundry, all inclusive. No smoking/pets, just bring your toothbrush. (905)686- 3437 OSHAWA,Thornton/Rossland. Furnished room with kitchen & pri- vate entrance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $100/week. First/last (905)434-7532 or (905)579-0596 OSHAWA-DOWNTOWN, John/Centre St., loft bright/spa- cious. Full-bathroom, skylights, fireplace, shared kitchen, $650/in- clusive. 2-ROOMS, 10x10, shared kitchen/bathroom, $500/each in- clusive. Clean/responsible tenants wanted No pets. First/last. Avail- able immediately. Call (647)272- 8511-cell ROOM FOR RENT,Pickering South, share kitchen and bath, close to PTC and GO, on bus route, utilities included. call for more information (905) 839-2016 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 AJAX - Share large, newer home. Parking, laundry, own phone, cable, storage, own bath. Close to all amenities. Phone 905-683- 9213. AJAX,1 room $450. month all in- clusive utilities, cable TV parking & laundry. Quiet house with great backyard suits single working per- son or student. 647-283-0272 FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED bright clean quiet, large basement room/bedroom, will suit mature working female. $125 per week in- cluding parking, cable, laundry. Share facilities, share kitchen/bath, no pets/smoking. Pickering area. Av. Feb.21.Please call (905) 420- 5492 for more information NEW home, large master bedroom with private bath, laundry facilities, dishwasher, fully furnished main floor, parking, cable included. No smoking/pets. Female preferred. Call (905)655-6385 WHITBY downtown apartment to share. March 1st. Share kitchen, laundry, 1-parking, storage, fire- place & cable. Quiet area, near amenities. No smoking/pets, suit working person, $500/inclusive, first/last/references. Call Merv 905 -665-2857 after 4:30pm. 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. or will nego- tiate for light housekeeping duties or office help. (705) 657-2525 AVAILABLE FOR March Break - 2 bedroom condo, Kissimee Florida (Orlando area) sleeps 8, 5 star re- sort, $900 per week. March 13 - 27. Grace (905) 649-3734. LOST:Diamond and white gold earring on February 1st, possibly at Magwyers in Ajax. Call Janice at (416)757-6522 if found. DATING SERVICE Free Browsing, FREE for women meeting men. Durham & Beyond, telephone Voice ads & internet ads combo. (905)683-1110 for voice ads. www.911dating.com for internet ads. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! FM/04 assumes no liability. 18+. questpersonals.com LIVE CHAT! 1-900-677-4444 75 min $25/call LIVE CHAT! FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 WESTNEY/ROSSLAND - daycare available TLC, non-smoking, no pets. Crafts, nutritious meals, close to bus and 401. Call (905)428-0097 BRIGHT FUTURE Private Tutoring Math, Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer & English Grade 1 - 12 90% marks * 100% results Competent * Exp Teachers Affordable Prices Sara (905)426-3465 SCHOLARS ACADEMY TUTOR- ING, We make kids learn. 5 Har- wood Ave. S. Ajax, (905)426-6962, 400 Dundas St. W., Whitby, (905)430-9939. Free Evaluation. $80 monthly. Improvement Guar- anteed! TUTORING CLASSES in English, French, Math, and reading offered to Grades 1-12 students on Tu esday and Wednesday evenings in Pickering. Call (905)509-6795 now (evenings) for more information LOSE UP TO 2 - 8 LBS.Every Week! Free samples! Call 905-623 -9929 or toll free 1-888-318-1233 or visit www.slimunlimited.com 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. 3PC LEATHER sofa set, full size, choice of colours, limited quantity, priced for quick sale. First come, first served. 1/2 price, $1,675. Call 416-319-6302. 5PC. SOLID wood bedroom suite, table & 4 chairs, end tables, coffee table, TV, silver cutlery, crystal, china, jewellery and much more. Call (905)683-4829. A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 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) 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. ACCUCISER - Blood Stimulator. Be healthy and stay healthy by Ac- cucising. Call Barbara 905-985- 9020. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, many sizes. 20' x 30' $4,500, 25' x 40' $7,800, 30' x 40' $9,200. 40' x 60' $16,500. Since 1980. Call Pioneer Prefabricated Steel Buildings 1-800-504-7749. www.pioneerbuildings.com APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 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 BEEF,Farm fresh, young, corn fed, $1.95/lb plus cut & wrapping. Value Packs starting at $45 & $100. Visa accepted. Call (705)277-2654 BEST CARPETS, hardwood, lami- nate. Buy from wholesaler, good prices. Monthly payments O.A.C. Thick twist Saxony-0.88 cents/sq.ft., Hardwood 3 1/2 x3/4- $4.49. 100% Satisfaction guaran- teed. Free Estimate-Dennis 905- 424-4123. BOARD room table, black, oval, 10'x5' very solid, slightly used plus 12 chairs, leather, optional. Will sell separately or together. Asking $4000. Phone Iris (905)420-7335 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. COMPUTER - clean quality com- plete Pentium 3 system with 15" monitor. 128MB Ram, modem, CD, floppy, Ethernet, USB ports, keyboard/speakers/mouse, only $300. Can deliver/set-up (905)439- 4789 DINING ROOM SUITE cherry fin- ish, table e 6 chairs, buffet hutch, $l,200. Call (905) 430-3124 DINING-ROOM SET,solid pecan wood includes Buffet, Hutch, Oval Ta b le w/4 high-backed cane chairs. Excellent condition: $1,500. Black Lacquer over-sized China Cabinet from the "Art Shoppe". Great Condition: $1,000. 3-Person Whirlpool Spa. Good Condition: $750.00. Call: 905-263-8024. DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 DININGROOM table, marble base, glass top 72x42, six cream colored chairs, $1200. Light fixture, chil- dren's wooden rocking plane. best offer. Wedding dress, mint. condi- tion, head pc./veil. $400, jewelry $50.(905)655-6385. EIGHT-Place Royal Albert Country Rose $475; double bed $200; sin- gle bed $175; set of 4 dressers $400; freezer $150; fridge $200; 5-pc cafe-style kitchen set $250; antique dresser/mirror $175; solid oak king size head/footboard $250; 1930's 9-pc dining set $500; (905)260-1236 FARM RAISED all natural Bison, orders taken for 1/4 or 1/2 side till Feb.28/04. Startek Buffalo Farm. (905)985-3384. Farm gate sales. FIREWOOD White birch, cut, split & delivered. (705)799-0149 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 HOUSE CONTENTS FOR SALE - living room, bedroom, kitchen, dining room, everything must go! For more info call 905-725-6522. HYDRAULIC TONNO COVER with chrome rails, black, 1 year old. Paid $1600, asking $800. 905- 261-1433 KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE. Almond with black oven door. Self- cleaning. Excellent working condi- tion. $250. 905-261-1433 POOL TABLE,Cliff Thornburn An- niversary solid oak rail & legs, slate top. 4x8, accessories includ- ed. $2,000. call (905)665-1983. A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com JOHNATHON'S AUCTION SPECIAL SALE SUNDAY, FEB. 15TH - 11 a.m. 1750 MIDLAND AVE., SCARBOROUGH PREVIEW FROM 8 A.M. 9 pc. mahogany dining room, queen and king size bed- room suites with sleigh beds, mahogany table 8 chairs, 3 pc. leather sofa, french corner cabinet, french desks, ma- hogany desks, french commode, drop leaf table, pr. french chairs, bookcase (mahogany), chandeliers, Persian carpets, mahogany wardrobes, 6 pc. barrister bookcase, gramo- phone, sterling silver set for 8, oil paintings, antique and new, chaise lounge mahogany. China - paragon set of 8 majestic, Wedgewood 4 place setting, Royal Albert, Rem- ington bronzes. Art - group of 7. For more info call (416)285-0022 everything must go!!!!!! 10% buyers premium Deliveries available. Snack bar Homes in this locale will be selected for installation of a revotionary New Lifetime roofing system! These homes will be used for advertising and will be done at a promotional rate! You are under NO obligation to call, unless you wish to see IF your home will qualify! Homes will be selected on the basis of location, visibility, curb appeal, and style! IF you have ever considered permanent roofing for your home, and Never having another roof repair, Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Call now! 24 hours Toll-Free 1-888-271-7119 First Come - First Served Basis Only! Public Notice! A Special Offer For Homeowners Only! CARPENTER PETE LTD Residential & Commercial Rec. Rooms ✶Offices ✶Kitchens Bathrooms ✶Armoirs ✶ Cabinets Doors/Trim ✶ Bars ✶ Wall Units Custom Decks & Fences Ceramic Tile / Hardwood Floors Drywall & Taping Reasonable Rates *Reliable Service All Work Guaranteed *25 years exp. Free Estimates 905-668-4750 or 905-442-7077 905-686-7236 www.handymanconnection.comLic #B16881Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting • Renovations etc. Insured Bonded 1 Year Written Warranty www.Renovations4u.ca Call Abdul 905-444-9944 * F/Bsmts. $6500 + material * G/Openers installed $70 * Plumbing/Electrical * Painting & Decorating * All Kitchens * Decks/Fences & G/Sheds * Windows & Doors * Wooden Floors/Ceramics * Lawn/Snow Maintenance * Dry Walling/Taping * Bsmt. Windows & Doors * Patios/Paths & Steps * Plans for Building & Fire * Washroom 3 pc. roughed * Regulated Code $250 in $600 + material STREETER CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS 22 years exp. in home improvements including and not limited to: Recrooms, Bathrooms, Sunrooms, Kitchens, Moulding, Tiling, Drywall/Taping, Doors & Windows, & Built ins. 905-431-9939 HOME SERVICES (DURHAM) 905-426-5301 1-866-275-5167 • Electrical • Kit./Bathroom • Plumbing • Appliances • Drywall/Stucco • Basements • Carpenty • Ceramic Tile Minor-Major Repairs & Renovations DEATH NOTICES Now updated Mon-Fri on our website Garage Doors and Openers ✰Sales ✰Service ✰Installation Your Garage Door Specialist Free Estimates ☎(905)686-6195 ☎ BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 DIRECT WINDOW Deal Directly and Save Vinyl Replacement Thermal Windows * Side Slider - Double Hung * Bay * Bow * Door * Porch Enclosures All types of Aluminum Work Free Estimates (905)426-6342 HOMEPRIDE IMPROVEMENTS Quality Painting Decorating & Renovations Free Estimates * Fully Insured Call Don (905)626-2111 the.allains.sympatico.ca RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 LOVESEAT,sofa & chair $475; queen bedroom 6pc $850; black queen bedroom $1200; Pine 5-pc queen $950; 7-pc circa 1935 bed- room $1200; solid maple 8-pc din- ette $1250; oak 7-pc dinette $1200; brand new electric hospital bed $900; Will deliver (905)260- 1236 MAPLE LEAF Hockey tickets at Air Canada Centre. Excellent seats. Call (905)753-2246. MOBILITY AIDS.Ultramatic ad- justable single bed, accessories, 4-wheel Walker, Nebulizer Com- pressor, toilet safety frames, show- er chair with back, gel seat pad. Other items air purifiers, fans. LIVING ROOM FURNITURE. Re- clining chair with heat/massage, 3-seat sofa with two recliners. 905- 438-4004 days /905-432-2602 evenings. MOVING,must sell, bed chester- fields-$200, 6pc Rattan suite-$200, baby's items, Oak Wall Unit-$200, Bicycle w/trainingwheels-$50. (905)509-8014. 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 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by side, split side or whole. Also 40 lb. packages available. 705-432-3031. 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 PIANOS & CLOCKS -The Boss is Away Sale til Feb. 26th on Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! 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 RECLINER COUCH/chair, oak coffee/end tables, dishwasher, child's bedroom set, washer/dryer, 24" stove, bar fridge, freezer, fu- ton, 27" colour TV, van captain seats, single bed, air conditioner, wall unit, 86 Jeep Comanche, util- ity trailer, 350 Vet motor, Craftmat- ic bed, 500 watt home stereo sys- tem. Brian (905)721-8009. TWO TICKETS Toronto Maple Leaf's vs Montreal Canadians. February 24th, private VIP box, light meal, wine, beer, hostess. Value $l,000. or best offer. Call (905) 420-1045 leave message. WHIRLPOOL,washer & dryer, less than 1 yr. old in perfect condi- tion. asking $775/pr., 416-835- 1090. WOODEN ROCKING HORSES would you like to be a cowboy or cowgirl? My name is Ben. Take me home, I like little people. $39.99+taxes. (905)743-6155, cell 905-213-1099 LOOKING for 1 set of good condi- tion cross country skis and equip- ment. Skis 210cm., boots size 10. One pair size 6 ladies boots to fit 3 prong skis. Please call 905-404- 8676 ask for Hope or leave mes- sage. 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 ONTARIO MIXED HARDWOOD - seasoned, delivered, 1.5 bushcord loads, stacking available. Evening calls 705-484-0512. 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 3 LAB PUPPIES,1 male choco- late lab $600, 2 female black labs $500. (905)655-5789 BASIC DOG TRAINING for dogs of all ages. TURSO DOG TRAIN- ING 905-797-2855 Port Hope, Oshawa 905-432-8313. DOGZWORTH DOG TRAINING In Zephyr/Uxbridge Township. Pup- py, family pet, show handling. Coming soon: tricks, flyball, agility, frisbee, dog sledding and more! Evening, daytime, private and group classes available. Classes begin every month! For more infor- mation call Ally at 905-473-1555. Our web site is coming soon! www.dogzworth.com GERMAN Shepherd purebred puppies, born December 25th/2003. 1st shots, large boned males and females. Oshawa. Please call Steve at 905-922- 3967. LOVING homes needed for adult cats. Many young and mature cats (spayed or neutered, fully vacci- nated) looking for homes. Kittens with lst booster sometimes avail- able. Many medium to larger breeds of dogs also for adoption. Pet supplies (especially cat food and litter) and donations always welcomed. Foster homes for medi- um to large dogs as well as timid cats needed. Please call Durham Animal Adoption (905) 438-8411 PUPPIES,Boston Terriers, Schnauzer, Golden Retrievers, Shitzu, Cocker Spaniels, Yorkie Pom, Dashhound Chihuahua, Poodle, Shelties, Great Danes, Pit Bulls, Pekingese, Kingcharles Ca- vaier, Rottweiller. (Collie-X's, Sheppard-X's, Lab-X's $175 each). Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Grooming Services available. 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ, 4 dr. au- to, 143,000 km, one owner, lady driven, $1000 obo. Call 905-430- 0746 1990 NISSAN STANZA - good condition, 220kms, $1600. Call 416-720-0073. 1992 PLYMOUTH Acclaim, V6, auto, air, 220K, original paint, ask- ing $1750 certified/e-tested. ALSO 1996 CAVALIER, 4dr, 5spd, high- way mileage, excellent condition, certified/e-tested, asking $2650. (905)404-8695 (private) 1993 HONDA ACCORD -4 door, very good condition, 5 spd, air, cassette, certified and e-tested with warranty, $3495. Call 905- 697-8681. 1993 MAZDA PRECIDIA MX3, au- to, V6, 2 dr, am/fm cass., pw, pl, p.sunroof, 200K, $3800 certified/e- tested. 905-434-0392 1995 FORD ASPIRE 4-cyl, 5-speed, 2-dr. runs great, super mileage, clean, runs excellent, cer- tified and e-tested. Asking $2495.00 (905)571-5138 1996 MERCURY Sable, fully load- ed wagon, leather, tinted windows, cassette stereo. Winter Alloy tires/rims, $2,900 certified & E- tested. (905)623-7836 2001 Mazda SE, tilt wheel, Air, AM/FM stereo, gold exterior and interior, 5-speed manual. 75,000kms. Asking $10,000. Call 905-430-3833 after 5. or 416-688- 1594. 2001 SUNFIRE SL,2 door, auto, air, blue, loaded, CD, keyless en- try, 110,000 km., certified and E- tested, list price $21,500., selling $10,900. OBO. Call John 905-885 -7448 2003 Pontiac Sunfire GT. "MY BABY IS FOR SALE" Keyless en- try, Sunroof, loaded, automatic, Burgundy. Only 10,500kms. One female/non-smoking driver. $20,000 OBO. Must see!!!!. (905)434-5153 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 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 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. SCRAP cars wanted, pay cash, free pick up, Ron 905-424-3508 or Leo 905-426-0357. 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE 4.0 auto, 4x4, loaded, good condition, certi- fied and e-tested. Asking $2800.00. (905)571-5138 1992 FORD F-150 SuperCab c/w fibreglass cap, auto, 5L, high mile- age, $1500 as is. Phone 905-430- 4747. 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, green, shortbox, regular cab. Excellent condition. $5800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. snp 1998 CHEVY Silverado, 3 door 4x4, 120kms, will e-test and certi- fied, asking $17,500. OBO. good condition, call (905)985-3384. 1990 FORD AEROSTAR,excel- lent condition, 1 owner for last 12 years, recent bodywork - No Rust. Rebuilt transmission, very reliable, best offer. 416-450-2243. LOOKING for an opportunity to promote your business? We have tables and tickets still available for one night of business to business networking, sure to create opportu- nities for your business. Keynote addresses will be given by local speakers. Call 905-430-5466. 30 yrs exp Legal basements Paint, Drywall Carpentry Licensed Ajax 905-442-5464 Whitby 905-449-9801 CARPET SALES Res. / Comm. •Repairs •Restretch •Replace Free Estimates. Call Dave 416-321-5091 416-807-9082 Complete Handyman Service Renovations General Repairs 12 years exp. No job too big or too small 905-420-7641 for free estimate DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 DRYWALL MUDDING TAPING FRAMING Call Jim (905)426-2971 All Work Guaranteed HOME IMPROVEMENTS Basements, Carpentry, Drywall, Ceramic Tiles, T-bar Ceiling, Lam. Flooring, To p Quality work at Reasonable Prices. Licensed- References Ed (905)686-4384 cell (416)837-4502 TRIMAC CONSTRUCTION,spe- cializing in basement apartment renovations, T-bar ceilings, com- mercial drywall, metal studs, tap- ing and doors. Call Matt MacInnis (416) 473-5942 or Dan MacInnis (647)226-4299 REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 SIMPCO IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in a variety of home improvements and maintenance services (905) 426-9383 or (905) 442-3742 Specials Kitchen, bath & basement renovations. Hardwood & Ceramic flooring Don't pay for 12/mths (416)882-3263. T.E.P.'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING Additions, basements, decks, tiling, drywall. taping, painting, shelving units, bars, kitchens & baths, counter tops. Also Custom Pine furni- ture.Garden chairs, plant- er boxes, wishing wells & more. Made to order. Display on Website (905)432-9115 Terry for estimates. www.tepcontracting.com MW ELECTRIC PLUS Comm.-Indust.-Res. ✓Service Upgrades ✓Renos & New instals ✓Maintenance 20 Years Experience Seniors Discounts Free Estimates. Phone:905-444-9713 "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 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 ARE YOU THINKING OF PA INTING YOUR HOME? Call Pro Painters for free estimate and pay as low as 11¢/sq.ft. Call Mr. Sam (905)426-3465 (416)953-5047 PAINTING & WALLPAPERING ✦Reasonable Rates ✦ ✦Interior & Exterior ✦ Serving Oshawa & surrounding areas for 30 yrs. ☎ 905-725-9884 ☎ Cell-905-213-0338 ☎ MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, any- where, anytime. Commer- cial or residential . Packag- ing, storage and boxes available. Senior and mid month discounts. Free esti- mates. (905) 571-0755 THE HONEST MOVER Fully Insured/Reliable *Professional/Conscientious *Commercial/Residential *Small/Large Moves *Family Owned & Operated *Rubbish Removal, etc *Local/Long Distance (905) 665-0448 AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE (Non-Sexual) Venez vous détendre Relaxation & Stress Management Receipts provided. Call Louise (905)683-7709 PICKERING ANGELS ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms and Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. Unit # 3 (905)420-0320 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004, PAGE 37 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com DESROCHES, Kathleen "Kay" on Friday February 6th, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Joseph (Babe). Loved and Cherished mother of Shirley and her husband the late Bob Tait, Gary and wife Marion, Brian and his wife Sheri. Devoted Nana of Sheri and her husband Doug Edwards, Lori and her husband Doug Spadafore, Lance, Nikki, Robin, Missy and her husband Chris McCarthy, Alex and Scott. Great Nana of Kathleen, Brendan, Brittney, Justine, Cody and Chanse. Lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters and their families. Friends may call at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-8488) on Saturday, February 21st from 11 a.m. until 1p.m. A celebration of Kay's life will be held in the chapel at 1p.m. the family wishes to thank Harry, Jackie and Daryl for their support and love. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society in Kay's memory would be appre- ciated by her family. BURNS, Carl Ernest (member of R.C.L. #322-Vet- eran W.W.II) Peacefully at his home on Wednes- day, February 11, 2004, in his 85th year. Carl Burns, husband of the late Colleen. Loving father of Bliss, Laura, Pearl and Ricky. Grandfather of Tam- my, Bliss Jr., Dylan, Rich, Sabrina, Randi, Tiffany and Jessica. Survived by sister Daisy Udell. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FU- NERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pick- ering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Sunday February 15, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, me- morial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. SAVOY, Anna Viola (nee Brett) It is with great sad- ness that her family announces her passing, peace- fully on Thursday February 12th, 2004, in her 79th year. Beloved mother of Catherine Heaslip, Pat Sa- voy,Stephen, Faye Farrell and Maureen Langton. Devoted Grandma to Kelly, Sandi, Shaun, Alex, Ben, Justin, Megan, Sarah, Joe, Heather and Mi- chael. Great-Grandma to Andrew, Quinton, Camryn. The family will receive friends at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME,384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428- 9090) on Sunday, February 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, February 16th in the chapel at 11 a.m. If desired, donations made in Anna's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by her family. A/P PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com These Specials are also available at our Sobeys Ajax Location - 260 Kingston Rd. (near Westney Rd.) We Serve.You Save.Every day. Every Week. Prices effective Wednesday, February 18th to Friday, February 20th, 2004. Pickering 1899 Brock Rd. Visit our Pharmacy (905) 619-0291 these specials also available at our Ajax location: Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. (near Westney Rd.) Charmin Bathroom Tissue 24 Roll or 12 Double Roll, or Bounty Paper Towels, 6 Rolls,Limit 2 each. 399399 Maxwell House Ground Coffee Selected, 1 kg Tin Limit 2 399399 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1995 PONTIAC SUNFIRE A uto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., air cond., fully cert. & E-tested. Only $2,.990. Call 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1998 FORD WINDSTAR GL Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b, p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, 4 captain chairs, fully cert. & E-tested. Only $4,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, mags, only 122,000 km, fully cert. & E-tested. Only $6,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1998 CHEVY ASTRO Auto., 6 cyl., 4.3L, p.s., p.b., p.d.l., 8 pass., air cond. Only 115,000 km. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $7,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1995 GMC JIMMY Auto., 6 cyl., 4.3L Vortex, p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, 4x4, leather, fully cert. & E-tested. Only $6,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1993 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSE Auto., 6 cyl., 3.8L, p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., p. seats, leather. Loaded. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $3,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, only 93,000km, fully cert. & E-tested. Only $9,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., air cond., 7 pass., fully cert. & E-tested. Only $3,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, 7 pass., fully cert. & E-tested. Only $5,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER LTD Auto., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, p. seats, only 138,000 km, fully cert. & E-tested. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT Auto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., cloth int., economical, only 112,000 km, fully cert. & E- tested. Only $4,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington Edition AUTO ONE 1999 VENTURE VAN A/C, p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, 150 kms., Lubrico warranty available. $7,950. 905-666-1294 AUTO ONE 1997 OLDS LLS 133 km., loaded, Lubrico warranty available. $7,950. 905-666-1294 AUTO ONE 1997 LINCOLN CARTIER 140 kms., Lubrico warranty available. $10,900. 905-666-1294 AUTO ONE 1991 LINCOLN T/C 270 kms. Lubrico warranty available. $3,500. 905-666-1294 AUTO ONE 1997 BUICK PARK AVE. ULTRA 3800 supercharged, 165 kms. Lubrico warranty available. $7,950. 905-666-1294 DURHAM KIA 2000 HONDA CIVIC SE 4 cyl., 5 spd., air, p.d.l., keyless entry, 6 pack CD, 120,000 km. Very clean. $11,995. (905) 571-5420 DURHAM KIA 2002 KIA SEDONA EX 3.5 V6, Fully Loaded with lots of factory warranty left. 54,000 km. $21,995 Sale Price $20,995 (905) 571-5420 1992 BLAZER 2 dr., 4.3, off road. Sport package. 176,000 km. $1,650 or best offer 905-436-0521 WHOLESALE DEPOT 1994 FORD RANGER One owner, V-6 engine, 5 spd. Black. Fully loaded. CD, A/C, 4x4 for work or play. $5,600. 905-430-5786 AJAX/PICKERING Edition B u y O r S e l l You r C a r F a s t I n T h e N e w A j a x E d i t i o n Buy Or Sell Your Car Fast In The New Ajax Edition To place an ad or for more info, call 905-579-4400 ext. 2231. To place an ad or for more info, call 905-579-4400 ext. 2231. Ask for Ask for Josh Thompson Josh Thompson WHOLESALE DEPOT 1997 DODGE NEON 4 door. White. 2.0 L, 2 new tires, new head gasket warranted, A/C, only 127 km. $4,750. 905-430-5786 WHOLESALE DEPOT 1994 PARK AVENUE ULTRA 3.8 supercharged engine, every option, leather, pwr. roof, power & luxury. Great shape. 163km. $6,900. 905-430-5786 WHOLESALE DEPOT 1999 Z71 4X4 Silver, 5.3 litre, ext. cab, 4x4, leather, all options, box liner. Great for work or play. $16,900. 905-430-5786 WHOLESALE DEPOT 1999 Z71 4X4 Green. 5.3 litre, 4x4 STEPSIDE, fully loaded, new style. ONE OWNER. Like new, 75 km. $21,500. 905-430-5786 A/P AUTO 1997 LAND ROVER DIS. 160 km., 8 cyl., pwr. carb., white, AM/FM/cass./CD changer, 2 sunroofs, A/C, 7 pass., 36 mths. warr. or 75,000 km., seals, gaskets, A/C, elec. hi-tech, up $2,500 per claim. p.w., p.l., p.s., included ex. cond. saf., em. $14,980. 905-571-1277 A/P AUTO 1996 INTREPID Cruise, A/C, p.w., p.l., 192 km., ex. cond., 1 yr. warranty or 12,000 km. Powertrain preferred. $4,370. 905-571-1277 A/P AUTO 1997 CHEV CAVALIER 2 door, 182 km., ex. cond., safety & emission., AM/FM/cassette, 6 month warranty included. $3,999 905-571-1277 A/P AUTO 1995 GRAND AM 2 door, 190 km., p.l., p.w., CRC, AM/FM/cass., V-6, 1 year or 12,000 km. warranty. $3,999. 905-571-1277 A/P AUTO 1996 NISSAN QUEST 183 km., p.w., p.l., A/C, CRC, AM/FM/ cass./CD changer, remote. Good cond. 1 yr. or 12,000 km. powertrain warranty. $6,999. 905-571-1277 DIAMOND AUTO SALE LTD. 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER Blue. 6 cyl., 5 door. 151,000 km, clean van, cert., E-tested, 12 mth. warr. incl. $6,595. 905-619-1900 DIAMOND AUTO SALE LTD. 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 4 dr., 6 cyl. White. Loaded, 148,000 km., remote starter. Clean car cert., E-tested, 12 mth. warr. incl. $6,795. 905-619-1900 DIAMOND AUTO SALE LTD. 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr., black, 4 cyl., auto., air, clean car, 171,000 km, cert., E-tested, 12 mth. warr. incl. $4,295. 905-619-1900 DIAMOND AUTO SALE LTD. 1995 PONTIAC SUNFIRE White. 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto., air, only 114,000 km., clean car, cert., E-tested, 12 mth. warr. incl. $4,495. 905-619-1900 DIAMOND AUTO SALE LTD. 1995 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM Burgundy with gold pkg., 6 cyl. Loaded. 165 km. Nice clean car, cert., E-tested, 12 mth. warr. incl.!!! $3,995. 905-619-1900 PICKERING VILLAGE 1995 HONDA ODYSSEY 7 pass., air, p. group, quad seats. 1 owner, Only 91 km. Rare find. Stk. #5164B. $10,995 easy payment plans available. Call (905)427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE 1996 HONDA CIVIC EX “G” 5 spd., air, pwr. group, 1 owner, low km. Exceptional cond..Stk. #5164B. $9,995 easy payment plans available. call (905)427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON Only 76 km. Air, auto., pwr. group, alloy wheels. Perfect family car. Stk. #P2841. Only $12,888. Easy payment plans available. call (905)427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE 2000 VW GOLF Only 52 km. 5 spd., air, keyless & much more. Drives like new. Only $13,995. Stk. #P2848. Easy payment plans available. call (905)427-0111 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Auto., 6 cyl., 3.8L, air, AWD. Loaded. Mags. Cert. & E-tested. Only $5,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S CERTICAR 2000 CHEV VENTURE EXT. Loaded. 66,000 km. $12,500 Call 905-571-2886. SIMPSON AUTO SALES 1998 GMC DUALLY CREW CAB 4x4, SLT model, 6.5 turbo diesel, O/D, fully loaded incl. leather, 4 drs. NEW $55,000 - less than 1/2 price 1-866-281-4000 CERTICAR 1997 CHEV BLAZER Loaded. 141,000 km. $10,500 Call 905-571-2886. CERTICAR 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE Loaded. 151,000 km. $6,995 Call 905-571-2886. CERTICAR 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Loaded. 79,000 km. $10,995 Call 905-571-2886. CERTICAR 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 85,000 km. $6,995 Call 905-571-2886. IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 1988 Mustang Blue, 5 spd. 4 cyl., 2 doors, E-tested & Safety $1,595 Call (905) 686-3803 IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 2000 Sunfire GT 52,000 km. 5 spd., air, p.s., p.b., Priced to sell. Only $6,995 Call (905) 686-3803 IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 1994 Caddy Deville Blue, fully loaded, 4.9 litre, 4 dr., leather seats. Price to sell $4,950. Cert. E-tested. Call (905) 686-3803 IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICK Black. 5 spd., 1.5L, 4x4 wheel drive, 4 drs., p.s., p.b. Clean. Full cert. & E-tested. Only $3,990. Call (905)420-9141 IMPERIAL AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD.W. PICKERING 1995 Astro Van White. 7 pass., auto., 150,000 km. Cert. & E-tested. Price to sell $3,795 Call (905) 686-3803 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 DODGE RAM Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $6,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1991 CHEVY BLAZER Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, 4 dr., 4x4. Super special. Price only $1,490 as is. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1994 FORD ESCORT Auto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., tilt, air. Only 128,000 km. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $3,490. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER Auto., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, p. seats. Only 138,000 km. Fully cert. & E-tested. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS Standard. 4 cyl., 2 dr., hatch. Only 105,000 km. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $2,490. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, fully cert. & E-tested. Only $5,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 5 spd., 4 cyl., 16 valve, p.s., p.b., mags, removable soft top, 4x4, only 89,000 km. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $5,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1998 SUZUKI SWIFT Auto., 4 cyl., 2 dr., air cond. Only 122,000 km. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $4,490 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Auto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., air. Only 132,000 km. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $5,490. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD MURAD AUTO SAL E S AUTO SAL E S REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED SIMPSON AUTO SALES 1998 GMC SAVANA VAN V8, 3/4 ton heavy duty, auto, O/D, P/S, P/B, very clean, Cert. E-tested. Ready for work - are you? 1-866-281-4000 SIMPSON AUTO SALES 1998 GMC SAVANA CARGO All original paint, very clean, 3/4 ton heavy duty, A/C, stereo, modest kms. Priced to sell! 1-866-281-4000 SIMPSON AUTO SALES 1998 CHEV EXTENDED CAB 4X4 All original paint, rare 3 dr., very clean, fully loaded, runs perfect. Was $17,995 Sale price $15,500 1-866-281-4000 SIMPSON AUTO SALES 1999 DODGE QUAD CAB SHORT BOX Top model sport cummins, turbo diesel, fully loaded, very rare 5 spd., standard, great on fuel, runs perfect, Cert. E-tested. 1-866-281-4000 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 PAGE 39 A/P A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 15, 2004 www.durhamregion.com All previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on 48/60/72/84 mo. with $2,900 down or equivalent & trade at 7.9% int. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.9% = $141.60 mo. for 60 mo. COB $1,496 total obligation $11,496. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin *plus frt. & air tax (Dealer discounts applied). • Short term lease vehicles or daily rental buybacks. 0% financing or $6,000 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. If dealer discount chosen, effective interest rate could range 0% to 10%. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002 vehicles. † These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate. Rebate applies to retail deliveries on most new in-stock 2003 vehicles. ††Purchase/lease OAC Chrysler Financial Canada, 81,600 km annual allowance, 15¢ km on overage. ** Cash purchase price & lease price exclude freight, lic., insurance, taxes, registration & admin. * 0% purchase financing up to 72 months on 2003 Caravans. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/60 month term, monthly payment is $500 Cost of borrowing is $0. •Caravans, Grand Caravans, Durangos. See us for details. •$3,000 rebate applied. ††48 mo. lease, $3,000 down. Save GST & PST on selected vehicles. T H E B E S T P R O T E C T I O N W E ’V E E V E R O F F E R E D O N A L L 2 0 0 3 A N D 2 0 0 4 M O D E L S . 7 Y E A R S O R 1 1 5 ,0 0 0 K M P O W E R T R A I N W A R R A N T Y . P L U S 2 4 H O U R R O A D S I D E A S S I S T A N C E . G M , F O R D , H O N D A A N D T O Y O T A D O N ’T M A T C H I T . /84 mo.* Sale /84 mo. Sale /72 mo. wk. 4.7L V8, auto, p.w., pdl., CD, air, anti-spin axle, cap, tilt, cruise, 1 owner. Stk. #V7842. $$93.0793.0 7 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 2.0L., auto, air, p.w., pdl., AM/FM/CD, tilt, cruise, floor mats & more. Stk. #P7774. $$35.9435.9 4Sale /84 mo. wk. ALL OTHER COMPETITOR’S & NATIONAL ADS HONOURED Upon approval • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” V OSHAWA 1 9 H A R W O O D A V E . A J A X (N o r t h o f 4 0 1 ) 9 0 5 -6 8 3 -5 3 5 8 C H R Y S L E R • D O D G E • J E E P “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER”“THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 I L L A G E C H R Y S L E R FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 1-800-296-7107 Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% Bad No Credit Slow Credit Collections Repossession Bankruptcy S E R V I C E H O U R S : M O N . - T H U R S . 7 -M I D N I G H T F R I . 7 -6 , S A T U R D A Y 8 -4 HWY. #401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOODLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.KINGSTON RD.SALEM RD.BAYLY MANDRAKE COSTCO WHITBY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA CLUB CAB 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, tonneau cover, cloth seats, only 68,800 km. Stk. #T6568A. $$61.2261.2 2Sale /60 mo. wk. 2000 CHRYSLER 300M 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., p. seats, p. sunroof, chrome wheels, leather heated seats, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., 4 disc CD, 360 Watt AMP, performance/handling grp. & more. Only 58,000 km. Stk. V7632. $$76.6176.6 1Sale /72 mo. wk.* RIGHT HERE – BEST DEALS – RIGHT HERERIGHT HERE – BEST DEALS – RIGHT HERERIGHT HERE – BEST DEALS – RIGHT HERE VIPER CROSSFIRE PACIFICA AWD By Appointment Only New! DURANGO All New New! Sale /84 mo. wk. 2.0L H.O., 5 spd., air, p. sunroof, tilt, p.w., pdl., AM/FM cass., 6 disc CD, alum. wheels, leather seats, side air bags, keyless & more. Only 500 km., Stk. #P7778. $$65.9165.9 1 * 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 R/T 2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 3.9L V6, auto, p.s., p.b., air, sport plus grp., fog lamps, AM/FM cass. & more. Only 114,100 km. Stk. #V7706. $$56.5256.5 2Sale /72 mo. wk. 2004 GRD. CHEROKEE OVERLAND 4.7L V8, auto, p.w., pdl., p. seats, tilt, cruise, auto temp air, p. pedals, leather heated seats, quadra-trac, 4 wheel disc, ABS, side air bags & more. Stk #P7759. $$135.89135.8 9Sale /84 mo. wk. 2004 SEBRING LXi CONVERTIBLE 2.7L V6, auto, p. seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather seats, Infinity speakers, electronic convenience, full spare, AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #S6229. $$108.63108.6 3Sale /84 mo. wk. F U L L Y T RANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR HARWOOD AVE./AJAX FIVE STAR2004 GRAND CARAVAN SE 3.3L V6, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, Quad Seats, Keyless Entry, Am/FM CD, Rear Air, AC, Alloy Wheels, ABS, P/Seat & much more... Stk. #V7802 Y O U ’R E A P P R O V E D ! V I L L A G E C H R Y S L E R $25,995$25,995 Sale /60 mo. wk. 5.2L V8, auto, ST decor group, air, side mouldings, chrome wheels & more. 1 owner. Stk. #T6773A. $$28.1928.1 9 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 ST REG CAB Sale /72 mo. wk. 5.9L V8, auto, leather, 7 passenger, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM/CD cass., fully loaded, 1 owner. Only 51,500 km. Stk. #V7844. $$93.0793.0 7 2001 DODGE DURANGO R/T Sale /60 mo. wk. V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, pwr. sunroof, leather, AM/FM/CD, pwr. seat, alum. wheels plus more. Stk. #V7820A. $$42.1542.1 5 2000 CHEV IMPALA 4 DR. Sale /60 mo. wk. 2.0L, auto, p.s., p.b., air, AM/FM cass. & more. 1 owner, only 42,000 km. Stk. #V7826. $$32.8532.8 5 2000 DODGE NEON 4 DR. Sale /60 mo. wk. 3.0L V6, auto, 7 pass., p.w., pdl., alum. wheels air, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise, & more. Stk. #T6647A. $$46.8146.8 1 1997 NISSAN QUEST VAN Sale /60 mo. wk. 3.0L, auto, air, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., plus more, 1 owner. Stk. #P7831A. $$28.1928.1 9 1998 CARAVAN WAGON Sale /84 mo. wk. 3.9L V6, auto, air, rear defroster, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., box liner, anti-spin axle, plus more. Only 12,300 km. Stk. #P7833. $$89.4589.4 5 2003 DAKOTA SLT QUAD CAB 4X4 Sale /84 mo. wk. 4.7L V8, spt. appearance, trailer tow, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, pwr. tow mirrors, box liner, SLT group & more. Stk. #V7817. $$135.12135.1 2 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 Sale /84 mo. wk. 3.5L, auto stick, navigation system, rear DVD, infinity surround sound, chrome wheels, leather & more. Stk. #V7840. $$157.58157.5 8 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD Sale /60 mo. wk. 4.0L V6, 5 spd., dual tops, AM/FM cass., “Grizzly” alum. wheels, fog lamps, 1 owner. Stk. #V7845. $$65.8665.8 6 1999 JEEP TJ 4X4 2003 CONCORD LXi 4 DR. 3.5L V6, ABS, auto, leather seats, security alarm, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, audio controls, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #P7680. $$71.6171.6 1Sale /84 mo. wk. HUGE SAVINGS AVAILABLE WITH PRICES AREOUR PRICES ARE We have to melt our prices down early.... Buy any Dodge Caravan or Grand Caravan and you save the GST & PST HUGE SAVINGS AVAILABLE