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cityofpickering.com Sunday Afternoon George Lake Big Band March 28, from 2 pm to 4 pm Recreation Complex For Tickets or Info call 905.420.6588 PICKERING TOYOTA 557 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING (905)420-9000 THE LARGEST TOYOTA DEALER IN DURHAM! SERVICE HOURS: MON., TUES., THURS., & FRI. 7:30 - 6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY: 7:30 - 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY: 8:00 - 3:00 P.M. (905)420-9000 PICKERING TOYOTA EXPRESS LUBE SERVICE GIBSON’S PASSION Christ’s final hours in theatres Entertainment, 30 BLACK HISTORY Community celebrates this month News, 27 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 48,600 ✦ 40 PAGES ✦ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Hailing down the opposition AJAX –– Rebecca Lewicki of the Bayview Heights Public School girls basketball team appears to be waving as Karlie Robinson, of Ajax’s Westney Heights Public School, drives by during area championship round robin action Wednesday. Rebecca and her Pickering teammates went on to win 20-15. Hospital clears the air Look out below – it’s that time of year again Let Pickering, Durham know if a pothole is biting By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM – They creep up on un- suspecting drivers, with their black, cavernous, gaping mouths and cause havoc on innocent ve- hicles. They are potholes. And they are everywhere at this time of year. “The ones that cause you the damage are the ones that sneak up on you... that weren’t there yesterday,” said Mike Slocombe, a roads technician with the Durham Region works depart- ment. February and March mark the height of the “freeze and thaw” period that potholes thrive in, Mr. Slocombe said. With the temperature fluctuat- ing between warm and cold, snow melts and gets underneath the road. Then it freezes, expands and pops, causing potholes. Rouge Valley works to soothe community fears By Danielle Milley Staff Writer AJAX – Officials with the Rouge Valley Health System made the first step Tuesday night in what they said was a process to earn back the trust of the community and open the lines of communi- cation. It was the first in a series of consultations the hospital is un- dertaking to try and understand the needs and desires of the com- munity as it moves forward with a service delivery model for both its Ajax and Centenary sites. Officials began by explaining their position and how the Ajax and Pickering hospital has grown since amalgamation with Cente- nary in 1998. It soon became clear what those in attendance wanted to hear was what services were at stake. “You have to be very straight- forward and to the point and say these services are at Ajax and these services are at Centenary,” said Wendy Holliday. Ms. Holliday was one of more than 100 residents who came to the Ajax Public Library’s main branch for answers. “I just want to have clarity and honest communication so what we’re being told is the truth,” Ms. Holliday explained. The Ajax resident is deter- mined to protect her local hospi- tal - the hospital her grandpar- ents helped build. Kathryn Ramsay, chairman of the board of directors, tried to clear the air and answer resi- dents’ questions. “I want to apologize for the poor communication that has taken place at the beginning of ✦See Services page 7 ✦See Pickering page 4 A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Pickering, Ajax counterparts state their case to board of trade By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM – Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan is on board with a plan to transfer public transit to Durham Region. But, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish prefers to take a pass. Durham Region council recently approved a rec- ommendation to take over the three public transit systems now operating in Durham. Pickering coun- cillors support the trans- fer, while Ajax doesn’t. The mayors debated the issue Tuesday during a breakfast meting of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade at Annandale Golf and Curling Club. Mayor Ryan says the merger would lead to a more user-friendly sys- tem. It would “link one end of the region to the other,” he said. “Pickering sup- ports the transfer of tran- sit to the Region.” The regional motion calls for the transfer to be complete by July 1. ‘The Region took it without any staff report or business case.’ STEVE PARISH “It’s aggressive, but it promises many benefits,” Mayor Ryan noted. Mayor Parish is op- posed to the transfer, not- ing no studies have been done to justify merging transit systems in Durham, with the Region operating the new service. “I have a little different perspective on that with the good mayor of Picker- ing. The Region took it without any staff report or business case,” Mayor Parish said. He added, if he worked in business and proposed a merger of three compa- nies without a business case, “I’d be laughed out of the boardroom and I’d be dismissed.” The Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority has the lowest fares in Durham and going to a regional service “means an in- crease in transit fares,” Mayor Parish predicted. Property taxes imposed by the Region would also increase because of the transfer, he said. Employ- ee contracts with three different unions would have to be harmonized, and that always means moving to the highest pay level, he said. If fares are increased too high, people won’t use it, he stated. “The only way to make it happen is a significant and long-term infusion of money. It’s a significant issue and people should pay attention to it,” Mayor Parish stated. “The Re- g ion should hire the prop- er person and do the busi- ness case.” During the question pe- riod, Mayor Ryan agreed no business case has been completed, adding one isn’t needed as transit is a service. Without a larger, merged service, Ajax and Pickering wouldn’t be able to provide all the service residents and businesses want. “Unless we created a critical mass for transit, we’d never be able to pro- vide an effective service to you,” he said. A regionally-operated service would be able to link up with the TTC and public transit in York Re- gion. “We tried it ourselves and we didn’t succeed. With a Region of Durham transit system, we believe it’s possible.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 3 A/P 15 Westney Rd., Ajax Mon. - Fri. 10am - 7pm Sat. 10am - 6pm Sun. 12 noon - 5pm 905-683-2748 Hwy. 401 Kingston Rd. 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Insurance claims have come into the Region for dam- age to cars, Mr. Slocombe said. “They can occur pretty much anywhere,” Mr. Slocombe said, adding there isn’t one re- gional road that is worse than others. The works department has a patrolman on the road all the time, armed with cold mix to fill potholes he comes across. Two crews also do repairs around the Region. “When we get a call on a pothole, we get it investigated,” Mr. Slocombe said. “Our guideline is the same day we get a call on a pothole, it will be filled soon after.” The larger the pothole, the quicker it’ll get fixed, he added. Those that are a little larger than a dinner plate and five centimetres deep or deeper get filled as soon as possible. Those really big holes will get dug up in the summer and reasphalted. The Region spent $188,000 on fixing pot- holes in 2003, and has budgeted $200,000 for 2004. In Pickering, Jamie Lowery said the extent of this winter’s damage on City roads would- n’t be known for sure until the spring. The superintendent of municipal opera- tions said the department hasn’t received a lot of calls about potholes but once spring ar- rives they’ll have a better idea of the damage. Mr. Lowery said the City does have a pro- gram in place to fix potholes as soon as they appear. “We have a program we call ‘eyes on the street’ where employees are encouraged to call them in and we send a crew out to repair it immediately,” he said. “They obviously are a safety issue and can cause damage to roads and cars.” If you spot potholes, and they’re on a re- gional road, contact your closest Durham Region works department depot. If it’s a local road, contact the municipality’s works department. 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News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Pickering, Region want to hear your problems Vehicles are taking a beating this time of year with potholes popping up all over city and region- al streets. ✦ Pickering from page 1 Conservation authority refuses agreement prohibiting horses from Durham forest By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM –A regional forest management agreement elimi- nating horseback riding in the Durham Regional Forest can’t be executed, more than 200 con- cerned residents have been told. At a public meeting Wednes- day night, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority said it will not sign the Durham Region Fo r est management contract be- tween itself and the Region un- less equestrian use is permitted. “Our trump card is right here,” said Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor to an audience concerned about losing use of the forest. “Conser- vation won’t sign.” The forest management agree- ment was written to replace one which had expired between the Region, Land Stewardship, and Lake Simcoe Region Conserva- tion Authority. A new 10-year contract was drafted between the Region and conservation au- thority and approved by Durham council. Regional Councillor Susan Self said she hadn’t no- ticed the terms of usages had changed to prohibit horseback riding in the forest. “The best way to describe this is as an administrative error,” Coun. Self said. “Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority is 100 per cent behind you as we are on this,” she added. Coun. Self is the Township’s rep- resentative for the conservation authority. Equestrians in the audience asked why they had been taken out of the deal, presented by the Region’s works department, to begin with. Graeme Davis, manager of forestry and stewardship pro- grams for the authority, said by default, conservation authority regulations only allow leashed dogs or cats in the forest and no other animals unless a permit is obtained. His conservation au- thority typically deals with wet- land issues and he said as far as he knows, has never had to deal with equestrian issues, which was likely why it was overlooked when rolled into the new agree- ment. The agreement can go back to the Region’s works department March 10 and with the support of the other regional councillors can be returned to council two weeks later with the requested change, said Coun. Self. “Susan, what would happen if a person were to ride their horse through the forest tomorrow and a bylaw officer came along?” an audience member asked Coun. Self. “Would they get a ticket?” Coun. Self said no. Another audience member asked what will happen if a risk management report, expected to be completed by the Region’s fi- nance committee Friday, identi- fies horseback riding as high risk in the forest and requests it be excluded. “If there’s a problem we’ll threaten them you’re coming,” Mayor O’Connor said. “On horseback,” laughed Coun. Self. 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The Durham District School Board’s draft plan for 2005 was re- leased Feb. 16. It calls for new ele- mentary schools in Brooklin, Ajax and Oshawa, and an addition to Cadarackque Public School in Ajax. The first draft of the plan’s second phase, covering projects from 2006 to 2008, will be made public this fall. On March 8, the board hosts a public meeting to obtain input on the plan. Anyone wishing to make a presentation must call Kim Cox in the trustee’s office at 905-666- 6363. The deadline is March 5. Presentations have a 15-minute time limit. A second meeting may be held, depending on the num- ber of presentations. Trustees are slated to approve the plan at the March 22 board meeting. Riders have a ‘trump card’ P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Just a start, but it’s a good start Ups and downs at consultation, but there’s reason for optimism Finally, some answers. It may only be a start, but Tues- day's first public consultation discussing the future of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital was a good one in that regard. It was at times loud, and signs of frustration crept in, but it was also conciliatory on the part of hospital officials and pro- ductive as more than 100 people packed the Ajax Public Li- brary's main branch looking for assurances the hospital's fu- ture is secure and that service levels will remain the same. Rumours have been floating around for months now, sug- gesting everything from the loss of services to a complete clo- sure of the facility. It's raised fears among residents and even hurt fund-raising for the hospital's massive expansion cam- paign. Kathryn Ramsay, chairman of the Rouge Valley Health System's board of directors, said Tuesday the hospital has done a poor job of communicating its strategic planning at times. But, she also vowed the hospital isn't closing and that, in fact, services will be expanding. Guests were assured both Rouge Valley sites (Centenary is in Scarborough) would maintain emergency departments and the services that complement them. However, when it comes to certain specialized services, hospital officials are ex- amining each one on an individual basis and will split them up between the two sites. These include vascular, ophthal- mology, endoscopy and in-patient rehabilitation. It's important to note that whichever location delivers a service, patients of the other site also have access to the care. To be fair, the hospital has maintained all along a commit- ment to the Ajax facility. But its evasive nature at times, clouded the message. The consultations are an excellent step in clearing up the picture and beginning to restore communi- ty confidence. The more people registering to have a say at fu- ture sessions, the better for our hospital. It's essential all residents of Ajax and Pickering know they can rely on emergency and other essential care should a day come when they need the services of their hospital. And it's important they receive a fair share of specialized care here, rather than having to travel down Hwy. 401 to Scarborough. Only then will they feel confident in contributing and build- ing on its strengths. Teen violence needs to be stopped To the editor: Teens jumping teens is not accept- able. I am sick and tired of teen thugs ter- rorizing the streets in which I live. I'm sick and tired of having to look over my shoulder every time I walk through an alley, or every time I walk through a park. The streets are becom- ing more and more dangerous each year. More and more teens are coming home beat up and without their wallets because the thugs that jump them are too lazy to get jobs. Gang violence and theft is on the rise and not enough is being done to prevent it. I write this for all the worried citizens out there, and encourage you to have a say on the problem. Put a stop to teen violence. Luke Cormier Pickering Pickering 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 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 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 Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Letters Policy All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verifica- tion. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in let- ters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We re- gret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. It must be February because it's over and out, see you later for the Pickering Panthers and the Ajax Axemen of the tier II OHA On- tario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League. The National Hockey League and the Oshawa Generals of the On- tario Hockey League are still play- ing on into the spring, but our local ice warriors are home and cooled out, with no meaningful on-ice ac- tivities to speak of until September rolls around. After finishing second-last and dead-last in the standings, respec- tively, the Panthers and Axemen were once again quickly dispatched to the sidelines of the playoffs. They served as cannon fodder for the higher-ranking denizens of the league, both going out in four straight games. The Panthers, the pride of the Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League in the 1970s and on into the 80s, en- joyed some success in the late 90s when they went to the league semi- finals before being knocked out. The start of the new millennium, however, has held little promise for the club as it has been knocked out early in the playoffs the past several seasons. And, this year, to be sure, new head coach and general manager John Winder made due with a de- cidedly green lineup of first-year players, who were inconsistent to say the least. By contrast, the Axemen have en- joyed little success at the tier II level. The franchise started as a ju- nior 'C' franchise in the mid-80s and in its first season, 1986, won the Central Ontario Junior 'C' crown. But, more success hasn't followed since the Axemen made the move to the higher junior 'A' league. A revolving door of coaches (al- though owner Larry Labelle has been at the helm the past two sea- sons) and predominantly inexperi- enced players who fill the roster season after season, have left the Axemen on the outside looking in after the first round of the playoffs. Although there's a large turnover on the rosters of all junior 'A' clubs year over year, other teams are somehow able to groom and keep many of their best skating assets. The Panthers and Axemen? Much less successful. Until there's relative continuity in terms of coaches and players on the Axemen and Panthers, the Febru- ary blahs will likely continue un- abated. Al Rivett's column appears every third Friday. E-mail arivett@ durhamregion.com. A sad local junior hockey legacy Editorials &Opinions FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor Al Rivett s p o r t s e d i t o r our strategic planning... We hope the information we provide tonight will go a long way to clear- ing up some of those misunder- standings,” she said. “The Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering site is not closing and as you will see tonight, services are expanding.” Dr. Romas Stas, who practices at the Ajax site, has been outspo- ken in trying to find out the status of hospital services. “A re we going to have a 24-hour emergency (department) with all the services necessary or are we not, we need to know,” he said. “We’ve been told many times be- fore that we’re not going to lose services and then it happens.” It took many questions from the audience, as well as shouts of “you’re not listening,” before the hospital explained which services would remain and which were the focus of the site-specific discus- sions. As part of the strategic plan- ning process, the board decided to work towards a complemen- tary service delivery model. Under that scenario an emer- gency department in conjunction with the services needed to sup- port it will be at both sites, while other more specialized services will be offered at one site in an ef- fort to provide the most efficient care. Those services include vascu- lar, ophthalmology, endoscopy and in-patient rehabilitation. The goal of the consultations with the public, staff and physi- cians is to determine the best site to locate each of those services. “We don’t deliver all services now, we find a partner to offer them and we need to continue to do that,” said Dr. Fathi Abuzgaya. “With the resources we have and the manpower, we cannot provide every service to everybody.” A surgeon in Ajax, he is the chief of staff at Rouge Valley. Dr. Abuzgaya said once the goal of two centres of excellence is achieved there will be some ser- vices available at the Ajax and Pickering hospital, some at Cen- tenary and some at both. “The challenge is to find out which (site) and what (service) and that’s what the consultation is all about,” he said. “We need to hear what people have to say, not just the doctors and the nurses but also the community.” Several Ajax councillors were on hand Tuesday. “We want you to assure us that when we go to the hospital to have a baby or have our gall blad- der taken out, we’ll be seen,” said Wa rd 4 Local Councillor Pat Brown. “What services are you going to provide here in Ajax and what are we going to lose, because we don’t want to lose anything.” Another meeting has been added for Ajax due to the de- mand. It is Monday, March 1 at the Ajax Community Centre at 7 p.m. Anyone registered for last Tuesday’s session is automatical- ly registered for the new session and there is room for more than 250 additional people. (To regis- ter, call 905-683-2320 ext.5299). The format of the session is to be the same but the hospital also wants to have participants break out into groups and answer three questions to give feedback and suggestions. DURHAM -The board of Rouge Valley Health System is meeting with staff, physicians, the communi- ty and other stakeholders as it em- barks on deciding the service deliv- ery model for both the Ajax and Centenary sites. Here is a break- down of the services offered at both sites, the services available at only one of the sites and the ser- vices yet to be determined. Services at both sites: • Emergency department • Intensive Care Unit • Cardiac Care • Obstetrics and pediatrics • Medicine • Surgery • Diabetes education • Diagnostics • Adult mental health • Fracture clinic • Outpatient rehabilitation • Complex continuing care Services offered only at Rouge Val - ley Centenary • Child and adolescent mental health • Cancer clinic • Specialized cardiac • Neonatal ICU Services offered only at Rouge Val - ley Ajax and Pickering • Hospitalists • Tuberculosis clinic • Pain clinic Services the hospital is currently undecided on for a permanent loca- tion* • Thoracic, currently offered at both • Orthopedics, both • In-patient rehabilitation, both • Endoscopy, Centenary • Vascular, both • Plastics, both • Bronchoscopy suite, neither • Ophthalmology, both • The hospital hasn’t decided yet how the services would be di- vided but officials have said that even if orthopedics were offered at Centenary, an orthopedic surgeon would be available to consult at the Ajax and Pickering hospital. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P New patients and emergencies welcome NEW DENTAL OFFICE OPEN Dr. Noel Shen, BSc, DMD Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 23-1899 Brock Road Pickering, Ontario. 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Kingston Rd. Hwy. 401 Bayly St.Brock Rd.Church St.Westney Rd.Baseball Shoes As low as $999 Metal Cleats From $2000 from * *Does not include items in our retail store. All sales final. Value to $59295 Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Over to you AJAX –– Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. its men’s league play at the Ajax Communi- ty Centre tennis dome. George Kotsilidis returns a volley in a friendly doubles game. Meanwhile, in Pickering, the Dunmoore Tennis Club is preparing for its registration dates, March 23 and 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., and April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 905- 831-2536 for more details. Panel discussion looks at pregnancy, birth Free session is planned for March AJAX –Everyone likes a little baby talk. Ta ke advantage of an op- portunity to share stories and ask questions about pregnan- cy and birth at free panel dis- cussion Tuesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. The topics being discussed range from working with a doula, to labour coping, breastfeeding and early par- enting. Essential Beginning Birth Services holds the meeting at the Ajax Ontario Early Years Centre, 230 West- ney Rd. S. Attendance is free but space is limited. Pre-registra- tion is required. For more information or to reserve your space, call 905- 718-6249. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OPERATED BY MEGA LIQUIDATION HWY 401 DUNDAS STREET THICKSON ROAD HOURS: MONDAY, THURS & FRIDAY 9AM - 9PM SATURDAY 9AM - 6PM SUNDAY 9AM-5PM *Pictures not exactly as illustrated. All purchases final sale. 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For the first time, teach- ers and students held an all-day event to celebrate the different cultures and ethnicities found within the school. Sounds of ethno- cultural stories, song and dance filled the hallways at Winchester, while school doors were decorated to re- flect the different national symbols from around the world. “They have done so much research on this, it’s just amazing,” said Connie Sweet, schools resource teacher. “I think (the stu- dents) are going to have a greater awareness of differ- ent cultures around the world. “For those children who are culturally diverse here, I think it makes them feel more included... that some- one is acknowledging their cultures and validating who they are.” Ms. Sweet said the ethno-cultural celebration is a fun, important way to make students aware of the different cultures in the sur- rounding community be- fore they enter high school. To prevent any type of “culture shock” in high school, where the student population is much more diverse, she said it is impor- tant kids learn about differ- ent religions, cultures and traditions at an early stage. “I’m a firm believer in this. It’s good to make those links,” Ms. Sweet said. And with a population of over 500,000 in Durham Re- gion, links that promote multicultural awareness within schools are critical, said Nazneen Dindar, ethno-cultural and race-re- lations facilitator for the Durham District School Board. “Durham is becoming in- creasingly diverse in its community,” said Ms. Din- dar. “As a school board, we’re there to serve the needs of all of our stu- dents...and one of the needs of our students is for them to learn how to live in a di- verse, multicultural soci- ety.” Ms. Dindar, who serves as board representative on both the Pickering-Ajax Di- versity Advisory Commit- tee and the Whitby Race Relations and Diversity Committee, cited these groups, in addition to the Multicultural Council of Oshawa/Durham, as com- munity tools that show ap- preciation for the reality of Durham’s cultural diversity. And within the school system, it’s particularly im- portant to let people of dif- ferent cultures know that they belong and make them feel welcome, said Ms. Din- dar, an East Indian born in South Africa. Paul Bassi, chairman of the Whitby Race Relations and Diversity Committee, said any volunteer group is critical to the community at large. “We are just ordinary citi- zens. We have no vested in- terest or political agendas. When you have these kind of groups interacting, it makes the infrastructure that much stronger,” said Mr. Bassi, who was born in Punjab, India. “We think it makes peo- ple aware of different groups, people, outlooks, backgrounds and religions. It brings people together with others and makes them aware that, in fact, we are all very similar people,” he said. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Also available at: PICKERING Pickering Town Centre (905) 837-1212 Now it’s easier to share. 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Comparable value $249.99. Save 10%*when you use your Hbc Credit Card Friday, Feb. 27th & Saturday, Feb 28th Onregular, sale and clearance men’s, women’s & kids’ fashions, footwear & accessories, linens, housewares and tableware, kitchen electrics, candy & fine foods. *Excludes cosmetics & fragrances, all furniture, mattresses, electronics, major appliances, microwaves & vacuums. Also excludes power buys, everyday value-priced items, licensed departments. Other exclusions apply, see in-store for details. FINAL WEEKEND: Fri., Feb. 27th to Sun., Feb. 29th only $99.99 save $50 Sunbeam water cooler Reg. $149.99. save 50% all Royal Velvet towels and bath mats save 40% • all Royal Velvet bedding • Ralph Lauren “Classic” towels save an extra 20% all discontinued nursery furniture bedding and accessories. Off last ticketed prices. save the GST & PST all living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom and family room furniture Receive a discount equal to the GST and PST off regular prices. save 15%KitchenAid appliances Off last ticketed prices. save 45% cubic zirconia fine jewellery more than you came for Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, designer value items, power buys, licensed departments, Style&co, INC and Nine & Co. are excluded. When you see "POWER BUY" you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges for the same or a comparable quality item. Quantities of our Power Buys are limited – no rainchecks. See in store for details. EARN UP TO 50% MORE POINTS* WHEN YOU USE YOUR HBC CREDIT CARD AND HBC REWARDS CARD TOGETHER *Some exceptions apply. See in-store for details. CORRECTION NOTICE 24 Equal Payments, No Interest Financing Offer. The administration fee associated with our Desktop Computers and Notebooks financing offer is advertised incorrectly in our February 20th flyer. The correct administration fee is $99.95 for 24-Month Financing. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. It was the mother of all computer battles By Jane McDonald Staff Writer DURHAM –War is hell. Sometimes conditions alone can drive a soldier to distraction - the cold, rain, hunger, insects and incessant bombardment. But even though a military exer- cise was held in chilly February, local warriors came away unscathed, and more knowledgeable. Land Forces Central Area, as the Army is known in Ontario, conduct- ed the biggest computer simulated war game in its history Feb. 20 to 22. The even took place in Toronto, and more than 400 Army reservists from across the province converged on Denison Armoury in Downsview Park, the former Canadian Forces base to participate in the exercise. Derek Munro arrived Friday to see wall-to-wall computers and commu- nications equipment installed inside the cavernous parade hall. The 34- year-old Master Warrant Officer has been with the Oshawa-based unit for 18 y ears and is squadron sergeant major for the armoured reconnais- sance squadron, Ontario Regiment (Royal Canadian Armoured Corps). “Two hundred computers were networked in simulated battle exer- cise,” he explained. Code-named ‘Ex- ercise Trillium Sceptre 2004,’ the aim of the exercise was to train and pre- pare senior Army reservists to lead more than 3,500 soldiers at a major military training exercise scheduled for August in Petawawa, Ont. The leaders of the exercise had to deal with everything from high-inten- sity combat-like bombardments, missile attacks and fast air invasions to peace-support operations. The ex- ercises are meant to simulate actual combat scenarios. “The exercise last weekend was meant to provide chal- lenges and hone leadership,” said MWO Munroe, who, like most re- servists, has a full-time civilian job as a sales representative. Other local reservists who joined him included Lieutenant Robert Chretien of Whitby, who works at On- tario Power Generation; Captain Derek Sheridan, a university student from Courtice; and Major Bruce Clayton, a probation officer with Cor- rections Canada who lives in Os- hawa. All are in their mid-30s. The soldiers served their country for 12 full hours on Saturday and put in more duty Sunday until about 2 p.m. when the exercise ended. “You never knew what you were going to do (during the exercise) be- cause it was another person’s deci- sion,” he said of taking part in the de- fensive component of battle. He does say it was good training for the large exercise this summer. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Platinum 750 Huskylock 901 Buy the Platinum 750 and get Husqvarna PLUS 3 MONTHS NO INTEREST - NO PAYMENT OAC For more information, please contact: Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. 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Large bins were placed inside each store to encourage Tim Hortons customers to bring in non-perishable food items. “At Tim Hortons, the store owners feel that it is important to give back to the communi- ties in which they operate,“ said Regional Marketing Manager, Laura Hamel. “Store owners wanted to hold the food drive in February to help replenish the food bank after the busy holiday season so that families do not go without. The food drive is their way of reaching out to the community to say thanks.” Local food banks will ensure that the collected items are available to the needy fam- ilies in our community. On February 13th, Tim Hortons store owners donated bottled juice and canned hot chocolate to the food banks to fill their shelves. Tim Hortons would like to thank all of the programs spon- sors, including the Oshawa/Whitby This Week, Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser and KX96 FM for helping to get the message out to the community. Tim Hortons store owners are committed to a variety of community based programs across the country. These pro- grams include Timbits Minor Sports, Halloween Safety, and Free Holiday Skating. It is through these programs that Tim Hortons works to give back to the communities in which they serve. ADVERTISING FEATURE Tim Hortons Kicks Off Fe bruary Food Share! Durham Region Tim Hortons store owners (right) gath- ered at 465 Bayly St. in Ajax to present Durham Region Food Bank Representatives (on left) with bottled juice and canned hot chocolate along with donations of non- perishable foods items collected at participating loca- tions in Durham. Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser Metroland Durham Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Shutting down operations AJAX –– Firefighters responded to the scene of a natural gas leak Tuesday afternoon at Ajax Energy Corp. on Mills Road. A front-end loader hit a gas line on the side of the building. Ajax fire secured the area until En- bridge arrived to repair the line. There were no injuries or evacuations. Get your estate in order at seminar P ICKERING –Pine Ridge Cemetery is holding a free seminar on wills and estate planning. The seminar is Saturday, March 13 at the Pickering Public Library’s central branch from 2 to 3 p.m. Guest speaker John Wang offers advice and answers questions. Learn how to protect those you love from financial and emotional strain, the 87 deci- sions that must be made within 72 hours of a death, how to receive a free will kit and estate planner registry and more. Also, donations are ac- cepted for the local food bank. For more information, call 905-427-5416. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P The 5th annual Durham Regional S p e l l i n g Bee This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com Presented by ...because our kids are our future Now in its 5th year, the Durham Regional Spelling Bee is a fun way for students in Grades 1 through 8 to improve their spelling. Run by staff volunteers at your Metroland Community Newspapers, more than 3,200 students have participated in the Bee since 1999. Community volunteers and high school students donate their time to help make this event a success! ◆ Coaching sessions in March. ◆ Semi-final competitions in April. ◆ Durham Region final May 1 at Father Leo J. Austin CSS in Whitby. Registration Sun. Feb. 29, 2004 Pickering Town Centre near Mastermind 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Fri., March 1 - 5 News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fee $10 For further information call To ny Doyle, managing editor News Advertiser 905-683-5110 The registration fee of $10 is used to help offset costs of this not-for-profit event. Thank you to our community supporters THEDURHAMC ATHOL I C DISTRICT SCHOOLBOARDSchool teams welcome! Hold a classroom, division or school-wide spelling bee and send your winners on to the Durham Region semifinals. Deadline to secure your spots is Fr iday, March 12. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 GIANT SALE: St. Martin’s Anglican Church holds a new to you sale from 7 to 8:30 p.m., featuring used clothes, toys, books and other items. The church is in Picker- ing at 1201 St. Martin’s Drive, one block west of Liverpool Road, south of Bayly Street. Call 905-839-4257. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery program meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. A child-care program is available. All are welcome. Call Jim evenings at 905-428- 9431. SATURDAY, FEB. 28 CARIBBEAN DANCE: The Pickering Carib- Canadian Cultural Association holds a Caribbean Night Show and Dance at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. south of Hwy. 2. Show runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., with a dance to follow. Music by Fletcher’s Love. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for chil- dren 12 and under. Call 905-428-8244, 416- 283-1757, 905-427-7344. FIT FOR HEART AEROBATHON: The McLean Community Centre and Heart and Stroke Foundation are teaming up to raise money during a Fit For Heart aerobathon. The event is at the centre, 95 Magill Dr. in Ajax and runs 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Partici- pants are asked to raise pledges or make a minimum donation of $20. MONDAY, MARCH 1 SENIORS CRIBBAGE:Play with the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club, every Monday at 1 p.m. in the St. Andrews Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax. Beginners wel- come. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573 or Jack, 905-683-9696. AJAX RUG HOOKERS: The group wel- comes new members and visitors to its monthly meeting at the St. Andrew’s Friendship Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax at 7:30 p.m. Call Sue Reaney at 905-839- 7953. PARKINSON SOCIETY: The monthly meet- ing of the Durham Region Chapter takes place at St. Mark’s United Church, Col- borne and Centre streets, in Whitby at 7:30 p.m. Speaker Doug Stevenson dis- cusses ‘driving and you’. Call 416-410- 6498. TUESDAY, MARCH 2 EXERCISE GROUP: Seniors are welcome to join the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in St. Andrews Com- munity Center, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. Call Agnes at 905-686-1573. TUESDAY MORNING GROUP: The Ajax Se- niors’ Tuesday Morning Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Senior Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Local gardener Barb Twiner discusses balcony and container gardening. Call Louise at 905-683-7799. QUILTERS: The Durham Trillium Quilters’ Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Central Collegiate, 155 Gibb St., Os- hawa. Reverend Katherine Gorman Love- lady presents her collection of quilts from around the world. Call Anne at 905-576- 7833. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 WHIST AND BRIDGE: An afternoon of cards with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club starts every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. Held at the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Dr. Newcomers are wel- come and help learning the games is avail- able. For more information, call Eleanor at 905-427-8785 or Jack at 905-683-9696. JAZZ NIGHT: Pickering High School’s cafe- teria becomes a jazz café at 7:30 p.m. as the school’s vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles, along with guest band Big Wind, performs in a fund-raiser for a school trip. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under, and available at the door or in advance at the school, lo- cated on Church Street North in Ajax. Call 905-683-4760. SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax-Pick- ering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month) at the Ajax Cricket club on the northeast corner of Monarch and Clements in Ajax. The meeting is for both custodial and non- custodial parents, whether your children are two or 42. Call 905-666-9262 or visit www.opfa.net. OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: The group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax. The guest speaker is Ranz Juaneza of the Bone Wellness Centre. Call Odette at 905-831-4771. THURSDAY, MARCH 4 PICKERING NATURALISTS: The group meets in the library at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School, 490 Stroud’s La. At Rose- bank Road, Pickering. Otto Peter, Durham Region Naturalists’ world traveller, dis- cusses his ventures to find over 400 birds and showcase his photos of insects, rep- tiles and amphibians. A fund-raising silent auction will be held with the theme ‘wear- ing of the green’. OVEREATING: Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program that runs Thursdays at LaStorta, at the north end of Liverpool Road, next to Manresa Retreat House in Pickering. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are in the basement or library. Call Lor- raine during the day at 905-619-1419 or Mary in the evenings at 905-428-8660. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com CORRECTION NOTICE Pentax Optio 33LF Camera (sku# 10035011) This camera was advertised with an incorrect price in our February 20 newspaper ad. The correct price is $299.99. 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For more information call 1.866.844.8648 (toll-free) or 905.721.3190 or e-mail admissions@uoit.ca. 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario Open House 4 U You’re invited to our Saturday, February 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Billboard FEBRUARY 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner SUN. FEB. 29, 1-3 P.M. 811 WILSON RD. N. UNIT #27 $164,500! A GREAT start! Carries for less than rent! Excellent location, and only 7 years ‘new’! Finished from top-to-bottom. Cozy main floor offering open concept kitchen w/oak cabinetry & a built-in dishwasher, 3 good sized bdrms., 1 1/2 bathrooms (both with ceramics), forced air gas heat, a fully finished bsmt. with plush 60 ounce carpeting, direct garage access, interlock stonework at the front & back, and a *private* backyard backing onto a Greenbelt/Ravine. Includes all 5 appls.! A great deal! See you Sunday, coffee & treats will be served! OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. FEB. 28 & 29 2-4 P.M. 853 BREDA AVE. BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW W/BASEMENT APARTMENT 3 + 1 bedrooms, separate entrance to basement apartment. Renovated Binns kitchen & baths, nice hardwood floors & newer windows, roof & furnace. Appliances included, log fireplace. Great tenant! For more details please call Deb Chapman. DEB CHAPMAN* 905- 831-2273 CASE REALTY INC. OPEN HOUSE SUN. FEB. 29 2-4 P.M. 16 VENTRIS DRIVE, AJAX WOW! Incredible kitchen (granite countertops); hardwood floors, hot tub, finished basement, many, many upgrades. $309,000. FRANK STEINHAUSEN* 905- 427-3948 REALTY ADVANCED CASE REALTY INC. GEORGIANA WOODS* 416 281-2200 SUN., FEB. 29, 2-4 P.M. 635 DUNN CRES. 3 BEDROOM HOME IN SOUTH PICKERING $2 6 9 ,9 0 0 Lovely detached $269,900 above linked below grade. Big eat in kitchen, separate living & dining rooms, finished basement w/4th bedroom or office. Large lot, no homes behind. Rosebank Area Photos - www.georgianawoods.com. JUST LISTED MIKE ARNOLD* 905 428-7677 OPEN HOUSE SUN. FEB.29 2-4 PM 1108 TIMBER CRT., PICKERING $334,900 Beautiful 4 bedroom home located in a very desirable area & ready to move in. Newer carpet, roof, deck and some windows. Eat in kitchen with w/o to pie shaped lot. Main floor family room & laundry room. CAC, CVAC. Close to schools. Achievers Realty, Broker OPEN HOUSE SUN. FEB. 29 2-4 P.M. 5 HIBBARD DR., AJAX “GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD” Bright open concept, main floor family room with Cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, master bedroom has a 4 pc. ensuite, W/I closet, new laminate flooring in living room & dining room. Directions: Harwood Ave. North of Hwy #2 follow signs. See you on Sunday. Call Dan for more info @ 905-430-3000. DAN MAUNDRELL* 905- 430-3000$264,900 DIANNE OXLEY * 905- 683-5000 1-888- 413-0880 (24 hr. pager) doxley@ trebnet.com QUALITY ONE Realty Ltd., Broker Relay for Life needs captains, walkers Get involved with cancer fund-raiser DURHAM – The annual Canadi- an Cancer Society fund-raiser Relay for Life is coming up on June 4 to 5 at Civic Fields in Os- hawa. This non-competitive event en- courages participants to walk, run or stroll around the track to raise funds for cancer research needs team captains to start forming teams. To qualify as a team captain, all that is needed is motivation and a group of 10 friends, neighbours, co-workers or loved ones to join the team. Companies are encouraged to form teams within their organi- zation. Relay for Life is a 12-hour event and, as part of a team, par- ticipants take turns walking, running or strolling around the track. Participants are asked to col- lect pledges before the event to raise money to support the fight against cancer. To acknowledge and celebrate their courage in their struggle with the disease, cancer sur- vivors are invited to walk the first lap. Pre-purchased luminaries will be placed at dusk in special bags bearing the names of cancer survivors and loved ones that have lost their battle with cancer. There is a fee of $10 to register and all money pledged goes to- wards funding cancer research, advocating public policies and providing information services and support programs in the community. For more information on how to participate, to purchase a lu- minary, to register for the sur- vivor lap, or to volunteer on the day of the event, contact the Durham Canadian Cancer Soci- ety at 1-800-669-7830 or www.can- cer.ca. Contribute to Red Cross this month DURHAM –The Canadian Red Cross is planning activities throughout March, including a fund-raising partnership with all Wal-Mart stores in Durham Re- gion. Wal-Mart customers will be able to add a donation to their bill and all proceeds will go to sup- port the Red Cross in Durham Region. In recognition, the customers who donate will have their names displayed on the Wall of Fame. For more information, call The Canadian Red Cross in Durham at 585 Wentworth St. E. Unit 40 Oshawa, or call 905-723-2933. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! TH IS SATU RDAY, FEBRUA RY 28 AND SUNDAY, FEBRUA RY 29 ONLY ! Tired of old man winter? Hurry into Leon’s this weekend for hot sale prices, a $40 coupon for even more savings, amazing no payment plans, fabulous prizes and lots more! Bring the whole family and enjoy all the fun. P.S. Grass skirts are optional! ® FORFOR YOU’LL HAVE ABSOLUTELYYOU’LL HAVE ABSOLUTELY FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR! WITH YOUR VALUED LEON’S CUSTOMER CARD In Every Department !In Every Department ! 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Leon’s employees and their immediate families are not eligible. Must be 18 years of age or older. Custom orders require 25% deposit. All first time buyers must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick-up purchase over $1,000. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 19 A/P A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com With urban sprawl making inroads in Durham, the population is growing at a dizzying rate: It’s expected to hit 850,000 by 2021. Will the Region be able to keep pace with the needs of its residents? Boom town is a 12-part series examining the issues we will confront now and in the near future. Part 2: Sprawling subdivisions Boom town Developers meet demand from market By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Life comes here in phases. A snow-filled field on Taunton Road near Thornton Road in Whitby is dotted with wooden stakes, phone and cable wiring snaked around them. They’re equally spaced like a grid and they mark the first signs of a new subdivision. Just south of the field are the skeletons of new homes. Some are just shells of beams and ply- wood; others are encased in brick but missing garage doors, the windows still bearing manu- facturer’s stickers. Frozen piles of dirt and skids line the road. And then, around the corner on Scepter Place, life is every- where. A woman unloads groceries, oblivious to the half-complete world just over her shoulder. Child-size shovels poke out of the snow, minivans line driveways. Such are the phases of life in a new neighbourhood. New subdivisions are a com- mon sight in Durham: more than 5,500 new residential dwellings were started in the region last year, compared to 2,300 in 1993. “We’re still trying to make up pent-up demand,” said Peter Saturno, president of the On- tario Home Builder’s Associa- tion, and former head of the Durham chapter. “On the world stage (Durham) is still one of the cheapest places to live in and the quality of life is high. “We’re the untapped jewel in the GTA, the treasure.” Durham’s booming housing growth is also shown through the rising value of building permits. From January to September 2003, the value of residential building permits hit $815.7 mil- lion, up from $624.5 million at the same time in 2002. A big part of that jump came from Whitby, which saw a 97 per cent increase in the value of building permits. Five years ago, Whitby had about 28 residential construction sites. Today it has 44. “Plans have been there to ac- commodate new development,” said Robert Short, the town’s di- rector of planning. “We weren’t anticipating our share of the growth would have increased so dramatically and sustained its numbers as long as it has.” Whitby currently makes up 41 per cent of the Region’s residen- tial growth, whereas in the early nineties it was only 24 per cent, Mr. Short said. The reason for Durham’s hous- ing rise? Low mortgage rates, employment gains, migration and rising housing prices in To r onto, said the Canada Mort- gage and Housing Corporation. “People want to move out of rental and into the Canadian dream of home ownership,” Mr. Saturno said. That combination has resulted in a decrease in demand - and development - for high-rise units such as rental apartments and condominium buildings. In 2003, only 112 apartment- style units were started, com- pared to 150 in 2002 and 282 in 1993. “The multi-unit (building) has not been widely accepted here,” Mr. Saturno said. “Durham is all about single family. “They want their backyard, they want a barbecue, they want to plant a garden and cut the grass.” And there’s a new breed of homeowner now, said Bob Krystie, a sales representative for Brookfield Homes, which is building huge developments, in- cluding Whitby Shores in south Whitby, Estates of Wooden Sticks in Uxbridge and Hills of Harrowsmith in north Oshawa. “Five years ago, you were in the builder’s trailer once you bought your house, and had a couple fin- ishes of tile, carpet and brick to choose from,” he said. “But these days, it seems the consumer is much more educated and has a strong desire to customize the home.” During the “pre-drywall” con- sultation, consumers can change rooms, enlarge closets, add win- dows and pick from among such options cold cellars, central vac- uum and rough-ins for basement washrooms. The “post-drywall” phase in- volves picking flooring, tiles, tub types and cabinet finishes. Builders are also wiring homes for high-speed Internet, wireless networking, and surround sound for home entertainment. “We’re at a cocooning phase where people want to spend more time at home,” Mr. Krystie said. “Gone are the days when the builder says, ‘Here’s your home’ and that’s it. “These days, the sky’s the limit.” The style and shape of homes is also changing, said Mr. Sat- urno. War-time homes - such as those in downtown and south Oshawa - are generally compact bungalows with no garage or a small detached one. The ‘70s and ‘80s were characterized by garages sticking way out front, like in south Ajax. “Homes are not as cookie-cut- ter as they once were,” Mr. Sat- urno said. “Builders are trying to make homes family friendly, liv- ing friendly.” That means paying attention to such details as siding and roof pitches, he said. Bringing garages more flush to homes opens up neighbourhoods to pedestrians. “Builders spend more time and money on these,” Mr. Sat- urno said. “If not, they’re not going to sell it.” Next month: Urban sprawl and smart growth. Build it and they will come New subdivisions are a common sight in Durham: more than 5,500 new residential dwellings were started in the region last year, compared to 2,300 in 1993. Durham’s booming housing growth is also shown through the rising value of building permits. Low mortgage rates, employment gains and rising house prices in Toronto are contributing to Durham’s housing boom. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 21 A/P When arranging or pre-planning a funeral, you’ll find our most important option is the freedom to do it your way. •24 Hours/7 Days a Week • Wh at ever your choice,we make it happen. www.t hesimplealternative.ca 10 57 Brock Road, Pickering L1W 3T7 Tel.: 905-686-5 589 ®The Simple Alternative, A Simple Alternative and Simple Alternative are registered trademarks of Canadian Memorial Services. 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L Airfare from Toronto and port charges included! Sail away to it ALL! SAVE up to 67%! 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. To continue our FAQ’s about cruising, this week’s article addresses life on board. W hat should I pack? Pack like you would for any resort. Cruise vacations are casual by day, whether you’re on the ship or on shore. In the evening, ships vary as to dress. Much like on shore, attire is dictated by occasion. At the Captain’s Gala, for example, you’ll probably want to wear something more formal, such as a dark suit, cocktail dress, a dinner jacket, or a gown. On some cruises, formal dinners or parties are part of the fun. But you don’t need to rent a tuxedo just for the trip. Even on the most formal ships, a dark suit and tie are fine for the dressiest occasions. Are there different classes of service? Every guest can enjoy the use of any of the ship’s facilities. The price and the category of staterooms are based primarily on size and location. Whatever category you book, you’ll enjoy the same courteous service, dining, activities, and entertainment as everyone else. Will I be bored? Only if you want to be! There are always quiet spots on a ship. Every evening, while you are dining, your room steward will make up your room and leave behind the next day’s agenda. Generally, there are many more activities planned when the ship is “at sea” for the day. First run movies, cooking demonstration, dance lessons, sports tournaments, pool-side activities and much more. You can always do your own thing and go to the modern and extensive gym facilities, go to the library or games room, pamper yourself at the spa or just grab a deck chair and soak up some rays. When in port there is so much to do, you’ll have a hard time choosing. You can go off on your own or take a guided tour. Sun and swim on some of the world’s best beaches. Sail, snorkel or go scuba diving. Cruising is the perfect opportunity to sample destinations that you may want to return to for another vacation since the destinations come to you while you sleep. What about the night life? At night, life aboard a cruise ship really turns on. There’s dancing, live entertainment, discos and lounges, feature films, and parties with all your new friends. Most ships even have casinos. There are special events like the Captain’s Cocktail Party, Passenger Talent Night, the Masquerade Parade, and the Late Night Buffet (for that one last bite to tide you over ‘til breakfast). And the night can go on as long as you want even until the spectacle of sunrise at sea. Yo ur CruiseShipCenters’ consultant is the perfect person to help you plan your cruise vacation and answer any questions you may have regarding life on board. Drop by and visit us at the Westney Heights Plaza (we’re beside Shoppers Drug Mart). Visit us on the web at www.letscruise.com or call us at 905-619-0323. Life on board a cruise ship Black and white and read - all over! PICKERING –The final quarter of 2003 was a tough period not only for Ontario Power Gener- ation, but also its Pickering nuclear station. The last ‘report card’ of 2003 showed the station failed to reach performance goals in four of eight categories. The final quarter covers Oc- tober to December and it was during this time a report was released slamming OPG for its poor management in over- seeing the restart of the four ‘A’-side reactors. The provin- cial government fired the company’s top three execu- tives on the day the report was released. The nuclear performance index (NPI) and the amount of electricity generated were among the failing grades. The corporation releases the ‘report card’ in an attempt to make itself accountable to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all performance results are for the ‘B’ side. Fourth quarter results were as follows: • The NPI, reflecting 10 in- dustry standard performance measures set by the World As- sociation of Nuclear Opera- tors, was 69.8 per cent, worse than OPG’s target of 78.3 per cent. The mark is well short of the industry benchmark of 96 per cent; • Public safety levels 1 and 2 events reportable to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission — none. For the whole year, there were five, with four being on the ‘A’ side. The combined target for both sides was six or less. A Level 1 event is defined as highly sig- nificant and a Level 2 is signif- icant; • ‘Reactor trips’ or the num- ber of unplanned automatic reactor shutdowns per 7,000 hours — 1.78, worse than the OPG target and the industry standard of one. The trip rate includes the Aug. 14 grid fail- ure. On the ‘A’ side, the trip rate was 7.62, well above the target of two. The figure is primarily due to the number of forced outages during the return to service of Unit 4; • Capability factor, or the amount of energy capable of being produced per quarter as a percentage of perfect perfor- mance - 67.79 per cent, worse than the OPG goal of 80.96 per cent, and below the industry median of 91.3 per cent. OPG attributes the poor grading to the number of forced outages, the Aug. 14 grid failure and ex- tensions to a planned outage; • Radiation dose to the public from the ‘B’ station - five microsieverts, an interna- tional unit of dosage, better- ing the fourth-quarter target of 10 and the regulatory limit of 1,000; • Major and moderate pre- ventable spills — zero, meet- ing the OPG goal of zero; • Industrial safety accident rate, the number of accidents per 200,000 work hours that result in lost work time, re- stricted-work injuries or fatal- ities, for Pickering ‘A’ - zero, better than the OPG target of 0.15 and below the industry median of 0.1; and, for Picker- ing ‘B’ - 0.15, not exceeding the goal of 0.15 or less that OPG had set; • Accident severity rate or the number of days lost to in- juries per 200,000 hours worked: Pickering ‘A’ - zero days, better than the OPG goal of 2.5 days. On the ‘B’ side - 6.41 days, worse than the OPG goal of 2.5 days. The failing grade on the ‘B’ side was caused by an offsite motor vehicle accident involving an employee last Febr uary. OPG states a performance indicator listed worse than target is not an indication the reactors are unsafe. Poor report card ends trying year for OPG Decorating Tips Do you provide a service or product to those looking to decorate this spring? If so, the Decorating Tips feature starting March 12 is a great place for you to advertise. PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. Pick. 831-6040 Ask about our In-Home Service HYW 2 401 BAYLYBROCK RD.RECOVER YOUR SOFA $48900 fabric included Updating a bath has one of the highest returns of any home remodeling project. So tear down that old wallpaper, rip out that tiny medicine cabinet, remove the particleboard cabinet and start anew. What does the perfect bath look like to you? Think about it. Do you see a skylight? How about piped-in music or a telephone? Perhaps you envision a tub with soothing jets. These may seem like ridiculous ideas, but keep them in mind. You may be able to work some, if not all, of them into your new bath. Start by looking through magazines, paying attention to elements you admire most. Maybe it’s a colour scheme or a set of highly polished fixtures that catches your eye. Pe rhaps it’s the curtains or the way the tub is positioned in the corner of the room that delights you. Maybe it’s just the feeling you get when you look at that photo. Tear out pictures you like and keep them in a notebook. Use it to guide your choices when planning your new bath. Start by determining how much money you can afford to spend on the project and stick to that budget. There are lots of ways to get a high-end look without spending high-end dollars. Be a savvy and resourceful shopper. Colour is usually the first step. Deciding on a colour scheme may be a difficult task for you. Think about the colours that make you happy and relaxed. Try to imagine what a soothing room would look like and pull out those photos you clipped for additional ideas. Once you’ve made a decision on colour, think about the walls. Choosing the right wall covering can be difficult. A wide range of paint finishes can be applied and the selection of wallpaper is outstanding. Read the manufacturer’s usage recommendation s before purchasing wallpaper. Wood paneling is another option. Beaded board gives a bathroom country charm and is readily available at affordable prices. As soon as you have a wall covering in mind, consider the fixtures. Are you looking for a bathroom with an Old-World feel or do you prefer a more modern look? Antique dressers fitted with sinks are popular, taking the place of standard cabinetry, while a contemporary pedestal sink gives a sleek impression. For large families or even a husband and wife, double sinks are practical. Browse the Internet or your local home improvement store for a wide selection. It’s a good idea to familiarize y ourself with what’s available and the costs. Faucet finishes can range from chrome to brass to baked-on enamel or gold plate. These can be brushed, polished or matte. S hapes, sizes and prices vary as well. Lighting is another important feature in the bath. It should be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Try wall sconces or down lighting for a soft glow. Cove lighting and a small chandelier can add a touch of elegance. Candles can really set the mood, but be sure to observe safety precautions and never leave them unattended. Turn your bathroom into a spa of luxury Continued on next page A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com WHITBY 1540 Dundas Street East Northwest corner of Thickson & Dundas 668-4300 PICKERING 1755 Pickering Parkway Northeast corner of Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. 427-2047 MATTRESSES • FURNITURE • LINEN • FUTON S Financing Available • Credit Cards Accepted FLOOR MODEL CLEARANCE FLOOR MODEL CLEARANCE ON SELECTED ITEMS HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION 50 50 50 U P U P UP T O T O TO O F F O F F OFF % % % Join us Sat. 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Ceramic and stone tiles are water and stain resistant as well as elegant, but they can be slippery when wet and are hard on the feet. Hardwood floors have that warm look but are vulnerable to moisture. Carpet is warm and comfortable, but absorbs moisture and can mold and mildew. The choice is not an easy one. Once you have selected the major components in the room, consider the finishing touches. Mirrors add dimension to a bath and reflect light. If room allows, a full-length mirror is a good idea for that one final look in the morning. In a large bath, try to incorporate a place for relaxation. A small, comfortable upholstered chair or a cushioned bench will find many uses. For a country look, add a country c abinet to your bath for towels and appliances. If the one you have is a bit too rustic, go ahead and paint it to fit into your color scheme. Include framed artwork or a favorite drawing one of your children made in school to personalize your bath. Plants also add a nice soft touch to a bath. They help to balance a room with many hard surfaces. If you have a window and the extra floor space, add a tall ficus. It will appreciate the high humidity and you’ll feel a unity with the outdoors. Any plant will add a splash of color but observe their light requirements. If you don’t have a window in your bath, choose a plant with low light requirements. Creating the bath of your dreams may take some time, but if you use quality materials and pay special attention to details, you can achieve the results you desire. Oh, and don’t forget to add that telephone. Simple solutions for a beautiful bathroom Continued from previous page www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 23 A/P Store Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun . 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 Deals so incredible, we’ve made a weekend out of it. 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Sears stores Furniture and sleep sets are available at the following Greater Toronto locations: Central Gerrard Square (416) 461-9092 To r onto Eaton Centre (416) 349-7111 Sherway Home Store 1860 The Queensway (416) 695-3888 North Markham Home Store & Home Improvements Store Don Mills & Steeles (905) 881-6600 Newmarket Home Store Yonge St. & Davis Dr. (905) 830-0049 Richmond Hill Home Store Hwy. 7 & Yonge St. (905) 762-0870 Woodbridge Home Store Hwy. 7 & Weston Rd. (905) 850-6406 East Scarborough Home Store Kennedy Rd. & 401 (416) 332-8577 Whitby Home Store Thickson Rd. & Hwy. 401 (905) 579-4048 or 1-800-336-8073 West Brampton Home Store 535 Steeles Ave. E. (905) 455-1255 Mississauga Home Store Hwy. 5 & 403 (905) 820-6801 Sleep sets are also available at the following Department Stores: Barrie Georgian Mall (705) 726-4451 Bramalea City Centre (905) 458-1141 Erin Mills Town Centre (905) 607-2300 Fairview Mall Shopping Centre (416) 502-3733 Markville Shopping Centre (905) 946-1866 Newmarket Upper Canada Mall (905) 898-2300 Oshawa Shopping Centre (905) 576-1711 Pickering Town Centre (905) 420-8000 Promenade Shopping Centre (905) 731-3388 Scarborough Town Centre (416) 296-0171 Sherway Gardens (416) 620-6011 Square One Shopping Centre (905) 270-8111 Woodbine Shopping Centre (416) 798-3800 Yorkdale Shopping Centre (416) 789-1105 visit us at www.sears.ca www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 25 A/P Ajax man wants MPPs to offer motorists a second chance By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM – An Ajax man has a plan to help drivers who have earned demerit points. Nigel Boos has started a petition to change the Highway Traffic Act in what he calls a “win-win-win sit- uation.” He says he’s asking that drivers in Ontario be given a chance to delete three demerit points, every two years, if they finish an accred- ited defensive driver’s program. He’s presented a copy of the pe- tition to Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty, who introduced it in the legislature in December. The gov- ernment has until mid-March to respond to the petition or it falls by the wayside, Mr. Boos says. “I’m trying to develop a debate on this,” he says. Mr. Flaherty says, “Any idea that works in terms of encouraging peo- ple to drive safer is a good idea. “To go to school to become a bet- ter driver is worth looking at as an idea.” Having the government approve the amendment would “benefit everybody in Ontario,” Mr. Boos states. “Most people have demerit points on their licence and there’s no way to get rid of points, except the passage of time. There’s noth- ing you can do to correct the situa- tion.” Some people “need their licence for their livelihood and they’re in danger of losing their livelihood,” he notes. His amendment is “similar to legislation in Alberta and New- foundland. This is identical to Al- berta. I lived in Alberta for 10 years, so I’m aware of it,” Mr. Boos says. The provincial government would “benefit because (Premier Dalton McGuinty) is looking for ways to reduce premiums. People would have lower premiums be- cause they’ve done a program,” he says. “It’s a win-win-win situation. The Liberals win, the Progressive Conservatives win because they presented the petition and the people of Ontario win.” Examining the success of other programs could be the next part of the process, says Mr. Flaherty. “I don’t have data on improved safety in Alberta and Newfound- land. We can ask the ministry to look at that. That’s the logical next step. “It’s an interesting idea. If you get too many demerit points, you have to go to school.” Mr. Boos has even set up a post- office box where petitions can be mailed. For more information, e- mail him at nigelboos@eagle- wings.ca. A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com PICKERING SHOWROOM 1099 Kingston Road. Just North of Hwy. 401. Heading East...Take Whites Rd. (Exit 394). North to Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn right. Heading West...Take Liverpool Rd. (Exit 397) North to Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn left. (905) 420-8402 Open Mon., Tues., Wed. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Thurs., Fri., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4 YEARS IN THE MAKING – 6 HOURS & IT’S OVER! LEAP YEAR SALE E XTRAS PECIAL PURCHASE! SUNDAY FEB. 29TH ONLY 11 A.M.TO 5 P.M.29$ 29 % OFF The new, rich chocolate finish highlights this elegant look END TABLE 27”square x 251⁄4”high “Current Smitty’s offer on regular sale items does not apply to this event.” ea. • LIMIT 2 PER FAMILY PURCHASE • WHILE STOCK REMAINS • NO RAINCHECKS • NO PHONE ORDERS FEB. 29 ONLY A quality floor model FURNITURE EVENT of such magnitude, missing it would be an absolute shame. SELECTED FLOOR MODELS throughout our showrooms. Look for the colourful green tags showing the way to savings! Putting merit in his plan Keith Gilligan/ News Advertiser photo Nigel Boos is collecting petitions calling for a change to the demerit system for drivers. He’d like to see a safe- driving course speed up the time period to remove demerits from driving records. Spend some time with a senior PICKERING – If you’re wanting to do something worthwhile and enjoy a sense of fulfilment, a volunteer op- portunity may be right for you. The Community Nursing Home in Pickering is looking for volun- teers for its one-to-one friendly visi- tors program. Volunteers visit as- signed residents once a week for approximately an hour. For more information on this pro- gram and other volunteer positions at the home, call Rachelle Cuares- ma, co-ordinator of volunteers, at 905-831-2522 ext. 297. ‘Canada is not merely a neighbour of Negroes. Deep in our history of struggle for free- dom Canada was the North Star.’ — Martin Luther King, Jr., CBC Massey Lectures, 1967 By Jane McDonald Staff Writer DURHAM – Not so long ago, and not very far away, local settlers felt the need to come to the aid of their fellow man. When a crime was committed against a black man, towns- people did something about it. And as the perversity of slav- ery prevailed south of the Mason-Dixon line, one Durham Region resident gave his life to stop it. Because of the colour of their skin, “Negroes” as they were then called, lived segre- gated lives at best. Worse than that, their people had been ripped from their homelands and forced into slavery. By the late 18th century, many people had had enough. John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada, was responsible for the anti-slavery movement in Canada, establishing the Anti- Slavery Act of 1793. So, when freedom fighter Harriet Tub- man spirited black Americans north via a network of safe houses, the Underground Railroad was created. The best-known abolitionist in the U.S. was John Brown. In 1858 he visited Canada, and chose Chatham, Ont., as a meeting place. It was Mr. Brown’s mission to develop a strategy - including the orga- nization of a constitution for his planned provisional gov- ernment - and to drum up support for the abolitionist cause. It was during a historic meeting in Chatham that Stewart Taylor of Uxbridge met the famous Mr. Brown and signed on to support the plan. Mr. Taylor was born into a Quaker family in 1836. After farming in the area, he left for the U.S. at 17, but returned to Canada 1858, in time to meet the man who was determined to free the slaves. According to Scugog histori- an and writer Lynette Roy, who is currently writing a book about Mr. Taylor, the young man would see his fam- ily in Ontario only once more during the winter of 1858. By summer, he was summoned to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. “There was a federal ar- moury and arsenal there and John Brown planned to take over the compound,” says Ms. Roy. “He was convinced that guns in the hands of the slaves would empower them to free themselves.” After three days of fighting, the Uxbridge-born Mr. Taylor lay mortally wounded. He died from his gunshot wounds two weeks later. He was not yet 23. “Nine other men died in the battle, six escaped and John Brown was tried, found guilty of treason and hanged before the year was out.” Two years later, writes Ms. Roy, the American Civil War began and the Union troops from the north marched to fight the slave-owning states in the south. The troops sang a song to the tune of the ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic:’ “J ohn Brown’s body lies a- mouldering in the grave ... His truth goes marching on.” Indeed it did. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 27 A/P 4ICKETS AT THE /SHAWA #IVIC !UDITORIUM "OX /FFICE AND AT ALL 4ICKETMASTER LOCATIONS 6ISIT WWWTICKETMASTERCA OR CHARGE BY PHONE &OR EVENT INFORMATION VISIT WWWOSHAWACACIVICEVENTS &2)$!9 -!9 n 0- /3(!7! #)6)# !5$)4/2)5- 0DNHVD *UHDW0RWKHU V 'D\*LIW HERONGATE BARN DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering www.herongate.com (905) 472-3085 Presents The hilarious Comedy Alone Together by Lawrence Roman Not valid with any other offer ✁$2 for Fri. March 12 and Sun. March 14 OFF PER PERSON ✁For Reservations Call: CLIP & SAVE Playing until March 20/04 N.E. CORNER WHITES & KINGSTON 905-420-0669 LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS Durham man died trying to end slavery DURHAM – February is Black History Month, a time when all are encouraged to recognize and seek out knowledge about the his- tory of Ontarians of African de- cent. Speakers and storytellers such as Lynette Roy and George Blake visit schools each year to share their respective knowledge about the important contributions black Canadians have made to the settlement, growth and develop- ment of the country. Black History Month traces its roots to 1926, when the Har- vard-educated black historian Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week in the U.S. In Canada, official recognition began in the early 1950s, when the Cana- dian Negro Women’s Association successfully petitioned the City of To r onto to acknowledge the week. Then in the late 1970s, the newly formed Ontario Black His- tory Society was successful in fol- lowing the U.S. model and Febru- ary became known as Black His- tory Month. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo He’s a hit Students at Cadarackque Public School are celebrating Black History Month and invit- ed in guests this week for a talk. Among those on hand were former Major League Baseball player and Ajax resident, Nigel Wilson. 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PAYDAY LOANS 3 1 0 -C A S HCALL 2 2 7 4 Cash and A Smile When You Need It. McTeague wants to keep serving Pickering PICKERING – Liberal MP Dan McTeague is running again for a seat on Parliament Hill. Mr. McTeague secured the nomina- tion for the newly formed riding of Pick- ering-Scarborough East Feb. 20 in Pick- ering. No one else sought the candidacy. Mr. McTeague’s current riding of Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge is being dis- solved to form three new ridings as part of federal riding redistribution. After considerable thought and in speaking with his constituents, Mr. McTeague said he decided to run in Pickering-Scarbor- ough East. Will campaign aids Lung Association DURHAM – In March, getting a will made out will help you and the Lung As- sociation Durham branch. In fact, in March, a simple will or power of attorney is yours for just a phone call and a small fee. Run by The Lung Association, the Will campaign will see Heather Cormier, a local lawyer, prepare simple wills and simple powers of attorney for members of the Durham community. A will costs $100 per person and power of attorney will cost $50 per per- son. All funds raised will support the Lung Association’s mission to improve lung health. To book an appointment, call 905- 723-3446. Raising awareness of learning disabilities DURHAM -March is Learning Disabil- ities Awareness Month in Canada. The Learning Disabilities (LD) Asso- ciation of Durham Region presents its third annual awareness day Saturday, March 6 in Oshawa. The association has assembled vari- ous companies and agencies in and around Durham Region whose services might be of interest to people and their families dealing with LDs. The information fair is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lake- view Park Ave. (near Simcoe Street South). All are welcome. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call the asso- ciation at 905-426-1442. Centre delivers breastfeeding support PICKERING -Breast milk or formula? The Pickering Early Years Centre is holding a support group to promote the benefits of breastfeeding. This group is a way to make new friends and to share information about breastfeeding and the benefits behind it. All pregnant women and new moms, young and old, are welcome. The Group meets Fridays, March 12, April 16 and May 14 from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre, 1822 Whites Rd. Unit 202. The program is also attempting to start an evening group and would like to hear from anyone interested. For more information, Kelly Matijcio at 905-509-0995. 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English subtitles. Also opening in local theatres this weekend are 'Twisted,' 'Ha- vana Nights: Dirty Dancing 2' and 'Broken Lizard's Club Dread.' A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. Entertainment FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Hardwood Billiards is place to be for local talent AJAX –A local independent music label is looking to rock the house, and lend a hand to charity in the process. Razor Blade Records, specializing in different music genres of up-and- coming talent, including rock and hip-hop, will host its third event of the year at Hardwood Billiards, lo- cated at 74 Commercial Ave. in Ajax, tomorrow night. For $5 you can come out and see a wide variety of acts including Kid Fa de, Chosen, Smokey, Mission, Syren, Abadon and Mellow B. How- ever, by bringing a non-perishable food item to the door, admission drops to just $3. All items collected will be forwarded to the Salvation Army. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m., and is open to all ages. Community concert event starts tonight Durham –Strike up the band! Band music is coming to Durham Region in a big way Feb. 27 to 29. The Ontario Chapter of the Cana- dian Band Association is holding its second annual community band concert in Oshawa this weekend. Guests include Howard Cable, John Liddle, Ivor Snell and more. The weekend event includes a special recital, free workshops for musicians and a concert featuring more than 100 musicians. On Feb. 27, Liddle will give a recital at 7:30 p.m. at Simcoe Street United Church, Simcoe Street South at Bagot Street. Tickets are available at the door. On Feb. 28, free clinics will be held at the bandshell in Memorial Park, Simcoe and John streets. A clarinet, sax and flute player con- ducts a clinic at 3 p.m. A noted Canadian composer and arranger, will be on hand at 4 p.m. At 4:45 p.m., A euphonium soloist, will be available for a workshop for lower brasses. The finale is the Feb. 29 con- cert at 2 p.m. at St. George's Angli- can Church, Centre and Bagot streets. The concert features the Oshawa Civic Band, Metropolitan Silver Band and the Southern On- tario Composite Community Con- cert Band, made up of band musi- cians from all over southern On- tario. The composite band, choir and organist will perform a work by noted jazz pianist and composer Oscar Peterson. Also on the pro- gram will be all sorts of band music, including marches, works by Cable, Broadway pieces and more. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and are available at Wilson and Lee Music, Simcoe Street North, or at the door. Pickering man’s enthusiasm for community theatre going strong after all these years By Meghan Stone Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING –Don Green has been an enthusiastic part of community theatre for over 35 years and still his excitement hasn't faded after all that time. His face lights up when de- scribing anything to do with his involvement with Spotlight Mu- sical Productions, including its upcoming production, 'Blame it on the Movies.' It is a musical about the dif- ferent values music has illus- trated throughout movies from the late 40s to the early 90s and as Green says, "Music has a strong influence whether you know it or not." The musical, which runs March 4-6 at the Fairview Li- brary theatre in Toronto, has something for everyone, Green says, and is a great excuse to get the whole family out and about. It has a comedic style with themes of romantic love, the Second World War and the non- sense of a crazy Saturday night at the movies. The group has been working on this production for the past nine months and members be- come closer than ever before. Over a third of the group has been working together with Green for over 30 years and they have become more of a family than a theatre group, he says. Spending so many hours a year, brainstorming, rehearsing and counting down till their final performance, the group has be- come really close. They even go as far as to at- tend each other's family gather- ings and weddings. The group has been through other differ- ent life experiences together such as, being the first amateur group in Durham to perform more difficult musicals like, 'Into the Woods' and 'Working.' During each performance the group gains more knowledge of music and the theatrical side of the production. Green has been the executive producer for the club for many years and still continuously learns from those around him. His main goal for each member is to, "find out what they are good at and give them opportu- nities." Green tries his hardest to find the perfect part to match each member's personality. This re- quires the performers to have a lot of faith in Green. "(I do) nothing that will make them feel foolish", he said when referring to his casting routine for each production. He is aware of everyone's boundaries and goals in the group and tries never to over- step those limits. Green also concentrates on equal acting and singing time. This allows everyone in the group to test their abilities and see what they can challenge themselves at next. All members try to help one another in their own individual ways, whether it is with make- up, dance steps or how to hit the right note, all to make the group work as a whole and to achieve the best possible out- come. Even with Green's busy life he still manages to remain very close to his family. His wife, daughter and son-in-law are all actively involved in the group and have been beside Green all the way. If you want to get involved with Spotlight or for more infor- mation concerning tickets for 'Blame it on the Movies,' call 905-294-1107. Fairview Library theatre is lo- cated on Library Drive, north of Fairport Mall in Toronto. Casting talent in a Green Spotlight Don Green is a big part of Spotlight Musical Productions and the next show, ‘Blame it on the Movies’ runs March 4-6. Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of Christ’ recounts last moments of Jesus Jesus of Nazareth (James Caviezel) carries the cross through the streets of Jerusalem all the way up to Golgotha in ‘The Passion of Christ.’ In Brief FEBRUARY 27, 2004 FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS, CLICK ON durhamregion.com 2004 GOLF MEMBERSHIPS FROM GOLF TOURNAMENTS & DINNER PKGS. From +GST $52 + grat. and taxes $355 Per person ANNANDALE CHURCH ST. AT BAYLY 905-683-3210 Sports FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 31 A/P Durham players get their kicks down south Annandale just misses regionals By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX –An Annandale Curling Club rink made it as far as the finals at the OCA Mixed Zone event last weekend. The Warren Leslie team, which also includes Brenda O’Hara, Dave Hutchison, and Lynette Gray, was sidelined in the A- and B-side finals at Tam Heather. Two Uxbridge teams advanced to the regional event March 13 and 14 in Lindsay. An- nandale curler Jason March was part of the A-side winning team that also included Susan Kovacs, Blair Metrakos, and Cindy McKnight. ••• The Junior and Bantam Mixed Zone events are next weekend at the Oshawa Golf Club, with girls skipping four of the five Annandale entries. In the bantam slate, Lesley Pyne skips the team of Peter Tak, Leahanne Legrow, and Corey Waters with Jennifer McGhee coaching. Heather Bell takes the helm of the team that also includes Michael Bryson, Stacey Hogan, James McPher- son and coach Sam Bell. Chan- tal Lalonde’s team consists of Wesley Forget, Rebecca Downey, and Sandy Martin with Susannah Moylan coach- ing. For the junior entries, Meaghan O’Leary skips the team of Peter Stecyk, Sian Canavan, and Scott March, while Kevin Canavan coaches. Paul Boyland’s foursome has Kaitlyn Leslie, Chris Janssen, and Tracy O’Leary with Peter Boyland along as coach. Two winning teams in both the junior and bantam draws advance to Oakville March 6 and 7 for the regionals. ••• Next on the Annandale bon- spiel calendar is the annual St. Pat’s Mixed. It is Saturday, March 13, with 32 facing off in a one-day points format. Ajax and Pickering athletes earn spots on Ontario team By Paul Futhey Staff Writer DURHAM – For six local youth soccer players, next month’s ex- perience is being dubbed a “once in a lifetime opportunity.” So says Paul Nesbitt, the man- ager of Ontario’s Under-14 boys’ program. He’s referring to an up- coming camp for the province’s best male players in that age group, including six from Durham Region, which is being held next month in Brazil. During the March Break, David Best-Almeida (Uxbridge), Piet Kuypers (Clarington), Eric Leal (Whitby), Franko LoPresti (Whitby), Joshua Wyman (Cour- tice), and C.J. Hamilton (Ajax) will be basking in Brazil’s sunnier climes at the International Training Centre of Excellence in Bella Horizonte. The facility is currently being used by one of country’s top professional teams, Cruzeiro, and was originally built for use of Brazil’s World Cup team. The players will certainly get accustomed to the confines of the facility, where they’ll be boarding. On days with no games against local teams, there will be two practices. “We try and instill a profession- al attitude with these boys,” ex- plained Nesbitt, citing a moni- tored nutrition program as an example of what players can ex- pect away from the field. “They’re not going down for a holiday; we’ve made that perfect- ly clear.” In total, there are 10 (four fe- males in addition to the six males) from Durham Region who have been selected to the re- spective provincial under-14 soc- cer programs. It’s players from these groups who will be selected to represent the province at the upcoming national champi- onships. On the girls’ side, their under- 14 program is taking a trip to Florida in March for a series of games and practices. “The key for that trip is to pre- pare them for the nationals in July,” said Raffaele Tomarchio, the head coach of the girls’ under-14 program. Darija David- son (Oshawa), Amanda Morris (Ajax), Kailey Reeve (Oshawa) and Breanna Van Abbema (Pick- ering) form the Durham Region representation. Somewhat unique to Durham Region, the process for the local under-14 players is well into its second year. It was in September, 2002, when, as under-13s, they were initially identified for possi- ble inclusion in the provincial program through a regional identification camp consisting of hundreds of players. “We’re one of the strongest re- g ions in the province,” said Tomarchio, a Whitby resident who hinted a strong argument could be made for the number of girls in the program (four) to be higher. The cost for the boys’ Brazil trip is approximately $2,000 per person. The girls’ Florida sojourn is pegged at about $1,000 each. The players are actively seek- ing sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact Nesbitt at 905-430-0047. “It’s just something that never, never leaves you,” Nesbitt said of being able to represent a region, province or nation. “That’s what we’re trying to instill.” Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Durham Region, including Ajax and Pickering, is well represented on the Ontario Under-14 boys’ and girls’ soccer teams. Front, from left, Amanda Morris, Breanna Van Abbema, Kailey Reeve, and Darija Davidson are on the girls’ squad, while Eric Leal is suiting up for the men’ team. His local teammates are, back from left, Franco LoPresti, Piet Kuypers, Joshua Wyman, David Best-Almeida, and C.J. Hamilton. Huskies end Ajax Lions’ hoops title hopes North York was too much for local bantams AJAX – The Ajax Lions major bantam girls’ basketball team roared all the way to the finals of a tournament in Hamilton last weekend. In the championship tilt, however, the Lions came up short against the North York Huskies, losing 45-40. Ajax was down 22-12 at the half, but a strong fourth quarter brought them back to within four. Moni- ca Jones paced the Lions with 15 points, while Simone Thomas netted 11 points, Melis- sa Conroy nine and Emily Short seven. Jones was named the Ajax most valuable player in the game. The Hamilton Celtics Major Bantam Girls’ Tournament ran Feb. 20 to 22. The Ajax team is made up of g irls ages 11 to 13. Ajax opened the tourney with a 28-16 thumping of Grimsby, as Short led local scorers with 12. Next was Stoney Creek and Ajax prevailed 22-11. Thomas had the hot hand, netting 12. Game 3 was a tight affair with the Guelph CYO, and the Lions came up on the short end of a 34-32 score. The girls were down 16-5 after the first quar- ter, but battled back to make a close game of it. However, poor foul shooting in the fourth quarter hampered Ajax, as they shot one for 12 from the charity stripe. Alyson Trinier turned in a strong de- fensive game, while Short and Conroy both potted nine. In the semifinals, Ajax knocked off the home town Celtics 32-28, as Conroy netted 17 points and Jones seven. Trinier turned in another strong game. Other team players are Amelie Baudin, Sypreecha Chaloemjam, Kaitlin Devoe, Amy Duane, Samantha Else- naar, and Lindsay Panchan. Coaches are Jason Sheehan and Pat McGlynn. The Lions play a tournament in Peterborough this weekend. You w ant 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! 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Volunteer organization. Call 905-427-6719. WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com- pany needs help filling out their simple worksheets. P/T or F/T. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7. www.opportunity-depot.com 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. 1 Piece European sink and chair, $1,300. Manicure desk, $250. Or- bit hydraulic chair, $250. Dryer hood, $50. or $1,600. for every- thing. Excellent condition. 905- 372-6659. ELITE UPSCALE spa in Durham requires Receptionist, estheti- cians, technicians, and RMTs. Call Elaine at (905)619-2639. FULL/PART time Aesthetician and Massage Therapist for new Spa in Cobourg. E-mail or fax resume to spainfo@HeavenOnEarth.ca, or 905-372-5965 HAIR STYLIST,Esthetician, and Nail Technician required for Ux- bridge hair salon. Call Maria at 905-852-9616. HAIRSTYLISTS required full and part time positions available. Call (905)728-4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. CONSTRUCTION carpenters and laborers required for Whitby area.. Please send resume to file #977, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ont. L1H-7L5. DETAILER for busy Whitby shop. Experience only, full & part-time position. Valid driver's licence necessary. Call 905-430-1604. ELECTRICIANS AND APPREN- TICES, part time weekend work, residential new home wiring. Fax resume: 905-433-2922. FULL-TIME MECHANIC/3rd or 4th year apprentice wanted. Good work ethic and interpersonal skills. Wages based upon experience. Please call (905)668-1616 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Foreman wanted. Able to work from plans and account for ex- penses. Retaining wall/paving stone experience. Clean abstract a must. DZ license preferred. ALSO labourers with construction/paving stone experience. Must have clean abstract and own vehicle. DZ li- cense preferred! No students at this time please. Call Jim 905-426- 4408. PA RT-TIME SERVICE ADVISOR required Active Green & Ross. Call Chris (905)728-6221. TRANSMISSION SHOP in Oshawa requires experienced Re & Re person, with own tools. Must be self-motivated, team-player, knowledge of electric an asset. Call (905)576-1021 or fax resume to (905)576-6246 Mon-Fri 9-6pm. AJAX INSURANCE BROKER Requires an experienced R.I.BO. licensed personal lines C.R.S Fax Resume To: 905-428-8672 CONSTRUCTION CLERK re- quired for Whitby, Oshawa, Bow- manville area. Construction and computer experience essential. Fax resume and cover letter to Construction Manager by March 3rd, (905)697-2869. JR. OFFICE Assistant, inside sales. Full-time, Mon.-Fri, 9-5., $350/wk. info@eiwilliams.com LEGAL SECRETARY for busy Pickering real estate law office. Must be experience in Conveyanc- er and Teraview. Full Time. Fax resume to 905-509-5270 OFFICE CLERICAL - 1 - 2 days per week. Must have computer ex- perience, pleasant telephone man- ner. Good people skills essential. MS outlook experience vital. Please fax resume to (905)420- 7559 Attention Tracy. Alliance Col- lision Ltd. SALES ASSOCIATE National tool company requires qualified person for their Pickering store. Must have sales experience, knowledge of wood &/or metal working. Fax resume: 905-831- 4292 Attn: Steve Etherington 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) SALES, ADVANCED COMMIS- SIONS.Work from home, F/T P/T. A needed service, no competition, established NYSE Company. Dia- na Thompson 416-244-3312. EXPERIENCED Level II Dental Assistant required for Whitby of- fice. 3-1/2 days per week to start. Phone 905-668-5538. 728 Ander- son St (Pringle Creek Plaza) Whit- by L1N 3V6 PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assistant Level 2 for Orthodontic office. Send/drop-off resume: Dr. E. Pong, 1050 Simcoe St. N., Suite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5, or e-mail ejpong@yahoo.com REGISTERED MASSAGE Thera- pist required for wellness clinic in Courtice. Full or part time. Please fax resume to (905) 579-0527. WANTED: PART-TIME DENTAL Assistant for busy orthodontic practice in Ajax. No experience re- quired. Must be HARP certified. Please fax resume to 905-619- 8885. FULL/PART time Pilates Instructors required for new spa in Cobourg, Send resume by fax 905-372-5965 or e:mail: spainfo@HeavenOnEarth.ca CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" 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 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com CarePartners is pleased to have been selected as a new nursing provider for the Durham Access To Care. We are currently seeking applications from RN's and RPN's to fill approximately 40 visiting and shift-nursing positions. These nurses will provide service in small teams covering specific districts throughout Durham Region. CarePartners is a well-established nursing agency that can offer you flexible self-scheduling, small team approach, competitive wage rates and a full benefit package for both full and part-time staff. We are interested in applicants who have a broad nursing knowledge base, excellent assessment and teaching skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team. We are also accepting resumes for administrative positions for our Whitby office. Local offices will be established in the Durham Region in the near future. Please forward your resume to the address below: Joanne Jasper Director of Nursing 1100 Central Parkway West, Unit #16 Mississauga, ON, L5C 4E5 Tel: (905)272-9349 or 1-888-801-9562 Fax: (905)272-7268 or 1-888-801-0256 Sessions to provide information about CarePartners, our philosophy, approach and employment opportunities are scheduled as follows: Uxbridge Port Perry Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004 Thursday, March 4, 2004 12:00 noon 12:00 noon St. Andrew's Port Perry United Church Chalmers Presbyterian Church 294 Queen St. 40B Toronto St. South Whitby Bowmanville Wednesday, March 3, 2004 Thursday, March 4, 2004 2 sessions - 3:00pm & 6:00pm 3:00pm St. Mark's United Church Salvation Army - Bowmanville Church 201 Centre St. South 75 Liberty St. South Oshawa Thursday, March 4th, 2004 7:00pm Oshawa Public Library 65 Bagot St. I L L U S I ON O F C OU NT RY 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 P R I VATE S A L E - B E L I E V E I T !!! 4 81 MONTRAVE AVE .- O S H AWA (Par k R d.& Hil l sid e A r ea ) JUNE 2004 CLOSING Immaculate, fully renovated, 3-level backsplit. 3+1 bedrooms, 1 - 4pc. bath with therapeutic tub, 1 - 3 pc. w/shower, hardwood in eat-in kitchen, living rm/dining room combination. Gas fireplace in rec room. Newer carpeting throughout. Interlocking patio in back yard. Private paved driveway. Close access to 401. For more info or to view call 905-576-2521, or to receive digital photos please email: ralphdruff@hotmail.com. Agents Welcome! $1 8 3 ,9 0 0 SELLING YOUR HOME PRIVATELY Put it on THE WEB! We take the pictures, we do the Web Page. Palm Cards with Picture and info also provided. Website: www.privatehome.biz Email: info@privatehome.biz Steve: 905-426-7561 LINKPATH LOGISTICS Established company has excess 20,000 to 40,000 square feet of warehouse space in prime easterly G.T.A. location and wishes to set up logistics/warehousing operation. If you have skill and experience in operations or management call John, 1-800-701-8064, Ext. 280 or E-mail resume to: jpizale@linkpath.com Get your Tax refunds in 6 to 12 working days Prepared by Professional Income taxes filed Electronically with Revenue Canada Gerard Seqeira C.G.A. (416)284-0918 Basics returns $30.00 Student Special: Feb and Mar $15.00 April $20.00 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! $$$MORTGAGES$$$ Best available rates. CONSOLIDATE NOW !!!!! up to 100% financing Hundred's of $$$$ in monthly savings Bank turn downs/Power of Sale Some conditions apply Please call Sylvia Jules (905)666-2060 or To r onto Line (289)314-4098 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP LTD. ALL COMPUTER SERVICES Typically 24 hour turn around Drop off 7am-11pm Complete Repairs * Home Networking Websites * Operating Systems Steve (905) 426-7561 www.theboyds.ca/swb.htm computer@theboyds.ca 3 3 & 7 7 Fal by Cr t., A ja x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.a j a xa pa r t m e n t s.c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. HOME CLEANING experienced cleaner with affordable rates and reliable service when you need it the most.Serving Ajax, Pickering, Whitby. (905) 428-2256 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable experi- enced person with flexible hours. Reasonable rates. Call 905-434- 9767 RUSH RUSH RUSH!!!! $30 off NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY The Perfect Maid Service Excellent service, fully bonded. Call now 905-686-5424 SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone, 19 yrs. in business. I do everything and some AND I also bring my own cleaners. One time cleaning, Bi-weekly & wknds avail. (905) 426-3711 FIRST TIME BUYERS Why rent when you can own? FREE list of homes available with NO MONEY DOWN, under $1300/mth. Free recorded message 1-877-551-0177 ID #1043 HOW TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WHEN YOU BUY Free report can save you thousands of dollars when you buy a home. Free recorded message 1-877-551-0177 ID# 1014 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. TRIBUTE HOME on crescent- 1800+sq.ft. Oakland. Open con- cept. 3-bedrooms, 2-1/2-baths, ceramics, fireplace, cathedral ceil- ings, California shutters, beautifully decorated/landscaped, fenced, paved, A/C, $$$ in upgrades. Flexible closing. $243,900. Open House, Sunday February 29th, 1-4pm. (905)436-898 WE BUY HOUSES!Take over payments. No equity, no problem. Phone 416-998-9933. Website: www.webuyhouses-toronto.ca INDUSTRIAL unit for rent, approx 1100sqft. $900/month, utilities extra, no automotive repair. (905)683-6601. INDUSTRIAL UNITS, next to Oshawa Centre., close to 401, bay with roll-up door, also unit for of- fice, ample parking, good for ma- chining, tool & die, auto repair, de- tailing, hobby shop, all inclusive, very reasonable. (905)576-2982 or 905-626-6619. APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. Available March. $475 monthly plus GST. in- cludes heat & hydro. (905)427- 7400 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 OFFICE SPACE for lease 187 king St.. e.,Oshawa. lst floor,1850 sq. ft. gross per sq. ft. negotiable depending on term o f lease. Free parking. Call (905) 436-0100 $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 ESTABLISHED WEDDING deco- rating business for sale includes stock of back drops, arches, flor- al's, and much more. Purchaser could work from home. $20,000. Call Lynn at Black Tie Affair, (905) 721-8387. OLD ENGLISH STONE GARDEN ORNAMENTS Since 1920's. Partner to make moulds, sell business kits on inter- net. Further prospects. email: uxbmike@powergate.ca $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ 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. 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem!; Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson or Robert Brown 905-436- 9292. Toll free 1-877-509-5626 or Online application: www.accuratemortgages.com ARE YOU BEING DECLINED? 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mortgages. Private funds. Prime rates. Self employed. Credit problems. Purchases and refinances. Get approved. Call R/E Active Mortgages. (905)420-8866 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 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 4.60% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt con- solidation a specialty. For fast pro- fessional service call (905)666- 4986 CMHC & HLC Mortgage Solutions offer 100% Financing. God good credit? Get a fantastic rate! Why rent? Call Elfie Hayes now & save. 1-866-HLC-1100 DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stop garnishments and harassment from creditors. Call (905)721-8251 For Free Consultation. 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 BSMT Whitby, NEW, pri- vate entrance, laundry, 5-appls., lrg backyard, close to shops, 401, GO, no smoking/dogs. $850+35% utilities, April 1st. first/last, refer- ences req. 647-284-2834 1-BEDROOM SELF-CONTAINED legal apartment, separate en- trance, parking, available immedi- ately or April 1st. $675/month. First/last. Ritson/Taunton, no smoking. Call (905)571-0080 1-BEDROOM,newly renovated basement, Oshawa. Separate en- trance, on bus route, near all amenities, no smoking/pets, $750 inclusive, satellite incl. Avail Apr. 1st. First/last. (905)728-0418 2-BEDROOM apartment,Oshawa Olive/Wilson. Available Immediate- ly $825/month includes parking and utilities. No pets, first/last re- quired. Call days 905-576-5512 or evenings, (905)427-5580. 2-BEDROOM APT.- Available Im- mediately, $725+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 905-709-8152. OSHAWA,one bedroom apart- ment, King/Wilson area. $745 all inclusive. Call after 6 p.m. (905) 434-6481. A ONE BEDROOM Simcoe/Mill St.., clean, quiet, fresh paint, bal- cony, available immediately, $715 per mo. inclusive, laundry facilities, near Go, 401. Available immedi- ately.Telephone 1-800-486-9826. A PLACE to call home - Oshawa. Beautiful large 2 bedroom in a clean low-rise, freshly painted, parking, laundry, Whitby 2 bed- room, Dunlop and Annes. (416) 818-3886 AJAX - 3 BEDROOM main level, parking, laundry, large backyard, lst/last, $l,280 inclusive. April lst. No smoking/pets. (905)683-0896 after 5:30 p.m. AJAX – HUGE,brand new, bright 2 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, park- ing, fireplace, bus stop nearby. $950, utilities included. Available April 1st. 416-480-2526 Ajax -Large 2-bedroom available March 1st in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclusive with parking and new appliances. 905-426- 1161 AJAX New 2-bedroom basement apt.. w/kitchen, laundry, bathroom, private entrance. Near schools/bus stop. No smoking/pets/drugs. Family-rate $900/mo. Rooming- rate $400/room/mo., util. included. First/last/references. Lloyd/Marco 905-683-7570 or Randy 905-427- 9007 AJAX spacious 1-bedroom base- ment apt, no smoking/pets, shared laundry, utilities included, parking, sep entrance, avail March 1. first/last $800/mo 905-426-1556 snp AJAX,1-bdrm basement, separate entrance, full eat-in kitchen w/breakfast area, parking, laun- dry,m close to 401/shopping, util- ities incl. (905)683-7717. AJAX,2-basement bachelor apts, avail. Mar.1, seperate entrance, 4 appliances, $725 each. no pets/smoking, (905)619-3650, 416 -670-3650 or 416-880-3715. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM apartment, recently renovated, $1000 monthly all inclusive. Available March 1st. Call (416)567-6559. AJAX,2-bedroom basement large bright, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shopping. $950/mo in- clusive. Avail. March 1st. Call Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM legal base- ment apt, in quiet home, separate entrance, picture window, parking, laundry, no smoking/pets. Avail- able April 1st. $775 inclusive. First/last, (905)428-9214 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. AJAX,Hwy 2/Hardwood. 1-bed- room basement, separate walkout. Suitable for single, working per- son. Available April 1st. No smok- ing/pets. $630/month utilities in- cluded, first/last. (905)428-2503 AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE brand new 2-bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, parking, kitchen, diningroom, liv- ingroom, bathroom, laundry facil- ities, cable. No smokers. March 1st. $980/month, first/last. (905)428-7157. AJAX, SOUTH,1 bedroom base- ment April 1. No smoking/pets, first/last/ref, 1 parking, $800 inclu- sive, very nice please call (905)686-0210 for details. AJAX,Westney/Hyw#2, 1-large bedroom, walk out, legal basement apt. 4-pc ensuite. Upscale neigh- borhood. Bright & beautiful. No pets/smoking, available immedi- ately, $750/inclusive, 905-619- 0803, 416-895-5403 ALL NEW RENO.A must see! Whitby, 2 bdrm, $950+ hydro, laundry facilities, new appl., large yard, hardwood, no smok./pets, 5 min walk to GO. (905)665-6707 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 BACHELOR,1 & 2-bedroom apartments, 576 Mary St. E., Whit- by.Small quiet, cozy building. Close to downtown. 905-665-7509. BAYLY/WEST SHORE - 2 bed. very clean spacious apt. Parking, close to all amenities. No pets/smoking. Suit singe/2 people. All inclusive $875. Avail. March/April. 905-421-9919 BIG ATTIC bachelor apt. central Whitby. Huge private deck, over- looking backyard. 4pc bath, park- ing, laundry, c/air, suit mature per- son, $625/all-inclusive. First/last. Avail. now. (905)430-9005 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,5-star immacu- late 1-bedroom apartment. Gas Fireplace, private entrance, laun- dry, parking, nice area, close to 401. No pets/smoking, $800/month all inclusive, available April 1st. Call (905)433-9851 Brock/Dellbrook, Pickering 1 Bed- room Basement apartment with fireplace. Seperate entrance, quiet neighbourhood, close to hwy and all amenities. $700 First/last re- quired. No pets. Call Naved or Te hseen Jaffry at 905-686-5783 Brock/Rossland, WHITBY Spa- cious legal 2-bedroom base- ment,apt., fireplace, c/air, private laundryroom, parking, all inclusive, including cable, $800/month. Call (905)430-6772. CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COUNTRY apartment, 2-bed- room, private entrance, laundry, parking, $850/inclusive, first/last/references required. 10 miles from Oshawa. (905)263- 2089 COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, new carpets, appliances and paint. Parking, all inclusive. $1150 monthly. First/last. No pets. Call (905)665- 1905. ONE BEDROOM apartment, Brock Rd/Hwy. 2, - newly renovat- ed, separate entrance, yard, park- ing, cable, near Transit, shopping, non-smoker, $750 inclusive. (416)574-5115 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004, PAGE 33 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com NEW CONVENIENT SCHEDULE FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO OUR REFRESHING NEW NEW REV. A. CASTRO, PASTOR DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS YOU HAVE A CHOICE: 9:00 AM OR 11:30 AM EVERY SUNDAY We are located at: 755 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering , ON L1W 2H4 (905) 420-3935 OTHER WEEKLY SERVICES SUNDAY: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:30 am Second Service 6:30 pm Praise Explosion TUESDAY: 7:00 pm Prayer WEDNESDAY: 7:30 pm Bible Study FRIDAY: 7:30 pm Youth Ministry 9:00 AM SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME Publishes every Friday D EADLINE : 12:00 noon Wednesday T O A DVERTISE : Call Janice @ 905-683-0707 or Fax 905-579-4218 W ORSHIP & & & C OME Monday 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30 PM Bible Study Friday 7:30 PM Youth Group Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 P M Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791. COME TO A FREE BANQUET and find out about the ALPHA course “ A great opportunity to explore the meaning of life.” Ajax Baptist Church Sunday Feb. 29, 2004 5:30 p.m. Child care provided to register call 905-683-4802 or email to ajaxbapt@durham.net or register at www.alphacanada.ca NEW FURNITURE SALE Just purchased from Toronto Furniture Show in January, 7 bedroom suites, 6 diningroom suites, standing mirrors, small tables, iron tables, coffee & end tables, rolltop desk, recliners, leather sofa sets, iron beds, odd chairs, $99.00, 3 panel screws, approx. 20 table & chair sets, box spring & mattresses, queen matts $99.00, 3 pc. sofas from $399.00. Shop early for best selection, most items one only. McLean Auctions 870 Taunton Rd. E.Whitby Open Friday til 6 p.m. Saturday til 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. til 5 p.m. Call 905-686-3291 or 905-576-7550. NEW FURNITURE SALE Just received 40 new pieces of sofa's loveseats. All old merchandise is on sale. No reasonable offer refused. Table & chairs, mattresses, box springs, wing chairs, coffee & end tables, leather sets. Come early for best selections! 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa (Old IGA Store). Call 905-571-4610. EXHIBITORS WANTED for the 8th Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 5, 6, 7 at the new Pickering Markets Trade Centre. For more info: 905-426-4676 Susan O'Brien, ext 229 sobrien@durhamregion.com Lisa Matthews, ext 227 lmatthews@durhamregion.com VENDORS NEEDED (SPRING SHOW) Oshawa This Week Home Show held at the Civic Auditorium March 26 to March 28 ******************************** Whitby Home Show held at Whitby Iroquois Sports Complex April 16 to April 18. To book your space: 905-579-4400 Devon ext. 2236 or Wendy ext. 2215 6th ANNUAL GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SHOW April 2nd, 3rd & 4th at "The Terminal" (Old Knob Hill Farms) Oshawa. Vendor space available. Gardeners & Crafters Welcome! Reserve your booth by calling Serina 905-579-4400 ext. 2262 THE NANNY EXPERTS Child care/elderly care/special needs No Fee to employers 416-699-6931 or www.oeanannys.com ANYONE WHO WITNESSED A FATAL ACCIDENT on Monday December 22, 2003 at 4:00 pm on Harwood Road South at Clements is kindly asked to contact Roy Martin of Miller & Associates. 1-877-588-4669 COZY TWO BEDROOM apart- ment for rent in Oshawa. Quiet lo- cation. Close access to the 401. $725 per month, heat and hydro included. Available March lst. First and last required. Please call (905) 666-8907. 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 HARWOOD/BAYLY,2 bedroom basement apt., $950 inclusive, no pets, no smoking, avail. immedi- ately. Close to all amenities, (905)420-1281 LOVELY LARGE CLEAN 1-bed- room plus den apt. with southern view in Raglan. $895 plus, immedi- ate. Doug 905-424-1477. NORTH OSHAWA triplex 2+ bed- room hardwood, dishwasher, air, storage & parking. No smok- ing/pets $950+. (905)839-3939 or 416-720-1353 OSHAWA - 2-BEDROOM APT., newly renovated, near OC (Ade- laide/Park), well managed, park- ing, quiet building, appliances in- cluded. All inclusive, $825/month. Laundry facilities available. Avail. immediately. 905-424-3828. OSHAWA -304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ings. 1-bdrm apts. $520, 2-bdrm. $600+ heat/hydro. First/last re- quired. Stephen 905-571-3229 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA -Big, bright 1 bdrm. bsmt. apt., seperate entrance, gas fireplace, laundry, Phillip Murray & Park Rd. area, non-smoker pre- ferred. Avail. March 1. $650+util- ities. Call for info 905-420-7483. OSHAWA 1 and 2 bdrm apt, both clean, quiet, close to OC, kid friendly with backyard, no smok- ing, $50 referral fee. 1bdrm, $750 inclusive, 2bdrm $790 plus hydro. 905-579-7655 snp OSHAWA 3 bedroom, main floor house, near lake heated shop/gar- age, deck, laundry facilities, shared yard, parking for 2, non smoker/pets, references, $1100 in- clusive, avail Apr.1. 705-786-1842 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 & $875-inclusive. Immed & April 1 (905)576-0294 OSHAWA, 1 BEDROOM base- ment apartment, separate en- trance, new carpets and paint throughout, parking, laundry, three piece washroom (shower), close to all amenities. Available March 15th. No pets/smoking. First/last required. (Cash or certified cheque). References. $600 plus hydro. Please call (905) 623-6034. OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson 1-bed- room basement in bungalow. C/A, fridge/stove, microwave, share BBQ, washer/dryer. No pets. Suit single working individual. Refer- ences. $700/month utilities includ- ed. Call for appointment 905-725-1595 or 905-728-6766 OSHAWA,spacious 1-bdrm bsmt., separate entrance, share back- yard, $675 inclusive, close to 401 & amenities. Available Immediate- ly. First/last required. (905)426- 1852 PICKERING 3-levels (backsplit) 2 bedroom basement/main apt, 2 livingrooms, 2 entrances, 2 full baths, laundrys, near mall, GO, parking, $1,200+ first/last. Avail April 1. (905)831-6284 PICKERING - 1-bedroom base- ment apartment. Bayly/Liverpool close to GO, 401 and mall. No smoking or pets. $695/month. Available immediately Call (905)420-5873 PICKERING -Whites/Strouds, large, bright 1-bdrm bsmt, separ- ate entrance, $850/mo, utilities in- cluded. Gas fireplace, a/c, patio ar- ea. Avail immediately. First/last, non-smoking. 905-420-4442 PICKERING VILLAGE 1-bedroom bachelor, bright & spacious loft, sep entrance, parking, no smok- ing/pets, first/last, available March 1. $750/month. (905)683-1955 PICKERING, FINCH/LIVERPOOL, new 2-bedroom basement apt w/big kitchen & livingroom. Separ- ate entrance, washer/dryer, park- ing included. No smoking/pets. $900+1/3 utilities. Available March 1st. 10am-8pm 905-686-1500 PICKERING,Major Oaks/Brock, beautiful large 2-bedroom main floor, separate entrance, a/c, gar- age, hardwood, c/v, appliances, laundry, yard. Close to all amen- ities. $975/inclusive. No pets/smoking. (905)426-2077. PICKERING-PARKDALE/ROSE- FIELD,clean, new 2-bedroom basement apartment, available April 1st. Livingroom, full bath, separate entrance, near transpor- tation. First/last, $950 +cable. No pets/smoking. (905)837-9607 evenings/weekends. PORT PERRY- spacious, large 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. RAISED BUNGALOW in Courtice- 2 bedroom lower unit available April 1/04. Newer home, bright and clean, fully fenced back yard, laun- dry facilities, no pets and non smokers please, heat and hydro included for $850.00 per month phone 905-259-7349 RITSON, NORTH of 401, $925 plus utilities. Cute 2-bedroom bun- galow minutes from 401. Available March 1st. 2 car parking plus gar- age. No pets. Call (905)509-8974. ROUGEMOUNT /Hwy #2, 1 bed- room basement apartment, separ- ate entrance, parking, fireplace, alarm, cable, no smoking/pets, $950 inclusive, (416)953-1176 SOUTH AJAX,1-bedroom base- ment apartment, separate en- trance. Laundry and dishwasher included. Ceramic throughout, parking, non-smoker, no pets. $800. 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 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. UXBRIDGE new apartment rental. 2 bedroom units, 4 appliances, air conditioning, private patios, park- ing, storage. Available immediate- ly. (905) 852-4777 WHITBY - Clean bright 1 bedroom basement apartment & Parking. No pets or smoking. First and last required $725 All inclusive 905- 665-5689 WHITBY - immediate 2 bedroom, $840. 3 bedroom $950., March lst. 1 bedroom. $760. April lst. 2 bed- room $840, $860. Bowmanville, 3 bedroom, $660 + utilities. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITBY - Large bright 1-bedroom walkout basement apartment, no smoking/pets. Fireplace, cable, laundry, patio, parking included, first/last/references, $790. Avail- able April 1st. Call (905)721-2457 Whitby large 2 storey apt. down- town area, loft style unit with over 2000 sq. ft. of living area. 4 Appli- ances. Must be seen. $l,200 plus hydro. (905)430-1986 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY two-bedroom apt, first floor of duplex, quiet area near downtown. Ideal for retired couple. Parking for 1. Available April 1. No smoking/pets. $800/mo+hydro. (905)666-1375. WHITBY,available immediately, basement apt, 1 bedroom, bright, freshly renovated, close to down- town, no smoking/pets, parking, laundry, utilities included $700/sin- gle, $950./double (905)668-5020. WHITBY, WELL maintained 3-bedroom apt., main floor, Burns/Brock. Available April 1st. $975/month. Own laundry, dish- washer, parking, non-smoker, no pets. First/last, references re- quired. Call (905)665-1903. 2 LEVEL condo April 15. North Oshawa 3 bedrooms; 3 bath- rooms; private laundry. $950 monthly + utilities. Pool. 905-242- 7684. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM condo, bright, spacious kitchen excellent view, ensuite laundry, 2 baths, available immediately, $1350/mo. Westney/Hwy 2. First/last, refer- ences/credit-check. (905)619-2791 NORTH WHITBY,one bedroom condo with den. Ensuite laundry, central air, rec. facilities, under- ground parking, available May lst. $940 inclusive. (416) 684-3033 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/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 SEMI,central Whit- by.C/air, No Appliances. Large yard. $1075/mo+util. Avail. April 1st. 905-683-6277. AJAX,4-bedroom detached, dou- ble garage, 2-1/2 baths, 5-appli- ances, central air, available April 1st. $1375 plus utilities. 905-427- 4601. 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 - 3 bedroom detached home (main floor), very clean. Hardwood floors, 4 appliances, big deck, parking, pets/smoking? $1150/month +2/3-utilities. First/last. March 31st. Brad 416- 568-1437. AJAX -Harwood/Bayly, 3 bdrm bungalow (main). Laundry, park- ing, central air, fridge, stove, & fenced backyard. $1100+ partial utilities. No smoking. Pets accept- ed. Call 905-427-6890 AJAX HARWOOD & BAYLY 3-bedroom upper level, separate entrance, $950 + utilities. Also, 1-bedroom basement, $650 +util- ities. Laundry, parking, first/last, references,no pets/smoking, Im- mediately (905)509-2335 after 4 pm. AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY, 3-bedroom bungalow, new kitchen & bath, a/c, 3 appliances, share laundry, parking, storage, hard- wood floors, front porch, backyard. $1200 plus 60%. Mike (416)315- 7986 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/ORONO - 3 bed- room country home on 3/4 acre, overlooking countryside, freshly painted with new flooring, 2 wash- rooms, utilities included, washer, dryer, new fridge and stove. $l,550 (905) 432-4094 BROCK/ROSSLAND, Whitby,3- bdrm bungalow, a/c, $1,250+60% utilities, quiet residential area. AJAX, Westney Heights, 3-bed- room, 2-storey home, garage, C/A, close to amenties, $1400+ Both incl. laundry & deck, exclud- ing bsmt. Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group 416-783-5000. COURTICE large 2-bedroom, w/out from family room, large eat- in kitchen, 4-pc Jacuzzi bath, fenced yard, parking, near fitness centre, bus route. $1195 inclusive, immediate. (905)404-0912 GREAT DEAL!Simcoe/Olive, Oshawa. House for sale, no bank qualifying. Good/bad credit. Call Rob 416-587-3162 OSHAWA -nice, quiet area, 3 bdrm house, stove, hardwood floors, parking, full finished base- ment, large backyard, $1200/ month+utilities, available April 1, call after 6 p.m., Joanne or Frank 905-433-0787. PICKERING WHITES/FINCH. 4-bdrm newly renovated dream upper, 2 1/2 baths, garage, 5-appliances, deck, lr/dr/fr w/fire- place. $1700+. No smoking/pets. 416-657-2079. www.upscalerentals.ca PORT PERRY, NORTH,large beautiful bright Viceroy home, ca- thedral ceilings, double sided fire- place, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sun- room, hardwood floors, 1.5 acres, $1200/month+ utilities. Call (905)982-0853. SUPERB, 3-BEDROOM bunga- low, 5 appliances, hardwood floors, gorgeous deck, skylight, large backyard, c/air, parking, near all amenities. No smoking/pets. Pickering (West Shore Blvd) $1295+ utilities. Jacques 905-831- 0418. WEST WHITBY, 4-bdrms upper level, 2,800sq.ft. home, 3 baths, backs onto ravine, h/w flooring throughout, non-smoking, first/last. $1395+. Near all amenities. Avail. April 1st. Call 905-430-5869 WHITBY, Bungalow, semi. Clean, bright 3-bdrms, 5 appliances main floor. Immediate, $1195+util- ities. ALSO New Basement suite, 1-bdrm, private entrance, $895+utilities. Immediate. No smokers/no pets. Credit check/Ref. Short term available. 905-430-3800 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. PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., unit 85 Whitby, is accepting applications for our next orientation in March. Subject to membership policy approval. Ap- plications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.- Thurs., (On Friday, Sat. & Sun pick -up points are posted on Commu- nity Centre's door between (10am- 7pm). Sorry no subsidy available. (One 3 bedroom unit avail. June 1.) WHITBY,end unit, 2 bedroom, 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, no dogs. $850 plus. Call (613)253- 2389, (905)430-9578. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. AJAX - 401/Westney Rd., large bedroom, $400/month, first/last, available immediately. Owner lives in. Share Kitchen, bathroom and laundry. (905)619-1489 or 905839 -2668 AJAX,room for rent suitable for working female. $425/month, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 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 AVAILABLE immediately- Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathroom, run of house, non- smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities, $450/month. 905-424- 0881 BOWMANVILLE Furnished room for non-smoker, clean, quiet, park- ing, share bathroom, kitchen and livingroom, $95 weekly first/last week required.(905)697-0760 BROCK/DELBROOK,Pickering.3 Large rooms available top floor in family home, Cable included. Stu- dent welcome, parking. On bus route, close to school. Call any- time 416-460-8609. ROOMS for rent, fully furnished Ajax. $400/month, use of 2 wash- rooms, livingroom, diningroom, kitchen. Must be neat & tidy. Avail- able immediately. Call (416)881- 0321 SOUTH PICKERING,furnished room in quiet home, includes fridge, microwave, cable and park- ing, share bath, first/last. Call (905)837-2047 WHITBY SPACIOUS 3 rooms in basement, 1 upper level room, available immediately. Suit female. Utilities, parking, laundry and cable included. Each $400/month inclu- sive. Call 905-665-4676. WHITBY,entire basement bdrm flat, bright/new, ensuite bathroom, semi-furnished, near bus stop, gro- cery, $120/weekly. Cable, air con, Suits working female. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. References 905-665-1959. BOWMANVILLE,3-bdrm house to share with 2 others and 1 dog. Must tolerate smoking. $475/month. First/last req'd. (905)623-2147 snp IF YOUR A NON-SMOKER,clean, neat, quiet and want a nice safe place to share with 2 good natured shift-workers, call (905)432-2695. $100/wk inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. Oshawa. LARGE BRIGHT BSMT bdrm w/ensuite bathroom, fridge, shared kitchen, parking, close to West- shore waterfront trail. Suitable for non-smoking professional female. $500/mo. Call (905)426-5992 NORTH OSHAWA,new home to share, no smoking/pets, use of all facilities, available immediately, large yard, parking, close to all amenities, $750./mo. inclusive, (905)720-0505 message. PROFESSIONALLY DECORAT- ED new home backing onto Rouge Valley. Shared Kitchen, spotless recently painted room, 5 minutes to GO and Scarborough. Looking for Professional non-smoker, Cable, Utilities, Parking, incl, $575. 905-509-4809 or 416-720-9405 TWO ROOMS AVAILABLE imme- diately South Ajax, laundry and utilities included. $425 and $550. Te lephone (905) 426-7613 WHITBY new home to share with one. Includes large bedroom, cable/internet, laundry, parking. Share kitchen, large deck, bbq. Second bedroom available +$75 March 1. (416)209-4857 WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa- cilities, parking. Short term Avail- able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. WHITBY,Brock/Burns, W/o, deck, pond, laundry, parking, walk to "GO'. Great park/neighbours. Avail. Mar 1st or April 1st. Smok- ers outside only! $450/mo. First/last. (905)430-9060 WHITBY,Ta unton/Baycliffe area Shared accommodation in 4-bed- room home, mature person pre- ferred. $500 monthly, all inclusive. Call (905)665-2728. 40 ft. Travelaire Trailer, $23,000. Full tip-out, large shed, large Flori- da room, screen gazebo, fully fur- nished, extras, everything includ- ed. Shelter Valley, Grafton. Must see! 905-434-7465. DATING SERVICE Free Browsing, FREE for women meeting men. Durham & Beyond, telephone Vo ice 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! FULL-TIME nanny required in Pickering for 2 children. Must have valid drivers license. Send resumes to 2727 Courtice Rd, Unit 3B, Courtice, Ont. L1E-3A2. ASAP NEED A NANNY?Experienced hardworking live-in nannies avail- able from local & overseas. Please call Mother's Helper (905)294- 4589 LOVING CARING mother of 2 will care for your child. Has CPR & First aid, non smoker, no pets. Call 905-837-2042 LOVING DAYCARE available in my home, experienced and reli- able with ECE diploma. Excellent references, receipts given, Liver- pool/Glenanna. Please call (905)420-3984. WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE. Mother of 2 has full-time/part-time space available for children ages infants+. Large play area. Lunch/snacks included. Near parks. Receipts issued. (905)420- 0940 A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com AUCTION Saturday, February 28th Do N o t M i s s This S a l e !Kahn Auction Centre 2699 Brock Rd. N (3 miles North of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Acting under instructions, we shall sell A HUGE OFFERING OF FINE QUALITY ART, FURNITURE, GIFTWARE & COLLECTIBLES. FEATURES Multitude of Exceptional Items including – Grandfather Clocks, Lamps, Tr unks, Accent Pieces, Mirrors, Figurines, Clocks, Leather, Benches, Hall Stands, Vanities, Too Many to mention! Multitude of Highly Desirable Museum Framed Artwork - Exceptional Quality including Bateman. Group of Seven, Cambell, etc. Signed Trisha Romance, Signed AJ. Casson, Signed Morrisseau, Original Oil on Canvas. Signed Sports Memorabilia, Ve ry Unusual, Very Desirable and Hard to Find! FEATURES OUR INTENTION IS TO LIQUIDATE EVERY ITEM OFFERED FEATURES Dining Room Suite, Bedroom Suites - Exceptional Opportunity! Hand Carved Pieces! Rare Offering Persian Carpets – Tabriz, Kashan, Naime Multiple Tables, Coffee, End, Sofa, Sets, Occasional, Unusual, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Carved and Wrought Iron! Auctioneer Victor Brewda Many Highly sought After Items including Tiffany Glass Lamps, Palace Mirrors, Leather Pieces including 3 Piece Set and Many, Many More! WE’LL GIVE YOU $25 TOWARDS YOUR PURCHASE Te r ms as per posted and announced - Additions and deletions apply - Auctioneer NOT responsible for accidents - Buyers Premium 10% Another Quality Action By ✂ FEATURES 8:30A.M. PREVIEW • 10:30A.M. START KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 905-683-0041 (1) One voucher per bidder (per household/family) No Cash Value - Taxes Applicable Valid ONLY Saturday, February 28th, 2004 “I THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT YEARS TO OWN A VEHICLE” GUARANTEE D 100% APPROVALS www.darrylsauto.com 170 BLOOR STREET EAST, OSHAWA C A L L D A N 9 0 5 -4 3 6 -1 4 9 9 C A L L D A N 9 0 5 -4 3 6 -1 4 9 9 CALL DAN 905-436-1499 ONE PHONE # DOES IT ALL! AUTO CENTREAUTO CENTRE INC. BEEN BANKRUPT? BEEN BANKRUPT? BEEN BANKRUPT? If you have been discharged, non discharged or in a credit proposal, have a full time job and earn $1,600 or better monthly. WE THINK WE CAN HELP… BABYSITTER for 2 children, 4 days per week, in the Pickering ar- ea. Westshore and Oklahoma. (905)420-3718 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 Faith Montessori Tutoring 1 to 1 Math & Language sessions "Learning Can Be Natural And Fun!" 905-706-0854 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. WASHER & DRYER -bone col- our, in good condition, $99 each. 905-509-0038 3 WHEEL electric mobile scooter, For tress 2000, used two months, excellent condition, Worth $4,500. Asking $1,800 firm. Telephone (905) 721-2571 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. 7 VENDING MACHINES,most es- tablished locations. Good return for investment. $2000 Call 809- 9567, leave msg for more informa- tion. A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. ACCUCISER - Blood Stimulator. Be healthy and stay healthy by Ac- cucising. Call Barbara 905-985- 9020. ANTIQUE Harvest Table, 8 press back chairs, sideboard and cup- board. $4200 OBO. Call (905)655 -3699. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ANTIQUE style, airtight WOOD STOVE with top warmer, black and chrome, will heat a 2000 sq. ft. room, $300. 905-985-0163. APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BABY CRIB,white $100 Stork- craft; Graco stroller $50; toddler bed $50. (905)420-6682 after 4:00 BEAUTIFUL 12 PC. oak dining room suite, mint condition. 4 solid wood bar stools, 2 filing cabinets, antique spool bed. (905)668-6695 BEAUTIFUL white love seat plus 2 black chairs, almost new. Moving, must sell. Please call 905-438- 1988. BED ALL NEW QUEEN Orthope- dic mattress & box spring in plas- tic. Cost $1200, sell $295. (905)213-4669 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 BEDROOM SUITE,cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new cost $7650, sell $2600. Call (905)213-4669 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. BROYHILL Dinning Room Set. Buffet, hutch, table and leaf, 2 cap- tain chairs and 4 side chairs. $800 (905)839-2865. 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. DINING TABLE as new, extends to 7ft., $600. Wood burning stove, $120., large roll top desk, $100., call (905)434-5220. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Complete systems, Internet ready: P2/350 only $209; P3/450 only $279. Other systems available. CD-RW upgrade only $50. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond). www.bitsandbytestech.com Call 905-576-9216. DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 FRIDGE, Viking, approx 64x30x28. brown. Asking $100 firm, call (905)683-5472. FRIGEDAIRE,fridge and stove. $550/pair, Kenmore heavy Duty Washer/Dryer, $550/pair. All ap- pliances 1 year old, white. Take all 4 for $1000. (905)720-2905. GIRLS 5pc white bedroom $400. Loveseat, sofa, chair $450. Solid maple 8pc dinette $1200. Pine 5 pc queen bedroom $900. Single bed $175. Double bed $175. 2yr 7pc oak dinette $1400. 8pc.1935 bedroom $1500. High end sofa, loveseat, 1yr, $1350. Oshawa (905)260-1236 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LEFT-HANDED Cleveland sand wedge and tear drop putter. 905- 404-8676. Ask for Connor. snp MOTHER OF THE Bride Gown Size (9) (Mauve) NEVER BEEN WORN If interested, Please Con- tact 416-287-6384 MOVING SALE,oak entertain- ment centre, mint condition, $600., couch loveseat & chair, very good condition $350., oak kitchen table, with 6 padded arm chairs, on cast- ers, $275., Girls' off white french provincial, triple dresser with mir- ror, matching 5 drawer high girl dresser, $175. Call 905-579-2541. MUST SELL - For Sale Solid Oak Bar/Liquor Cabinet includes fridge Excellent condition $1100.00 or Best Offer 905-435-0775. 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 NIKON Cameras & Lens. F4 & F2 bodies. 24mm, 50m, 85m, 135mm & 180 lenses. $2000. (905)434- 4648. 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. TONS OF Bargains and items for sale on our new local website. Communication at your fingertips. www.informationdurham.com 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 PIANO,Willis Console, with hinged bench, like new, 39" high, flawless oak finish, asking $1980 Let us email you a picture. Picker- ing (905)839-9459 PIANOS & CLOCKS - 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 POOL TABLE/stained glass pool lamp $500. Bed chesterfield $200. 6pc rattan set $200. Girls bicycle and training wheels $50. Oak wall unit $200 o.b.o. (905)509-8014 QUEEN AND KING pillow top mat- tresses & box springs. Factory fresh, still in plastic, top quality, not seconds. Queen $599 (compare at $1300) King $799 (compare at $1700). Must be seen, call any- time, Courtice area. (905)441- 1032, (905)441-1033 ROUND solid-oak diningroom ta- ble/6 chairs, 1 leaf, 4 mo's. old $500; floral-print Chesterfield/ac- companying loveseat, $350. Girls Daybed settee w/mattress, white, brass accessories $40; Trundle bed w/mattress, collapsible frame, slide-under mattress $30. or daybed/trundle $60/pr.; Pink-velvet loveseat w/back and end-cushions $80. 905-683-1559. SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. De- livery included. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141. VACUUMS 60-80% off. Manufac- turer suggested retail price, dis- play models, top quality brand names. 2yr warranty. Oshawa Va cuum, 30 Taunton Rd. E. Unit 2, (905)720-9991. See store for de- tails. WEIDER PRO 9635 Total Home Gym. White, plate loaded, in great condition. (Hardly used). Asking $600 obo. (Will consider trading for motorized treadmill plus remainder of balance). 905-426-2191, ask for Joanne. CRAFTERS WANTED for the Crafters Showcase uptop at the Oshawa This Week Spring Home Show. March 26 - March 28. 10X6 display only $299. For info. call 905-579-4473 Wendy ext. 2215 or Devon ext. 2236. 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 ALL MEAT DOG FOOD.50 cents a lb for 5lb bags and .55 cents a lb for 2lb bag. Call now to order. 1- 705-324-9032 BLACK AND TAN German Shep- ard pups, born Jan. 13, parents registered with CKC and on site. Asking $400/each. Phone 905-723 -3292. GERMAN Shepherd purebred puppies, born December 25th/2003. 1st shots, large boned males and females. Oshawa. Please call Steve at 905-922- 3967. LABRADOR RETRIEVER Pup- pies, yellow and black, CKC regis- tered, first shots, dewormed, 9 weeks old, (905)721-9537. PUPPIES,Boston Terriers, Schnauzer, Golden Retrievers, Shitzu, Cocker Spaniels, Yorkie Pom, Dashhound Chihuahua, Poodle, Shelties, Pekingese, Kingcharles Cavaier Min Pin's Pomeranian, German Sheppards. (Collie-X's, Sheppard-X's, Lab-X's $175 each). Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Groom- ing Services available. WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER pup- pies, $750, males available, vet checked, home raised. Call Barb 905-342-2095. 1985 CHRYSLER FIFTH Avenue, excellent condition, p.sunroof, p.windows, p.locks, p.seats, p.brakes, air, runs great, $1750. Call (905)721-0641 1985 Honda Accord, Mechanically sound, perfect condition, well ser- viced, a lot of new parts, driven by 2 elderly ladies. Priced for quick sale. Call (905)697-2702 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY,4-cyl. automatic, 4-dr, pw, pdl, tilt, 198,000-kms. Very clean, certified and e-tested $2995. 905-571-5138 1989 CHEV CELEBRITY WAGON Automatic, V6, tilt steering, asking $790. Phone 905-576-1459. snp 1989 HYUNDAI Sonata, 2.4L, 4 door, as is $300. Call Ken Jr. 905- 436-8475 or cell 905-244-1270 1990 PONTIAC TEMPEST,4 cyl, 5 speed, new brakes, new tires, excellent condition, asking $2,000 or best offer. Will certify. (905) 579 -8797 1992 FORD F250, 4 wheel drive, automatic, fully loaded, power tail- gate, $3,500. Call 905-377-8083. 1992 NISSAN MINIVAN,7 pass., 2.4l, loaded, certified & e-tested, asking $2700. Very good condi- tion. Call (416)953-5047 or (905)426-3465 1993 HONDA ACCORD -4 door, very good condition, 5 spd, air, cassette, certified and e-tested with warranty, $3195. All trades accepted. Call 905-697-8681. 1996 CAVALIER,4dr, 5spd, high- way mileage, excellent condition, certified/e-tested, asking $2,650. (905)404-8728(private) 1996 CHEVY CAVALIER -4 dr., approx. 105kms, lady and city driv- en, non-smoker, newer tires, main- tenanced regularly, asking $4100 obo. Call Brian 905-579-9299. 1996 Chevy. 1500 P/U, V6, PW Steering, P/W Breaks, A/C, AM/FM/CD, tinted windows, box liner, tool-box. Certified/E-tested $7000. (905)987-1865 1996 PONTIAC GRAND-AM,cer- tified & E-tested. $3500. Call Doug, 905-985-3500 or 905-259- 9915. 1997 HONDA CIVIC,5-spd, silver, Great running condition. New brakes, needs tires, $5,500 o.b.o. as is. Call (905)427-0496 1999 GRAND AM -Air, cruise, tilt, Pwr/w, locks, mirrors; Pwr/assist dr seat, wheels. Very clean car, 80,000 kms, asking $9800. Call 905-404-9223. 2000 JETTA,1.8 Turbo, 4 dr, au- to, sunroof, blue, fully loaded, lady driven, (non-smoking car), e-test- ed, excellent condition, $16,800. 905-721-0309; or 416-451-2505. 2001 VW JETTA TDI -4 dr, am/fm cassette, cd, pw, sunroof, a/c, cer- tified & e-tested, 189kms (hwy), $12,900. Call 905-623-5011 SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B.$4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRU PTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Aurora businessman says he’ll keep team in Oshawa DURHAM –– A new owner of the Oshawa Generals - who said he will keep the team in Oshawa - could be in place by April. Aurora businessman John Davies is close to fi- nalizing a deal to purchase the storied Ontario Hock- ey League club from cur- rent owner John Humphreys. The two have been ne- gotiating the sale of the team for the past couple of months, and lawyers are now sifting through the legal issues involved in the proposed transaction. “We’ve had a few meet- ings and telephone con- versations. Mr. Humphreys has told me what he wants for the team, and I’ve told him what I’m willing to pay. We’ve agreed to the terms, conditions and purchase price,” said Mr. Davies. The two have agreed to keep the purchase price confidential until a final deal is formally an- nounced. As for keeping the club in Oshawa, Mr. Davies said that it is “absolutely my intention to keep the team in Oshawa.” Mr. Humphreys con- firmed keeping the team in Oshawa would be a con- dition of the sale. While acknowledging it would be difficult to enforce such a condition, Mr. Humphreys said he does not expect the team to move. “I can’t see that at all,” he said. “I don’t think any- one should worry. Oshawa has always been a great hockey town.” A 48-year-old real estate developer, Mr. Davies is in- volved in the building of shopping centres and con- dominiums. For the past two seasons, he has served as president of the New- market Hurricanes of the Provincial Jr. A Hockey League, a development league a step below the OHL that includes fran- chises in Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering and Bow- manville. Mr. Davies hasn’t held any conversations or for- mal meetings with Os- hawa Mayor John Gray or members of council in re- gards to a new arena for the city. He has asked Mr. Humphreys for permis- sion to meet with the City’s representatives in the interim, expressing an interest in getting “in- volved in helping shape the concept for a new arena.” Since Mr. Humphreys made it known the team was for sale, he said sever- al parties had expressed interest. Reached at his Gravenhurst home, he said one of the reasons ne- gotiations progressed with Mr. Davies was that he did not insist on a new arena being part of the deal. “He has not pushed for that,” said Mr. Humphreys. He added Mr. Davies is “obviously” in- terested in working with Oshawa council as the planning process contin- ues for a new facility, which Mr. Humphreys be- lieves is sorely needed. A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com DEATH NOTICES Now updated Mon-Fri on our website "Calling all the Angels~ it's a special day today!!! In Memory of our son, Allan James MacInnes, February 28, 1986-March 4, 2001. You would have turned 18 today, but you were called away. We didn't see it coming, we didn't know your pain, but do not worry Al, we will definitely meet again. We pray to you each time we look into the sky, yet we realize we will never really know, the answer to the "Why?". If we could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true, we would wish with all our hearts, for yesterday and you. A thousand words can't bring you back, I know because I've tried. Nei- ther will a million tears, I know because I've cried. You left behind our broken hearts and Happy memories too. We never wanted just memories, we only wanted you! We miss you and love you forever Al, Love from Mom, Dad, Stephen and Daniel. 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Excellent condition. $5800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. snp 1996 GMC JIMMY Ltd. Wolverine Edition, auto, 4 dr., black, V6, hwy mileage, excellent condition, certi- fied & e-tested, asking $7,500. Call (647)282-0544. 1997 GMC 1/2 ton, short box, ext. cab, 4.3L, auto, tan, 130,000km, cert. & e-tested, $11,500 obo. (905)697-6391. 2001 Mazda B3000 Sport, Club Cab, 85,000km, A/C, Black exteri- or, grey interior with bucket seats, under coated. $16,000. (905)441- 2677 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. 1994 DODGE GRAND Caravan Sport, V6 auto, 7 pass., p.w., p.l., air, good condition, certified & e- tested, $3900. 905-434-5787. 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Goodies include champagne on ice, chocolate covered strawberries, a gourmet gift basket and breakfast for 2! Ask about our Satin Sheets Package. New owner close to buying Generals Ajax, Pickering kids in the hall Midget Raiders win Silver Stick, induction DURHAM ––A local hockey team has earned a spot in the coveted Hockey Hall of Fame. The Ajax-Pickering midget AAA Raiders won the honour by clinching the Silver Stick North American finals tourna- ment in Sarnia, Jan. 16 to 18 . Despite tough competi- tion, and a thumb injury to a key player, the team still managed to come out on top. The Raiders defeated the Shattuck St. Mary’s varsity team from Min- nesota 4-1 in the deciding match. Colin McLellan and Patrick Milne were named to the all-star team for their performances during the tournament. McLellan suffered the bro- ken thumb. Milne said he turned in an all-around performance to garner the all-star nod, contributing goals and motivation to the team. He added the dynamic of the American team was different from what his team is used to. “They played a technical game,” he explained. “They skate a lot (more) with the puck, we relied more on hitting... we’re a bigger team.” A photo of the team, along with its Silver Stick, will be on display at the hall of fame in Toronto to commemorate the accom- plishment. 20 lbs. Don’t Be Fooled By Imitations CALL A COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST To Get The Results You Deserve! LOSE UP TO BY SPRING Get the body you want with FULL PROGRAM. EXCLUDES PRODUCTS. HURRY 3 WEEKS UNTIL SPRING 3 WEEKS UNTIL SPRING OFF *65% OFF *65% OFF *65% Join Before March 7/04 & Get A Company You Can Trust • Over 265 Locations T M Systems International Weight Management and Nutritional Centres TM 905-426-9261 Ajax 250 Bayly St. 905-420-0003 Pickering 1163 Kingston Rd. 905-831-1280 Pickering 1235 Bayly St. FOR A FREE CONSULTATION CALL THE LOCATION NEAREST YOU!!! 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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. Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% . Voted best used car dealer by the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser’s Readers Choice. 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. $$93.0793.0 7 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 2003 RAM 2500 QUAD CAB 4X2 5.7L Hemi, auto, trailer tow, keyless, fog lamps SLT group, p.m., p. pedals, anti spin axle & more. Stk. #P7893. $$116.68116.6 8Sale /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” 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 FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 1-800-296-7107Bad 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.*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. $$65.9165.9 1 * 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 R/T 2003 PT CRUISER GT 4 DR. 2.4L turbo, auto-stick, leather, heated seats, p. sunroof, 6 disc CD, 17” chrome wheels, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., & more. Only 5,600 km. STK. #P7877. $$92.4692.4 6Sale /84 mo. wk. 2003 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 Leather, trailer tow group, anti-lock 4 wheel disc brakes, heated front seats, 5 spd. auto., anti- spin differential, 4.7 magnum V8, dual zone temp control, AM/FM/CD 6 disc. Stk. #P7894. $$112.58112.5 8Sale /48 mo. wk. 2004 SEBRING LXi CONVERTIBLE 2.7L V6, auto, p. seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather seats, Infinity speakers, electronic convenience, full spare, AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #S6229. $$119.26119.2 6Sale /96 mo. wk. F U L LY T RANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER....VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER....VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER....VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER2004 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 ! VV I L L A G E C H R Y S L E RILLAGE C H R Y S L E R $8996 Sale 4 dr., leather seats, 4 wheel disc brakes, 4 spd. auto., 3.5L V6 SOHC 24 valve, pwr. sunroof, pwr. 8 way driver seat, AM/FM/CD. Stk. #P7866. 2003 DODGE INTREPID ES Sale /84 mo. wk. 3.7L V6, auto, deep tint, selec-trac full time 4WD, anti-spin axle, ABS w/4 wheel disc, security grp., alum. wheels, AM/FM/CD, tilt, cruise & more, only 18,800 km. Stk. #P7897. $$99.8599.8 5 2003 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED Sale /84 mo. wk. 6 spd. manual transmission, spt. appearance grp., trailer tow grp., heated seats, tonneau cover, anti-spin axle, rear defroster, pwr. trailer tow mirrors & bedliner. Stk. #P7892. $$165.91165.9 1 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT Sale 4 door, 4 speed automatic, AM/FM cass., air conditioning. Stk. #P7464A. $$11,99511,9 9 5 1997 HONDA ACCORD LX Sale /60 mo. wk. 3.0L V6, auto, 7 pass., p.w., pdl., alum. wheels air, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise, & more. Stk. #T6647A. $$46.8146.8 1 1997 NISSAN QUEST VAN Sale 3.0L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., air, tilt, cruise, 7 pass., aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass. 1 owner. Stk. #S6343B. $$7,9957,9 9 5 1998 WINDSTAR GL Sale /84 mo. wk. 3.9L V6, auto, air, rear defroster, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., box liner, anti-spin axle, plus more. Only 12,300 km. Stk. #P7833. $$89.4589.4 5 2003 DAKOTA SLT QUAD CAB 4X4 Sale /96 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. $$109.43109.4 3 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 Sale /96 mo. wk. 3.5L, auto stick, navigation system, rear DVD, infinity surround sound, chrome wheels, leather & more. Stk. #V7840. $$131.73131.7 3 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. PRICES AREOUR PRICES ARE HUGE SAVINGS AVAILABLEHUGE SAVINGS AVAILABLE WITH www.sales @villagechrysler.ca VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER....VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER....VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER....VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALERwk. /96 mo. $8996 We have to melt our prices down early.... 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2 DR. COUPE 2004 DODGE DURANGO “ALL NEW FOR 2004” From concept to reality, built by Mercedes alongside DaimlerChysler. This 2 seater specialty sport coupe can be yours. Only decision to make - Do you want 6 speed manual or 5 speed auto stick. $$1731738888 /96 mo. wk. 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2 DR. COUPE Bigger & better. Comes in SLT or Limited models, with 4.7L V8 or the new 5.7L “Hemi”. Drive one today. Quieter, smoother, roomier, more fuel efficient. 2004 DODGE DURANGO “ALL NEW FOR 2004” $$1601607979 /96 mo. wk.Stk. #T6685Stk. #C6517 BRAND NEW $$71.5671.5 6 /84 mo. wk. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 PAGE 39 A/P 72 month finance ammortized over 96 months, Balloon payments on these vehicles. See us for full details. You must follow regularly scheduled Davidson maintenance. ***Plus freight, air tax, gas tax, admin, PDE, reg. lic. & applicable taxes O.A.C. 48 month lease, Max 20,400 kms/year; overage charged at $0.15/km. † Maintenance pkg is included on 36 month leases only on Sebring, PT Cruiser, Intrepid, Concorde, 300M, SX2.0, Caravan & Grand Caravan. Check out our Great Selection of Used Vehicles! www.davidsonchrysler.com 401 MORNINGSIDEKINGSTON RD SALES HOURS MON-THUR 9:00-9:30PM FRI-SAT 9:00-6:00PM BRAND NEW 2003 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X2 THE 2004 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB SLT 4X4 SPECIAL EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS BELL • OPG All emergency service workers Nurses, Doctors, EMS, Fire, Police. Daimler Chrysler employees & affiliates 416 281-2277 4695 Kingston Road, Scarborough Ontario LEASE FOR $382*** • Air conditioning • Remote keyless entry • 17" chrome wheels • AM/FM CD stereo • Power windows • Power locks • Leather • 17” chrome & tire group • sunroof • 6 disc CD changer, • loaded! DOWN WITH $04.7L V8, DODGE STAMPEDE GROUP, STK# 86167 5.7 LITRES HEMI OR 0% $108/WEEK Loaded! BRAND NEW 2003 JEEP LIBERTY LTD & RENEGADES YOU OWN IT! YES! It’s got a HEMI! $92/WEEK! 1994 PRICING IS IN EFFECT AT DAVIDSON! •OIL CHANGES •TIRE ROTATIONS •RENTAL CAR ALLOWANCE • TIRE ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE FREE! MAINTENANCE PACKAGE WITH ALL NEW LEASES MONTH 0 DOWN MONTH 0 DOWN YOUR ONLY AUTHORIZED DEALER FROM SCARBOROUGH TO OTTAWA! THE 2005 DODGE SPRINTER TEST DRIVE IT TODAY 3 IN STOCK PRICE SALE 1994 ROLLBACK PRICE SALE 1994 PRICING IS IN EFFECT AT DAVIDSON! $299/MONTH ZERO DOWNYes!Y es! $299/$299/ $345/$345/ 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 Plus!Plus!2004 DODGE CARAVAN 3.3L V6, air, cruise, power group, keyless ++++ MTHMTH 0 DOWN!0 DOWN! 2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN • Rear heat & air • Aluminum wheels • Quad seating • 3.3L V6 • AM/FM/CD • Power windows, locks & mirrors Loaded! Where Else?Where Else? Special Purchase! WE WILL NOT BE KNOWINGLY UNDERSOLD DVD SYSTEM A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 27, 2004 www.durhamregion.com