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Briefly... Pickering: The Petticoat Creek branch of the Pickering Public Li- brary is full of wild events this March break. On Monday, March 15 at 2 p.m., monkeys, tigers and elephants come out during jungle storytime and games. Children ages six to 11 are welcome to join in on the fun. Activi- ties include pin the tail on the zebra, hippos in the mud, and making your own jungle animals. A puppet show is planned for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 17. The theatre theme is fairy tales and chil- dren three to five are welcome to join the fun and make their own pup- pets. A day later at 2 p.m. the jungle theme continues as children six to 11 are invited to join in on the jungle journey of a lifetime. Explore all the wonders of the world’s largest jun- gles. The library branch is at 470 Kingston Rd. Pickering:The Elizabeth B. Phin speaker series turns its focus to- morrow to women and cancer pre- vention. Hosted by the Elizabeth B. Phin Public School community council, the series looks at increasing women’s knowledge, motivation, frequency and proficiency of breast self-examination. The guest speaker is Judith MacPhail of the breast di- agnostic clinic at Toronto-Sunny- brook Regional Cancer Centre. The meeting is in the school li- brary, 1500 Rougemount Dr. tomor- row (Thursday), from 7 to 8 p.m. Admission is a cash donation to a cancer education program. Men and women are welcome. For more information, call 905- 509-2277. What’s On... Pickering: Local members of the Conservative Party of Canada are electing their candidate to run in the next federal election. Tim Dobson and D’Arcy Keene are both want to win the nomination to be the candidate for the new rid- ing of Pickering-Scarborough East. The nomination meeting is at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch located at 59 Lawson Rd. in Scarborough. Index... Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B5 Give us a call... General 905-683-5110 Distribution 905-683-5117 General FAX 905-683-7363 Newsroom FAX 905-683-0386 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser EQUINOX TIME The Chevy Equinox rolls off the line Wheels, pullout IT’S A DEAL College students head to class as strike averted News, 3 A BIG HIT Ball player hopes to catch attention Sports, B1 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Fetching some springtime fun PICKERING –– Residents across Pickering took the time over the weekend to enjoy the beautiful weather we’ve been so long without. Debbie Dion was letting fire with a little game of fetch with pal Niki. The two were getting some exercise at Alex Robertson Park. Ready to f ight again City residents want ag preserve out of study By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING – Concerned resi- dents asked council Monday night to take the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve off the table for development in the City’s growth manage- ment study. “If you didn’t want (the ag preserve) developed you wouldn’t have put it in the study... I urge you to take that chunk off and you’ll have no problem getting your study through,” Terry Nuspi said. The people of Pickering have fought an international airport and landfills, she said, adding residents are ready to fight this study too. Ms. Nuspi and several oth- ers made delegations to council, in advance of its vote in favour of having public consultation on the study’s Phase 2 report. Dillion Consulting submit- ted the final Phase 2 report to the City two weeks ago. The report includes a structural plan that designates a resi- dential neighbourhood be built in the provincially- owned Seaton land and an- other in the southern part of the agricultural preserve called the Cherrywood neigh- bourhood. Of the 76,900 resi- dents planned for the study area, 39,000 are to live in Seaton while Cherrywood could accommodate 37,900. Ms. Nuspi and several of the other people who spoke Mayors want elected chair A blue line in the sand Officer job action reaches fifth day By Stephen Shaw Staff Writer DURHAM – The thin blue line has been drawn in the sand. A Durham Regional Police Association work-to-rule cam- paign, protesting the “heavy- handed” disciplinary prac- tices of police brass among other complaints, has entered its fifth day with no sign of a truce. A motion passed by DRPA members at a meeting last Wednesday called on front- line officers to stop perform- ing duties such as traffic en- forcement, among other mea- sures, as part of a job action that began Friday. “Unless these issues are re- solved, all members are to ex- ercise their discretion while performing their duties that do not directly arise from a re- quest for assistance from the public,” directed the union, which represents 1,000-plus civilians and uniform officers up to the rank of staff sergeant. DRPA leader Doug Ca- vanaugh says members are Move under way to make regional head an elected position By Carly Foster Staff writer DURHAM – The controver- sial top political spot on re- g ional council could soon be an elected position. A motion to Durham Re- g ion council by Clarington Mayor John Mutton and Ajax Mayor Steve Parish is asking that the regional chairman be an elected spot by the next municipal elec- tion in 2006. “It’s just undemocratic in its extreme,” said Mayor Parish of the chairman’s seat. “That’s the mood that I’m hearing from the elec- torate.” Roger Anderson, a real estate businessman and for- mer Ajax councillor and po- lice officer, currently holds the chairmanship. Mr. An- derson was reappointed by regional council in Novem- ber last year, and has held the top spot since 1997. While attempts at making the spot an elected one have been made before, council’s recent pay increase has re- ally infuriated the public, Mayor Mutton said. “I think we’ve heard loud and clear through the salary 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE For Reservations •OR• Great Take-Out 509-9888509-9888 KINGSTON RD HWY 401 PICKERINGTOWNCENTRE WE AREHERE!LIVERPOOL RDPICKERING Pickering Town Centre (2nd Floor, beside Sears) (905) 420-0744 *Phone price subject to activation on new 24-month service agreement on airtime packages starting at $25 monthly service fee.** 3 month offer includes unlimited local calling and unlimited text messages excluding premium messages (roaming, international, MSN Alerts, contests and promotions) and is available on a 2-year term only. 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The Pickering Teen Council is offering city youth a full lineup of activi- ties, including dances, sports, and games. Teen council out to keep Pickering youth busy By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –The Pickering Teen Council is intent on prov- ing there is a lot more for teens to do besides hanging out at the mall. Realizing it didn’t know what local teens wanted to do, the City decided the best way to organize events for youth would be to let them do it themselves. The nine-member council has been planning dances, sports and more, over the past several months, for residents 13 to 19 y ears old. “We’re trying to include a lot more events... We’re spreading the word about the activities that Pickering presents for youth,” said member Graeme Barlow. “As much fun as standing around the mall for hours is, there is a lot more stuff to do.” The 14-year-old’s enthusi- asm for the council is evident. “It’s been a great experience for everyone,” he said. “We’ve made a lot of friends and met people through events. He added he has also learned more about how the City works and how much time it takes to plan them. When Shannon Mont- gomery heard about the coun- cil she thought it was a good idea and decided to apply. “Most teens that I know just hung around the stores and caused trouble,” said the 14- year-old. “It was a good idea that this came up so (teens) can come here.” ✦See Plenty page A2 ✦See Residents page A2 ✦See Anderson page A5 ✦See Union page A4 said they have no problem with the development in Seaton, but they want the agricultural preserve to re- main a greenspace for generations to come. “People are not fighting about the study on the Seaton land, we have known for 30 years that was going to be developed for 90,000 (people),” she said. The consulting firm has said 90,000 people can’t be accommodat- ed on Seaton because of its environ- mental features, including many cold water streams. David Steele, chairman of Picker- ing Ajax Citizens Together (PACT) for the Environment, doesn’t want to see any of Seaton developed, but was OK with the proposal. “I’m very pleased that the environ- ment is kept first (priority), original- ly the Seaton land was planned for 200,000 people and now the whole study area is planning for 70,000” he said in an interview last week. “The plan we have today is nearly as good as you’re going to get for that area.” In addition to the issue of leaving the preserve as greenspace, resi- dents pointed out hundreds of mil- lions of dollars stand to be made if the structural plan is implemented. Land in the preserve was sold in 1999 for $4,000 an acre as there were agricultural easements on it to en- sure it stayed farmland in perpetuity. If the land is developed it could be wor th up to 10 times that, said a number of the presenters. They also questioned the fact that some of the landowners are developers who funded the study. “The point is our council is ac- countable to the taxpayer, not the developers who have paid for the study,” said Bonnie Littley, member of the Rouge Duffins Greenspace Coalition. The City wants comments back on the report by April 2. Copies of the report are available on the City’s We b site, www.cityofpickering.com. 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The council meets once a month to plan events and is guided by Lindsay Brenner, the City’s co-ordinator of youth leadership programs. The money raised from activities, such as the recent Valentine’s dance, goes towards covering the cost of the events, but a portion also goes to charity. As a group, the council de- cided it would donate to the local food bank. One of the upcoming events is ‘Teenz Afterhours’ where teams of six compete in different games. It runs from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at the Petticoat Creek Com- munity Centre. In addition to the events the coun- cil organizes, there are also free activ- ities for youth every week. These in- clude a games room at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; a games room at the East Shore Community Centre Thursdays; and breakdanc- ing at Petticoat Wednesdays. There is also a drama club, basketball, pro- grams in the north, movie nights and a chess club. For more information, visit www.cityofpickering.com/teen. Plenty of activity for youth ✦ Plenty from page A1 Read up online www.durhamregion.com ✦ Residents from page A1 Tentative deal averts college teachers’ strike By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM – Class is in at Durham College after a faculty strike was narrowly averted yesterday. Roughly 8,600 Ontario Public Service Em- ployees’ Union (OPSEU) members at Ontario’s 24 community colleges, including about 300 at Durham, reached a tentative, two-year contract agreement with management late Tuesday af- ternoon, hours before a strike deadline. OPSEU’s full-time faculty members, librarians and counsellors are in line for a 7.3-per cent pay increase over two years. The tentative deal is retroactive to Sept. 1, 2003. The two sides, includ- ing The College Compensa- tion and Appointments Council (the operational ser- vice agency of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Col- leges and Universities) had been in largely fruitless talks for almost a year. “I’m just happy for everybody all around; it’s fantastic news,” Durham College president Gary Polonsky said after hearing of the deal. While “cautious” since it is not yet a final agreement, he felt fairly confident both sides would sign off on it. “I am assuming that since both parties are recommending it, that the people to whom they are accountable are likely to vote for it,” said Mr. Polonsky. Ted Montgomery, a Seneca College teacher and leader of the faculty bargaining team, in a televised interview said the agreement was the result of two days of hard work, referring to talks Monday and yesterday with a provincially- appointed mediator. “We’re happy with that,” he said, referring to the pay increase. “It keeps us where we should be in the system.” The union had been seeking 9.5 per cent over two years, while management spread that in- crease over three years in its offer. As for the other sticky issue, the parties agreed on a letter of understanding to create a task force on workload. Staff claims there has been an erosion of quality education in colleges, citing increased enrolment and decreased gov- ernment funding. The tentative deal sees employees receive a three-per cent increase retroactive to last Sep- tember, a 0.5 per cent hike April 1, a two-per cent raise Sept. 1 and a further 1.8 per cent on April 1, 2005. It was not known at press time when a ratification vote would be held. Mr. Polonsky congratulated his college col- leagues. “They’ve actually got quite a reasonable set- tlement,” he said. “Everybody always hopes for more, but I would describe this as a respectful settlement.” He agreed a strike would have caused some logistical nightmares on the Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technolo- gy campus in Oshawa, and said strike contin- gency planning was well advanced. “We knew exactly what we were going to do, but frankly we didn’t spend a thousand hours hashing it out,” said Mr. Polonsky. “With us, life is simpler than in some places because we al- ways fall back on our fundamental values.” As an example, he said a decision had been reached in seconds to cancel night school class- es, though staff teaching them are not part of the faculty bargaining unit. “We did not believe we could run a quality night school operation,” said Mr. Polonsky. “We are a left-leaning college that has a pow- erful respect for the house of labour,” he contin- ued. “Not everybody agrees with our views on these matters, and just as they are entitled to theirs, we are entitled to ours.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004 PAGE A3 A/P Sale prices end Saturday, March 13, 2004, while quantities last **Complete warranty details at Sears DieHard & RoadHandler brands… exclusive to Sears RoadHandler Touring TE tires Size Sale, each P185/65R14 82.79 P205/70R15 91.79 P215/70R15 95.39 P195/65R15 89.09 P205/65R15 94.49 P225/60R16 106.19 P195/70R14 85.49 P195/60R15 91.79 P225/70R15 104.39 P185/60R14 84.59 Other sizes also available RoadHandler TOURING TE PREMIUM PASSENGER TIRES Sale, from 67 49 each. 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Officers are being told to “exercise their discretion” with respect to traffic viola- tions and other provincial offences, and to claim all overtime or missed lunches as part of the work-to-rule campaign aimed at dis- rupting the service. Chief McAlpine is vaca- tioning in Florida and could not be reached. Mr. Cavanaugh said the measures include officers across the region handing out “cautions rather than tickets” when stopping traffic violators. Revenue from traffic fines - such as speeding - goes into regional coffers. The DRPA said officers would continue to respond to all emergencies and to perform any duties arising from a request for assis- tance from the public. On Monday the union re- quested a meeting with the Durham Regional Police Services Board to try to settle the dispute, but no date has been set. The DRPA has vowed the campaign will continue until its concerns are ad- dressed. “It’s unfortunate it got to this point but I certainly don’t expect this will be ending tomorrow,” said Mr. Cavanaugh, adding the union’s complaints have been ignored for several years by management and prior police boards. “Members are fed up and angry. We’d like an admis- sion these problems exist. The board’s mandate is the smooth running of the po- lice service and the board and the public should know there’s a crisis in the lead- ership,” he said. “We’ve extended a hand to the police services board... The ball’s on their side of the court.” Durham Region Chair- man Roger Anderson, a board member and former Durham cop, said the board is willing to meet with the association lead- ers. “Personally, I’m a little taken aback by their ac- tions at the moment, but obviously they feel it’s nec- essary... I don’t know why they wouldn’t be granted a meeting,” he said. Mr. Cavanaugh said among the biggest beefs is the force’s discipline prac- tices, which the associa- tion’s says are unnecessari- ly and unfairly harsh. For example, he said offi- cers accused of “minor mis- conduct, if any misconduct at all” are dealt with severe- ly with charges under the Police Services Act, when other informal discipline measures were more ap- propriate. P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004 www.durhamregion.com PICKERING The Telephone Booth (905) 837-8740 1 866 554 MYTV (6988) www.bell.ca/satellite or visit a B ell World Store •100% digital right to your home •Cus tomized programming packages give you total control •Exclusive Interactive TV services**like Hockey Night In Canada Plus‡and KidsWise† For a limited time – ExpressVu™ service from Bell can be yours for less than you think! Startlingly real. Surpri singly affordable. 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To enter the draw for your chance to win a $1,000, $100, $50 Shopping Spree, just pay your carrier the $6.00 optional delivery charge and send us your ballot which is located on your “Thank You” coupon, before noon on Monday March 15, 2004. $1000 WINNER To the generous communities of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge, take a bow! You deserve a big hand for your outstanding support of United Way’s campaign. Guess what?! Last fall our United Way set its campaign goal at the highest that it’s ever been - $1.6 million. Not only did we achieve our goal, but we exceeded it by raising an amazing $1,629,482 for the com- munities of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge. That figure could not have been achieved without the aid of the great people, organizations and corporations of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge. This is the reason I am honoured to call this area my home and to be associated with so many wonderful people who go above and beyond the call. This year we also attracted our largest campaign cabinet ever. The dedicated cabinet involves many community-centered individuals who are committed to garnering corporate support and contributions for United Way. Their enthusiasm for our many, far-reaching programs is contagious. These cabinet members also represent local businesses who offer the use of their facilities for our monthly meetings at no cost. While we celebrate and honour the individuals, organizations and corporations who helped United Way achieve this fantastic fundraising goal, the real winners are the people of our agencies and the people who live in our communities. The staff and campaign cabinet at United Way Ajax-Pickering- Uxbridge should be proud of the hard work they put into the campaign. The result, topping our campaign goal, speaks for itself. As the 2003 Volunteer Campaign Chair, I feel like I have benefited as much as those who benefit from United Way funding. Thank you for making last year such a joy and a blessing. Sincerely, Val Marshall United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge Thanks more than a million!® Community news online at: www.durhamregion.com Union wants date with board ✦ Union from page A1 issue...someone making the type of salary the regional chair makes should be accountable and elected at large,” he said. Mayor Parish agreed. “With this pay increase, where the regional chair is making ap- proximately the same amount as the Premier of Ontario, shouldn’t a position like that...be directly elect- ed by the people?” Premier Dalton McGuinty makes $152,835, while Mr. Anderson’s pay recently jumped from $101,113 to $146,650 and will increase again April 1 to $151,000. Mr. Anderson has long said that making the chairman position an elected one would be too expensive and open the door to party politics. “For the last 30 years, Durham Region has had a regional chair that delivered the message of Durham,” Mr. Anderson said in an interview Monday. “If (the chair- man) is elected like a mayor, a mayor doesn’t always have to deliv- er council’s message. “There’s been lots of times I’d love to have my own voice on that council...but that’s not the role.” Five other regions in Ontario have or had elected regional chair- men: Sudbury, Ottawa and Hamil- ton, before amalgamation changed them from regions to megacities, elected their regional chairmen. Halton Region and the Region of Wa t erloo still hold elections for their regional chairmen. “It became clear that on account of certain programs and their deliv- ery (plus) financially...the office of chairman should be elected,” said Joyce Savoline, the chairman of Halton, who has been elected twice and personally pushed for the change. “I feel that when I speak to other levels of government, I speak the mandate of the people that elected me and my council.” Ms. Savoline and Ken Seiling, Wa terloo’s chairman, pointed out that almost 50 per cent of the resi- dents’ tax bill goes to the regional level, and making the top job elect- ed made council more accountable. “The chair does try to broker many things...and (having) public support for me, I just felt that it strengthened my hand as regional chair, and my accountability,” said Mr. Seiling, who has been elected by Waterloo residents since 1997. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004 PAGE A5 A/P Ve ry highly recommended fish and chips 71 Station St at Commercial Ave, Ajax 905-427-9123 Fish & Chips LCBO Licensed ALL YOU CAN EAT Tuesday & Saturday Chef’s Fish, Chips, Bread, Coleslaw, Beets, Gravy, and Soft Drinks. for just $650$650 eat in only EAT IN or TAKE OUT Buy 1 order or more Fish & Chips Get 1 order fish & chips ... 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opin- ions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be print- ed. Editorials &Opinions WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Those little, long ago recollections are the best All of us have certain semi- nal moments in our lives burned into memory. Most of them are your classic victories or defeats, things that are immediately recognized as somewhat momentous. Hitting that first home run with your dad in the stands; hit- ting your dad in the stands with that first home run, stuff like that. But sometimes they're just weird little things, small snap- shots that, for God knows what reasons, stick with us for life. I have a surprisingly clear memory of playing Guns‚ at Johnny Womersley's house when I couldn't have been any more than 5 or 6 years old. In those days, we called running around with toy guns and yelling "Gotcha," "No way you did not!" "Did too!" playing Guns‚ or sometimes Army. The game still survives, I've seen my own kids play it. I'm not sure what it's called in this polit- ically correct age, perhaps UN Peacekeepers‚ or Aid Relief Convoy‚ or maybe kids just say let's have a game of Bush. In our group of buddies, I was definitely on the smallish side and probably one of the youngest, too. I certainly didn't enjoy a position of status. Fur- ther evidence of this is noted by the weapon I carried. The older kids and, more im- portantly, the cooler kids, had real replica guns: Tommy guns with a bolt on the side you could pull back and when you squeezed the trigger it actually went klak-klak-klak-klak, a fake Winchester rifle with an actual speaker in the butt that emitted a fabulously loud report when fired, and any number of chrome-plated pistol sets in hol- sters. I had, I think, a busted hockey stick. Nonetheless, I attempted to play the game with as much gusto and military seriousness as possible. Above all, I tried diligently to avoid the childhood dishonour of being the first guy killed. But, let's face it, I was very clearly the little squirt who was tagging along. As such, I had the distinct impression of al- ways being tolerated. Tolerated that is, until that magical mo- ment when Brady McMullen, perhaps the coolest kid in the neighbourhood, validated my existence. I remember I was fleeing the enemy, running down some- body's front porch, and I leapt, Hespeler in hand, onto the dri- veway. Brady and his cadre were waiting there. He stopped me. Naturally, as the youngest and smallest, I thought for sure my days of playing Guns with this particular group of kids was over. The jig was up. Brady, who had, amazingly, gone all morn- ing without shoving anybody, would now knock me to the ground, or worse, mock me to the point of tears with such razor-edged words as "dick- weed‚" or "nob‚" or "doofus." I turned to face him, silently mus- tering whatever six-year-old courage I could to withstand his fury. But Brady, king of the mock- ers, did not mock me. He com- plimented me. Brady McMullen actually stopped the game of Guns‚ to tell everybody there how much I looked like a real soldier when I ran off of that ve- randah and landed on the drive- way. That moment, that glorious moment, has stuck with me to this day. It may seem silly, but on days when things have not gone well, when I have blown an audition or forgotten an an- niversary or blundered in any number of ways as a parent, I can still find some solace in knowing I came off of that porch just like a real soldier. Thanks, Brady. Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Editorial Letters to the Editor The power of a memory Hospital must continue its tradition of excellence To the editor: Re: Proposed changes to Ajax hospital. Every now and then one tends to ref lect on how people and sit- uations have affected the pro- gression on one's life. This is one of my 'reflective' days. On moving from Montreal to Ajax in 1962, the Ajax and Pick- ering Hospital figured large in our lives as Bob and I settled in with our five children. We were fortunate to secure as our fami- ly physician, David Gove. In the ensuing years we were destined to avail ourselves of the skill and proficiency of, among others, doctors Bosch, Albelda, Campbell, Lane, Salmon, and Ricer, with their associated specialties. Of course, what are good doc- tors without good nurses? The nursing staff we encountered throughout those years was sec- ond to none - caring and com- mitted people. More than eight years ago, my husband was hospitalized for cancer surgery. The prognosis was poor from the outset, but Bob's fight to regain his health was made more bearable for him and his family by the re- spect and care afforded him. Sadly, he did not rally and survived only a few more weeks. His years of service as a mem- ber of the hospital board were recalled with gratitude. My reflections create in me an indisputable response: that with the burgeoning population of the Greater Toronto Area, the need for the continuation of full services at the Ajax and Picker- ing hospital is essential and ought not to be abrogated. Jan Talmey Oshawa Save our city and say 'no' to airport To the editor: Is there some way time could slow down, so I can enjoy Pick- ering and savour it the way I re- member it when growing up? The supposed plan sizzling up in the GTA news is that in 2012 northern Pickering may get a re- gional reliever airport so there is less traffic coming in and out of Pearson International. The de- cision for this airport is not final as yet, but a draft plan will be released sometime in late spring. I have to wonder what is going on in Mayor Dave Ryan's mind. He currently is a part of the planning process and expects to remain so. Does he even realize that Pickering has grown into a won- derful city and is becoming more populated by the second? I don't think the residents of the city really need the noise of planes every single second of every day. I believe that Picker- ing is too populated and com- mercialized now in 2004 for an airport. This might just drive people out of Pickering and our beautiful city might be de- stroyed. Alica Nazareth Pickering Reader sees contradiction in editorial stand To the editor: Re: "Good reasons to bring back photo radar," editorial of Jan. 28 and "One more invasion of privacy," editorial of Feb. 22. Just a few weeks ago, this paper published an editorial promoting the benefits of photo radar. You claimed it was a benevolent use of technology. Recently, you published an editorial denouncing cameras in police cars. You claim it is an Orwellian invasion of privacy. Let me introduce you to an- other Orwellian concept: dou- blespeak. Richard Harris Whitby Neil Crone e n t e r l a u g h i n g It's high time we had an elected regional chairman Position has changed in size and scope since the region was formed It's far from a new idea but it seems, finally, mayors of Durham's major towns and cities are getting the message. The position of Durham regional chair- man is far too important to be left open to the whims of 28 regional councillors. The position must be one for which the residents of Durham's eight municipalities have a clear choice at the polls come election day. Mayors from Clarington and Ajax will petition the Province to open up the position of regional chairman to election, like all other council positions. Indeed, why should our prime minister, premier, MPs and MPPs, mayors and councillors, and even school board trustees face election when, until now, our re- gional chairman has received a free pass? Roger Anderson's abilities aside, the job of regional chairman has changed in size and scope since the re- g ion was first created 30 years ago. At that time the role of chairman was a largely ceremonial one, the wages and benefits minor. The chairman was there re- ally only to break tie votes and make sure meetings moved along. Today, the chairman is expected to work full-time to promote Durham at the provincial and national level. He is provided with a huge annual salary of $151,000 (within $1,000 of the Premier), a large office staff and budget, in addition to extensive benefits. As much as the world and the region has changed over 30 years, so has the job of the regional chairman. Such an important job requires an experienced politician, one who has served at the municipal level or at other higher levels of government. It also merits an election campaign that prompts candidates for the po- sition to explain to voters the measures they will take to improve life in Durham Region. Until now, the selection of the regional chairman has revolved around the select club at the regional council table. The incumbent can conceivably cut deals and make promises to enough councillors to ensure he re- ceives a majority vote at the first meeting of the new council. Challengers have little to no chance of upset- ting the incumbent, and councillors who vote against the chairman may be subject to his wrath for the up- coming term. It's time to end this ineffective, undemocratic sys- tem. The mayors are right. We must have a free, open and democratic election of this vital position. Hello, operator? Vera Bailey of Ajax submitted this photo of the phone operators for Ajax, circa 1960. Of the operators she can identify, are, from left, Greta, Heather Freeman, Ms. Bai- ley, Claire Wright and Donna Watson. At far right is a su- pervisor, Mrs. Campbell and third from right, is Joan Walker. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share from your community we'd like to see it. The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser invites submissions from readers with up to 80 words describing the circum- stances under which the picture was taken. So dig through your old photos or go out and capture a new one. Mail your pictures: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Av e, Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. or, e-mail photos in jpeg format to: dstell@durhamregion.com. In our community This week’s question: Do you support the Durham Regional Police Asso- ciation’s job action, to use discretion in issuing tickets, to claim overtime or missed lunches and not to com- plete some duties? ❏Yes ❏No Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last week’s question: Do you think the inquiry into Liberal mismanage- ment of federal sponsorship funds will be effective? ❏Ye s80.9 per cent ❏No 19.1 per cent Vo tes cast: 455 Sunday Afternoon George Lake Big Band March 28 from 2 pm to 4 pm Recreation Complex For Ticket or Info call 905.420.6588 Pre-Teen Dance! March 12, 2004 Tickets on sale at the Pickering Recreation Complex Mon. March 8 @ 6 am 905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME March 3 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm March 8 Management Forum Meeting 9:30 am March 8 Executive Committee/ Council Meeting 7:30 pm March 10 Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm March 11 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm For more information contact the City of Pickering Fire Services at: 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.comGrowth Management Study Release of Phase 2 Reports The City’s consulting team, lead by Dillon Consulting Limited, has completed the required Phase 2 Reports. The following Reports are now available for review and comment: 1. Phase 2: Preferred Growth Management Concept and Structure Plan,prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited, Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., Joseph Bogdan Associates Inc., and Enid Slack Consulting Inc. dated February 2004; 2. Market Analysis Report,prepared by N. Barry Lyon Consulting Limited dated January 2004; and 3. Water Budget Analysis,prepared by Clarifica Inc. dated November 2003. These reports are available on the City website, the Planning & Development Department, and City libraries. The study area boundaries generally follow: Highway 7 to the north; Sideline 16 and the Pickering - Ajax boundary to the east; the C.P. Belleville Rail line to the south; and the Pickering - Toronto/Markham boundary to the west. Watch this space for more information on the up-coming consultation program. Contact Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy, Pickering Planning & Development Department, extension 2038. cityofpickering.com March Break Fun! Wednesday, March 17, 2004 during March Break Pickering Museum Village 2 pm - 4 pm Admission $2 per person A self-guided hike through the woods that will challenge individuals and families to consider the difficulties facing Pickering’s earliest settlers as they endured their first winter in Canada. Stops along the winter trail include log sawing, nature activities, beautiful vistas, outdoor children’s games and even a few of Pickering’s early settlers cooking over an open fire. Appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear should be worn for the hike. Your choice of trails, from 1/2 km to 1 km in length, will take 1 - 1 /12 hours to complete, allowing time to participate in the activities. for more info contact Pickering Museum Village 905.683.8401 ten quick clicks away... Located between Brock Rd. & Westney Rd. just off Hwy #7 For your Listening & Dancing Pleasure... March 28, 2004 2 pm - 4 pm $5.00 per personTickets Available at: Pickering Recreation Complex Petticoat Creek Community Centre East Shore Community Centre Light Refreshments Provided for details call 905.420.6588 or visit our website at cityofpickering.com The City of Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity would like to thank all those who participated in the 2004 Heritage Day Celebration Event which took place on Saturday, February 14, 2004 at Pickering Town Centre. Live Cultural Performances Included: Durham Tamil Youth Association, Harmony Children’s Choir, Greek Community of Oshawa & District Dance Group, Hispanic Canadian Alliance of Durham featuring La Nueva Siembra, Macedonian Izgrev Dance Group, The Joy Allen Highland Dancers, Shamla Persad Dance School, Zahra’s School of Middle Eastern Dance, City of Pickering Karate Program, Pickering High School Dance Group, Valley Farm Public School Dance Group, J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate Dance Group, Altona Forest Public School Dance Group, Dunbarton High School featuring Tafari Davis & Kamaldeep Mudhar Informative Booths Included: The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity, Durham Regional Police Service, Durham Catholic District School Board, Pickering Museum Village, Pickering Public Library, Durham Tamil Association, Greek Community of Oshawa & District, Hispanic Canadian Alliance of Durham, Open Arms, Community Justice Alternatives of Durham Region, Amnesty International. Your participation contributed to a wonderful celebration of Pickering’s rich heritage & cultural diversity. Special thanks to J. Allan Arsenault, Centre Manager, of Pickering To wn Centre for his support of this annual event. experience art at the Pickering Civic Complex Mary louise howell Paintings in Watercolours Saturday March 6th, 2004 Petticoat Creek Community Centre 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free SHUTTLE BUS Service Shuttle leaves at 11:30 pm to return teens to their homes in Pickering Is your team up for the challenge? SIGN UP YOUR TEAM OF 6 TODAY! CALL 905.420.6588 cityofpickering.com Pick-up time:Location: 6:45 pm Claremont C.C. 7:00 pm Delmeade 7:20 pm Pickering Town Centre 7:30 pm East Shore C.C. 7:40 pm Finch Ave. & Liverpool Rd. south/west corner @ bus stop 7:50 pm St. Mary C.S.S. 7:55 pm Dunbarton H.S. 8:00 pm Petticoat Creek C.C. 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The Canada Mortgage and Hous- ing Corporation (CMHC) an- nounced a new policy, which will permit buyers to come up with the cash for a down payment, if desired, using all resources available - in- cluding bank loans, credit cards and borrowing from family members. The policy is being welcomed in Durham and takes effect March 1. “We’re excited about it. These changes will help, they’re very posi- tive,” says Ian Smith, president of the Durham Region Real Estate Board (DRREB). “We’re going to have to wait and see what the impact is, but this is good news.” The move essentially removes the need for a down payment, consider- ing homebuyers may, if qualified, borrow funds for the deposit and mortgage from a bank all at once. Currently, buyers are normally re- quired to make a down payment of at least a minimum five per cent of the purchase price. Under the new reg ulations, borrowers must still prove their ability to meet their debt requirements in order to qualify. In a press release, CMHC officials say the federal corporation “has ex- panded eligible down payment sources to enable many Canadians to realize their homeownership dream sooner than what would oth- erwise be possible.” However, Mr. Smith stresses the new regulations aren’t going to to- tally open up the real estate market. “This isn’t going to be available to everyone; buyers will still have to show they have sufficient income to carry the expenses,” he adds. “It’s going to require really, really good credit to apply for this type of fi- nancing. But there’s no question there’s lots of young people out there with fabulous incomes but no savings and this is going to make the market available to them sooner.” Valerie Eden, an associate broker with the Re/Max Scugog office in north Durham, doesn’t think the an- nouncement will result in a rush of new buyers. “No, but I think it will help some- what. It probably won’t make a huge difference. There will probably be an increase at the start, but we’ll have to wait and see how it works and how people qualify and see how the rules work out,” she says. “Generally speaking, I think it will be a good thing for the people who have good incomes to support them, but I don’t think it will help the people with lower incomes. “There’s still a lot of strings at- tached (to getting a mortgage).” Make the Red Cross wall of fame DURHAM –The Canadian Red Cross provides essential programs and services at home and around the world. As such, during March, the Durham branch encourages people to get involved and give as part of Red Cross month. One of the activities planned for the month is a fund-raising partner- ship with Wal-Mart stores. Cus- tomers at Durham locations can add a donation to their bill and in recog- nition their names will be displayed on a ‘wall of fame.’ All proceeds go to assist the residents of Durham Re- gion. The donations go towards pro- grams and services such as personal disaster assistance, disaster services, global education, safety services and various community initiatives. For more information, call the Durham Branch at 905-723-2933.What’s black and w h i t e and read all over? Metroland Durham Region Media Group The answer’s right at your fingertips... News Advertiser? www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004 PAGE B1 A/P REP TRYOUTS 905-579-3028 Miles, Vermont looking good Bags winner, draws assist as Catamounts run streak to four wins PICKERING – The University of Ver- mont Catamounts men’s hockey team is hot as the season winds down, thanks in part to a Pickering resident. Jeff Miles netted what turned out to be the game winner as the Cata- mounts doubled Yale 4-2 on Feb. 20. The win was Vermont’s third straight. Miles’ goal was his 11th of the sea- son and 43rd of his college career. He also assisted on a goal. On Saturday, Feb. 21, Vermont ex- tended its winning streak to four games with a 4-1 victory over Princeton. Miles scored into an empty net and contributed an as- sist. The game was also memorable for Miles as it was his last home game for Vermont. The senior forward was honoured after the game in a ceremony along with two other players and the team manager, all of whom graduate this year. Vermont now sports a record of 6- 13 -1 in East Coast Athletic Confer- ence play and an overall record of 8- 19-4. Boyland rink buoyed by big win Annandale team off to regionals for shot at Ontario berth By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX – An Annandale Curling Club rink was victorious last weekend at the Junior and Bantam Mixed Zones at the Oshawa Golf Club. Paul Boyland and his junior team- mates Kaitlyn Leslie, Chris Janssen, Tracy O’Leary and coach Peter Boy- land won the A-side in the seven- team draw. The team advances to Oakville March 6 and 7 for the regionals, where two of eight teams move on to the Ontario finals March 31 to April 3 at the London Curling Club. Annandale’s Meaghan O’Leary skipped a team that included Peter Stecyk, Sian Canavan, and Scott March, with Kevin Canavan as coach, but was shut out. In the bantam slate, Lesley Pyne skipped a team of Peter Tak, Lea- hanne Legrow, and Corey Waters with Jennifer McGhee coaching. They won their way to the B-side final, but the run ended there. Two other local bantam teams were also sidelined. Heather Bell headed a team of Michael Bryson, Stacey Hogan, and James McPher- son with Sam Bell coaching, while the other entry was Chantal L alonde, Wesley Forget, Rebecca Downey, Sandy Martin and coach Susannah Moylan. ••• Next on the Annandale bonspiel calendar is the annual St. Pat’s Mixed event. It goes Saturday, March 13 and is full with 32 teams. The teams play three six-end games in a one-day points’ bonspiel. Eight club teams are entered to compete. The event includes lunch, dinner, and a dance. ••• The curling season is winding down already. The leagues are in their third of three draws. Easter is early in April this year, so curling will continue until the Last Chance Bon- spiel April 17 and 18. Hoping to make solid contact As part of Team Ontario, Persaud will play in front of scouts By Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING – A Pickering athlete’s future in baseball is going south. To Florida, that is. Romeo Persaud is heading to the sunshine state with Ontario’s provincial team, the Bulldogs, for the Florida Homestead Challenge March 6 to 14. The 21-year-old out- fielder, also currently playing for the Pickering Pirates, has been playing the sport for about 11 years. Persaud notes the opportunity to play for Team Ontario almost passed him by. “I wasn’t sure (if I’d try out) for the team,” Persaud said. “I received a phone call that they needed an outfielder... I went out there (try- outs), and they gave me a half-hour to see what I could do.” he added. He has been playing for the club since the beginning of December and knows what could happen if he catches the eyes of scouts down south. “They’ll give me a baseball schol- arship (if I stand out),” he said, adding that he has already been considering some American schools, including Florida and Illinois. “I want to be somewhere warm.” Persaud compared the popularity of baseball in Florida to that of hockey in Canada, which is another reason he wants to play south of the border. “The trip (to Florida) will cost me $2,000, but it’s well worth it,” he said. Binder does the damage as Panther atoms work overtime for title PICKERING – The Pickering Pan- thers minor atom team achieved suc- cess in the Oshawa Neighbourood As- sociation Sports Committee (NASC) se- lect hockey tournament. The squad wrapped up the ‘B’ side of the tournament, hosted in Oshawa Feb. 20 to 22, by earning a 3-2 double- overtime victory over the host Oshawa club. Darren Binder scored the winning goal and notched another goal earlier in the game. Kevin Perry had the other marker, while Cameron Fleming, with two, Kristoffer Sayer, Blair Williams and Dylan Viera assisted. The first two games of the tourna- ment ended in ties, 3-3 against Claring- ton, and a 2-2 finish against Oshawa CYO. Against Clarington, Evans Knoll, Perry and Binder scored, with Matthew Coppa, Viera and Sayer drawing as- sists. Scoring information was not pro- vided for the game against CYO. In Game 3, Pickering defeated Oakville by a lopsided 5-0 margin. Binder scored twice, with Brandon Dearlove, Jamie Romaniuk, and Sayer adding singles. Assisting were Coppa, Ke aton Eldridge, Perry and goaltender Brandon Eno. Other team members are Cameron Guenther, Travis De Luca, Connor Sulli- van, Karl Hintze, Peter Nicol and Eno. David Nicol coaches the team, as- sisted by Dave Binder, Rick Fleming and David Romaniuk. Dale De Luca is the team manager. Atom ‘A’ roll to big win in Lakeshore playoff action PICKERING – The Carlos Delgado/Karadjian and Courcy/Lone Star Pickering Panthers atom ‘A’ team is moving on up. The team has advanced to the next round of the Lakeshore League playoffs with a sizeable 8-0 win Feb. 22 over the Prince Edward County Kings. The Panthers took the best-of-five series seven points to one. The team enjoyed high scoring out- put, combined with solid goaltending throughout the series. In the deciding game, Adam Spiers, Bryan Knopf and Lucas Guerriero each contributed two goals, while Andrew Eng and Khalid Alli had the others. As- sisting were Spiers, Derek Luening, Cody Malloy, Doug Lalach, Christian Di- mopoulos, Knopf and Alli. Cameron Jar- main earned the shutout, his second of the series. Grant Tamane earned a shutout, in Game 2, the Panthers second of three consecutive shutouts. Pickering took the first game 5-2, with Guerriero, Knopf, Dimopoulos, Alli and Lalach scoring. Drawing assists were Spiers and Guerriero, with two apiece, Eng, Adam Watson, and Knopf. Game 2 finished as a scoreless draw, and then the Panthers came out ahead 2-0 in Game 3. Guerriero and Lu- ening scored, while Dimopoulos had two assists and Guerriero one. Jamie Baker was at his defensive best throughout the series and Aidan Massé played strong two-way hockey. The team played without Connor Farag due to an injury. John Dimopoulos coaches the team, assisted by Steve Spiers, Steve Knopf and Terry Lalach. Denis Massé is the trainer and Kevin Malloy and Greg Watson are the goalie coaches. Knights look to add Whitby to its list of playoff victims DURHAM – The Ajax Knights midget ‘A’ hockey club is tied up with the Whit- by Wildcats in OMHA quarter-final play- off action. Currently, the series is deadlocked at one game apiece. The playoffs for Ajax started with a three-game sweep of Uxbridge, with Tr enton putting up a tougher fight in the second round. It came down to a decid- ing fifth game, which Ajax won convinc- ingly 7-0. The Knights finished the regu- lar season with a 15-4-5 record. Pickering High athletes sizzle on the track AJAX – Ryan Finn had a good day on the track at York University last weekend. The Pickering High School student won the junior division 800-metre event at the Ontario Track and Field Associa- tion Provincial Bantam/Midget/Junior Indoor Championships. Finn posted a time of 1:56. He finished second in the 1,500m event in 4:09.84. Teammate Evan Tsiopoulos placed second in the midget division’s 400- metre event. Raiders record one hall of a win PICKERING –– Members of the Ajax-Pickering Midget AAA Raiders recently earned a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto for their win in the final of the Silver Stick North American final in Sarnia Jan 16 to 18. Team members are Mike Baker, Kevin Bandola, Ryan Brogan, Stephen Ross Budai, Sean Coultice, Jason Crete, Bryan Eustace, Derek Kelloway, Colin MacLellan, Craig McDonald, Patrick Milne, Josh O’Dea, Bryan Scott, Eddie Snetsinger, Kyle Tate, Chris Thorpe, Jason Winder, and Brad Vanderstarren. Coaches are Wayne McDonald, Steve McDonald, Jim Earle, Roger Kelloway and Ron O’Dea. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Romeo Persaud is hoping to turn the heads of American scouts during a trip to Florida next week as part a provincial baseball club. The Pickering resident is hoping to land a baseball scholarship. JEFF MILES Scored game winner against Yale. Sports Briefs MARCH 3, 2004 Sports &Recreation WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 A/P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004 www.durhamregion.com NE031M104 ©2004. Sears Canada Inc. 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FREE CONSULTATION Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper An award-winning news team! Knights hold off Clarington for tough five-game playoff series win AJAX –The Ajax Knights Pace/Fit- ness bantam ‘A’ team has a date with Cobourg after winning a see-saw play- down series 3-2. In the hard-fought, deciding game, the Knights emerged with a 4-2 win over the Clarington Toros, thanks in part to Nick Mainelli’s two-goal effort. Mike Nobile and Brandon Manio notched singles. Assists went to Gravel (2), Chris Peroff, Jesse Carlton, Mike Flynn and Ian Johnson. Game 1 was a breeze for Ajax, as it skated to a 4-1 victory on the strength of goals from Gravel, Kyle Dwight, Mainelli and Nobile. Evan Fitz- patrick, Flynn (2), Manio, Carlton and Oliver Walker got the helpers. Game 2 was an entirely different affair, a hard-hitting contest that Clar- ington dominated in a 7-1 win. Kevin Wa tts scored the Ajax goal, and the team lost the services of forward Joe Tr entatdue to a season-ending injury. Clarington went up two games to one with a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 3. Ajax fell just short as Gravel and Dwight scored, with helpers from Fitz- patrick, Carlton and Mainelli. Goaltender Lee Taylor’s return after an injury inspired the Knights as they staved off elimination with a 5-2 win in Game 4. Fitzpatrick, Flynn (2), Mainelli and Wa tts scored, while Mainelli had two assists. Consistent and exceptional defen- sive work by Mitch Shanks and Peter Tabone were a big factor in the ban- tams’ victory. Ajax now faces the Cobourg Cougars in Lakeshore League Championship series action. Paul Caissie coaches the team, as- sisted by Dave Tabone. Abner Manio is the trainer and Dianne Tabone is the team’s manager. Panther novices eye league title after knocking off Ajax in York-Simcoe East Division final DURHAM – The Pickering Panthers novice AA squad has clinched a spot in the York-Simcoe championship. They earned the spot after beating Ajax in a closely fought best-of-five East Division final. Pickering’s Sean Power was a standout performer, notching a hat trick in Game 5, including the winner in overtime. Ajax jumped ahead early in the f inal, getting goals in the first period from Matthew Donnelly and Riley Tuset. Power scored his first in the second period and added his second to tie the game in the third. After Jeremy Wu scored to put Pickering ahead, Ajax pulled its goalie for the extra attacker and tied the game with 15 seconds re- maining. Power completed his three-goal performance by scoring in overtime to seal the 6-5 victory and the series. Pickering now faces the Vaughan Rangers in the York-Simcoe champi- onship series. Sports Briefs MARCH 3, 2004 Young talent plays out in Pickering PICKERING –This week, Durham residents are enjoying the opportu- nity to see high school theatre at its finest as local schools gather to com- pete in the 58th annual Sears Drama Festival. Since 1985, students from all over Durham have been coming to Dun- barton High School in Pickering to perform one-act plays in this con- test. "The competition is terrific for stu- dents," says Frank Luke, Durham Regional Representative for the fes- tival. Each year in Ontario, over 7,000 high school students and teachers participate in the Sears Drama Fes- tival in more than 350 productions throughout the province. This year, 14 schools will be performing in Durham. "They're going to carry on the tra- dition of the festival," adds Mr. Luke. "They're going to be teaching for many years to come." The plays are being performed all this week of March. Students will re- ceive professional adjudication, an opportunity to work with profession- als in special workshops, and public recognition with over 500 awards to be won. But there's a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to putting to- gether a competitive one-act play. The festival has strict rules and eli- gibility criteria. Plays have to be between 15 and 50 minutes long, and must satisfy crite- ria for content. Even more challeng- ing is the performance itself: the casts will have only two hours to re- hearse on the Dunbarton stage be- fore the actual performance. In those two hours, performers will have to get accustomed to the new space for the first time while the technical crews have to program all the lighting and sound effects for their production. Each performance will be on an unfamiliar stage, in front of complete strangers. Of course, the companies will not be going in completely blind. Each group had an opportunity to visit the space in December and received diagrams of the stage layout. The competition consists of three levels. The first is the district com- petition, where three plays are se- lected as outstanding productions. These three plays move on to the re- gional competition. The Eastern On- tario Regionals will also be held at Dunbarton this year, on the stage in the newly-renovated Dunbarton Centre For The Arts. Three out- standing productions will be select- ed and will move on to the Ontario Showcase, held this year in Ottawa. L ast year, Uxbridge Secondary School, Eastdale Collegiate, Os- hawa, and Sinclair Secondary School, Whitby, were selected to move on to the regional competition. Of these, Sinclair's production of 'All The World's A Stage' moved on to the provincial level. "We've been very fortunate," says Mr. Luke. "Durham is well-repre- sented in the Ontario Showcase." The local festival kicks off in Durham on March 1 with perfor- mances by J. Clarke Richardson Col- legiate, Ajax, and Ajax High School. Last year's winners for outstanding productions will be performing the last two days, with Uxbridge per- forming the night of March 4, and Eastdale and Sinclair closing the festival on March 5. The schedule is as follows: On Monday, March 1: J. Clarke Richardson, and Ajax performed. On Tuesday, March 2: Cartwright High School, Clarington, Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School, Oshawa, and Monsignor J. Pereyma Catholic Secondary School, Oshawa performed. Wednesday, March 3: O'Neill Colle- giate, Oshawa, Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School, Whitby, and St. Mary Catholic High School, Pickering will perform. Thursday, March 4: Uxbridge, An- derson Collegiate, Whitby, and Dun- barton will perform. Friday, March 5: McLaughlin Col- legiate, Oshawa, Eastdale and Sin- clair will perform. Tickets for the performances are $8 for adults and $5 for students, and must be reserved ahead of time. Tickets are general admission and must be picked up no later than 6:30 p.m. the day of the performance. For more information and ticket reser- vations, contact Frank Luke at Dun- barton High School, 905-839-1125, voicemail 472. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004 PAGE B3 A/P N.E. CORNER WHITES & KINGSTON 905-420-0669 FREE POUND OF WINGS IF LEAFS SCORE 5 GOALS www.magwyerspub.com Join us for an EVENING IN THE TROPICS Sat. March 6 @ 9:00 • D.J. & Dancing CARRIER COLLECTIONS BEGIN TODAY “SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR!!!” Your carrier will be stopping by between today and Sunday March 7, 2004, to collect the optional delivery charge of $6.00. If you pay, you will receive a valuable coupon sheet and have a chance to win a $1,000, $100 or $50 Shopping Spree. Please welcome your News Advertiser carrier with a smile for the great work they do. Carriers keep 100% of their collection money as their payment for delivery. CARRIER COLLECTIONS BEGIN TODAY Your carrier will be stopping by between today and Sunday March 7, 2004, to collect the optional delivery charge of $6.00. If you pay, you will receive a valuable coupon sheet and have a chance to win a $1,000, $100 or $50 Shopping Spree. Please welcome your News Advertiser carrier with a smile for the great work they do. Carriers keep 100% of their collection money as their payment for delivery. Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • Joshua • Judges • • Galatains • Ephesians • Philipians • Colossians • 1 Thessalonians • 2 Thessalonians • Ecclesiastes • Song of Solomon • Isaiah • Jeremiah • Lementations • Ezekiel • Daniel • Hosea • Joel • Amos • Obadiah • Jonah • Micah • Nahum • Habakkuk • Zephaniah • Haggai • Zechariah • Malachi •Titus • JudeGenesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • Joshua • Judges • Ruth •Pastoral Perspective Relationship vs. Religion For many, the word religion leaves an awful taste in their mouths. It is a reminder of a restrictive and legalistic existence, and for some even oppression. In early February members of our congregation gathered on a Saturday evening for worship. Instead of expressing our love to God in songs and prayers, we wrote love letters to Him. Here is an example of one of the many letters written that evening. It is from a young man in his teens. Dear God, I don’t know what to write. I have never written a love letter before, so this is somewhat difficult. There is not enough room on this page, or words to explain the happiness and joy that I feel. It amazes me that you would want me as your son. You could have started over, but instead you kept us and sacrificed your own Son, Jesus. Even when I let you down, you take me back with open arms. Instead of judging me you forgive me. I know I will always have someone to talk to and trust. I will always love you. Your loving Son Though many make Christianity a religion, it is not meant to be that. It is a relationship with Jesus Christ. There is freedom in a relationship with Jesus Christ. “You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free.” Being Christian is not just about do’s and don’ts. It is a real, vibrant, exciting, loving relationship with our God. I have been a Christian for over 30 years. In my experience the more I get to know Jesus, the more I fall in love with Him. More and more each day I see the loving, faithful, kind and just God He is. Once I began to understand the sacrifice that Jesus made so we can have this relationship, my heart was overwhelmed with gratitude. Without Him, my life was, and would be, empty and hopeless. He has become my reason and purpose in life. The choice to do right or wrong is no longer a religious one. This is not out of fear, but out of love. My “spirituality” is born out of a love relationship with Jesus. It is not based on do’s and don’ts. There is no life in the latter, only death. No wonder most people think of religion as a hard, oppressive way. Jesus said, “I have come that you may live life abundantly.” I have certainly experienced this to be true. Chris Byberg Youth Pastor Durham Christian Fellowship Monthly Events March 5th 7:30 p.m. - World Day of Prayer March 3rd 7:30 p.m. - Women’s Spiritual Book Club - Review and discuss the book Rebekah: Women of Genesis March 27th 7:00 p.m. - Great Music Series, featuring VocalPoint, Programs includes Music for the Lenten Season, Lamentations, and Misere by Allegri 1 Samuel • 2 Samuel • 1 Kings • 2 Kings • 1 Chronicles • Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • Joshua • Judges • Ruth •2 Chronicles • Ezera • Nehemiah • Esther • Psalms • Proverbs • Proverbs • Matthew • Mark • Luke • John • Acts • Romans • 1 Corinthians • 2 Corintha162 Rossland Rd. – Just East of Harwood Rd. in the Pickering Christian School Sundays 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon PASTOR DENNIS PENNER 905-831-8596 Jesus Is Alive! Dr. Greg Baker, Pastor FaithWay Baptist Church, Ajax “And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.” 1 Corinthians 15:17 Harry Houdini was a master escape artist. There wasn’t a box, bag or barrel from which he couldn’t escape. That is, until death knocked at his door! Houdini met his match when death clenched him in an ironclad grasp! Death put Jesus in a rock-hewn tomb. And for all the world, there was no escape. But on the third day, He left His grave clothes that were wrapped around Him like a butterfly might forsake its cocoon. And Jesus passed through the walls of the tomb! The stone wasn’t rolled away to let Jesus out! It was rolled away to let the disciples see that Jesus had come back! And Jesus is still alive! When Jesus Christ was put in the tomb, all the demons of hell shrieked, “Jesus is defeated!” And some of His followers believed that, as well. But on that great resurrection Sunday morning, when the fog had lifted, they got the full message, “Jesus is alive!” And He has the keys to hell and death! All of us are appointed to die and so we must prepare before that takes place. The Word of God instructs us to receive Christ (John 1:12) as our personal Saviour. Then when you step out of the kingdom of darkness into His Kingdom of Light, Calvary is no longer a defeat. It is a victory for you! Romans 10:9 says, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” The hope of eternal life rests in both the death and resurrection of Christ. Without the resurrection, our faith is vain. I encourage you to come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour. When you do, the grave will hold no victory over you! Jesus said, “Because I live, ye shall live also!” Truth & Culture FFAITHWAITHWAAYY BB APTIST CHURCHAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES Dr. Greg Baker Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Service REFRESHINGLY CONSERVATIVE • PREACHING CENTRED MARCH 28th - WORLD AWARENESS DAY Dr. Ron Bragg, Special Guest Veteran Missionary from Africa 905.686.0951 • TAUNTON RD. & SALEM - AJAX The Church for your Family Special March Series for Parents @ 9:30AM Bible Blueprints for Building Better Homes PROGRAMS • Womens Spirtual Book Club • Bible Study • Autism Project • Dialogue with Muslims Dunbarton- Fairport United Church ERVING THE COMMUNITY Sunday Services 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. The Meeting Place 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A Somewhat more traditional service Religious education J.K. - Gd. 12; 10:30 a.m. 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering, ON L1V 1G8 (905) 839-7271 e-mail: dfunited@dunbartonfairport.on.ca website: www.dunbartonfairport.on.ca/dfunited/ S Religion * for your mind * for your soul March Events Every Sunday 9:30 AM - Sunday School & Adult Classes 10:30AM - Morning Service 6:00PM - Evening Service Special March Series for Parents @ 9:30AM Bible Blueprints for Building Better Homes MARCH 28th - WORLD AWARENESS DAY Dr. Ron Bragg, Special Guest Veteran Missionary from Africa Faithway Baptist ChurchDunbarton-Fairport United Church www.mitchellfamilybooks.com R.G. MITCHELL FAMILY BOOKS 2200 Brock Road (Dellbrook Plaza, North of Hwy 2) (905) 686-3090 Spring is in the air, what does that mean at Mitchell family books? It means come see us March 18 to March 27 for our Spring Sale. We have lots of great deals through out the 10 day Sale. Come in and order your copy of the last Left Behind book for only $19.99, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of Christ hardcover book only $22.99, the Veggie Tale Easter Carol only $9.99. SPECIAL NOTICE to all church librarian’s, it’s your day March 16, come meet Debra White Smith 11am to 1 pm, give-aways, autographs, come in and add to your library. Mitchell’s is where you will find really good books! Arts &Entertainment WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 IN THEATRES Check out the newest movies... FRIDAY ENTERTAINMENT Confessions of a drama festival DURHAM –The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to town this summer. The troop of 32 horses and riders will take part in the military tattoo on June 18, during the Great Canadian Town Band Festival. They'll perform a variety of cavalry drills that have thrilled Canadi- ans for years. In 1876, members of the Nor th West Mounted Po- lice, the predecessor of the RCMP, developed the Musical Ride to display their riding ability and en- ter tain the local commu- nity. The ride has evolved over the decades into a Canadian performance enjoyed by tens of thou- sands of spectators every year. The police officers in- volved must have at least two years active police ex- perience before joining. Surprisingly, most have no prior riding experience. The Canadian Tourism Commission is helping to bring the Musical Ride to Orono for this event. The outdoor festival runs June 18 to 20. Besides the tattoo, there are concerts June 19 and 20, featuring Alain Trudel and Le Kiosque a Musique, Rob McConnell, the Clarington Civic Band and Hannaford Youth Band. Festival organizers are advising people to get their tickets early. Visit the Festival's Web site www.townbandfestival.co m or call 1-905-983-5518 or 1-800-294-1032 for ticket information. P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 401 East Markham Rd.850 Progress Ave. Scarborough, On Dates: March 4th to March 21st Times: Thursday/Friday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: 850 Progress Ave. Scarborough, On Overstocks & Discontinued Items of Dinnerware, Crystal, Flatware, Figurines, Bunnykins, etc. Some Items never sold in Canada before! Markdowns Weekly! For More Info and Sale Updates: 1 800 661-8137 x579 We reserve the right to limit quantities. All sales are final. Cash, Visa, MC, AMEX, Debit, no cheques please. 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STK#P-7761 $13,488†$239/MO $11,888†SALE PRICE OR 2001 FOCUS SE SEDANAuto, air, pwr locks, remote, keyless. 2 TO CHOOSE.STK#P-7918 $212/MO $9,888†$170/MOSALE PRICE OR 2001 INTREPID V6, loaded, great condition, excellent value 2000 FOCUS SE SPORT $10,888†SALE PRICE OR TOO LOW TO ADVERTISE FEATURE Keeping an eye on the arts scene News Editor David Stell E-mail David with all your entertainment news at dstell@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Musical Ride coming to Durham DURHAM –Say farewell to winter and hello to spring at the Durham Folklore Society's fourth annual Celtic Celebration to Wel- come Spring. On March 13 at 8 p.m., the society hosts an evening of words and music at Port Perry's To wn Hall 1873. After poet Lucy Brennan recites the words of D'Arcy McGee, Debbie Clements, of the Uxbridge Pipe Band, will lead in the Celtic perform- ers. Storytellers Micki Beck, Jennifer Crawford, Dianne Chandler and Heather Whaley will carry on the ancient art form, reciting stories, poems and songs for the audience. Stewart Bennett and C. Ryan Edgar, of Claidhmor, will sing while Rory Taillon and Jackie Crawford will also provide music. Tickets are $15 and available at the Wee Tar- tan Shop, 227 Queen St., Port Perry, or by calling 905-985-6573. Folklore Society planning a Celtic Celebration Myron encourages all qualified applicants to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Myron is a world leader in imprinted promotional material. We have been in the business of helping our clients grow their business for over 50 years. Over the next couple of months we will be hiring for: Business To Business Outbound Sales Representatives We offer: •Base plus Commissions plus Bonuses with a minimum Guaranteed Rate of $12/hr •No cap on earnings •Full time, Monday to Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM •Comprehensive Benefits Package •Paid Training - Modern office facilities including Employee Gym •Company paid Parking and other Great Perks •Located in N.E.Corner of Scarborough with easy access by Highways and TTC •Fast paced sales environment We require: •Motivated and progressive entrepreneurial individuals •Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written •Competent basic computer skills •Strong negotiating and closing skills •Professional and courteous telephone skills Qualified candidates interested in rising to the Myron Challenge are urged to forward their resumes by email to: hrcda@myron.com or by fax to 416-291-8786 or call our recruiting hotline @ 416-291-1834 ext. 599 www.myron.com The Leader in Personalized Business GiftsTM E V E R G R E E N FAR M & G A R D E N LTD . 3 2 4 2 Tau n t o n R d . B o x 1 5 6 , O r o n o , O n t . L 0 B 1 M 0 w w w.t e a m e ve r g re e n .c o m S E RVI C E M A N AG E R E verg r e e n Far m & G a r d en L td . is a J o h n D e e re and B o b c a t equipment dealership offering excellent working conditions & benefits to a self-motivated individual seeking a demanding & rewarding career in management. We offer sales, parts and service support to a diverse customer base including a strong landscape & commercial grounds care sector, a growing agricultural base, and the home-owner. R e sp o n s i b l i t i e s : To manage the entire service operation including shop assignments, personnel, equipment, standards of performance and work output, to satisfy internal & external customer needs, while contributing to the overall success of the dealership in a business environment where margins are tight and customer expectations are high. T he C a nd i d a t e : Requires organizational skills with an ability to coordinate a variety of demands using knowledge of systems, processes, physical limitations of people, equipment & facilities. Position demands leadership, tact, knowledge in assigning responsibilities, m a n agem e n t tr a i n i n g a nd expe r i en c e . Excellent computer skills will be an asset. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. Submit resumes with references to: mjm@teamevergreen.com or Fax: (905) 983-9231 a career with a view Probationary Firefighters Dedicated and motivated, you will perform fire and rescue work while maintaining and operating firefighting apparatus, equipment, and fire stations. Fluent in English and physically capable of rapid, intense, and sustained physical effort, you will also perform dispatch, administer designated emergency medical procedures, conduct property and equipment inspections for fire hazards, and participate in public education programs. To qualify, you must have a minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent, a minimum of one year of active firefighting experience with a municipal fire department or proof of successful graduation from a recognized firefighter pre-service training program, and current certification in CPR, St. John’s Ambulance (or equivalent) First Aid, a valid unrestricted (minimum Class DZ) Ontario driver’s licence, and a current Police Clearance letter indicating that you have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted. Additionally, preferred qualifications include graduation from a post-secondary program and successful completion of the Ontario firefighter curriculum. Your ability and willingness to achieve formal certification as a firefighter and exhibit mature judgement and reasoning are coupled with the ability to pass the York University fitness test, medical, and a swim test. Legally entitled to work in Canada, you must also be willing to work on rotating shifts. With the submission of the application letter and resume, proof of eligibility must be included. Please apply by fax or mail only, by March 25th, to: HR Services, Town of Ajax, 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON L1S 2H9 Fax: (905) 686-8352 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to our HR Department. For more information about the Town of Ajax and our exciting career opportunities, please visit our web site at: www.townofajax.com/employment NORAMPAC INC., LITHOTECH DIVISION is looking for GENERAL HELP AND DIE CUTTER OPERATORS Norampac Inc. is the largest Canadian producer of linerboard, corrugating medium and corrugated packaging products, as well as the 7th largest producer of containerboard products in North America. Lithotech provides added value to its customers’ packaged products within the North American market, through its state of the art facility located in Scarborough, Ontario. This division requires general help and die cutter operators to begin work immediately.Applicants will be required to work shifts and provide safety shoes. Successful candidates will pass a mechanical aptitude test. General Help:will be required to pack shippers and feed machines in a manufacturing environment. Die Cutter Operators:a minimum of five years’ experience as an Operator in a corrugated and/or folding carton packaging environment, preferably on a Bobst Flat Bed, is required. Applications may be forwarded no later than March 12th to: Diane Trotter, Human Resources Manager, Norampac Inc., 5910 Finch Ave. East, Scarborough, ON M1B 5P8. Fax: 416-412-2771. Email: diane_trotter@norampac.com SERVICE TECHNICIAN Ajax Company servicing accounts nationally requires a technician with mechanical and electrical aptitude to service accounts and their laboratory or cleanroom equipment throughout Ontario. Travel to our accounts is the routine. Although not required some post secondary education would be helpful. We will provide additional training. For information on the company please refer to our website www.con-test.com Please submit resumes to: Con-Test Unit 15, 520 Westney Road South Ajax, ON L1S 6W5 Include a handwritten comment. Resume should state work experience, skills and other matters that you deem important. Salary is based on experience and qualifica- tions. Position is available immediately. AZ TANKER DRIVER We Offer: •Full time employment •$19.00/hr. to $22.00/hr. •.38/mile to .42/mile •6% Performance bonus •Benefits •Co. Uniform •Ongoing training You Must Provide: •5 yrs. driving exp. •U.S. exp. •Heavy haul exp. *Propane tanker exp. not required, but must be willing to train. *Mostly Ont., but some Hwy. trips Tel: 905-426-3716 Full Time Farm Pe rson Required Must be able to operate farm equipment tractors, et.) Drivers license a must. Salary negotiable. Barn staff positions also available dgourley@windfields.com Fax 905-579-7552 Call (905)725-1194 ext.249 LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE!!! ALL SHIFTS!!! We currently require Truck and Coach Mechanics & Licensed Trailer Mechanic Starting Wage - $21.01 per hour and raised to $22.01 after 3 months. 3 shifts at 12 hrs. each. Paid for 40 hours. Contact Mandy LeBlanc ADVANTAGE PERSONNEL 5-605 Brock St. N. Whitby, Ontario. LlN 8R2 (905) 430-2120 FULL-TIME LOT & CLEAN UP PERSON required immediately for busy import car dealership in Pickering. Must have full G licence and be able to drive standard transmission. Call PAUL 905-427-0111 or fax resume to 905-427-9989 MAINTENANCE PERSON NEEDED For group homes in Pickering. Skills required:plumbing, carpentry, painting,electrical, etc. Must have own tools and vehicle. Please fax resume to: L. Sullivan @ 905-686-3112 TELEMARKETERS & CANVASSING Par t-time and evenings $10-$15/hr. Earn extra income. call 905-686-9842 Ext. 305. COMPUTER COURSES at Dur- ham College. MICROSOFT CER- TIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Tr ain at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca MARKETING - I need someone to learn my business. Must have leadership abilities and a strong desire for above average income. Call Peter Hones 905-436-8499 ext 103 AZ driver required. Clean abstract, able to run US and Canada. Call Roger, Knight's Appleden Fruit Ltd, 905-349-2521 or fax 905-349-3129. AZ/DZ TRUCK DRIVER.Location: Pickering, Ontario Skill Require- ments: License class 1, A or D with Air Brake (Z) endorsement. minimum 5 years experience. May drive straight truck, tractor-trailer or roll-off truck. Document Knowl- edge: Driver logbook, Inspection reports etc. Additional Assets: Vacuum truck experience, me- chanical knowledge, T.D.G.A. training or confined space training. Fax: (905) 428-6007, or email to: humanresources@dlenv.com DYNAMIC DRIVING requires 15-20 AZ Drivers, requirements as follows: 2 years experience a must, Clean abstract, CVOR, Criminal Search a must, Food Handlers certificate (will train if you don't have already). Please call Melissa at (905)426-1901. ARE YOU TIRED of $10 per hr.? No telemarketing or hard sales in- volved. We work with blue chip cli- ents and we pay no less than $450 per week. Call June Phillip for in- terview at (905) 571-7346. ATTENTION:WORK AT HOME ON-LINE. $500-$2500 per month part time; $3000 + full time. www.ucandreamnow.com 1-800- 417-8992 CALLING ALL GARDENERS. Merchandisers needed for busy, local garden centres. Seasonal PT, could be extended. Apply ASAP on-line at www.horta.ca CLAYBAR Contracting is a Gener- al Contractor serving the Ontario region specializing in petroleum construction. We have openings for the following positions: Heavy Equipment Operator. Construction Foreman. Labour. Please submit resume including all relevant train- ing and certification to Human Re- sources (fax 416-298-7485). ENERGETIC PERSON in the Pickering area that proficiently know MS Access databases and web design and wants to apply their knowledge to the max. Also must have own transportation. jobs@surplus.on.ca GET PAID WEEKLY.Cutting alarm stickers from home. Send SASE to: 555 Rossland Rd. E., P.O.Box 62507, Oshawa, Ontario. K1K 1K0. HAIRSTYLISTS wanted for busy hair salons. Hourly, profit sharing, paid birthday & holidays, also ben- efit pkg. Advanced training provid- ed. Please call Juliet or Tonya 905 -434-4994. HARDWORKING INDIVIDUALS required for busy landscaping company for stone mason work. No experience necessary, will train the right individual. Valid driver's li- cense an asset. (905)721-1325 or fax resume: (905)721-9099. HOMEWORKERS needed!! As- sembling Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Coupon Processor Program. No Experi- ence Needed! Free Information:w ww.workfromhomeconnection.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yonge St., Referent #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070 LABOURERS & SHINGLERS re- quired for busy roofing company. Vehicle an asset. Call (905)427- 8613. OSHAWA Warehouse Co. looks to fill 20 F/T openings immediately. Var ious positions, full training pro- vided. $350-$450 to start. Call To- day, ask for Frank (905)571-6444 Oshawa Housing Co-op (4-day week) Fulltime Bookkeeper / Admin Assistant with excellent people and communication skills. Must have minimum of 5 years experience in computer bookkeeping, knowledge of Newviews bookkeeping system required. Fax resume to (905) 721-8382 SALES ASSOCIATES Canada's Number One Home Furnishing Retailer is now hiring Sales Associates for our Whitby Store location, for appliance and electronic sales. Appliance & Electronic sales experience not necessary. However, you must be enthusiastic, personable, presentable and willing to learn. This is a rare opportunity for career-oriented individuals to join the renowned industry leader and earn above average incomes ($40,000 to $60,000) in a friendly, stable and profitable work environment. Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug plan, generous employee discounts and profit sharing, along with career growth opportunities to those who aspire to management positions. Please send your resume or apply to: Leon's Furniture 1500 Victoria St. E. Whitby, ON L1N 9M3 Please quote File # SM-208 We thank everyone who applies, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Durham Association for Family Respite Services Is pleased to announce the renewal of our contract with Durham Access to Care for the primary provision of Pediatric Community Nursing Support in Durham D.A.F.R.S. is currently seeking RN'S AND RPN'S For both our shift/visiting programs in all areas of Durham Region. D.A.F.R.S. is a well-established not-for-profit Organization with Family Centered Care approach who has been providing Pediatric Community Nursing in Durham Region for the past 15 years. We offer competitive salary, flexible scheduling, 24 hour managerial support and paid orientation. If you have a background or interest in community or Pediat- ric Nursing and would like to become a part of our team, please forward your resume to the address below either by mail, fax or email. Attention: Nursing Manager Durham Association for Family Respite Services 865 Westney Road South, Ajax On. LlS 3M4 Phone (905) 427-3541 Fax (905) 427-9615 e-mail: dydafrs@interware.net An Omni Home We are accepting resumes for Full and Part Time REGISTERED NURSES & REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES We also have a part time opening for MAINTENANCE PERSON Come join us as our 84 Bed Home in Aurora, Ontario where you can experience: •Hope, Purpose and Belonging in Long Term Care •Personal Growth through Unprecedented Educational Opportunities •Making a meaningful contribution to the lives of others •Fun and Laughter Please submit your resume to: Marie Murphy, Executive Assistant Fax (705)742-9197 Email: marie@omni-way.com Deadline for resumes: March 10th, 2004. We would like to thank all those who apply. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Nursing & Health Care Job Expo Wednesday, May 12, 2004 Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa Open to Public. Free Admission. Free Parking Make a "Healthy Career Choice" For more information or to book a booth Call Classifieds @ 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Email:classifieds@durhamregion.comPART-TIME R.N. Nursing Supervisors required for Days & Evenings. PART-T IME R.P.N.s required for Evenings, Nights and Days. Community Nursing Home 1955 Valley Farm Road Pickering, Ontario L1V 3R6 Fax: 905-420-6030 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 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y C r 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 ax ap art m en t s .co m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. SPORTS and more! Promotional advertising company in seek of 15 new candidates for various posis- tions. $550/week to start. Call Amanda Brown 905-571-3260. No telemartketing or hard sales in- voled. SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE ex- perienced, excellent tenant rela- tions and leasing skills. Admin. maint, cleaning. Oshawa Highrise. Apt. plus wages. Fax resume to 416-449-9105. LAKESHORE AUTO BODY is growing!! We require full time po- sitions for the following: AUTO BODY APPRAISER with excellent people skills. CAR WASH person to detail cars and CLEAN SHOP. Must have valid drivers license. Apply to Lakeshore Auto Body, 149 Roseglen Rd., Port Hope or fax resume to 905-885-9343. Order Takers/ Enumeration type work $20./hr avg Bonuses Available Full training provided! Call Tom at 905-435-0518 PA RT TIME Help Required Experience not necessary. Must be pleasant and work well with people. Apply in person with resume to: DOLOMITI SHOES PICKERING TOWN CENTRE QUALITY INSPECTORS required. Own transportation preferred. Please fax resume to (905)697- 0260 attention: J. Jones - Human Resources. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We T rain You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS WANTED Par t-time position open on our team. Must be physically fit and a team player. Experience and vehicle preferred. 416-725-1553 TELEMARKETERS needed im- mediately for Pickering location. Full and part time. $8.00 per hr. to start. Call (905) 426-9783. TELEMARKETERS required for a Pickering based company. Part- time position. 3 evenings a week. Call 905-427-8613 WANTED - Choreographer, Drum- mer, Saxaphone player, for (Heart-n-soul.org) Musical Theatre Group. 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 - earn $450. - $1500 monthly part time or $2,000 - $4,500 full time. Full train- ing provided. 1-800-538-3751. 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. HAIRSTYLISTS required full and part time positions available. Call (905)728-4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. UPSCALE SALON in Oshawa has chairs for rent, also space avail. for Esthetician. 905-728-9706 VALENTINO'S requires support staff with proven retail sales experience, excellent customer service/communication skills. Must be results oriented and have a flair for fashion. Full/part time. E-mail cover to deanna@valentinos.ca DETAILER for busy Whitby shop. Experience only, full & part-time position. Valid driver's licence necessary. Call 905-430-1604. 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. BOWMANVILLE CLINIC looking for qualified person to work up to 15 hours per week, evenings and relief, working knowledge of com- puters essential. Salary in line with experience. Fax resume to (905) 697-0214 or drop off at 123 King St. E., Bowmanville. Only suitable applicants will be contact- ed. No phone calls please. TRANSPORTATION CO.needs person to answer phones. $8/hr. Pickering location. Fax resume to 905-837-8085 ADVERTISING SALES REP req'd for Senior magazine. Short term contract. Fax 905-837-8520. 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) AVON Join the ranks of the self-employed. Call to find out about Avon's opportunities. Free Gift Call Heidi (905)509-1163 PA RT TIME sales assistant/host- ess required for new home site in Clarington. Must be available evenings and weekends. Please fax resume to 905-438-0269. 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 HYGIENIST Par t/full-time needed evenings & Saturdays for Picker- ing office. Please fax resume to: 905-683-8494 PA RT-TIME evenings & alternate wknds. ECG, Phlebotomy, gen- eral office duties req'd. Submit re- sume to: 475 Westney Rd. N., Ajax ON L1T 3H4 (905)427-7767. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable experi- enced person with flexible hours. Reasonable rates. Call 905-434- 9767 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER- Do you have a room(s) in your home in total chaos but don't know where to start? You have found your organizing, clutter clearing angel. Please call for details, April 905-404-4656. PORT PERRY,spacious 4-bdrm, open concept, 3 bathrooms, de- sired neighbourhood, close to park/shops, premium sized lot, fenced backyard w/perennial gar- dens, interlocking brick, backyard patio, built-in pond/lights. Crown moulding's. More extras. $310,000. No agents please. (905)985-6496 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, $$$ in upgrades. Flexible closing. 1-4pm. 1469 Lyn- croft Cres., Oshawa. $243,900. (905)436-8983. PARKWOOD VILLAGE,Courtice, 2-storey, 3-bdrms, 3 bathroom, ap- prox 1600sq ft., upgrades w/hard- wood floors, newer carpets & ce- ramics, professionally decorated, f/p, ensuite w/soaker tub, tennis courts, car wash, 24hr security. $172,900. Open House: March 7th, 12-2pm. Call (905)435-0914 "WE BUY HOUSES! Quick clos- ing, take over payments, written offer within 24 hours. We have a solution for you. 416-998-9933. www.webuyhouses-toronto.ca OSHAWA - Commercial space for rent. Nassau & King. Approx. 775 sq. ft. Available now. Many pos- sibilities. Call 905-686-8905 or 416 -562-0186 CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 AJAX PLAZA,lower level office or retail space, 1000sq.ft. Separate entrance, private bathroom. Avail. immediately. $1000/month, avail. to rent separately or as one unit. Call Robert (905)626-3542 or (416)492-3543. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 COMMERCIALLY ZONED 2 story house, suitable for office use, ground & second floor avail .April 1. Parking . Call Kathy at 905-576 -5123. HAIR SALON for rent, high traffic downtown Oshawa, 82 King St. W., $600 mo. all inclusive. (905) 432-9035 $150K+ 1ST YEAR POTENTIAL!! Think it's too good to be true? DON'T CALL! 1-888-373-1715. $$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, Tor onto. 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 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 MORTGAGES/LOANS - Purchas- es, refinances up to 107%. Great rates, no income qualifications. Call 905-426-2900. 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. $750+hydro (heat paid). 2-bdrm renovated upper floor of duplex, North Central Oshawa, Close to bus & amenities. Hardwood floors, bright. References. Suit 1-2 work- ing people. April 1st. Call Mike 905-576-1550. 1-BDRM APT,great Oshawa loca- tion. Separate entrance, parking, c/a, cable, all utilities incl. No pets/smoking. $780/month. Avail. immediately. (905)728-9706 1-BDRM walk-out bsmt apt. Thick- son/Burns. Newly renovated, new appliances, includes utilities, 1-parking, laundry, cable. No pets/smoking. $750/single, $850/double. Avail. April 1st. (905)723-1698 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 2 BEDROOM apt. with own back- yard, private entrance, laundry and parking., Close to Harwood/401, avail. immediately. Call 905-426- 7755 after 6pm. 2-BEDROOM APT.- Available Im- mediately, $725+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 905-709-8152. 3 BEDROOM BASEMENT Apart- ment. No pets/smoking, nice, clean, affordable. first/last, March 1st. Must be seen to appreciate. 905-839-9729 A CENTRAL OSHAWA,main floor & finished basement of house, separate entrance, fridge, stove, air-conditioning, garage in- cluded. Laundry avail, new win- dows, $786, 1st/last/ref. required. Apr 1st 905-728-5583. AJAX 1 Bed. Basement Apt. Laundry, parking. Sep. entrance. Avail. immediately. $750/mo. inclusive. No smoking/pets. 905-426-6060. AJAX 3 Bed. main floor bungalow & 2 Bed. basement apt. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 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 - Church/Delaney.One bedroom basement apt. No smok- ing/pets. New Appliances, Laundry fac., gas fireplace, sep. entrance, one-parking. $775/inclusive. Avail- able April 1st. (905)619-3610 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 Howard South/Clements 3-bedroom basement, sep en- trance, laundry, parking, C/Air, Available immediately, $1100/mo inclusive. first/last (416)994-1782 AJAX ONE bedroom basement apartment, Bayly /Harwood, no smoking/pets, available immedi- ately. $800 per mo. cable , utilities, laundry included. lst/last required. (905) 839-6514 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. only. AJAX spacious 1-bedroom base- ment apt, no smoking/pets, shared laundry, utilities included, parking, sep entrance, avail immediately. first/last $775/mo 905-426-1556 snp 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,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, BACHELOR apt, avail im- mediately. Separate entrance. $650/mo inclusive. ALSO large room avail., upper level, $600/mo inclusive. Close to all amenities. First/last. (905)426-2961 AJAX,Harwood/Hwy #2, avail. im- mediately. Clean 2-bedroom bsmt, new 4-pc. bathroom. Separate en- trance, laundry, parking, $900/mo inclusive. No pets, prefer non- smoker. Call Dennis Morgan 905- 831-9500 or 416-587-0060. 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, LARGE BRIGHT 2 bed- room basement apartment, steps to lake and transit, parking, laun- dry, $875-inclusive, first/last, no smoking. Avail. immediately. Call Dave 416-409-9549 AJAX,Westney/Hwy 2, beautiful 2-bedroom condo, appliances, laundry, parking, air conditioning. Available mid-March. $1350 all in- clusive. Call (905)427-5128 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 AVAILABLE APRIL 1st.Whitby, extra large one-bdrm basement, parking, private entrance, includes utilities/cable, $750/month. Refer- ences, no smoking/pets. Call after 6pm 905-430-9898 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 BEAUTIFUL clean one bedroom basement apartment, new carpets, flooring and paint throughout. New bathroom, laundry, seperate en- trance, yard, parking, no smoking, Rossland/Stevenson. lst/last. $725 inclusive. April lst. (905) 626-8000 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BRIGHT walkout basement apt, 1 bedroom, Pickering, Sep. en- trance. Full bath, laundry, parking. C/air. No smoking, First/last. $699 inclusive. Avail. Immediately. 905- 686-4718 or 416-286-7461 BROOKLIN - Bachelor apt. with fridge, stove, 4pc. bath, large room. Available now. $595 + hy- dro/month. No pets. 905-424- 9743. CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 -Large 2-bedroom available March/April in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo in- clusive with parking and new appli- ances. 905-426-1161 CLAREMONT VILLAGE, ground floor, suitable for single person, fridge, stove, and utilities included. $650./mo. first, last required. available immediately. Sorry no pets. (905)649-6378 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, new carpets, appliances and paint. Parking, all inclusive. $1150 monthly. First/last. No pets. Call (905)665- 1905. COURTICE,lower level of raised bungalow, country setting, peace and quiet, 2-bdrms, l/r, d/r, full kitchen, 3pc bathroom, laundry, parking, huge lot, close to 401 and all amenities. First/last. $1150/mo inclusive. No pets. Call 905-728- 2239 KING/HARMONY.Small 1-bed- room apt., suitable for one person, available April 1st. $625/month, utilities included. No pets or smok- ing. Call (905)579-3328 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm. LARGE & BRIGHT renovated 2-bdrm bsmt. Sandy Beach area, Pickering. Close to GO. Separate entrance, laundry. $900/mo inclu- sive. Avail. April 1st. No smok- ing/pets. (416)999-7188 LARGE 2 bedroom basement apt., seperate entrance. over 1,000 sq.ft. includes laundry, parking, cable, utilities, no smoking/pets, $950.mo. available immediately. (905)723-0555 ONE BDRM bsmt apt. Ajax. Shared laundry, parking, separate entrance. Close to shop- ping/school. $750/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. First/last req'd. Call 905-427-4994 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 - HARMONY/KING - across from schools & park. Laun- dry, appliances & parking. Steps to bus,shopping and easy access to 401. April 1st. No Smoking or Pets. First/Last. 3 bedroom main floor apartment with Fireplace 1200.00 + 1 utilities. 1 bedroom basement apartment $700.00 + 1 utilities. Bachelor basement apart- ment - 4 piece bath with Jacuzzi Tub $500.00 utilities incl. (905) 623-2311 OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM extreme- ly large, very clean, quiet, residen- tial neighbourhood, lots of parking, large ceramic bath & kitchen. Available immediately. No pets/smokers. Call (905)259-7118 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 APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site. No dogs. (905)433-2147, or 1-888-558- 2622 or 416-473-9173 OSHAWA North. 2-bedroom aprt- ment in small quiet building. A/C and underground parking included, fully carpeted, newly renovated. $950/inclusive, first/last required, avialable April 1st. (905)718-0361 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,large 1 bedroom, nicely decorated, parking, avail. March 1., $795. mo inclusive, laundry, separate entrance, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last, ref. (905)884-6922. OSHAWA,large bright 3-bedroom main flr w/deck. $1000+. Large 2-bedroom walkout $850+. Both newly renovated, very clean, laun- dry, lrg. yard, backs onto park,steps to schools, churches, community centre., No smok- ing/pets. Available April 1. (905)982-1526 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 - clean 2 bedroom basement. All amenities. Suits 2 people. Share laundry. Parking. Available anytime. $875+ utilities. No pets/smoking.(905)421-9919 PICKERING - new large bright one bedroom apt. Parking, air con, laundry, no pets/smoking. $825/in- clusive. Available now. (905)420- 1896 PICKERING 2-BDRMS Basement apt (Newly renovated).Brock Rd/401. Sep. Entrance. Also 1-Bachelor bdrm Available imme- diately. At very low rent, TV-Cable included. 416-894-2778 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,2-bdrm bsmt apt, bright, open concept, 4 appliances, parking, close to GO, shopping, schools. $975/mo inclusive. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020 PICKERING,2-bdrm. bsmt. apt. Seperate entrance, parking, laun- dry. No smoking/pets, suitable for single /couple. $850./month inclu- sive. Available April 1, first/last. (905)686-6577, after 4 call 905- 441-2331. PICKERING,basement apartment available April 1st. Brock/Finch, close to everything. Walkout and backyard. No laundry. Single oc- cupancy, no-smoking. First/last. $675/month. (905)428-1986. PICKERING,Brock/Hwy#2. Big, beautiful 2-bedroom walkout base- ment apartment. Bright and clean, strictly no smoking/pets. Suit working couple, references, first/last, $875/inclusive. March 1st. 905-686-1650. PICKERING, FINCH/LIVERPOOL, new 2-bedroom basement apt w/big kitchen & livingroom. C/A, near schools/transit. Separate en- trance, washer/dryer, parking in- cluded. No smoking/pets. $875+1/3 utilities. Available imme- diately. 416-999-7423. PICKERING, Liverpool/hwy#2. Looking to share a big beautiful 3-bdrm house with 1 other person. Includes large bedroom, private bathroom, laundry, a/c, parking, large yard with deck/bbq, internet and phone. No smoking. $550/mo plus utilities. April 1st. (905) 420- 4287. PICKERING,near Pickering Town Centre, one bedroom basement apartment, $825 inclusive. Abso- lutely no pets/smoking. Avail im- mediately/March 15. Telephone 905-831-3735 or 416-219-7339. PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, bache- lor basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, cable, A/C, shared laundry. First/last, work ref- erences. $650/month inclusive, April. 1st (905)839-9271 PICKERING, WHITES/BAYLY, newly renovated 1-bedroom base- ment apartment. Quiet Court, close to conservation area. Park- ing and utilities included. Shared laundry room. No smoking. $750/month. Call (905)831-9486. 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. 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. 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. 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 - Feb.lst or immediate 2 bedroom, $840. 3 bedroom $950., March lst. 2 bedroom $860, 1 bedroom. $760. April lst. 2 bed- room $840, $860. 1 bedroom $760. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Fr iday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday- Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITBY - Clean bright 1 bedroom basement apartment & Parking. No pets or smoking. First and last required $725 All inclusive 905- 665-5689 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 -1 bedroom, in well main- tained building. 4 Sevens Realty Ltd. Broker. 905-668-7777. 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 west. 3-bedroom town- house, close to schools/GO/401. $1200/month (includes water) plus utilities. First/last/references re- quired. Available April 1st. (905)668-2204 WHITBY,available immediately, 1-bedroom basement apartment, near bus route. Seperate en- trance, full kitchen, 3pc bathroom. No smoking/pets. $750.00, call 905-922-2846. WHITBY,bright, self contained bachelor with private patio and parking. No smoking/pets, refer- ences plus first/last required. $575 inclusive. (905)430-2377 WHITBY,Cochrane/Rossland lge 1-bdrm above grade basement apt., sep.entr, full kitchen, fire- place,3pc. bathroom, on bus route, no smoking/pets. $900 incl. April 1st. first/last, references req. 905.665.8723 WHITBY,HWY#2/Cochran.Large 3-bedroom unit with fridge/stove, large kitchen and bathroom, laun- dry, large backyard, parking, hard- wood floors, $960 plus utilities, available April 1st. (905)743-0376. WHITBY,Thickson/Manning, 1-bdrm basement apt., a/c, fridge, stove, laundry. Single male pre- ferred. Avail. immediately. $700/mo. First & last. No pets. (905)430-0737 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM,5 applianc- es, parking, c/air, available imme- diately. $1000/month. No pets. Call 905-442-6007. BOBCAYGEON,Regency Point, 2-bedroom condo for rent. 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, view of locks, walking distance to amenities. Deaded re- tirement community. Call Henry (705)738-2211. 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 AJAX,3 bedroom main floor semi, shows beautifully. Parking laun- dry. $1200 all inclusive. Credit check, first/last. Available March 13. (905)683-5641 or 416-315- 9432. 3+1 BEDROOM SEMI BACK- SPLIT, fully broadloomed with finished basement. Close to Oshawa Shopping Centre/Civ- ic/Schools/GM/401. 4 appliances. $1200+utilities. First/last. No pets. Employment/credit ref. Available April 1st. 905-579-7581. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. o.a.c. Up to $7,500 cash back to you! Require $30,000 +family income and good credit. Short of down payments? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600 AJAX HARWOOD & BAYLY 3-bedroom upper 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 AJAX- 3 BEDROOM upper level bungalow, close to amenities, pri- vate yard, good location, $1,225 all inclusive. Available May lst. Non- smoker, pets okay. lst/last, refer- ences. (905)426-7965 BLACKSTOCK - 3-bedroom bun- galow, no pets, no smoking. Close to school. $1100/mo. plus util. Ref- erences. Available April 1st. 905- 721-1778 or 905-435-8939 BRAND NEW SEMI All brick, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms. Teagard- en Court, (Northeast Whitby). $1450+utilities. Available ASAP. Call Ray (416)399-3142 BUYERS SAVE $5,000 ON NEXT HOME OR I PAY YOU $1,000 CASH! * Beat other buyers to hot new listings * Buy a house with little or no money down * Free home evaluation * I sell your home in 60 days or you don't pay me Call now - Wade Kovacic Sales Rep. - Remax Cornerstone Realty Ltd. 905-623-6000 or 905-428-1206 CHARMING Pickering Village 2+1-bedroom house, on beautiful, deep, treed lot. Ideal location/ex- posure for home-based business. Walking distance to shops/restau- rants/401/GO/schools/parks, laun- dry/3-parking. $1175+utilities. Business use negotiable. (905)428 -7143 CMHC & HLC Mortgage Solutions offer 100% Financing. Got good credit? Get a fantastic rate! Why rent? Call Elfie Hayes now & save. 1-866-HLC-1100 GREAT DEAL!Simcoe/Olive, Oshawa. House for sale, no bank qualifying. Good/bad credit. Call Rob 416-587-3162 NORTH AJAX NEW 3-bedroom semi-detached, 2-storey, 2-1/2 washrooms, single garage, appli- ances. $1450/month + utilities. Avail Immediately. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references. (905)420-1037 or leave msg. OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM very clean, freshly painted, ample park- ing, extremely large yard, available immediately;y. Located in residen- tial area. No pets/smokers. (905)259-7118 OSHAWA,Simcoe/Taunton, 3 bedroom 2 story, detached, fenced yard, finished basement, garage. Avail immediately, no pets/smok- ing. $1275 plus, first/last required. call (905)839-3668. PICKERING - BROCK/FINCH - 3 bedroom upper. Clean, bright, de- tached. Great neighbourhood. Large deck, 1.5 bath, laundry, 4 appliances, a/c, garage. No smok- ing/pets. $l,250 + gas + 2/3 hydro. April lst. (905) 579-7138. PICKERING,large 4-bdrm execu- tive. 4 appliances, air, family room w/fireplace, m/f den, new broad- loom/ceramics, dbl garage, avail. March 26th. $1450/mo + utilities. (905)683-9629 SOUTH AJAX - detached 3 bdrm house, finished bsmt w/fireplace, carport, close to lakefront, $1455/mo + utilities, no smok- ing/pets. Call (905)686-7546 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. Fr i. 7-9 p.m. NORTH OSHAWA -3 +1bdrm. townhouse with garage to rent. All appliances, water included. Gas heating. $1200+utilities. Avail. im- mediately. Call 905-665-7416 or 905-431-6931. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. April lst. Toll-free 1-866-922-6422, 905-579-9956 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,room for rent suitable for working female. $425/month, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 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 PICKERING/Liverpool Rd.,S., one large unfurnished basement room, clean, quiet, air, older person pre- ferred, No pets/smoking, Share large kitchen/bath. Immediate. $400., first/last. Private side ent.(905)839-7065 ROOM FOR RENT,Mary/Taunton, share kitchen & bathroom. Includ- ing laundry, cable. $450/mo. No smoker, working male preferred. Avail. immediately. Robert (905)579-7964 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. AJAX BEAUTIFUL new lakeside home to share. Suits friendly re- sponsible female. No pets, no smoking $550/inclusive. Available April 1st, first/last/ref. 416-835- 1090. 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. OSHAWA,Furnished house to share, with one person. Asking $1500/month all inclusive. Call 905 -431-9210 (cell), 905-434-6255 for details. OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share apt (main floor of house) with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available immediately. 1st/last, $400/mo inclusive. Viewing (905)243-4088. OSHAWA,Simcoe/Rossland area, warm, clean furnished rooms, share kitchen & bath, would suit quiet working gentleman. Near bus,close to Durham College. $350/mo & up. (905)728-4845 OSHAWA-N.1-room full use of house, laundry, parking, air, satel- lite, internet. Must be neat & tidy. First/last $500-all inclusive. Suit- able for non-smoking, student or working person. (905)626-7555. PICKERING,large bedroom, sep- arate bathroom, share kitchen, no smoking/pets, full time working fe- male preferred. $500/month in- cludes cable. (905)839-4977 or (416)267-1672 PICKERING,Liverpool area. 2-rooms in large 4-bedroom house. 2-living rooms, kitchen, sun/dinningroom, 2-baths, fenced yard, hot-tub, pool, deck, etc. Backs on to park, min. to beach. 1-room-$500/inclusive, both rooms -$750/inclusive. (905)706-6996. 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 TAUNTON/RITSON new home to share, no smoking/pets, use of all facilities, available immediately, large yard, parking, close to all amenities, $600./mo. inclusive, (905)720-0505 message. 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. 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. ON MARCH 31, 2004 Safe and Sound Self Storage Inc. will sell by auction the following accounts which are delinquent to cover the cost of rent and expenses: James Patry of Ajax; Chivonne Diane De- Silva of Kingston; IIaco Finan- cial/Gerry Jutsun of Mississauga, Richard Woodland, Ross Swa- tridge of Oshawa,John Griffith, Collin Reid, Doug Packard of Pick- ering, Gregory Downing, Carlo Po- tito, Maple Parker of Toronto. Any of the tenants may pay the amount owing by Visa, Mastercard, Cash or Interac to redeem their mer- chandise, removing everything prior to the auction. DATING SERVICE Free Browsing, FREE for women meeting men. Durham & Beyond, telephone Voice ads & internet ads combo. 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NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Bates Family Auctions, on March 11th, 2004 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 6:00 pm to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: ●SILVA PELLITTERI ●TANYA RAMSARRAN ● CYNTHIA MACDONALD ●SUSAN SHEWAN ●GORDON CLARKE ●CHRIS BAXTER ●RICHARD BUCHAN Dated in the City of Ajax, in the Province of Ontario, 20th February 2004 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8 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 “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 CENTREAUTOCENTRE 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… CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 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 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 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 Circulation Massager. 15 min. Ac- cucising = 5 km. walk. It's easy! Easy for everyone. Be healthy & stay healthy by Accucising. Call Barbara 905-985-9020. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ANTIQUE Harvest Table, 8 press back chairs, sideboard and cup- board. $4200 OBO. Call (905)655 -3699. 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. 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. CASIO KEYBOARD Features 100 Tunes 50 Rhythms 20 Songs Great for Beginners 905-579-6027 905-242-1561 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. 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. CUSTOMIZED WOODWORKING items for sale. Wall unit, plant stand etc. Call Connor 905-404- 8676 DESIGNER Sofa/loveseat with cushions, $1800. Solid Peak Din- ning Table, 6-chairs, expandable, $800. Office/computer desks $50/$30. 2-floor lamps, $60/pair. TV stand, $40. Brand-new Chaise -lounge, worth $3000 asking $1500. (416)402-6594 DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 FRIDGE,stove, washer, gas dryer. $1000 O.B.O. for the set. (905)721-2482 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. FURNITURE - bedroom suite, teak, queen, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, headboard with inte- grated night tables. $2,500. Boy 5 pce. bedroom set, oak/blue, $350., 2 black loveseats with table/lamps. $500., dinette set, white, $400., computer desk/hutch, black $50. kids drawing table $20. Ajax (905) 426-4086 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 GUN SHOW Sun., March 7th 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock Rd. Just South of Hwy #2 (905) 679-8812 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, tear drop putter, and titli- est driver; Burton snowboard and boots. Call 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 - dining set $200, wall unit $75, piano $300. call(416)684-3787 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. 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 for sale. 3/4 " slate Brunswick, all accessories. $700. Tele phone (905)436-7675 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. ROYAL DOULTON DISHES 'Daisyfield Pattern". 8-pc setting in- cludes serving dishes. Mint condi- tion. $425. Pls call 905-435-0775 snp 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. TONS OF Bargains and items for sale on our new local website. Communication at your fingertips. www.informationdurham.com VERMONT CASTING gas fire- place, 30,000 BTU, asking $900. Also Lafarge interlocking bricks, 4 skids, asking $900.(905)666-5260 ask for Gord. VISIT: www.247durham.com Free Community network for all your needs. WANTED:One pair of ladies new style downhill skis 150 cm, 1 pair ladies wide calf boots size 6, cross country skis 175 - 185 cm, ladies boots size 6 & 7. Wanted 2 men's mountain bikes for 5' 10", one la- dies or unisex mountain bike 5' 3", all with wide tires, seat and front shocks. Please call Hope 905-404- 8676. WILLING to buy the Letter "H" from the CASH FOR LIFE lotto. Call Dennis at (905)666-6545 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. 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 & YELLOW Lab Puppies 1st shots, dewormed, Eukanuba Puppy Starter Kit, already social- ized, home raised & paper trained. CKC registered. $600. (905)448- 9209, 905-809-1317. www.dainas/labs.cjb.net 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. LHASA-POO PUPPIES,cute, cuddly, non allergenic, non-shed- ding, home raised, first shots, pup- py pack, dewormed, first collar. Ready to go! (705)878-0314 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. PURE BRED BLACK AND TAN German Shepard pups, born Jan. 13, parents on site. Asking $400/each. Phone 905-723-3292. YORKI PUPPIES.9weeks old, ready to go, male and female, home raised. Parents on site. $800. (905)686-4917. '97 JETTA GLS for sale. Standard, 4dr.,2.0L,4cyl,gas,ps,pb,pw,pl, a/c,cruise, alarm, am-fm ster- eo,6cd changer, sequoia green ext., tan interior, air bags, certified. 92 000 kms, $9500. (905)666- 5260. 1985 CHRYSLER FIFTH Avenue, excellent condition, p.sunroof, p.windows, p.locks, p.seats, p.brakes, air, runs great, $1750. Call (905)721-0641 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 1991 FORD FESTIVA,great run- ner, lots of new parts. $500., as is. 1991 Caprice Classic Wagon, lots of new parts. $2,500 or best offer. (905)623-6359 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 1996 CAVALIER,2dr, 5spd, high- way mileage, excellent condition, certified/e-tested, asking $2,650. (905)404-8728 (private) 1996 NEON $2999.1996 Intrepid $4295. 1995 Seebring LXI $5195. 1996 Aerostar Sport $2699. 1992 Caravan $2499. Others from $1899 & up. Certified & e-tested. (Kelly & Sons since 1976). (905)683-7301 or (905)428-1879. 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. 2000 VW JETTA GLS, great con- dition, immaculate, new tires, sun- roof, heated seats/mirrors, keyless entry/alarm, CD & cassette/8 speakers. Silver on black, 5-speed, 67,000kms, $14,950. (905)666-2196 2001 HONDA Civic LX, mint, 5spd., PW, L, M. Silver w/black in- terior. Tinted windows, CDw/6pk changer, warranty, 160,00 km. Tr ansferable, Asking $13,900. call (905)435-0871 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 2002 CHEV CAVALIER,4 dr., 5 speed, abs, am-fm, 53,000 kil., red still under warranty to 2006. $8,300 cert. and e-tested. Tele- phone (905) 668-1572. SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B.$4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? Yo u drive? Lots of choices. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV. 905-706-8498 A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899 SCRAP cars wanted, pay cash, free pick up, Ron 905-424-3508 or Leo 905-426-0357. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1990 CHEV 1500 ext. cab, e-test- ed, good running condition $2500 o.b.o.Call (905)723-7423 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, green, shortbox, regular cab. 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. 1994 DODGE GRAND Caravan Sport, V6 auto, 7 pass., p.w., p.l., air, good condition, certified & e- tested, $3900. 905-434-5787. CONTRACTORS VAN - Chevy 1995, good condition, 194 K, air, automatic, shelves, new breaks, well maintained, $7,000. as is. 905-373-7205. AB HANDYMAN complete basement finishing painting / plumbing / tiling the most affordable pricing in Durham - incredible deals 416-219-7339 905-831-3735 BASEMENT RENOVATIONS! Guaranteed No Surprises Quote. Custom basement specialist. View 60 photos of finished jobs. References from delighted customers. CREATE-A-SPACE (647) 273-3100 REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 TILES 4 YOU Professional installations. Ceramics and porcelain, Kitchen floors, Bathroom walls, Foyer, back splash Special $149.00 Free estimates (416) 418-6133 "Guaranteed Painting, Plastering Stucco Ceilings & Crown mouldings" "Pay as you are Satisfied" Call SCOTT for free estimate (416)670-6119 35 yrs exp. in Durham area; Seniors discount also Complete Interior Renovations ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 ROMEO PAI NTING Specializing in in- terior and exterior painting. For clean, fast and reliable service call (905) 686-9128 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004 www.durhamregion.com For more info. or for consignment please call A uctioneers - VICTOR BREWDA - ANTHONY WAGLER - 905-683-0041 (Members of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) PUBLIC AUCTION - KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Estates & Consignments Our Specialty 2699 Brock Rd. N., Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. ‘BIG ORANGE BARN’ Thurs., March 4th, 6:30 PM Start - 4:30 PM Preview ANTIQUE PICKERS SALE ★ ★ Lots of quality old vintage, old tables, cupboards, sideboards Rugs and Carpets Sell-off Persian Rugs valued to $4,000 Quality art - Trisha Romance, Norval Morrisseau, Jack Jelian, Group of 7 and more Old collectables and crystal from Germany, Cheq Republic from gift store overstock Diningroom, bedroom sets, new selection blow-out This is a sale not to miss! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ TESS Tidd Estate Sales service EXCEPTIONAL AUCTION SALE & TAG SALE Saturday, March 6th at TIDD'S AUCTION HOUSE Hwy#2, East of Cobourg Sale Start Times: Tag Sale - 9 a.m. Auction Sale - 10:00 a.m. NOTE : Auction Preview - Sat. 9 a.m. to time of sale. NO PREVIEW FRIDAY. Dir:Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go south to 5th set of lights (King St../Hwy #2.) Turn left. Follow for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Selling the balance of the estates of Raymond & Seena Archer, plus the part contents of a Co- bourg estate. AUCTION FEATURES:A su- perb selection of books on the Decorative Arts and Antiques which will brought up for auc- tion in the first hour of the sale. Plus an excel- lent selection of glass, china and collectibles, furniture, pictures and prints, watercolours & oil paintings, carpets, plus so much more! NO BUYER'S PREMIUM.To view full listing, go to www.theauctionfever.com Terms: Cash, Visa, M.C. Interac, cheque w/proper I.D. Lunch avail. AUCTIONEER - PATRICIA TIDD TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE 1-905-372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in antique & estate auction sales. AUCTION SALE SAT., APRIL 10TH, 11 A.M. The property of RON & ELIZABETH WEST, 760 Farmstead Road (Mariposa Twp.), 1 mile south of Oak- wood on Eldon Road and 1 mile west on Farm- stead Road. By auction, 99.2-acre farm, all workable productive crop land including 40-plus acres fenced. Large Bank Barn, loose housing and drive shed. Charming 2-storey brick home, 4-bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathrooms, original trim with new windows, propane furnace and propane fire- place. Real estate subject to reasonable reserve bid. Some furniture and antiques. Nice line of modern and old farm machinery, round straw and farm items. Absolutely no reserve. Viewing of farm by appt. with vendor at 705-953-9705. Details later. ROSS MASON--AUCTIONEER Little Britain, 705-786-2330. Now booking spring and summer auction sales. OUTSTANDING LIQUIDATION AUCTION NOTICE EXCITING LIVE AUCTION BY: B.I.D. AUCTION SERVICES Acting Under instructions received:We will selling detail lots: DIRECT FROM MFGS * IMPORTERS * DISTRIBUTORS * ESTATES * CONSIGNMENTS * CLOSEOUTS * SAMPLES * Bedroom suites, group of seven art collection, jewelry, Tiffany lamps, sports memorabilia, grandfather clocks, dining room suites, decor and accent items, diamond rings, home furnish- ings, leather sofa sets, electronic, phones. Catalogue sale - will be sold in detail by: PUBLIC AUCTION Sunday, March 7th at 1 p.m. (Preview 12 noon) The Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax LARGE SELECTION - PLAN TO ATTEND Come and enjoy the fun, excitement and the great deals! Te r ms: Free admission, free parking. We accept Cash, Visa, MC, Debit as available, additions & deletions apply. Delivery available, as per posted and announced at sale. Auctioneers re- serve the right to refuse entry and have removed any person from the Auction. Information call : (905) 940-0713. 10% Buyers Premium on all items, discounts available. Sorry, no children please. *As per printed terms. NEW / OLD AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE, NEWTONVILLE MARCH 5TH, FRIDAY, 6 P.M. Selling an assortment of new oak furniture and partial contents of an Oshawa/Orono home: Chesterfield and chair, Knectel 9 pc. dining room suite, oak tables, press back chairs, old press back chairs, oak bar stools, single craftmatic bed, bar fridge, large variety of china, glass, crystal and collectibles, lamps, prints, books, comics, toys, diamond ring, trunk, coffee/end tables; dehumidifier, air conditioners (like new), 10 hp., 26 in. snow blower (electric start), lawnboy lawn mower, 24' aluminum ext. ladder, tools, etc. etc. Check web- site for updates. Preview after 2 p.m. Te rms: Cash, app. cheque, visa, m/c, interac AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' WEDNESDAY, March 10th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Port Perry Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:6pc pine bedroom suite, cherry china cabi- net, walnut bookcase, rattan chesterfield, 3pc maple drop leaf kitchenette suite, Admiral apt size fridge, oak rocker, magazine table, Lazy Boy recliner pine shelves, vacuum, small kitchen appliances, lamps, prints, 2 pine boxes, Healthware exercise bike (new), quantity of collectables and glassware including Shelly, Ruby glass, crystal, corn- flower, bird figurines, 10"mitre saw, skill saw plus many oth- er interesting and quality items.Terms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 5th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 2 pc. flat to wall cupboard, Birds Eye maple dresser, oak child's bed, bed chesterfield, Treadle sewing ma- chine, Sessions Dome clock, small oak ice box, Ac- cordion 4x8 pool table, almond 2 door refrigerator & 30in electric stove, Hotpoint automatic washer, Or- thopedic single bed, apartment size freezer, qty. wooden chairs, modern & antique dressers & chests of drawers, table & floor lamps, wooden rocking chairs, modern oak table & 4 chairs, vacuum pump, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 our web: corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647/Cell 416-518-6401 SAT. MAR. 6th - 10 a.m. A ntiques, Collectibles, Furniture & Household for The Estate of Wm. Morgan of Uxbridge + other local estates @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com ESTATE AUCTIONS at WA RNERS AUCTION Thurs March 4th - at 6pm, Sat March 6th - at 10am & Sat. March 20th for complete listing visit warnersauction.com or call 905-355-2106 for a fax, or email gwarner@eagle.ca. Gary E Warner Auctioneer Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON Sat. Mar 6/04 @ 5:00 pm Household contents from a Bowmanville condo and collector coins Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 BAYS, William (Bill) Ronald.Peacefully on Sun- day February 29, 2004, at 81 years of age at Rouge Va lley Hospital, Ajax. Loving husband for 58 years to Joyce, father of John (wife Nancy), Dave, Gord (wife Melanie), and Lori (husband Bob). Brother to Russ. Loved Grandpa to Kelly, Carey, Chris, Leanne, Kevin, Lindsay, Tara and Jennifer. A pri- vate family service was held on Tuesday March 2, at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, Ajax. Dona- tions in Bill's memory would be appreciated to the Rouge Valley Hospital, Ajax. PEARSON, Donald Forbes.Pa ssed away sudden- ly on Sunday, February 29, 2004, in his 67th year. Dearly beloved husband of Gail Elizabeth (nee Fish- er) for 41 years. Beloved father of Tamara Lynn (Ron), Sherry Leigh, Donald Troy (Shannon) and loving grandfather of Brittany, Bradley, Brandon, Winter and Ethan. Brother of Lilian, Walter, Joan, and predeceased by Harvey and Leonard. The fam- ily will receive friends at MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church,300 Church St. N. (Pickering Village) Ajax on Friday, March 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Should fami- ly and friends so desire, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated . ROBB, Robert Pe acefully at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Friday February 27, 2004, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loving father of Jean, Douglas, Sandra, and Colin. Cher- ished grandfather of Donna, Sean, Justin, Kyle and Alexander. Great grandfather of 4 great grandchil- dren. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday March 1, 2004. Funeral Service to follow in Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. Susan Catherine (Budd) Rail July 28, 1953 - March 4, 1984 A Wonderful Sister, Wife, Mother, Daughter, & Aunt Edward Charles Budd June 24, 1929 - January 4, 1995 A Wonderful Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, & Grampa God too your hands and we had to part He eased you pain, but broke our hearts Always in our thoughts and prayers Love Pat, Liz & Katie TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 THE HONEST MOVER Fully Insured/Reliable *Professional/Conscientious *Commercial/Residential *Small/Large Moves *Family Owned & Operated *Rubbish Removal, etc *Local/Long Distance (905) 665-0448 FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- vice! Now with chat line! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905) 683-1110 OSHAWA - Downtown Aromatherapy Massage Russian-Best Service Best Price, Free Parking, Hot Rooms & Shower 103 Athol St. E. 905-576-1616 7am-11pm, 7 days/wk 401 Athol St. E. King St. E.Simcoe St. S.#103 Bagot St. John St. Best Massage in town Best Technique Everyday New Girls Young Oriental Moving Sakura Grand Opening! Special $60 for 2 (905)720-2958 1427 King St. East, Hwy #2, Courtice BINGO BUS TRIP to Turning Stone Casino, Syracuse N.Y. March 20th & March 21st. Accom- modations, food vouchers & bingo pkgs included. $229 taxes incl. (Cdn). Call 1-888-580-7945 or (905)440-0008 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 3, 2004, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com g EATERY OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00 a.m. Here You Can Eat for as Little As You Can Eat at Home Breakfast Special (Daily) Luncheon Specials (Daily) TWO CAN DINE FOR EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT (Every Day of The Week) (Everything on the menu after 5:00 p.m.) $399 $799 $1749 $1349 Pickering Town Centre 905-839-2507 Ajax Station Mon. to Fri. 10 - 8 Sat. 10 - 5 Ajax - McLean Centre Wed. evenings 5 - 9 Sat. & Sun. 9 - 5 We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING For Best Selection in Quality & Style. Come See Us Now. IT’S SALE TIME Like one of our photos? It can be yours For photo reprint details see ‘customer service’ at durhamregion.com The News Advertiser 905-683-5110 Metroland Durham Region Media Group Winners of 47 editorial awards for excellence in 2003! This Week ● Canadian Statesman ● NEWS ADVERTISER ● Times-Journal ● durhamregion.com AJAX –The Pickering Christian School in- vites residents to a fun- filled musical for the entire family. The 'Secret of My Success: Building Fu- tures on the Rock' has a matinee show Tues- day, March 9 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and evening productions March 9, 10 and 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. The school is at 162 Rossland Rd., in Ajax, just east of Harwood Av enue. Tickets are free and available by calling the school at 905-427-3120. An offering will be taken at each perfor- mance. School musical rocks SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Please read your clas- sified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. This Week Present s (905) 579-4400 (905) 683-0707 B u s i n e s s C a r d D i r e c t o r y B u sin e s s C ar d D i r ec t or y Call Now to Book Your Space! (Pressun 10,000 copies) Delivered to 3 year old homes or newer within this Region with our Newspaper Friday April 2 st 2004 “O u r C o m m u n i t y “O u r C o m m u n i t y P r o f e s s i o n a l s ” P r o f e s s i o n a l s” Oshawa (3000), Whitby/Brooklin (4000), Clarington (2200) Port Perry (300) Covers Glossy Stock Back Page (approx 8”x10”) $799 Inside Front/Back $699 Full Page Inside $499 each Ad Sizes Inside under their heading (3 1/8”x1 1/2”) $99 Includes Process Colour Your Inside Sales Representative: 905.579.4400 each Wednesday, May 12, 2004 Location: Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa Special Section: Friday, May 7th, 2004 FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING Open to public from 1pm til 7pm Register Your Company, Call Today! Tel: 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Toronto: (416) 798-7259 Fax: 905-579-4218 Book Now! Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Courtice Funeral Chapel Limited, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2.Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want,press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4.If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5.If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. 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Faulkner is currently vice presi- dent of chorus and chapter develop- ment and of communication. The other members of the execu- tive are president Ross McMaster, of Hampton, immediate past presi- dent Egon Pedersen, of Oshawa, chorus director Stewart Petersen, of Pickering, program vice presi- dent Merv Scott, of Oshawa, music vice president Al Spence, of Picker- ing, secretary Jim Murray, of Os- hawa, treasurer Greg Goodall, of Courtice, bulletin editor Kevin Barl- trop, of Port Perry, and board mem- bers at large Garry Armstrong and Jim Barnes, both of Oshawa. The chapter is busy preparing for its annual show, to take place April 24 at Eastdale Collegiate in Os- hawa. Durham barbershoppers choose 2004 executive