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Home My WebLink AboutNA2004_03_07www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School Best Private School As voted by Ajax/Pickering Readers’ Choice Awards Limited Spaces Available SAVE TODAY AT Carroll Home Improvements 905-686-2445 Roofing Windows Doors STOPSTOP DON’T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY MONARCHS REIGN St. Mary earns hockey crown Sports, 9 BAD PRESCRIPTION? Seniors don’t like Liberal drug plan Forever Young, 12 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 24 PAGES ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Three kids in a tub PICKERING –– When Highbush Public School announced its second annual read- a-thon recently, the students responded incredibly. All told, 368 students com- bined to read for 6,000 hours and raise $3,000 for literacy resources. The li- brary got involved by filling an antique bathtub with cushions to offer a nice comfy place to read. Taking advantage were, back to front, Grade 7 student Michelle Spiers, who read for 68 hours, Grade 5 student Sabith Azward, who committed 303 hours, and Sarah Loiacono, of Grade 3, who recorded 56. Pickering all aboard transit plan One system benefits all of Durham, say councillors By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING – Council took the next step towards a regionwide transit system on Monday night. Pickering council reaffirmed its support of a regional system and consented to a Durham bylaw that provides for the transfer of responsibility for public transit from the municipal level to the Region. “Clearly I believe we are prop- erly positioned and poised to move forward on implementa- tion,” said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner. Coun. Brenner, who is vice- chairman of the implementation committee, said the City can take what it learned from the amalga- mation of the Ajax and Pickering transit systems and apply it here. Every councillor supported mov- ing forward. “We’re on our own now and in order to make (transit) work you have to work on the large num- bers, not the small ones,” said Wa rd 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson. Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland said with a larger system, Durham would be able to capitalize on funding from senior levels of government. “We move closer to the munici- pality being able to deliver real transit solutions, not just patch- work services,” he said. “This is the first step to being able to achieve quality transit across the region.” Raising the alarm Brenner questions nuclear alerting towers and sirens By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING – Residents should be consulted before sirens are erected within three kilometres of the Pickering nuclear station, says a Pickering councillor. Maurice Brenner adds a reso- lution will be considered by Pickering council Monday call- ing for public consultations, which “can be done very quick- ly.” The sirens are a provincial re- quirement within three kilome- tres of a nuclear station. Coun. Brenner says local councillors support the alerting system, but have concerns about the towers the sirens will sit on. The towers and sirens are “very powerful looking. They’re very striking. The reality is we may not have any say over what they use,” the councillor notes. “I think everyone is in agree- ment an alerting system is a re- quirement. It’s an insurance pol- icy,” he added noting Pickering council is on record supporting an alerting system of up to 10 kilometres. Some of the poles would be in residential areas, he notes, adding they could be moved to other locations and still be effec- tive. “A public alerting system is mandated,” says Ivan Ciuciura, the director of emergency man- agement for Durham Region. “There has to be one within three kilometres of a nuclear station.” The federal government has set the standard for public alert- ing, which is a system operating within 15 minutes, warning as ✦See Pickering page 4 ALL PREVIOUSLY REDUCED FAMILY APPAREL & SLEEPWEAR! For Example: Women’s Sweater, Was 19.97 Then $10.00 Now $5 (excluding footwear) Off the last ticketed price. 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Ken Swan says students col- lectively exhaled “a big sigh of re- lief. “It’s just the time of year is re- ally bad,” the president of the Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technolo- gy student association says. “No student wants to extend the year because they’ve got summer jobs or full-time jobs.” Wednesday was “basically a regular day” on the Oshawa campus, says Mr. Swan. A settle- ment was reached early enough Tuesday, and communicated by the media, so that students knew classes were a go on Wednesday. Students were hopeful a strike would be averted, but in the event of one, wondered how long it would take to cross picket lines and get onto the campus, says Mr. Swan. “We’re very pleased not to have disrupted the students’ year,” says Ted Montgomery, a Seneca College teacher and chairman of the faculty bargain- ing team. “They’ll be able to fin- ish on time and go on to their summer jobs, or if they graduate, they can start their careers.” A ratification vote might be held March 31, and he expects members to “overwhelmingly” approve the agreement. The deal would see employees receive a three-per cent increase retroactive to Sept. 1, 2003, a 0.5 raise April 1, a two-per cent hike Sept. 1, and a 1.8-per cent raise April 1, 2005. It means the base salary of a full-time college professor, li- brarian or counsellor at the top of the grid will rise to $82,299 by April 1, 2005. In addition, those who are at the highest grid point, Step 20, for one year or more starting next April will see the annual recognition al- lowance double from $700 to $1,400. The parties agreed to create a workload task force to look at all the issues members have identi- fied as concerns, including time spent in preparation, evaluation and feedback, and the impact of class size, says Mr. Montgomery. “That task force will report no later than Nov. 30 this year,” he says. “It then will provide the base for negotiations on the next contract.” Mr. Montgomery says those talks get under way this Novem- ber. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 PAGE 3 A/P SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. 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From the school winners, the local LAO office chose the Durham winner. Amy’s poster is now up against other regional winners. A first-, second- and third-prize winner will be chosen by March 31. For more information about Law Day visit www.oba.org. Students relieved by new college deal P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Sale prices end Saturday, March 13, 2004, while quantities last **Complete warranty details at Sears better step on it… the days are numbered for this offer 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 6749 each. P175/70R13 130,000 km Tread Wearout Warranty**.#39000 series. 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That recommendation was ap- proved by the Region and local mu- nicipalities, and in 2001 another con- sulting firm was retained to design a system. “There isn’t a viable alternative outdoors, except sirens,” he notes, adding a radio-activated system could be used indoors. Mr. Ciuciura says the issue being raised among Pickering politicians is “they obviously have a problem with the sirens, although they ap- proved them. There are ongoing dis- cussions.” Some of the equipment has al- ready been shipped, he adds. The poles are about 10-feet taller than a telephone pole so the sirens “clear the tree tops.” He added an acoustical study done by the consultants found the best locations. “They weren’t randomly stuck here and there.” Pickering concerned by towers ✦ Pickering from page 1 Anderson wants to get moving Tr ansportation, balanced growth key to Durham’s future By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING – Improving transporta- tion is a top priority in the year ahead for Durham, says Roger Anderson. The regional chairman was at Pick- ering council this week to update councillors on how the Region fared in 2003 and what can be expected for 2004. He said 2003 was the year the Re- gion set its sights on the future, and that this year, as well as in the years to come, Durham is going to work to- wards balanced growth, protecting the environment, building the econo- my and improving transportation. “Durham’s transportation master plan will be critical to achieving our transportation goals,” he said. Those goals include reducing de- pendency on cars, improving existing roads and building new roads to ac- commodate growth. The Region has had problems in the past finding enough money to re- pair streets and build new ones, Mr. Anderson admits. “Building new roads will be chal- lenging to say the least,” he said. To help with that challenge, he said Durham plans to contribute one per cent more of its budget to transporta- tion. “Improving our public transporta- tion system is also a goal and creating a regional system,” he said. 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After months of public consultation and debate, and nearly two years after Durham Region announced its intention to invoke a non-smoking bylaw governing public places, an Os- hawa nursing home has decided to challenge the bylaw in court. There are some valid concerns being raised by officials at Thorntonview Long-Term Care, where a separate ventilation system is in place for elderly residents who smoke. Under the new bylaw, which takes effect June 1, the seniors will no longer be able to light up in their own home. Not all of them can get outside safely on their own, and in bad weather, it seems unfair to expect the elderly to take their cigarettes outside. Nor is it reasonable to expect seniors to quit what is, for many, a habit they've had all their adult lives. Regional councillors, in their collective wisdom, have already granted exemptions from the bylaw to several facilities. These include bingo halls, with the rationale being charitable groups would suffer if attendance dropped off at bingo halls. Nor will the bylaw apply to legion halls, on the logic it's re- spectful to war veterans to allow them to keep smoking. It seems reasonable to extend the same courtesy to our el- derly residents in nursing homes, but somehow this was over- looked when the bylaw was being drafted. Where were all the nursing homes when the Region of Durham was soliciting public input on the bylaw? Citizens and businesses were given months to provide feedback. That would have been the ideal time for Durham's retirement homes to come forward with their opinions. With the bylaw coming into effect in just a few months, Thorntonview has cer- tainly left its objections to the eleventh hour. Instead of heading to court, perhaps the nursing home should head to Durham Re- gional council chambers to request exemption, albeit belatedly. Our elected officials should consider the concerns raised. Thorntonview, meanwhile, says the Province is considering surveying nursing homes on the smoking issue. If the majority of homes agree with Thorntonview, then the Province can cer- tainly override a municipal bylaw. But if Durham and the Province leave the bylaw as it is, nursing homes have no one to hold responsible but themselves for staying silent so long. News Advertiser A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Tony Doyle Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Cheryl Haines Janice O’Neil Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 News Fax 905-683-0386 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail tdoyle@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com Mailing Address 13 0 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Letters Policy All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 15 0 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verification. 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 vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Roger Anderson certainly is a man of contradiction. He spouts off long and hard that his position as chairman of Durham Region council is cere- monial at best, a figurehead for Durham Region if you like - any- thing but political. But his track record, his words, his impassioned pleas, tell a completely different tale. Mr. Anderson finds himself squarely in the spotlight these days as calls for an elected chairman in Durham Region begin to ring loud- ly once again from plenty of corners. While the debate is one that has reared its head many times in the past, mayors Steve Parish in Ajax and Clarington's John Mutton are quite rightly giving the issue anoth- er hard push. As it sits now, Mr. Anderson is only beholden to the members of Durham council. Every three years, as a new set of councillors settle around the regional table, they, and they alone, pick the chairman. Sorry, all you eligible voters. To heck with opening the position to a truly deep field of candidates and giving a needed boost to terribly low voter turnout rates. Mr. Anderson is once again balk- ing at the suggestion of putting the position to a regionwide vote. Party politics enter the picture, he sug- gests, and objectivity will be lost. "There's been lots of times I'd love to have my own voice on that coun- cil... but that's not the role," he said this week. Yet, Mr. Anderson has consis- tently played just that role. In the last few years, just as a small sample, the chairman has championed having regional funds directed at hospital building cam- paigns and the new university, has fought for a massively expensive new Durham headquarters, and de- fended his ever-expanding salary, now almost at the same level of our elected premier. All were issues that generated splits among members of regional council. Given the divisiveness at times of those decisions, certainly his actions were not consistent with an impartial viewer. Quite simply, he's continued to push an agenda for Durham's future, which, truth be told, one would expect from the position. So, if you walk like a politician and talk like a politician, then, yes Mr. Anderson, you are a politician. But, for that reason, it's time Durham voters decided who's best- suited to deliver our message. Tony Doyle's column appears every other Sunday. E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com. Walking and talking like a true politician Editorials &Opinions SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Tony Doyle M a n a g i n g E d i t o r Family unit must contain male and female parents To the editor: Re: Same-sex marriages. Male and female parents each have something special to offer to a growing child. If the father is a loving partner to the mother, he will not only provide her with companionship, but will also dis- play to his children, day after day, what it is to be a human male, with all its unique quirks and predispositions. A small boy, with all of his inborn urges growing year by year, needs a masculine role model to relish them and a female one to curb them. In this way, he will grow up with a balanced male personality. A small girl needs similar dual influences. They need to feel their own instincts being confirmed by the example of the parent of their own sex, and also need to experience the counter-balancing ex- ample of the parent of the opposite sex. A child raised in an alternative family unit, such as with two mothers or two fathers is liable to develop a confused identity. The heterosexual family unit, com- plete with a father and mother, has been around since we left the trees and began to walk on the ground. It is part of our human heritage. 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DVP lower than PRICES WE’VE TURNED OUR STORE DOWN WE’VE TURNED OUR STORE DOWN WE’VE TURNED OUR STORE DOWN WE’VE TURNED OUR STORE DOWN PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OPERATED BY MEGA LIQUIDATION MULTI CUISINE MULTI CUISINE MULTI CUISINE ELECTRIC SKILLET ELECTRIC SKILLET ELECTRIC SKILLET $ 29 99 $ 29 99 $ 29 99 $ 39 99 $ 39 99 $ 39 99 VCR WITH VCR WITH VCR WITH REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE HOME THEATRE HOME THEATRE HOME THEATRE $ 199 99 $ 199 99 $ 199 99 300 WATTS 300 WATTS 300 WATTS WITH DVD WITH DVD WITH DVD CONVECTION CONVECTION CONVECTION COUNTER TOP OVEN COUNTER TOP OVEN COUNTER TOP OVEN $ 79 99 $ 79 99 $ 79 99 TOASTER TOASTER TOASTER OVEN OVEN OVEN $ 39 99 $ 39 99 $ 39 99 COFFEE MAKER COFFEE MAKER COFFEE MAKER $ 13 99 $ 13 99 $ 13 99 $ 14 99 $ 14 99 $ 14 99 BREAD MAKER BREAD MAKER BREAD MAKER $ 49 99 $ 49 99 $ 49 99 TOASTER TOASTER TOASTER $ 19 99 $ 19 99 $ 19 99 6 PIECE KNIFE & 6 PIECE KNIFE & 6 PIECE KNIFE & BLOCK SET BLOCK SET BLOCK SET $ 2 99 $ 2 99 $ 2 99 Royal Royal Royal Heritage Heritage Heritage Collection Collection Collection $ 15 99 $ 15 99 $ 15 99 100 PIECE KITCHEN 100 PIECE KITCHEN 100 PIECE KITCHEN STORAGE SET STORAGE SET STORAGE SET $ 9 99 $ 9 99 $ 9 99 $ 3 99 $ 3 99 $ 3 99 16 PIECE 16 PIECE 16 PIECE DINNERWARE SET DINNERWARE SET DINNERWARE SET 6 - 5” BOWL SET 6 - 5” BOWL SET 6 - 5” BOWL SET CASE OF KNIFES IN CASE OF KNIFES IN CASE OF KNIFES IN BRIEF CASE BRIEF CASE BRIEF CASE $ 48 $ 48 $ 48 CONSOLE W/MIRROR CONSOLE W/MIRROR CONSOLE W/MIRROR BAKER’S RACK BAKER’S RACK BAKER’S RACK $ 139 $ 139 $ 139 $ 4 99 $ 4 99 $ 4 99 5 PC DESK SET 5 PC DESK SET 5 PC DESK SET $ 25 99 $ 25 99 $ 25 99 7 PC COOKWARE SET 7 PC COOKWARE SET 7 PC COOKWARE SET $ 5 99 $ 5 99 $ 5 99 ACCENT TABLE ACCENT TABLE ACCENT TABLE Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Finish Finish Finish HITACHI 46” $ 1888 HITACHI 46” $ 1888 HITACHI 46” $ 1888 HITACHI 51” $ 2388 HITACHI 51” $ 2388 HITACHI 51” $ 2388 HITACHI 65” $ 3488 HITACHI 65” $ 3488 HITACHI 65” $ 3488 HIGH DEFINITION HIGH DEFINITION HIGH DEFINITION $ 59 99 $ 59 99 $ 59 99 DVD PLAYER DVD PLAYER DVD PLAYER19” $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 1 1 1 9 99 9 99 9 99 19” COLOUR 19” COLOUR 19” COLOUR TELEVISION TELEVISION TELEVISION CAMCORDER CAMCORDER CAMCORDER MICROWAVES MICROWAVES MICROWAVES $ 349 99 $ 349 99 $ 349 99 $ 29 99 $ 29 99 $ 29 99 starting at starting at starting at $ 69 99 $ 69 99 $ 69 99 FAX MACHINE FAX MACHINE FAX MACHINE WITH COUPON WITH COUPON WITH COUPON MICROWAVES MICROWAVES MICROWAVES $ 9 99 $ 9 99 $ 9 99 3 PC FRYING 3 PC FRYING 3 PC FRYING PAN SET PAN SET PAN SET OPEN 7 DAYS www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P For More Information Call 905.831.1271 Visit us at our website for program information, start dates, times and to download a copy of our registration form Register Early as classes fill up very quickly www.edgeslearntoskate.comEDGEStoskate Coaching Committed to Excellence learnedges 10 Week Programs Available for Spring Sessions Ten Levels of Instruction from Introductory to Advanced Director, Janice Cook, Member of the Coaching Association of Canada (Level 3 Certified) Member of Skate Canada, Children and Adult Skating Programs in Durham Region for the past 7 years Parent & Tot (2-5) Preschoolers (2-5) Learn to Skate (4-16) Learn to Figure Skate (Rec.) Adult Learn to Skate PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT TWO LOCATIONS Art Thompson Arena, Pickering • Ajax Community Centre, Ajax For More Information Call 905.831.1271 Visit us at our website for program information, start dates, times and to download a copy of our registration form Register Early as classes fill up very quickly www.edgeslearntoskate.comEDGESskills Coaching Committed to Excellence Hockeyedges 10 Week Programs Available for Spring Sessions Ten Levels of Instruction from Introductory to Advanced Director, Janice Cook, Member of the Coaching Association of Canada (Level 3 Certified) Member of Skate Canada, Children and Adult Skating Programs in Durham Region for the past 7 years PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT TWO LOCATIONS Art Thompson Arena, Pickering • Ajax Community Centre, Ajax Skating Spring is the time to “improve your children’s SKATING SKILLS” ONLY GREAT SKATERS BECOME GREAT HOCKEY PLAYERS You will be amazed with the IMPROVEMENT IN TEN WEEKS! 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LEATHER SOFA LEATHER SOFA LEATHER SOFA $ 6 9 9 $ 6 9 9 $ 699 DVP $ 1 4 9 9 $ 1 4 9 9 $ 1499 FULL LEATHER RECLINER SOFA FULL LEATHER RECLINER SOFA FULL LEATHER RECLINER SOFA 10 PLY FUTON & BASE 10 PLY FUTON & BASE 10 PLY FUTON & BASE OUR PRICES ARE SOFA KING LOW! OUR PRICES ARE SOFA KING LOW! OPEN 7 DAYS Actual model not exactly as photographed. Actual model not exactly as photographed. Actual model not exactly as photographed. OUR PRICES ARE SOFA KING LOW! OUR PRICES ARE SOFA KING LOW! $ 10,000,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY $ 10,000,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 PAGE 9 A/P IF •TIME •QUALITY •GENTLE DENTAL CARE ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 3 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario (South of Hwy. #2) 686-4343 DR. JOSEPH A. 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Only 150 Children per day maximum.AGES 6-12 only.BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. www.stagewest.com Hotel Getaway - Kids Theatre - Wizard School: CALL today 905-238-0042 or Toll free 1-800-263-0684 ICEDOGS CLINIC - EVERY DAY - 10:30 am to noon from March 13 to 20 Package includes:•Free CD holder for kids while quantities last • Two nights luxurious suite accommodation. with use of our 3-storey indoor waterslide, pool, jacuzzi, plus fitness centre • Four tickets for Lunch Buffet & performance of the children’s play • Complimentary shuttle to Square One Shopping Centre (Ontario’s largest centre is now even bigger and better!) • Daily creative kids crafts sponsored in part by Lewiscraft • Kiddie Bingo Sponsored by • Ping pong & games room • Movie room daily scheduled showings of children’s movie sponsored by • Kitchen craft. colouring contest. TREASURE ISLAND March Break indoor w atersli d e www.educate.com K ENDALWOOD P ARK P LAZA 1801 Dundas St. E. Whitby 905-404-1818 1415 H I GHWAY #2 Courtice 905-725-0555 F IRST P ICKERING P L ACE 1550 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-839-9637 BANKRUPTCY BANKRUPTCY $ 10,000,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY $ 10,000,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY OUR PRICES HAVE JUST DROPPED... OUR PRICES HAVE JUST DROPPED... $ 10,000,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY $ 10,000,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY BAANNKRRUUPPTTCCYY BANKRUPTCY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE HWY 401 DUNDAS STREET THICKSON ROAD*Pictures not exactly as illustrated. All purchases final sale. 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If you are 65 years or older, your prescription drugs are covered. But as the provincial government tries to rein in the rising costs in spending on doctors and hospitals, it has also bandied about how much it spends on drugs. That may in- clude forcing seniors with higher in- comes to pay for their own prescrip- tion drugs. Arguing such changes are neces- sary to maintain an affordable health-care system, Health Minister George Smitherman has put himself in the line of fire of the established health-care interests: doctors, hos- pitals and drug firms. And senior citizens. “I’ve been a director of seniors’ (centres) in Oshawa for 14 years and I know for a fact half of them can’t afford to buy their own medica- tions,” says former Oshawa mayor Jim Potticary. “If the government cuts out prescription drug coverage, they could die.” A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 www.durhamregion.com © 2004 Holiday Retirement Corp. | www.courtatbrooklin.com 5909 Anderson St. • Brooklin, ON L1M 2H1 Making the move to The Court at Brooklin retirement residence is not only easy, That’s right, we will pack, move, and unpack you in a new spacious suite at The Court at Brooklin, for free*! You can immediately start to enjoy the best active retirement lifestyle in town, featuring a generous list of amenities included in the affordable monthly rent. *call for more information (905) 655-7718 Call now to schedule a free meal & tour! Means test would be a hard pill to swallow ✦See Some page 14 Forever Young▼▼FY Four-week program takes on cause of common heart conditions DURHAM –An innovative lifestyle program that has helped thou- sands of people prevent, stabilize, and reverse coronary conditions is coming to Durham Region. Coronary Health Improvement Project, or CHIP, is a four-week program that helps participants reduce and reverse the conditions that cause common heart condi- tions, including heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and angina. The program includes analysis of detailed risk factors, informative lectures, menu planning, support group activities, and more. Mo re than 35,000 people world- wide have graduated from the pro- gram, which has been published in the American Journal of Cardiolo- gy. A number of information ses- sions about CHIP will be held in Durham throughout March. These free one-hour sessions provide in- formation about the CHIP pro- gram and registration opportunity. CHIP meetings will be held on the following days: Sunday, March 7: College Park Adventist Church (lower level sem- inar room), 1164 King St. E., Os- hawa. Information sessions will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m., with a cooking demo and sampling from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 9: Oshawa Pub- lic Library (auditorium), 65 Bagot St., Oshawa, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11: Loblaws Up- stairs (Bowmanville store), at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16: Oshawa Pub- lic Library (auditorium), at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17: A.E. King Fitness Complex, 1200 Leland Rd., Oshawa, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18: Loblaws Up- stairs (Oshawa store at 481 Gibb St.), at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20: Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23: A.E. King Fit- ness Complex, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25: Durham College (Gordon Willey Bldg Room I-110), 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, at 7 p.m. Connie Thebarge, a CHIP gradu- ate whose life was changed by the program, is speaking at the ses- sions March 16, 17, 18, and 20. She is currently a patient repre- sentative in the lipid program at the Ottawa Health Institute and a seminar speaker for the Canadian Diabetic Association. For more information, contact Leona at 905-404-0412 or e-mail healthychoices@sympatico.ca. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 PAGE 13 A/P WATCH FOR A NEW DRAW EVERY MONTH Fill out the ballot below completely and your name will be entered to win 2 PLATINUM TICKETS to an upcoming Raptors game compliments of Atto Insurance. 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THE LEGION GARDENS Trenton, Ont is now accepting offers for ADULT LIFESTYLE APARTMENTS PRE-CONSTRUCTION INCENTIVES AVAILABLE PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICES from $143,900 to $179,900 (including all taxes) Excellent location ✿ Close to all amenities For further details, call Bill 613-848-5630 (cell) or visit our website at www.trentonlegiongardens.com (Prices subject to change without notice) ✿Construction scheduled to begin in Spring 2004 ✿Occupancy in Spring/Summer 2005 ✿1 & 2 BR apartments from 953 to 1133 square feet Forever Young▼▼FY Program helps stabilize, reverse coronary conditions Remember the three R’s: Reuse, reduce and recycle ARTICLES WANTED COLLECTOR looking for old hi-fi components, speakers, 35 years, also old audio amplifiers, pre amps, tuners. No factory consoles. Call 519-853-2157. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 www.durhamregion.com INSURANCE RELAX YOU’RE COVERED THAT'S ATTO, NOT AUTO 905-890-1412 • 1-800-263-9683 www.attoinsurance.com Team Atto goes to the Auto Show!! Join us at www.cascar.ca for Cascar Racing’s tentative schedule. Forever Young▼▼FY The Health Ministry’s budget has increased by more than $1 billion a year for the past nine years; it soared to about $28 billion this year from $17 billion in 1995, and accounts for almost half of the government’s spending on programs and services. Only $1.6 billion went to public health. The government spent $10.5 billion on hospitals, $6.8 billion in OHIP payments to doctors and oth- ers, and $2.8 billion on drugs for se- niors and people on social assis- tance. But Mr. Potticary is adamant. At the current time, he and other se- niors pay $100 per year and then a $4 to $5 processing fee when the med- ication is dispensed. If not for the coverage, he says he and others could easily be paying $13,000 annu- ally for their drugs. “A fter paying $800 to $900 for rent, what’s left?” he asks. Mr. Potticary is not the only On- tario senior to react after learning the Province’s Liberal government was thinking about forcing those with higher incomes to pay the full costs of their medication. “People are absolutely terrified,” said Judy Cutler, the communica- tions director for CARP - Canada’s Association for the Fifty-Plus. Many older, middle-income earn- ers have difficulty paying the small portion of the cost of their drugs that is currently required, let alone the full bill, Ms. Cutler said. “It’s so short-sighted. (Seniors) are going to end up in hospital be- cause they are not taking everything they need to. One way or another, it’s going to cost the government more and it’s so ridiculous (the Lib- erals) don’t see that.” Perhaps the government has changed its mind. When the health minister addressed the Economic Club of Toronto recently with his Transforming Health Care in On- tario speech, there was no mention of tampering with the way seniors’ prescriptions are now covered. Some people are ‘absolutely terrified,’ says seniors group The prospect of having seniors with higher incomes pay the full cost of their medica- tions isn’t sitting well with many people. There are worries some seniors will go with- out their necessary medication. ✦ Some from page 12 Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 905-683-1391 •A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. •Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. •Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. •A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. Registered Nutritionist “Highway to Health” Call Evelyn Arbour 360 Bayly St. Unit #2, Ajax call 905-683-8532 Lose weight Sleep better Increase your energy level Detoxify your body Improve your quality of life 1550 Kingston Rd. (BN Natural Foods) Call today for an Appointment (905) 837-6627 Karen Steward R.N.C.P., C.N.P. Take Back Your Health Today 220 Food Test (no needles) Mineral Analysis Body Analysis Detoxify & Cleanse Accurate Lab tests Great Food Menu Plans Allergy, Detox & Weight Control Clinic Ages 4 to 100 Single appointment and/or 5-step program At the rate that children grow, it’s hard to keep in mind that they are still in fact children. Which is why the licensed pediatric dentists at Dentistry 4 Kids specialize in oral hygiene for kids from ages one and up. The new Ajax facility takes special precautions when it comes to care for your child’s dental hygiene. In an effort to reduce radiation, the dental office only offers their patients with digital X-rays, as well as having state-of-the-art brand new equipment. Also, the staff at Dentistry 4 Kids knows how important it is for their patients to feel comfortable and at ease. Which is why their new office has a classy and sophisticated look. Visitors at Dentistry 4 Kids can take a stroll along Cavity Free Street, a 3-D mural with photos of cavity-free patients, or take advantage of one of the many video game consoles while waiting for either a patient or the dentist. At Dentistry 4 Kids their focus is to provide dental care for tomorrow’s smiles. For more information about Dentistry 4 Kids you can visit their office located at 81 Old Kingston Rd. in the Pickering Village. You can also contact them at 905-428-0020. Dentistry 4 Kids’ new office gives a pleasant dental experience www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 PAGE 15 P You deserve to feel better 81 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, Ajax Phone: 905-428-0020 dental care for tomorrow’s smiles NOW ACCEPTING N EW PATIENTS AT OU R BRAND NEW FACILITY Dr. Shelina A. Dhanji Dr. Divya Chandra • Dr. Debbie Aber – Certified Specialists in Pediatric Dentistry Bring your children in for a tour and receive a new Oral B Advantage toothbrush no referral required Functional Dentures... One Good Reason To Smile! STEIL DENTURE CLINIC CHARLES WM. STEIL,D.D. Denture Specialist NEW PERMANENT SOFT DENTURE LINER SERVING AJAX & PICKERING SINCE 1969 84 Old Kingston Rd. W., PICKERING VILLAGE, AJAX After hours 905-428-8801 683-4294905683-4294905 Call today for a free consultation • New and partial dentures • Relines • Repairs while you wait (1 hour) • Lower denture stability • All dental plans accepted • Lab on premises HWY. 401 HWY. 2BROCK RDELIZABETH STOLD K I N G S T O N R DCHURCH STWESTNEY RDWE ARE HERE! Do you start the day off with great intentions of eating right, but by the end of the day done the opposite? Are there certain foods that you eat every day? Do foods control you? Do you eat well for a couple of days then binge on something suddenly? Are symptoms overwhelming you? If you are experiencing any of the above, then you are in need of a food sensitivity test and a health assessment. The combination of a food sensitivity test and health assessment is guaranteed to supply you with information to improve your health and well-being, and no one is exempt from this fact. The first sign of dis- ease is a lack of energy. So regardless of your symptoms, whether it be excess weight, irritable bowel, constipation, PMS, eczema, acid reflux, sinusitis, high cholesterol, ADHD or high blood pressure, the prevention is up to you and a Nutritional Health Consultant to guide you back to health. Cigarettes, alcohol, drugs and FOOD create imbalances. Even healthy nutritious food can be the culprit, if a person has a sensitivity to it, or if the liver is too congested. Today, in many cases, stress is at an all-time high, the demands on the body are great, and the liver is often overburdened. People that react to everything such as the environmental substances, raw vegetables and fruits, animals, etc. need to support and cleanse their liver to restore balance. Become knowledgeable about your biggest asset, your body, and ask a professional to get you started on the path to life’s highest reward your vibrant health. Start now by listening to your body. If you have numerous symptoms and feel drained and overwhelmed, there is still help for you! Karen Steward offers sensitivity testing and a 5 step individualized program including Nutrition counselling, Tissue Mineral Analysis, detoxification and holistic weight management principles. Call Karen Steward at (905) 837-6627 in Pickering. By Karen Steward, R.N.C.P., C.N.P. Karen Steward, R.N.C.P., C.N.P. New patients and emergencies welcome NEW DENTAL OFFICE OPEN Dr. Noel Shen, BSc, DMD Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 23-1899 Brock Road Pickering, Ontario. 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Monarchs sweep Pickering High for LOSSA hockey title By David Stell Staff Editor PICKERING –The St. Mary Mon- archs senior boys’ hockey team is hoping to mix things up in its first-ever trip to the provincial championships. Coach Mike Dion says his team can do it too, since all the elements are there for a cham- pionship team. “We have team chemistry and even stronger team defence,” he says. “They’re a very tight bunch and everyone knows their roles and accepts them.” Those factors, he says, were the reasons the Monarchs earned the trip to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships, by defeating Pickering High School this week in a best-of-three playoff series for the Lake On- tario Secondary School Athlet- ics (LOSSA) championship. It was a role reversal for the two teams from last year when Pick- ering High won the shot at OFSAA. St. Mary captured the area title on Thursday with a 1-0 win in Game 2, sweeping the series. Ryan Jackson scored the winner in the third period and the team held on to that slim lead to win the series and halt the Trojans’ quest for a repeat champi- onship. Dion explains it was a big change from Game 1, a 6-4 win in a penalty-filled contest. The two teams “clamped down” in Game 2 and “there was less risk-taking for sure and (more) attention to defence.” That attention to play in their own zone has been a focus all year, he adds, and it won’t stop when they travel to London March 23 to face the rest of the best. He says the team is proud to be the first Catholic sec- ondary school representative from Durham Region to go to OFSAA, and in his third year of coaching the senior boys pro- gram at the school, this is the best team he’s had. “It’s not the most talented, but it is the best team we’ve ever had,” he says. The rankings for the provin- cial championships aren’t com- plete because not all of the teams have been determined. But, Dion suspects St. Mike’s from Toronto will likely carry the top seeding of the 20 clubs. He expects St. Mary to be con- sidered a strong entry too though, possibly a fifth seed. He explains the talent level is pret- ty close among the top six teams in Ontario. Faced with a new kind of test, he won’t be concerned with eas- ing the pressure on his players. He says they all consider the LOSSA title as simply the first step to bigger things. “We still think we’re not done yet,” Dion says.” We’re not satis- fied; we’ll keep the pressure on, that’s what winning brings.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 7, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P Ajax Minor Hockey Association is in need of Coaches for 3 divisions! Please call AMHA Director of coaching Brian Dugan ASAP @ 905-427-4380 NOVICE AE (8 yrs. old) NOVICE A (8 yrs. old) MINOR ATOM A (9 yrs. old) WANTED Sports FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 ADVERTISEMENT Adam Shoemaker, 3, from Guelph tries out his footwork on the “coaching sticks” during showcase 2004. The Ajax Community Centre was alive and kicking last Sunday during The Soccer Connection’s “Showcase 2004”, a training equipment show for area soccer coaches. In addition to the local soccer organizations’ attendance, Umbro, Adidas, Puma and Lotto representatives were also on hand to answer questions. 71 Station Street at Commercial Ave., Ajax 905-427-8829 St. Mary finds the right mix Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Shawn Coultice of the St. Mary Monarchs takes the feet out from under Pick- ering High’s Michael Rocca after a mid-ice collision during St. Mary’s LOSSA- clinching win Thursday at the Ajax Community Centre. St. Mary went on to win the title with a 1-0 victory. IN THE POOL AT EASTERN CANADIANS It’s Miller time PICKERING –Six Pickering swim- mers didn’t let a blizzard ruin their focus recently in Halifax. They were part of the 13-member Scarborough Swim Club team that journeyed to the 2004 Eastern Nation- als Championship just ahead of the blizzard that delayed the competition for two days. Kur tis Miller, 18, a Canadian record holder, blasted out of the blocks with a gold medal in the 100- metre backstroke, followed by a silver medal in the 200m backstroke. He also placed fourth in the 50m freestyle. Warren Barnes, 18, came through with a silver medal in the 100m breast- stroke and a bronze in the 200m. Daniel Langlois, 15, also did well. He won silver in the 100m backstroke and placed fifth in the 200m. He cap- tured a bronze medal in the gruelling 1,500m freestyle and placed eight in the 200m freestyle. The women also did well, led by Laura Barnes, 15, and her bronze in the 100m breaststroke and seventh in the 200m. Sarah Wolch, 15, and Vanessa Wappel, 15, put together a string of personal best swims over the week- end. Both Wolch and Wappel shaved two seconds off their previous best times in the 200m breaststroke. The team came home with a total of seven medals. They compete next in the provincial championships. AJAX – Jen Beckberger was a force in at the Eastern Canadians. The Ajax Aquatic Club member picked up four medals at the Eastern Championships in Halifax. Beckberger came home with the gold in the 200- metre freestyle, silver in the 100m free and bronze medals in the 50m free and 100m backstroke. She also turned in a fifth-place finish in the 200m back, in a personal best time, and a sixth-place in the 400m individ- ual medley. She was one of eight Ajax club members at the meet. Others attend- ing included Leanne Stewart, Katie Lawrie, Lindsay Sutterlin, Colin Ack- royd, Eric Chan, Daniel Vollmer and Adam Dunn. The meet was scheduled to run over four days, but the massive snowstorm forced organizers to com- press it into two. PICKERING –Her entry into the pool was delayed, but Laura Nicholls was a record breaker when she finally hit the water. The Pickering Swim Club member set a new Canadian record in the 50- metre freestyle while competing at the Eastern Championships is Halifax re- cently. While swimming in the 200m free, the first length of which can be applied to a 50m record, Nicholls swam the distance in 25.05 seconds. The previous record was 25.14 sec- onds. She finished the 200m in a time of two minutes, six seconds. Nicholls also turned in a solid ef- fort in the 100m free, finishing in 55.05 seconds, just off her personal best time. The start of the meet was de- layed for two days because of the bliz- zard that pounded Eastern Canada. Beckberger storms to medals Nicholls freestyles to new record Senior Hockey and basketball clubs earn date at provincial championships By Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING – The St. Mary Monarchs have enjoyed an incredible run of high school sporting success this week, and are looking to carry it into provincial competition. The school clinched three Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics titles this week, winning the boys’ and girls’ senior hockey crowns, and se- nior boys’ basketball title. The varsity girls clinched with a 4-2 win over Dun- barton, joining the boys who managed a 1-0 win to sweep their best-of-three series over Pickering High School. The senior boys basket- ball squad came out on the winning end of a 44-37 match against Pine Ridge. Basketball coach Mike Gordensky said there was no magic formula to the win, noting his team actu- ally had trouble hitting the basket during the final game. “We should’ve scored more, we missed about 15 free throws,” Gordensky said. “The score doesn’t ref lect the amount of op- portunities we had.” Gordensky said the lack of scoring is not a major concern heading into the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associa- tions this Wednesday, adding that team has been solid defensively. “We’ve been shooting great all year,” he noted. Duane Howard led the scoring for St. Mary with 11 points, with Nathan Thomas chipping in eight. The OFSAA basketball f inals are hosted by As- sumption College in Brantford this year. Gor- densky said he wouldn’t know the first opponent until Monday. The team ended their LOSSA season with a 14-1 record. As for the hockey clubs, OFSAA begins March 29 in Toronto for the girls and March 23 in London on the boys’ side. 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If you have a relevant qualification, post secondary education in social sciences and/or two years post-qualification experience providing community based services focused on enhancing people's quality of life, we would like to meet with you.Experience supporting individuals with Prader Willi Syndrome and/or dual diagnosis and/or behavioural challenges will be considered an asset. You must have the ability to speak and write fluent English and demonstrate effective written communication skills. You must have a valid G-Class driver's licence and the ability to acquire your F-Class licence. (F-Class training will be provided.) F-Class licence is not necessary for SIL part-time staff. Part-Time Hours Available: Evenings - must be able to work a minimum of 1 – 2 shifts per week: 5 – 8 hours each shift Midnight to 9:00 a.m. (Relief shifts): 9 hours each shift CSW-Weekends (must be able to work a minimum of 2 Sat. or 2 Sun. per month) – required for 8 – 12 hours each Saturday and/or Sunday All Part-Time Positions: $12.66/hr plus vacation pay Please visit our web-site: www.ysacl.on.ca Please fax your Resume with a cover letter to our Richmond Hill office: 905-737-3284 Attention: 2004-05. or e-mail to enielsen@ysacl.on.ca We thank all applicants. Only those under consideration will be contacted. NO telephone inquiries please. Christian Horizons is an Evangelical Inter- denominational Organization seeks skilled and compassionate people to provide support for individuals with behavioral challenges. We are currently interviewing candidates for the Durham area. The ideal applicant must have D.S.W. diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license a must. Able to work evenings and weekends. Experience/education supporting individuals presenting behavioral challenges would be an asset. Forward resume to: Janet Paul, Christian Horizons Fax (416) 630-2579 or Email: jpaul@christian-horizons.org We thank all applicants, but only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. FRONT END DRIVERS / DISPATCH REQUIRED. Waste Management Canada Corporation is currently seeking a computer literate Dispatch- er as well as Front End waste truck drivers for its Courtice Hauling Division. Drivers must have a minimum of 3 years front end experi- ence and knowledge of the G.T.A. Resumes with abstracts can be dropped off at the front office located at 1 McKnight Rd in Courtice or mailed to P.O.Box 2398 Oshawa, ON. L1H 7V6 Attention John Cooper. 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. 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DURHAM WIDE EXPANSION DURHAM REGIONAL PROTECTION IMMEDIATE OPENINGS In customer service, sales, labour & office work $3000 per month performance guar. No experience necessary, benefits. Company vehicle and/or transportation available for qualified applicants. Call 905-434-6149 Sat & Sun 10-2, Monday 9-9 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 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 BUSINESS MANAGER Full time position Call for a confidential appt. (905) 683-5358 Ask for Jon Carter Village Plymouth Chrysler Ltd. 1 Piece European sink and chair, $1,300. Manicure desk, $250. Orbit hydraulic chair, $250. Dryer hood, $50. or $1,600. for everything. Excellent condition. 905-372-6659. FULL-TIME HAIRSTYLIST wanted. Minimum 3 years experience. Trendy new salon. Apply in person, Personal Touch Hair Studio, 5969. FULL/PART time Aesthetician and Massage Therapist for new Spa in Cobourg. E-mail or fax resume to spainfo@HeavenOnEarth.ca, or 905- 372-5965 HAIRSTYLISTS required full and part time positions available. Call (905)728- 4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. HAIRSTYLISTS REQUIRED with expe- rience for established hightraffic Ajax salon. Call for appt. (905)427-7777 UPSCALE SALON in Oshawa has chairs for rent, also space avail. for Esthetician. 905-728-9706 GRINDER-POLISHER.Metal fab shop requires precision grinder for welds and fine surface finishing.Scarb.Fax resume in Confidence to: 416-291-3233. Great Opportunity at AXXESS Required: Experience Stylists Part Time or Full Time for busy dynamic upscale salon with great reputation. Please drop off resume to 122 Brock St. N. Whitby ask for Jennifer or Julie or e-mail at axxesstwo@bellnet.ca BOWMANVILLE CLINIC looking for qualified person to work up to 15 hours per week, evenings and relief, working knowledge of computers essential. Salary in line with experience. Fax resume to (905) 697-0214 or drop off at 123 King St. E., Bowmanville. Only suit- able applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. TRANSPORTATION CO.needs person to answer phones.$8/hr.Pickering loca- tion. Fax resume to 905-837-8085 EXPERIENCED BILINGUAL Accounts Receivable/Customer Service Person Local financial services call centre is expanding and requires experienced bilingual accounts receivable/customer service person to meet its growing demands.We offer a competitive salary and bonus eligibility. Fax resume to Human Resource Department at (905)420-6833. SALES, ADVANCED COMMISSIONS. Work from home, F/T P/T. A needed ser- vice, no competition, established NYSE Company. Diana Thompson 416-244- 3312. VINYL WINDOW Manufacturer requires Estimator/Salespersons for full and part- time positions. Commission Basis, own transportation. Fax resume to: 905-640- 6105 Email:skylinewindows@bellnet.ca DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required for one year maternity leave starting May. Monday - Wednesday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please fax resume to (905) 831-5975. HYGIENIST Part/full-time needed evenings & Saturdays for Pickering office. Please fax resume to: 905-683- 8494 LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT required for one year maternity leave starting June. 4 1/2 day work week, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Please fax resume to (416) 438-3431. RMT & PHYSIO WANTED Here we grow again!! Pickering FAX (905 )427-9147 FULL/PART time Pilates Instructors required for new spa in Cobourg, Send resume by fax 905-372-5965 or e:mail: spainfo@HeavenOnEarth.ca WAITRESS/WAITER with experience required for fine dining establishment in Brooklin. Smart serve course required. Pepperberrries Bistro. Fax resume to (905)655-6667. HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by mature dependable experienced 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 clear- ing angel. Please call for details, April 905-404-4656. AJAX,4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, gourmet eat in kitchen with walk out deck, liv- ing/diningroom combination, main floor familyroom with wood burning fireplace. $260,000. (905)428-7633. I SELL YOUR HOME IN 60 DAYS OR YOU DON'T PAY ME! * Beat other buyers to hot new listings * Buy a house with little or no money down * Free home evaluation * Buyers save $5,000 on next home or I pay you $1,000 cash Call now - Wade Kovacic Sales Rep. - Remax Cornerstone Realty Ltd. 905-623-6000 or 905-428-1206 PICKERING Finch/Dixie beautiful Coug- hlan executive 4-bedroom home. 2800- sq.ft. + professionally finished basement. Huge master w/ensuite (shower & tub) walk-in closet, beautiful kitchen w/raised panel oak cupboards, laundry & family room on main floor.Asking $383,900.Call 905-831-2050 or 416-898-2052 for appt. or visit www.bytheowner.com PORT PERRY,spacious 4-bdrm, open concept, 3 bathrooms, desired neigh- bourhood, close to park/shops, premi- um sized lot, fenced backyard w/peren- nial gardens, interlocking brick, back- yard 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 concept. 3- bedrooms, 2-1/2-baths, ceramics, fire- place, cathedral ceilings, California shut- ters, beautifully decorated/landscaped, fenced, paved, A/C, $$$ in upgrades. Flexible closing. 1469 Lyncroft Cres., Oshawa. $243,900. (905)436-8983. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 07, 2004 www.durhamregion.com WORK FROM HOME - earn $450. - $1500 monthly part time or $2,000 - $4,500 full time.Full training provided.1- 800-538-3751. OPEN HOUSE Sat.Sun.March 13th, 14th, 1-4 p.m. Condo, large 2 bedroom, clean, quiet building. Security, parking, Low fees. Close to all amenities. $116,000. 131 Taunton Rd. E. Oshawa, Suite 201. 905- 721-1585 or 905-668-1510. PA RKWOOD VILLAGE,Courtice, 2- storey, 3-bdrms, 3 bathroom, approx 1600sq ft., upgrades w/hardwood floors, newer carpets & ceramics, professional- ly 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 PA RT-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 "WE BUY HOUSES! Quick closing, take over payments, written offer within 24 hours. We have a solution for you.416-998- 9933. www.webuyhouses-toronto.ca 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, Veltri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Accessible. Spaces available ranging from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq.ft.For more information call: 905-623-4172 COMMERCIALLY ZONED 2 story house, Simcoe St. N. location, Approx. 1,200 sq. ft. suitable for office use, ground & second floor avail. May 1. Parking . Call Kathy at 905-576-5123. OFFICE SPACE for lease 187 king St.. E.,Oshawa.lst floor,1850 sq.ft.gross per sq. ft. negotiable depending on term of lease.Free parking.Call (905) 436-0100 PICKERING VILLAGE,1450sq.ft., shop space, all commercial uses plus auto- motive. Lots of parking, very high traffic location. 613 Kingston Rd. W. Call (905)683-5865 HAIR SALON for rent, high traffic down- town 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. PIZZA,Chicken and Wing franchise for sale. Established with good sales. In busy location near College and Univ- ersity in North Oshawa. Income minim- um $40,000/month. Call 416-560-3964. $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, purchases and ren- ewals, refinancing up to 100% available oac. Credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/commercial. Call Dennis at (289)314-1102 Visit web application at www.mortgagebid.ca $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd, and 3rd mortgages. Bad credit ok. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 $$MORTGAGES$$Best rates avail- able!!! lst/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-employed, no income. HMC 1-800-699-0792. 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd mortgage bank/private money available for purchase, consolida- tion, reno, bank turndowns, problem cred- it etc. Upto 100% financing available. Call Invis Inc. Where low mortgage rates are just the beginning. 416-984-5584. AT TENTION HOME OWNERS - BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preap- provals, purchases & refinances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723- 7351, CSI Mortgages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, Toronto. Service. It's what Patheon is all about. Providing the best commercial manufacturing and drug development services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries is our mandate. ELECTRICIAN In this role, you use your electrical skills to ensure equipment is in good running condition at all times, perform preventative electrical maintenance, and conduct engineering equipment modifications and project-type work. You will also be called on to perform plumbing, mechanical and hydraulic repairs on equipment, machinery and facility on an emergency basis. A team player with good communication skills, you have a Certificate of Qualification as a Construction, Maintenance or Industrial Electrician, along with three to six years' experience in a similar role, preferably in the pharmaceutical or food industry. Special training in electronics and PLCs is required, as is availability to work rotating shifts and on-call. If this opportunity to join a high-growth company serving the international pharmaceutical industry is of interest, please forward your resume, in confidence, to: Human Resources Department Patheon Whitby Inc. 111 Consumers Dr. Whitby, Ontario L1N 5Z5 Fax: (905) 668-2747 Email: wro.hr@patheon.com We appreciate your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Schneider Foods, an innovative producer of quality food products, seeks a strong team player in our Port Perry location as a . . . Maintenance Mechanic As a member of our Maintenance Department, you will use your familiarity with food processing equipment. You must be a proven problem solver with 5 years’ related experience. You are either a certified Industrial Millwright with a background in electronics/packaging or a certified Electrician with strong mechanical skills. Shift work is involved. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan. Rate of pay:$26.56 to start and the rate will be moving Rate of pay:to $27.06/hour after a 6 month period Secure your future with a company that promotes and rewards excellence. Join our dynamic environment! Please apply via our web site at: www.schneiderfoods.ca Encouraging Diversity/Embracing Change Our community hospital team shares knowledge, ideas and decision-making to provide excellence in patient care. The Hospital that takes pride in ‘Making it Great’ – for all who enter our doors – we foster one of the most energized, team-driven environments in health care. Join our team and experience our innovative, rewarding workplace where ongoing professional and personal development is actively supported through such progressive initiatives as a generous education assistance program and computerized documentation. Making it Great Professional Practice Leader, Emergency, Fast Track and Ambulatory Care Areas An accomplished communicator and facilitator of collaborative decision- making will excel in this full-time opportunity to support excellence in clinical practice. Focusing on orientation, clinical education, professional development and practice leadership, you will support the education and clinical practice needs of these areas, while contributing to a strong hospital-wide professional practice environment. You are currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and have 3 to 5 years of recent clinical experience in emergency nursing with evidence of leadership in clinical practice. Expertise in the delivery of formal and informal education and coaching with diverse groups of adult learners, coupled with demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation are essential. A baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required; a post-baccalaureate education in a relevant field of study would be an asset. Ideally, you bring program-development experience and computer proficiency in MS Office. Registered Nurses • Emergency Department – part-time • Short Stay/Day Surgery Unit – one-year, part-time temp. Medical Radiation Technologists • Radiology - part-time (weekend evenings) and casual To find out how we’re making it great for patients and staff alike, please send your résumé, indicating position of interest, by March 17, 2004, to: Human Resources, Markham Stouffville Hospital, 381 Church Street, Markham, Ontario, L3P 7P3. Fax: 905-472-7055. Job Line: 905-472-7575 or 1-866-243-JOBS. E-mail: humanres@msh.on.ca www.msh.on.ca Lakeridge Health, located in beautiful Durham Region, offers a dynamic work environment where nearly 4,000 staff and physicians use their knowledge, skills and compassion to provide excellent healthcare and service each and every day – a team that is truly Better Together! Join our team in one of the following opportunities: Registered Nurses (part-time) Whitby Oshawa • Complex Continuing Care • Operating Room • General Medicine • Geriatric Rehabilitation • PACU • Critical Care* • Inpatient Dialysis • Birthing Suite • Clinical Trials – Bowmanville • NICU Oncology • Emergency *A position also exists in this area on • ICU a temporary full-time basis. • Complex Continuing Care Other opportunities at our OSHAWA SITE include: RPN – Operating Room (part-time) Social Worker – Mental Health (temp. full-time) Occupational Therapist (full-time) Physiotherapist (full-time) Consider this your invitation to grow with us! Visit our Web site, call us at 1-866-703-2072 or 905-623-3331, ext. 1388, or contact: Lakeridge Health, Human Resources, 47 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2N4. Fax: 905-697-4690. E-mail: careers@lakeridgehealth.on.ca www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca BOWMANVILLE OSHAWA PORT PERRY WHITBY 773 ARTISAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 1-866-993-0099 416-679-9799 www.artisanfinancial.ca 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 Employed, bank- rupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consoli- dation, refinance. Good/Bad credit all applications 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 prob- lems. Purchases and refinances. Get approved. Call R/E Active Mortgages. (905)420-8866 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 4.60% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consoli- dation a specialty. For fast profes- sional service call (905)666- 4986 DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, pay- ments geared to income, stop garnish- ments 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: judg- ments, garnishments, mortgage foreclo- sures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consolidations, & protection for your as-sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applica- tions accepted. Call Community Mort- gage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 MORTGAGES/LOANS - Purchases, re- finances up to 107%.Great rates, no inc- ome qualifications. Call 905-426-2900. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, new John Boddy home, first tenant. Church/Delaney, separate entrance. Available immediately. $900/month. No smoking/pets. Call (416)600-1044. 2-BDRM bsmt, Pickering, separate entrance, washer/dryer, parking, no smoking. $850mo inclusive. Avail. Apr. lst. First/last. (905)428-7795 2-BEDROOM APT.- Available Immedi- ately, $725+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 905-709-8152. 3 BEDROOM BASEMENT Apartment. No pets/smoking, nice, clean, afford- able. first/last, March 1st. Must be seen to appreciate. 905-839-9729 408 BLOOR ST. EAST - 2 bedroom $745+hydro (approx. $50/mo). Also 1 bed. apt.avail. April 1st, $655 + hydro ($30/mo.) 3 bed. $950+util. May 1st. First/last/1-parking. Immaculate, nice, well-maintained, bright, clean. Laundry, small building. Bus stop. No pets. 905- 668-1946. AJAX - 2 bedroom basement apart- ment, private entrance and laundry, $750/month includes utilities, no pets/smoking. (905)428-0915 AJAX - Church/Delaney.One bedroom basement apt. No smoking/pets. New Appliances, Laundry fac., gas fireplace, sep. entrance, one-parking. $775/inclu- sive. Available April 1st. (905)619-3610 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 07, 2004, PAGE 21 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com AJAX OPPOSITE Wal-Mart, legal 2- bedroom walkout basement, 4 appli- ances, no pets/smoking, $889/mo. Available immediately, private entrance (905)686-5559 cell (416)895-4388 AJAX,2-bedroom basement large bright, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shopping. $950/mo inclusive. 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 appliances, eat- in kitchen, 2-car parking $1175+ 1/2 util- ities. Avail. immediately. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905- 442-0020 AJAX, BACHELOR apt, avail immedi- ately.Separate entrance. $650/mo inclu- sive. ALSO large room avail., upper level, $600/mo inclusive. Close to all amenities. First/last. (905)426-2961 AJAX,Griffith/Wilce area. Large 1-bdrm bsmt. apt., separate entrance, parking, utilities incl. Nonsmoker, no pets. Avail. April 1st. $750/mo. Call 905-619-2226 AJAX,Harwood/Hwy #2, avail. immedi- ately.Clean 2-bedroom bsmt, new 4-pc. bathroom. Separate entrance, laundry, parking, $900/mo inclusive. No pets, prefer non-smoker. Call Dennis Morgan 905-831-9500 or 416-587-0060. AJAX, LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom basement apartment, steps to lake and transit, parking, laundry, $875-inclusive, first/last, no smoking.Avail.immediately. Call Dave 416-409-9549 AJAX,newer 2-bedroom apartment, available Immediately, new appliances, new kitchen, $925/month includes utili- ties, cable, a/c, laundry and parking. No pets, no smoking. First/last, references. (905)683-3966 AJAX, OFF HARWOOD:1-bedroom basement apt., separate entrance. A/C, appliances, shared laundry, $650 plus utilities. Available immediately. First/last, no smoking/pets. (905)509-1437. AJAX,two bedroom basement apt., approx. 1,100sq.ft., seperate entrance, laundry, utilities, one parking included. $925. No smoking/pets, Rossland/ Church area, close to schools.Available April 1. (905)427-3717. AJAX,Westney/Hwy 2, beautiful 2-bed- room condo, appliances, laundry, park- ing, air conditioning. Available mid- March. $1350 all inclusive. Call (905)427-5128 APARTMENT - Whitby clean & bright 1 bedroom basement apartment with parking.1st and last required $725.00 all Inclusive. No smoking, available April 1st. 905-665-5689. AVAILABLE APRIL/MAY.Whitby, extra large one-bdrm basement, freshly paint- ed, eat-in kitchen, 4pc bath, parking, pri- vate entrance, includes utilities/cable, $740/month. References, no smoking/ pets. Call after 6pm 905-430-9898 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with balcony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bedroom $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 BACHELOR BASEMENT apt. Hibbert St., Oshawa. All inclusive, clean, great central location, parking. NON-SMOK- ER ONLY!! No pets - first/last.Call Brian at (905)243-7055 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BRIGHT NEWLY renovated 2-bdrm bsmt, near Oshawa Centre, separate entrance, cable, solarium, own laundry facilities, large yard, 1-parking, $925/month inclusive, no dogs. Avail. immediately. First/last, references. 905- 571-0631. BRIGHT walkout basement apt, 1 bed- room, Pickering, Sep. entrance. Full bath, laundry, parking. C/air. No smok- ing, First/last. $699 inclusive. Avail. April lst. 905-686-4718 or 416-286-7461 BROOKLIN - Bachelor apt. with fridge, stove, 4pc. bath, large room. Available now.$595 + hydro/month.No pets.905- 424-9743. CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 -Large 2-bed- room available March/April in clean, quiet bldg.$1000/mo inclusive with park- ing and new appliances. 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 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. Fairport/Hwy 2 - Pickering 2-bdm Bsmt. apt, large kitchen, 4 appliances, sep entr. No pets/Smoking. 950/MO inclu- sive.Call Ed/Nan Days (905) 429-1758, evenings (905) 420-9397 MAJOR OAK/BROCK 2 bedroom basement apt close to school & busstop, sep entrance, very clean. $850/mo includes utilities. Available immediately, no pets. (905)426-3691 CAN'T GET A MORTGAGE?? We can help.We have special program that helps you own your own home.1-800-309-9824 FINCH/DIXIE clean, bright, one bed- room basement apt. Available immedi- ately. Sep entrance, parking, laundry, utilities, cable included. No pets/smok- ing. Near all amenities. $875 inclusive. (416)566-1420 LARGE & BRIGHT renovated 2-bdrm bsmt. Sandy Beach area, Pickering. Close to GO. Separate entrance, laun- dry. $900/mo inclusive. Avail. April 1st. No smoking/pets. (416)999-7188 LIVERPOOL/FINCH Clean bright legal 2 bed. 4 appl., 1-car parking.Walk to stores, schools, Go. $800+. No Pets/ smoking. Avail. immediately Lemon Tree Properties 905-839-9227 705-426-4666 NORTH AJAX/PICKERING One bed. ultra private country park-like setting. Bay window in kitchen, sliding patio doors to deck, parking + util. incl. non-smokers. Single $695; double $750/mo. May 1st. (905)649-1422 or 416-318-4839 NORTH WHITBY,1-bedroom, clean & bright walk-out basement, in area of nice homes, private entrance, 4-appliances. 1- parking, no smoking/pets. $700+ 1/3 util- ities.Available March 15th.(416)574-2621 ONE BDRM bsmt apt. Ajax. Shared laundry, parking, separate entrance. Close to shopping/school. $750/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. First/last req'd. Call 905-427-4994 SOUTH PICKERING large bright 1 bed- room, full kitchen/bath, no pets/smoking. All inclusive $725. Call 905-509-0992 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 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! Own a franchise in one of the most dynamic segments within the QSR industry! Currently, we have 2 NEW STORES available at Kingston Rd & Whites Rd, Pickering $350,000 Brock Rd & Delbrook, Pickering $350,000 For franchise information, please call 1 800 563-6688 www.countrystyle.com RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiantproperty@rogers.com 33 & 77 F a lb y C r t ., Aj a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 ww w.a j a x a p ar t m en t s .co m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. PICKERING - 2 bedroom basement apt. for rent. Major Oaks/Brock. All utili- ties included. Non-smoker, no pets. Available immediately. Suitable for small family. 905-426-9356 PICKERING - clean 2 bedroom base- ment.All amenities.Suits 2 people.Share laundry.Parking.Available anytime.$875+ utilities. No pets/smoking.(905)421-9919 PICKERING - new large bright one bed- room apt. Parking, air con, laundry, no pets/smoking. $825/inclusive. Available now. (905)420-1896 PICKERING 1 bright immaculate bed- room basement apt, separate entrance parking, cable, no smoking/pets. Prefer retired male over 50yrs. $700/month including utilities.April 1st. (905)839-3732 PICKERING 2-BDRMS Basement apt (Newly renovated).Brock Rd/401. Sep. Entrance. Also 1-Bachelor bdrm Available immediately. At very low rent, TV-Cable included. 416-894-2778 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly, large 2- bedroom basement apt., 2 min walk to Go and Town Centre, 1 car parking, $900, non-smoking, no pets.Call (905)421-0225 PICKERING,2-bdrm basement apart- ment available immediately. Very spa- cious, bright, no pets, non-smoking, a/c, sep. entrance. Brock/Major Oaks. First/ last. $850/mo. inclusive. 905-427-2154. 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, laundry. No smoking/ pets, suitable for single/couple. $850./ month inclusive.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 occupancy, no-smoking. First/last. $675/month. (905)428-1986. PICKERING, BROCK/FINCH.Spacious 1 bedroom basement, seperate entrance. Large bedroom, living room, full bath- room,complete kitchen, private laundry. $800/month inclusive. Available immedi- ately. (905) 428-6118 or (416) 995-2934 PICKERING, FINCH/LIVERPOOL,new 2-bedroom basement apt w/big kitchen & livingroom.C/A, near schools/transit.Sep- arate entrance, washer/dryer, parking incl- uded.No smoking/pets.$875+1/3 utilities. Available immediately. 416-999-7423. PICKERING,near Pickering Town Centre, one bedroom basement apartment, $825 inclusive. Absolutely no pets/smoking. Avail immediately/March 15. Telephone 905-831-3735 or 416-219-7339. PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, bachelor basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, cable, A/C, shared laundry. First/last, work references. $650/month inclusive, April. 1st (905)839-9271 PICKERING, WHITES/BAYLY,newly renovated 1-bedroom basement apart- ment.Quiet Court, close to conservation area. Parking and utilities included. Shared laundry room. No smoking. $750/month. Call (905)831-9486. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt.Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to downtown. Daily activities incl. All utilities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.real- star.ca. SOUTH AJAX,1-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance. Laundry and dishwasher included. Ceramic throughout, parking, non-smoker, no pets. $800. Call 905-686-3396. SPRING SPECIALS **1 Month Free Rent ** 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. Conveniently 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 condi- tioning, private patios, parking, storage. Available immediately. (905) 852-4777 WHITBY - Feb.lst or immediate 2 bed- room, $840. 3 bedroom $950., March lst. 2 bedroom $860, 1 bedroom. $760. April lst. 2 bedroom $840, $860. 1 bed- room $760. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Fr iday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday- Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITBY - BROCK RD.- South of 401. Large 2 bedroom apartment. 115 Watson St.W.in triplex, walk to Go/lake. First/last $740, no pets.Call collect (416) 466-1291 or (905) 444-9574. WHITBY - DOWNTOWN 2 bedroom apt, $895 includes heat, hydro, air, 1 parking, laundry facility. No pets Avail immediately. First/last References. (905)430-8327 WHITBY -Dundas and Brock, Main floor of triplex -2 bedrooms, fridge, stove, coin wash, no pets.Parking, avail.Mar.$975/ all inclusive/month. (905)983-9082. WHITBY - LARGE 2 bedroom base- ment apt., seperate entrance.over 1,000 sq.ft. includes laundry, parking, cable, utilities, no smoking/pets, $950.mo. available immediately. (905)723-0555 WHITBY 1-BDRM walk-out bsmt apt. Thickson/Burns. Newly renovated, new appliances, includes utilities, 1-parking, laundry, cable. No pets/smoking. $750/single, $850/double. Avail. April 1st. (905)723-1698 WHITBY DOWNTOWN,1 bdrm bsmt apt, kitchen, own laundry, seperate entrance, no lease. No smokers/pets. Avail. immediately, $700/mo +. Call (416)910-6316 WHITBY GARDEN/ROSSLAND -2 bedroom basement apartment, sepa- rate entrance, $800/mo. includes heat/water/hydro/laundry. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. 905-665-5248, cell 416-254-2417. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St.E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laundry facilities, balcony, park- ing. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,bright, self contained bachelor with private patio and parking.No smok- ing/pets, references plus first/last required. $575 inclusive. (905)430-2377 WHITBY,Cochrane/Rossland lge 1- bdrm above grade basement apt., sep.entr, full kitchen, fireplace,3pc.bath- room, on bus route, no smoking/pets. $900 incl. April 1st. first/last, references req. 905.665.8723 AJAX,1-BEDROOM,5 appliances, park- ing, c/air, available immediately. $1000/month. No pets. Call 905-442- 6007. 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 laundry. $1200 all inclusive. Credit check, first/last. Available March 13. (905)683- 5641 or 416-315-9432. 3+1 BEDROOM SEMI BACKSPLIT, fully broadloomed with finished base- ment. Close to Oshawa Shopping Centre/Civic/Schools/GM/401. 4 appli- ances.$1200+utilities.First/last.No pets. Employment/credit ref. Available April 1st. 905-579-7581. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE,Dixie Rd., laun- dry, garage, air conditioned, 2-1/2 baths. ALSO 1-bedroom basement apartment. No smoking, no pets. Available immedi- ately. Call Safiye (905)426-9515 AJAX - detached house, 3-bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, livingroom, din- ingroom, den, 4 appliances, gas heat, non-smokers $1150+utilities. Call 905- 686-0096. 3-BEDROOM house, upper level, $975/month utilities included, first/last, laundry, parking, backyard. Available April 1st. 905-434-5920. Open House March 14th 3-5pm. 1078 Ronlea St. Oshawa. Grandview/Olive area. AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wnhouses semis & fully detached homes from $1200 - $4000/month plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice & Bowmanville, Call Garry Bolen, Associate Broker, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. (905)436-0990. AJAX,2,350 sq. ft. Beautiful 4 bed- rooms, double garage, 5 appliances, a/c, alarm, private deck, family room w/fire- place, close to everything. No smoking. $l,200 + 2/3 utilities. (905) 686-4070 AJAX- 3 BEDROOM upper level bun- galow, close to amenities, private yard, good location, $1,225 all inclusive. Available May lst.Nonsmoker, pets okay. lst/last, references. (905)426-7965 BLACKSTOCK - 3-bedroom bungalow, no pets, no smoking. Close to school. $1100/mo. plus util. References. Available April 1st. 905-721-1778 or 905-435-8939 BOWMANVILLE/ORONO - 3 bedroom country home on 3/4 acre, overlooking countryside, freshly painted with new flooring, 2 washrooms, utilities included, washer, dryer, new fridge and stove. $l,475 (905) 432-4094 BRAND NEW SEMI All brick, 2 bath- rooms, 3 bedrooms. Teagarden Court, (Northeast Whitby). $1450+utilities. Available ASAP.Call Ray (416)399-3142 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 OSHAWA - Nice area. 3 bedrooms, fin- ished basement with kitchen, 3pc. bath & whirlpool tub. Insulated garage, large shed. Huge fenced in yard with patio. Floral beds & garden, beautiful land- scape. Bus-stop at side of house. Close to schools/O.C/Go&401. $1495. Phil 905-579-1848. Visit link: http://groups.msn.com/rentalinfo OSHAWA,Simcoe/Taunton, 3 bedroom 2 story, detached, fenced yard, finished basement, garage.Avail immediately, no pets/smoking. $1275 plus, first/last required. call (905)839-3668. PICKERING - BROCK/FINCH - 3 bed- room upper. Clean, bright, detached. Great neighbourhood. Large deck, 1.5 bath, laundry, 4 appliances, a/c, garage. No smoking/pets. $l,250 + gas + 2/3 hydro. April lst. (905) 579-7138. PICKERING -Liverpool & Bayly, bright, spacious, 3 bdrms + den, close to GO, avail. April 1, $1300/inclusive, first/last, must see. Phone 905-421-9391. PICKERING,large 4-bdrm executive. 4 appliances, air, family room w/fireplace, m/f den, new broadloom/ceramics, dbl garage, avail. March 26th. $1450/mo + utilities. (905)683-9629 SPOTLESS 3 and 4 bedroom homes in Courtice and Bowmanville available between $1275 and $1375 per month. Call Rob at 905-436-1336. 3 BEDROOM,2 1/2 b baths, luxurious Pickering townhouse, includes 5 appli- ances, water, c/a, underground parking, cd, security, $l,450 plus heat/hydro. Available April lst.Telephone (905) 509- 0786, (905) 668-9880. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood floor- ing, close to 401 and GO. Utilities includ- ed. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed.Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. NORTH OSHAWA -3 +1bdrm. town- house with garage to rent. All appli- ances, water included. Gas heating. $1200+utilities. Avail. immediately. Call 905-665-7416 or 905-431-6931. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom townhouse, 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 Taunton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood floor- ing, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced backyards. 905-436-3346. www.realstar.ca. WHITBY west. 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools/GO/401. $1200/month (includes water) plus utilities. First/last/references required. Available April 1st. (905)668-2204 WHITBY,end unit, 2 bedroom, 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, no dogs.$850 plus.Call (613)2532389, (905)430-1160. 2-BEDROOMS for rent, 1 available immediately, 1 available April 1st. South end of Oshawa. Close to all amenities. Call 905-571-1281. AJAX,room for rent suitable for working female. $425/month, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 BOWMANVILLE Available March 15th or April 1st.Beautiful 2200 sq.ft.home to share with third person. Laundry and parking. $500/month utilities included. No pets/non-smoker. (905)697-7010. PICKERING Beach and Bayly, rooms avail. furnished/unfurnished, $100/ week, includes cable and all utilities. Close to public transit.(905)686-0151. ROOM FOR RENT,Mary/Taunton, share kitchen & bathroom. Including laundry, cable. $450/mo. No smoker, working male preferred. Avail. immedi- ately. Robert (905)579-7964 THICKSON/ANDERSON One base- ment room available immediately. Shared bathroom, no smoking, no pets. $500, first/last, utilities included. 905- 668-5067 or 905-925-7542 after 3pm. AJAX BEAUTIFUL new lakeside home to share. Suits friendly responsible female.No pets, no smoking $550/inclu- sive. Available April 1st, first/last/ref. 416-835-1090. BROCK/MAJOR OAKS,bus at door, close to GO, near all amenities, no smoking/pets. Avail immediately. Suit mature working person/student. $100/wk. First & last. (647)882-8200 FEMALE ROOMMATE (preferred), share accommodations. Simcoe/ Taunton area. 905-571-2761. PICKERING HOUSE,Shared accom- modation. Mature male preferred. Laundry, all appliances, large living, din- ning, family room with fireplace, parking, storage, no smoking/pets, first/last. $450.905-420-0081 cell:416-804-4867. 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 DECORATED new home backing onto Rouge Valley. Shared Kitchen, spotless recently paint- ed room, 5 minutes to GO and Scar- borough. 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 facili- ties, available immediately, large yard, parking, close to all amenities, $575./mo. inclusive, (905)720-0505 message. WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry facilities, park- ing. Short term Available. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. FOR RENT motor home, 22 ft.sleeps 6, all inclusive. Unlimited mileage $l,000 per week.Telephone (905) 683-4038. MY KINDRED SPIRIT?Handsome, single, tall, fit, sweet, 39, Ajax Man seek- ing pretty woman, non-smoking, 27-37, sweet, smart, slim, shapely, fun, adven- turous for movies, dinner, travel, boating in Florida, day-trips and more. What a couple! I have a terrific daughter (part- time). For an exciting new start, please email flight076@hotmail.com. Photos to exchange SPEED DATING.Call 905-244-LOVE (5683). Visit www.thesinglesnet- work244.com. A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 07, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! FM/04 assumes no liability. 18+. questpersonals.com LIVE CHAT! 1-900-677-4444 75 min $25/call LIVE CHAT! VISIT: www.247durham.com Free Community network for all your needs. F/T LIVE-IN nanny required to look after very active toddler. Reliable, patience. $8/hr 40hr/wk Pickering area. Call Teresita 905-839-7072 PICKERING FULL-TIME nanny required for 2 children. Must have valid drivers license. Send resumes to 1818 Pine Grove Ave., Pickering, Ont, L1V- 1K6. 905-436-0454. ASAP. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 LOVING DAYCARE available in my home, experienced and reliable with ECE diploma. Excellent references, receipts given, Liverpool/Glenanna. Please call (905)420-3984. 3 WHEEL electric mobile scooter, For tress 2000, used two months, excel- lent condition, Worth $4,500. Asking $1,800 firm.Telephone (905) 721-2571 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 upgrade to 12 mm pre- mium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq.ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for every bud- get. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAIL- LIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. ACCUCISER - Blood Stimulator Circulation Massager. 15 min. Accucising = 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 selec- tion 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 showroom.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 DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construc- tion. Still in boxes.Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all;immaculate 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 separately, can deliv- er. Call (905)839-0098 BEAUTIFUL white love seat plus 2 black chairs, almost new. Moving, must sell. Please call 905-438-1988. BED ALL NEW QUEEN Orthopedic mattress & box spring in plastic. 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. cherrywood, 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, laminate. 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 guar- anteed. Free Estimate-Dennis 905-424- 4123. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surround- ing area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, cus- tomer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040. CARSEAT Pegperego, 5-20lbs. brand new w/warranty paid over $200 asking $160-obo. (905)831-3026 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Complete sys- tems, Internet ready: P2/350 only $209; P3/450 only $279. Other systems avail- able. CD-RW upgrade only $50.Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond). www.bit- sandbytestech.com Call 905-576-9216. CUSTOMIZED WOODWORKING items for sale.Wall unit, plant stand etc. Call Connor 905-404-8676 DESIGNER Sofa/loveseat with cush- ions, $1800.Solid Peak Dinning Table, 6- chairs, expandable, $800. Office/com- puter desks $50/$30. 2-floor lamps, $60/pair. TV stand, $40. Brand-new Chaise-lounge, worth $3000 asking $1500. (416)402-6594 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 appliances 1 year old, white. Take all 4 for $1000. (905)720-2905. FURNITURE - bedroom suite, teak, queen, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, headboard with integrated 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 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 LPs to CDs Home Movies to DVDs Call Joanne 905-666-4340 MOTHER OF THE Bride Gown Size (9) (Mauve) NEVER BEEN WORN If inter- ested, Please Contact 416-287-6384 MOVING SALE - dining set $200, wall unit $75, piano $300. call(416)684-3787 MOVING SALE,oak entertainment centre, mint condition, $600., couch loveseat & chair, very good condition $350., oak kitchen table, with 6 padded arm chairs, on casters, $275., Girls' off white french provincial, triple dresser with mirror, matching 5 drawer high girl dresser, $175. Call 905-579-2541. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, reconditioned dryers $125/up, reconditioned 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 appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NEW TIRES & Brakes.All brands, Top quality, low wholesale prices. 111 Industrial Dr Whitby, 8am-7pm week- days, 8am-2pm Saturdays. Michelin, Goodyear, Firestone (50 brands) (905)668-3793 NIKON Cameras & Lens. F4 & F2 bod- ies. 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. Reconditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905427-7631 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. Pickering (905)839-9459 PIANOS & CLOCKS - on Roland digi- tal 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 issues, disc read errors, parts and accessories. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 POOL TABLE,like new, Pine, 4'x8' slat- ed, all accessories. Paid $2,500, asking $1,500 o.b.o.. Call 905-432-8096. TONS OF Bargains and items for sale on our new local website. Communication at your fingertips. www.informationdurham.com SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141. VERMONT CASTING gas fireplace, 30,000 BTU, asking $900. Also Lafarge interlocking bricks, 4 skids, asking $900.(905)666-5260 ask for Gord. 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 ladies 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 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measure- ment. Free delivery. (905)753-2246. BLACK & YELLOW Lab Puppies 1st shots, dewormed, Eukanuba Puppy Starter Kit, already socialized, home raised & paper trained.registered.$600. (905)448-9209, 905-809-1317. www.dainas-labs.cjb.net LABRADOR RETRIEVER Puppies, yellow and black, CKC registered, first shots, dewormed, 9 weeks old, (905)721-9537. LHASA-POO PUPPIES,cute, cuddly, non allergenic, non-shedding, home raised, first shots, puppy 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. Grooming 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 stereo,6cd chang- er, sequoia green ext., tan interior, air bags, certified. 92 000 kms, $9500. (905)666-5260. 1985 CHRYSLER FIFTH Avenue, excellent condition, p.sunroof, p.win- dows, p.locks, p.seats, p.brakes, air, runs great, $1750. Call (905)721-0641 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY,4-cyl. automat- ic, 4-dr, pw, pdl, tilt, 198,000-kms. Very clean, certified and e-tested $2995.905- 571-5138 1990 323 MAZDA,currently being driver 300,400km.$650 in as is condition.Call 905-426-0631. 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 runner, 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 condition. Call (416)953-5047 or (905)426-3465 1995 GEO METRO - 4 door. Excellent condition, 64,000km, certified and E- tested. $3,250.00. Call 905-985-3480. 1996 CAVALIER,2-dr, 5spd, highway mileage, excellent condition, certified/e- tested, asking $2,650. 1992 Dodge Spirit, 4-dr, auto, 4cyl, tilt, 220k's, very economical, asking $1950, certified/e- tested. (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. 1997 DODGE NEON,4 dr. red, am/fm stereo, auto, female driver, hwy. driven, very clean, runs well, new tires, main- tained, $2500 obo. (905)427-8332 1999 GRAND AM -Air, cruise, tilt, Pwr/w, locks, mirrors;Pwr/assist dr seat, wheels.Very clean car, 80,000 kms, ask- ing $9800. Call 905-404-9223. 2000 VW JETTA GLS, great condition, immaculate, new tires, sunroof, 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 interior. Tinted win- dows, CDw/6pk changer, warranty, 160,00 km. Transferable, Asking $13,900. call (905)435-0871 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 2001 VW JETTA TDI -4 dr, am/fm cassette, cd, pw, sunroof, a/c, certi- fied & e-tested, 189kms (hwy), $12,900. Call 905-623-5011 DO YOU HAVE AN APARTMENT FOR RENT? IF SO ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL AD RATES UNDER OUR “APARTMENTS FOR RENT”HEADING TENDERS for Office Renovations 1st & 2nd floors of 60 Bond Street West, Oshawa SEALED TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until 12:00 noon,Wednesday, March 31st, 2004 at the offices of the Canadian Mental Health Association - Durham Branch Tenders are requested for the following: T04-001 - Leasehold Improvements T04-002 - Systems Furniture T04-003 - Telecommunications Systems T04-004 - Network Cabling and Lan Upgrade Tender documents may be obtained on payment by cash or certified cheque of $50.00, which is non-refundable. Details and specifications of these tenders will be available by contacting: Gary Challice, Architecture Plus (905) 723-7828 Tenders received in accordance to this notice will be opened at a Public Tenders Opening at 60 Bond St., 1st Floor immediately following the close of the Tender Period at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 Canadian Mental Health Association Durham Branch 111 Simcoe Street North, 2nd Floor Oshawa, Ontario L1G 4S4 Attn: Maria Casimiro (905) 436-8760 x249 The lowest or any Tender will not be necessarily accepted Muppets Private Home Daycare Agency Durham If you love working with children and want to provide an excellent licensed childcare environment in your own home, contact: Provider services included ✓ Annual First Aid Training ✓ Monthly Provider Workshops ✓ Network system with other providers ✓ Continuous feedback and support from the Agency ✓ Unscheduled monthly inspections ✓ Reliable back up, when on vacation of sick ✓ Financial supplement for on-going education in Early Child-hood Education INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 “I THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT YEARS TO OWN A VEHICLE” GUARANTEE D 100% APPROVALS www.darrylsauto.ca 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! 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The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428- 8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church (S.E. corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave., Ajax) on Monday, March 8, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 07, 2004, PAGE 23 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 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. Telephone (905) 668-1572. 2003 2DR PONTIAC Sunfire, 6 months old, 14,000k, air, 5-speed, CD, 0% finance can be arranged. Price $15,500. Call (905)666-7452 evenings. 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. 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Wolverine Edition, auto, 4 dr., black, V6, hwy mileage, excellent condition, certified & e-tested, asking $7,500. Call (647)282-0544. 1994 DODGE GRAND Caravan Sport, V6 auto, 7 pass., p.w., p.l., air, good condition, certified & etest- ed, $3900. 905-434-5787. BINGO BUS TRIP to Turning Stone Casino, Syracuse N.Y. March 20th & March 21st. Accommodations, food vouchers & bingo pkgs included. $229 taxes incl. (Cdn). Call 1-888-580-7945 or (905)440-0008 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 CARPET SALES Res. / Comm. •Repairs •Restretch •Replace Free Estimates. 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COB $2,065.40 total obligation $12,065.40. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin *plus frt. & air tax (Dealer discounts applied). • Short term lease vehicles or daily rental buybacks. 0% financing or $5,000 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. If dealer discount chosen, effective interest rate could range 0% to 10%. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2004 vehicles. † These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate. Rebate applies to retail deliveries on most new in-stock 2004 vehicles. ††Purchase/lease OAC Chrysler Financial Canada, 81,600 km annual allowance, 15¢ km on overage. ** Cash purchase price & lease price exclude freight, lic., insurance, taxes, registration & admin. * 0% purchase financing up to 72 months on 2003 Caravans. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/60 month term, monthly payment is $500 Cost of borrowing is $0. •Caravans, Grand Caravans, Durangos. See us for details. •$3,000 rebate applied. ††48 mo. lease, $3,000 down. Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% . Voted best used car dealer by the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser’s Readers Choice. T H E B E S T P R O T E C T I O N W E ’V E E V E R O F F E R E D O N A L L 2 0 0 3 A N D 2 0 0 4 M O D E L S . 7 Y E A R S O R 1 1 5 ,0 0 0 K M P O W E R T R A I N W A R R A N T Y . P L U S 2 4 H O U R R O A D S I D E A S S I S T A N C E . G M , F O R D , H O N D A A N D T O Y O T A D O N ’T M A T C H I T . /84 mo.* Sale /84 mo. 3.2L engine, autostick, 4-disc CD, leather, pwr. sunroof & much more. 63,473 km. Stk. #V7492. 2001 INTREPID ES 2003 RAM 2500 QUAD CAB 4X2 5.7L Hemi, auto, trailer tow, keyless, fog lamps SLT group, p.m., p. pedals, anti spin axle & more. Stk. #P7893•. ALL OTHER COMPETITOR’S & NATIONAL ADS HONOURED Upon approval • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” OSHAWA 1 9 H A R W O O D A V E . A J A X (N o r t h o f 4 0 1 ) 9 0 5 -6 8 3 -5 3 5 8 C H R Y S L E R • D O D G E • J E E P “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER”“THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 1-800-296-7107Bad No Credit Slow Credit Collections Repossession Bankruptcy S E R V I C E H O U R S : M O N . - T H U R S . 7 -M I D N I G H T F R I . 7 -6 , S A T U R D A Y 8 -4 HWY. #401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOODLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.KINGSTON RD.SALEM RD.BAYLY MANDRAKE COSTCO WHITBY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA CLUB CAB 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, tonneau cover, cloth seats, only 68,800 km. Stk. #T6568A. 2003 INTREPID SE 4 DR. 2.7L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, cloth seats, ABS, full spare & more. 11,026 km. Stk. #P7868•. 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, p.w., pdl., AM/FM/CD, air, cloth seats, alum. wheels & more. 18,300 km. Stk. #P7884•. 2003 PT CRUISER 4 DR. 2002 JETTA 4 DOOR 2.0L turbo, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, pwr. sunroof, leather, alum. wheels, cass., CD, air, & more. 1 owner, only 22,500 km. Stk. #V7900. 2003 JETTA TDi WAGON 1.9L, 5 spd., p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, pwr. sunroof, CD/cass., air, cloth seats, alum. wheels, & more. 1 owner, only 8,000 km. Stk. #V7815A. 2004 SEBRING LXi CONVERTIBLE 2.7L V6, auto, p. seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather seats, Infinity speakers, electronic convenience, full spare, AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #S6229. F U L LY T RANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE -★★★★★...VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE ★★★★★...Y O U ’R E A P P R O V E D ! VV I L L A G E C H R Y S L E RILLAGE C H R Y S L E R 4 dr., leather seats, 4 wheel disc brakes, 4 spd. auto., 3.5L V6 SOHC 24 valve, pwr. sunroof, pwr. 8 way driver seat, AM/FM/CD. Stk. #P7866•. 2003 DODGE INTREPID ES 4.7L V8, auto, p.w., tilt, cruise, pdl., AM/FM/CD/cass., ABS, 4 wheel disc, overhead console, trailer tow, pwr. seat, rear air/heat, running boards & more. 18,000 km. Stk. P7895•. 2003 DURANGO SLT 4X4 6 spd. manual transmission, spt. appearance grp., trailer tow grp., heated seats, tonneau cover, anti-spin axle, rear defroster, pwr. trailer tow mirrors & bedliner. Stk. #P7892•. 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT 4 door, 4 speed automatic, AM/FM cass., air conditioning. Stk. #P7464A. 1997 HONDA ACCORD LX 3.3L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, 7 pass. w/quad seats, 1 child seat, AM/FM/CD, air, & more. 18,900 km. Stk. #P7869•. 2003 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT 3.0L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., air, tilt, cruise, 7 pass., aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass. 1 owner. Stk. #S6343B. 1998 WINDSTAR GL 3.9L V6, auto, air, rear defroster, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., box liner, anti-spin axle, plus more. Only 12,300 km. Stk. #P7833•. 2003 DAKOTA SLT QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L V8, spt. appearance, trailer tow, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, pwr. tow mirrors, box liner, SLT group & more. Stk. #V7817. 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 3.5L, auto stick, navigation system, rear DVD, infinity surround sound, chrome wheels, leather & more. Stk. #V7840. 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD 3.1L V6, auto, leather, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, pwr. sunroof, rear spoiler, air, cass., CD, & more. 1 0wn34, only 6,000 km. Stk. #P7764A. 2003 CHEV MALIBU 4 DR. 2003 CONCORD LXi 4 DR. 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, side air bags, full spare, alum. wheels, cloth seats & more. 14,000 km. Stk. #P7740•. MAKE AN OFFER www.sales @villagechrysler.ca VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE -★★★★★...VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE ★★★★★...OVER 250 NEW & USED VEHICLES Bring Your Trade - All Offers Welcome OUR LARGEST SALE EVEROUR LARGEST SALE EVER ONE WEEK ONLY - RIGHT HEREONE WEEK ONLY - RIGHT HERE 1996 CARAVAN WAGON 3.0L V6, auto, p.s., p.b., air, ABS, AM/FM, 7 pass., sunscreen glass and more. Stk. #V7701A. 2001 NEON 4 DR. R/T 2.0 L High Output, 5 spd., p.w., p.dl., tilt, cruise, air, 4 disc CD, p. sunroof, alum. wheels and more. One Owner. Stk. #T6772A. 2003 TJ RUBICON 4.0L 6 cyl, auto, p.s., p.b., cruise, tilt, air cond. plus more. Exec. demo. Stk. #P7933•. 2003 SX 2.0 R/T 2.0L H.O., 5 spd., tilt, cruise, air, p.w., p.d., p. sunroof, side airbags and more. Exec. demo. Stk. #P7902•. 2000 NEON 4 DOOR 2.0 L, auto, p.s., p.b., air cond., AM/FM cass. and more. One owner. Only 42,300 miles. Stk. #V7826 2003 RAM 2500 QUAD CAB 5.7L Hemi, leather, trailer tow, heated seats, AM/FM cass., CD, bedliner, auto, air and more. Stk. #P7925•. 2001 RAM 1500 WAGON 5.2L V8, auto, p.w., p.dl, tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM cass/CD, single reear door plus more. Stk. #P7939•. 2003 CHRYSLER 300M SPECIAL 3.5 L V6, HO, auto stick, p.w., pdl., leather, p. sunroof, p. seats, AM/FM cass, CD Changer, alum. wheels and more. Stk. #P7917•. 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT 2 DR 2.4 L, auto, tilt, cruise, air cond., cloth seats, p. mirror, p. sunroof, p.w., p.d., AM/FM CD. Stk. #V6788A. 2003 RAM 3500 QUAD CAB 4x4 5.9L diesel, sport appearance grp., leather seats, heated seats, auto, air cond., and spin, shift on the fly. Stk. #P7929•. 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