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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2004_04_04By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –The work on Progress Frenchman’s Bay East Park is set to get under way again after a long, cold winter put a freeze on it. “Things are going to be restart- ing in two weeks. We expect to have a ribbon cutting in mid- May,” said Ward 2 Regional Coun- cillor Mark Holland, chairman of the Waterfront Co-ordinating Committee. Wo rk began late last August and crews were able to finish the armorstone seawall, the concrete sidewalk and install a new play- ground before work had to be halted because of the harsh win- ter. “The weather has slowed down construction but we were able to complete the gazebo and do work on the fishing dock (during the winter),” said John McMullen, co- ordinator of landscape and park development with the City. He said now they’re waiting for the ground to dry up so the work can be finished. The 2.75-acre park is designed with a lot of interesting elements, including that it is on the water- front, Mr. McMullen said. “There’s a couple of things I’m excited about,” Coun. Holland said. “There is a major play- ground for children and a docking for small crafts.” The dock allows canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats a place to launch into Frenchman’s Bay. A Chairman uses address to state support for one regional system By Danielle Milley Staff Writer AJAX – Roger Anderson wants to be able to ride public transit from Bowmanville to Brock Road without switching buses. “Transit is important. My opin- ion is pretty simple, I should be able or my son should be able to get on a bus to go from one end of the region to the other without getting off,” said the Durham chairman. “It’s not rocket sci- ence.” Mr. Anderson was speaking at an Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade luncheon Wednesday. “Residents want and deserve convenient transit to get them to the places they need to go, whether it be the new Regional Cancer Centre, Ajax Town Hall or the Pickering Town Centre, they should be able to go there conve- niently and on transit,” he said during an address that touched on a number of issues. When it came time for ques- tions, Mr. Anderson spoke frankly on the issue. He explained Durham council has decided to go ahead with a business plan for one regional transit system after the proposal didn’t get the support it needed from local municipalities. Mr. Anderson said the business plan makes sense, but he hoped some local municipalities weren’t asking for it just to say no when it is completed and hundreds of thousands of dollars has been spent. “You (local municipalities) can either get on board for transit or you’re going to have to give me more money for roads because I can’t keep widening them,” he said. Mr. Anderson also talked about the work being done on regional SAVE TODAY AT Carroll Home Improvements 905-686-2445 Roofing Windows Doors STOPSTOP DON’T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School OPEN HOUSE Thurs. April 15 at 7:00 pm Westney Campus 20 O’Brien Crt., Ajax LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE Thurs. April 22 at 7:00 pm Rougemount Campus 365 Kingston Rd. Pickering SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 32 PAGES ✦ SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND A.J. 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George Armstrong, manager of regulatory af- fairs with Veridian, said the two-tiered rate struc- ture would not encourage the public to use electrici- ty during off-peak hours. Veridian is owned by Ajax, Pickering, Clarington and Belleville, and services those communities and more. “The financial incentive doesn’t exist to shift the load,” said Mr. Arm- strong,” but while the pub- lic doesn’t directly benefit, we still have to work to- gether to reduce pressure on the system.” The hydro rate increase, which came into effect April 1, eliminates the 4.3 cent per kilowatt hour cap that was established by the previous Tory govern- ment. The new rate is 4.7 cents per kilowatt hour for the first 750 hours, and 5.5 cents for each hour after. “The increase in terms of a percentage rise for an average homeowner is four to six per cent on the total bill” said Mr. Arm- strong. “It works out to roughly $2.50 to $5.50.” “Consumers can pur- chase compact florescent bulbs,” said Mr. Arm- strong. “They’re more ex- pensive, but use 75 per cent less energy and last longer. If someone is in the market for a new appli- ance, they should consider the energy efficiency.” He said consumers could look for the energy star that is designated to the most efficient appli- ances. “There’s also a tax re- bate for those who buy en- ergy star appliances,” he said, adding the Liberal government is currently searching for the best so- lution to promote conser- vation. “There’s different (ways),” said Mr. Arm- strong. “They can register consumption on an hourly basis and apply a market rate, or they can use two or four different rates dur- ing the day to encourage use during off-peak peri- ods.” Mr. Armstrong said smart meters cannot be used under the current system and have other drawbacks. “They are more expen- sive to purchase and ex- pensive for us to main- tain,” he said. To help the public bet- ter understand the impact of the rate increase, Verid- ian is sending out infor- mation packages with their bills explaining the rate structure, and where they can go for more infor- mation on conservation. The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is also looking for solutions to offset the hike. Board president Joan Wideman said members were being surveyed by the board to discuss the issue. “Many (members) have not budgeted for this,” she commented, recognizing also that the rate hike has been warned about in the media for some time. “This is going to affect every business.” Amongst them, she feels the local manufacturing industry will be the most affected by the changes. Mr. Armstrong said Veridian is passing on small savings in distribu- tion fees. He was careful to point out Veridian is not a producer of hydro nor are they responsible for set- ting the new rate. “The increase is on the electricity portion of the bill,” said Mr. Armstrong. “The delivery portion of the bill is roughly 20 to 25 per cent. The electricity portion is around half, and that covers electricity gen- eration costs. Veridian doesn’t earn a profit from that.” For more information on the rate hike and con- servation, visit www.ener- gy.gov.on.ca or call 1-888- 668-4636. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 PAGE 3 A/P Whitby Iroquois Sports Complex - Pad 1, Victoria and Henry Streets in Whitby Friday, April 16 11am-9pm F r e e A d m i s s i o n F r e e A d m i s s i o n Free Admission Sofa & Love Seat (Value approx. $3300) G r a n d P r i z e G r a n d P r i z e Grand Prize KRYSTAL KLEAR DUCT CLEANING Saturday, April 17 8 30 am-6pm Sunday, April 18 10am-4pm G r a n d P r i z e G r a n d P r i z e Grand Prize $1000 Gift Card D o o r P r i z e s D o o r P r i z e s Door Prizes Lawn Care Package from Duct Cleaning from DVD Player from This Week Carrier Coupons DATES The Durham Regional Police Service is asking for your participation and input into the 2005 - 2007 Business Plan designed to guide the delivery of quality police service to the community we serve. This is your opportunity to shape the direction of our Plan by sharing your views on community safety and police priorities. We are holding open house forums for citizens in local municipalities in Durham Region from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in April 2004 (dates and locations listed below). MUNICIPAL AREA LOCATION DATE Brock Township Cannington Community Centre Thursday, April 15 91 Elliot Street, Cannington Township of Scugog Scugog Community Centre Monday, April 19 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry Town of Whitby Whitby Council Chambers Tuesday, April 20 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby City of Pickering Pickering Council Chambers Wednesday, April 21 One The Esplanade, Pickering Town of Ajax HMS Ajax Room Monday, April 26 75 Centennial Road, Ajax Municipality of Clarington Courtice Complex – Hall A Tuesday, April 27 2950 Courtice Road North, Clarington Township of Uxbridge Uxbridge Arena Hall Wednesday, April 28 291 Brock Street West, Uxbridge City of Oshawa Northview Public Library Thursday, April 29 250 Beatrice Street East, Oshawa For further information, please visit our website at www.drps.ca. Please join us there! Now auditioning adults and children with special skills or looks. Upcoming productions are casting for skaters, dancers, skateboarders, gymnasts, musicians, karate and soccer, hockey, baseball, basketball players. Hey! Why not get paid to play and be on TV. Call 416-504-8711. It’s power to the people Balancing act AJAX –– Ajax student Allan Ashby walks across a steel beam at the ironworkers’ booth at Future Building 2004. A Grade 12 stu- dent at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, he was one of several local students who attended the event in Toronto this week. More than 20 demonstrations and exhibits highlighted the required skills of workers in the industrial, commercial and insti- tutional sector. Young minds put science to the test DURHAM – Grade 4 stu- dents from schools in the Durham District School Board will be celebrating Science on the UOIT- Durham College campus. On Wednesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 29, approximately 500 ele- mentary students will be on campus to learn and experiment with scientif- ic principles. The students will par- ticipate in 45-minute ac- tivities that are linked to the Grade 4 science cur- riculum. Activities include building and flying paper airplanes, seeing germs glow on skin after cleans- ing, robotic and a light trajectory show. Both days will end with a Magic of Chemistry show, which will make use of regular household ma- terials. Activities begin at 9 a.m. on both days in the atrium of the University Building 1, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa. For more information visit the Celebration of Science Web site at www.uoit.ca/schoolof- science/Celebration_of_S cience/. Black and white and read - all over! fishing dock allows anglers to fish without a boat. The waterfront park has been in the works for a number of years. The City purchased the land nine years ago - it used to be home to the Port Pickering Marina - and then it sat vacant for a number of years. “It’s been one of those things that gets put off every year and we’ve been able to move ahead this year,” Coun. Holland said. The Canadian Progress Club of Durham South gave the City $75,000 towards the development of the park. Before the park is completed, light fixtures, metal railings along the shoreline, parking and benches will be added to the site, in addition to trees and other landscape features. “It’s going to be a fantastic place to go for a walk along Frenchman’s Bay and have a beautiful view of the water,” Coun. Holland said. P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Good Friday, April 9, 2004 - Closed Saturday, April 10, 2004 - Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2004 - Closed Easter Monday, April 12, 2004 - Closed Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 195 WESTNEY RD. (South of 401), AJAX (905) 427-6796 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, WARRANTY APPROVED OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL CANNOT COMBINE COUPON WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.Ask for your VIP oil change card How long has it been? 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He urged people to call their mem- bers of provincial parliament to get the Province to move ahead with ex- tending Hwy. 407 through Durham. “Progress on our famous 407 is hard to detect,” he said. “It’s the missing link in our road network. It is vital to moving people and merchandise around our region.” With Hwy. 407 ending at Brock Road it has placed strain on local and reg ional roads, he said. Another topic was strengthening the region’s economy. “Exporting our expertise and knowledge will be key to growing our businesses,” he said. He cited energy, environment, man- ufacturing and agriculture as key areas for investment. Mr. Anderson pointed to the possi- ble airport in north Pickering as a key driver for future growth throughout the region. He also talked about the restraints with planning because of the freeze placed on non-urban land by the provincial government; the Re- gion continuing to press the provin- cial government for changes to the property tax structure; and the diffi- culty the Region has in funding every- thing because of provincial download- ing and the decrease in funding from the Province. ✦ Hwy. from page 1 ✦ Park from page 1 Hwy. 407 going nowhere fast says Anderson Park project finally a go MARK HOLLAND ‘One of those things.’ www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 PAGE 5 A/P Sale prices end Fri., Apr. 9, 2004, or where closed, Thurs., Apr. 8, while quantities last *Complete warranty details at Sears RoadHandler®VOYA GER LX PREMIUM PASSENGER TIRES save 30% Sale from, 62.99 each. P175/70R13. 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Editorials &Opinions SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor Ru ral officer could be a key position North Durham communities deserve support on their proposal We in Durham Region are fortunate to enjoy a blend of urban and rural lifestyles, with plenty of green space, conservation areas and agricultural tracts. How we manage our current and future urban growth while maintaining viable farmland will impact the quality of life for generations to come. Given that 80 per cent of Durham is comprised of agricul- tural and rural land, a proposal to hire a rural economic de- velopment officer makes sense. Rural communities are run- ning out of serviced land for development, while facing stricter environmental protection laws. The issue of how to balance industrial and residential growth to generate tax levies to pay for much-needed services, without decimating our greenspace, has been debated and considered for years, but is increasingly more important as development proceeds. The mayors of the northern municipalities of Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock intend to make a presentation on the pro- posed position during a regional budget meeting Tuesday. With large tracts of green space in every Durham municipali- ty, and given that the region's ecosystem depends on the Oak Ridges Moraine, all Durham politicians should recognize this could be a key position that can help guide the Region for- ward with a solid rural economic plan. The Region already has a commissioner of economic devel- opment, Pat Olive, but Mr. Olive recently pointed out to politicians the Province has eradicated the department's field services in rural areas. A rural economic development officer for Durham could liase with provincial and federal levels of government to deal with programs, funding and services. The issue of how to pool resources in rural communities, and how to promote new farming technologies are also important functions this new officer could undertake. Urban politicians should remember rural Durham benefits little from public transit initiatives though residents pay a portion of the costs. Giving the rural area an officer of its own, would be a suitable tradeoff. This position has been on the radar screen in the econom- ic development and tourism budget for two years. It's time to move forward with it. The regional finance committee and Durham council would do well to approve it, recognizing it's a valid use of taxpayers' money. Now this is more like it. For the first time in what seems like forever, there truly seems to be optimism in the air that we'll finally have a real fed- eral election. By real, I mean a showdown that involves more than one party with a realistic chance at forming the gov- ernment. A real choice for voters beyond just a coronation for the Liberals, which has continued to happen these past three terms as the right side of the political spec- trum spent most of its time battling it out with each other rather than opposition. But, that all seems to have changed of late, first with the merg- ing of the Alliance and Conserva- tive parties and now with the Liber- als and their much publicized trou- bles. People are phoning our office on a regular basis just to hear how a nomination meeting turned out. Liberal supporter after Liberal sup- porter wanting to know who's car- rying the banner locally, while it's been the exact same with the To- ries. (As usual, the NDP is a non- issue here, seemingly invisible as the opposition swings into action in the unofficial campaign.) It's incredibly refreshing, after all these years of resignation to the fact the Liberals would govern by default, to hear the excitement and sometimes disappointment in voic- es when people learn who's carrying their party's hopes. That interest is so important. Only when residents feel they have real choice, when they can pick from more than one party's vision, do we start to see more people get- ting involved, more people wanting a say in the future of our country. So, if Paul Martin holds true to his word, and he seems to be going out of his way of late to show he means what he says, we're only a matter of days or weeks from when the game begins. It'll be interesting to hear what our local candidates have to say about what the parties can bring to Ajax, Pickering and Durham, which are all poised for massive growth in the years ahead. These are interesting times in- deed, with so many questions and answers to come. But, at least we have a choice, which is good for every one of us. Tony Doyle's column appears every second Sunday. E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com. Finally, voters have more choices Tony Doyle m a n a g i n g e d i t o r www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P GIGANTIC SHOE SALE! buy 1, get the 2nd at 50% off women’s, men’s & kids’ footwear 2nd item must be of equal or lesser value. 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Eighty-six hundred faculty, librar- ians and counsellors, including roughly 300 at Durham College, were poised to strike a month ago after failing to reach an agreement with the Province’s College Compensa- tion and Appointments Council. “This vote brings a tough round of bargaining to a successful close,” Ted Montgomery, the faculty bar- gaining team chairman, said in a press release. “We achieved this set- tlement because members were completely ready to strike. It was pressure from our members at all 24 colleges that enabled the bargaining team to get a good contract just hours from a strike deadline.” The Ontario Public Service Em- ployees Union members voted 95 per cent in favour of finalizing the deal, covering the period from Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2005. Durham College students had feared they would have to contend with picket lines and possibly face an extended school year in the event of a strike. The deal also means that the issue of workload will be front-and- centre in the next round of bargain- ing. Along with salary, it was the most contentious issue in talks that lasted about a year. The parties agreed to form a joint workload task force to look at issues such as the impact of class size and preparation time. La Leche group offers support AJAX – A La Leche League is meet- ing monthly for pregnant and breast- feeding women. On April 12 at 7:30 p.m., the group meets to provide mother-to-mother support. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, in- cluding May 10 and June 14, at 230 Westney Rd. S., at the Ajax Ontario Early Years Centre. If you plan to attend, call Lee Anne at 905-619-9485, Donna at 905-427- 8063 or Shannon 905-426-1741. Parking and entry is at the south side of the building. Nursing babies are always welcome. DURHAM – At $334,916.45, the president and chief executive officer of the Rouge Valley Health System topped the list of the highest paid civil ser- vants in the Region last year. Hume Martin, who oversees operations at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering and Rouge Valley Scarborough Centenary, was followed by runner-up Brian Lemon, the CEO of Lak- eridge Health Corporation, at $284,522.77. The Ministry of Finance Wednesday released its annual list of public employees who made more than $100,000, re- quired under the 1996 Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act. Karen Dockrill, a physician at Lakeridge, was third at $281,751.13. Many of the new health-care additions to the $100,000 club are because of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, said Francoise Guenette, the direc- tor of communications for Lak- eridge. “Many worked overtime,” she said. “(Chances are) the new names will not appear next year unless we have to cope with a new crisis.” The number of regional em- ployees on the list doubled from 2002 - for very obvious reasons, said Garth Johns, the commissioner of human re- sources. “The $100,000 is a line in the sand that was drawn...and as long as it stays put every year, you’re going to have a number of new folks step over that line.” Garry Cubitt, Durham’s chief administrative officer was the highest paid Regional employ- ee, at $185,753.79, followed by Dr. Robert Kyle, the medical officer of health and commis- sioner at $169,220.38, and fi- nance commissioner Jim Clapp at $164,800.22. The Durham Regional Police had 58 officers and two civilian employees on its list, with Chief Kevin McAlpine at the top with $186,494.10. Only 23 people on the list are there because of their base salary, the chief said. “The rest are there because (of) overtime, and/or pay duty earnings,” he said. “They’ve given up a lot of weekends...(and) worked very hard for that money.” Chief McAlpine does think the list is unfair in that the $100,000 limit has never risen with the rate of inflation. “It was intended to let the public know what senior offi- cials are making, (not) to cap- ture front-line workers,” he said. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com HUME MARTIN Rouge Valley CEO $334,916.45 GARY POLONSKY Durham College president $232,852.90 TOM QUINN Pickering CAO $139,678.65 RICHARD PARISOTTO Ajax CAO $118,633.66 KEVIN MCALPINE Police chief $186,494.10 GARRY CUBITT Durham Region CAO $185,753.79 CRAIG BURCH Education director $139,894.68 THE PUBLIC SECTOR’S $100,000 CLUB $1 , THE Rouge Valley CEO tops list CLUB...KEEPS GROWING DURHAM – The Ministry of Finance recently released its list of public employees who earned more than $100,000 in 2003. The information is made public as required under the 1996 Pub- lic Sector Salary Disclosure Act. The following is a list of some of the public employees in Durham who bring home. Full lists are available at www.gov.on.ca/FIN/english/enghome.htm: Name Position 2003 2002 REGION OF DURHAM Patricia Abbey director 116,197.26 112,355.92 Andrew Allison solicitor 102,686.90 N/A Richard Armstrong director 123,220.52 110,726.79 James Blair director 102,686.90 N/A Raymond Briggs officer 114,035.97 109,893.79 Joanne Cermak director 102,253.64 N/A Nestor Chornobay director 102,686.88 N/A Jim Clapp commissioner 164,800.22 151,538.50 Paul Cloutier director 102,686.90 N/A Garry Cubitt CAO 185,753.79 180,364.08 Cliff Curtis commissioner 113,216.54 N/A Hugh Drouin commissioner 105,908.94 N/A Alex Georgieff commissioner 136,193.58 132,241.92 Tim Girouard maintenance 114,950.51 N/A Ken Gorman director 112,089.86 N/A Judy Heffern director 116,329.82 100,095.98 Garth Johns commissioner 130,972.94 N/A Dr. Robert Kyle medical officer 169,220.38 164,309.67 Pat Madill regional clerk 107,880.97 110,900.25 John McCorkell commissioner 109,377.34 145,886.33 Judith Murray Assist. director 109,972.18 N/A Jean Nesbitt director 126,006.33 N/A Pat Olive commissioner 136,193.58 132,241.92 Donna assoc. medical Reynolds officer of health 138,355.94 134,341.29 Paul Richards director 116,207.44 N/A Craig Ross paramedic 102,947.64 N/A Brian Roy solicitor 136,193.58 132,241.92 Ken Thompson director 114,035.98 110,726.79 Shirley Van Steen director 102,686.90 N/A DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE SERVICES John Allan detective 104,084.25 103,827.68 Robbie Antaya constable 103,099.24 105,296.95 Jim Cameron inspector 110,050.09 107,393.57 Jeffrey Capener constable 108,320.20 N/A Paul Carroll inspector 110,290.08 107,836.09 Robert Chapman superintendent 113,392.06 107,393.57 Patrick Davidson sergeant 102,165.23 111,812.89 Steve Devries det. constable 106,820.13 N/A James Doucette constable 105,281.54 N/A Thomas Douglass inspector 111,853.82 N/A Richard Dupont det-constable 111,713.16 100,151.11 Ryan Edgar constable 100,377.87 N/A Michael Ennis inspector 110,170.11 108,919.60 Michael Ewles inspector 110,050.11 104,619.47 Brian Fazackerley inspector 138,445.93 155,219.09 Rui Ferreira constable 115,131.68 N/A Gregory Foran constable 103,751.11 N/A James Grant det. sergeant 105,909.91 108,888.19 Charles Green duty inspector 106,288.39 118,144.04 James Griepsma sergeant 116,876.75 N/A Jim Grimley sergeant 120,502.28 107,078.19 Paul Hamilton staff sergeant 108,641.29 114,585.97 John Hooper constable 104,547.16 N/A Beverley Horodnyk constable 103,278.70 N/A James Houston sergeant 103,689.48 N/A Paul Hudson constable 103,920.57 N/A David Kimmerly inspector 110,090.10 107,393.57 Jeffrey Kollaard constable 121,558.73 N/A Frank Kromer constable 104,034.48 N/A James Lockwood superintendent 124,235.32 119,408.30 Shawn Lowry constable 106,589.78 N/A Stephen Marcoux sergeant 114,368.94 136,506.81 Kevin McAlpine chief 186,494.10 175,558.97 Gordon McKechnie sergeant 102,680.60 N/A Daniel McMullan duty inspector 107,597.48 N/A Charles Mercier deputy chief 149,561.25 157,404.21 Gregory Mills superintendent 124,355.32 120,773.43 John Morrison inspector 110,170.11 107,033.17 Gaetano Paparella constable 103,514.44 104,586.86 Curtis Pinkowski constable 105,760.40 N/A Rod Piukkala deputy chief 151,181.24 156,874.21 Elizabeth Reti constable 103,137.75 N/A David Robertson det. constable 108,870.12 101,460.28 Philip Ross constable 107,834.23 N/A John Rycroft, manager 116,685.93 113,337.89 David Saliba sergeant 104,847.81 N/A Dietmar Schoenrock inspector 108,424.27 104,814.23 Mark Stone constable 115,421.15 130,082.58 Bill Temple inspector 110,170.11 110,033.17 David Tuepah constable 115,773.42 N/A Albert Gerard Valks sergeant 105,442.15 102,238.49 John Vanseters detective 109,718.33 N/A Jeff Ward constable 109,320.27 102,182.62 Shane Wasmund det. sergeant 101,050.05 N/A Sherry Whiteway inspector 110,050.09 111,376.16 David Wilson inspector 109,814.27 106,166.88 David Winter manager 101,044.76 N/A Andrew Woolley constable 104,212.87 N/A Ian Wootton superintendent 124,295.32 119,888.30 Andre Wyatt constable 100,628.83 N/A ROUGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM Sandra Bassett general manager 123,738.16 123,442.79 Natalie Bubela general manager 130,984.15 123,442.78 Bruce Cliff vice-president 198,101.20 157,044.72 Katie Cronin-Wood director 100,735.80 N/A Julie Goldstein general manager135,345.40 127,455.48 Helena Haile Meskel pathologist 253,103.98 144,704.00 Debra Hunt general manager127,584.89 N/A Jeffrey Hunt pathologist 253,750.30 215,727.93 Fe Levesque registered nurse 108,757.18 N/A ✦See The page 9 Uwe Marshner general manager 135,345.39 122,442.79 Hume Martin president, CEO 334,916.45 132,696.20 Lou Michelutti director 112,695.49 109,839.54 Maria Milanetti vice-president 163,479.04 157,390.96 Janet Murdoch-Zive vice-president 139,049.80 134,965.05 Sonia Peczeniuk vice-president 202,235.53 208,816.76 Annette Peddle RN 100,326.30 N/A Janice Pound general manager 130,772.00 122,442.78 Norman Rees vice-president 207,313.33 207,880.58 Heather Reid general manager 133,164.73 119,557.53 Keith Roberts director 111,458.49 109,238.55 Carmen Salmon vice-president 210,151.55 196,769.20 Arnold Schaefer vice-president 158,014.40 191,655.27 Richard Scheel director 104,058.09 100,564.60 Tasnim Sheikh pathologist 253,750.30 214,361.12 Barbara Stevens director 102,134.87 N/A Eva Szentgyorgyi chief pathologist 212,941.18 249,206.33 Douglas Thomson director 103,420.09 N/A Karen Upshaw director 102,617.79 N/A Linda Young general manager 107,620.84 114,549.91 Gloria Zive vice-president 187,380.68 194,594.50 DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Luigia Ayotte superintendent 125,672.61 119,344.74 Mel Barkwill principal 120,030.06 N/A Martyn Beckett superintendent 121,257.53 N/A Craig Burch education director 139,894.68 119,272.21 Sandra Dean principal 117,993.54 112,339.21 Joe Hircock superintendent 121,626.55 N/A Mark Joel superintendent 119,783.84 104,622.80 Jack Massie superintendent 125,672.61 119,347.49 Sally McIlveen superintendent 122,540.00 112,391.48 Don McLean superintendent 125,672.61 119,392.52 Mary Morrison chief psychologist 104,217.30 N/A Pat Prentice early literacy officer102,007.46 N/A Chris Ward superintendent 121,806.87 N/A Heather Weber principal 100,834.46 N/A DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Mel Barkwill principal 120,030.06 N/A Gerry Blake superintendent 126,683.57 118,300.60 Chris Hurst superintendent 126,683.57 118,300.60 Mitch LePage superintendent 117,697.01 102,107.31 Patricia Manson director education 117,618.77 N/A Paul Pulla superintendent 126,683.57 118,300.60 David Visser superintendent 126,683.57 118,300.60 UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE TECHNOLOGY George Bereznai dean 170,214.96 N/A Carolyn Byrne dean 161,132.56 N/A Michael Finlayson provost 168,230.64 N/A Ronald Hinch dean 138,008.44 N/A Bill Hunter dean 140,262.50 N/A Bill Muirhead associate provost 128,115.58 N/A Marc Rosen dean 156,203.68 N/A Bernie Schell dean 170,882.52 N/A William Smith dean 106,766.64 N/A DURHAM COLLEGE Ralph Aprile vice-president 115,869.92 N/A Bev Balenko COO 156,029.32 124,749.19 Susan Barclay-Pereiradean 113,246.52 103,783.26 Jeanette Barrett dean 110,416.03 N/A Bruce Bunker director 114,573.68 106,504.84 Terry Caputo director 102,004.21 N/A Bert Dejeet director 105,000.00 N/A Catherine Drea project manager 109,557.94 N/A Margaret Greenley vice-president 136,804.82 102,899.98 Donald Hargest vice-president 230,870.05 152,797.77 Joan director and Homer CEO, ACAATO 134,561.37 129,663.54 Sandra Kazmirchuk director 110,996.41 116,644.26 Debbie Kinkaid vice-president 119,755.02 N/A Richard Levin vice-president 149,820.13 N/A Alex Macdonald director 114,189.32 N/A Owen Moran director 106,856.13 104.083.32 Judith Moretton vice-president 129,493.74 112,033.43 Jim Noseworthy professor 127,277.69 114,835.68 Gerry Pinkney vice-president 153,981.14 117,775.60 Gary Polonsky president 232,852.90 170,436.02 Ambrose Samulski director 108,893.80 N/A Margaret Scott dean 110,322.27 N/A Denis Shelston director 109,206.06 N/A Don Sinclair vice-president 144,982.92 107,259.46 Terry Slobodian pres. foundation 144,560.39 N/A Ross Stevenson executive director 136,911.32 N/A Donald Wallace director 119,232.94 N/A Elizabeth Walters director 108,048.13 102,358.31 Mary Lynn West-Moynes COO 192,727.36 149,209.11 Diana Wood director 104,657.92 N/A John Woodward principal 112,316.78 112,826.27 TOWN OF AJAX Paul Allore director 101,759.38 N/A Richard Duchemin director 101,125.05 N/A Greg Kirkbride treasurer 100,680.44 N/A Richard Parisotto CAO 118,633.66 112,774.57 Brian Skinner director 110,898.52 N/A Randy Wilson fire chief 108,715.54 100,581.53 CITY OF PICKERING Everett Buntsma director 113,218.06 110,541.36 Neil Carroll director 104,188.08 101,231.33 Baba Gajadharsingh divison head 100,804.51 N/A Gil Paterson director 108,957.32 105,349.67 Tom Quinn CAO 139,678.65 141,901.73 PROVINCIAL COURT JUDGES Paul Bellefontaine 177,582.52 174,234.96 Hubert Campbell 177,582.52 174,234.96 Donald Halikowski 177,582.52 174,234.96 Norman Edmondson 177,582.52 174,234.96 Greg Regis 177,582.52 174,234.96 Ronald Richards 177,582.52 174,234.96 David Stone 177,582.52 174,234.96 John Payne 177,582.52 174,234.96 DURHAM REGION ASSISTANT CROWN ATTORNEYS Glenn Brotherston 108,220.60 N/A Frank Giordano 109,591.47 120,327.19 Thomas Hewitt 104,375 113,682.46 Michael Hill 121,817.52 134,548.52 Cynthia Johnston 101,337.33 111,372.54 Jinwon Kim 100,183.58 107,075.42 Susan C. Maclean 152,791.92 173,584.49 Paul Murray 114,544.64 125,970.41 Greg O’Driscoll 154,379.88 174,709.70 Ken Polley 134,763.69 152,624.58 Kent Saliwonchyk 103,188.15 111,352.79 J. Scott159,379.36 181,069.57 OTHER DURHAM PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES Jim Dubray CAS ex. director 134,416.19 123,589.41 Wanda Secord CAS director 103,084.09 N/A Janet Harris Access to Care CEO 133,747.13 119,292.90 Jose Gomide Health Centre physician 121,545.21 123,119.04 Naomi Ross Health Centre physician 121,545.21 123,119.04 Lynda Hessey Health council director 106,344.08 N/A www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 PAGE 9 A/P THE PUBLIC SECTOR’S $100,000 CLUB ✦ The from page 8 DURHAM –It’s not about the money. Durham’s Tory MPPs say losing a 2.7-per cent salary increase this year is no skin off their backs. But they argue there is a larger issue behind the Liberal govern- ment’s push to freeze MPP pay for the next year. “I think it’s the politics of the issue being played, not the actual amount,” said Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette. “And I think it’s a case of refocusing people on the key is- sues.” Mr. Ouellette points to the timing in particular. Members were set to receive a 2.7-per cent increase April 1 based on a suggestion from On- tario’s integrity commissioner to keep salaries on pace with inflation. It’s also the exact same day the Liberals lift the cap on hydro rates, he said. Premier Dalton McGuinty intro- duced legislation Monday that would, if passed, freeze MPP pay until April 2005. In a press release, he pointed to the $5.6 billion deficit his government had “inherited” upon taking office last fall. “We did not create this context. Still, it is in this context that we must govern our province. And it is in this context that we must govern ourselves,” he said. At the same time, he stressed the bill shouldn’t be misinterpreted as a signal the government plans to leg- islate wage settlements for the pub- lic sector. “We believe it is a privilege and high honour to serve the people of Ontario in this House,” the Premier said. “But with that privilege and honour comes an obligation to lead - and to lead by example.” Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs says the proposed pay freeze has nothing to do with playing politics, and says “there’s no connection whatsoever” between it and the removal of the hydro cap. “I think it’s a responsible thing to do in light of the current economic climate,” he says. “We need to show leadership and restraint as elected officials.” Mr. Arthurs says while he agrees with the process whereby the in- tegrity commissioner makes a rec- ommendation on salaries, it’s ulti- mately up to the government to de- cide, and the timing isn’t right. Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty said it’s not enough to simply freeze MPP salaries in order to cut down Ontario’s $5.6 billion deficit. He said a broader debate must occur about how salaries should be dished out to anybody who is being paid with tax money, including politicians. “I don’t care about the money. I could be making several times my MPP salary the past nine years in my law practice,” said Mr. Flaherty, a former Ontario finance minister. “Personally, I don’t care. But I do care about my province and I care about balancing the budget and I care about the province living with- in its means,” he said. Mr. Flaherty said constant wage increases year after year for the public sector is eating up tax money and is not giving citizens fair value for their money. While it’s reasonable to give pay increases that match the rate of in- f lation, Mr. Flaherty said pay hikes like the one community college teachers received, which works out to 4 per cent each year for two years, is too much. MPP John O’Toole said Premier McGuinty was interfering with the integrity commissioner’s recom- mendation no matter how small the proposed increase. “The 2.7-per cent (increase) isn’t going to make any difference in my life and if that’s the issue that’s brought up, then I’ll certainly go along with it,” he said. But Mr. O’Toole argued an MPP’s salary is all taxable income and comes without a pension. And in many cases, he said, that’s less than some municipal politicians. The 2.7 per cent increase would have lifted the MPP base salary from $85,240 a year to $87,540. MPPs were previously given a 3- per cent increase each year over the past three years, as recommended by Ontario’s previous integrity com- missioner. 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According to the national re- port, “first responders are not being listened to. They are not being communicated with. They are not being adequately funded. They often do not have the re- sources to do their jobs and often it is unclear where to (get) those resources.” The report listed red tape and lack of urgency at the federal and provincial levels as the cause. Ivan Ciuciura, the Region’s di- rector of emergency management, disagreed with the report’s find- ings. “We’re well ahead of a lot of the communities in terms of emergency management” because of Durham’s two nuclear plants, he said. “We’ve been required to have plans in place.” As well as having a standard emergency plan that includes a written policy, training people, conducting exercises to test the plan and public education, the Region also has a specific terror- ist plan. The Chemical Biological Radio- logical and Nuclear Terrorism Re- sponse Plan has been in place since January 2001 after a bacteri- al white powder was sent to peo- ple in Ottawa. “It defines a little more clearly who does what and when, it de- fines responsibilities,” Mr. Ciuciu- ra said. “If, for example, someone gets white powder, who goes in first. Of if someone stole a device from the hospital, like an X-ray machine and...blew it up, who would respond first, how would it get checked out.” In the event of an emergency, the Province would be responsible for getting extra help from the fed- eral government, Mr. Ciuciura said. That’s why the Region isn’t fully aware of the detailed help available from Ottawa. “You go to the Province, the Province goes to the feds,” he said. “That’s the chain, that’s the struc- ture.” Interestingly, Mr. Ciuciura did not know Oshawa and Clarington were among the 100 municipali- ties who answered the Senate’s questionnaire on emergency readiness. Both Mr. Ciuciura and Durham Regional Police Chief Kevin McAlpine agreed that more equipment would always be bene- ficial. Chief McAlpine, however, noted that the police are well pre- pared for an emergency and are in regular contact with CSIS and the Ottawa police. “We have talked to the Ottawa police and they are very well con- nected,” he said. “We would find out from the federal emergency people where things are and how fast they can get there.” Region ready for terrorist threats IVAN CIUCIURA ‘We’re well ahead.’ Danielle Milley/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING –– Al Rivett, sports editor of the Ajax and Pickering News Adver- tiser, gets ready to deliver a strike during the Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax-Pickering Bowl for Kids Sake event last weekend. Teams and individuals from across the two communities came out for the fund-raiser for the orga- nization, which matches young boys and girls in need with an adult volunteer. Bowling a Big winner for Little kids DURHAM –Big Brothers and Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids Sake has struck again when it comes to community support. The Big Brothers and Sisters Association of Ajax and Picker- ing raised approximately $70,000 at this year’s annual event. Not only did staff and volun- teers from Big Brothers and Big Sisters participate in the bowl- ing competition, but so did busi- nesses, service clubs, restau- rants, and bowling leagues. There were several winners in pledges and scores from the two-day competition, including the City of Pickering, Tucker’s Marketplace, and Scotiabank. The bowl-a-thon ran March 26 to 28 and is a major fund- raiser for the organization. This year’s goal was to raise $77,000. “I am really pleased what peo- ple did do,” said executive direc- tor Sharlene Melnike. “Each participant had a little less do- nations on their sponsor sheets, but because there’s so many charities it’s hard on the com- munity to support everyone.” She mentioned the difference Big Brothers and Big Sisters make in young children’s lives. “They’re a positive role model in a child’s life that is impor- tant,” said Mrs. Melnike. “I’ve seen so many friendships that have so many success stories.” For more information or to donate, call the organization at 905- 831-3777. Enthusiast frustrated at call for more gun scrutiny By Sajid Khan Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM – Owners and dealers of legal firearms might find them- selves under increased scrutiny following a March 30 resolution by GTA politicians that police step up security checks of all Toronto- area gun clubs, gun stores and ad- ditional places where firearms are stored. Some local firearms clubs and dealers, already operating under strict storage and administration laws, are up in arms over the sug- gestion of additional police scruti- ny, saying that it would not reduce gun crime. “First of all, we do not store any firearms at our club,” said Robert Cake of the Oshawa Skeet and Gun Club. “Additionally, we make sure that every member has a valid firearms licence or certifi- cate. We have a system in place that guarantees the safety of our club.” Under current law, gun stores and clubs must be inspected an- nually by police. A provision in Canada’s Firearms Act even al- lows police to inspect individual gun owners who possess more than 10 firearms. “We’re already regulated to death,” said John Williams of Williams’ Arms in Port Perry. “We already have safe storage regula- tions as part of the current law. I don’t know what else they can do.” There is a growing consensus in the local gun community that they are being blamed in part for the recent rash of gun-related crime in Toronto. “I don’t understand the logic behind all these regulations,” said Mr. Williams. “Why should I have to be scrutinized just because I legally own something? The gov- ernment has no respect for prop- erty any more.” Rather than more draconian measures on legal owners and users, many gun owners, includ- ing Mr. Cake and Mr. Williams, would like to see increased penal- ties for illegal possession of firearms. “Most guns used to commit crimes are not registered,” said Mr. Cake. “They come into this country illegally. We should have laws that punish possession of these weapons more severely.” But there is a difference between disease, memory loss DURHAM –Everybody fears one of the most dev- astating diagnoses a human being can receive: Alzheimer Disease. Although some people put themselves through unnecessary worry, it is important not to dismiss memory and behavioural changes as simply old age. According to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, the fol- lowing information is vital to know. A thorough evaluation is necessary to determine the extent and cause of memory problems. Alzheimer Disease is the most common form of de- mentia, but there are many other reasons why people can have problems with their memory. Many memory problems are treatable and a supportive and caring team of health- care professionals can help all patients and families. To identify the warning signs to look for, the Alzheimer Society has de- veloped this checklist of common symptoms but again, some of them may apply to other forms of de- mentia. If several symp- toms apply, the person with the symptoms should see a doctor for a complete examination. 1. Me mory loss that af- fects day-to-day function: It's normal to occasionally forget appointments, col- leagues' names or a friend's phone number and remember them later. A person with Alzheimer Disease may forget things more often and not re- member them later, espe- cially things that have happened more recently. 2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks: Busy people can be so distracted from time to time they may leave the carrots on the stove and only remember to serve them at the end of a meal. A person with Alzheimer Disease may be unable to prepare any part of a meal or forget they've already eaten. 3. Problems with lan- guage: Everyone has trou- ble finding the right word sometimes, but a person with Alzheimer Disease may forget simple words or substitute words, making his or her sentences diffi- cult to understand. 4. Disorientation of time and place: It's normal to forget the day of the week or your destination - for a moment. 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Condo group asks Arthurs to push for assessment freeze By Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING –A concerned group of local residents is hoping a petition will get its voice heard at Queen's Park, and save a few dollars for se- niors. The board of directors of Millenni- um at Discovery Place, a condomini- um community in Pickering, came to- gether to draw up a letter addressed to Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs. Amongst other is- sues, such as possible changes to se- niors' drug benefits, the letter focuses primarily on property taxes and the impact on the elderly. The letter states that "ever-rising" property assessments are driving up taxes, which is difficult to deal with when living on a fixed income, as many seniors are faced with. Attached to the letter is a petition containing 137 signatures from Mil- lennium residents, who support the board in its goal for change. "We have a high proportion of se- niors in our building," said Reta Dutly, vice-president of the board, noting roughly half of the population falls into that category. "They are tax- ing away the life savings of seniors." She added that those affected by this might be forced to take conse- quences against their wishes. "Some will be forced to sell," she said, suggesting that they would have to move into smaller units. "It would cut down on our lifestyle." The letter proposes the Province freeze unit assessments for seniors at the current rate until the property is sold. It further states a similar solu- tion has been successful in other Nor th American jurisdictions. Mr. Arthurs said any decision would have to be the result of a provincewide assessment. He noted he had visited Millenni- um on the recent campaign trail to listen to concerns. However, he main- tains freezing or lowering property tax was not one of his promises. "I didn't campaign on that plat- form," he said. "Our focus was health and education." He added part of the reason for ris- ing taxes in Pickering is its proximity to To ronto, and pointed to the posi- tives of rising assessments. "What they are not looking at is the fact that their property value is (also) going up," he explained. "They're not looking at it as an investment." Mr. Arthurs said he would take a better look at the petition during the current sitting of the legislature. "The increasing costs are unfortu- nate... but they're a reality," he said. Residents want provincial relief how they got there or how to get home. 5. Poor or decreased judgement: People may sometimes put off going to a doctor if they have an infection, but eventually seek medical atten- tion. A person with Alzheimer Dis- ease may not recognize an infection as a problem and not go to the doc- tor at all. Or they may dress inap- propriately, wearing heavy clothing on a hot day. 6. Problems with abstract think- ing: From time to time, people may find balancing a chequebook diffi- cult. Someone with Alzheimer Dis- ease could forget completely what the numbers are and what needs to be done with them. Celebrating a birthday is something many people do, but a person with Alzheimer Dis- ease may not understand what a birthday is. 7. Misplacing things: Anyone can temporarily misplace a wallet or keys. A person with Alzheimer Dis- ease may put things in inappropriate places: an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl. 8. Changes in mood and behav- iour: Everyone becomes sad or moody from time to time. Someone with Alzheimer Disease can exhibit varied mood swings - from calm to tears to anger - for no apparent rea- son. 9. Changes in personality: People's personalities can change somewhat with age. But a person with Alzheimer Disease can become con- fused, suspicious or withdrawn. Changes may also include apathy, fearfulness or acting out of charac- ter. 10 . Loss of initiative: It's normal to tire of housework, business activities or social obligations, but most peo- ple regain their initiative. A person with Alzheimer Disease may become very passive, and require cues and prompting to become involved. For more information, visit www.alzheimerdurham.com or at- tend a public information night pre- sented by Alzheimer Society of Durham Region on March 31 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Ajax Public Li- brary, 65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 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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Members will bring specimens from their own gardens for a friendly competition and the viewing plea- sure of all. At the meeting, speaker Ken Brown will talk about vertical vegetable gardening. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. at Brooklin United Church, Cassels Rd. E., Brooklin. The society is a mixed group of novice and master gardeners from all over Durham Region. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, except for January, July and December. Meetings are informative, with presentations and time for socializa- tion. Membership is $10 a year for a single person or $15 for a family of two at the same address. This nominal fee provides mem- bers with the opportunity to hear nine different gardening experts pre- sent their garden specialties, get free advice from the master gardeners and other members, a yearbook, quarterly newsletters and access to the club's extensive gardening li- brary. Members also have the opportuni- ty to bring houseplants, flowers and vegetables from home to enter in the friendly competitions. Members often bring extra plants to give away at meetings. Some local garden cen- tres give members discounts on their gardening purchases. For more information, go to www.brooklin.org/hort/events.html or call Cheryl Penner 905-665-6316. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 PAGE 19A/P BE SUSPICIOUS OF: •promises of guaranteed high returns with low risk •high-pressure sales tactics •offshore investment opportunities •investments that take advantage of a “little-known tax loophole” •strangers who approach you with investment opportunities HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF: •check the registration of anyone selling an investment – the Ontario Securities Commission can tell you if they are registered and what types of products and services they can provide •monitor your statements and your investment activity, and report discrepancies immediately •ask about fees – you have a right to know how your money is being spent •investigate the impact of borrowing to invest – can you afford to lose your collateral? •get another opinion – ask a trusted, independent third party about investments you are considering. For more investor resources, check out www.investorED.ca If you suspect that an investment might be fraudulent, report it to the Ontario Securities Commission at 1-866-544-5554. Protect yourself from investment fraud. Research your investments and watch for signs of a scam. HARD-EARNED MONEY Don’t risk your A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 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! Nature▼▼FY A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Drilling for maple syrup DURHAM –– CLOCA employee Harry Hirschfeld uses a portable drill to make a hole in a tree as he and others lay lines to collect sap at Purple Woods Conservation Area. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 PAGE 21 A/P between what they are studying and the world they are living in . That’s real motivation. O xford Learning Centres help students learn to think and write more clearly so they can be happier and more successful in school. Call your local Oxford at (905) 420-3141 to learn how to personalized learning program can help your child. Recently, a parent brought me a sample essay she had written when she was in grade eight. We compared it to the work of her grade eight son. The difference was amazing! Her essay contained no spelling or grammatical mistakes, was well organized with its ideas were clearly presented. Her son’s project wandered. It suffered from spelling, grammatical, and organizational mistakes. It was interwoven with passages which obviously he had copied from a text book. Thirty years had passed since his mother had been in grade eight. What has happened? The answer can be found not only in whole- language reading programs which do not teach grammar or structure, but also with programs that encourage creative spelling and free form writing without editing or correcting mistakes. These disastrous mistakes have produced students who do not know the difference between a noun and a verb who cannot write or think clearly. Those of us over 40 years of age remember “English Grammar” c lasses with varying degrees of satisfaction or fear and loathing; however, not only did we learn the parts of speech, but during those classes we also learned to write and think. Our thoughts had to be expressed clearly. It was unacceptable merely to fill a page with writing and hand it in. Our teachers demanded excellence! We had to try our hardest. The result of those old programs was that we learned to express ourselves in writing. This clarified our thinking and improved our comprehension. This taught us to think, to integrate, to understand and to explain. wait! If that is true, then what about the claims made by the “progressive educators” of the day? They said that those “old style classes” were dull, mindless repetitions of memorized material that was completely divorced from the “new reality” of the child’s life. Starting about 40 years ago, “progressive educators” claimed that those classes were reductionistic and did not teach the “whole child.” They drummed structured classes right out of the school curriculum. I don’t want you to think that I completely endorse those old grammar classes. In fact, I think that they were not an overly effective method of teaching writing skills. Teaching writing should be an integral part every subject not simply reserved for a “grammar class”. S tudents should spend time writing in history, geography and science classes. Even math class in an opportunity of students to write! When a student can explain in writing what the math teacher is trying to teach, you can be sure that the student understands the principle. Writing is more important than memorizing formulas or equations! When a student is capable of clearly explaining a concept in writing, that student has demonstrated that he or she will not have to memorize it. For example, in history class, if we crammed less “stuff” into our students heads, such as dates, times and names and asked them instead to understand integrate and explain the process (the reasons for the sequence of events, the probabilities of other events being affected and the relationship that the events being studied have previous and subsequent events), we would have well-grounded students who actually understood what they were learning. And there is a bonus! In addition to better educated students, we would have motivated and happier students who could see some relationship Why can’t kids write anymore? Have YOU registered for your spring course yet? DURHAM COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION •911/Emergency Response •Business •Computers •Court Tribunal •Early Childhood Education •Healthy Living •Health and Wellness (R.N./R.P.N. graduate certificates) •Languages •Law & Security Administration •Legal Administration/ Law Clerks •Leisure & Recreation •Medical Administration •Motorcycles •Police Foundations •Public & Private Investigations •Teaching & Training Adults •Technology •Plus many more… COURSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF APRIL 26 Courses are available in three different venues, in-class, online and correspondence. For course information and registration visit: www.durhamcollege.ca/part-time or call 905.721.3052 or 1.888.627.1191 Courses available in: COLLEGE YOUR TOMORROW STARTS HERE 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 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com AIR CONDITIONING SALE SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1970 725-9731 FREE ESTIMATE! Inquire about our “Ductless Air Conditioners” NEW Soft Sound™ OPTIMA III SERIES Air Conditioners Authorized Dealer ENROL NOW FOR CLASSES! • Grade 1 to 12 • Individualized Program • Low Student/Teacher ratio • Complete Assessment 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite #103, Pickering Serving Ajax and Pickering 905-420-9930 MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” 401 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-509-1722 montessorilearningcentre.com CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN PICKERING - PASS THE WORD- Past Alumni, parents & teachers RSVP to: TAWNI MALEWICZ 416-281-3196 or gymtech@rogers.com DONNA Dibiase 905-420-4224 or dilumi@sympatico.ca MARYLOU MARTIN marylou.martin@rbc.com Join us on June 5 for our 20 YEAR REUNION Garden Party: 2:00 to 4:00pm Coffee House: 7:00 to 9:00pm • Little Readers (Ages 3-5) • Beyond Tutoring (Gr. 1-8) • High School Advantage • Reading • Writing • Math • French • Study Skills Report cards came home. And now you are looking for a quick fix to get their grades up. But few quick fixes last. At Oxford Learning, children are offered individual programs that address their needs in academics, learning styles and self-esteem. It is a unique approach that offers them the tools to succeed for now and for the future. Using in-depth assessments that identify how your child absorbs information and then gets it back out on paper, Oxford Learning is the leader in helping children improve grades & confidence for this year & years to come. (905) 420-3141 1105 Finch @ Dixie Pickering www.oxfordlearning.com Report Cards left you feeling low? Would it surprise you to know that in Canada, more than one million children live below the poverty line defined by Statistics Canada? Or that 50 per cent of all food bank users are children? Yet, poverty is not the only reason for inadequate nutrition. The fact is that Canada’s children are going to school hungry regardless of where they live or their socio-economic status. Statistics show that more than 40 percent of children don’t eat breakfast on a daily basis. But not having food to eat is just one part of the child nutrition issue in Canada. Recently, the focus on children’s health and well-being has shifted to poor eating habits accompanied by inactive lifestyles and the overwhelming increase in childhood obesity. A recent article in the academic journal Appetites stated, “Children who replace proper breakfast with chocolate bars and carbonated drinks have the reaction levels of a 70 year old by the end of the morning.” Poor nutrition affects all walks of life. Kids go to school hungry for a variety of reasons. The time constraints of modern living often don’t leave enough time for meals, particularly in the morning. Some children may not have time to eat because they have to wake up early for a long bus ride to school. For others, their parents may leave for work before they even wake up, so they grab a chocolate bar on the go thinking that is the way to start off their day. Some parents may have to compromise the quality or quantity of food because of financial concerns. Research has shown that a child’s behaviour, learning capacity, cognitive performance and school attendance are negatively impacted by inadequate nutrition. When a child’s body has no food, their brain lacks the fuel necessary to start their day off on the right track, alert and ready to concentrate at school. Breakfast For Learning is working to change the face of child nutrition in Canada. By supporting the funding of breakfast, lunch and snack programs in schools all across Canada, the Foundation has helped to provide more than 175 million nourishing meals to children since its inception in 1992. School- based nutrition programs provide all children with an opportunity to receive a nutritious meal in a supportive environment that encourages responsible behaviour and provides a forum for them to learn, to share and be nurtured. Healthy eating = better learning for school-aged children Research has shown that a child’s behaviour, learning capacity, cognitive performance and school attendance are negatively impacted by inadequate nutrition. TO ADVERTISE IN THE EDUCATION FEATURE CONTACT MARILYN BROPHY AT 905-683-5110 Bursary music to students’ ears DURHAM – Students in Grade 4 to 8 with a love for piano now have the chance to apply for an Evelyn Bur- den Music Bursary and receive piano lessons. This bursary, with co-operation of The Community Foundation of Durham and the Durham District School Board, is offered by Evelyn Burden’s children as a tribute to their mother. Evelyn Burden, a lifelong resident of Oshawa, loved music and instilled this appreciation in her own eight children. Each year since 1991, the bursary ensures that four to five stu- dents across the region can have the opportunity to explore their love of the piano. Individuals interested in this bur- sary and anyone wishing to continue to honour Mrs. Burden’s memory are invited to make donations to this fund by contacting The Community Foundation at 905-430-6507. Considered in the selection process is musical interest, a teacher recommendation, access to a piano and financial need. All applications must be received by the Durham District School Board by Friday, April 16. Applications and bursary guide- lines are available by calling the Durham District School Board at 905-668-6386.www.durhamregion.com COLLEGE General Arts and Science MAY START Graduate with a certificate in 8 months •Wide variety of courses to choose from. •Be eligible to apply for further studies in 2005. Contact Kim Sharpe at 905.721.3111 ext. 2151 or e-mail kim.sharpe@durhamc.on.ca or visit www.durhamcollege.ca www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 PAGE 23 P Sports SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 David Wake rink pulls off rare feat on the pebbled ice By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — An Annandale skip rocked the house with a curling rarity while hosting a Scottish contingent for a series of games at the Ajax club recently. On March 9, the Annandale Seniors' Curling League hosted a 'Mini Tourna- ment of Scots' featuring eight Scottish teams touring the area as representa- tives of the Scottish Police Curling Asso- ciation and The International Police As- sociation. In one game, Annandale skip David Wa ke posted a rare eight-ender against Scottish skip Trevor Harrison. Curling with Wake were Sandra Ar- mour at vice, Joe Irwin at second, and Cecilia Read leading. The Ontario Curling Association of- fers recognition to OCA-registered members, in the form of pins, for men's, women's, mixed, junior and bantam teams who have achieved an eight- ender. So far this season there are 34 eight- enders listed with the OCA as of March 28. ••• The Tim March junior-bantam curling team won the TCA Goldline Junior League Championship Sunday. Starting in early November, the league had 10 GTA teams begin a weekly round robin and the top four played for the tro- phy Sunday. The March team won the final 6-4 over the Peter Madison rink of Avonlea. The team, minus the alternate, now competes in the 2004 Optimist Interna- tional Under-18 Curling Championships in Vancouver, B.C. and area clubs April 1 to 4. With March are Matt Pyne at vice, Patrick Janssen at second and Tyler An- derson leading. Peter Tak is the alternate. Paul Bourque coaches the team. ••• Annandale curlers Jason March and Blair Metrakos will join forces with Susan Kovacs and Cindy McKnight to represent the Uxbridge Curling Club at the Ontario Mixed Curling Champi- onship finals in Guelph from April 14 to 18. One winning team in the eight-rink round robin represents Ontario at the Canadian Mixed Championship next January at a site yet to be determined. The 2004 version was held in Timmins. ••• For the next curling season, Annan- dale will implement a competitive mem- bership that will allow adult and junior teams to represent the club with up to two non-league playing members. For many years, the club had limited entries into OCA competitions, and changes there now allow competitive teams almost unlimited entries. ••• Annandale again hosts the annual L ast Chance Bonspiel April 17 and 18. More than $2,000 in prize money is up for grabs if a full draw of 32 teams is at- tained. At the conclusion of the final bonspiel games, the Annandale curling ice is turned over to the ice skaters, and the compressor is turned off for the sum- mer. Great Scot, eight is enough PICKERING — For the second time this sea- son, the Pickering Panthers minor bantam 'A' rep hockey team has won the Toronto Avalanche tournament. In the title game March 29, Pickering de- feated the Markham Waxers 6-1. Markham scored first, but it was all Pickering the rest of the way. Matt Fowler, Pat Farren, Alex Starkey, Anthony Lauriola, Matt Savage and Galen Sleeth scored. Lauriola, Taylor Robson and Kevin Montgomery all had two assists, while Fowler, Savage and Scott Reilly chipped in with one apiece. Goalie Derrick Herdsman recorded the win. Lauri- ola was the Panthers' most valuable player. Herdsman recorded Pickering's only shutout of the tourney, blanking Nepean 4- 0 in the semifinal game. Reilly had a two- goal effort; Robson and Sean Pavlidis added one apiece. Kyle Kinsman chipped in two assists, Richard Doherty, Tyler McDon- ald, Pavlidis and Starkey had one apiece. Robson earned MVP honours. Pickering defeated Woodstock 6-1 in Game 1. McDonald had a hat trick, with Reilly, Starkey and Pavlidis scoring the oth- ers. McDonald also had three assists, while Nigel Fleming, Fowler, Robson, Farren, Montgomery and Pavlidis each adding one. Pickering and Ajax met in the second game with Pickering winning 2-1. Robson and Pavlidis scored. McDonald registered two assists; Pavlidis and Savage the others. Niagara-on-the-Lake and Pickering played to a 2-2 tie in Game 3. Farren and McDonald scored, with Savage recording the only assist. Andrew LeClair made sev- eral key saves late in the game. Pickering defeated Oakville 3-1 in Game 4. Starkey had two goals and Savage one. Fowler and Reilly drew assists. Eddy Smith, Craig Mazerall, Andrew Mc- Cann and Nick Accetone made strong con- tributions during the tournament. Panthers snow under opponents FAX it: 905-683-0386Ajax/Pickering Raiders “AAA” 2004-2005 Season Tryouts All tryouts will be held at Don Beer Arena in Pickering 11⁄2 hrs. duration each starting on Tuesday, April 13th Cost of $10/tryout Further tryout dates will be posted at the arena. Any individual who was not registered with either the Ajax Minor Hockey Assoc or the Pickering Hockey Assoc for the 2003-2004 season, requires a permission to skate form for these tryouts regardless of where they reside. Any individual who was not registered with either the Ajax Minor Hockey Assoc or the Pickering Hockey Assoc for the 2003-2004 season, requires a permission to skate form for these tryouts regardless of where they reside. Novice - Kyle Shore 905-427-5146 - 5:30pm Pad#1 Minor Atom - Russ Hutchison 905-619-0269 - 5:40pm Pad#3 Atom - Sal Caggiula 905-683-6650- 7:10pm Pad#3 Minor Peewee - Steve Horner 905-683-6758 - 6:00pm Pad#2 Peewee - Norm Rogers 905-839-7229 - 7:30pm Pad#2 Minor Bantam - Trevor Nkiwane 905-831-6218 - 7:00pm Pad#1 Bantam - Larry Gertsakis - 8:30pm Pad#1 Minor Midget - Bill Carroll 905-427-6156 - 9:00pm Pad#2 Midget - Ian Fletcher 905-420-5524 - 8:40pm Pad#3 Ajax/Pickering Raiders “AAA” 2004-2005 Season Tryouts If you require further information please check the AMHA website a www.ajaxminorhockey.org MITES, TYKES, MIDGET, and JUVENILE tryouts will be held in late August. Details to be published in local News Advertiser. ANY player not registered for 03/04 season with AMHA who wishes to attend tryouts MUST have OHF Permission to Skate Form (even if they live in Ajax). 1.5 hour tryout - $10 1 hour tryout $8.00 Any player who wishes to tryout for ‘AA’, ‘A’ or both should be at these tryouts. You will be required to fill out a form stating which team(s) you wish to try out for. These forms are for the use of the coaches during the tryout process. AMHA Annual General Meeting to be held Sunday April 25, 2004 at the Ajax Community Centre Commodore’s Room 1pm - 4pm. Ajax Minor Hockey Association Spring Tryouts - 2004-2005 Season Combined AA/A 1.5 hoursDivision “AA” & “A” TRYOUTS Coach Phone # April 17 - 2:00 pm, Pick. Rec-DelaneyNovice A Stewart Dobbs 905-619-0957 AA Brian Shore 905-428-1703 April 17 - 1:30 pm, Pick. Rec-O’BrienMinor Atom A Jim Orr 905-428-0668 AA Mike Nasello 905-683-4428 April 17 - 3:30 pm, Pick. Rec-DelaneyAtom A Mike Hillhouse 905-619-3656 AA Peter kerr 905-428-2880 April 17 - 3:00 pm, Pick. Rec-O’BrienMinor Peewee A Robert Palleschi 905-619-2232 AA Wade Rowland 905-428-2441 April 17 - 5:00 pm, Pick. Rec-DelaneyPeewee A Brian Nakasuji 905-686-0084 AA Greg Murphy 905-686-6682 April 17 - 4:30 pm, Pick. Rec-O’BrienMinor Bantam A Steve Chaves 905-619-0757 AA Mike LaFlamme 905-683-6560 April 19 - 8-10 pm, Don Beer #1Bantam A Graham Roswlell 905-426-2494 AA Rob Cook 905-427-1475 April 17 - 6:00 pm, Pick. Rec-O’BrienMinor Midget A David Tabone 905-427-7441 AA Steve Boule 905-686-3280 “AE/SELECT” TRYOUTS 1.5 hours April 24 9:00 am, ACC #4 April 24 10:30 am, ACC #4 April 24 12:00 pm, ACC #4 April 24 1:30 pm, ACC #4 April 24 3:00 pm, ACC #4 April 24 4:30 pm, ACC #4 April 24 6:00 pm, ACC #4 April 24 7:30 pm, ACC #4 Division AE Novice AE Minor Atom AE Atom AE Minor Peewee AE Peewee AE Minor Bantam AE Bantam AE Minor Midget Phone # 905-686-2941 All tryouts to be held at Ajax Community Centre Open Registration - Thurs. May 6 - 6 PM Ajax Community Centre - HMS Room Coach Ron Tizzard 905-427-2940Jim O’Hara 905-626-0774Darryl Beckett 905-428-8864Steve Cole 905-428-8157Bert Thompson 905-427-4328Bruce Rae 905-427-1795Harry Earle 905-427-3693Guy Pilon If you require further information please check the AMHA website a www.ajaxminorhockey.org Ajax-Pickering wraps up series with overtime win DURHAM —The Ajax- Pickering Raiders Shoe- less Joe's major bantam 'AAA' rep hockey team upended the Markham Wa xers to capture the Eastern AAA Hockey League playoff crown. The Raiders nailed down the title Sunday in the best-of-three champi- onship series, posting an exciting 4-3 overtime vic- tory. The Raiders trailed 3-1 in the third period, but rallied to send the game into overtime. The championship se- ries started last Friday, with the Ajax-Pickering bantams skating to a 5-2 victory. Team members are Eric Nottbeck, David Jenkins, Michael McFarlane, Steven Koufis, Joel Rosen, Evan Tsiopoulos, Marcus Carroll, John Harrington, James Jarvis, Nick Holmberg, Brendan Hann, Lucas Head, Michael Hurl, Dave John- son, Matt Miller, Chris Paul, Garrett Trainor, Michael Carey and Adam Mo rra. Bill Carroll, Bobby Lalonde, and Mark Purdy coach the team. The trainers are Dave Camp- bell and Tom Koufis, and the managers are Ian and Sabine Jarvis. P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 From 4.45% for 5 years. 1st & 2nd Mortgages to 100% Condos Rental Properties CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS BOOKED THIS MONTH! 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"After being in this business for 25 years, I can honestly say these are the finest windows on the market," says Wayne. "They're triple sealed to reduce air leakage and come with heavy duty hardware." All Vinyl Window Designs win- dows come with Low E Glass which filters out the ultraviolet rays keep- ing your home cooler in the summer and eliminate fading of your cur- tains, drapes and furniture. All of the windows come with a lifetime warranty on the frame, hardware and glass. Wayne would also like his cus- tomers to know that he does all of the estimates personally, eliminating the cost of a salesperson. Durham Windows and Doors also does all of its own installations, which ensures that every cus- tomer gets a high quality job done at the best possi- ble price. Durham Windows and Doors is located at 696 King St. W. in Oshawa. For more information call (905) 579-2222 or 1-888-576-8575. MOBILE SHOWROOM AKJP358 Raiders sweep to AAA crown The Ajax-Pickering Raiders Shoeless Joe’s major bantam ‘AAA’ rep hockey team captured the Eastern Ontario league playoff title after beating the Markham Waxers in a close best-of-three final series. PICKERING — The Sandy Beach Tennis Club invites new and returning players to join it on the court this summer. Club registration is in the Pickering Recreation Complex's main foyer Tuesday, April 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. The club, in Kinsmen Park on Sandy Beach Road, offers a full slate of adult competitive leagues, house leagues, junior leagues, social nights, clinics and lessons. If you cannot attend ei- ther session, call Loida Woodford at 905-831-1724 to reg ister. Be fore court’s in session, sign up for Sandy Beach club www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 PAGE 25 A/P Just like any other manufactured good, dentures will not last forever. That’s why it is important to take good care of them. Your comfort, appearance and oral health depends on it! Unfortunately, too many people neglect their dentures and yet, caring for them isn’t complicated. It only takes a few moments each day-no more than what you would spend on your natural teeth. By following your denturist’s recommendations, you can get the most from your dentures. Did you know that brushing your dentures is just as important as brushing natural teeth? Otherwise, plaque will build up and possibly lead to the growth of harmful bacteria. Denturists recommend that you brush your dentures after each meal with a soft toothbrush and non- abrasive toothpaste. Always brush your dentures gently to prevent premature wear. Finish by rinsing your dentures thoroughly with warm water. Here’s a helpful trick: clean your dentures over a plugged sink filled with water. That way if you accidentally drop them, the water will cushion their fall and they’ll be less likely to be D o y o u t a k e g o o d c a r e o f y o u r d e n t u r e s ? D o y o u t a k e g o o d c a r e o f y o u r d e n t u r e s ? D o y o u t a k e g o o d c a r e o f y o u r d e n t u r e s ? damaged. Finally, it’s best to remove your dentures at night and let them soak in a cleaning solution. This will also give your gums time to rest. Good oral health also includes regular visits to the dentist, even if you wear full dentures. Visiting your denturist from time to time will also ensure your dentures continue to fit properly. A poor fit can lead to unwanted complications over time. What’s more, experts suggest you replace your dentures every five years. That way you’ll be sure to have quality dentures that will help to keep you in good health. And that’s something to smile about! Oral cancer will be taking center stage during Dental Health Month this year. Throughout the month of April, dentists across the country will be inviting Canadians to learn more about this illness that strikes more than 33,000 North Americans each year. Of this number, nearly 10,000 will lose their lives to this rarely discussed disease. The good news is that the chances of surviving oral cancer are very high. When diagnosed early, 80% of patients will overcome the disease. What’s more, detecting oral cancer is simple: all it takes is a two-minute examination by your dentist. In addition to your routine check-ups, visiting your dentist is advised if you notice any of the following symptoms: change in the colour of your gums, hardening or swelling of the mouth or lips, an injury that bleeds easily and will not heal as well as difficulty chewing, swallowing or talking. Making certain lifestyle changes is another effective step in preventing oral cancer. Did you know that smoking while drinking alcohol is the leading cause of oral cancer? Overexposure to the sun and a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in your daily diet can also increase your risk level. Dental health professionals do everything they can to fight oral cancer, but the bulk of the prevention falls on our shoulders. The best way to fight oral cancer is to prevent it in the first place. A visit to your dentist is a great first step. Serving the Durham Region Serving the Durham Region Serving the Durham Region for over 30 years ! for over 30 years ! for over 30 years ! Pickering Village Pickering Village Pickering Village In a Friendly Environment for all Dentistry 905-683-2561 905-683-2561 905-683-2561 Kingston Rd. and Church St. 596 Kingston Road Parr Dental Parr Dental Parr Dental Centre Centre Centre Dr. David Parr D r. C h r i s t o p h e r H . Tom D r. C h r i s t o p h e r H . Tom Dr. Christopher H. 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Consequently, our continued success and commitment to customer satisfaction have created these excellent opportunities in our new Call Centre located in Ajax. Bilingual Customer Loyalty Inbound Agents Within our fast-paced environment, you will respond to incoming calls and deliver superior customer service to major and corporate accounts. Excellent sales, problem identification/resolution, negotiating, and both verbal and written communication skills are required, along with strong interpersonal abilities and PC literacy. Bilingualism (French/English) is a requirement. Candidates for these permanent positions should be available to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Position #4778 Bilingual Diagnostic Technicians Your responsibilities will include supporting and maintaining excellent customer service levels for all Diagnostic Centre customers, both internal and external. You will investigate and analyze customer system issues and requirements, provide solutions to both software and hardware applications, and provide support to field service technicians. In addition, you will test and troubleshoot new software and hardware applications, and help resolve training issues. Relevant industry experience in the software and hardware solutions environment is required, along with experience in providing customer service and technical support, and both cursory and advanced diagnostics. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as are good presentation abilities and PC literacy. Bilingualism (French/English) is a requirement. Candidates for these permanent positions should be available to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Position #7940 Bilingual Customer Contact Representatives In this role, you will answer inbound customer calls and assist customers with entering service and supply calls, while up-selling and cross-selling supplies. You will help customers with cursory diagnostics, promote service contracts, take information for sales leads, and assist with both leasing and account queries. High school education and experience in an inbound call centre is preferred. Bilingualism (French/English) is a requirement. Candidates for these permanent positions should be available to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Position #7885 As a member of our team you will enjoy a competitive remuneration package and sound opportunities for advancement, Move ahead of the rest…with Pitney Bowes. 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A world leader in the design and manufacture of high-speed commercial digital printing equipment requires three team based individuals with the right talent and skills to be responsible for the following positions: Service Technician The electro-mechanical candidate will be responsible for full technical support of our worldwide dealer base. Assembly Technician The candidate has an electro-mechanical college diploma or possesses a strong electrical and/or mechanical background. Inventory Clerk The candidate is a proficient administrator capable of producing accurate results. Send resume to: resume@buskro.com We've got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? We are now hiring for •FULL TIME BAKER •FULL TIME STOREFRONT We offer paid training and incentive programs. Apply in person: 1750 BAYLY ST. 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DELIVERING WHAT WE PROMISE www.van-rob.com Maintenance Supervisor - Richmond Hill Dedicated to health and safety, your leadership skills are coupled with a trade licence, 10 years’ experience in automotive stamping manufacturing, and knowledge of related maintenance and production issues. Plant Tooling Coordinator - Scarborough Responsible for the design, estimating, quoting, building, and installation of all tooling and fixtures, you will facilitate changes to existing programs within our manufacturing process.Your certification as a T&D maker or degree in engineering is supported by 7 years’ automotive experience. We offer challenging opportunities for growth and development with a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are a team player who is committed to quality, please submit your resume, stating position of interest, in confidence to: Van-Rob, Human Resources 200 Vandorf Sideroad, Aurora, ON L4G 3G8 e-mail: hr@van-rob.com Fax: 905-727-2689 We thank all applicants, but advise that only those candidates under consideration will be acknowledged. STILL SITTING ON THE FENCE? I n your current working environment do you… •Feel Important? •Does your boss listen to you? •Are you happy? If you answered ‘No’ to any of the above questions, then fax us your resume or call us and tell us what will GET YOU OFF THE FENCE and into this busy 12 Bay Service Centre in Whitby Openings currently available for: 1 LICENSED GENERAL TECHNICIAN 1 EXPERIENCED PARTS COUNTER PERSON We Offer The Following: •Excellent wage •Profit sharing •Full benefits package •Employee discount •Tool discount •Excellent work environment MAKE THE MOVE G E T O F F T H E F E N C E G E T O F F T H E F E N C E YES NO ✔ ✔ ✔ Please call Peter Bright at 905-430-5377 or fax resume to: 905-430-4996 LAW OFFICE - TWO POSITIONS RECEPTIONIST Public contact for 7 lawyers and 12 staff. Outlook, WordPerfect required. ACCOUNTING/SECRETARIAL To support primary bookkeeper and family lawyer. PCLaw, Outlook, WordPerfect required. 1 Year contract. Please send or deliver resume. No calls please. Detailed information sheet available at our office. KITCHEN KITCHEN SIMESON MCFARLANE P.O. 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WA ITSTAFF Full/Part Time including weekends Bring resume in person after 11a.m. to: Joe's Sports Bar & Billiards 2200 Brock Rd. Pickering (North of Hwy #2, at Dellbrook Plaza) WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com- pany needs help filling out their simple worksheets. P/T or F/T. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7. www.opportunity-depot.com AESTHETICIAN and hair stylist needed for busy Pickering salon. Call (905)619-8971. ESTHETICIANS WANTED for THE FACIAL PLACE Whitby & Pickering locations. (905)668-8128 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST required for busy hair salon in Pickering. Salary + commission. Also stylist chair for rent. Call Linda (905)427-4110 F/T OR P/T HAIRSTYLIST with experience required for busy, friendly salon in mall location. Guaranteed wages + commission. Start immediately. John 905-725- 2080 (days) or 905-728-3720 (af- ter 9pm) HAIRSTYLISTS required full and part time positions available. Call (905)728-4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. RMTs WANTED for THE FACIAL PLACE Whitby & Pickering loca- tions. (905)668-8128 ELECTRICIANS REQUIRED, Construction and maintenance li- cense, 5 yrs. Canadian experience for a project in Ajax area. Please fax resume to: 905-625-2666. HVAC 3RD YEAR apprentice, gas fitter ll an asset. Clean driving record. Fax resume to (905) 623- 3020 MACHINE SHOP Set-up/Operator. Experience for CNC Mills. Busy Job Shop. Afternoon shift. North Scarboro. Fax resume to: 416- 291-3233 MECHANIC LICENSE required for Ajax truck and crane company. Experience with diesel engines and hydraulics an asset, but willing to train. Competitive wages, bene- fits, and uniforms. Fax resume to: 905-686-8546 RAPIDLY expanding, progressive decorative concrete firm in Co- bourg requires full time CON- CRETE FINISHER to perform lead-hand duties. Minimum 3 years experience, drivers licence with clean abstract, own vehicle with 2 years supervisory skills. Respond to setinconcrete@sympatico.ca ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE POSI- TION required immediately. Must be experienced in computers, small claims and collections. Please send resume to: File #983, P.O.Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE- BOOKKEEPER. High volume management company is seeking a motivated, detail oriented individ- ual with at least 3 years of Ac- counts Receivable/Bookkeeping experience. Please send resume and salary expectations to. File #984 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa ON, L1H 7L5 BOOKKEEPER-part time for law office. Experience with PC law and simply accounting to trial balance. Salary commensurate with experi- ence. Fax resume: 905-430-9100 or email lyoung@on.aibn.com PICKERING, P/T (12-16 hours). Mature, reliable Receptionist. Comp. exp. essential. Evenings 5-9/wknds. Daytime training. Real Estate exp. preffered. Fax 905- 420-5455 RECEPTIONIST/SECRATARTY require. Must be able to multi-task and work in fast paced environ- ment. Submit resume to 4100 Green Rd., Hampton, L0B-1J0, or fax 905-263-4604. ADVERTISING SALES exclusive work for Durham's richest target market. $800-$1000/wk commis- sion. Only honest experienced per- son with vehicle considered. Re- sume: mediamax@sympatico.ca PAULA Lishman International is seeking an experienced in-house sales representative to service es- tablished accounts. Knowledge of the latest trends and fashions re- quired. Salary + commission. Please fax resume to 905 986 0764. SALES, ADVANCED COMMIS- SIONS.Work from home, F/T P/T. A needed service, no competition, established NYSE Company. Dia- na Thompson 416-244-3312. 1-HYGIENIST and 1-RECEP- TIONIST/ASSISTANT. Part/full- time needed evenings & Saturdays for Pickering office. Please call Linda 9 a.m.- 12 noon, 905-683- 5448 or fax resume to: 905-683- 8494. DENTAL ASSISTANT - Part Time increasing to full time, maternity leave, days/evenings, weekends included. Drop or mail resume to: Source Dental, 555 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa ON L1H 8K8 DENTAL ASSISTANT - PDA level 2 for Fridays only, daytime hours, beginning immediately. Experience necessary. Please fax resume attn Mary (905)434-8520. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST -Seek- ing a full time, experienced recep- tionist. You must be enthusiastic, motivated, confident and proficient with ABEL DENT. Please deliver resume in person to the office of Dr. David Garant, 203 Byron St. S., Whitby. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for busy Pickering office. Full time hours, evenings & Satur- days. ABELDENT computer expe- rience preferred. Fax resume 905- 839-8435. EXPERIENCED STRESS/ECG Te chnician required for part-time in specialist office. Fax resume with references to: 905-686-8564. FULL-TIME PHARMACIST man- ager is required for Lovell Drugs in the Grandview Plaza in Oshawa. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, be interested in providing excellent patient care and be a team player. We offer a competi- tive salary and benefit package and a professional work environ- ment. Visit our web site at www.lovelldrugs.com, reply in con- fidence to Rita Winn, by e-mail ri- tawinn@lovelldrugs.com or fax re- sume to 905-723-1421or call 905- 723-2276. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN F/T in Oshawa pharmacy. Fax resume 905-669-3832 Surgical Assistant Wanted for private surgical clinic in Scar. P/T, F/T, flex hours. No previous experi- ence required. Fax Resume to: 416-287-3957 2 PART-TIME or full-time cooks required immediately for Port Perry family restaurant. Call 905-982- 0155. Ask for Bill or George APPLEBEE'S GRILL & Bar. We're Busy!! Now Hiring All Positions Top Wages & Benefits Program. Apply @ 155 Kingston RD East At Salem, Ajax HARMONY CREEK Golf Centre - Jobs available for the following po- sitions: Exp. wait staff for daily res- taurant and banquet hall, driving range and pro shop staff, greens maintenance staff, experienced short order/line cook. Prefer 18 & over. Must be available for day and evening hours. Fax resume to (905) 433-7996. Specify position applying for. 1510 WOODRUFF CRS.PICKER- ING - Only $262,000. Open House April 3rd & 4th, 1-3 p.m. Demand Amberlea area. 3+1 bedroom, 3+1 bathroom, oak staircase, large deck. Close to schools, shopping & 401. New roof & a/c. A great home & neighbourhood to raise a family. 905-420-4525 or 905-706- 0744. ATTENTION HOME SELLERS - FREE tips on how to sell your home yourself - Avoid costly mis- takes when moving up to a larger home - Get hot new listings emailed to you the same day they are listed. www.wadekovacic.com or call 905-623-6000, ask for Wade. Remax Cornerstone Realty Ltd. BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE country home, Peterborough area, 3 bed- rooms, 4-level-sidesplit, large 1 acre lot, maple/hardwood floors throughout, new top of the line windows, new roof, finished rec room, 2 baths, c/air, $198,000. Call after 7 p.m. (705)292-5435 GREAT N/W OSHAWA COURT location, close to schools. Beauti- ful raised bungalow featuring up- dated eat-in kitchen w/w-out to 3- tier deck. Incredible yard with workshed w/hydro. 3 bedrooms, 2-4pc. baths, 1-2pc. bath, A/C, new laminate & ceramic flooring. Master-bedroom w/walk-in closet. Familyroom w/gas fireplace. En- trance from garage to house. $238,900. Call today 905-438- 8202 HALMINEN HOME - Bloor/Town- line. Backs onto park. Fenced, interlock walk, paved, 12'x14' deck, 3 bedroom, finished base- ment, eat-in kitchen. Quick to 401+shopping. $195,000 - Make an offer! 905-720-3869. OPEN HOUSE Sun. April 4th - Morning; and Wed. April 7th - Evening. LOCATION+ FEATURES+ UP- GRADES. $295,000, 905-723- 7324, 888-696-9170. 5-bdrm, 3-1/2 bth, frml d/r, grnhs ktchn, lrg fyr, m/f ldry & f/r, a/g pool, 3-dcks, premium lot, w/o bsmnt, 6 aplncs, c vac, frplc, perfect tenant (1/2 bsmnt). Closing July 15, Open house April 10 &11 ONLY 10-6. Offers Considered April 18 ONLY. Photos & details by email or fax. OPEN HOUSE Sat - Sun, 1-5 pm 1092 Windrush Dr (Taun- ton/Grandview) Newer 4 bedroom w/wrap around porch, 2356sq.ft, loads of upgrades, partially fin- ished basement Asking $279,900 (905)432-0063 UNIQUE PROPERTY for sale. 2 houses on 2 acres. 1573 Townline Rd North of Taunton. Inquire within OSHAWA.Custom crafted House or Duplex. 4 levels all w/separate entrances. 4+2 bdrms, 3 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, over $100,000 in renovations, minutes to 401. Im- mediate possession $249,900. (905)404-9900 PRIVATE SALE $289,900. Stun- ning 50 x 300 ft paradise, in the midst of the Pickering! Updated 3 bdrm with jac tub, cac, gas frpl, pine/hdwd. www.rpt.ca/appleview 905 852-3053. PRIVATE SALE,573 Bradley Dr., Whitby, $224,900. 3 Bdrm., 1 1/2 Baths, Finished Basement w/NG Fireplace, Ceramics Throughout. Excellent Location. Parks, Schools, Shopping. OPEN HOUSE Sat. April 10th 1-4pm (905)665-6612 WHITBY - Stunning, unique 1800 sf. lakeside corner townhome. Hardwood, fireplace, elegant sep- arate diningroom, fully landscaped. Many upgrades. 66 Breakwater Dr. $258,500. OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun. (905)430-5629 WHITBY, BROCK/TAUNTON,im- maculate 3-bedroom upgraded condo townhouse. Near schools/shopping, GO/Whitby Tr ansit. Quiet private complex. Asking $189,500. OPEN HOUSE: Sat/Sun 1-4pm, 31 Alexis Way. (905)666-6884 LOTS FOR SALE Fully treed 2 acre lots across the street from Lake Scugog, only minutes to town $69,900. Also 2 acre lots starting at $155,000. in the To wn of Port Perry with fabulous views of the lake and access to the lake in a prestigious development. Call (905) 424-3086 or e-mail to: rick@fourteenestates.com Pickering Location (401/Bayly) •Warehouse: 1200 sq. ft., 18ft ceilings, with drive-in doors. $1000/m •Offices: brand new. 900sq.ft luxury, parking, exposure. $750/m •2100sq.ft unit. warehouse: 1200sq.ft, offices: 900sq.ft. Beautiful and clean throughout. Drive-in and parking. $1650/m + utilities. days 905-831-2410, evenings 905-683-3067 COURTICE,Open House Sat & Sun. April 3 & 4th 1-4pm. 68 San- dringham Drive. Don't Pass This By! Beautiful, clean, tastefully dec- orated 3 large bdrms, living & din- ing. Huge kitchen, familyroom & breakfast area w/walk-out to fenced yard. Wood burning, gas f/p & laundryroom on main level, full bsmt, "many extra's". Move in condition. (905)725-3407 SUPER UPGRADED semi. 3- bdrm, 3 baths, fin bsmt., family room, h/w flooring, ceramics, c/a, c/v, $264,500. 1561 Amberlea Rd. Pickering. Sunday April 4, 11:00am-2:00pm. Ian MacPher- son, Exit Realty Advance, (905)427-3948 LOCATION PLUS! Quiet 3-bdrm end unit, private patio, c/air, gar- age, Brock/401, walk to every- thing. $204,000. No Agents please. 416-890-3020. CONDO - WHITBY 712 Rossland East. Luxury 1200 sq. ft., 2 bed., 2 baths,Terrace balcony. 9th floor. Great view. Indoor parking. Private. $229,500. 800-267-3339 Benton. BUSY OSHAWA AREA,ideal for general practitioner, insurance, law office, etc. Call (416)283-3266 OFFICE/RETAIL space for rent - 500 sq. ft. plus basement, Hwy 2 exposure, 102 Lupin Dr., Whitby, Ideal for caterer. $l,400 per mo. Call (905) 579-7366. $150K+ 1ST YEAR POTENTIAL!! Think it's too good to be true? DON'T CALL! 1-888-373-1715. 4 DEALERSHIPS avail. in Durham Region. Low start up cost. Training and financing assistance. $50- $100K yearly income, P/T, F/T. Call Russ 204-333-5555 A WORK AT HOME JOB ON YOUR COMPUTER. Training Provided. F/T, P/T Code: n4 www.MyHomePCJob.com ATTENTION!!!!Earn extra income & work at home online. PT or FT, training provided. Code: 04 www.wannabeawinner.com or phone 1-888-698-0671. AUTO BODY REPAIR Shop, Ajax. Business for Sale. $59,900. Busy location with dealerships, paint booth, hoist, etc., insurance jobs. Maxine Mann, Sutton Group Heritage, 905-471-2000. MATTRESS CLEANING & Sani- tizing Business, 4,300 European Dealers. New to Canada. Re- moves dust mites and harmful al- lergens. Big profits, small invest- ment. Hyglenitech 1-888-999-9030 www.hyglenitech.com Computerized Bookkeeping and Income Tax Services for Small Business. 20+ Years Experience. My office or yours. Call 905-831-2615 or email admin@helpground. builderspot.com $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, purchases and renewals, refinancing up to 100% available oac. Credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/commercial. Call Dennis at (289)314-1102 Visit web application at www.mortgagebid.ca $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd, and 3rd mortgages. Bad credit ok. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd, and 3rd mortgages. Bad credit ok. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson or Robert Brown 1-877- 857-0015. ARE YOU BEING DECLINED? 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mortgages. Private funds. Prime rates. Self employed. Credit problems. Purchases and refinances. Get approved. Call R/E Active Mortgages. (905)420-8866 ATTENTION HOME OWNERS - BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preapprovals, purchases & refi- nances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, Toronto. BAD CREDIT yet good pay? we have special program that helps you own your own home. Call 647- 225-9409 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 4.45% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt con- solidation a specialty. For fast pro- fessional service call (905)666- 4986 DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stop garnishments and harassment from creditors. Call (905)721-8251 For Free Consultation. 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Call today! 647-225-9409 1 & 2 BEDROOM & Bachelor Apt. hardwood floors, free parking Available May 1. No pets/smoking. $700, $750 & $600 inclusive. first/last, references. 905-723- 1647, 905-720-9935. 1 BDRM APT,Available May 1st, in Ajax. $750 monthly incl. Near Go/401. No pets. Call Josh 905- 427-1328 1-BDRM bsmt, separate entrance, Brock/Pickering Pkwy, avail. im- mediately, $790/mo inclusive. first/last, no smoking/pets. stu- dents welcome. (905)683-8607 or (416)821-8185 1-BDRM walk-out w/deck, new carpet, appliances, cable, separate entrance. Brock/Major Oaks $750/mo inclusive. Close to shop- ping, 401 & buses. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references. (416)802-0558 1-BEDROOM $750/month, 2-bed- room $850/month. Clean, quiet, parking, appliances, utilities includ- ed, available April 1 or later (Sim- coe/Mill) (905)576-6769 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM OSHAWA,clean, quiet, walk to OC, kid friendly with back- yard, no smoking, laundry, $790 plus hydro, King/Park. 905-579- 7655 snp 2-2 BDRM.- Newly decorated, Russett Ave. Simcoe N., $870$850 Good location, bright well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus,utilities, heating, cable, park- ing included, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 2-2 BDRM.- Newly decorated, Russett Ave. Simcoe N., $870./$850 Good location, bright well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus,utilities, heating, cable, park- ing included, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 2-BEDROOM basement apart- ment, Hwy 2/Westney. 4 applianc- es, central air, includes utilities, no pets/smoking, available April 15th. $850/month. Call (905)683-9480 401/HARMONY large nicely reno- vated basement apt, all inclusive, with washer/dryer, cable, no smok- ing, avail April/May $600/mo Call(905)571-0772 AJAX -new, bright & spacious 2 bdrm bsmt apt. Shared laundry, parking, close to all amenities, no smoking/pets, $900/mo + 1/3 util- ities. 1 yr. lease. Available April 1. 905-619-3403. AJAX - One bedroom basement apartment, 1st/last. Laundry, park- ing, $750. inclusive. Credit check. Available May 1st. 905-683-5641 or 416-315-9432. AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2 and 3-bdrms $965/1065, available immediately(3-bdrm)/April/May 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683-8421. AJAX 2 & 3 BEDROOM bunga- low, Salem/Bayly, MUST SEE modern/clean, separate entrance, 4-appliances ample parking, no smoking/dogs, $725/$1175/month plus utilities. Call 416-924-6796 AJAX spacious 1-bedroom base- ment apt, no smoking/pets, shared laundry, utilities included, parking, sep entrance, avail immediately. first/last $775/mo 905-426-1556 snp AJAX, 1-BDRM bsmt.,separate entrance, 1-parking, avail. immedi- ately, no smoking/pets. Close to all amenities. $750/mo inclusive. First/last. (905)427-7651 AJAX,AVAILABLE IMMEDETLY in Salem/Bayly area. Newly reno- vated oversized, bright, 1-bedroom legal basement apartment with large living/dinning, separate full- kitchen, ample storage, 2-car park- ing, laundry, no-smoking/pets. $675/shared utilities. Call 416- 824-8047 or 416-460-2853. AJAX,Harwood/Hwy#2. 1-bed- room basement apartment. Walk to everything. Parking, laundry, cable, appliances. $700/month in- clusive. First/last/references re- quired. Available May 1st. (905)683-8268 ALEXANDRA PARK,1+2 bed- room newer apt., "Old charm build- ing." Totally renovated, new kitch- ens, baths, hardwood floors. In house laundry, intercom. Park view. Near Hospital. (905)579- 9439. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 AVAILABLE NOW - Oshawa or Whitby. Oshawa - Beautiful large 2 bedroom in a clean low-rise, fresh- ly painted. Parking, laundry, Whit- by 2 bedroom, Dunlop and Annes. (416) 818-3886. BASEMENT furnished 1-bedroom apartment, clean, quiet, gas fire- place, cable, laundry, parking, non-smoker, Rossland/Simcoe. No pets. Available immediately, first/last, $150/weekly. Call (905)432-1947. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOND/SIMCOE Spacious 1 bed- room, $660+hydro. Available im- mediately. 2 bedroom, $775+hy- dro, Available May 1st. Both have new appliances, laundry fac. on- site and parking. Call 905-434- 7931. BRIGHT walkout basement apt, 1 bedroom, Pickering, Sep. en- trance. Full bath, laundry, parking. C/air. No pets/smoking, First/last. $699 inclusive. Avail. immediately 905-686-4718 or 416-286-7461 BROOKLIN - Bachelor apt. shows to perfection! Available now $595/month plus hydro. First/last. No pets. Call 905-424-9743. CENTRAL OSHAWA - Large 2 bedroom apt. on main floor of house, available May 1st. Single- car parking, large yard, no pets. 1st/last required. $850/monthly (heat/hydro/water/laundry incl.). 905-433-2954. WHITBY -1 bedroom, in well main- tained building. 4 Sevens Realty Ltd. Broker. 905-668-7777. CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for an appointment. (905)579-9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE 2-bedroom basement apt., clean quiet, electric heat. Parking, no smoking, references. First/last required. Available June 1st. $695/mo plus utilities. (905)721-8541 leave msg. COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, new carpets, appliances and paint. Parking, all inclusive. $1000 monthly. First/last. Call (905)665-1905. LARGE 2 BEDROOM Basement Apt. Newer, clean, very bright. Separate entrance, 2-parking. Close to O.C. $750 plus utilities. No smoking, available June 1st. 905-438-0141. LARGE BRIGHT 1-bdrm bsmt. Pickering. Separate entrance, laundry. Suit single working fe- male. No smoking/pets, $800 + 1/3 utilities. Avail. May 1st. 1st/last. 905-831-8143 NEWLY BUILT, freshly painted 2- bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, includes cable, parking, laundry. No pets/smoking. First/last, references. $925/month inclusive. Available immediately. Pickering, Brock/Hwy 2. (905)428- 0632 ONE BEDROOM, professionally designed new executive basement apt. in prestigious Ajax community. Available May 15th. Sep. entrance, no smoking/pets. New appliances. $995/utilities/parking included. Must see. (905)683-6785 ONE, TWO & THREE bedroom apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available imme- diately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or 905-579-3700 OSHAWA - 1-BEDROOM APT., newly painted, near OC (Ade- laide/Park), well managed, park- ing, quiet building, appliances in- cluded. All inclusive, $595/month. Laundry facilities available. Avail. immediately. 905-723-0424. OSHAWA -304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ings. 1-bdrm apts. $520, heat/hy- dro. First/last required. Stephen 905-576-8699 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA - Park/Adelaide area. One, two and three bedrooms available. Well maintained build- ing. Close to all amenities. From only $750 per mo. plus hydro. Call (905) 723-0977. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM clean, bright, newly renovated, main floor in triplex. 2 car parking, stove, fridge, laundry facilities. $780 monthly plus hydro. No smok- ers/pets. Call (905)623-7858 OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site. No dogs. (905)432-8914, (905)571-0425, 905-433-2147, or 1-888-558- 2622 or 416-473-9173. OSHAWA,2-bdrm in clean quiet triplex. Upper floor, balcony, 2-parking, heat & water incl. $725+hydro. No dogs. Avail. May 1st. First/last, references. 905-261- 6127. OSHAWA,3-bdrm apt in triplex. 1400sq ft, newly renovated, laun- dry, 2+ parking, avail. May 1st. $1200/mo + utilities. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references. Call (905)431-3396 OSHAWA,Harmony/Olive, 2-bed- room, 2-level apartment in 4-plex. Includes fridge, stove, 1-parking. First/last, $775 plus utilities. No dogs. (905)697-9960. OSHAWA,large 1 bedroom, nicely decorated, parking, avail. immedi- ately, $795. mo inclusive, laundry, separate entrance, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last, ref. (905)884-6922. PICKERING 1 bright immaculate bedroom basement apt, separate entrance parking, cable, no smok- ing/pets. Prefer retired male over 50yrs. $700/month including util- ities. Avail immediately/May 1st. (905)839-3732 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. 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 OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson 1-bed- room basement in bungalow. C/A, fridge/stove, microwave, share BBQ, washer/dryer. No pets. Suit single working individual. Refer- ences. $700/month utilities includ- ed. Call for appointment 905-725-1595 or 905-728-6766 OSHAWA,Simcoe/Taunton. Up- grade your lifestyle to a newly ren- ovated air conditioned 2-bdrm apt. $900/mo + hydro, incl. parking, No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately Call 905-579-3518 OSHAWA-NORTH/WEST.1-bed- room basement apartment in quiet neighbourhood. Separate en- trance, fireplace, laundry, 1-car parking. No pets/smoking, $800/inclusive, first/last & refer- ences required. Available immedi- ately. (905)576-6274 or (289)314-3243 PICKERING 2-BDRMS Basement apt (Newly renovated).Brock Rd/401. Sep. Entrance. Also 1- Bachelor bdrm Available immedi- ately. At very low rent, TV-Cable included. 416-894-2778 PICKERING,Ve ry nice area. bachelor apt. with private entry, own laundryroom, large kitchen and bathroom. Suit female non- smoker. Available immediately. $595+cable. 905-831-6311. PICKERING,immaculate 1-bed- room basement apartment. Living- room, dinning, open concept, full kitchen, full bath, tiles, carpeting, laundry, 1-parking. $700/month in- clusive, first/security required. Call Grace (905)428-8740. PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, 2- bdrm condo apt, walking distance to mall, Go, lake & 401. Parking & utilities incl. Avail. immediately $1100/month (416)402-7150 PICKERING,Major Oaks/Brock, 2- bedroom basement apartment, $775/month plus utilities, available May 1st, first/last required. Separ- ate entrance, parking, applianc- es/laundry. No smoking/pets. Call (905)428-9361. PICKERING-PARKDALE/ROSE- FIELD,new, clean 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate en- trance. Spacious, steps from trans- portation & shopping, available im- mediately. Includes utilities. First/last, references. No smok- ing/pets. (905)837-9607. PICKERING.1-bedroom base- ment, very clean, quiet, adults pre- ferred. Separate entrance, park- ing/utilities included. Close to GO/Shopping. No smoking/pets, first/last/references required. Available immediately/April 1st. $750. (905)839-6635 PICKERING.Sheppard/Whites, close to 401. Beautiful 1-bedroom basement apartment. Large, bright livingroom, C/A, parking, cable, utilities included. No pets/smoking. $850/month. Avail- able immediately. Call 416-417- 4462. PICKERING: WHITES/BAY- FIELD,2 bdrm apt., living room, kitchen, separate entrance. Really clean & modern, a/c, close to 401 and all amenities (including bus stop). Call 905-839-1695. PORT PERRY - Large bright spa- cious 2 bedroom basement apt. with big windows. Private, quiet setting. $850. plus. Available im- mediately. Parking, no pets/smok- ing. 905-985-8615. PORT PERRY- spacious, large 3- bedroom apartment in quiet well- kept low rise building. No pets. $915 +utilities. 905-430-7816 or 905-432-9558 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. RENOVATED large one-bedroom basement apt. C/air, gas fireplace, private entrance. near 401 & all amenities Harmony/Bloor. Call Vince 905-626-6726 $800-incl ROOMY 1-bedroom apt in lower level of bungalow, parking, laun- dry, close to OC, $650./mo. utilities included. Avail. May 1, (905)655- 0237. SOUTH OSHAWA - 2 bedroom apt. in very quiet 5-plex adult-life- style building. Suitable for busi- ness person or couple. No smok- ing/no pets, $700, hydro extra. In- cludes heat, water and one-park- ing. Suit semi-retired person or couple, discount for seniors First/last/references. Available May or June. Ravine Rd. (905)728-3634. TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available immediately. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. UXBRIDGE new apartment rental. 2 bedroom units, 4 appliances, air conditioning, private patios, park- ing, storage. Available immediate- ly. (905) 852-4777 WHITBY - Immediate 2 bed- room, $840. Immediate - 1 bed- room. $760. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITBY - 1-bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin-laundry, basement storage. Available May 1st. $690. Near Go bus/amenities. Call (905)686- 1258. WHITBY - Dundas and Brock, Main floor of triplex - 2 bedrooms, fridge, stove, coin wash, no pets. Parking, avail. April. $900/all inclu- sive/month. (905)983-9082. WHITBY - one and two bedrooms available May lst. $800 and $890., all inclusive, Clean, spacious, quiet, close to amenities. Walk to Go. No pets. (416)606-1210 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, BEAUTIFUL Rosedale Park area 2-bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, in- cludes utilities, cable/internet, parking, backyard, washer/dryer. $950/mo. Avail. immediately. Non- smoker. 416-804-1995. 2 BEDROOM CONDO, 2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-applianc- es and parking included. $1,250 per mo. inclusive. 416-462-7365, 416-289-6963. A LOVELY RENOVATED 2 bed- room, 2 bath condo. at 2 Westney Rd. N. & Hwy. 2 Ajax. Outdoor pool, bbq, fitness, sauna, socials. 2-parking included, and locker. May 1st/June 1st. Non-smoker. Only $1250/month negotiable, all inclusive.. 905-471-5911. OSHAWA - McLaughlin Square 2-storey penthouse, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, near all amenities. $1150/mo. inclusive with under- gound parking, plus more. Avail- able April 15th. (905)431-1021 PICKERING 3-bedroom, 1-1/2- bath, available May 15, $1295/month +hydro. 1-bedroom new building underground parking, 5-appliances, ensuite laundry, $1195/month inclusive. Available immediately. (416)270-1213, View either at: tinyurl.com/22n4j 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 -S.of Bayly. 3-bdrm main floor bungalow. Tastefully updated: hardwood flr, own laundry, fr/st/dw. parking, in-grd pool., avail. May 1. $11200+1/2 utilities. 1st/last, refer- ences. (905)426-4828 AJAX HARWOOD/401.bright, 1000-sq/ft. 2-bedroom house, nice neighbourhood, Large eat-in kitch- en, dishwasher, washer/dryer, parking, yard, no basement. No pets. $1050+. First/last. Avail im- mediately. Jeff 905-426-3786, 905- 426-7768. AJAX SOUTH - main-floor 3 bed- room semi-bungalow, $1075 plus part utilities. Also one bedroom basement apt. Suit single. $750/in- clusive. Parking, laundry, no pets/smoking, May 1st. First/last/references. (905)686- 6773 AJAX,Bayly/Salem. 3-bedroom, main floor of bungalow, bright and clean with private fenced yard. 2- car parking, laundry, no smok- ing/pets. $1025/shared utilities, available May 1st. 416-824-8047 or 416-460-2853. AT ROSSLAND/THICKSON - 4 bedroom house, double garage, basement not included. Referenc- es. $l,400 mo. plus utilities. May 16th. lst/last. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. BLACKSTOCK - 3-bedroom bun- galow, main floor, no pets, no smoking. Close to school. $1100/mo. plus util. References. Available April 1st. 905-721-1778 or 905-435-8939 BROOKLIN (North Whitby). New- ly renovated, spotless, 2-bedroom bungalow, new kitchen, bathroom, broadloom. On 4 acres, dynamic view. Near Hwy 7/401. Reference, credit check. $1,100/mo+utilities. (905)434-7235 CENTRAL OSHAWA- 4-bedroom main level, freshly painted. In- cludes cable, carpet, parking, laun- dry. Landlord lives in basement apartment. lst/last. $1,100 plus utilities. Available immediately. (905) 438-8826. COURTICE 6-bedroom house, 3 baths, central vac/air., $1300 plus 1/2 utilities. Avail. May 1. Also 1 large 1 bedroom apt. with jacuzzi, utilities, parking, $700. available immediately.(905)725-7879 FOR RENT:Available May 1st. three bedroom house, Durham College area. $1200/month + util- ities. For appointment call (905)263-8194 for (905)728-6019 NEWCASTLE, 2 PLUS 1 bedroom house. Quaint Century home in- cludes washer/dryer/dishwasher. Easy access to 401. $1050+util- ities. First/last, references. Avail- able May 1st or June 1st. No pets. Marie 1-905-471-9062 OSHAWA,clean 3 bedroom, main floor bungalow, with hardwood flooring, updated kitchen, 3 appli- ances, centrally located. suit pro- fessional couple, $1100 plus util- ities, avail. May1. (905)430-9085 OSHAWA, KING/WILSON.Avail- able May 31, 3-bedroom upper level of bungalow, recently reno- vated, C/Air, laundry, cable, util- ities included, no smoking/pets, $1200/mo. first/last.(905)404-8335 PICKERING 3-bedroom bungalow. Includes 4 appliances, immediate, Glendale Dr. $1350+utilities. (905)831-2210 PICKERING VILLAGE,3-bdrm bungalow, h/w, ceramics, deck, c/a, c/v, 5 appliances. $1100+ 2/3 utilities. ALSO bright open-concept new 1-bdrm bsmt, separate en- trance, c/a, c/v, ceramics, gas f/p, $700+ 1/3 utilities. (905)683-6124 PICKERING,large 4-bdrm execu- tive. 4 appliances, air, family room w/fireplace, m/f den, new broad- loom/ceramics, dbl garage, avail. immediately. No smoking/pets. $1450/mo + utilities. (905)683- 9629 SOUTH AJAX - Furnished house, 2 bedrooms, fireplace, large yard, parking. Also one bedroom base- ment apt.. Both available now. Suits business professionals. Call days 905-706-8171 or after 6 p.m. 905-683-1300. SOUTH OSHAWA,3 bedroom house near Lakeview Park, front entrance to upper and lower floors, upstairs has living room, eat in kitchen with walk out, bathroom, 2 bedrooms. Downstairs has living room, kitchenette, bathroom and large bedroom, also laundry room. Fenced in back yard with deck and shed, 5 mins. from Park, schools, shopping and bus. $1195.mo plus utilities, first. last references, (905)655-4846 or 905-436-0081. SUPER 3-BEDROOM bungalow, main floor stunning $1295 plus util- ities and 1-bedroom basement clean, bright $850 plus utilities. Pickering, West Shore. Please call Jacques 905-831-0418. WHITBY,new home, 3-bdrm, de- tached, 2-12 baths, detached, gas fireplace, c/air, first/last, plus util- ities. $1450 monthly. call (905)985-0146. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. IMMACULATE 3-BEDROOM Whitby Townhome in complex with pool, near Go train, bus and schools, available immediately, 5 appliances, $1195+ utilities, non- smokers, no pets. Call 905-442- 6415. LOVELY 3 BEDROOM,, plus basement, Townhouse, in north Whitby, garage, plus parking for 2, private backyard, laundry, close to all amenities, $1300 plus utilities, Avail. May 1, Call (416)486-1351. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Toll-free 1-866-922- 6422, 905-579-9956 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. 1-BEDROOM $500 monthly, first/last. Share 4-bedroom house, pool, close to all amenities. Avail- able immediately. Call (905)571- 1281. FURNISHED ROOMS, Har- wood/Chapman, walk to Hwy. 2. Ajax, private home. Starting from $400, first/last required. On bus route. No smoking/pets. Laun- dry/cable/parking included. 416- 671-3402. NORTH AJAX 2 fully furnished rooms, 1-immediate, 1-May 1st. TV, cable, air, kitchen, laundry, all inclusive, No smoking/pets. Call 905-686-3437 PICKERING, BROCK/FINCH, 2 furnished rooms, quiet, clean home. Private baths, parking, cable. Share laundry, kitchen. Must love pets. $525/month. First/last, references. May 1st. No smoking. (905)426-8525 SHARE HOUSE,Harwood/#2, in- cludes cable, phone, laundry, parking. Non-smoking. $550/ month. (905)686-2761 SOUTH AJAX,2 rooms for rent in clean house. Use of kitchen, bath- room, dining room, parking. Avail- able immediately. (416)917-7773 SOUTH AJAX,furnished room, in- cludes parking, cable, dishwasher, sep. ent, share facilities. suitable for working non-smoker, no pets, $425/month, first/last. Call (905)427-6932 BY THE LAKE, share accommo- dations, unfurnished bedroom, no smoking/pets. Cable included. $500 first/last. April 1st. (416)276- 3338 EAST OSHAWA - female pre- ferred to share very small fur- nished basement apt. $300/mo. in- clusive. Available immediately. 905-242-6722. PICKERING HOUSE,Shared ac- commodation. Mature male pre- ferred. Laundry, all appliances, large living, dinning, family room with fireplace, parking, storage, no smoking/pets, first/last. $425 905-420-0081 cell: 416-804-4867. 1995 ASTRO 8-seater, air, 200K's, very good condition asking $4250, certified/e-tested. ALSO 1991 Escort, excellent condition, 140K's, 6cyl, auto, 4-dr, very good condition, asking $2,250 certi- fied/e-tested. Call (905)404-8728 2 SUMMER PROPERTIES,- 1 on lake, 2 miles from Bancroft $625/week; 1 country, new home, minutes to beaches, 10 miles to Bancroft $500/week. (905)728- 6534 TIMESHARE THORNBURY near Collingwood. Price negotiable. Call anytime, 905-576-0215, ask for Doris. CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, Blue- Jay/Yankee baseball. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $300/weekly (less than mo- tel) (905)683-5503. 1987 PROWLER TRAILER, 29 ft., with awning, air, deck. On site, but can be moved. Best offer. Call 905-983-5574. 1997 Tent Trailer JAYCO EA- GLE,8 ft. box, fridge, sleeps 6, new tires - 2003, burgandy/grey colour interior and exterior, $5,300. 905-373-4871. 40 ft. Travelaire Trailer, $23,000. Full tip-out, large shed, large Flori- da room, screen gazebo, fully fur- nished, extras, everything includ- ed. Shelter Valley, Grafton. Must see! 905-434-7465. NEW PARK -RICE LAKE Large seasonal 10 new sites. Pool, beach, docking, recreation hall. North Lander Trailers for sale, Park Model rentals weekly. Call (705)696-3423. Website: www.dreamlandresort.on.ca POOLS - 20' rectangular above ground Kayak Pools with deck- ing/fencing. 25 Year Warranty. $5,995.00 Call 1-800-668-7564 www. kayakpools.ca ROOF RESHINGLING at PVUC Pickering Village United Church (PVUC) wants to reshingle its roof. Contractors are invited to view Pre qualification Requirements at www.pvuc.ca or get a copy at 300 Church St. N. Ajax. Expressions of interest are due at PVUC by April 21st. including all documents re- quested in Prequalification Re- quirements. Only selected contrac- tors will be invited to bid for the job. PLEASE HELP! Looking for any witnesses for an accident which occurred around 15:30/hrs,Saturday 8 of November 2003, between a 2000 Green Chev. Jimmy and a 2003 Grey Cadillac. The accident occurred on the 401 East bound between Bennett and Liberty Rd, in Bowmanville. If you have any information please call collect to Ron at (613)392-8948 or Liz at (613)394-1353 FOUND - Man's wedding ring, mid February at Port Perry I.G.A. Own- er may identify by calling 905-985- 3401 after 6 p.m. LOST CAT - Ringo, brown and white male, 2 yrs. old, lost March 28th near Brock Rd. and Finch. 905-686-8388 or 416-885-8384. DATING SERVICE Free Browsing, FREE for women meeting men. Durham & Beyond, telephone Voice ads & internet ads combo. (905)683-1110 for voice ads. www.911dating.com for internet ads. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! FM/04 assumes no liability. 18+. questpersonals.com LIVE CHAT! 1-900-677-4444 75 min $25/call LIVE CHAT! LIVE-IN nanny wanted to care for 12-month old and elderly. Light house work. Mail Resume to 15-75 Bayly St. West, Suite 233, Ajax, L1S 7K7. NANNY - live in to care for 10 month old child. Housecleaning and cooking. Non-smoker, Liver- pool/Hwy. 2 area Pickering. (647)293-4173 BEAUTIFUL DAYCARE AND sur- roundings, offering your children quality care. Reasonable rates. Family discounts and subsidy available. Spaces now available for children 16 months - 6 years. Conveniently located at the 401 & Po rt Union Rd. For additional infor- mation call Little Bears Daycare at 416-724-8884. ECE TRAINED,17 yrs.+ experi- ence, mother of 2, CPR/First Aid Loving home environment, with fun and educational activities. Whites/Finch area. References available. Call 905-831-2841. 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 MOTHER with First Aid/CPR providing daycare, 12 years experience. Lots of fun, learning activities. Receipts, refer- ences avialable. Call (905)619- 8752 A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 04, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Attention CONTRACTORS Industrial propane - forced air HEATERS 2 sizes Reg. $339. and $249. SALE $99 AND $59 (905) 571-3223 NorthSheds Rustic Pine Garden Sheds 8’x8’ for $1,495., includes delivery, on site installation, solid pine walls, floor & roof, door, 2 windows with boxes, choice of stain & shingle colour. All sizes up to 12’x16’ Call Brad at 905-473-9759, 1-877-876-2765 www.northsheds.ca RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 15 years experience infants- 10 years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play and outdoor activities. Church/De- laney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 LIVE IN CAREGIVER required for 7-yr-old, kindhearted, personable, caring. Responsibilities include: walking to school, bringing lunch. Call Evelyn 905-428-1528 or e- mail rey_&_evelyn@sympatico.ca GUITAR LESSONS at Musicians Unlimited (905) 666-3382 or 1-866-876-8223 TUTORING Qualified Teacher available for tutoring in all subjects for students in grades one through six. Rates are $25/hr. Please call Melanie (905)668-5294 for ar- rangements. PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. SPRING Classic cataloged HORSE SALE for top quality riding horses, Saturday, May 8 at 10:00 am. Kingston Stock Yard. 613- 548-8218. Catalog deadline April 15. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 1990 HONDA CIVIC CX, 260,000kms, auto, new rad, ex- haust, wires, battery & more. Ask- ing $1500 o.b.o. 366 Celleron Computer, Windows XP2002, new 17" colour monitor, new Lexmark printer/scanner/copier/fax, CD bur ner, and more- desk & hutch $1200 o.b.o. Call (905)720-3482 3PC CHESTERFIELD,love seat & chair, excellent condition, must see $450 obo Call Sandy 905-428- 1888, leave message 4X8 Slate OLHAUSSEN Drake 11 Pool Table, med. oak with plum felt. All accessories incl. Mint con- dition. Reduced $1800. Call 905- 983-6188. A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $450. 416-746-0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. ACCUCISER - Blood Stimulator Circulation Massager. 15 min. Ac- cucising = 5 km. walk. It's easy! Easy for everyone. Be healthy & stay healthy by Accucising. Call Barbara 905-985-9020. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $290. Call 905-213-4669. ALL NEW Queen orthopedic pil- lowtop mattress, cost $1600, sell $450. Call 905-213-4669. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. In-home Appli- ance Service also available. Call (905)839-0098 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic pillowtop set, new in plastic, warranty, $150. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $2,400. (416) 748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $2,400. Call 905- 213-4669. BUNK BED,oak, still in box. Cost $850, sell $395. 1-905-213-4669. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040. CHIP TRUCK 24-ft Winnabago. fully equipped, 3-double deep- fryers, steam table, grill, potatoe peeler, fry-cutter, double & single stainless fridges, freezer, hot/cold water. Certified 2-years ago. $28,950-obo. 905-852-2979 after 6:00pm. TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS for all trades, antique, collectibles, user, kitchen collectibles, scientific in- struments, much more. Sunday April 4th. Tools of the Trades Show Sale, Pickering Recreation Complex, Exit 399 N off 401, West on Kingston Rd. 2 blocks, South to 1867 Valley Farm Rd. 10am-3:30pm $5. 613-839-5607. VENDORS NEEDED (SPRING SHOW) Whitby Home Show held at Whitby Iroquois Sports Complex April 16 to April 18. To book your space: 905-579-4400 Devon ext. 2236 or Wendy ext. 2215 6th ANNUAL GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SHOW April 2nd, 3rd & 4th at "The Terminal" (Old Knob Hill Farms) Oshawa. Vendor space available. Gardeners & Crafters Welcome! Reserve your booth by calling Serina 905-579-4400 ext. 2262 4TH ANNUAL FUN FAIR EXTRAORDINAIRE May 15th & 16th, 2004 Don't miss out on your opportunity to exhibit in our fabulous Vendor Village!!! Over 4000 people attended last year. For more information please call (905) 426-4676 ext. 227 CALLING ALL CRAFTERS Space is still available for the Spring Craft Show at Kingsway College on May 02, 2004. For information pls call Lisa (905)426-4676 ext, 227 or e-mail lmatthews@durhamregion.com DISTINCT DESIGNS CRAFT SHOW & SALE Space still available for this truly unique craft show on April 17th, 2004 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. For details please call Lisa (905)426-4676 ext. 227 or e-mail lmatthews@durhamregion.com COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Complete systems, Internet ready: P2/350 only $209; P3/450 only $279. Other systems available. CD-RW upgrade only $50. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond). www.bitsandbytestech.com Call 905-576-9216. CUSTOMIZED WOODWORKING items for sale. Wall unit, plant stand etc. Call Connor 905-404- 8676 FOR SALE -Scalextric sport race car set. 70 ft of track, 8 cars, $1400 invested, excellent condi- tion. $1000. Call 905-434-2970. FOR SALE,2-8 PC. bedroom suites like new, light oak, coffee colour, 416-540-8409. Whitby ar- ea. FRIDGE & STOVE $200/pair. Freezer, 7.1 cu.ft. $150. Call (905)509-3166 HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141. HOUSE CONTENTS FOR SALE - Washer/dryer, fridge, stove, couch, tables, beds, etc., etc., etc. Call for info 905-436-6824. HURRY! RASCAL 200 3-wheel scooter, Invicare Storm Series 9000 transportable power wheel- chair, both come with new batter- ies. Excellent shape $1200 each. Email pics available. (905)655- 3096. LOVESEATS (two) $250; side-by- side Kitchenaid $400; flush mount gas stove $300; boy's bedroom $450; girl's bedroom $350; 7-pc maple diningroom $900; matching twin beds $375; queen bedroom $550; modern $1930's 8-pc bed- room $1200 (905)260-1236 LPs to CDs Home Movies to DVDs Call Joanne 905-666-4340 McLaughlin SLEIGH (cutter), per- fect condition, re-upholstered, ask- ing $1,000. 905-982-1999 MOVING-SALE.Complete family- room, bedroom, rec-room. Office dark-pine desk and wall units. An- tique washstand, barber-chair, box phone. Sofa-bed. Microwave. Call 905-576-3636. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Recondi- tioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and recon- ditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by side, split side or whole. Also 40 lb. packages available. 705-432-3031. PERFECT for re-sale. Brand new ladies summer tank tops. Assort- ed colours/sizes/styles, more arriv- ing every week. For information and pictures e-mail; tayjaamat@yahoo.ca. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANOS & CLOCKS - Spring Sales Arrived - on Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yama- ha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons, 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! PINE BEDROOM SET includes bunk beds with drawers, 6 drawer dresser with mirror and bookshelf with 5 adjustable shelves. $400. for set. Ann (905)420-6596 PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-924-2097 RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SAVE MONEY Grain fed Govern- ment Inspected Beef. Cut & Wrapped. Low price $1.49/lb. Pay- ment plan available. (905)579- 3062 HOWARD, David W.Suddenly passed away on March 29, 2004 at the Ajax and Pickering Hospital. Beloved son of David and the late Gladys. Loving brother to Una (George Pape), Judy (Mark), Brian (Sonia), Brenda (Derrick Pierce), Michael (Sabrina). Cherished Uncle to Justin, Ashley, Una, Amanda, Nick, Neil, Vicky, Val, Jean, Lauren and Kyle. David will be fondly remembered by his best friend Glen. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the MCEACH- NIE FUNERAL HOME, (905-428-8488). Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated. “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! AUTO CENTREAUTOCENTRE INC. BEEN BANKRUPT? BEEN BANKRUPT? BEEN BANKRUPT? If you have been discharged, non discharged or in a credit proposal, have a full time job and earn $1,600 or better monthly. WE THINK WE CAN HELP… HOLIDAY GOOD FRIDAY COMPLETE LIQUIDATION PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Good Friday Jubilee Pavillion April 9TH 55 Lakeview Pk. Ave At 12-Noon Oshawa, Ont (View at 11am) (at the foot of SIMCOE ST.) Name Brands:Shark* Toshiba* Cuisinart* Panasonic* Ralph Lauren* Phillips* Group of Seven* Swarovski* Disney* Shark* Mirano* Panasonic* DeLonghi* Etc. Kitchen/Cookware:18/10 st. steel Cookware* Crockpots* Wallace flatware* Juicers* Food processors* Steam irons* Coffee makers* Solingen Knife sets* Toaster Ovens* Kitchen scales* Dinnerware* Roasters* Electronics:DVD Players* Digital cameras* Panasonic Phones* FRS walkie Talkies* 2.4 phones* Panasonic 400 watthome theater* Grundig S. 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Click on this link to get started http://lotterypay.com/?refID=5707 SQAURE LOG HOUSE -one and a half stories, approximately 19 ft. x 25 ft., to be moved. Asking $10,000 obo. Call 1-705-426-2888, leave a message. SUMMIT SERIES North Face Jacket - Brand new with all the tags. Still in original bag. Dark navy blue with black. Size large, perfect for the outdoors person, only $175. Call 705-953-9716. FISHING LURES Cash paid for lures and all other fishing related items. Will travel to see items. Please call All (905)985-1180 WANTED,Fishing Boat, Will con- sider 25-90hp. Must be aluminum. Tr ailer not required. Also late mod- el snowmobile. Electric & reverse. 600cc preferred. (905)436-2282 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. WANTED:oak or maple kitchen or diningroom furniture, formal dining- room furniture, wood bar stools, livingroom furniture, bedroom fur- niture, beds, box & mattresses, newer appliances, TVs. Will pay cash and pickup (905)260-1236 HUGE PIANO SALE,Curruthers Creek Golf Club, Fri 12-9, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5, April 2,3,4. Over 50 pianos/grands/digitals. AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE pitbull terrier puppies, pure bred, both parents on premises. Born January 31st, 4 males, 1 female. For information call Frank 905- 431-3305 after 6pm. JACK RUSSELL TERRIER pup- pies. 4 female, 2 male. Shots, dew claws, tails, dewormed. Born Feb 29. $500. Call Rebecca (905)571- 9339 PUPPIES,Boston Terriers, Schnauzer, Shitzu, Springer Span- iels, Yorkies, Labs, Pugs, Poodles, Shelties, Pekingese, Dobermans, Alaskan Malamute, Min Pin's, Pomeranian, (Collie-X's, Shep- pard-X's, Lab-X's $175 each). Call 1-416-281-1145. Grooming Servic- es available. 1984 BUICK LESABRE,low mile- age, loaded, no rust, great condi- tion, $1,200 o.b.o. (can be certi- fied). Call (905)448-9209 leave msg. 1984 PONTIAC PARISIENNE, new tires, battery and parts. Ask- ing $600 obo. Call after 7 p.m. 905-623-7847. 1990 CHEV LUMINA,3.1L, blue, 4 dr., automatic, fm cassette, e- passed, as is. $900. Call (416)827- 2791 or (905)837-8358. 1994 Cavalier Z24. 3.1L, V-6, 5-speed, CD, runs great. 220,000k, mainly Hwy miles. $2000 as/is, O.B.O. Call (905)438-9035 after 6pm. 1995 CAVALIER $2999,1992 Grand Prix $2499, 1987 Nissan 300ZX $2999, 1986 Yamaha 750 $1699 other vehicles form $1899 and up. Certified & e-tested (Kelly & Sons 1976) (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 1995 CAVALIER, red, auto, with C/D player, very good condition $3995 with safety/e-test; 1997 YUKON, blk, good condition with remote starter, $14,995-obo, sold with safety/e-test. (905)404-1300 home; 905-433-1661 work. 1995 CHEV CAVALIER,only 107,494km, a/c, good condition, asking $3250. Call (905)619-9530 or 416-728-7739. 1997 FORD Crown Victoria XL, 80,000km, no rust, excellent condi- tion. air, p/d, $6,800. ALSO 1996 Ford Escort Wagon XL, 124,000km, tinted p/w, air, $4,900 certified/e-tested. (905)427-8479 1999 GEO METRO,5-spd, only 104k, gas saver - only $4995. Call after 7:00, Ask for John (905)579- 1588 2000 HONDA CIVIC,black, 4 dr, automatic, p.locks, CD player, al- most brand new, 56,000kms. $11,999, certified & e-tested. Call (905)922-4477 2000 VW JETTA,1.8 Turbo, gas, auto, fully loaded, e-tested. Excel- lent condition, must sell - moving! Asking $16,900, sacrifice, quick sell $15,800. 905-721-0309 or 416-451-2505. 2002 FORD WINDSTAR,blue, au- to, air, p.w., p.l., only 83k, $13,500. 2002 FORD TAURUS, silver, auto, air, p.seat, pwr adjustable pedals, p.l., p.m., tilt, CD, only 73k, $13,500. Steve 905-424-2748 (dealer). 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE. Assume lease, 38mths left. Power windows/locks/mirrors/seat. Auto- matic, A/C, keyless entry. 8000 km's. $301mth+tax. Full warranty for balance of lease. 905-436- 6159. 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,silver, 4 dr., air, auto, CD, tilt. Assume lease for 45 months for $268/month, incl. taxes with no money down. Call (905)579-3843. SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B.$4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for cars 7 days a week. (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899 AAA JOHNNY JUNKER.Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES SCRAP cars wanted, pay cash, free pick up, Ron 905-424-3508 or Leo 905-426-0357 SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1990 CHEVY 2500 4X4, 350 cu. in. auto, mechanic's good, body fair. $4500 obo. Call 905-259-8644 after 5 p.m. (North Oshawa area). 1994 FORD EXPLORER XLT,4 dr, 4x4, fully loaded, including leather, keyless, remote start. Ab- solutely mint. Certified, E-tested, Tr ades considered $5,695. (905)697-8681. 1995 NISSAN KING Cab XE Pick- up truck. Green, 135,000km, Mint Condition, Emmisions Tested. CD Player, Tunnel Cover, Chrome Rims and Bumpers. Asking $8900. Please call Dawn 905-623-1573 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, green, shortbox, regular cab. Excellent condition. $5800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. snp 1999 G.M.C. SIERRA extended cab, V8, model 1500. Black with cap trailer pkg. window visors, box liner, running boards, ten pack C.D.player, certified, e-tested, 27,000 km. $19,500. Call 905-579- 5574 2000 CHEV Silverado 2500 v-8, air automatic, Karz Karz Karz, $14,995 (416)283-3897 1987 FORD DUALLY Dump box, with rack, new tires, PTO, brake, emergency cables and batteries. Great work Truck. 166,000kms original, 1 owner, $5800 certified & e-tested. Call (905)697-3026 or 905-665-9524, (905)429-7144. 1991 GMC JIMMY -4 dr, 4x4, well maintained, approx. 23,000kms on a rebuilt engine. Over $7000 in- vested to ensure a reliable vehicle upheld. $5200 obo. 905-434-2970. 2003 MONTANA - quads, air, remote keyless, PS/PW/PB, cruise, tilt, 32,000kms full warranty to 80,000k powertrain 100,000k take over lease only $371/mo total. (905)433-8905 HONEST Reliable, Mature, experienced person will do cleaning by the day. Reasonable Rates Excellent References (905) 448-9118 Pls leave msg RUSH RUSH RUSH!!!! Over $30. Off NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY The Perfect Maid Service Excellent service, fully bonded. We do windows too!!!! Call now 905-686-5424 AFFORDABLE Roof Repairs • Missing Shingles • Valley Repairs • Minor & Major Leaks • Raccoon problem Licensed & Insured 416-561-5089 JEFF'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS specializing in renovations, custom wood working, decks, sheds, inter- ior finishing etc. Call 905-885- 8684 BriCo Home Improvements *Basements *Decks *Drywall *Painting *Taping *Crown Moulding FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian 905-686-8841 or e-mail: b.gaudet@sympatico.ca CARPET SALES Res. / Comm. •Repairs •Restretch •Replace Free Estimates. Call Dave 416-321-5091 416-807-9082 DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 FA IRMAN CONTRACTING *Custom Decks *Trash Removal 1-888-579-0077 HOME IMPROVEMENTS * Additions * Finished Basements * Baseboards/Trim * Drywall Free Estimates 905-686-9437 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Basements, Carpentry, Decks, Drywall, Ceramic Tiles, Siding, Lam. Flooring, To p Quality work at Reasonable Prices. Licensed- References Ed (905)686-4384 cell (416)837-4502 REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 04, 2004, PAGE 29 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com A & C ROOFING & WINDOWS •Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* Skylights •Financing Available o.a.c. •Written warranties guaranteed •W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 ROOFING • EAVESTROUGH 1033 Toy Ave., Unit 10, Pickering 905-427-8613 Free Estimates Fully Insured **T h e D i f fe r e n ce is P rof es si on al is m** www.midwayhome.ca CARPENTER PETE LTD Residential & Commercial Custom Decks -10% off before June 2004 Rec. Rooms ✶Offices ✶Kitchens Bathrooms ✶Armoirs ✶ Cabinets Doors/Trim ✶ Bars ✶ Wall Units Ceramic Tile / Hardwood Floors Drywall & Taping ✶Fences Reasonable Rates *Reliable Service All Work Guaranteed *25 years exp. 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Residential, office, piano movers. Local/long distance. From $62/hour. (416)823-9705. MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, any- where, anytime. Commer- cial or residential . Packag- ing, storage and boxes available. Senior and mid month discounts. Free esti- mates. (905) 571-0755 THE HONEST MOVER Fully Insured/Reliable *Professional/Conscientious *Commercial/Residential *Small/Large Moves *Family Owned & Operated *Rubbish Removal, etc *Local/Long Distance (905) 665-0448 CEDARS FOR HEDGING Trees Trimmed Yard Maintenance and Lawn Cutting 905-509-4449 (416)876-0007 TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING Free Estimates, Fully insured Certified Arborist & Landscape designer on staff (905)433-7140 FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- vice! Now with chat line! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905) 683-1110 PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 04, 2004 www.durhamregion.com This Week Presents 401 Bloor Street Simcoe StreetLake Ontario Jubliee Pavilion Ju bliee Pavilion 55 Lakeview Park, O s h a w a (Corner of Lakeview P a r k and Simcoe Street So u t h ) Book your Boot h S p a c e E a r l y B o o k y o u r B o o t h S p a c e E a r l y Book your Boot h S p a c e E a r l y B YBYBY C A L L I N GCALLINGCALLING 905-579-4400 or Classified 905-576-9335 We dnesday May 5, 2004 2 p . m . t o 7 : 3 0 p . m . • Parents, see wha t ’ s a v a i l a b l e f o r y o u r k i d s . • K i d s , s e e w h a t t o d o t h i s s u m m e r . • P a r t i c i p a n t s , G r e a t w a y t o s h o w o f f y o u r stuff. FREE S H O W TO GE N E R A L PUBLI C WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS I B L E Co-Sponsored by NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer ser- vice representatives will call you. Please remem- ber to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 PAGE 31 A/P Showcase or Purchase your automobile in our Auto Pages Section appearing every Sunday Receive 2 process colour ads (consecutive Sundays) Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington This Week. For further information contact Josh 905-579-4400 Ext. 2231 AUTOPAGES - 24 HRS./7 DAYS A WEEK durhamregion.com 2 WEE K S ON IN T E R N E T 2 SPO T S IN SUN D A Y S PAPER $ 59 99 FOR ONLY + 7% GST PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE 98,000 km. Auto., air, p. group. Stk. #P2816. Reduced $8,295. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL Auto., air, p. group, only 41,000 km. Bal. of factory warr. Only $287.59/mth., O% down O.A.C. Stk. #P2850. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 HONDA ACCORD SE Auto., air, alloyws, p. group. Beautiful car. $15,495. Stk. #5084A. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2001 HYUNDAI XG300 Loaded. Leather. Luxury. A must see vehicle. Stk. #P2874A. Low, low price. Only $405.16/mth., O% down O.A.C. tax included. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT AWD Alloy wheels, dual air/heat, p. group, only 66 km. Ideal family carrier. Stk. #P2857. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE Air, p. group, window tint, affordable used car. Stk. #P2845 Only $287.59/mth., O% down O.A.C. tax included. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2001 TIBURON SE Auto., air, p. sunroof, alloy wheels, p. group. Only 20,000 km. 1 owner. Stk. #2868. $15,495 Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2003 KIA MAGENTIS LX Auto., air, p. groups. Balance of 5/ 5/5 warranty. 3 to choose from, low km. $19,995. Trades welcome. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2001 SONATA GL V-6, air, auto., p. group. low kms. Bal. of fact. warr. Zero down payment, $345/ mth. O.A.C. tax incl. Stk. #P2862. Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 1999 ACCENT GS Air, 5 spd., alloy wheels, only 63,000 km. Low payments. Stk. #P2749 Call (905) 427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE WAGON Air, auto, pwr. group, fully serviced, 1 owner, very rare. $11,995. Stk. #P5153A. Easy pymt. plans avail. 905-427-0111 DIAMOND AUTO SALES LTD. 1995 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM Burgundy with gold pkg., 6 cyl. Loaded. 165 km. Nice clean car, cert., E-tested, 12 mth. warr. incl.!!! $3,995. 905-619-1900 DIAMOND AUTO SALES LTD. 1995 DODGE CARAVAN Blue, 33 motor, loaded, 129,000 km., Cert. E-tested, $5,295. 905-619-1900 DIAMOND AUTO SALES LTD. 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 4 dr., 6 cyl. White. Loaded, 148,000 km., remote starter. Clean car cert., E-tested, 12 mth. warr. incl. $6,795. 905-619-1900 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2003 PT CRUISER TOURING EDITION Only 12,000 Km., power sunroof,6 disc in dash CD, much more. Call sales dept. today STK 5006A. Call (905)-427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX STKP2871R, air, pwrgrp, 2.7 V6, much more. Only 61Km. Only $140.64 bi- weekly tax incl., zero down. O.A.C.. Call (905)-427-0111 DIAMOND AUTO SALES LTD. 1991 PONTIAC GRAND AM Red, 4 dr., auto., air., 4cyl., 121,000K, $2,395.00. Cert. & E-tested, 12 month warr. included. 905-619-1900 DIAMOND AUTO SALES LTD. 96 CAVALIER 5 spd., air, 150,000 Kms. $3,995.00 905-619-1900 THE CAR LINE 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT Auto, 2.4L, 4 cyl., black on charcoal, p.w., p.l., tilt, cruise, A/C & more. Cert. & E-tested. 136,000 kms. $6,797. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca THE CAR LINE 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Auto, 3400, V6, bright red on grey int., p.w., p.l., air, tilt, cruise, cass., CD, keyless entry, chrome wheels, spoiler. This car says look at me!!! 122,000 km. $9,500. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca THE CAR LINE 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 5 spd., 4 cyl., blue on dark grey, this is the “hot” model, which means it’s loaded, including alloys, keyless, power trunk & 6 pack CD. 96,000 km. $7,500. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca R E D U C E D REDUC E D R E D U C E D REDUC E D THE CAR LINE 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 5 spd., 4 cyl., blue on dark grey, this is the “hot” model, which means it’s loaded, including alloys, keyless, power trunk & 6 pack CD. 96,000 km. $7,500. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca R E D U C E D REDUC E D THE CAR LINE 1995 OLDSMOBILE NINETY-EIGHT REGENCY ELITE Auto, 3800 V6 supercharged, white on grey leather int., all the power options are here, certified & e-tested. 180,000 km. $5,995. 905-837-8998 www.thecarline.ca MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1999 CHEVY CAVALIER Auto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., air cond., 4 dr. sedan. Very clean. Only 148,000 km. Fully cert. and E-tested. Only $4,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 148,000 k m s . 148,000 k m s . $4990 CE R T ! $4990 CE R T ! 2000 ALE R O 2000 ALE R O $7990 CE R T ! $7990 CE R T ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air. Loaded. 4 dr. Very clean. Rear spoiler. Fully cert. and E-tested. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 89,000 KM S 89,000 KM S $5990 CE R T ! $5990 CE R T ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 5 spd., 4 cyl., 16 valve, p.s., p.b., mags, removable soft top, 4x4, super clean. 89,000 km. Only $5,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 105,000 K M S 105,000 K M S $2490 CE R T ! $2490 CE R T ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS Standard. 4 cyl., 2 dr., hatch. Very clean inside & out, economical. Only 105,000 km. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $2,490. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 COUPE COUPE $4990 C E R T ! $4990 C E R T ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 SATURN SC1 5 spd., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., air. Very clean inside & out. Get Saturn quality. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $4,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 128,000 K M S 128,000 K M S $5990 CE R T ! $5990 CE R T ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1995 FORD MUSTANG Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, mags. Very clean. Only 128,000 km. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $5,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 1998 SE 1998 SE $4990 C E R T ! $4990 C E R T ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, air, 7-pass. Very clean. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $4,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 CLEAN CA R G O CLEAN CA R G O $5990 C E R T ! $5990 C E R T ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1999 FORD WINDSTAR CARGO Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., cloth seats, air cond. Silver. Very clean inside & out. Must see. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $5,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 LEATHER LEATHER $4990 CE R T ! $4990 CE R T ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON FX 5 spd., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.d.l., tilt, cruise, mags, spoiler, leather int. Very clean. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $4,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 5 spd., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.d.l., factory sunroof, air cond., 4 dr. hatch. Red. Very clean. Fully cert. & E-tested. Only $5,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 P. SUNROO F P. SUNROO F $5990 CE R T ! $5990 CE R T ! MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON Auto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., air cond., 4 dr., spoiler, clean, only 116,000 km. Fully cert. and E-tested. Only $3,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1994 HONDA CIVIC 5 spd., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., 2 dr., coup, red, very clean, economical, fully cert. and E-tested. Only $4,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., pdl, tilt, cruise, air, mags, factory p.sun roof, autostick, loaded. fully cert. and E-tested. Only $6,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 DODGE RAM Auto., 8 cyl., p.s., p.b., air cond., hard tonneau cover, red, very clean, fully cert. and E-tested. Only $6,990. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS Auto., 8 cyl., 5.7LT, p.s., p.b., p.w., pdl, tilt, cruise, air, p.s., 4x4, leather, loaded, mags, very clean, fully cert. and E-tested. Only $11,900. 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, loaded, white, mags, very clean. Fully cert. and E-tested. Only $5,990 148 KM 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., pdl, tilt, cruise, air, 4x4, black, clean. Ask to see service records, fully cert. and E-tested. Only $7,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT GS Auto., 4 cyl., p.s., p.b., 2 dr., cloth int., black, econ. Only 105 km. Fully cert. and E-tested. Only $5,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON CON. Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., pdl, p. top, leather, mags, loaded, very clean, top is like new, must be seen. 189,000 km. Fully cert. and E-tested. Only $4,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 1997 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., pdl, tilt, cruise, air, loaded, clean, 4x4. Only 95 km. Fully cert. and E-tested. Only $8,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 MURAD AUTO SALES 479 Bayly St. E., Ajax 2000 FORD MUSTANG CONV Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, air, rear spoiler, mags, new tires, very clean. Only 66 km. Fully cert. and E-tested. Only $16,990 905-427-2415 or 416-226-1857 Come to ... CARUSO AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD. W., PICKERING 2001 SUNFIRE Auto., loaded, A/C, champagne on grey interior, spoiler. Cert. E-tested. $7,950 905-686-3803; evenings 905-420-9141 Come to ... CARUSO AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD. W., PICKERING 2001 IMPALA Auto., 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., p.w., air, 7 seater, 164,000 kms, fully certified, E-tested, only $8,995. 905-686-3803; evenings 905-420-9141 Come to ... CARUSO AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD. W., PICKERING 1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICK Black. 5 spd., 1.5L, 4x4 wheel drive, 4 drs., p.s., p.b. Clean. Full cert. & E-tested. 905-686-3803; evenings 905-420-9141 Come to ... CARUSO AUTO 1895 CLEMENTS RD. W., PICKERING 2000 SUNFIRE GT 52,000 km. 5 spd., air, p.s., p.b., Priced to sell. 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Financing OAC Chrysler Financial Canada. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/60 mo. term: $500 mo., COB $0, total obligation $30,000. If customer chooses 0% purchase financing, they forego incentives available to cash purchasers. The effective interest rate factoring in these incentives would be up to 9%. Lease is based on 48 mo. term. TLO $14,857(0%)/$$14,777(0%-36 mo, lease)/$16,884(4.3%)/$13,994(l.3%)/$20,874(0%)/$16,087(3.3%). Kilometers limited to 81,600/81,600/81,600/61,200/61,200/61,200, with an excess km. charge of l5 cents per km. Lease finance int. rate is 0% up to 48 mo. on all Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan models. Fin. excludes freight, license, insurance, taxes, registration & retailer charges. See us for details.Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Your Choice DVD PACKAGE • Chrome wheels and side mouldings • Satin silver instrument panel • New slate grey interior • Leather wrapped steering wheel • 3.3L l80hp V6 engine • 7 passenger seating • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Air conditioning • Cruise control - AM/FM/CD stereo • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • Multistage driver and front passenger airbags • 7 year or 115,000km powertrain warranty Plus 24 hour Roadside Assistance • Plus your choice of Anniversary Edition or DVD package 2004 Dodge Caravan Anniversary Editionor STANDARD FEATURES:$199† A MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT with $4,280 down payment or equivalent trade. $21,888** 0% choose orCASH PURCHASE purchase* financing for 60 MONTHS The world’s best selling minivan for over 20 years. The world’s best selling minivan for over 20 years. $199 LEASE FOR 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. 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 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 3.1L V6, auto, leather, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, pwr. sunroof, rear spoiler, air, cass., CD, & more. 1 0wner, only 6,000 km. Stk. #P7764A. 2003 CHEV MALIBU 4 DR.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•. 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•. 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. 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Stk. #P7868•. 2004 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT2004 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT $239† Lease for a month for 36 months with $4,495 down payment or equivalent trade 0%purchase* financing for 48 MONTHS or • Command-Trac® part time 4WD system • 3.7L Power Tech V6 engine • Fog lights • Air • 16” wheels • Full-size matching spare tire • AM/FM stereo with CD • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • Power windows, locks and mirrors 0%$239 $439† Lease for a month for 36 months with $4,175 down payment or equivalent trade 0%purchase* or lease† financing 60 MONTHS PURCHASE 36 MONTHS LEASE or • Select-Trac® 4WD system • 4.0L Power Tech 1-6 engine • Air • Remote keyless entry • Power windows, locks and mirrors • 16” Luxury aluminum silver wheels • AM/FM stereo with CD • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System 0%$439 2004 JEEP GRD. CHEROKEE LAREDO2004 JEEP GRD. CHEROKEE LAREDO 2004 JEEP TJ SPORT $299† Lease for a month for 48 months with $790 down payment or equivalent trade purchase* financing for 48 MONTHS or 0%$299 2004 JEEP TJ SPORT 0% • Command-Trac® part time 4WD system • 4.0L Power Tech 1-6 engine • Air • Full-size matching spare tire • Hard and soft tops • AM/FM stereo with 7 speakers • Sentry-Key® Theft Deterrent System • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, April 4, 2004 www.durhamregion.com