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Those are just some of the areas for improvement outlined in a report on how the Region handled last summer’s blackout, which saw power knocked out across southern Ontario and the northeastern U.S. for more than 24 hours. “The response to Blackout 2003 was a success, and staff in- volved are to be congratulated for their efforts and dedication,” said the regional staff prepared report, recently given to the fi- nance committee. “However, we must not be- come complacent. The loss of power could have gone on for days or weeks and there are many processes identified for improvement.” The blackout was a real-world test of Durham’s substantial emergency plans, in place most- ly to deal with problems that could arise at the two nuclear plants. Finding fuel became impera- tive as generators kicked in across Durham and emergency vehicles went into action, the re- port said. While the regional headquarters in Whitby (and the emergency operations cen- tre inside), hospitals and Re- g ion-run homes for the aged never ran out of fuel, there was still confusion in finding after- Wants ag land to remain greenspace By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –The provincial government believes the Rouge Duffins Agricultural Preserve should remain greenspace. In a letter to Mayor Dave Ryan last week, Minister of Mu- nicipal Affairs and Housing John Gerretsen reiterated the Province’s position on the pre- serve. “I understand that council has recently released a Growth Management Study report... This report focuses on a pre- ferred growth option that would permit development of the Agricultural Preserve. As I indicated in my letter dated Feb. 10, 2004, the Province’s po- sition on the preserve is clear, namely that it should become part of a Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt,” he wrote in the let- ter. The preferred option of the study would see about 30 per cent of the preserve developed for the Cherrywood neighbour- hood in the southern portion of the study area. Mayor Ryan pointed out the letter used the word ‘should.’ “They’ll be considering them as they will all privately owned lands in the greenbelt,” he said of the land in the preserve. He believes the preferred op- tion of the study does leave a lot of land undeveloped that could be part of a greenbelt. “We’re making a presentation to (the Province) and we’re hoping they’ll agree we’ve done a good job in providing for the greenbelt and linkages to the lake,” he said. Bonnie Littley, a member of the Rouge Duffins Greenspace Coalition, has been fighting to save the preserve for years. She ✦See Responsible page 4 ✦See Region page 5 DURHAM – A Pickering man has been arrested fol- lowing a month-long sexual assault investigation. According to police, a 30- year-old woman accepted a ride at a local bar Saturday, March 20, at about 2 a.m. The man, who agreed to drive her home from the King Street bar in Oshawa, is alleged to have taken the woman to a parking lot where he sexually assaulted her. The woman told police she was then taken to a res- idence on King Street East, where she told friends of the assault. She was later treated at Lakeridge Health Oshawa and re- leased. Members of the sexual assault unit made the ar- rest Wednesday, following several tips from the public, which helped investigators locate the suspect, who subsequently turned him- self in. Charged with sexual as- sault and forcible confine- ment is Cliff Reaz Ali, 26 of Rathmore Crescent, Pick- ering. Mr. Ali is in custody pending a bail hearing. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com PINE RIDGE GARDEN GALLERY 2215 Brock Rd. 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Mississauga CEO takes the reins May 25 By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM – Veridian is charged up about officially naming its new president and CEO. With current president and chief executive officer John Wiersma retiring from the position to take a part-time role as chairman of Veridian’s board of di- rectors, his successor, Michael Angemeer, takes over May 25. Mr. Angemeer is cur- rently chief operating offi- cer at Enersource Hydro Mississauga. He filled nu- merous senior positions at Enersource beginning in 1990, and is presently the second vice-chairman of the Electricity Distribu- tors Association. “This is the result of a very long search that began last year,” said Mr. Wiersma, who added, “His communications and busi- ness experience bodes well for Veridian.” Mr. Wiersma said his re- placement will be comfort- able in making the switch. He said Mr. Angemeer is responsible for approxi- mately 180 employees at Enersource, while Veridian has around 150. 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With this coupon only Pocket Workshop MULTI-TOOL KIT $400 Reg. $12.99 CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING ONLY 1735 Pickering Parkway (at Brock Road), Pickering • 905-686-2308 75-6000-6 said Minister Gerretsen’s letter, as well as the one he sent in February, gives her a huge sense of relief. “We can’t continue the trend of putting houses on all our prime land,” she said. “It is a wise deci- sion, a responsible deci- sion to start to protect our farmland resources.” Ms. Littley wants to see Seaton developed for Pickering’s future growth but adds it must be devel- oped responsibly. “We should get on with the protection of two- thirds of Seaton,” she said. “If there is not enough land to develop in Seaton I would like the Province to look at other provincially owned sites.” The letter also advises Mayor Ryan that Minister Gerretsen has started the preparation for a develop- ment plan for Seaton. Mayor Ryan was happy to see the letter asks for the City’s participation in that plan. “The letter provides an opportunity, in fact it in- vites us to participate, in the discussion about the development of the Seaton lands,” he said. The growth manage- ment study would form the basis of the City’s par- ticipation in the Province’s plan, he added. Minister Gerretsen also indicated he plans to tour the Seaton lands as soon as possible. ‘Responsible’ to protect land ✦ Responsible from page 1 We ’re online at www.durhamregion.com Ryan denied in bid to change duties Move would have resulted in bigger role for mayor By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –Councillors were reluctant Monday night to support a motion to give the office of the mayor more duties. A bylaw was brought to the City council meeting to make procedural changes including amending the duties of the mayor to in- clude making presenta- tions to any charity, organi- zation, government or per- son on behalf of council and to accept all presenta- tions to the City of Picker- ing. “This is not inconsistent with the way other munici- palities conduct this,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. “This was meant to be a house- keeping matter. “To bring things forward at the exclusion of (the mayor’s) office suggests (some councillors) are more interested in self-pro- motion than the promo- tion of the City,” he said. Wa rd 2 City Councillor Bill McLean spoke against making the changes. “This City has been run quite well over the years in regards to delegations,” he said. He gave the example of Wa rd 2 Regional Council- lor Mark Holland, who is also the chairman of Win- terfest, being able to make presentations in regards to the event. “It is only fair that some- body like that can do the presentation on his own. The process has worked quite well over the last many years and I don’t see any need for the changes.” Many councillors ex- pressed support for the amendment, but wanted the chance to discuss the issue before it was voted on. “It is well intentioned and it makes a lot of sense... I do think some of the discomfort or ques- tions of council members would benefit from some further comments or de- bate,” said Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles. “I too feel there should be more discussion on this,” said Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson. “This is not a slight at this mayor and this adminis- tration. Whatever we put in place here has to stay into the future. “I do believe the mayor is the head of council and should be doing what it says here.” The motion lost on a tie with Coun. Pickles, Mayor Ryan and Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe vot- ing yes and councillors Holland, McLean and Johnson voting no. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Mau- rice Brenner was absent due to illness. The procedural bylaw was also amended so coun- cil meetings would begin with an invocation, which the mayor would recite as part of his duties. hours suppliers and tanker trucks. On top of that, some re- gional departments, such as health, social services and finance, as well as pri- vately run homes for the aged, did not have backup power. “The health department discovered that the private long-term care sector is not prepared for this type of emergency,” the report said. “While not a regional responsibility, these issues must be addressed as vul- nerable citizens cannot be left exposed.” There was also difficulty communicating with emergency staff in the early stages of the black- out, the report said. “This was attributed to out-of-date notification lists... telecommunications failures (cellphones) due to overloaded telephone lines and computer server failures (no hard copies of contact lists),” the report said, adding a review of the services is needed. The report complained of limited information and support from the Province, with basic updates being given to the media before officials. The Region in- stead gleaned information from media conferences and the Electricity Market Operator Web site. “I am sympathetic to them getting information out,” said Ivan Ciuciura, Durham’s director of emergency management. “In a large-scale emer- gency (like that) they had fairly small staff.” Yet the Province was in “constant contact with municipalities across On- tario” during the blackout, said Bruce O’Neill, a spokesman for the Min- istry of Community, Safety and Correctional Services. Durham is trying to get promised blackout reim- bursement from the Province, and is waiting for claim forms so it can submit a bill for $200,000. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 5 A/P Direct Energy and the Energy Bolt Design are trademarks of Direct Energy Marketing Limited. †On approved credit. Ask for details. 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It seems that no matter how much noise regional and mu- nicipal politicians make, when it comes to transportation issues and Durham Region, successive premiers, finance and trans- portation ministers are deaf, dumb and blind to our realities. A case in point: the interminable delays in extending Hwy. 407 east of Brock Road in Pickering. Not only will we have to wait many years for a shovel to hit the ground on this necessary and vital project, we're stuck with public meetings throughout May, followed by provincial review. And only then will an environmental assessment take place. In other words, don't hold your breath on a 407 extension. What's most frustrating is much of this work should have been done years ago and construction should be happening now. Instead, the Province has dithered and delayed as Durham Region's population has skyrocketed. And, surprise, surprise: Durham will continue growing each year, as thou- sands of workers make the frustrating commute west in the morning and back east in the evening. Let's not forget the fun to be had heading eastbound on the 401 Friday and westbound on Sunday during cottage season. It's one thing to frustrate commuters, but it's quite another to keep transport trucks stalled as they try to make their way for just-in-time deliveries. While there are many highways heading west out of Toronto, getting there from the east is the problem. All we can hope for now is that the Province pushes ahead with some speed on the process so the 407 will be built before a serious hassle becomes a catastrophe. In the meantime, the cash-strapped Liberals should at least consider widening the 401 as far east as Whitby to reduce some of the intense stress the highway is under. The 401 was never in- tended to handle the massive flow of traffic it now takes on each day. Unless the Province faces the problem, there will be more delays, more frustrations and a damaging impact on our econ- omy. It's time to take action on highway transportation in Durham. The future of health care is worrisome To the editor: Re: 'Every effort needed to attract doctors,' editorial April 14. I was very interested and intrigued by your editorial regarding Durham's shortage of family physicians. Thank you for raising public aware- ness of this issue. In the future, this problem may have a bigger impact than one may think. The fact is, Durham's population is approximately 525,000 and is estimated to reach an astonish- ing 760,000 by 2011. Without enough doctors we will run into major health-care problems. Fami- ly doctors are essential to a healthy community and are important to all of our lives. 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A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Several fist-pumps later, I have calmed down after the Leafs' Game 7 victory Tues- day night. Yes, I'm a diehard Toronto Maple Leafs' fan. Mind you, I'm not the kind that jumps on the band- wagon at playoff time, or earnestly believes 'this is the year' just be- cause, well, it's a new year or we've signed a new player. No, I tune in when the season starts, even though I know the best hockey doesn't come until the play- offs start, and realistically gauge their chances to make a run for the Stanley Cup. I'm a Leafs fan who nervously watches a playoff game, preferably at home because you don't see or hear well enough in a bar. Normal- ly the stoical type, I curse the refer- ee when he makes a bad call, slam the wall when a Leaf makes a bone- headed play, and sit on the edge of the couch when we're buzzing the net. Yup, my co-workers would be shocked at my antics. That being said, I don't colour my head (look at my photo) blue, paint my face, wave a Leafs flag or otherwise in- dulge in all the craziness that hap- pens at playoff time. I heard the whooping and hollering Tuesday night and wanted to open my door and yell, 'It's only a first round win!' My exuberance is reserved for a Stanley Cup win and nothing else. Like I said, I'm realistic. Sure, we've got a good team, but it's a long haul. The Leafs have to win two more tough rounds just to make it to the final. And they didn't play their best against Ottawa and will have to pick it up against the next oppo- nent, the Philadelphia Flyers, a team of big bruisers. But, believe me, I'll be watching. I realize there are people out there who could care less about the Leafs or maybe even sports in gen- eral. Some can't understand why anybody would get all worked up over a game. Sure it's just a game. But local hurdler Perdita Felicien's big wins of late were just races, right? We're proud of her because she's a Pick- ering girl and all Canadians can share in her great accomplish- ments. It didn't just happen to Perdita; she worked hard for it. With all the uncertainties in life, sports are a wonderful diversion, a microcosm of life, really. There are ups and downs, battling through adversity, great achievements, lucky breaks and great stories. Now if the Leafs do manage to win the cup, I can't be responsible for my actions. Mike Ruta's column appears every third Friday. E-mail him at mruta@durhamregion.com. 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On Monday, two men were shot at a townhouse complex in the Malvern area of Scarbor- ough. One victim was struck three times in the legs and feet. The second man was struck in the buttocks and foot. A number of shots missed their intended targets, two of them entering two separate townhouses and em- bedding into interior walls. The alleged gunman escaped with two others in a silver Audi, which was followed east to Os- hawa by Toronto Police. “It was driving northbound on Ritson Road near Taunton Road,” said a Toronto Police Ser- vice release issued Wednesday. “When the vehicle stopped across from the Five Points Mall, three occupants got out of the Audi and ran. All three were ar- rested close to the scene with the assistance of Durham Regional Police.” Five people have been charged as follows: • Tyshan Riley, 21, of Toronto with two counts of attempted murder while using a firearm, 16 firearm related charges, and the breach of a conditional sentence order. • Philip Atkins, 20, of Toronto with unauthorized possession of a restricted weapon and five other firearm-related charges. • Marlon Wilson, 24, of Toronto with unauthorized presence of a restricted weapon in a motor ve- hicle, four related firearm of- fences and failing to comply with probation. Arrested by police in Toronto are: • Elaine Corrine Nolan, 27, of To ronto with two counts of ac- cessory after the fact to attempt- ed murder, and • Dana-Lee Yolondie Williams, 22, of Toronto for possession for the purpose of trafficking in co- caine, possession of hashish, pos- session of proceeds of crime and careless storage of ammunition. All five were held in custody for bail hearings. 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FREE CONSULTATION New group offers Connections AJAX –A new program starting next month will allow those with head injuries to reconnect with oth- ers and the community. The United Way of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge, through the Head In- jury Association of Durham Region, announced the establishment of Connections: Ajax-Pickering. The new program features social events, leisure activities, workshops, infor- mation sessions, and support meet- ings for people with brain injuries. Connections: Ajax-Pickering meets every Wednesday, beginning May 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Ajax Community Centre’s Duffin’s room. For more information, call the Head Injury Association of Durham at 905-723-2732. United Way’s Day of Caring matches organizations with those in need By Stephanie Mason Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM – Ajax and Pickering businesses can help improve the quality of life in their community by lending a helping hand through this year’s Day of Car- ing. The United Way of Ajax-Pick- ering-Uxbridge holds the day to match the skills and training of local businesses with non-profit agencies. Employees can boost not only their own spirits, but those of community members as well on Tuesday, Oct. 19. The day is intended to help agencies that don’t have the time or skills to improve their organization. “We did it (Day of Caring) last fall when Home Depot volun- teered to refurbish one of our group homes,” said Paul Rose- bush, executive director of Com- munity Living in Ajax, Picker- ing, and Whitby. He said Home Depot helped the organization by painting all of the rooms and installing wooden floors. “Both sides have something to learn,” said Mr. Rosebush. “We are building a stronger commu- nity by connecting people.” Mr. Rosebush said Communi- ty Living is going to participate in this year’s Day of Caring. According to Sharon Kovacic, manager of resource develop- ment at the United Way, busi- nesses can take on any project to help, such as painting, com- puter training, arts and crafts, landscaping, cleaning, electrical and even organizing or sorting. “It’s a great opportunity for an employer to do something differ- ent,” added Debbie Kalogris, the organization’s manager of com- munity development. “It’s not meant to be a fund- raiser.” It’s United Way’s first communi- ty-wide Day of Caring and the United Way is looking for busi- nesses to volunteer. Any organization wanting to participate needs to give their employees time off work and provide enough volunteers to complete their mission, said Ms. Kalogris. Agencies need to provide vol- unteers with an overview on the project, lunch, supplies and gratitude, she said. Ms. Kovacic said all business- es and agencies that want to get involved need to sign up and hand in their registration forms by April 30. For more information, call the United Way of Ajax-Pickering- Uxbridge at 905-686-0606 or visit the Web site at www.ajaxpicker- ing.unitedway.ca. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com D Duffin Meadows Cemetery D UFFIN M EADOWS C EMETERY WILL HOST A M OTHER’S D AY T RIBUTE ON S UNDAY, MAY 2 ND AT 2 P.M . 2505 Brock Road North, Pickering 905-427-3385 www.mountpleasantgroupofcemeteries.ca WHY LIMIT A CELEBRATION OF YOUR MOTHER TO JUST ONE DAY? Duffin Meadows Cemetery invites you to take part in a unique Mother’s Day Celebration on Sunday, May 2nd - one week before Mother’s Day. This one-of-a- kind event features a white dove release - a spectacular celebration of peace, love, and life - taking place at the entrance of the Cemetery Office at 2 p.m. Bring your loved ones and celebrate the special roles that mothers play in our lives. Flowers will be given to the first 100 families and light refreshments will be provided. 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Tickets are $10.00 and and proceeds are to benefit the South Durham Seniors Centres, the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Known to audiences internationally for her sparkling performances ranging from opera and ora- torio to Broadway and musi- cal theatre, Donna has per- formed leading operatic roles at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the London International Opera Festival, the Henze Festival in Montepulciano, Italy, as well as in Berlin, Neuberg, Toronto and New York. In addition to her many opera and operetta roles, Donna has performed as Maria in The Sound of Music, as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar and as the Soprano Soloist in Requiem for a Millennium all for the Westben Arts Festival Theatre - an arts organiza- tion she founded in 1999 in Campbellford, Ontario with pianist/composer Brian Finley. Artistic & Managing Director of the Westben Arts Festival Theatre in Campbellford, Ontario, Brian continues to pursue a multi-faceted career as a pianist, composer, director and impresario. As a pianist, he has performed with orchestras such as the Dallas Symphony and Calgary. Philharmonic, and at venues ranging from the Olympic Music Festival in Washington, to Wigmore Hall in London, England and the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. He has appeared in over ten international piano competitions includ- ing the 8th International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow, and won the third Prize in the AMSA International Competition in Cincinnati as well as the Gina Bachauer Aw ard in Dallas. Renowned Concert Pianist Brian Finley and Soprano Singer Donna Bennett will perform. Charity Concert Sunday Night The 50+ Lifestyle Show is a must see for everyone enjoying their Golden Years. The show will take place Sunday, April 25th and Monday April 26th at the A.E. King Fitness Centre in Oshawa. There will be lots of booths and displays as well as a schedule of shows and seminars to inform and entertain. One of the high- lights of the show will be the fashion presen- tations both days at 2 p.m. They will feature a variety of ladies and men’s spring and sum- mer fashions from Sears. All of the models are volunteers from The Oshawa Seniors Centre, Whitby Seniors Centre and Clarington Older Adult Association. All of the clothing can be pur- chased at Sears in the Oshawa Centre and Pickering Town Centre. The stage decora- tions are being done by Karin Miller of KVH Fashions of Whitby. While at the show go to the Sears Booth to find out how you can become a Sears Mature Outlook Member. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cardiac Health Improvement Project ( C.H.I.P.S.) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Creative Arts for the Soul by Jennifer Laffier 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Goliger's Travel with Jim Knight 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Healing Power of Essential Oils by Nimisha Jimenez king Demo 12:40 p.m. & 1:15 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Goliger’s Travel with Jim Knight 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Theatre Presentation by Joan Hill “The Hidden Crime” 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pickering Ajax Digital Archives by Robert Studer 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interior Design by David Metcalfe 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Durham Grief Resource Centre by Tom Easthope 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Genealogy 50 + Lifestyles Show Seminar Schedule Sunday, April 25 Monday, April 26 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cardiac Health Improvement Project ( C.H.I.P.S.) Norwill Simmonds 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. Cardiac Health Improvement Project Cooking Demo 12:40 p.m. & 1:15 p.m. John Cooper- comedy 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. Fitness Demo Toni Johnston 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fashion Show By Sears 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Qigong by Donna Elliott 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Clarington Square Dancers 12:40 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Taoist Tai Chi by Harry Toenjes 1:20 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Qigong by Dave Chatham 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fashion Show by Sears 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Latino Linedance by Brenda Hancock 50 + Lifestyles Show Stage Demo Schedule Sunday, April 25 Monday, April 26 Enter to win Our Grand Prize Draws: A trip for 2 to Stratford which includes departure Friday September 17th,2004 to St.Jacobs with an overnight stay at the St. Jacobs Country Inn.See “It Runs in the Family”and “Guys and Dolls”.Trip includes dinner,breakfast,Farmer’s Market and shopping all compliments of Goliger’s Tr avel Plus in Bowmanville. Win a La-z-boy recliner compliments of La- z-boy Furniture Galleries,Oshawa Prizes also include: 2 pairs of tickets to see Charlie Pride at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium 4 pairs of tickets to see the “Jordanaires”, Elvis Presley’s band at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium Don’t forget to fill in a ballot to win!! Sunday April 25th, 9 a.m. from Eastshore Community Centre Liverpool & Bayly, Pickering 9:30 a.m. from Pickering Recreation Centre Hwy #2 and Valley Farm Rd., Pickering Transit will return from A. E. Ling at 12 Noon to the two locations with pickups at approximately 12:30 and 1 p.m. Returning to A. E. King Pick up at 4:30 from A. E. King returning to Rec. Complex and Eastshore. 6:00 p.m. pick up from Eastshore and 6:30 from Pickering Rec. To A.E. King from the Concert with pick up at 8:45 p.m. from A. E. King Monday April 26th, 8 a.m. from Eastshore Community Centre 8:30 a.m. from Pickering Recreation to A. E. King Pick up from A. E., King at Noon with return trips at 12:30 from Pickering Rec, and 1 p.m. from Eastshore Final pick up from A. E. King at 4:15 p.m. Monday Please reserve at each location Complementary Transportation from AIRLINE VAN SERVICES www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P WAR E H O U S E S A L E ! WAREHOUSE SALE! WAR E H O U S E S A L E ! WAREHOUSE SALE! CASH LOBLAWS PLAZA - FORMER WINNERS STORE WE ACCEPT: OPEN: MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY 10AM - 7PM THURSDAY & FRIDAY 10AM - 9PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10AM - 6PM HWY 401 KINGSTON RD. LIVERPOOL RD. WHITES RD. 1792 LIVERPOOL RD. PICKERING P R E S T I G E F R A G R A N C E S PRESTIGE FRAGRANCES P R E S T I G E F R A G R A N C E S PRESTIGE FRAGRANCES A N D MO R E AND MORE M E N S & L A D I E S M E N S & L A D I E S MENS & LA D IES F R A G R A N C E S F R A G R A N C E S FRAGRANCES OBSESSION • ETERNITY • DOLCE & GABBANA SWISS ARMY • JOOP • VERSACE • FIFTH AVE RED DOOR • WHITE DIAMONDS • BOSS COOLWATER • DIESEL • GUCCI • ADIDAS GIVENCHY • SUNG • SHI/HEI • ROOTS AZZARO • DRAKKAR • NAUTICA AMIRAGE ORGANZA • ESPIRIT • ESCAPE D & G • CHLOE • WINGS • OXYGEN • PURE ALFRED SUNG • HUGO • LAGERFIELD NARCISE • 1881 • CERUTTI DESIRE by DUNHILL • BULVGARI ...A N D M U C H M U CH MO R E ! ...A N D M U C H M U CH MO R E ! ...AND MUCH MUCH MORE! MENS MERCERIZED COTTON GOLF TOPS $ 16.99 HANES 6 PACK SPORTS SOCKS $ 5.99 EVERLAST • BALLYS ASSORTED FITNESS ACCESSORIES LEATHER BELTS $ 4.99 BOOKS $ 5.00 MENS COTTON GOLF TOPS $ 9.99 COSMETICS ORGANIZERS AND BAGS $ 3.00 MENS CARGO PANTS OR MACH 5 COTTON PANTS $ 14.99 DEZINER ALTERNATIVE OR HAWAIIAN TROPICS SUNGLASSES $ 2.00 SOFTWARE CD’S $ 5.00 ROOTS • BROOKS • KODIAK 3 PACK SPORT SOCKS $ 5.99 MENS/LADIES SAMSONITE WALLETS $ 10.00 MENS COTTON SPORTS SHIRTS $ 6.99 NOKIA • MOTOROLA • SAMSUNG CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES $ 5.00 NIKI OR CHAMPION SHORTS $ 12.99 CRAVE PARTY BOX 4 pc set $ 29.00 • LIPSTICK • EYELINER • MASCARA • PENCILS • LOTIONS • CALGON • TREATMENTS • HEALING GARDEN NAUTICA 2 pc set $ 35.00 SUNFLOWERS 3 pc set $ 17.00 WHITE DIAMONDS 3 pc set $ 29.00 ADIDAS MOVES 15ml $ 5.00 N A M E B R A N D N A M E B R A N D NAME BRAND C O S M E T I C S C O S M E T I C S COSMETICS VERSACE RED & BLUE JEANS 100ml $ 19.00 AMIRAGE YSATIS ORGANZA $ 45.00 100ml CANNON FIELDCREST or 3 for OVERSIZED BATH TOWELS OVERSIZED BATH TOWELS FULL COMPLETE BEDDING SET 150 Thread Count CANNON SHEET SET PILLOWS Compare at $89.99 BED IN A BAG MEXICAN RUGS 20” x 36” 80% Cotton 20% Rayon reg $19.99 US AN D M O R E AND MORE WAREHOUSE SALE AT WAREHOUSE SALE AT PILLOW CASE $ 4 00 EACH TEA TOWELS $ 5 00 6 FOR $ 1 00 EACH OR TERRY FACE CLOTHES $ 1 00 2 FOR $ 1 00 2 FOR POT HOLDERS & OVEN MITTS PILLOW PROTECTORS $ 1 00 EACH $ 5 00 ea $ 2 0 00 $ 1 2 00 King 180 Thread Count Queen $ 1 $ 8 00 Twin 5 00 Double $ 6 00 and up 52” x 70” LINEN TABLECLOTHS COMFORTER BLOW-OUT Lots of Patterns! Twin, Double, Queen $ 15 00 or 3 for $ 40 99 $ 5 00 20” x 60” Runner reg $39.99 US ea Comforter, Sheet Set, Pillow Shams & Bed Skirt $ 7 0 00 $ 4 0 00 Twin $ 6 0 00 Queen $ 5 0 00 Double King green or purple $ 1 0 00 BRAND NAME 3 PIECE TOWEL SET Bath, Hand & Face Towel Compare at $39.99 $ 6 00 ea $ 1 5 00 or 7 for $ 6 00 ea $ 1 5 00 2 for $ 1 00 FACE TOWELS FACE TOWELS HAND TOWELS HAND TOWELS $ 4 00 2 pack PILLOW CASES Standard & Queen C A N N O N • F I E L D C R E S T • WAM S U T TA CANNON • FIELDCREST • WAMSUTTA W E S T P O I N T • S P R I N G S WESTPOINT • SPRINGS R O YAL V E LV E T • L A D Y P E P P E R E L L ROYAL VELVET • LADY PEPPERELL BRAND NAMES BRAND NAMES BRAND NAMES BRAND NAMES 5PCS FOR $ 10.00 BED N BATH BED N BATH PRICES PRICES *** 2 U N B E L I E VAB L E S A L E S E V E N T S ! *** *** 2 U N B E L I E VAB L E S A L E S E V E N T S ! *** *** 2 UNBELIEVABLE SALES EVENTS! *** BED N BATH BED N BATH A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com CLOSING SALE CLOSING SALE EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD! EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD! HWY 401 DUNDAS STREET THICKSON ROAD*Pictures not exactly as illustrated. All purchases final sale. Limited Quantities MEGA LIQUIDATION EXIT 412 OFF 401 NORTH ON THICKSON RD. 5 LIGHTS RIGHT HAND SIDE WE ACCEPT: FINANCING AVAILABLE OLD WALMART LOCATION * Electronic items refurbished or end of line OPERATED BY MEGA LIQUIDATION DVP OPEN OPEN 7 DAYS 7 DAYS O LD WAL M ART L OC ATIO N OLD WALMART LOCATION OL D WALMART LO CATI ON OLD WALMART LOCATION rrs TM HOURS: MON. - FRI. 9AM - 9PM SATURDAY 9AM - 6PM SUNDAY 9AM-5PM $ 299 $ 299 $ 299 P T R 9 0 3 2 6 7 SOFA, LOVESEAT SOFA, LOVESEAT SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR & CHAIR & CHAIR MICROWAVES MICROWAVES MICROWAVES $ 1 4 99 $ 1 4 99 $ 1 4 99 13 PC 13 PC 13 PC KNIFE SET KNIFE SET KNIFE SET $ 29 99 $ 29 99 $ 29 99 STARTING AT STARTING AT STARTING AT $ 39 $ 39 $ 39 O F F O F F OFF BEDROOMS BEDROOMS BEDROOMS $ 499 $ 499 $ 499 PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER • PUBLIC NOTICE - CLOSING FOREVER 80% 80% 80% NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED - LIMITED QUANTITIES NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED - LIMITED QUANTITIES FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED STARTING AT STARTING AT STARTING AT UP TO MATTRESSES MATTRESSES MATTRESSES STARTING AT STARTING AT STARTING AT PTR 056149 PTR 055332 PTR 050640 2 7 ” 2 7 ” 27” $ 1 9 9 9 9 $ 1 9 9 9 9 $ 1 99 99 2 7 ” C O L O U R T V 2 7 ” C O L O U R T V 27” COLOUR TV PTR 056150 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P OPEN DOOR SALE! It’s Our Annual OPEN DOOR SALE! It’s Our Annual OPEN DOOR SALE! It’s Our Annual OUR LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR! 2 Days Only! APRIL 24-25 9am-5pm Save up to 40% We’ll be closing noon, Friday April 23 to allow our staff time to mark down all sale items. No phone calls, Saturday and sunday please. Oshawa 800 Taunton Rd.W. 905 434-7727 Pickering 860 Brock Rd. 905 420-7665 www.interpools.com Pool and Spa Chemicals, Pumps, Filters, Pool Cleaners, Liners, Heaters, Solar Blankets and Rollers and More! Everything discounted for 2 Days only Polaris 140 $288.00 Automatic In-ground Pool cleaner Offer expires April 25, 2004. One coupon per customer OUR BEST PRICE EVER! Chlorine Pucks 3'' - 6kg 50% off Offer expires April 25, 2004. One coupon per customer O.T.W.-APR Buy one pail get the second pail for off ✁✁O.T.W.-APR OSHAWA•WHITBYTHIS WEEKYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1970 Readers' Choice Awards 2000 OSHAWA•WHITBYTHIS WEEKYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1970 Readers' Choice Awards 2000 OSHAWA•WHITBYTHIS WEEKYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1970 Readers' Choice Awards 2000 OSHAWA•WHITBYTHIS WEEKYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1970 Readers' Choice Awards 20002000200120022003 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com DURHAM –The public is invited to a free wellness and leisure fair in Whitby later this month. The Durham District School Board is hosting the event on April 27 at the education centre. Roughly 25 vendors from Durham are setting up displays and answering questions on a variety of wellness-re- lated topics. The fair is part of the Durham school board’s employee wellness program, in- tended to inform, educate and help employees and their families make lifestyle choices that will enhance their quality of life. The displays will be in the atrium of the education centre, located at 400 Taunton Rd. E. (at Anderson Street), from noon to 5:30 p.m. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 19 A/P PUBLIC NOTICE DUNN’S Tailors - Oshawa Centre Across from Currency Exchange A SIZE FOR EVERY MAN WE CARRY SUIT SIZES FROM 34 TO 54 SUNDAY 11:00-5:00 MON. TO FRI. 9:30-9:00 SATURDAY 9:30-6:00 Fo r o v er 7 0 y e a r s D u n n ’s h a s b e e n p r o u d t o s e r v e t h e c l o t h i n g n e e d s o f t h e i r c l i e n t s .E f fe c t i v e i m m e d i a t e l y D u n n ’s a n n o u n c e s t h e s a l e o f a l l i n ve n t o r y a n d f i x t u r e s l o c a t e d a t t h e O s h awa C e n t r e i n O s h a w a .E v e r y t h i n g m u s t g o ! S u i t s i z e s 3 4 t o 5 4 , S p o r t C o a t s i z e s 3 4 t o 5 4 , D r e s s & S p o r t S h i r t s s i z e s 1 4 1⁄2 t o 2 1 a n d Top c o a t s u p t o s i z e 5 2 . C o m e i n a n d t a k e a d v an t a g e o f o u r CLOSE OUT PRICES, EVERY ITEM i n t h e s t o r e h a s b e e n MARKED DOWN t o c l o s e o u t p r i c e s .M e n ’s s u i t s , B l a z e r s , R o c kp o r t C l a r k s & F l o s h e i m s h o e s , L e a t h e r J a cke t s , S p o r t C o a t s a n d s o m u c h m o r e a r e o n s a l e . DUNN’S RETIREMENT SALE! S T O R E C L O S I N G STORE CLOSING S T O R E C L O S I N G STORE CLOSING N.E. CORNER WHITES & KINGSTON 905-420-0669 LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS www.gusbrown.com GUS BROWN GUS BROWN • PONTIAC • BUICK • GMC Shawn Armstrong Sales Manager Gerry Thornton Sales Manager Doug Bramley Asst. Sales Manager Martin Weatherall Sales Rep. Bob Kirkop Sales Rep. Roger Wiliams Sales Rep. Jason Barrett Sales Rep. Denis Keane Sales Rep. Raminder Dugal Sales Rep. John Skelton Sales Rep. Bill Groeger Sales Rep. Gus Brown Bi-Weekly Payments based on $2,000 down at 7.15% interest rate for 72 months O.A.C. Exampl e; $10,000 financed at 7.15%, cost of borrowing is $1,923.20 Formerly Daily Rentals. 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER! 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER! • 1201 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-668-5846 • 1201 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-668-5846 • 1425 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-444-3000 • 1425 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-444-3000 GUS BROWN PONTIAC BUICK GMC IS HAVING A 3 DAY SALE 3 DAY SALE SATURDAY - MONDAY - TUESDAY SALE ENDS APRIL 27TH - SO HURRY! WOW!! CARS & TRU C K S MUST BE SOL D ! 100 WE DEAL ALL MAKES AND MODELS!! 2003 BUICK LeSABRE Custom finished in Dark Burgandy with leather. $ 232 57 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2003 CHEVY MALIBU 4 door LS. Low Kms. $ 126 03 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2003 VENTURE VANS 2 to choose from. $ 180 48 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2003 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOMS 6 to choose from. $ 153 25 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALAS LS 6 to choose from $ 153 25 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2003 GRAND AMS 6 cyl, low, low km’s. 4 to choose from $ 135 10 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRES 8 to choose from. $ 115 98 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2003 PONTIAC SUNFIRES 15 to choose from. $ 97 83 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2003 MONTE CARLO LS 2 door, only 29,000 kms finished in Dark Burgandy. $ 152 25 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2003 MONTANA EXT VANS 15 to choose from. Very low km’s. $ 180 48 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months 2003 GM EXPRESS CARGO VAN Finished in White. Very low km’s. $ 214 61 Only Tax Incl. Bi-Weekly 72 Months Includes: • Lube, Oil & Filter • Tire Rotation • Brake Inspection • Top-Up of All Fluids • Multi-Point Inspection • Replace Air Filter • Hand Car Wash BONUS!! RECEIVE BONUS!! RECEIVE BONUS!! RECEIVE A MIKE WEIR HAT A MIKE WEIR HAT A MIKE WEIR HAT & T-SHIRT WITH & T-SHIRT WITH & T-SHIRT WITH THIS SERVICE THIS SERVICE THIS SERVICE HOURS: Mon.,Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 8am - 6pm Tues. 8am - 8pm Sat. 9am - 3pm $ 139 . 95 plus tax Most vehicles & light trucks Shuttle Service Available Shuttle Service Available Shuttle Service Available Call for Appointment!! Call for Appointment!! Call for Appointment!! $ 139 . 95 WE SERVICE WE SERVICE WE SERVICE ALL MAKES & ALL MAKES & ALL MAKES & MODELS MODELS MODELS Catch up on staying healthy We’re online at www.durhamregion.com 2004 SEASON PASS Huge Hollywood thrills. Big Season Pass perks. Extra-extra-extra-low prices. © Paramount Pictures Corp. Tomb Raider and Lara Croft are trademarks of Core Design Ltd. Canada’s Wonderland is a trademark of Paramount Canada’s Wonderland, a Division of Viacom Canada Inc. All rights reserved. THE BEST OF HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT. NOW PLAYING. P ARK OPENS MAY 2ND. HURRY! PRICES GO UP MAY 10TH! SEASON PASSES NOW ON SALE AT THEIR LOWEST PRICES IN YEARS. Enjoy a whole summer of Wonderland’s Hollywood-themed rides and attractions. Check out Tomb Raider:The Ride™– Canada’s only flying coaster! Hang out with your favourite Nicktoons characters, like Dora the Explorer, Sponge Bob Squarepants and five new huggable characters at Meet the Nicktoons Live.Then get an inside look at movie making at the new Paramount’s Magic of the Movies show. Pick up a Wonderland Season Pass and experience these thrills as many times as you want. FIRST TIME EVER EXCLUSIVE SEASON PASS PERKS EARLY RIDE TIME EARLY ENTRANCE TO SPLASHWORKS P REFERRED PARKING >GO TO THE PARK.Passes are available at the Front Gate daily from 10 am to 6 pm. >CALL 905-832-8131 and use your credit card. >GO ONLINE at www.canadaswonderland.com. >Contact TICKETMASTER in person, online, or by phone at 416-870-8000. $64 95* SEASON PASS ONLY *Based on a family of four PER PERSON HOW TO GET YOUR PASS NEW FOR 2004 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com FRIDAY, APRIL 23 PICKERING NATURALISTS: The group has an astronomy outing today or tomorrow at the Ajax waterfront from 9 to 11 p.m. For specific details and loca- tion, call Frank Dempsey at 905-420-4236. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery pro- gram meets at 8 p.m. at Bay- fair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addictions of all types, including co-depen- dency. A child-care program is available. All welcome. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. SATURDAY, APRIL 24 NETWORKING BRUNCH: The Marketplace and Ministry Net- working Brunch features guest speaker David Onley, who of- fers an inspirational message. The first 40 minutes is for con- versation and learning about those service providers pre- sent. The event is at The Gath- ering Place, Pickering Pente- costal Church, 1920 Bayly St. from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 905- 686-9153 or 905-428-6888. PARKER TRIO: Award-winning gospel music group The Parker Trio performs at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church in Ajax at 7 p.m. The evening also fea- tures St. Timothy’s musicians. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10, although those 11 years and under are free. Seating is limited so call Susan at 905-427-4090 to purchase tickets. The church is at 97 Burcher Rd. SPRING BOUTIQUE: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 400 Monarch Av e., Units 1 and 2, Ajax, holds its third annual spring boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hand- made gifts, tea room and bake table. A special feature is a col- lector’s table, with antiques and other items all more than 50 years old. Call 905-683- 3863. CANCER WALK FUND-RAISER: ‘The Barnabus Crew,’ a group of walkers registered to take part in this fall’s ‘Weekend to End Breast Cancer’, are raising money to fight cancer. They are holding a massive yard sale at 580 Eyer Dr., from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are homemade crafts, home-baked goodies, videos, books, toys, etc. All proceeds go to the Princess Margaret Hospital. CHILDREN’S ID: The Pickering Square Dental Office and Durham Regional Police offer free children’s ID kits and fin- gerprinting from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1450 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. Call 905-420-1777. SUNDAY, APRIL 25 PICKERING NATURALISTS: A Darlington walk outing is planned, with different trails, with great plants and birding possibilities. Bring binoculars, field guides and a lunch, if you have an open-ended day. Meet at 9 a.m. either at the south- west corner of the Pickering Go Station parking lot or at Darlington. Call Alan Woods ahead of time at 905-264-0325. LADIES AUXILIARY FUND-RAIS- ER: The ladies auxiliary of the Ajax Royal Canadian Legion Branch, 111 Hunt St., holds a fund-raising euchre competition at 1 p.m. Win cash prizes from a 50/50 draw, have lunch, and be able to win the ultimate prize, the Bill Warner Memorial Tr ophy. Register before noon on game day. Cost is $20. LAWN BOWLING: The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club hosts is spring general meeting at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. South (club room at the back) at 1:30 p.m. Call Janet at 905-420-0004. MONDAY, APRIL 26 WHITBY MENTAL HEALTH MEETING: The Registered Prac- ticing Nurses Association of Ontario holds a meeting at the Lakeview Chapter of the Whitby Mental Health Centre, Class- room C, 619 Brock St. Guest speaker Francis Tuff is from the Canadian Nursing Organization. To attend call, Bernodine Taylor at 905-839-7944 TUESDAY, APRIL 27 MORNING DISCUSSION GROUPS: The Ajax Senior Citi- zens’ Friendship Club is holding its weekly meeting at the St. Andrews Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd in Ajax at 9:30 a.m. The discussion is based on the safe use of medications. Pharmacists Willa Navarro and Sandy White of the Durham Re- gion Health Department stops by to join the discussion. Call Lousie Johnson at 905-683- 7799. PREGNANT MOTHERS: Join a group of new mothers as they share their stories and answer questions about pregnancy, birth and breast-feeding. Held at the Ajax Ontario Early Years Centre, 230 Westney Rd. at 8 p.m. The evening is hosted by Essential Beginnings Birth Ser- vices. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Pre-registra- tion is required. Call Essential Beginnings at 905-718-6249. MIND AND BODY WORKSHOP: A series of free workshops for women ages 13 to 19 years runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Youth Centre and other com- munity locations in Ajax. The centre wants to give young women an opportunity to make new friends, try something new, and just have fun. Each week deals with different health and wellness topics relevant to young women, including healthy eating, physical fitness, stress management, creative expres- sion, personal safety and skin care. To register, call the cen- tre at 905-428-1212. Up-to-date program information is also available at www.theyouthcen- tre.ca. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 TODDLER TIME: Toddlers 18 to 36 months are invited to the Pickering Petticoat Creek li- brary branch with a caregiver and join us for stories, songs, wiggles and giggles. At 9:30 a.m. toddlers can come and have a great time listening and learning. FAMILY STORYTIME: Aimed for children two to five years, but everyone is welcome to join in at the Petticoat Creek library branch at 6:30 p.m. for a toe- tapping, finger-snapping good time. CANADIAN ORGANIC GROW- ERS: Cathy McKay, pest man- agement consultant, is present- ing ‘Identifying and controlling insect pests in the garden’. Join in at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham District School Board’s admin- istration building, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby, Room 2007. Everyone is welcome. Refresh- ments are provided, so bring a mug. Call Dianne Pazaratz at 905-433-7875 or Peggy Clark at 905-623-5278. ALZHEIMER DURHAM: The Ajax/Pickering evening support group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the community care respite office at 1420 Bayly St. W., Unit 6 in Pickering. All caregivers are welcome. Call 905-576-2567. AJAX-PICKERING TOASTMAS- TERS CLUB: The group is hold- ing a meeting at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. This meeting is to help anyone interested in improving their public speaking skills by listen- ing, learning and speaking. The meeting is from 7:15 until 9:30 p.m. Call Renata at 905-426- 9786 or Mary-Anne at 905-686- 1443. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 21 A/P Pay As You Play Super Saver 18 Holes/Shared Power Cart/Range Balls ONLY $29.99 - with this coupon Monday to Friday - any time Weekends/Holidays after 3 pm May book 2 days in advance Note: Not in conjunction with other offers, taxes extra. 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CUNARD LINE 7 night Dreamer's Caribbean Queen Mary 2 - Feb 12/05 Ft. L a u d e r d a l e , S a n J u a n , S t . T h o m a s , St. M aarten, F t . L a u d e r d a l e from $1985 Cdn pp Inside Cat. D 2 Sail away to it ALL!SAVE up to 60%! With the hockey playoffs currently mak- ing headlines, I thought I’d carry the skating theme to Royal Caribbean International’s floating hotels known as the Voyager Class. These massive ships, five in total, are built with the intent of entertaining even the most discriminating passenger. Their current advertising campaign is based on “Gettting Out There!” Endless options are available ranging from the traditional theatres and nightclubs found on the all the mega-liners to unique options that uniquely identify Royal Caribbean’s Voyager Class. The names of all of Royal Caribbean’s ships end with “of the Seas” and the Explorer, the Adventure, the Navigator and the Mariner all genetically share features of their “big sister”the Voyager of the Seas. The Voyager was the first ship to really look at sporting options that could be made available while you cruise in the middle of the Caribbean. Full-court basketball and miniature golf were add-ons to the more tra- ditional shuffleboard and ping-pong that were typically available elsewhere. But Royal Caribbean wanted something distinctively different—rock-climbing, roller-blading and ice-skating were added to the list of available options. At first a surcharge was charged for these unique activities but that was quickly abolished after complaints from cruising passengers. So,is the ice really ice that forms the skat- ing rink or it is “glice” an artificial version of the real thing? Ice rinks typically freeze via a system of piping embedded in sand or con- crete through which chilled fluid runs. Originally, the pipes were made of steel or copper. Eventually, lighter and more flexible black plastic tubing replaced the metal pipes. Royal Caribbean wanted to go with the plas- tic tube system to cut down on weight and allow for some give when the ship torques. However, there was just one concern: with one hard landing from an energetic jump, a skater could easily puncture the tubes. And yes, the ice had to be the real thing. Someone suggested eliminating jumps from the shows, but that wasn’t an option. Ultimately, they found a plastic tubing sys- tem embedded in sand and epoxy that would harden enough to protect the tubes and yet be flexible enough to work on a ship. Evening shows in “Studio B” feature excel- lent ice-shows that dazzle standing-room- only crowds. Victor Petrenko, Robin Cousins and Katarina Witt (the godmother of the Voyager of the Seas) have laced-up and thrilled the passengers on these ships. If you would like to cool down from the hot Caribbean sun,afternoon activities allow you lace up a pair of skates.These skates are sup- plied, so you don’t need to pack yours, and allow you to test out your own skating skills and “cruise the rink.” How long has it been since you’ve been skating? Do visions of your early teenage years come to mind? Why not finally book that week on one of these mega-ships and look forward to a week of fun,relaxation and an experience that will provide you with memories for many years? Call us at CruiseShipCenters at 905-619-0323,visit us on the web at www.letscruise.com or stop in and see us at the Westney Heights Plaza, beside Shoppers Drug Mart to help you plan your cruise. Lace up a pair of skates while you cruise the Carribean! A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com “Ontario’s Favourite Winnebago Dealer” SALES • SERVICE • PARTS www.pickeringrv.com Please drop by and see us at the ‘50+ Leisure Show’ at the A.E. King Fitness Complex in Oshawa on Sunday/Monday April 25/26, 2004!3 28 0 Hw y.#7,Ki ns a le (10 mi n.w e s t o f B rook li n)32 8 0 H wy.#7 ,K in s al e (1 0 m i n .w est o f B roo k l i n )3280 Hwy. #7, Kinsale (10 min. west of Brooklin) 9 0 5 .6 8 6 .5 8 7 4 1 .8 0 0 .4 3 4 .4 0 0 2 9 0 5 .6 8 6 .5 8 7 4 1 .8 0 0 .4 3 4 .4 0 0 2 905.686.5874 1.800.434.4002 Hwy. 12 & Thickson Rd., Brooklin (905) 655-8198 N ew & U s e d Tra i l er s - S a l es & S er v i c e N e w & U se d Tra i le r s - Sa l e s & S e r v i ce New & Used Trailers - Sales & Service 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL PARTS & WHEN YOU BRING IN THIS AD ACCESSORIES C A M P I N G I N S T Y L E C A M P I N G I N S T Y L E CAMPING IN STYLE H OT! H O T ! S U M M E R DE A L S O N A LL I N S T O C K U N ITS HOT! HOT! 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Ground zero for the outage was located on Finch Ave., and went from Dixie to Westney Road, down Squires Beach Road to Lake Ontario. “We’re not sure if the insula- tor broke because of vibrations caused by wind, or if the guy wire broke and snapped up causing the insulator to break,” said Axel Starck, executive vice- president at Veridian. The guy wire extends down the length of the pole, said Mr. Starck, and it became entan- gled in other wires located at the top. “Normally in a power outage situation we restore power to some areas by switching ser- vice,” said Mr. Starck. “In this case it looked like it would take longer to make the switch than to repair the pole. We w ould have liked to restore power faster than we did.” Mr. Starck said many busi- nesses were affected including big box stores and two substa- tions in the area. YMCA skilled in apprenticeship information PICKERING –The future doesn’t look too bright for skilled trades and apprenticeships. Not many people are choosing trades and apprenticeships as a career according to the YMCA Durham Employment Services in Pickering. So it’s holding an ap- prenticeship and skilled trades information night on April 29. YMCA offers free employment services to everyone at any age. Experts in the field and repre- sentatives at the information night will answer any questions and present career options. The event is at Pickering’s Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. and begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Kelly at the YMCA Durham Em- ployment Services at 905-686- 7060. A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com w w w.x exa m i n e r s.c o m NEED YOUR DRIVERS LICENCE? -GRAND O P EN ING DI S COUNT OF $15 0 O FF s el e ct ed packa g es -lear n how to d rive defens ivel y f rom ex-ministr y of tr a nsp o r ta ti o n examine rs -increase you r cr chan ces t o pass your road t est wi with young pr o fessi onal ins tr uc tor s -reduce your roar road test w ait ti me by 4 mon mont h s -o f fi cial PR E -r oad te st c o nducted by X Examiner s -save u p to 4 1% o ff car insu rance -p rofession a l cons consu lt in g to exp l a in why you fai l your ro a d test with advice on wh at to wor k on -reduce your s t ress and gain conain confiden ce IN TORONTO, PICKERING, AND AJAX please call 905 420-0775 LEARN WITH THE X-PERTS . DRIVE WITH . DRIVE WITH LEARN WITH THE X-PERTS. DRIVE WITH C O N F I D E N C E . CONFIDENCE. WE HAVE A NEW LOCATION! Pickering Town Centre, Unit #2 1355 Kingston Rd. Pickering, Ontario L1V 1B8 GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $1 5 0 O F F $1 5 0 O F F O f f S e l e c t e d P a c k a g e s O f f S e l e c t e d P a c k a g e s 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 www.rockportgroup.net Mon.-Wed. 4-8 pm, Thurs by appt., Closed Friday, Sat., Sun. & Hol. 12-5 pm 905-420-3369 Mon.-Wed. 4-8 pm, Thurs by appt., Closed Friday, Sat., Sun. & Hol. 12-5 pm 905-426-3626 * Limited time offer. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Qualified - See Sales Rep. for details. E. & O. E. PICKERING EST. 1957 AJAX Pickering’s BEST New Home Value • A collection of superbly designed townhomes located steps from Pickering’s recreation complex, the Town Hall, the Town Shopping Mall • Only a minute away from Highway 401 and GO Station $200’sfrom the low 80%80% SOLD!SOLD! Uplifting extra wide freehold townhomes with a finished family room • A limited number of extra wide townhomes • Steps to the lake and greenbelt • No condominium fees • Up to 1,918 sq.ft. • Your choice of laminate flooring in living / dining rooms or central air conditioning $227,900 from PHASE I OVEROVER 50%50% SOLD!SOLD! E v e ry Visitor Spins &W i n s !E v e ry Visitor Spins &W i n s !* Make your mark Business group talks branding AJAX –How do you ‘brand’ your business? That question will be posed, and an expert in the field will provide answers, at the Durham Home and Small Business Associa- tion meeting at the Ajax Community Centre Mon- day, May 12. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Speaker Ileana Rontea, president and chief cre- ative officer of Mind Igni- tion Associates, shares her knowledge on branding yourself and your company. Learn more about how it makes a difference to busi- ness growth and what it means to the small busi- ness owner. Members pay $15 and non-members pay $20. A non-perishable food item is requested to donate to the local food bank. The community centre is at 75 Centennial Rd. To pre-register call 905- 728-2899, e-mail info@dhsba.com or visit online at www.dhsba.com. Carruthers Creek and Eagle Ridge welcome students in Ajax this September AJAX – The Great One, Mr. Dressup and Mar- garet Atwood all made the list, but not the final cut. Durham District School Board trustees approved the names of two new Ajax elementary schools at the April 19 board meeting, after receiving an unprecedented 60 sug- gestions from the public. Students and staff of the unnamed Carruthers Creek Public School can drop the ‘unnamed’ from the title of the 655-pupil facility. The $8.24-million school opens in Septem- ber at Hirons and Green- half drives. In his report to trustees, Martyn Beckett, the Ajax schools superin- tendent, notes Richard Carruthers, born in Eng- land in 1819, was one of the area’s first settlers. The board received 26 suggested names, includ- ing Terry Ryan Memorial Public School. Mr. Ryan, the former president of the Durham Regional Po- lice Association, was killed in a car accident two years ago. Formerly the unnamed John Boddy Public School, the $8.3-million school opening this Sep- tember at Delaney and Riverside drives is now Eagle Ridge Public School. It comes from the developer’s name for the area in which the school is located, Eagle Ridge on the Green. The board re- ceived 34 submissions from the public, the most ever for a school naming. Some of the rejected names for the 448-pupil facility were Wayne Gret- zky and Ernie Coombs, better known to fans Mr. Dressup. There were 14 common names suggested for both schools, with Canadian authors Margaret At- wood, Lucy Maud Mont- gomery and Robertson Davies prominent among them. Others wanted the schools named for former Ajax mayor Bill Parish and Mel Parkinson, a longtime Pickering resi- dent and educator who opened Fairport Beach Public School. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,FRIDAY EDITION,April 23,2004 PAGE 25 A/P New schools dressed up with names Planning your summer vacation? Forget hitting the road or battling cottage country traffic. Create an out- door living room complete with a swimming pool and spa and look for- ward to a backyard vacation all sum- mer long. W ith Diplomat Pools & Spas Tr uckload Sale, on this weekend, you c an save thousands of dollars on spas, pool/spa combinations and above- ground pools – and make your dream a r eality this summer. Choose from dozens of spas, many ready and wait- ing to be delivered. The sale runs Fr iday through Sunday. Drop by for a barbecue. Diplomat Pools & Spas, winner of Best Pool Company for the sixth con- secutive year in the Readers’ Choice Awards, can help make your backyard dreams a reality. Diplomat Pools & Spas offers the latest in low-maintenance products, giving you more time to enjoy your- self. Discover decks that offer the beauty of wood without the work of staining, sanding or sealing and other innovative spa and pool care products, such as automatic cleaners. Waterfalls, diving rocks, slides and spillover spas complement standard and custom-designed pools. Create a saltwater pool with a salt generator. They’re growing in popularity because they’re virtually maintenance free and offer many health benefits. S pas are simpler and easier to maintain than ever before. Homeowners are choosing larger spas and fabulous features like built-in stereos. Spas offer the ultimate in year-round enjoyment – from relaxing on a snowy evening to cheering on y our favourite team in playoff hockey. Yo u’re sure to be impressed with the selection of gorgeous above-ground pools. For just a few thousand dollars, y our family can get in the swim of things this summer. Add a low-main- tenance deck for a beautiful look. Complete your backyard r etreat with a full range of landscaping services, including patterned concrete, interlock, flagstone, fencing, decks and gazebos. Diplomat Pools & Spas understands that making your back- yard dream a reality is an important investment and invites you to learn more by visiting several of its projects as they evolve. Diplomat Pools & Spas is located at 637 Kingston Rd. at Whites Road in Pickering. Visit www.diplo- matpools.com or call 905-839-8399. S pa rentals are available. Create an outdoor living room:Diplomat Pools & Spas holds Truckload Sale SAVE UP TO $110000 CARRIER FACTORY REBATE $110000 NO DUCTWORK? 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Mention this ad and receive10%OFF any service required Call Lloyd Pest Control Services Ltd. for safe, reliable and licensed professional services. Lloyd’s has a walk-in service too where you can have a bug identified (no charge), purchase products and receive free information and advice for all your pest control needs. Commercial, industrial, res- idential, apartment complexes and institu- tional buildings are all serviced regularly by Lloyd’s. The pest control industry is regu- lated by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy, which ensures public safety. Licensed technicians, where necessary, apply materials in amounts specified for safe use and in accordance with the label. No one lives in a glass bubble and insects know no boundaries. So the next time you have uninvited guests call the professionals at Lloyd Pest Control Ltd. and sleep tight don’t let the bedbugs bite! N eed an exterminator? Changes are afoot in the world of air con- ditioning.The coolant is changing, the energy efficiency is about to make a major improve- ment and energy costs are going through the roof. The coolant we have come to accept, com- monly known as Freon, but more accurately called R22, is being phased out. While R22 is not completely outlawed until 2010,its price is expected to soar in the next few years as pro- duction is reduced. In its place will be an envi- ronmentally friendly R410A, also known as Enviromax R410A and Puron. On January 1, 2006, the United States Department of Energy will mandate that all air conditioning units must operate at 13 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) or higher. This raised standard south of the border will raise the standard in Canada, as there are no air conditioning manufacturers in Canada. This will also accelerate the use of the new coolant, as manufacturers are making both changes to new units. The Scroll compressors that began appearing a few years ago, have become highly efficient and extraordinarily quiet.When combined with a two-speed condenser fan motor, sounds levels are reduced and efficiency is increased.As tem- peratures rise, the fan motor automatically adjusts to the higher speed to provide opti- mum cooling. Lastly the cost of energy, per KWHR, that we now pay (4.3 cents), will float on the open market to about 6.3 cents per KWHR. By purchasing a 13 SEER or better air con- ditioner, incorporating a scroll compressor and a two-speed fan motor, you can cut your elec- trical energy bills by 50 per cent during the cooling season. For more information call Rodman’s Heating and Air at 905-683-3641. W hat’s hot in air conditioning A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com SPA AND POOL SALESALE U SAVE 637 Kingston Rd. 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SPAS AS LOW AS $2999 BEST PRICES OF THE SEASON INCLUDES FREE INSTALLATION CASH & CARRY•IMMEDIATE DELIVERY•FINANCING AVAILABLE POOL & SPA COMBO ABOVE GROUND AMAZING IN-STORE PROMOTIONS THIS WEEKEND ONLY!!! POOL OPENING KITS AVAILABLE POOL OPENING KITS AVAILABLE www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 27 A/P 65 KINGSTON RD. AJAX 905-686-6420 www.dolphinpools.net DOLPHIN POOL & SPA SOFTUBS • HOT TUBS • INGROUND POOLS • ABOVEGROUND POOLS Established 1970 4191 KINGSTON RD. SCARBOROUGH 416-281-4888 Sale Date April 22-25/04 883 MULOCK DR. NEWMARKET 905-953-7946 401 HWY #2 HARWOODDURHAM CENTRE Save up to $1 0 0 0 on all $1000 IN-STOCK Catalina HOT TUBS A j a x l o c a t i o n o n l yAjax location only Smart People, Buy A/C Before It GetsSmart People, Buy A/C Before It Gets $ SAVE $$ SAVE $ As Low As $39.80$39.80 per month O.A.C. Immediate Installation SIMILAR SAVINGS ONSIMILAR SAVINGS ON OTHER UNITS TEMPSTAR 12 SEER A/C 10 YR. SCROLL COMPRESSOR WARRANTIES 5 YR. PARTS & LABOUR, VERY QUIET! CALL FOR DETAILS SPECIALISTS SINCE 1949905-683-3641 RODMAN'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 285 Hunt Street, Ajax 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE1949-2 0 0 41949-2 0 0 455RODMAN 'SYEARS 4 TIME READERS CHOICE AWARD WINNER At Dolphin Pools & Spas, shifting from stress to relaxation comes natural- ly.Choose from a wide selection of ele- gant Beachcomber Hot tubs to create a soothing getaway in your own backyard or enjoy the convenience of Softub portable hot tubs. Nominated for Best Pool Company 2002 Readers’ Choice Awards, Dolphin Pools & Spas has earned industry awards for sales and service excellence from both Beachcomber and softub. Featured on Home & Garden TV as a premier spa dealer, Dolphin Pools & S pas is proud to offer a full selection of energy-efficient Beachcomber Hot Tubs for your family’s year-round enjoyment. Enjoy the comfort of con- tour seating. Softub portable spas require no spe- cial site preparations or installations. S imply roll it into place, fill with water, plug it in, select the desired tempera- ture and get ready to relax. We are cur- r ently having a Big Truckload Clearance Sale on Catalina Spas from April 22 to 25 at our Ajax location. Created in 1970, Dolphin Pools & S pas offers installation of above-ground and in-ground pools. It opens and clos- es pools and offers a full selection of equipment, supplies and toys for back- yard fun. Visit Dolphin Pools & Spas at 65 Kingston Rd. at Harwood Avenue in Ajax. Call 905-686-6420, visit www.beachcomberdurham.com or e- mail jason@dolphinpools.net. Tu rn your backyard into a year-round oasis PICKERING 2490 Brock Rd. N. (south of Taunton Rd.) WHITBY 4400 Halls Rd. N. (1st street east of Lakeridge Rd. at Taunton) • Soils • Natural Stone • Gravels NEW Location • BULK SOILS • MULCH • SAND & GRAVEL • BULK SOILS • MULCH • SAND & GRAVEL (905) 683-0887 or (416) 984-4332 Fr ee Do it Yourself Seminar Saturday April 24th at 10:00 am At our 2490 Brock Road Location Spring is finally here! How does your garden grow? Give us a call or drop in to the location nearest you Attend Seminar & Save 10% on products With balmy weather just around the corner, many homeowners are itching to improve the way their home looks. But with so many different garden ornaments, driveways, patios and side- walks to choose from, which accessories best suit your home improvement needs? The helpful staff at Arnts can help solve your backyard blues by showing you the latest in hardscape beauty. For more details, visit Arnts in Pickering at 2490 Brock Brock Rd. North, and don’t forget to drop by on April 24! Or visit their new Whitby location at 4400 Halls Rd. North. You can also call them at 905-683-0887. Beautify your home with the help ofT.Arnts Loam Supply Ltd. By:Toni-Rose Cabanero Call Sandy Trantos at 905-683-5110 Ext.242 to advertise in this section A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Big fund-raiser has kids working together to build racers By Stephanie Mason Special to the News Advertiser AJAX – Start your engines. Bolton C. Falby Public School is at the starting line for its third annual Ruff Racers fund-raiser. Ruff Racers is a mini-car race competition, with more than 500 students, from junior kindergarten and up, eligible to purchase their own vehicle for racing day, Wednes- day, May 5. Students receive spon- sor sheets for the community to help raise money for the Falby Court school. All proceeds go toward school pro- grams. “We really support family ties,” said Cindy Miles, an education as- sistant. “We like how it gets the fam- ily involved.” Racing day begins at 9:30 a.m. and is held all day in the school’s gymna- sium. Ruff Racers supply and help set up a racetrack, which allows three cars to race at once. “It’s one of our biggest fund-rais- ers,” said Kara Simpson, a parent and fund-raising co-ordinator. “Last year we made about $3,500.” This year, the goal is to raise more. Cars are $15 each and the school receives $5 from every car sold, with $10 going toward the purchase of the car. Students who already have a car can pay a $5 registration fee to par- ticipate. Students fix up and decorate cars with their parents’ help, or with the assistance of kids from the older grades. “The kids are learning how to build things,” said Mrs. Simpson. “They are learning about what (car) parts go where.” At the same time, they’re having fun and gathering knowledge. The plastic cars are made in China, battery operated and ap- proximately five-inches long. Students first compete in prelimi- nary races, with the first-, second-, and third-place winners continuing on to the finals. “Each child in the top three will win prizes,” said Mrs. Simpson. “The actual top person will win a trophy.” The student with the most money in sponsors wins a pizza party. For more information, call Mrs. Simpson at 905-839-3282 ext. 202. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 29 A/P L ADIES O NLY G OLF C LASSES G OLF C LASSES G OLF C LASSES •Beginner or Intermediate •Small Classes wide selection of times •FREE 6th Lesson for April registration •Less than $30 per hour J UNIOR J UNIOR J UNIOR C LASSES C LASSES C LASSES •Beginner or Intermediate or Advanced •5 one hour lessons APRIL SPECIAL . . . . . . $ 108 All above classes with Canadian P.G.A. Teaching Specialist Bob Kennedy K E N F U LTO N K E N F U LTO N K EN F ULTON G O L F C E N T R E G O L F C E N T R E G OLF C ENTRE (905) 391-2540 AJAX Re-located just east of our old location We've doubled our store size to Serve You Better! GRAND RE-OPENING!!! CHOOSE FROM STOCK HOT TUBS READY TO GO! *Taxes Paid at Time of Purchase. O.A.C. Offers Expire Sun., April 25/04 2050 Ellesmere Rd. unit 1 SCARBOROUGH 416-438-8100 DOOR CRASHER! FREE SPA CHEMICAL PACKAGE WITH FIRST 10 SPAS SOLD EACH DAY HOT TUBS from $67/month* 2004 Models at 2003 Clearout Prices DOOR CRASHER! FREE POOL CHEMICAL PACKAGE WITH FIRST 10 POOLS SOLD EACH DAY Complete Pool Package from $1499 $21/month* NO PAYMENTS TILL FALL ON ALL POOL & SPAS* FREE Refreshments FREE Refreshments CHOOSE FROM STOCK HOT TUBS READY TO GO! FINAL 2 DAYS!! Saturday,April 24 Doors Open 9am-6pm Sunday,April 25 Doors Open 10am-5pm 3 Days Only! HERONGATE BARN DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering www.herongate.com (905) 472-3085 For Reservations Call: by Stephen LeviGetting Mama Married LAST 3 WEEKS OF ✁$10 Fri. May 14 & Sun. May 16 *One coupon per couple. Not valid with any other offer.✁CLIP AND SAVE OPENING WEEKEND SPECIAL PER COUPLE The Senator Wore Pantyhose by W.M. Vanzandt & Jane Milmore STARTING MAY 14... Falby students tuning up Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Bolton C. Falby Public School students are holding their third annual Ruff Racers fund- raiser. Getting their racers ready were, from left, Danil Simpson, Alex Dranitsaris, Jonathon Harvey, Ashleigh Carstairs, Heather Carstairs, and Zackery Humby. Ice win for food bank AJAX – A local business took to the ice, but the local food bank was the winner in a recent charity hockey game. Local business Sandra Tea and Coffee went head-to-head with rival coffee company, Mother Parker’s from Mississauga, in a charity hock- ey game to benefit the St. Vincent DePaul food bank recently. Fans and players of the two com- panies combined to donate five large boxes of food to the St. Vincent food bank at St. Bernadette’s parish in Ajax. Sandra Tea and Coffee came out on top in the exhibition match, win- ning 8-1. HWY 401 DUNDAS STREET THICKSON ROAD*Pictures not exactly as illustrated. All purchases final sale. Limited Quantities MEGA LIQUIDATION EXIT 412 OFF 401 NORTH ON THICKSON RD. 5 LIGHTS RIGHT HAND SIDE WE ACCEPT: FINANCING AVAILABLE OLD WALMART LOCATION *Electronic items refurbished or end of line * Buy and keep purchase to receive the free item. DVP OLD WALMA RT L OC ATI ON OLD WALMART LOCATION O L D WALM ART LO CATI ON OLD WALMART LOCATION OPEN OPEN 7 DAYS 7 DAYS C LO S I NG S A LE CLOSING SALE EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD! EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD! 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It starts in October and ends in mid- April with a binder that must be at least 1,000 pages thick, each page out- lining line by line where your tax dollars are being spent. But the budget is also fluid - it moves in response to pressures, demands and Durham’s five-year economic forecast. Breaking it down is a strenuous task for a good reason: Your regional govern- ment is responsible for everything from roads to garbage pickup to West Nile virus prevention and child care. And looking at the past four years and the next five, don’t expect your tax bill to go down. “What we’re looking at is not a return to zero,” said Jim Clapp, the Region’s commissioner of finance. “It’s going to be five (per cent) plus for the next five years.” It’s harsh news for Durham residents, who are also facing increases in the mu- nicipal portion of their taxes and will more than likely see the education por- tion - set by the Province - creep up as well. Mr. Clapp points to a ballooning po- lice budget that’s jumped from $69 mil- lion in 1999 to $106 million this year as one of the reasons the budget continues to grow. Plus there are the assured costs each year that include general adjustments due to inflation, new hires and guaran- teed salary increases for staff and mu- nicipal politicians. The regional chair- man’s budget, for example, jumped from $310,610 to $379,600. The regional council budget increased from $1.1 mil- lion to $1.6 million. Combine things like that with in- creasing downloading from the Province - especially Ontario Works claims, ambulance services and homes for the aged - and taxes can go nowhere but up. “Where are the (provincial) cutbacks going to come from? Ontario Works?” Mr. Clapp said. “We need to find out not only why it happened this year...but what’s in store for the future. “It’s a major problem affecting re- gional taxpayers.” Pickering wins award for landscape efforts By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING – Experts in land- scape architecture have named Pickering’s waterfront outstand- ing. The City, along with land- scape architect firm Victor Ford and Associates of Toronto, re- ceived a regional merit award for outstanding achievement in the profession of landscape archi- tecture for Pickering’s water- front. The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects presented the award, along with a dozen others to projects across Cana- da, last week in Toronto. Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Mark Holland, chairman of the waterfront co-ordinating com- mittee, accepted the award on the City’s behalf. “It’s a vindication of a lot of hard work by a lot of people,” he said. “It feels great to be recog- nized.” The major work on the water- front started in 1999 with the groundbreaking for Millennium Square and the revitalization work continues with the comple- tion of Progress Frenchman’s Bay East Park later this year. Coun. Holland said the area will continue to change and evolve. “The waterfront is maybe an- other six or seven years away from the infrastructure being finished,” he said. He doesn’t think changes to the nuances of the area are “ever going to end... There’s always going to be new visions.” Coun. Holland said the most difficult part of transforming the waterfront was gathering all the ideas and getting the ball rolling. Since the committee was formed in 1995, the waterfront has un- dergone a tremendous makeover. “Five years ago Pickering’s wa- terfront was a blank canvas in some areas and run down in oth- ers,” Coun. Holland said. Now the waterfront is a centre for the community to come to- gether and a place where people can gather, he said. A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com V IRTUALLY P ERFECT G OLF L EARNING C ENTRE 910 D UNDAS S TREET W EST , W HITBY (Q UEENS C OMMON S HOPPING C ENTRE ) (905) 668-3171 B RING T HIS A D W ITH Y OU A ND S AVE O N Y OUR F IRST L ESSON $ 20 00 G RAND O PENING S AT . M AY 1, 2004, 11:00 A.M. G RAND O PENING S AT . M AY 1, 2004, 11:00 A.M. G RAND O PENING S AT . M AY 1, 2004, 11:00 A.M. N OW O PEN F OR L ESSONS N OW O PEN F OR L ESSONS N OW O PEN F OR L ESSONS A B REAKTHROUGH G OLF L EARNING S YSTEM : • 3D, real-time virtual-reality technology • sound instructional methodology • step inside the body of a computer generated image of the ideal golf swing Wa t erfront’s a winner Sheila Tang/ News Advertiser photo It’s not just the Brady family, from left Dylan, Cole and mom Leslie, impressed by the waterfront area. The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects has given the City a regional merit award for outstanding achievement in the profes- sion of landscape architecture. Volunteers have big role to play Report suggests they may be the future of long-term care By Jane McDonald Staff Writer DURHAM –As the region and neighbouring communities grow at some of the fastest rates in the country and the population continues to age, the care of disabled people may very well hinge on volunteers. According to a report re- leased by the district health council of Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha and Pineridge, there are 10 areas in the health-care system that must be addressed for the care of long-term clients. Many of the points involve coor- dination, training and support for volunteers. Thanks to friends who volun- teered to bring him to the launch of the report titled, ‘Long-Term Care Multi-Year Plan for 2004 to 2009,’ Tom Pick- ett of Whitby was able to attend. When asked if he and other dis- abled people he knows are re- ceiving the kind of support they need, he doesn’t hesitate. “No, we’re not,” said the 63- year-old who has lived with mul- tiple sclerosis for 35 years and now uses a wheelchair. After the report was released, Mr. Pickett explained that the March of Dimes needs more funding for the kinds of services he re- ceives. “They get us up in the morn- ing, feed us our meals and put us to bed,” he said. But it is a fact of life that he would rarely venture out of the housing facil- ity where he lives if not for the friends who drove from Uxbridge to transport him to the morning meeting held at the Whitby Mental Health Centre. Lynda Hessey, executive di- rector of the Durham-HKPR DHC said the plan was more than 18 months in the making. “For nearly two years, a dedi- cated group of local volunteers and DHC planning staff grap- pled with the increasing de- mands on our long-term care system,” she said. “This plan we have released today is the cul- mination of their hard work, and it provides a tangible strat- egy for improving the delivery of long-term services in the com- munity.” Highlights of the report in- clude identifying a coordinator of care for each disabled person to help him or her navigate the health care system. In order for a coordinated ap- proach to be successful, the plan emphasizes the need for front-line staff and volunteers to receive necessary education and training. The plan is intended to offer suggestions for immediate gov- ernment action and cites the physician and health care provider shortages. The 114- page report also makes the point the needs of people re- quiring long-term care do not remain static. Stephen Kay, chairman of the Durham-HKPR DHC said major improvements are need- ed for long-term care con- sumers and their caregivers. “We know that coordination and consistency in both access- ing and delivering services are vital components for a function- ing system,” he said. “The ques- tion we have been trying to an- swer is how we ensure such a system, one that is both effec- tive and efficient.” Access to doctors who can provide ongoing primary health care, plus access to specialists, rehabilitation and therapeutic supports, as well as helping the disabled stay in their own homes were also salient points of the report. Mr. Kay said a copy of the re- port has been sent to the minis- ter of health. Visit www.dhc-dhkpr.org to view the plan. DURHAM – D.A.D.S. of Durham will be hosting a 10-week support group available to all di- vorced or separated fathers in the community who want to improve the quality of life they share with their children and others. Dads After Divorce and Separation (D.A.D.S) is a peer-support group made up of concerned fathers. It offers friendship and guidance to par- ticipants who may be having difficulties coping with separation and divorce, or who are having trouble getting access to their children. The workshops begin on May 12 and will be held at the Ajax location, 136 Commercial Ave., in Ajax. An initial intake appointment is re- quired to participate. For an appointment, contact the John Howard Society of Durham Region at 905-427- 8165. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 33 A/P We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING Doctors say walking is the best exercise. Yo u deserve comfort & well being with every step. MADE FOR WALKING Saturday, May 1 - Embers Banquet Centre $10.00 Until 8:45 PM Call Us For Details & Directions 416-410-6010 SPRING SINGLES DANCE TOMORROW, APRIL 24 - 8PM ANNANDALE COUNTRY CLUB - AJAX On Church At Bayly St Between Brock & Westney Rd. $12.00 NOW OPEN New store is now the second hottest spot in Pickering ADVERTISEMENT And you thought things got hot at the nuclear plant! Adult retailer Aren’t We Naughty has opened its newest retail store in the Pickering Home & Leisure Centre, Brock Road at Highway 401. The new store is now the second hottest spot in Pickering. Many, so-called mainstream people perceive adult stores to be dark and dingy, nondescript and hidden away on backstreets. Basically the kind of place a respectable person would be embarrassed or apprehensive to visit. But for years now, the reality is that leading adult retailers have made significant strides at shattering that shady image. Success these days is predicated on business acumen, marketing savvy, and appeal to the masses. Aren’t We Naughty’s new store takes this foundation for success and the industry at large to new heights. The visibility, layout, decor, product mix, and commitment to service excellence creates a shopping experience that surpasses all other adult shops and rivals any upscale, mainstream retailer in North America. Jim Terkalas, Aren’t We Naughty’s General Manager adds, “Our stores, particularly our new Pickering location, are designed to be extremely inviting and non-threatening.” Aren’t We Naughty likes to think of itself as being in the business of “romance” not just sex. Adds Terkalas, “We appeal to loving couples wanting to add a bit of sizzle to their relationship. Shopping at our store should be a mood enhancing experience, rather than shocking.” The new Pickering store is laid out in a manner that allows customers to slowly acclimatize themselves to the range of products on display. Although sex is a very personal matter, Aren’t We Naughty’s guiding philosophy is to contribute to the joy of sex in an open, fun, and healthy manner. Sue Johanson, host of the Sunday Night Sex Show, will be appearing at the store on Saturday, April 24th at 3:00 pm. Aren’t We Naughty was founded in 1983 and now operates 8 stores in Ontario in addition to its online store at www.arentwenaughty.com. 1550 Kingston Rd. (BN Natural Foods) Call today for an Appointment (905) 837-6627Karen Steward R.N.C.P., C.N.P. Take Back Your Health Today 220 Food Test (no needles) Mineral Analysis Body Analysis Detoxify & Cleanse Accurate Lab tests Great Food Menu Plans Allergy, Detox & Weight Control Clinic Ages 4 to 100 Single appointment and/or 5-step program SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. 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Friday, April 23, 2004 News Advertiser Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Apr. 14/04 to Apr. 18/04 DADS meeting weekly to talk about parenting CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES JUST GOT BETTER!JUST GOT BETTER! PAY ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! PAY ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! FORFOR MONTHS!MONTHS! No Money Down!* O% Interest! No Monthly Payments! On EVERYTHING! NO MONEY MIRACLENO MONEY MIRACLE * NOT EVEN THE TAXES! SPECIAL OFFER! ENDS MONDAY! *O.A.C. Total purchase including all taxes and $55 fee is due July 2005. (eg. $1500 purchase with $55 PF equals an APR of 2.93%). All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. See store for delivery included areas. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. See store for other convenient payment options. Custom orders require 25% deposit. All first time buyers must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick up purchase over $1,000. A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 35 P Boom town With urban sprawl making inroads in Durham, the population is growing at a dizzying rate: It’s expected to hit 850,000 by 2021. Will the Region be able to keep pace with the needs of its residents? Boom town is a 12-part series examining the issues we will confront now and in the near future. Part 4: The job market Many Durham residents make the daily work trek to Toronto By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM —If you’ve been on Hwy. 401 travelling west on a weekday morning, you know the scene: a mass exodus of cars, trucks and SUVs inching along, stopping and going, brake lights flashing for kilome- tres. That steady stream of com- muters may have chosen to live and play in Durham, but they must leave each day to go to work. There just aren’t enough jobs here. In 2001, there was one job for every three people, according to Statistics Canada. That’s 17 3,450 jobs for the 527,055 peo- ple who live in Durham. The Region’s long-term goal is to have one job for every two people, a magic number that means a community is matur- ing, creating wealth, making the assessment base grow - all things that add to the quality of life, said Alex Georgieff, Durham’s commissioner of planning. “Growth has certainly stimu- lated pressure on the job mar- ket,” said Pat Olive, Durham’s commissioner of economic de- velopment and tourism. “And job creation just hasn’t kept up.” And leaders from all facets of economic development say it won’t keep up until pieces of the puzzle - including Durham’s reputation - turn around and slip into place. ___________________ Maralyn Tassone has been executive director of the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre for 18 years. She’s seen tens of thousands of resi- dents come to the centre’s two locations in Oshawa and Pick- ering for guidance. In 2001, 43 per cent of those coming to the centre had a college or universi- ty education. “The service industry is big in Durham,” she said. “The fast- food places are always hiring. You can find a job in the retail industry, but not in the profes- sional one.” That’s why 36 per cent of the labour force living in Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington leave Durham each day to work, Ms. Tassone said. “It depends on what type of work you’re looking for,” she said. “Staying in Durham to be closer to family and friends? (Or) furthering your career? “There are not a lot of high- end...jobs here (like) account- ing, office, information technol- ogy. And even if you have the skills, it’s highly competitive.” Of the 149,190 jobs in 1996, 35,380 were in manufacturing, making the industry the largest employer in the Region (2001 numbers are not yet available from Statistics Canada). Wholesale/retail was second, at 27,235; followed by education at 25,575; accommodation at 18,86; and transportation at 12,390. And while such manufactur- ing heavyweights as General Motors in Oshawa and Gerdau Ameristeel in Whitby are big economic drivers in Durham and employ more than 13,000 people, some say they also hin- der Durham’s ability to attract more white-collar jobs. “Yes, we are stereotyped/typecast manufac- turing, and we are, especially advanced manufacturing like robotics and nanosystems,” Mr. Olive said. “One of the main areas we’re criticized for is being unionized (in manufac- turing). But we’re not 100 per cent unionized - only 35 to 40 per cent. That’s not high.” Durham is perceived to have a more blue-collar labour force when it comes to attracting new business, said Karen Campbell, president and CEO of the Greater Toronto Market- ing Alliance. “The labour force has been very influenced by the auto sec- tor, but the labour force is more accustomed to working in an industrial environment,” she said. “(That) makes it more dif- ficult to attract more white-col- lar jobs like financial ser- vices...that’s more traditionally attracted to downtown Toron- to.” While continuing to market Durham through its own efforts and those of the GTMA, the Region also tries to make sure there’s enough land available to attract new businesses and allow existing ones to expand. Durham currently has 19,500 acres of designated employ- ment land, with 6,548 currently occupied. But that could change rapid- ly if three integral pieces of the infrastructure puzzle fall into place. The proposed extension of Hwy. 407 - from its current end at Brock Road in Pickering through Durham to the 35/115 and at least one connector down to the 401 - would open up an entirely new transportation artery. And it could also trigger such development as office space construction, Mr. Olive said. “There’s a huge lack of it, and people are wanting office space...that’s one reason the Region is building its own headquarters,” he said. “If you look at the 407 through Markham, there are six- and seven-storey businesses going up.” The proposed airport in Pick- ering would be another massive economic and job boost to Durham, industry experts say. “The whole focus on Pearson is so huge,” Ms. Campbell said. “A Pickering airport would not compete at the same level, but it would still attract a whole other group of businesses and employees that would use that airport.” The final piece is Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technolo- gy. “(They are) very unique edu- cational facilities, in that they are geared to the work place,” Mr. Olive said. “There are very specific courses that will lead to a very skilled, focused work- force. “They are the ones that are going to bring the professional jobs (into Durham).” While many businesses that are looking to set up shop favour the western GTA re- g ions for their proximity to the airport and highway connec- tions to the U.S., Durham is a great access point for those shipping to Quebec and the East Coast, Ms. Campbell said. Less expensive land and housing prices are also assets, she added. For Steve Gale, a managing partner of the Outback Steak- house at Thickson Road and Hwy. 401 in Whitby, growth in Durham has been great for business; his restaurant was No. 3 in sales for Eastern Cana- da. “Iroquois Park brings busi- ness, a good deal of Americans who work at OPG and GM come by, there’s Mosport in the summer, hotels close by,” he said. “The more people you have around you, the busier it’ll be.” ______________________ Ms. Tassone recently saw proof that residents want to live, play and work in Durham first-hand. “When we’ve interviewed for an office job here and the (can- didate) is working in Toronto, they desperately want to be working in Oshawa, not travel- ling,” Ms. Tassone said. “It’s the dream job to work close to home.” Next month: Roads Many couples struggle with their work schedules especially when one or both have to endure the daily traffic commute to Toronto. Steve Gale has found work close to home as manager of the popular Outback Steakhouse, while his wife Erica commutes to George Brown College each day where she is director of food services. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM –The hard-driving rock sounds of RPO earned the band the title of 2004 Bandwarz champion last weekend. The group, with members from Oshawa and Ajax, were judged the best in the final showcase with eight other bands on Saturday night. RPO had en- tered the contest in the last three years, enjoying their most success a couple of years ago. "We were a finalist two years ago, and we really didn't expect to win," said band member Vaughn Lal. "Mostly, we wanted to have fun," Shane Appleton, another member, said, adding winning Bandwarz is a result of hard work and dedication. "But, we have been waiting a long time for this." The five-piece band also fea- tures Travis Sanders, Jeff Wells and Jordan Zylstra. They were up against the Ag- nostics, Hidden Echo, One Sec- ond 2 Late, Recall, Tennfold. SKrAtch3, Green Division and Torsion in the final showcase held at Le Skratch in Oshawa on April 17. Judges said it came down to a close decision between RPO and two other finalists, SKrAtch3 and Green Division. "You got the crowd behind you, which is very important," said Gregg Stewart, from Uni- versal Records. Chris McKee, from Feldman and Associates, added, "You def- initely have something." As Bandwarz 2004 champion, RPO receives $1,000 in cash, a prize package from Alcatraz Skates, recording time at Mad Hermit Studios to complete a three-song demo package pro- duced by Wellcraft Music and will be part of a showcase at Nor th By Northeast Music Festi- val and Conference (NXNE) in Toronto. Runner-up SKrAtch3 receives recording time at Mad Hermit Studios to be part of the contest CD produced by Wellcraft Music. "It was another close competi- tion," said event producer Kerri King, of Eclipse Concerts. "It says something about the talent we have in Durham Region." The 2004 Bandwarz final showcase was taped and will be broadcast on Rogers Television. Bandwarz 2004 is sponsored by Alcatraz Skates, Discover Communications, durhamre- g ion.com, Le Skratch Billiard Bar and Grill, Mad Hermit Stu- dios, Rogers Television, Rogers Wireless and the Wellcraft Music Group. A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. Entertainment FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 The following movies open in local theatres this weekend. Man on Fire Directed by Tony Scott Starring Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken, Giancarlo Giannini, Radha Mitchell, Marc Anthony, Rachel Ticotin and Mickey Rourke 'Man on Fire' centres on a gov- ernment operative/soldier of for- tune, who has pretty much given up on life. In Mexico City, he re- luctantly agrees to take a job to protect a child whose parents are threatened by a wave of kid- nappings. He eventually be- comes close to the child and their relationship reawakens and rekindles his spirit. When she is abducted, his rage is un- leashed on those he feels re- sponsible, and he stops at noth- ing to save her. Also opening this weekend are 'Clifford's Really Big Movie' and '13 Going on 30.' FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS, CLICK ON durhamregion.com Start It Up back in town AJAX –A local band will crank it up at an Ajax nightclub Saturday night. Start It Up appears at Harwood Blues in Ajax for one night, beginning at approximately 10 p.m. The band's staple is blues-based music as well as R and B, funk, a few rock n' roll numbers and the occa- sional Beatles song. Members are Ajax businessman Lou DeAdder, of Whitby, on guitar and vocals; Brett Piekarzon, of Oshawa, on bass and vocals; and guest drummer Randy Begg, who also sings. There is no cover charge. The Harwood Blues is at 7 Har- wood Ave. S., just south of Hwy. 2. Dance the night away in Claremont PICKERING –Residents can work up a sweat at this year's Claremont Community Dinner Dance. The dinner and dance offers the sounds of the George Lake Big Band, which will provide the evening's en- ter tainment. Pickering residents are encour- aged to swing by this year's dinner and dance on April 24 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $30 each, and include a roast beef dinner. "Last year was sold out," said Steve Pettafor, George Lake Big Band leader. "We got a lot of compli- ments." However, Mr. Pettafor said he only watched the evening from on- stage, because he and the band were too busy performing. Since 1996, the 18-member swing band, George Lake Big Band has been performing throughout On- tario, including Chatts Bar and Grill in Ajax and the Oshawa Jazz Festival. "The closest thing to describe us, I'd say we are just like the Rod Steward CD (It had to be you... The Great American Songbook)," he said They offer a combination of modern swing, classical and contem- porary styles. For more information or to order tickets, call 905-725-3576 or visit the Web site at www.george- lakebigband.com. Multicultural show rolls Sunday DURHAM –The Multicultural Fundraising Concert is coming this Sunday, April 25, at the Caribbean Cultural Centre, 600 Wentworth St. E., Oshawa from 2 to 4 p.m. The concert is in support of the Peace and Community Harmony Pro- ject. Performing artists will include the Hummingbird Dancers from Club Carib in Oshawa, the Wildfire Dance Theatre, the Ethnocats singers from Ajax High School, Dancers from the Durham Tamil Association, singer Shaundell Parris and Joy Lapps with steel pan drums. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children and youth (7 to 18) and free for children under 6 years old. For more information and details contact Roland Rutland at 905-426- 4676, ext. 233. Student musical production promises a little bit of everything PICKERING –A Pickering school will give audiences a taste of Broadway during its upcoming production. The staff and students at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School will present a musical journey dubbed 'Give Our Re- gards to Broadway' from April 27 to 29. The play covers a slice of Broadway, everything from 'Evita', to 'Fiddler on the Roof', to 'Grease'. According to Allyson Poli- dano, the director and a drama teacher at St. Mary, it's been a long time since the school em- barked on a musical production, so students and staff are pulling out all the stops for their new show. "We strive for excellence," she said. "This is an excellent school." Approximately 30 cast and 20 crew members have been busy practising and preparing for the production. Rehearsals for the show began last December. Cast member and Grade 11 student Marie Larame says after many months of rehearsals, the students are excited about get- ting the opportunity to perform in front of audiences. "It's going to be a great show and we worked hard for it," said Larame. Polidano anticipates 250 peo- ple in attendance each night and has hopes for even more. All proceeds will go toward funding next year's show, she said, although she's not giving away the secret of what that show will be, yet. The three days of perfor- mances run at St. Mary, 1918 Whites Rd., begin at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults. For more information, call Ms. Polidano at 905-420-7166 ext. 5891. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Some of the stars of ‘Give Our Regards to Broadway’ are, front from left, Lexi Haslam, Hagop Porpossian and Nikki Craig, with back row, Marie Laramee, Amanda Lusty, Jaclyn Bristow and Sonia Lepore. A return to broadway Denzel Washington is on fire RPO comes out on top of warz Dakota Fanning in ‘Man on Fire.’ www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 37 A/P 2004 GOLF MEMBERSHIPS FROM GOLF TOURNAMENTS & DINNER PKGS. From +GST $52 + grat. and taxes $355 Per person ANNANDALE CHURCH ST. AT BAYLY 905-683-3210 Sports FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Annandale rink brings its ‘A’ game to ’spiel Leslie team wins Last Chance curling event By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — A home rink swept up the top prize last weekend at the final event on the calendar at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club. Annandale's Warren Leslie rink captured the top prize of $500 at the season-ending Last Chance Bonspiel, which at- tracted a full draw of 32 teams. The Leslie foursome defeated the Rob Harris rink of Bramp- ton in the 'A' event final. Curling with Leslie were Andrew Edgar, Alex Bianchi and Mike Nelson. Meanwhile, Brian Suddard's Oshawa Curling Club stole the extra end to defeat the Jon Payne rink of Annandale in the 'B' final. Annandale's Gerry Pinkney and his teammates Rick Moak, Steve Stuart and Ken Curtis won the 'C' title over Mark O'Neil of Dalewood. Chris Van Huyse and his Avonlea youth team won the 'D' event. The teams each curled three eight-end games on Saturday in a points' competition, then Sunday saw the top 16 rinks play off in event curling. The top four teams competed in the 'A' event, and then the remain- ing teams were slotted into the 'B', 'C', and 'D' events, respec- tively. Of 15 Annandale teams origi- nally entered, three made it to the finals. At the conclusion of the bon- spiel, the curling ice was freed up for ice skaters. The com- pressor is now turned off for the summer, and the area will be turned over to golfers. ••• The Payne team, which also includes Dave Hutchison, Rick C ypta and Marvin Harrison, took the men's club champi- onship at Annandale this sea- son. Barry Moylan, Tim March, Keith Metrakos, Scott Finkle, and Reynold Retz skipped the teams winning divisions 'B' to ''F, respectively. For the record, winning the last of the three draws over the curling season were teams skipped by Warren Leslie, David Gaudette, Sean Aune, David Romaniuk, Jamie Pil- grim, and Bruno Desilets for the 'A' to 'F' divisions, respec- tively. ••• The Ford World Curling Championships got under way in Gavle, Sweden on Saturday. TSN carries semifinal action April 23 and 24. CBC shows the women's final April 24 and the men's final April 25. Jason Lebregts/ News Advertiser photo Mike Trudeau, left, and Brian Lopez concentrate on their sweeping while competing in the annual Last Chance Bonspiel at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club in Ajax last weekend. Trudeau and Lopez represented the Oshawa Curling Club. Annandale’s Warren Leslie rink took the top prize of $500. Stars come out at St. Mary DURHAM —For the third consec- utive year, St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School will play host to the best high school hoopsters in the region next week. The Pickering school will host the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) boys' all-star game Wednesday, April 28. Two games will be played, start- ing with the 'AA'/'AAA' all-star con- test at 5:15 p.m. The three-point shootout will be held at 7 p.m., followed by the 'AAAA' contest at 8:15 p.m. Rather than using an east-west format, all-star night organizer Mike Gordensky says all schools in the region will send at least one representative to one of the two all-star games, with several schools sending more than one representative, based on how the team finished in the standings. The coaches will then set their respective all-star teams. At half-time of the 'AAAA' con- test, the annual slam dunk contest will be held. St. Mary is at 1918 Whites Rd., just north of Hwy. 2, in Pickering. ••• The Durham Region entry in the annual Star Wars senior boys' basketball team came up short in the consolation final at Humber College Wednesday night. Halton Region defeated Durham 82-72. Stephen Lopez of Pickering High led the way with 14 points. A pair of St. Mary Mon- archs -- Nathan Thomas and Duane Howard -- finished with 12 and 10 points, respectively. The Durham squad got off to a rough start on Monday, dropping a 100-74 decision to the Toronto 2 squad. Pine Ridge's Rohan Burrell scored 14, followed by Dunbarton's Shane Tingling with 13. Durham co-coach Gordensky noted the short training camp prior to the start of the Star Wars tourney hampered the team in putting forth a cohesive effort against a strong Toronto squad, especially on defence. And, the absence of the Mon- archs' two big frontcourt players, Erik Glavic and Frank Jonke, along with Pine Ridge's Andre Paris, hurt Durham's chances against Toronto. The Durham team, however, re- grouped in the consolation semifi- nal, earning its first win of the tournament over Niagara Region 82-81 Tuesday to earn a berth in the consolation final. Thomas had 25 points, followed by Lopez with 15. AJAX — The Ajax Lions Sure Fit Factory Outlet major ban- tam girls' basketball team was bounced in the quarter-finals of the recent Ontario Cup Provin- cial Championships in London. The Lions roared into the playoffs with a perfect 3-0 record and finished first in their pool. In the quarter-final contest, however, the Ajacians ran into a hot Brantford Briars squad, los- ing 36-27. Melissa Conroy led the Lions with 11 points. Emily Short added eight, followed by Monica Jo nes with six and Simone Thomas with two. The Lions started the provin- cial playdowns with a 32-29 win over the Goulbourn Stingers. Conroy and Jones paced Ajax with 11 points apiece. Other scorers were Thomas with seven, Alyson Trinier with six and Short with two. In Game 2, the Ajax Lions sprinted past Sarnia Valhalla 35- 21. Conroy was again the top scorer with 12 points. Short was close behind with 10, followed by Jones with six, Thomas with four and Amy Duane with three. In the final pool game, Ajax downed the London 86ers 31-16. Conroy was the top shooter with 13 points. Thomas sunk 10, Jones had four and Short and Lindsay Panchan each chipped in with two. Other team members are Amelie Baudin, Supreecha Chaloemjam, Kaitlin Devoe and Samantha Elsenaar. ••• In preparation for next sea- son, evaluation sessions will be held for those interested in play- ing at the midget rep girls' level. The evaluations will be held in mid-May. Players identified as having the potential to play at the rep level will be invited back to train with a group of players for the remainder of the summer with team tryouts to follow. The midget age group is under age 16 as of Jan. 1, 2005, and in- cludes girls currently in Grade 8 and 9. Cost to attend the evaluation sessions is $5 per player. Players chosen for the summer training camp will pay an additional $25. Jason Sheehan and Pat McG- lynn will coach the midget team. For more information, call Bob Jones at 905-426-3068. Lions bounced in hoops quarter-finals A/P PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com This Summer Play Roller Hockey AT AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE, RINK #1, 905-426-1649 Registration: Saturday April 24 11:00 am to 3:00 pm All Ages - From 5 To 55 FROM THE END OF APRIL TO THE MIDDLE OF JULY IMPROVE YOUR HOCKEY SKILLS FOR NEXT YEAR!! • No Offsides • No Icing • 4 on 4 Hockey If Your a Hockey Fan...YOU’LL LOVER ROLLER HOCKEY DURHAM WEST GIRLS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION HOUSE LEAGUE REGISTRATION AND REP TEAM TRY-OUTS FOR THE 2004/2005 SEASON The Durham West Girls Hockey Association is widely recognized as one of the premiere womens hockey organizations in the Ontario Womans Hockey Association and offers recreational and competitive hockey for women aged 4 to 74 and we have the program that is just right for you. HOUSE LEAGUE REGISTRATION Saturday April 24, 2004 Noon - 4:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Hallway Registration Rates:Hockey School (pre 1998 or new players)$200.00 First year Novice participants $350.00 Novice to Bantam (b. 1990 to 1997)$475.00 Midget (b. 1987 to 1989)$400.00 Discounts available for multiple children families (discount not available for first year Novices) Birth certificate required for all new registrants. Please check the website at www.dwgha.com for details on Tier 3 and Tier 4 try-outs All players attending try-outs that were rostered with another OWHA centre during the 2003/2004 season must submit a “Permission to Skate” form prior to trying out. Novice ‘A’ (b. 1996 to 1997) Coach - TBA (Contact Don Fraser (905) 430-1102) Saturday April 24th 9:30 - 11:00 am Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Atom ‘AA’ (b. 1994 to 1995) Coach - Mark Risely (905) 831-7228 Saturday April 24th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Sunday April 25th 9:30 - 11:00 am Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Wednesday April 28th 7:00 - 8:30 pm Pickering Rec Complex - O’Brien Pad Peewee ‘AA’ (b. 1992 to 1993) Coach - Richard Sabourin (905) 509-9688 Wednesday April 21st 7:00 - 8:30 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Saturday April 24th 12:30 - 2:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Sunday April 25th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Bantam ‘AA’ - 1’ (b. 1990 to 1991) Coach - Dino Caggiula (905) 837-2740 Sunday April 25th 2:00 - 3:30 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Wednesday April 28th 8:30 - 10:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Thursday April 29th 8:30 - 10:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Midget ‘AA’ (b. 1987 to 1989) Coach - Ken Seto (905) 433-0795 Thursday April 22nd 8:30 - 10:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Sunday April 25th 12:30 - 2:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Tuesday April 27th 8:30 - 10:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Intermediate ‘AA’ (b. 1983 to 1986) Coach - Ken Mulgrew (905) 683-5786 Wednesday April 21st 8:30 - 10:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Thursday April 22nd 7:00 - 8:30 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Saturday April 24th 2:00 - 3:30 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Monday April 26th 8:30 - 10:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Atom ‘BB’ (b. 1994 to 1995) Coach - Rick Briden 9905) 831-4799 Saturday May 1st 9:30 - 11:00 am Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Sunday May 2nd 9:30 - 11:00 am Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Saturday May 8th 9:30 - 11:00 am Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Peewee ‘A’ (b. 1992 to 1993) Coach - Rob Crummey (9050 837-1598 Monday April 26th 8:00 - 9:30 pm Pickering Rec Complex - O’Brien Pad Thursday April 29th 6:00 - 7:30 pm Art Thompson Arena Saturday May 1st 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Bantam ‘AA’ - 2’ (b. 1990 to 1991) coach - Shane Terry (905) 721-9406 Saturday May 1st 12:30 - 2:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Sunday May 2nd 12:30 - 2:00 pm Ajax Community Cente - Pad 3 Monday May 3rd 8:30 - 10:00 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 Midget ‘A’ (b. 1987 to 1989) Coach - Barry Fettes (905) 420-9508 Wednesday April 28th 8:30 - 10:00 pm Pickering Rec Complex - O’Brien Pad Thursday April 29th 8:00 - 9:30 pm Pickering Rec Complex - O’Brien Pad Saturday May 1st 2:00 - 3:30 pm Ajax Community Centre - Pad 3 REP TEAMS TRY-OUT SCHEDULE (Cost is $12/try-out) Open House Sunday, April 25 2-4pm New classes start Mon. 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You have proven expertise in: PHP/MySQL application development, HTML/XML, interface design and usability, graphic design, JavaScript, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver. You have strong working knowledge of Web hosting, security issues and online transactions. Solid communication skills and a love for assessing new technologies are huge assets. The successful candidate will become part of an exciting, local online team. Aggressive remuneration package and flex hours are available. Send your resume (in Word or PDF format), and a list of recent sites for which you had primary development responsibility, to: Todd Blayone, Manager Web Publishing (tblayone@durhamregion.com). Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CLASS D, F AND Z Endorsement training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- 721-3340. COMPUTER COURSES at Dur- ham College. MICROSOFT CER- TIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Tr ain at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca LEGAL ASSISTANT required for a maternity leave. Minimum 5 years experience in litigation. Knowledge of PC Law would be an asset. Apply in writing to: File #988, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481 Oshawa. ON. L1H 7L5. Ironstone Media Corporation is a leader in cross media services and digital products, including, magazine and catalog printing, short-run digital printing, on-line replication of magazines and catalogues, variable data management and website design and administration. We currently have immediate openings for the following positions: Flash Web Site Developer who has a strong related background, with hands on experience in designs created in Flash. Entry level Graphic Designer with skills in the creative and technical aspects of graphic design, as well as an overall good working knowledge of computer graphics appli- cations. Database Development Assistant with excellent knowledge of PC's and Macs. PhotoShop, scanning experience and exposure to the Internet are definite assets. Other pre-requisites include excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work well with others, as well as independently. Please e-mail or fax your resume to the attention of Karen Hume prior to May 14, 2004. •Email: khume@ironstonemedia.com •Fax: 905-831-2372 Immediate openings for 2 CNC Machine Shop Operators Fast growing and progressive company has an imme- diate opening for two CNC Machine Shop Operators Qualifications: •Previous experience in a machine shop environment •Ability to operate both manual and automatic equipment •A through understanding of quality measurements •Ability to use calipers, micrometers and gauges •Blue Print reading would be an asset •Familiarity with ISO standards •Starting Rate:$17.00 •Excellent benefits Fax resume to Lofthouse HR Department. 905-668-0235 Email: jgilkes@lofthousebrass.com COMPANY AZ DRIVERS Required for our Household Goods, High Value Products and Transport Divisions. MUST HAVE FAST CARD FOR FREIGHT DIVISION Minimum Qualifications: One year driving experience, current AZ driver’s li- cence, clean and current abstract, police clearance and ability to lift heavy objects to load and unload trucks. Hiring Direct call Norm Mackie at (905) 728-2400, ext. 483 COMPUTER NETWORKING INSTRUCTOR WANTED. Must have A+, CCNA, MCSE. Please email resume to Durham College: colin.mccarthy@durhamc.on.ca PROGRESSIVE financial planning firm seeks Administrative Assist- ant. Require computer literate, self starter, with knowledge of financial planning process: mutual funds/in- surance. Fax resume Donna: 905- 666-5304. RESIDENTIAL HOME INSPEC- TION COURSE- Now Registering for May - Limited Space Available. Call: (905) 697-2260 or Toll Free: 1-877-878-7333. Canadian Arts & Tr ades School. Financing Avail- able, VISA, M/C & Amex Accept- ed. Help with Job Placement. On the Job Training Available. www.canadianartsandtrades.biz AZ Drivers needed Clean abstract and U.S. experience. Full or part- time. Benefit package. 2 day trips from Ajax. (705)887-4940. DRIVER/DISPATCHER required with own vehicle. Full or part time. Call Action Plus (905)697-3100. CNC Set up Personnel and Operators A fast paced growing CNC machining Facility is looking for hands on individuals who work with a sense of urgency to get tasks done. Qualified candidates send resume to: Jebco Manufacturing Inc. PO Box 303 Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 Or email at jebco@eagle.ca NO phone calls please Candidates should have the following credentials: -a minimum 5 years experience and responsibility for CNC Set ups and First Off approval -understanding of 2-7 Axis Multi task machining -good communication skills to interface with Employees BOOKKEEPER Cogir, a growing real estate management firm, is looking for a bookkeeper to perform the following duties accounts payable, accounts receivable, rent rolls, cash flow, budgets, preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements. Qualifications should include 3 to 5 years experience working as a bookkeeper in the real estate management business, diploma in accounting or finance, computer literate with Word and Excel, and able to respect deadlines. LOCATION:Whitby Please forward resumes by Friday April 30th, to the attention of Angela Valic, Controller, via fax (905)-579-5000 or e-mail to avalic@toronto.cogir.net QUALITY LIAISON AFTERNOON SHIFT We are growing on the afternoon shift and we are looking for an experienced candidate who will be our representative in the General Motors Car Plant in Oshawa. The candidate will be responsible to support customer quality and expectations with GM Oshawa as well as troubleshooting issues in the car plant and communicating with the appropriate contacts at Ventra Peterborough. There will travel to Peterborough from time to time. The candidate will have experience in 5 phase, 8D and CPAR corrective action plans. The successful c andidate will be a strong team player and possess interpersonal, organizational skills, be a self-starter, diplomatic and integral. A diploma in Mechanical Technology is preferred. General knowledge of the QS9000 standards and requirements and above average computer skills would be considered as an advantage. Ventra Plastics Peterborough offers a competitive compensation package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit resumes to: Human Resources Ventra Plastics Peterborough P.O. Box 660 775 Technology Drive Peterborough Ont. K9J 6Z8 spost@ventraplastics.com Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. JENSEN TRAILER SALES & SERVICE requires a Full-time Exp. Sales Person We will provide trailer sales training. Must be a team player. Must have a valid driver's license. Please fax resume to: 905-571-0404 is seeking a Packaging Mechanic Must have a Grade 12 education, Ontario Industrial Millwright license and experience with high speed PLC controlled equipment. Shiftwork is required. Start rate $25.36 General Production Labourers Must have Grade 12 education, previous manufacturing exp. with high speed packaging equipment would be an asset. Heavy lifting & shift work required. Send resume to: •144 Mills Road, Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H1 •Fax: (905) 281-4309 •Careers@mother-parkers.com $$$ PAID WEEKLY!!Company needs part-time/ full-time help pro- cessing unclaimed bank accounts. Call 1-866-883-0780, 24 hours. CASH DAILY.Positions avail. in Set-up Display, Marketing, Cus- tomer Service & Inventory Control. Call Amanda 905-571-7346 **STUDENTS WANTED** 12-16 yrs preferrably, 2 to 3 week- day, evenings and 1 full day on weekends. Must be reliable. Cash paid daily. Call 905-571-9358 leave message or 905-809-1087 after 6 p.m.FUEL ATTENDANT req'd F/T for Self Service Husky Truck Stop, night shift. Pickering. Call (905)428-9700 INSERTERS and Drivers needed immediately. Ajax. Serious inquir- ies only. Call Gem Delivery (905)427-7402 E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004, PAGE 39 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Columbia House Canada, has immediate openings in our Customer Service Centre located at 5900 Finch Ave. East. Part-time Inbound Sales The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications; proven customer relations and problem solving skills, excellent telephone voice, must be dependable, reliable and self-motivated with proficient computer skills and a minimum of one year customer service and/or sales experience. Hours are Monday and Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm and Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.. Extra shifts available if interested. Coach The successful candidate will manage a team of 20 people. Responsibilities include daily coaching, preparation of performance reviews, facilitating team meetings and presentations. Requirements include post secondary education and 3-5 years customer service experience together with supervisory or leadership experiences. Interested and qualified applicants to e-mail their resume to: Michelle Lopez Recruitment Manager Email: recruitment@chcmail.com No agencies or telephone calls please, only potential candidates will be contacted. Brooklin Concrete Products is a manufacturer of a diverse line of precast concrete products serving the landscape products, underground utilities, and onsite sewage treatment trades. Brooklin has manufacturing and distribution in Brooklin, Newmarket, Huntsville and Halibur- ton. We are considered one of Canada's fore- most and most diversified manufacturers of precast concrete. MAINTENANCE PERSON BROOKLIN BRANCH Experience in the following area would be an asset: •Hydraulics •Pneumatics •Programmable controllers •Light metal fabricating •General Maintenance Please send resume to: Brooklin Concrete Products Limited P.O. Box 370, Station Brooklin Brooklin, On L1M 1B5 Or deliver to Brooklin Concrete, Highway 12, Brooklin We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. ACTOR/ MODELS-Film & adver- tising industry is booming. Scout- ing new people (no experience needed) with all looks, shapes and sizes (newborn to senior) for Com- mercials, Movies, TV, Catalogues. StarQuest Model & Talent Search will be holding auditions in Oshawa, The Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St. East on Friday April 30th. Arrive anytime from 5-8 pm. Regis- tration fee of $39 + GST. Refund- able if you do not qualify. Star- Quest is not a school or agency. www.starquest-talent.com AIR DUCT CLEANER with ex- perience required immediately for Pickering-based company. Must have clean drivers licence & good knowledge of GTA. Hourly rate. (416)293-1800 AZ DRIVER experienced & reli- able. Over 25, clean abstract, CVOR, to start immediately. Please apply in person with re- sume to Best Choice Eggs, 3880 Edgerton Rd, Blackstock AZ DRIVER,3 years flatbed/tan- dem to multi axle/tarping/u.s. bor- der crossing experience. Trips lo- cally and through Central and Eastern Canada/U.S. Clean driv- ing record. Fax resume to (905) 430-7956 or call Laure at (905) 430-8191 or 866-850-1250. CLEANER required full-time day shift Monday-Friday in the Ajax area. Valid drivers license re- quired. Must be a team player and motivated. Please call (905)683- 7515 ASSEMBLY/PAINT SUPERVISORS We are growing on the afternoon and midnight shifts and we are looking for a number of experienced candidates who will be responsible for motivating and training employees to achieve production requirements while ensuring all applicable Health and Safety responsibilities are complied with. The successful candidate will be a strong team player and possess interpersonal skills ensuring their ability to direct, motivate and work in the most effective/efficient manner. A diploma in Materials Management or Mechanical Technology is preferred. Supervisory experience in a unionized (CAW) automotive manufacturing facility is preferred. General knowledge of the QS9000 standards and requirements and general computer skills would be considered as an advantage. Ventra Plastics Peterborough offers a competitive compensation package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit resumes to: Human Resources Ventra Plastics Peterborough P.O. Box 660 775 Technology Drive Peterborough Ont. K9J 6Z8 spost@ventraplastics.com Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. CULLEN GARDENS REQUIRES high-energy individuals for new concept restaurant: line cooks, pantry, servers, hostesses, bar- tenders. Also need experienced gardeners's for grounds. Fax re- sume to (905) 668-0510 Earn $1500 weekly - new mainte- nance business. Great income. Call Dennis 1-866-386-0707. EMPLOYMENT opportunity avail- able with landscape construction company. Requirements: Valid AZ license, experience with con- struction equipment. Wages will be determined by experience and positive work ethic. Please fax re- sume to Wiggans Landscaping, 905-432-1393 EXPERIENCED Landscapers, la- borers/concrete specialists. Indi- viduals must be motivated respon- sible and hardworking. Must have own transportation. 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Fax 905-404-6572 LABOURER with valid driver's li- cence, outdoors, May to October. $10 hourly cash to start. Pickering area. Own transportation an asset. Call Bob at 905-619-2351 or 416- 274-4889. LICENSED BINGO CALLER, re- quired for Delta Bingo, no experi- ence required. Part time, days, evenings, weekends, must be flex- ible. Apply in person to duty Man- ager. 975 Dillingham Rd. (Brock/Bayly) LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Long term temp, Staff Plus will be interview- ing 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27th and Wednesday, April 28th. 1614 Dundas St. E. Suite 203, Whitby, Ontario. Thick- son/Dundas. LIVE-IN SUPERINTENDENT couple required for two buildings, 36 units, in Oshawa. Maintenance and management experience re- quired. Prefer middle-aged or re- tired applicants able to perform physical work. Fax resumes to 905-623-2257. Only qualified ap- plicants will be contacted for an in- terview. MOUNTAIN ASH LANDSCAPING is seeking female and male land- scape and maintenance labourers with 2-4 years experience for sea- sonal employment April-Novem- ber, approx. 28-40/hrs. per week. Must be energetic, organized, de- tail oriented, reliable, clean ap- pearance and communicate clear- ly. Wage based on experience. Fax resume to 905-665-3382 or e- mail info@mountainash.com. NO LAYOFFS!$300 guaranteed plus bonus. Oshawa wholesale company is expanding its product line. Immediate positions for Of- fice, Sales, Marketing & Entry Lev- el Management. 26 openings must be filled this week! Call Jeff 905- 571-6444 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Com- parable pay, excellent working conditions. Fast-growing compa- ny, room for advancement. Per- manent position. Must be physi- cally fit & hardworking. Call 905- 723-6242. SECURITY GUARD,needed for Ajax transport company, nights, 7 p.m. 5 a.m. Would suit retiree. Fax 905 683-9492 SHIPPING Co-ordinator required for full-time. Dispatcher experi- ence an asset, computer and com- munication skills a must. Apply by fax to 905-571-3513 attn Kritsi Kirby. THE COUNTY TOWN SINGERS of Whitby, a 60 voice SATB choir requires an Assistant Accompa- nist. Duties: playing Wednesday rehearsals, monthly Saturday workshops & concerts Sept-May. Contact Sandi Wasson 905-432- 0926 or Mike Watts 905-839-9456. URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals with clean- ing experience for great new op- portunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $9. - $10 per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious in- quires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. WANTED - 9 people to lose weight. Call 800-695-0698, WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER'S ASSISTANT,part time, must be available weekends as well as some weekdays from May-Octo- ber. Some light lifting and carrying involved. Will train the right per- son. Email resume and covering letter to: jcs@speedline.ca WINDOW COVERINGS Part time Inside Sales and Customer Service. Also shop at home Sales Staff with own vehicle.You must be fully experienced in custom drapery, blinds and shutters to apply for these positions. Call Charlie 905-428-0937 2 ENERGETIC summer students needed for odd jobs and garden work.Location: Falby Court, Ajax. For appointment call (905)683- 8347 CSR/ADMINISTRATIVE •Processing of Customer Orders & Quotations •Examination of CAD Drawings, Technical Experience •Background in Automotive and Lighting Field an Asset •Excel, Word, Outlook, Acrobat Writer, Publisher, PP •Website Maintenance and Graphic Design an Asset •QuickBooks Knowledge/Accounting Abilities Necessary •Ability to Prioritize Workload According to Demand •Analytical, Problem Solver with Mathematical Aptitude Reply to: info@tec3innovations.com Fx: 905-434-3393 No Phone Calls Please. Deadline April 30th, 2004. ALL STUDENTS 18+ looking for summer work? $13.25 base-appt. Scholarships possible. Conditions apply. Customer sales/service. Call (905)668-7492 or Apply at: www.summerworkforyou.com. BUSY SPA AND SALON requires Registered Massage Therapist and Hairstylist. Minimum 5 yrs. exp.required. Call for appt. (905)728-0435 ESTHETICIAN needed immediate- ly. Theresa's Touch Day Spa, downtown Whitby. Please drop off resume at 924 Brock St., N., Whit- by or call (905)430-6060 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST required for 'trendy salon' in Pickering 905-426-2005 DRAFTSPERSON REQUIRED by Architectural woodwork company in Durham Region. Must be able to prepare shop drawings for archi- tect approval and shop production from architectural drawings and field sketches. C.A.D. experience a must, along with ten (10) years related experience in the industry. Please fax resume to: (905)433-1463. GAS FITTER 1 or 2, with experi- ence req'd for furnace & A/C instal- lation. Must be customer oriented & have good attitude. Fax resume to 905-430-2894 LOOKING for a Licenced OIL BURNER TECHNICIAN, licenced gas technician an asset, top wag- es and benefit package offered. Fax resume to 905-885-5186 or call 905-885-1366. NIGHT SHIFT Wave Solder Oper- ator required for our circuit board department. Evening shift hours are : 5 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Monday - Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday. Call Sheila at (905) 837- 8550 ext. 285 AJAX INSURANCE BROKER Requires an experienced R.I.BO. licensed personal lines C.R.S Fax Resume To: 905-428-8672 BOOKKEEPER, EXPERIENCED. Knowledge of Business Visions, up to Trial Balance, General Led- ger, Bank Recs., Salary commen- surate with experience. Send re- sume to: File # 989, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. CHIROPRACTIC Clinic in Pickering seeks permanent part- time receptionist to work some evenings (3-7) and Saturdays. Please call 905-420-1248. CLIENT SERVICES Representa- tives. George Smith, Real Estate Lawyer, and his team are sharply focused on providing a superior quality of service in closing resi- dential real estate transactions. We are looking for a person with outstanding Customer Service abilities to work as part of our client service team, working alter- nately from our Whitby & Port Perry offices. We offer benefits and a competitive salary based on qualifications. Please email your resume to george@titlers.ca or fax to: 905-985-3758. We regret our inability to reply to all applicants. LASKOWSKY & LASKOWSKY. Legal assistant required immedi- ately. Experienced in real estate. Forward resume in person to 73 Centre Street South, Oshawa or by fax 905-576-9918 PA RT TIME SECRETARY needed for busy real estate office. Alter- nate evenings and weekends. Please fax resume to: (905) 619- 2500 or drop off at 513 Westney Rd. S., Ajax. AJAX * PRIVATE SALE * Unique Custom Built Bungalow Prime location. 3+1 bdrms. Oversized treed lot. Custom kitchen, mainfloor familyroom w/fireplace w/walk-out to patio, gardens & in-ground pool, $334,900. By appt only (905) 683-2187 OPEN HOUSE Sat. April 24th, 11-3 p.m. 1878 Falconwood Way, Pickering (Fairport/Hwy. 2) 3 + 1 bed., 3 baths bungalow, ravine lot. $459,000. (905) 837-1495 A EXCELLENT P/T INCOME that we surpass your full-time income. Evening work in Sales with all pre- set appts. Required vehicle & cell phone. No experience required. If you think you are a closer, call us we will train you. Call for interview 905-655-9053 CONSULTANT Needed. Sell gour- met food products and profession- al cookware. Earn extra money without monthly quotas. Great tax benefits, commissions and incen- tives. www.prairie-pantry.com. Christine 1-306-445-6608 SALES ASSOCIATE National tool company requires qualified person for their Pickering store. Must have sales experience, knowledge of wood &/or metal working. Fax resume: 905-831- 4292 Attn: Steve Etherington SALES, ADVANCED COMMIS- SIONS.Work from home, F/T P/T. A needed service, no competition, established NYSE Company. Dia- na Thompson 416-244-3312. DENTAL assistant required at Oral surgeons office for maternity leave. Must her HARP certified and office experience an asset. Please forward resume to 209 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ont, L1G-4T1, or fax 905-576-0016. DENTAL receptionist/assistant re- quired. Computer skills, experi- enced preferred. Brooklin Dental Office. Call 905-655-3385 or fax resume to 905-655-4845. EXPERIENCED STRESS/ECG Te chnician required for part-time in specialist office. Fax resume with references to: 905-686-8564. LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT required for one year maternity leave starting June. 37 hour work week, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. No even- ings/weekends. Markham/Law- rence. Please fax resume to (416) 438-3431. PROGRESSIVE dental office in Whitby seeking Level II Dental Assistant. Please fax resume to 905-725-5087. RPNS NEEDED - Progressive Eld- er Care is looking for RPNs in the Durham area for assignments in nursing & retirement homes. New grads welcome. Fax resumes to: 905-427-0021 or e-mail: progressiveeldercare@bellnet.ca X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST required for a multi-clinic practice. Casual or regular part time available. Call (905)434-6889 or (905)576-8249 for more information. MAN Looking for labor work in Durham Region Call Doug anytime (289) 314-2486 2+1 BEDROOM bungalow. Central air, 4 appliances, hardwood floors, detached garage, finished rec room. 98 Gladstone. Asking $129,500. Call (905)576- 5378. OPEN HOUSE May 2nd/20004 11-4pm. 4 BEDROOM HOME on southern exposure lot. Fabulous North Pick- ering area. Too many renovations to list. Flexible occupancy. $310,000. Call 416-997-1621 or 1- 905-752-3842 5-7 BED seniors residence in Dur- ham Region. Beautiful home, ideally located. Owners accom- modations. Fully occupied. Ideal for health care professional to run. $549,000. Serious inquires only. Call 905-434-9458. AJAX,Unique Custom built Bun- galow. Prime location. 3+1 bdrms. Oversized treed lot. Custom kitch- en, mainfloor familyroom w/fire- place w/walk-out to patio, gardens & in-ground pool, Private Sale $334,900. By appt only. (905)683- 2187 BOWMANVILLE,Private 'Rills of Liberty' 3 bedroom home. 1.67 acre Ravine Court lot. Gas, Town water, interlock drive, Oversize garage, pool. A 10+. $499,900. (905)623-2236 LAKE SCUGOG, 4100 sq.ft. Cus- tom built Executive waterfront home. Open House Sat. & Sun. April 24 & 25, 2:00-4:00pm. 34 Ambleside Dr., Scugog Island. on line www.fsboc.com, Ad#5073. $689,000. (905)985-5145. NORTH AJAX Beautiful Tribute Home, 2-yrs-old. Private enclave, Treed conservation lot. Open con- cept, 3-Br, 2-1/2 baths. Hwd floor, A/C, upgraded cabinets/carpet. $264,900 Private sale (905)427- 9997 SELLING PRIVATE?Full colour newspaper found at 200+ loca- tions, 2 websites. Don't pay for 6 months OAC til sold. View homes at www.privateexchange.com (905)426-5699. UNIQUE CUSTOM CEDAR de- tailed home, 3400sq ft., large wooded ravine lot, N/E Oshawa Crt. 4+1 bdrms, 4 bathrooms, side- by-side fireplace plus familyroom f/p, C/A, cedar hot tub room, ca- thedral, 2nd floor laundry, fin. re- crooms w/pool table, many extras. $394,500. Call for appt & spec sheets. (905)576-4204 UXBRIDGE April 24th&25th 1-4p.m. 13A South Balsam St. Open concept home backing onto greenspace. Finished Basement w/w/o. 3 bedrooms. Loads of extras. 905-862-0339 Agents welcome! 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. A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Executive End Unit Townhome Open House Saturday April 24th 1:00pm - 3:00pm 575 Steeple Hill Unit #5, Pickering Beautiful upgraded townhome, close to schools, shops, park & transit. Hardwood floors in hall, living room & dinning rooms. Formal dining your pillars. Finished basement with walkout. Large eat-in kitchen with break- fast bar. Walkout from living room & kitchen. LOTS FOR SALE Fully treed 1 1/2 acre lots across the street from Lake Scugog, only minutes to town from $69,900. Also 2 acre lots starting at $155,000. in the Town of Port Perry with fab- ulous views of the lake and access to the lake in a prestigious development. Call (905) 424-3086 or e-mail to: rick@fourteenestates.com AJAX,premium south central lo- cation, west exposure, 3-bdrms, big l/r & d/r, eat-in kitchen, 2-4pc baths, balcony, ensuite laun- dry/storage, 4 appliances, u/g parking, security, pool/sauna, ten- nis, exercise room, immediate pos- session. $165,000. (905)427-4665 AJAX- $144,300.Premium south- central location, 2 lg bdrms, big LR/DR, eat-in kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, huge balcony, ensuite laundry & storage, u/g parking, security, pool, tennis courts, exercise rm, sauna. Immediate possession (905)427-7452. ESTATE BUILDING LOT for sale. 2.1 acres. Top of Oakridge Marine. Awesome view of Lake Ontario. Natural gas. Excellent water. Some levies paid. Area of exclu- sive homes. Direct access and minutes from Oshawa, Port Perry, Hwy 407. Well maintained. A rare find, and ready for your custom home. (905)434-8630 6000SQ.FT.industrial unit avail- able. 190 Waterloo. Full zoning. Call 905-432-7223. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905- 623-4172 BROOKLIN, office space. Beauti- fully restored heritage building. Prime exposure, on Baldwin St (Hwy. 12). 2nd floor walkup, 2 rooms & private bathroom. Avail- able May 1st. $750+GST. all inclu- sive. Phone 905-771-1168 STORE for lease, upto 3500sq.ft, can be divided 1/2 or sections, also available for weekend booths. Kandlewood Park Shopping Centre Whitby. Major tenants: Price Chopper. Call 416-567- 8793, 905-721-1473. AUTO BODY REPAIR Shop, Ajax. Business for Sale. $45,900. Busy location with dealerships, paint booth, hoist, etc., insurance jobs. Maxine Mann, Sutton Group Heritage, 905-471-2000. BUILD EXTRA INCOME with a part time e-commerce business. Call Chris at (905) 576-8635 for appt. FOOD FAIR!!Successful Fresh Seafood Store looking to share space. Great food ideas could make this happen. Call Bev 9-6, 905-579-7200. HIGHLY PROFITABLE automo- tive detail shop in great location in downtown Oshawa. Exc. sales with huge potential to grow. Asking $75,000. (905)571-5138 MARKET your Business Opportu- nity with Metroland Community Newspapers. Distribution of over 4 million! Call today for information on weekly word ad rates. 416-493- 1300 ext. 237. classifieds@metro- land.com TAX RETURNS starts at •$25. for personal •$50 for business •$299 for corporate Open all year. Please call 905-430-0942 1-866-623-1091 $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ 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 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! 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 Local 905-436-9292 or 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, Tor onto. BUYING A Home? Consolidating? (100% financing OAC) Rates from 1.99%. Qualify by phone. Quick response. 20 Years real estate ex- perience. Call Leta. (905)428- 8565. SGH Mortgages. 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 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 Mortgage Money 1st 2nd up to 100%. Debt Consolidations Purchase/Refinance Call Robert Brown Accurate Mortgages 905-436-9292 or 877-509-5626 www.accuratemortgages.com MORTGAGE? Call b4 go to Bank Credit problem? No Income? 905-424-4091 Email: ferduse@aol.com MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1 & 2 BEDROOM & Bachelor Apt. hardwood floors, free parking Available May 1. No pets. $700, $750 & $600 inclusive. first/last, references. 905-723-1647, 905- 720-9935. 1-BDRM bsmt apt. South Ajax. Clean, bright, separate entrance, parking. Avail. June 1st. $900/mo inclusive. (905)428-6592 1-BEDROOM + Den, bright, legal basement apt. Whitby. Fridge, stove, parking, backyard. $650 in- cluding utilities, cable. No smok- ing/pets. (905)430-6675 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. 1BDRM BSMT @ Cochrane/King- ston, Avail. May 1, $ 800 /mo "All Inclusive" First/Last. Separate en- trance, Hardwood Flrs, C/AIR, Laundry, SatelliteTV, Internet, Par king. Students welcome. Shayne @ (416)716-4890 2-BEDROOM basement apart- ment, Oshawa-Southdown/Grand- view. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, newly renovated, clean, bright. No smoking/pets. $800/month inclusive. Available May 1st. 905-728-1394 (leave message) 2-BEDROOM large basement apartment in quiet residential area, large ravine lot. Large yard, 5-appliances, separate entrance $950 inclusive. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)438-1297. AJAX NORTH - 2 bed. basement apt. available May 1st. $875 inclu- sive. 4 appliances, parking, laun- dry, prefer non-smoker/no pets. Call (905)683-1180 AJAX - 1 bedroom basement, new and spacious, separate entrance, cable, one car parking, $800 inclu- sive first/last, No smoking/pets. Available May 15th. (905) 428- 1255 AJAX -Large 2-bedroom avail- able May 1, in clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclusive with parking and new appliances. 905-426- 1161 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 - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2 and 3-bdrms $965/1065, available immediately(3-bdrm), May/June 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683- 8421. AJAX 2-bedroom apt in executive home, lower level, separate en- trance 1250+sq.ft. many up- grades, near bus, GO, highways, lake. $990/mo. For info call Rama, HomeLife (416)565-2596 AJAX clean one bedroom base- ment, parking, excellent location close to lake, park, go, private en- trance, patio, nicely decorated, May lst. $600 plus 1/4 utilities. (905) 839-4326. AJAX,2-bedroom basement apt. Large, bright, 4 appliances, park- ing, close to schools, shopping. $800/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. May 1st. Call Richard - Days 416-865- 7864 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM main floor, semi bungalow, Bayly/Salem, quiet street, 2 car parking, laundry, no smoking, no pets. May/June 1st. $1050 plus part utilities. (905)686- 8104, 416-834-9759. 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, legal, clean one bedroom basement apartment, Bayly/Har- wood, no smoking/pets, available immediately. $800/mo. cable , util- ities, laundry included. lst/last/ref- erences required. (905)839-6514 AJAX,off Kings Crescent. Bsmt apt, recently renovated w/fireplace, private entrance, 2-parking, laun- dry, large yard, cac, close to 401. $725/mo. No pets. Call 905-426- 4213 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 BACHELOR basement apartment, Pickering, with kitchenette and 4 pc. bath, includes cable and util- ities, shared laundry, non smoker, $650 first/last, available May 1st. Call (905)428-2770 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. BOWMANVILLE - Large sunny 2 bedroom apt, attractive backyard, new bathroom, sep. dining area, laundry. Satellite, TV, util includ- ed. Near shopping, non-smoker preferred. June/July 1st. (905)623-2106 or 905-434-0690. BROCK/HWY#2 - 1 bdrm. base- ment. Separate entrance, full bath- room, walk-in-closet, laundry, clean, new carpet, close to bus, amenities. Suitable for family. No pets/smoking. Available May 1. 905-619-1028. 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,new 1-bedroom base- ment apartment. Very bright, larger windows, hardwood floors, A/C, laundry, separate entrance. May 1st. Professional persons only, no smoking/pets, references. 905- 706-9393, after 6p.m. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA - 1 bed. $650/all inclusive. 2 bedroom $700 + hydro; Available immediately. 905-725-8710. DUNDAS/COCHRANE - Large Multi-level 2 & 3 bedroom apt. available. Close to school/shop- ping/transit. Some with hardwood, freshly painted. 905-666-1525 HARWOOD/BAYLY,2 bedroom basement apt., separate entrance, 1-parking, $900/mo inclusive, no pets, no smoking, avail. immedi- ately. Close to all amenities, (905)420-1281 or after 6 p.m. 416- 333-1118. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has 2- bdrm units & 4-bdrm units. Avail. immediately, Hydro & parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299 LARGE BACHELOR apartment, open concept, Whitby (Brock and Victoria) walk from Go, bus at door $850 per mo. lst/last, Available May lst. (416)238-5588. NORTH EAST OSHAWA,clean, bright 1-bdrm apt. Ground floor, quiet court, private entrance, 4 ap- pliances, a/c, large yard, parking, bus route, $700/mo inclusive. May 1st. (905)576-3830 NORTH OSHAWA,1-bdrm main- floor, big kitchen, parking, coin laundry, $850/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. ALSO bright, newly renovated 2-bdrm bsmt., private entrance, $950/mo inclusive. (905)426-5844 NORTH OSHAWA, Mary/Ross- land, 2 bedroom basement, $800 utilities included, private entrance, self contained, parking, shared laundry, non smokers, no pets, avail. May.1, (905)723-6959. OLIVE/HARMONY - 3 bedroom upper level, well maintained house enclosed backyard, close to all amenities. $1195. plus utilities. Available immediately. Students welcomed. (416)297-4905, cell (416) 402-3435. OLIVE/HARMONY,newly renovat- ed and self-contained. 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entry, quiet end unit. Residential area. A must see. $695 +50% utilities. 416-297-4905 or 416-402-3435. ONE BEDROOM legal basement apartment, 2 appliances, Har- wood/401 area. $650 mo. includes parking, utilities. laundry privileges. Non-Smoker. Available May 15th. First/last. (905) 428-9967 OSHAWA - BRIGHT, CLEAN 1 bedroom walkout. Separate en- trance, parking, laundry. Lovely view of bike path and greenbelt. $750 inclusive. Avail. immediately. Non-smoker please. 905 723-3796 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom in quiet building, in north end. $825/mo. in- cludes heating, (hydro extra). Laundry on-site, avail. June 1st. First/last required. Call 905-263- 2510. 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. Call (905) 723- 0977. OSHAWA - Wilson/Taylor, one bedroom basement, large, clean, $575/mo. inclusive. First/last/refer- ences. No smoking. Available im- mediately, on bus route. 905-448- 9425 or 905-728-8760. 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, or 1-888-558-2622 or 416-473- 9173. 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y C r t ., A ja x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.a j a x a p a r t me nts .c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. ONE MONTH FREE RENT Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $700. ●Renovated suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 OSHAWA, 1 bedroom $625+hy- dro, May 1st. No pets, first/last re- quired. (416)996-2022 OSHAWA,1 bedroom apt., locat- ed in South central, $695 month, all inclusive, no pets, avail. May1, first & last required, call (905)424- 5083. OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $725 plus hydro. Available May 1st. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,large clean, bright fully renovated 2/3 bedroom,s laundry, parking. $750+/$900+. Must see, in desirable family neigbourhood by the lake. Backs on to park/pool. (905)982-1526. OSHAWA, MAY 1ST.- newly ren- ovated, bright, spacious one bed- room upper level, new fridge, stove, bus route, parking, separate entrance, satellite, utilities, central air included. No pets/smoking. lst/last, $800 per month. Available immediately. (905) 697-0915 or (905) 721-7519. Debbie OSHAWA,spacious 2-bedroom in duplex, kitchen w/fridge, stove, liv- ing-room, dining-room, laundry fa- cilities. $1,000 inclusive. No pets/smoking, avail. June 1, first/last. (905)728-1963, call after 5:30pm. OSHAWA-TAUNTON/SIMCOE, walking distance from Durham College. 3-bedrooms or entire up- stairs of townhouse available. Rooms $375-$450/month. In- cludes all expenses (except phone) Daniel (905)439-0294 OSHAWA.2-bedroom, available May 1st. Very clean. No smok- ing/pets. $875/month includes util- ities and cable. 5 min walk from Durham College/UOIT. Call (905)579-1992 OSHAWA. 2-BEDROOM base- ment., freshly renovated, very clean/ bright, high ceilings, large fenced yard. Quiet neighbourhood. Separate entrance, laundryroom, central air, available immediately. $790 plus utilities. (905)655-3943 OSHAWA.Clean, modern 2-bed- room basement, separate en- trance, full-bath, C/A, C/V, 4-appli- ances, parking, share laundry. No dogs/smoking. Suits quiet single mature person. Near bus/shop- ping/church & G.M. $650/month +1/2 utilities, immediate. (905)659-4406 PICKERING friendly home on the bay, shared entrance to 750-sq.ft. bright clean one-bedroom suitable for one quiet mature adult. in- cludes parking for small car util- ities, laundry, cable, A/C no smok- ing/pets $725/mo first/last May 1. (905)831-0162 PICKERING - Brock/Major Oaks. Top notch 1,200 sq. ft. basement apartment, 2 parking, 4 applianc- es, central air, Available June lst, $900. (905) 428-2015. PICKERING -TWO BEDROOM basement apartment for rent, sep- arate entrance, available May 15th, $900 plus. Own laundry and parking, cable included. (416) 566- 2542 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly, large 2-bedroom basement apt., 2 min walk to Go and Town Centre, 1 car parking, $800+1/2 utilities, non-smoking, no pets. Call (905)421-0225 or (416)573-4445 PICKERING SOUTH -Liverpool, bachelor basement apt., clean, quiet, seperate entrance, laundry, no smoking/pets. $500/inclusive, first/last. Avail May 1. Call 905- 839-4986. PICKERING WHITES/BAYFIELD 2 bdrm bsmt apt - seperate en- trance, cenral air, parking, hydro, cable, laundry, close to all amen- ities. Avail May 1. Asking $900/mo inclusive. First/last. 905-839-1695. PICKERING, 2-BDRM bsmt, sep- arate entrance, 4pc bath, laundry, no pets. First/last. Avail. May 1st $1000/mo. inclusive. (905)839- 5616 or 647-233-5616. PICKERING,Altona/Hwy#2. Bright 2-bedroom basement apartment. Freshly painted. Separate en- trance, laundry, parking, full bath- room/kitchen. $700/month inclu- sive, first/last required. No smok- ing. Call (416)578-7676 PICKERING, BROCK/HWY#2 bright,spacious 1-bedroom, walk- out basement, full bath, central air, fire place. $775 inclusive. Avail- able May 1st. No pets. Couple pre- ferred. Call (905)831-0415. 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-ALTONA/HWY#2,1- bedroom basement. Quiet home, no pets/smoking. $700/inclusive. Private laundry, separate en- trance, C/A, full bath, 1-parking, close to the Rouge. Available im- mediately. (905)509-4006 or 416- 892-8668. PICKERING-LUXURY Basement 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fireplace, huge kitchen, very spacious, high ceilings, exclusive area. No smok- ing/pets.,1-parking first/last/secur- ity-deposit. $1100. includes cable. (905)619-9176 PORT PERRY - LARGE 2 bed. bright and clean basement apt. Fridge, stove, laundry hookup, no smoking/pets. First/last $1,000 in- clusive. 905-985-8615. PORT PERRY DOWNTOWN--2- bedroom apartment newly-deco- rated, non-smokers, no pets, 1st & last, $900 monthly. Call 905-985- 3128 between 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. 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. SIMCOE N.on Russet Ave.. 2 bedroom, newly decorated. $870 good location, bright well main- tained quiet 12 plex. Nice neigh- bourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, parking in- cluded, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 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. TRIPLEX - MAIN FLOOR,2 bed. apt. Nice, spacious clean, in quiet neighbourhood, close to all amen- ities. Park/401 area. $795+hydro. Available June 1st. (905)438-8886 UXBRIDGE new apartment rental. 2 bedroom units, 4 appliances, air conditioning, private patios, park- ing, storage. Available immediate- ly. (905) 852-4777 WESTNEY/ROSSLAND walkout basement, separate entrance, one large bedroom, spacious kitchen, livingroom, full bathroom, laundry, A/C, use of backyard, parking. Available immediately. $850. inclu- sive. 416-604-9730. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND,brand new walk-out 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Laundry, parking. Avail. immedi- ately. $950/mo inclusive. First/last, credit check a must. No smok- ing/pets. Call after 4pm (905)428- 1313 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,bright 2-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, full bathroom, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shopping, $800/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. May 1st. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, even- ings 905-442-0020. WHITBY,beautiful, spacious, freshly painted one bedroom base- ment apt. quiet court. Gas fire- place, central air, cable, laundry, parking, ample storage, separate entrance. $875. First/Last-Avail- June.1.(416)931-6412 WHITBY,West, 2-bedroom, park- ing, laundry, utilities extra. First/last no pets, quiet building. Call (905)887-5925. BOBCAYGEON,Regency Point, 2-bedroom condo for rent. 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, view of locks, walking distance to amenities. Deaded re- tirement community. Call Henry (705)738-2211. PICKERING,1-bedroom new building underground parking, 5-appliances, ensuite laundry, $1195/month inclusive. Available immediately. 3-bedroom, 1-1/2- bath, available May 15, $1295/month +hydro. (416)270- 1213, View either at: tin- yurl.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 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent, $1225+utilities. No smoking/pets. Shared parking + laundry. Ajax. Available immediately. Call (905)893-7384 or 416-577-5917 or 416-577-6680. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE,Rit- son/Olive. area. very clean, close to schools, 4 appliances included, 2 car parking. $1150 plus utilities, first/last. available May 1st. Call (416)706-8925 4-BEDROOM DETACHED,5 ap- pliances, double car garage, laun- dry, a/c, fireplace, fenced back- yard, 2-1/2 baths. No smok- ing/pets. $1500 plus 2/3 utilities. Available immediately. Hwy 2/Church, Ajax. (905)837-0632 AJAX SOUTH,3 years old 4 bed- room detached appliances, air, balcony. garage, $1400 plus Avail. May 1. Condolynn Management (905)428-9766 AJAX,charming, newly decorated 2-bedroom bungalow, main-floor. Private, bright, clean. Quiet set- ting across from park. Laundry, parking, a/c appliances. Suite Non-smoking, mature business couple. References. $1250/inclu- sive. 905-430-3001. AJAX,Westney/Ravenscroft. de- tached 3-bdrm home, 2 storey, 1-1/2 baths, garage, c/a, c/v, quiet residential street. Available imme- diately. $1400+60% utilities. Ex- cluding basement. Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group Tower (416)783- 5000. AJAX.2 year new detached, 3- bdrm, 2 1/2 baths, gas f/p, C.A.C., 5 appliances, minutes to 410 & Lake, $1550+utilities. Available April 29. Call Kim Leith Re/max Quality One 905-683-5000 AJAX/LAKE,4 bedroom executive home, appliances, deck, own laun- dry, upper floors only. $1500 plus 2/3 utilities. Available now. Condo- lynn Management (905)428-9766 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $30,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. AT R OSSLAND/THICKSON - 4 bedroom house, double garage, legal basement apartment rented separately. References. $l,375 mo. plus utilities. May 16th. lst/last. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. BLACKSTOCK - 3-bedroom bun- galow, no pets, no smoking. Close to school. $1100/mo. plus utilities. Available immediately. 905-721- 1778 or 905-435-8939 BRAND NEW 3 bedroom semi for rent, Westney and Rossland. 2 1/2 baths, Available immediately. Call (905) 509-8911, cell (647) 290- 4544 CENTRAL OSHAWA - 2 bedroom detached house, appliances, quiet neighbourhood, great commuter location. Fenced backyard, walk- out, parking, $925/+utilities. Avail- able June 1st. (905)778-8981 after 6 p.m. CENTRAL OSHAWA- 4-bedroom main level, freshly painted. In- cludes cable, carpet, parking. Landlord lives in basement apart- ment. lst/last. $1,100 plus utilities. Available immediately. (905) 438-8826. CLAREMONT 3 bedroom newly renovated house. $1,200. per month + utilities. Call Dave 416-819-4119 HOUSE for rent, 3 bedroom, newly renovated. Sandford $1,300.00 inclusive. Call 905-852-6419 Leave message. GREEN RIVER (Hwy #7/Pickering To wnline). Century home, 3- bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appliances, im- maculate, avail. immediately. $1700/mo +utilities. Call (905)887- 3628 NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1050+utilities. 2 PLUS bdrms. Avail. May/June 1st. No pets. Easy access to 401. Features gas heat- ing, 5 appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie 1-905-471-9062 (Markham) OSHAWA - 3 bedroom available May 1st. John St/Park Rd. area. $950/month plus heat and hydro. First and last. Phone 905-725- 2425. OSHAWA - Downtown 3-bedroom Century Home. New furnace, wir- ing and plumbing. Includes fridge/stove. Parking. $875/month plus utilities, first/last required. Call (905)439-1042. OSHAWA,184 Windsor St., 2- bdrm bungalow, gas, a/c, applianc- es, gas heating, $1050/mo + util- ities. First/last, no pets. Avail. June 1st. Call (905)725-6192 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 Oshawa.-3 bedroom, avail. May 15, $950 + utilities. Also new 3 bedroom bungalow, avail. May 1, in-law apt., with sep. entrance. garage, $1400 plus utilities. Refer- ences. (905)723-8241 PICKERING by the Lake, new 3 bedroom luxury townhouse, appli- ances, garage, loft with balcony, $2000+, June 1. Condolynn Man- agement (905)428-9766. PICKERING,Whites Rd. Beautiful 3-bdrm home near lake, $1300/mo + for right family. Many extras. 416-284-2126 PICKERING/White. Beautiful 3 bedroom home near lake. $1300 plus; for the right family. Many ex- tras. (416)284-2126. SOUTH AJAX,full house, 3 bed- room, new appliances included, lots of parking, near all amenities, steps to lake. Available May 1. $1350 plus utilities, call (905)686- 9689. SOUTH AJAX- 4 bedroom house, main floor, fireplace, family room, $1,300 plus utilities. lst/last, Avail- able immediately. 2 bedroom basement apartment, $800. plus utilities. Telephone Raj (905) 428- 6621 (416) 420-4925 WHITBY - 4-BEDROOM house, close to Go/401. Garage, gas fire- place, main-floor family room, cul- de-sac. $1250 + 65% utilities. First/Last, credit check. no smok- ing/dogs. 905-430-6979. WHITBY - Rossland/Anderson - Executive detached 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, double garage, den/dining/family/fireplace. Air, in- tercom, deck, fenced. Approx. 3,000 sq. ft. (Premium corner lot). Available immediately. $1795+util- ities. Days 905-579-7013; Eve. 905-940-3060 WHITBY 3-BEDROOM house, 2- car parking & garage, $1195 plus oil & hydro. No outdoor mainte- nance. Avail. June 1st. Call 905- 655-4623, 905-925-3945 or 416- 269-5449 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fr i. 7-9 p.m. OSHAWA townhome for rent. $1150/month, all utilities included. 3-bedrooms, 3-floors, finished basement with walkout to ravine. 5-appliances. Just renovated. Close to GO/401. Available imme- diately. (905)697-5962 PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., unit 85 Whit- by,(905)666-2008 is accepting ap- plications for our upcomning va- cancies Subject to membership policy approval. Applications avail- able at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (On Fri- day, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door between (10am-7pm). Sorry no subsidy available. RITSON/CONLIN,Spacious townhouse, 2 large bedrooms, 5-appliances, A/C, 2 car parking. Close to all amenities. No pets/smoking. $1100/month plus utilities. Available immediately. Call (905)728-6371. 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. 2 FURNISHED ROOMS in nice, quiet home, nice neighbourhood. Ajax, Harwood/Chapman. $400& $450/month, First/last. On bus route. No smoking/pets. Laun- dry/cable/parking included. Call af- ter 7pm/leave msg 905-427-2279 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004, PAGE 41 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com AJAX,furnished room, includes parking, cable, dishwasher, sep. ent, share facilities. suitable for working non-smoker, no pets, $425/month, first/last. Call (905)427-6932 eve & weekends (905)837-2047 weekdays. NORTH OSHAWA -bachelor apt. Top floor in house. All inclusive, even cable. $450/mo. First/last. Avail May 1. Call D. Murphy at 905-721-0122. ROOM for rent in family home with pets. Own W/C, share kitchen. Near Durham College/UOIT. $325/month inclusive. First/last/references and criminal check required. (905)434-8147 ROOMS for rent, fully furnished Ajax. $400/month, use of 2 wash- rooms, livingroom, diningroom, kitchen. Must be neat & tidy. Avail- able immediately. Call (416)881- 0321 or 416-898-3169 WHITBY - Garden / Rossland. 2 rooms (finished basement). Share kitchen and bath. Side entrance. non-smoker, no pets. $450-475 incl. first/last. call 416-566-2974 / 905-665-3379 HOUSE TO SHARE,Oshawa, Park/Adelaide. Avail May. 2nd, prefer mature clean working male. No smoking/pets. Laundry, park- ing, furnished, $500/mo inclusive. 905-720-1533 or 905-767-5839. LOOKING for 1 roommate to share brand new house. Parking, laundry. Harwood/Bayly area. $525/month all inclusive. Avail- able immediately. No pets. (905)426-2272 NORTH OSHAWA Taunton/Ritson new home to share, no smok- ing/pets, use of all facilities, avail- able immediately, air conditioning, parking, close to all amenities, $500/mo. inclusive, (905) 720- 0505 message or (416) 721-4203. OSHAWA 2 bedroom, furnished townhouse, to share with non- smoker/drinker, includes main floor laundry, 2 baths, heat, hydro, air conditioning, parking. $500 month. Call (905)434-7868 PICKERING SOUTH.Share kitch- en/bathroom. Close to all amen- ities, utilities and cable included. Working male preferred. No smok- ing. Available immediately. Call for more information. (905) 839-2016 WHITBY new home to share with one. Includes large bedroom (sec- ond bdrm avail), cable/internet, laundry, parking. Share kitchen, large deck, bbq. $525/mo., avail- able May 1. (416)209-4857 WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa- cilities, parking. Short term Avail- able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT - Rouge Hill Bowl, 111 Island Rd. (Pt. Union/401 area). Up to 65 people. Call 416-282-5941 CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $300/weekly (less than mo- tel) (905)683-5503. TIMESHARE available May 1- 8/2004. West Palm Beach Florida $1500/week. Wonderful location right on beach. One bedroom con- do, sleeps 4, Kitchen/laundry in unit. (905)665-4763 after 6:00. 1983 UNIK,16 ft. easy tow, extras, $3,000 obo. Also 1977 TRILLIUM, 12 ft. a cute compact, very easy tow package. $1500 obo. Call 905- 434-6466 1992 ROCKWOOD TENT trailer, fridge & furnace, sleeps 6, new tires in 2002. Asking $3300. Call (905)686-0106 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! Call Steve or Jamie 1-905- 349-2037. 40' 1990 TRAVELLAIRE fully fur- nished park model trailer, with Florida room. A/C & furnace, sleeps 6. Deck, screened in porch, and separate shed. Located on North Shore of Rice Lake. Suite retired couple or couple with adult children. $33,500.00+ taxes and commissions. Call 905-839-7668. AFFORDABLE Lake Ontario, sea- sonal Trailer sites near Trenton, fully serviced, sheltered docking. Wellers Bay, Consecon. Buy or rent. (613)827-0041. BEAUTIFUL,treed park, seasonal sites available, overnight camping, rustic tenting area, trailers for sale, lake with sandy beach, volley ball, rec hall and games. www.castletonhills.com 1-866- 241-2224 COBOURG AREA $8,900 with $1000 down, $125/month. Fully serviced wooded trailer lot, all sea- son road. Sand beach, swimming, fishing, (905)885-6664 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 18 FT. FIBERGLASS run-a-bout, 8 ft. beam, 120 hp, I/O on a duel axle trailer. Also 2 Canon electric downriggers. Call George at 905- 720-0306 for more info. 1999 15 FT. TEMPEST,with 60hp Johnson, trailer $8,500. 16 ft. Coleman flatback canoe with 2hp merc. $l,l00. 12ft. aluminum with 10hp Johnson $850. (905) 985- 9948. BOATS FOR SALE - Like new 2000 14 ft. Crestliner Fisherman, 35 hp Johnson, heavy duty trailer plus many extras. $8,500 or best offer. Ready to catch the big one!!!! Call (905) 697-1964. MERC OUTDRIVE, excellent con- dition, fits 898 Merc Cruiser en- gine, $800 OBO. Call 905-372- 6633. 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 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. LIVE IN NANNY required for 3 children. Ajax. Please call 416- 894-9956. LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. EXPERIENCED MONTESSORI Teacher now accepting registra- tion for children 1.5 years to 6 yrs. for Fall/Winter 04/05. Enriched en- vironment, steps to parks and beach. (Carruther's Creek area). (416) 602-2153. HWY#2/HARWOOD AREA. Reli- able daycare in my home, Afford- able rates. Non-smoking. Full- time. 6 months and up. (905)428- 6241. LEARN AS YOU GROW CHILD- CARE.ECE & mother of one avail- able to provide loving and educa- tional days for your child. Meals, snacks & receipts. First aid. Please call Caroline 905-426- 7749. LOVING CARING mother of 2 will care for your child. Has CPR & First aid, non smoker, no pets. Liv- erpool/Finch. Call 905-837-2042 ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME W ORSHIP & & & C OME NEW CONVENIENT SCHEDULE FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO OUR REFRESHING NEW NEW REV. A. CASTRO, PASTOR DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS YOU HAVE A CHOICE: 9:00 AM OR 11:30 AM EVERY SUNDAY We are located at: 755 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering , ON L1W 2H4 (905) 420-3935 OTHER WEEKLY SERVICES SUNDAY: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:30 am Second Service 6:30 pm Praise Explosion TUESDAY: 7:00 pm Prayer WEDNESDAY: 7:30 pm Bible Study FRIDAY: 7:30 pm Youth Ministry 9:00 AM SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING Publishes every Friday D EADLINE: 12:00 noon Wednesday T O A DVERTISE: Call Janice @ 905-683-0707 or Fax 905-579-4218 PICKERING PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, Ontario Telephone: 905-428-6888 www.pickeringpentecostal.com A safe place for people on their way back to God.A safe place for people on their way back to God. 40TH ANNIVERSARY, MAY 1 & 2, 2004 Saturday, May 1 Anniversary Concert (Tickets Available) Sunday, May 2 8 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM & 6 PM All former pastors, members and friends are invited to celebrate with us. Special Guest: John Starnes INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 FINDING SOMEONE you can trust to care for your elders is a chal- lenge. If you seek someone who is warm, understanding, patient, compassionate, your prayers have been answered. Call Gladys 905- 985-8615. GENTLE CARE NURSING and STAFFING AGENCY ONTARIO LT D., We provide quality profes- sional nursing and at home health. SERVICES PROVIDED IN THESE AREAS: General Nursing Care of: Children with special needs; Care of the elderly; Meal preparation; Foot care; Homemaker; Transport clients to their appointments; Care in hospitals and nursing homes; light housekeeping. Qualified staff on duty. Please contact us at: 578 Kingston Road Ajax. Call us at 905-683-4149. Hiring RPN - Excel- lent pay rate. LIVE IN CAREGIVER needed for elderly. Call 905-839-4693. Picker- ing, Whites/Strouds area 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. 18' ABOVE GROUND POOL,8 years old, good condition. Filter, pump, ladder and other accesso- ries all included. Only $900. Call Joe (905)839-6708 2001 YAMAHA GRIZZLY Ultra- matic, low kms., $5,500; Universal gym, 2000lbs steel weight $2,000. Call 905-436-3949 30" MOFFAT ELECTRIC RANGE $200, Kenmore microwave oven $50, 18" electric lawn mower with bag $250, T.V entertainment wooden cabinet $75. 905-434- 9812. 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 orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 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 $275. Call 905-213-4669. ALL ONTARIO APPLIANCE CLINIC.111 Dundass St W., Downtown Whitby. Home of the best quality rebuilt major applianc- es in Ontario. (905)668-9444 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ALMOND self cleaning stove, frost free fridge and dishwasher, $400. Almond cupboards, top and bot- tom, counter tops, double sinks and taps, $600. Bone toilet, van- ity, sink and taps, $125. (905)430- 8114 APARTMENT SIZE dryer, good working condition, $50. CAll 905- 721-1633. 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. Large capacity washer, $275; dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES for sale. Fridge, stove, dishwasher and dryer. Reasonable prices. All in good working order. Call (905)723-4784 B.B.Q. TIME - SAVE MONEY. Grain Fed, Government Inspected Beef. Cut & Wrapped. $1.69/lb. Call(905)579-3062 BBQ TIME -Gov't. inspected Ont. grain fed beef. Sides, split sides at bargain prices while supplies last. Bruce 705-432-3031 or Marie 905-986-4932 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 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. BEDROOM SUITE,large 50+ screen TV, diningroom hutch, red velvet/black iron bench in storage. Call for info. or to view Diane 905- 985-3722 BRAND NEW 3pc. chesterfield, loveseat/chair-$999 OBO, Heitz- man piano $595. Cement mix- er-$350,oak dining room-$999. OBO, Farmer Ford tractor- $1500 (905)655-4138 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. CEDAR Trees for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting avail- able. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705-341-3881. COMPUTER FOR SALE complete system, Dell Pentium 3, 17" moni- tor, keyboard, mouse, Windows 98 Microsoft Office, loaded. Internet ready. Only $375. Will deliver. Jamie 416-859-3300 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Special Sat & Sun April 24 & 25th Only... FREE webcam with P3 system purchase. Complete systems, Internet ready: P2/350 only $209; P3/450 only $279. Other systems available. CD-RW upgrade only $50. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Lay- away Plans. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond). www.bitsandbytestech.com Call 905-576-9216. CUSTOM BUILT fry wagon, all stainless interior. Must be seen. $38,000 obo. For info. call 519- 352-6886 or 519-354-3654. DINING ROOM SET -antique, solid oak, draw-leaf table, six chairs, side board, hutch, all or- nately carved. Pictures available by e-mail. $3000. 905-831-8704. FAMILY ROOMS! 2-family rooms: sofa, 2-recliners, dark-pine coffee table, matching endtables, 2-lamps. Sofa and loveseat with oak-trim, coffeetable and matching endtables, 2-lamps. Computer desk. Call 905-576-3636. FOR SALE -super single bed with mattress, bed storage and book- case headboard (complete bed) medium oak stain $100. Dresser to match (excellent condition) $80. Call Teresa at 905-260-3324. FOR SALE,2-8 PC. bedroom suites like new, light oak, coffee colour, 416-540-8409. Whitby ar- ea. FURNITURE,moving! Oak dinning table 2-leaves 6-chairs, kitchen table 4-chairs, coffee table/end tables, sofabed, 2-kids beds, love seat, and more. (905)839-5271. HAIR SALON RENOVATING. 1 reception desk, $1000 OBO. 2 stylist chairs, $150/each. 1 small filing cabinet $25. Call (905)404-1613 "Two Moms & A Granny" Giftware & Boxes Spring Open House and Sale Saturday, May 1st ~ 11-4 580 Foxwood Trail, Pickering (Whites/Sheppard) (905)831-7832 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 sale - N/E Whitby. Bedroom set, cherrywood dining room suite, kitchen table and chairs, armoire, portable bar, artwork, and lots more good stuff. (905) 404-6788. IMAC G4 FLAT PANEL,700mhz G4 Processor 15 inch LCD screen, CD RW Drive 128 MB RAM, Mac OS 10.2 Jaguar, 40GB, Keyboard and Mouse included. Asking Price $1400 firm. Also included is a 3yr Apple Care Protection Plan. Call Josh 905-435-0775 snp ITEMS FOR SALE -almost new, white, cordless kettle $20; 2-slice wide toaster $15; almost new toaster oven $30; black tv & stereo cabinet $80; double mattress bed $50; student desk $40; 2 drawer grey filing cabinet $20; navy leath- er, 3 seater sofa $500. Teresa 905-260-3324. KROELER oak glass china cabi- net with Mikasa china (Silk Flower pattern, 52pcs.) Asking $1500. (905)427-0584 LOVESEAT/CHAIR (gray) Sklar- Peppler $450; sofa, loveseat & chair (blue) $450; formal dining 10-pc $1200; boys 6-pc bedroom $450; side-by-side fridge 6-yrs $450; washer 4-yr $350; dryer 4-yr $150; maple pedestal 4 chairs $350; solid maple coffee/2 ends $300; (905)260-1236 LUMBER - Rough Sawen Pine 12' - 1"x6", 8", 10", 12". Cedar Post. Newtonville. Call (905)786-1023 McLaughlin SLEIGH (cutter), per- fect condition, re-upholstered, ask- ing $1,000. 905-982-1999 MOVING SALE - washer, dryer, rugs, diningroom suite, livingroom suite, antiques etc., must sell. Also five 5-spoke Mag wheels for Jeep YJ or TJ with Goodyear Wrangler GSA tires, P225/75R15, all bal- anced, good condition, 905-686- 3589. MOVING SALE,desk, vanity dressing table w/glass, decorator tables, glass shelves (46x14x1/2) cracked ice. 4 wicker chairs. (905)426-3955 MUST SELL!NEC Monitor :$400, Tow er $ 600 comes with Windows XP installed plus Software. Bleached Oak Office Desk: $100. Children’s Train Table: $150. Children’s Pink Oak Computer Desk: $60. Please Call: 905-837- 1602 For more information. snp 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 NEW Morijeau Lépine dresser and hutch combo for sale. Must be seen. Regular $1800, selling for only $1200. 905-571-0046. OLDER SET, Left hand golf clubs, bag and cart. Ideal for casual golf- er. $55. Call after 5 p.m. 905-432- 3587. 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 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. 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! 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 RECLAIMED BRICKS - barn- board, applewood, black walnut, red oak planks; T.J.I. floor joists, roofing steel, old windows. Call Wiebe, after 6 p.m. 905-697-0367. SHOULDER press bench, $100., heavy material, heavy duty metal stack bench press $60. Call Hope 905-404-8676 SOLID PINE bunk bed set with Captain's drawers and matching dresser. $500. Solid oak desk 30" x 50" $100. Can deliver. (905) 509- 9688. SPECIAL Occasions Rentals. Par ty tent, dunk tank, jumping cas- tle, various video games, pinball machines, Crown & Anchor, Black- jack Tables, Slot machines & pool tables for all occasions. Biggun Amusement & Promotions. 905-429-1013 TA ROT CARDS, New Age Books, Natal Chart, Essential Oils, Incense, Candles and more. Serenity. 100 Lupin Dr. Whitby. (905)665-4700. TIRES - Major Brands, Wheels, Brake-jobs, great prices. P155/80R13 $39. P185/70R14 $44. Brake-jobs $79 & up. (905)668-3793. 111 Industrial Dr, Whitby. Town Tire. TWO ELECTRIC LIFT Medi-chairs (recliners) one beige $600, one rose $500. Paid $1000+ new. Ex- cellent condition. 905-623-4835 or 905-655-7845. WALL UNIT,3pcs, solid Pine, centre unit has closed-in TV unit, glass stereo cabinet & 2 drawers, 2 end book shelf units w/drawers $800; Couch & loveseat, modern 2-tone, loose pillow back style w/decorative cushions $600. Call 905-448-8799 WANTED to rent: Minimum 25' To wable RV or 5th Wheel with slide out for June 13th-27th. Own- er delivers/removes. Call Dave (905)987-3297 or (905)431-5339 WANTED - Large bird cage for parrott.. Call 905-434-0392. MEGA YARD SALE For everyone Saturday and Sunday April 24th & 25th ~ 8am-3pm (Moved from South Ajax to 1 block east of Pharmacy North of Lawrence in Scarborough) 98 Gooderham Drive~ 416-409-4259 House hold items, small appliances, linen, school and office supplies, crafts and lots of kids stuff. Much more... Great bargains. Worth the drive to Scarborough MASSIVE YARD SALE April 24 8 - 3 580 Eyer Dr., Pickering Homemade crafts, homebaked goodies, videos, books & toys. If you're looking for it, we've got it! PROCEEDS TO PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Trawley Crs. (Harwood/Gardener, just S. of Hwy. 2) Ajax Sat. Apr. 24, 9-2 p.m. Furniture, jewelry, toys, household Cleaned out garage, shed and attic, old tools, books, sports stuff etc. Clover Ridge Dr. E. Ajax Sat. 9-1. Moving Sale Sat. April 24, 8am - 5pm 1587 Greenmount St., Pickering (Brock/Finch) Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles & Much More. YARD SALE 1126 Meadowlane Cres., Pickering Saturday April 24th 9am - 1pm children's toys, strollers, household & misc. items etc MOVING SALE SATURDAY APRIL 24, 8am ~ 12. noon 1957 SPRUCE HILL RD., PICKERING TREES WANTED We pay top $$$$ for trees, 2"-8" diameter or 4'-16' Prefer 100 trees or more to dig. Evergreens or Leaf trees Call 905-261-5473 905-424-3026 We Want Your PS 2 &X Box Games!!! Top $$$ Paid (905)619-3422 A/P PAGE 42 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com GARDINER, Annette (nee Anastasia Stefaniuk) (Past Figure Skating Teaching Professional at the Granite Club, Double Rink Arenas and the Pickering Skating Club) Annette went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday April 21, 2004 at the age of 75. Annette left this earth to join her husband and soul mate Fred Gardiner, and her dear brothers John and Nick Stefaniuk and her parents Katherine and Matthew Stefaniuk. Annette had a remarkable life, she was a woman that was never selfish and cared deeply for her family and friends. She has left a void in our hearts that we hope to fill with her memories and wisdom. Annette will never be far away from those she loved and cherished, her son Kevin and his wife Anne, Jim and his wife Marilyn, and her daughter Diane Gale and her partner Ron Pilkey. Annette's greatest pride and deepest joy were her Grandchildren, Daniel Gardiner and his fi- ancé Michelle Desormeaux, Rebecca Gardiner, Ryan Gale, Jeremy, Marsha, Marissa and Jonathan Gardiner. Annette was called "Nana" by them, when they called her "Nana", it was such a great expres- sion of gentle and unconditional love that they felt for her. Annette will be missed by her brother Bill Stefaniuk, and sisters Mary Liskowich, Anne Nelder and many nieces and nephews and especially her younger sister Elsie Stephanie who has been very loving, caring and supportive of Annette and our family and we are eternally grateful. Family and friends may call at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME,384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Friday April 23, 2004 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday April 24 from 10 a.m. until time of the service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery Oshawa, In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. "Unable are the loved to die for love is immortal" A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held for Mrs. Verne Hoey who passed away February 18, 2004 and donated her body to science. It will be held: Saturday April 24, 2004 at 2 p.m. At Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering Dixie Rd & No. 2 (Kingston Rd.), North Side A CARD OF THANKS I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks on behalf of myself and my children, Justin and Sydney Shaw, to the people in the Durham Region community for the outpouring of sup- port my family has received since the sudden death of my husband, Stephen Shaw, on March 6, 2004. Stephen lost his life at the OCNA Awards ceremony shortly after receiving an award for Reporter of The Year and an award for Best Investigative News Story. During this tragic time, I am over- whelmed by the support and kindness from all of Stephen's friends and colleagues. I would like to express my gratitude to Tim Whittaker, Publisher, Metroland Durham Region Media Group, for his generous support and to Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief, for her continued sup- port and gracious eulogy at Stephen's funeral service, we will for- ever be grateful. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the staff of This Week and a heartfelt thank you to Carol McNair and Jason Liebregts for all their efforts to help Stephen that night. Thank you to the Ontario Community Newspaper Association for renaming the OCNA Reporter of The Year Award in Stephen's hon- our. This tribute will mean the recipient will be recognized as the reporter Stephen always strived to be, The Best. I would like to extend special thanks to friends and staff at Metro- land and Torstar, The Durham Regional Police Service Board and DRP Media Relations, Oshawa Mayor John Gray and members of council, Father Paul Drakos and the members of Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, and the community of Falling- brook Public School. I am blessed with the continued support of my friends, family and neighbours who surround us with love and sup- port everyday. I would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who sent their condolences, flowers, cards and donations they were all recieved with great appreciation. Thank you for all your kindness and continued support throughout this difficult time, it is truly appreciated. May Shaw Ewart, Elizabeth Rosalie In loving memory of my dear wife who passed away on April 24, 2003 I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name; All I have now are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of me went with you ... the day God took you home. Remembered with love, by husband Bill. WADDEN, Joan - aged 62 of Bright's Grove. Be- loved wife of Joseph Wadden. Loved mother of Sherry Wadden, Brenda and Gerard King, Jim Wadden and Lisa Pickering. Cherished grandmoth- er of Sarah, Christopher, Sean, and Rachel King. Dear sister of Florence Mills, Janet Hill and Harold Martell. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Cremation to follow. Family and friends will be received at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, April 24, 2004 in the afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Sympathy expressed through donations to the Bluewater Health Cardiac Rehab Program would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be sent to: smithfuneralhome@cogeco.net VENDORS NEEDED - NEW & EX- PANDED 16th Apple Blossom Tyme Festival, Colborne, Ontario, Saturday, May 29th & Sunday, May 30th, 2004. Much more space, more booths available (over night security). Organized by the Colborne Rotary Club. Call today to reserve your space. Gra- ham @ 905-344-7000 e-mail graham@eagle.ca, www.appleblossomtyme.com 5-MONTH old Multi Shitszu puppy for sale. Great with kids. $350. Call (905)839-1428 BOSTON TERRIER PUPS - 2 males, 2 females, parents on site. Ready April 22/04. $800. Call Da- vid 905-626-8525. HORSE boarding available in Ux- bridge at well appointed facility. Private, beautiful farm, situated on 86 acres. Call for details (905)852-2932. PUREBRED GERMAN Shepherd puppies for sale! Black & Tan, Sable. Male/Female, $350. First shots, dewormed. Ready for a new home April 17. Call Tony (905)697-7886 1991 Mustang Convertible LX 5L. Grey exterior, black top and interi- or. Automatic, new tires and trans- mission. Call for information 905- 839-8876 1993 CHRYSLER CONCORD, safetied and emission complete. 260,000 km. $2,000. Call 905-666- 5861. 1993 CUTLASS SL 3.4l, excellent condition, $2,900 o.b.o. Call (905)666-4028 1993 HONDA CIVIC,4 dr., 5-speed, excellent condition, air, sunroof, 70,000kms on engine, 205,000km on car. 1 female own- er. $4500. Call (905)665-1949 3pm-8pm 1994 GRAND AM -green, 2 door, 4 cylinder, standard (5 spd), 209 kms, air, spoiler, new tires, great body, as is. $775 obo. Please call 905-579-2581. 1995 FIREBIRD FORMULA, burgundy w/black interior. Never winter driven. T-roof, auto, 350 V8, 64,500 km. Asking $14,500. 905- 985-8615, 1995 HONDA CIVIC 4 cyl. 4 spd. auto. lowered 2" 6 star mags with new Lo-Pro Pirelli tires. Sony Ex- plode stereo system, slotted racing rotors. Asking $4495.00 certified & e-tested (905)571-5138 1995 LUMINA -Green, 4 dr, auto, air, pw, pl, approx 300kms (high- way). Great body, no rust, runs great. Excellent car. $2000 obo. Call Tracey 905-723-4700 leave message. 1996 Lumina LS, $3999. 1995 Se- bring LXI, $4999. 1994 Regal, $2999. 1992 Grand Prix, $2499. Other vehicles from $1899, certi- fied and e-tested. Kelly & Sons Since 1976. (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002. 1996 VW Golf GL. 2L, power steering, power locks, power sun- roof. 154,000kms. Mint condition, $6400. (905)683-9192 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA LTZ. 3800 Series II. 4 door, red exteri- or, grey interior. Fully loaded in- cluding sunroof, remote keyless entry, CD player, leather seats, air conditioning. 155,000 kms. Certi- fied and E-Tested $7500.00 Call 905-432-8863 1999 Chrysler Intrepid, 86,000km. Black, charcoal interior. Certified, auto, pw windows/locks, cruise, air bags. $8900. (905)433-9788 1999 OLDS ALERO,4 dr., V6 au- to, loaded with options, alloys, tint- ed glass, 115,000 km. non-smok- er, e-tested/certified, $9500.00 or best offer, (905)424-9264 2000 ACCENT,$6900, low kms. Shoulder press bench, $100., heavy material, heavy duty metal stack bench press $60. Call Hope 905-404-8676 2000 BLACK Honda Civic. One owner, 150,000 highway kms. A must see. $9,999. Call 905-668- 2636 2000 Pontiac Sunfire GT,91,000 km, lady driven. Black with tan cloth int., all power accessories, keyless entry. Monsoon am/fm cass. CD, c/w 6 speakers, balance of 130,000km. bumper-to-bumper warranty. Must sell, $8600/obo. Tr acy 905-986-4738. 2000 VW JETTA,1.8 Turbo, gas, auto, fully loaded, e-tested. Excel- lent condition, must sell - moving! Asking $15,800, sacrifice, quick sell $15,200. 905-721-0309 or 416-451-2505. 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE, $9,700, burgundy, 79,600km, au- to, 4 dr, A/C, cd, pw, pl, pm, cruise, tilt. (905)655-8339 2001,Great Deal on Pontiac Sunfire. Blue, 4-door, loaded. Ta ke over lease, $0 down, $239/month until July 2005. 50,000kms left on lease. Call (905)442-4652 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5, abs, A/C, cruise, am/fm/cd, 5-spd, pow- er sunroof, pw/pl, includes 4 snows on steel rims & unused original mazda rims, 77,000km, $15,500. (905)655-5280 LEASE TAKE OVER - 2002 Hyundai Elantra VE. 58k, 5spd, 140hp. A/C, pw, pm, pl, spoiler, beige. Only $280+tx/month re- maining. Cheri 905-666-4177. 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 TAKE YOUR PICK! 4 vehicles all passed emission test and all certi- fiable. Asking $1495.00 each. Any reasonable offer accepted. (1) 1995 Ford Aspire 4 cyl. 5 speed 165,000kms. Good condi- tion (2) 1992 Mazda Protege 4 cyl. 5 speed 4 dr. engine has 150,000kms (3) 1991 Pontiac Sun- bird 4 cyl. automatic, tilt, cruise, factory mags, complete new ex- haust system. 157,000km (4) 1992 Dodge Shadow 120,000 kms 4 cyl. auto, 4 dr. (905)571-5138 $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for cars, truck and motorcycles. 7 days a week. (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. 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 1995 NISSAN KING CAB XE Pick-up truck. Green, 136,000km, Mint Condition, Emmisions Test- ed. CD Player, Tunnel Cover, Chrome Rims and Bumpers. Ask- ing $7900 O.B.O. Please call Dawn 905-623-1573 1995 NISSAN KING CAB XE Pick-up truck. Green, 136,000km, Mint Condition, Emmisions Tested. CD Player, Tunnel Cover, Chrome Rims and Bumpers. Asking $7900 O.B.O.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 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT, loaded, excellent condition, high- way kms, one owner, E-tested & certified. One owner. $7500 obo. Call John 416-998-4320. 1991 GMC JIMMY -4 dr, 4x4, well maintained, approx. 23,000kms on a rebuilt engine. $11,000 invested to ensure a reliable vehicle upheld. Best offer takes it away. Please call 905-434-2970. 1995 ASTRO 8-seater, air, very good condition, asking $3,600, certified/e-tested. ALSO 1986 Lin- coln Continental, excellent condi- tion, very sharp, fully loaded, 170k, asking $1,950 o.b.o. certi- fied/e-tested. Call (905)404-8728 Private 1995 LUMINA,7 seater, good run- ning order, 190k's, Will certified/e- tested. Asking $3,000 o.b.o. Call (905)655-3142 or (905)655-4713 1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO Win- dow Van, Blue Interior, White Ex- terior, 150,000 km, Asking Price: $6,900 or best offer, *Certified and E tested, Call: (905) 427-7829 snp M o t h e r ’s D a y I n-M e m o r iam s w i ll p u b l i sh o n: S u n d a y May 9 O s h a w a / W h i t b y / C l a r in g to n o r A j a x / Pi c k e r i n g $6 7 +gs t An d o n F ri d a y May 7 Por t Per r y o r U xb r id g e $4 0 +gs t A dd $2 0 +g s t f or p h o t o in t h e new s p a p e r a nd o n li ne A l l i n -m e m o r i a m s a l s o w i l l a p p e a r o n o u r w eb s i te: w h e re t h e y w i l l be a rc h i v e d fo r 3 m o n t h s NEW: add up to 5 colour photos on the website for an additional $25. R e m e m b e r i n g & M i s s i n g O u r M o t h e r s Oshawa - 905-576-9335 • Ajax - 905-683-0707 Port Perry - 905-985-2511 • Uxbridge - 905-852-9141 Call Your Classified Representative: MOVING? GET THE PROS! Solutions in Moving MAY SPECIAL Van and three men for just $80.00 an hour! Call for free estimate. 1-866-737-0677 or email at info@solutionsinmoving.com 1997 DODGE GRAND Caravan LE, V6, 3.8, 7 passenger, excellent condition, fully loaded, 5 doors, leather, quad seats, all power equipped, tinted glass, tilt, cruise, ABS brakes, dual air, keyless en- try, must see $8,500 (905)655- 0349 1985 YAMAHA 750 Virago, shaft driven, burgundy colour, tear drop tank, leather saddle bags, wind- shield, hwy. pegs, only 35,000 km, great shape $2950.00 Pickering (905) 509-4343. AAMAZING CLEANING INC.Too busy? Too tired? or Just don't like cleaning? Bonded & Insured. Serv- ing Durham Region Since 1998. Call Teresa (905)571-0080. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" CLEANING SPRING CLEANING weekly - bi-weekly Experienced European lady working in Pickering & Ajax area references avail. on request call (905)831-9717 GARAGE DOORS • ELECTRIC OPERATORS Fast dependable service & repairs Sales & installation of quality doors and operators 905-852-1981 1-888-889-9788 www.up rightdoorservice.com We offer a 10 year pro-rated warranty on spring & cable repairs UP RIGHT DOOR SERVICE 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 A FULL DECK Custom decks, fences, arbors and gazebos •union trained carpenter •established company •numerous references •fair prices (416)735-3955 (905)665-3874 AJOBW EL L D O NE!HOME RENOVATIONS•GENERAL CARPENTRY • REPAIRS • DRYWALL • DECKS & MORE. . . Call Mike 905-831-1812 Cell:416-520-1494 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004, PAGE 43 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Our Classifieds will get you what you want. Place one today for fast results call 905-683-0707 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Scotiabank claims title with 34-33 win over Select Food AJAX — The Ajax Ladies' Basketball League closed out the season last Wednesday with hotly contested cham- pionship and consolation games at Westney Heights Public School. The championship game between Se- lect Food Products and Scotiabank was a nail-biter to the end, with the bankers holding on for a narrow 34-33 victory. The two high-scoring teams began the game in defensive posture. Select's Sonia Thomas (10 points) set the tone with offensive and defensive rebounds in the first 30 seconds. Scotiabank finally opened the scoring when Kim Bourque hit for two at the two-minute mark. Leia Spencer was fouled on a shot at the other end of the court, and sunk the first of two from the free throw line to reply for Select. With the score still only 7-4 at the five- minute mark in favour of Select, Scotia- bank's Kristy Bourque stole the ball and dished to sister Kim Bourque for two points. Scotiabank then took the lead 8-7 when Emily Cosway took a pass inside the paint and made a quick deposit with six minutes left in the half. Colleen We- tering's bucket from the sideline tied the game 14-14 at the half. The tempo picked up to a fever pitch as Scotiabank went on a 6-0 run to open the second half. Select gamely responded with a 6-0 run of its own. Crisp, hard passes made steals and interceptions more difficult and less frequent. The turning point of the game came with six minutes left when Select's Julie Hughes fouled out with her team ahead 26-22. Scotiabank netted eight unan- swered points to take a 30-26 lead. Select's Sonia Thomas two from the line narrowed the gap to 34-33 with 24 seconds left. The bankers, however, slammed the door tight for the final sec- onds. In the consolation final, Donlands Jewellers overcame an eight-point half- time deficit to narrowly defeat East Side Mario's 39-38. Sue Nowry led the Jewellers with 18 points. Lori Lomberg replied with 12 for East Side's. Notable for the restaurateurs was Jes- sica Huang who had her best game of the season. Huang handled the ball well coming down the court and assisted on numerous baskets with timely passes to Lomberg and Marjorie Bates (eight points). Huang found her range to net a season-high six points. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. A/P PAGE 44 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com S pring G uidin g ! into For information and registration for the fall in Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinder, Sr. Branch or Leaders come on out... Sunday, April 25th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pickering Recreation Centre O’Brien Room (Arena Entrance) 2004 REGISTRATION Sat April 24 McLean Community Centre 11 am - 3 pm AJAX AZZURRI SOCCER CLUB We currently have openings for children ages 4-13 For more information call: 416-410-2230 or check our web site: www.ajaxazzurrisoccer.com LAST REGISTRATION! Nail-biters end women's hoops season FAXit:905-683-0386SPRING SAVINGS• Bathrooms complete from $2,899• Washroom 3pcs. roughed in $550• Kitchens complete from $3,999• Retile shower & tub area $499 • Bsmt. finishing 1 bed+closet from$1,899• Wet bsmt. waterproofing from $60 linear ft. HOME SERVICES ( DURHAM ) 905-426-5301 or 1-866-275-5167 SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone, 19 yrs. in business. I do everything and some AND I also bring my own cleaners. One time cleaning, Bi-weekly & wknds avail. (905) 426-3711 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul BriCo Home Improvements *Basements *Decks *Drywall *Painting *Taping *Crown Moulding FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian 905-686-8841 or e-mail: b.gaudet@sympatico.ca &RPSHWHQW ([SHULHQFHG 5HQRYDWLRQV%DVHPHQWV :DVKURRPV &HUDPLF 6SHFLDOLVWV )ORRUV:DOOV %DFN6SODVK  +DUGZRRG DQG/DPLQDWH)ORRUV&DOO &HVDUIRUDIUHHHVWLPDWH )ULHQGO\ &RQWUDFWRUV   G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905)686-1913 Kitchen/Bathrooms ✓Ceramic Tile ✓Rec. Rooms ✓Minor household repairs All work guaranteed (905)809-5899 Rouge Valley Renovation Decks - Hot Tub Pads Roofing - Skylights Additions - Basements 905-509-7221 Licensed & Insured ONECALL FIXALL Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, Fences, Decks, Kitchens, Basements & Baths General Handyman Service (905)666-5528 cell 416-571-1483 Call Dale ORGANIZATION MATTERS Need help getting orga- nized? A professional orga- nizer can help. Residential & Business Organizing. De-cluttering kitchens, home offices, basements, garages, attics. Paper/file mngt. Customized storage solu- tions. Space planning, closet organization/purging, home staying. 905-686-0866 or 416-859-0691. email: organizationmatters@ rogers.com Free consultation/estimate. PLUMBER ON THE GO To p Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CARPET sales/ repairs/ installa- tions. Free estimates. Lowest pric- es, guaranteed. Free underpad. 416-804-8279. CARPETS LAMINATES SALES Super Deal on Laminate & Carpets Fr ee 10mm pad w/inst. 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APRIL 24TH, 2-4 P.M. 4 TORR LANE, AJAX Coughlin-built townhome. $224,900. Lovely 3 bedroom home with upgraded flooring, kitchen cabinets and tiles. Custom made windows and appliances included. Perfect for first-time buyers! Priced to sell. For directions call 905- 683-1088. Ask for Monique. MONIQUE MUELLER* 905- 683-1088 OPEN HOUSE SUN. APRIL 25, 2-4 P.M. 905 BAYLY ST. UNIT 33 Don’t miss this 3 bdrm. end unit tonwhome overlooking ravine, extra large master bdrm. w/semi ensuite, new laminate flooring, finished bsmt. rec rm. w/gas fireplace and walkout to private patio, 5 appls., close to GO and shopping, asking $199,900. JUNE ROBERTS* for more information 416 284-4751Connect Realty SAUL MERRICK Sales Representative 416-488-2875 SAT. & SUN. APRIL 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 3 VARLEY, AJAX (Lakeside Dr./Parkes) Location! Location! Near Discovery Bay Rotary Park, Lakeside Public School & transportation on a large pie-shaped lot. Lovely spacious 3 bdrm., 3 bath family home w/huge kit. with breakfast area overlooks deck & private treed backyard. You can entertain in the large separate living & dining rooms or in the fam. rm. w/ fireplace. The double car garage is heated and fully insulated. $ 318,000QUALITY ONE Realty Ltd. KIM LEITH* 905- 683-5000 SAT. & SUN. APRIL 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 42 ROBERSON DRIVE, AJAX Luxury living at it’s finest. Immaculate and stunning John Boddy “Grand View” backing onto the 5th hole & pond of Riverside Golf Course. Thousands & thousands spent on quality upgrades throughout this magnificent 4145 sq. ft. home. 4 bdrms. each with their own private full ensuite bathroom, Scarlett O’Hara staircase, main flr. library, huge gourmet kitchen with granite counters, island w/breakfast bar, walk-in pantry & so much more... Come and see for yourself. SAT. APRIL 24, 1-4 P.M. 1604 AUTUMN CRES. SEMI-DETACHED WITH WALKOUT ON CUL-DE-SAC • Finished basement with walkout and separate entrance. • 3 bedrooms - 2 kitchens. • End house adjacent to grassy field • Quiet family room over garage. • Contact Frank Mitchell 905-831-2273 FRANK MITCHELL* 905- 831-2273 CASE REALTY INC. WEST Realty Inc. SAT. & SUN. APRIL 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 45 CUMBERLAND LANE SUITE 101 - HARWOOD & LAKEDRIVEWAY Enjoy a carefree lifestyle at the “Breakers”. Spacious one bedroom unit on the ground floor. No elevators, trips or stairs to climb. Bright & spacious unit with great layout. Spotless unit freshly painted plus new carpeting. Unit comes with all window coverings and appliances. Move-in condition that is available immediately. Unit comes with one car parking underground. Elegant lobby with fabulous rec centre, 24 hr. guards. Partial view of lake!! Walking trails and park nearby. Come and see for yourself. Please go through security to view. BRIAN BEVINGTON 905- 683-1088 ELVIRA LAROCQUE* 905-683-2100 Percy Fulton Limited $299,900 Fabulous Hermitage Executive on premium pool-sized - 202’ deep lot!! Home shows verywell - features open concept family room and kitchen with walkout to large deck, formal living and dining rooms, laundry and powder rooms. Upstairs four bedrooms - master features 4 pc. ensuite and walk-in closet. Walking distance to schools, parks and all amenities. Hurry, this one won’t last!! OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, 1-3 PM 10 Shale Drive, Ajax OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 25,2-4 P.M . 3555 SIDELINE 34, GREENRIVER-PICKERING M OVE TO TH E C O U NT RY Country home located in Hamlet of Greenriver, close to 407, Markham & Pickering. Completely updated with bright open concept kitchen/family room. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, main floor laundry, very private 87x200 foot lot. Priced to sell at $304,999. CASE REALTY INC. Call Suzanne Emmer* for more information 416-281-2200. OPEN HOUSE SUN. APRIL 25, 1-5 P.M. 7 CARLE CRES. WOW! 2577 SQ. FT. + FIN. BSMT . Super deal, spacious 4 bedroom home with finished basement, new windows, hardwood floor in family room, ceramics in kitchen and backsplash, pot lights, fenced yard, French doors, central air, shows immaculate, minutes to schools and shopping. Visit us this Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. 7 Carle Cres. or phone for appointment 905-896-8888 or 416-566-6665. Ask for Harish Vasdani. HARISH VASDANI** 905-896-8888 416-566-6665 HOME TEAM REALTY INC. SUN., MARCH. 21, 2-4 P.M. 427 PINEVIEW SHAWN LEPP* 905-424-8634 SUN., APRIL 25, 2-4 P.M. 1061 MOORELANDS CRES., PICKERING $269,900 ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! • Completely renovated!! • Quiet tree lined crescent in demand Rosebank area • Walk to lake, conservation and parks • Open concept design • Don’t miss out!! SUN., APRIL 25, 2-4 P.M. 24 WESTACOTT CRES. $409,999 www.shawnlepp.com Heritage Group Ltd. A REAL GEM! • Fabulous Tributes Upscale ‘Nottingham’ Community ‘Northwich’ model, 3181 sq. ft. • All bedrooms have ensuite bath • $$$ in grades, skylight!! • Priced below builders • This home will not last. $699, 9 0 0 $189, 0 0 0 SAT. APRIL 24 & SUN. APR. 25 2-4 P.M. 17 WILLCOCKS CRES., AJAX Professionally decorated model with french doors, dble. door entry, main flr. family and den. Completely finished basement, sauna, potlites, full size hot tub in custom deck with b/i cooler, stereo wiring inside and out, interlocking, a ‘Must See’. 416-289-3333. Marny L.D. Smith, Broker Stephanie Fillingham, Sa l es R e pres ent a t i ve 416-289-3333 ® R EALTRON REALTY INC. OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2-4 PM 838 SANOK DRIVE GET READY TO MOVE!! Totally updated, this tastefully decorated four bedroom home sits on a private premium lot in desirable Westshore area. Minutes from schools, shopping, GO train & 401. You can relax on your front porch. Everything’s done: furnace, electronic air cleaner & circuit breakers 2003. New windows 2000. Refinished hardwood, ceramics & new powder room (02). New interior doors, trim & laminate flooring (04). Italian ceramics & marble in main bath, fresh neutral paint throughout (03/ 04). The list goes on. This one won’t last!! DEB CHAPMAN* 905- 831-2273 CASE REALTY INC. CLINT BELBIN* 905-686-2641 OPEN HOUSE SUN., APRIL 25 1-4 P.M. 848 CHAPLEAU Fantastic opportunity to own a fully detached home on a large lot in a great family neighborhood. Short walk to the yacht club, lake, award winning restaurants & schools. Call Clint Belbin for more info @ 905-686- 2641. $23 9, 9 00 MEMBER BROKER FIRST SOURCE B e n C o r b i e r * 9 0 5 -3 9 1 -2 8 4 0 SU N.,APR I L 2 5 t h ,12-2 P.M . 6 PAR I SH AVE .,A JA X (A s h bur y /S h o a l Poi n t ) S HOWS L I KE A M OD E L An absolutely gorgeous home with many added builder upgrades. This must see dream property has 4 bdrms., 3 washrooms, a full bsmt., 2 car gar. and an upgraded eat-in kit. with a w/o to the rear yard. The smallest bdrm. is lgr. than most bdrms. The mstr. bdrm. is more than just a large room, it’s a spacious retreat with a Juliette balcony featuring a spectacular view of the lake. The master has a 5 pc. ensuite with sep. shower. Call Ben now 905-391-2840. S U N .,A P R I L 25 t h ,2 -4 P.M. 1 1 20 C ULROS S AVE .,PI C KE RI N G (D i x i e /H wy.#2) G RE AT S TAR TE R H O US E o r I NVESTMEN T P ROP E RTY Beautiful semi det. home in a desirable Pickering loc. Spacious open concept design. Grand liv. rm. with cathedral ceilings. Close to schools, transportation, shops and much more. Must see opportunity with 3 bdrms., 2 washrooms, full partly fin. bsmt., and a garage. The din. rm. walks out to a rear deck. The living rm. has a fireplace. Great for you to move into or to rent out as an investment property. Call Ben now 905-391-2840. CHRISTINE STERGIU* 905-430-8268 OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN., 2 - 4 PM 1020 King Street, Whitby (Burns St. and King St. just west of Brock St.) Beautiful old Whitby! Fabulous 66x133 foot lot! Quiet, mature area. Situated in the heart of Whitby. Close to 401 and GO. Open concept kitchen with living and dining room. Finished basement with rec room and wet bar. A little taste of country in the city! Perfect for commuters! Join us this weekend! TE RREQU ITY REALTY www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 PAGE 45 A/P Agents at Re/Max First Realty have the edge when it comes to sales after completing the company’s Agent Mentoring Program called “Succeed”. At a luncheon held March 31st, agents received Certificates of Achievement after completing the program. Re/Max VP of Regional Development for Ontario - Atlantic Canada Gary Schnarr says the program helps agents learn sales skills in realistic sit- uations. “The traditional way of learning on their own just was- n’t effective enough,” he explains. “In this program a facilitator, (Pat Armstrong) taught the agents with an interactive series of lectures and scenario training. The agents participated in exercises that reflect the types of situa- tions they will encounter. Gary says those who have completed the program have experienced significant increases in their sales. “On average we’ve seen average incomes rise by 35% per year,” he says. “The pro- gram has been taught for two years and it definitely works. Today more than 75% of Re/Max offices are participat- ing in the program.” ReMax First Realty Ltd. Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office in Pickering Remax First Realty celebrat- ed the Grand Opening of its new state-of-the-art office building in Pickering on March 24th. Partner John Moniz says the new two story building, located at the the northwest corner of Kingston Rd. and Walnut Drive, is a modern high tech office where more than 60 agents will call home. “The new office is modern, stylish and very comfortable with all of the latest state of the art systems,” he says. “We will occupy the top floor while the ground floor will be occupied by a mortgage company, software firm and a web hosting busi- ness.” In the photo above the staff and partners join Pickering Mayor David Ryan (under the balloons at right) at the Grand Opening along with councillors Kevin Ashe and Bill McLean. Re/Max First was estab- lished in 1992 with 32 agents and now has 135 agents in offices in Pickering and Whitby. John is partners with Ron Gordon and Brian O’Donoghue. “We’re in an excellent posi- tion to serve the needs of Durham Region,” says John. “The real estate market is grow- ing every day with interest rates the lowest they’ve been in four decades.” ReMax First Sales Team “Succeed” With Agent Mentoring Program From left, Re/Max First partner John Moniz, Marcelle Kwok, Re/Max Administrative Assistant to Gary Schnarr, VP of Regional Development for Re/Max Ontario-Atlantic Canada(far right; Program Facilitator Pat Armstrong, Recipients Laura Kinsella, Ellen DeCastro, Arthur Outridge, Margaret Ball, Maria Climent, Surinder Juneja, Kathy Hickey, Barbara Byers, partner Brian O’Donoghue, Recipients Kim Gordon, Anil Sachdeva, Kim Davis, Victoria Ramdat, Carolyn Meecham, Deanna Johnson and Scott Lumley. Absent recipients were Nick Timiniac, Chris DeCastro, Peter Yu, Ranvir Dogra, Kim Blakley, Gary Moore and Rob Johnston. A/P PAGE 46 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com All previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on 48/60/72/84/96 mo. with $2,900 down or equivalent & trade at 7.65% int. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.65% = $201.09 mo. for 60 mo. COB $2,065.40 total obligation $12,065.40. OAC. Plus lic., taxes & admin *plus frt. & air tax (Dealer discounts applied). • Short term lease vehicles or daily rental buybacks. 0% financing or $5,000 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. If dealer discount chosen, effective interest rate could range 0% to 10%. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2004 vehicles. † These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate. Rebate applies to retail deliveries on most new in-stock 2004 vehicles. ††Purchase/lease OAC Chrysler Financial Canada, 81,600 km annual allowance, 15¢ km on overage. ** Cash purchase price & lease price exclude freight, lic., insurance, taxes, registration & admin. * 0% purchase financing up to 72 months on 2003 Caravans. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/60 month term, monthly payment is $500 Cost of borrowing is $0. •Caravans, Grand Caravans, Durangos. See us for details. •$3,000 rebate applied. ††48 mo. lease, $3,000 down. Some downpayment may be required. Interest rate varies from 0% - 24.95% . Voted best used car dealer by the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser’s Readers Choice. THE BEST PROTECTION WE’VE EVER OFFERED ON ALL 2003 AND 2004 MODELS. 7 YEARSTHE BEST PROTECTION WE’VE EVER OFFERED ON ALL 2003 AND 2004 MODELS. 7 YEARS O R 1 1 5 ,0 0 0 K M P O W E R T R A I N W A R R A N T Y . P L U S 2 4 H O U R R O A D S I D E A S S I S T A N C E . G M , F O R D , H O N D A A N D T O Y O T A D O N ’T M A T C H I T . /84 mo.* Sale /84 mo. 4 dr., 3.5L, p.w., pdl., full size spare, Prem. speakers, p. sunroof, air, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #P7865•. 2003 INTREPID ES 2003 RAM 2500 Q/C 4X4 8.0L V10, auto, leather, p.w., pdl., trailer tow, side air bags, heated seats, bedliner, anti- spin axle, fully loaded & more. Stk. #P7956•. 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Stk. #T6501A. 2004 SEBRING LXi CONVERTIBLE 2.7L V6, auto, p. seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather seats, Infinity speakers, electronic convenience, full spare, AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #S6229. F U L LY T R ANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE VV I L L A G E C H R Y S L E R 4 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels, sunroof, & more. 1 owner. Only 62,400 km. Stk. #J6242A. 2000 SATURN SC2 2.4L turbo, autostick, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather w/heated seats, 6 disc CD, chrome wheels, & more. 1 owner. Only 14,500 km. Stk. #V7816A. 2003 PT CRUISER GT 4.7L V8, spt. appearance, trailer tow, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, pwr. tow mirrors, box liner, SLT group & more. Stk. #V7817. 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 3.1L 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 CONCORD LXi 4 DR. 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, side air bags, full spare, alum. wheels, cloth seats & more. 14,000 km. Stk. #P7740•. 1997 NISSAN QUEST WAGON 3.0L V6, auto, 7 pass., AM/FM/cass., air, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., & more. Stk. #T6647A. 2003 RAM 3500 Q/C 4X4 5.9L diesel, leather, sport appearance, single rear wheel trailer tow, air, heated seats, bed liner, loaded with extras. Stk. #P7971•. 2003 SX 2.0 R/T 2.0L H.O., 5 spd., tilt, cruise, air, p.w., p.d., p. sunroof, side airbags and more. Exec. demo. Stk. #P7902•. 2001 RAM 1500 WAGON 5.2L V8, auto, p.w., p.dl, tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM cass/CD, single reear door plus more. Stk. #P7939•. 2000 MAZDA MPV WAGON 2.5L, auto, 7 pass., cloth seats, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., air, alum. wheels & more. 1 owner. Stk. #V7815B. 4.7L V8, auto, p.w., tilt, cruise, pdl., AM/FM/CD/cass., ABS, 4 wheel disc, overhead console, trailer tow, pwr. seat, rear air/heat, running boards & more. 18,000 km. Stk. P7895•. 2003 DURANGO SLT 4X4 2000 NEON 4 DOOR 2.0 L, auto, p.s., p.b., air cond., AM/FM cass. and more. One owner. Only 42,300 miles. Stk. #V7826. 3.5L, auto stick, navigation system, rear DVD, infinity surround sound, chrome wheels, leather & more. 9,900 km. Stk. #V7840. 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD DEMO GO LEAFS GO 2005 CHRYSLER 300C T e s t D r i v e i t T o d a y R I G H T H E R E SPECIAL EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS BELL • OPG All emergency service workers Nurses, Doctors, EMS, Fire, Police. Daimler Chrysler employees & affiliates. 1 9 H A R W O O D A V E . 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Durango 48 months, SX2.0 60 months, PT Convertible 48 months, 300RWD 48 months, RAM 1500 36 month lease.**Demos Check out our Great Selection of Used Vehicles! www.davidsonchrysler.com SALES HOURS MON-THUR 9:00-9:30PM FRI-SAT 9:00-6:00PM SPECIAL EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS BELL • OPG All emergency service workers Nurses, Doctors, EMS, Fire, Police. Daimler Chrysler employees & affiliates 1-866-234-4149 4695 Kingston Road, Scarborough Ontario 401 MORNINGSIDEKINGSTON RD EXPERIENCE THE DAVIDSON DIFFERENCE NO MATTER WHAT THE LANGUAGE IT’S A GREAT DEAL AT DAVIDSON! ALI • English • Hindu • Urdu SAIF BEN ANDRE • English • Russian • Romanian MILAN • English • Russian • Croatian • Serbian OLEG TARA LORNE GREG MISRAK • Spanish • Amharic • Latin • English • Atlantic Canadian Sales Manager STEVE Roger The President’s Pick ** ** ** ** 4x4, Fog Lamps, 20” Aluminum $46,995 $42,810 $29,145 $34,987 $22,995 $29,880 $219/mth $599/mth $309/mth $399/mth $382/mth Milan’s Pick Roger’s Pick Misrak’s Pick Oleg’s Pick Saif’s Pick Ali’s Pick Steve’s Pick Andre’s Pick Greg’s Pick Ben’s Pick Lorne’s Pick 2004 Crossfire 2004 Pacifica 2004 Grand Cherokee 2004 300M 2003 Grand Carava n 2003 Jeep Liberty Limited/Rene g a d e 2004 SX 2.0 2004 Dodge Duran g o 2004 Jeep TJ 2005 300C RWD 2004 RAM 1500 WAS: $53,345 NOW! The President’ Choice! HEMI! Fog lamps, leather wrapped steering wheel, anti-spin diff 17” Aluminum wheels, sunroof, 3.5L high output & more! SPORT! 2 tops, air, 4.0L Columbia Edition ALL NEW! Leather, trailor tow, hemi, traction control! 18 To Choose From Auto, air, spoiler, 15” aluminum wheels, keyless WAS: $42,015 NOW! WAS: $45,480 NOW! WAS: $35,255 NOW! WAS: $37,880 NOW! New Car Manager President• English • Russian • Romanian • Ukranian • Spanish • English • Hindu • Arabic • Swahilli • Konkani • English • Urdu • Bengali • Hindu DAVIDSONDAVIDSON Tara’s Pick THE SRT-10 & RUMBLE BEE AVAILABLE A/P PAGE 48 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, April 23, 2004 www.durhamregion.com