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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2004_05_02SAVE TODAY AT Carroll Home Improvements 905-686-2445 Roofing Windows Doors STOPSTOP DON’T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School OPEN HOUSE Thurs. May 6 at 7:00 pm Rotherglen Campus 403 Kingston Rd. W. Pickering LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE DRIVEN Helping others get around Forever Young, 11 PROVINCIAL HOPES Under-17 club dreams Sports, 24 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 46,600 ✦ 32 PAGES ✦ SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo A time for reflection PICKERING –– Parent volunteer Catherine Shimmin watches as Katie Ivany uses a mirror as her only visual reference as she tries to trace a heart. The two were taking part in a sensory empathy workshop at Vaughan Willard Public School, which helped students better understand what it’s like to be autistic. Sirens get blasted Courthouse up for review Liberals taking another look at long-delayed Durham facility By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM – After waiting for years for a new courthouse in Durham, residents are going to have to wait some more as the provincial government reviews the project. The Conservative government had almost put all the pieces in place for the new facility prior to losing last fall’s provincial elec- tion. Now the courthouse and several other projects started under the Tories are being re- viewed by Premier Dalton McGuinty’s Liberal government. “A number of those projects in such fields as health care and justice, put together by the pre- vious government, are being re- viewed by this government,” said Ross Perry, a spokesman for Minister of Public Infrastructure David Caplan. The ministry issued a discus- sion paper in February for all Ontario infrastructure projects, including the Durham court- house. Proposed alerting system receives no support from public at open houses By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –Nearly 300 Picker- ing residents gathered over two nights this week to let off some steam and ask a lot of ques- tions about the nuclear alert- ing system proposed for their neighbourhoods. The Wednesday and Thurs- day night open houses, held by Durham Region at the Picker- ing Civic Complex, gave resi- dents more information on the proposed system. It was also a chance to ask questions of the Region, the Province and On- tario Power Generation. About 175 attended Wednes- day’s open house and 120 Thursday. Pat Mattson attend- ed both. He lives on Miriam Road, which was originally to have a siren on it. “None of them, nobody wants a siren on their street. None of them want technology installed in their home. There has to be a better technology,” he said be- fore the meeting started. He started a petition against the alerting system Tuesday after he found out about the open house. He said 98 per cent of residents on his street are opposed. “They agree there should be an alerting system but not this kind of system,” Mr. Mattson said. The alerting system is man- dated by the Province for areas within a three-kilometre radius of nuclear generating stations. The Provincial Emergency Management Act requires that the system must warn “practi- ✦See Ministry page 8 ✦See Residents page 2 cally 100 per cent of peo- ple” in the three-km zone within 15 minutes. Based on the advice of consultants, the Region purchased equipment for 27 outdoor sirens for Pickering and two for Ajax. Each home within three kilometres is also to re- ceive an indoor alerting radio. The Province re- quired OPG to pay for the system at a cost of about $600,000. Many residents at the open house wondered why public consultations were being held when the sirens were already bought. They also re- quested alternatives to the large siren towers. “To me it seems archaic in this day and age with information technology. Could they not find a bet- ter way to notify people?” asked Susan Niven as she looked at the displays prior to the meeting. The siren poles are 50- feet high and the siren on top is similar in size to a traffic light. “To find out these tow- ers would go directly into residential neighbour- hoods was beyond my comprehension,” said Paul White. “Basically gentlemen, what I am saying is, you should go back to the drawing board.” The members of the panel stated over and over again there were no alternatives. “Based on the advice of our consultants and other jurisdictions there are no alternatives to outdoor systems for public alert- ing,” said consultant Ron Markovich. Several Pickering coun- cillors have said they are in favour of a public alert- ing system but they want alternatives explored. “The City is not willing to sign off on the system until the issues raised by the community have been addressed,” said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Mau- rice Brenner during the meeting. Ivan Ciuciura, director of emergency manage- ment for Durham Region, said feedback and con- cerns gathered at the con- sultations would be brought back to regional and local councillors. Before gathering input through the open houses, reg ional staff did recom- mend changes to the placement of some of the sirens in residential areas. One of the changes was moving the proposed siren on Miriam Street to Sandy Beach Road. Of the 29 sirens in Pickering and Ajax, four are pro- posed for schools or churches, two are on a golf course, 17 border on open, industrial or rail properties, and six are in park or recreational areas. The sirens would be ac- tivated if there was a se- vere accident at the nu- clear station that could result in a release of ra- dioactivity. Scott Berry, spokesman for OPG, said in the plant’s history there has never been an incident that would have required the sirens to be activated. A/P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com This Spring, local Scouts are planting 2,500 trees across Durham Region – including at Alex Robertson Park in Pickering,Cranberry Marsh in Whitby and the Waterfront Trail at our Darlington Nuclear station. OPG is sponsoring these plantings as part of our ongoing commitment to contribute positively to the environment and communities where we operate. Since 2000, OPG and our community partners have planted more than 40,000 trees and shrubs in Durham. These trees will help reduce global warming, maintain local habitats, and add to the area’s natural beauty. OPG participates in numerous environmental initiatives in Durham: ✔the revitalization of the Brock Road Woodlot as a sanctuary for migratory birds; ✔protection of the ecology of Duffins Creek Marsh, Frenchman’s Bay, Orono Crown Lands, and the Samuel Wilmot Nature Trail; ✔support for the Second Marsh Wetland Restoration Initiative; and ✔management of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail at our Pickering and Darlington Nuclear stations. For further information on OPG’s environment programs, visit OPG’s web site at www.opg.com putting our energy to good use www.opg.com Durham Greener He lping to Make 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. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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Follow- ing the sessions, a joint release was is- sued calling on officers to resume their normal duties, association president Doug Cavanaugh said. The association, which represents more than 1,000 uniformed and civilian staff, began a job action in late February to protest what it felt was the heavy- handed management style of Chief Kevin McAlpine and overly-harsh disci- plinary measures. The association had asked its members to stop performing some duties, such as issuing traffic tick- ets, during the job action. “Both sides had issues that needed to be resolved. The facilitator helped,” said Chief McAlpine, adding the sessions were “two days of frank and professional discussions. We’re back to normal labour relations.” The chief noted, “To talk about issues that affect the association and the com- munity, it’s always a good thing. A lot of it was just about communication. There are two sides to every issue.” Given the size of the organization, there’s a need ensure members are well- informed, he added. “We’re always concerned about com- munity safety. It’s our number-one prior- ity. The vast majority of the things we do, arrests and traffic, we carried on at the full amount,” Chief McAlpine said. “We’ve made something close to 4,000 ar- rests so far this year. No one in the com- munity was in any jeopardy.” Mr. Cavanaugh agreed the talks were productive. “We spent two very solid days in con- sultations with the chief and the facilita- tor. The meeting was very fertile,” he said. “Both sides had their eyes opened a bit. We moved labour relations forward a bit. We opened up the lines of commu- nication. “As a result of the consultations, we put out a joint communiqué telling our members to return to their full duties. “We’ll address the results at our meet- ing in May.” He felt the job action was useful in moving the matter forward. “Absolutely. The relationship had de- teriorated. Somebody had to roar and our members did. It got both sides to the table. It was successful to get every- thing back on track,” Mr. Cavanaugh said. “Things were very adversarial and confrontational on both sides. Fifteen hours of head-to-head talks, we got a new avenue to address these things. We can get away from the adversarial rela- tionship.” Mr. Cavanaugh said the two sides have agreed to hold regular meetings, either every other week or at least monthly. “We may just need an hour or two to get some of the things dealt with,” he said. “At the end of the day, an attempt was made to put all of this behind us and move forward.” When asked if he took the job action personally, Chief McAlpine said, “In my profession, you try not to take it person- al. There were personal components. 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The girl didn’t know him, struggled with the man and went into a convenience store to get away from him. The man followed into the store, talked to her briefly, then left the store and walked away. The victim went home and reported the incident to the police. She re- ceived a minor bruise during the struggle, but didn’t need medical attention. The suspect was last seen walking along the sidewalk towards the McLean Commu- nity Centre, at Westney and Magill Drive. He’s described as black, in his late 30s or early 40s, with an Afro hairstyle, wearing brown-tinged sunglasses and a longer-style grey jean jacket. Earlier this week, in separate incidents, two Pickering girls reported being followed by suspicious men. Durham police say there’s no connection between the Ajax incident and those in Pickering. Anyone with information is asked to call 905-683-9100 (toll free at 1-888- 579-1520), ext 2524. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Digging in PICKERING –– Earth Angels were out and about this week planting trees at Ajax and Pickering schools. The Environmental Earth Angels’ School Tree Planting program and Ontario Power Gener- ation teamed up to provide 10 trees to Bayview Heights Public School, with students Lindsey For- tune and Molly Russell doing the spade work. A/P PAGE 4 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Ready for Action Our high performance volunteers for our Vital Links Capital Campaign are getting ready for the public launch in a few short months. This is the phase of the campaign where we will be asking for your support to help take us over the top of our fundraising goal for the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering site. But we are not waiting for the ink to dry on every donation before we move ahead with our expansion plans. Our for- mer ambulance bays will be transformed into the redevel- opment office June 12 and will remain the hub of construc- tion activity as our new $47 million, 120,000 square foot renovation and expansion project is completed. Hospitals are one of the most complex facilities to build in terms of the intricate design and detailed building require- ments. An extraordinary amount of time is dedicated to ensure the expansion project is completed on time, on budget and to exact clinical specifications. BUILDING THE FUTURE It’s an exciting time at Rouge Valley Health System and especially Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. Plans are well underway to ensure your hospital remains healthy and able to provide you with the best in quality care. You’ve been a partner in our progress and we want to share news of positive changes you’ll be seeing at your hospi- tal as we continue to grow. We’ve Come a Long Way Planned growth will continue at both sites of Rouge Valley Health System, a stated intention since Ajax and Pickering General Hospital and Centenary Health Centre came together as the Rouge Valley Health System in 1998. Both sites have seen tremendous investment in lifesaving equipment and expanded services. For example, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering is now equipped with a new CT Scanner, upgraded Diagnostic Imaging equipment, new emergency car- diac equipment and is poised to begin its $47 million redevelopment. We have also recognized the growing need for more physicians in our region and have actively recruited many clinical specialists to help us care for our community. In the last four years, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering has added cardi- ologists, obstetricians, respirologists, surgeons and, most recently, retained five hospitalists with a view to providing continuous clinical coverage at the hospital. This has been accomplished in the face of adversity. The health care system as a whole is struggling to manage a sys- tem-wide shortage of physicians, nurses and other medical professionals, as well as on-going funding challenges. A combination of improved clinical approaches to care, plus the wider range of services a two-site system offers will help us mitigate these challenges while contributing to a better way of delivering high standards of care to the Durham community. You’ve Been There for Us Thank you. Simple enough words, but rich in meaning. These challenges are easier managed with the support of our community. Many of you came out to the community consultations and provided us with valuable feedback. Some of the mes- sages and concerns we heard from more than 600 people during the 17 public consultation sessions include: • Protected access to health care close to home • Future needs of the growing Durham community • The need for Rouge Valley to maintain two strong hospitals in order to attract quality physicians • Distance and transportation challenges between the two sites • Ajax and Pickering residents are deeply committed to the hospital and its future We are now in the process of compiling the results from the sessions and developing a working document from which to move forward. Know we will continue to keep you abreast of these plans in the next weeks and months ahead. What is very clear is that we all want the very best hospital care in our community. Know that we hear you, and your concerns have resonated with us. Your support allows us to see a little further down the road and know exactly how to navigate that extra mile on your behalf. How $47 Million Adds Up: • A New Emergency Department • New Diagnostic Services • New Ambulatory Care Services • Complex Continuing Care Services • Inpatient Mental Health Services • Upgraded technology and new equipment for these new and expanded service areas Some key dates to keep in mind: Opening of Redevelopment office June 12, 2004 Schematic Design completion April – July, 2004 Detailed design assessment by clinical staff August- December 2004 Shovel in the ground (pending Ministry approval) May 2005 Target occupancy date October 2007 Be a Part of Your New Hospital… Literally We want you to be part of the celebration. Stop by our redevelopment office June 12 following the Ajax Home Week Parade to see how the future of your hospital looks and help celebrate our 50th birthday. While there, sign your name on a piece of ductwork that will be installed during construction. That way, you’ll be a part of your hospital for the next 50 years! We Are a Call and Click Away Please contact us if you have any questions or comments about Rouge Valley Health System and Foundation. Rouge Valley Health System Board of Directors boardofdirectors@rougevalley.ca. Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Katie Cronin-Wood 905-683-2320 x 5240 kcroninwood@rougevalley.ca We will continue to keep you updated with information about the progress of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering through your local newspaper. www.excellentcare.com Rouge Valley campaign volunteers got revved up at a recent rally event designed to pump up the energy before the launch of the public campaign later this summer. Our high performing volunteer team includes (L. to R.) Angie Draskovic, Campaign director; Christine Magee, Campaign Volunteer Leader and President, Sleep Country Canada; Bart Evans, Commercial Accound Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal and Bill Garland, President, RPS Resource. Membership has its privileges Trustees agree money well spent on boards’ association By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM – Trustees had questions and the answers they heard were accept- able. Durham District School Board trustees at a special board meeting Wednesday unanimously voted to re- tain their membership in the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association. Whitby Trustee John Dolstra had motioned that the board withdraw from OPSBA and spend its $94,000 membership fee elsewhere. Billed as a public meet- ing, just one resident showed up. Linda Lyons is the school community council chairman at Cap- tain Michael VandenBos in Whitby. “It would have been dis- appointing if they had voted not to keep OPSBA,” she said in an interview. However Ms. Lyons said some trustees should have done their homework be- fore bringing the officials to Durham for what turned out to be some fairly basic questions. “It shouldn’t have come to this point,” she said. “They should have been communicating prior to this.” Trustee Dolstra restated his beefs with OPSBA to president Gerri Gershon, executive director Gail An- derson, and first vice-presi- dent Rick Johnson. He says OPSBA should have taken up the board’s cause when it motioned, at his urging, that the Province investigate how $112 million in funding was allocated. The public board received about $760,000, but based on its student numbers, Trustee Dolstra believes it was in line for more than $3 million. OPSBA financial advisor Brian Cain, the Durham board’s former business superintendent, begs to differ. “I disagree with you that you should have re- ceived $3.3 million; it’s not (allocated on a) per-pupil (basis),” he said. Trustee Dolstra coun- tered that similar-sized boards received much more than Durham, but Mr. Cain said the Learning Opportunities Grant crite- ria “is largely a measure of poverty in your communi- ty, based on Statistics Canada information.” He still wasn’t satisfied after the meeting that the board hadn’t been short- changed - or that OPSBA had explained itself on the issue. “No, I’m not satisfied,” he said. “But I think OPSBA’s agreed they’re prepared to look at that.” However Ms. Gershon said in an interview she be- lieves the money was doled out fairly, according to a set formula, and that no other public board had raised the issue. Trustee Dolstra had also accused OPSBA of being Tor onto-biased and not leading the charge on lower energy costs for boards. Mr. Cain replied OPSBA “at every level is trying to get costs down,” noting the success OPSBA had in ob- taining a lower gas rate for school boards, saving them an estimated $3 million. “About $88,000 is what Durham would have saved by us getting Enbridge to restructure their rates,” he said. Mr. Cain said OPSBA has lobbied the Province to update the benchmarks in the funding formula to re- flect actual costs, and to do so on a regular basis so boards don’t fall behind. Trustees, including the board’s student represen- tatives, in the end support- ed staying in OPSBA. Liam Mooney, a student at Dr. F. J. Donevan CI, says OPSBA officials have been helpful to him personally. “It’s very important to understand who your friends are and OPSBA’s a friend.” Trustee Dolstra second- ed Oshawa Trustee Michael Barrett’s motion that the board stay in OPSBA, echoing what other trustees argued, that there was strength in num- bers. LIAM MOONEY Know your friends. 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After years of operating a curbside recycling program, Durham Region could be moving to mandatory recy- cling if a suggestion by Regional Councillor Mark Holland bears fruit. Currently, there's no law that requires homeowners to set out the blue box each collection day or forces small- and medi- um-sized businesses to recycle. But why not? With Durham's waste-diversion targets set and an ongoing landfill crisis that's been smouldering for decades, mandatory recycling makes sense. Instead of asking us to sort through our cardboard, cans, glass and other materials, Durham could tell us to do it or slap us with a fine. While it's a noble idea, many details have to be sorted out. How would such a program work? The Environmental Protec- tion Act currently legislates large businesses, malls, hospitals, hotels, office buildings and more, but no one is policing the smaller businesses, many of which don't currently have recy- cling facilities or garbage collection services, apart from what they pay for themselves. And who's to know residents are recy- cling properly, unless bags are opened and inspected? A move to mandatory recycling will require careful consider- ation, planning and input from the community, but politicians would be doing Durham a valuable service by asking staff to in- vestigate it. They can start by taking a look at communities where mandatory recycling already exists, and studying the costs, problems, solutions, pros and cons that those communi- ties have dealt with. A quick surf on the Internet reveals that, in particular, many American communities have adopted manda- tory recycling, including Oahu, Hawaii; Seattle, Wash.; Cam- bridge, Mass.; and Portsmouth, N. H. Those laws, according to local media reports online, were not enacted without debate and the expression of diverse opinions on the merit of forcing Blue Boxes to be filled. Surely, there are examples out there to be studied and learned from. People might think twice about tossing out a recyclable item if the law prohibited it. Passing a recycling bylaw seems the logical next step in re- sponsible waste management. But since there are so many an- gles to consider, it can't be done in haste. Neighbourhoods must take action on vandalism To the editor: Re: 'We can all play a part to fight vandalism', April 21. Over the past few years crime and vandalism acts have tripled, and in the end almost all of them have never been solved. Too often thieves and petty vandals have desecrated our homes and the homes of our friends. If the police are not going to protect us from these in- justices, then who will protect us? Although the police continuously show a great deal of authority in our streets, there is little they can do on their own. We as a community must create our own line of defence against the common enemy that continuously destroys the foundations of our coun- try. We must stop taking our problems to courts, which leads to more and more paperwork. We must stop and take a stand for our children and ourselves. We should form neighbourhood watch- es and we should always look out for our neighbours. But most importantly, we should do something rather than nothing, be- cause in the end actions speak louder then words. 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A/P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Aw ard winners may be humble, but are very deserving It's nice to see good people get their due. The City of Pickering hon- oured a number of its best this week through its annual Civic Aw ards, recognizing acts of hero- ism, bravery, teen leaders, lifetime achievement and the artistically inclined, among others. It's as fine a collection of citizens as you'll find. Ajax takes its turn next month with the announcement of its Civic Aw ard recipient, one of the high- lights of the annual Home Week celebrations. The Town's award recognizes longtime loyalty, care, commit- ment, and dedication - need I go on? - to the community. Quite simply, the awards are a reminder of the fantastic individu- als in our midst. We g et to hear again, as we did this week in Pickering, about peo- ple like Martin Lye, Brian Mann and Jeff Gray. When the lights went out last summer, John Mullins, who was coming off surgery, suddenly found himself in a delicate spot as he was without the power needed to work medical equipment for his throat. Mr. Lye and Mr. Mann sprang into action, heading for Canadian Tire where they found Mr. Gray in his vehicle in the parking lot. They convinced him to let them inside to get what they needed for Mr. Mullins, offered whatever cash they had, and then were off to save the day. Now imagine what went through Mr. Gray's mind, as he sat in the parking lot, watching over the store and was approached by two strangers dealing with the blackout. You have to have a strong faith in your fellow man to turn that key. But he did, and Mr. Mullins received the assistance he needed. Now here's the kicker: they downplayed the whole thing as simply being a good neighbour. Hardly. In our busy worlds, it's so easy sometimes to forget all the good done in our communities every day. Selfless individuals who trade in countless hours with family so they can run a community event, or a Cub or Guide leader, or a vol- untary rescue worker putting his or her life on the line, or those rais- ing money so a new public library could be built. There are so many good people making our communities go round. Tony Doyle's column appears every second Sunday. E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com. There truly are heroes in our midst Editorials &Opinions SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor Tony Doyle m a n a g i n g e d i t o r HWY 401 DUNDAS STREET THICKSON ROAD*Pictures not exactly as illustrated. All purchases final sale. 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The previous government, through SuperBuild, spent years going through a request for qual- ifications (RFQ) process and a request for proposal (RFP) process, Mr. Flaherty said. In October it was down to six pro- posals. He believes the review means a delay of four to six years. “The suggestion that the process has been cancelled is wrong and the suggestion that it has been delayed indefinitely is wrong,” Mr. Perry said. Under the Conservative plan, the 33-courtroom, 350,000- square-foot facility was to be built by the private sector and leased to the government. “This is not an indefinite process, but we certainly de- serve the right to look at that fi- nancial process,” Mr. Perry said. Currently in Durham the Province is leasing courtroom space in six different facilities across the Region, including in the regional headquarters. With that building slated to be torn down in 2005, the need for a new facility is only going to get worse as the new building does not have any court space. “The minister and the attor- ney general are well aware of the need,” Mr. Perry said, adding the public would expect Mr. Caplan to review the project. Mr. Perry said the Tories had eight years in power to get it built. When asked why his gov- ernment didn’t start construc- tion, Mr. Flaherty replied, “It wasn’t quite ready yet, the re- quest for proposal process was- n’t finished yet.” Mr. Perry did not know how long the review process would take. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com “I used to be afraid and embarrassed to smile, but now. . . I smile brighter and more confidently than ever before.” The other day, I walked into a sales meeting where I needed to present our new product. You should have seen the look on our client’s face. 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As the many walks and runs begin to take place in Durham Region this spring, summer and fall, one stands out as needing all the help it can get. It’s to raise funds and awareness for one of the most challenging of all the diseases: ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), or Lou Gehrig’s disease. The rapidly progressive fatal neuromuscular disease can seem to come out of nowhere to hit people in their prime. The particularly cruel disease is characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells and pathways (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord, leading to progressive paralysis of the voluntary muscles, and certain death. The ALS Society of Ontario’s Durham Chapter holds its Walk to D’Feet ALS on Saturday, June 5 this year in keeping with ALS awareness month. It will be held as usual at Ajax Rotary Park. The Walk to D’Feet ALS has become Canada’s national signature fund- raising event for ALS societies at the national and provincial levels. Every region and chapter throughout the country and the province have the same unifying goals: raise funds for research to bring an end to - or at least treatment for -- the disease while helping those who are living with ALS. An estimated 1,500 to 2,000 Canadians at any one time have ALS. There is no cure. Every day two or three Canadians die of ALS, usually within two to five years following a diagnosis. ALS affects motor neurons by which the brain signals muscles to control movement. When this doesn’t happen, muscles waste away, causing weakness in the limbs, often followed by a weakening in the muscles controlling speech and swallowing. In the final stages of the disease, the diaphragm becomes too weak to properly inflate the lungs, leading to respiratory failure and death. Perhaps the most tragic characteristic of the disease is the fact ALS victims remain alert and are aware of their fate, trapped in an ever weakening body. Organizations like the Durham Region ALS chapter call the people they support ‘P’ALS.’ There will be some of these courageous people at the June 5 walk. Many more will be there because they are family members and friends who have seen the ravages of ALS up close. Too many will be there because their P’ALS are gone. Come for a Walk. D’Feet ALS! Saturday, June 5, 2004 Registration 8:30 A.M., Walk 10:00 A.M. Rotary Park, Ajax cburgess47@rogers.com 905-665-1770 Ministry insists project not cancelled ✦ Ministry from page 1 Please recycle 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 FRIDAY 10AM - 8PM SATURDAY 10AM - 6PM SUNDAY 11AM - 5PM HWY 401 KINGSTON RD. LIVERPOOL RD. WHITES RD. 1792 LIVERPOOL RD. 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The results of an internal investiga- tion into the accident were released Friday by CPR officials. “It was more the tread of the wheel that started to disintegrate, and that allowed the wheel to drop down be- tween the tracks, and the pressure broke the rail and caused the track structure to lose its integrity,” said Neil Foot, senior vice president of CPR operations. Kathleen Kellachan, 36, of Whitby and Christine Harrington, 19, of Keswick died Jan. 14, after the car they were travelling in was crushed by a pair of railcars that careened down an embankment just east of the Gar- den Street overpass. Mr Foot said the train wheel was given to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada to discover why it had disintegrated. It may have start- ed to fall apart as early as 80 kilome- tres before the Garden Street over- pass, but did not create any notice- able impact, Mr. Foot added. “Once they have done the metallur- gical investigation, we’ll understand a little better what the actual cause of the broken wheel was,” he said. “We know it’s a broken wheel. As to what caused that wheel to break, we’re going to have to wait for the TSB.” Mr. Foot said the wheel in question was on the third boxcar at the end of the train. He said it caused a break in the rail 350 feet east of the overpass, sending the final two train cars down the embankment and killing the two women. “Our investigation was very thor- ough. We went back through the whole operation of the train from Montreal to the derailment site. We looked at engineering, track structure and mechanical aspects,” said Mr. Foot, adding CPR’s internal investiga- tion found no wrongdoing by the peo- ple operating the train at the time. Mr. Foot said “just to put it in per- spective,” some 80,000 CPR train cars with 500,000 wheels operate per day on 22,400 kilometres of track. “There are three to four derail- ments a year as a result of broken wheels. Most of them are fairly minor, not major like this one,” he said. He said the company would imple- ment any recommendations made by Transport Canada and the Trans- portation Safety Board of Canada. Their investigations are still ongoing and reports are not expected for some time. On Thursday, Mayor Marcel Brunelle and members of council were told about CPR’s findings and viewed the accident site. Mr. Foot also said a letter was also mailed to 6,000 residents living near the tracks out- lining the railway company’s safety precautions. “Like any other business, we do have accidents, and will have acci- dents in the future, but we try hard to learn from every accident. We imple- ment corrective action and we are very, very concerned with the safety of the general public and our employ- ees,” he said. The families of the victims have re- tained a lawyer, but have not filed a lawsuit as of yet against CPR. Mr. Foot said that over the next few months the company would be work- ing with the family towards a settle- ment. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Sale prices end Saturday, May 8, 2004, while quantities last *Complete warranty details at Sears roll into Sears for Michelin, RoadHandler & Quaker State products for your car Check and adjust tire pressure, camber, caster and toe to manufacturer’s specifications as required. Check front and rear steering, suspension components. Adjust shims and rear axle, if needed. Parts not included WHEEL ALIGNMENT 59 99 most vehicles MICHELIN AGILITY PREMIUM PASSENGER TIRES save 25% Sale, from 74.99 each. 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LADIES LEARN TO GOLF Devils Den Golf Centre Tel: 905-626-2658 (Hwy 7 & Brock) www.salazargolfacademy.com GOLF ACADEMY G R E G S ALAZAR ’ S EVENING CLASSES 5 Weeks, 1 Hour Classes Starting May 11th NEW LOCATION GIRLS’ REP HOCKEY PLAYERS WANTED East Scarborough Practices/Games Scarborough Sharks Atom AA (Born 94/95) Forward or Defense Jim Noel 416.441.1798 jnoel@rogers.com Scarborough Sharks Peewee A (92/93) Goaltender (instruction included) Colin Bashford 905.831.4193 cbashford@sympatico.ca Audition for seniors’ showcase DURHAM – If you are a talented se- nior, then auditioning for North America’s senior’s entertainment showcase might be for you. Those who are 50 or older can au- dition for the annual RBC Seniors’ Jubilee 2004 production celebrating its 16th season at Roy Thomson Hall Aug ust 16 to 20. Talented older adults from all re- gions of Ontario will have the oppor- tunity to be part of a cast of 1,300, plus performers, for the 2004 show- case. Every day there will be a different program lineup presentation and each one begins at 11 a.m. with lobby entertainment as well. At 1 p.m., in the auditorium there will be a show on the theatre stage. To arrange an audition, contact the producers and provide name (name of act), address, telephone number and a brief description of the act. Audition applications being ac- cepted by mail, telephone, fax, or e- mail. For more information, for audi- tion applications or to arrange an au- dition, call 416-962-3819 or 416-926- 3796, fax 416-260-5627, or email info@cosap.ca. You can also send to 603 1/2 Parliament Street, Toronto, Ontario M4X 1P9. ▼▼FY Jackie Lawrence/ News Advertiser photo Carol Apperson puts many kilometres on her car through her volunteer work with the Canadian Cancer Society. She drives cancer patients to appointments. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 PAGE 13 A/P www.pickswimclub.com One Week Summer Swim Camps 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Pickering Recreation Center Call Paul 905.686.4210 “Work with Olympic coaches & athletes” 2004PickeringSwimClub This program is designed for children, to improve their swimming strokes, technique, drills, fitness. Talk and work with Olympic coaches and athletes. Low Ratio: 8:1 ratio swimmer to teacher/coach recreational & competitive programs for girls & boys Summer Camp 2004 Fun Filled Activities • Kinder Camp ages 4-6 9:00 am - 12:00 nooon • Full Day Camp ages 7-14 9:00 am - 4:00 pm • Awards, Arts & Crafts & Gymnastics - Games We offer recreational and competitive programs for boys and girls. 1095 Kingston Road, Pickering • Tel: 905-839-5260 Fax: 905-839-2296 Call today for more details REGISTRATION will take place from May 3 to May 7, 2004 between the hours of 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm Monday through Friday. 1885 Clements Rd., Unit 211, Pickering www.Renseikan.com e-mail: Dojo@Renseikan.com PRESENTS HALF-DAY MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP: Outdoor training sessions on lush, private grounds in Pickering. The following sessions are still available: July 12 – 16: 9:00 a.m. to noon August 9 – 13: 9:00 a.m. to noon We are also offering, courtesy of Zen Living Studios: HALF-DAY ART CAMP: July 12 – 16: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. August 9 – 13: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (For children interested in both Martial Arts and Art Camp, a full-day option combining both camps is available.) For more information visit our website or call us at: Gymnastic classes for kids 18 months to 15 years Family Owned & Operated (Just one minute south of the 401 off Brock Rd. before Bayly St.) www.planetgymnastics.ca 1755 Plummer St. Unit 8, Pickering, ON, L1W 3S1 www.catchingfireflies.ca Specializing in... • Kindermusik • Unforgettable Parties • Visual Arts • And so much more!! 2003 1064 Salk Road, Unit 6 Pickering Main Info Line 905.420.6622 Party Hotline 905.420.2669 Fabulous Spring/Summer Programs Register Now! FREE Trial Class creative arts centrecreative arts centre A gymnastics club that’s out of this world! Do you sometimes wish you could send your kid to another planet? Why not send them to one where they can have fun and exercise their body and mind? Now in its third year, Planet Gymnastics is a recreation- al facility that offers gymnastic classes where kids can have fun, get active and work out their minds. “Gymnastics is an excellent sport for developing your child’s success in other sports and activities,” says Shawn Campbell, Planet Gymnastics co-owner and coach. “It also helps with future ambitions.” Planet Gymnastics offers a variety of classes, seven days a week, with something for kids as young as 18 months and programs for teens as old as 15. The Parent and Tot program, for example, is for kids between the ages of 18 months to three years and is a great opportunity for you to have fun and engage in playtime with your child in a unique environment. This class is a great way to improve your child’s physical ability as well as their social skills. A unique feature about Planet Gymnastics is its equip- ment. Their centre attraction is a three-storey play cen- tre, with a separate ball pit and specialty training equip- ment for toddlers. They also have a 40-foot tumbling trampoline, plus equipment that is made especially for kids as well as all the traditional gymnastics equipment such as uneven bars, rings, single bars and balance beams. Classes run throughout the year, including a summer camp, with a special gold medal presentation held each June. The year is also commemorated with class pho- tos. Not only is Planet Gymnastics a great place where kids can enjoy recreational gymnastics, it’s also a great set- ting for birthday parties. In fact, birthday parties are one of their specialties. “Birthday parties have become very popular,” says Mr. Campbell. “Often they are booked at least three months in advance.” The birthday party gets the entire gym to themselves, with access to the play centre, and participates in a variety of warm-ups and games that are directed by a coach. After a fun-filled activity session, the guests retire to the private party room, which is stocked with all the necessities for chowing down (i.e. dishes, cut- lery etc.). There are a variety of birthday packages to choose from. To learn more about Planet Gymnastics visit them at 1755 Plummer Rd., Unit #8, or contact them at 905-839-7669. her residence just north of Seagrave. “For the most part, it’s just like driving a friend to a doc- tor’s appointment,” says Mrs. Apperson. “You always seem to have something to chat about.” Mrs. Apperson has also vol- unteered for the local hospice, and is currently working on making hats for cancer pa- tients undergoing chemother- apy. “She’s a really good example of what a volunteer is,” says Linda Kendry, president of the Scugog chapter of the Cancer Society. She adds the service is just one of the many ways the Society helps patients and their families. “It helps make life just a little bit easier for them,” she says. Last year in Durham Region volunteers made more than 15 ,000 trips for the Cancer So- ciety. “It’s a very important service to the community,” says Kendra Chopcian, manager for the Durham unit of the Cana- dian Cancer Society. Mrs. Chopcian adds there is a small reimbursement for divers of 29 cents per kilome- tre. Mrs. Kendry says there is always a need for volunteer dri- vers. “We have excellent drivers,” says Mrs. Kendry, “but there’s only so much that they can do. “The need arose almost overnight last year,” she says, explaining that when Sunny- brook hospital began holding a radiation program in the evening, many found finding transportation difficult. For more information call the Canadian Cancer Society at 1-800-668-7830. A friendly drive for volunteers Health▼▼FY ✦ A from page 11 Will help with child porn investigations By Jane McDonald Staff Writer DURHAM – What has to be one of the most difficult police assignments just got a bit easier. Thanks to Detective Constable John Bradley, a computer forensic examiner with Durham Region- al police, precious hours can now be saved during child pornography investi- gations. Det. Const. Bradley, a member of the newly formed DRPS electronic crimes unit, says the screening tool he’s devel- oped, PowerPic Catalog, helps investiga- tors determine which computer files are photographs and which are not. The tool builds on the forensic software pro- gram known as EnCase, which is widely used by policing agencies throughout the world to investigate seized computer evidence. In a typical child pornography investi- gation, police have to visually identify thousands of computer images that may or may not be actual photographs. Most objects and images stored on a comput- er are background Web page design ele- ments, system graphics, Web banners or small advertisements, and not pho- tographs. Det. Const. Bradley’s new computer device filters out these ob- jects, narrowing the search to find pho- tographs only. “Reducing the potential images that police have to examine saves hours and even days of work in child pornography investigations,” said Det. Const. Bradley, 34, a member of Durham Re- g ional police since 1988, when he joined as a police cadet. He spent years in uni- form patrol until the spring of 2000, when he was chosen to head up the force’s computer support unit. “I’ve been there about four years,” he said. “Last October, I took the time out to put pen to paper, key to keyboard and develop the approach. I had the idea, the theory, I had to come up with the code.” He developed the program four weeks after he realized an inordinate amount of time was spent sorting through ob- jects in computer files during an investi- gation. Det. Const. Bradley imagined a better way, and designed the scanning tool that mathematically separates the real photographs from the thousands of other items stored on a computer’s hard drive. The month of hard work last fall was worth his time. The PowerPic Catalog recently narrowed a child pornography investigative search from 300,000 possi- ble images to only 25,000 likely pho- tog raphs. “I just knew there had to be a better way, “ he said. Durham police service has shared his screening device with other police forces for testing purposes and the initial re- ports have been very positive. “The computer forensic community is an international community through networking,” he adds, “I got great feed- back. The U.S. Homeland Security is using it, and China, Singapore, Australia and Europe.” Det. Const. Bradley has been pro- gramming computers for 10 years and is self-taught. He continues to specialize in developing custom software geared specifically toward solving crimes. “I’m working on some new tools that will exploit Internet artifacts, making it all fast and comprehensive for the exam- iners.” He said his unit is not unlike forensic identification or crime-scene investiga- tion units. “The difference is that the source of information is a computer, chat rooms and e-mail,” he said, lauding programmers like himself who are devel- oping products and tools that relate to fraud, sexual assault and cyber stalking cases. “In five to eight years the forensic elec- tronics unit will be as large as any other detective unit,” he predicted, adding, “We put the pieces back together.” As for child pornography cases he’s worked on, he says he maintains a de- tachment from the heinous crimes. “It (technology) keeps me distant and gives me objectivity. But seeing the amount of time being saved and knowing we are now able to solve more cases is very re- warding.” A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line Visit: www.OnLineHomeMarketAnalysis.com Re/Max Quality One Ltd. T & Y Innovative Education Inc. Summer Camp/Enrichment Ages 5-12 (Gr. SK-6), Half/Full day Extended Care 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Optional Meal Plan Leadership, Group Games, Sports, Field Trips, Arts, Music, Math, English Special From $75/week Location: Markham (McCowan/North of Steeles) 2004 Sept. Fri. Evening/Sat. Enrichment Math, English, French, Spanish, Arts, Gr. SK-12 Earlybird From $175/year Private/group tutoring, EQAO prep, Gr. 1-12 Register: 416-918-8575 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 IN CELEBRATION OF 20 YEARS IN PICKERING WE ARE OFFERING ANOTHER FIRST.. For ages 4 - 5 - 6 years AM FRENCH / PM ENGLISH • The best of both languages • Language, Math and Cultural through the tried and proven Montessori method CALL NOW - MAXIUM OF 20 STUDENTS THE FIRST YEAR - FILLING FAST! Parents can get their preschoolers off to a great start. Ever wonder why some kids do well in school right from the start? Experts at Oxford Learning Centres say that “smart” kids start learning almost at birth, during that critical period of early childhood when the mind is wide open. “Research shows that certain devel- opmental, or cognitive skills can only be fully developed if they are offered at the appropriate time,” says Emma Gamble, O xford’s Early Childhood Education S pecialist. “Think of the child’s developing mind as a series of plateaus. Research shows that these plateaus open at a cer- tain young age. If they are not devel- oped during that period, they close.” A 1999 study by Dr. Fraser Mustard, titled “The Early Years Report,” showed that by the age of six, most of the human brain’s wiring for lifelong learn- ing, behavior and health is already in place. The study also found that chil- dren’s earliest experiences, particularly during the first three years of life, are major contributors to positive brain development. W hile most children in North America attend a day care centre or pre- school before entering the traditional school system, Gamble says that few programs are structured to promote lifelong development. The good news, however, is that parents can help their chil- dren develop a love of learn- ing and Oxford’s Little Readers pro- gram can help too. 1. Set the stage. Pioneer educator Dr. Maria Montessori often spoke of the “p repared environment” as a place that is conducive to learning. Parents can arrange their home in such a way that their kids can’t help but learn. Buy plenty of books and place them on a few low shelves, where tiny hands can reach them. Keep art supplies in an accessible c abinet and display artwork where it c an be readily admired. Play classical music, restrict television viewing to a few hours a week and encourage chil- dren to play outside, where they can learn about the natural environment. The key is to keep the tools of learning, be they formal or informal, close at hand. ENROL NOW FOR CLASSES! • Grade 1 to 12 • Individualized Program • Low Student/Teacher ratio • Complete Assessment 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite #103, Pickering Serving Ajax and Pickering 905-420-9930 Early learning: A smart move Continued on next page Cyber detective develops time-saving tool The Faculty of Science of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology invites you to its Inaugural Distinguished Lecture by the 1986 Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry Dr. John C. Polanyi University of Toronto “HOW DISCOVERIES ARE MADE AND WHY IT MATTERS” DR. POLANYI IS KNOWN FOR HIS RESEARCH INVOLVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW FIELD OF RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY - REACTION DYNAMICS - WHICH HAS PROVIDED A MUCH MORE DETAILED UNDERSTANDING OF HOW CHEMICAL REACTIONS TAKE PLACE. Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 7:30p.m. University Building One | Lecture Theatre UA1350 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P 2. Encourage independence. A true sense of self-esteem encourages children to do things on their own. And capable children grow into c apable adults. Parents can start by getting kids involved with household chores. Start with simple tasks, like polishing furniture and wiping the table. Slowly introduce them to more difficult tasks, such as flower arranging, sweeping and cooking. Child-sized brooms, mops and sponges can make these jobs go more smoothly. Place stepstools near the kitchen and bathroom sinks, and make sure they can reach and make their own beds. 3. Read, read, read. Parents should start reading to their children as infants. As they grow, encourage them to make up their own stories about the characters, complete with different endings. This is where a stockpile of dress-up clothes comes in handy! Oxford’s Gamble points out that children as young as three c an learn to read, as is evidenced by the success of Oxford’s Little Readers program, which features proprietary phonics and math cur- r icula. Parents can get started by teaching their kids the sounds of let- ters with Oxford’s own ABC song. (Listen at www.oxfordlearning.com.) O bserve a few 3-year-olds and see if you can catch them not learning. It’s impossible because young chil- dren are always learning, says Tom Hawks, owner of the Oxford L earning Centre in Pickering, Ontario. The key is to channel that early energy in the right direction toward the underlying thinking and learning skills. Once that foundation is in place, they can do anything. If you want to help your young child get ready for success in school call the Oxford Learning Centre today at 905-420-3141 and ask about their exciting Little Readers preschool program for children three to six years of age. It is never too early to take the first steps toward success in school. Continued from previous page Take charge of your child’s education Pickering ambulance station needs work Regional director says two buildings ‘substandard’ By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM – Two ambulance sta- tions in the region are “substan- dard” and need to be rebuilt fast, Durham’s director of emergency services says. The current ambulance base at 500 Wentworth St. E., in south Os- hawa is the most in need of re- building, said Richard Arm- strong. “It’s old. It doesn’t meet the standards for an ambulance sta- tion now,” he said, adding ambu- lances frequently get stuck in traf- fic trying to get out of the strip mall near Wilson Road. “It’s certainly substandard.” Mr. Armstrong said the quest for a new south Oshawa base has been on since EMS was down- loaded to the Region in 1998-1999, but has been plagued with fre- quent problems. In particular, deals for proposed sites have fall- en through because of purchasing issues or site contamination. “Oshawa is the greatest need,” Mr. Armstrong said. “We want to start construction as soon as pos- sible.” Durham’s works department is currently negotiating a land pur- chase (the location of which is confidential until the sale is final), and construction on the proposed $1.2-million base is expected to start at the end of 2004, he added. The other base site of concern is in Pickering, at 625 Kingston Rd. at Whites Road, Mr. Arm- strong said. “The building is old, very small and inadequate to meet the needs of service,” he said. Across Durham, ambulances respond to around 58,000 calls a year. Call volumes have increased 25 per cent since 1999, and are ex- pected to rise another eight per cent this year. The Region has budgeted $1.4 million to replace the aging Pick- ering ambulance station, with construction (the site of which is also still confidential) slated for completion in 2005. Despite the two bases’ immi- nent rebuilds, EMS still budgeted $4,500 to fund needed repairs to each building for 2004. EMS has nine bases in Durham - one in each municipality plus an extra site in north Oshawa - and recently moved half its staff to the new headquarters at 4040 Ander- son St. in Whitby. The headquarters officially open sometime next month. DURHAM COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION YOUR TOMORROW STARTS HERE COURSES HAVE BEGUN, BUT WE STILL HAVE ROOM: Motorcycle Training (M1X, M2X, Refresher) These courses teach students, from beginner to expert, how to control and ride a motorcycle in a safe manner. M1X and Refresher students will receive a Canada Safety Council certifi- cate at the end of their course. CLASSES ARE HELD MOST WEEKENDS UNTIL OCTOBER. STRETCH YOUR IMAGINATION AND YOUR BODY WITH: •Ayurveda •Brush with nature •Decorating with faux finish •Edible flowers & herbs to go •Golf for beginners •Herbology – preserving herbs •Lotions & potions – bath & spa •Pilates •Sketching •Tr ompe l’oeil For more information on these or any other courses call 905.721.3052 or 1.888.627.1191 www.durhamcollege.ca/part-time COLLEGE Take a ride with us! A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com In the past two years, I have addressed the topic of shoes from many different aspects, such as how to buy a shoe and differences in shoe types. You already know that the five basic running shoe components are the last, upper, midsole, heel and outsole. But what about the outsole, how do different treads fulfill the needs of specific sports and surfaces? Too little traction will have a negative effect on athletic performances while too much traction may lead to injury. A running shoe should provide a firm enough grip so that propulsion at toe-off is not lost. Push-off has the highest needs for traction, therefore, the fore part of the outsole should provide the most traction. The outsole by definition is the treaded layer glued to the bottom of the midsole. It resists wear, provides traction and absorbs shock. It should be flexible, easily flexing at the metatarsals where the foot bend’s For those of you who are running on asphalt or cement , a ripple sole is recommended. It helps absorb contact stress. However, this tread can pick up small stones or mud. Those who run on grass or dirt will find a waffle outsole will improve traction and stability. It absorbs some of the transverse plane stresses. It is, however, softer and tends to wear our more quickly. The thickness of the sole is also important in jogging shoes. Too thick a sole in the forefoot will cause some Achilles tendon strain as well as being less flexible. Not enough thickness in the forefoot will lead to pain under the metatarsal heads. A heel lift will ease pressure on the Achilles tendon and posterior calf muscles as well as allowing the centre of gravity and the body weight to be forced forward. Negative heel shoes (heel is lower than the forefoot) is not advised for running. With sprinting, initial ground contact is made at the front of the shoe, not the heel. Anterior spikes help prevent slippage. Tennis shoes are constructed for lateral motion and quick direction changes. The tread includes a pivot point with herringbone tread and some suction designs. The wide variety of surfaces such as clay, grass, asphalt or synthetic indoor courts will determine shoe types. The thicker the sole in hiking boots, the deeper the tread or “lugs”, which are designed for gripping the path. Deeper lugs are best for steep, rugged terrain, while shallow lug patterns are lighter and more flexible. Exercise walking shoes have a smooth, low profile herringbone pattern, excellent for forward stops, but poor for lateral stops. Basketball shoes have a high rubber content in the outsole with multiple design patterns for better traction. As you can see, the type of motion, impact and surfaces need to be considered when choosing a specific shoe tread. To avoid injury and to maximize your performance, you need to always get a grip of yourself. If you have a specific question you would like answered or a topic you would like addressed, please send it to ASK THE PODIATRIST C/O THE NEWS ADVERTISER. Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 905-683-1391 •A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. •Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. •Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. •A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. Ask The Podiatrist Slipping and sliding? Get a grip of yourself! Ronald J. Klein B.Sc., D.P.M. 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In many cases this treatment is very effective for preventing future hair loss. Not only does Hairbase have a new owner, it also has a host of new services. Now you can treat yourself to a variety of esthetic services including cleansing facials, waxing, manicure, nail extensions, body scrub, massage, ear candling as well as an anti-aging facial. The salon even specializes in a new hair removal technique, threading, which involves removing facial hair, such as eyebrows and upper lip, with thread. This technique is similar to waxing in that it removes the entire hair follicle. The difference, however, is there is less skin irritation and it is more precise, giving the esthetician more control when it comes to eyebrow shaping. Hairbase also offers hair services for special occasions like Prom and Graduation as well as hair and makeup for your bridal needs. Mr. Rajan brings over 20 years of experience in the hairstyling industry to his new business. He owned and operated a hair salon in his hometown, Kenya, Africa, for over 15 years and also ran a hairdressing school for three years. For the past four years, Mr. Rajan, along with his lovely wife Sangeeta, has been operating Hairport, located on Ellesmere Road in Scarborough. Hairbase is now their second location. As part of its grand opening celebration Hairbase is offering up to 30 per cent off hair services throughout the month of May. Hairbase Hair and Beauty Salon is located at 3 Harwood Ave. S. Call 905-683- 0164 for your appointment. Hours of operation are Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hairbase can help you uncover a new look for spring www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com IF •TIME •QUALITY •GENTLE DENTAL CARE ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 3 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario (South of Hwy. #2) 686-4343 DR. JOSEPH A. MISKIN, DENTIST HWY. 401 HWY. 2 WESTNEY RD.HARWOOD AVE.WE ARE AVAILABLE TO SERVE YOU WE WELCOME NEW PATIENTS WE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES Registered Nutritionist “Highway to Health” Call Evelyn Arbour 360 Bayly St. Unit #2, Ajax call 905-683-8532 Lose weight Sleep better Increase your energy level Detoxify your body Improve your quality of life 1. Rinse well after each use. 2. Air dry and keep in a storage case at a moderate temperature. Extreme temperatures can alter the shape of the mouthguard. 3. Use a firm perforated storage case to prevent damage and allow air circulation. 4. Cleaning your mouthguard regularly prevents debris from forming a hardening crust. You should regularly check your mouthguard before each use especially if you chew on it. If you have had a cold or flu, soak your mouthguard in Listerine in its case for five minutes. A well cared for mouthguard should last a season. Take your mouthguard with you on regular check-up visits to your dentist. If your mouthguard gets damaged or feels loose through wear and tear, call us to have it checked. Almost forty percent of all dental injuries are sports related and you are sixty times more likely to sustain damage to your teeth if you are not wearing a mouthguard. Make the best move of your game, wear a custom-fitted mouthguard and minimize the risk of tooth and facial injury. Call today to order your custom-fitted mouthguard, 905-391-0069. Extend the life of your mouthguard Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Leaving their mark AJAX –– The ladies auxiliary at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 in Ajax is leaving its impression on the Juno Beach Centre in France. The auxiliary is donating this plaque and the cost of shipping it to France for 60th anniversary ceremonies marking the landing of Canadians there during the Second World War. A number of students from around Durham Region are making the trip to the centre in June, led by Port Perry High School teacher Dave Robinson, second from right. Turning over the plaque were, from left, Jackie Mazzuca, president of the auxiliary, Marlene Wilson, president of the legion, and Wanda Stephens, ways and means chairman. By Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM –Making changes to rules governing its industry is like pulling teeth, says the On- tario Dental Hygienists Associa- tion. Association representatives met with several Ontario MPPs at Queen’s Park this spring to educate them about a provincial reg ulation that ties their hands. It dictates that a dentist must approve all work performed by a hygienist, which, according to the ODHA, means anyone phys- ically unable to come into a den- tist’s office is being denied care. Catherine Grater-Nakamura, president of the ODHA, along with Nancy Bent, a hygienist from Uxbridge, met with Picker- ing-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs in early April. “He was pretty much in the dark (about the issue),” said Ms. Bent. She doesn’t understand why it has become so complicated. “It seems like such an easy piece of legislation,” she said, adding she works in a “great dentist’s office,” but would still like to see the changes made for the benefit of those affected. The ODHA notes that dental hygiene was a “subordinate pro- fession” prior to 1993. Organized dentistry, namely the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), has rejected a recommendation from the Health Professions Regula- tory Advisory Council to change the policy. The HPRAC said the current regulations serve no “public policy purpose.” Ms. Grater-Nakamura, a Pick- ering resident, said this issue fo- cuses on being able to give care to those who need it most. “This is about access, afford- ability, and choice,” she said. “It’s difficult (for hygienists) to give care to anyone who can’t get care at the dentist’s office.” She added some hygienists are running their own practices. Although they can set their own fees in that situation, a dentist still has to be consulted before the work can be completed. She said hygienists should have more say, based on the fact they spend a great deal of time with patients. “Who do you spend more time with in the dentist’s chair?” she asked. “The hygienists are the ones making (a lot) of the deci- sions.” Mr. Arthurs said he did not know much about the issue when it was presented to him. “It’s new to me,” he said, adding there have been many grievances from organizations in the recent past. “It’s my understanding that they (ODHA) had been pursuing this with the former govern- ment. There’s a lot of diverging opinions in reaching towards an agreement.” He added he thinks the re- quest is a reasonable one, but will take some time to resolve. “There are other matters of higher priority,” he said. Possibilities for new Pickering route are many say users By Stephanie Mason Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING –Pickering’s new Flag Bus route is helping se- niors and youth become more mobile by breaking old barriers. “You’ll never know when you need a bus,” said Margaret Dixon, a Pickering senior. “It’s nice to have something like this.” Although it’s been available since mid-March, the official launch of the Flag Bus was April 21 at the Petticoat Creek Com- munity Centre. Ajax and Pickering Transit Authority members and Ajax and Pickering councillors pre- sented awards, and further ex- plained the role of the flag buses. Ms. Dixon came to the launch to f ind out how exactly the bus works. “I didn’t know it was here (at the community centre), until I saw the bus parked outside,” she said and added, “It’s hard for us (seniors) to get out right now.” “Flag Buses compliment are regular transit system,” said Neil Killens, APTA deputy gen- eral manager. But not only seniors benefit. “I think it’s great,” said Yuna Kim, a Grade 12 student from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. “I know a lot of students were having difficulty getting one way to another.” Ms. Dixon and her friends at St. Martin’s Seniors Apart- ments agree. They now have a convenient way to go to their reg ular activities, such as eu- chre tournaments, potlucks, and carpet bowling at the com- munity centre. “I feel seniors should get out,” said Doris Madder, a Pickering resident of 23 years, who first suggested the idea of Flag Bus route for Pickering. “I pushed the issues (transportation problems) to get everything going.” Eight years later, her wish was granted. “I think they (APTA and councillors) have worked very well for what they’ve done,” she said. However, Ms. Madder said it’s just a start because she would like to see a second Flag Bus in Pickering, since Ajax currently has two. Pickering residents can wave down a Flag Bus at any bus stop, or get door-to-door pickup service for a direct ride to com- munity centres, libraries, med- ical centres, stores and the mall. Specifically, the buses’ key stops are at Dunbarton High School, the community centre, the East Shore Community Centre, and Pickering Town Centre. It’s inexpensive, wheelchair accessible, safe, and most of all convenient, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan told those on hand Wednesday. Starting on May 1, the bus runs Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “You use it or you lose it,” said Maurice Brenner, co-chairman of the APTA. He said everyone should be encouraged to take advantage of the option. For more information about the service, call APTA at 905- 683-4111 or log on to www.towno- fajax.com/apta. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 PAGE 19 P We Welcome All Major Fleet Cards *$9995 WITH THIS COUPON ONLY * $2.50 Environmental Charge Applies CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING ONLY 1735 Pickering Parkway (at Brock Road), Pickering • 905-686-2308 MOTORHOME SUMMER MAINTENANCEMOTORHOME S U M M E R M A I N T E N A N C E Brake Inspection Included* Excludes Diesels. Some Restrictions Apply. • Motomaster Oil Filter • Grease Chassis • Castrol GTX 5W30 or 10W30 • Check All Chassis Fluids • Complete Front End Inspection • Brake Inspection • Check Belts, Hoses, Coolant, Lights 17,000 lb Truck Hoist Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details Optimism mounts for Flag Bus Margaret Dixon hops on the new Flag Bus route that will offer residents a new transit option. OPENING N E W L O C A T I O N NEW LOCATION NOW TWO GREAT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER 1050 BROCK RD., PICKERING JUST SOUTH OF THE 401 905-421-9784 1480 DUNDAS ST. E., MISSISSAUGA 905-277-0011 Bring this ad to receive 20% OFF Parts & Labour Great deals on Dewalt Factory Quality Service Factory Outlet High Performance Industrial Tools & Accessories FAC T O R Y S E R V I C E FACTORY SERVICE GRAND • Up to 50% OFF retail on select Black & Decker Refurbished, Obsolete Products. • Great Deals on Lawn & Garden Metroland Hygienists want rules cleaned up Make a memorable Mother’s Day PICKERING – Spring into action for Mother’s Day. Celebrate Mother’s Day with sto- ries, fingerplays and songs at the Pet- ticoat Creek branch of the Pickering Public Library. Special cards will be made for mom as well. Join in Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 490 Kingston Rd. For more information, call Kathy Williams at 905-420-2254 ext. 6004. Mother goose is back in Pickering PICKERING - The parent-child mother goose program is back at the Pickering Library’s Petticoat Creek branch. Local Ontario Early Years Centre staff is offering the popular program We dnesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., be- tween June 2 and Aug. 4. This program focuses on songs, rhymes and stories. Each session also includes time for teaching and time for visiting with other participants. Registration is limited to 15 peo- ple. Call Kathy Williams at 905-420- 2254. In Brief MAY 2, 2004 DURHAM –Food 4 Thought, a drop-in nutri- tion program for pregnant women and new moms under 26 years with food se- curity issues, has a new lo- cation in Oshawa. The South Oshawa loca- tion has now changed to St. Phillip Church, 1314 Oxford St. in Oshawa and the time for the drop-in sessions will be on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in sites are offered in eight locations through- out Durham with program- ming tailored to the needs of participants and the community. The Ajax site is at The Youth Centre, 5-360 Bayly St. W on Wednesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. The north Oshawa site is at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church parish centre, 1100 Mary St. in Os- hawa on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The Bowmanville site is at St. Paul’s United Church, 17 8 Church St., on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Port Perry site is at Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen St. and available Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Uxbridge site is at Baptist Church, 231 Brock St. W. on Mondays from 11 :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Cannington site is at Trinity United Church, 50 Laidlaw St. N. on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Beaverton site is at St. Andrews United Church, 523 Simcoe St. on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. These drop-in sites offer a safe, friendly environment where women can get fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and prenatal vitamins, ad- vice from other moms, and material on nutrition and wellness. Food 4 Thought is a pro- gram of the Pre & Post Natal Nutrition Project funded by Health Canada, and is administrated by the YWCA Durham. For more information, call 905-728-5227. With locations in Ajax, Pickering, Brooklin and Courtice, S isters Pace Fitness owners and operators, Sarah Hull and Tara Stedman-Smith, both moms, know just how hard it can be to squeeze in a daily workout when there’s kids, jobs, errands and chores to be done. “Knowing how difficult it was for Tara and I to find time to workout we knew there were many women out there like us who had the desire to exercise but no time,” says Ms. Hull. “At that point we began our quest to open our own 30-minute fitness and weight loss centre for women.” So just what is Sisters Pace Fitness? It’s a circuit training facility for women of all ages and fitness levels that alternates upper body strength training exercises with aerobic recovery stations followed by lower body exercises. The circuit only takes 30 minutes to complete and it is set to music with voice-cues that tell you to change stations. At the end of the half hour, every major muscle group will have performed three exercise sets, with up to 600 calories burned. Another appealing aspect of Sisters Pace Fitness is they make it very easy for you to work out with a very flexible schedule- they’re open seven days a week-and they vary the workout to keep it interesting for members and to promote results. In addition to circuit training, they offer after-hours yoga and stability ball classes. “We’ve even made an effort to make changes to the circuit itself,” says Ms. Hull. For those who are new to Sisters Pace Fitness, you can check it out first-hand with a free one-week membership with no obligation to join. For more information about the Courtice location visit them online at www.pacefitness.com or call 905-720-3606. Sunday May 9th, 9am to 3 pm Deluxe Hot & Cold Buffet Fr uit Juice, Muffins, Breakfast eggs with bacon or sausage, Build your own omelette, pancakes, Chicken Coq au Vin, Sirloin Beef, Salad Bar, Desserts, Coffee & Tea $9.95 Only Plus Taxs For Reservations Call 905-683-3210 Ages 12 and under 1/2 price! $9.95 Busy moms get fit! Pickering-1822 Whites Rd. 905-420-8222 Brooklin-5959 Anderson St. 905-655-0611 Ajax-85 Kingston Rd. E 905-426-PACE Courtice-1414 King St. E 905-720-3606 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY HA P P Y MOTHER'S D A YThe 30 Minute W o r k o u t t h a t w i l l c h a n g e y o u r l i f e . $199A Savings of $14 0 *Based on 6 Mon t h M e m b e r s h i p Give The Gift Of Fitness This Mother’s Day! Give The Gift Of Fitness This Mother’s Day! 6 months for The league will run week day evenings during July and August. are now holding registration for our annual summer league for ages 9-14. For detail, please contact Head Coach at Durham West Jaguars (Grade 3-8 in this academic year) 905-420-3269 Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Daily drive PICKERING –– It’s routine for Claremont resident John Kurts. Everyday he golfs, either hitting the driving range or taking to a course. He was recently working out the kinks during a recent trip to the Pickering Golf Academy driving range. New Home for Food 4 Thought Lessons help get women in the swing DURHAM – Women who want to learn to golf can now register for the YWCA Family Programs Centre Women’s Golf Lessons. After participating in five one-hour golf lessons at Ke- dron Dells Golf Course, 2400 Ritson Rd. N. in Os- hawa, you will know all about playing this sport. Weather permitting, lessons will start the sec- ond week of May. Come Monday or Wednesday at either 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. Pre-registration is re- quired. To register, drop by the YWCA Family Pro- grams Centre, 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa or phone 905- 723-9922 or fax 905-723- 4443. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 PAGE 21 A/P P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Many people who come to Herbal Magic have tried time and again to lose weight through quick fix diets, starvation and even programs that appear to resemble the Herbal Magic Program. They begin to think they are the kind of person that can’t lose weight. But Herbal Magic is here to guarantee you that you definitely can lose weight. Here are some of the things that may be slowing you down... Monitoring and Recording Success - You have to see your own success. This may sound strange, but it’s true. Monitoring and recording success is absolutely critical. The Buddy System - Many people need someone applauding them each step of the way. The best buddy gives healthy advice when you’re feeling unsuccessful and gives tips to break a weight loss plateau. Choose the Right Weight Loss Plan - Trying to lose weight will affect you both emotionally and physically. Consider all of the options so you don’t start a weight loss plan only to have it fail on you. Self-Confidence - When you are feeling bad about yourself, don’t be your own worst enemy. Just think of where you’ll be one month from now as you work to change your lifestyle and your attitude toward yourself. On Thursday, May 6th and Friday, May 7th you will get the opportunity to see for yourself why Herbal Magic is the “last weight loss program you will ever need”. The Herbal Magic located at 1235 Bayly Street in Pickering is holding it’s “Mothers Day” event and invite you to come in and enjoy refreshments, snacks, great Mothers Day gift ideas and loads of fun!! You don’t need a invitation, however, they would appreciate a call a couple of days before the event for catering purposes at 905-831-1280. Of course, drop-ins are always welcome. The staff are looking forward to meeting you and sharing their weight loss success stories. See you there! Tried and failed, time and time again to lose weight? read this... Herbal Magic invites you to celebrate mom’s everywhere 2 DAYS ONLY 75% JOIN HERBAL MAGIC® AND RECEIVE off FULL PROGRAM RSVP for catering purposes today at 905-831-1280 905-831-1280 1235 Bayly St. Pickering (just West of Liverpool) we look forward to meeting you • Free snacks • Free refreshments • Great specials! • Fast, easy & effective Thursday, May 6th and Friday, May 7th from 9:00am to 6:00pm Pictured from left to right; Katherine (Supervisor), Ta mmy (Manager), Cristal (Health Counsellor) BeforeBefore AfterAfter BeforeBefore AfterAfter Denis of Pickering lost 41 lbs. and 56” Susanne of Pickering lost 50 lbs. and 63” Why is Mother’s Day different from all other days? Because it’s the one day of the year when we stop to acknowledge and thank our mother for everything she has sacrificed to make our lives better. Here are some ways to show Mom how much you care: • Visit your mother, whether you live near or far. Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day, proposed that a special visit to Mom would be an appropriate symbol of dedication to mother in honor of her day. • Call her on the phone. These days, when families are separated by hundreds of miles and e- mail is so accessible, we need a little push to pick up the phone. So dial those digits! • Get out that camera and snap some shots of Mom with her children, grandchildren or you. E-mail them to her, or frame them for a gift that will be sure to last a lifetime. • Take Mom out on the town -- see a movie, drive around the country or play a round of golf. Do something that she thoroughly enjoys. • Get Mom out of the kitchen and into a restaurant for brunch or dinner. She deserves the day off, especially if she’s the family chef every other day of the year. • Give Mom a gift that’s just for her. It doesn’t have to be big or expensive -- just something that says “I appreciate you” and reflects her taste and style. It’s the thought and love behind that gift that’s most meaningful to her. • Send her a paper card -- not one that’s e- mailed or store-bought. Jarvis proposed that we write Mom a letter just for her on Mother’s Day. Letter writing is more personal than a greeting card. You can start just about any tradition to mark Mother’s Day. However you decide to express your feelings, do it in a way that fits your mother’s style, and Mother’s Day will be an unforgettable experience for both of you. Wa ys to show mom you love her Just think of where you’ll be one month from now as you work to change your lifestyle and your attitude toward yourself. • W eightloss Clinic • Day Spa • 905 619-2639 a natural advantage Buy a Mother’s Day Spa Package Gift Certificate and with either package get a FREE Massage gift certificate for an additional relaxing massage. Full Day at the Spa 6 Hrs. includes: • 1 Hr. 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May, 31/04 On the 2nd equal or lower priced service www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 PAGE 23 A/P A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Sports SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 The Rock Senior ‘B’ lacrosse at rec complex tonight at 7 Local Raiders look for spots on Ontario under-17 squad By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — Four area hockey players have taken the next big step along what has been a long and arduous journey. They're hoping the end of the road leads to a spot on the On- tario under-17 team, which was once home to such National Hockey League players as Keith Primeau, Owen Nolan, Mike Fisher, Adam Foote and Ed Jo- vanovski. Goaltender David Blair, of Ajax, defenceman Chris Dixon, and centres Chris Chappell and Greg Riggs, all of Pickering, are four of just 17 players from the recent Peterborough regional evaluation camp to earn an invi- tation to the final camp in Guelph, May 14 to 16. That camp will feature 85 of the top under-17 players in the province. And, for the local play- ers -- all members of the Ajax- Pickering Raiders minor midget 'AAA' rep team last season -- it's a big honour to get the opportu- nity to test their hockey mettle against other elite players. "There were about 68 kids there and to be four to come out of it was awesome," says Chap- pell, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound for- ward. "It was great meeting new people you fight hard against during the season." But, the leap from the region- al camp to the final camp will be that much greater again. "I'm sure it's going to be more intense," says 15-year-old Blair, a Grade 10 student at Ajax High School. "It will be hard." "I just want to try my best and work hard and surprise a lot of people I guess," adds Riggs, 15, a 5-foot-6, 140-pound forward. Players at the final camp will be put up in dorm rooms at the University of Guelph and placed on one of five teams. Those players who survive the camp will play for Team Ontario across Canada as well as inter- nationally during the upcoming year. To a man, the local quartet was impressed with the Peter- borough camp, as it brought out their best. "It was different than regular league play," notes Riggs, a Grade 10 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. "The top players in the league were there and it was more in- tense and the skill level was higher than normal league play." In a way, says Dixon, it was strange in that many of the play- ers at the Peterborough camp were rivals during the season and are now friends. "It was a great overall experi- ence," says Dixon, a 6-foot-1, 170- pound defenceman. "We got to play with players we knew from the league and we had to adjust to the new people." In addition to scrimmages and on-ice training, the players experienced off-ice presenta- tions, including lectures on such topics as nutrition and fitness. "Everyone got some knowl- edge to take with them," says Dixon. All four players were invited by the Pickering Panthers OHA Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League club to its annu- al rookie camp recently. All four are eligible for the upcoming Ontario Hockey League draft. They are, however, keeping their options open for next season. Riggs plans to play for the Raiders next season, as well as play high school hockey for St. Mary. Depending on how the OHL draft goes, Chappell says he's hoping to play tier II hockey in the OPJHL. If not, he'll happily return to play for the Raiders. Blair says he'd be honoured to be drafted by an OHL club, but he wants to keep his options open -- whether that means playing in the OHL if given the opportunity, or playing tier II ju- nior and going the NCAA schol- arship route. "If an opportunity comes, I'll go with it," he says. Dixon says he'll either play tier II junior hockey or return to the Raiders next season. Knights put golden ending on season AJAX —The Ajax Knights Pace/Fitness bantam 'A' rep hockey team ended its season in a golden way. The Knights blanked Warren Park 4-0 last weekend to capture the title at the Ted Reeve Thunder Champi- onship 2004. Kyle Dwight ensured the Knights got off to a strong start, scor- ing twice in the first period — the first assisted by Oliver Walker and Ryan Gravel and the second by Grav- el. Evan Fitzpatrick scored the lone goal of the second period, assisted by Jesse Carlton and Mike Nobile. Bran- don Manio finished the scoring in the third period, Nick Mainelli and Ian Johnson drew assists. Ajax chopped down Cedar Hill 5-1 in Game 1. Gravel was unstoppable, chalking up a hat trick. Assists went to Peter Tabone, team captain Carlton, Mainelli, Walker and Mike Flynn. Manio also scored, on a pass from Mainelli. Carlton scored the other marker, as- sisted by Fitzpatrick and Nobile. The Knights kept up the pace in Game 2, edging Warren Park 3-2. Manio scored twice, with a single to Mainelli. Earning assists were Gravel with two, Mainelli and Kevin Watts. In Game 3, Ajax blanked the host Ted Reeve Thunder 2-0. Watts con- verted a pass from Chris Peroff for the first goal, while Fitzpatrick popped in the second from Nobile and Carl- ton. Goalies J.P. Caissie and Lee Tay- lor were solid throughout tournament play. Paul Caissie coaches the team, assisted by Dave Tabone. The trainer is Abner Manio and the manager is Di- anne Tabone. Rock hits the floor tonight DURHAM —The sophomore sea- son for the Ajax-Pickering Rock senior 'B' lacrosse team opens on its home floor tonight (Sunday). The Rock faces a stiff test when they open the Ontario Lacrosse Asso- ciation season against the defending champion Owen Sound Woodsmen at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 7 p.m. Last season, the Rock put togeth- er a solid inaugural campaign as one of two new teams — the Kitchener- Wa t erloo Kodiacs being the other. Ajax-Pickering finished with a 10-6 record, good enough for fourth place in the nine-team league. They faced the Burlington Chiefs in the first round of the playoffs, going down to defeat two games to one. The Rock plays 16 games during the 2004 season. Other teams in the league are the Ennismore Shamrocks, Mohawk Stars, Arthur Aces, St. Clair Storm, Brooklin Merchants and the new Bar- rie Lakeshores squad. The Burlington Chiefs have taken a year's leave of absence. Sports Briefs MAY 2, 2004 Eye on the prize Al Rivett/ News Advertiser photo From left, Greg Riggs, Chris Chappell, Chris Dixon and David Blair all made the grade at the Peterborough regional evaluation and will now move on to the On- tario under-17 final camp in Guelph this month. The quartet played for the Ajax-Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ minor midgets this season. “BEST AVAILABLE RATES” “PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE” Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 From 4.9% for 5 years. 1st & 2nd Mortgages to 100% Condos Rental Properties CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS BOOKED THIS MONTH! HUGE RENOVATION SHOWROOM KITCHEN & BATHROOM MODELS 1 -8 8 8 -B A T H -R E N O 4 1 6 -2 8 5 -6 7 9 8 PAY NO TAX, NO GST, NO PST F O R K I T C H E N & B AT H R O O M R E N O VAT I O N S PICKERING Advertising Feature F O C U S O N B U S I N E S S F O C U S O N B U S I N E S S FOCUS ON BUSINESS Est. 1990 1-866-340-5559 Ext. 228 643 Kingston Rd. 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A demonstrated leader and team builder, you will develop and support a professional, collegial culture of personal growth and responsibility. You have a good grasp of the healthcare field in Ontario, leading-edge media, as well as political and government processes. Above all, you are a proven manager of change and a strategic thinker with senior-level experience, and exceptional communications planning and quality improvement skills. Consider this your invitation to grow with us! To apply, please visit our website, or send your resume, quoting File #UNEX-040000376, to: Lakeridge Health, Human Resources, 47 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2N4. Fax: 905-697-4690. 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LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Long term temp, Staff Plus will be interview- ing 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4th and Wednesday, May 5th. 1614 Dundas St. E. Suite 203, Whitby, Ontario.Thickson/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. WANTED PART-TIME person, skilled at mechanical/welding. Clean drivers license a must. Call Max (905)426-0582 between 9am- 3pm We’re hiring for our NEW soon-to-open store in AJAX ONTARIO! OPEN INTERVIEWS May 2nd Thru May 26th Monday Thru Friday • 9am-7pm Saturday & Sunday • 10am-5pm Linens ‘n Things (Hiring Site) Durham Centre 135 Harwood Ave. Ajax Ontario, L121EB Leads, Specialists, Sales, Cashiers & Receiving Full & Part-Time Please call our 24Hr Job Hotline for additional details 1-866-568-7378 EOE M/F/D/V DURHAM WIDE EXPANSION DURHAM REGIONAL PROTECTION IMMEDIATE OPENINGS In customer service, sales, labour & office work $2400 per month performance guar. No experience necessary, benefits. Company vehicle and/or transportation available for qualified applicants. Must be available to start immediately. Call 905-434-6149 Sat & Sun 10-2, Monday 9-9 MAGICUTS is looking for full and part time stylist. Positions available in the following locations: Picker- ing, Whitby and Oshawa. We offer: Competitive salary, opportunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free training classes, monthly prizes, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323 NEW HOME SALES OFFICE In Bowmanville looking for part- time/full-time sales assistants. Good communication & organiza- tion skills a must. Knowledge of in- dustry an asset. Fax resume to 905-623-4976. NO ONE can compare! Our client base is unbeatable. Our pay is un- beatable. Our atmosphere is un- beatable. Our advancement rate is unbeatable. Everyone get first interview and only 15 positions available. Call Jessie Green (905) 571-7346. Order Takers/ Enumeration type work $20./hr avg Bonuses Available Full training provided! Call Tom at 905-435-0518 summer positions available P/T ARTS CENTRE ASSISTANT, 15hrs weekly. Excellent communi- cation skills, knowledge of Durham Arts scene, organizing volunteers, computer skills. Mail resumes to Angie Littlefield, Durham West Arts Centre, 72B Old Kingston Rd., Ajax On L1T 2Z8. PA RT-TIME Janitorial cleaners, 3-4 hours per clean. 5 days per week. 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Apply in person at 975 Dilling- ham Rd. Pickering. WANTED full time experienced telemarketer for Whitby office. Hours: 4:00-9:00 Monday-Friday & 10:00-4:00 on Saturday. Paid hourly. Call for interview 905-430- 6367 ask for Terry. WAREHOUSE person required for busy Pickering location. Prior warehouse experience preferred, but not a necessity. Please send your resume stating salary expec- tations to jdavis@somcan.com WE NEED HELP Oshawa Warehouse Company looking to fill 23 positions immediately from Office - Warehouse Call Jeff 905-571-6444 WIMPY'S DINER Pickering has immediate openings for experienced Servers Apply with resume to 1660 Kingston Rd. Unit #1 WORK FROM HOME Earn $450 - $1500 per month part-time $2000 - $4500 per month full-time. 1-800- 346-8007. 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. E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 02, 2004 www.durhamregion.com The Company GE Consumer & Industrial Products is a technical leader in the design and manufacture of large AC and DC motors for process applications. We are looking for a self- motivated individual to join our Peterborough Operations. Production Associate Highly motivated and a good team player, you are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced unionized environment. You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and are eager to lend your abilities to a team-driven environment. Your manufacturing experience, in conjunction with your educational background identify you as the ideal candidate. Preference will be given to candidates that hold a machinist apprenticeship. To Pursue The Challenge Please send your resume, quoting Ref. # PBO MFG- 050204, in confidence, to: Human Resources, GE Industrial Systems, 107 Park Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7B5. Fax: (705) 748-7352. E-mail: carolyn.galbraith@ge.com. Applications will be accepted until May 7, 2004.We thank all candidates for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls, please. An Equal Opportunity Employer. gimagination at work Small Scarborough company has a full time position for GENERAL WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE WORK The candidate is a motivated individual who has confident computer skills (Office 2000) and is able to do some heavy lifting/warehouse work when required. Car required. 30-40k. No phone calls please. We thank all of those interested, but only quali- fied applicants will be contacted. Contact@ticana.com or fax 416-297-9917 FORCED TO HIRE $22.00/HR Oshawa Distribution co. requires 8 people in set-up and display dept. advancement for fast learners. •must be over 18 & able to start immed. •no experience •full time 40+ hrs per week for interview call mon-tues only - 10am-6pm 905-720-1507 PA RT TIME STAFF NEEDED All positions available Apply at: PIZZA HUT 252 Bayly St., Ajax NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for reliable adults to deliver papers and flyers to businesses in Pickering every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and must have a reliable vehicle. Call(905)683-5117 Lynn Brooks, Carrier Representative (ext. 222) Canadian Tire Ajax, Ontario Busy location with 20 service bays now accepting resumes EXPERIENCED CLASS A TUNE UP TECHNICIAN Specializing in drivability, BFI, electrical diagnosis, air conditioning and emission repair. Minimum 5 years experience in all phases of import and domestic applications.Canadian Tire experience preferred. If You Are: ●Committed to customer satisfaction ●Well organized & neat in appearance ●Able to work well within a flat rate system ●Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. You Can Expect: ●Above average income ●Excellent company benefits (including dental, drug & profit sharing plan) ●A modern, well equipped facility to work from Drop off resume in person Attn: Mike Denomme or call (905)683-2277 Tired of a Long Commute to Work? An Excellent Opportunity!! LICENSED AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIAN WITH A/C EXP. Required Immediately Chrysler experience a definite asset. Tw o shifts available 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to midnight. You can earn up to $60,000 plus per yr. with benefits. Engine repairs, head gasket repairs. We also require a QUALIFIED Lube oil filter and tire rotation Technician. Experience an must. Start immediately. Fax resume to: (905) 683-5738 Attn: Doreen Tired of a Long Commute to Work? An Excellent Opportunity!! LICENSED AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSION TECHNICIAN Required Immediately Chrysler experience a definite asset. Tw o shifts available 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to midnight. Fax resume to: (905) 683-5738 Attn: Doreen AU TO PA R TS COUNTER PERSON Whitby Oshawa Honda requires Experienced Parts Person with good people skills. Excellent pay package for achievers, good benefits, references, training and strong management support. Apply with resume 300 Thickson Road South,Whitby email: parts@honda1.com or fax 905-665-1343 CASHIER ● Customer service oriented teamplayer ● Basic accounting knowledge ●2 years office experience ● Banking experience preferred ● Able to work independently Email resume to: jcharbonneau@taxitab.com Ajax Giftware Company requires someone for a SECRETARY/ORDER DESK position Proficient with Windows, English Language, Telephone skills, type 60 wpm. French and Business Visions knowledge an asset. Please fax resume to:(905) 686-1957 Part-time Receptionist/Secretary required in busy atmosphere. Must have accounting and computer experience. Excellent customer service skills. A pleasant telephone manner, as well as a valid driver's license. Fax resume to: JENSEN TRAILERS 905-571-0404 BUSY SPA AND SALON requires Registered Massage Therapist and Hairstylist. Minimum 5 yrs. exp.required. Call for appt. (905)728-0435 FULL/PART time Registered Mas- sage Therapist, 2 required, for new Spa in Cobourg. E-mail or fax re- sume to spainfo@HeavenO- nEarth.ca, or fax 905-372-5965. HAIRSTYLISTS required full and part time positions available. Call (905)728-4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. LICENSED STYLIST needed for new upscale salon in Ajax. Call (905)619-3487 LUCINDA'S SALON & SPA cur- rently looking for Full/Part time STYLIST. For appt. call 905-571- 2582. ARCHITECTURAL mill work com- pany seeks cabinet maker in the Durham Region area. Day Shifts an Afternoon Shift, fully experi- enced please. Please fax resume to (905) 433-1463 CABINET maker required for small custom shop in South Oshawa. Must have at least 5 years experi- ence. Plastic laminate experience an asset. Please fax resume to 905-404-2699 CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Ap- prentices needed immediately. Ex- perienced in Framing & Forming. Per manent full-time work. Salary negotiable, benefits. Call (905)427-6261 or fax resume (905)427-8659 CNC LATHE OPERATOR - Must have programming & set-up expe- rience for Mazatrol control. Busy Scarboro job shop. Fax Resume in Confidence to: 416-265-2664. EQUIPMENT RENTAL company requires mechanic Qualifications include: Gas/diesel engine repairs, Small tools, Electrical, hydraulic, welding. Apply only if self motivat- ed, organized, punctual, trustwor- thy. Fax resume to (905) 723-6497 FRAMING CARPENTER,min 5 years exp. Own transportation and tools. Call 905-449-3633 (cell) or 905-428-6013 (home) LICENSED MECHANIC required for busy shop in Durham. Comput- er skills a must and "Ontario Drive Clean" test and repair an asset. Monday to Friday. Fax resume to (905) 430-3694. MECHANIC, 4TH/5TH year ap- prentice, licensed mechanic re- quired with AC experience. Busy Firestone store in Pickering. Must be experienced, have own tools. Fax resume: 905-831-3122. NIGHT SHIFT OPERATOR re- quired for CNC Plazma Table. Will train. Fax resume to: 905-831- 1477 Att: Human Resources. OIL + GAS Service Technician. Full time positions available. Li- censed fitter 2 with minimum 5 years service experience. Up to $23.00 per hour. Benefit package, RRSP contributions, sales com- missions, clean driving record, neat appearance. Fax resume to (905) 885-1108 or cal (905) 885- 8216. Port Hope Area. QUALITY INSPECTOR required for busy steel fabrication company. Must be able to read blueprints and have knowledge of welding. Computer literacy is preferred. Fax resume to: 905-831-1477 Att: Hu- man Resources. SERVICE TECHNICIAN.Experi- enced field technician required to repair Horizontal Balers and Con- veyors. Ideal candidate will have strong background in hydraulics, electrical and programmable con- trols. Good driving record. Travel required. Fax (905) 420-0319 or email resume to: jobs@machinexrt.ca SERVICE TECHNICIANS re- quired. Service Technicians and tune up specialists. Leading HVAC service company has immediate opportunities for skilled, experi- enced service technicians, gas fit- ter 2. Minimum an ODP certificate required. Exceptional people skills, professional appearance and clean driving record. We offer ex- cellent compensation packages, health benefits, on going company paid training, company vehicle. Join an exceptional company with exceptional people Contact: Mi- chael. Phone (905) 683-0380 or fax resume to (905) 683-3377 SUB-CONTRACTORS for ALL trades needed immediately. Gen- eral home repair, painting and landscaping. Licensed plumbers, electricians and HVAC. 10years+trade exp., insured. FT/PT available. Hourly rate DOE. 905-576-1898 any time. UPHOLSTER required with mini- mum of 3 years experience in car or furniture. Fax resume to 905- 377-0737. WOODEN Reel manufacturer requires supervisor. Knowledge of wood working equipment and supervisory skills essential. Send resume to Gan Reel Manufactur- ing, 185 Mill St., Gananoque, Ont, K7G-2L4. 3 LAWYER FIRM - Require full time Receptionist/Secretary. Com- puter skills and Microsoft Word es- sential. Previous legal experience an asset. Fax Resume to: 905- 668-8475 or deliver to 326 Dundas Street East Whitby. OFFICE Administration Clerk. position is for 1 year, to cover for maternity leave. Full time, with re- quirement to work to 6:00pm at least 3-days /per week. Duties in- clude assisting Senior Projects Manger with job tracking, involving contractor payments, clients liai- son, installer support. Please fax resume to 905-743-9057. OFFICE ASSISTANT For mater- nity leave, up to a maximum of 1year. Full time, Monday-Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm. Accurate data entry required, following up on re- ports from data base, general of- fice duties, answering phones and customer service. Please fax re- sume to 905-743-9057. ORDER DESK / CUSTOMER SERVICE position available for Whitby Manufacturing Plant. Ex- cellent organizational, communica- tion and computer skills are essen- tial requirements. Please fax reus- me to (905) 668-5477. REAL ESTATE office looking for part time Secretary/Receptionist, for evenings & weekends. Real es- tate experience. an asset. fax re- sume to 905-428-7680 attention Ellen or Donna. Phone 905-428- 7677. RETAIL HOME DECOR store in Ajax now hiring part time positions. Experience an asset. Evenings and weekends required. Fax re- sume to 905-683-3940. SEEKING ENTRY LEVEL Admin- istrative Professional. Computer and office experience, excellent communication, organization and data entry skills required. Must en- joy busy environment. Submit re- sume by fax to Kim Coley, Water- mark Insurance Services Inc. 905- 839-9406. WANTED AN experienced ad- ministrative assistant for a growing real estate office. Part time work, evenings and occasional weekend. Please fax resume to 905-430- 2550 CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP in Port Perry requires a licensed mechan- ic. Call Don Jr. (905) 985-7354. SALES PERSON with vehicle for Ontario Selling Food Machinery, with a positive attitude. Fax: 905- 728-4703. 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. A.B.A. THERAPIST needed for mildly autistic child in Oshawa area. Call Randy or Maryann (905)432-9299. HYGIENIST required for a pro- gressive, energetic Dental Prac- tice. The successful candidate will be flexible. Looking for a challeng- ing position, where you will be ap- preciated as a valued team mem- ber. Deliver resume to 300-60 Lib- erty St. S. Bowmanville, or fax to 905-623-3201 attention Karen. 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. RMT & PHYSIO WANTED Here we grow again!! Pickering FAX (905 )427-9147 JOIN A winning team! Busy Italian inspired restaurant now hiring an experienced, dynamic kitchen manager. Knowledge of all kitchen operations a must. Please apply in person 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - 600 Grandview Drive South, Oshawa (I.G.A. Plaza) (Corner of Grand- view and Bloor) A NON-SMOKING person to clean home, every 10 days. Employer has extremely high expectations. References required. Please call (905)668-3474 for interview. 'A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS'- Gentleman caregiver, single, non- smoker/non-drinker, excellent ref- erences, SEEKS POSITION as butler, cook, chauffeur, grounds- keeper, in Durham Region or else- where. Reasonable salary expec- tation. Reply to: P.O. Box 525, Main St. Oshawa, Ont. N6A 1J3. A newly built dream bungalow for sale by owner/builder, Cobourg. Exclusive one-of-a-kind new home located in a very desirable area with excellent rental potential. Steps to sandy beach, fabulous harbour and all amenities in a pleasant, quiet and friendly down- town neighborhood. 1700 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, main floor laundry, hardwood, ceramics, cus- tom quality finishes, huge open 9 ft high finished basement with separ- ate entrance and great yard on a well treed lot. Owner/builder will work one on one with buyer on customized finishes to ensure your dream home becomes a reality. $334,900. 905-377-8278 COMPLETELY renovated bunga- low, North East Oshawa. new kitchen, new basement , new win- dows, new roof. A/C, large private back yard. Asking, $154,900. Call Mark (905)260-7820 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 02, 2004, PAGE 27 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Myron encourages all qualified applicants to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Myron is a world leader in imprinted promotional material. We have been in the business of helping our clients grow their business for over 50 years. Over the next couple of months we will be hiring for: Business To Business Outbound Sales Representatives We offer: •Base plus Commissions plus Bonuses with a minimum Guaranteed Rate of $12/hr •No cap on earnings •Full time, Monday to Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM •Comprehensive Benefits Package •Paid Training - Modern office facilities including Employee Gym •Company paid Parking and other Great Perks •Located in N.E.Corner of Scarborough with easy access by Highways and TTC •Fast paced sales environment We require: •Motivated and progressive entrepreneurial individuals •Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written •Competent basic computer skills •Strong negotiating and closing skills •Professional and courteous telephone skills Qualified candidates interested in rising to the Myron Challenge are urged to forward their resumes by email to: hrcda@myron.com or by fax to 416-291-8786 or call our recruiting hotline @ 416-291-1834 ext. 599 The Leader in Personalized Business GiftsTM $14/hr www.myron.com Due to exciting growth & expansion, we are currently seeking staff members in the following: General Technician Drivability Technician Trimmer Technician Exp. Parts Counter Person Exp. Used Car Sales Person Please apply: edhayden@gusbrown.com sarmstrong@gusbrown.com We thank you for your interest, only those considered will be contacted for an interview. AT TENTION PROFESSIONAL SALES PEOPLE National company has excellent ground floor op- portunity for an individual who desires a life time career with unlimited upward mobility in a unique, expanding growth industry. Excellent working condition, unique benefits package and rapid management. Business experi- ence or degree desired. For confidential interview call Carol Ritchie at 1-800-268-5168 HEALTH SERVICES Personal Support Workers Personal Support Workers required to provide in home health care to clients of Durham Access to Care. The ideal candidates will possess: • A PSW certificate • A desire to work one on one with clients in their homes • The ability to work alternate weekends, days and some evenings • Experience with dementia and palliative clients an asset • Ability to speak a second langauage preferred Call 1 800-265-9603 to schedule an interview at an Oshawa location. Kawartha Quality Care Inc. (a member of the ProHome Group of Companies) is a leading provider of community nursing and personal home support. We possess state of the art systems coupled with high standards of client care. Our employees are the source of our reputation and vitality. We are seeking Personal Support Workers in the Durham Region. Qualified individuals interested in joining our team should forward a resume and covering letter to: Manager Human Resources, ProHome Health Services, 700 Clonsilla Ave., Suite 201, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 5Y3 Fax 705-742-6277 or email: jchesher@prohome.ca Visit us at www..prohome.ca ® ProHome ® Hypnosis Certification Become a Certified Hynotherapist, PLUS a Certified Practitioner of Meditative Conditioning, all in one course. Learn how to use the powers of hypnosis and guided meditation to help yourself and others lose weight, stop smoking, eliminate emotional baggage and reduce stress. Program is taught by award winning trainer and best selling author, and leads to Hypnosis Certification by the National Guild of Hypnotists, the world’s largest hypnosis organization. Small local class starts May 28th Call today: (905) 683-9133 Is the box on the ceiling, or on the floor? Keep looking. Perspective is everything. Do you want to change your answer? 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Westney/Ritchie, credit check/ref- erences. $750/m. (905)427-9256 1-BEDROOM basement, separate entrance, close to GM, 401, shop- ping and bus stop. No pets. Park- ing. $615/month (inclusive). First/last. Avail. June 1st/04. (416)264-7990 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2-BEDROOM plus living room, dinning room, very clean, huge driveway. All inclusive, $950/mo. 497 King St E. Oshawa. Call (905)706-8169 2-BEDROOM,upper duplex aprt. Private entrance, large kitchen with storage, laundry, 4pc. bath, balcony, heated, appliances, parking. OC area. $825/month, (905)728-5570. A-1 - GOOD area Oshawa, avail- able May 1st, very spacious 2 bed. apt. upper level of home. $900/mo. First/last. Util. included. Laundry fac. available. Leave message 905-576-7532. AJAX - large 1 bedroom base- ment. 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Pool, sauna. 2 and 3-bdrms $965/1065, available immediately(3-bdrm), May/June 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683- 8421. AJAX - two bedroom, separate en- trance, appx. 900 sq. ft., large kitchen. Available immediately. $875 all included. lst/last, no pets /no smoking, references. Call (905) 683-8092. AJAX BEAUTIFUL BASEMENT apartment for rent, come and see, two large bedrooms, living, family and dining. $l,000 per mo. all inclu- sive. 2 parking. May lst.(905)426- 4562 AJAX Kingston/Church, suitable for single working person, one bedroom basement, clean, spa- cious, utilities tv/cable included, laundry, private entrance, no pets/smoking, first/last references. $700. Avail mid-May (905)426- 4773 AJAX OPPOSITE Wal-Mart, spa- cious, legal 2-bedroom walkout basement, 4 appliances, private laundry facilities, near schools, no pets/smoking, $849/mo. Available, private entrance (905)686-5559 cell (416)895-4388 AJAX:Harwood/Hwy#2, walkout 2-bedroom basement. non-smok- ing/pets. OSHAWA: 936 Glen St. near GM. 2-bedroom, in complex. Both fully renovated, close to amenities. (905)428-8656 or (905)427-6622. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 AVAILABLE NOW - Oshawa Beautiful large 2 bedroom in a clean low-rise, freshly painted. Parking, laundry. (416) 818-3886. BASEMENT APARTMENT - New 1-bedroom, laundry, gas fireplace, own entrance, big yard, parking. $875/mo.. Altona/Sheppard area. Approx. 800 sq. ft. No smok- ing/pets. 905-509-8678. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,one bedroom basement apt., parking & laundry avail. $650 all inclusive. requires references and first & last. avail- able immediately. call (905)697- 3410 CENTRAL OSHAWA large 2 bed- room main floor of duplex, plus fin- ished basement. Fresh paint, new flooring, $900./mo. inclusive, first/last/references. call (905)260- 4208. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 02, 2004 www.durhamregion.com PUBLIC NOTICE Issued w/o Prejudice/Malice To whomever it may concern I,Wilfred S. Rocha, of 60 Leach Dr., Ajax, ON L1S 7B5 - would hereby wish to inform whom ever it may concern. I have severed all relationship with my wife Juliette R. Rocha (57) (nee Mendez) and my sons Karl G. Rocha (21) and Jason W. Rocha (20) Please note that I will not be held responsible for any of their debts and liabilities. Effective March 1st, 2004. Legal Notice to Wei-Hua Liang An application has been commenced against you by Henna Au-Yeung at the Ontario Superior Court Of Justice, Family Court in Oshawa, Ontario. Please call Roselyn T. Pecus, Lawyer, 905-709-8105. FREE Drop In Support Group For Adults Who Want To Be Smoke-Free Tuesday May 4 - July 6, 2004 7:00 - 8:30 pm Whitby Mall, Thickson Road Call Durham Region Health Department (905) 723-8521 ext. 2125 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2125 NorthSheds Rustic Pine Garden Sheds 8’x8’ for $1,495., includes delivery, on site installation, solid pine walls, floor & roof, door, 2 windows with boxes, choice of stain & shingle colour. All sizes up to 12’x16’ Call Brad at 905-473-9759, 1-877-876-2765 www.northsheds.ca 4TH ANNUAL FUN FAIR EXTRAORDINAIRE May 15th & 16th, 2004 Don't miss out on your opportunity to exhibit in our fabulous Vendor Village!!! Over 4000 people attended last year. For more information please call (905) 426-4676 ext. 227 In Loving memory of our daughter Amber Rae Finn May 1, 1977 ~ May 26, 2002 She would be 27 Our precious angel Amber Rae Finn, You are dearly loved and greatly missed. Until we meet again, You will remain in our hearts each day. It Matters Not How Long A Star Shines, What Is Remembered Is The Brightness Of Its Light Deeply missed by Betty, Larry, Jason & Heidi Aunt Jody and dadgran. In Loving Memory of Lisa Ford July 30, 1987 ~ May 2, 2002 Though her smile is gone forever, And her hand we cannot touch. Still we have so many memories, Of the one we love so much. Her memory is our keepsake, From which we will never part. God has her in His keeping, We have her in our hearts. "Forever our Angel with Orange Wings" Mom, Dad, Meghan, Kerri And friends I wrote this poem many years ago and it expresses how I feel about you. For My Sweet Niece Amber Rae Finn They say that time heals every wound For with time the pain seems to fade But it's been two years And the ache inside still hasn't gone away Whenever someone looks like you I always turn my head For I still can't believe, deep inside of me That you are really dead. For death is such a permanent state And you've been away before I still think someday I'll find you here Standing at my door. Although it might be in heaven When we will meet again I know you are not really gone from me For your memory lives within. Love Aunt Judy and Dadgran In Memory of a Loving Father and Grandfather JAMES ARTHUR WALKER November 11, 1931-May 3, 2003 He had a nature you could not help loving And a heart that was purer that gold, And to those who knew him and loved him His memory will never grow cold. We miss you so much, Jenny and Ralph, Sandy and Mark, Tom, and grandchildren: Marshall, Malcolm, Olivia, Sophie and Joey. We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when. But I know we'll meet again some sunny day. 773 ARTISAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 1-866-993-0099 416-679-9799 www.artisanfinancial.ca 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 M o ther ’s D a y I n -Mem or i am s wi l l pu b l i s h o n : S u n d a y M ay 9 Os h a w a / W h i t b y / Clari ngt o n o r A j a x / P i c k e r i n g $67 +g s t A nd o n Fri d a y May 7 Por t Perr y o r U x bri d g e $40 +g s t A dd $2 0+g st f o r pho t o i n t h e n e w s p a p e r a n d o n l i n e Al l i n -m e m o r i a m s a l so w i l l a p p e a r o n o u r w e b s i t e : w h e r e t h e y w i l l b e a r c h i v e d f o r 3 m on 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: COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, Parking, all inclusive. $1050 monthly. First/last. Call (905)665-1905. 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 LAKERIDGE/HWY#2 Main floor large 2-bedroom eat-in kitchen dining room, walkout family room new 4pc bath laundry private yard 2-parking no smoking/pets May 1st $950 inclusive 905-426-4197. ONE BEDROOM apt for rent. Lo- cated 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. Avail. May 1st. No pets. Please call (905) 579-2387 after 5 p.m. LARGE 2 BEDROOM basement apt. $850/inclusive. South end Oshawa. Available after June 1st. Laundry, parking, (905)571-5256 Call Sunday after 8 p.m. or leave message. LARGE 2-BDRM APT.6-plex. Avail immediately. Fridge/stove, laundry facilities, close to Oshawa Centre. $750/mo + hydro. First/last. No pets. Call 905-431- 7762. LARGE ONE BEDROOM avail- able June 1st. Sep. entrance, near Oshawa Centre/Hospital. Laundry, parking, utilities included. First/last. $750. Call 905-725-7644 or 416- 383-3445. LIVERPOOL/FINCH Clean bright legal 2 bed. 4 appl., private laundry, 1-car park- ing. Walk to stores, schools, Go. No Pets/smoking. $800+, Avail.immed. Lemon Tree Properties 905-839-9227 705-426-4666 LOOK NO FURTHER, beautiful Courtice 2-bdrm, private country surroundings, minutes to town, laundry/storage in apt. $1100 in- clusive. Avail. June 1. Call 905- 435-2470. 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. OSAHWA,large 1-bedroom, upper level, $795/mo, parking. 1-bedroom basement, $575/month, no parking. Both clean, quiet, nicely decorated, sep- arate entrance, laundry. All in- clusive, avail. immediately, no smoking/pets. First/last/ref. 416-473-9512. OSHAWA - 2 bedroom apartment, spacious, clean, available now. $930/month includes all utilities. Schools and bus near by. No dogs. 905-427-8538 to view. OSHAWA - 2 BEDROOM fur- nished basement apartment, sep- arate entrance, no smoking, no pets. $850/mo. inclusive, first/last. Suitable for 2 students or 1 work- ing person. Available May 1st. Call 905-259-1175. 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 905-723- 1850. OSHAWA - 2 bedroom plus loft, wood trim and floors, gas fireplace, separate parking, separate en- trance, lots of character. $785 plus heat and hydro. Available June lst. (905)4432-1533 OSHAWA -304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ings. 1-bdrm apts. $620, heat/hy- dro included 2 bed. apt. $700.. First/last required. Avail. immed. Stephen 905-576-8699 or 905- 259-5796. OSHAWA -Simcoe St. N., luxury 2 bdrm apt. above store. New ap- pliances, immediate possession. $850/mo. Call 1-416-305-2539. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, (905)571-0425 or 1-888-558- 2622 . OSHAWA,1-bdrm upper level plus loft, $790/mo inclusive, 1-parking, private entrance. First/last. Avail. May 1st. (416)284-7502. OSHAWA,2-bedroom apartment, available June 1st. Upper level of duplex. $750/month, utilities and parking included. First/last/refer- ences required. (905)725-2228. 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,356 Dwight Ave. 2- bedroom apartment in duplex. Stove, fridge, washer & dryer. $750/month, first/last required. Available June 1st. No pets. (905)721-1640 OSHAWA,Hospital area. Nice, clean quiet 1-bedroom apartment, available immediately/June 1st. $775/monthly, includes utilities, appliances, 1-parking space & bal- cony. Fist/last, no dogs. 905-721- 0831 or 905-728-2969. OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson 1-bed- room basement in bungalow. C/A, fridge/stove, microwave, share BBQ, washer/dryer. No pets. Suit single working individual. Refer- ences. $700/month utilities includ- ed. Call for appointment 905-725-1595 or 905-728-6766 PICKERING - Altona/Sheppard. Large 2 bedroom basement apart- ment. Private entrance, 1-parking. Close to all amenities. No pets, no smoking. $850/inclusive. Available May 1st. First/last. Call Hasan 905-509-4546. PICKERING,Hwy#2/Glenngrove. Two 1-bedroom apartments. Sep- arate entrances, laundry, 1-park- ing. $750/$550 inclusive, Close to Pickering Town Centre, TTC, School. Available immediatly. Call 416-676-5808 or 905-831- 9367. PICKERING,new attractive, spa- cious one bedroom basement apartment. Close to 401, separate entrance, new appliances, C/A, cable, parking. No pets/smoking, $740. Available immediately. 905- 509-4361. 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. SMALL two bedroom apt. in Cour- tice triplex, $650 plus hydro. Suit- able for single or couple. Quiet neighborhood. Call 905-436-2271, available immediately. 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. TWO BEDROOM apt in Ajax,$795 incl. Westney / Ritchie area. Close to school, park, GO station. No pets. First/last and references. Available May 1. (905) 686-2993. TWO BEDROOM basement apt. Kitchen, large livingroom, includes parking, laundry and cable. Avail- able immediately. $950 inclusive. Altona/Kingston, Pickering. (905)509-5412 after 3 p.m. or 24 hrs. 416-951-5876. WESTSHORE area Pickering. Large 1 bedroom basement apart- ment. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, A/C, utilities, cable, inter- net incl. $750. 1st/last, references, June 1st. (905)831-3610 WHITBY - Bright basement bache- lor. Separate entrance, kitchen- ette, includes utilities. Non-smoker, no pets. $650. Available June 1st. Call Gloria 905-666-3440. WHITBY - new bright one-bed- room basement apt., large win- dows, laundry, parking, sep. en- trance. Full use of backyard, $800/all inclusive. Available asap. Call (905)665-3350. 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,basement apartment. 2-bedrooms, 1400sq.ft., parking, laundry, A/C, private fenced side yard and entrance. No smok- ing/pets. $1000/month, all utilities and cable included. Call (416)577-1109 WHITBY,Brock & Dundas,1 bed- room apartment. $775/month, heat & water included. 1 parking. First/last required. Available immediately or June 1st. Call (416)493-1927 WHITBY,large 2-bdrm, well kept triplex, balcony, laundry facilities, close to GO train, heat & water incl. $750/mo. First/last. (905)655- 3125 WHITBY.Walkout basement apartment, 1-bedroom, suit single person. Private entrance. Close to GO/Mall. Parking, laundry, $750/month, utilities included. No smoking/pets. First/last. Available immediately. (905)723-6886 2 & 3 BDRM CONDO,Oshawa, 4 appliances, parking, first/last, avail. June 1st. $1050/mo inclusive. Call Ross (416)284-6557 2 BEDROOM CONDO, 2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-applianc- es and parking included. $1,250 per mo. inclusive. 416-462-7365, 416-289-6963. PICKERING,(Reduced). 2 con- dos; One 1-bedroom $1095 month: One 3-bedroom $1195+ month. (416)270-1213, View ei- ther at: tinyurl.com/22n4j AJAX - Westney/401, 4 bdrms with family room, 21/2 baths, dou- ble garage, lots of storage, back- yard, freshly painted, ceramics throughout, over 2000sq ft. Avail- able immediately. $1600/all inclu- sive. First/last, credit check. Call 416-266-3213. 2 BEDROOM WELL KEPT Bun- galow. North Oshawa. First/last plus utilities, $900/month. Avail- able immediately. Phone 905-725- 2352. 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+1 BEDROOM HOUSE, close to civic/401, newly renovated. fridge, gas stove included. no smok- ers/pets, lease & references, credit check, first/last. $1250+ utilities. Available July 1st. Chris 905-723- 5138. 3-BEDROOM DETACHED,appli- ances, double car garage, laundry, fireplace, fenced yard, 2- baths. No smoking/pets. $1300 plus 2/3 utilities. Available immediately. Pickering (905)686-6870. 3-BEDROOM, 2-STOREY house in Whitby. 4 appliances, near all amenities, references, credit check, first/last. No pets, non- smokers. $1300/month plus util- ities. Call (905)725-4545 ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS brand new upgraded 3 bedroom, 3 bath all brick detached home. Oshawa/Court ice townline,walk to new public school, amenities, im- mediate. $l,550. plus P. Birnbaum (416) 495-2266. AJAX SOUTH - main-floor 3 bed- room semi-bungalow, $1075 plus part utilities. Also one bedroom basement apt. Suit single. $750/in- clusive. Parking, laundry, a/c, no pets/smoking, May 8th First/last/references. (905)686- 6773 BLACKSTOCK - 3-bedroom bun- galow, no pets, no smoking. Close to school. $1100/mo. plus utilities. Available immediately. Call 905-721-1778 or 905-435-8939 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA - small 3-bedroom reconditioned older home. $895/month plus utilities, first/last required. No pets. Call (905)439-1042. WHITBY,new home, 3-bdrm. de- tached, 2-12 baths, gas fireplace, c/air, first/last, plus utilities. $1450 monthly. Call (905)985-0146. OSHAWA, KING/WILSON.Avail- able May 31, 3-bedroom upper level of bungalow, recently reno- vated, C/Air, laundry, cable, util- ities included, no smoking/pets, $1200/mo. first/last.(905)404-8335 PICKERING,3 bedroom $1600. June 1st; 4 bedroom $1800 July 1st includes utilities, cable, 5 appli- ances, a/c, garage, fenced yard. 905-428-2015. WHITBY -main floor of house, 3 bedrooms, 4 pc bath, livingroom, diningroom, large kitchen, shared laundry. $1200/mo + 2/3 utilities, no pets, no smoking. First/last & references required. Avail June 1. Call for appt 905-655-9624, please leave message. 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 Whitby,3 bedroom main floor, de- tached bungalow in West Lynde, clean, bright, large rooms, eat in kitchen, satellite t.v., 4 appliances, suit mature non smoker, $1,200 plus heat and hydro, may posses- sion 576-3830. 3 BEDROOMS,two baths, newly built two storey. $1,200/mo + util- ities. Close to amenities, bus stop & 401 access. Avail May 1st. First/last. Call (416)910-0468 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. PICKERING BROCK Rd/Hwy 2, 2-bedroom, 2 parking, end unit, no smoking/pets. Available June 1st, $1100 plus utilities, first/last, refer- ences. Call (905)427-0303 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. AJAX - Westney/Rossland. One bedroom, suit female. $450/mo. Non-smoker/no pets. First/last. Share kitchen, laundry, parking, cable included, Avail. immediately. (905)428-3702 BEDROOM & SITTING room for rent. Share kitchen & bathroom. Includes local phone and utilities. No smoking/pets. $600/month, first/last required. Suite clean, pro- fessional. Call (905)436-8780. ROSSLAND/ANDERSON - Im- maculate clean bright furnished room. Suit business person. Park- ing, TV, VCR etc. Non-smoker. $425/mo. First/last/references. 905-430-1328. YO UNG PROFESSIONAL,beauti- ful extra large room, private bath/jacuzzi, upscale large house, Ajax/Pickering looking for occu- pant. Non-smoking, Facilities/park- ing $610/month. First/last/referenc- es. Immediate. 416-995-6138. DURHAM RESIDENCE and Con- ference Centre offers spacious, comfortable air-conditioned suites, complimentary continental break- fast, free local calls, and cable television. We also offer our guests use of our new movie lounge, laundry facilities, and an outdoor patio complete with picnic area and barbeque. These addi- tional amenities make both short term and long term stays comfort- able and value packed. Call 1-877- 2-ALUMNI or (905) 728-8700 to get information on our daily, week- ly and monthly rates. MAIN FLOOR OF HOUSE to share, $500/mo/util. included, first/last. One-parking, front en- trance, share laundry. Available May 1st. South Liverpool, Picker- ing. 416-238-5116 ask for Mike or (416)216-8572 Debra. OSHAWA,Clean house to share. mature working male preferred. Non smokers only. Furnished, $500/mo inclusive. Avail. May 1st 905-720-1533 or 905-767-5839. ROOM FOR RENT,3-bdrm home. Full use of house. 2 full baths, very clean, current tenants male executives late 20's. $425/ mo. Includes everything, even phone. 1st/last required. Females welcome. 905-404-0107snp TOWNHOUSE TO SHARE (fe- male preferred) - Garden/Dundas, near bus stop/401/schools. Non- smoker, no pets, first/last, $500/month inclusive. (905)404- 4904 or (519) 894-1843, (519) 241-9586. WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa- cilities, parking. Short term Avail- able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. 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. 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. 1999 COLEMAN SUNVALLEY hardtop camper trailer. Many extra features, excellent condition. Call Keith 905-668-7499. 2003 COLEMAN COTTON- WOOD, 10 ft. box, fridge, stove, furnace, awning, sleeps 8, with 1 king size bed, used 6 times, $8,000 obo. Call Tim 905-242- 2670. 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. 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 TRAILER,91 Dutchman Classic, 26', 2 door, sleeps 6, air con., $11,500 OBO, very good condi- tion. (905)725-3329, 905-706- 6326. 18 FT. HUMERCRAFT,deep V, 120 hp. Mercury I/O, dual axel trailer. $2,500. Also, 2 Canon elec- tric downriggers. $350 each. Call George at 905-720-0306. 1987 FOUR WINNS (Cadillac of boats) 19.5', 4-cyl I.O. with trailer. $8,900. Oshawa. (905)436-6105 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 02, 2004, PAGE 29 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com “I THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT YEARS TO OWN A VEHICLE” GUARANTEE D 100% APPROVALS www.darrylsauto.ca 170 BLOOR STREET EAST, OSHAWA C A L L D A N 9 0 5 -4 3 6 -1 4 9 9 C A L L D A N 9 0 5 -4 3 6 -1 4 9 9 CALL DAN 905-436-1499 ONE PHONE # DOES IT ALL! AUTO CENTREAUTOCENTRE INC. BEEN BANKRUPT? BEEN BANKRUPT? BEEN BANKRUPT? If you have been discharged, non discharged or in a credit proposal, have a full time job and earn $1,600 or better monthly. WE THINK WE CAN HELP… BOAT - 1987 Rally Cruiser 20' B/R. OMC stern dr., V8 Ford, runs great, fish finder, tube, knee board, jackets $3000 obo. No trailer. 905- 432-3421 or 905-439-0228. 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. 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 OUT NANNY for 3 children, 2 school age & 1 year old. No weekends. South Ajax on bus route. Fax resume to 905-427- 5366. LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. PROFESSIONAL WORKING COUPLE require live-out Nanny for our 2 boys, aged 5 & 1, Har- wood/Rossland, Ajax. Require re- sume and own tranportation. Call (905)426-3364 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 HWY#2/HARWOOD AREA. Reli- able daycare in my home, Afford- able rates. Non-smoking. Full- time. 6 months and up. (905)428- 6241. ONE WEEK EVENT ONLY... Free countertop up to 20ft.!! with every new & reface kitchen LIFETIME WARRANTY on work done Benchmark Kitchen & Bath 1895 Clements Rd. #145 Pickering (905)683-7000 Closed Saturday. Open Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm A & C ROOFING & WINDOWS •Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* Skylights •Financing Available o.a.c. •Written warranties guaranteed •W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 ROOFING • EAVESTROUGH 1033 Toy Ave., Unit 10, Pickering 905-427-8613 Free Estimates Fully Insured **Th e D if f er en c e i s Profe ss i o na li sm ** www.midwayhome.ca CARPENTER PETE LTD Residential & Commercial Custom Decks -10% off before June 2004 Rec. Rooms ✶Offices ✶Kitchens Bathrooms ✶Armoirs ✶ Cabinets Doors/Trim ✶ Bars ✶ Wall Units Ceramic Tile / Hardwood Floors Drywall & Taping ✶Fences Reasonable Rates *Reliable Service All Work Guaranteed *25 years exp. Free Estimates 905-668-4750 or 905-442-7077 RDC Windows Doors & Roofing *All types of Vinyl & Aluminum Products *Transferable Warranties *Licensed Renovators and Insured *Going that extra mile* (905) 686-9494 905-686-7236 www.handymanconnection.comLic #B16881Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting • Renovations etc. Insured Bonded 1 Year Written Warranty COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 F ACTORY PRICES HOME SERVICES (DURHAM) 905-426-5301 1-866-275-5167 Minor-Major Repairs & Renovations •Electrical •Kitchen/Bathroom •Plumbing •Wet Basement Repairs •Drywall •Basements •Carpentry •Ceramic Tile Garage Doors and Openers ✰Sales ✰Service ✰Installation Your Garage Door Specialist Free Estimates ☎(905)686-6195 ☎ HOMEPRIDE IMPROVEMENTS Quality Painting Decorating & Renovations Free Estimates * Fully Insured Call Don (905)626-2111 the.allains.sympatico.ca INLINE POST HOLES "No Property Damage" •FENCING - augered post holes - concrete post setting •Commercial/residential/industrial •Deck footings •Retaining walls •Concrete pads •Interlock All trades of work! All trades of satisfaction! 905-260-2294 416-688-6664 LAWN CUTTING by professionals $15 & up RANGER LANDSCAPING Spring Clean up Interlocking - Decks & Fencing "Excellent Rates and Excellent Service" GUARANTEED! RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL (905)686-8181 (416)806-1808 EAST COAST TREE SERVICE Expert in removal, trimming, pruning, stump removal & rubbish removal. Free Estimates ** Fully Insured Call Daryl (905)619-8798 TREE MAINTENANCE & REMOVAL STUMP REMOVAL DAVE 831-7055 ALSO CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 GUITAR LESSONS at Musicians Unlimited (905) 666-3382 or 1-866-876-8223 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. 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. 1 WHEELCHAIR,nearly new, manual, used only 2 months. 1 manual Hoyer Lift, good condition with mesh lift sheet. $600/both or will sell separately. (905)668-9697 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 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. 4 X 8 COIN operated pool table for sale with accessories. $l,500. (905) 623-7741. Ask for Mike. 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. 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 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 Dundas 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 ANTIQUE FOUNTAIN BOY & A Dolphin..Collector's item. 905-697- 9462. ANTIQUE STORE MOVING SALE Victorian Doll and Children's Furni- ture, China Cabinet, What Not Shelf,Tables and Huge Selection of China, Glass, Pictures and Lin- ens. One Small Step, 108 Brock St. S., Downtown Whitby. Tues - Sat. 10am-5pm 905-665- 2114 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,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. In-home Appli- ance Service also available. Call (905)839-0098 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 BUNK BED,oak, still in box. Cost $850, sell $395. 1-905-213-4669. CAMPAGNOLA AERO road bike rims with 9 speed Dura Ace hubs and new Dura Ace 8 speed cas- sette, ridden less than 1500k. $550. Please call 905-434-4648. CANNONDALE BIKES,T2000, 27-speed, Cane Creek S2 seat Royal Gel, immaculate condition; asking $1100; 18-speed, quick connect pedals, flightdeck shifters Malasia, asking $1000; Parktools rack $50. Call 905-668-9780 POOL TABLE 6'x12'. $1000 O.B.O.Call (905)728-2433 CANOE - Kawartha, 16 ft. fibre- glass, c/w 2 oars, 3 seat preserv- ers, and 17 ft. boat tarp, $600 obo. (905)839-1710 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. COB CADET Garden tractor (older model), cast iron, 3 blade mower (42" cut), also rear mount rototiller available. Excellent condition, $1000. 1-705-357-2358. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Complete sys- tems, Internet ready: P2/350 only $209; P3/450 only $279. Other systems available. CD-RW up- grade only $50. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond). www.bitsandbytestech.com Call 905-576-9216. 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 ROOM! sofa, 2-recliners, dark-pine coffee table, matching end tables, 2-lamps. Call 905-576-3636. EIGHT PC MAPLE DINETTE $950;6-pc solid pine Cannonball bedroom $1450; Maple pedestal table w/4 chairs $350; Maple cof- fee & ends $300; double bed (6-months) $300; single bed $200; boy's bedroom $425; apt-size freezer (2-yr) $175; fridge (4-yr) $350; washer (4-yr) $300; dryer $150 (905)260-1236 HAIR SALON RENOVATING. 1 reception desk, $1000 OBO. 2 stylist chairs, $150/each. 1 small filing cabinet $25. Call (905)404-1613 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. LEATHER SOFA & CHAIR,deep burgundy, $3,000; Piano full size. Gerard Heinzman with bench seat $1,100. Call (905)420-3602 LPs to CDs Home Movies to DVDs Call Joanne 905-666-4340 McLaughlin SLEIGH (cutter), per- fect condition, re-upholstered, ask- ing $1,000. 905-982-1999 SHOPRIDER sovereign 4 wheel scooter, 3 yrs. old. $3,000 or best offer.Telephone (905) 655-3081. MEN'S GOLF CLUBS Callaway, complete set, with putter, brand new, Big Bertha two woods; 1977 YAMAHA XS Triple, new brakes, tires, battery, oil changed. Just $750. (905)723-8441 MOVING SALE!Almond Fridge/Stove $600pr. Washer/Dry- er $250pr. Gold Fridge $100. Bed- room Suite $600. 1993 Astrovan bench seats $150pr. Delta 4-1/2” Belt/Disk bench-top Sander $80 Call 905 436 5045 MOVING SALE:White Fridge/Freezer (side-by-side): $400; Admiral Stove (White Elec- tric) $400; White Washer $200; Combined Large Buffet & Hutch: $75; Computer w/Windows XP $600; 2 Captain Light Pine w/Drawers on Bottom with mat- tress incl $200; Brand New Blue Carpet $500; Bronze Fireplace Screen & Accessories $80; Orien- tal Rug (Rose Colour) $100; Area Rug $25. Call 905-837-1602 ask for Rocco/Connie MUST SELL!NEC Monitor :$400, To wer $ 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 DURA ACE front and rear deraileurs like new. Dura Ace bot- tom bracket, crank set, brakes and levers $3,000. Please call 905- 434-4648. PIANO Te chnician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANOS & CLOCKS - Spring Sales Arrived - on Roland digital pianos, Samick pianos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yama- ha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PINE DINING room table with 8 upholstered chairs, excellent con- dition. Phone Ruth after 6 p.m. (905) 426-4921. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-924-2097 RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SELLING TO THE BARE WALLS. My Dad's Store. 123 Brock St. S. Whitby. (905)430-0561. No rea- sonable offer refused. Large selec- tion of new and used furniture, mattresses & appliances. Save! Save! Save! SHOULDER press bench, $100., heavy material, heavy duty metal stack bench press $60. Call Hope 905-404-8676 STOVE.Immaculate condition. Super capacity plus. Maytage Ad- vanced cooking system. Gas burners, Bake/Broil/Auto clean. $550. (905)831-8502 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:bedroom furniture. Din- ing room furniture. Oak, maple or pine kitchen furniture. Living room groups sofa, loveseat, chair, any other combination. Newer appli- ances or TV's. Will pick up and pay cash. (905)260-1236 COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905-242-6577. COCKER SPANIELS PUPS for sale, born March 7th, ready to go. $450/each. 1st shots & tails docked. Call 905-721-2244 (Oshawa) DACHSHUNDS miniature, long haired puppies and adults. Some for sale and some are free! Vari- ous colours. DES-RO KENNELS, Cobourg 905-372-8226 FEMALE GREAT DANE 7 months (Boston), beautiful, must sell. Male Dane, black, great temperament, 9 months old, must sell. Phone Jen- ny 905-571-6768 or 905-571-4533. LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Reg. Ready May 17th. call (905)344-7093. SHITZU & Bichon puppies, males & females. Vet checked. $465 each. Phone 905-728-5339 1957 Chev Belaire. 2 Door Post, rolling shell, no drive train, no in- terior, new floors installed. $6500 OBO. E-mail pics available. Call 905-753-2540. 1967 MUSTANG COUPE.200 6 cyl., auto. Numbers matching Tex- as car. $7950. obo. 705-340-5550. 1991 Mustang Convertible LX 5L. Grey exterior, black top and interi- or. Automatic, new tires and trans- mission. Call for information 905- 839-8876 1992 FORD Escort LX, 2 dr., stan- dard, sunroof, am-fm cassette, ex- cellent interior, great on gas, e- tested 2003, new timing belt, 230km., as is $950 obo. (905) 427- 9105. 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SE, 4dr, 3.1L, V6, auto., air, p.locks, new front brakes, new tires, new computer, well maintained & runs great. Drive Clean Tested. $2,500 obo "as is". Call 905-261-8400 or 905-432-8406. 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD,4 cyl, auto, 2 dr, 130,000kms, certified & emission passed $2495. 1995 Chev Corsica, 4 cyl, auto, 4 dr., certified & emission passed $2495. Call (905)433-8050 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 $3995.00 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 905-723-4755 leave message. 1995 Pontiac Grand AM, SE Sport Coupe. V6, 2-door, fully equipped, beautiful condition. Asking, $3800 OBO. (905)728-4438. 1996 VW Golf GL. 2L, power steering, power locks, power sun- roof. 154,000kms. Mint condition, $6400. (905)683-9192 2000 ACCENT,$6450, low kms. Shoulder press bench, $100., heavy material, heavy duty metal stack bench press $60. ALSO Want: 6 person or more hot tub. 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 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,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 Hyundai Elantra VE- 58k, 5spd, 140hp. A/C, pw, pm, pl, spoiler, beige. Lease Take Over - Only $280+tx/month 20 months re- maining. Cheri 905-666-4177. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT. Lease takeover. 28 months left. 35,000-kms. $439. Loaded. Leath- er seats, sunroof, extended war- rantee. No transfer fee. Large cash incentive. (416)895-9656 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,4-dr, 4cyl, 45,000km, white w/grey inter- ior, cruise, p/l, cd player. $10,000 firm. Certified & e-tested. Call (905)433-5068 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 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 A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, May 02, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 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 CONVERTIBLE - 1991 Chevy Sprint auto., immaculate, fully re- stored, new engine, paint, top, tires, stereo. Must be seen. Have to sell, sacrifice at $6900. Call Scott 905-261-6451. LEAVING COUNTRY,must sell, bring offers, 2002 Jimmy SLS, loaded, $22,500. 2002 Grand Prix GTP. loaded, take over 1 yr. lease, $2000 cash incentive. 2000 Ford Ranger, $12,000. All low klms. (905)985-9709. NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for cars, 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 1996 DODGE RAM -2 wheel drive, green, shortbox, regular cab. Excellent condition. $4800 obo. Call Don 905-440-4349, leave message. TRUCK- complete with snow plow- non operational. Asking $1500.00 or best offer. Call 905-576-3316 1993 ASTRO,8-seater, 6-cyl auto, fully loaded, a/c, excellent condi- tion 150K's, asking $3,250 o.b.o. certified/e-tested. ALSO 1995 Olds Achieva, auto, 4-dr, fully loaded, hwy mileage, new head gaskets, asking $3,650 certified/e-tested. (905)404-8728 Private 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 1998 SAFARI CARGO VAN, 165K, with ladder racks, great work vehicle. 4.3L, $10K obo. Also 1991 YAMAHA Wave Runner 500cc, newer trailer, $3K firm. 1-866-672-7355, leave message. 1999 CHEV VENTURE ext, 4 dr., intergraded child seat, a/c, p/w, p/l., p/m/, c/c, tilt, dual side air bags, abs., 49k, $13,800. Tele- phone (905) 433-4152. 93 CHEV ASTRO:Original owner, Burgundy/grey, dutch doors, 210K, E-tested, certified, $3950. 905- 434-1284. 1985 GOLDWING ASPENCADE, fully loaded, lots of chrome. Great shape, must see it $7500. Call 905-839-9689 after 5 pm. 2003 Loncin Street Dirt Bike. 125CC, 4 stroke 5 speed. Green & Yellow. Brand new, in box. $4200. Call (905)619-0176 or (416)727-4103. HOUSECLEANERS AVAILABLE * All floors hand washed * Most days open * References upon request Call: 905-837-5786 Cell: 416-818-0452 KLASSIC CLEANING Weekly, Biweekly or Monthly Ser- vice Reliable & Thorough Mary (905)428-1648 Helen (905)427-6622 * Basement Finishing * Landscaping * Hardwood Floors * Painting, Ceramic * Tiles, Decks * Interlocking * Drywall * Custom Remodelling 647-292-3000 416-305-2722 BILL’S BUILDALL Home Improvements & Renovations • Basements Kitchens Bathroom • Electric • Ceramics • Hardwood (905)836-8688 (705)426-1032 CARPET SALES Res. / Comm. •Repairs •Restretch •Replace Free Estimates. Call Dave 416-321-5091 416-807-9082 CONCRETE WORK Residential & Commercial, Decorative Concrete, Interlocking Stone, Including Driveways, Walkways, Patios, Decks, Parking Lots. EXPRESS CONSTRUCTION 416-880-1632 Customized DECKS & FENCES Call Jim (905) 426-2971 All work guaranteed DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905)686-1913 GENERAL CONTRACTOR Licensed - 34 yrs. exp. Additions, renovations, new construction. 905-249-6031 905-728-6051. MICHAEL & SON •fencing •decks •walkway lamps •post holes Call (416) 402-5229 Free estimates Great rates MURPHY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Hardwood flooring, trim work, decks, fences, ceramics tiles, custom woodworking, garden sheds, drywall, much more Quality workmanship. 17 years experience Call James (905)839-4041 REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 WB RENOVATION Interior & Exterior ✹Specialties ✹ Full Finish Bsmts Bathrooms Kitchens ●Additions Painting Complete Drywall & Stucco Free Estimates * Licensed 905-767-3086 www.renovations4u.ca ✶G/Openers Installed $70 ✶F/B from $6500+ material ✶Decks/Fences & G/Sheds ✶Decks/Fences & G/Sheds ✶Painting & Decorating ✶Electrical/Plumbing ✶Dry Walling/Taping ✶All Kitchens ✶Patios, Paths, Interlock & Steps ✶Windows and Doors Call Abdul 905-444-9944 HANDYMAN SERVICE Spring Cleanup, Lawn Cutting, Painting, Brick- work, Concrete Repairs, Eavestrough Cleaning & Garbage Removal 905-431-7762 905-655-5085 JADE-TAYLOR ELECTRIC LTD. * Res./Comm./Ind. * Licensed & insured electricians * 25 yrs. experience * Work guaranteed (905)442-9950 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 ROMEO PAI NTING Specializing in in- terior and exterior painting. For clean, fast and reliable service call (905) 686-9128 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, any- where, anytime. Commer- cial or residential . Packag- ing, storage and boxes available. Senior and mid month discounts. Free esti- mates. (905) 571-0755 THE HONEST MOVER Fully Insured/Reliable *Professional/Conscientious *Commercial/Residential *Small/Large Moves *Family Owned & Operated *Rubbish Removal, etc *Local/Long Distance (905) 665-0448 CARPET sales/ repairs/ installa- tions. Free estimates. Lowest pric- es, guaranteed. Free underpad. 416-804-8279. Arctic Lawn Landscaping Tree/Shrubs planting/sales Stone work/repairs Retaining walls Cedar Hedging Garden Design Sod Repairs Call (416)558-2960 CEDARS FOR HEDGING Trees & Hedges Trimming and Removal 905-509-4449 (416)876-0007 MONAS LANDSCAPING Weekly grass cutting •Free Estimate •Fully Insured 905-213-0181 416-819-4590 Family Owned & Operated TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING Free Estimates, Fully insured (905)433-7140 FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- vice! Now with chat line! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905) 683-1110 Best Massage in town Best Technique Everyday New Girls Young Oriental Sakura Grand Opening! Special $60 for 2 (905)720-2958 1427 King St. East, Hwy #2, Courtice Nazarene Aesthetics All Aesthetic services available. ✿Waxing ✿manicure ✿ ✿ pedicure ✿facial ✿ Spring/Summer special on now First time customers receive free OPI nail polish with any manicure or pedicure. 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Massage $75 Facial, Manicure, Pedicure, Sauna, Whirlpool, Massage & Lunch $125 Please read your classi- fied ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsi- ble for more than one insertion in the event of an error. A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER SUNDAY EDITION, May 2, 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 OR 115,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PLUS 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE.OR 115,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. PLUS 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. GM, FORD, HONDA AND TOYOTA DON’T MATCH IT. /84 mo.* Sale /84 mo. 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•. ALL OTHER COMPETITOR’S & NATIONAL ADS HONOURED Upon approval • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” OSHAWA CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 SERVICE HOURS:SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHTMON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 HWY. #401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOODLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.KINGSTON RD.SALEM RD.BAYLY MANDRAKE COSTCO WHITBY 1998 CARAVAN LE WAGON 3.3L, auto, AM/FM/CD/cass., p.w., pdl., p. seat, overhead console, ABS, keyless entry, air, tilt, cruise & more. 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 RANSFERABLEFULLYTRANSFERABLE VV ILLAGE CHRYSLER 4 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM/CD, alum. wheels, sunroof, & more. 1 owner. Only 62,400 km. Stk. #J6242A. 2000 SATURN SC2 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•. 2002 JETTA 4 DOOR 2.0L turbo, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, pwr. sunroof, leather, alum. wheels, cass., CD, air, & more. 1 owner, only 22,500 km. Stk. #V7900. 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•. 1997 CHEV GMC SAFARI Auto, air, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, cassette, 8 passenger, low, low kms. Stk. #P7873A. 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. 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Standard Quad Seating• 11” Extended wheelbase • Quad seating • Power convenience group • Extra cargo capacity (25.6 cu. ft.) $21† PER MONTH Or lease the 2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN for an additional 3.9L V6, auto, air, rear defroster, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., box liner, anti-spin axle, plus more. Only 12,300 km. Stk. #P7833•. 2003 DAKOTA SLT QUAD CAB 4X4 5.9L diesel, leather, laramie grp., single rear wheel, side air bags, air, bedliner, Shift-on-the-fly, alum. wheels, fully loaded, must see, only 2,100 km. Stk. #P7972. 2004 RAM 3500 Q/C 4X4 Powe r windows, power door locks, air, cassette, CD. One owner. Stk. #P7759A. 1998 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 1997 RAM CLUB CAB 5.2 V8, power windows, power door locks, keyless, sport group, cass., CD. Stk. #T6805.VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE★ ★ ★ VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE ★ ★ ★VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE★ ★ ★ VOTED BEST USED CAR DEALER - RIGHT HERE ★ ★ ★2002 PONTIAC MONTANA 3.4L, 7 passenger, with quad, p.w., pdl., keyless, AM/FM/CD cass., overhead. One owner. Stk. #V7977. 4 dr., 3.5L, p.w., pdl., full size spare, Prem. speakers, p. sunroof, air, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #P7865•. 2003 INTREPID ES