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ONTARIO’S BEST Ajax High hosts badminton’s brightest stars at OFSAA Sports, B1 THE ELANTRA GT Don’t judge a car just by its price tag Wheels, pullout Briefly... Pickering: Local entertainment is needed for Pickering’s Canada Day celebrations. The City is looking for quality family-oriented talent to perform during the annual event, July 1 at Kinsmen Park. The live entertainment runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Anyone interested in perform- ing should send an application form along with a non-returnable tape or CD to the City. The deadline for ap- plications is Friday, May 14. Application forms can be picked up at a variety of City facilities or printed off the Internet at www.city- ofpickering.com. For more information, call Marisa Carpino at 905-420-4660 ext. 2099. Pickering:Pine Ridge Cemetery is hosting another free seminar on wills and estate planning. The seminar is Saturday, May 8 at the Pickering Public Library’s central branch from 2 to 3 p.m. Guest speaker Doug Carroll re- turns to offer advice and answer questions. Learn how to protect those you love from financial and emotional strain, the 87 decisions that must be made within 72 hours of a death, how to receive a free will kit and es- tate planner registry, and more. Also, donations are accepted for the local food bank. For more information, call 905- 427-5416. What’s On... Ajax:The Pickering Village Senior’s Centre is celebrating 40 years of recreation. This week is the 40th anniver- sary for the centre, 29 Linton Ave., in Ajax. Residents are invited to visit an open house Saturday, May 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Centre members will be singing O Canada with the accompaniment of pianist, Muriel Hughes, followed by a special presentation and the planting of a tree. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided, with the band, Beyond Reason, play- ing bluegrass music. Crafts, quilting, aerobics, bridge, euchre, shuffleboard and an annual bazaar in October are just a few activities that seniors can par- ticipate in. For more information, call the centre at 905-683-8460. Index... Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B5 Classified, B6 Give us a call... General 905-683-5110 Distribution 905-683-5117 General FAX 905-683-7363 Newsroom FAX 905-683-0386 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 47,600 ✦ 60 PAGES ✦ WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2004 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND Stephanie Mason/ News Advertiser photo Bethany Mawbey, right, helped Durham Region Police and other volun- teers tie Mothers Against Drunk Driving red ribbons on a tree at the Sportsplex on Audley Road in Ajax. It’s one of eight being planted around the region by the Durham group. The granite rock serves as a reminder to think before getting behind the wheel. Ms. Mawbey had a cousin killed by a drunk driver. MADD Durham sets down safe roots New memorial tree planting campaign raising awareness Stephanie Mason Special to the News Advertiser AJAX –Durham motorists are being told there are no exceptions to the rules when it comes to drinking and getting behind the wheel of a car. “We will do whatever we have to do to get them (drunk drivers) off the roads,” said Kristine Mar- cott, Ontario youth advo- cate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). “To consume alcohol is a personal matter, but to con- sume alcohol and drink and drive is a public matter,” added Nancy Codlin, presi- dent of the Durham chapter. “I can’t really imagine why in this day and age, people still take the chance of hurt- ing themselves, hurting their family or hurting someone else.” MADD’s mission is to stop drinking and driving and support victims’ families “I want tougher laws,” said Ms. Marcott. MADD wants the federal government to reduce the legal drinking limit from 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood to 50 mil- ligrams and increase police enforcement powers. According to the MADD spokesmen, each day more than four Canadians die and 125 are seriously injured by drunk drivers. “One in 25 vehicles on the road at night are being con- trolled by someone who con- sumed alcohol,” warned Mrs. Codlin. “There isn’t a community exempt from this.” To r emember the victims and their families who lost their lives and loved ones due to drinking and driving, MADD, Durham Regional Police, families, and volun- teers launched a new cam- paign with an official memo- rial tree-planting ceremony April 28 at the Sportsplex baseball diamonds in Ajax. “We are here to remind people not to drive under the influence of alcohol,” said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish. A silver maple tree was planted at the park and a g ranite rock was also placed beside the tree to remind people to think twice before ✦See MADD page A4 Pickering wants a vote ‘People deserve a say’ on regional chairman By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PIC KE RING –Pickering council finally took a posi- tion Monday night and de- cided the regional chairman should be elected. Despite a recommenda- tion to elect the chairman being defeated at an April 13 City executive committee meeting, Ward 1 City Coun- cillor Kevin Ashe brought forward a new motion to Monday’s council meeting. The Region last month sent the issue to Durham’s eight municipalities for input, with Pickering’s decision coming only two days before it returned to regional coun- cillors. “A number of councils across the region have made a decision for or against di- rect election and I feel this council should take a posi- tion on the issue,” he said. He added he felt current regional Chairman Roger Anderson (who was ap- pointed by regional council) was doing a good job. “The job itself, earning up- wards of $150,000, deserves a say from the people besides the learned wisdom of 28 councillors,” Coun. Ashe said. Wa rd 3 Regional Council- lor Rick Johnson disagreed. “My colleague makes a very good case and if the Re- Large debt won’t allow Province to fulfil Tory promise By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM –The Province has backed out of a promise to compensate municipalities for the blackout last year. “The Tories promised the money, but they didn’t set aside money for it,” said An- drea Kelly, legislative assis- tant to Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Ger- retson. “In light of the $5.6- billion debt we inherited, the government has decided not to go ahead with blackout compensation program.” The news was not well-re- ceived at the Region’s fi- nance committee, where a fax stating the above was cir- culated. “You can say that one gov- ernment’s promise is not an- other’s, but when it comes to financial commitments from a premier, they must be kept,” said Durham Region Chairman Roger Anderson, using the Tories’ seniors tax credit as another example of a commitment that should have been kept by the provin- cial government. “They (the Province) know that the only way to tack- le...these funds is to tax the taxpayers.” The Region had submitted a bill for $200,000 for expens- es during the Aug. 14, 2003 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Taken to the woodshed PICKERING –– Shaun Summerfield, left, of the Ajax-Pickering Rock gives chase after Lindsay Plunkett in Pickering Sunday night, as the home side got off to a rough start to the Ontario Lacrosse Association Senior B league season. Facing the defending champion Owen Sound Woods- men, the Rock dropped a 10-3 decision. See story, Page B1. ‘No’ to blackout compensation Mom wishes she was ‘wrong’ Testifies accused called twice night of Jones murder By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM – Within minutes of Roy Jones being murdered outside his Ajax home, one of the accused called his moth- er’s house on a cellphone, asking her to let him in. Laura Mundy, mother of accused Avi Mundy, also known as Cosmo Jacobson, testified Tuesday during the first-degree murder trial that her son called around 11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, asking her to unlock the front door, as he had left his keys with Sean Hall, the co-accused in the crime. Under cross-examination in Superior Court of Justice in Whitby by one of her son’s lawyers, Ms. Mundy said, “Nothing would please me more” than to have the day wrong when her son called. At the time, Mr. Jones was to testify against Mr. Mundy and Mr. Hall in relation to a home invasion case. He was murdered around 10:30 p.m. Feb. 4, as he returned home from his job as a security g uard at the since-demol- ished Metro East Trade Cen- ✦See Elected page A5 ✦See Accused’s page A2✦See Durham page A2 GLASSES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE AJAX OPTICAL DURHAM CENTRE 135 Harwood Ave. N. Harwood & Hwy. 2 683-7235 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza 683-2888 PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Hub Plaza) 839-9244 2 for 1 Bill direct to Most Insurances and Social Services INCOME TAX ALL-CANADIAN TAX SERVICE offices open year round 100 Westney Rd. S. ( @ 401) at Ajax Station PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS •most returns *GST INCLUDED only $39.95* (905) 426-4860 tre in Pickering. A set of keys was found at the murder scene, which the Crown contends belong to Mr. Mundy. Ms. Mundy moved into a townhouse on Glenanna Drive in Pickering in mid-January 2001 and she said her son spent three to four days a week there. Ms. Mundy testified her son called around 11 p.m., saying he was in the Brock Road and Finch Avenue area of Pickering. Mr. Mundy told his mother she needed to open the front door for him as he didn’t have his keys. He then called minutes later saying he was home. “He said he left his keys in Sean’s car,” Ms. Mundy stated. She said she was upset about getting a call, because she was going to get up at 4 a.m. and go to the gym. Under questioning by Crown attorney Paul Murray, Ms. Mundy said she was “agi- tated” about the call because she would only be getting a few hours of sleep. After arriving home, Mr. Mundy went to his room, com- ing downstairs a few minutes later, saying Mr. Hall would be by shortly to pick him up. After her son left, Ms. Mundy went back to bed. Her son didn’t seem agitated or upset when he showed up at the house, she said. “He seemed like his same self” and there was nothing out of the ordinary. Jason Dos Santos, one of Mr. Mundy’s lawyers, suggested under cross-examination that Ms. Mundy had the days wrong and the two calls from her son were made on the Saturday. He produced bill records for a phone Mr. Mundy was using showing calls were made Feb. 3. “Nothing would please me more that if it was on Satur- day,” Ms. Mundy said. She also testified Mr. Mundy’s car was left at her townhouse unit, although she hadn’t noticed it until later on Monday, Feb. 5. He typically left it in the visitors’ parking space. Ms. Mundy noted that on the Tuesday after the murder, her son contacted her at work to tell her he had changed the front door lock on the house and he asked her for her old key. Paul Burstein, a lawyer for Mr. Hall, asked, “You’re confi- dent Avi called you on Sunday and that he came over to the house?” “I believe it was a Sunday,” she said. Mr. Mundy’s cousin had told her he and Avi were together on Sunday night, she added. When asked again if she was sure, Ms. Mundy testified, “I’m relatively sure, but I’d love to be wrong.” The trial is adjourned until Monday, as Justice Dan Fergu- son is attending a judges’ con- ference for the rest of the week. Mr. Mundy’s sister is slated to testify Monday. A/P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Chef Pa squale Other SAM’S CLUB™ locations include… Richmond Hill 255 Silver Linden Dr. 905-709-8921 Etobicoke 1604 The Queensway 416-255-1402 Vaughan 10 0 Edgeley Blvd. 905-761-8403 London 1335 Fanshawe Park Road West 519-657-7651 Chef Pa squale Appearing In SAM’S CLUB™Pickering Saturday, May 8 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. Pickering Saturday, May 8 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 1899 Brock Rd. 905-619-0219 401 Kingston Rd.Brock Rd.Pickering Pkwy. Chef Pasquale is the pioneer of television cooking shows. He started 34 years ago, and is still renowned and respected among top chefs for his creativity and his passion for cooking. Today, Chef Pasquale along with Molisana Imports is still very enthusiastic in creating and demonstrating new Italian recipes. Pasta and desserts will be demonstrated in our Pickering SAM’S CLUB ™ location, utilizing top quality products. If you’re a Member, you can start shopping and saving in the Club right away. If you’re not a Member joining is easy–ask in-Club for Membership details. ©2004 SAM’S CLUB ™Canada, a division of Wal-Mart Canada Corp. Not all items shown above are available at SAM’S CLUB™. 1-888-921-WSIB www.youngworker.ca Ta lk to your kids about how to stay safe at work. We have the information you need, so call or go online. “The memory of my son keeps me going.” Shirley Hickman speaks out for young workers’safety. “My son Tim worked part-time at a hockey arena until gas vapours from an ice resurfacing machine exploded and sent a fatal ball of fire directly at him.This tragedy led to new safety precautions in arenas across the country. But I lost my son forever.” Help your kids know their rights and responsibilities: • the right to refuse unsafe work • the right to know about workplace hazards • therighttoparticipateinkeeping the workplace healthy and safe To find out more about their rights and responsibilities visit www.WorkSmartOntario.gov.on.ca Tim Hickman died as a result of a workplace injury, aged 21 How safe are your kids? www.magwyerspub.com 2FOR1 LUNCH SPECIAL No cash value • 11:00am - 4:00pm Like one of our photos? It can be yours For photo reprint details see ‘customer service’ at durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group An award-winning news team! WAL-MART CORRECTION NOTICE Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Infant Boys’ Short Set (item #260501283) for $12.93 shown on Page 3 of our current flyer (ending May 2nd) is unavailable. We apologized for any inconvenience this may have caused. blackout, which saw power knocked out across southern Ontario and the northeastern U.S. for more than 24 hours. Mr. Anderson said the total including Durham’s eight mu- nicipalities would be closer to $500,000. And that could be even higher if you added in staff wages and the changes munici- palities have had to make as a result of the blackout, said Os- hawa Councillor Brian Nichol- son. Responding to the fax’s last paragraph, which reinforces the Province’s commitment to municipalities, Coun. Nichol- son said he’d like “a little less love and a lot more cheques.” Pickering Councillor Mark Holland said the upper levels of government throw their prob- lems back to the municipali- ties, so the Province and the federal government can say they aren’t raising taxes, mak- ing local governments look like the bad guys. Mr. Anderson questioned why no other municipalities were making noise about the compensation cancellation. To r onto would have had bills in the millions, he said. “What’s interesting...is that To r onto is not complaining,” he said. “I’m wondering if certain municipalities are getting money and others are not.” The Province vehemently de- nied the claim. “The answer to that is that no one in the province received blackout compensation,” Ms. Kelly said. Accused’s mom ‘agitated’ by call ✦ Accused’s from page A1 ✦ Durham from page A1 Durham stuck with blackout bill Durham boards will soon release school-by-school numbers DURHAM – Three out of four Ontario students who write the high school literacy test for the first time continue to pass it, but those who don’t are still struggling to complete the diploma requirement. The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) on Thursday released the provincial results of the third, Ontario Secondary School Lit- eracy Test students wrote in October. Durham school boards will release individual school results in the coming weeks. Seventy-seven per cent of first-time writers passed the test, divided into reading and writing components, com- pared to 72 and 75 per cent on the previous years’ tests. Four- teen per cent passed either the reading or writing part, and nine per cent passed neither. Those figures are almost iden- tical to results on the first two tests. Almost 21,000 Ontario stu- dents had written the test be- fore, failing one or both of the components. Of them, 40 per cent passed both parts, but three out of every 10 passed neither section. Students who wrote the test before and passed either the reading or writing part fared well. Of those who had to pass the reading component, 75 per cent were successful. A year ago, just 51 per cent who need- ed to pass reading only, did so. Nine out of 10 students who had to pass writing in the fall were successful, roughly the same percentage as in 2002. Students in applied stream courses (not intending to move on to post-secondary educa- tion) continue to struggle with the test, as just 49 per cent passed. On the other hand, nine out of every 10 academic stream students, who are plan- ning to go on to college or uni- versity, were successful. Students have three chances to write the literacy test before graduating, or can take the new, Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course. They must pass the test or course in order to get a diploma. EllisDon will build new $103-million Durham facility By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM –With a provincial stamp of approval and the crossing of T’s and dotting of I’s, EllisDon has been chosen as the construction company to build the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Region Cancer Cen- tre. The building giant, which is also constructing the re- g ional headquarters in Whit- by and is the largest builder of hospitals in Canada, was the lowest bidder among three proposals, said Brian Lemon, chief executive offi- cer of Lakeridge Health Cor- poration. “They put in a tender that clearly met all the specs and for the best price,” Mr. Lemon said. “And the Min- istry (of Health and Long- Term Care) absolutely insists that there is no room but to award to the lowest tender.” EllisDon’s price came in at $103 million, Mr. Lemon said. Other reports that the com- pany was $2 million under budget were incorrect. “There was no budget. There was an estimate,” he said. “The bid will become the budget.” Construction should start within a week or so, Mr. Lemon said, adding the com- pany is already mobilizing crews, setting up trailers and bringing in equipment. “They’re a great firm, and we have experience working with them,” Mr. Lemon said. “We’re entirely confident they’ll be able to deliver the project on a timely basis.” EllisDon was officially awarded the contract on Fri- day. “We’ve been working at Lakeridge...for about three years now and because we’re very familiar with the local trades and the requirements of the project, we were able to compile the most competi- tive price,” said Geoff Smith, president and CEO of Ellis- Don. “Many of our staff live in the area and are proud to be part of this very important project for the community.” Mr. Smith said every at- tempt would be made to hire local contractors and service providers, but acknowledged it’s a competitive business. The cancer centre is being built at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa site on Simcoe Street North, and the project has been on Durham’s agen- da since 1991. The cost for the centre is split, with 70 per cent from the Province and 30 per cent from Lakeridge and the com- munity. So far, the Heroes of Hope campaign, through commu- nity fund-raising and dona- tions and the Cash for Can- cer lottery, has raised $12 mil- lion. With $7 million coming from the Region and $3.5 mil- lion from Oshawa, the cam- paign is still $8 million short of its goal. The centre is expected to help more than 4,000 cancer patients from Durham, Hal- iburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge regions. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 PAGE A3 A/P GET THIS FREE* pickeringtowncentre.com great gifts for Mom Two one fantastic Alison, Brenda & Amanda from Pickering Starts Saturday, May 1st, 2004 and runs until Sunday, May 9th, 2004, while quantities last, corporate orders excluded. 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Refreshments will be served, and the meeting is tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the Ajax main library branch, at 55 Har- wood Ave. S. in Ajax. Anyone wishing to attend can still call 905-428-8111 by Wednesday, May 5. By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM –The next step in mak- ing the regional chairman an elect- ed seat is now in the hands of Scu- gog Township. Oshawa, Ajax, Clarington and Pickering have all voted to have the chairman elected by the public, while Brock, Whitby and Uxbridge voted to keep the position directly elected by members of regional council. If Scugog votes to allow the public to elect the chairman, the motion will have the second part of the triple majority it needs to move for- ward. Durham council will then vote on the issue. If the Township votes against the motion, it will be defeated. “No pressure,” joked Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce. “We didn’t meet the cut-off.” Municipalities were given six weeks - or until April 28 - to return their decision, but Scugog needed more time, Mayor Pearce said. “It came up during our budgets,” she said. “We wanted to get back- ground info and notify the public we’d be considering the issue.” Scugog will not be dealing with the issue until Monday, while corre- spondence from the other munici- palities is on today’s regional coun- cil agenda. To make the regional chairman’s spot a publicly elected one, the move requires a triple majority: support from five of Durham’s eight municipalities amounting to 51 per cent of the Region’s population and a majority of the region’s 28 region- al councillors voting in favour. The irony of that is if Scugog votes to keep things the way it is, the motion would have received well over 51 per cent of the population - but not the required five of eight municipalities. Roger Anderson, a real estate businessman and former Ajax councillor and police officer, cur- rently holds the chairmanship. Mr. Anderson was reappointed by re- g ional council in November last year, and has held the top spot since 1997. Halton and Waterloo regions cur- rently have publicly elected chair- men, while Sudbury, Ottawa and Hamilton had publicly elected chairmen until they each amalga- mated. gion had as many responsibilities as the lower-tier municipality, I would support that decision,” he said. “You’d be creating another mayor and the next step would be the elimination of the lower tier.” Coun. Johnson said regional council is similar to a service board with the chairman at the helm. “You’re almost appointing a bu- reaucrat for three years to lead that service board,” he said. Coun. Ashe didn’t see that as the issue. “I don’t share the concerns ex- pressed by my colleagues about the logical next step to a single-tiered municipality, that’s not what this is about,” he said. “This is about ac- countability and democracy.” Wa rd 2 City Councillor Bill McLean said although the public does not elect the chairman, he feels he is accountable. “I believe that Chairman Ander- son has done a good job and he has been accountable,” he said. “He’s not accountable to the electorate but he is accountable to the elected officials.” Despite this, Coun. McLean voted in favour of a public election of the chairman. In a recorded vote councillors Ashe, Maurice Brenner, David Pickles and Mark Holland also voted yes; Coun. Johnson and Mayor Dave Ryan voted ‘no’. 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We decline an- nouncements, poetry, open let- ters, consumer complaints, con- gratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions ex- pressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. Editorial Editorials &Opinions WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Bicycle helmets only matter with enforcement Police have to treat head protection for bike riders more seriously Like the wearing of seat-belts or of motorcycle helmets, the law that makes it mandatory that all bicycle riders under 18 wear helmets is only as effective as the will of police officers to enforce it. The purpose of the law should be obvious to every- one. Bicycle helmet use dramatically decreases the number of head injuries. A Canadian Medical Association Journal investiga- tion into the effect of helmets clearly proves their ef- fectiveness. In a study of the Halifax area from 1995 to 1999, re- leased in 2002, the findings showed bicycle-related head injuries dropped by half from 1995, when just 36 per cent of youth riders voluntarily wore the helmets, to 1999 when 86 per cent wore helmets under manda- tory legislation. The Head Injury Association of Ontario reveals 50 Canadian children die per year in bicycle accidents. Wearing a helmet may have prevented up to 75 per cent of those deaths. Enforcement of bicycle helmet use is reliant on the police officers out on the beat. While it wouldn't be en- tirely reasonable to expect every child without a hel- met to be caught by a cruiser - there are only so many police cars - officers still must be diligent in stopping those they do come across. A warning must be issued, if not a ticket, for non- compliance of the law. With the warm weather now upon us and more bicy- cle riders than ever out there, we all share in the re- sponsibility for safety. Parents must make sure their children have properly fitting helmets and that they wear them. Bike-riding parents should also set the proper ex- ample for their kids and wear helmets while riding, even though it's not mandatory for those over 18. And, finally, drivers must take care while out on our streets. Look both ways at all corners before proceed- ing. Ta ke special care at intersections and give bicycle riders wide latitude while passing them. Safety is a team effort but, to be truly effective, it re- quires active involvement by the police. Letters to the Editor Furniture has never really been a high priority around our house. We tend to focus more on comfort and dura- bility than on style or beauty. We also like stuff that's free. We'll take hand-me-downs from just about anybody who's tossing something out. Hence our deco- rative tastes tend to run along the lines of early Canadian frat house. And with a house full of kids and dogs, we've generally been OK with that. Lately, though, we seem to have hit a bit of a furniture wall. I can't get comfortable in any- thing. It's OK to sit in spine- crunching discomfort when you're well, but it's quite another thing when your guts have re- cently been stapled together. Thus did my wife and I decide to bite the bullet and purchase a new sofa and reclining chair. There is a reason so many of the big-box furniture stores are constantly in a state of blow-out sales and midnight madness and don't-pay-a-cent for the rest of your natural life. If they didn't have those incentives, no right- thinking human being would ever set foot in a furniture store. They are horrible places. At our first stop we are not in the store two seconds when we are set upon by a pomade-head- ed, loud-tied loser named Vic. All male furniture salesmen have monosyllabic names like Biff, Ray or Stu. My theory is that they do this on purpose so that they can get their name out quickly and keep your attention. In the time it takes for some oily character to spit out: "Hi there. I'm Anaximander!" you could be out the door and safely into a car. Vic doesn't get it. He doesn't understand that my wife and I are adults. We are fully capable of looking around by ourselves and, if and when we find something we like or have questions about, we will find him. That will not be difficult. His tie will alert us to his whereabouts. He does not need to dog our every step. The second place we go to, we get stuck with The New Guy. What Jag (his nametag actually said "Jag" - I've no idea what it was truncated from, perhaps Jag uar?) lacks in Vic's smarmi- ness, he more than makes up for in insecurity. Jag says clever things like: "As you can see, this set is not only comfortable but very pleasant to sit on." Wow. Pearls before swine, Jag ol' buddy. The other remarkable thing about so many of these stores is the hideous style of so much of their stock. I wouldn't have thought there were that many brothels in the GTA. But some- body is buying up all that red leather, pink velour and leopard skin. I got a rash just walking by some of that crud. We f inally came to a store where, interestingly enough, the entire staff was female. Within minutes we had found something we liked, were looked after cour- teously and professionally and were out the door, happy as clams. I don't mean to gender bash, especially my own sex, but maybe this store was onto some- thing. Maybe women really do have it all over men when it comes to sales, at least furniture sales. As Jag himself might say, "Women are not only intelligent, but very smart." Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Neil Crone e n t e r l a u g h i n g Buying a sofa isn’t any fun Businesses at disadvantage with new bylaw To the editor: Looking at the Durham Smok- ing Bylaw Web site you see a countdown to June 1, when the region is completely smoke-free. It would appear this bylaw may adversely affect Durham busi- nesses more than expected. It was stated at the regional meeting that passed the bylaw, that one of the reasons for not al- lowing designated smoking rooms (DSR) in bars, restau- rants and bowling centres was that Toronto was eliminating their use as of June 1. Not allow- ing Durham businesses to have them would keep things even. This is just not true. On June 1, bars, restaurants and bowling centres in Toronto are allowed to have DSRs, equal to 25 per cent of the public space of a particular establishment. This was the case when the Durham bylaw and subsequent amendments were presented and voted on in 2002. Not only are they allowing businesses in Toronto to keep the DSRs, but they are still taking applications and will continue to take applications for the foresee- able future. Currently, they are receiving and approving large amounts of applications every day. This gives an unfair advan- tage for Toronto businesses over those in Durham. Area bars, pubs, restaurants and bowling centres are going from 50- to 100- per cent smoking to zero smok- ing, while their counterparts 20 minutes west are able to offer a smoking room. Durham busi- nesses have been let down by re- gional council. I am not against non-smoking, I don't smoke. I am not against a bylaw that treats all businesses equal. But the Durham smoking bylaw does not. I am against a council that allows Toronto busi- nesses to have an unfair business advantage over those in Durham. Rob MacArthur Ajax 'Aw esome' nurses need funds, support To the editor: Last week I had to take my five-year-old daughter to the emergency department at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospi- tal. As you can imagine, the wait- ing room was bulging at the seams and the wait would be four to six hours. My daughter had a suspected broken bone in her arm and was very uncomfortable. All the nurses in emergency were fabulous. You could see they were overworked, and that there were not enough to deal with everyone who was there, but they treated every patient with com- passion and respect. They stopped by as we were waiting to see how my young daughter was doing, using their humour to try and brighten her up. They made a painful experi- ence a little more bearable. I can only pray that our government steps up to the plate and gives the funding required to boost our health-care system before these awesome nurses burn out. Lee Bruckner Ajax Proposed siren system is overkill To the editor: The nuclear public alerting system is an expensive boon- doggle. I have just received the notice regarding the open houses and could not believe what I was reading. The immediate area around the Pickering nuclear plant is to be studded with 29 50-foot poles topped with eight sirens each. That is a total of 232 sirens to warn an 18-square-kilo- metre area in case of a nuclear emergency. This is overkill in the extreme. Even the infrequent releases of high pressure steam from the nuclear plant are more than au- dible way past the three-kilome- tre warning area. I am old enough to remember the air raid sirens during the Second World War. A small- to mid-size town would have one or two sirens placed atop buildings and that was sufficient to warn everyone for several kilometres around. If sirens are indeed necessary, then I agree with Councillor Mark Holland, that in this day and age there should be a better solution. A few strategically placed omni-directional sirens, perhaps four or six (atop build- ings, like the nuclear plant, Pickering City Hall, etc.) would certainly be enough to do the job. Anything more is not only overkill and a waste of money, but sheer lunacy. Fred Wolfel Pickering Editorial cartoon Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community, we'd like to see it. The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser invites submis- sions from readers, so dig through your old photos or capture a new one. Include up to 80 words describing the circumstances of the picture, identify the people in it and when it was taken. Mail pictures to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5 or, e-mail photos in jpeg format to: dstell@durhamre- gion.com. This week’s question: Is mandatory recycling for Durham Region busi- nesses and even some residents whose garbage is col- lected by the Region a good idea? ❏Yes ❏No Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last week’s question: Where do you stand on Durham Region's six-per cent tax increase? ❏Too high 84.8 per cent ❏Fair 11.3 per cent ❏Too little to meet service levels 3.9 per cent Vo tes cast: 178 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 PAGE A7 P 905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME May 5 Committee of Adjustment Meeting 7:00 pm May 6 Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm on Race Relations & Equity May 10 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm May 10 Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm May 13 Waterfront Coordinating 7:00 pm Committee @ your library™ Invitation to Perform at CANADA DAY Thursday July 1st, 2004 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Calling for Family Entertainers. Application Forms,with demo tape or CD will be accepted until Friday May 14th at 4:00 pm Application informaton is on the website cityofpickering.com in the event section, or call or visit the Civic Complex 905.420.4660 ext. 6101 Spring Into Action Kids ages 3 to 5,can celebrate spring on Saturday,May 8th at 10:30 am at the Petticoat Creek Library.Have fun with stories,fingerplays and songs and make a gift for Mom.For more information please call 905.420.2254 or email the library at help.picnet.org. City of Pickering Holiday Operating Hours CIVIC COMPLEX 905.420.2222 May 24 CLOSED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 905.420.4605 May 25 7:30 pm RECREATION COMPLEX 905.683.6582 May 24 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX POOL May 24 CLOSED DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 May 24 CLOSED PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 May 22 - May 24 CLOSED GARBAGE, RECYCLING & YARD WASTE 905.420.4630 May 24 No Change in Service AJAX/PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY 905.683.4111 May 24 NO SERVICE PICKERING SPECIALIZED SERVICES May 24 NO SERVICE EMERGENCY SERVICES City Of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number is 905.683.4319 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 May 23 - May 24 CLOSED Playground Construction Tender No.T-1-2004 Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned department for the above no later than 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 12, 2004 The work consists of the supply of required materials, labour, machinery, tools and appliances for the installation of concrete curbed play areas, concrete pads, asphalt pathways, sod and related items in City parks and open spaces, in accordance with specifications prepared by the City. The bidder must include with the tender submission a bid deposit of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars or a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total tendered amount irrevocable for ninety (90) days from date of tender closing. After tender closing for evaluation a bidder will be required to provide a copy of their Health & Safety Policy, current Cost and Frequency Report issued by WSIB; current Certificate of Clearance issued by WSIB; certificate of insurance - $5,000,000 Comprehensive Liability including premises and all operations. This is not a conclusive listing of requirements - it is solely the bidder’s responsibility to review the tendering document for full requirements. Tendering packages are available upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00 per set by cash or cheque made payable to the City of Pickering by contacting Supply & Services tel. 905.420.4616, located on the 2nd Floor of the Pickering Civic Complex. Request for a list of bidders is to be in writing, faxed to Supply & Services, 905.420.5313. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply and Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LlV 6K7 905.420.4616 Vera A. Felgemacher, C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CMM I Manager, Supply & Services Growth Management Study Phase 2 (Overall Structure Plan) Report PD 22-04 of the Director, Planning & Development will be considered by the Executive Committee of Council on May 25, 2004 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as possible Council Chambers, Pickering Civic Complex The Department’s professional and technical examination of the consultants’ Phase 2 Reports also considers comments received from the public, community associations, interest groups, other City staff, technical review agencies, and others. Thank you to those who took the time to review the Phase 2 Reports and provide comments. The staff report will include copies of all written comments received on the Phase 2 Reports. For further information, contact Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy, Pickering Planning & Development Department, extension 2038. cityofpickering.com To wn of Ajax Councillor Joanne Dies, City of Pickering Regional Councillor Mark Holland, City of Pickering Mayor David Ryan, City of Pickering Councillor Bill McLean & City of Pickering Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner New Flag Bus Service is Launched in Pickering The Ajax Pickering Transit Authority were joined by City of Pickering and Town of Ajax officials at Petticoat Creek Community Centre on Wednesday,April 21 to officially launch the new Flag Bus service in Pickering The Flag Bus service is easy to use. If you are not in a location that receives direct service at the door, you can simply flag down the bus at any bus stop on the route and ride to any of the destinations along the route. APTA staff would be happy to explain how this new service can assist you in your individual travel needs. For more information contact us at 905.683.4111. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com Pilates Mondays - Wednesdays Pa rt of the great Fitness Class Line-up at the Pickering Recreation Complex Pickering Recreation Complex Celebrities Love It! Look 10 lbs. thinner with improved posture & long, lean muscles. Recreation Complex Full Service Personal Training and Nutritional Consulting Call Now for Details 905.683.6582 Canada Day Thursday, July 1st Adult & Student Volunteer Positions Participate in Pickering 905.420.4660 ext. 3229 Remember: Under optimal conditions (organic matter,minimal wind action,warm water temperatures),mosquitoes can breed in standing surface water in as little as 4 to 7 days. 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 • 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. 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May 7 from 9:00am to 6:00pm Flowers for Mom WE DELIVER! from Bowmanville to Hamilton Hundreds of Fresh Flower Bouquets for Mom! $4.95 to $29.95 WHITES ROAD PLAZA, 705 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING 905-839-6035 OPEN SUNDAY 9AM - 5PM P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 www.durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 PAGE A9 A/P Mother’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated across the country and around the world. However, have you ever thought about the tradition behind the day? The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations can be traced to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. During the 1600s, England celebrated a day called “Mothering Sunday,” on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40-day period leading up to Easter). “Mothering Sunday” honored the mothers of England. During this time, many of England’s poor worked as servants for the wealthy. As most jobs were located far from their homes, the servants lived at the houses of their employers. On Mothering Discover Mother’s Day history Sunday, servants had the day off and were encouraged to return home to spend the day with their mothers. A special cake, called the mothering cake, was often brought along to provide a festive touch. In the United States, Mother’s Day was first suggested in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”) as a day dedicated to peace. Ms. Howe organized Mother’s Day meetings in Boston every year. In 1907, Anna Jar vis, of Philadelphia, c ampaigned to establish a national Mother’s Day. Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia, to celebrate Mother’s Day on the second anniversary of her mother’s death, the second Sunday of May. By the next year, Mother’s Day was also celebrated in Philadelphia. Ms. Jarvis and her supporters wrote to ministers, businessmen and politicians in their quest to establish a national Mother’s Day. It was successful, and by 1911, Mother’s Day was celebrated in almost every state. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made the official announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day as a national holiday that was to be held each year on the second Sunday of May. While many countries celebrate their own Mother’s Days at different times throughout the year, some countries, like Denmark, Finland, Italy, Tu rkey, Australia and Belgium, also celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. EATERY OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00 a.m. Pickering Town Centre 839-2507 OPEN MOTHER’S DAY $13 49 or less Reservations required for 5 or more Everything on the menu 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. plus all other specials PLUS All Moms Receive a dessert of their choice menu #1 - $14. Mimosa - Champagne & Orange Juice Bowl of fresh fruit Fr itatta & Smoked Salmon, Asparagus & Cheddar & Home Fries & Roasted Baggette Coffee or Tea, Lemon Tiramisu menu #2 - $19.50 Mimosa - Champagne & Orange Juice Tw isted Caesar Salad & Panchetta & Garlic Croutons Supreme of Chicken Stuffed with Proscuitto & Mozzarella & Pesto Cream Coffee or Tea, Lemon Tiramisu menu #3 - $24. Mimosa - Champagne & Orange Juice Cream of Tomato & Spinach Soup Roast Prime Rib Dinner with Parisienne Po tatoes & Medley of Vegetables Coffee or Tea Vanilla or Chocolate Tartufo MOTHERS DAY BREAKFAST & LUNCH 10 am to 3:30 pm CALL FOR RESERVATIONS CALL FOR RESERVATIONS Liberals, Conservatives ready to roll However, NDP struggling in Durham DURHAM – With a federal election widely expected before the end of June, some parties here are better prepared than others. In the six ridings up for grabs in Durham Region, the Liberals and Conservatives are both five for five in nominated candidates. Many candi- dates have been putting in time knocking on doors, preparing litera- ture, getting signs made up and preparing that all-important adver- tising push. Other parties, though, are off to a slow start, with candidates for some ridings likely not to be nominated until several weeks of precious cam- paign time has rolled along. The Green Party, hoping to im- prove on past showings, has declared candidates in four of the five ridings. As of today, however, the NDP has just one nominee chosen and no nom- ination meetings have been lined up for the other Durham ridings. Liberal incumbents Dan McTeague (Pickering-Scarborough East) and Judi Longfield (Whitby-Oshawa) will be running in their fourth and third elections respectively. In Pickering-Scarborough East, Mr. McTe ague will face OPG manager Tim Dobson, who is running for the Conservatives. Mr. Dobson ran for the Canadian Alliance in the 2000 election, finishing second in Halton Riding to incumbent Julian Reid. The NDP also has its lone Durham candi- date - Gary Dale - running in Picker- ing-Scarborough. Ms. Longfield will face off against Conservative candidate Ian MacNeil, a Brooklin businessman. Michael MacDonald will carry the colours of the Green Party. The Liberals saw a changing of the guard in Clarington-Scugog- Uxbridge when Alex Shepherd, who announced in the fall he would not run again. In a tough battle to replace Mr. Shepherd, upstart Tim Lang de- posed two-term Scugog mayor Doug Moffatt to take the nomination. Bev Oda, a community activist, earned the nod as Conservative candidate for Clarington-Scugog-Uxbridge. Vir- ginia Ervin will run for the Green Party in the riding. In Oshawa, three-term incumbent Ivan Grose was beaten for the nomi- nation by Oshawa City Councillor Louise Parkes. Dr. Colin Carrie, a local chiropractor, is the Conservative standard-bearer. The Green Party candidate in Oshawa is Liisa Whalley, owner and operator of the Velvet Elvis lounge. In the new riding of Ajax-Pickering, Mark Holland, a Pickering Regional councillor, took the nomination and will carry the Liberal standard. For- mer PC MP Rene Soetens is back under the Conservative banner to challenge Mr. Holland in Ajax-Picker- ing. Karen MacDonald is running for the Green Party. YWCA has busy spring and summer planned for all ages DURHAM –The YWCA Family Pro- grams Centre is now accepting reg- istration for its spring and summer adult, youth and children’s pro- grams. For preschoolers aged 18 months to 5 years, there are school-readi- ness programs such as the ABC Club and Special Effects, gymnas- tics, 3-in-1 Kinder Fun, and Wado Kai Karate. Summer day camps in- clude Crazy Critters, which features a variety of arts, crafts, music, out- door fun, theme days and special events. Also, Little Summer Scholastics Camp offers fun educa- tional activities such as computers, math, English, French, educational games and crafts. For youths 12 to 17, spring pro- grams include Wado Kai Karate, golf lessons for girls and boys aged 13 and older, and volleyball and basket- ball drop-in sessions. Summer day camps offer training and certifica- tion for babysitting and as a camp counsellor, and Wado Kai. For adults 18 years and older, pro- grams include co-ed Wado Kai Karate, where a black belt instruc- tor teaches the traditional style. Also this spring, there is a women’s golf league, women’s volleyball and co-ed adult drop-in volleyball. Five- hour women’s golf lessons are also available at Kedron Dells Golf Course. They start the second week of May, weather permitting. Choose from Monday or Wednesday at ei- ther 9:15 or 10:15 a.m., or 5 or 6 p.m. All programs require pre-registra- tion. To reg ister, visit 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa, call 905-723-9922, or fax 905-723-4443. Ajax man surrenders in assault, break and enter AJAX – A 33-year-old Ajax man wanted for assault last month has turned himself in to police. Durham Regional Police said the man turned himself in Friday after visiting his lawyer in Oshawa. He was brought to court for a bail hearing later that day on several charges. Investigators issued a warrant for his arrest March 6 in connec- tion with a break and enter inci- dent on Forest Road in Ajax March 5. The man allegedly forced his way into an ex-girlfriend’s house, as- saulting her and threatening to kill her if she didn’t co-operate with him, said police. She managed to get away from the man and ran to a residence, where she called police. Gerald Wayne Dike, age 33, of no- fixed address, faces charges of break enter and commit an in- dictable offence, threatening death, assault with a weapon, as- sault, weapon dangerous, fail to comply with recognizance and mis- chief under $5,000. 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Later this year, the orga- nization will release ‘Understanding the Choices,’ outlining the methods available for storing used fuel. NWMO spokesman Donna Pawlowski said since nuclear energy was first introduced in Canada, the amount of used fuel bundles pro- duced would fill five hockey rinks up to the top of the boards, but “not the top of the glass.” There are about 1.7 million used nu- clear fuel bundles, with that number expected to grow to about 3.6 million by the time existing reactors in Cana- da reach the end of their projected life. Currently, when fuel bundles come out of a reactor, they are placed in wet storage areas, similar to swim- ming pools, for about 10 years and then moved to dry storage containers. “The question for us is not whether we use these current dry storage facil- ities, but what to do after that,” Ms. Pawlowski told the Community Advi- sory Committee last Tuesday. The dry-storage containers last be- tween 50 and 100 years, but the ra- dioactive “problem continues for hun- dreds of years after that.” The NWMO has the job of coming up with a long-term solution for spent bundles. The Nuclear Fuel Waste Act “re- quires producers to create an organi- zation to deal with it. The industry funds us. The nuclear industry is our customer.” Storage at sites would be for “hun- dreds of years or in perpetuity,” she added. “The government must choose one of the options we provide. It doesn’t have to be the one we recommend, but it has to be one of the three we recommend. It can’t recommend a fourth, fifth or sixth option. One of the key things people said to us was don’t surprise us at the end with the report.” The organization has to present its recommendation to the federal gov- ernment by the end of 2005. However, there will be a four- to six-month input period based on its preferred options, so “by February or March of next year, everyone will know what the recommendation is from the Nu- clear Waste Management Organiza- tion. The final report won’t be a big surprise,” she said. Among the storage options being considered are deep geological burial in the Canadian Shield, keeping it at reactor sites, and setting up a central- ized site with either above- or below- ground storage. By using a deep geological site, “the idea is to focus all the fuel on one site,” she stated. “A specific site hasn’t been identified. It will probably be in On- tario because Ontario has the most fuel.” A deep geologic site would be 500- to 1,000-metres deep and would be sealed off once its full. Due to the surrounding rock and stable geology, there would be “safety for humanity and the environment,” Ms. Pawlowski said. “As containers break down, the sealing and geology will serve as barriers. If society breaks down, it will still be safe.” Across the country, there’s “very lit- tle awareness” of the nuclear industry in Canada, including federal bureau- crats who didn’t know there were nu- clear plants in Ontario, she said. A/P PAGE A10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 www.durhamregion.com www.magwyerspub.com Bus Tour to Woodbine Raceway & Slots Sunday, May 30th • Limited Seats Call for details Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • Joshua • Judges • • Galatains • Ephesians • Philipians • Colossians • 1 Thessalonians • 2 Thessalonians • Ecclesiastes • Song of Solomon • Isaiah • Jeremiah • Lementation• Obadiah • Jonah • Micah • Nahum • Habakkuk • Zephaniah • Haggai • Zechariah • Malachi •Titus • JudeGenesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • Joshua • Judges • Ruth •Pastoral Perspective Monthly Events 1 Samuel • 2 Samuel • 1 Kings • 2 Kings • 1 Chronicles • Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • Joshua • Judges • Ruth •2 Chronicles • Ezera • Nehemiah • Esther • Psalms • Proverbs • Proverbs • Matthew • Mark • Lu162 Rossland Rd. – Just East of Harwood Rd. in the Pickering Christian School Sundays 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon PASTOR DENNIS PENNER 905-831-8596 “HONOUR THY….MOTHER” Dr. Greg Baker Pastor The biblical admonition of honouring our father and mother is something that needs to be lifted up and communicated from our pulpits today. The Word of God teaches us that it is a command with promise! You will never go wrong in giving respect, obedience and attention to your father and mother! This is something good to think about as we approach mother’s day. Every day ought to be “ladies first” but truly on the upcoming mother’s day we ought to lift up our mothers. Fred Kruse has written, “Somewhere between the youthful energy of a teenager and the golden years of a woman’s life, there lives a marvelous and loving person known as “Mother.” A mother is a curious mixture of patience, kindness, understanding, discipline, industriousness, purity and love. A mother can be at one and the same time, both “lovelorn counselor” to a heartsick daughter, and “head football coach” to an athletic son. A mother is the only creature on earth who can cry when she’s happy, laugh when she’s heartbroken, and work when she’s feeling ill. A mother is a picture of helplessness when Dad is near, and a marvel of resourcefulness when she’s all alone. A mother has the fascinating ability to be almost everywhere at once and she alone can somehow squeeze an enormous amount of living into an average day. A mother is “old fashioned” to her teenager; just “mom” to her third grader; and simply “Mama” to little two year old sister. But there is no greater thrill in life, than to point to the wonderful woman and be able to say to all the world, “That’s my mother!” Let’s take opportunity the next few days to show our love to our mothers. When I was fifteen years old, my mother at age forty- nine died an unexpected death. I truly did not know how much she meant to me until she was gone from my life. Let’s take advantage of today and heed the Lord’s charge to give honour to our precious mothers. Truth & Culture May Events May 9th Mother’s Day Service @ 10:30 am honouring all the mothers in the service Every week: Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School/Adult Class 10:30 am & 6 pm - Worship Services Wednesday’s 7:00 pm - Midweek Service All services interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired. Bun service available in come areas. Call 905.686.0951 for further information. Faithway Baptist Church Putting Our Financial House In Order As I wrote in the January perspective article I believe God is giving us an opportunity through low interest rates to put our financial house in order. As you have no doubt heard through the media recently interest rates are poised to increase and this window will close. To help individuals and families not miss this opportunity I would like to present financial principles that my family has found helpful in putting our financial house in order. These principles include: • Closing Your Financial Circle • Strategies for Debt Elimination - Eliminating Consumer Debt - Mortage Reduction • Investing in the Future In the coming perspective articles I will share my experience with some of these principles. Principle One: Closing Your Financial Circle How often have you found there is more month than paycheque? I think this is a situation we have all experienced where our money runs out before the month does. The very first principle we need to understand in putting our financial house in order is living within our means. Put another way, living within our Closed Circle. A Closed Circle represents all our income coming in and expenses going out. When expenses are equal or less than income we are within our Closed Circle. When they are more we are living outside our Closed Circle and the difference needs to be made up, usually through consumable debt at high interest rates. Ultimately the goal is to have excess in our Closed Circle to pay down debt and invest in the future. The method for understanding and managing our Closed Circle can be accomplished by following three steps: 1. Categorize all expenses into Obligations, Needs and Wants • Obligations: Obligations are fixed expenses such as tithe, taxes, insurance, mortage payments and loan payments etc. • Needs: Needs are expenses such as groceries, dentist, utilities, clothing etc, which although required are discretionary • Wants: Wants are items such as vacations, home upgrades, gifts and dinners out etc. 2. Review Needs to look for opportunities to reduce costs 3. Prioritize Wants in order of importance / cost and divide into twelve monthly amounts An excellent software tool for managing your Closed Circle is Quicken. Customizing categories to suit your circle is easy and amounts are summarized automatically. Another excellent resource I recommend is a book titled Wealth, Riches and Money by Earl Pitts and Craig Hill. Visit www.wealthrichesmoney.org for more information. Once you understand your Closed Circle you can take steps to control expenses and create excess in preparation for Principle Tw o: Strategies for Debt Elimination. Durham Christian Fellowship FF AITHWAITHWAAYY BB APTIST CHURCHAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES Dr. Greg Baker Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Service D i s c o v e r D i ff e re n c ethe REFRESHINGLY CONSERVATIVE • PREACHING CENTRED You’ve Never Been So Loved - The Church for your family - 905.686.0951 • TAUNTON RD. & SALEM - AJAX www.mitchellfamilybooks.com R.G. MITCHELL FAMILY BOOKS 2200 Brock Road (Dellbrook Plaza, North of Hwy 2) (905) 686-3090 Just to let you know what’s going on at Mitchell’s this month. May 6 - 8th it’s our 40 off 40 event. 20 Top Selling books, 20 Top Selling CD’s 40% off the regular price. We continue to sell all of our Willow Tree figurines at 20% off. Don’t forget Mother’s Day May 9th, we have lots of great gift idea’s to choose from. So come on over, say hi and check out our really good books and excellent music selection. Bible Study for Singles every Monday Intercessory prayer training on Tuesday’s (limited time) Prayer meetings every Wednesday morning Youth Group meetings on Thursday’s Monthly ladies meeting In our recent ad (April 30) for our up coming Costemics Gala May 8/04 we incorrectly stated that there would be 20% off all Cosmetic purchases excluding sale items. It should have also stated that all Prestige Fragrances, Cosmetics and Skin Care products are also excluded from the 20% off offer. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause. 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Future of nuclear waste could be buried deep Last chance to help direct public board’s strategic thinking DURHAM –Public consultations are taking place in all corners of the re- gion this month on the Durham Dis- trict School Board’s strategic plan. Durham Directions was to have been approved by the end of this school year, following stakeholder re- view sessions and a survey that gar- nered 1,715 responses. However, board chairman Elizabeth Roy two months ago called for more public input, noting in an interview, “there’s a perception out there that nobody (at the board) is listening (to the public).” As a result, the public has a last chance to comment on the plan be- fore trustees approve it later this year. Durham residents are invited to attend the public meeting in their community. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. and the dates and locations are as follows: • Whitby - Thursday, May 6, Educa- tion Centre, Room 2007 • Pickering - Monday, May 10, Dun- barton High School library • Ajax - Wednesday, May 19, J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate library • Scugog - Wednesday, May 19, S.A. Cawker Public School library • Oshawa - Wednesday, May 26, G.L. Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute library • Uxbridge - Thursday, May 27, Uxbridge Secondary School cafeteria • Brock - Monday, May 31, Brock High School library. To view the current strategic plan, visit the board’s Web site at www.durham.edu.on.ca and click on the ‘About DDSB’ and ‘Durham Di- rections links.’ www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 PAGE B1 A/P www.icesports.com YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUES BEGINS MAY 14 Tyke to Juvenile Divisions, No Long Weekends Jersey & Award for all players YOUTH 3 ON 3 LEAGUE SUMMER LEAGUE BEGINS JUNE 26 Novice to Midget Divisions This Spring get into the Game at Canlan Ice Sports ADULT HOCKEY LEAGUE SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!!! All Divisions and Nights Available Ladies League Monday Nights ADULT BEACH VOLLEYBALL BEGINS WEEK OF MAY 30 Sunday thru Thursday Nights Available LIMITED SPACES CALL NOW • 1401 PHILLIP MURRAY AVE. OSHAWA 905-725-6951 SIGN UP TODAY!! SPOTS ARE LIMITED!! Sports &Recreation WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 Scoreboard LOSSA badminton results featured... See page B3 Five Raiders make the grade with OHL clubs DURHAM — Ontario Hockey League clubs picked five local players in Saturday's Priority Selection Draft conducted over the Internet. All but one player, however, went in the later rounds of the 15-round draft of the top 17-year-olds in the province, and all played for the Ajax- Pickering Raiders minor midget club last season. Goaltender Ryan Daniels was the top local player in the draft. The Saginaw Spirit se- lected the 6-foot-1, 180-pounder with the eighth pick in the third round. The Barrie Colts chose 5-foot- 11, 175-pound defenceman Kyle Van de Bospoort with its ninth-round pick. Chris Dixon, a 6-foot-2, 165-pound de- fenceman, was a 10th-round selection of the Peterborough Petes. Also going in the 10th round was 5- foot-1 0, 145-pound defenceman Andrew Wilkins to the London Knights. Chris Chappell, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound centreman, was drafted with the Spirit's second pick of the 11th round. The Oshawa Generals, Durham's lone OHL team, chose James DeLory with their first-round pick, eighth overall. The 6-foot- 4, 180-pound defenceman played with the York-Simcoe Express minor midgets last season. Panthers tackle the Russians PICKERING —The Russians are com- ing for a game against the Pickering Pan- thers juniors. Having just completed a successful rookie camp last month, the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League Pan- thers will use some of its players in a game against the touring na- tional Russian under- 17 hockey team Wednesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the York Ice Gardens at York University. The Russian team is in the area for ap- proximately 10 days and is slated to play the Greater Toronto Hockey League's under-17 team four times, as well as game against the Hamilton Red Wings, also of the OPJHL, and the Panthers. The Panthers will ice a team made up of players born in 1987 and 1988. Panthers' veterans such as Richard Schofield, Danny Sullivan, and Michael Banwell will be aug- mented by a group of players from the rookie camp. The entire Panthers' roster will be an- nounced at a later date. Brooks elevates her gym routine to elite medal DURHAM —Ajax and Pickering gym- nasts with the Scarborough Gym-Elites fared well at the 2004 Elite Ontario Provin- cial Gymnastics Championships April 23 to 25. Stephanie Brooks, 14, led the way with a second-place overall finish in the level 3 novice category. She placed first on vault, fourth on uneven bars, second on balance beam and 20th on floor. By virtue of the second-place finish, Brooks earned the opportunity to attend the Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Champi- onships in Laval, Que. from May 6 to 10. Meanwhile, Felicia Bianchet, 14, fin- ished fifth overall in novice level 4. She placed first on vault, sixth on bars, 10th on beam and 11th on floor. Bridget Primrose, 15, placed sixth all- round in the level 3 open division. She fin- ished eighth on vault, fourth on bars, eighth on beam and 12th on floor. Jenna Remedios, nine, also competed at Elite Ontario. Women can make a pitch for spot AJAX —The Ajax Women's Slo-Pitch League still needs players for the start of the 2004 season. The league has a limited number of spots available for players ages 19 and over. All games are played at the Ajax Sportsplex on Wednesday nights. The league operates two divisions — competi- tive and recreational. Call Kathleen at 905-426-9763. Wa t ch the birdie at Ajax this week Ontario high school badminton championships hit the floor; three hopefuls for hosts By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX —Playing in familiar sur- roundings should prove beneficial for three Ajax High School badminton players at the upcoming provincial championships. Ajax High hosts the 2004 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associ- ations (OFSAA) Badminton Champi- onships from May 6 to 8. The top high school players from across the province will play at Ajax High, J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School. The opening ceremonies get under way at Ajax High tomorrow (Thurs- day) between 9:15 and 10:30 a.m., with the tournament banquet at J. Clarke Richardson slated for tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. Nathaniel Allard, in men's singles, and the men's doubles team of Alex Malmsten and Shawn Roach, carry the host school's hopes at the cham- pionships. And, being on their home court should help in their quest for provincial titles. "For sure, it should be lots of fun playing in front of the school," says Roach, 17, a Grade 12 student. "It should be good playing in front of our peers," adds Malmsten, 18, also a Grade 12 student. "It should be a good opportunity to expose the school to badminton and get more people involved in the sport." For defending OFSAA men's sin- gles champion Allard, playing on the home court shouldn't put any extra stress on him to repeat. "I don't think it puts any pressure on you," says Allard, 18, who recently won his division at the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) championships for a fourth consecu- tive year. "I'll be trying to defend my title and it's always good to defend it on home court. But, it's always tough to get a gold medal." For Roach and Malmsten, an ap- pearance at OFSAA was unlikely, given they've only been competing as a team for the past three months. They went into LOSSA as vast under- dogs after squeaking into the Durham Region championships with a third-place finish at the LOSSA West tournament. In the three weeks leading up to the LOSSA championship, the duo went back to the drawing board, working out the kinks in their serve return with coach Wayne King, and then put those adjustments into practise at LOSSA. The practice definitely made per- fect. At LOSSA, Roach and Malmsten steadily gained momentum, defeating the top seeds from the LOSSA West tournament, Christian Keller and Louis Phillip Tremblay from Whitby's All-Saints Catholic Secondary School in the semifinals 15-9, 15-6. In the final, they met the top seeds from the LOSSA East tournament, Mike Kuratcyk and Anthony Seidel of Oshawa's Monsignor Paul Dwyer. After losing the first game 15-11, the Ajax duo regrouped to take the next two games 15-13 and 15-11. "Basically we went out there and did what we practised and ended up coming out on top," says Roach. "I think we surprised a few people." Can the duo win at OFSAA? Malm- sten says if they continue to build on their team chemistry, anything is pos- sible. "We've had good team chemistry when we get on the court. There are better skilled individuals, but we're better as a team because we know each other so well," explains Malm- sten. King says a lack of tournament ex- perience may hurt the duo's chances at OFSAA, but says a good tourna- ment draw could help them post solid results. "It should be a good learning expe- rience for them," says King. "How well they do will depend on the draw. They don't have a lot of tournament experi- ence, but I'm thrilled that they got (to OFSAA)." For Allard, he's hoping another solid season on the court translates into a second consecutive gold medal. Once again this year, he ripped through the competition at LOSSA, convincingly winning three straight games. "I feel good about my chances. I know most of the players coming in and I know who'll give me a good game," says Allard, who expects Ray- mond Wong of Bayview Secondary School from York Region to be his chief rival among the 36 entered. "I've been able to see their weaknesses and, hopefully, at this tournament, I can take advantage, knowing their tactics and their shot selection." Allard met Dunbarton High School's Ryan Yakura in the LOSSA final, winning 15-6, 15-3. By virtue of his silver medal at LOSSA, Yakura also advanced to OFSAA. In addition to playing at the high school level, Allard has been a stand- out in club badminton over the years with the Harwood Phoenix Bad- minton Club. He's won the provincial singles title for his age group three years in a row. King says a strong singles field could put the heat on Allard to re- peat. "Nathan won last year and will probably be seeded first (this year), but it will be tougher than last year. The opposition has improved greatly, but he's still number one and has a good shot at taking it again," says King. NOTES:LOSSA has two representa- tives in all five OFSAA events. Other competitors are: Heather Aitken (Os- hawa's O'Neill)and Danielle Him- beault (Anderson of Whitby)- women's singles; Shane Evans and Robert Morris (Pickering High School)- men's doubles; Alyson Dupuis and Kerry Stevens (Bow- manville), Alexis Roddau and Bron- wyn Walker (Anderson)- women's doubles; Kristen Boujos and Warren Mann (Whitby's Sinclair), Kauri La- fontaine and Rickie Frendo-Cumbo (Austin of Whitby)- mixed doubles. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo From left, Shawn Roach, Nathaniel Allard and Alex Malmsten carry Ajax High School’s hopes into the OFSAA Badminton Champi- onships at the school May 6 to 8. Roach and Malmsten play in the men’s doubles event, while Allard attempts to repeat as men’s single champion. Sports Briefs MAY 5, 2004 CHRIS DIXON To the Petes. Rock stopped in season opener Owen Sound cruises to 10-3 win in Senior ‘B’ lacrosse action By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM —It was a rather inaus- picious start to the lacrosse season for the Ajax-Pickering Rock. The Rock crumbled in their 2004 Ontario Lacrosse Association se- nior 'B' league debut Sunday against the visiting Owen Sound Woodsmen in a bruising affair at the Pickering Recreation Complex. In a chippy, penalty-filled contest, the Rock dropped a 10-3 decision to an Owen Sound crew missing many of its players, who are still involved in the National Lacrosse League playoffs. The Rock, however, couldn't take advantage of the defending champi- on's weakened state. In fact, the Rock were thoroughly outplayed in all aspects of the game, especially on offence where the Woodsmen put on a clinic and the Ajax-Pickering forwards failed to answer the bell. "We knew they would have a half- decent team, but we thought they were a team that was a little vulner- able at this stage of the season," says Rock head coach and general manager Paul St. John. "But, they came to play. We were charged up, but we took some penalties and did- n't play a very disciplined game." In fact, the Rock was called for a whopping 104 minutes in infrac- tions, while Owen Sound was sad- dled with 87. The Rock trailed 5-3 early in the final period, but a long shot that handcuffed starting goaltender Mike Miron for the sixth goal seemed to deflate Ajax-Pickering. Paul O'Grady, Brad Cann and Bill McLean scored for the Rock. Assist- ing were Jamie Lumsden with two, Brandon Laforme, Shawn Summer- field, Cody Laforme and McLean. For their part, the Woodsmen had lost their season opener 12-10 on Saturday to the Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks, and weren't about to start the season 0-2, thus the sense of ur- gency for Sunday's game. Most galling for St. John was his team's lack of goal-scoring punch, something he had in the back of his mind throughout training camp. His worst fear came to fruition in Sunday's contest, with some players unwilling to pay the price by cutting in front of the opposition net to cre- ate scoring opportunities. It's some- thing he's willing to address in the near future. "Our shooting was atrocious. They shot wide on open nets," says St. John. "It was pretty pathetic to watch. Hopefully, the players realize it's a game played by men and they have to be part of it. "We knew going in we would be of- fensively challenged. We're in the process of addressing that. Hope- fully, we'll have a couple of guys at practice." Although he was loath to praise any individual efforts, St. John did make one exception in Lumsden, a returning offensive player who made a solid contribution. "He gave his heart and soul all game. He tried to get through the middle and he's one of the smaller g uys. Jamie's a guy on the bubble all the time and he's right back there again at training camp. If we had 11 forwards who played like him it would have been a different result." It doesn't get any easier for the Rock, who'll be on their home floor Friday night against the Kodiaks. On Sunday, the Rock play their first road game, against the expansion Barrie Lakeshores, an upstart team playing its home opener. "They're the class of the league," says St. John of the Kodiaks. "We're going to have to play well or the re- sult could end up being the same." PAUL ST. JOHN ‘Our shooting was atrocious.’ DURHAM — Want to know what to expect from the This Week 3 on 3 Bas- ketball Classic on Saturday, May 15? How 'bout... the tournament is sure to offer a slam-dunk of fun. Or, we'll go through hoops to make it a memo- rable day. Or, there will be a bounce in our step when the day finally arrives. For those who missed it the first time around, the tournament is for kids in Grades 5-8, with divisions available for boys Grade 5, 6, 7 and 8, and the same for the girls. Teams are comprised of four play- ers - three on the court and one sub - and a captain is responsible for as- sembling the team. Games are to 35 points, or a 25- minute time limit, with teams guar- anteed three games and the opportu- nity to take home a medal or trophy at the end of the day. The gymnasium at Durham College is serving as the host site. The cost is $50 per team. To regis- ter or get more information simply call Brad Kelly at the This Week office 905-579-4400 (ext. 2254). The deadline to register is Thurs- day, May 6. Fund-raising campaign under way for new courts By Stephanie Mason Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING —It's twins. The Pickering Recreation Com- plex is adding two doubles squash courts to its facility. "It's the No. 1 sport in terms of health and fitness now," said Kevin Cahill. "It's definitely a social game," added Nicole Carroll, a squash pro- fessional at the complex. "It's not as hard on the body." Most popular in the 1970s, squash is slowly increasing its membership and appeal. Currently, the recreation com- plex, at 1867 Valley Farm Rd., has six singles courts. Doubles courts would add to the competitiveness of the sport as well as participa- tion, say squash officials. Mr. Cahill said doubles allows two teams (four players) to play against one another, as well as keep elderly members playing longer, since it requires less movement. The doubles courts are just apart of an overall expansion to the recre- ation complex, said Ian Parsons, president of the Pickering Squash Club. The complex is also adding a new fitness area, meeting and utili- ty rooms. He anticipates the courts will be built by fall 2005. The Pickering Squash Club and the City of Pickering have formed a partnership to share the costs. The club is committing $250,000 to- wards the $2-million project, said Mr. Cahill, with the first instalment of $20,000, presented to Pickering council April 5. To help raise funds, the club is holding the Doubles Vision 2005 Golf Tournament Thursday, July 15 . The cost is $150, which includes golf, lunch, dinner, prizes and entry in a putting contest. The tourna- ment begins at 12:30 p.m. and is at Glen Cedars Golf Club in Clare- mont. Glenn Healy, co-chairman of the Doubles Vision 2005 Golf Tourna- ment and a former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender, is competing and is the special guest. The squash club is also looking for corporate sponsorship, with businesses having the opportunity to get their names put on the facili- ty, courts, or even a logo on the f loor, suggested Mr. Parsons. To register for the tournament, call Cahill at 905-420-4660 ext. 2059 or for more information on the Pickering Squash Club visit its Web site at members.rogers.com/picker- ingsquash/. 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Wed., May 5, 2004 News Advertiser Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between May 5/04 to May 9/04 News from all over Durham Reg ion Now online at durhamregion.com More than 1,000,000 page views per month The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Metroland Durham Region Media Group Ajax man's career wide and varied By Stephanie Mason Special to the News Advertiser AJAX –Farley Flex makes accom- plishing dreams seem easy. Currently receiving plenty of at- tention as a Canadian Idol judge, the success seems to be flowing out of the Ajax man. "You have to have perspective on things," he said about his career. "My goal in life is to be me." One of the godfather's of urban music, Flex has long been a house- hold name thanks to a well-estab- lished resume. Among other posi- tions, he's been a concert promoter, manager and music industry board member. Flex's tastes in music mirror his career in that they vary. He loves rock 'n' roll, jazz, R and B, hip hop, and reggae music, and some of his favourite artists are Nat King Cole and James Brown. Being a music director and now vice-president of business develop- ment for Flow 93.5 FM radio sta- tion, Mr. Flex has helped hip hop and R and B artists hit the airwaves across Ontario. "My background has been devel- oping talent," he said. "I have new goals almost everyday." Flex has also managed hip hop artists, such as Maestro Fresh Wes. He's a board member on Video- Fact, the Canadian development program funded by MuchMusic. It helps support and fund music for independent artists. He's also been on the board of directors for the Canadian Independent Record Pro- duction Association (CIRPA) and the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records (FACTOR). As for Ajax, he likes his home base. "I wouldn't be here if I didn't like it," he says. A Toronto native, he studied fi- nance in school and attended Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Insti- tute in Scarborough. He's one of four judges in this year's second edition of Canadian Idol, which hits the air in June. He's been particularly busy of late, with his work as a co-founder for Plasma Media Corporation, which produces and develops music, film, and television. His advice to someone thinking of pursing a music career is simple, you have to have talent. "Work really hard and be realis- tic." he said. "Have your talents sub- jected by someone who's talented. Don't live in the dark, get an objec- tive idea where you fit and work on your craft." Flexing some industry music muscle Photo courtesy of CTV Farley Flex, of Ajax, is enjoying being a judge on Canadian Idol. Prepare for industry certification in Dental Chairside Assistant (905) 723-1163 Oshawa Centre 419 King Street W. Oshawa Centre Train for an exciting and creative career in the dental health field, helping people and making a difference. 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Reporting to the Manager of Information Systems, the GIS Mapping Coordinator is responsible for: coordinating the design, implementation and maintenance of the Town’s geographic information systems; providing technical expertise in the analysis, design, acquisition, conversion, implementation, and upgrading of GIS software/data, which may include coordinating with other systems administrators and external agencies; developing processes and methods relating to corporate GIS data, including performing quality checks, quality assurance ( QA/QC); designing custom software codes and programs, including the design and implementation of corporate GIS data viewing technology and related components; directing the work of the mapping technician; and providing GIS/CAD assistance to Town staff through training opportunities and meetings. As the successful applicant, you must possess a four (4) year university degree in planning, geography, or a related discipline, coupled with a minimum of two (2) years experience developing GIS systems. The successful applicant must possess strong technical, analytical, research and problem solving skills with an excellent understanding of GIS and database management systems and strong programming skills; have an understanding of spatial data processing techniques and how they can affect spatial data quality; a knowledge of oracle databases, tools, and SQL in a Windows 2000 environment; possess the ability to work well in a team environment involving contact with various levels of staff, committees and team; the ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form; and, possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. This is a management position within the Corporate Services Department, Information Systems Division. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with additional unpaid hours as required. Salary is subject to skills, abilities and qualifications. To be considered for this challenging opportunity, please fax, mail or e-mail your confidential resume, no later than Friday , M ay 14th,2004 to: The Corporation of the Town of Whitby Corporate Services Department - Human Resource Services Division 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 2M8 FAX :(905) 430-43400, E-MAIL: jobs@town.whitby.on.ca We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgment will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act. General Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship program This 38-week program provides academic upgrading to obtain a grade 12 equivalency followed by training in basic carpentry skills. Starts August 30 ATTEND ONE OF OUR INFORMATION SESSIONS AT SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE, 1610 CHAMPLAIN AVENUE, WHITBY MAY 11, 1-3 p.m. | MAY 13, 7-9 p.m. For more information contact Michelle Forrest at 905.721.3092 This Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program is funded by the Government of Ontario. COLLEGE Health Nurse Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology are looking for a health nurse to work in a multi-disciplinary health- care team in the Campus Health Centre. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a family practice, hospital, community or occupational health nursing. He/she must have a current BCLS. For further details, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca. Resumés may be forwarded to jobs@durhamc.on.ca no later than May 13, 2004. Please quote competition #SS04-22. 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Contact@ticana.com or fax 416-297-9917 Bills getting you down ? Need extra cash ? No experience necessary. Will train. Come to a 1 time only Job fair. Sat. May 8th, 9-9:30am 239 Station St. Ajax (Between Harwood & Westney, S. of 401) Students, Homemakers, Retirees Welcome 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) AZ Drivers needed. Clean abstract and U.S. experience. Full or part- time. Benefit package. 2 day trips from Ajax. (705)887-4940. DYNAMIC DRIVING looking for 15-20 US-qualified drivers. FAST PASS or CDRP a must. Please call Melissa at 905-426-1901 or fax 905-426-1902 FT/AZ LOCAL SHUNT DRIVERS REQUIRED Two Years, Clean Ab- stract, Physically Fit, Shift Work, Work Independently. 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BRAKE PRESS OPERATOR - Courtice based manufacturer look- ing for hard working individual for full time position. Brake press ex- perience preferred but will train. Benefits after 3 months. Vehicle required. Fax Resume to (905) 436-1893 or email: val@cargowall.com BUSY FISH & CHIP restaurant re- quires Cook, Server & Kitchen help. Apply in person with resume to Flying Fish & Chips, Thick- son/Dundas. CASH DAILY.Sales, Office, Warehouse. Call Lori 905-571- 6444 CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS WANTED for golf and landscape construction. Must have vehicle. Call 1-888-649-4653. Fax resume 905-473-7510. CRUISE SHIP JOBS Free Meals, Room, Flight, Uniform, World Tr avel. $1200-$4000+ U.S./month. Apply today! 613-741-7743 EQUIPMENT RENTAL Company requires Driver/General Laborer. Must have knowledge of construc- tion equipment and practices. Ap- ply only if self motivated, punctual, trustworthy and have clean driving record. Fax resume to (905) 723- 6497 EXPERIENCED CASHIER and Short Order Cook needed part time for Pickering location. Call Peter 905-839-0250 between 12pm-10pm, or 647-294-0250. FOOD RUNNER, bus person, cook & dishwasher required for busy Italian Restaurant. Part time and full time. Apply in person at 49 Old Kingston Rd. with re- sume. INGROUND POOL company look- ing for experienced workers..must be experienced on inground pool building. ALSO seeking experi- enced workers, preferably tractor operators. Call 905-426-0460. LABOURERS & SHINGLERS re- quired for busy roofing company. Must be reliable. Vehicle an asset. Call (905)427-8613. 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. 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. TIRED OF A LONG COMMUTE TO WORK? An Excelle nt Opportunity!! LICENSED AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSION TECHNICIAN Required Immediately Chrysler Experience a definite asset. Two shifts available 7am to 4pm and 4pm to midnight FAXRESUME TO: (905) 683-5738 ATTN. DOREEN 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. Walk behind auto scrubber, propane buffer, teams welcome. transportation required. Call 1-877- 226-2536 ext. 221 PICKLES NORTH END KITCHEN, 2 experienced Lead Line Cooks. Apply in person: Monday thru Thursday, 10 a.m - 4 p.m. 5 Har- wood Ave. South Ajax. PLATINUM FAMILY FITNESS - Head Office. Experienced qualified Personal Trainers and Head Train- er needed. Also hiring experienced and highly motivated Sales Repre- sentatives. Please drop resume off in person to: 200 John St. West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa. No phone calls or faxes please. Are You Goal Orientated, like a challenge and have good communica- tion skills? No experience necessary, we will train. Fax resume to 1-877-672-9143 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Avg. We T rain You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 students welcome ROOFING COMPANY requires experienced shinglers and labour- ers. Must have vehicle. Call (905)430-5443. SATELLITE TECHNICIANS (con- tract or staff) required for installa- tion and service work from Scarbo- rough to Newcastle. Please email personnel@prosat.ca or fax 905- 723-4714. SINCERE SINGLES,Professional Introduction Service requires a representative to do in-home inter- views and sign up new members. Sales experience an asset. Must have car. Excellent part-time in- come. Call toll free 1-866-719- 9116 SUMMER HEAT!We have just got our summer client list and are un- derstaffed. We need to fill 7 posi- tions immediately. Looking for sports enthusiasts that love a TEAM atmosphere. 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BUSY SPA AND SALON requires Registered Massage Therapist and Hairstylist. Minimum 5 yrs. exp.required. Call for appt. (905)728-0435 FULL/PART Time licensed hair dresser required to do colouring at new salon. Call Sophia (905)831- 8789. 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. FULL/PART time stylist required for busy salon in Bowmanville. Hourly wages plus commission. Benefits & paid holidays. Yearly upgrading provided. Please phone Barb or Bonnie, (905)623-6444 HAIRSTYLISTS required full and part time positions available. Call (905)728-4623. Ask for Mary or Lina. Canadian Tire Ajax, Ontario Busy location with 20 service bays now accepting resumes EXPERIENCED CLASS A TUNE UP TECHNICIAN Specializing in driveability, EFI, 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 Transport Requires TRACTOR / TRAILER MECHANICS'S HELPER For busy fleet shop Apply by resume only to: T.T.R. Transport 219 Wentworth St. E., Oshawa, Ont. L1H 3V7 or fax resume to: (905) 725-9411 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 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 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 Ye ar 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 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. 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. 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. WORKING CARPENTER/Fore- man. Local job sites in Durham. General contracting, excavating, concrete & office renovations. Avail. to work 7am-5pm with occa- sional wknds. Experience appli- cants need only apply. Please call 905-391-0072. 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. PT BOOK KEEPER needed for sales office. Bank rec, tb, sd. 10-15 hours per month. Please ap- ply by fax @905-579-5921 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. SERVICE associate - must inter- act with customers/contractors for scheduling, reporting and inquiries. Hours 8-5 from home or office. Strong computer and phone skills essential. 905-576-1898. CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper FULL-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE for a dynamic & internationally known plastic manufacturer. Ideal candidate must have previous office experience; SAP computer knowledge would be an asset. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. A resume can be faxed to Darlene or Klaus @905-436-3478 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 Driveability 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. DIETARY MANAGERS For work in Durham area Member of C.S.N.M/O.S.N.M with working knowledge of WHMIS, HACCP, and LTC standards. Experience in LTC and computer skills an asset. ACTIVATION STAFF Enthusiastic team players with Diploma in activation/recreation or gerontology. Fax: (905) 501-0813 Attention: Steve Strong RPNs & RNs Needed for home health care in Ajax. Days, evenings and weekends. Call 1-877-305-9551 ext. 4 Fax 1-905-477-1956 elena.firstaff@rogers.com RPN POSITIONS AVAILABLE Full-time & Part-time, all shifts Please send resume to: Community Nursing Home 1955 Valley Farm Road Pickering, Ontario L1V 3R6 Fax: 905-420-6030 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 AVON Join the ranks of the self-employed. Call to find out about Avon's opportunities. Free Gift Call Heidi (905)509-1163 CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP in Port Perry requires a licensed mechan- ic. Call Don Jr. (905) 985-7354. 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. CHIROPRACTOR IN OSHAWA looking for Massage Therapist and a Naturopath to join wellness cen- ter. Located in Oshawa mall and affiliate with a very busy gym. Call (905)925-6516 DENTAL HYGIENIST,needed full/part-time, must be able to work evenings & Saturdays. Please call Linda 9am-12noon. 905-683-5448 or Fax resume to 905-683-8494. 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. RN/RPN required immediately for family practice clinic. Must be will- ing to work days, evenings, week- ends. Experience a must. Fax re- sume to Janice: 905-430-6416. 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. 2+1 BDRM, COMPLETELY reno- vated bungalow, North East Oshawa. New kitchen, 4 newer appliances, new basement, new windows, new roof. A/C, large pri- vate back yard. Asking, $149,900. Mark (905)260-7820 717 ATHOL St. Whitby. Beautiful "Denoble" home, 3-bedroom, 3- baths, overlooks 17-acre park. Professionally finished walk-out basement, gas fireplace, office. Near GO/401/Shopping. $268,900. (905)665-1527 or (416)446-7769 ext 239. 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 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 CUL-DE-SAC location, 5 level side split, Beaufort Court, Oshawa off Keewatin. 3 bedroom and storage on upper level. Dining/livingroom, oak kitchen overlooking family room with fireplace/sliding door to fenced yard, rec room, main floor laundry, 3 washrooms, AC, central vac,double car garage. Asking $279,500. Private (905)433-2925 OPEN HOUSE May 1 & 2nd., 2-4 pm. 18 Auburn Lane, prestigious, sought after area of Courtice 3 bedroom, 2 baths, wrap around porch, CA, Alarm system, finished basement, walk to schools, loads of charm a must see. Asking $245,000. call (905)435-0455 OPEN HOUSE Saturday/Sunday May 8-9 & 15-16, 12:00-4:00 p.m. 1787 Woodgate Trail (Ritson north of Taunton). Freehold townhome, north Oshawa, 3 bedrooms, 4-pc ensuite, walk-in closet, 2.5 wash- rooms, ceramics, A/C, carpeted basement, living/family room $183,900. (905)426-1888 SELLING PRIVATE?Full colour newspaper found at 200+ loca- tions, 2 websites. Don't pay for 6 months OAC til sold. View homes at www.privateexchange.com (905)426-5699. SOUTH PICKERING - 4 Bedroom Backsplit. Large Corner Lot. Beautifully upgraded, maple kitchen, hardwood, CAC. 900 Vistula Drive. Private Sale $289,900. (905) 831-7680. On-line www.900vistula.com. OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun, May 8th & 9th, 1-4pm. SPECTACULAR 4-BEDROOM Couglan-built home in one of Pick- ering's most sought-after neigh- bourhoods. Ultra-private, park-like backyard (with pool), professional- ly finished basement (with 8 1/2 ft ceilings!!) and too many other fea- tures to list. $629,000. Call 905- 420-8576. UPGRADES GALORE - Prime Rouge Location. Large 4-bdrm, 3 1/2 bathroom home, on huge pie shape lot. Professionally finished basement, main floor office/den 2 gas fireplaces/jacuzzi tub, 3 tier deck, full width of home. This home shows pride of Ownership- must see!! $409,990. 227 Senator Street, Pickering. OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun, April 17 & 18, 1-4pm, Call 905-509-5061 or email to: roseyboylan@hotmail.com Photos available by email AJAX- $144,300.Premium south- central location, 2 lg bdrms, big LR/DR, eat-in kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, huge balcony, ensuite laundry & storage, u/g parking, security, pool, tennis courts, exercise rm, sauna. Immediate possession (905)427-7452. EXCELLENT country estate lots, 45 mins from Toronto. Beautifully treed, with spring fed streams, Ve ry close to 401. A must see for country privacy. (905)753-2246 6000SQ.FT.industrial unit avail- able. 190 Waterloo. Full zoning. Call 905-432-7223. 400 SQ. FT.Furnished office space available immediately. $375/month plus GST. One month free! Prime Oshawa location. CAll Steve 905-576-6999. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905- 623-4172 $2747.36 DAILY!!! We do 99% of the work!!! You keep 100% of The check!!! www.cashflow123.com. MOTIVATED-GOAL ORIENTED 10-30k+/month 1st year potential. CALL 1-888-373-1715 NOW and we show you how to create your ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE.. A REPUTED Auto Parts Maker needs comm. sales people to call on auto parts dealers/jobbers. Those already handling auto parts preferred. Fax 905-457-0994 HAVE YOUR OWN "For Sale By Owner" marketing company, with our help. Limited territories avail- able NOW. View info and submit your resume online at www.4sale- byme.ca or call 1-866-258- 3339x104 MARKET your Business Opportu- nity with Metroland Community Newspapers. Distribution of over 4 million! Call today for information on weekly word ad rates. 416-493- 1300 ext. 237. classifieds@metro- land.com WELL ESTABLISHED (10 yrs) auto repair shop in downtown Oshawa. Annual sales $400,000 per year. Phone 905-404-0540 WEE WATCH Private Home Day- care Agency, Northumberland, al- ready established, low initial in- vestment, work from your home. Call Tina 905-723-5704 ARE YOU BEING DECLINED? 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mortgages. Private funds. Prime rates. Self employed. Credit problems. Purchases and refinances. Get approved. Call R/E Active Mortgages. (905)420-8866 $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, purchases and renewals, refinancing up to 100% available oac. Credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/commercial. Call Dennis at (289)314-1102 Visit web application at www.mortgagebid.ca $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd, and 3rd mortgages. Bad credit ok. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson or Robert Brown Local 905-436-9292 or 1-877-509-5626. www.accuratemortgages.com ATTENTION HOME OWNERS - BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preapprovals, purchases & refi- nances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, Toronto. BUYING A Home? Consolidating? (100% financing OAC) Rates from 1.99%. Qualify by phone. Quick response. 20 Years real estate ex- perience. Call Leta. (905)428- 8565. SGH Mortgages. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 4.90% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt con- solidation a specialty. For fast pro- fessional service call (905)666- 4986 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGE? Call b4 go to Bank Credit problem? Self-Employed? 905-424-4091 Email: ferduse@aol.com MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 MORTGAGES - lst time buyers' pre qualify now!! to 100% oac. lst and 2nd and 3rd mortgages. Equi- ty financing and debt consolida- tion. 1-888-749-0001. All mortgag- es arranged thru The Mortgage Al- liance Company of Canada. NO Fee Mortgages. 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Better than Bank Rates up to $100, residential/commercial. Private. Call Dean 416-356-1700. YOU ARE APPROVED! First & Second mortgages, commercial/in- dustrial. Construction loans, refi- nancing and debt consultation. Good credit, bad credit, no credit. Please call Rabi (416)666-2261. 1 BEDROOM APT - Oshawa Cen- tre area, May 1st. $625/mo. inclu- sive. First last. Jacuzzi, newly car- peted & decorated, fully furnished, tv, cable, full kitchen, separate entrance, private deck, laundry. Prefer working responsible single female. Non-smoking / pets. (905) 438-1312 1-BDRM basement, avail June. 1st. Suitable for mature non-smok- er, private entrance, walk-out to yard, laundry, utilities, cable incl. On bus route. No pets. Westney/Ritchie, credit check/ref- erences. $750/m. (905)427-9256 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $750/mo. including utilities, July 1st. Immaculate, newer building, accommodating quality tenants on- ly, in decent Oshawa neighbor- hood, 905-439-8893, 905-743- 0823 1-BEDROOM basement apart- ment in Whitby. Spacious, separ- ate entrance, full kitchen, bath- room, cable/utilities included. Available June 1st. $700/month, first/last. No smoking/pets. Street parking. Call (905)665-4880. 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. AVAILABLE NOW - Oshawa Beautiful large 2 bedroom in a clean low-rise, freshly painted. Par king, laundry. (416) 818-3886. 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 10:30 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-579-1626 VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com e-mail: valiantproperty@rogers.com 3 3 & 7 7 F al by Cr t., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.a j a x a p a rtme n t s .co m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. ONE MONTH FREE RENT Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $700. ●Renovated suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 2 BEDROOM, OSHAWA large top floor,legal triplex apartment build- ing, 304 Banff Ave., Quiet street, No pets, references, absolutely first & last. $825. Available June. (905)571-5814/(905)259-5814 2-BDRM apt. in triplex. Oshawa, separate entrance, laundry, park- ing, close to schools. $850/mo + hydro. No smoking/pets. Avail. im- mediately. Pager 905-438-7756 2-BEDROOM apts. $870 & $850 Simcoe N. on Russett, bright well maintained quiet 12 plex. Good lo- cation, nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, parking included. Laundry facilities. No dogs Avail.now & June 1. (905)576-2982. 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. 534 Mary St. Whitby. Bachelors, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet low-rise building. Park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown. Bus at front door.(905)666-2450. www.realstar.ca AJAX - 2 Bed. Bsmt. Apt. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities, avail. immediately. 905-686-8905 905-428-9846 AJAX - HWY 2/Ritchie,walkout one bedroom basement, parking, laundry, central air, all other util- ities included. No smoking/pets. $750/month, lst/last, June lst. (905)427-9626 AJAX - large 2 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance no smoking/pets. Quiet neighbor- hood. Available June lst. $925 in- clusive, first/last. (905)686-0716 AJAX -new, bright & spacious 2 bedroom basement apt. Shared laundry, parking, close to all amen- ities, no smoking/pets, $850/month + 1/3 utilities. Available immedi- ately. 905-619-3403. AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2 and 3-bdrms $965/1065, available immediately(3-bdrm), May/June 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683- 8421. AJAX - 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 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 Salem/Bayly.Upper levels of 3-bdrm house, 2-1/2 baths, fenced yard, laundry. $1,100+2/3- utils. ALSO 1-Bdrm BASEMENT apt, sep ent, laundry. $700+1/3 utils. Both require first/last/refer- ences. No smoking/pets. (905)404-7449 leave msg. AJAX SOUTH - Beautiful self con- tained 2 bedroom basement apt. One large bedroom, large living- room with fireplace, own wash- er/dryer, fridge/stove/cable/inter- net, patio/backyard. 2-parking spots. Also 1 room for rent. (416)917-7773 AJAX SOUTH by lake, new 1- bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, laundry, parking, no smoking/pets. $750/mo inclusive, first/last. Avail. immediately. (905)427-8695 after 5pm AJAX,2 bedroom basement, park- ing, shared laundry, available im- mediately, No pets, first and last required. $850. Call (416)677- 0120 AJAX,2-bedroom basement apt. Large, bright, 4 appliances, park- ing, close to schools, shopping. $800/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. im- mediately. Call Richard - Days 416-865-7864 Eve/wknds 905- 686-9662 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 BACH APT- clean, quiet, non smoker, no pets Whites & No. 2, prefer single male, Avail immed $525/mo, first/last required. Call after 6 pm 905-420-7071 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. CENTRAL OSHAWA,3 plus 1 bedroom main level, includes cable, fridge. stove, carpet, blinds curtains, parking. Avail. Immedi- ately. $1100.mo. plus utilities, first & last. 905-723-3848. CLEAN 1-BEDROOM $790/month, 2-bedroom $820/month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for an appoint- ment. (905)579-9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, Parking, all inclusive. $1050 monthly. First/last. Call (905)665-1905. DUNDAS/COCHRANE - Large Multi-level 2 & 3 bedroom apt. available. Close to school/shop- ping/transit. Some with hardwood, freshly painted. 905-666-1525 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has 2- bdrm units & 4-bdrm units. Avail. immediately, Hydro & parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299 LARGE 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/401 1-bedroom basement + den, bright, high ceil- ings, private entrance, shared laundry, on bus route. Available June 1. No smoking/pets. $700 in- cluding utilities. 416-727-7893 LIVERPOOL/GLENANNA - Base- ment apt. Sep. entrance, laundry, cable, non-smoking, no pets, $700 first/last, available May 15th. 905- 420-2399. LOOK NO FURTHER, beautiful Courtice 2-bdrm, private country surroundings, minutes to town, laundry/storage in apt. $1100 in- clusive. Avail. July 1. Call 905-435- 2470 NEWLY RENOVATED 3-bedroom main floor of Oshawa house, walk- out to deck, fenced yard. Water, gas, cable, parking, appliances in- cluded. $1100/month plus hydro. Available immediately/June 1st (905)885-6973, (905)261-6846- cell. NORTH OSHAWA,1-bdrm main- floor, big kitchen, parking, coin laundry, $850/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. ALSO bright, newly renovated 2-bdrm bsmt., private entrance, $850/mo inclusive. (905)426-5844 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 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 - bright one bedroom basement apt. in bungalow. Gas Fireplace, c/air, laundry, parking, appliances. Sep. entrance, avail- able immediately. No smok- ing/pets. First/last/credit-check. $800/util. included. (905)576-7677 OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, newly renovated, must see, spa- cious and bright one bedroom apartment, $700 includes utilities cable, laundry, parking. Steps to bus,shopping and easy access to 401, no smoking/pets. lst/last. Available May /June (905) 623- 2311 OSHAWA -Simcoe St. N., luxury 2 bdrm apt. above store. New ap- pliances, immediate possession. $850/mo. Call 905-725-9473 OSHAWA - very nice 2 bedroom basement apt. $800/month inclu- sive, first/last. Parking, cable. Non- smoker, no pets. Available June 1st. 905-433-8196 leave message. OSHAWA 1-bedroom in triplex, & 2-bedroom in 12-unit building, both avail June 1, free parking, inclu- sive $650 & $850. Seniors dis- count available. Call Bob 905-924- 6075 OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, (905)571-0425 or 1-888-558- 2622 . OSHAWA Mary/Adelaide, 2 bed- room with parking, laundry, near bus routes, no smoking/pets. $750/mo+hydro. First/last, refer- ences required. Available June 1 (416)578-9955 OSHAWA,100 William. Nice, clean quiet 1-bedroom apartment, available immediately/June 1st. $750/monthly, includes utilities, appliances, 1-parking space & bal- cony. Fist/last, no dogs. 905-721- 0831 or 905-728-2969. OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, heat/parking included, laun- dry on site. $690 plus hydro. Avail- able immediately. (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,Olive/Wilson 1-bed- room basement in bungalow. C/A, fridge/stove, microwave, share BBQ, washer/dryer. No pets. Suit single working individual. Refer- ences. $700/month utilities includ- ed. Call for appointment 905-725-1595 or 905-728-6766 OSHAWA.Clean, modern, spa- cious, separate entrance, full-bath, C/A, C/V, 4-appliances, parking, share laundry. No dogs/smoking. Suits quiet single mature person. Near bus/shopping/church & G.M. $650/month +1/2 utilities, Available June 1 (905)659-4406 PICKERING - clean, spacious, newly rugged/painted one bed- room basement apartment, single or couple only. No smoking/pets, Euro style kitchen, utilities/cable included. Private entrance. 5 min- utes to go. Use of yard/drive, lst/last, references, $850. Available June lst. Lois (705) 877-3159 PICKERING 1-bedroom basement apartment. close to GO, 401 and mall. No smoking or pets. Single person or couple preferred. Avail- able immediately (905)420-5873 PICKERING,beautiful 2-bdrm bsmt. apt. 5 large windows, h/w floors, 4pc bath, own laundry $925/mo inclusive. Avail. June 1st. 905-839-2885 PICKERING, BROCK/HWY#2 bright,spacious 1-bedroom, walk- out basement, full bath, central air, fire place. $740 inclusive. Avail- able immediately. No pets. Couple preferred. Call (905)831-0415. PICKERING,Hwy#2/Glenngrove. Tw o 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, LIVERPOOL S, large 2-bdrm, awesome location, parking. Private entrance/yard. Nice eat-in kitchen, full bath. Laun- dry. Large new above grade win- dows. $775/mo inclusive. Refer- ences. Avail. anytime. (416)357- 8806 PORT PERRY- spacious, large 3- bedroom apartment in quiet well- kept low rise building. No pets. $915 +utilities. Please call Neil 905-809-5941 or pager 905-721- 3834. 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. TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available immediately. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. TRIPLEX - MAIN FLOOR,2 bed. apt. Nice, spacious clean, in quiet neighbourhood, close to all amen- ities. Park/401 area. $795+hydro. Available June 1st. (905)438-8886 TWO - 2 bedroom and One-one bedroom in triplex. King/Wilson Oshawa area. Available July 1st. Quiet, backs onto ravine. No smokers/pets. Suit retired people. Lots parking. (905)728-3448 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. UXBRIDGE new apartment rental. 2 bedroom units, 4 appliances, air conditioning, private patios, park- ing, storage. Available immediate- ly. (905) 852-4777 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 - near Go Train, one bed- room apartments available imme- diately. Fridge, stove, laundry, heat, hydro, parking, included. $725. in small building. Call (905)668-6700 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 www.weewatch.com • Exclusive “Wee Learn” Program • Small number of children • Caring, screened Providers • Convenient neighbourhood location • Full time and part time care • Back up service • Tax receipts For more information please call: Scarborough E. New Number! 905-686-2328 “I would like to comment on the excellent care that my son received while he has been with his Wee Watch Provider. She does so much with the children and her work exceeds simply caring for children. She is an amazing person.”Norine - Scarborough, Ontario INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 WHITBY,bright 2-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, full bathroom, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shopping, $800/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-0020. 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, 2 bed- room apartment. $775/month, heat & water included. 1 parking. First/last required. Available immediately or June 1st. Call (416)493-1927 WILSON/OLIVE area, adult life- style building. 2-bedroom apt. available immediately. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro included. No dogs, $767.50/month. Carpet, 1 parking space, balcony, laundry. Daytime 905-263-8369 or even- ings 905-263-2522 PICKERING,(Reduced). One 3- bedroom $1195+ month, 4 appli- ances, excellent condition, ground floor, avail.. May 15th. (416)270- 1213, View at: tinyurl.com/22n4j A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BEDROOM WELL KEPT Bun- galow. North Oshawa. First/last plus utilities, $900/month. Avail- able immediately. Phone 905-725- 2352. 3+1 BEDROOM HOUSE w/2 kitch- ens, 2 bathrooms. Share laundry & parking. Separate entrance. No smoking/pets. Ajax. Available im- mediately/June 1st. Call (905)893- 7384, 416-577-6680, (416)577- 5917 leave message. 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, 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 3-bedroom bungalow, hard- wood, new kitchen, 2 appliances, shared laundry, large lot, parking for 2, near all amenities. First/last, references required. Available June 1. 905-683-9213 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 AJAX SOUTH,3 years old 4 bed- room detached appliances, air, balcony. garage, $1400 plus Avail. June 1. Condolynn Management (905)428-9766 AJAX/LAKE,4 bedroom executive home, 2400 sq.ft. appliances, deck, own laundry, upper floors only $1500 plus 2/3 utilities. Avail- able now. Condolynn Management (905)428-9766. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $30,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. BEAUTIFULLY designed 3-bed- room main level bungalow, friendly Oshawa neighbourhood. Large eat-in kitchen, living/diningroom, gas fireplace. No pets/smoking. $1200 plus utilities. Available June 1st. Call 905-404-4905. 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 CENTRAL BOWMANVILLE - small 3-bedroom, stove, fridge, garage, yard, non-smokers. $1000 monthly plus utilities. Available af- ter May 16th. Call (905) 623-5278 LARGE 3-BEDROOM with fin- ished basement. Nice, clean, quiet area of Oshawa. Near Go and all amenities. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. Call (905)665-4609 LIVERPOOL/KINGSTON RD. 1800sq ft, 4-bdrm, semi-detached, 4 appliances, livingroom w/fire- place, familyroom, 3 baths, gar- age, partially fin. bsmt., c/a, gas heated, $1550/mo plus. Call 416- 431-2110 www.speedyrental.com OSHAWA - 4 bedroom newly ren- ovated home fro rent, bay window, large backyard, parking, pets wel- come. lst/last. $l,l00 plus hydro and gas. Available immediately. Te lephone (905) 665-3350. 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,Liverpool/Bayly, beautiful 3-bedroom main floor. All appliances, parking, Go- 5 min- utes, 401- 2 minutes, $1200 plus 2/3 utilities. No smokers/pets. Call (416)844-6306 O'CONNOR, Marguerite,(Mary Margaret Anne) of Pickering Village, Ajax on May 3, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Centre Whitby. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret O'Connor. Dear sister of Patri- cia, Helen, Dr. Denis and Ursula, Geraldine, Dr. Te rry and Colleen, Maurice and Marilyn, Moira and Ron Ste. Marie. Predeceased by her brothers George (RCAF)1945 and Morgan 1978. Loved aunt of twenty five nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 7 to 9 Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Thurs- day. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Francis de Sales Church,82 Church Street South, Pickering Village, Ajax on Friday May 7, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. Interment at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Notion Road. In lieu of flowers me- morial donations may be made to the St. Francis de Sales Building Fund, The Canadian Foodgrains Bank or charity of your choice. Parish Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday Evening at 7:00 p.m. A book of condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie.com HEIN, Gunter Dieter.Suddenly at Lakeridge Health -Oshawa, surrounded by his family, on Monday May 3, 2004. Gunter was the loving husband of 48 years to Alice. Dear father to Kim (Gerard LePine), Robert (Joan), Rose (William Varadi) and Tim (Tammy). Brother of Inge. Opi will be missed by his grandchil- dren Jessica, Eric, Stephanie, T.J., Chad, Amanda, Amber-Lee, Katelyn, Lindsey and Matthew. Family and friends may visit at THE SIMPLE ALTER- NATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering (south of 401) 905-686-5589 from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Gunter's life will be held on Friday at 12 noon from St. Bernadettes Roman Catholic Church-21 Bay- ly Street East, Ajax. Cremation and Burial will take place at Thornton Cemetery at a later date. As ex- pressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. 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,new home, 3-bdrm. de- tached, 2-1/2 baths, gas fire- place, c/air, first/last, plus utilities. $1400 monthly. Call (905)985- 0146. 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 SEEING IS BELIEVING!This quiet upgraded Whitby beauty has 5 appliances, garage, and is locat- ed on a bus route with schools and shopping near by. No pets or smokers. $l,350 plus utilities. Available July 1st. (905) 668-6843 for appointment. 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. WHITBY.3-bedroom townhouse for rent. Finished basement. $1050 plus utilities. Washer, dryer & microwave included. Nice yard. Available immediately. Call (416)270-2707. 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. HWY #2/BROCK Rooms for rent, 2-bedrooms, $550 each, utilities included. Female, non-smoker, no pets. A/C, washer, dryer, kitchen, living room shared. Close to amen- ities. 905-665-5608. PICKERING,bright furnished room, share bath, laundry facilities, suits working gent. Non-smoking. $400, first/last. Also basement apartment. 905-686-0744 or 905- 686-9722. 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. TAUNTON/GRANDVIEW room in large spacious house, private bath, laundry, parking, $400/mo. Yes pets. Available immediately. Call after four (905)579-9940 or cell 289-314-8840 daytime 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. 1 RESPONSIBLE adult preferred to share house, north Oshawa, Ta unton and Simcoe area. Must like animals. C/A, laundry and parking. Avail. immediately. $500/inclusive. 905-259-3100 AJAX (central) - Share large, new- er home. Parking, laundry, own phone, cable, storage, own bath. Close to all amenities. Phone 905- 683-9213. 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 3 bedroom, furnished townhouse, to share with non- smoker/drinker, includes main floor laundry, 2 baths, heat, hydro, air conditioning, parking. $500 month. Call (905)434-7868 TOWNHOUSE TO SHARE: WHITBY Cochrane/Taunton area, bus stop nearby, laundry, A/C, cable. Looking for clean, quiet pro- fessional or student. Will have own bathroom & bedroom. $500/month plus 1/2 utilities. Available June 1st. Call (905)668-0228 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. 2 COTTAGES FOR RENT.2 bed- room, 3 pc. bath, 45 min. N/E of Peterborough, Kasshabog Lake, $500/week or $600 week w/boat and motor. 1-800-461-7621 or 705-745-7975 GORES LANDING (Rice Lake) 1 bedroom cottage, suitable for 2 persons with 18 ft. boat dock, sea- son - May 15 to Oct 1, $2,500 plus hydro. 905-372-6014 or 905-372- 5824 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. AFFORDABLE Lake Ontario, sea- sonal Trailer sites near Trenton, fully serviced, sheltered docking. Wellers Bay, Consecon. Buy or rent. (613)827-0041. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. N O T I C E O F P U B L I C M E E T I N G M a y 27 , 2 0 0 4 a t 7 :3 0 p .m. B o a r d R o o m D u r h a m C a t h ol i c D is t r ic t S c h o o l B o ar d C at h o l i c E d u ca t i o n C en t re 65 0 R o s sl a nd R o a d Wes t O sh awa , O n t a r i o E d u c at i o n D e vel o p me n t C h a rge s TAKE NOTICE that on May 27, 2004, the Durham District School Board and Durham Catholic District School Board will hold a joint public meeting pursuant to Section 257.63 of the Education Act (“Act”) to consider proposed education development charges which may be imposed against land undergoing development within the jurisdiction of the Boards which comprises the Region of Durham save and except the Municipality of Clarington. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public generally about the education development charge proposals of the two School Boards and to solicit public input. Any person who attends the meeting may make a representation to the Boards in respect of the proposals. The Boards will also consider any written submissions. The Education Development Charge Background Study required under Section 257.61 of the Act (including the proposed EDC by-law) setting out each Board’s education development charge proposals will be available on or after May 7, 2004, at the respective Board’s administration offices, during regular office hours. All interested persons are invited to attend the public meeting. The Boards would appreciate receiving written submissions one week prior to the Public Meeting, so that they may be distributed to the trustees for their review prior to the meeting. Submissions and requests to address the Boards as delegations should be submitted to: Patricia Manson, Secretary to the Board Durham Catholic District School Board 650 Rossland Road West Oshawa, Ontario L1J 7C4 Tel: (905) 576-6150 ext 246 Fax: (905) 721-8239 The Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board anticipate consideration of a by-law imposing education development charges at a joint meeting of the Boards proposed to be held June 17, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at the office of the Durham District School Board at 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, Ontario. All submissions received in writing and those expressed at the public meeting will be considered prior to the enactment of the Education Development Charge By-laws. Any comments or requests for further information regarding this matter may be directed to David Cooper, Planner, for Durham District School Board at (905) 666-6488 (cooper_david@durham.edu.on.ca), or Gerry O’Neill, Controller of Planning and Admissions, for Durham Catholic District School Board at (905) 576-6707 ext 207 (Gerry.O’Neill@durhamrc.edu.on.ca). Craig Burch, Secretary to the Board Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6 Tel: (905) 666-6312 Fax: (905) 666-6318 Mary Ann Martin Chair of the Board Patricia A. Manson Director of Education Elizabeth Roy Chair of the Board Craig Burch Director of Education THEDURHAMC ATHOLI C DISTRICT SCHOOLBOARDNOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING POLICY REVIEW MEETING May 27, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Board Room Durham Catholic District School Board Catholic Education Centre 650 Rossland Road West Oshawa, Ontario Education Development Charges TAKE NOTICE that on May 27, 2004, the Durham District School Board and Durham Catholic District School Board will hold a joint public meeting pursuant to Section 257.60 of the Education Act (“Act”). The purpose of the meeting will be to review the current education development charge policies of the two School Boards and to solicit public input. Any person who attends the meeting may make a representation to the Boards in respect of the policies. The Boards will also consider any written submissions. A Policy Review Document setting out each Board’s policies for the current education development charge by-laws will be available on or after May 7, 2004, at the respective Boards’ administration offices, during regular office hours. All interested persons are invited to attend the public meeting. The Boards would appreciate receiving written submissions one week prior to the Public Meeting, so that they may be distributed to the trustees for their review prior to the meeting. Submissions and requests to address the Boards as delegations should be submitted to: Patricia Manson, Secretary to the Board Durham Catholic District School Board 650 Rossland Road West Oshawa, Ontario L1J 7C4 Tel: (905) 576-6150 ext 246 Fax: (905) 721-8239 The Boards have begun the process of preparing new education development charge by-laws that will apply to lands undergoing development within their jurisdiction which comprises the Region of Durham save and except for the Municipality of Clarington. Any comments or requests for further information regarding this matter may be directed to David Cooper, Planner, for Durham District School Board, at (905) 666- 6488 (cooper_david@durham.edu.on.ca), or Gerry O’Neill, Controller of Planning and Admissions, for Durham Catholic District School Board, at (905) 576-6707 ext 207 (Gerry.O’Neill@durhamrc.edu.on.ca). Craig Burch, Secretary to the Board Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6 Tel: (905) 666-6312 Fax: (905) 666-6318 Mary Ann Martin Chair of the Board Patricia A. Manson Director of Education Elizabeth Roy Chair of the Board Craig Burch Director of Education THEDURHAMC ATHOLI C DISTRICT SCHOOLBOARDAppel de propositions Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada (RHDCC) accepte les propositions de financement des organismes intéressés à obtenir de l'aide financière pour offrir des services d'emploi aux chômeurs de la région de Durham, qui sont des femmes avec plusieurs barrières, incluant celles qui étaient ou sont en ce moment sujets d'abus. Vous trouverez les trousses de demande, contenant toutes les exigences quant à l'admissibilité et à la soumission d'une proposi- tion, au Centre de ressources humaines du Canada Oshawa à : 78, rue Richmond ouest, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 1E1 Les propositions et les demandes de financement doivent nous parvenir avant le 26 mai, 2004 à 14 h. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur cet Appel de propositions, veuillez vous adresser à : Carl Gulliver Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada Téléphone : 905-725-3588 Courriel : carl.gulliver@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca S'il vous plait, faites référence au CFP 001 au debut dans la ligne sujet du courier électronique. Call for Proposals Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is accepting funding applications from organizations interested in obtaining financial assistance to provide employment services to unemployed women with significant barriers to employment, including those who have or are experiencing abuse. These services will be for clients who reside in the Durham Region area. Application packages containing the full eligibility and proposal requirements are available at the Oshawa Human Resource Centre of Canada at: 78 Richmond Street West, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 1E1 Proposals and funding applications must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 26, 2004. Please make any inquiries with respect to this Call for Proposal to: Carl Gulliver Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Telephone: 905-725-3588 Email: carl.gulliver@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca Please make reference to CFP 001 in the subject line of any emails. 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 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 TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn.905-619-1704 I n te r es t F re e Pay m e n t s Avai l a b le Open House ❀Pampered Chef ❀Independent Beauty Consultant, ❀Party Lite ❀Classic Floor ❀Progress Travel ❀Tag It ❀Photographer ❀Accountant 41 Bradbury Cr. Ajax (Rossland & Seager area) Saturday May 8th 1-5pm There will be a free raffle for a gift basket of goodies. Mothers Day gifts and other items available for purchase. Refreshments will be served 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. 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 4 STROKE HONDA boat motors, rarely used. 1996-5hp $1100; 1996-2hp $550; 1995-2hp $500. Call Jeff (905)987-7262 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. FOUND BLUE BUDGIE near Rosebank Rd. Pickering. Call (905) 839-6132. 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. HWY#2/BROCK,Daycare avail- able in my home. 3 years and up. Full or part days, meal/snacks. For more information call (905)686-0931. LIVE-IN caregiver required. For 2 seniors in my home, in rural area. Experience, training, references required. Call (289)242-7979 or (905)985-2703. 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 1890 RECLAIMED brick, antique butter boxes, antique window frames, wide wooden water wheels, 5pc. 7'x3'x3/4" glass entry door system, oak/black walnut. TJL floor joists. (905)697-0367 4 X 8 COIN operated pool table for sale with accessories. $l,500. (905) 623-7741. Ask for Mike. 86 JEEP COMANCHE, couch & chair, bedroom set, washer and dryer, freezer, air conditioner, floor model TV, van captains seats, apt. washer/dryer, Vette motor, single bed, wall unit. Call Mike (905)721- 8009 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. ACCUCISER - Blood Stimulator Circulation Massager. 15 min. Ac- cucising = 5 km. walk. It's easy! Easy for everyone. Be healthy & stay healthy by Accucising. Call Barbara 905-985-9020. 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 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 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. SPECIAL Wed May 5th - Sat. May 8th ON- LY ! A Free CD Burner w/P3 Com- plete system purchase. Internet ready: P3/450 only $279; P2/350 only $209; Other systems avail- able. CD-RW upgrade only $50. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accept- ed. Layaway Plans. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of Park & Bond). www.bitsandbytes- tech.com Call 905-576-9216. CONGRATULATIONS,YOU'RE APPROVED. Get a MDG Horizon PC for only $899 or just .81 cents/day. Free Lexmark 3 in 1 Printer, Free Digital Camera, Free CD Burner, Free Microsoft Word, Free 17" Samsung Monitor. No Money down, Call Today! 1-800- 510-4042 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. 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 McLaughlin SLEIGH (cutter), per- fect condition, re-upholstered, ask- ing $1,000. 905-982-1999 MOVING ABROAD:Walnut bed- room suite, scanner, crib, Ikea desk, buffet, freezer, stereo, TV, brass lamps, tables, video camera, double stroller, children's bedroom, & more. (905)579-6739 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,all items under $250. Snowblower, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer (new), ski's, beds, dressers, baseball collec- tion, computer & other items Call daytime 416-332-4583 or evenings (905)683-2740 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 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 Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANO, baby grand,Kohler & Campbell, mahogany, excellent condition. Well maintained $4,500.00. 905-668-4377. 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 POOL TABLE 6'x12'. $1000 O.B.O. Call (905)728-2433 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! SHOPRIDER sovereign 4 wheel scooter, 3 yrs. old. $3,000 or best offer.Telephone (905) 655-3081. 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. 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. Call 905-448-8799 snp GOLF CLUBS WANTED.Call 905-426-0631. 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 ARTISTS WANTED for 9th Annual Art in the Park July 17th & July 18th Markham Museum Grounds Prime Space Still Avail. 1-888-211-7288 ext 227 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. 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. 1988 DELTA 88 Royal Brougham, emission tested, maintained since new, very clean, $1750. (905)655- 7244 1991 CAVALIER, 4-dr.auto, excel- lent shape, certified, E-tested, $2495 obo. 1995 Z28, auto, fully loaded, glass t-bar roof, excellent shape, red/black, cloth-interior, $10,500, (905)442-5592 1991 CHEVY SPRINT CONVERT- IBLE, automatic, like new, fully re- stored, new paint, top, tires, ster- eo. Keyless entry, alarm system, must be seen! $5,900 obo. 905- 261-6451. 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,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 1993 RED CAVALIER, p. locks, air, 3.1, 6 cylinder, very good con- dition, asking $3500 obo. certified + e-tested. (905)434-4478 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 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER,7 passenger van, excellent 3.3 V6 motor. Fully loaded with raylea package including overhead con- sole, power seats, new brakes, in- cluding rots 7 drums. excellent body. Certified & e-tested $3 575, (905)683-5503 1995 Po ntiac Grand AM, SE Sport Coupe. V6, 2-door, fully equipped, beautiful condition. Asking, $3800 OBO. (905)728-4438. 1996 Intrepid, $3999. 1996 Lumi- na, $2999. 1994 Buick Regal, $2999. 1989 Cavalier Z24, $2499. Other vehicles from $1899. Certi- fied and e-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 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 SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 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.To ps 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 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 1992 ASTRO,8-seater, 6-cyl auto, fully loaded, a/c, excellent condi- tion 150K's, asking $2,950 o.b.o. certified/e-tested. ALSO 1995 Olds Achieva, auto, 4-dr, fully loaded, hwy mileage, new head gaskets, asking $3,250 certified/e-tested. (905)404-8728 Private 1994 Jeep YJ. Black, 2 tops, new tires, CD player. Body in great shape. Well maintained. Best offer. Call (905)623-5415. 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, $3450. 905- 434-1284. 1977 YAMAHA XS Triple, new brakes, tires, battery, oil changed. Just $750. (905)723-8441 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. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL More than $40 off!!! The Perfect Maid Service Excellent service, fully bonded. We do windows too!!!! 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(905) 683-1110 Grand Opening Ajax Massage Special 122 Hunt St. 416-835-2694 Harwood Commercial Mills Hunt122 Bayly401A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 A CARD OF THANKS I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks on behalf of myself and my children, Justin and Sydney Shaw, to the people in the Durham Region commu- nity for the outpouring of support my family has received since the sudden death of my husband, Stephen Shaw, on March 6, 2004. Stephen lost his life at the OCNA Awards ceremony shortly after receiving an award for Reporter of The Year and an award for Best Investigative News Story. During this tragic time, I am overwhelmed by the support and kindness from all of Stephen's friends and colleagues. I would like to express my gratitude to Tim Whittaker, Publisher, Metroland Durham Region Media Group, for his generous support and to Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief, for her continued support and gracious eulogy at Stephen's funeral service, we will forever be grateful. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the staff of This Week and a heart- felt thank you to Carol McNair and Jason Liebregts for all their efforts to help Stephen that night. Thank you to the Ontario Community Newspaper Association for renaming the OCNA Reporter of The Year Award in Stephen's honour. This tribute will mean the recip- ient will be recognized as the reporter Stephen always strived to be, The Best. I would like to extend special thanks to friends and staff at Metroland and Torstar, The Durham Regional Police Service Board and DRP Media Relations, Oshawa Mayor John Gray and members of council, Father Paul Drakos and the members of Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, and the community of Fallingbrook Public School. I am blessed with the continued support of my friends, family and neighbours who surround us with love and support everyday. I would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who sent their condolences, flowers, cards and donations they were all recieved with great appreciation. Thank you for all your kindness and continued support throughout this difficult time, it is truly appreciated. May Shaw www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 PAGE B9 A/P Buy Or Sell Your Car Fast In The New To place an ad or for more info Call: 905-579-4400 ext.2231 Ask For Josh Thompson PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM 5 spd., p.w., spoiler. Balance of GM warr. to look. No payment till June 04. $95.53 bi-weekly Call (905)-427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 2000 ELANTRA VE WAGON Air, auto., p. group. Only 61K. Balance of factory warranty. Stk. #P2877. No payment till June 04. $120.46 bi-weekly Call (905)-427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 1999 BUICK CENTURY Air, auto., p. group. Stk. #P5085A. Must be seen. No payment till June 04. $99.88 bi-weekly Call (905)-427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 1999 ACCENT GS 5 speed, air, stereo, alloys. Stk. #P2749. No payment till June 04. $77.53 bi-weekly Call (905)-427-0111 PICKERING VILLAGE HYUNDAI 1998 ELANTRA SE Air, auto., CD & cast. 2 set of tires & wheels. Stk. #5244A. 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Call Mike 905-436-6691 P R I V A T E P R I V A T E PRIVA T E S A L E S A L E SAL E SIMPSON AUTO 1998 CHEV TAHOE SLT Turbo diesel. Loaded. Mint. Call 1-866-281-4000 SIMPSON AUTO 1998 CHEV 2500 HD 4x4 PICKUP Turbo, diesel. Mint. Call 1-866-281-4000 SIMPSON AUTO 1996 CAPRICE CLASSIC BRM. Loaded. Mint. Last year rear wheel drive Call 1-866-281-4000 SIMPSON AUTO 1999 GMC SAVANNA CARGO VAN 3/4 ton. White. Very clean. Call 1-866-281-4000 2000 BLACK HONDA CIVIC EX. One owner, 150,000 highway kms. A must see. $9,999. Call (905) 668-2636. PRIVATE S A L E PRIVATE S A L E AJAX –Some of Ajax's most talent- ed youth danced, performed and all around showed their stuff recently at the Ajax Public Library. The teen advisory council of the Ajax Public Library held its first tal- ent showcase, Best of the Best, April 27. Students from the four Ajax high schools entertained a full house, of- fering dance, music, poetry, drama and visual arts. Taking the gold medal in the dance category was the ensemble from Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, while the silver went to the ensemble from J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate. In the music category, the gold went to Pickering High School's Ye Yuan for a piano solo. The silver went to Ajax High School's 'Ethnocats' choral ensemble, while finishing tied for third were the Notre Dame choral ensemble and J. Clarke jazz trio. Katrina Johnson from J. Clarke earned gold in poetry for 'Divine'. The silver medal went to Ajax High's Cara Moynes for 'Noah's Ark. Tying for the bronze were Laurel Ostler for 'Poetry Written in Gasoline' and Britanie Chuhaniuk for 'Pillow Clouds of Poi- son Gas', both students from Ajax High. J. Clarke student Danielle Pinnock won gold in drama for her dramatic monologue, while the silver went to Ajax High students Courtney Hansen and Julia Gifford for 'Puppet Show.' The third-place medal went to the Pickering High duet for 'Some- where over the Rainbow.' The first-place medal in visual arts went to Daniel Robbins from Ajax High for 'Samuel Beckett'. Second place was claimed by Ajax High's Vicky Maharaj for 'Death of the Elk'. Two third-place medals were handed out, to Pickering High students Heather Smith for 'Reflection' and Jennifer Hardy for 'Windows of My Mind'. Ajax students show why they're the best of the best Like one of our photos? It can be yours For photo reprint details see ‘customer service’ at durhamregion.com The News Advertiser 905-683-5110 Metroland Durham Region Media Group Graham Porter, left, and Jeff Souter, are two thirds of the J. Clarke Jazz Trio, which placed third in the music category of the ‘Best of the Best’ competition. “MANUFACTURE SELL OFF” THURSDAY, MAY 6th, 2004 6:30 P.M. START, 4:30 P.M. PREVIEW KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. North, Pickering, Ontario “ BIG ORANGE BARN” (3 mile north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) This is a must sale to attend! If you have not attended one of our sales your friends are hiding where they got their great buys an d nice antiques and fine furniture! We are Durham’s best kept secret! TERMS: Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card, Cash. No registration fee - 10 % buyers premium. Delivery availab le. Auctioneer VICTOR BREWDA Member of O. A. A. Call 905-683-0041 or 1-800-567-6165 Fax 905-607-1131 ✯ ✯✯✯ “SPECIAL THURSDAY SALE” We are selling the finest in new home furnishings to include: many luxury 3 pc. sofa sets with gorgeous leather, made in Canada of excellent quality. This selection is our best ever, also bedroom suites, antique style Rice post bed with chest, night stands, fully complete; carved sleigh bed set, armoire, top quality American Traditions contemporary style bedroom complete and others. Dining room sets to include quality mission oak set with lead glass cabinet, cherry and mahogany, ball and claw and Sheridan chairs, and solid cherry table and chairs, some of the sets have Barcelona and California design; Also included, North Carolina best mahogany sets by Drexel, and other manufacturers liquidation with fine carved cabinets, commodes, consoles, accent tables, washstands, chair sets etc. We also offer our regular fine selected antiques to include Victorian, Canadiana and French Country. Collectibles - includes limoges china, dolls, persian rugs, Ltd. Art, too many items to list. This is only a partial listing of over 300 lots to be sold. “SPECIAL THURSDAY SALE” TESS Tidd Estate Sales service LARGE TWO DAY TAG SALE Saturday, May 8th and Sunday May 9th Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m./Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dir:Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go North on Hwy #45 (Approx. 10 kms) to Hickerson Road. Turn left on Hickerson Road to Stone- leigh Hall. Watch for signs. Tidd Estate Sales Service is privileged to be selling the contents of Stoneleigh Hall, Baltimore, Ontario. Our finest Tag Sale to date will be conducted on site at the residence on Hickerson Road. The original Stone House was built in 1840 and has been enlarged by successive owners to form the estate that exists today. Surround by Rolling hills, fields, streams and ponds. A setting has been created to house a fine collection of Antiques, fine furnishings, primitives and Collectibles as well as many items of local interest. The prop- erty has been sold and the present owners are moving to a small house in town and the ma- jority of the contents in the house will be in- cluded in this sale. Full listing and photo gal- lery available at www.theauctionfever.com (Click on "House Sales") Terms: Cash or cheque TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE PATRICIA TIDD 1-905-372-2994/1-877-863-2477 Specializing in antique & estate auction sales. AUCTIONS at WARNERS AUCTION Thurs May 6th - 6pm & Saturday May 8th - 10:00 am for complete listing visit warnersauction.com or call 905-355-2106 for a fax, or email gwarner@eagle.ca. Gary E Warner Auctioneer SAT. MAY 8 at 10am.MITCHELL'S AUCTION BUILD- ING-115 Hwy. to Peterboro Cty.Rd.10 (Millbrrook exit) go north 18.5k or 3k east of Omemee on #7, 5k north on Emily Park Rd.Vehicles model A engine in frame back to includ- ing dash, running used on saw machine, 67 Chev Bi- scayne-running, 88 Cadillac Brougham 4 door hard top, 102,000 miles-mint, cert., e-tested.Tractors JD 1830 65h, Universal 590 DT super 52h 4 wheel drive w/Frey loader and cab, 434 INT. diesel, rebuilt motor w/loader, MF 20 Ind., 3 cyl., gas, good loader, 2 Ferguson 20-85's-good cond., qty. of other good farm machinery.Lawn Tractors; 14h Poulan-as new, 12h JD, 8h Gibson and others. 8h and 5h rear tine tiller, other tillers, Walco 6' 3pt finishing mower- yr old, 8h mulcher.Misc.steel lathe 8" swing, 36" bed, Biro #22 comm. s.s. meat band saw, 5 gal.dough mixer.House- hold:qty. modern furnishings including 5 pc oak bdrm suite w/armoire-as new, antique-tea wagon, oil hanging lamp, 3 pc settee suite, ice cream table, 4 chairs and bench,sq. din- ing table w/4 leaves exc. cond., china and so very much more. A very lg. sale call for full fax listing.Id Re'd. Cash/Check only!2 auctioneers from 10am. DOUG MITCHELL AUCTIONS RR4 OMEMEE (705)799-6769 WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Brooklin Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Ivory leather chesterfield suite, mahogany dining room suite, flat back cupboard, single drawer lamp table, china cabinet, curio cabinet, bedroom suite, chests, 60" RCA big screen TV, 17 cubic ft upright freezer, GE su- per capacity washer and dryer (1yr old), prints, lamps, gran- ite ware, silver overlay, old photo equipment, antique frames, wooden skis, wooden wagon, brass items, collector plates, Life Magazines, micrometer, large quantity of col- lectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items. Terms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION Randy Potter Estate Auction Sat. May 8, Start 6 PM View: from 4 PM Randy Potter Estate Auction,15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an auction of approx. 300 lots of antiques, art, fine furniture, glass, china & collectibles incl. numerous signed Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas. www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: (905) 885-6336 "Your Estate Specialist SATURDAY MAY 8th - 10A.M. Large unreserved auction sale of restaurant & kitchen equipment bar & grill & commercial items. Property of for- mer Uncle Bucks Bar & Grill of Rosedale & others. Selling at the Mabee Auction Centre on Hwy 35, 1 mile north of Rosedale or 7 km south of Hwy 48 Coboconk. #5933 Hwy. 35.Terms:Cash, Visa, Interac, M/C.Note:Further listing or fax call: Calvin Mabee Auctions 705-454-2841 or 705-454-2431 or log on to www.auctionsfind.com/mabee AUCTION SALE Monday May 10th at 5:30p.m. for the estate of the late Doris Norton, Central St, Claremont. Household furniture, dishes, collectibles, small tools. Terms: Cash or Cheque Rain date: Tuesday May 11th - 5:30pm Auctioneer: Earl Gauslin - (905)640-3079 Owner auctioneer not responsible for loss or injury pertaining to sale. Sat. May 15-10am Real Estate and contents auction at the property of Ross Smith - 115 Cameron Dr, Southview Estates, Cameron. Selling furniture, riding lawn mowers, snowblowers, generator, South Bend precision lathe, drill press, welder, tools, Snap-on tool chest, etc,1PM Real estate - 2 & 1 bedroom bungalow, double insulated garage, breezeway, photos & list at www.mcleanauctions.com to view home or flyer call McLean Auctions 705-324-2783 Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON Sat. May 8/04 @ 5:00 pm Qty of glassware, china, dining suite, pictures, 1948 silver dollar, $100 gold coin, USA and foreign coins. (List at auc- tion)Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 ESTATE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE NEWTONVILLE May 7 TH, Friday, 6 P.M. Selling the attractive contents from a Blackstock country home, attractive Krug dining room suite, green wrought iron day bed, pine armoire entertainment unit, 5 pc. pedestal pine round table and chairs, ornate style what not, attractive occasional tables, marble top table, settee and matching chair, ivory lacquer bed- room suite, cedar chest, occasional chairs, pine chest, wicker pieces-settee, chairs, table, etc. child's power car, etc. etc. Check the website for updates Check the date and time. Preview after 2 p.m.. POLICE AUCTION FRIDAY, MAY 14TH, 6 P.M. Terms: Cash, app. cheque, visa, m/c., in- terac. AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, May 7th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Refinished Oak hall seat, stiff Teddy bear, oak hall table, oak deacons bench, large antique wardrobe, pine jam cupboard, church pew with cast ends, oak dresser, blanket box, corner shelf, flag box, dry sink, round pedestal table, mahogany bookcase, Duncan Phyfe hall table, bridge lamp, refinished drop front desk, refinished dresser & washstands, what not stand, parlour tables, Victorian chair, cuckoo clocks, coffee & end tables, chesterfield, occasional chairs, single bed, kitchen table & 4 chairs, 2 book shelves, Whirlpool 30in flat top stove, Whirlpool apartment size stacking washer & dryer, Maytag built-in dish- washer, Rockwell 9" table saw, approx 12 hockey programs & magazines, qty china, glass, household & collectable items. TO BE SOLD AT 7:00 P.M. approx 50 bicycles consigned from C.O.K.L. Police Department. Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 or www.corneil@theauctionadvertiser.com SAT. MAY 8th – 10:00 a.m. for PAMOM WOODWORKING COMPANY GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647/Cell 416-518-6401 Inventory Reduction Sale 17795 Durham Rd 23, Pefferlaw just N of Udora Rd., 7 km S of Hwy 48 Ferguson TEA 2085 Tractor, Jet Engine from Turbo Jet 440, 265 hp, 33,000 rpm, 24v; 1500 rpm gear boxes; hyd. power pack, 2 banding machines, ind. exhaust fans, lg. compressor; Extra lg. qty. - Cedar 1” boards, rough (20,000 bd. ft., cedar decking & siding (13k bd. ft.), 1” pine boards (15k bd. ft.), slabs, sm. ash strips; Lg. qty. - Cedar posts, pine, trim, planed short pcs.; Qty. - 1” cherry, mixed ash, oak, cherry, maple; some cedar tongue & groove, beams; Preview:8 a.m. Sale Day Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C or approved cheque; Photos garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Contents from Newcastle & Uxbridge Homes & Others At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Road 1/2 mile South of Blackstock TUESDAY MAY 11TH, 2004 @ 5:30PM Comic, tin dominion truck cab, bikes, golf clubs & sports equipment, antique dining room table, fire place hearth (19th cen- tury), hockey cards, used & new toys, old LP records, old hat pins & razors, tools, 1"x6" tongue & groove pine lumber, kitchen table & 4 chairs, love seat & chair, pocket watches, chain saw, crystal, snow shoes, arborite table (50's). Many more items. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 www.theauctionfever.com AUCTION SALE Sunday May 9th, 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & Follow Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features Estate contents from an Oshawa home, articles from the past to present, Antique & modern furniture, collectables, quality glass & china, 2 exceptional diningroom sets, bedroom sets, tables, chairs, Pontempi organ, old dressers, boxes, misc. tools, old pictures & early collectables, model train & related maga- zines, 3 wheel scooter, 2 chair lifts (Cheney Lib- erty), freezer, stove, plus many more treasures & useful articles. Call For All Your Auction Needs (www.theauctionadvertiser.com) MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707(Ajax) By Christy Chase Staff Editor DURHAM –The Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra just wrapped up its most ambitious season yet, but just wait for next year. "We're going to top it," said Marco Parisotto, principal conduc- tor and artistic director of the or- chestra, heading into its 48th sea- son. "It's the most daring program we've done since I've been here; in fact, probably since the beginning of the orchestra." The six concerts will feature a wide variety of music and three of the most difficult orchestral works in the classic repertoire. The sea- son will require the orchestra to bring in extra musicians for sever- al concerts and will match it with a 15 0-voice choir for what Parisotto calls "a monstrous 'Messiah'." The three big works are Richard Strauss's 'Also Sprach Zarathus- tra,' a musical manifestation of Friedrich Nietzsche's superman philosophy and associated with the movie '2001: A Space Odyssey,' Sergei Rachmaninov's 'Second Symphony' and Gustav Mahler's 'First Symphony,' which will be conducted by associate conductor Sun-Young Lee. "These are major symphonic works," Parisotto said in an inter- view, during a lunch break at an or- chestra rehearsal. "They are among the most difficult for any orchestra. I am really proud that we can tackle these works." Parisotto, who has been leading the orchestra for eight years, said the musicians couldn't have man- aged these works before this. Now, they have evolved to the level where they can, much to their own and the audience's enjoyment, he said. "You can't have a menu of just Beethoven and Bach and Brahms," he said. "These works require mas- sive orchestras. We finally have the budget to pay the extra musi- cians." And the skills to play the works well, he said. He is sure the audiences, which are growing, will enjoy the orches- tra's 2004-2005 season, featuring works many people will not have heard live before. While the orchestra has evolved, so has the audience, he said. "What is amazing about the au- diences is that most of the audi- ence is new to symphonic music. They've learned to appreciate works they don't know," he said. "The passion that is exerted by the orchestra just goes directly to the audience. We have a fusion of pas- sion, of love, of enthusiasm with the audience, with the orchestra and the soloists and the board (of directors). It's beautiful when you know you have the backing of the community." At the final concert of the season on April 17, the orchestra received a standing ovation at the end of the first half, something he's not seen too often in any orchestra, Parisotto said. The audience has given the orchestra and its guest musicians standing ovations at every concert this past season, in- cluding two difficult works by Mahler and Ernest Bloch. "We had the audience on its feet. That's when I said to myself 'Here we are.' You can touch an audience and they can be moved without necessarily knowing the music," Parisotto said. With Parisotto at the helm, the orchestra has been able to attract international artists to Oshawa. Both he and Sun-Young Lee are very active in the international music world. They conduct other orchestras, have many friends and work with many musicians, whom they ask to come to Oshawa. Those guests are always amazed at the quality of the orchestra and the warmth of the audiences, something not always seen in other communities, even interna- tional venues, Parisotto said. "You want to make music with warmth and love," he said. Look for them to stay here and continue to help the orchestra and audience evolve and grow, Parisot- to said. He's hoping to see two per- formances of each concert and would like to see the season ex- pand to eight concerts eventually. The next season opens Sept. 18 with Orchestral Flamboyance and g uest soloist Michael Martin Kof ler, principal flute with the Mu- nich Philharmonic. Strauss's work and Maurice Ravel's 'Daphnis and Chloe' are on the program. Single tickets and subscriptions are available now by calling 905- 579-6711. Family packages and group rates are available. P PAGE B10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, May 5, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Bid online at: a u c t i o n d u r h a m r e g i o n .c o m auction durham region .com SEARS PORTPERRY DELMAR POOLS THE REC ROOM R ETAIL P RICE $1600 R ETAIL P RICE $4100 P o r t a b l e H o t Tub P o r t a b l e H o t Tub Portable Hot Tub Not Exactly as Shown Black Champion 4’x8’ Pool Table $1825 R e g i s t e r R e g i s t e r Register T o d a y T o d a y Today T o B i d T o B i d To Bid Register Register Register Today Today Today To Bid To Bid To Bid R E TAIL P RICE 9hp, 27” blower dual stage snowblower Like one of our photos? It can be yours For photo reprint details see ‘c ustomer service’ at durhamregion.com The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Metroland Durham Region Media Group Symphony orchestra not resting on its laurels A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Conductor Marco Parisotto, left, and Valery Oistrakh at the Calvary Baptist Church where the Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra rehearses.